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This paper aims to investigate the associations between financial debt burden and suicidal behaviours (suicidal ideation, suicidal attempts, death by suicide and attempts or death by suicide). In addition to this, this study considers various influential factors, including cultural distinctions (comparing Western and non-Western countries), work-related stressors (such as the weekly working hours and the percentage of individuals with more than 49 working hours a week), income disparities (evaluating gross domestic product [GDP] and the differences between developed and developing nations) and the potential impact of lifestyle changes (considering the year of data collection).

This meta-analysis synthesizes findings from 15 studies published from 2010 to 2023 and indexed in the Web of Science’s social sciences citation index and science citation index expanded databases to illuminate these dynamics.

This study reveals that roughly 12 out of every 100 debtors had suicidal ideation. At the same time, approximately 13 out of every 100 attempted suicides and about 21 out of every 100 individuals burdened by debt died from suicides. A deeper dive into cultural contexts shows that non-Western cultures exhibit higher rates of suicidal behaviours than Western cultures. Notwithstanding, the comparison between developed and developing countries shows no significant differences in suicide behaviour rates.

The data is derived from a single database (Web of Science).

This study used meta-analysis as a method to investigate the associations between financial debt burden and suicidal behaviours.

This study aims to systematically review the literature on intergroup prosocial behavior to uncover key insights and propose future research directions for Islamic marketing.

This study uses the Theory-Context-Characteristics-Methodology framework to systematically review past literature based on the most commonly used theories, contexts, characteristics and methods.

After reviewing 2,675 articles from 2000 to 2023, this study identifies the four most common theories and contexts, seven factors and three primary methods used to study intergroup prosocial behavior. Based on these findings, this study identifies seven research gaps and suggests new theoretical perspectives, themes, constructs and methods for future studies in Islamic marketing.

To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first systematic literature review to explore intergroup prosocial behavior across disciplines while proposing targeted research agendas and actionable insights to advance the field of Islamic marketing.

This study pioneers the investigation into the determinants influencing Malaysian investors' intentions towards Non-Fungible Token (NFT) investments, utilizing an extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework. It explores the burgeoning interest in NFTs within the Malaysian market, an emerging economy, and identifies the behavioral adoption determinants critical for NFT investment decisions.

Adopting a quantitative methodology, the research engaged 183 experienced Malaysian investors through a structured online questionnaire survey. The study employed regression analysis to assess the impact of Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence, Facilitating Conditions, Perceived Usefulness, Social Support and Perceived Trust on NFT investment intentions.

The findings reveal that Performance Expectancy and Social Support significantly predict the intention to invest in NFTs, accounting for 47% of the variance in investment intentions. The study highlights the crucial role of perceived benefits and community support in shaping Malaysian investors' engagement with NFTs, amidst the complexities of the digital asset landscape.

The study acknowledges the limitation posed by its sampling method and size, suggesting the need for broader investigations that include a more diverse demographic to enhance the generalizability of the findings. Future research could further delve into the specific behaviors, motivations and challenges of NFT investors and creators.

The significant predictive power of Performance Expectancy indicates a primary financial motivation among Malaysian NFT investors, suggesting policymakers consider regulations that foster innovation and growth in the NFT sector while safeguarding investors. The study also underscores the importance of community support, pointing towards the development of platforms that facilitate knowledge sharing among NFT enthusiasts.

By demonstrating the pivotal role of social support in the NFT investment decision-making process, the research implies a powerful sense of community among investors in the digital asset space. It suggests the potential of NFTs to foster a more inclusive and accessible market for creative industry entrepreneurs, facilitating direct engagement and profit realization.

This research marks a significant departure from existing studies by tailoring the UTAUT model specifically to the NFT investment context in Malaysia. It unveils the nuanced dynamics influencing NFT investment intentions, emphasizing the unique contributions of Performance Expectancy and Social Support, thus providing a fresh perspective on NFT adoption in emerging markets.

This study aims to explore the determinants that impact state Islamic University/Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam Negeri students’ intention to adopt online cash waqfs. In doing so, this study integrates knowledge of cash waqf and trust variables within the theory of planned behavior (TPB), allowing an examination of the mediating role of TPB variables and trust within the relationship between knowledge of cash waqf and intention for online cash waqf behavior.

To carry out an empirical analysis, the authors developed a well-structured questionnaire and distributed it to a group of students currently enrolled in PTKIN, obtaining 443 usable responses. The partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique was used for the dual purposes of data analysis and hypothesis testing.

This study demonstrates that factors such as attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, trust and knowledge of cash waqf have a significant and favorable influence on the intention to donate through e-cash waqf. Knowledge of cash waqf impacts attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and trust. The final analysis shows that attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and trust partially mediate the relationship between knowledge and intention in the online cash waqf context.

The aforementioned elucidates the paramount importance of trust in shaping individuals’ tendencies to engage in cash waqfs. The insights mentioned have the potential to be used by cash waqf establishments to promote transparency and accountability, ultimately bolstering the confidence of potential donors.

The concepts of waqf and the use of online cash waqf as a means of donation in developing countries are relatively new. In this study, the intention of students to adopt online cash waqf was predicted for the first time by considering their knowledge of cash waqf and their trust in online cash waqf transactions.