Published in October 2025, the second issue of the Indonesian Journal Economic Review (IJER) Volume 5, Number 2, presents a comprehensive collection of 30 research articles exploring diverse dimensions of human resource management, corporate governance, consumer behavior, and economic dynamics in Indonesia. The issue prominently features studies on employee performance and workplace productivity, examining factors such as repressive supervision, work culture, motivation, job satisfaction, engagement, work experience, compensation, and organizational commitment across various sectors including manufacturing, banking, law enforcement, and logistics. Several articles investigate corporate governance and financial performance, analyzing the impact of good corporate governance on firm value, digital banking on financial resilience, and macroeconomic fundamentals on stock returns in companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The issue also addresses sustainability and social responsibility through studies on green intellectual capital, green innovation, corporate social responsibility, and blue economy implementation in fisheries. Consumer behavior research explores global consumer culture's impact on halal cosmetic brand loyalty, customer experience in cargo shipping services, and the influence of religiosity and socio-psychological factors on purchase decisions. Leadership studies examine servant leadership and transformational leadership in organizational development, while marketing research analyzes strategies in property, traditional markets, and seaweed industries. Additionally, the issue includes sector-specific studies on Islamic banking accounting standards, hospital patient satisfaction, and poverty mitigation in Aceh Province. These studies collectively provide valuable theoretical and practical insights for academics, practitioners, and policymakers addressing contemporary business challenges in Indonesia.
