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Examining Factors Influencing Adults' Repurchase Intentions in Green Restaurants: A Study in Klang Valley
Get PDFGreen restaurants are establishments that prioritize environmental sustainability by implementing practices such as reducing energy consumption, minimizing disposable product use, and curbing food waste. This study aims to investigate the factors within a modified Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework that influence repurchase intentions toward green restaurants in the Klang Valley. Specifically, it examines how sustainable attitudes, price perceptions, and subjective norms affect consumer decisions while fostering greater awareness and understanding of green dining practices to promote environmental sustainability. A quantitative approach was adopted, surveying 390 Klang Valley residents with prior experiences at green restaurants. Purposive sampling was used to select participants, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire. The responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability testing, and multiple regression analysis via the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The findings revealed that all TPB variables, sustainable attitudes, price, and subjective norms, positively influence repurchase intentions, with sustainable attitude emerging as the most significant predictor. These results underscore the importance of fostering pro-environmental attitudes to drive consumer loyalty toward green restaurants. This study contributes to the limited body of research on green restaurants in Malaysia, offering practical insights for restaurant owners, policymakers, and community groups to integrate eco-friendly practices such as reducing paper waste, optimizing energy consumption, and adopting biodegradable disposables. Academically, the study serves as a foundation for future research, encouraging scholars and practitioners to further investigate the potential of green restaurants in advancing environmental sustainability
Exploring the Perceived Inequities and Potential Reforms in Public-Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Development: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholder Perspectives in Zimbabwe
Get PDFPublic-private partnerships (PPPs) are an essential tool for mobilizing private investment and expertise to address infrastructure shortfalls globally, especially in developing countries such as Zimbabwe. However, the public sector is frequently harmed and citizens are burdened by Zimbabwe's current PPP frameworks, which calls for an analysis of the financial dynamics and consequences for equity. The purpose of this study is to investigate perceived inequities in Zimbabwe's PPP arrangements. Research gaps include inadequate attention to comprehensively explore perceived inequities and socio-economic impacts across sectors beyond transport, such as energy and healthcare, and a lack of focused, in-depth qualitative analysis of stakeholder perspectives specific to Zimbabwe, particularly from affected communities and local officials. The study adopts a descriptive and exploratory design, semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions with a range of stakeholders. The data was analyzed using NVivo software and thematic analysis. The findings highlight the need for an in-depth qualitative understanding of stakeholder difficulties, demographic variety, and effects on development and financial well-being. While Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have improved infrastructure and local economic prospects, worries about financial strain on local governments, socioeconomic inequality, and environmental sustainability still exist. To promote transparency, justice, and more public benefit, recommendations for restructuring PPPs include equal risk sharing, more robust accountability systems, greater stakeholder participation, and giving priority to initiatives that benefit communities. These changes are necessary to guarantee that PPPs properly support Zimbabwe's aims for sustainable development and cater to the wide range of requirements of its populace
Determinants of Breast Cancer Knowledge among Public University Students
Get PDFBreast cancer is still a leading global health concern, with Malaysia experiencing a notable burden, accounting for approximately 34.1% of all female cancers between 2017 and 2021. The National Cancer Registry highlights the disease as a common cause of death among Malaysian women. Even though the case of breast cancer remains high, the level of breast cancer knowledge is still low, making it difficult to educate the community to effectively fight against the disease. Thus, this study aims to determine the influence of demographic factors and lifestyle factors on breast cancer knowledge and to examine the difference between gender and family history towards breast cancer knowledge levels among university students. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 261 students from the Bachelor’s Degree of Health Administration (Hons.) from Universiti Teknologi Mara, Puncak Alam Campus. Results indicated that gender is an important factor in breast cancer knowledge, with females exhibiting higher knowledge levels. Moreover, physical activity and healthy dietary patterns also emerged as significant predictors of a higher level of knowledge. Future research should continue promoting early screening and prevention, raising awareness of male breast cancer to emphasize its importance alongside female breast cancer. Implementing the gamification technique is an interesting way as an educational tool to attract more community members and improve their health-related knowledge
Attachment Theory and Smartphone Addiction Among University Students: Investigating Psychological Dependence, Behavioral Patterns and Well-Being
Get PDFSmartphones play a crucial role in students' daily routines, influencing social interactions and academic engagement. This study explores the link between attachment styles—secure, avoidant, anxious, and disorganized—and smartphone addiction among students at UiTM Puncak Alam’s Faculty of Business and Management. Based on data from 256 respondents, findings reveal that all attachment styles significantly correlate with smartphone addiction, with avoidant attachment displaying the strongest relationship (r = .701), followed by disorganized (r = .554), anxious (r = .534), and secure attachment (r = .476). Regression analysis identifies avoidant attachment as the primary predictor, suggesting that individuals with avoidant tendencies rely heavily on smartphones to distance themselves from real-world interactions. Anxious attachment also contributes, reflecting excessive smartphone use driven by a need for social reassurance. In contrast, secure and disorganized attachments show minimal predictive impact. These results indicate that smartphone addiction is not merely a behavioral habit but is deeply rooted in psychological and emotional factors. Students with avoidant and anxious attachments may depend on smartphones for validation or coping, reinforcing problematic usage patterns. To address this issue, universities should implement structured interventions such as digital wellness programs, attachment-based counseling, and social engagement initiatives that encourage healthy offline interactions. Encouraging face-to-face communication and setting boundaries for smartphone usage can help mitigate addiction risks. Future studies should investigate the long-term academic and psychological effects of smartphone dependency, offering broader insights into the consequences of attachment-driven smartphone addiction in university settings
Hypnotherapy Meets Supply Chain: A Novel Approach to Negotiation Mastery, A Conceptual Approach
No full textNegotiation is a vital component of supply chain management, requiring both strategic thinking and emotional intelligence to navigate complex, high-stakes interactions. Traditional supply chain negotiation programs focus on tactical skills but often overlook the psychological challenges that can undermine negotiation performance. This conceptual paper proposes the integration of hypnotherapy—a psychological technique known for enhancing relaxation, focus, and behavioral change—into supply chain negotiation training. Drawing from literature in supply chain strategy, emotional intelligence, and clinical hypnotherapy, the paper presents a novel framework for applying hypnotherapy techniques such as guided relaxation and visualization during pre-negotiation preparation, active negotiation, and post-negotiation reflection. The potential benefits include improved emotional regulation, heightened mental clarity, and reduced cognitive biases, which together contribute to more effective and confident negotiations. While the paper acknowledges cultural and ethical considerations, particularly in Asian contexts, it argues that hypnotherapy offers a valuable tool for enhancing negotiation mastery in modern supply chain environments. Future empirical research is recommended to validate the proposed framework and assess its practical impact
What Is the Target Population for Agricultural Entrepreneurship in Malaysia's Agricultural Economic Sector? A Systematic Literature Review
Get PDFThe emerging trends of sustainability and globalization have driven the changes in traditional agriculture dominated by aging farmers with low-tech industries. This scenario seems to have changed with new and diverse phenomena focusing on the agent who can adopt these changes. Hence, the new opportunity-based view of the entrepreneurship concept and youth as relevant agents within the new context in the agriculture sector. Numerous previous scholars have concentrated on typical entrepreneurship research; however, they have mainly neglected agricultural entrepreneurship within the agriculture sector. The study aims to investigate agricultural entrepreneurship within the target group in Malaysia through a comprehensive literature review. The articles reviewed were used from the Scopus, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar databases. We analysed 15 papers that focus on agricultural entrepreneurship research in Malaysia, which had been published in Malaysia between 2014 to 2024, in order to contribute significantly to existing literature. The finding shows the growing and promising agriculture entrepreneurship mainly in intention and behaviour, as become a crucial role among youth towards it. This study presented a descriptive finding and a thematic analysis focused on a groomed group of Youth Agropreneurs to adopt the changes into the agriculture sector. The paper concludes by setting up the agenda for future researchers in the field to address research gaps
Exploring the Influential Power of Embedding the Gamification Approach in Mobile Payment: The Case of Gen Z in Malaysia
Get PDFThis study examines the factors influencing behavioral intentions of Generation Z individuals in Malaysia towards adopting mobile payments, specifically from a gamification perspective. The sample comprised 602 participants who completed a Google Forms survey, and the data were analyzed using SPSS software. The sample was predominantly undergraduate students, with the largest concentration of respondents from the Federal Territories. Reliability testing was conducted to ensure the validity of the independent and dependent variables, and normality tests were performed to assess distribution characteristics. Most independent variables demonstrated a positive correlation with the dependent variable, except for perceived cost, which exhibited a negative correlation. Multiple regression analysis revealed that performance expectancy, trust, perceived cost, gamification, and social influence significantly affected the intention to adopt mobile payments, albeit to varying degrees. The findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge on gamification by empirically validating its impact on the adoption of mobile payments. This study extends the theoretical framework of gamification by demonstrating that game-like elements in mobile payment applications significantly influence user adoption intentions among Generation Z. Educational institutions and programs that aim to enhance digital literacy can benefit from these findings by incorporating gamified learning modules. These modules can effectively teach Generation Z members about the benefits and usage of mobile payment systems, thus promoting wider adoption
Determinant Factors Influencing Intention to Use IoT Among Academics
Get PDFThe adaptation and adoption of IoT devices in education has gathered a lot of interest, especially with the ongoing transformation of teaching and learning processes into the digital world. The pandemic period has boosted the need for digital solutions in education, further marking the role of IoT remodel towards achieving educational goals. This research focuses on the factors that impact lecturers’ intention to use IoT at the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor Campus. This study has categorized the factors that define lecturers' acceptance of IoT using the UTAUT model. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 140 lecturers at UiTM Selangor as part of a survey. The study investigates the linkage between Social Influence, Facilitating Conditions, Knowledge and Skills, Effort Expectancy, and IT capability with IoT adoption intentions. The results help in understanding interrelations among variables included in this study and provide educational leaders with important information needed to create policies that support instructors adopting IoT-based instruction. This research is aimed at addressing the gaps identified through studies in post post-COVID-19 era and provides ways to improve the learning experience and the level of education achieved in the post-pandemic academic landscape
Performance of the MSMEs Manufacturing Sector in Malaysia: An Overview
Get PDFMicro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of Malaysia’s economy, accounting for nearly 97% of business establishments and contributing 39.1% to the GDP in 2023 (SME Corp Malaysia, 2024). This study provides a comprehensive review of the performance of the Malaysian MSME sector. This study synthesizes recent statistical data and empirical studies to explore MSMEs’ contributing factors, MSMEs establishment by size and sector, state, value of MSMES GDP and overall GDP, number and annual percentage change of employment, MSMEs’ employment by type of economic activity, value and annual percentage change of labor productivity, and ongoing challenges faced by MSMEs. In addition, this study discusses government policy and support, as well as the impact of technological adoption among MSMEs in Malaysia. Furthermore, this study highlights the overall performance of MSMEs in the manufacturing sector and their determinants. The key determinants include technological capability, managerial competence, financial access, supply chain integration, and government support. In conclusion, to enhance MSME performance, policymakers must streamline access to government support and incentivize digital transformation. These strategies will help manufacturing MSMEs become more resilient and competitive
The Effectiveness of Writing an Argumentative Essay Using Google Docs Among Engineering Students
Get PDFThis research study focuses on the effectiveness of using Google Docs in enhancing the writing of argumentative essays among engineering students. The aim is to investigate how the integration of Google Docs as a digital writing tool impacts the development of argumentative writing skills. The study also explores the relationship between the usage of Google Docs and the improvement of key components in argumentative essay writing, including claims, counter-claims, reasons, and evidence. The research adopts a quantitative approach, incorporating pre-tests, post-test 1, and post-test 2 to assess students' writing performance before and after utilising Google Docs. A questionnaire is employed to strengthen the proof of students' understanding and experiences regarding the usage of Google Docs in their writing process. The results will contribute to the existing literature on technology-enhanced writing instruction, particularly in the field of engineering education. The study's implications may inform educators, curriculum designers, and policy-makers in designing effective strategies to enhance students' writing skills and foster their engagement in the writing process