International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

search-icon
Latest articles
Optimal Rules for Monetary Policy: The Case of Romania

Mircea BAHNA, Cosmin-Octavian…

Published: 30 Dec 2026

Malay Language Interference among Higher Education Students: The Influence of Linguistic Factors, Social Media, and Language Attitudes

AUTHORS: Rabiha Maya Adiera Binti Ab Rahim, Ahmad Sazili Bin Shihabuddin, Nurhazwani Binti Sadon, Divya A/P Ramachandran, Siti Nor Amirah Binti Haidar

Received: 17 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 12 Feb, 2026 | Published: 01 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1-8

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20877

The Relationship between Parental Modelling and Teacher Modelling on Self-Directed Learning Ability among University Students in Shandong, China

AUTHORS: Wang Hui, Yasmin Hussain

Received: 18 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 11 Feb, 2026 | Published: 02 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 9-27

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20878

What Drives Continued Use of Telemedicine in Saudi Arabia? A Model of Confirmation, Usefulness, Social Influence, and Risk

AUTHORS: Salman Alenzi, Basheer Al-Haimi, Normal Mat Jusoh, Nor Hidayati Zakaria, Khalid Alruwaili

Received: 18 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 09 Feb, 2026 | Published: 03 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 28-42

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20879

Primary School Mathematics Teachers’ Perception toward Financial Literacy and Students’ Ability to Make Financial Decisions

AUTHORS: Teoh Yong Xiang, Muhammad Sofwan Mahmud

Received: 18 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 11 Feb, 2026 | Published: 04 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 43-64

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20894

The Impact of Strategic Improvisation on Crisis Management Practices in Jordanian Islamic Banks

AUTHORS: Mansoor Hussain, Zainudin Awang, Hamdy Bin Abdullah, Asif Sanaullah

Received: 15 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 10 Feb, 2026 | Published: 05 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 65-86

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20895

The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Employee Performance in Telecom Operators of Pakistan

AUTHORS: Mansoor Hussain, Zainudin Awang, Hamdy Bin Abdullah, Asif Sanaullah

Received: 18 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 13 Feb, 2026 | Published: 06 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 87-104

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20897

From Authority to Authenticity: A Systematic Review of Gen Z’s Divergent Responses to KOLs and KOCs

AUTHORS: Yahui Liu, Sharifah Nadiah Syed Mukhiar, Shuhaida Binti MD Noor

Received: 17 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 13 Feb, 2026 | Published: 05 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 105-119

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20898

Trending Methods and Advances in Prestressed Post-tensioned Concrete Structures and Sustainability: A Bibliometric Analysis

AUTHORS: Ibrahim Magira Tom, Roslli Noor Mohamed, Izni Syahrizal Ibrahim

Received: 19 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 11 Feb, 2026 | Published: 04 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 120-136

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20899

Driving Luxury through TikTok: A Systematic Review of Influencer Credibility, Interactivity, and Engagement as Determinants of Purchase Intention

AUTHORS: Ira Syahanaz Binti Johari, Nor Fairuz Syazana Nor Fauzi

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

PAGES: 137-149

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20900

The Integration of Islamic Principles and Emirati Environmental Initiatives: An Analytical Study in Light of the Sustainable Development Goals

AUTHORS: Tariq Yousif Saeed Saeedoh Aldhuhoori, Akmaliza Binti Abdullah

Received: 19 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 13 Feb, 2026 | Published: 06 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 150-165

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20901

The Arbitration Agreement and its Effect on Judicial Proceedings: A Comparative Study in Light of Federal Law no. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration

AUTHORS: Balqees Mohamed Jumah ALsawayah ALnuaimi, Nurazmallail Bin Marni

Received: 25 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 15 Feb, 2026 | Published: 05 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 166-177

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20902

The Digital Shift in Public Relations: A Systematic Review of Social Media, Brand Management, Crisis Communication

AUTHORS: Suriati Saad, Jamilah Ahmad

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

PAGES: 178-191

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20903

The Mediating Role of Work-Life Balance in the Relationship between Work-Related Factors and Job Satisfaction among Travel Outbound Service Employees in Sri Lanka

AUTHORS: Dulshika Ambanpola, Anjana Sathianathan

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

PAGES: 192-212

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20904

A Critical Review of Ergonomics and Effectiveness in Driving Simulators for Malaysian Driver Training Programs (SPiP)

AUTHORS: Mohd Fa’iz Bin Wahid, Shaiful Anwar Bin Ismail

Received: 19 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 14 Feb, 2026 | Published: 06 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 213-217

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20905

The Employment of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in the Development of Waqf Projects

AUTHORS: Hamad Saeed Dhuhai Khalifa Alkaabi, Ahmad Bin Che Yaacob

Received: 18 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 12 Feb, 2026 | Published: 05 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 218-225

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20906

The Role of the Work Environment in Shaping the Relationship between Leadership Styles and Employee Performance: A Review of the Literature

AUTHORS: Ziad Salameh Yousef Tanash, Khairul Anuar Mohammad Shah

Received: 24 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 15 Feb, 2026 | Published: 09 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 226-236

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20907

Radio Literacy in Transitional Broadcast Ecosystems: Infrastructural Differentiation among Listeners in Sabah, Malaysia

AUTHORS: Intan Soliha Ibrahim, Assis Kamu, NorHissam Sulaiman, Sulaiman Tahajuddin, Dzurizah Ibrahim

Received: 23 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 15 Feb, 2026 | Published: 08 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 237-253

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20912

The Influence of Employee Engagement and Perceived Organisational Support on Turnover Intention in Manufacturing Sectors

AUTHORS: Mohammad Saipol Mohd Sukor, Abdul Aziz Jameran, Nor Akmar Nordin, Nur Amiera Hazlienda Mohd Shuib

Received: 26 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 15 Feb, 2026 | Published: 07 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 254-268

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20913

Challenges Affecting Resource Mobilization in Local Government: Evidence from Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Assembly, Ghana

AUTHORS: Isaac Armah

Received: 23 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 15 Feb, 2026 | Published: 06 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 269-282

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20914

Malaysian Private Security Firms: Linking HRM Practices to Turnover Intention

AUTHORS: Benjamin Lim Siew Pin, Zaiton Hassan, Agnes Lim Siang Siew, Nur Fatihah Abdullah Bandar

Received: 24 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 14 Feb, 2026 | Published: 06 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 283-307

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20915

The Impact of Strategic Vigilance on Organizational Reputation: The Moderating Role of Relational Capital in Jordanian Commercial Banks

AUTHORS: Ahlam “Ahmad Ghazi” Mohmmad Al Masri, Shaker Jaralla Alkshali

Received: 22 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 16 Feb, 2026 | Published: 09 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 308-326

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20916

Green Human Resource Management, Organizational Strategy, and AI-Augmented HRM: A Resource-Based and Dynamic Capabilities Perspective on Sustainable Organizational Performance

AUTHORS: Bashar Saleh Alajlouni, Nor Hasliza Md. Saad, Joseph George Al Bqaeen

Received: 24 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 15 Feb, 2026 | Published: 07 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 327-345

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20917

Exploring Parenting Styles and its Influence on Young Children’s Social-Emotional Development

AUTHORS: Gurdip Kaur Saminder Singh, Farah Naaz Yunos, Menaga Kumar, Ambreen , Begum Hosne Ara

Received: 26 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 16 Feb, 2026 | Published: 08 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 346-358

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20918

The Malevolence Of Technology: An Investigation Into The Various Socio-Economic Impacts Of Excessive Cell Phone Use Among University Students (A Case Study Of University Of Malakand, Kpk Pakistan)

AUTHORS: Arab Naz, Waseem Khan, Umar Daraz, Mohammad Hussain

Received: 14 Sep, 2011 | Revised: 09 Oct, 2011 | Published: 27 Oct, 2011

PAGES: 359-373

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21131

Nursing Competence in Thrombolytic Therapy for Myocardial Infarction in among Nurses in the Coronary Care Unit of the Cardiac Center, Hail, Saudi Arabia

AUTHORS: Norah Alshammari

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

PAGES: 359-372

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20919

Ethical Frameworks in the Qur'an and their Application to Artificial Intelligence Development

AUTHORS: Ashraf Hassan Mohamed Hassan, Mohamed Hamed Mohamed Said, Amir Adel Mabrouk Eldeib, Fariza Hanan Binti Muhamad

Received: 22 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 16 Feb, 2026 | Published: 10 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 373-384

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20920

Learning Beyond Formal Training: A Qualitative Exploration of Informal Learning and Double Loop Learning in the Banking Sector

AUTHORS: Nur Amira Binti Abas, Fadilah Binti Zaini

Received: 26 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 18 Feb, 2026 | Published: 09 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 385-398

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20921

Visitor-Centered Digital Transformation in Traditional Museum Spaces: Evidence from an AR-Enabled Digital Visitor Service in China

AUTHORS: Yunzhen Shi, Maszura Binti Abdul Ghafar, Mohd Faiz Yahaya

Received: 22 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 14 Feb, 2026 | Published: 08 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 399-410

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20922

Entrepreneurial Intention: The Role of Internal and External Factors

AUTHORS: Iklima Husna Abdul Rahim, Ahmad Shakani Abdullah

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

PAGES: 411-416

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20923

Constructing Intercultural Competence Scale for Chinese English Majors

AUTHORS: Dong Yujuan, Shanti C. Sandaran, Marsha Lavania Manivannan

Received: 20 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 15 Feb, 2026 | Published: 10 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 417-428

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20924

The Foundations and Concepts of Teaching and their Impact on the Development of the Educational Process and its Institutions

AUTHORS: Ibrahim Babikir Elhag Abd Elgadir, Mohamed Hamed Mohamed Said, Shaaban Abdelhameed Rrefae Mohamad, Mohamed Rady Mohamed Elpaz Elsheakh

Received: 22 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 14 Feb, 2026 | Published: 09 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 429-437

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20925

Legislative Inimitability and the Educational Role of the Prophet’s Legal Particularities in Shaping the Muslim Community

AUTHORS: Mohamad Hazli Ismail, Mohamed Hamed Mohamed Said, Mukhamad Hadi Musolin, Mohd Sholeh Sheh Yusuff

Received: 24 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 16 Feb, 2026 | Published: 08 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 438-443

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20926

AI Adoption among the UAE's Government Servants: An Empirical Model Analysis

AUTHORS: Mariam Mohamed Omar Alameri, Mohammad Tahir Zainuddin, Wan Rasyidah Wan Nawang

Received: 23 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 14 Feb, 2026 | Published: 07 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 444-455

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20927

The Dark Side of Biophilic Retail Design on Pest, Hygiene, and Maintenance Challenges within the Malaysian Context

AUTHORS: Mohd Azri Mohd Jain Noordin, Ismi Luqman Hamadi Ibrahim, Muhammad Rizal Khairuddin, Nurul Izzati Othmani, Azizi Bahauddin, Nik Umar Solihin Nik Kamaruzaman

Received: 20 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 15 Feb, 2026 | Published: 10 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 456-466

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20928

Islamic Ornamentation and Identity in Modern Retail Interior Spaces on Reinterpreting Cultural Expression within the Malaysian Context

AUTHORS: Mohd Azri Mohd Jain Noordin, Ismi Luqman Hamadi Ibrahim, Muhammad Rizal Khairuddin, Nurul Izzati Othmani, Azizi Bahauddin, Nik Umar Solihin Nik Kamaruzaman

Received: 23 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 17 Feb, 2026 | Published: 08 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 467-476

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20929

The Arabic Rhetoric Curricula Prescribed for Students of Malaysian Religious Secondary Schools: An Analytical and Critical Study

AUTHORS: Abdelrahman Moawad Ali Tahawi, Mohamed Ibrahim Hassan Othman, Ragab Ibrahim Ahmed Awad

Received: 20 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 12 Feb, 2026 | Published: 06 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 477-488

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20930

The Semantic Significance of Qur’anic Expressions in the Psychological Care of the Orphan

AUTHORS: Mohamed Aziz Abdelmaksoud Sayed Ahmed, Mohamed Ibrahim Hassan Osman, Reda Owis Hassan Serour, Mohamad Hazli Bin Ismail, Mohd Sani Bin Harun, Ummu Hani Binti Abas, Zamakhsyari Bin Hasballah Thaib

Received: 15 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 10 Feb, 2026 | Published: 05 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 489-493

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20931

The Theory of Unforeseen Circumstances in Islamic Jurisprudence and its Legal Implications for the Salam Contract: An Analytical Study

AUTHORS: Jehad S. M. Mhanna

Received: 22 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 17 Feb, 2026 | Published: 09 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 494-499

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20932

The Challenges of Using Digital Storytelling in ESL Classroom among Form 3 Secondary School Students

AUTHORS: Maalinie Kalithas, Marsha Lavania Manivannan

Received: 23 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 17 Feb, 2026 | Published: 08 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 500-505

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20933

Shari‘ah Ethical Guidelines and the Principle of Accountability in the Use of Technology by the Malaysian Government

AUTHORS: Ashraf Hassan Mohamed Hassan, Fariza Hanan Binti Muhamad, Amir Adel Mabrouk Eldeib

Received: 24 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 16 Feb, 2026 | Published: 10 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 506-515

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20934

Rhetorical Strategies in Advocacy Communication: Analysing Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in BDS Malaysia’s Press Releases

AUTHORS: Crystal Yong Zhi Xin, Muhammad Nur Fitri Razak

Received: 19 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 14 Feb, 2026 | Published: 09 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 516-544

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20935

Challenges and Competencies of Special Education Teachers in the Implementation of Individual Education Plans in Integration Special Education Program Schools

AUTHORS: Ahmad Radenan Mohd Shukri, Hasnah Toran, Salleh Amat

Received: 23 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 15 Feb, 2026 | Published: 11 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 545-555

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20936

Analysis of the Use of Word Groups in the Writing of Year 5 Students: A Survey Study

AUTHORS: Lidya Binti Abdul Talib, Nor Azwahanum Nor Shaid

Received: 23 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 15 Feb, 2026 | Published: 10 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 556-567

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20957

Context-Contingent Service Quality Formation in Emerging E-commerce Environments: Reassessing SERVQUAL in Malaysia’s CEP Industry

AUTHORS: Normalini Md Kassim, Zhu Fei, Jasmine Yeap Ai Leen

Received: 27 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 20 Feb, 2026 | Published: 16 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 568-589

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20958

Islamic Protection and Savings Insurance in Saudi Arabia: A Review of the Current Context

AUTHORS: Dalal Khalid Alsahliy, Maizaitulaidawati Md Husin

Received: 24 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 18 Feb, 2026 | Published: 15 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 590-597

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20994

Accessibility and Adoption Patterns of AR/VR Tools in Secondary History Education: A Multiple-Response Analysis

AUTHORS: Liang Jie, Mahendran Maniam

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

PAGES: 598-606

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20995

Jurisdiction in Cases of Homeless Children “A Comparative Study between Islamic Jurisprudence and the Saudi Judicial System”

AUTHORS: Ibrahim Wanni Tohyala, Hayat Mohilan A AlAnazi, Abdelrahman Abdelhamid Mohammed Hassanein

Received: 23 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 16 Feb, 2026 | Published: 13 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 607-621

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20996

Global Bibliometric Mapping of Faculty Resistance to Change in Higher Education: Uncovering the Psychological Costs of University Governance

AUTHORS: Wenjing Zhang, Obed Rashdi

Received: 21 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 15 Feb, 2026 | Published: 12 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 622-643

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20997

Communication Technologies and Local Authorities in Flood Disaster Risk Management: Insights from Malaysia

AUTHORS: Suzana Ali Hassan @ Ali, Safar Yaacob, Noor Azmi Mohd Zainol

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

PAGES: 644-657

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20998

Enhancing Graduate Competencies through Incubator-Based Teaching and Learning Innovation: Evidence from the ACE Entrepreneurship Program

AUTHORS: Muhammad Majid, Mohamad Faizal Ramli

Received: 28 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 15 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 658-669

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/20999

The Impact of Awareness and Capacity Building on Maximizing Zakat Returns in the Emirati Society

AUTHORS: Abdulla Salem Ghanem Shyee Almansoori, Diaya Ud Deen Deab Mahmoud Al Zitawi

Received: 24 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 22 Feb, 2026 | Published: 17 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 670-678

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21000

Unpacking Women’s Entrepreneurial Success in Iraq: The Mediating Role of Family Support

AUTHORS: Saja Sattar Ghafil, Mohd Zaidi Abd Rozan

Received: 25 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 16 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 679-701

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21001

Cultural Resonance and Innovation: Traditional Chinese Colors in Contemporary Design Practice

AUTHORS: Guo Ling Ling, Ahmadrashidi Hasan, Zhiqun Ren, Zhou Jiang

Received: 26 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 15 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 702-709

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21002

Organizational Environmental Culture as a Strategic Mechanism Linking Green Human Resource Management and Technological Innovation to Sustainable Performance: An Integrative Review

AUTHORS: Rahmah Alshehri, Rosmelisa Yusof

Received: 28 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 23 Feb, 2026 | Published: 17 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 710-735

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21003

A Descriptive Study of Teachers’ Academic Background, Experience, and Teaching Context in Suburban Secondary Schools Melaka, Malaysia

AUTHORS: Hasan Saleh, Nur Afiqah Khumairah Abd Karim

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

PAGES: 736-747

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21004

Factors Influencing Mental Health and Spiritual Well-Being among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

AUTHORS: Amin Al Haadi Shafie, Nur Faizah Abdul Kahar, Rushdan Mohd Jailani, Mohamad Isa Amat, Nor Hamizah AB Razak, Noratthiah Nordin, Khadijah Hasanah Abang Abdullah

Received: 28 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 20 Feb, 2026 | Published: 14 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 748-757

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21005

Identifying the Drivers for Customer Centricity Practices among SMEs in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Khairul Anuar Mohammad Shah, Hazril Izwar Ibrahim, Hasliza Abdul Halim

Received: 27 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 18 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 758-771

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21006

Factors Influencing Purchasing Intention on Social Media Live Streaming

AUTHORS: Lim Jin Wong, Chong-Yang Sim, Chih Siong Wong, Joseph Kee-Ming Sia, Jie Min Ho, Alvin Han Ming Ling, Hui Lin Lau, Ling Kung Lau, Rolyselra Orbintang Robin

Received: 29 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 23 Feb, 2026 | Published: 17 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 772-791

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21007

Social Comparison with Influencers and the Spending Spiral: Materialism, Buying Behaviour, and Financial Stress among Malaysian Young Adults

AUTHORS: Kaukab Abid Azhar, Che Aniza Che Wel, Siti Ngayesah Ab Hamid

Received: 28 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 16 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 792-815

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21008

Gamification Impact on Customer Loyalty: A PRISMA Analysis and Future Research Direction

AUTHORS: Xinhua Teng, Jasmine A.L. Yeap

Received: 27 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 18 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 816-827

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21009

Ecological Behaviour of New Energy Vehicle Purchase: The Mediating and Moderating Roles of Ecological Beliefs and Voluntariness

AUTHORS: Sai-Keong Chan, Wang Shuai

Received: 26 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 14 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 828-844

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21010

Beyond Cultural Aspects: Understanding Non-Muslim Consumers’ Halal Purchase Behavior through the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior

AUTHORS: Riyanti Isaskar, Arif Yustian Maulana Noor, Hani Perwitasari, Agustina Bidarti, Agatha Wahyu Widati, Zamratul Akbar

Received: 26 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 15 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 845-867

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21011

Information Source Credibility And Heritage Craft Tourism Consumption: The Serial Mediation of Authenticity Perception and Cultural Identity

AUTHORS: Xueyang Chen, Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Received: 30 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 24 Feb, 2026 | Published: 16 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 868-886

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21012

Determining Factors that Influence Young Consumers’ Purchase Intention toward Eco Friendly Batik in Indonesia

AUTHORS: Norsyaqinah Binti Md Noor, Khairul Anuar Bin Mohammad Shah

Received: 30 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 18 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 887-900

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21013

Internet Celebrity Self-Brand Attitudes and Purchase Intentions among Malaysian Gen Y Consumers: The Moderating Effect of Willingness to Pay Premium Price

AUTHORS: Kee Chiong Wen, Emily Yapp Hon Tshin

Received: 06 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 25 Feb, 2026 | Published: 17 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 901-923

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21014

Exploring the Impact of Perceived Value on Satisfaction and Revisit Intention towards Internet-Celebrity Cities

AUTHORS: Lejun Li, Jasmine A.L. Yeap

Received: 26 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 22 Feb, 2026 | Published: 15 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 924-940

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21015

Trapped by Faith: How Moral Branding Creates a Cycle of Obedience and Exploitation

AUTHORS: Azian Madun

Received: 26 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 20 Feb, 2026 | Published: 16 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 941-958

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21016

Attitudes of Educators towards Artificial Intelligence Adoption in in Malaysian Maritime Education Institutions

AUTHORS: Shahidah Ahmad Suhaimi, Aisyah Othman, Mohd Azizi Hamid, Ummu Nurin Adnan, Nur Affiqah Mohd Sapri

Received: 24 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 17 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 959-968

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21017

Exploring the Reconstruction of the Micro foundations of Dynamic Capabilities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

AUTHORS: Xiaobin Wang, Khaw Khai Wah, Xiaobin Wang

Received: 27 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 18 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 969-983

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21018

Assessing the Influence of Task and Technology Characteristics on AI-Based Medical Decision Support: Mediating Role of Task-Technology Fit and Moderating Influence of Personal Innovativeness in IT

AUTHORS: Isparan Shanthi, Ai-Na Seow

Received: 27 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 15 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 984-1006

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21019

Analyzing Employee Perceptions of Workplace Ethics: Implications for Organizational Integrity

AUTHORS: Mastura Ab. Wahab, Marhaini Abdul Ghani, Hazelena Dewi Fatahul Ariffin

Received: 28 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 23 Feb, 2026 | Published: 17 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1007-1018

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21020

The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction: Exploring How Psychological Capital and Emotional Intelligence Influence Work Engagement among Chinese Vocational College Teachers

AUTHORS: Junxian Zhao, Azura Abdullah Effendi, Rongqiu Zhu

Received: 30 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 24 Feb, 2026 | Published: 14 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1019-1049

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21021

The Impact of Transformational Leadership on the Task Performance of Elderly Care Workers: The Mediating Role of Work Engagement and the Moderating Role of Attitudes toward Artificial Intelligence

AUTHORS: Wu Yang, Rosmelisa Yusof

Received: 30 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 26 Feb, 2026 | Published: 16 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1050-1068

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21022

The Impact of Green Human Resource Management on the Resilience of Higher Education Institutions in China

AUTHORS: Wei Gan, Shankar Chelliah

Received: 27 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 17 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1069-1089

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21023

Mapping the Evolution of HRM for an Aging Workforce: A Bibliometric and Visualization Review

AUTHORS: Wang Feng, Teh Wee Chuan, Ng Wei Chien

Received: 30 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 24 Feb, 2026 | Published: 18 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1090-1106

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21024

Developing Leisure Themes that Impact Happiness: Evidence from Emirati Women in the United Arab Emirates

AUTHORS: Kakul Agha, A. M. Sakkthivel, Anees Janee Ali

Received: 27 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 22 Feb, 2026 | Published: 18 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1107-1124

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21025

Talent Management Practices and Turnover Intention in Hospitals: The Roles of Job Satisfaction and External Employability

AUTHORS: Han Lihua, Mohd Anuar Bin Arshad, Fang Yuan, Yan Xueying

Received: 26 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 15 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1125-1135

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21026

Collaborative Talent Intelligence and Business Performance: A Meta-Analysis of Empirical Studies

AUTHORS: Siti Rohaida Mohamed Zainal, Mohamed Yusoff Md Kamil

Received: 29 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 16 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1136-1145

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21027

Conceptualising Value-Based Leadership for Leadership Effectiveness

AUTHORS: Mastura Ab. Wahab, Nurhafiza Abdul Kader Malim

Received: 25 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 14 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1146-1159

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21028

Spiritual Leadership and Workplace Ostracism: Would Attitude towards Diversity and Perceived Organization Spiritual Climate Matter?

AUTHORS: Linus Jonathan Vem, Nelson Pam Chuwang, Keng-Kok Tee, Siew Imm Ng

Received: 27 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 22 Feb, 2026 | Published: 17 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1160-1175

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21029

Influencing Mechanism of Digital Literacy on Innovative Job Performance, The Mediating Role of Job Crafting

AUTHORS: Junfeng Cheng, Shankar Chelliah

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

PAGES: 1176-1194

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21030

A Moderated Mediation Model of Safety-Specific Transformational Leadership and Patient Safety Culture in UAE Healthcare

AUTHORS: Muhammad Muddrik Anwar, Noor Hazlina Ahmad

Received: 29 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 24 Feb, 2026 | Published: 18 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1195-1215

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21031

Big Data Analytics Adoption Conceptual Framework: A Comparative Study between Indonesian and Malaysian Retail SMEs

AUTHORS: Erilia Kesumahati, Salmi Mohd Isa, Hepy Hefri Ariyanto

Received: 29 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 23 Feb, 2026 | Published: 17 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1216-1234

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21032

Revisiting the Technology Acceptance Model in the Digital Technology Era: A Theoretical Review

AUTHORS: Mengfei Lian, Shankar Chelliah, Zhengya Guo

Received: 29 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 24 Feb, 2026 | Published: 16 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1235-1254

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21033

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education (2012–2023): A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends and Student Learning Outcomes

AUTHORS: Zhang Yinfeng, Melissa Ng Lee Yen Abdullah

Received: 30 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 25 Feb, 2026 | Published: 14 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1255-1268

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21034

A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of Industry 4.0 Technologies Adoption in the Traditional Garment Manufacturing Sector

AUTHORS: Wenhua Chen, Muhammad Shabir Shaharudin, Yajing Lu, Luhuie , Guoqing Wang, Lianying Xiao, Peng Tian, Li Chen

Received: 27 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 15 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1269-1288

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21035

Modeling Early Diffusion of AI Patents: Institutional Roles, Compute Intensity, and Knowledge Diversity

AUTHORS: Iori Nakaoka, Yousin Park, Yunju Chen

Received: 30 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 23 Feb, 2026 | Published: 15 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1289-1303

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21036

The Relationship between Industrial Work Practices and Employer Satisfaction with Higher Education Graduates

AUTHORS: Puteri Mahirah Mustapa, Syarifah Hanum Ali, Jakaria Dasan, Shaierah Gulabdin

Received: 26 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 14 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1304-1316

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21037

Green Mindfulness, Remote Work Attitudes, and Green Creativity: Insights from a Chinese Higher Education Institution

AUTHORS: Mengfei Lian, Shankar Chelliah

Received: 28 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 23 Feb, 2026 | Published: 17 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1317-1336

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21038

The Environmental Effects of Artificial Intelligence: A Bibliometric Perspective

AUTHORS: Zhang Dandan, Ng Wei Chien, Teh Sin Yin

Received: 30 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 21 Feb, 2026 | Published: 17 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1337-1355

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21039

Capturing the Elusive Paradigm for Tertiary Education in the Rapidly Evolving Post-Pandemic Digitized World

AUTHORS: Godofredo Cristobal Utanes, Chong Teck Siong, Krishnamoorthy Renganathan

Received: 30 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 24 Feb, 2026 | Published: 18 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1356-1379

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21040

A Study on Students’ Activity Preferences and their Implications for Extensive Reading Programmes in Rural Sarawak

AUTHORS: Vimala Davy G. Ramiah, Mahendran Maniam

Received: 29 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 23 Feb, 2026 | Published: 19 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1380-1388

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21041

The Policy of the United Arab Emirates in Promoting Peaceful Coexistence, Cultural Initiatives and the Manifestations of Shared Living

AUTHORS: Ali Khamis Mohamed Alathmani Alnaqbi, Mohd Al’ Ikhsan Ghazali

Received: 28 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 24 Feb, 2026 | Published: 18 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1389-1397

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21042

Green Economy as a Means of Enhancing Sustainable Local Development: The United Arab Emirates as a Model

AUTHORS: Ahmed Khamis Mohamed Alathmani, Nurazmallail Bin Marni

Received: 28 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 25 Feb, 2026 | Published: 19 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1398-1403

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21043

Investment in Smart Cities as an Entry Point to Achieving Sustainable Development: The United Arab Emirates as a Model

AUTHORS: Ahmed Khamis Mohamed Alathmani, Nurazmallail Bin Marni

Received: 30 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 23 Feb, 2026 | Published: 17 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1404-1409

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21044

The Relationship between Family Structure and Intergenerational Support Patterns among Rural Older Adults in Guangxi, China

AUTHORS: Lirong Zeng, Noor Hassline Binti Mohamed, Ajun Ma

Received: 30 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 25 Feb, 2026 | Published: 20 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1410-1422

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21045

Assessing Financial Stress in China and ASEAN-4 Economies

AUTHORS: Fang Shan, Chee-Hong Law

Received: 06 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 28 Feb, 2026 | Published: 24 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1423-1454

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21064

Epistemological Orientation and Informal Professional Learning in Supporting Industry-Aligned Competency Curriculum in TVET

AUTHORS: Nur Syahazanani Zulkifli, Nurul Aini Mohd Ahyan, Nornazira Suhairom

Received: 10 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 28 Feb, 2026 | Published: 23 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1455-1463

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21065

The Hidden Costs of Overtime: A Data-Driven Study of Workforce Productivity in Pakistan’s Textile Industry

AUTHORS: Sahar Ejaz

Received: 06 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 28 Feb, 2026 | Published: 25 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1464-1472

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21066

A Bibliometric and Visualization Analysis of Social Support among College Students: Insights from the Web of Science Core Collection

AUTHORS: Jie Shi, Siokping Voon

Received: 30 Jan, 2026 | Revised: 27 Feb, 2026 | Published: 24 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1473-1493

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21067

Knowledge Hiding in Organizations: Antecedents, Consequences, and an Integrative Theoretical Framework

AUTHORS: Qiuhong Wu, Syaharizatul Noorizwan Muktar, Hakimah Muhammad Zin

Received: 06 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 28 Feb, 2026 | Published: 24 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1494-1513

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21068

Market Orientation, Funding, and Strategic Alliances in Enhancing Technology Commercialization Capabilities: A Systematic Literature Review

AUTHORS: Nurmunirah Azami, Farrah Merlinda Muharam

Received: 15 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 07 Mar, 2026 | Published: 26 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1514-1528

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21069

Exploring the Intersection of Piano Techniques and Emotional Resonance in Nanchang, China

AUTHORS: Zhang Xiaochen, Sumathi A/P Maniam

Received: 14 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 05 Mar, 2026 | Published: 27 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1529-1539

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21076

Structural Modeling of Factors Affecting Women’s Psychological Empowerment After Divorce Using ISM and MICMAC

AUTHORS: Liley Afzani Binti Saidi, Rayyan Cheong Tiang Ming, Nur Haffiza Rahaman

Received: 05 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 28 Feb, 2026 | Published: 26 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1540-1555

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21077

Understanding Teachers’ Acceptance and Use of AI in Secondary Inclusive Classrooms using the UTAUT Model

AUTHORS: Hasrul Hafiz Hamdan, Intan Farahana Kamsin

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

PAGES: 1556-1574

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21078

Developing Islamic Ethical Institutionalization Capability in Halal Logistics: An Integrative Framework for Sustainable Halal Supply Chains

AUTHORS: Noor Malinjasari Binti Ali, Kardina Kamaruddin, Suzila Mat Salleh, Siti Fatimah Mardiah Hamzah, Afif Zuhri Muhammad Khodri Harahap, Lalith Surya.B, Roszainora Setia, Hasmi Mokhlas, Rahayu Izwani Borhanuddin

Received: 17 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 07 Mar, 2026 | Published: 25 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1575-1591

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21079

Enhancing Graduate Employability through Career Fairs: A Case Study of TAR UMT Johor Branch’s Efforts in Bridging the Education-to-Employment Gap

AUTHORS: Naranthiran Vijayakumaran, Tharshini S Manalan, Mohamad Aidil Bin Hasim, Siti Noorahayusolah Binti Kosnandi, Muhammad Syazwan Bin Rosli, Yeo Bee Li, Sivakanthan Oulaganathan

Received: 14 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 09 Mar, 2026 | Published: 26 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1592-1601

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21088

Reimagining Financial Reporting: The XBRL Evolution through Systematic Review

AUTHORS: Maha Alzeer, Suresh Ramakrishnan, Hanini Ilyana Che Hashim

Received: 17 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 07 Mar, 2026 | Published: 29 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1602-1636

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21089

Demographic and Developmental Factors of Participation in Peacebuilding Programs among Yemeni Youth

AUTHORS: Ali Saleh Alwainani, Steven Krauss, Ismi Arif Bin Ismail

Received: 16 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 08 Mar, 2026 | Published: 29 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1661-1680

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21091

Artificial Intelligence Integration and Financial Literacy Enhancement in Jordanian Islamic Banks: The Moderating Role of Customer Trust

AUTHORS: Aissar Abdelqader Alrababeh

Received: 14 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 07 Mar, 2026 | Published: 30 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1667-1660

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21090

Understanding Malaysian Graduates’ Intention to Use Blockchain-based Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI): A Conceptual Framework Integrating Utilitarian and Psychological Determinants

AUTHORS: Siang Ming Foong

Received: 14 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 08 Mar, 2026 | Published: 28 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1681-1691

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21092

Breaking the Monolingual Barrier: A Conceptual Framework for Leveraging Pedagogical Translanguaging to Enhance the Performance of Low-Achieving MUET Candidates in Malaysia

AUTHORS: See Jasmine, Goh Ying Soon

Received: 14 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 08 Mar, 2026 | Published: 29 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1692-1706

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21093

Leveraging Linguistic Repertoires: A Conceptual Framework for Translanguaging in Malaysian Higher Education

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

Received: 17 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 09 Mar, 2026 | Published: 31 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1707-1725

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21128

Mitigating Psychological Distress in the Digital Age: Mindfulness as a Protective Factor among Female IT Professionals in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Gahyatthri Pandian, Mohd Fakardian Che Rus

Received: 15 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 09 Mar, 2026 | Published: 30 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1726-1736

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21129

Do ESG Practices Improve Firm Investment Efficiency in China? Evidence from Overinvestment and Underinvestment

AUTHORS: Jing Mou, Wei-Theng Lau, Lee Chin

Received: 18 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 10 Mar, 2026 | Published: 31 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1737-1755

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21145

Enabling Innovation: Why Risk-Tolerant Financing is Critical for Pandemic Preparedness

AUTHORS: Kaleem Ullah Khan

Received: 15 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 09 Mar, 2026 | Published: 30 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1756-1760

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21164

The Impact of Regional Differences on Accounting Information Comparability: Evidence from Chinese Listed Firms

AUTHORS: Jingjing Chai, Mathew Kevin Bosi

Received: 14 Feb, 2026 | Revised: 09 Mar, 2026 | Published: 29 Mar, 2026

PAGES: 1761-1774

DOI: 10.46886/IJARBSS/v16-i3/21167