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534St. Thomas Aquinas and the development natural law in economics thoughtJournal of Economic and Social Thought 7 (1). 2020.Building on the system of reason provided for by the Greek philosopher and specifically Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas built a comprehensive system and theory of natural law which has lasted through the ages. The theory was further developed in the Middle Ages and in the Enlightenment Ages by many a prominent philosopher and economist and has been recognized in the Modern Age. The natural law-theory and system has been repeatedly applied to the spheres of economic thought and has produced many la…Read more
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83Perceptions of business ethics in a multicultural community: The case of malaysia (review)Journal of Business Ethics 43 (1-2). 2003.Leaders and managers of today''s multinational corporations face a plethora of problems and issues directly attributable to the fact that they are operating in an international context. With work-sites, plants and/or customers based in another country, or even several countries, representing a vast spectrum of cultural differences, international trade and offshore operations, coupled with increased globalisation in respect to political, social and economic realities, contribute to new dilemmas t…Read more
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78The Effect of Culture and Religiosity on Business Ethics: A Cross-cultural ComparisonJournal of Business Ethics 82 (4): 907-917. 2008.This article examined the effect of culture and religiosity on perceptions of business ethics among students in a tertiary institution in Malaysia. A structured questionnaire was developed with scenarios on various aspects of business ethics, and self-administered to the students in the business studies program. The results from 767 respondents showed that there were significant differences among the Malays, Chinese, and Indian students on seven scenarios namely selling hazardous products, misle…Read more
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42Understanding and Ameliorating IslamophobiaCultura 9 (1): 155-178. 2012.Though centuries old, Islamophobia has increased in intensity as it is extensively documented by surveys and reports published by various governmentaland non-governmental organizations. This dislike towards Islam and Muslims is, due, amongst other factors, to an increasing number of Muslim citizens and asylum seekers in the West bent upon preserving their own identity giving rise to the perception of “us” versus “them.” Such negative evaluations by the in-group may be due to the conflicting valu…Read more
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382008 General Elections in Malaysia: Democracy at WorkJapanese Journal of Political Science 10 (1): 21-42. 2009.The Barisan Nasional (BN) which won a landslide in 2004 was returned to power in 2008 elections with reduced majority and the loss of five state assemblies. Dissatisfied with unfulfilled promises, the electorate protested by voting for a strong opposition. BN additionally was characterized by factionalism. Three opposition parties joined hands and, using alternative media, unexpectedly won 82 seats in the parliament. A strong responsible opposition bodes well for Malaysian democracy
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38CSR and firm performance nexus in a highly unstable political context: institutional influence and community cohesionInternational Journal of Business Governance and Ethics 1 (1): 1. forthcoming.We provide evidence of the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate financial performance (CFP) in Palestine, a highly unstable political context. Annual reports of all firms listed on the Palestine Exchange (PEX) for the period 2016-2019 were manually content analysed. A checklist of reported CSR items is summarised into four areas: environmental information, human resources, community involvement, and product and customer service quality. Results indicate a robu…Read more
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32Social Justice, Islamic State and Muslim CountriesCultura 10 (1): 7-24. 2013.A content analysis of the Qur’an shows that it lays utmost importance on the realization of justice and conversely the eradication of injustice in society. A historicalanalysis found that social justice was prevalent in Mecca under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad and was also practiced during the period of the first fourrightly guided caliphs (Khulafa-e-rashidun). Since then, the successive Muslim majority states have not taken the issue of social justice seriously. These states have failed i…Read more
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31Secular Dealignment and Party System Transition in MalaysiaJapanese Journal of Political Science 14 (4): 473-497. 2013.The Malaysian electoral behaviour has for some time reflected the thesis. Since 1999, however, there has been a marked shift towards . Analyses of electoral and survey data reveal that although a significant number of Malaysian voters remained attached to the party they identified with, most of the electorate, however, are swayed by short-term factors. Though the economic issues played a role in the three elections, it is the leadership of the parties supplemented by the use of mass media that p…Read more
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27US Embassy in Jerusalem: Reasons, Implications and ConsequencesIntellectual Discourse 26 (1): 5-22. 2018.President Trump’s declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israelhas been condemned across Arab and predominantly Muslim countries. Basedon the documentary analysis, this study analyses the reasons for DonaldTrump’s decision, its implication and consequences for Palestinian peaceprocess.It is found that President Trump was following through on his majorcampaign promise to recognize Jerusalem and was simply implementing theCongress decision to relocate Jerusalem. The argument that this decision…Read more
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23K. Radner Ancient Assyria. A Very Short Introduction. Pp. xviii + 136, ills, maps. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. Paper, £7.99, US$11.95. ISBN: 978-0-19-871590-0 (review)The Classical Review 67 (1): 308-309. 2017.
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22One Label or Two? Linguistic Influences on the Similarity Judgment of Objects between English and Japanese SpeakersFrontiers in Psychology 8. 2017.
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14Academic dishonesty and misconduct: Curbing plagiarism in the Muslim worldIntellectual Discourse 22 (2). 2014.Plagiarism is the theft of someone’s ideas or language, and is a form of cheating which is morally and ethically unacceptable. This study analyses the nature of plagiarism from an Islamic perspective and its prevalence in institutions of higher learning in the Muslim world, especially among faculty members. It also examines the ways in which universities attempt to minimise or marginalise plagiarism. This study is warranted by the fact that there is relatively very little research on the issue o…Read more
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12Protecting victim and witness statement: examining the effectiveness of a chatbot that uses artificial intelligence and a cognitive interviewAI and Society 37 (1): 265-281. 2022.Information of high evidentiary quality plays a crucial role in forensic investigations. Research shows that information provided by witnesses and victims often provide major leads to an inquiry. As such, statements should be obtained in the shortest possible time following an incident. However, this is not achieved in many incidents due to demands on resources. This intersectional study examined the effectiveness of a chatbot (the AICI), that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and a cognitive in…Read more
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10The By-Election in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia: Testing Political Party SupportIntellectual Discourse 47-61. forthcoming.The Cameron Highland’s by-election held in January 2019 waskeenly contested by two major political coalitions in a district in Pahang. Itwas an election with a difference. The ruling coalition at the national level wasthe underdog contesting in a state controlled by BN/UMNO, the oppositionwhich, in turn, has been in shambles since GE 14, with only three of 13 partiesremaining in the coalition. The by-election created history by electing an OrangAsli as a member of parliament. The ruling coalitio…Read more
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9Kashmir between India Pakistan: The Unfinished AgendaIntellectual Discourse 27 (2): 577-594. 2019.India and Pakistan has fought four wars over Kashmir and hasheld rounds of talks without resolving the 72-year-old issue. The Indiangovernment’s revocation of the special status of Kashmir sets the stage for newclashes in the disputed region. Using documentary sources, surveys, and otherwritings, this study analyses the genesis of the conflict in Kashmir, bringingin historical facets together with discursive elements of the contemporarypolitical crisis in Kashmir. The study found that the Kashmi…Read more
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8Governance quality and stock returns: evidence from an emerging economy-BangladeshInternational Journal of Business Governance and Ethics 1 (1). 2023.
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8General elections in Malaysia: Democracy at workJapanese Journal of Political Science 10 (1): 21-42. 2009.
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7The Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 Home Confinement and Physical Activity: A Structural Equation Model AnalysisFrontiers in Psychology 11. 2021.BackgroundCOVID-19 break out has created panic and fear in society. A strict kind of lockdown was imposed in Wuhan, Hubei province of China. During home confinement due to lockdown, people face multidimensional issues. The present study explored the psychological impacts of COVID-19 home confinement during the lockdown period and Wuhan’s residents’ attitude toward physical activity.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted to collect the primary data according to the study objectives.…Read more
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6The 1995 Parliamentary Elections in MalaysiaIntellectual Discourse 3 (1). 1995.The parliamentary elections in Malaysia have brought about a significant change in the distribution of partisanship in the electorate. It redefined the relationships between social groups and party support and have enhanced the political stability of the country. The Barisan Nasional's victory, attributable to a booming economy, full employment, and superior organization and finance, signalled a vote of confidence in the politics of accommodation characterised by tolerance, mutual cooperation, a…Read more
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5Voices of Islam in Southeast Asia: A Contemporary Sourcebook. Compiled and edited by Greg Fealy and Virginia HookerIntellectual Discourse 15 (1). 2007.
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4Journey into Islam: The Crisis of Globalization. By Akbar AhmedIntellectual Discourse 16 (2). 2008.
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4Understanding Terrorism: Contested Concept, Conflicting Perspectives and Shattering ConsequencesIntellectual Discourse 18 (1). 2010.Terrorism is an old phenomenon but its modern manifestation was first noted in the 19th century with the anarchist group who assassinated Czar Alexander II in 1881. Since then it has continued unabated but its intensity and frequency increased in the 21st century. This study examines the trends in international terrorism and, in particular, analyses its causes and consequences. Based upon extensive literature and documentary research, this study found at least three perspectives that explain ter…Read more
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3International Conference on Muslims & Islam in the 21st Century: Image and RealityIntellectual Discourse 12 (2). 2004.
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2Islamophobia: The challenges of pluralism in the 21st century. Edited by John Esposito and Ibrahim KalinIntellectual Discourse 20 (2). 2012.
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2Non-Muslim Views about Islam and Muslims in Malaysia: An Empirical StudyIntellectual Discourse 14 (2). 2006.Based upon sample survey and interviews, this study attempts to find out the views of Malaysian non-Muslims about Islam and Muslims in Malaysia. Such a study is warranted because of the plural nature of Malaysian society whose stability depends upon harmonious relations between various ethnic and religious groups The survey sample is composed of various educated segments, professionals and university students. The study found that majority of non-Muslims hold positive opinion about their counter…Read more