Pub Date : 2024-05-10DOI: 10.59953/paperasia.v40i3b.106
Zhi Jie Xie, Hwee Ling Siek, Ying Wang, Shi Yuan Wang, Kay Hooi Keoy
This study provides an insight into the visual information (colours, symbols) of waste classification based on the three principles of closure, similarity and continuation of Gestalt theory. A field survey of Xiamen University Town in China and a survey of 1,000 local and international university students in the area were used to understand the level of awareness of visual information on waste recycling and segregation. The study found that the current level of awareness of visual classification information (colours, symbols) in the Xiamen University Town urban area and among students is low. Visual messages must convey accurate and standardised information such as colours and symbols. In addition, the purpose of this study was to illustrate the need for accuracy in visual information. This study concludes the need for uniform colour and symbol standards for waste recycling and segregation under the Gestalt theory to help achieve SDG goal 12, responsible consumption and production, as this study highlights the potential ripple effect on future stakeholders, especially considering the international mobility of university students, who epitomise global diversity. As users travelled across countries, ambiguous visual messages about waste classification became a key issue in responding to UN advocacy for a sustainable future. Addressing and correcting these visual discrepancies is critical to effective waste management strategies on a global scale.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-03DOI: 10.59953/paperasia.v40i2b.85
Samiya Al-Qayoudhi, Ernawati Mustafa Kamal, Ilias Said
The aim of this study is to examine the Total Quality Management (TQM) procedures at the University of Technology and Applied Science (UTAS). This involves assessing variables such as top management commitment, continuous improvement, employee development and empowerment, and strategic management. Subsequently, the study seeks to determine the essential success factors for implementing the TQM system at UTAS. A questionnaire was created involving TQM at a higher education institution in Oman, specifically focusing at UTAS. It consists of demographic information, top management commitments, continuous improvements, employee development and empowerment, and strategic management. As part of the study's convenient sampling technique, 300 fully completed questionnaires from seven Colleges of Technology functioning within UTAS were gathered. The TQM procedures were evaluated in conjunction with factor analysis which was conducted using the t-test. The survey reveals that there is a significant relationship between TQM practices and top management commitment, continuous improvement, employee development and empowerment, and strategic planning. The study highlights quality as the most crucial method in higher education, sheds light on the essential success factors for implementing TQM at UTAS and provides future improvements in various areas of operations for UTAS.
本研究旨在考察技术与应用科学大学（UTAS）的全面质量管理（TQM）程序。这包括评估高层管理承诺、持续改进、员工发展和授权以及战略管理等变量。随后，研究试图确定在技术与应用科学大学实施全面质量管理系统的基本成功因素。研究人员制作了一份涉及阿曼高等教育机构全面质量管理的调查问卷，特别关注UTAS。问卷内容包括人口统计信息、高层管理承诺、持续改进、员工发展和授权以及战略管理。作为研究方便抽样技术的一部分，从UTAS 的七个技术学院收集了 300 份完整填写的调查问卷。在对全面质量管理程序进行评估的同时，还使用 t 检验法进行了因素分析。调查显示，全面质量管理实践与高层管理承诺、持续改进、员工发展和授权以及战略规划之间存在重要关系。这项研究强调了质量是高等教育中最关键的方法，揭示了在UTAS实施全面质量管理的基本成功因素，并为UTAS今后在各个业务领域的改进提供了参考。
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Pub Date : 2024-04-02DOI: 10.59953/paperasia.v40i2b.86
Hao Qian Gnoh, K. H. Keoy, Javid Iqbal, Shaik Shabana Anjum, Sook Fern Yeo, Ai-Fen Lim, WeiLee Lim, Lee Yen Chaw
This study aims to enhance business sustainability in the context of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) by utilizing AI and forecasting techniques. It explores the development and comparison of prediction models, including the use of dashboard development, to support decision-making processes within HEIs. The study covers various aspects, including the background of forecasting and prediction models, the use of specific models such as the Prophet Model, Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Model, and Polynomial Regression Model, as well as the importance of dashboards for HEIs. The methodology section outlines the data collection and preparation process, model selection, approach, diagrams, functional and non-functional requirements, justification of tools, and libraries and models used. The implementation section delves into the system design and development of the dashboard, including the login page, homepage, forecast page, and insert data page. As for the findings, the LSTM Model has proven to be the most accurate and suitable model to be implemented for forecasting student enrolment data in this study. The dashboard's future enhancements involve adding more faculties, predictive features for resource allocation, refining the visual identity, improving user registration on the login page, and exploring better models for student enrolment predictions. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the application of AI and forecasting techniques in HEIs, aiming to enhance business sustainability and decision-making processes. It contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the use of technology-enabled AI in higher education institutions, with a focus on forecasting student enrolment data and developing prediction models.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-02DOI: 10.59953/paperasia.v40i2b.90
Ardio Sagita, Mohd Salahudin Shamsudin, Azahari Ramli
This study focuses on the development of a strategic model to enhance the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Sumatra, Indonesia. Recognizing the significant contribution of SMEs to national GDP globally, particularly in Indonesia, this study focuses on South Sumatra to explore tailored approaches for SME optimization in the region. The study presents an in-depth analysis of the relationship between business strategy and SME performance, considering the business environment of South Sumatra as a key moderating factor. The study aims to provide actionable insights and strategies for SMEs in South Sumatra by offering a comprehensive framework that aligns strategic initiatives with regional market dynamics. This endeavor is geared towards boosting their performance and, consequently, their contribution to the broader Indonesian economy. The ultimate goal is to establish a robust, adaptable model for SME success in varied economic landscapes, with a particular focus on the distinctive challenges and opportunities in South Sumatra.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-21DOI: 10.59953/paperasia.v40i2b.97
Ardio Sagita, Mohd Salahudin Shamsudin, Azhari Ramli, Roy Budiharjo, Abdurrahman Faris Indirya Himawan
Enhancing performance is a crucial approach to ensuring the sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The primary focus is on improving SME performance to promote more effective growth. Therefore, the objective of this study is to examine the factors contributing to enhancing SME performance. In empirical research conducted in Indonesia, specifically in South Sumatra Province in 2021, where the contribution to GRDP was only 1.72% compared to other provinces above 10% (Jakarta, East Java, and West Java), the aim is to validate the hypotheses. Through a self-administered survey, 109 eligible questionnaires were collected from SME businesses for this study. Additionally, data analysis employed the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique. The findings of this study indicate the acceptance of the relationship between business strategy and SME performance. Similarly, it is hypothesized that the business environment, acting as a moderator, strengthens the impact of business strategy on SME performance. Insights from this study on the effectiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Sumatra, Indonesia, provide valuable input for future decision-making.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-21DOI: 10.59953/paperasia.v40i2b.75
Xiaoxi Yang, Junpei Zhai, Tajul Ariffin Masron
This study explores the export potential of the Malaysian palm oil industry to RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) member countries based on the regional economic framework. The panel data from 2018 to 2022 were analyzed using the Trade Gravity Model, RCA (Revealed Comparative Advantage), and TCI (Trade Complementarity Index) indices. The results categorize the fifteen RCEP member countries into three potential classes based on the type of potential. In addition, it was found that the trade complementarity of RCEP member countries showed a significant positive correlation with the export size of Malaysian palm oil and its products. The study provides insights into the trade pattern of palm oil in the region and provides a valuable reference for future trade policy formulation and industry development and provides a basis for research related to the sustainable development of the Malaysian palm oil industry.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-11DOI: 10.59953/paperasia.v40i2b.76
Muhammad Jaffar, Abdul Rais, Abdul Latiff
Environmental psychology has exhibited a notable propensity for promoting pro-environmental conduct as a feasible strategy for confronting environmental issues and fostering sustainable development. Recent research has incorporated the norm activation model (NAM) into several investigations concerning individual and organizational pro-environmental conservation behaviors. The objectives of this literature review were to: 1) examine pro-environmental behaviors previously studied using the NAM framework; and 2) analyze the extended NAM components. 3), understanding NAM construct framing; 4), finding environmental studies' NAM model theories; and 5), assessing variables' importance and linkage, including mediating variables. This review employed a systematic literature review encompassing 53 articles published from 2018 to 2023. The results indicated that 98.11 percent of studies employed NAM by integrating additional constructs to improve its ability to predict environmentally friendly behavior. About 39.62% of research included constructs from other theories to improve the main theory's predictive power. TPB was heavily integrated into the NAM model. The results of the review also indicate that NAM is a strong paradigm for explaining pro-environmental behavior when combined with relevant constructs. Its application differs between core factors like personal norms, awareness of consequences, and ascription of responsibility and literature-introduced notions like motivation, risk, benefits, beliefs, knowledge, personality, and cultural values. These additional factors may greatly affect human pro-environmental behavior, drawing attention to using NAM in environmental behavior studies in new ways.
环境心理学明显倾向于将亲环境行为作为应对环境问题和促进可持续发展的可行策略。最近的研究将规范激活模型（NAM）纳入了有关个人和组织环保行为的多项调查中。本文献综述的目的是1) 研究之前使用 NAM 框架研究过的亲环境行为；2) 分析 NAM 的扩展组成部分。3）了解 NAM 构架；4）寻找环境研究的 NAM 模型理论；5）评估变量的重要性和联系，包括中介变量。本综述采用了系统性文献综述，涵盖了2018年至2023年发表的53篇文章。结果表明，98.11%的研究采用了NAM，通过整合额外的构造来提高其预测环境友好行为的能力。约 39.62% 的研究纳入了其他理论的建构，以提高主要理论的预测能力。TPB 被大量整合到了 NAM 模型中。综述结果还表明，当与相关建构相结合时，NAM 是解释亲环境行为的有力范式。其应用既包括个人规范、后果意识和责任归属等核心因素，也包括动机、风险、收益、信念、知识、个性和文化价值观等文献引入的概念。这些额外的因素可能会在很大程度上影响人类的亲环境行为，因此在环境行为研究中使用 NAM 的新方法值得关注。
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Pub Date : 2024-03-11DOI: 10.59953/paperasia.v40i2b.84
Sazana Ab Rahman, Nor Hayati Ahmad, Noraziah Che Arshad
Integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into Islamic finance presents opportunities for aligning financial activities with sustainable and ethical considerations. While there are challenges and areas for improvement, the potential synergies and shared principles between ESG and Islamic finance provide a promising avenue for sustainable and socially responsible investment within Islamic finance. However, past studies have not thoroughly researched key aspects of Islamic finance, such as the sustainability concerns of Islamic deposits, their interaction with macroeconomic variables, and their particular impacts on firms. Therefore, this study aims to examine the macroeconomic and firm-specific effects on the sustainability of Islamic deposits. The sample in this study consists of 13 Islamic banks in Malaysia. The data period covers from 2018 until Quarter 3 of 2022. The data type is cross-sectional from secondary sources: Islamic banks' financial reports, Bank Negara Malaysia, Department of Statistics of Malaysia, and the World Bank. This study adopts a quantitative analysis approach using one dependent variable (Islamic deposits), three independent variables (gross domestic product, inflation, overnight policy rate), and one control variable (firm-specific). An estimated model using the panel data correlation and regression with the fixed effects model was conducted to test the developed hypotheses. Then, the panel data regression analysis continues with the Least Square Dummy Variable (LSDV), which includes the control variable to test the presence of the firm-specific effects. The findings show that only one macroeconomic factor, inflation, affects how well Islamic deposits are sustained. It is also evidenced by the findings that firm-specific effects impact the sustainability of Islamic deposits.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-14DOI: 10.59953/paperasia.v40i1(b).59
Rosini Nawang Mustapen, M. Mohamad, Alminnourliza Noordin, Md Abdul Kafi, M. R. Razalli, Haikal Ismail, Siti Nor Farhana Zakaria, Vignes Chellamuthu
The agricultural sector in Malaysia is predominantly comprised of the oil palm and sugar refinery industries. Approximately 50% of the materials generated during palm oil and sugar production would result in organic waste that contains a high content of lignin and cellulose. Waste generated from the sugarcane industry can be used as a resource of another, bringing economic and environmental benefits. This study aims to provide useful insights into using sugarcane waste to enhance the sustainability of the agriculture industry in Malaysia, specifically palm oil plantations. It can also enhance the green knowledge in soil technology for a sustainable agriculture industry in this country. Based on the physico-chemical characteristics examined in this study, pressmud evidently emerges as a promising material with significant potential to serve as an admixture medium in soil for palm oil plantations, leading to a reduction in the application of chemical fertilizer. This waste material displayed a coarse texture, compared to the less coarse texture of the laterite soil. Its texture and surface of the object exhibited irregularities and were covered with pores. Incorporating pressmud into the soil has improved its capability to adsorb nutrients by facilitating the cation exchange process. The efficacy of the laterite soil-press mud mixture as a soil amendment in palm oil plantations can be determined through its Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), a key indicator of its ability to improve soil performance and enhance production.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-14DOI: 10.59953/paperasia.v40i1(b).46
N. Hasnan, Y. Kohda, Shatina Saad
The dynamic changes in the business environment unveil the evolvement of halal literature. Studies on halal encompass various perspectives such as terminologies of halal, halal certification, halal food, halal tourism and halal supply chain management (HSCM). Although HSCM plays a significant role in the success of the halal industry, HSCM literature is relatively developing. Hence, this research aims to analyze HSCM publications and visualize the emergent trend for future publication through a bibliometric analysis. The analysis was carried out on 290 articles in the Scopus database from 2009 to 2022. The data was then beingand processed and analysed using the Biblioshiny R application. The process involved investigating the number of keywords, citations, journals, and mapping themes. It was found that the number of publications in HSCM has progressively increased since 2009 and the Journal of Islamic Marketing has been the prime source in this field. Khan, Mi contributed the most publications whereas Tieman, M was the most influential author with the highest total citation of 593. An in-depth analysis of four quadrants that existed based on the network approach revealed themes such as blockchain, traceability system, halal orientation strategy, and sustainability are relevant and have the potential for the future of HSCM research. This research offers insight for researchers to venture into deeper thoughts and areas in HSCM and be useful for the practitioners in searching for betterment in the halal supply chain.
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