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Optimal Rules for Monetary Policy: The Case of Romania

Mircea BAHNA, Cosmin-Octavian…

Published: 30 Dec 2026

A Systematic Literature Review of ICT Procurement Strategies for the Adoption of Refurbished Computer Leasing

AUTHORS: Lim Kok Kwang, Razli Ramli, Almi Mahmod

Received: 18 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 13 Mar, 2026 | Published: 03 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 1-32

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21168

Employee Work Engagement in Malaysia: Insights from Job Demands–Resources, Kahn’s Engagement, and Social Exchange Theories

AUTHORS: Dalowar Hossan, Zuraina Dato' Mansor, Nor Siah Jaharuddin, Bert Wolfs

Received: 21 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 14 Mar, 2026 | Published: 05 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 33-62

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21191

Digital Fan Culture: An Empirical Study on the Mechanisms of Cyberbullying among Extreme Akgae

AUTHORS: Zhou Fang

Received: 17 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 14 Mar, 2026 | Published: 06 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 63-79

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21192

Support For Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) Assessment in Malay Language Teaching through Financial Literacy Knowledge and Management

AUTHORS: Siti Haryanti Osaman, Mohd Effendi @ Ewan Mohd Matore

Received: 20 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 13 Mar, 2026 | Published: 04 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 80-91

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21193

A Contemporary Analysis of Strategic Flexibility and Organizational Adaptability in Dynamic Environments

AUTHORS: Mohamad Hisham Bin Jamaludin, Sabrinah Adam, Mughaneswari Sahadevan

Received: 18 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 14 Mar, 2026 | Published: 06 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 92-99

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21194

Bridging the Data Gap: A Conceptual Framework for Developing Context-Specific Physical Fitness Norms in Youth Football Academies

AUTHORS: Reuben Jude Balraj, Nor Ikhmar Madarsa, Siti Azilah Atan

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

PAGES: 100-224

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21216

Acute Effects of High-Intensity Hybrid Training on Squat Jump Performance in Youth Football Players: A Preliminary Study

AUTHORS: Nurul Aisyah Nazri, Muhammad Syafiq Haikal Mohd Shahzuan, Masznim Yahaya, Fakrul Hazely Ismail, Nor Ikhmar Madarsa

Received: 21 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 14 Feb, 2026 | Published: 06 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 115-129

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21232

Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Review of Teacher Leadership and Student-Centred Learning for Effective Classroom Integration

AUTHORS: Aishah Ahmed Hamdan Alzeyoudi, Mohd Fauzi Bin Kamarudin

Received: 17 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 14 Mar, 2026 | Published: 08 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 132-142

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21256

Digital Translanguaging and Cognitive Ease: An Observational Analysis of Postgraduate Students’ Engagement with Multimodal AI for Simplified Academic Conceptualization

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

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

PAGES: 143-157

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21257

The Da‘wah bi al-Risalah Approach in Contemporary Media: A Contemporary Necessity

AUTHORS: Saifulazry Mokhtar, Noor Hafiza Dumi, Irma Wani Othman, Jamal Adli Ahmad Shukri, Azmin Pullong, Kasoma Thia

Received: 21 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 11 Mar, 2026 | Published: 06 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 158-171

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21258

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Applications on Enhancing the Quality of Administrative Decisions: An Applied Study on the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority

AUTHORS: Abdulazeiz Rashed Khameis Rashed Alabdouli, Nik Abdul Rahim Nik Abdul Ghani, Wan Zulkifli Wan Hassan

Received: 24 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 14 Mar, 2026 | Published: 08 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 172-189

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21259

Workplace English Communication in Rural Educational Administration: A Conceptual Framework for Understanding the Needs of Non-Teaching Educational Officers

AUTHORS: Patrick Duffy Bayuong, Erlinda Racha Walter Unjah

Received: 21 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 17 Mar, 2026 | Published: 09 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 190-196

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21340

A Study on Students’ Perceived Learning Support and Engagement in Blended Learning Environments

AUTHORS: Xu Xingtian, Mahendran Maniam

Received: 20 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 16 Mar, 2026 | Published: 10 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 197-203

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21341

Unveiling Current Research Direction on Performance Management Systems through Systematic Literature Review

AUTHORS: Dato’ Ahmad Nadzarudin Abdul Razak, Razli Ramli, Almi Mahmod

Received: 24 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 21 Mar, 2026 | Published: 11 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 204-233

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21342

Adoption of Online Distance Learning in Malaysian Higher Education: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Key Influencing Factors

AUTHORS: Kellie Kai Lai Hon, Ying Soon Goh

Received: 21 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 15 Mar, 2026 | Published: 10 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 234-255

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21351

Understanding Continuance Intention toward Facial Recognition Payment: An Integration of ECM and APCO Frameworks

AUTHORS: Zhu Fei, Normalini Md Kassim

Received: 21 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 14 Mar, 2026 | Published: 09 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 256-281

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21352

How Young Employees Experience Job Stress in Chinese High-Tech Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Qualitative Exploration of Workplace Factors

AUTHORS: Wenjing Ma, Nor Hamimah Mastor

Received: 25 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 20 Mar, 2026 | Published: 11 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 282-293

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21353

Blended Learning in English Education: A Bibliometric Analysis

AUTHORS: Liu Yu, Rohaya Binti Abdullah, Nor Asniza Ishak

Received: 25 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 20 Mar, 2026 | Published: 12 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 294-312

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21354

Ethical Leadership and Sustainable Entrepreneurial Performance among Amway Business Owners in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Azman Mat Isa, Norliah Kudus, Samer Ali Al?shami

Received: 24 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 18 Mar, 2026 | Published: 12 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 313-323

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21355

Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Jordan: A Qualitative Interview-Based Study

AUTHORS: Khaled Ail Khaled Al-Dmour, Md. Mahbubul Haque, Aminuddin Mustaffa

Received: 28 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 18 Mar, 2026 | Published: 13 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 324-342

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21356

The Principal's Level of Instructional Leadership Practice: A Survey Study in Secondary Schools Around the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

AUTHORS: Siti Khadizah A.R. Amirkasan, Bity Salwana Alias

Received: 21 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 18 Mar, 2026 | Published: 14 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 343-360

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21357

Predictors of AI Technology Adoption: An Integration of TPACK and UTAUT Frameworks in Middle School Education

AUTHORS: Tan Cheng Yoke, Li Mengyan, Goh Ying Soon

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

PAGES: 361-374

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21358

The Nexus between Standard of Living with Macroeconomics Variables in Malaysia: Pre-Pandemic Case Study

AUTHORS: Dayang Hummida Abang Abdul Rahman, Jacquline Teresa Anak Sulang, Siti Faridah Kamaruddin, Ting Hie Ling, Imas Permatasari

Received: 24 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 21 Mar, 2026 | Published: 14 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 375-388

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21359

Discovering the Drivers of Ecological Fashion Adoption Intention among Fast Fashion Consumers

AUTHORS: Shathees Baskaran, Sathiswaran Uthamaputhran, Mazuwin Haja Maideen, Nomahaza Mahadi, Harcharanjit Singh Mahinder Singh

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

PAGES: 389-411

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21360

Volunteerism among Chinese University Students (2010–2025): A Review of Participation Patterns and Influencing Factors

AUTHORS: He Jian Fen, Mohd Azri Bin Ibrahim

Received: 26 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 23 Mar, 2026 | Published: 16 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 412-433

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21361

The Challenges of Teaching Jawi among Islamic Education Trainee Teachers: A Systematic Literature Review

AUTHORS: Tasneem Mohd Asri, Hafizhah Zulkifli

Received: 25 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 21 Mar, 2026 | Published: 17 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 434-462

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21362

Dynamic Tankering Model for Minimizing Fuel Costs in Aviation Operations

AUTHORS: Arif Selim Eren, Mehmet Ali Orhan, Zafer Duran

Received: 25 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 22 Mar, 2026 | Published: 19 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 463-482

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21363

Determinants Influencing the Adoption of Islamic Online Banking Services in a Digital Marketing Context: Evidence from Jordan (A Review of the Literature)

AUTHORS: Eyad Abedalaziz Mohammad Alzubi, Anwar Allah Pitchay, Aisyah Binti Ismail

Received: 25 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 21 Mar, 2026 | Published: 15 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 483-497

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21364

Training and Development as a Driver of Knowledge Management in Palestinian Higher Education Institutions

AUTHORS: Abdallah Sadeq, Nurita Binti Juhdi, Zabeda Bt. Abdul Hamid

Received: 27 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 23 Mar, 2026 | Published: 18 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 498-510

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21365

Modern Rhetorical Strategies in the Novel Sejambak Bakti: The Realisation through Sentence Types

AUTHORS: Nurul Atiqah Amin, Sharil Nizam Sha’ri, Zuraini Jusoh

Received: 24 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 20 Mar, 2026 | Published: 17 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 511-525

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21366

The Relationship between Digital Marketing Strategies and Customer Engagement: The Mediating Effect of Brand Promotion

AUTHORS: Emad Alani

Received: 26 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 23 Mar, 2026 | Published: 18 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 526-548

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21367

From Satisfaction to Skill: The Role of Affective Engagement in Psychomotor Acquisition Within Integrated Music Curricula

AUTHORS: Zhang Fei, Shafizan Sabri

Received: 27 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 24 Mar, 2026 | Published: 19 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 549-564

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21368

The Impact of Local Governments’ Political Interests on the Implementation Effectiveness of Government Accounting Standards in China: A Conceptual Study

AUTHORS: Shan Mao, Mathew Kevin Bosi, Nelson Lajuni

Received: 24 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 22 Mar, 2026 | Published: 18 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 565-580

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21369

The Impacts of Digital Literacy among Chinese Higher Vocational Teachers: Uncovering the Professional SILO Effect

AUTHORS: Zhang Chen, Syaza Hazirah Binti Mohd Hashim

Received: 26 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 23 Mar, 2026 | Published: 19 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 581-594

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21370

Visual Significations of Invisible Resistance: Mother–Daughter Subjectivities in Contemporary Chinese Women’s Cinema

AUTHORS: Zhang Lu, NGO Sheau-Shi

Received: 27 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 25 Mar, 2026 | Published: 16 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 595-615

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21371

Evaluating Environmental Management Practices in Ghana’s Beverage Packaging: Does Supply Chain Integration Matter?

AUTHORS: Kwame Asamoah, Elijah Afeliga

Received: 24 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 21 Mar, 2026 | Published: 14 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 616-638

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21372

Exploring Professional Identity among Refugee EFL Teachers at UNRWA University in Jordan

AUTHORS: Khaldoon Mohammad Taisir Khamaiseh, Radzuwan Ab. Rashid

Received: 28 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 26 Mar, 2026 | Published: 21 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 639-654

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21373

Public Health and Pandemic Preparedness as National Priorities: Financing Resilient Systems in the United States

AUTHORS: Kaleem Ullah Khan

Received: 28 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 25 Mar, 2026 | Published: 22 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 655-670

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21376

Translanguaging as a Motivational Scaffold for International Postgraduate Students in Private Higher Educational Institution (PHEI): A Qualitative Inquiry

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

Received: 28 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 26 Mar, 2026 | Published: 20 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 671-685

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21386

Factor Structure and Validation of the Chinese Version of the Mazzarolo Music Performance Anxiety Scale (M-MPAS-Cn)

AUTHORS: Qian Liu, Mei Foong Ang

Received: 14 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 04 Mar, 2026 | Published: 21 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 686-700

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21387

An Analysis of Anhui Five-Animal Exercises’ Regional Tourism Development from the Angle of Intangible Cultural Heritage Activation and its Promoting Effect

AUTHORS: Jiangli Yan, Diyana Abdul Ghani

Received: 27 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 25 Mar, 2026 | Published: 22 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 701-719

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21388

Why Do Employees Go the Extra Mile? The Role of Authentic Leadership, Organisational Justice, and Employee Resilience in High-Demand Work Environments

AUTHORS: Asri Afendi, Nurul Liyana Mohd Kamil

Received: 27 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 25 Mar, 2026 | Published: 20 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 720-734

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21389

Bridging Generation Gaps In Retirement Planning Behaviour: Insights from Financial Literacy, Risk Tolerance, Self-Efficacy and Goal Clarity in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Cheng Boon-Liat, Lee Teck-Heang, Wong Siew-Chin, Angeline Yap Kiew-Heong, Har Wai-Mun

Received: 05 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 26 Mar, 2026 | Published: 16 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 735-758

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21390

Understanding Digital Consumers’ E-Travel Purchase Intention in Malaysia through the Technology Acceptance Model

AUTHORS: Normaziah Che Musa, Nurul Huda Hussin, Nik Suraya Nik Muhammad Arifin, Reem Shakira Aziz, Misyer Mohamed Tajudin

Received: 07 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 27 Mar, 2026 | Published: 22 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 759-773

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21391

Moderating Role of Customer Engagement and Social Media Marketing Activities on Consumers Purchase Intention: A Conceptual Framework

AUTHORS: Zuraidah Sulaiman, Bilal Ahmed Chohan

Received: 06 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 26 Mar, 2026 | Published: 23 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 774-784

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21392

Study on the Trade Potential and Efficiency Loss of China’s Agricultural Exports to RCEP Member States

AUTHORS: Letian Zeng, Asan Ali Golam Hassan

Received: 09 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 31 Mar, 2026 | Published: 24 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 785-805

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21395

Reframing English Achievement in Blended Learning: Flow Experience as the Core Psychological Mechanism in Chinese University EFL Classrooms

AUTHORS: Liu Jing, Syeda Rabia Tahir

Received: 28 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 25 Mar, 2026 | Published: 20 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 806-819

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21396

Biomechanics-Integrated Training Improves Performance and Reduces Injury Risk in the Spinning Dragon Jump Dance Movement

AUTHORS: Zhang Zexi, Muhammad Fazli Taib Saearani

Received: 11 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 30 Mar, 2026 | Published: 21 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 820-836

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21397

Ethical Leadership, Governance Reform, and Merit-Based Appraisal: A Conceptual Analysis in State-Owned Agencies

AUTHORS: Alwizan Mohd Ron, Ahmad Shahrul Nizam Isha, Haniza Abdul Khalid

Received: 10 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 31 Mar, 2026 | Published: 24 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 837-875

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21398

A Study on Gender-Based Differences in Learning Quality among Online Higher Education Learners

AUTHORS: Guo Jun, Mahendran Maniam

Received: 07 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 28 Mar, 2026 | Published: 25 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 876-882

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21399

The Role of Leadership Communication and Work-Life Balance in Enhancing Employee Job Performance in PT. Bangun Sarana Baja

AUTHORS: Sugeng Dwi Hartantyo, Sasitharan Nagapan, Mohd Haziman Wan Ibrahim

Received: 07 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 31 Mar, 2026 | Published: 24 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 883-888

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21400

The Influence of Financial Risk Manajement on Construction Company Effectiviness at East Java, Indonesia

AUTHORS: Sugeng Dwi Hartantyo, Sasitharan Nagapan, Mohd Haziman Wan Ibrahim

Received: 07 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 30 Mar, 2026 | Published: 23 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 890-899

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21401

The Application of Management Control System (MCS), Activity Based Management (ABM), and Value Chain on Effectiveness, Efficiency, Economic Value Added (EVA) and their Impact on Contractor Profitability in Eastern Indonesia

AUTHORS: Sugeng Dwi Hartantyo, Sasitharan Nagapan, Mohd Haziman Wan Ibrahim

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

PAGES: 900-909

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21402

Assessing the Economic, Legal, and Developmental Impact of Cluster Munitions in Arab Countries

AUTHORS: Ahmed Saeed Ali Lahha Alshehhi, Mohammad Naqib Bin Hamdan

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

PAGES: 910-917

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21403

The Effect Strategic Management on Organizational Performance through Project Administration: A Conceptual Paper

AUTHORS: Fatima Faraj Al Falahi, Nurul Fadly Bin Habidin

Received: 06 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 28 Mar, 2026 | Published: 22 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 918-934

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21404

Extending the Expectation Confirmation Model (ECM-IS) to Explain Continuance Intention towards Self-Service Retail Technology

AUTHORS: Nur Izany Mohamad

Received: 09 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 31 Mar, 2026 | Published: 25 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 935-950

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21406

Research Progress in Coal Gangue-Based Geopolymer Composites: A Scientometric Review

AUTHORS: Minghao Li, Nor Hasanah Abdul Shukor Lim, Mohamad Dinie Khalis Bin Awalluddin, Yoon Tung Chan

Received: 09 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 31 Mar, 2026 | Published: 21 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 951-963

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21407

A Systematic Literature Review of Technology-Based Physics Instruction in Pre-University or Matriculation College

AUTHORS: Shariza Shahari, Siti Nurqualbiah Mat Karim, Fatin Azimah Saad

Received: 16 Mar, 2026 | Revised: 03 Apr, 2026 | Published: 25 Apr, 2026

PAGES: 964-982

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i4/21408