Issues and Perspectives in Business and Social Sciences (IPBiS)

Issues and Perspectives in Business and Social Sciences (IPBiS) is an open-accessed, peer-reviewed journal, published online by Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Malaysia. The main goal is to enhance knowledge by promoting research, discussion, and find solutions. The journal aims to facilitate communication and knowledge sharing among scholars, researchers and practitioners from various disciplines and of varying viewpoints.

Aims & Scope: IPBiS aims to critique, discuss, and find solutions to business and social science issues while providing an avenue for researchers and practitioners to share their experiences and findings, so as to extend and enhance knowledge. Areas of deliberations may include the following but not limited to: business, corporate governance, communication, cross-cultural studies, economics, ethics, education, finance, human resources, hospitality, management, political science, psychology, public administration, sociology, law, and the related disciplines. Nonetheless, the journal advocates interdisciplinary studies in business and social science and gives higher priority to fresh thinking and perspectives that are new, differing and thought provoking.

eISSN: 2785-9266 | Publisher: MMU Press | Access: Open | Frequency: Biannual (January & July) | Website: https://journals.mmupress.com/ipbss

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MOST RECENT ARTICLES

2025-08-19

LATEST ARTICLES PUBLISHED in Vol 6 Issue 3 (in progress)

The relationship between fast-paced mobile gaming and adolescents' cognitive development: an exploratory study. Gabriel Vishnu Dharan Uthira Kumaran, Ng Kok Why, Amutha Navamoney

The rise of alternative brands during the boycott movement: evidence from Malaysia. Seryna Bambang, Shahrina Ismail, Abdallah H. A. Abuajwa, Azira Khalil

Beyond identification: ranking stable CO₂ emission drivers in Malaysia via ML-Enhanced SDA for SDG 13. Ali Faridzad, Behnaz Saboori, Nivakan Sritharan, Bibiana Lim Chiu Yiong, Eunji SEO

Flexible work, healthier minds, happier employees: Evidence from Malaysia’s banking sector. Yu Xian Tan, Ai Na Seow, Siew Yong Lam, Chi Hau Tan

Resolving travel agency disputes: integrating artificial intelligence in online mediation. Nur Farahiyah Mohd Nasir, Wan Farahiyah Izni W Abd Rahman

Fostering the entrepreneurship career choice through entrepreneurial social support and business opportunity identification among tertiary students: a preliminary study. Ravi Nagarathanam, Gengeswari Krishnapillai, Dinesh Kumar Saundra Rajan

Teacher’s emotional intelligence as a catalyst for stronger student-teacher relationship: a systematic literature review. Aminath Nahudha Mauroof, Zaida Mustafa

2026: Volume 6 Issue 2

Published: 2026-07-07

Sacred trust and sustainable future: embedding tawhidic epistemology values in waqf enterprises

Suhaimi Mhd Sarif, Rakhmad Agung Hidayatullah, Yayan Firmansah, Dzuljastri Abdul Razak

222 – 243

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Instagram marketing and customer satisfaction in the fashion industry: a systematic review

Hanisah Zafirah Mohamad Hanafiah, Nurazlin Mohd Fauzi

244–263

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Drivers of Islamic financial literacy: the roles of financial behavior, digital literacy, and financial socialization

Siti Raihana Hamzah, Faris Haqimie Jaafar

264–279

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Brand loyalty among tile consumers in Sri Lanka: the role of brand equity and customer satisfaction

Dombagaha Pathiranage Marian Shavini Medonka Peiris, W.P. Amila Eranga Wijesena

280–294

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Strategic spending: a sectoral analysis of government expenditure and its impact on Malaysia’s economy and income distribution

Hui Shan Lee, Zi Ching Liu

295–309

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Integrating knowledge and action: a review of sustainability education and energy literacy strategies

Mohd Yahya Fadzli Jusoh, Nor Asniza Ishak, Rendi Restiana Sukardi

310–321.

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Halwa maskat: A sweet legacy and cultural transmission among Malaysian younger generation

Nurul Hidayah Yusof, Zulaikha Qyistina Awang@Mohamad Zaidi, Faradewi Bee A.Rahman, Siti Khuzaimah A. Bakar

322–339

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Undergraduates’ career adaptability: a systematic review of predictors, mediators, and outcomes

Choon Wei Low, Ming Yu Cheng, Kar Yee Ng

340–353

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The paradox of oil and sustainable development: evidence from OPEC and non-OPEC countries

Rongxin Chen, Hui Shan Lee, Bee Chen Ooi

354–370

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Barriers on campus: accessibility challenges for wheelchair users

Nur Amalina Mat Jan, Afwan Hakim Md Mahdzir, Alston Tinn Syuen Ang, Kai Rui Chong, Jun Yu Goh, Sheng Zheng Lim, Nur Balqishanis Zainal Abidin

371–381

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Women at work: decoding the economic and demographic drivers in ASEANWomen at work: decoding the economic and demographic drivers in ASEAN

Nurfadlin Abdul Malek, Asmah Mohd Jaapar, Nurhatiah Ahmad Chukari

382–398

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Understanding career motivation for medical specialization: the roles of perceived benefits, barriers, and facilitating conditions

Shanthi Isparan, Ai Na Seow, Jing Jing Chang

399–415

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Predictive analysis of NVIDIA CORP stock prices using machine learning techniques

Aveerudth Suk Wit, Sin Yin Teh, Lee Ping Leow

416–431

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Social media, influencers, and fashion consumption: evidence from Malaysian university students

Amos Ling Yi Heng , Siow Kian Tan, Siow Hooi Tan

432–451

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Enhancing mediation processes in matrimonial property disputes in Malaysia through artificial intelligence

Nur Farahiyah Mond Nasir

452–467

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Turning satellite data into classroom discovery: teaching PM2.5 with NASA GIOVANNI

Baktiar Musa, Abd Rahman Mat Amin, Mardhiah Abdullah, Adida Muhammud, Siti Munirah Muda, Mohd Rivaie Mohd Ali

468–476

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From knowledge to action: pathways to environmentally responsible behavior in eco-tourism destinations

Ai Na Seow, Anthony Mooi Kwong Tee, Chuah Chin Wei

477–487

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Monetary policy transmission to Islamic bank financing in Indonesia: evidence from a Structural VAR Approach

Zulfikar Hasan

488–505

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Reframing online learning in Malaysian higher education: a user-centred synthesis of student experience and regional digital challenges

Nurdayana Mohamad Noor, NorHazlinda Dewi Sutrisno

506–520

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The impacts of customer participation and innovation capabilities on new product performance

Cong Su, Sin Yin Teh, Lei Ping Leow

521–539

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Design thinking and AI in TVET: driving human-centred digital transformation in vocational education

Mohd Yahya Fadzli Jusoh, Mohd Azmir Ahmad, Poovaneswari Elumalai, Shahrul Amri Mohamad

540–548

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A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

IPBiS aims to critique, discuss, and find solutions to business and social science issues while providing an avenue for researchers and practitioners to share their experiences and findings, so as to extend and enhance knowledge. The journal prioritise new and differing perspectives in business and social sciences.

Areas of deliberations may include the following but not limited to: business management, governance, communication, cross-cultural studies, ethics, finance, political science, psychology, public administration and the related disciplines.

Please send your manuscript via the online submission system. Should you have any inquiry, please direct your questions to the Editor-in-Chief.

With warm regards,

Zauwiyah Ahmad,

Editor-in-Chief , Issues and Perspectives in Business and Social Sciences

Contact: zau@mmu.edu.my

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NEWSLETTERS

CHANGE IN PUBLICATION FREQUENCY:

We are pleased to announce that IPBiS will increase its publication frequency from two issues per year (biannual) to three issues per year, effective with the November 2026 issue. In response to the rising number of manuscript submissions and our commitment to providing a more timely publication process while maintaining rigorous peer-review standards, the journal will adopt the following publication schedule:

March - July - November

The addition of the November issue in 2026 marks the beginning of this new publication frequency. Subsequent volumes will continue to follow the three-issue schedule.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and readers for their continued support and valuable contributions, which have contributed significantly to the growth of the journal. We look forward to continuing to serve the scholarly community through the timely publication of high-quality research.

NEW APPOINTMENTS:

We are pleased to announce and warmly welcome the newest members of our Editorial Board. Their expertise and experience will contribute significantly to the continued growth, quality, and academic excellence of IPBiS. We look forward to their involvement in shaping the journal’s editorial direction, supporting rigorous peer review, and advancing impactful scholarship.

Please join us in welcoming the following members to the Editorial Board:

Cheong Kyu Park

Professor Cheong Kyu Park is a Professor of Accounting at Dongguk University, South Korea. He holds a BBA from Dongguk University, a Master's degree from Louisiana Tech University, and a PhD from the University of Kentucky. His research interests include financial reporting, ESG evaluation and reporting, and corporate valuation. Before joining Dongguk University, he served at Woodbury University, Ajou University, and the University of Michigan–Dearborn. Professor Park teaches financial accounting, financial statement analysis, research methodology, and corporate valuation. He is actively involved in professional and academic organizations and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.

Dr Muhammad Akib Warraich is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Rennes School of Business. Known for his interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Warraich blends academic rigor with pedagogical innovation to deliver engaging and applied learning experiences. His academic and professional journey spans multiple regions, including Europe, South Asia, and Africa. At Rennes School of Business, Dr. Warraich’s research interests include business format and/or social franchising, business sustainability, artificial intelligence - consumer perspective. His research expertise are in the domain of franchising with a specific focus on social franchising in emerging markets. He focuses on exploring emerging entrepreneurial mechanisms in education and health sector in Asian markets.

Dr. Olatunde Amoo Durowoju, Faculty of Society and Culture, Liverpool John Moores University

Dr Olatunde Amoo Durowoju is a Reader in Education Management and the Associate Dean (Diversity and Inclusion) for the Faculty of Society and Culture at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. His subject expertise is operations and supply chain management, information security and supply chain management interface, impact assessment and transmission, and sustainable and inclusive practices in higher education. Olatunde has worked on several funded projects including a £213,000 Innovate UK project on ‘Manufacturing Made Smarter: Digital Supply Chain Feasibility Studies’. He has received, several awards and nominations for his outstanding contribution to teaching and learning excellence.

Professor Simplice Anutechia Asongu, School of Economics, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Prof Simplice Asongu is the Lead Economistand Director of the African Governance and Development Institute. Holding a PhD from Oxford Brookes University (UK), Prof Simplice also holds the following positions: Lead Economist and Director of the African Governance and Development Institute (Yaoundé, Cameroon); Lead Economist and Director of the European Xtramile Centre of African Studies (Liège, Belgium) and Lead Economist and Co-director of “Centre de Recherche pour le Développement Economique” (Bangui, Central African Republic).

Dr. Tsung-Pao Wu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Dr. Tsung-Pao Wu is a Professor at the Social Science Domain, Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai, China. His research interests focus on Financial Economics, Urban Studies, and Climate Finance.