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Volume 9, Issue 1 (January, 2019)
Colonial Shadows in John Updike’s Terrorist

AUTHORS: M Ikbal M Alosman, M. M. Raihanah , Ruzy Suliza Hashim

Received: 11 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 30 Dec, 2018 | Published: 29 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1-17

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5315

The Validity of the Critical Thinking Instrument in the TIG Welding Training Modules based on Project Based Learning (PBP) in the Subject (DJJ3032) of the Mechanical Workshop Practice 3 in Malaysian Polytechnic

AUTHORS: Md Kharul Bin Rakib, Che Ghani bin Che Kob, Arman Shah, Arasinah .

Received: 21 Jan, 2018 | Revised: 16 Jan, 2019 | Published: 28 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 18-25

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5325

Nexus Between Financial Development and Economic Growth in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Farhana Ismail, Rossazana Ab-Rahim , Liaw Pei-Chin

Received: 21 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 17 Jan, 2019 | Published: 02 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 26-44

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5328

The usage of Wopzzle in Enriching Pupils’ Mastery of Vocabulary Learnt

AUTHORS: Chow Kuok Feng, Kev Yi Beng , Melor Md Yunus

Received: 17 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 21 Jan, 2019 | Published: 30 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 45-53

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5346

Customer Engagement in Social Media and Purchase Intentions in the Hotel Industry

AUTHORS: Liew Chee Yoong, Song Bee Lian

Received: 02 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 26 Dec, 2018 | Published: 23 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 54-68

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5363

Assessing the Young Consumers’ Motives and Purchase Behavior for Organic Food: An Empirical Evidence from a Developing Nation

AUTHORS: Song Bee Lian, Liew Chee Yoong

Received: 18 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 07 Jan, 2019 | Published: 29 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 69-87

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5364

Instagram: A Platform to Develop Student’s Writing Ability

AUTHORS: Siti Sarah Shazali, Zati Hanani Shamsudin, Melor Md. Yunus

Received: 15 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 09 Jan, 2019 | Published: 29 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 88-98

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5365

Importance of Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) in Design and Technology Subject

AUTHORS: Fazidah Naziri, Mohammad Sattar Rasul, Haryanti Mohd Affandi

Received: 19 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 29 Dec, 2018 | Published: 26 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 99-108

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5366

Shariah Governance Practices and Regulatory Problems of Islamic Insurance Companies in Bangladesh

AUTHORS: Md. Kausar Alam, Suhaimi Ab Rahman, Md. Shamim Hossain , Sharif Hosen

Received: 22 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 17 Jan, 2019 | Published: 02 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 109-124

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5368

AsKINstagram: Teacher-Pupil Interaction

AUTHORS: Ani Mardhiah Jalaludin, Nurul Ain Abas, Melor Md Yunus

Received: 19 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 26 Dec, 2018 | Published: 28 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 125-136

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5369

Availability of Infrastructure and Adoption of Point of Sales of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos State, Nigeria

AUTHORS: W. O. Akerejola, E.U. Okpara, P. Ohikhena, P. O. Emenike

Received: 17 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 06 Jan, 2019 | Published: 25 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 137-150

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5370

Influence of Employee Assistance Programs on Commitment of Nurses in Public Hospitals in Kenya

AUTHORS: Denis Okerosi Okemwa, Wallace Nyakundi Atambo, Willy Mwangi Muturi

Received: 29 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 17 Jan, 2019 | Published: 28 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 151-164

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5376

The Non-Domestic Roles of the Malay Women According to the Sunnah

AUTHORS: Roshimah Shamsudin

Received: 22 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 17 Jan, 2019 | Published: 28 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 165-173

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5386

Board Characteristics and Firm Performance: Malaysia’s Government-Linked Companies (GLCS) Compliance to Green Book

AUTHORS: Noraisyah Abd Rahman, Mohd Waliuddin Mohd Razali

Received: 28 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 13 Jan, 2019 | Published: 30 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 174-190

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5387

Reliability Testing on Instrument Development Measuring the Attitude And Perception towards Academic And Personality: Application of the Rasch Model

AUTHORS: Nooraini Othman, Mohamad Affi Yusri Mohamad Zaini

Received: 27 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 16 Jan, 2019 | Published: 28 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 191-209

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5388

Vocab-T: Enhancing Young Learners’ Vocabulary

AUTHORS: Patrick Duffy Anak Bayuong, Rhessma Nawai Anak Christopher Ajop, Theresa Chermi Legak, Melor Md Yunus

Received: 29 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 17 Jan, 2019 | Published: 03 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 210-220

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5390

The Contribution of Various Sectors in West Malaysia to the Economic Growth: An Input-Output Analysis

AUTHORS: Mohd Khairul Hisyam Hassan, Zaleha Mohd Noor, Normaz Wana Ismail, Alias Radam, Zakariah Abdul Rashid

Received: 21 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 26 Jan, 2019 | Published: 06 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 221-234

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5391

Current Trends and Opportunities for Halal Restaurants in Thailand: A Conceptual Framework

AUTHORS: Wannasiri Wannasupchue, Mohhidin Othman, Ungku Fatimah Ungku Zainal Abidin, Farah Adibah Che Ishak, Siti Fatimah Mohamad

Received: 11 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 19 Jan, 2019 | Published: 04 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 235-247

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5392

Developing Ethical Accounting Students through Incorporating Islamic Ethics into Accounting Curriculum: The Educator’s Perspectives

AUTHORS: Noor Lela bt Ahmad, Rohaila bt Yusof, Wan Salmuni bt Wan Mustaffa, Hariyaty bt Ab Wahid, Hazianti bt Abdul Halim

Received: 04 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 26 Jan, 2019 | Published: 04 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 248-270

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5395

Dividend Payout and Bonds Risk in Listed Companies from Malaysia

AUTHORS: Sophee Sulong Balia, Owais Khan, Muhd Abdullah Bin Zaidel

Received: 22 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 14 Jan, 2019 | Published: 07 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 271-283

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5396

Needs Analysis of Scaffolding Literacy (ScafoLIT) Module in Helping Remedial Students Mastering Reading Comprehension Skills

AUTHORS: Ramli Hasan, Noor Aini Ahmad

Received: 18 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 09 Jan, 2019 | Published: 06 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 284-295

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5397

Teachers’ Concern towards Applying Computational Thinking Skills in Teaching and Learning

AUTHORS: Susan Senin, Nurfaradilla Mohamad Nasri

Received: 04 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 21 Jan, 2019 | Published: 10 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 296-310

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5398

Using Pictures in Vocabulary Teaching for Low Proficiency Primary Pupils via PI-VOC

AUTHORS: Ain Julia Mohamad Jazuli, Farah Farzana Mohammad Din, Melor Md Yunus

Received: 19 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 14 Jan, 2019 | Published: 01 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 311-319

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5399

Effects of Learning Aid (KIT) on Student Performance for Electric Circuits Topics

AUTHORS: Che Ghani Che Kob, Arman Shah Abdullah, Halimaton Shamsuddin

Received: 29 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 17 Jan, 2019 | Published: 03 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 320-330

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5400

Writing Essays Made Easy with Instawrite

AUTHORS: Melor Md Yunus, Tan Ming May, Muhammad Asyraf bin Khaja Mohideen

Received: 26 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 22 Jan, 2019 | Published: 11 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 331-344

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5401

1AZAM Programme: The Challenges and Prospects of Poverty Eradication in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Radieah Mohd Nor, Hamoon Khelghat-Doost

Received: 23 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 29 Jan, 2019 | Published: 07 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 345-356

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5402

Voice Changer App in Enhancing Social Expressions Skills Among Pupils

AUTHORS: Francesca Santa binti Dedo, Aenrietta Alla anak Eddie, Treshie Punga anak Sabang, Melor Md Yunus

Received: 27 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 18 Jan, 2019 | Published: 08 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 357-365

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5403

Innovation as a Mediator on the Assessment of Market Orientation, Training, Social Network, Access to Finance and Women Business Performance in the North-Western Nigeria: A Proposed Framework

AUTHORS: Rahmat Magajiya Aliyu, Tunku Salha Binti Tunku Ahmad, Norshahrizan Binti Nordin, Isah Mohammed Abdullahi

Received: 08 Nov, 2018 | Revised: 30 Dec, 2018 | Published: 29 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 366-379

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5404

Determinants of Innovative Performance in the Manufacturing Industry in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Ong Choon Hee, Tan Meng Kuan, Lim Lee Ping, Tan Owee Kowang, Goh Chin Fei

Received: 03 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 25 Jan, 2019 | Published: 10 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 380-387

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5405

Improving Comprehension of the ‘Jungle Book Graphic Novel’ Using Multimedia Package

AUTHORS: Serdev Singh, Malket Singh Belwet Singh, Melor Md. Yunus

Received: 23 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 19 Jan, 2019 | Published: 06 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 388-399

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5406

Credit Risk and Financial Performance of Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya

AUTHORS: Isabwa Harwood Kajirwa, Nelima Wambaya Katherine

Received: 19 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 14 Jan, 2019 | Published: 28 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 400-413

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5407

Tourist Cities Resident’s Perceptions on Social Impacts of Tourism Activities

AUTHORS: Ahmad Mtengwa Burhan, Janeth Amaniel Malleo

Received: 29 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 25 Jan, 2019 | Published: 07 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 414-429

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5414

Exploration and Exploitation Strategies in SME Family Firms

AUTHORS: Norshamsiah Ibrahim, Adriana Mohd Rizal, Suzilawati Kamarudin, Maizaitulaidawati Md Husin

Received: 29 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 25 Jan, 2019 | Published: 06 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 430-442

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5419

Mentoring Supports for Engaging University Students in Entrepreneurship Activities

AUTHORS: Fathiah Nabila Mohamad Daud, Adriana Mohd. Rizal, Suzilawati Kamarudin, Nazimah Hussin, Rafidah Othman

Received: 29 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 17 Jan, 2019 | Published: 03 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 443-454

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5420

Factors Hindering Undergraduate Students from Starting a Business While Studying

AUTHORS: Zurina Binti Patrick, Adriana Mohd. Rizal, Ong Choon Hee, Mahaza Mahadi, Suzilawati Kamarudin

Received: 20 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 19 Jan, 2019 | Published: 12 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 455-468

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5421

Embracing Change Management Strategies in Bedside Shift Report (BSR): A Review

AUTHORS: Ong Choon Hee, Teo Yin Cheng, Lim Lee Ping, Tan Owee Kowang, Goh Chin Fei

Received: 29 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 17 Jan, 2019 | Published: 03 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 469-481

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5422

Factors Influencing Employee Turnover in the Food Manufacturing Industry in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Ong Choon Hee, Yee Shann Ann

Received: 15 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 28 Jan, 2019 | Published: 13 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 482-491

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5423

Influence of Alternative Work Discipline Interventions on Employee Productivity in the County Government of Meru

AUTHORS: Grace Karimi Gitonga, Agnes K. Mungania, Ann Kariuki

Received: 29 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 11 Jan, 2019 | Published: 20 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 492-505

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5424

Singapore and Korea Towards Creative Economy in 21st Century: Comparative Analysis of Higher Education in Singapore and South Korea

AUTHORS: Roland Attila Csizmazia

Received: 19 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 27 Jan, 2019 | Published: 08 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 506-525

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5426

Correlations and Return Spillovers between Oil and the Oslo Tanker Firms

AUTHORS: Adeel Riaz, Ouyang Hongbing, Md Reza Sultanuzzaman, Shujahat Haider Hashmi

Received: 23 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 19 Jan, 2019 | Published: 13 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 526-536

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5427

Towards Effective Innovation Strategy in Small and Medium Enterprises in African Developing Economies: The Role of Top Management Capability

AUTHORS: Yakubu Salisu, Lily Julienti Abu Bakar

Received: 18 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 29 Jan, 2019 | Published: 13 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 537-553

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5440

Sustainability of Zakah Distribution in Baitul Mal Aceh: Basic and Implementation Methods

AUTHORS: Nurul Ilyana Muhd Adnan, Mohd Izhar Ariff Mohd Kashim, Ahmad Dahlan Salleh, Ezad Azraai Jamsari, Md Yazid Ahmad, Noor Izzati Ab Rahman

Received: 05 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 25 Jan, 2019 | Published: 13 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 554-562

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5457

Wall Attack in Padlet in Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition

AUTHORS: Atiqah Ab Hamid, Liyana Nabilah Rosli, Melor Md. Yunus

Received: 23 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 26 Jan, 2019 | Published: 08 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 563-572

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5458

Flipped Classrooms in Teaching Method Courses at Universities

AUTHORS: Hamdi Serin, Alfer Khabibullin

Received: 04 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 27 Jan, 2019 | Published: 11 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 573-585

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5459

EFL Learners’ Needs in Preparatory Schools and Supplementary Techniques to Improve Their Language Proficiency

AUTHORS: Yunus Yildiz

Received: 19 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 11 Jan, 2019 | Published: 01 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 586-596

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5460

ErIn: Fun Learning with Instagram Using Instagram Poll to Learn Tenses

AUTHORS: Samihah binti Ab Razak, Elmy Ezayane binti Md Emary, Wan Nor Eili Syairah binti Wan Ibrahim, Melor Md Yunus

Received: 08 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 24 Jan, 2019 | Published: 14 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 597-608

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5461

Tweet Teach to Enhance Reading Skill among Low Proficiency Pupils

AUTHORS: Siti Noor Fadilah Mustaffar, Nurul Qistina Baharuddin, Melor Md Yunus

Received: 22 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 14 Jan, 2019 | Published: 16 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 609-619

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5462

Integrative Task-Based Learning: Developing Speaking Skill and Increase Motivation via Instagram

AUTHORS: Nurul Afifah Binti Azlan, Sakinah Binti Zakaria, Melor Md Yunus

Received: 11 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 03 Feb, 2019 | Published: 13 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 620-636

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5463

The Use of Plickers for Language Assessment of Reading Comprehension

AUTHORS: Easterly Anak Michael, Irina Emmanuella Anak Ejeng, Marryta Anak Udit, Melor Md Yunus

Received: 02 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 22 Jan, 2019 | Published: 08 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 637-645

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5464

Accessing Market Entry Strategy in Emerging Markets: A Case Study of Edel Technology Consulting Limited

AUTHORS: Alhassan Musah, Bernard Badu-Acquah, Abass Yusif

Received: 30 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 19 Jan, 2019 | Published: 10 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 646-659

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5465

Enhancing ESL Learners’ Writing Skills via ProvWrit

AUTHORS: Fatin Khairani Khairul Azam, Fadziana Fadhil, Melor Md. Yunus

Received: 07 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 01 Feb, 2019 | Published: 07 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 660-669

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5467

Islamic Spiritual Ethics and Postmodernist Moral Thought: Can There Be A Reconciliation?

AUTHORS: Adibah Sulaiman, Hisham Muhammad Taky Eldin Kandil, Mohd. Azmir Mohd. Nizah, Ahmad Norsyafwan Norawavi, Ezad Azraai Jamsari

Received: 07 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 23 Jan, 2019 | Published: 15 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 670-683

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5466

Improvement in Sarf (Morphology) Competency through Gamification at Miri National Religious Secondary School (SMKAMi)

AUTHORS: Suhaila Zailani, Kaseh Abu Bakar, Nik Farhan Mustapha, Hakim Zainal, Zulkifli Nawawi, Ezad Azraai Jamsari

Received: 02 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 26 Jan, 2019 | Published: 16 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 684-697

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5472

Linking University Reputation, Motivation, Organizational Climate and Job Satisfaction: A Proposed Framework

AUTHORS: Abdulrasheed Abdullah Aminullah, Mohd Faizal Bin Mohd Isa, Wan Shakizah Wan Mohd Noor, Fadzli Shah AbdulAzeez

Received: 18 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 21 Jan, 2019 | Published: 18 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 698-709

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5473

Strategic Management Practices Adopted by Public Benefit Organizations in Homa Bay County, Kenya

AUTHORS: Moses Dayan Dekings, Leon Awiti, Ng’ong’a E. Aketch

Received: 18 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 06 Jan, 2019 | Published: 09 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 710-723

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5474

Theory and Application of Sadd al-Dhara’i‘ (Blocking the Means) in Shafi‘iyya School

AUTHORS: Ahmad Dahlan Salleh, Mohd Izhar Ariff Mohd Kashim, Nurul Ilyana Muhd Adnan, Nik Abdul Rahim Nik Abdul Ghani, Ezad Azraai Jamsari

Received: 15 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 19 Jan, 2019 | Published: 14 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 724-737

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5475

Understanding Career Commitment of Women through the Theory of Ideal Self

AUTHORS: Rachel Samuel A/P Samuel

Received: 14 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 13 Jan, 2019 | Published: 06 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 738-745

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5477

Probability Model: Malaysian Consumer Online Shopping Behavior towards Online Shopping Scam

AUTHORS: Mudiana Mokhsin, Azhar Abdul Aziz, Amer Shakir Zainol, Norshima Humaidi, Nur Ain Adnin Zaini

Received: 21 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 08 Jan, 2019 | Published: 01 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 746-755

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5478

Using ‘Tweet Struck’ To Teach Sentence Construction

AUTHORS: Thashwinny A/P Prabha, Kheshinee Ballakrishnan, Melor Md. Yunus

Received: 22 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 18 Jan, 2019 | Published: 16 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 756-772

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5479

Validity and Reliability of the HM-Learning Module among High School Students in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Roslan Ahmad Fuad, Mohamad Aziz Shah Mohamed Arip, Fauziah Saad

Received: 16 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 11 Jan, 2019 | Published: 17 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 773-787

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5480

Principals’ Behaviour and Teachers’ Performance at Secondary Schools in Rural Area of Pakistan

AUTHORS: Saima Maqbool, Shaik Abdul Malik Bin Mohamed Ismail, Saira Maqbool, Muhammad Zubair

Received: 13 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 08 Jan, 2019 | Published: 16 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 788-801

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5481

Evaluating Medical Students’ Perceptions of the Educational Environment at the National Defense University of Malaysia

AUTHORS: Aida Jaffar, Hasliza Abu Hassan, Halyna Lugova, Mala Manickam, Victor Feizal

Received: 04 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 17 Dec, 2019 | Published: 25 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 802-810

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5482

The Solfege Singing with Body Movement Skills of Preschool Children in Kodaly’s Teaching Method

AUTHORS: Loy Chee Luen, Aminah Ayob, Christine Augustine, Colleen Wong

Received: 15 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 13 Jan, 2019 | Published: 01 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 811-829

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5483

Discovering Meaning behind Consumer Involvement in Counterfeit Consumption Behaviour

AUTHORS: Nurhidayah Rosely, Raja Nerina Raja Yusof, Haslinda Hashim, Nor Azura Adzharuddin

Received: 23 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 19 Jan, 2019 | Published: 08 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 830-845

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5484

The Teaching of Malay Essay Writing based on an Authentic Approach

AUTHORS: Zulkifli Osman, Anida Sarudin, Dahlia Janan, Ani Omar

Received: 20 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 15 Jan, 2019 | Published: 06 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 846-855

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5485

Zakat Localization in Schools: Reality or Fantasy?

AUTHORS: Mohd Yahya Mohd Hussin, Fidlizan Muhammad, Azila Abdul Razak, Mohd Asri Mohd Nor, Mohd Zul Izwan Aliyasak

Received: 27 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 23 Jan, 2019 | Published: 13 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 856-867

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5486

Foreign Direct Investment Outflows of Emerging Countries Mnes: Case of Malaysia

AUTHORS: Norbalqis Badrolhisham, Hanizan Shaker Hussein, Mohamad Fazali Ghazali

Received: 17 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 09 Jan, 2019 | Published: 30 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 868-880

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5487

Gen-Y Teacher Leadership on Conflict Management and Communication Satisfaction

AUTHORS: Marlia Jamail, Yahya Don

Received: 11 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 05 Jan, 2019 | Published: 01 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 881-897

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5488

Implementing the Malaysian Heritage Garden as the Identity for National Landscape: Case Study in Putrajaya

AUTHORS: Ahmad Zamil Zakaria, Melasutra Md Dali, Hazreena Hussein

Received: 17 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 11 Jan, 2019 | Published: 08 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 898-914

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5489

Improving the Speaking Skill by Vlog (video blog) as Learning Media: The EFL Students Perspective

AUTHORS: Novita Lestari

Received: 26 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 16 Jan, 2019 | Published: 07 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 915-925

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5490

Discrete Time to Event with Random Effect Model Using Malaysian Graduate Employability Data

AUTHORS: Md Azman Shahadan, Rahmattullah Khan Abdul Wahab Khan, Aimillia Mohd Ramli

Received: 16 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 11 Jan, 2019 | Published: 15 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 926-931

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5491

Multidisciplinary Collaboration in Engineering Service-Learning Project

AUTHORS: Siti Rawdhoh Mohd Yusof, Aznah Nor Anuar, Adibah Abdul Latif

Received: 28 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 16 Jan, 2019 | Published: 14 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 932-939

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5492

Promoting Good Citizens through Service-Learning Engagement in Multi-Ethnic Malaysia

AUTHORS: Noor Banu binti Mahadir, Tan Bee Piang, Zuraini binti Jamil @ Osman

Received: 17 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 23 Jan, 2019 | Published: 09 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 940-949

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5493

The Influence of Learner's Motivation and Attitudes on Foreign Language Learning among Malaysian Students in UPSI

AUTHORS: Mariyati Haji Mohd Nor, Robeah Yusuf, Norhana Md. Salleh

Received: 29 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 17 Jan, 2019 | Published: 03 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 950-962

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5494

Is Malaysia Defense Industry Geared towards Self Reliance Capability? A Conceptual Analysis

AUTHORS: Mohd Nor Yahaya

Received: 27 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 16 Jan, 2019 | Published: 02 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 963-972

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5371

The Relationship Between Cultural Types According to Handy’s Model and Organizational Structure in Jordanian Public Universities

AUTHORS: Moath Amin Nasaireh, Abdul Hakim Abdullah, Khaled Ahmad Obeidat

Received: 14 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 20 Jan, 2019 | Published: 12 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 973-985

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5495

Validation of Children Abused Module in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Ahmad Jazimin Bin Jusoh, Pau Kee, Mohd Noor Saper, Taquddin Abd Mukti, Abd Aziz Yatim, Priyalatha Govindasamy

Received: 26 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 19 Jan, 2019 | Published: 01 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 986-997

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5496

The Effect of Liquidity, Administrative Efficiency and Capital Adequacy on the Profitability of Jordanian Banks listed on the Amman Stock Exchange

AUTHORS: Mahmoud Ali Jaradat, Mohammad Hamdan Ali ALkhazaleh

Received: 12 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 21 Jan, 2019 | Published: 08 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 988-1013

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5497

Strategic Business Practices and Performance of Hotels in Eritrea

AUTHORS: Isaiah Gituma, Tuccu Tewolde

Received: 17 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 25 Jan, 2019 | Published: 15 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1014-1029

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5502

Systematic Risk Determinants of The Japanese Shipping Industry

AUTHORS: Adeel Riaz, Ouyang Hongbing, Rafiq Mansoor

Received: 13 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 19 Jan, 2019 | Published: 25 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1030-1042

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5503

The Influence of Digital Technologies and Consumer’s Over-indebtedness

AUTHORS: Nur Hafidzah Idris, Fahmi Abdul Rahim, Suhailah Kassim

Received: 29 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 17 Jan, 2019 | Published: 03 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1043-1051

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5504

Agile Marketing Conceptual Framework for Private Higher Education Institutions

AUTHORS: Yuslina Yusoff, Zuraini Alias, Mokhtar Abdullah, Zulkefli Mansor

Received: 13 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 08 Jan, 2019 | Published: 14 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1052-1058

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5505

The Effect of Organizational Culture Dimensions on Organizational Development in Jordanian Public Universities

AUTHORS: Moath Amin Nasaireh, Abdul Hakim Abdullah, Khaled Ahmad Obeidat

Received: 16 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 29 Jan, 2019 | Published: 17 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1059-1073

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5506

A Descriptive Study on Bank Performance in Malaysia: Domestic vs. Foreign Islamic Banks

AUTHORS: Mohd Faizal Basri, Amirul Afif Muhamat, Mohamad Nizam Jaafar

Received: 11 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 16 Jan, 2019 | Published: 08 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1074-1087

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5507

Proficiency of Javanese Language in Developing Identity Among Javanese Youth

AUTHORS: Mohd Hasrul Yushairi B. Johari, Zamzuri Ahmad Nazari

Received: 11 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 09 Jan, 2019 | Published: 28 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1088-1098

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5511

Impact of SERVQUAL model dimensions for Customer Satisfaction towards Vehicle Leasing Providers in Sri Lanka

AUTHORS: U.P.G.Y Pathirana

Received: 21 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 19 Jan, 2019 | Published: 12 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1099-1110

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5512

Influence of Stakeholders Involvement on Development Project Performance in Guinea

AUTHORS: Sekou Marouf Magassouba, Abdul Malek Bin A. Tambi, Baker Ibrahim Alkhlaifat, Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah

Received: 09 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 05 Jan, 2019 | Published: 29 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1111-1120

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5513

Leaders’ Willingness to Sacrifice: A phenomenology of Batik Entrepreneurs in Surakarta

AUTHORS: Sarjiyanto ., Sarwoto ., Joko Suyono, Norafzan Awang

Received: 02 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 04 Jan, 2019 | Published: 19 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1121-1133

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5516

Weaknesses of Economic Development on Semaq Beri in Terengganu

AUTHORS: Faizol Subhi, Hafis Simin, Ramle Abdullah, Sahar Sa’di

Received: 28 Nov, 2018 | Revised: 27 Dec, 2018 | Published: 15 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1134-1141

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5517

Social Entrepreneurship Aspiration: Enhancing the Social Entrepreneurial Interest among Malaysian University Students

AUTHORS: Hariyaty Ab Wahid, Rafiduraida Abdul Rahman, Wan Salmuni Wan Mustaffa, Radin Siti Aishah Radin A. Rahman, Norsamsinar Samsudin

Received: 08 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 24 Jan, 2019 | Published: 09 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1142-1154

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5518

Analysis of the Legislative Resolution of the European parliament on the Common European Sales Law

AUTHORS: Jasmina Mladenovic

Received: 15 Dec, 2018 | Revised: 24 Jan, 2019 | Published: 07 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1155-1165

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5519

Factors Influencing Teacher Job Satisfaction in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Ong Choon Hee, Mohammad Faiz Abdul Shukor, Lim Lee Ping, Tan Owee Kowang, Goh Chin Fei

Received: 29 Nov, 2018 | Revised: 19 Jan, 2019 | Published: 04 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1166-1174

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5628

Conceptual Puppetry in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Loy Chee Luen, Gan Eng Cheng , Marina Ta

Received: 24 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 15 Jan, 2019 | Published: 05 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1175-1185

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5781

Fostering Pre-Service Teachers’ Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning by Using TI-Nspire CX Graphing Calculator- A Review of Literature

AUTHORS: Amila Saliza Abdul Wahab, Nor’ain Mohd Tajudin

Received: 20 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 10 Jan, 2019 | Published: 23 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1186-1191

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5782

Integrated Power Training Mode in Soccer: Merging Complex Training with Cluster Set

AUTHORS: Adib Jusoh, Asmadi Ishak, James, J. Tufano

Received: 27 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 11 Jan, 2019 | Published: 07 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1192-1202

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5783

Modeling Financial Inclusion in the Ar-Rahn’s Financing as Imperatives for Economic Well-Being in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Azila Abdul Razak, Fidlizan Muhammad, Mohd Yahya Mohd Hussin, Nurhanie Mahjom, Fatimah Salwa Abd. Hadi , Zuraidah Zainol

Received: 19 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 10 Jan, 2019 | Published: 10 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1203-1223

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5784

Returns on Investment (ROI) In Child’s Early Education

AUTHORS: Ridzwan Che’ Rus, Arasinah Kamis, Muhamad Azlan Husin, Fatin Nur Aqmar Ishak

Received: 21 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 15 Jan, 2019 | Published: 13 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1224-1230

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5785

Speaking difficulties of Philippine indigenous learners in English Phonology

AUTHORS: Adelaila J. Leaño, Norfishah Mat Rabi, Grace Annammal Gnana Piragasam

Received: 12 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 13 Jan, 2019 | Published: 11 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1231-1244

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5786

Teachers’ Understanding and the Level of Implementation of Authentic Elements in the Teaching of Malay Language Writing and Their Relationships with School Type, Teachers’ Experience, and Specialization

AUTHORS: Zulkifli Osman, Anida Sarudin, Abu Hassan Abdul, Razali Ayob

Received: 01 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 27 Jan, 2019 | Published: 23 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1245-1256

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5787

The Effect of Kodaly’s Teaching Method on Preschool Children’s Solfege Singing with Playing Musical Glasses Skills

AUTHORS: Loy Chee Luen, Aminah Ayob

Received: 25 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 11 Jan, 2019 | Published: 13 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1257-1265

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5788

A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Medical Health Insurance and Takaful: Evidence from Malaysia

AUTHORS: Nahidah Mustafa, Fauzilah Salleh, Asyraf Afthanorhan, Wan Norhayate Wan Daud, Ahmad Shukri Yazid, Norfadzilah Rashid

Received: 10 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 24 Dec, 2019 | Published: 22 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1266-1282

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5812

Weaknesses Concept of Existing Fixed Deposit

AUTHORS: Siti Syazwani binti Suhaimi, Puspa Liza bintiGhazali, Roslida binti Abdul Razak

Received: 12 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 27 Dec, 2019 | Published: 23 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1283-1287

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5813

Residents’ Perception on Health and Residential Value from Telecommunication Tower

AUTHORS: Norazmawati Md. Sani, Ahmad Fahmi Lim Bin Abdullah , Kai Xin Tay

Received: 15 Nov, 2019 | Revised: 10 Dec, 2019 | Published: 24 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1288-1298

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5860

The English Language Needs of the Armed Forces Officers Using Task Based Language Teaching

AUTHORS: Surjeet Singh, Belinda Marie Balraj

Received: 12 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 11 Jan, 2019 | Published: 27 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1299-1308

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5861

The Impact of Leader Development Climate on Participation in Leadership Roles of Military Cadets

AUTHORS: Ananthan, S .

Received: 12 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 30 Dec, 2019 | Published: 28 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1309-1321

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5862

The Human Factors Communicating Towards a Sustaining Quality Management System in Military Organization

AUTHORS: W.L. Wong, Hasan Al-Banna Mohamed, Jessica Ong Hai Liaw, Norlaila Mazura Mohaiyadin, Hilmi Azani Husain

Received: 12 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 30 Dec, 2019 | Published: 27 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1322-1331

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5863

Personality Traits and Level of Motivation towards ICT Integration in the L2 Learning Context

AUTHORS: Loo Kien Men, Nooreen Noordin

Received: 29 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 17 Jan, 2019 | Published: 03 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1332-1343

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5864

The Critical Factors towards the Charismatic Leadership Effectiveness in National Defense University of Malaysia

AUTHORS: Hj. Hasan Al-Banna Mohamed, Mohd Hamran Mohamad, Mohd Kamarul Amree Mohd Sarkam

Received: 26 Nov, 2019 | Revised: 17 Dec, 2019 | Published: 24 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1344-1352

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5865

The Review of Effectiveness Integration Programs to Reduce Crime in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Jessica Ong Hai Liaw, W.L Wong, Inderjit Singh Tara Singh, Ahmad Azan Ridzuan, Abdul Hamid Moiden, Norlaila Mazura Mohaiyadin, Abdul Sadat Abdu Rahiman

Received: 02 Jan, 2019 | Revised: 17 Jan, 2019 | Published: 24 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1353-1361

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5866

Intangible of Skills at Tactical Level of Strategy in Malaysia’s Counter Insurgency Experience in 1970’s

AUTHORS: Abdul Latif Harun, Nur Farahana Zul Kernain, Nur Surayya Mohd Saudi

Received: 29 Nov, 2019 | Revised: 17 Dec, 2019 | Published: 22 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1362-1371

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5867

Discrete Time to Event with Random Effect Model Using Malaysian Graduate Employability Data

AUTHORS: Md Azman Shahadan, Rahmattullah Khan Abdul Wahab Khan, Aimillia Mohd Ramli

Received: 28 Nov, 2019 | Revised: 27 Dec, 2019 | Published: 26 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1372-1385

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5892

The Solfege Singing with Body Movement Skills of Preschool Children in Kodaly is Teaching Method

AUTHORS: Loy Chee Luen, Aminah Ayob, Christine Augustine , Colleen Wong

Received: 07 Nov, 2019 | Revised: 19 Dec, 2019 | Published: 21 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1386-1395

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5893

The Teaching of Malay Essay Writing based on an Authentic Approach

AUTHORS: Zulkifli Osman, Anida Sarudin, Dahlia Janan, Ani Omar

Received: 19 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 10 Jan, 2019 | Published: 01 Feb, 2019

PAGES: 1396-1408

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5894

Bank Loan or Financing for Weddings Ceremonies: Causes and Reasons

AUTHORS: Fatimah-Salwa Abd. Hadi, Mohd Yahya Mohd Hussin, Fidlizan Muhammad, Azila Abdul Razak, Nurhanie Mahjom

Received: 29 Nov, 2019 | Revised: 11 Dec, 2019 | Published: 27 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1409-1417

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5895

Agile Marketing Conceptual Framework for Private Higher Education Institutions

AUTHORS: Yuslina Yusoff, Zuraini Alias, Mokhtar Abdullah, Zulkefli Mansor

Received: 01 Dec, 2019 | Revised: 20 Dec, 2019 | Published: 29 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1418-1426

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5896

The Practice of Giving Guidance in the Context of Teacher Efficacy in Teaching of Grammar in Integrated Dini Curriculum (IDC) in Religious Schools

AUTHORS: Farihah Hussain , Nik Mohd Rahimi Nik Yusoff, Maimun Aqsa Lubis, Rosni Samah

Received: 26 Nov, 2019 | Revised: 14 Dec, 2019 | Published: 23 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1427-1433

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5897

Zakat localization in Schools: Reality or Fantasy?

AUTHORS: Mohd Yahya Mohd Hussin, Fidlizan Muhammad, Azila Abdul Razak, Mohd Asri Mohd Noor , Mohd Zul Izwan Aliyasak

Received: 20 Nov, 2019 | Revised: 10 Dec, 2019 | Published: 26 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1434-1444

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5909

Iban Dindang and Malay Pantun: Impact on Intellectual Intelligence and Building of Human Capital in Iban and Malay Communities

AUTHORS: Chemaline Anak Osup, Norjietta Bt Taisin

Received: 21 Nov, 2019 | Revised: 10 Dec, 2019 | Published: 27 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1445-1457

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/5910

Feasibility of the Work Ethics Quality to Promote Research, Publication, Consultation and Commercialization (MEK4P)

AUTHORS: Md. Nasir Masran, Noor Aini Ahmad, Sabri Mohd. Salleh, Abd. Kadir Arifin

Received: 12 Nov, 2019 | Revised: 11 Dec, 2019 | Published: 27 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1458-1468

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/6130

MBA Program Sustainability: Application of Social Cognitive Theory for bridging the gap between Theory and Practice of Managerial Skills

AUTHORS: Hassan Danial Aslam, Rossilah Jamil

Received: 14 Nov, 2019 | Revised: 15 Dec, 2019 | Published: 28 Jan, 2019

PAGES: 1469-1498

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v9-i1/6145