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Volume 16, Issue 5
Pedagogical Practice and Content Mastery of Geography Teachers in Malaysia Based on Rasch Model Analysis

AUTHORS: Mohammad Azri Amatan, Hanifah Mahat, Yazid Salleh, Mazdi Marzuki, Fauziah Che Lah

Received: 20 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 13 Apr, 2026 | Published: 01 May, 2026

PAGES: 1-26

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21452

The Role of Qatar Guest Center in Promoting Interfaith Dialogue within Qatari Society

AUTHORS: Fatma Issa Nassor Al-Abry, Badlihisham Bin Mohd Nasir, Fareed Awae

Received: 20 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 18 Apr, 2026 | Published: 06 May, 2026

PAGES: 27-32

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21453

Governance of Sports Institutions in the United Arab Emirates: Between Global Standards and the Authenticity of Islamic Civilizational Values

AUTHORS: Abdullah Rashid Mohammed Al Badi Al Yamahi, Nurazmallail Bin Marni

Received: 25 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 19 Apr, 2026 | Published: 05 May, 2026

PAGES: 33-39

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21456

Revisiting Goal Setting Theory in Team Contexts: A Narrative Review of its Role in Enhancing Team Effectiveness

AUTHORS: Lau Sie Yuong, Sathiswaran Uthamaputhran

Received: 21 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 16 Apr, 2026 | Published: 04 May, 2026

PAGES: 40-49

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21457

The Phenomenon of Lahn (Erroneous Recitation) in the Qur’an between Tradition and Modernity: An Analytical Study in the Light of Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence

AUTHORS: Abdulwahab Abdulaziz Al-Haddad, Hossameldin Abdalla Ahmed Mahmoud, Mohamad Hafiz Darpen, Amir Adel Mabrouk Eldeib

Received: 21 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 13 Apr, 2026 | Published: 03 May, 2026

PAGES: 50-66

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21458

Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Commercial Disputes: Challenges of Harmonizing UAE Law with the Imperative of Compliance with Islamic Principles

AUTHORS: Muna Mohammed Salem Rashdan, Nurazmallail Bin Marni

Received: 20 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 17 Apr, 2026 | Published: 07 May, 2026

PAGES: 67-76

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21459

The Role of Da‘Wah Institutions in Shaping the Mental Image of Islam: An Evaluation of the Qatar Guest Center Experience

AUTHORS: Fatma Issa Nassor Al-Abry, Badlihisham Bin Mohd Nasir, Fareed Awae

Received: 20 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 15 Apr, 2026 | Published: 06 May, 2026

PAGES: 77-84

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21460

Taassub Al-Madhhabi: Scholarly Perspectives in Islamic Jurisprudence

AUTHORS: Basri Bin Ibrahim, Atif Bin Che Adnan, Nik Faisal Bin Nik Ismail

Received: 23 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 18 Apr, 2026 | Published: 08 May, 2026

PAGES: 85-102

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21461

Malay Community Practices Related to Singing and Music Based on the Authoritative Opinion of the Syafii School of Thought

AUTHORS: Basri Bin Ibrahim, Atif Bin Che Adnan, Nik Faisal Bin Nik Ismail

Received: 23 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 18 Apr, 2026 | Published: 07 May, 2026

PAGES: 103-114

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21462

The Impact of AI-Powered IT Resources and Infrastructure, AI-Powered Cloud Platform Readiness and AI-Based Skills and Knowledge on Employee Job Performance: A Review of Literature

AUTHORS: Bian Qianglong, Shathees Baskaran

Received: 20 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 14 Apr, 2026 | Published: 09 May, 2026

PAGES: 115-129

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21463

The Ijtihad of Imam Al-Shafii and the Challenges of Fatwa in the Arab World and Southeast Asia: A Comparative Analysis

AUTHORS: Wan Zulkifli Wan Hassan, Wan Mohd Yusof Wan Chik, Nabilah Abdullah

Received: 23 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 14 Apr, 2026 | Published: 08 May, 2026

PAGES: 130-143

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21464

From Literacy to Legacy: A Systematic Review on Digital Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Growth among Women-Led MSMEs

AUTHORS: Nazratul Hazirah Rushdan, Sabrinah Adam

Received: 21 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 14 Apr, 2026 | Published: 07 May, 2026

PAGES: 144-157

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21465

Enhancing Inclusive Reward Systems for Ageing Employees: A Strengths-Based Appreciative Inquiry (AI) Study in Singapore

AUTHORS: Effarizan Melissa, Beni Widarman Yus Kelana, Almi Mahmod

Received: 21 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 18 Apr, 2026 | Published: 11 May, 2026

PAGES: 158-273

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21471

The Impact of Technology Readiness on Customer Satisfaction in the Algerian E-Commerce Context

AUTHORS: Kawther Ferhat, A.K.M. Ahasanul Haque, Wan Rohaida Wan Husain

Received: 23 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 18 Apr, 2026 | Published: 10 May, 2026

PAGES: 174-197

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21472

A Conceptual Framework on Decomposing Design Perception into Functional, Color, and Shape Effects on Purchase Behavior of Museum Cultural Products

AUTHORS: Hong Ding, Mohd Fauzi Bin Harun

Received: 21 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 15 Apr, 2026 | Published: 09 May, 2026

PAGES: 198-207

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21473

Head Teachers' Digital Leadership Practices in Co-Curriculum Management: A Survey Study in Putrajaya Primary Schools

AUTHORS: Zaleha Binti Abdol Latif, Aida Hanim Abd Hamid

Received: 26 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 20 Apr, 2026 | Published: 14 May, 2026

PAGES: 208-225

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21474

Teacher Self-Competencies and Teaching Performance: The Mediating Role of Job Engagement in Qatar’s Primary Schools

AUTHORS: Haya Rashid Omar Alhamad AlMannai, Wail Muin (Al-Haj Sa'Id) Ismail, Abdul Muhsien Bin Sulaiman

Received: 21 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 17 Apr, 2026 | Published: 13 May, 2026

PAGES: 226-248

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21482

Teacher Self-Competencies and Job Engagement among Primary School Teachers in Qatar: A Quantitative Correlational Study

AUTHORS: Haya Rashid Omar Alhamad AlMannai, Wail Muin (Al-Haj Sa'Id) Ismail, Abdul Muhsien Bin Sulaiman

Received: 21 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 18 Apr, 2026 | Published: 12 May, 2026

PAGES: 249-268

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21483

Digital Transformation in SMEs: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Research Evolution, Influential Publications, and Future Directions (2016–2026)

AUTHORS: Mohammed Hashim Abdulkareem Al-Sharaa, Noorminshah A Iahad, Mohamad Haider Abu Yazid

Received: 25 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 20 Apr, 2026 | Published: 14 May, 2026

PAGES: 269-298

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21484

Optimizing Blockchain-Based Digital Signature Protocols for Healthcare: A Performance and Scalability Study

AUTHORS: Li Xu, Mohd Nurul Hafiz Bin Ibrahim

Received: 24 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 19 Apr, 2026 | Published: 15 May, 2026

PAGES: 299-312

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21485

Training and Employee Performance in the Automotive Manufacturing Sector: Evidence from IPOH, Malaysia

AUTHORS: Chitra Devi A/P Nagayah, Nazahah Abd Rahim

Received: 25 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 21 Apr, 2026 | Published: 16 May, 2026

PAGES: 313-326

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21486

AI-Powered Cloud Platform and Employee Job Performance in the Construction Industry: A Conceptual Framework

AUTHORS: Bian Qianglong, Shathees Baskaran

Received: 25 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 20 Apr, 2026 | Published: 15 May, 2026

PAGES: 327-339

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21487

AI-Enabled Chatbots, Content Marketing, Customer Engagement, and Brand Loyalty: A Systematic Literature Review and Integrated Framework

AUTHORS: Zhe Huang, Lu Wang

Received: 25 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 21 Apr, 2026 | Published: 14 May, 2026

PAGES: 340-352

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21488

Encryption Performance and Resilience in Privacy Preserving Cloud Data Processing

AUTHORS: Qing Guan, Mobd Nurul Hafiz Ibrahim

Received: 26 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 21 Apr, 2026 | Published: 16 May, 2026

PAGES: 353-367

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21489

Navigating Academic Rigor through Fluidity: A Design-Based Research (DBR) Study on Translanguaging Practices among Postgraduate Students in Private Higher Education

AUTHORS: See Jasmine, Tang Keow Ngang, Goh Ying Soon

Received: 25 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 19 Apr, 2026 | Published: 13 May, 2026

PAGES: 368-377

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21491

Should I Stay or Should I Go? A Stimulus-Organism-Response Perspective on Post-COVID- 19 Fears and Nursing Students’ Career Withdrawal Turnover Intentions

AUTHORS: Azlina Muzaini, Beni Widarman Yus Kelana, Nur Zainie Abd Hamid, Noorul Amilin Mohamed, Almi Mahmod

Received: 24 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 19 Apr, 2026 | Published: 12 May, 2026

PAGES: 378-394

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21492

Making Strategy Work: An Integrative Framework Linking Operational Strategy, Capabilities, and Execution Outcomes

AUTHORS: Raja Nazirin Shah Bin Raja Mohamad, Nomahaza Mahadi

Received: 25 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 20 Apr, 2026 | Published: 15 May, 2026

PAGES: 395-406

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21493

The Influence of Short Video Usage and Marital Expectations among Chinese Women: A Systematic Literature Review

AUTHORS: Jin Yu, Sharifah Sofiah Syed Zainudin, Farhana Muslim Mohd Jalis

Received: 24 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 20 Apr, 2026 | Published: 14 May, 2026

PAGES: 407-424

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21494

Team Communication as a Moderator of Team Effecitveness: A Narrative Review through the Input-Mediator-Output Framework

AUTHORS: Lau Sie Yuong, Sathiswaran Uthamaputhran

Received: 23 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 19 Apr, 2026 | Published: 13 May, 2026

PAGES: 425-435

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21495

The Role of Leadership in Streamlining Cooperative Service Delivery through Technology

AUTHORS: Megat Shah Hamerul Megat Mohd Yusof, Mazuwin Haja Maideen

Received: 27 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 12 Apr, 2026 | Published: 18 May, 2026

PAGES: 436-445

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21496

Mapping a Decade of Work Engagement Research within the Job Demands-Resources Model: A Bibliometric Analysis (2015–2025)

AUTHORS: Sumathi Visualingom, Siew-Imm Ng, Jo-Ann Ho

Received: 24 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 20 Apr, 2026 | Published: 16 May, 2026

PAGES: 446-462

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21498

Developing Transferable Skills through Design Thinking - Infused Project-Based Learning In Pre-University Chemistry Education

AUTHORS: Usha Devi Ramasundram, Johari Surif

Received: 21 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 19 Apr, 2026 | Published: 15 May, 2026

PAGES: 463-486

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21499

Health, Social, and Technology Drivers of Mobile Banking and Digital Payment Use: A Systematic Review and Research Agenda

AUTHORS: Emad Ramezanie, Anuar Shah Bin Bali Mahomed, Haslinda Binti Hashim, Norazlyn Binti Kamal Basha

Received: 28 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 24 Apr, 2026 | Published: 17 May, 2026

PAGES: 487-508

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21500

Mapping Trends in Organizational Capability Integration in Construction Project Management: A Bibliometric Review

AUTHORS: Belal A.K. Alhamadin, Loo Siaw Chuing, Kho Mei Ye

Received: 28 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 23 Apr, 2026 | Published: 19 May, 2026

PAGES: 509-529

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21501

A Qualitative Analysis of Hybrid Pedagogical Practices in Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education Institutions

AUTHORS: Li Baifeng, Mahendran Maniam

Received: 30 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 27 Apr, 2026 | Published: 21 May, 2026

PAGES: 530-536

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21504

Social Media eWOM Impact on Tourism A PRISMA-Based Systematic Literature Review

AUTHORS: Zuo Chun Jiang, Nor Hasliza Md Saad

Received: 30 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 27 Apr, 2026 | Published: 23 May, 2026

PAGES: 537-557

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21506

Value Beyond Profit: A Conceptual Review of Social Return on Investment in Community Investment Decision-Making

AUTHORS: Wan Noorwatie Wan Ibrahim, Norafzan Awang, Azmera Alwi, Azlinah Ambak, Norulhuda Abdul Razak, Haznida Shamsuddin

Received: 31 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 28 Apr, 2026 | Published: 22 May, 2026

PAGES: 558-568

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21509

Perceived Organizational Support as a Potential Buffer Against Auditor Burnout: A Focused Review and Conceptual Synthesis

AUTHORS: Deng Wei, Gong Hong, Obed Rashdi Syed, Xiugen Wang

Received: 09 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 27 Apr, 2026 | Published: 23 May, 2026

PAGES: 569-585

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21510

Preliminary Effects of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Group Counselling on Student-Athletes in Southern China

AUTHORS: Liu Shan, Tan Joosiang

Received: 11 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 30 Apr, 2026 | Published: 20 May, 2026

PAGES: 586-600

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21517

Algorithmic Management and Acquiescent Silence: The Mediating Role of Perceived Voice Futility in Malaysian Manufacturing SMEs

AUTHORS: Nabeela Abid, Harcharanjit Singh, Arslan Hussain

Received: 07 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 27 Apr, 2026 | Published: 23 May, 2026

PAGES: 601-621

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21518

Business Analytics Capabilities and SME Competitiveness: A Systematic Literature Review

AUTHORS: Rehan Tareq Al-Majali, Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Received: 10 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 30 Apr, 2026 | Published: 25 May, 2026

PAGES: 622-648

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21519

Curriculum Models in Context: Personal Narratives from Practitioner-Parents on Montessori and Reggio Emilia Approaches in Malaysian Preschool Settings

AUTHORS: Ong Dee Jea, Gurdip Kaur Saminder Singh

Received: 06 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 30 Apr, 2026 | Published: 24 May, 2026

PAGES: 649-664

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21522

Effect of a Multicomponent Intervention Program on Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors and Health-Related Fitness in Omani Male Adolescents with Obesity

AUTHORS: Alghafri Yasir, Nurul Fadhilah Abdullah, Al Kitani Mahfoodha, Fariba Hossein Abadi

Received: 06 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 28 Apr, 2026 | Published: 25 May, 2026

PAGES: 665-680

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21523

Leveraging Business Analytics Capabilities for SMEs' Competitiveness: A Conceptual Framework

AUTHORS: Rehan Tareq Al-Majali, Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Received: 09 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 30 Apr, 2026 | Published: 26 May, 2026

PAGES: 681-697

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21524

Psychosocial Intervention Based on Islamic Appreciation Approach in Addressing the Risk of Educational Dropout among Daily School Students

AUTHORS: Norhazrina Jamil, Aiman Hakim Bin Muhammed Azmi, Nadhirah Binti Muhamad Arib

Received: 11 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 30 Apr, 2026 | Published: 26 May, 2026

PAGES: 698-707

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21525

Medical Humanities Education and Empathy among Chinese Medical Students: A Mixed-Methods Study

AUTHORS: Wang Haiyan, Syeda Rabia Tahir, Wang Yan, Si Peipei

Received: 09 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 30 Apr, 2026 | Published: 20 May, 2026

PAGES: 708-729

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21526

Assessing Severity Level of Factors in Construction Accidents Using Risk Matrix Assessment: A Case Study of Sindh Province, Pakistan

AUTHORS: Muntazir Mahdi, Sasitharan Nagapan, Samiullah Sohu, Imtiaz Ali

Received: 19 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 06 May, 2026 | Published: 26 May, 2026

PAGES: 730-750

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21527

Education and National Identity Formation in Southeast Asia: Institutional Structures and Lived Experiences

AUTHORS: Suzanah Jumat, Badariah Saibeh

Received: 18 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 06 May, 2026 | Published: 25 May, 2026

PAGES: 751-761

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21528

When Innovation Fails to Deliver: Explaining the Innovation–Commercialisation Gap in Premium Technology Brands

AUTHORS: Thamarai Suppermaniam, Mohd Khairuddin Ramliy

Received: 06 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 30 Apr, 2026 | Published: 23 May, 2026

PAGES: 762-778

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i5/21529