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Neuroblastoma (NB) tumor rupture, typically intra-abdominal, is a rare and life-threatening condition with a poor prognosis, often associated with large aggressive tumors. Intrathoracic ruptures, rarely reported, may result from thoracic NB or malignant invasion. We present the first case of spontaneous intrathoracic rupture in a 2-year-old boy with abdominal NB. Keywords: Hemothorax, intrathoracic, neuroblastoma, spontaneous rupture, Author(s): Simmi K. Ratan [1]; Md. Fahim Ahmad (corresponding author) [1]; Nitin Jain [1]; Narendra Kumar [1]; Sujoy Neogi [1]; Shramana Mandal [2] INTRODUCTION Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most common [...]

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the determinant factors of willingness to share the waqf information among Malaysian. The study investigates the impact of trust, reciprocity, power, life satisfaction and commitment as independent factors on the willingness of waqf stakeholders in Malaysia to share information. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopts a quantitative research approach, utilising the information sharing theory. The analysis employs the SPSS software to analyse the demographic factor for descriptive analysis and partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) using SMART PLS4 for hypotheses testing. The study was conducted between April until August 2023, involving 370 purposively sampled respondents who were Waqif, Mawquf Alaih, or possessed knowledge about endowing waqf. The study intends to demonstrate the validity of factors influencing waqf stakeholders' willingness to share information, thereby enhancing Malaysia's waqf co-creation ecosystem. Findings: The result show that power, life satisfaction and commitment positively significant with the willingness to share the waqf information. Meanwhile, trust and reciprocity do not appear significantly influence the willingness to share the waqf information. Research limitations/implications: Given that the current study relied solely on questionnaires for data collection, a qualitative approach (interviews) should be incorporated to provide in-depth data. As the respondents were limited to the public, data from waqf institutions should also be collected to gain a more comprehensive perspective and generate new ideas to increase a person's willingness to share waqf information among Malaysian. Practical implications: This study contributes significantly to the current literature concerning the willingness to share the waqf information. Policy makers encourage to develop of stakeholder-oriented strategy to promote power, life satisfaction and commitment to increase the willingness of waqf to share information. Aside from that, waqf institutions need to improve the waqf trust and reciprocity. The study offers empirical insights, bridging the gap between theory and practice in building trust and improving waqf contribution among stakeholders. These findings can influence the economic impact through policy implications. Society's willingness to share waqf information significantly impact fund sustainability. Increased waqf contributions can drive substantial projects, benefiting society and improving overall quality of life. Originality/value: to the best of authors' knowledge, this is among the first comprehensive empirical studies that examine the willingness to share information focusing on the waqf area. Thus, the findings offer a valuable contribution to the waqf institutions to strategise and improvement the waqf sustainability. Keywords: Waqf; Information Sharing Theory; Islamic Social Finance, Introduction Waqf is a legacy institution in Islamic society that supports a wide range of charitable operations. Waqf is the practice of allocating a portion of one's wealth or assets [...]

Purpose: The current study aimed to evaluate the factors of public willingness to engage in a co-creation ecosystem with waqf institutions in Malaysia. The impacts of trust, reciprocity, commitment, shared social responsibility, loyalty, and satisfaction towards the willingness to co-create in waqf activities among stakeholders in Malaysia were investigated. This approach enhances social innovation to revitalise waqf institutions by fostering greater stakeholder collaboration. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative research approach was employed by utilising the information-sharing theory. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software was used to analyse the demographic factor for descriptive analysis along with hypothesis testing using partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and SMART PLS4. The study was conducted between April and August 2023 involving 370 purposively sampled respondents who comprised waqif, Mawquf Alaih, or those with knowledge of waqf endowment. Additionally, the validity of factors influencing waqf stakeholders' willingness to co-create with waqf institutions in Malaysia was also demonstrated. Findings: Reciprocity, loyalty, and satisfaction positively and significantly influenced the willingness to co-create with waqf institutions, while shared social responsibility and commitment revealed the opposite effect. Research limitations/implications: Given that the current study relied solely on questionnaires for data collection, a qualitative approach (interviews) should be incorporated to provide in-depth data. As the respondents were limited to the general public, data from waqf institutions should also be collected to gain a more comprehensive perspective and generate new ideas to increase a person's willingness to co-create initiatives in waqf. Practical implications: Significant contributions include encouraging policymakers to develop stakeholder-oriented strategies to promote trust, reciprocity, loyalty, and satisfaction and increase the willingness of waqf stakeholders to share information. Furthermore, the current study highlighted the need for waqf institutions to improve the waqf shared social responsibility and commitment to social innovation with values. Several empirical insights were also outlined, such as bridging the gap between theory and practice in building collegiality and togetherness to enhance waqf contribution among stakeholders. Originality/value: To the best of our knowledge, the present study is among the first to examine public willingness to co-create with waqf institutions. Thus, these findings critically contribute to waqf institutions to strategising and improving waqf sustainability. Specifically of the waqf stakeholders sharing information for co-creation in Malaysia (WSIC-MY) Keywords: Waqf, Co-Creation, Islamic Social Finance, Sharing Information, Waqf stakeholders, Introduction Waqf has been a prominent Islamic social finance instrument for numerous charitable purposes, including education, community development, and aiding people with disabilities. Muslims are encouraged to contribute their wealth [...]

In recent years, both businesses and academia have started to recognize sustainability as a crucial aspect of gaining a competitive advantage in the supply chain. This study aims to assess the effects of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices on textile sectors' sustainability performance. It also assesses how supply chain ambidexterity mediates the connection between SSCM, from a triple bottom line (TBL) standpoint, and firm sustainability performance outcomes. Using the resource-based view and stakeholder theories, the study employed 240 survey responses from firms operating in textile industry in Pakistan and the validity and reliability of the data were confirmed, and the hypotheses were evaluated, using PLS-SEM. The findings show that SSCM practices have a major favorable influence on Sustainability Performance (SP) and Supply Chain Ambidexterity (SCA). Furthermore, in Pakistan's textile industry, SCA acts as a mediator in the relationship between SSCM and Sustainability Performance. Through an analysis of the fundamental factors and connections that lead to the development of the intricate connection between SSCM practices from a triple bottom line viewpoint and a company's sustainability performance, this research contributes to the current literature on SSCM and SCA, especially in the context of Pakistan's textile industry, by identifying the mediation effect of SCA on SSCM and SP. Keywords: economic performance, environmental performance, social performance, supply chain ambidexterity, sustainable supply chain management, triple bottom line, 1. INTRODUCTION In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, balancing sustainability with competitiveness is a critical priority for organizations around the world. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are a [...]

The blood supply chain is a complex, integrated system, involving multiple echelons that requires optimization to obtain optimal solutions. This study develops a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model for blood supply chains with multi-echelons including donors, blood centers, and hospitals. The model also considers multiple blood products, vehicle routing, and transshipment between blood centers, with the aim of minimizing the total costs of the blood supply chain. The results of the computational model indicate that there is a significant relationship between the number of blood centers and the total cost of the blood supply chain. In addition, the volume of blood products distributed between blood centers is inversely proportional to the volume of blood products produced in each blood center. Keywords: blood product transshipment, blood supply chain, vehicle routing, 1. INTRODUCTION According to the World Health Organization (WHO), accessing blood donations is a problem experienced by the healthcare industry around the world, but particularly in developing countries (Asadpour et [...]

ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short-term outcomes in terms of oncological outcomes, toxicities, and impact of quality of voice on livability of early glottic cancer (EGC) (T1) patients after hypofractionated radiotherapy. Material and Methods: 30 patients of early glottic carcinoma, staged cT1a-T1bN0M0 with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Performance Status (ECOG PS ≤ 2). Exclusion criteria included ECOG PS > 2, T2-T4 disease, and any other head and neck malignancy. Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10) was used to score voice outcomes of patient's pre- and post-radiation. Results: All the subjects were predominantly smokers (80) having hoarseness of voice as the most common presenting complaint (76.7) followed by dry cough (13.3) and foreign body sensation (10). On posttreatment response assessment, there has been a significant reduction in VHI-10 scores from pre-radiotherapy (RT) to 6, 12, and 24 weeks post-radiation completion in all three domains (functional, emotional, and physical), as well as total scores, with a significant P value ( Conclusion: The use of modest hypofractionated regimen (63 Gy in 28 fractions) in patients of early glottic disease (T1a and T1b) posttreatment completion provides good oncological outcomes with better quality of voice being observed. Keywords: Early glottic cancer, hypofractionated EBRT, quality of voice, radiotherapy, Author(s): Shalini Singh [1]; Viney Kumar (corresponding author) [1]; Vipul Nautiyal [1]; Meenu Gupta [1]; Saurabh Bansal [1]; Mushtaq Ahmad [1] INTRODUCTION Carcinoma larynx is the most common cancer of [...]

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the basic determinants of consumers intention to participate in family takaful scheme using decomposed theory of planned behaviour (DTPB) and identifying relevant factors may be moderate the relationship. Design/methodology/approach: A comprehensive review of the DTPB literature is undertaken, with a particular focus on contribution to retirement literature. Findings: The review finds that intention toward participating in family takaful scheme is are not only affected by attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control but also influence by moderating factors like demographic variables, consumer knowledge, situational factors and consumer level of religiosity. Inhibiting factors related to insurance and takaful purchase is also highlighted Research limitations/implications: This study is primarily limited in scope, as it only reviews the previous studies, but the study helps for better understanding of individual intentions to participate in the I-Saraan retirement savings program. The proposed conceptual model gives a theoretical background for the understanding he individual intention towards the scheme. For future studies, we hope that researchers can empirically validate aforementioned constructs. Practical implications: Understanding the characteristics that drive participation in I-Saraan program is an important task for the government to attract the intended population. In this study, a conceptual framework is presented, which can provide valuable insights for devising effective promotional approaches for the I-Saraan scheme. Originality/value: Such an extensive review on identifying relevant factors to participate in takaful using DTPB has not been done before. The paper will be useful to researchers, professionals and others concerned with family takaful to understand the importance factors in participating in family takaful scheme Keywords: Retirement Saving, Self-Voluntary Saving, Self-employed, Government Incentives, Malaysia, Introduction Retirement savings are essential for self-employed people as it will help them ensure their financial future. Unlike the employees who are under fixed payment, the self-employed people are not [...]

Purpose: This study aims to investigate discrepancies in e-payment collection processes related to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and explore the feasibility of using Blockchain Technology and Smart Contracts (BCT-SCs) to enhance SLA monitoring and penalty enforcement on e-payment collection at the Malaysian Government Agency. Design/Methodology/Approach: An in-depth qualitative case study approach will be employed, utilizing the Technological-Organizational-Environmental (TOE) framework to guide the investigation. Findings: Recent data from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) indicates a significant increase in e-payment transactions, reflecting a growing reliance on digital financial services among Malaysian consumers. However, discrepancies in SLA adherence, as highlighted by the Auditor General of Malaysia in 2022, pose challenges to the efficiency and effectiveness of e-payment systems. The study identifies the potential of BCT-SCs to improve SLA management, offering features such as decentralization, immutability, and real-time processing to enhance speed, security, and transparency. Research Limitations/Implications: The study is limited by its focus on a single case study at the Malaysian Government Agency. Generalizing findings to other contexts may require caution. Practical Implications: This research offers valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and industry stakeholders, providing guidance for the adoption of BCT-SCs to optimize e-payment collection processes. By addressing SLA management gaps and promoting accountability, the study aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the e-payment ecosystem. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the existing literature by examining the application of BCT-SCs in enhancing SLA monitoring and penalty enforcement in e-payment collection processes. The research provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities associated with SLA management in the context of digital financial services, offering practical solutions to improve accountability and optimize e-payment systems. Keywords: e-payment, service level agreement, blockchain technology, smart contract, TOE Framework, Introduction Digital transformation has boosted the financial sector's growth in electronic services (e-services). The digitization of conventional payment systems has improved efficiency and flexibility, reduced costs, and improved people's and [...]

International Accounting Standards has become an important requirement for accounting system, as a result of the increasing trend towards standardization of accounting practices at the global level, which requires the preparation of financial statements characterized by reliability, appropriateness, free from significant errors and bias. The relationship between IFRS and the tax system is not always straightforward. In some countries, the accounting standards used for tax purposes may differ from those used for financial reporting, this can lead to differences in the way income, expenses, and other financial data are reported for accounting and tax purposes. In some cases, countries may allow or require adjustments to be made to financial statements prepared using IFRS to calculate taxable income under the tax system. These adjustments are made to account for differences in the way certain items are treated for accounting and tax purposes. International Standards (IAS/IFRS) paid great attention to disclosure considerations in order to increase the quality of accounting information, as there is more than one standard dealing with accounting disclosure and how to present the financial statements in terms of form, content, structure and accounting policies. Financial analysts and investors need comparable and comprehensible financial information of foreign companies to be better help in their decision whether to buy a particular share or invest in other ventures. The key issues that investors and financial analyst look for are reliability and comparability of the financial information. This study aims to examine the impact of the determinants of improvements of international accounting standards on the tax status of enterprises? The use of international accounting standards in global arena was patiently waited in order to actively use in business, financial aspects, private sector etc. Currently the new innovations in International Accounting Standards and Taxation System resulted into rapid growth of using the International Accounting Standards and Taxation System. During this paper I highlighted advantages of using the International Accounting Standards, its future challenges. The study, by knowledge the most important reasons for their emergence, the most important improvements made to them, and identify the determinants of improvements to international accounting standards on the tax status of corporations. It reached the following results: them or work to reduce or at least avoid them. (2) It is possible to achieve many goals if there is agreement between international accounting standards and the tax system, so it is necessary to work to bring about compatibility to be able to achieve these goals and in order to also be able to achieve tax governance and reduce the process of tax evasion. (3) improvements in international accounting standards have a positive impact on the tax position of companies The transformation of these standards contributes to improving the financial performance of the company. The study recommended the need to adopt international accounting standards as certified accounting rules to determine the net results in the tax system in order to increase the tax burden and thus increase the effectiveness of the tax system. Keywords: International accounting standards, tax status, financial statements, accounting disclosure, Introduction The shift of attention from solving applied problems of accounting to searching for its theoretical foundations, reflects the seriousness of the need to develop a general framework that provides [...]

Purpose: The case study aims to analyze the operational performance and stability of the merged bank; the bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI). Design/methodology/approach: This study uses three models that have been developed by 14 conventional banks and 10 Islamic banks. The models are tested by taking quarter data of 2019 as the pre-merger period and 2020 as the post-merger period (consolidated). Findings: The findings imply that all models generate positive values for the operational performance and bank stability except for the 3rd quarter of the pre-merger period. Research limitations/implications: The study uses Indonesia as the context of the study. However, future studies can be conducted including other country and banks adding more years. Practical implications: This implies that mergers may help build a Sharia'h economy and develop an Islamic finance hub domestically and internationally. Originality/value: The study conducted mergers and acquisitions at the Islamic finance industry that increased the value of the existing literature. Keywords: Merger, BSI, Islamic bank, Models, Indonesia, Introduction Indonesia is one of the countries with the largest Muslim population in the world. The economy of Indonesia is the largest in Southeast Asia and is one of the [...]

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to introduce the best practice for hybrid business innovation model (BIM), which has become the practice of the asnafpreneur in Malaysia and to look at the opinion of Malaysia zakat officer toward Business Innovation Model and several variables such as Internal and External Successful Factors, Shariah Compliance, Digitalization and Agency Authorities in Malaysia Design/methodology/approach: A total of 12 zakat officers were interviewed via the internet using a google form structured questionnaire. Findings: The results of the data collected were analyzed using the SPSS application using descriptive analysis. The results of the study found that all elements in the variables involved have a positive yes result except for activities by wakaf department, majority said not applicable. This situation happens because the wakaf and zakat department is not same. Different in their vision, mission, objectives, and their activities. Research limitations/ implications :The limitation of this study are the respondents of zakat officer throughout Malaysia that in charge of asnafpreneurs development. The list of zakat officers selected is based on 1 officer for 1 state in Malaysia. Practical implications: The investigator wanted to see if there was a positive or negative opinions while handling activities to develop asnafpreneur in term of Business Innovation Model, Internal and External Successful Factors, Shariah Compliance, Digitalization Technology and Agency Authorities. Originality/value: The findings of this research, can conclude that various states have various activities and views by zakat officers who are responsible for the well-being of asnafpreneurs. All actions are found to be correct at the time and time. All the relevant state zakat officers have worked well and have a clear goal of helping the asnaf to improve their economy and social life. It is hopes that this hybrid business innovation model (BIM), can become the practice of the asnafpreneur in Malaysia. Keywords: Business Innovation Model, Internal and External Successful Factors, Shariah Compliance, Digitalization Technology, Agency Authorities, Asnaspreneur, Zakat Officer., Introduction A study of 12 zakat officer in Malaysia was conducted. 1 zakat officer for 1 state was selected as respondent. The study of views on their opinion toward the [...]

Purpose: The increase in socioeconomic and current development has impacted the increasing cost of education year by year. In the long run, the rising cost of education will hurt the generation of a knowledge-rich society. Wakf has proven to be an important tool for improving Muslims' quality of life, including education. Thus, the UTM Education Wakf Fund and UTHM Education Cash Wakf Fund have been established, and both universities have been appointed as the special Nazir (Special Trustee) by the Johor State Islamic Religious Council. This Wakf was established by the Minister of Higher Education's recommendation that higher education institutions create their education wakf. This paper aims to analyze wakf management fund practices at UTM and UTHM. Methodology: The primary aim of this research is to conduct a qualitative analysis, employing content analysis methodologies, to comprehensively examine the intricacies of the management responsible for administering Wakf funds within the context of higher education institutions. Findings: The research findings show that a systematic and effective approach and adopting proactive fundraising methods characterize the administration of the Wakf for education funds. Research limitations: By concentrating on UTM and UTHM, the research aims to provide an in-depth analysis intricately tied to the practices of Wakf management in the higher education sector in Johor. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that the findings and insights derived from this study may only partially be generalizable to other universities or regions due to the specific contextual factors at play. Practical implications: The findings will provide valuable insights for policymakers, educational institutions, and Wakf administrators, offering practical implications for enhancing the effectiveness of Wakf in financing higher education. Value: This study informs policy decisions, improves Wakf governance, and fosters sustainable financing solutions for higher education in Johor and beyond. Keywords: Wakf, Fund Development, Wakf Institutions, Educational Wakf, Financing Higher Education, Introduction Islam was revealed with the purpose of guiding for humanity to achieve the pleasure of Allah SWT. Islam connects human beings with the Creator, human relationships with each other, [...]

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to help BAAF students understand the importance of financial literacy and financial management so that they can avoid and even handle upcoming financial issue that is deemed to happen to them soon with ease. Design/methodology/approach: In this study, a questionnaire was chosen to collect information from the intended audiences. A questionnaire is a collection of questions that have been adapted from earlier studies and are pertinent to the subject of the research. To examine the influence of study variables, the survey used a Google form and was distributed to BAAF students online via WhatsApp. The questionnaire is prepared based on a 4 - point Likert Scale Method from point 1 refers to strongly disagree to point 4 refers to strongly agree. The questionnaire is split up into three parts whereby part A is for demographic data such as gender, age, current year of study, average monthly allowance, average monthly expenses, allowances from parents and sources of allowances. Meanwhile, part B is for inquiries about independent factors which entails measuring how the four factors that influence BAAF students' spending habits. These four components are financial literacy, students' lifestyle, parental income, and peer pressure. Lastly, part C is for inquiries about the variable that respondents believe is the most influenced factor in their spending habits. Findings: The findings uncovered a wide range of factors that contribute to the spending behavior of BAAF students, including financial literacy, parental income, lifestyle choices, and peer influence. Notably, financial knowledge and lifestyle choices emerged as the two most influential internal factors that shape the spending habits of BAAF students. The survey data revealed that 31% of the respondents attributed their spending behavior to their financial knowledge, while 47 out of 100 respondents acknowledged that their lifestyle choices affect their spending habits. These findings highlight the complex nature of BAAF students' spending behavior, which is influenced by a variety of internal and external factors. Research limitations/implications: The limitation of the study is the small sample size which only focus on students at Kolej Poly-Tech MARA. Future research can explore on larger population which cover youth in Malaysia. Future research can look on other independent variables that affect spending behavior among youth in Malaysia in wider. Practical implications: The study aims to contribute to the existing body of knowledge by identifying the factors affecting students spending behavior. Originality/value: The research builds additional literature and knowledge in the fields Keywords: Financial Management, Lifestyle, Parental Income, Peers Influence, Introduction A global recession is expected to occur in 2023. According to Roy (2022), the rate of global growth is rapidly declining, and as more nations experience recession, this rate [...]

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of online and face-to-face learning mediums on satisfaction among accounting students in KPTM Bangi. Design/methodology/approach: The population of this research is students from Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Accounting and Finance (BAAF) in Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Bangi. However, only students enrolled in year 2 and year 3 from BAAF will participate in the sample size of 189 students. The research collects data from survey questionnaires and analyses it using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for statistical data analysis. Findings: This study discovered a significant relationship between face-to-face and online classes, as well as their impact on student satisfaction among year 2 and year 3 BAAF students at KPTM Bangi. The results showed that both independent factors had a significant impact towards student's satisfaction. Research limitations/implications: Future researchers shall include the data to other KPTM institutions in different campuses as it is highly likely that the results do not accurately reflect accounting students attending other higher education institutions because the sample was obtained from a single higher education institution. This is because the sample was obtained from a single higher education institution. Other than that, it is possible that the results of this study do not accurately reflect the circumstance in its entirety. This is because the study itself has some limitations. There are students at KPTM Bangi who are enrolled in diploma programs. However, these students are unable to be included in the sample for this research because the nature of their program does not comply with the standard for this research. Practical implications: This study compares the student's satisfaction on different mediums of study for accounting students, so the student can choose the most effective way to learn. Originality/value: This study visualizes the student's satisfaction based on different learning mediums. Keywords: Accounting, learning mediums, student's satisfaction., Introduction According to Mukhtar et al. (2020, p.28), an online learning platform is web-based software that is used to distribute, oversee and manage courses via the Internet. It also employs [...]

Purpose: The objective of this study was to enhance the current understanding and bridge the gaps in the existing literature by examining the factors that could remedy the impact of the rising cost-of-living issue that widely affected people in Malaysia recently. Design/methodology/approach: Using the Islamic Marketing mix model consisting of Islamic Product, Islamic Promotion, Islamic Price, Islamic Place (distribution), and Islamic People in Malaysia, the analysis is based on data obtained from a survey conducted across Malaysia involving 304 valid respondents of Malaysian citizens aged between 19 and above. The objectives of the study were to stabilize the impact of the rising cost of living. Findings: The Structural Equation Models (SEM) statistical results reveal that four components research hypothesis, namely product, price, promotion, and people have a significant impact on remedying the rising cost of living. Research limitations/implications: The research was made based on cross-sectional data in Malaysia; thus, a generalization of results for application in other countries may be limited. Practical implications:The findings of this study are significantly important to provide input for the authorities in enhancing relevant policies to improve the well-being of the people in Malaysia. Originality/value: The framework of this study was originally developed and tested during the health and economic crisis hits Malaysia. Keywords: Islamic Marketing Mix, Cost of Living, Consumer behaviour, Introduction Cost of living and standard of living are two words that are closely interlinked with each other. The cost of living refers to the costs that households must bear [...]

Purpose: The primary purpose of this paper is to discuss the impact of urban design on community well-being and the integration of smart cities to emphasise long-term community planning. Design/methodology/approach: A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify publications addressing smart city integration's effects on community well-being concerning urban design. SpringerLink, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect were accessed for relevant information, and fifty publications were evaluated in total. The publications contain various kinds of literature on the impacts of urban design on community well-being with smart city integration. The period of the review is from 2019 to 2023. After a thorough review, we will filter out literature with redundancy and deemed unsuitable. Findings: The findings revealed that community well-being focuses on urban people's overall quality of life. In contrast, urban design emphasises urban areas' physical layout and organisation to increase livability, and smart cities use technology to improve urban services and sustainability. Research limitations/implications: Through a rigorous, comprehensive review, this study depicts the impact of urban design on community well-being and the integration of smart cities to emphasise long-term community planning. Practical implications: This study offers several components used in community well-being, the impact of urban design and the integration of smart cities in the community. Originality/value: To the best of the author's knowledge, little effort has been devoted to the impact of urban design on community well-being with the smart city integration. This research helps to close the gap. Keywords: Urban design, community well-being, smart city, Introduction The term 'urbanisation' refers to the process by which a population migrates to urban regions or cities, sometimes accompanied by the physical expansion of cities and the transformation of [...]

Purpose: This study concentrates on the integration of blockchain technology into the existing zakat management framework in Malaysia, specifically within the PPZ-MAIWP context. The introduction of blockchain technology offers a promising avenue for revitalizing zakat institutions. It enables real-time tracking, monitoring, reporting, and verification of zakat fund utilization, facilitating a comprehensive assessment of its impact and promoting strong governance within these institutions. Design/methodology/approach: The research methodology employed for developing the blockchain architecture for zakat collection within PPZ-MAIWP consists of three distinct stages which are assessing the existing of manual standard operating procedure (SOP) on zakat collection, the interview sessions with officer in PPZ-MAIWP for digitalization of current SOP and the development of zakat collection blockchain architecture. Findings: The implementation of blockchain technology, in conjunction with smart contracts, empowers zakat institutions to actively contribute to the economic development of Malaysia and the broader Muslim world. While still in its early stages in the Malaysian Islamic social finance sector, blockchain has already demonstrated its potential to reshape the global financial landscape. Research limitations/implications: The study suggests that integrating blockchain technology into zakat management has far-reaching implications for improving the effectiveness, transparency, and fairness of zakat collection processes, ultimately contributing to the socioeconomic development of Muslim communities while promoting the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Additionally, it highlights the transformative potential of blockchain technology in the broader financial domain. Practical implications: The practical implications of integrating blockchain technology into zakat management are multifaceted. They encompass improved collection and distribution, enhanced donor confidence, fairness in fund allocation, efficient monitoring and reporting, comprehensive impact assessments, strong governance, contributions to economic development, and the potential to reshape global finance. These implications collectively contribute to the revitalization of zakat institutions and the advancement of socio-economic equality within Muslim communities. Originality/value: The study's originality stems from its innovative approach to zakat management by integrating blockchain and smart contracts, its focus on financial inclusion and equality, its emphasis on real-time tracking and comprehensive impact assessment, and its recognition of the global implications of blockchain adoption in zakat management. Keywords: Blockchain Architecture; FinTech; Islamic Finance; Zakat; SDG, Introduction Islamic social finance (ISF) has stood as a foundational pillar of Islam for over 1,440 years, encompassing a range of practices including almsgiving (zakat), endowment (aqwaf), charity (sadaqa), benevolent [...]

The main driver of organization development and competitive advantage is innovation. The increases in change in a variety of business sectors throughout the world, demand that businesses and institutions come up with innovative solutions to problems in order to perform well. In this paper, a bibliometric analysis is conducted to determine the evolution of publications on innovative work behaviour. Purpose: This bibliometric analysis aims to have a deeper understanding and advanced knowledge about 'innovative behavior' both theoretical and recent research developments using the Scopus database. The study was carried out to see the patterns in publication between 2010-2023, authors, journals, countries, academic discipline, research institutes/universities, and various keywords relevant to 'innovative behavior' were used as search words. Design/methodology/approach: Our sample is composed and gathered of all the documents from the Scopus database for the period 2010-2023. The data was taken to get to know the volume of the publication, the most productive countries, the most productive journal and the most influential and productive authors, the most influential and productive author, and the most document affiliation. Findings: The results of this study have identified that innovative work behaviour has grown exponentially in Pakistan, China, and Malaysia. The analysis also reveals the most cited authors and papers, including the most frequent subject area in this research, highlighting that current trends studied are in the area of business and management and social sciences. Practical implications: This analysis has direct implications for academics in positioning their future research in innovative work behaviour as it is very necessary among employees to face the dynamic business environment. Potential research directions are also provided by suggesting specific research themes and conceptual approaches. Employee creativity serves as a source of original ideas that the team or the entire business may use, and it is crucial to the survival and sustainability of the organization. Originality/value: This study has direct implications for academics in positioning their future research. The increasing importance of the assessment of scientific production has also made bibliometric studies have significant implications for universities and policymakers. Keywords: Innovative work behaviour, literature, bibliometric analysis, Scopus database, Introduction Innovative work behaviour refers to all behaviour of employees that is related to finding, developing, proposing and implementing innovative ideas in the organization in improving innovative performance (Baharudin et [...]

Purpose: In academic research, many studies are done to highlight issues faced during business start-ups, like limited resources among young entrepreneurs. However, very few studies were conducted to determine challenges faced undergraduate entrepreneurs. Students who have involves themselves in entrepreneurship at their universities have indeed gone through challenge along the way. Thus, the aim of this study is to explore the challenges of engaging in entrepreneurial activities among undergraduate students in Malacca. Design/methodology/approach: The qualitative research method was used in this study. The information was gathered through semi-structured interviews. The interview session included 15 undergraduate students at a Malaysian public university in Malacca as a sample of study. The interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis (TA). Findings: The results of this study have identified a number of challenges encountered by undergraduate students as they engage in entrepreneurship. Knowledge, financial, time, facility, location, competition and mentoring are challenges encountered by undergraduate's students while doing entrepreneurship activities. Research limitations/implications: The limitation of this study is that the participants are only from Malaysia public university in Melaka only. Practical implications: This finding is expected to contributes to economic growth and innovation within the region, as entrepreneurial ventures often lead to job creation and the development of new products and services. Originality/value: This study serves as a guideline for educational institutions, government agencies, industry stakeholders to provide a sustainable mechanism and strategy for future entrepreneurial activities in higher education institutions. Keywords: Undergraduate Student, Challenge, University, Entrepreneurship, Higher Learning Institution, Introduction In Malaysia, the Ministry of Higher Education has mandated that all students in public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) must study entrepreneurship subjects. This requirement is part of the Higher [...]

Purpose: This study explores investors' investment decision in equity funds by examining the relationship between the money flows of with the fund's performance which may become evident of investors' adherence to Buffett's contrarian philosophy of 'Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful'. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses panel data analysis to investigate 74 Islamic and 150 conventional Malaysian domiciled equity funds from 2007 through 2019. Findings: The findings revealed that investors of Islamic funds in Malaysia letting go of poor-performing funds while chasing more best-performing funds, which is inconsistent with Buffet's advice. Meanwhile, conventional funds investors are perceived to be more adherence to the advice. Research limitations/implications: The data employed for this study only covers the pre covid era by purpose since the market during covid would render different scenario. Practical implications: The findings of this study shall explain the money flows into and out from equity funds in Malaysia; hence enable to track the investment pattern among Malaysian in unit trust. Originality/value: The study reveals decision making behaviours among unit trust investors where investors who invest in the Islamic funds was perceived to behave differently to those of conventional funds investors due to Shariah requirements imposed on Islamic funds. Keywords: Equity funds, fund flow, fund performance, Islamic funds, Warrant Buffet, Introduction Emotions like fear and greed often cloud rational judgment, leading individuals to make impulsive and irrational financial decisions. A famous successful investor named Sir Warren Buffet once said, 'Be [...]

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present the characteristics and evolution of the publications of the research on office environment. Design/methodology/approach: This paper runs a Bibliometric Analysis of the literature on office environment which examines 152 publications using keyword and co-words analysis from SCOPUS for the period 2000-2022. Findings: This study finds that the topic of office environment has been fluctuating for the past 22 years. The analysis also reveals the most cited authors and papers, including the most frequent topics in this research area, highlighting that current trends are moving toward green office, employee well-being and work from home. Research limitations/implications: The analysis might have possibility of missing some crucial work on office environment while screening in data base. Because only published articles were selected, this study may have overlooked some information from other sources such as proceedings, textbooks, and conferences. Practical implications: Potential research directions are also provided by suggesting specific research themes and conceptual approaches. This comprehensive exploration has provided valuable insights into the concept of office environment, its objectives, and its potential benefits for future research. Originality/value: This paper provides a quantitative bibliometric analysis to revisit the extant literature. Keywords: Office environment, workplace environment, employee well-being, bibliometric analysis, systematic literature review, Introduction In the ever-changing world of today's global workforce, the office environment serves as a hub of productivity, collaboration, and creativity. It provides a setting for employees to engage in [...]

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to study and review the current practice of waqf governance and accountability in Malaysia's State Islamic Religious Council (SIRC) in general. Waqf is becoming an increasingly important transaction practiced in most Muslim countries, and it provides benefits to the Muslim community in a variety of domains such as religion, education, medicine, and socioeconomic activities. The benefit of waqf is its long-term viability. Waqf is explored worldwide and it has become a SIRC stream discipline embedded in most organizations. The rapid development of waqf demands a good governance system to ensure the sustainability of waqf assets and benefits. However, it was found that waqf did not successfully meet the needs of the community as it should have because of issues such as mismanagement, non-uniformity in its practices, and lack of awareness by the Muslim community. The status of waqf has deteriorated to the extent that in some countries waqf assets have been neglected. In Malaysia, waqf management is under the jurisdiction of the state government and is entrusted to the SIRC. This has effects on the non-uniformity of laws and governance systems. Design/Methodology/Approach: Based on waqf practices, this study combines a qualitative research technique with an exploratory research design with content analysis and library research. It is appropriate because it entails the examination of documents, including the relevant books and empirical articles Findings: The findings from this study summarize the governance principles of both the public sector and the COSO 2013 standards are in line with Shariah governance, but the advantage of Shariah governance is dual accountability, which involves accountability to God and fellow human beings. This means that these governance systems and principles are complementary. Originality/value: In this contribution, we propose the improvement of the governance and accountability system. These improvements are important in assisting SIRC, as the sole trustee, in properly managing waqf. Indeed, the establishment of good and systematic governance is a paradigm shift that can assist in ensuring waqf assets and funds are managed and grown in a systematic manner, thus further ensuring their sustainability. Keywords: Waqf, Governance, Accountability, State Islamic Religious Council., Introduction Waqf has recently grown fast, and several types of waqf have emerged. Waqf was once limited to cemeteries, places of worship, educational institutions, and immovable property and buildings. However, [...]

Purpose: This paper examine the extent literature on the policy and progress of holistic education approach on human capital in Malaysia. It also identifies various issues and challenges faces by human capital development in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach: This paper is a descriptive research paper which contains a length of policies discussed to show the concerted effort by authorized agencies to finally reveal the holistic education to enhance human capital. Information for this research obtained from existing documents in various journals and other printed material which related to the dynamics of the policies in Malaysian education system such as holistic education policy in Malaysia, Human Capital development and National Education Policy In Malaysia. Research limitations/implications: This paper only limited to literature review discussion. Future studies shall be conducted on empirical aspect such as to ascertain the relationship between holistic education and human capital. Practical implications: This paper could explore on how holistic education could be improvised in order to enhance Malaysia human capital. Originality/value: This research provide an understanding on holistic education plan implemented in enhancing human capital in Malaysia. Besides, challenges for future work and strategies undertaken to improve graduate employability are also being discussed. Keywords: Human Capital, Holistic Education, Employability., Introduction Human capital has become an important component of the modern economy (Sodirjonov, 2020). Knowledge and confidence equipped with values such as innovative, disciplined, enthusiastic, patriotic, tenacious and competitive are [...]

Purpose: Malaysia is not an exception when it comes to employability challenges, which are becoming more serious by the year. The cooperation of universities, governments, and private enterprises is critical in supporting the national goal in the growth of entrepreneurship in Malaysia and ensuring the sustainability of entrepreneurial fields. The goal of this study was to identify the role of the triple helix model for siswapreneur development and sustainability. Design/methodology/approach: The qualitative research method was used in this study. The information was gathered through semi-structured interviews. The interview session included 14 siswapreneurs as a sample. The interview transcripts were coded and analyzed using a thematic analytics approach. Findings: The study's findings indicate that the involvement and support of universities, government agencies, and private corporations is critical if they are to be successful as entrepreneurs after graduation. Research limitations/implications: The limitation of this study is that the respondents are only from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Melaka Branch. Practical implications: This finding is expected to serve as a guide for policymakers, specifically the Ministry of Higher Education, in applying the triple helix model to boost siswapreneur development in higher education institutions. Originality/value: This study presents the important involvement of university, Government agencies and Private corporations in supporting the sustainable siswapreneur. Keywords: Siswapreneur, University, Government agencies, Private corporation, Sustainable development., Introduction Malaysia was contending with several pressing employment issues. One significant concern was the fluctuating unemployment rates. Furthermore, the global economy is expected to grow at a slower pace in [...]

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of Carroll's CSR dimensions which are economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities undertaken by the fast-food restaurants towards promoting sustainable dietary patterns among the young generation. Design/methodology/approach: 400 young generation aged between 18 and 30 years old answered the survey. The questionnaires comprised of six sections and the respondents were chosen by using stratified random sampling technique. All items were adopted and adapted from past studies. Reliability and validity analysis were performed, and the data were further analysed by using the Descriptive Analysis and Multiple Regression Analysis to answer the research questions. Findings: This study concludes that three CSR dimensions (economic, legal and ethical) embedded in the fast-food restaurants' CSR activities positively influence the sustainable dietary patterns of the young generation. The young generation are highly inclined to consider ethical dimension as the most important CSR dimension that influences sustainable dietary patterns. Research limitations/implications: The study only carried out among the young generation that currently staying in Selangor. Practical implications: The findings of this study assist the fast-food industries to establish a sound CSR strategy and provide supporting data to policy makers and relevant government agencies to promote healthy eating habits among the young generation. Originality/value: Given the lack of focus on examining the influence of CSR activities performed by the fast-food restaurants, the study is justified in terms of its originality, as it examines a specific cohort by focusing on the correlation of economic, legal, ethical and philanthropic towards promoting sustainable dietary patterns among the young generation. These insights are invaluable, as past studies are not widely focused on this area. Keywords: Sustainable, Obesity, Health, Fast food, Young generation, Introduction Overweight and obesity are elucidated as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may threaten health. Nowadays, the global obesity prevalence demonstrates an alarming increase, and this urges the World [...]

Purpose: Services for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) not only involve physical needs, but educational services, particularly in the area of religious education. This includes the study of the Quran and fardhu ain, which are crucial for PWD who practice Islam. However, special needs and specific methods must be considered to ensure that Islamic education can be effectively conveyed, whether by individuals or volunteer organizations. Since outreach efforts for PWD require a lot of manpower and specific skills, this study takes the approach that there is a need for youth volunteers who can provide services to PWD. While there are various types of volunteer organizations available, there are not many that focus on outreach efforts for PWD in Malaysia. This has led to a lack of understanding and appreciation of Islam among the PWD community. Therefore, the objective of this study is to foster sustainable services for the PWD community through youth volunteers by analyzing the key characteristics of volunteers using Fuzzy Delphi. Design/methodology/approach: This study uses a design method and a developmental research approach that has three phases. In this study, the researchers focused on the second phase of Fuzzy Delphi. 13 experts were involved in this study to rank the elements in developing a model for volunteer outreach efforts for PWD. Findings: The findings showed that all elements such as thinking, attitude, and skills, exceeded 70%, which is considered suitable, applicable and a must to the volunteers for PWD. Research limitations/implications: This research involves volunteers among typical person who service PWD. For future, it hopes research might be conducted among PWD who involve in volunteering service. Practical implications: These finding can be a reference to any development of training module for volunteers service especially which focusing on PWD. It is hoped that this findings could be as a guide for youth volunteers in teaching religious education for the PWD community. Originality/value: The extraction of all the elements for the characteristic's dimension of volunteers solely taken from the participants' view and experience. Keywords: Fuzzy delphi, disable community, sustainable service, youth volunteerism., Introduction Services for Person with Disabilities (PWD) community play a crucial role in fostering inclusivity, empowerment, and an improved quality of life for individuals with disabilities. These services encompass a [...]

Purpose: This study presents a case study approach to gain insights into the phenomenon of consistent success within business organisations, as perceived by accomplished leaders. Design/methodology/approach: There were four in-depth interviews conducted with entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs were able to not only sustain but expand their businesses through difficult economic period and COVID-19. There are two stages involved in analyzing the data. The first stage involved the thematic analysis. Excerpts from the interview data were examined to identify potential themes toward leadership effectiveness. Thematic analysis identified eight key themes towards leadership effectiveness. Subsequently, during the second stage, these eight themes underwent scrutiny from experts to gather feedback, leading to necessary refinements. Findings: The study reveals that effective leadership goes beyond merely overseeing business operations; it also entails the vital responsibility of upholding employee morale in the face of challenges and unpredictable economic and social circumstances. These leaders demonstrated swift adaptability and responsiveness to the prevailing economic climate. Research limitations/implications: This paper further discusses the limitations and recommendations of the study based on the findings. Practical implications: Through this assessment, a multitude of valuable insights and implications for leadership in the current dynamic and demanding business environment have been revealed. Originality/value: This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by introducing a resilient model comprising six dimensions: adaptability, emotional intelligence, visionary capabilities, spiritual intelligence, a growth-oriented mindset, and fostering an internal ecosystem. Keywords: Leadership, Effectiveness, Sustainability, SMEs, Qualitative, Introduction Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are of significant importance in driving economic growth and promoting innovation within the current dynamic business environment (Bashri et al., 2023). These organisations, which [...]

Purpose: The primary aim of this study is to identify the factors that influences the well-being of caregivers of children with disabilities. In addition, to determine how Islamic philanthropy would be able to address this issue. Specifically, this study will identify the role of zakat and waqf in enhancing the well-being of caregivers of children with disabilities. Design/methodology/approach: This paper involves secondary and primary data sources which are text studies and field studies on certain respondents such as parents/guardians of children with disabilities, related parties with legislation, the party that manages waqf property (Mutawalli) and zakat (MAIN), and the party that provides therapy facilities and Community Rehabilitation Centres (PPDK) by the Department of Welfare and Society (JKM). Findings: This study is anticipated to create possibilities for treatment and therapy for caregivers of children with disabilities, thereby fostering a beneficial influence on their child's developmental and potential. Research limitations/implications: Islamic philanthropy has the potential to contribute to the growth of the national economy by alleviating the financial strain on many sectors, including educational institutions, hospitals, and community infrastructure requirements. Practical implications: Islamic philanthropy, particularly through the mechanisms of zakat and waqf, significantly contributes to the improvement of the welfare of caregivers of children with disabilities. Originality/value: Zakat and waqf institutions have the opportunity to develop suitable measures to ensure that caregivers are equipped to effectively care children with disabilities, with the ultimate goal of encouraging their independence as they grow up. Keywords: Caregivers, Children with Disabilities, Islamic Philanthropy, Parents, Well-Being, Introduction Around 15% of people worldwide have some types of disabilities, and of those, 2 - 4% struggle significant difficulties in functioning (WHO, 2011). According to Department of Social Welfare, [...]

Purpose: This article shall examine the importance of communication management strategies in addressing the internal communication crises. Customer service officers who are satisfied are less likely to quit, neglect work, and produce defective products, and they are more likely to remain loyal to the bank. Effective communication management is essential for attaining employee satisfaction. Additionally, organizations need to use communication management strategies to make sure that the appropriate information reached the right people at the right time. Design/methodology/approach: The researcher plan to study the importance of communication management strategies in addressing internal communication crises among customer service officers in Malaysia. Findings: The study's findings are anticipated to serve as a paradigm for communication management practices in the financial services industry's handling of internal communication crises. By devising the Communication Management Strategies Model for internal communication crisis management, organizations can mitigate the negative effects of such crises, such as employee stress, anxiety, and low morale. Research limitations: The following studies should prioritize the examination of sectors, such as the tourism sector, oil and gas, or financial services industry. The study's generalizability is crucial for future research. Practical implications: This investigation is also intended to benefit the public and private sectors, as well as employees. Originality: It is crucial to identify and apply efficient communication management strategies to reduce the consequences of such a crisis. This aligns with the findings of a prior study that emphasized the significance of implementing effective communication management strategies within an organization. Keywords: communication, customer service officer, internal crisis communication, Introduction An organizational crisis, such as an occurrence that is viewed by managers and stakeholders as being highly significant, unforeseen, and potentially causing disruption, has the ability to jeopardize an [...]

Purpose: The trend of electronic medical records (EMR) was on a steady rise worldwide. Governments and healthcare authorities worldwide have been promoting the use of EMRs to improve patient care, data management, and healthcare efficiency. Thus, the aim of this study is to conceptualize the practices that are being utilized by Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems in hospitals. Design/methodology/approach: The current study involves reviewing research articles which were gathered from Scopus, ScienceDirect and a few other online databases. This study discussed the implementation, benefits, and challenges of EMRs by conducting a complete literature review. Findings: Based on the findings, previous studies prove that EMRs implementation significantly improve the quality of healthcare, the results for patients, and the security of patient data. Research limitations/implications: This study does not involve any systematic literature search; however, the selection of articles is strictly limited to the established online databases. Practical implications: Healthcare organizations should consider ongoing support and continuous improvement efforts to maximize the benefits of EMR systems while mitigating potential issues. Originality/value: The research sheds light on the obstacles that are faced during EMR integration and identifies potential opportunities for development. It is essential to understand EHR practices in hospitals to maximize the efficiency of healthcare information management and improve the standard of healthcare provided throughout the country of Malaysia. Keywords: Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Electronic Health Records (EHR), Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Introduction A medical record is an essential component of a health-care organization that collects all related data, information and findings necessary to care for patients, families, communities and populations. Since [...]

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the influence of job demands on academicians' mental health in selected public universities in Malaysia. Findings: This study examined the effects of job demand on academics' mental health in Malaysian public universities using the JD-R model. Given that employee happiness was strongly correlated with mental health, it is crucial to pay a particular attention to how job demands can lead to stressful life events and other detrimental outcomes Research limitations/implications: This study may bring to the developing guidelines for workload management, implementing mental health support programs, and creating a more supportive work environment. The comparison across institutions can be done and may lead to the interdisciplinary collaboration which can offer comprehensive insights and solutions. However, some research implications and limitations associated with this study such as the sampling bias, self-reported data, as this study is a cross-sectional design and Findings from a specific study may not be fully generalizable to all academicians due to differences in disciplines, institutions, and cultural contexts. Practical implications: Studying the influence of job demand on the mental health of academicians has several practical implications, both for individuals working in academia and for institutions and policymakers as it increased awareness and self-care among academicians, allowing early intervention implementation, improving workplace policies, reducing stigma, improving employee's productivity, expansion of research in this topic, and many more. It can lead to improved mental well-being, productivity, and the overall quality of education and research in academia. Originality/value: Focusing on public universities in Malaysia adds a unique contextual dimension to the study. Malaysia has its own educational system, cultural factors, and socioeconomic conditions that can influence job demands and mental health in distinct ways compared to studies conducted in other countries. It can provide insights specific to the Malaysian context, inform policy decisions, enhance the work environment, and ultimately contribute to the well-being of both academicians and students in the Malaysian higher education system. Keywords: Job demands, mental health, online learning, academicians, sustainable development goal, Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) defined mental health as 'a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn [...]

Purpose: This study aims to unravel the influences on academic performance among faculty members in Malaysian public universities, with a specific focus on burnout. By examining the factors contributing to burnout and its impact on academic performance, this research sheds light on the complexities of the relationship. Design/methodology/approach: The sample included 431 academicians from 20 universities. The study focused on job demands, perceived job burnout, job resources, and religious personality. Questionnaires were adapted from previous studies, and the Job Demands-Resources theory of burnout guided the research design. Data were analyzed using SPSS 23.0 and AMOS 23.0 with structural equation modeling. Finding: The results showed that all factors significantly predicted the variables. Perceived job burnout was moderate (mean score: 3.16) and mediated the relationship between job demands and performance. Religious personality moderated the relationship between job demands and burnout, while job resources moderated the relationship between job demands and performance. Research limitations/implications: The study recommends further research in different institutions to validate and expand the knowledge on job burnout among academicians, as it affects various aspects of academic performance in tertiary institutions. Keywords: Job Burnout, Academicians, Religious Personality, Job Demands, Malaysian Public University, Introduction In Malaysia, the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is responsible for the education sector. The 19th Education Minister, Dr. Maszlee Malik said that both of the Malaysia Education Blueprint [...]

Purpose: The purpose of this bibliometric analysis is to map the trends in Person-Environment (PE) fit research published in the Scopus database between 1978 and 2021. Design/methodology/approach: The VOSviewer, a computer programme used for creating bibliometric maps, is utilised for data arrangement and visualisation. The VOSviewer is evaluated by importing data from Scopus due to its completeness of data citation. Findings: The finding shows that there is an increase in trends for the publications in PE fit research over the 10-year period. In addition, PE fit research is concentrated in two countries, namely the United States (TP = 263, 32.96%) and China (TP = 106, 13.28%). Research limitations/implications: The selection of articles extracted only from Scopus database. However, Scopus is chosen due to its completeness of data citation which facilitate the analysis of findings. Practical implications: The present study provides valuable insights for employers and organisations to provide focused interventions with the aim of improving employees' wellbeing. Originality/value: This study demonstrates the relevance of the PE fit research area in recent years, and it is predicted to be continuously explored as a phenomenon of interest in the field of work stress and employees' wellbeing. Keywords: Person-Environment Fit, Employees Wellbeing, Bibliometric Analysis, Introduction World leaders are moving towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for the betterment of all populations, universally (UN, 2017). The Sustainable Development Goals include promoting wellbeing and ensuring [...]

Purpose: Crowdsourcing is a vital component of Malaysia's digital economy, contributing substantially to the country's GDP and employment. It plays a significant role in Malaysia's digital economy, contributing 22.6% to the country's GDP in 2020 and employing 7.7% of the population. This study examines the aspects of scientific literature including publications, authors, journals, and citation patterns to gain better understanding of the field. Design: To gain insights into crowdsourcing decision-making, a bibliometric analysis was conducted using data from the Scopus database. Scopus was chosen due to its extensive collection of academic publications and frequent updates. Findings: The analysis revealed limitations in terms of the topical scope and sources of documents. The research on crowdsourcing decision-making is still relatively scarce, as evidenced by the existence of only 23 relevant documents. The research on crowdsourcing decision-making remains limited, emphasizing the importance of future studies in this area especially to Malaysia in capitalizing the digital economy. Research Limitations: This bibliometric analysis focuses primarily on published scientific literature, which may not capture all forms of research output. It may overlook other valuable contributions such as patents, technical reports, conference papers, and unpublished research. Practical Implications: This scarcity highlights the need for further studies to explore and expand our understanding of crowdsourcing decision-making theoretically and practically. This study has shed light on the paucity of research on crowdsourcing bidding decision-making on a global scale. Nonetheless, the study of this topic will greatly benefit Malaysia on capitalizing its digital economy forefront. Originality: This review has the quality of being new the extent to none of former reviews had detailed the statistical analyses on topic of Crowdsourcing Bidding Decision-Making in Malaysia. In addition, they were merely 23 total publications on crowdsourcing bidding decision making worldwide to date. Many scholarly works on crowdsourcing are focusing on crowdsourcing platforms, social networking (online), internet and social media related studies. Keywords: Crowdsourcing, Bidding Decision-making, Bibliometric Analysis, Malaysia, MDEC, 1.0 Introduction Crowdsourcing in Malaysia is one of the digital economy's pillars, contributing 22.6% of the Malaysian GDP in 2020. This sector also contributes 7.7% of total employment in Malaysia [...]

Background: Whether Inuit in Canada experience disparities in lung cancer survival remains unknown. When requiring investigation and treatment for lung cancer, all residents of Nunavik, the Inuit homeland in Quebec, are sent to the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), in Montreal. We sought to compare survival among patients with lung cancer at the MUHC, who were residents of Nunavik and Montreal, Quebec, respectively. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study. Using lung cancer registry data, we identified Nunavik residents with histologically confirmed lung cancer diagnosed between 2005 and 2017. We aimed to match 2 Montreal residents to each Nunavik resident on sex, age, calendar year of diagnosis, and histology (non-small cell lung cancer v. small cell lung cancer). We reviewed medical records for data on additional patient characteristics and treatment, and obtained vital status from a provincial registry. We compared survival using Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression. Results: We included 95 residents of Nunavik and 185 residents of Montreal. For non-small cell lung cancer, median survival times were 321 (95% confidence interval [CI] 184-626) days for Nunavik (n = 71) and 720 (95% CI 536-1208) days for Montreal residents (n = 141). For small cell lung cancer, median survival times were 190 (95% CI 159-308) days for Nunavik (n = 24) and 270 (95% CI 194-766) days for Montreal residents (n = 44). Adjusting for matching variables, stage, performance status, and comorbidity, Nunavik residents had a higher hazard of death (hazard ratio 1.68, 95% CI 1.17-2.41). Interpretation: Nunavik residents experience disparities in survival after lung cancer diagnosis. Although studies in other Inuit Nunangat regions are needed, our findings point to an urgent need to ensure that interventions aimed at improving lung cancer survival, including lung cancer screening, are accessible to Inuit Nunangat residents., Inuit in Canada have shown remarkable resilience in the face of a colonization that included systematic efforts to erase their culture and language and that sustains multiple health disparities compared [...]

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of early childhood caries in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and also the hierarchy of association if any with malnutrition, anemia, and other risk factors with ECC using machine learning algorithms. Methods: A hospital-based preventive and interventional study was conducted on SAM children (age = 2 to Results: The Random Tree model showed that age was the most significant factor in predicting ECC with predictor importance of 98.75%, followed by maternal education (29.20%), hemoglobin level (16.67%), frequency of snack intake (9.17%), deft score (8.75%), consumption of snacks (7.1%), breastfeeding (6.25%), severe acute malnutrition (5.42%), frequency of sugar intake (3.75%), and religion at the minimum predictor importance of 2.08%. Conclusion: Anemia and malnutrition play a significant role in the prediction, hence in the causation of ECC. Pediatricians should also keep in mind that anemia and malnutrition have a negative impact on children's dental health. Hence, Pediatricians and Pediatric dentist should work together in treating this health problem. Keywords: ECC, machine learning algorithms, malnutrition, Author(s): K. Fasna (corresponding author) [1]; Saima Yunus Khan [1]; Ayesha Ahmad [2]; Manoj Kumar Sharma [3] Introduction Childhood is an essential stage in a child's life. Early childhood caries [...]

Aim: This study aimed to validate the accuracy of dental age (DA) based on the dental development of permanent teeth in children with special needs using Demirjian, Willems, and London Atlas methods and to correlate the dental and chronological age (CA) of children with special needs in Malaysia. Materials and Methods: The panoramic radiographic images belonging to children with special needs from the two teaching dental hospitals in Malaysia aged between 5 and 16 years were included in the study. The evaluation was performed by two observers using three methods (London Atlas, Demirjian, and Willems methods) to estimate the accurate DA. The outcome was determined by comparing the mean of the DA and CA. Results: A total of 52 panoramic radiographs were available for the analysis. The London Atlas and Demirjian methods overestimated the DA with a mean of 0.05 and 0.20 years, respectively, while the Willems method underestimated by 0.19 years. The London Atlas method was highly precise and accurate, while Demirjian and Willems methods were the least precise and accurate. Conclusion: The London Atlas method of DA estimation is highly accurate and valid for children with special needs in the Malaysian population, followed by the Willems and Demirjian methods. Keywords: Demirjian method, London Atlas method, Malaysia, special needs children, Willems method, Author(s): Ahmad Faisal Ismail (corresponding author) [1]; Nur Haffiszah Adnan [1]; Nur Nadiatul Sofia Suhaidi [1]; Ilham Wan Mokhtar [2]; Mohd Yusmiaidil Putera Mohd Yusof [2]; Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni [3] [...]

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Background: The prevalence of tuberculosis infection is critical to the design of tuberculosis prevention strategies, yet is unknown in Canada. We estimated the prevalence of tuberculosis infection among Canadian residents born abroad. Methods: We estimated the prevalence of tuberculosis infection by age and year of migration to Canada for people from each of 168 countries by constructing country-specific and calendar year-specific trends for annual risk of infection using a previously developed model. We combined country-specific prevalence estimates with Canadian Census data from 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 to estimate the overall prevalence of tuberculosis infection among foreign-born Canadian residents. Results: The estimated overall prevalence of tuberculosis infection among foreign-born people in Canada was 25% (95% uncertainty interval [UI] 20%35%) for census year 2001, 24% (95% UI 20%-33%) for 2006, 23% (95% UI 19%30%) for 2011, 22% (95% UI 19%-28%) for 2016 and 22% (95% UI 19%-27%) for 2021. The prevalence increased with age at migration and incidence of tuberculosis in the country of origin. In 2021, the estimated prevalence of infection among foreign-born residents was lowest in Quebec (19%, 95% UI 16%24%) and highest in Alberta (24%, 95% UI 21%-28%) and British Columbia (24%, 95% UI 20%-30%). Among all foreign-born Canadian residents with tuberculosis infection in 2021, we estimated that only 1 in 488 (95% UI 1851039) had become infected within the 2 preceding years. Interpretation: About 1 in 4 foreign-born Canadian residents has tuberculosis infection, but very few were infected within the 2 preceding years (the highest risk period for progression to tuberculosis disease). These data may inform future tuberculosis infection screening policies., Tuberculosis disease is the leading cause of death by a single infectious agent worldwide, surpassed only by COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021. (1) Tuberculosis disease is preceded by tuberculosis infection, [...]

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of work-related factors including workload, role conflict, supervisor support and flexible working arrangement on work life balance. This study also aims to discover the R-square of the developed model. Design/methodology/approach: A simple random technique was conducted and a total of 136 usable questionnaires were collected from supporting staff at a private sector particularly information technology companies in Klang Valley. The multiple regression analysis was employed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings: The results reveal that workload and role conflict has significant and negative impact on work-life balance. Meanwhile, the supervisory support and flexible working arrangement significantly positive impact on work-life balance. Further, the r-square indicates that 66.6 percent of the variance in work-life balance can be influenced by work-related factors. Research limitations/implications: Some limitations were observed, in which the number of responses is rather moderate and it might not be able to capture and generalize in this context. In addition, the work related factors only focuses on workload, role conflict, supervisory support and flexible working arrangement. Practical implications: This study provides a comprehensible and clear understanding on how work related factors play important role in enhancing the employees' work-life balance. Originality/value: Research on the significance of workload, role conflict, supervisory support and flexible working arrangement and work-life balance particularly in the information technology context has not been sufficiently explored. This study shed new light to the private sector eco-system stakeholders in stimulating employees' work-life balance. Keywords: Work life balance, workload, role conflict, supervisory support, flexible working arrangement, Introduction According to the 2021 Global Work-Life Balance Index, Kuala Lumpur is the most overworked metropolis in the world (The Star, November 21, 2021). AIA Vitality's Malaysia's Healthiest Workplace Survey [...]

This paper examines the impact of protectionism and intellectual property right (IPR) protection in host markets on cross-border mergers and acquisitions (CB M&As). CB M&As have become important vehicles for firms to expand into foreign markets and acquire strategic assets. In recent years, the topic has attracted significant scholarly interest. Recently, many countries have enacted protectionist measures to protect local firms and jobs. Consequently, the impact such measures have on economic activities is under debate in the literature. This study leverages the vital context of CB M&As undertaken by US multinational enterprises (MNEs) between 2011 and 2017 in 49 host countries. The findings indicate that host country IPR protection has a much more substantial and positive impact on CB M&A activities undertaken by USA MNEs than the protectionist policies of the host country by itself. The findings further suggest that, although local protectionism, by itself, does not play a significant role in CB M&As, its presence strengthens the positive efect of IPR protection on CB M&A activities in the host country, thereby supporting the contingent role of such protection. These findings have important implications for research, practice, and policy. Keywords CB M&As * Deals * IPR protection * Open market index * Protectionism * USA firms (MNEs), 1 Introduction Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (CB M&As) have attracted significant scholarly interest from strategy and international business (IB) scholars (e.g., Ahammad et al., 2018; Dikova et al., 2017; Khan [...]

Two thousand twenty-two was not a good year for the world's leading autocracies. In November, Chinese President Xi Jinping confronted the largest antigovernment demonstrations since the Tiananmen Square uprising in [...]

Purpose: This study aims to gain a better understanding of Shariah compliance and its implementation stages in online businesses. It begins with an overview of online business and government initiatives aimed at encouraging businesses in Malaysia as well as a review of Islamic approaches towards online business, known as Shariah compliance. Design/methodology/approach: This study employed a qualitative approach via library research to obtain relevant data from selected databases, other researchers, religious sources, books, reports, and electronic sources. Findings: There is a crucial need to understand Shariah compliance in online businesses to protect the interests of all parties involved, especially the buyers and sellers. Incorporating the five stages of Shariah compliance (Al-Ta'aqud, Sihha, Nafath, Ilzham, and Delivery) into online businesses will also inculcate fairness and transparency in all transactions and business practices. Additionally, the study discusses the ideal ways of conducting online business according to the Shariah principles, which is pertinent particularly for Muslim entrepreneurs. Research implications: The stages of Shariah compliance should be acquired by online businesses to guarantee their compliance with the Shariah standards. For this purpose, each of these stages must be clearly defined and related information must be shared and applied by online businesses. Originality/value: This study recommends further investigation on the measurement items of each Shariah compliance stage to acquire in-depth knowledge and a better understanding on the topic of Shariah compliance among online businesses. Keywords: Shariah Compliance, Online Business, Knowledge, Entrepreneur Paper Type: Conceptual Paper, Introduction Online business refers to commercial activities that involve the exchange of products, services, and information over the Internet. Many believe that the trend of selling and trading goods online [...]

Author(s): Ali Israr Ahmed [1]; Muneeza Ijaz [1]; Muhammad Ahmad (corresponding author) [1] Dear Editor, Prostate cancer holds the highest occurrence among cancers in men, affecting approximately 1 in 8 [...]

Purpose: This paper presents a case study exploring the extent to which the BIM contract language supplements the existing contract system employed in the Malaysian construction industry. The following categories of BIM-based contractual issues were assessed: collaboration strategy and facility management-BIM in the construction process. Design/methodology/approach: The intention of this research was to explore BIM execution within the D-B procurement system. Hence, qualitative research was conducted since this study aimed to attain a thorough comprehension of the examined phenomena, whereby the researcher attempted to explore the respondents' perceptions and opinions regarding the topic discussed in this study and aimed to discover new thoughts and individual views. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with relevant BIM project team members followed by project document reviews using data triangulation Findings: The analysis results have answered the research question, whereby the findings from the case studies suggest that BIM-based construction projects that it is crucial to include collaboration and communication amongst construction stakeholders as a key concept to ensure an effective BIM execution. It can cause construction stakeholders to possess high efficiency in communication, which surpasses the level in traditional practice. Research limitations/implications: The initial coding framework was based on data from a literature review and condensed different possible risk factors into categories based on previous respondents' experiences. However, this method only provides one viewpoint and interpretation within the context of the study, which means there may be discrepancies between the authors' understanding and actual experiences of the respondents. Practical implications: This study was analysed to find the practical implications of implementing BIM, especially those concerning the development of a contract form which represents the integration of BIM and facility management (FM). Moreover, in order to pick up the industry's perspective on the recommended approaches, a document study was performed on a number of key governments and industry publications primarily around Malaysia. Originality/value: There is a significant impact on the manner project stakeholders collaborate and the possible contractual challenges arising due to any disagreements that occur. Thus, it is imperative to understand BIM's functionality, and how it helps a project, which can possibly enable the vital foundations forming the applicable contractual context. Nonetheless, limited investigations have been conducted and most did not examine industry-wide trends in validating BIM content models by critically aligning BIM functionality with various contractual, consequently contributing originality of the present paper. Keywords: Construction Industry, Building Information Modelling, Procurement, Contracts, Introduction The construction and facilities management industries are experiencing an increasing demand for tracking and utilizing data related to building projects and maintenance. The operation and maintenance (O&M) phase of [...]

Growth and profitability opportunities for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) using AI far exceed the challenges. According to a recent Constant Contact survey, 91% of SME respondents using AI said [...]