Vol. 15 No. 4(SI)I (2023)

This study is conducted to examine the relationship between job stress, supervisor support and work attitudes toward work-life balance during Covid-19 among employees in an administration office at a Public University in Selangor. The independent variables of this study consist of job stress, supervisor support, and work attitude; whereas the dependent variable in this study is work-life balance. The quantitative research method is selected and a questionnaire is used as the research instrument to collect data. There are 110 samples selected from the Administration office (N=110). The data collected is analyzed by using Statistical Packages for Social Science Version 26.0 (SPSS Version 26.0) software. Data was then analyzed both descriptively and inferentially. The results revealed that all variables have a significant positive relationship between supervisor support and work attitude with work-life balance and a significant negative relationship between job stress and work-life balance. The study emphasized the need for organizations to review the relevance of work-life balance programs, policies and activities that support and encourage employees to reduce stress in a workplace. Supervisor support also has the impact of making a positive work attitude among employees. This study gives insight to the organization in designing an appropriate system to enhance work-life balance.

This research illustrates the importance of micro-businesses in Malaysia and the country's economy. This is followed by the issues they face during COVID-19, including supply chain disruptions, profit loss and challenges in gaining financial aid, adjusting to online business, and retaining workers’ motivation. To address these obstacles, the use of lean practices and TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) methodologies was suggested. Furthermore, past research on the issues that micro businesses face during COVID-19 and lean practices and TRIZ’s potential to solve these issues are reviewed. Data collection will be conducted through semi-structured interviews, focus groups, observation, and document analysis, followed by data analysis through the thematic analysis method. Based on the qualitative analysis results, a model was suggested to demonstrate the association between the key themes emerging from the data. As the study unfolds, it is expected to unveil how lean practices synergize with TRIZ methodologies, enabling a dynamic and holistic response to the multifaceted challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. By strategically aligning these two potent strategies, the model is poised to illuminate pathways toward enhanced operational efficacy, resilience in the face of supply chain disruptions, creative adaptation to the digital realm, and the nurturing of workforce motivation and engagement. As a conclusion, the integration of lean practices and TRIZ helps Malaysia’s micro businesses enhance their operations and adjust to the issues in the current economic environment after COVID-19.

Human behavior and interaction with their surroundings vary from one another. Different people may engage and behave pro-environmental based on their beliefs and understanding of the consequences of environmental problems for themselves. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) and value belief norm theory (VBN) suggest that an individual perceives environmental pollution effects could influence their decisionmaking in daily activities. This study aimed to examine people's behavior in using face masks and their perception of environmental consequences by integrating the TPB and VBN into a single conceptual framework. This study confirms that sub-factors, including biosphere, altruism, egoistic, awareness of consequences, and personal norms, are among the predictors that explain pro-environmental behavior in Malaysia. Additionally, the cultural factor significantly mediates the behavior. A questionnaire pilot survey was conducted among 50 visitors in a coastal area in Peninsular Malaysia. The Cronbach alpha test and descriptive analysis confirm the direct and mediatory effect of the causal of the variables in the TPB and VBN theory of pro-environmental behavior when making decisions in face mask usage. The research results validate the proposed TPB and VBN theory model linkages to clarify pro-environmental behavior.

Unethical behavior by police officers continues to garner a lot of attention. Engagement in such conduct will tarnish police reputation as law enforcers who are responsible to protect the welfare of society. Hence, fostering ethical behavior among police officers should be encouraged. However, there is a dearth of in-depth knowledge in existing literature, providing a sufficient explanation contributing to the ethical behavior of police officers. The purpose of this study is to assess the influence of the reciprocal relationship between personal factors and environmental factors on behavioral outcomes. By employing the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) as an underpinning theory, this present study intends to examine the influences of personal factors, namely personality traits, on the ethical behavior of the police. This study also introduces ethical leadership as a mediating variable to fill the knowledge gap in the existing literature.

Money management refers to the process of managing one's financial resources effectively to maintain a stable financial position. This study was conducted to determine the factors that influence money management behavior. Questionnaires are distributed among adults in Indonesia and analyzed by using IBM SPSS software. The result found that financial literacy, financial behavior, social media, parental education, and spiritual intelligence have a significant and positive influence on money management behavior. Clear insight into the importance of saving can lead to better money management behavior. The findings indicate that more efforts should be made to inculcate money management behavior among Indonesian citizens.

Joyful learning evokes happy feelings and subsequently induces positive academic achievement. With the rise of mental health issues due to intense study among students, gamification has recently grown in popularity among academic institutions to make learners happier, more engaged and ultimately improve learning outcomes. However, the management of gamified lessons has been a problem for years for all education levels on a varying basis. Nowadays, it is increasingly recognized that not all learners are acceptive of gamified lessons for learning. Drawing on a survey of 283 students of higher learning institutions, this study found that aesthetics, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and perceived enjoyment have a favorable impact on the intention to accept gamification in learning among learners. This study is contributing to under-investigated scholarly works of suitable conditions under which gamified lesson best takes place with regards to aesthetic and learners’ acceptance that would be beneficial for effective management of gamification.

This study examines the relationship between sleep disorders and productivity, specifically absenteeism and presenteeism, among nurses in Malaysia. The research objective is to assess the impact of sleep disorders on nurses' productivity by analyzing their absenteeism and presenteeism levels. The study is correlational in design since it is intended to describe the relationship between sleeping disorders and nurses’ productivity comprising absenteeism and presenteeism. The study used stratified sampling to select the respondents for the study since two private hospitals were involved. The list of nurses was provided by the hospital management to facilitate the selection process. The questionnaire was personally distributed to the selected employees by the researchers. Total of 200 sets of the questionnaire were received, indicating a 100% response rate. The study's contribution lies in adding to the understanding of the crucial link between sleep disorders and productivity in the nursing profession. By emphasizing the adverse effects of sleep disturbances on nurses' efficiency, the research underscores the importance of targeted interventions and policy measures to support healthcare professionals' well-being and productivity. The implications extend to healthcare management and policymakers, urging them to prioritize sleep health and consider strategies that mitigate the impact of sleep disorders on nursing staff. To advance this field, future research should focus on larger sample sizes and diverse populations to comprehensively explore the broader implications of sleep disorders on productivity. Such studies can lead to more effective measures for improving the work environment, reducing absenteeism, and enhancing overall patient care and outcomes.

Ethics is the conduct that is transmitted from the understanding of norms into a person’s attributes. The essential of exalted ethics, especially regarding Shariah compliance has a strong basis of knowledge as it depends on the Quran and Sunnah. The delivery of knowledge for Islamic Finance while possessing Islamic Ethics is vital for weighing Shariah compliance in a holistic manner for the conquest of Finance Technology (FINTECH). It is important to note that numerous prior researchers have done most of the research that regards Islamic Ethics. The secondary data of the Maqasid al-Syariah variables from Islamic financial institutions of specified sectors is to be taken for assessment. The partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) method was the main statistical technique to be employed in this study. This study fits its real purpose by offering an accurately precise mode of Islamic Ethics in influencing the accomplishment of Islamic Fintech. In particular, the study of Islamic Ethics influences the direction of the religious aims as well as the accurate application of Islamic Fintech.

The purpose of this article is to identify the existing research gaps in the literature and the practicality of e-wallet acceptance studies in Malaysia. A systematic literature review (SLR) of peer-reviewed journal articles was carried out by the researchers, based on two major databases, namely, Scopus and Web of Science. In total, 60 articles published from January 2017 to April 2021 were reviewed which revealed the research gaps. Several research gaps are identified in the literature and practicality. The article offers suggestions for future research, including how to prioritize understudied subjects and incorporate other points of view. As a result, this study offers new researchers to learn more about the rapidly growing acceptance of e-wallets. Future research can also address these gaps and enhance the level of acceptance for e-wallets globally for a sustainable future. By identifying the factors that influence people's decision to accept e-wallets, researchers can help companies design better services and marketing campaigns. This will require some practical and theoretical implications, primarily demonstrating some nourishment in realizing the cashless society vision.

Affective design of educational applications mainly for children is vital to ensure that the learning process can be successfully delivered to the children. Understanding children's preferences in designing the educational application is important as it could induce a positive experience and ensure they are engaged with the application. Even though there are various kinds of educational applications in the market, the interface design specifically for children is still questionable. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify the affective design components and elements of educational applications that are specifically appropriate for children and cater to their learning needs. This study employed a qualitative approach that comprised two activities; (i) works of literature searches retrieved from two main databases, and (ii) constructing the components and elements using thematic analysis. The findings revealed two components which are affective interface design and content.