Impact of corporate governance on social and environmental information disclosure of Malaysian listed banks: panel data analysis by Htay, Sheila Nu Nu, Ab Rashid, Hafiz-Majdi, Adnan, Mohammed Akhyar, Mydin Meera, Ahamed Kameel

“…The disclosure score used in this study is weighted disclosure score after considering the opinions of accountants and financial analysts who represent preparers and users of the accounting information respectively. The findings show that smaller board size, higher percentage of independent directors (1%) on the board, higher board size (1%), higher percentage of director ownership, lower institutional and lower block ownership (5%) have higher information disclosure.…”
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Cultural experiences, challenges and coping strategies of Somali refugees in Malaysia: implications for cross-cultural counseling in a plural society by Ssekamanya, Siraje Abdallah, Noor , Mohamed Abdinoor

“…Implications of these findings for the development and organization of counseling services for Somali and other refugees in Malaysia are discussed.…”
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The academic gender gap take phenomenon: the application of TRA to the behavioral beliefs of female students toward accounting discipline in IIUM and TARC by Zandi Pour Joopari, GholamReza, Sulaiman, Mohamed, Naysary, Babak

“…Several implications and recommendation are also discussed in the light of our findings. …”
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Validation of Perceived Ability in Statistical concepts Questionnaire (PASQ) Based on Rasch Measurement Model by Ismail, Nor-Zatul Iffa, Mahmud, Zamalia, Abu Kassim , Noor Lide, Said, Zainol

“…Various Rasch measurement tools were utilized to demonstrate the true unidimensionality and validity measure of the PASQ and in meeting the needs of the Rasch measurement model. The findings show that the validity and unidimensionality of PASQ can be truly established and can satisfy the characteristics of the Rasch measurement model.…”
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The application of CEDAW Convention in Muslim countries: issues and challenges by Hamid, Abdul Ghafur@Khin Maung Sein

“…Nevertheless, laws, in particular, family laws in Muslim countries are founded on Islamic law. This paper finds that Muslim countries are in a very difficult situation due to the incompatibility between CEDAW and Islamic law in a few hard core areas. …”
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TP53 mutations are infrequent in newly diagnosed chronic lymphocytic leukimia by Zainuddin, Norafiza, Murray, Fiona, Kanduri, Meena, Gunnarsson, Rebeqa, E. Smedby, Karin, Enblad, Gunilla, Jurlander, Jesper, Juliusson, Gunnar, Rosenquist, Richard

“…Only 3 (1.1%) of the newly diagnosed patients in our cohort thereby carried TP53 mutations without 17p-deletion, a frequency that is much lower than previous reports on referral cohorts (3–6%). Our findings imply that TP53 mutations are rare at CLL onset and instead may arise during disease progression.…”
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An empirical study of the effects of personality in pair programming using the five-factor model by Salleh, Norsaremah, Mendes, Amelia, Grundy, John, Burch, Giles St. J

“…The aim of our study was to improve the implementation of PP as a pedagogical tool through understanding the impact the variation in the personality profile of paired students has towards their academic performance. Our findings showed that differences in personality traits did not significantly affect the academic performance of students who pair programmed.…”
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An empirical investigation of banking customers’ perception of the viability of Islamic banking in Côte d’Ivoire by Adewale, Abideen Adeyemi, Zare, Ibrahim

“…Recommendations based on research findings are also offered.…”
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Women on boards and bank efficiency in ASEAN-5: the moderating role of the independent directors by Ramly, Zulkufly, Chan, Sok Gee, Mustapha, Mohd Zulkhairi, Sapiei, Noor Sharoja

“…The result suggests that women directors are more effective on boards if they are also appointed as independent directors. This finding implies that a combination of corporate governance mechanism is more powerful than relying on a single element of corporate governance.…”
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The dispute between Malaysia and Indonesia over the ND6 and ND7 sea blocks: a Malaysian perspective by Torla, Areej, Yusof, Salma, Mohd Kamal, Mohd Hisham

“…This article argues the validity of Malaysia's claim over the ND6 and ND7 sea blocks by virtue of the Pulau Ligitan and Pulau Sipadan case in which the International Court of Justice found that the 4 10' N parallel mentioned in the 1891 Convention between Great Britain and the Netherlands Defining Boundaries in Borneo terminated on the east cost of Sebatik and did not extend seawards. This article finds that Malaysia may use the Sipadan and Ligitan Island as a basic assert sovereign rights over the DN6 and ND7 sea blocks. …”
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The influence of shahwah on the behavior of man: a comparative study of the Qur’anic and the neo-classical secular concepts by Amafua, Mahfuth Khamis

“…The present study adopts content analysis to critically analyze the concept of Shahwah from the neo-classical secular view and the Qur’Énic perspective. The findings provide insights into how the secular approach is individualistic and destructive as opposed to the Qur’Énic treatment which is educative, transformatory and constructive. …”
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Psychometric properties of a digital citizenship questionnaire by Nordin, Mohamad Sahari, Tunku Ahmad, Tunku Badariah, Zubairi, Ainol Madziah, Ismail, Nik Ahmad Hisham, Abdul Rahman, Abdul Hamid, Trayek, Fuad, Ibrahim, Mohd Burhan

“…The study found evidence that students’ digital citizenship is a valid and reliable multidimensional construct, and the measurement is gender-invariant. The findings are useful in making evidence-informed decisions in choosing and developing instructional interventions to produce ethical and responsible technology users, and in informing future research in the area. …”
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A comparative analysis on materials and resources in green assessment tools for various countries by Naamandadin, Nurul Akmam, Yahya, Norhaizura, Sapian, Abdul Razak

“…The study had been carried out through a comparative analysis. The finding is predicted to help the construction industry practitioners to be able to understand the assessment criteria involved at every stages in the construction process concerning on material and resources. …”
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A comparative study on the feasibility of introducing a law to regulate retail tenancies in Peninsular Malaysia by Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah, Mohamad, Nor Asiah, Amin, Naemah, Kassim, Salina

“…Employing both, quantitative and qualitative research methods, a survey was carried out on landlords and tenants of retail premises in the Klang Valley. The findings reveal that there are various issues and problems arising out of the relationship of landlord and tenant of retail premises in the Klang Valley and that both generally favour proposals to improve this relationship. …”
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Studies on interfaith relations: latest input for Authority Management Review (AMR) in Malaysia by Syed Ismail al-Qudsy, Sharifah Hayaati, Abdul Majid, Mahmood Zuhdi, Yousif, Ahmed F, Abdullah @ Chuah Hock Leng, Osman, Abdul Mutalib, Marina Munira

“…Using the content analysis method, this study found that there are several important managerial aspects to be taken into serious consideration, including setting clear parameters for freedom of religion in Malaysia, clear procedures for managing religious conflict, managing faith with respect, and effectively promoting media advocacy. The findings also give insights on the development of interfaith studies in Malaysia.…”
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Evaluation of users' awareness and their reaction on information security by Zeki, Akram M., Hamid, Habiba

“…The qualitative method of an interview was recorded, played in breaks and represented on a graph and the results were compared. Findings indicated that the participants of this study were conversant with information security issues with a high degree of awareness because most of the participants have up-to-date antivirus to protect them against malware. …”
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Process optimization of silver nanoparticle synthesis using response surface methodology by Chowdhury, Silvia, Sulaiman, Nadzril, Yusof, Faridah, Faruck, Mohammad Omer

“…In recent decades, nanoparticles research has garnered a lot of interest, especially in finding more effective ways for their synthesis. This study aims to investigate the chemical mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using silver salt and tri-sodium citrate as the reducing agent. …”
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A theoretical overview of road hump effects on traffic speed in residential environments by Bachok, Khairun Sarah Radhiah, Kadar Hamsa, Abdul Azeez, Mohamed, Mohd Zin, Ibrahim, Mansor

“…A review was conducted on various literatures concerning the effects of road humps on vehicle speeds, particularly in residential areas. The major findings from the literatures are that the vehicles’ operating speeds are affected by the hump design and spacing in between humps. …”
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Neighbourhood satisfaction and QOUL in middle-income housing in Kuala Lumpur city, Malaysia by Mohit, Mohammad Abdul, Ali, Mohamed Sajid

“…This paper intends to examine the relationship between residents’ neighbourhood satisfaction and their quality of urban life in a middle-income housing area in Kuala Lumpur City, Malaysia, by using 100 sample respondents that fulfilled a confidence level of 90% of the population. The findings of the study indicate that the residents are satisfied with their existing QOUL, but if no actions are taken it will deteriorate. …”
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Comparative study of celluloses from biofilm-forming bacteria for development of cellulose-reinforced Product by Zakaria, Mohd Nazarudin, Raja Yahya, Mohd Fakharulzaman, Abd Rahman, Sukirah, Kamaruddin, Nooramirah, Othman, Maizatulnisa, Bahari, Shahril Anuar

“…Collectively, the variations between A.xylinum and P. fluorescents celluloses could be observed in terms of cellulose form, cellulose yield, biochemical composition and crystallinity. The findings from this study are expected to assist the industries in choosing the right source of bacterial cellulose for their commercial products.…”
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