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Sacred trust and sustainable future: embedding tawhidic epistemology values in waqf enterprises. Suhaimi Mhd Sarif, Rakhmad Agung Hidayatullah, Yayan Firmansah, Dzuljastri Abdul Razak

Instagram marketing and customer satisfaction in the fashion industry: a systematic review. Hanisah Zafirah Mohamad Hanafiah, Nurazlin Mohd Fauzi

Drivers of Islamic financial literacy: the roles of financial behavior, digital literacy, and financial socialization. Siti Raihana Hamzah, Faris Haqimie Jaafar

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

Strategic spending: a sectoral analysis of government expenditure and its impact on Malaysia’s economy and income distribution Hui Shan Lee, Zi Ching Liu

Integrating knowledge and action: a review of sustainability education and energy literacy strategies. Mohd Yahya Fadzli Jusoh, Nor Asniza Ishak, Rendi Restiana Sukardi

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

Undergraduates’ career adaptability: a systematic review of predictors, mediators, and outcomes.
Choon Wei Low, Ming Yu Cheng, Kar Yee Ng

The paradox of oil and sustainable development: evidence from OPEC and non-OPEC countries.
Rongxin Chen, Hui Shan Lee, Bee Chen Ooi

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

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

Understanding career motivation for medical specialization: the roles of perceived benefits, barriers, and facilitating conditions. Shanthi Isparan, Ai Na Seow, Jing Jing Chang

Predictive analysis of NVIDIA CORP stock prices using machine learning techniques. Aveerudth Suk Wit, Sin Yin Teh, Lee Ping Leow

Social media, influencers, and fashion consumption: evidence from Malaysian university students. Amos Ling Yi Heng , Siow Kian Tan, Siow Hooi Tan

Enhancing mediation processes in matrimonial property disputes in Malaysia through artificial intelligence. Nur Farahiyah Mond Nasir

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

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

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Cheong Kyu Park

Professor Park Cheong-gyu 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.