Bogor – The Faculty of Economics and Business, Indonesian Nahdlatul Ulama University (FEB Unusia) continues to encourage improving the quality of human resources (HR) through developing the academic qualifications of lecturers. This commitment was marked by the success of Nur Khayin Muhdlor, Lc., M.E., in defending her dissertation at the doctoral promotion session for the Sharia Economics Doctoral Program at Ibn Khaldun University (UIKA) Bogor, Tuesday (10/11/2026).

During the session, Nur Khayin Muhdlor presented a dissertation entitled "Analysis of Competitiveness and Export Performance of Indonesian Halal Food Products in the International Market". This research examines the competitive position of Indonesian halal food products in the international market as well as the factors that influence their export performance.

This research uses the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) and Fixed Effect Model (FEM) methods, with analysis of nine export destination countries. The results of the study highlight a number of aspects that need to be strengthened, starting from production capacity, ingredient traceability, halal certification documentation, to strategies for expanding market access. This research also emphasizes the importance of using appropriate data in formulating trade policy recommendations.

Chair of the session and Chancellor of UIKA Bogor, Prof. Dr. H. Endin Mujahidin, M.Si., reminded that a doctorate is not only a personal achievement, but also carries academic responsibility to society.

"A doctoral degree is not just an individual achievement, but rather a responsibility to present knowledge that provides benefits to society and economic development," he said.

In line with this, the promoter and Secretary of the Session, Hendri Tanjung, Ph.D., assessed that sharia economic studies need to continue to be developed in order to contribute to international trade, halal industry and the national economy. Meanwhile, promoter Prof. Dr. Irwandi Jaswir, M.Sc., emphasized the importance of quality assurance, ingredient traceability, and compliance with destination country standards in increasing the competitiveness of halal products.

The promoter Prof. Prof. Dr. Achmad Suryana, M.Sc. He assessed that the strategy to increase exports needs to consider market characteristics, supply readiness and trade barriers. The examiner Prof. Dr. Lucky Hikmat Maulana, S.E., M.Si., highlighted the consistency of research methods and quality of data, while the examiner Dr. Trisiladi Supriyanto, M.Sc., emphasized the support of the sharia financial system for the development of the halal industry.

Nur Khayin Muhdlor said that the research he conducted was expected to provide practical benefits for the development of Indonesian halal product exports.

"Indonesia's halal export potential needs to be translated into a concrete strategy through improving product quality, exporter readiness and expanding market access," he said.

Dean of FEB Unusia, Dr. Muhammad Aras Prabowo, M.Ak., said that improving lecturer academic qualifications is part of a long-term investment for faculty development. "FEB Unusia is committed to strengthening superior human resources. Every new doctorate must be a driving force for improving the quality of learning, research productivity, international publications and real contributions to the economic development of the people," he stressed.

Head of the Sharia Economics Study Program, Asiroch Yulia Agustina, M.E.I., added that this achievement is part of efforts to maintain the academic quality of study programs that have achieved Superior Accreditation. According to him, developing lecturer competencies, improving the quality of research, and learning that is relevant to the needs of the halal industry needs to continue.

This achievement is part of FEB Unusia's commitment to building a quality academic environment through increasing lecturer competency, strengthening research, and developing sharia economics knowledge that provides benefits to society.