Nuradli Ridzwan Shah Mohd Dali

Although the intention to visit tourist destinations has been extensively studied, no particular study has examined the intention to visit man-made destinations that make use of social media, destination branding, and personality. The purpose of this research is to evaluate whether social media (Vlogs, eWOM and Influencers), Destination Brand and Personality can drive and moderate the intention to visit man-made destinations. A total of 424 tourists participated in an online survey through Google Forms, which was shared via social media and email. Structural equation modelling based on Partial Least Squares was used to analyse the data. The research findings indicate that social media and the congruence of Destination Brand and Brand Personality act as drivers and mediators for prospective tourists to visit man-made destinations.

The rising popularity of social media rise in popularity has changed how individuals acquire information, interact, and communicate. Even though social media can provide self-belonging feelings of social connectivity and well-being, there are some concerns about the potential downsides of this behaviour especially when excessive use of social media overshadows its numerous benefits. The growing concerns with regards to the effects of social media addiction on Malaysian youth served as the driving force behind this study. This study investigated the factors that drive social media addiction and its impact on the youth. This study conducted two focus group interviews (12 participants) with students from three different universities and the data was analysed using qualitative analysis. The findings revealed that the key factors for social media addiction include Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO), obtaining timely pertinent information, and following trends. However, social media can be considered as a positive, as a platform for acquiring new knowledge and generating income from online sales. But excessive social media use can negatively affect and individuals’ ability to carry out the necessary day-to-day activities and can also adversely affect his or her well-being. Notably, religion has emerged as a factor that promotes responsible social media use and prevents addiction. This research sheds light on the complex interplay between social media, youth behaviours, and religious influences, offering insights into mitigating the adverse effects of social media addiction

IntroductionEconomic turbulence remains a persistent challenge globally, as evidenced by historical crises such as the Great Depression, the 2007–2009 Global Financial Crisis, Brexit, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These events have underscored the necessity for resilient and ethically sound financial frameworks. Islamic finance has gained attention as a viable alternative financial system, potentially offering enhanced stability during periods of economic instability.ObjectivesThis study systematically reviews existing literature on the development and responses of Islamic finance during various economic disturbances. It aims to identify how Islamic financial institutions adapt their strategies, products, and services in response to crises, and highlight areas for future research.MethodThe systematic literature review method was used, analyzing 76 academic articles published between 2007 and 2023 from high-quality journals (Q1 and Q2) indexed in the Scopus database. Articles were carefully screened using defined inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure relevance to economic crises and Islamic finance.ResultsFindings reveal that Islamic financial markets and Islamic banking were the predominant topics, demonstrating varied responses to economic shocks. Islamic banks, employing profit-loss sharing models, exhibited resilience during economic downturns, though inefficiencies in profitability and capitalization were noted. Islamic financial markets, characterized by ethical investments and low leverage, provided diversification advantages but remained vulnerable due to limited portfolio diversity. Additionally, Islamic social finance tools such as zakat and waqf were beneficial in supporting economic recovery, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.ImplicationsThe study suggests that governments and policymakers should promote profit-loss sharing models in Islamic banking and encourage greater diversification in Islamic financial markets to enhance resilience. Additionally, Islamic social finance should be further integrated into economic recovery strategies to mitigate crisis impacts.Originality/NoveltyThis research uniquely synthesizes insights into the adaptive responses of Islamic financial institutions across historical economic crises, addressing a significant knowledge gap in Islamic finance literature. By providing comprehensive future research directions, it contributes valuable guidance for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers aiming to develop sustainable and resilient financial systems.

Aim/purpose – This study aims to analyze the effect of offline and online social capital on social performance and business performance in SMEs, specifically, the mediating effect of digital innovation on the relationship between offline and online social capital on social performance and business performance in SMEs. Design/methodology/approach – This research is a quantitative study of the population of fashion SMEs fostered by SOEs in West Java, Indonesia. The sampling technique was selected using a purposive sampling method with the criteria of SMEs: (1) have been fostered for at least 3 years; (2) have adopted social media for business purposes; and (3) are creative SMEs that focus on fashion. The sample in this study was 258 SMEs in West Java Province located in Cirebon and Bandung. Furthermore, the collected data were analyzed using a structural equation model with SmartPLS. Findings – The results of the analysis show that offline social capital has a positive effect on digital innovation, social performance, and SMEs’ business performance. Furthermore, online social capital has a positive effect on digital innovation, social performance and business performance of SMEs. This study also found that digital innovation can mediate the effect of offline and online social capital on SMEs’ social performance and business performance. Research implications/limitations – This study analyzes SMEs’ performance in the fashion sector and under government guidance. The findings recommend that SMEs increase offline and online social capital when conducting business. Furthermore, SMEs are also expected to be able to carry out digital innovation continuously. Originality/value/contribution – This study describes online and offline social capital in SMEs in the fashion sector and under government guidance. Keywords: business performance, digital innovation, offline social capital, online social capital, social performance. JEL Classification: M3, O1, O3.

Nutraceutical is defined as a food, or parts of a food, that provide medical or health benefits, including disease prevention and treatment. Although the primary source of nutraceutical products is plant-based, not all nutraceutical products can be categorized as halal. Many ingredients are involved in food processing and used as flavours, stabilizers, or colouring agents. In addition, some additives may be derived from non-halal sources, whether from pork, blood, non-slaughtered animals, genetically modified, or extracted with ethanol. Therefore, there is a need to identify the factors influencing Muslims’ consumer behaviour towards halal nutraceutical products to improve their awareness of them in Malaysia. For this reason, the present study has been developed to examine the factors that affect Muslim behaviour in purchasing halal nutraceutical products. This study employed a quantitative approach, with a total of 400 Muslim consumers in Malaysia participating and selected through multi-stage random sampling. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine whether Islamic values, religiosity, the maqasid shariah principle, and trust in government influence consumer behaviour toward halal nutraceutical products. The result indicated that all four factors significantly affect the consumers’ behaviour, where trust in the government was the most substantial predictive factor. This study was expected to improve halal awareness among Muslim consumers while encouraging the government to strengthen the Halal industry to protect the welfare of Muslim consumers in Malaysia.

Construction has become a prominent research topic by many authors from different areas but not in the field of Islamic finance. In financing the infrastructure contractors, the banking industry might be faced with evaluating the overall infrastructure project or the capability of an infrastructure project themselves. Therefore, financing for the construction project or contractor is in a grey area. This paper aims to analyse the topic of study in academic articles authored by scholars about financing the infrastructure construction sector by Islamic banks, in particular infrastructure contractors. Many papers related to financing by Islamic banks discuss fiqh, law, and economic aspects. This is a systematic literature review and was conducted by screening three databases namely Scopus, Ebscohost, and ProQuest from 2001 to 2021. The search was initiated by using three combinations of keywords: Islamic banks, contractors, and infrastructure. The result found that there was a gap in the theoretical and practical knowledge of financing the contractors by Islamic banks. Many papers discuss construction financing using Islamic finance and banking for the full-phase construction segment rather than discussing the contractors.

Produk nutraseutikal semakin mendapat permintaan yang tinggi berikutan situasi pandemik COVID-19 kerana dipercayai membantu untuk menguatkan sistem tubuh badan dan boleh merawat penyakit. Namun begitu, terdapat sedikit isu halal dan keselamatan produk nutraseutikal yang menimbulkan kerisauan dalam kalangan pengguna. Artikel ini membincangkan konsep halalan tayyiban dan elemen yang perlu bagi produk nutraseutikal halal. Pengguna disarankan agar menekankan aspek halalan tayyiban dalam pemilihan produk nutraseutikal bagi jaminan halal dan keselamatan. Oleh itu, pengguna Muslim seharusnya memilih produk yang mempunyai logo halal kerana produk yang telah memperoleh pensijilan halal telah melalui prosedur yang ketat bagi memastikan produk tersebut dijamin halal dan selamat.