Shariah Monitoring, Agency Cost and Fund Performance in Malaysian Mutual Funds by Sofi, Mohd Fikri, Yahya, Mohamed Hisham

“…The unique data set of mutual funds used in this research may restrict the generalization of the findings unless mentioned and explained specifically the data characteristics. …”
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Conceptual Paper on Key Factors Influencing Financing or Loan Growth in Malaysian Islamic Banks and Conventional Banks by Mohd Najib, Nabilah Wafa', Abu Kasim, Naimah, Ghazali, Siti Fadhilah, Abd. Wahab, Norazlina, Che Arshad, Noraziah

“…The internal factors to be investigated in this study include Impaired Financing or Non-Performing Loan, Bank Size, Liquidity, Capital, and Deposit Growth, while Inflation, GDP, Dummy Government Policy, and Overnight Policy Rate will be examined as external factors. The findings from this future research are expected to give valuable insight for bankers and regulators, enabling informed actions aimed at enhancing financing or loan growth. …”
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Strengthening District Administration in Plural Communal Context: An Analysis on the Potential Impact of Establishing a Kalmunai Administrative District in Sri Lanka by Yusoff, Moharnrnad Agus, Sarjoon, Athambawa, Mohd. Zain, Zawiyah

“…This research employed qualitative and quantitative data collected through different sources, which are presented through interpretive and descriptive arguments. The findings reveal that the conceptualization and advocacy of the Kalmunai administrative district are outcomes of several interconnected factors that undermined the rights and interests of ethnolinguistic minorities in decentralized district administration. …”
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Developing a Green Tax Policy Model: Towards Green Growth Environment (S/O 14170) by Zainol Ariffin, Zaimah, Bidin, Zainol, Muhammad Jamil, Che Zuriana, Sulaiman, Aryati Juliana

“…Therefore, this study aims to identify key drivers for companies to respond to environmental tax laws in Malaysia. From the findings, this study will develop a model of key drivers towards environmental tax laws among Malaysian companies. …”
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An Analysis of the Effect of Price and Quality on Customer Buying Patterns: An Empirical Study of iPhone Buyers by Hamizan, Maisarah, Abu, Noor Hidayah, Mansor, Mohd Fitri, Zaidi, Mohd Azian

“…However, only 313 respondents are valid for the data analysis. Findings revealed that price and quality have a significant effect on the buying pattern of an iPhone. …”
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Does Flexibility affect the NPD Performance? A Malaysian Electrical and Electronics (E&E) Industry Perspective by Teoh, Bak Aun, Abu, Noor Hidayah, Jamaludin, Roslan

“…Besides, practitioners would make better decision by indulgencing the relationships, in addition to enable application of concepts in this research to other environment such as oil and gas or food manufacturing companies and the firm’s decision makers would benefit from the findings of this research in this highly competitive and dynamic external business environment, in order to remain its competitive advantages over the competitors…”
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Incremental or Radical Product Innovation: Overview of Food and Beverage Sector SMEs in Malaysia by Abu, Noor Hidayah, Mansor, Mohd Fitri, Ibrahim, Amlus

“…This paper contribute by present organization profile, product development activities and types of product innovation employee in food and beverage sector SMEs in Malaysia. The findings can be used in the development of public policy aimed at supporting and encouraging innovation among the food and beverage sector SMEs in Malaysia…”
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Factor Analysis Between Internal and External R&D with Operational Performance Moderated by Intellectual Property Rights by Anuar, Herman Shah, Mohamed Udin, Zulkifli, Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun

“…This paper elaborates the findings from factor analysis in investigating intellectual property rights (IPR) (patent) having a moderating effect on the relationship between internal and external R&D towards operational performance of chemical and metallurgical manufacturing firms in Malaysia. …”
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AHP Model for Selection of Sustainable Energy: A Focus on Power Generation and Supplying for End-users by Ahmad Zaidi, Mohamad Faizal, Mohd Shafie, Shafini, Abdul Rahim, Mohd Kamarul Irwan

“…Based on the descriptive analysis, it was found that the previous studies have ranked and prioritized each of these criteria, sub-criteria, and alternatives differently, which implies a specific AHP model for the end-users should be developed. With the findings, this study has developed an AHP model comprising of four major criteria, each with three sub-criteria, and five alternatives. …”
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Risks in the Poultry Farming Industry: Trends, Themes, Collaborations, and Technology Utilization by Mohd Sharif, Kamal Imran, Mohd Noor, Muhammad Danial, Ismail, Mohd Azril, Hassan, Mohamad Ghozali, Gilal, Abdul Rehman

“…Harzing's Publish or Perish software was used for citation metrics and analysis. The findings reveal a consistent increase in publications on risk in poultry farming since 2002, particularly in relation to technology utilization. …”
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The Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of Green Practices in Halal Food Supply Chain: A Survey among Malaysia Halal Food Companies (S/O 13768) by Abdullah, Rohani, Sabar, Rohafiz, Mustafar, Mastora

“…In addition, by introducing and implementing green practices, Malaysian Halal food will be a step ahead to consistently showing that Halal itself is not only an identity for Muslim consumerism but also as a symbol for ecological good practice. Overall, the findings ofthe study reveal the implementation of green Halal practices among Halal food companies in Malaysia can be ranked as favorable and satisfying. …”
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AHP Model for Selection of Sustainable Energy: A Focus on Power Generation and Supplying for End-users by Ahmad Zaidi, Mohamad Faizal, Mohd Shafie, Shafini, Abdul Rahim, Mohd Kamarul Irwan

“…Based on the descriptive analysis, it was found that the previous studies have ranked and prioritized each of these criteria, sub-criteria, and alternatives differently, which implies a specific AHP model for the end-users should be developed. With the findings, this study has developed an AHP model comprising of four major criteria, each with three sub-criteria, and five alternatives. …”
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The Role of Emerging Technologies of Students' Academic Achievement at Politeknik Seberang Perai (PSP) by Omar, Nurul Ihsaniah, Ibrahim, Mohammad Noor

“…Chi-Square analysis and Spearman correlation coefficient are utilized to test hypotheses. Findings reveal that modern technology, particularly cell phones, is widely accessible to students, with notable discrepancies in access across departments. …”
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Systematic Literature Review: Lean Ergonomics Analysis in Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Manufacturing Sector by Mohd Aripin, Norhana, Mahmud, Fatimah, Loon, Lee Khai, Hussain, Suhaidah

“…The study followed a structured review protocol, formulating research questions and systematically searching the Scopus and WoS databases. The findings reveal several key points: (1) SMEs commonly implement ergonomics principles addressing awkward postures, repetitive movements, manual material handling, hand-wrist postures, excessive reach, grip strength, and prolonged standing; (2) Lean principles such as SMED, 5S, standardized work, TPM, VSM, and kanban positively impact ergonomics; (3) Various ergonomics assessment methods, including REBA, RULA, HFE, JSI, KIM, OCRA, and Shoaf’s model, are recommended for future research and practical application; (4) Ergonomics can underpin lean transformation efforts, with Lean Manufacturing (LM) contributing to reduced ergonomics risks. …”
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Genetic and molecular characterisation of non-tissue culture adapted influenza B viruses detected in Singapore between 2004-2009 by Muhammad Raihan Jumat

“…Only one specimen had both these gene segments from the Yamagata lineage. This finding has resulted in us determining several vaccine mismatches over the six years in focus. …”
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Optimization of cognitive radio systems with energy harvesting by Pratibha

“…Our research is focused on finding the optimal spectrum sensing and access policies to maximize the opportunistic spectrum utilization while considering the energy uncertainty at the CR users and preventing intolerable interference to the PUs. …”
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#Hooked? Extending the social cognitive model in examining the antecedents of problematic social network sites use among Singaporean adolescents and adults by Lee, Edmund Wei Jian

“…Chapter Five—which is the third study—builds upon the findings of Chapter Four by postulating that problematic SNSs use is a three-dimensional factor comprising of excessive SNSs use, withdrawal symptoms, and negative outcomes, and extends the social cognitive model to include both external- (relationship with parents) and individual-level antecedents (i.e., depression, loneliness, dependence on SNSs for identity formation, and self-reactive outcome expectations). …”
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Improving the diagnostic yield of whole genome sequencing: neurodevelopmental and epilepsy disorders by Hashim, M

“…Additionally, there was a significant reduction in the mutant's capacity to generate filopodia-like extensions, possibly leading to phenotypes observed in patients with Jeavons syndrome. These findings expand our knowledge of the genetic basis of these disorders. …”

Immunogenicity and safety of beta variant COVID-19 vaccine AZD2816 and AZD1222 (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) as primary-series vaccination for previously unvaccinated adults in Brazil, South A... by Costa Clemens, SA, Jepson, B, Bhorat, QE, Ahmad, A, Akhund, T, Aley, PK, Bansal, H, Bibi, S, Kelly, EJ, Khan, M, Lambe, T, Lombaard, JJ, Matthews, S, Pipolo Milan, E, Olsson, U, Ramasamy, MN, Moura de Oliveira Paiva, MS, Seegobin, S, Shoemaker, K, Szylak, A, Villafana, T, Pollard, AJ, Green, JA

“…This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04973449, and is completed. <p><b>Findings</b></p> Between July 7 and Nov 12, 2021, 1449 participants were assigned to the AZD1222 group (n=413), the AZD2816 (4-week) group (n=415), the AZD1222-AZD2816 group (n=412), and the AZD2816 (12-week) group (n=209). …”

An experimental investigation into mechanical and thermal properties of hybrid woven rattan/glass-fiber-reinforced epoxy composites by Irawan, Agustinus Purna, Anggarina, Paula Tjatoerwidya, Utama, Didi Widya, Najid, Najid, Mohd Zulkifly, Abdullah, Siregar, Januar Parlaungan, Cionita, Tezara, Fitriyana, Deni Fajar, Jamiluddin, Jaafar, Hadi, Agung Efriyo, Rihayat, Teuku

“…In addition, the hybridization of rattan and GF is more thermally stable, as recorded by the high decomposition temperature. As a finding of the research, the woven RS and GF hybrid is a potential material for automotive applications such as car bumpers, for example.…”
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