IJRISS - Volume 9, Issue 15
Articles
Dividend Policy of the Plantation Sector: Evidence from Shariah and Non-Shariah Compliant Firms in Malaysia
Authors: Nur Amiera Hamizan, Nor Adriana Atikah Satar, Nur Hazimah Amran, Wahida Ahmad
Abstract: A firm's dividend policy conveys essential information about its decisions on profit distribution, making it highly relevant for shareholders and investors while potentially influencing the firm's ove...
Zakat as a Strategic Tool for Sustainable Development in Oman: Towards Economic and Social Integration with Oman Vision 2040
Authors: Badriya Ahmed Mohammed Al-Rawahiy, Nurul Ilyana Muhd Adnan, Muhammad Zaini Yahaya
Abstract: Zakat is one of the most prominent tools of Islamic economy in redistributing wealth, promoting social justice and reducing poverty. However, its investment in Oman remains focused on short-term dire...
Effectiveness of Appeal Settlement on Tax Collection: A Case Study of Rwanda (2019-2024)
Authors: Ruvuzacyuma Jean de Dieu
Abstract: This study investigates the impact of tax appeals on revenue collection in Rwanda, analyzing three key challenges: legal computation errors, procedural misuse, and tax law ambiguity. Using a mixed-met...
Asymmetric Causality between Economic Uncertainty and Financial Development: Empirical Evidence
Authors: Rafiqa Murdipi
Abstract: This study analyses the asymmetric causal relationship between economic uncertainty and financial development across 86 countries. The employing of asymmetric Granger causality, as proposed by Hatemi-...
From Linear to Circular: The Triadic Framework of Reduction, Restoration, and Regeneration as Catalysts in Sustainable Supply Chain Transitions
Authors: Mohammad Ammalluddin Ramli
Abstract: Overview: This investigation explores the influence of environmentally focused supply chain management on the performance of the circular economy. In addition, it examines how three specific sustainab...
Determinants of Well-Being among Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) Participants: The Role of Livelihood Assets, Socioeconomic Vulnerability and Resilience Strategies
Authors: Noor Azzara Mohammad, Radin Siti Aishah Radin A Rahman, Muhammad Hussin
Abstract: This study investigates the influence of livelihood assets, socioeconomic vulnerability, and resilience strategies on the well-being of participants of Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM). Guided by the Sus...
The Impact of Pension Contribution Adjustments on Retirees’ Welfare: A Case of Kilimanjaro Region
Authors: Edson Benedict Nkondora, Dr. Hezron Onyancha, Dr. Ladis Komba
Abstract: This study examines how pension contribution adjustments affect the welfare of retired civil servants in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro Region, focusing on members of the Public Service Social Security Fund...
Impact of AI-Driven Solutions in Financial Technology on Service Delivery: A Study of Fraud Detection, Credit Risk Assessment, and Personalized Advisory Systems in Insurance Firms in Lagos State
Authors: Osita Amaugo, Abraham Ofosu-Boateng
Abstract: Anchored on the Resource-Based View (RBV), this study examined the impact of AI-driven solutions in financial technology on service delivery, focusing on fraud detection, credit risk assessment, and p...
Using Satellite Remote Sensing Data in Monitoring Water Quality at Ndakaini Reservoir Dam, Kenya
Authors: Kibetu Dickson Kinoti, Boniface Muriuki Kaburu
Abstract: Pollution from anthropogenic and natural processes threatens most fresh water resources. In Kenya, drought and occasional floods affects water quality negatively impacting health of humans and ecosyst...
The Impact of the Palestine–Israel Conflict on Product Boycotts: A Comparative Analysis of Israeli-Affiliated Products Vs Indonesian Local Non-Affiliated Products from an Investor Behavior and Financial Performance Perspective
Authors: Wieta Chairunesia, Jufri
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the differences in investor behavior and financial performance and their impact on Israeli-affiliated companies and local non-affiliated Israeli companies due to the Israeli...
The Efficacy of Ubuntu Philosophy in Socio Economic Development. Towards Integrating African Philosophies in Public Policy and Developmental Issues
Authors: Tariro Portia Tendengu
Abstract: The article to follow explores the relevance of Ubuntu philosophy in socio-economic development that include, the respect for human dignity and interdependence, community-centred approach and environm...
Energy Efficiency, Energy Pricing and Household Poverty: Implications for Nigeria’s Energy Transition Strategy
Authors: Joseph Otsayi UDENYI, Andrew NANDE, Adewale Emmanuel ADEGORIOLA, Joseph PAUL
Abstract: Nigeria faces the dual challenge of widespread poverty and chronic energy constraints, making the design of a sustainable and inclusive energy transition strategy both urgent and complex. While global...
Human Capital Development and Healthcare Outcomes in Nigeria
Authors: OJEAH, Augustine Ikechukwu, EJEDEGBA, Roland Ufuoma
Abstract: Life expectancy induces uncertainty and health is wealth stock of a nation (NHIS 2025). Human capital consists of the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate throughout their lives, enabl...
The Impact on Labour Productivity in Malaysia Industries
Authors: Zahariah Sahudin, Saffiah Mohammad Nor
Abstract: Labour productivity is a crucial determinant of economic growth, reflecting how efficiently a nation utilises its inputs and workforce. In Malaysia, persistent productivity gaps between primary and se...
Inter - State Changes and Government Initiative for Policy Support Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBJ)-An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Ms. N. Bhuvaneshwari, Dr. V. Malarvizhi (Professor)
Abstract: The evolution of crop insurance in India spans nearly half a century, shaped by insights from various pilot studies and review committees. The first nationwide initiative the Comprehensive Crop Insura...
Market Efficiency of the Malaysian Ringgit Against the Selected Asean Currencies Exchange Rates, For Pre-, During, And Post-Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Saizal Pinjaman, Sook Ching Kok, Yuzainy Janin
Abstract: This study investigates the weak-form Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) for the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) against selected ASEAN currencies, namely Brunei Darussalam (BND), Indonesia (IDR), the Philippi...
E-Commerce and Market Access for Small United States of America Manufacturers: Review of Digital Platform Integration and Growth Outcomes
Authors: Samuel C. Arinzechi, Oluchukwu M. Unigwe, Felix Onyedikachi, Francis I. Dumbili
Abstract: E-commerce is transforming how small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in the United States access markets and sustain competitiveness. Drawing on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Business...
Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Empirical Reassessment [1991-2019]
Authors: Bamigbade D. Zainab, Omoyemi A. Ruth, Aderibigbe J. Sanmi, Biaoku D. Oluwaleke
Abstract: This paper empirically interrogates the relationship between Foreign Direct Investment and economic growth in Nigeria from 1991 to 2019. Despite a string of policies designed to lure multinational cap...
Impact of Monetary Policy Instruments on Net Export in Nigeria: 1993-2023
Authors: Michael S. Akpan, Ogwuche David D., Digga, Danjuma Mark
Abstract: This study examined the impact of monetary policy instruments on net export in Nigeria, recognizing that despite the implementation of effective monetary policy, the value of net export does not refle...
Impact of Renewable Energy Indicators on Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Authors: Engr. Emmanuel Osagie Ekhator, Prof Lucky Odokuma, Prof Alwell Nteegah
Abstract: This study investigated the impact of renewable energy indicators on sustainable development in Nigeria over the period 1990 to 2024. The main objective was to examine how solar energy consumption, to...
Empirical Analysis on the Impact of Financial Technology at the Financial System, Bank Age and Size, GDP and Inflation towards the Performance of Commercial Banks in Malaysia, From 2004 to 2023
Authors: Liew Li Ling, Caroline Geetha
Abstract: This study examined the impact of financial technology (fintech) on the performance of commercial banks in Malaysia. It evaluated the profitability of commercial banks, specifically looking at return ...
Violent Video Games and the Perception of Aggressiveness in Children: An Exploratory Study Considering the Proposed Tax in Mexico
Authors: Jesús Alberto Sánchez Valtierra
Abstract: This study explores how violent video games influence the perception of aggressiveness among Mexican children in the context of the Mexican government’s 2025 proposal to impose a Special Tax on Prod...
Factor Affecting Shortage of Broiler Meat in Selangor, Malaysia
Authors: Wan Noranida Wan Mohd Noor, Siti Mariana Md. Rashid, Nur Badriyah Kamarul Zaman, Farah Adila Abdullah, Shampazuraini Shamsuri, Fazleen Abdul Fatah, Fatin Khairuddin
Abstract: Malaysia has become one of the world’s largest consumers of poultry meat, with per capita consumption rising from 13.8 kilograms in 2015 to 50 kilograms in 2022. However, recurrent chicken shortages...
Urban Expansion and Displacement: Effects on Peripheral Farming Communities’ Livelihood in Burayyu Town, Finfine, Ethiopia
Authors: Gemechu Urgesa Amena
Abstract: Rapid urban expansion in Ethiopia has produced profound transformations in the livelihoods, land-use patterns, and socio-economic structures of peri-urban communities. Burayyu town, located on the per...
Towards a Cross-Sector Moral Hazard Index: Theory, Evidence and Practical Application
Authors: N. M. Ali, N. A. M. Ali
Abstract: The moral hazard phenomenon, whereby agents do not internalise all the implications of their actions, has far-reaching macro-economic stability, contract, efficiency and regulatory implications in fin...
Assessing Financial Competency through Learning Outcome Attainment among Learners in Strategic Financial Management Module
Authors: Nazimah Hussin
Abstract: Learning outcomes serve as the benchmark for evaluating learner competency and a critical component of the Malaysian Qualifications Framework, especially in technical fields such as finance. This stud...
Transformational Leadership Model and Corporate Performance Mediated by Organizational Culture: Evidence from State-Owned Enterprises in Emerging Economies
Authors: Dr. Gabriel Maibvisira, Dr. Orthodx Tefera, Dr. Tendai Chikweche
Abstract: This paper’s main objective is to determine whether transformational leadership model has an impact on the performance of state-owned enterprises in emerging economies in view of the continued under...
The Relationship between Inflation and Economic Growth on Imports in Malaysia
Authors: Hafizah Abdul Rahim, Mohammad Harith Amlus, Atikah Nor Johari, Fatin Syazwani Safiyuddin, Nadiah Mahmad Nasir, Nurul Syafiqah Ahmad Azian
Abstract: This study examines the relationship among inflation, economic growth, and imports in Malaysia using annual time-series data from 1970 to 2018. As an open developing economy, Malaysia is highly expose...
Strategy Formulation and Public Secondary School Performance in Nzaui Sub County
Authors: Richard Lovi, Daniel Barante, Charles Muli
Abstract: Strategic planning remains a central pillar of school improvement, yet the specific contribution of strategy formulation in public secondary schools in Kenya still needs more empirical work. This arti...