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Optimal Rules for Monetary Policy: The Case of Romania

Mircea BAHNA, Cosmin-Octavian…

Published: 30 Dec 2026

Western Corporate Credibility: Is it applicable in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Fathan Soetrisno, A. M Dyg Affizzah, Irma Yazreen Yusuf

Received: 22 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 26 May, 2020 | Published: 15 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 1-16

Corporate Credibility Assessment: The Perception of Chinese Malaysian

AUTHORS: Irma Yazreen Md Yusoff, Fathan Soetrisno, M Dyg Affizzah, Hin L. K A.

Received: 16 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 20 May, 2020 | Published: 15 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 17-26

Implementation Challenges of Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) in a Malaysian Setting: Insights on English Teachers’ Attitude

AUTHORS: Rhessma Nawai, Nur Ehsan Mohd Said

Received: 08 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 12 May, 2020 | Published: 17 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 27-38

The Moderating Effect of Managerial of Innovation on Leadership Styles and Job Satisfaction in Jordanian University Private

AUTHORS: Hafsa Yahea Aljamal, Najihah Abd Wahid

Received: 19 Aug, 2020 | Revised: 27 May, 2020 | Published: 23 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 39-47

The Practices of Risk-Based Internal Shariah Auditing Within Malaysian Takaful Operators: A Multiple Case Study

AUTHORS: Noor Aimi Mohamad Puad, Zurina Shafii, Nurdianawati Irwani Abdullah

Received: 02 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 22 May, 2020 | Published: 10 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 48-66

Human Resource Practitioner Professional Ability and Management System Construction, Achievement Motivation as Mediator

AUTHORS: Hsien-Yu, Shun

Received: 10 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 15 May, 2020 | Published: 20 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 67-79

Disorder of Spanish Verbs Usage in the Production of Grammatical Sentences Based on Pictures

AUTHORS: Mariyati Mohd Nor, Nor Shahila Mansor

Received: 21 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 22 May, 2020 | Published: 14 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 80-95

The Level of Knowledge of Academicians Concerning the Whereabouts of Allah: A Case Study

AUTHORS: Mohd Nizam Sahad, Fathullah Asni

Received: 02 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 06 May, 2020 | Published: 24 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 96-107

The Use of Humanoid Robotic as Assistive Rehabilitation Treatment for Children with Autism According to Objectives of Shariah in Islam

AUTHORS: Amily Fikry, Siti Fatahiyah Mahamood, Nor Lelawati Jamaludin, Intan Syafinaz Mat Shafie, Zarith Delaila Abd Aziz, Yuslina Liza Mohd Yusof, Nor Irvoni Mohd Ishar, Mohd Nor Mamat

Received: 13 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 16 May, 2020 | Published: 22 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 108-120

The Involvement of Religious Organizations in Implementation of Curriculum in Public Secondary Schools in former Western Province of Kenya

AUTHORS: Amugune A. Aggrey

Received: 16 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 05 May, 2020 | Published: 23 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 121-140

Parents’ Motivation and Experience on Business Performance: The Mediating Effect of Financial Literacy Among SMEs in Sumatera, Indonesia

AUTHORS: Rika Desiyanti, Aza Azlina Md Kassim

Received: 08 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 13 May, 2020 | Published: 24 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 141-159

Study of the Perception of Beneficiaries Regarding the Way in which the Activity in the Field of Accessing European Funds in Tourism in Romania is Planned

AUTHORS: Anamaria-Catalina Radu, Getuta David, Diana Mariana Dinu, Loredana Larisa Vaduva, Andra-Luisa Preda

Received: 18 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 20 May, 2020 | Published: 23 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 160-174

Enforcement Child-Maintenance Payment Using Judgement Debtor Summons and Judicial Notice: A Penang Case Study

AUTHORS: Mohd Hazwan Ismail, Jasni Sulong

Received: 06 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 10 May, 2020 | Published: 19 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 175-187

’Spell-It-Right’ Countengpoly Board Game as Game-Based Learning: Embracing Play in Learning

AUTHORS: Fathin Nur Adilah Binti Mohamad Yaakub, Nurfaradilla Binti Mohamad Nasri

Received: 28 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 29 May, 2020 | Published: 10 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 188-193

Assessing the Key Predicting Factor Towards Undergraduates’ Academic Performance in Management Course

AUTHORS: Mohd Aidil Riduan Awang Kader, Suhanom Mohd Zaki, Musramaini Mustapha

Received: 24 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 26 May, 2020 | Published: 21 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 194-208

Potential Users’ Acceptance of Shariah-Compliant Precious Metal Backed Crypto Currency: A Malaysian Perspective

AUTHORS: Faeyz M.J Abuamria, Mousa A.M Ajouz

Received: 16 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 21 May, 2020 | Published: 25 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 209-216

Does Coworkers Support Matters? Employee Engagement Study in Malaysia Oil and Gas Offshore Operations

AUTHORS: Ridwan Mokhtar, Sylvia Nabila Azwa Ambad, Sharifah Nurafizah Syed Annuar, Nelson Lajuni

Received: 07 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 10 May, 2020 | Published: 24 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 217-228

Assessing the Productivity of Countries in the Asia Pacific

AUTHORS: Nur Syiqim Mohd Syafiq Felix, Muhammad Asraf Abdullah, Jerome Kueh Swee Hui

Received: 25 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 27 May, 2020 | Published: 25 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 229-247

Social Preference towards Reactive Aggression among Justice-Involved Adolescents in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Ng Eng Eng, Mohd Najmi Daud, Zarinah Arshat, Naqi Dahamat Azam

Received: 09 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 10 May, 2020 | Published: 25 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 248-261

Investigation of Individual Investment Preferences with K-Mode Cluster Analysis Based on Socio-Demographic Characteristics

AUTHORS: Ayse Yildiz, Emine Ebru Aksoy

Received: 21 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 26 May, 2020 | Published: 28 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 262-276

Effects of Microfinancing on Performance of Entrepreneurship: A Study of Selected Counties in Western Kenya

AUTHORS: Martin W.O. Madara, Maria Adhiambo Onyango, Michael Otieno Nyagoi

Received: 02 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 06 May, 2020 | Published: 24 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 277-298

Ownership Structure and Firms’ Performance: Evidence from Finance Sector in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Siti Mariam Binti Ismail, Nazaria Binti Md. Aris, Ahmad Syubaili Mohamed, Suzila Mohamed Yusof, Nurul Syuhada Bt. Zaidi

Received: 09 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 16 May, 2020 | Published: 29 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 299-308

Human Emotion in Adversity: A Quranic Discourse Coherence Analysis

AUTHORS: Suzana Sulaiman

Received: 27 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 25 May, 2020 | Published: 29 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 309-331

The Influence of Perceived Relative Advantage and Perceived Compatibility on Customer Initial Trust on an Unfamiliar Web Vendor

AUTHORS: Chiet-Bing Wong, Khalil Md Nor

Received: 16 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 18 May, 2020 | Published: 30 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 332-343

Strategic Planning Process and Organizational Performance in Nigerian Public Sector: A Review of Literature

AUTHORS: Amar Aminu Umar, Norhilmi Muhammad, Isyaku Hassan

Received: 29 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 08 May, 2020 | Published: 16 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 344-358

Does Contemporary Performance Measurement Systems Effect Co-Operatives Managerial Performance: Evidence from Malaysia

AUTHORS: Mohd Shahron Anuar Said, Sharul Effendy Janudin

Received: 05 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 10 May, 2020 | Published: 29 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 359-369

Examining User Perceived Information Quality of Health-Related Websites

AUTHORS: Siti Noorsuriani Maon, Naffisah Mohd Hassan

Received: 14 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 18 May, 2020 | Published: 14 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 370-378

The Invention of Kuda Pasu as Performing Arts–Dance among the Bajau-Sama in Kota Belud, Sabah.

AUTHORS: Abdul Hamid Chan, Muhammad Fazli Taib Saearani

Received: 02 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 08 May, 2020 | Published: 29 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 379-384

Linking Human Resource Management Practices and Employee Performance through Networking Behavior: A Perspective from Malaysian Private University

AUTHORS: Ahmad Farid Amin, Nik Hasnaa Nik Mahmood

Received: 05 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 09 May, 2020 | Published: 29 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 385-402

The Effects of Private Health Financing towards the Prevalence of Mental Health Problems: Case Study in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Zariyawati Mohd Ashhari, Diana Rose Faizal, Tan Pei Wen

Received: 07 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 12 May, 2020 | Published: 27 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 403-414

Magnitude of Role-Breadth Self-Efficacy in Teacher Proactive Work Behaviour

AUTHORS: Suguna Devi Peariasamy, Zoharah Omar, Ramli Basri, Siti Noormi Alias

Received: 05 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 09 May, 2020 | Published: 20 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 415-427

Perception Level of Visitors towards Shopping’s Motivation Factors at the Cross-border Informal Market of Serikin, Sarawak

AUTHORS: Siti Noradiah Amar, Fariastuti Djafar, Mohammad Affendy Arip, Mohd Khairul Hisyam Hassan, Nur Zaimah Ubaidillah

Received: 04 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 08 May, 2020 | Published: 21 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 428-441

Shopping’s Behaviour of Visitors at the Cross-Border Informal Market of Serikin, Sarawak

AUTHORS: Siti Noradiah Amar, Fariastuti Djafar, Mohammad Affendy Arip, Mohd Khairul Hisyam Hassan

Received: 04 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 05 May, 2020 | Published: 23 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 442-452

The Comparison of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Coping Strategies among Malaysian Male and Female During COVID-19 Movement Control Period

AUTHORS: Asma Perveen, Saeid Motevalli, Hazalizah Hamzah, Fatanah Ramlee, Salami Mutiu Olagoke, Azizah Othman

Received: 08 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 16 May, 2020 | Published: 21 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 453-461

Evaluation of Validation Process of an Instrument for Measuring Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers’ Level of Knowledge of Secondary School Mathematics Subject Matter

AUTHORS: Ibrahim Muhammad Alhaji, Wun Thiam Yew

Received: 06 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 09 May, 2020 | Published: 20 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 462-470

Women’s Position in Today’s Hotel Industry: An Overview

AUTHORS: Mousa Masadeh, Fawwaz Alhammad

Received: 25 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 26 May, 2020 | Published: 29 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 471-479

The Relationship between Psychological Well-Being and University Students Academic Achievement

AUTHORS: Muhammad Bazlan Mustafa, Nurul Hasyimah Mat Rani, Mohammad Nasir Bistaman, Syed Sofian Syed Salim, Aslina Ahmad, Noor Hayati Zakaria, Nur Azlin Ahamad Safian

Received: 08 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 04 May, 2020 | Published: 28 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 480-486

Error Analysis in Translation of Quotations in Online News Feature

AUTHORS: Anis Shahirah Abdul Sukur, Rokiah Awang

Received: 10 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 14 May, 2020 | Published: 30 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 487-501

The Antecedents of Smartphone Technology Addiction among Hotel Employees

AUTHORS: Mark Kasa, Ulysses Ong, Nursyafiqah Ramli, Hanafi Hamzah

Received: 12 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 14 May, 2020 | Published: 30 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 502-512

An Art Appreciation Approach on Analyzing Form and Content of Malay Culture of Symbols in Malaysian Painting Year 1980-1990

AUTHORS: Liza Marziana Mohammad Noh, Nadzri Hj. Mohd Sharif, Sharmiza Abu Hassan, Adam Wahida, Ohm Pattanachoti

Received: 06 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 09 May, 2020 | Published: 30 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 513-517

Strategic Considerations for KINDERGARTENS in Leading Learning of Orang Asli Students

AUTHORS: Misnaton Rabahi, Hamidah Yusof, Marinah Awang, Arif Jawaid

Received: 07 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 10 May, 2020 | Published: 27 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 518-528

Factors of Work Life Balance and its Influence on Job Satisfaction in the Service Industry

AUTHORS: Veniisa A/P Mani, Smitha Geetha, Akram Abdulraqeb Sultan Al-Khaled

Received: 09 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 11 May, 2020 | Published: 29 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 529-546

Selection of Successors to Family Businesses in Taiwan: Case Study on Small and Medium Enterprises

AUTHORS: Tzong-Ru Lee, Yong-Shun Lin, Ching-Yi Wang

Received: 02 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 06 May, 2020 | Published: 26 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 547-562

Effects of Big Five Personality Traits on Job Crafting among Private University Academic Staff

AUTHORS: Tan Chi Hau, Khuan Wai Bing, Bhargkavi A/P Pari

Received: 07 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 11 May, 2020 | Published: 08 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 563-574

Economic Well-Being of Low-Income Single-Mother Families: A Review Paper

AUTHORS: Siti Hajar Abdul Rauf, Asna Sakinah Shaharom

Received: 18 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 20 May, 2020 | Published: 29 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 575-578

An Analysis of Puffery in Advertising Slogans

AUTHORS: Farahani Halim, Zulkarnian Ahmad, Nor Jijidiana Azmi, Nor Azikin Mohd Omar

Received: 07 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 03 May, 2020 | Published: 28 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 579-583

Investigating Second Language Anxiety among Polytechnic Students

AUTHORS: Maizan binti Mohamad

Received: 17 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 24 May, 2020 | Published: 27 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 584-588

A Concept Paper: The Effectiveness of Project Based Learning on Speaking Skill among Non-Native Mandarin Learners in Vocational College Malaysia

AUTHORS: Eng Li Yin

Received: 15 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 14 May, 2020 | Published: 30 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 589-596

Analysis of Needs, Criteria and Document for the Development of GIFTED Module for Gifted and Talented Students

AUTHORS: Amnah Zanariah Abd Razak, Sahlan Surat, Rosadah Abd Majid

Received: 08 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 06 May, 2020 | Published: 29 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 597-607

Applications of Interpretive Structural Modeling for Walking Digital Gallery Physical Education and Health Model

AUTHORS: Nik Hazira Ghazali, Saedah Siraj, Syed Kamaruzaman Syed Ali, Kasful Asra

Received: 07 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 02 May, 2020 | Published: 28 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 608-617

Beyond the Call of Duty: Determinants and Consequences of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour on Going 21st Century

AUTHORS: Siti Aishah Edros, Saiful Azley Samsudin, Wan Mohd Razman Wan Yusof

Received: 27 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 08 May, 2020 | Published: 08 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 618-628

CF@ER Instrument Validity and Reliability Using Exploratory Factor Analysis

AUTHORS: Rohaida Muslim, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Nor Azrin Md Latip

Received: 16 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 12 May, 2020 | Published: 17 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 629-641

Confirmatory Factor Analysis: Teacher Leadership Measurement Model

AUTHORS: Normah Karmani, Jamal @ Nordin Yunus

Received: 09 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 14 May, 2020 | Published: 12 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 642-650

Entrepreneurial Characteristics Among Community College Students Living in Urban and Rural Areas

AUTHORS: Muhaimin Roji, Nor Hasnida Che Md Ghazali

Received: 29 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 19 May, 2020 | Published: 21 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 651-659

Equity Crowdfunding: Factors Influencing the Performance of Firm in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Siti Fatimah Mohd Kassim, Kalsom Abd. Wahab, Nurul Aini Muhamed

Received: 20 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 25 May, 2020 | Published: 28 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 660-679

News Writing of Child Accident in Harian Metro Newspaper Online

AUTHORS: Sharil Nizam Sha’ri, Nurul Afikah Azar, Nurul Fadzlin Mohd Asri, Nor Azuan Yaakob, Zuraini Seruji, Azean Idruwani Idrus

Received: 29 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 14 May, 2020 | Published: 17 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 680-690

Identifying the Need for Developing the Preschool Teachers’ Creativity Stimulation-Based Early Science Creative Teaching Model

AUTHORS: Noazima Wahab, Zaharah Osman, Azli Ariffin

Received: 03 May, 2020 | Revised: 05 Jun, 2020 | Published: 29 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 691-699

Malaysian Land Tribunal: Necessity or Sheer Hospitality

AUTHORS: Mimi Sofiah Ahmad Mustafa, Yuhanza Othman, Marziana Abd Malib, Ida Rahayu Mahat

Received: 24 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 17 May, 2020 | Published: 29 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 700-713

Malaysian Healthcare Sector: Service Quality and Patient Performance

AUTHORS: Maria Shazwina Tajudin, Nurul Fadly Habidin

Received: 01 May, 2020 | Revised: 03 Jun, 2020 | Published: 27 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 714-719

Lean Healthcare Practices Improve the Patient Performance in Public Hospitals

AUTHORS: Maria Shazwina Tajudin, Nurul Fadly Habidin

Received: 02 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 04 May, 2020 | Published: 28 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 720-732

Implementation of Targhib and Tarhib Method In the M-Prayer Robot Module

AUTHORS: Siti Fauziah Mohd Amin, Sabariah Sharif, Mad Nor Madjapuni, Muralindran Mariappan

Received: 21 May, 2020 | Revised: 24 Jun, 2020 | Published: 25 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 733-742

School Leaders Support towards the Use of Frog VLE Application among Islamic Education Teachers

AUTHORS: Mohd Faiz Mohd Baharan, Mohd Nor Mamat, Zawawi Temyati, Kanniga Malar Mohan

Received: 17 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 04 May, 2020 | Published: 12 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 743-751

The Element of Teaching Strategy in English Listening Skills for Preschool: Fuzzy Delphi Technique Approach

AUTHORS: Norshimar Akmar Hashim, Mazlina Che Mustafa, Azli Ariffin, Zarina Eshak

Received: 17 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 22 May, 2020 | Published: 18 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 752-762

Teachers’ Readiness to Accommodate Autistic Children in the Classrooms at International Schools

AUTHORS: Noshini Uithayakumar, Norfishah Mat Rabi

Received: 23 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 24 May, 2020 | Published: 01 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 763-768

The Importance of English Listening and Speaking Skills to Preschool Children in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Norshimar Akmar Hashim, Mazlina Che Mustafa, Azli Ariffin, Zarina Eshak

Received: 09 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 10 May, 2020 | Published: 17 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 769-774

The Level of Digital Games Usage among of Practicum Student during Teaching Practice

AUTHORS: Md. Nasir Masran, Siti Zainab Ayob

Received: 22 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 18 May, 2020 | Published: 20 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 775-780

Universal Moral Values in Arabic Language Structure: A Concept, Component and Meaning

AUTHORS: Mohd Nizwan Musling, Muhammad Zahid Ismail, Mohd Rosmizi Abd Rahman, Robiatul Adawiyah Mohd @ Amat

Received: 05 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 08 May, 2020 | Published: 27 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 781-796

Understanding Teachers’ Anxiety towards the Coaching Programme

AUTHORS: Zubaidah Bibi Mobarak Ali, Hamidah Yamat, Wahiza Wahi

Received: 12 May, 2020 | Revised: 16 Jun, 2020 | Published: 11 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 797-809

Education Zakat Distribution Practice in the Kedah Zakat Board: Analysis Towards the Maslahah and Social Principles

AUTHORS: Mohamad Muhaimin Mohamad Zaki, Afnan Faiz Ridzuan Ahmad, Jasni Sulong

Received: 07 Apr, 2020 | Revised: 14 May, 2020 | Published: 27 Jul, 2020

PAGES: 810-828