This paper proposes a new conceptual framework for examining the impact of halal SMEs’ Supply Chain Integration (SCI) on their Supply Chain Performances (SCP). In the model, SCI impacts positively on the SCP of halal SMEs while innovativeness mediate the effect. There is a very few research specifically on halal SMEs’ innovativeness and supply

This study aims to explore the effectiveness of coaching and business mentoring for business improvement. In the first year, the focus of the research aims to formulate the role of conventional and sharia coaching and mentoring on the performance of small businesses. The second year, analyzing the results of the application of conventional and shar

This article aims to investigate challenges of the new technologies on Islamic education system. The progress in educational technologies have significantly influenced the content, methods of instruction and assessment over the last few decades. Distance learning, free movement of ideas, thoughts, and values that can be generated by Artificial Inte

Plastic waste has become a serious environmental threat because of large scale demand and poor disposal methods. Microplastics, defined defined as plastic waste with a diameter spanning from 5 mm to 1 μm, may easily enter the ocean and cumulatively ingested by marine life, which will eventually be consumed by humans. The goal of this study is to d

Solid waste management in urban areas in Malaysia is a critical issue that requires immediate attention. Waste management in Malaysia will become even more complex and difficult in the future due to the tremendous growth of the economy, urban population, and consumption patterns. The primary issue in this situation is the growing amount of waste pr

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics have revolutionized healthcare, particularly dentistry. Their integration in dental education offers opportunities to enhance learning, diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care. However, ethical implications must be addressed to ensure responsible and ethical integration of these technologies. This

The psychometric properties of the Malay Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQR) need to be tested as it is increasingly utilized, and there is a lack of a brief, validated scale to examine suicidal behaviors in Malaysia. A total of 713 and 715 undergraduates answered the English and Malay SBQ-R, respectively. Exploratory factor analysis de

Background Interprofessional education (IPE) is essential to foster collaboration among healthcare professionals for holistic patient care. However, Malaysian dental education remains discipline-centric, hindering multidisciplinary learning approaches. Hence, this study aimed to explore Malaysian undergraduate dental students’ perceptions of IPE.

Capacity is the legal right and empowerment of a legal person to individual responsibility. A legal person has the right to social, economic, and political duties and responsibilities in the society to sue and be sued in the law court. However, the issue of artificial persons has been gaining attention in recent times, especially its legal capacity

Malaysia is no exception (Komabayashi et al., 2007). In this context, dental education refers to the academic and practical training provided to individuals pursuing careers in dentistry. It encompasses the curriculum content, teaching methods, assessments, faculty development, and infrastructure within higher educational institutions that prepare