E-JURNAL PENYELIDIKAN DAN INOVASI (eJPI e-Journal of Research and Innovation) is an open access international scholarly journal published biannually by the Penerbit UIS. The scope and issues discussed are related to research and innovation covering various aspects of research namely; education, history, philosophy, leadership, administration, language, da’wah, politic, media and communication, economy, management, medicine, environment and last but not least science and technology. Authors are invited to submit manuscripts that fall within the scope of the e-JPI. The articles published in e-JPI are going through a double-blind peer-review process. Hence, the decision on whether the scientific article is accepted or not, will be the Editorial Board’s right based on the peer reviewer's recommendation. This e-Journal contains various articles in research and scientific activities that cover various disciplines using the medium of Malay, English and Arabic. Publication Frequency e-Jurnal Penyelidikan dan Inovasi (e-JPI) is published a minimum of 2 times a year (April and September). This e-Jurnal Penyelidikan dan Inovasi (e-JPI) has been indexed by:
Serve No Pork Kesedaran Pengusaha Premis Makanan 'Serve No Pork' di Sandakan Terhadap Pensijilan Halal
Isu halal merupakan aspek yang sangat penting dan sensitif bagi umat Islam kerana ia adalah suatu kewajipan agama yang perlu dipatuhi. Dalam hal ini, konsep halal menjadi sebahagian daripada gaya hidup Islam yang telah ditetapkan oleh Allah SWT sebagai panduan menuju kesejahteraan di dunia dan di akhirat. Hakikatnya, kesedaran terhadap aspek halal semakin meluas dalam kalangan masyarakat khususnya dalam kalangan pengusaha premis makanan. Namun begitu, tahap pemahaman mereka berbeza-beza dan terdapat segelintir yang masih tidak memahami konsep halal secara menyeluruh. Sebilangan premis tidak memahami bahawa menggunakan label ‘Serve No Pork’ semata-mata tidak mencukupi untuk memenuhi piawaian halal. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan pengusaha premis memilih untuk menggunakan label ‘Serve No Pork’ di premis makanan. Bagi mencapai tujuan tersebut, kajian melalui pendekatan kualitatif ini menggunakan kaedah temu bual separa berstruktur dan analisis dokumen dan seterusnya data dianalisis menggunakan kaedah analisis tematik. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan antara tujuan pengusaha menggunakan label ‘Serve No Pork’ adalah untuk meraih keuntungan. Hal ini kerana, di Sandakan sangat mudah untuk mendapat pelanggan Muslim. Selain itu, faktor budaya setempat di daerah Sandakan yang dihuni oleh pelbagai kaum seperti Cina, Melayu, bajau, suluk dan lain-lain. Oleh itu, pengusaha menjadikannya sebagai alasan dalam penggunaan label ‘Serve No Pork’.
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The Innovation of 3-in-1 ‘Bawing’ Comprehensive Modules
In response to humanitarian challenges, declining youth engagement, and national efforts to revitalize the agricultural sector, this innovation introduces a 3-in-1 integrated module focused on the cultivation, innovation, and marketing of the local herb known as bawing. Traditionally used to enhance the flavor and aroma of Sabah’s ethnic cuisine, bawing also holds untapped potential in the beauty, environmental, spiritual, health, and medicinal sectors. Despite its many benefits, its commercial value remains largely underrecognized by local communities. Developed under continuous research grants, the primary aim of this initiative is to foster commercial agricultural culture and empower communities through the Knowledge-Attitude-Skills-Aspiration (KASA) framework. The modules are grounded in the MPIP model, synthesizing the ADDIE and Sidek Module Development (SMDM) models as well as a survey quantitative analysis. This multi-disciplinary, community-driven innovation supports local farmers, promotes indigenous herbs, and provides versatile materials for social transformation programs. The copyrighted and published modules offer scalable, practical applications for both rural and urban contexts. They contribute significantly to the university’s research excellence and serve the broader interests of stakeholders, including policymakers and government bodies. Aligned with the university’s mission "leading towards innovative societies," the initiative supports national policies such as the Sabah Maju Jaya Development Plan (2021–2025), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Malaysia Madani framework.
Engagement in Action: Enhancing Students’ Interaction Through Face-to-Face Learning
Engagement in action: enhancing students’ interaction through face-to-face learning is a pedagogical approach based on the innovative learning aids created by the lecturers purposely to encourage students' active involvement in the lecture class, instead of assigning them for their independent completion after the class session ends. This study explores the application of this learning aids approach in the Introduction to Public Policy (ADS514) course, aimed at Bachelor of Administrative Science, second year students, from the Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies (FSPPP) at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). The main objective of the study is to evaluate the impact of an active learning strategies approach in enhancing students' comprehension of public policy concepts and fostering their deeper engagement with the course syllabus. To facilitate this, the instructional framework in the lecture integrated some interactive methods introduced such as short introductory videos, formative assessment in the form of simple quizzes, and tutorial questions tailored to each chapter of the course. These approaches were deliberately implemented to assist students in grasping important concepts quickly, reinforce understanding through repetition in every lecture class, and support more effective revision practices in order to understand the course better. By promoting regular student engagement during class lessons, the activities not only improved students' interest and attentiveness but also contributed to their development of critical skills and improved long-term knowledge retention, and became a fun group learning via the class session. The result from the study conducted suggests that Interactive Student Learning Engagement is a valuable method for helping to enrich the learning experience and enhance academic performance in higher education practice.
Metodologi Imam Al-Bukhārī (810-870 M) Dalam Al-Adab Al-Mufrad: Antara Tarbiah Jiwa Dan Penyelesaian Sosial Manusia Moden
Al-Adab al-Mufrad adalah karya agung Imam al-Bukhāri dalam menghimpunkan hadis- hadis berkenaan akhlak dan adab islami. Malah kitab ini juga merupakan refleksi mendalam terhadap struktur rohani dan sosial dalam Islam. Berbanding dengan Sahīh al-Bukhārī yang berorientasikan hukum dan perletakkan syarat yang ketat dalam periwayatan, kitab ini tampil dengan pendekatan tarbawi, rohani dan insani. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menelusuri metodologi Imam al-Bukhari dalam menyusun Al-Adab al-Mufrad serta menganalisis bagaimana kandungannya memberi impak terhadap pembentukan rohani dan bagaimana hadis-hadis yang terkandung dalamnya dapat menyelesaikan masalah sosial kontemporari. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan interdisiplin antara ilmu hadis, psikologi Islam dan etika sosial, dengan memfokuskan terhadap analisis tematik tarājim (tajuk-tajuk bab) dan pemilihan hadis oleh al-Bukhārī. Dapatan awal menunjukkan bahawa Imam al-Bukhārī tidak menyusun hadis secara rawak, sebaliknya membina tarājim (tajuk-tajuk) dan abwāb (bab-bab) yang progresif bermula daripada tanggung-jawab sosial terhadap ibu-bapa, pembinaan rohani, pengurusan emosi, hingga kepada adab-adab sosial dan tanggungjawab kemasyarakatan. Tarājim (tajuk-tajuk bab) yang dimuatkan al-Bukhārī lebih bersifat reflektif dan didaktif. Pendekatan psikospiritual dalam kitab ini adalah sangat selaras dengan prinsip tazkiyah al - nafs yang digunakan dalam psikologi Islam. Hadis-hadis yang menyentuh aspek takwa, sabar, ikhlas, kawalan emosi marah dan kasih sayang sesama manusia dapat dilihat sebagai terapi emosi dan social dalam menghadapi cabaran dunia moden hari ini yang dipenuhi penyakit sosial seperti stres, kemurungan, konflik keluarga dan keretakan sosial. Kajian ini menggabungkan kerangka hadis klasik dan keperluan sosiologi moden, bagi membuktikan kitab al-Adab al-Mufrad sebagai sebuah sumber yang masih relevan untuk membina masyarakat yang berasaskan nilai spiritual dan kasih sayang sejagat. Kajian ini mencadangkan agar Al-Adab al-Mufrad diberi tempat dalam wacana kontemporari melibatkan pendidikan jiwa, terapi Islam dan pembinaan komuniti rahmah. Ini selaras dengan tuntutan zaman yang memerlukan pendekatan holistik berasaskan wahyu untuk menyantuni krisis jiwa dan sosial umat manusia hari ini.
Sayyidah ʿAʾishah’s Critique of the Hadith of Ibn ʿAbbas on Rukyatullah in al-Zarkashi’s al-Ijabah
This study critically analyzes a hadith narration by Ibn 'Abbas regarding rukyatullah (seeing Allah in the afterlife) that was rejected by Sayyidah 'A'ishah, as quoted in the book al-Ijābah li Īrād Mā Istadrakathu 'A'ishah 'ala ash-Shahābah by al-Zarkasyī. This book compiles various criticisms by ‘Ā’isyah against the hadiths of the Companions, covering aspects of creed, etiquette, and law. This study uses a qualitative approach based on literature review with the method of hadith criticism from the aspects of sanad and matan. The study begins with the process of takhrij on the hadith of Ibn ‘Abbās, followed by the hadith of ‘Ā’isyah who rejected it, then a comparative analysis and exploration of the al-jam‘u (compromise of evidence) method to reconcile the contradictions in the content of the hadith. The results of the study indicate that both hadiths have authentic chains of transmission, so that compromise approaches such as takhshīṣ and contextual division are prioritized over tarjīḥ or naskh. This research also highlights Sayyidah ‘Ā’isyah’s intellectual contribution to hadith criticism discourse and the importance of reconciliation methodology in addressing differences in narrations within classical Islamic creed discourse. Keywords: Criticism of Hadith, Rukyatullah, Sayyidah 'A'isyah, Ibn 'Abbās, al-Ijabah, al-Zarkasyi
Does Infographics Reduce Mind Wandering and Increase Attention?
This study investigates the effectiveness of infographics in reducing mind wandering among learners by examining their visual attention using eye-tracking technology. Mind wandering, often associated with cognitive overload or disengagement, poses a challenge to effective learning, especially when information is presented textually. To address this, an infographic integrating headings, colour, layout, pattern, shape, and form was designed to explore its potential in sustaining attention. A qualitative case study approach was employed, involving ten graduate students aged 24 to 28 from a public university in northern Malaysia. Data were collected through methodological triangulation: semi-structured interviews as the primary data, supported by eye-tracking metrics such as scan paths and focus points for validation. The findings showed that infographics, compared to textual information with images, were more effective in maintaining attention and reducing mind wandering. Participants reported that visual cues such as arrows and structured information chunks facilitated comprehension and reduced cognitive burden. Eye-tracking data further reinforced these perspectives by demonstrating more focused and less repetitive gaze patterns when interacting with infographics. Although the sample size is limited and context-specific, the combination of qualitative insights and visual behaviour analysis provides meaningful implications for instructional design. It is suggested that educators and designers integrate visual cues, chunked information, and supportive texts in infographic designs to improve learner engagement and decrease mind wandering, especially for content-heavy topics.
Pengintegrasian Teknologi dalam Pembelajaran Al-Quran: Analisis Keberkesanan
Kajian ini menganalisis secara mendalam cabaran sistemik yang mempengaruhi keberkesanan pembelajaran berasaskan teknologi dalam pendidikan tahfiz melalui pendekatan kaedah campuran yang menggabungkan data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Analisis menunjukkan teknologi berfungsi sebagai pengukuh kognitif yang sederhana—terutama dalam visualisasi tajwid dan pembelajaran kendiri—namun tidak mampu menandingi talaqqi musyafahah sebagai mekanisme epistemik untuk validasi bacaan dan kesinambungan sanad. Cabaran utama meliputi ketidakseimbangan kompetensi digital guru, ketidaksediaan infrastruktur, beban kognitif pelajar, gangguan digital, serta keterbatasan AI dalam menilai komponen spiritual-fonetik bacaan al-Quran. Berteraskan teori TPACK, Blended Learning dan Cognitive Load Theory, kajian ini menegaskan keperluan integrasi teknologi yang beretika, bersasar dan dipimpin guru melalui kerangka pelaksanaan sistematik yang dapat memperkasakan PdP tanpa menjejaskan nilai tradisi.
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Mosque Management and Development: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Approaches
This study aims to analyze the various opportunities, challenges, and strategies related to the adoption and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the management and development of mosques. It employs a qualitative approach using a descriptive-analytical method, focusing on a comprehensive literature review. The sources analyzed include scholarly journals, books, articles, research reports, and previous studies relevant to the application of AI in religious institutions, particularly mosques. Through thematic analysis, this research identifies the potential, obstacles, and strategic approaches to implementing AI in mosque management. The findings indicate that AI has significant potential to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and quality of mosque services. AI can be utilized to streamline financial management, improve congregational services, design data-driven da’wah initiatives, and optimize human resource management. However, challenges such as limited infrastructure, resistance to change, and ethical concerns, especially in aligning with Islamic values, require thoughtful and well-guided strategies. These strategies include formulating clear policies, providing training for mosque administrators, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders and technology developers. As a recommendation, mosque administrators are encouraged to prepare adequate infrastructure and develop transparent AI usage policies aligned with Islamic principles. Support from policymakers is also essential to establish an ethical and sustainable framework for technology integration. Further research is needed to explore additional AI applications within the mosque context and to examine their long-term impacts on the spirituality, social dynamics, and cultural aspects of congregants.
This paper examines halal pet food through the lens of hadith, emphasising its ethical, legal, and spiritual dimensions as outlined within Islamic teachings. It underscores the significance of purity, lawful consumption, and animal welfare as foundational principles that guide Muslim pet owners and the halal product industry. The relevance of this study is heightened in light of recent developments in Brunei, where the Ministry of Religious Affairs, through the Department of Shariah Affairs, identified non-halal ingredients in a well-known pet food brand, sparking public concern and regulatory scrutiny. This incident highlights the challenges associated with ensuring halal integrity in the production and distribution of pet food, thereby emphasising the necessity for stringent halal certification and compliance. By synthesising classical hadith guidance with contemporary halal standards and market realities, this paper advocates for increased awareness and responsible practices to uphold halal principles in pet care, thereby reflecting religious obligations and promoting community welfare.
Aplikasi Teknik Fuzzy Delphi Terhadap Pengetahuan Komunikasi Berkesan Secara Inklusif Dalam Memperkasakan Pelan Strategik OKU
Tujuan artikel ini adalah untuk mendapatkan konsensus pakar mengenai keperluan pengetahuan komunikasi berkesan secara inklusif dalam memperkasakan Pelan Strategik OKU. Keperluan Pelan Strategik OKU yang dibincangkan merangkumi aspek pengetahuan komunikasi yang berkesan meliputi sokongan persekitaran kampus. Proses pengesahan dilakukan oleh 10 orang pakar dalam bidang pendidikan, Pendidikan OKU, pemegang taruh dalam pentadbiran universiti, dan badan pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO). Soal selidik sebanyak 15 item telah diberikan kepada pakar. Konsensus pakar tersebut kemudiannya dianalisis menggunakan teknik Fuzzy Delphi. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa konsensus pakar terhadap keperluan ‘pengetahuan komunikasi berkesan secara inklusif’ adalahberdasarkan kepada empati, maklum balas segera, kesediaan membantu dan keprihatinan staf. Implikasi kajian ini adalah panduan latihan kakitangan untuk komunikasi inklusif dan mengalakkan nilai kemanusiaan dalam komunikasi sosial.
Determinants of Passengers' Intention to Use Online Taxi Services in Penang: Technology Acceptance and Service Quality Perspective.
This study investigates the key factors influencing passengers’ intention to use online taxi services in Penang, Malaysia. With the rapid adoption of mobile technologies and the rise of app-based transportation services such as Uber and GrabCar, understanding user behavior has become essential for service providers. Drawing upon the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), DeLone and McLean’s IS Success Model, and other behavioral theories, the research explores constructs including perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived risk, social influence, and perceived financial cost. The study employs a quantitative approach using structured questionnaires distributed across three major locations in Penang. Statistical analysis is conducted using SPSS and SmartPLS to evaluate the relationships among variables and test the proposed hypotheses. The findings aim to provide insights for online taxi service providers to enhance user experience, increase adoption rates, and improve service quality. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on mobile commerce and digital transportation services in emerging markets.
Tinjauan Sistematik Terhadap Pengurusan Persekitaran Premis Makanan Berteraskan Amalan Halal dan Toyyiban
Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan Tinjauan Literatur Sistematik (SLR) untuk meneliti pengurusan persekitaran premis makanan berdasarkan prinsip halal dan toyyiban di Malaysia. Pendekatan ini melibatkan proses yang teratur untuk mencari, menilai dan mensintesis maklumat daripada pelbagai sumber literatur yang dipilih secara sistematik. Pencarian data dilaksanakan secara komprehensif melalui pangkalan data seperti SCOPUS, Google dan Google Scholar. Sebanyak 50 artikel dianalisis yang melibatkan lima tema utama iaitu kesedaran halal, pensijilan halal, amalan halalan toyyiban, logistik halal dan pengurusan persekitaran. Dapatan menunjukkan bahawa kajian sedia ada lebih menumpukan kepada aspek kesedaran dan pensijilan, manakala aspek pengurusan persekitaran dan logistik masih kurang diberi perhatian. Kajian turut mengenal pasti cabaran dalam pelaksanaan piawaian halal di peringkat premis makanan, termasuk kekangan kefahaman, pelaksanaan tidak seragam dan jurang antara dasar serta amalan sebenar. Signifikan kajian ini terletak pada usaha memperkukuh kefahaman terhadap elemen persekitaran fizikal dalam sistem halal yang masih kurang diberikan perhatian dalam penyelidikan terdahulu. Meskipun elemen kebersihan, susun atur premis dan keselamatan makanan sering disentuh, istilah pengurusan persekitaran tidak dijelaskan secara terperinci. Oleh itu, wujud keperluan untuk membangunkan satu kerangka pengurusan persekitaran halal yang lebih tersusun dan berpandukan prinsip syariah. Kajian masa hadapan disarankan untuk melibatkan pendekatan kualitatif dan kuantitatif secara lebih menyeluruh, termasuk pengumpulan data primer melalui temu bual atau pemerhatian lapangan. Dapatan ini diharap dapat membantu penggubal dasar, pengusaha industri, pengguna dan komuniti penyelidik dalam membangunkan pendekatan yang lebih menyeluruh, sistematik dan patuh syariah bagi mempertingkat tahap pengurusan premis makanan halal di Malaysia.
AI-Driven Web Content Scraping Focusing on Transformer-Based : A Systematic Literature Review
Web scraping has become a key technique for harvesting large volumes of data across varied online platforms, underpinning applications in business intelligence, market research, academic studies, and social media oversight. Traditional scraping strategies, which are usually rule-based and depend on fixed pattern-matching techniques—such as XPath, CSS selectors, and regular expressions—tend to fail when web pages undergo structural modification or when content is rendered dynamically via JavaScript. Such brittleness compromises the longevity and flexibility of standard solutions, especially when confronted with diverse and frequently refreshed sites. Recently, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, particularly the advent of transformer architectures like Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) and Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), have paved the way for smarter, context-sensitive content harvesting. These models leverage their profound grasp of contextual semantics and their ability to decipher intricate language constructs, yielding higher precision in information retrieval and greater resilience to changes in page layout. This systematic literature review (SLR) aggregates the prevailing research on embedding transformer-driven models within web scraping pipelines. It surveys current system designs, fusion methods, metric frameworks, and comparative performance records while illuminating outstanding research voids and pathways for continued exploration. The results are designed to give researchers and practitioners a thorough understanding that can help them improve scraping systems by embedding transformer-based AI technologies.
Cabaran Pelaksanaan Kaunseling Islam Terhadap Asnaf Fakir Miskin : Kajian Kes
Kajian ini berpusat kepada isu-isu dan cabaran yang timbul dalam pelaksanaan kaunseling Islam terhadap golongan asnaf fakir miskin oleh Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Sembilan (MAINS). Walaupun kaunseling Islam dilihat sebagai pendekatan dalam membangunkan potensi spiritual, emosi dan sosial asnaf, pelaksanaannya berdepan pelbagai kekangan sama ada daripada pihak asnaf sendiri mahupun kaunselor yang mengendalikan sesi tersebut. Oleh yang demikian, objektif bagi kajian ini adalah meneroka cabaran pelaksanaan kaunseling Islam terhadap asnaf fakir miskin di MAINS. Kajian ini menggunakan reka bentuk kualitatif dengan reka bentuk kajian kes. Data dikumpul melalui kaedah temu bual mendalam bersama kaunselor yang terlibat secara langsung dalam mengendalikan asnaf fakir miskin. Dapatan menunjukkan bahawa cabaran berkaitan asnaf merangkumi tahap pengetahuan agama dan spiritual yang rendah, masalah komitmen kehadiran, persepsi negatif terhadap perkhidmatan kaunseling, serta pelbagai isu keluarga dan sosial. Sementara itu, cabaran dari sudut kaunselor pula melibatkan kekurangan tenaga kaunselor, keterbatasan ilmu pengetahuan Islam, kesukaran menilai keberkesanan klien, bebanan emosi, dan kekurangan latihan khusus. Implikasi kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa keberkesanan pelaksanaan kaunseling Islam memerlukan sokongan sistematik, penambahbaikan modul, serta latihan berterusan bagi memperkukuh kompetensi kaunselor dan keberhasilan pembangunan asnaf.
Keperluan Pembangunan Aplikasi Mudah Alih Sebagai Medium M-Pembelajaran Bagi Subjek Ulum Hadis
Kemajuan teknologi telah merevolusikan landskap pendidikan melalui pengenalan pembelajaran dalam talian, membolehkan proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran dilaksanakan tanpa kekangan lokasi, dikenali sebagai m-pembelajaran. Seiring itu, perkembangan pesat teknologi maklumat turut membuka ruang inovasi dalam pengajian Islam, khususnya dalam bidang hadis. Kajian ini dijalankan untuk menilai keperluan pembangunan aplikasi mudah alih sebagai medium m-pembelajaran bagi subjek Ulum Hadis. Tinjauan melibatkan 231 pelajar yang mengambil subjek Ulum Hadis di Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS), dengan data dianalisis menggunakan SPSS melalui analisis deskriptif seperti skor peratusan dan min. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan wujud keperluan signifikan terhadap aplikasi digital yang interaktif, mesra pengguna dan mampu memberikan akses mudah kepada rujukan Ulum Hadis. Kajian ini menegaskan bahawa m-pembelajaran bukan sahaja berpotensi meningkatkan kefahaman pelajar, malah dapat memperkukuh penguasaan ilmu hadis melalui integrasi teknologi mudah alih. Justeru, pembangunan aplikasi ini diharap dapat menyokong transformasi pendidikan Islam agar kekal relevan dengan keperluan abad ke-21.
Sustainability Reporting and Value Creation Unveiling Innovative Impacts of an Islamic Non-Profit Institution
Sustainability reporting has emerged as a primary tool for enhancing accountability and fostering strategic objectives in organisational practices. While sustainability reporting is extensively implemented in for-profit organisations in the evolving business landscape, its adoption within non-profit organisations remains underexplored. This paper explores how sustainability reporting, consisting of environmental, social, and governance initiatives, contributes to value creation in zakat institution. Lembaga Zakat Selangor (LZS), registered as a non-profit organisation, was selected in this study due to its recognition as a recipient of the Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Malaysia Awards 2024, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Adopting a single case study approach, this study critically analysed sustainable reporting practices in LZS. Data were gathered through content analysis of the LZS Sustainability Report 2023 to gain comprehensive insights into the reporting. The findings reveal that sustainability reporting improves operational efficiency, enhances stakeholder engagement, and strengthens the organisation’s strategic positioning, thus driving substantial value creation. In line with the global sustainability goals, this study offers valuable insights for enhancing organisational effectiveness and reinforcing their societal contributions to the well-being of zakat recipients. By shedding light on integrating sustainability reporting into value creation, this study provides a foundation for further exploring how zakat institutions operationalise ESG, revealing unique intersections between Islamic ethical principles and global sustainability frameworks.
Menjana Literasi Politik Belia Melalui Media Sosial: Satu Analisis
Media sosial adalah sebuah medium perantara yang berperanan dalam menyampaikan informasi terkini kepada seluruh masyarakat tanpa mengira apa jua fahaman politik, taraf ekonomi, status sosial dan pelbagai lagi. Liputan berita serta kandungan isu yang dibincangkan menerusi media sosial sedikit sebanyak memberi implikasi kepada corak pemikiran masyarakat. Dalam era digitalisasi yang pesat berkembang kontemporari ini, media sosial telah menjadi platform utama bagi golongan muda untuk memperolehi maklumat, berinteraksi dan mengembangkan kesedaran politik. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk meneliti peranan media sosial dalam mempengaruhi pemahaman politik belia, partisipasi dalam diskusi politik dan pembentukan sikap serta persepsi terhadap isu-isu semasa. Data kajian dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui analisis dokumen dan kajian menunjukkan bahawa media sosial memainkan peranan yang penting dalam meningkatkan literasi politik dalam kalangan belia, memperluas akses kepada informasi politik dan mendorong keterlibatan mereka dalam proses politik. Walaupun terdapat risiko penyebaran maklumat palsu dan polarisasi pendapat, manfaat pendidikan politik melalui media sosial tetap penting dan telah memberikan impak yang besar terhadap kehidupan belia dan secara langsung telah mengubah pola kehidupan masyarakat, budaya, cara berfikir dan hampir segala aspek dalam kehidupan manusia. Kajian ini menyarankan agar inisiatif pendidikan politik di Malaysia lebih memanfaatkan media sosial untuk mendekati belia di samping mengembangkan strategi untuk mengatasi cabaran yang timbul. Kata kunci: Belia; Literasi Politik; Politik Digital; Media Sosial; Malaysia
Persepsi, Cabaran Dan Etika: Analisis Penggunaan Kecerdasan Buatan (Ai) Dalam Pembelajaran Di Kalangan Pelajar
This study aims to analyze the perceptions, challenges and ethics of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in learning among students in higher education institutions. Using a quantitative survey method, data from 31 respondents were collected and analyzed. The findings show that although students consider AI to be an effective tool for facilitating the understanding of difficult concepts (M=4.68) and improving the quality of assignments (M=3.84), they are also very concerned about the associated risks, especially academic integrity (M=4.74). Reliability analysis (Cronbach's α=0.73) and Pearson correlation (r=0.58) confirm the positive relationship between perceived benefits. However, ethical concerns and dependency were also highlighted as major challenges. Overall, this study suggests that the integration of AI in education requires clear ethical guidance from lecturers and students' self-awareness to ensure responsible and effective use.
Online Dispute Resolution for Consumers of E-Commerce in Malaysia: A Preliminary Study
The internet and digital technologies have affected most of our live trend including consumer behavior, especially in the post-covid era. More and more consumers are using e-commerce to fulfil their needs whether goods or services, and hence there is also a rise in the number of disputes. In Malaysia, disputes involving consumers including consumers in e-commerce will be dealt using the traditional platform of judicial institutions or the Consumer Claims Tribunal established under the Protection of Consumers Act 1999, and until this paper is published, Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) has yet to be implemented. This paper provides the preliminary literature study on the need of ODR to be implemented in disputes involving consumers in e-commerce in Malaysia. This study using qualitative method by analyzing secondary data collected from previous studies in journals, articles, websites of other jurisdictions on ODR. Documents and other related studies on consumer protection in Malaysia were also examined. This paper shows that there is a need for Malaysia to implement the ODR to deal with disputes arise on e-commerce transaction for the interests of consumers in Malaysia as well as the e-commerce business itself. The results of this study may provide an input to law and policy makers to establish ODR as the prime means of dispute settlement in e-commerce transaction in Malaysia.
Youth Participation in the Gig Economy: A Scoping Review of Socioeconomic and Maqasid Shariah Perspectives
This study aims to explore youth participation in the gig economy and examine how socioeconomic sustainability and Maqasid Shariah are reflected in existing research. Using a scoping review guided by the PRISMA-ScR framework, relevant literature published between 2017 and 2025 were systematically reviewed. Searches in Google Scholar yielded 158 records and after screening, 44 peer-reviewed articles were analysed through descriptive and thematic synthesis. The findings reveal a growing research trend after 2021 with Malaysia and Indonesia leading studies on Islamic fintech, halal economy, and sustainability. Early studies focused mainly on employment conditions and governance, while more recent works incorporate ethical and Maqasid-based perspectives. Conceptual and mixed-method approaches dominate with limited empirical validation and minimal cross-regional comparison. The review identifies four main gaps: lack of longitudinal studies, limited empirical research, insufficient comparative analysis and the absence of an integrated Maqasid-based framework. Addressing these gaps can advance understanding of how gig work influences youth welfare and sustainable development. Future studies should apply mixed-method and longitudinal approaches while expanding comparative analyses between Islamic and non-Islamic economies. The study highlights the need for inclusive policies, digital literacy programmes, and Islamic financial instruments such as micro-Takaful to strengthen ethical and sustainable participation in the gig economy.
Transformasi Peranan Wartawan Dalam Era Digital: Tinjauan Skop Terhadap Pengaruh Kecerdasan Buatan (AI), Media Sosial dan Kewartawanan Data
Wartawan merupakan tonggak utama dalam ekosistem pemberitaan yang bertanggungjawab menyampaikan maklumat yang sahih dan berintegriti kepada masyarakat. Namun begitu, dalam era digital yang serba pantas ini, peranan wartawan telah mengalami perubahan ketara apabila mereka bukan sahaja bertindak sebagai pelapor, malah turut menjadi pencipta kandungan, penyunting dan penyebar maklumat secara serentak. Kemunculan teknologi baharu seperti kecerdasan buatan (AI), media sosial dan kewartawanan berasaskan data turut mengubah dinamik amalan kewartawanan konvensional. Walaupun terdapat banyak kajian yang menyentuh aspek kewartawanan digital, namun tidak banyak kajian tinjauan berbentuk skop (scoping review) dilakukan bagi mengenal pasti fokus dan corak perubahan peranan wartawan dalam era digital. Objektif utama kajian tinjauan berbentuk skop ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti bagaimana perubahan peranan wartawan telah digambarkan dalam kajian-kajian lepas. Kajian ini telah dibentuk berdasarkan rujukan kepada panduan PRISMA-ScR manakala persoalan kajian telah dibina berdasarkan mnemonic PICo. Strategi pencarian sistematik melibatkan tiga fasa iaitu identification, screening dan eligibility. Artikel-artikel terpilih dianalisis menggunakan kaedah analisis tema untuk mengenal pasti pola utama dalam perubahan peranan wartawan. Hasil analisis mendapati bahawa sejumlah 74 artikel telah membincangkan peranan wartawan dalam konteks digital dan tujuh tema utama dikenal pasti: 1) kecerdasan buatan (AI) dan pembentukan peranan baharu wartawan, 2) ketelusan, etika dan cabaran algoritma, 3) ketidaksamaan digital dan jurang sumber, 4) kewartawanan alternatif (periferal) dan identiti profesional baharu, 5) strategi penyebaran kandungan dan dinamik masa, 6) kandungan berasaskan algoritma dan penglibatan, 7) inovasi visual dan isu representasi. Signifikan utama kajian ini adalah hasilnya boleh menjadi asas kepada pembangunan latihan profesional kewartawanan dan penambahbaikan dasar editorial organisasi media dalam menyesuaikan diri dengan perubahan era digital.
A Survey on the New Logo of Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS): Perceptions Among Staff and Students
This study investigates the perceptions of Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) staff and students towards the university’s newly introduced logo. The research aims to evaluate (1) the recognisability and symbolic representation of the logo, (2) its reflection of Malay-Islamic identity and modern professionalism, and (3) the emotional and institutional pride it evokes among internal stakeholders. A total of 168 respondents participated in a mixed-method survey comprising both quantitative Likert-scale items and open-ended qualitative questions. The quantitative findings indicate a moderate level of acceptance, with the highest mean score for “reflecting Malay-Islamic identity” (M = 2.70) and the lowest for “appeal to younger generations” (M = 2.21). The qualitative thematic analysis reveals that respondents appreciate the logo’s simplicity and symbolic meaning butrecommend enhancing Islamic and cultural elements for stronger institutional identity. Overall, the findings highlight that while the new logo succeeds in maintaining UIS’s Islamic identity, it requires strategic refinement to enhance visual impact, modern appeal, and emotional resonance among university members. Keywords: Logo; Visual identity; Rebranding; Semiotics; Perception
Pelancongan Digital Berteraskan Nilai: Potensi Aplikasi Realiti Luasan (Augmented Reality) Berbahasa Arab Untuk Pelancong Muslim di Selangor
Kajian ini bertujuan meneroka potensi penggunaan teknologi Realiti Luasan (Augmented Reality, AR) berbahasa Arab dalam memperkukuh nilai kemanusiaan dan prinsip Islam dalam sektor pelancongan di Selangor. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan konseptual dengan sokongan analisis literatur terkini dan cadangan reka bentuk awal model prototaip aplikasi yang dinamakan AR Jawlah. Melalui analisis kandungan terhadap kajian lepas, dapatan menunjukkan bahawa integrasi teknologi AR dengan elemen bahasa Arab berupaya meningkatkan pengalaman pelancong Muslim melalui penyampaian maklumat yang lebih relevan, kontekstual, dan berteraskan nilai Islam. Selain berfungsi sebagai medium komunikasi dan panduan perjalanan, aplikasi ini turut berpotensi menyampaikan mesej nilai seperti taʿāruf (saling mengenali), penghormatan budaya, dan kesedaran rohani secara lebih berkesan. Kesimpulannya, penggabungan teknologi AR dan bahasa Arab mampu memperkayakan pengalaman pelancongan Islamik serta membezakan penawaran pelancongan berasaskan nilai di Selangor. Kajian ini mengesyorkan pembangunan aplikasi pelancongan digital Islamik berbahasa Arab sebagai strategi inovatif bagi menyokong kelestarian ekonomi pelancongan, memelihara warisan budaya, dan memperkukuh nilai insaniah dalam ekosistem pelancongan digital.
Keperluan Utama Mahasiswa Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran di Univesiti Islam Selangor
Keperluan utama mahasiswa Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran meliputi aspek fizikal, akademik, sosial, emosi dan teknologi. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti keperluan utama mahasiswa Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran di Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS). Walaupun dasar pendidikan inklusif telah diperkenalkan, pelaksanaannya masih berhadapan dengan pelbagai cabaran dari aspek infrastruktur, akademik, sosial dan psikososial. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatitf secara deskriptif. Data dikumpul melalui temu bual separa berstruktur terhadap 10 mahasiswa OKU di UIS. Data dianalisis menggunakan perisian Nvivo12. Dapatan menunjukkan bahawa keperluan utama mahasiswa OKU merangkumi tiga aspek utama iaitu (i) kemudahan fizikal dan aksesibiliti, (ii) sokongan akademik dan pembelajaran inklusif, (iii) sokongan sosial dan emosi. Kajian ini mencadangkan agar setiap institusi pengajian tinggi (IPT) mewujudkan Unit Khas Hal Ehwal OKU dan melaksanakan audit kampus inklusif secara berkala bagi memastikan keadilan dan kesamarataan akses pendidikan kepada semua mahasiswa. Secara keseluruhannya, keperluan mahasiswa OKU bukan hanya tertumpu pada kemudahan fizikal semata-mata, tetapi meliputi pendekatan holistik yang menggabungkan aspek akademik, emosi dan teknologi bagi menjamin pengalaman pembelajaran yang adil, berkualiti dan menyeluruh.
Cabaran Penguatkuasaan Etika Kerja Islam Kepada Pengurus Masjid Di Daerah Hulu Langat Selangor
Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti cabaran yang dihadapi dalam penguatkuasaan etika kerja Islam dalam kalangan pengurus masjid di daerah Hulu Langat, Selangor. Etika kerja Islam berperanan penting dalam memastikan pengurusan masjid dijalankan dengan penuh integriti, amanah dan profesionalisme. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan reka bentuk kajian berbentuk temu bual berstruktur. Seramai empat orang informan yang terdiri daripada pengurus masjid di bawah pentadbiran daerah Hulu Langat telah dipilih melalui kaedah pensampelan bertujuan. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa penguatkuasaan etika kerja Islam masih berdepan dengan beberapa cabaran utama, iaitu ketiadaan panduan formal atau kod etika kerja Islam, tahap pendedahan terhadap nilai etika kerja Islam yang masih rendah serta pengaruh tekanan sosial dan budaya setempat yang mempengaruhi pelaksanaan nilai tersebut. Hasil kajian ini diharap dapat memberi panduan kepada pihak berautoriti dalam mempertingkat keberkesanan pengurusan masjid dan seterusnya memperkukuh imej masjid sebagai institusi pembangunan ummah yang unggul. Kata kunci: Etika kerja Islam; Pengurus masjid; Penguatkuasaan; Cabaran; Pengurusan masjid
Assessment and Prioritization of Customer Satisfaction Factors; Mediating Effect of Price and Atmosphere in Cafeteria Services of Private Schools in Malaysia
With tuition fees that tag on top of premium schools, customer satisfaction with dining opportunities has become increasingly critical. While education focuses on the whole student, few studies have investigated factors associated with satisfaction with school dinners in a private school environment. This gap is addressed in the present study by examining five dimensions that include food and beverage quality, service quality, atmosphere, price and product variety at private school cafeterias in the south of Malaysia (Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor). Quantitative research approach was employed, using a self-administered questionnaire which was completed by 168 participants obtained through random sampling of a 300-member population as per Krejcie and Morgan’s sample size determination table. Food and beverage quality were the highest-rated factor in descriptive statistics (Mean = 3.66, SD = 0.34), followed by service quality (Mean = 3.51, SD = 0.37) and atmosphere (Mean = 3.44, SD = 0.34). Price (mean = 2.97, SD = 0.34) and product variety (mean = 2.90, SD = 0.38) represented lowest ratings, showing displeasure. Path analysis also indicated that product quality significantly affected the atmosphere (O = 0.914, t = 91.94, p < 0.001), price (O = 0.926, t = 120.19, p < 0.001) and customer satisfaction (O = 1.080, t = 11.96, p < 0.001). Atmosphere was also positively related to satisfaction (O = 0.336, t = 4.18, p < 0.001), whereas price had a weaker (non-significant) relationship (O = 0.120, t = 1.72, p = 0.085). Product variety had a negative correlation with satisfaction (O = -0.624, t = 7.10, p < 0.001). Overall, mediation analysis showed that atmosphere acted as significant mediator in the association between product quality and satisfaction (O = 0.307, t = 4.15, p < 0.001), while price did not (O = 0.111, t = 1.72, p = 0.085). The results demonstrate that product quality is the foremost factor driving satisfaction, with the atmosphere as the essential mediator and price and product variety having a weak or negative impact. In its theoretical dimension, this reinforces service quality and satisfaction models by focusing on product quality and experiential atmosphere as major constructs. Practically, the report says that schools should focus on the quality of their food and quality of their dining environment, implement a menu diversification policy to reduce choice and develop a transparent pricing strategy. These findings offer practical recommendations to school leaders in how to embed dining excellence into student well-being and institutional reputation
A Multidimensional Analysis of Food and Beverage Service Quality and Its Influence on Customer Satisfaction within the Context of Malaysian Private school
The quality of food and beverage services in educational institutions plays a critical role in shaping student satisfaction and overall school experience. In the context of private schools, cafeteria services are not only expected to meet nutritional needs but also to provide a conducive dining environment that enhances comfort, efficiency, and satisfaction. Despite the growing recognition of the importance of service quality, limited empirical studies have examined food and beverage services in private school settings using a multidimensional framework. This study was therefore conducted to evaluate customer satisfaction with cafeteria services in private schools, focusing on dimensions such as physical environment, facilities and cleanliness, staff interaction, service efficiency, and overall dining experience. The study adopted a quantitative research design, utilizing structured questionnaires distributed to cafeteria users within selected private schools. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and measures of central tendency and variability. The findings revealed an overall mean satisfaction score of 3.77 (SD = 0.36), indicating a generally high level of satisfaction among respondents. The highest-rated dimension was satisfaction with facilities and cleanliness (M = 4.12, SD = 0.65), followed by positive staff–customer interactions (M = 4.06, SD = 0.75) and alignment of the cafeteria’s physical environment with its pricing structure (M = 4.00, SD = 0.63). However, operational aspects such as service efficiency were rated moderately (M = 3.39, SD = 0.89), while the lowest rating was recorded for overall dining experience (M = 3.27, SD = 0.90). The study concludes that while private school cafeterias excel in maintaining physical facilities and fostering positive interpersonal relationships, operational inefficiencies and weak holistic experiences limit overall customer satisfaction. It is recommended that school cafeterias invest in improving service efficiency, diversify menu offerings, and enhance the consistency of the overall dining experience to meet customer expectations. By addressing these gaps, private schools can better align cafeteria services with student needs, thereby improving satisfaction, loyalty, and institutional reputation