The present study explores the challenges encountered by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt, which serves as a model for developing economies. It examines the key factors that substantially impact SME business performance. Additionally, it evaluates the potential moderating role of SME innovative characteristics. The study distributed 400

he presence of a halal mark on a food product serves as an indicator that the food has been certified as halal and is deemed suitable for consumption according to Islamic dietary guidelines and safety standards. However, the increased demand for halal food in the market has led many business owners to exploit this trend by intentionally misleading

This paper examines the significance of the notion of al-Istikhlaf and its basic place in the Islamic worldview. One fundamental principle in the Islamic philosophy of life is the role and purpose of man as khalifah on earth. In the Islamic worldview, al-istikhlaf or vicegerency refers to the honorable responsibility and purpose that mankind willin

Faqih Ali Dato’ Maharaja is a well-known figure among local historians, particularly among those who study prominent religious scholars in Southeast Asia. His descendants contributed significantly to promoting the sustainability of Islamic teaching in Terengganu. Islam was upheld as the principle of Terengganu's sovereignty, forming the basis

This research aims to speculatively develop a culture catalyst, by having design exploration to revive the traditional splendor of Besut, a city in Terenganu State, Malaysia. This architectural design exploration has the objective of bringing together the illustrious elements of Besut culture to be enjoyed by both tourists and local community. Addi

White-rot fungi (WRF), such as Phanerochaete chrysosporium, play a significant role in the lignin degradation (LD) of biomass, an essential process in the carbon recycling of terrestrial ecosystems. However, the rapid development of the agroindustry has imposed a daunting task on biomass waste management. One green initiative focuses on enhancing t

The proliferation of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vaping users shows the current trend is now on the rise locally or globally. It has gained popularity because people are accepting it as an alternative to traditional tobacco smoking. There is a bundle of information about the advantages and disadvantages of e-cigarettes, with conflicting

This work describes the preliminary design and development of an autonomous scrubber robot with the compatibility of the robot operating system (ROS). In the development of autonomous robots, the critical challenge lies in devising an advanced motion control system that can mitigate inherent uncertainties, such as wheel asymmetry, sensor inaccuraci

The utilization of hybrid laser beam micromachining (LBMM) in conjunction with micro electrical discharge machining (μEDM) has gained widespread popularity due to its ability to improve material removal rates and enhance surface quality. Typically, these processes occur on separate machines, resulting in drawbacks such as time loss during workpiec

The post COVID-19 pandemic has notably highlighted the adverse impacts on both the global and Malaysian economic landscape. This is particularly evident in Asnafgroups (zakat recipients) and individuals within the B40 category. Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) in Malaysia, more specifically, Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad, or Bank Rakya