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Volume 16, Issue 8
Mapping the Pedagogical Landscape of Outcome-Based and CDIO Frameworks in Business Education

AUTHORS: Zhang Zeyu, Dong Yutong, Hasliza Abdul Halim

Received: 23 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 18 Jul, 2026 | Published: 08 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 1-18

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21851

Algorithmic Management and Platform Workers' Ethical Challenges

AUTHORS: Siti Suraya Abd Razak, Yosuke Uchiyama

Received: 15 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 18 Jul, 2026 | Published: 07 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 19-38

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21853

The Development of ESG in China: Evolution, Challenges, and Future Research Directions

AUTHORS: Qiao Meisheng, Zarina Abdul Salam

Received: 23 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 16 Jul, 2026 | Published: 06 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 39-52

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21854

Types of Coping Strategies Used to Manage Academic Stress among Undergraduate Students at a Private University in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Wong Cheng Yee, May May Grace Derioh, Gan Huey Yee, Teng Ting Fei, Leong Xinyi, Abigail Ronley

Received: 20 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 13 Aug, 2026 | Published: 08 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 53-78

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21855

The Influence of Green Intellectual Capital, Financial Performance, and Carbon Disclosure on Sustainability Performance: Asymmetric Mediation and Path-Specific Moderation in Indonesian Manufacturing Companies

AUTHORS: Nikma Yucha, Tri Ratnawati, Sunu Priyawan

Received: 27 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 18 Jul, 2026 | Published: 09 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 79-95

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21868

A Value-Driven Service-Learning Assessment Framework for Student Engagement and Holistic Learning

AUTHORS: Kuwi Hoi New, Bambang Suhartono Mohd Said, Lah Wan Yee

Received: 24 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 18 Jul, 2026 | Published: 08 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 96-119

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21869

Strategic, Organizational, and Operational Risk Governance and Governance Performance in Bank Rakyat Malaysia

AUTHORS: Heinko Dona, Hemaloshinee Vasudevan, Nadhiah Abd Rahman

Received: 23 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 18 Jul, 2026 | Published: 10 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 120-134

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21870

Bridging the Digital Divide: How Pedagogical Scaffolding Shapes Learner Autonomy in Online Group Work

AUTHORS: Thahira Bibi TKM Thangal, Noranita Binti Abdamia, D Rohayu Binti Mohd Yunos, Norhana Binti Rahman

Received: 24 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 18 Jul, 2026 | Published: 10 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 135-148

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21877

Accounting Information System Adoption, Internal Controls and Cybersecurity Readiness among Malaysian SMEs: Evidence from Three Multiple Case Studies

AUTHORS: Yanti Lumat

Received: 26 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 18 Jul, 2026 | Published: 11 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 149-161

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21878

Effect of Recruitment Outsourcing on Employee Performance in the County Government of Uasin Gishu, Kenya

AUTHORS: Nathan Kiprop Koech, Ambrose Kemboi, Mercy Kanake

Received: 22 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 18 Jul, 2026 | Published: 12 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 162-179

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21882

Consumer Trust in AI Oriented Live Streaming Commerce: A Thematic Review and Integrative Framework

AUTHORS: Yang Na, Mooi Wah Kian, Chen Mingxiu

Received: 26 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 18 Jul, 2026 | Published: 09 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 180-198

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21883

Beyond Porterian Positioning: A Resource-Based View of Tourism Destination Competitiveness in China

AUTHORS: Wu Tong, Shida Irwana Omar

Received: 27 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 21 Jul, 2026 | Published: 14 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 199-210

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21884

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in Banking Operations: Impact on Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, and Customer Experience in Emerging Economies

AUTHORS: Didik Permono, Patria Yunita, Mohammad Tahir Cheumar, Mohamad Zaki Mustafa Masoh, Asim Bukhari

Received: 24 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 18 Jul, 2026 | Published: 15 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 211-223

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21888

Ai Video as a Medium of History Learning in Enhancing Form Four Students' Interest

AUTHORS: Amutha Sivalingam, Syafiqah Abdul Rahim

Received: 26 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 20 Jul, 2026 | Published: 14 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 224-248

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21889

Driving Sustainable Agribusiness: How Institutional Support and Governance Quality Shape Innovation Ecosystems

AUTHORS: Muhammed Soffiq Saripin, Erne Suzila Kassim, Naffisah Mohd Hassan, Sri Rahayu Hijrah Hati

Received: 26 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 20 Jul, 2026 | Published: 14 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 249-263

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21890

Pilot Study of the Needs Analysis for Developing a TVET Employability Model for Industry 4.0 from a Career Counselling Perspective

AUTHORS: Mohamad Helmey Che Hashim, Salmah Mohamad Yusoff, Nor Mazlina Ghazali

Received: 27 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 20 Jul, 2026 | Published: 12 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 264-287

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21891

TVET Employability Model for the Industrial Revolution 4.0: Content Construct Validation and Expert Consensus Using the Fuzzy Delphi Method

AUTHORS: Mohamad Helmey Che Hashim, Salmah Mohamad Yusoff, Nor Mazlina Ghazali

Received: 24 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 21 Jul, 2026 | Published: 16 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 288-307

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21892

Visualising Collective Experience: Transformation in Contemporary Chinese Aesthetic Practice During COVID-19 at the Beijing Biennale

AUTHORS: Zhou Huan, Mohd Fauzi Sedon

Received: 26 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 22 Jul, 2026 | Published: 15 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 308-333

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21893

Dynamics of Political Culture in Developed and Developing Countries: A Comparative Analysis

AUTHORS: Nani Intan Sofia Binti Azmi, Hussain Yusri Bin Zawawi

Received: 26 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 20 Jul, 2026 | Published: 16 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 334-348

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21894

Social Commerce in Emerging Markets: A Narrative Literature Review of Determinants Influencing Consumer Purchase Intentions in the Restaurant Sector in Pakistan

AUTHORS: Bilal Ahmed Chohan, Zuraidah Sulaiman

Received: 26 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 21 Jul, 2026 | Published: 17 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 349-359

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21895

Teacher-Level Factors, Perceived Institutional Support and Self-Reported Blended Learning Practice among Vocational Teachers in Hunan, China

AUTHORS: Ding Ge, Mohamad Zuber Abd Majid

Received: 27 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 24 Jul, 2026 | Published: 18 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 360-379

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21901

History Learning through Short Videos to Enhance Patriotic Appreciation and National Identity Formation among Secondary School Students in the Context of the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (13mp)

AUTHORS: Christina Tan, Syafiqah Abdul Rahim

Received: 29 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 24 Jul, 2026 | Published: 19 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 380-395

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21903

Sustaining the Digital Shift: Key Determinants of fintech Continuance Intention in Malaysia’s Retail Banking Sector

AUTHORS: Mohammad Azlan Surady B. Achil Gusti, Ali Vafaei Zadeh

Received: 27 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 25 Jul, 2026 | Published: 20 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 396-436

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21908

Negotiating Help and Control: Older Adults’ Perceptions of Intelligent Support in Mobile Social Communication

AUTHORS: Xu Fengqin, Roznim Mohamad Rasli

Received: 30 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 28 Jul, 2026 | Published: 22 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 437-445

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21911

Maqasid al-Shariah and the Protection of Personal Data: An Analytical Study Based on Imam al-Shafii's Methodology

AUTHORS: Wan Zulkifli Wan Hassan, Mohd Zubir Awang, Nor Faridah Mat Nong

Received: 29 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 26 Jul, 2026 | Published: 21 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 446-460

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21915

A Study on the Modern Design Transformation Pathway of Traditional Auspicious Motifs Based on the FCCS Framework

AUTHORS: Jin Ke, Ahmadrashidi Bin Hasan

Received: 30 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 26 Jul, 2026 | Published: 20 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 461-473

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21916

Learning Python for Data Analysis: Exploring Challenges and the Role of AI-Assisted Tools among Media Students

AUTHORS: Zhou Fang

Received: 30 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 26 Jul, 2026 | Published: 22 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 474-486

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21917

Can Short-Selling Policy Enhance the Goodwill’s Quality from Mergers and Acquisitions in China? From the Perspective of its Value Relevance

AUTHORS: Yang Lu, Tze-Haw Chan, Swee-Sim Foong

Received: 30 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 26 Jul, 2026 | Published: 22 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 487-500

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21918

Converting Cultural Capital into Living Heritage: Community Governance of Gendang Pampat among Urban Iban in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

AUTHORS: Daniel Jackson Anak Regina, Alexander Anak Chelum

Received: 30 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 25 Jul, 2026 | Published: 20 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 501-515

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21919

From Traditional Fishing to Ecotourism the Driving Mechanisms of Capital Endowment and Policy Perception on the Participation Intention of Retired Fishermen at Poyang Lake

AUTHORS: Longhai Dai, Evelyn Lim Ai Lin, Diana Emang, Yi Fu

Received: 30 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 28 Jul, 2026 | Published: 23 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 516-528

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21920

Embodied Harmony in Malay Dance: A Culturally Grounded Framework

AUTHORS: Azrin Bin Abdul Rahim, Muhammad Fazli Taib Saearani

Received: 29 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 24 Jul, 2026 | Published: 21 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 529-542

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21921

The Effect of Human Capital Competence on Career Readiness among Students in Public Universities in China

AUTHORS: Cheng Wangkaixuan, Mohamad Zuber Abd Majid

Received: 27 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 25 Jul, 2026 | Published: 20 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 543-560

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21922

Explaining Peking Opera Audiences’ Continuance Intention on Kuaishou: An Integrated UTAUT2–SOR Conceptual Model

AUTHORS: Yang Shixia, Alexander Anak Chelum

Received: 07 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 31 Jul, 2026 | Published: 24 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 561-577

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21923

What Defines the Field of Data-Driven Library and Information Services? Evolution, Structure, and Frontiers

AUTHORS: Haziah Sa'ari, Harisom Anida Musa, Mohd Dasuki Sahak

Received: 29 Jun, 2026 | Revised: 27 Jul, 2026 | Published: 23 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 578-601

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21924

The Influence of Legal Compliance and Corporate Governance Mechanisms on ESG Disclosure Quality in Bangladesh

AUTHORS: Md. Mamun Bhuiyan, Kazi FarhanaYeasmin, Mohammad Khairul Islam Juman, Md Iqbal Hossain Khan, Rimon Kumar Das

Received: 11 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 31 Jul, 2026 | Published: 26 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 602-624

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21925

From Digital Conditions to Business Value: A TOE-TAM Process Model of Business Digitalization and SME Performance

AUTHORS: Nour Mansour Atallah, Siti Hasnah Hassan

Received: 18 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 04 Aug, 2026 | Published: 26 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 625-645

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21926

From Platform Affordances to Cultural Identity: A Grounded Theory Study of Peking Opera Audience Engagement on Kuaishou

AUTHORS: Yang Shixia, Alexander Anak Chelum

Received: 18 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2026 | Published: 25 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 646-662

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21927

Islamic Social Finance as an Architecture for Educational Transformation: The Lznk–Unishams Case towards Cordoba of Kedah 2050

AUTHORS: Mohammadtahir Cheumar, Norhayati Abdullah

Received: 10 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 31 Jul, 2026 | Published: 27 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 663-673

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21931

Determinants of Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Tourism Corporations: An Empirical Study of Travel Agents Using the UTAUT Model

AUTHORS: Renza Fahlevi, Fitriana Aidnilla Sinambela, Agus Riyadi, Ellysia Augris

Received: 20 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2026 | Published: 26 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 674-686

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21932

The Role of Social Media Usage in Linking Technology Adoption Costs and Competitive Pressure to Hotel Business Performance

AUTHORS: Fitriana Aidnila Sinambela, Renza Fahlevi, Agus Riyadi, Willy Arafah, Graciella Vani

Received: 24 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 11 Aug, 2026 | Published: 27 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 687-700

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21933

Youth Adult Partnerships and Human Capital Development for Youth Employability in Social Enterprises in Timor-Leste

AUTHORS: Eugene Fransua Arokiasamy, Ismi Arif Ismail, Gaspar Valera, Intani Nur Kusuma, Mariana Especiosa do Rosário

Received: 18 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 05 Aug, 2026 | Published: 27 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 701-716

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21934

Extending the Technology Acceptance Model: The Role of Student-Centered Decision Support Systems in Shaping Sustainability Awareness and Behavioral Intentions

AUTHORS: Latifa Alzahrani

Received: 18 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 07 Aug, 2026 | Published: 25 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 717-734

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21935

The Gulf Blockade and Crisis: Qatar’s Strategic Response in Review

AUTHORS: Laila Ali AI Algahtani, Dayang Haszelinna Abang Ali

Received: 19 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2026 | Published: 26 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 735-745

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21936

Women’s Political Participation and Leadership in Malaysia’s 2023 State Elections: Challenges, Strategies, and Future Directions

AUTHORS: Azahah Abu Hassan Shaari, Fauziah Ibrahim, Nur Jana Saim, Sarmila Md Sum, Shafidah Shafian, Ateerah Abdul Razak, Siti Marziah Zakaria, Surendran A/L Rajaratnam, Norhayati Alias, Junaidi Awang Besar

Received: 13 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2026 | Published: 28 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 746-765

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21937

Wayang Kulit as Cinematic Form in Dain Said’s Bunohan (2012)

AUTHORS: Irfan Shaharuddin, Mahyuddin Ahmad

Received: 18 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 05 Aug, 2026 | Published: 29 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 766-775

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21938

AI-Assisted Language Learning: The Influence of ChatGPT Usage on Speaking and Writing Fluency among Malaysian University Students

AUTHORS: Izawati Ngadni, Bogeshsoorya A/P Muniandy

Received: 18 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2026 | Published: 28 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 776-787

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21939

Fostering Institutional Innovation in Oman's Public Sector: The Role of Total Quality Management (TQM) Practices

AUTHORS: Kawthar Ahmed Al-Yahmadi, Fadillah Bt Mansor, Amer Abdulwahab Mahyoub Murshed

Received: 19 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2026 | Published: 29 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 788-798

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21940

The Role of Values-Based Leadership in Enhancing Organizational Image: A Field Study of the Directorate General of Labour in Dhofar Governorate, Oman

AUTHORS: Awadh Faraj Mohammed Ba Makhalef, Suhaili Bin Sarif, Fareed Awae

Received: 18 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2026 | Published: 30 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 799-816

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21941

Reconceptualising Entrepreneurial Teaching: The Role of Experience Breadth in Shaping Student Entrepreneurial Intentions

AUTHORS: Sea Ming Toh, Batiah Mahadi, Wan Jie Sim

Received: 15 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 10 Aug, 2026 | Published: 30 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 817-857

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21942

Fostering Ideological-Political Value Internalization through Red Sports Practice in Rural Schools: A Sequential Mediation Framework

AUTHORS: Zeng Gao, Tian Xue, Jing Ou, Yuwei Xiao, Xiaoling Zhan, Yu Su, Xi Liu

Received: 17 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2026 | Published: 26 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 858-870

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21943

Factors Influencing Healthy Lifestyle Practices among Students: A study in the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

AUTHORS: Noor Sharizad Rusly, Nurshakila Ilyana Mohammad Sukeri, Nurhamimmah Shamsuddin, Nisya Syareen Nordin, Nur Atikah Zazali, Nur Fatin Alma Mohd Azizi, Baiduri Mahirah Zamberi, Nur Razita Marsya Rozaimi, Nur Amanina Amira Abdullah

Received: 18 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2026 | Published: 28 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 871-885

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21944

Multiple Assessment Methods to Improve Form One Students' Performance in Learning Introduction of Set

AUTHORS: Ahmad Najmi Syazwan Bin Malyagus, Nur Asiah Mohd Makhatar, Noratika Nordin, Izzati Khalidah Khalid, Ammar Ibraheem Abed Alsabery

Received: 20 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2026 | Published: 29 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 886-909

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21945

Challenges of Kssm Mathematics in Private Tutoring among Upper Secondary Students

AUTHORS: Sharifah Nurul Syuhadah Tuan Dalam, Ammar Ibraheem Abed Alsabery, Aida Fazliza Mat Fadzil, Nur Asiah Mohd Makhatar

Received: 20 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 10 Aug, 2026 | Published: 31 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 910-928

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21949

Social Media and Digital Learning Technologies in Higher Education: A Bibliometric Analysis

AUTHORS: Al-Waled Khaled Mohammed Al-Fakih, Nor Aslily Sarkam, Nor Faezah Mohamad Razi

Received: 18 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 10 Aug, 2026 | Published: 31 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 929-938

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21950

A Mixed-Methods Usability Validation of an Elderly-Centric Medication Reminder App

AUTHORS: Wan Hashim Wan Norizan, Ong Saw Tun

Received: 18 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 12 Aug, 2026 | Published: 28 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 939-953

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21951

Enhancing Thirukkural Learning via a Multimodal Approach for Form 1 Students: An Action Research Study

AUTHORS: Logapriya Murugaiah, Kartheges Ponniah

Received: 21 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 13 Aug, 2026 | Published: 31 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 954-961

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21953

Understanding Technology Adoption in Digital Health: A Comparative Review of Seven Theoretical Frameworks, Variable Roles, and Model Selection Strategies

AUTHORS: Alaa Mohammad Ahmed, Marwan Mohammad Al Rahamneh, Eyad Jafar Alayan, Abdel Kareem Ajam

Received: 18 Jul, 2026 | Revised: 08 Aug, 2026 | Published: 30 Aug, 2026

PAGES: 962-993

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i8/21954