International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

HRMARS - Background: Despite global focus on diversity, transgender inclusivity in Malaysian healthcare organizations is limited due to cultural, religious, and legal barriers. This study examines hiring managers’ willingness to hire transgender individuals and investigates organizational readiness, current inclusion practices, and challenges in establishing transgender-inclusive policies. Method…

HRMARS - With the full implementation of the RCEP, examining the efficiency and potential of China’s agricultural exports to member countries is important for strengthening regional agricultural cooperation, optimising export allocation, and informing trade policy. Using panel data for China and 12 RCEP members from 2005 to 2022, this study applies a time-varying stochastic frontier gravity model…

HRMARS - Social commerce has gained much popularity over the last decade due to improvements in Internet technology and Web 2.0 features. This conceptual paper examines the effect of Social Media Marketing Activities (SMMA) on purchase intention in the restaurant industry. Customer Engagement is introduced as a moderating factor which impacts purchase intention. A deductive approach and purposive…

HRMARS - This study investigates the expressive potential of piano techniques and their influence on emotional resonance within classical performance, with a specific focus on Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China. While Western classical music is deeply rooted in emotional expression, traditional Chinese music emphasizes subtlety and spiritual reflection. This cultural divergence presents challenges…

HRMARS - This case study examines the Career Fair 2025 held at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) Johor Branch, located in a rural area of Malaysia. The event aimed to improve employability among graduates and the wider community by providing direct interaction between job seekers and employers. Despite 17 employers participating and 662 vacancies, only 35 of 165…

HRMARS - Women’s psychological empowerment after divorce is a complex and dynamic process shaped by multiple interrelated psychological, social, and structural factors, yet existing research has largely examined these influences in isolation. This study aims to identify the key factors influencing women’s psychological empowerment after divorce and to examine how these factors are structurally in…

HRMARS - Technology commercialization capability (TCC) is essential for universities and non-profit Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) seeking to transform research outputs into marketable innovations. Although prior studies have examined market orientation, funding, and strategic alliances separately, limited research integrates these constructs within a unified framework. This study addresses t…

HRMARS - The rapid expansion of the global halal economy has intensified the need for logistics systems that uphold both operational efficiency and ethical integrity. Despite growing academic attention, most halal logistics research remains compliance-oriented, emphasizing certification and segregation rather than the institutionalization of Islamic ethical values. This paper develops and advance…

HRMARS - Despite substantial investments in educational technology, teacher adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms remains disappointingly low, particularly in inclusive education contexts. This conceptual paper examines teacher acceptance of AI in secondary inclusive classrooms through the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework. A narrative review of…

HRMARS - This research examines the relationship between overtime and employee output within Pakistan’s textile industry. While previous studies have offered mixed conclusions, some suggesting that overtime enhances productivity, others claiming it undermines performance, this study seeks to empirically clarify the relationship through primary data collected from workers and managers in multiple …