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Optimal Rules for Monetary Policy: The Case of Romania

Mircea BAHNA, Cosmin-Octavian…

Published: 30 Dec 2026

Self-Assessment of Chinese Language Competence among International Students: An Analysis of Core Language Skills

AUTHORS: Fan Jingjing, Mahendran Maniam

Received: 22 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 13 May, 2026 | Published: 01 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 1-6

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21576

Marketing Strategy, Internal Capabilities and Business Performance in ICT SMEs: A Systematic Literature Review

AUTHORS: Brad Harnain Shafiai, Beni Widarman Yus Kelana, Nurezali Osman, Ida Shafira Anoar Ibrahim

Received: 22 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 18 May, 2026 | Published: 02 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 7-30

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21577

A Thematic Review of Narrative-based Augmented Reality in Cultural Heritage

AUTHORS: Nuo Xu, Jianping Xie

Received: 21 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 16 May, 2026 | Published: 05 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 31-49

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21578

Organizational Training and Empowerment in the Malaysian Volunteer Department (RELA): A Review- Study

AUTHORS: Khairul Aswadi Bin Kamarudin, Mohd Fauzi Bin Kamarudin, Lokman Effendi Bin Ramli, Muhamad Ghazali Bin Mamat @ Mansor, Omar Md Dawi

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

PAGES: 50-60

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21579

The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction in the Relationship between Organisational Factors and Turnover Intention among Royal Malaysia Police Officers

AUTHORS: Erny Yusnida Che Yusoff, Mohd Nasir Selamat, Rusyda Helma Mohd

Received: 18 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 12 May, 2026 | Published: 06 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 61-81

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21580

Causes of Accidents in Construction Industry of Pakistan

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

Received: 15 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 10 May, 2026 | Published: 05 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 82-98

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21581

Systematic Literature Review: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s Speech and the Strengthening of Public Confidence

AUTHORS: Fazida Binti Ahmad, Sahul Hamid Bin Mohamed Maiddin

Received: 14 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 08 May, 2026 | Published: 04 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 99-114

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21582

A Bibliometric Analysis of Review of Busy Board: Evidence from Web of Science

AUTHORS: Weiyi Li, Maisarah Mohamed Saat, Aniza Binti Othman

Received: 18 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 12 May, 2026 | Published: 03 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 115-128

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21583

Understanding Consumers’ Intention to Participate in Formal EV Battery Return Systems: The Moderating Role of Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM)

AUTHORS: Suganya Subramaniam, Ali Vafaei-Zadeh

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

PAGES: 129-140

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21584

The Empowerment Framework: A Grounded Theory of Training and Volunteer Readiness in the Malaysian Volunteer Department (RELA)

AUTHORS: Khairul Aswadi Bin Kamarudin, Mohd Fauzi Bin Kamarudin, Muhamad Ghazali Bin Mamat @ Mansor, Lokman Effendi Bin Ramli, Ts. Omar Bin Md Dawi

Received: 21 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 16 May, 2026 | Published: 06 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 141-151

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21585

From Fragmented KPI Practice to Staged Digital Readiness Aligned with Industry 4.0: A TOE-RBV Framework for OEE Adoption in Pakistan's Dates Packaging SMEs

AUTHORS: Ayaz Ali Mandan, Khairur Rijal Jamaludin, Sikandar Ali Mandan

Received: 18 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 11 May, 2026 | Published: 05 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 152-166

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21586

From Halal Management Practices to Customer Loyalty: The Mediating Role of Trust and Moderating Role of Religiosity in Asnaf Entrepreneurship

AUTHORS: Aishah Tamby Omar

Received: 23 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 16 May, 2026 | Published: 09 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 167-184

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21587

Institutional Factors, Coping Mechanisms, and Psychological Well-Being among Vocational University Students in China: Evidence from Jiangxi

AUTHORS: Hu Meiling, Mohd Syafiq Md Salleh

Received: 23 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 16 May, 2026 | Published: 08 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 185-195

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21588

Effective Communication and Exit Support During Factory Closure: A Case Study in a Foreign Based Manufacturing Firm

AUTHORS: Mirasukma Razak, Al Amin Mohamed Sultan, Wan Hasrulnizzam Wan Mahmood, Abdurrahman Faris Indriya Himawan

Received: 21 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 16 May, 2026 | Published: 08 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 196-210

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21589

Exploring Universal Humanity, Collective Ideals, and Shared Consciousness in the Works of Emha Ainun Nadjib and Faiz Ahmed Faiz: Insights from Prophetic Social Science

AUTHORS: Almahera Abu Hassan, Mohamed Nazreen Shahul Hamid, Rohaya Md Ali

Received: 21 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 16 May, 2026 | Published: 07 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 211-229

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21601

Digital Resource Readiness in Micro Online Education Consultancies: A Synthesis of Data Visibility and Knowledge Management Perspectives

AUTHORS: Lu Xin, Poh-Chuin Teo

Received: 24 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 18 May, 2026 | Published: 06 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 230-241

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21602

From Content to Conversion: How Tiktok Activity and Interactivity Influence Customer Satisfaction in Fashion Social Commerce in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Sabrinah Adam, Malina Lim, Muhammad Hanafi Md Sah, Azizul Azman

Received: 22 Apr, 2026 | Revised: 17 May, 2026 | Published: 06 Jun, 2026

PAGES: 242-258

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i6/21603