Purpose – This study proposes the integrated Qardhul Hasan and equity-based microenterprise development (IQEMD) model, a financial model for microenterprises in Muslim nation such as Afghanistan. This study aims to overcome the significant challenges these businesses face in securing financial resources, offering a tailored, sustainable solution

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The increasing cross-border trade and distribution of products has significantly expanded the availability of foreign products globally. Understanding the factors influencing consumers' intentions to purchase foreign products is crucial for survival in this competitive marketplace. This study aims to uncover these factors, with a focus on Bangl

With ChatGPT's increasing utility in the academic field, it has become a valuable tool for language users. This study aimed to explore the motivations of Arabic language students at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) for using ChatGPT, whether these motivations were extrinsic or intrinsic. This study adopted a descriptive quan

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The rapid adoption of AI in the hospitality industry has changed the way services are provided, especially due to a shortage of workers in the restaurant sector. Robotic waiters have emerged as a potential solution to operational issues, but how clients perceive and accept this type of technology remains unclear. The goal of this research is to exa

Enzymatic treatment in producing virgin coconut oil (VCO) may result in impure oil quality due to the manufacturing and storing processes that often cause damage, and decrease quality. VCO produced using pineapple extract as source of enzyme was green, caused by the green colour of the pineapple’s leaves, peels, and crowns. Therefore, the present

There is a trend of Islamophobia within Muslim societies nowadays. The scientific worldview can be one of the root causes of Islamophobia. Muslim youths may develop nihilistic tendencies about our universe due to the influence of the scientific worldview. It is noticeable that New Atheism in the 21st century is one of the variants of the scientific

The integration of Islamic principles into psychological research has gained momentum in the last 40 years, reflecting a growing effort to establish a theologically grounded Islamic psychology paradigm. This study identifies four prevailing trends in Islamic psychological research: exploratory-descriptive studies, psychometric and validation studie

ABSTRACT This research investigates the determinants affecting the implementation of AI-powered robotic waiter services in Malaysian dining establishments. The study uses the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Service Robot Acceptance Model (sRAM) to combine practical factors (how useful and easy the service is), emotional factors (trust, ho