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This paper aims to devise a framework for mapping and designing business ecosystems and to demonstrate its effectiveness in crafting digital transformation for traditional marketplaces.

A digital business ecosystem framework is developed as a Value Exchange Network (VEN) to analyze both the existing marketplace business ecosystem and a prospective digital marketplace ecosystem. The transformation process is divided into four stages. The first stage begins with describing the case and mapping it onto the framework as a business ecosystem depicted in a Value Exchange Network Diagram (VEND). In the second stage, a future or new business ecosystem is designed and represented using VEND. The third stage involves developing guidelines for the digital transformation. Finally, the fourth stage focuses on creating a management tool to operate and expand the new digital business ecosystem.

Traditional marketplaces in Indonesia face significant threats from hypermarkets, supermarkets, minimarkets and the growing preference of the younger generation for digital marketplaces, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Our framework (VEN) offers a structured approach to support traditional marketplaces in undergoing digital transformation through four stages.

This paper showcases the expressive power of our business ecosystem framework. The digital transformation of the traditional marketplace presented here serves as an example application of the framework. However, the framework has yet to be tested in a real-world digital transformation project.

This paper offers direction and guidelines for the digital transformation journey of traditional marketplaces using the VEN framework.

This paper uses an innovative framework for mapping, analyzing and constructing business ecosystems, presenting a four-stage method to outline the digital transformation of traditional marketplaces. The adoption of ecosystem thinking in the pursuit of digitally transforming conventional marketplaces is novel, offering a comprehensive approach to this transformation.

The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive exploration of academic research on halal purchasing decisions and consumer behavior by integrating bibliometric and systematic review methodologies.

This study uses a multi-method approach, combining bibliometric and systematic review methodologies, to comprehensively analyze the domain of halal purchasing decisions and consumer behavior. A data set of 184 articles published between 2007 and 2024 was sourced from the Scopus database. The bibliometric analysis was conducted using Bibliometrix in R, facilitating performance analysis, science mapping and network analysis to explore key authors, affiliations, collaborations and thematic trends. Additionally, the systematic review examined the limitations and future research areas discussed in prior studies, providing the basis for formulating potential research questions to address identified gaps.

The study identifies significant contributions within the domain of halal purchasing decisions and consumer behavior, emphasizing the critical roles of religiosity, trust and halal certification as dominant themes. Bibliometric analysis reveals key authors, influential publications and collaborative networks, highlighting Malaysia as a central hub for research in this field. Additionally, the analysis underscores the intellectual structure and thematic evolution, identifying underexplored areas such as non-Muslim perspectives, emerging halal industries and geographic diversity. The systematic review complements these insights by addressing recurring methodological and theoretical limitations, offering targeted recommendations for future research.

This research uniquely combines bibliometric and systematic review methodologies to provide a comprehensive review of the halal consumer behavior literature, identifying limitations and gaps in prior studies and proposing actionable areas for future research.

The purpose of this paper is to study the influence of cultural intelligence on employee engagement and constructive deviant behavior in the workplace. It also captures the moderating role of organizational support in the relationship between employee engagement and constructive deviance.

Data were collected through a questionnaire (n = 416) from hotel industry employees using a convenience sampling approach. The hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling.

The results suggest that cultural intelligence has a significant positive relationship with constructive deviance, and employee engagement also mediates this relationship between cultural intelligence and constructive deviance.

Drawing on the findings of this study, we offer several practical implications for practitioners. We suggest that organizations should invest in training programs that may help employees increase their knowledge, skills and attitudes toward different cultures; in doing so, employees may develop a sense of inclusivity and appreciation for diverse cultures.

First, by concentrating on those working in the hotel industry, this study offers a more effective explanatory perspective on the social cognitive theory for future research. Second, this study explored hotel workers' constructive deviations, particularly in non-Western contexts.

This study explores the ethical challenges of integrating derivatives into Islamic finance. It aims to reconcile the principles of Shari’ah law with modern financial practices. It seeks to understand how derivatives, characterised by their complexity and speculative nature, can align with Islamic moral values, ensuring financial stability and social equity.

Adopting a doctrinal legal research methodology, the investigation delves into primary and secondary sources encompassing the Quran, Hadith, contemporary scholarly articles, and regulatory documents. The approach enables a comprehensive analysis of Islamic legal texts and principles, assessing their applicability to derivatives within a framework emphasising Shari’ah compliance and ethical integrity.

The research identifies pathways for the ethical integration of derivatives in Islamic finance, highlighting the potential of these financial instruments to enhance economic justice and societal welfare when aligned with Shari’ah principles. It uncovers regulatory frameworks and innovative practices that can mitigate ethical dilemmas, ensuring derivatives contribute positively to the Islamic financial system.

This paper offers original insights into reconciling financial innovation with Islamic ethical mandates by applying a doctrinal legal research methodology to studying derivatives in Islamic finance. It contributes to the academic discourse on Islamic finance and ethics, providing a nuanced framework for developing Shari’ah-compliant derivative products that uphold the principles of risk-sharing, transparency and social equity. This investigation enriches the understanding of ethical practices in Islamic finance, proposing a model for balancing modern financial mechanisms with traditional Islamic values.

This study aims to critically examine the multifaceted challenges, innovative solutions and strategic approaches required to successfully integrate halal tourism with Sasak cultural heritage in Setanggor Village. Adopting a comprehensive stakeholder perspective, it analyses insights from four key sectors: governmental bodies, local community members, academic institutions and industry practitioners. Through this multidimensional approach, the study aims to formulate an effective strategy for seamlessly blending traditional Sasak cultural elements with modern halal tourism practices.

The study uses the sophisticated analytical network process (ANP) methodology to systematically identify, evaluate and analyse the complex network of factors influencing Sasak cultural integration within Setanggor Village’s halal tourism framework. To ensure comprehensive data collection and robust analysis, a mixed-method approach combining quantitative and qualitative techniques is implemented. This includes structured questionnaires for systematic data gathering, focus group discussions for collective insights, in-depth interviews for detailed stakeholder perspectives and direct observational studies for real-world context understanding.

This conceptual investigation reveals significant research gaps in the current understanding of halal tourism development in Setanggor Village. The study presents a strategic framework that identifies and prioritises crucial elements necessary for successful integration. The findings highlight critical priorities that must be addressed to ensure the sustainable growth and long-term viability of halal tourism in the region while preserving authentic Sasak cultural values.

The research outcomes provide valuable insights and actionable recommendations for stakeholders in Setanggor Village, particularly those involved in strategic planning and policy development. The findings serve as a comprehensive reference for developing and implementing effective halal tourism initiatives that align with local community needs, cultural preservation goals and economic development objectives.

The research demonstrates significant social implications by offering a sustainable tourism development model that preserves cultural heritage while promoting economic opportunities. By integrating Sasak cultural elements with halal tourism principles, the study provides a framework for community empowerment, enhanced social cohesion and economic diversification. The approach promotes cross-cultural understanding, creates employment opportunities for local communities and establishes a model for inclusive tourism development that respects traditional values while adapting to contemporary market needs.

This study uniquely contributes to the field by offering evidence-based, practical insights to guide decision-makers and industry practitioners in developing halal tourism strategies that effectively balance modern tourism requirements with traditional cultural preservation. It provides a blueprint for creating sustainable tourism models that respect, celebrate and integrate local cultural heritage.

This study systematically reviews the role of decentralized finance (DeFi) in enhancing the quality, affordability, access and usage of financial services, specifically targeting underserved populations. The aim is to investigate DeFi’s potential in addressing financial exclusion and promoting global financial inclusion.

A systematic literature review was conducted, analyzing 67 peer-reviewed articles. The review focused on extracting actionable insights and recommendations regarding DeFi’s impact on financial inclusion.

The study reveals that DeFi, through the utilization of blockchain technology, can significantly improve accessibility, affordability and usability of financial services. By eliminating intermediaries and reducing entry barriers, DeFi platforms democratize finance and support financial inclusion on a global scale. The research identifies specific mechanisms through which DeFi can enhance financial services for marginalized communities, including decentralized lending, digital wallets and blockchain-based remittances.

The study is constrained by the current literature and data availability on DeFi’s impact on financial inclusion. Future research should explore the scalability, sustainability and long-term effects of DeFi solutions in diverse contexts.

This research uniquely contributes to the literature by examining the intersection of DeFi and financial inclusion, providing innovative approaches to overcoming financial exclusion. The study highlights DeFi’s potential to transform financial services and empower underserved populations economically.

This study aims to propose a model to elevate the financial empowerment of Muslim women by rejuvenating the practice of Mahr in society and facilitating the affordability of men to pay that Mahr amount.

The approach of this study is to offer a model through the interest-free savings-based finance concept. The model comprises four stages; each stage of the model is mathematically formulated and graphically explained to ensure clarity and coherence. To further investigate the issue, the authors use a convenient sampling method to ask a small sample size of respondents (women) from different countries about their financial contribution and empowerment in the family.

This model enables women to turn their exclusive financial right into a source of earning without borrowing from any source or paying interest on the principal amount. Besides, it encourages accelerating men’s obligation to pay the Mahr to the women immediately during the marriage ceremony by facilitating men’s affordability. Almost 45% of respondents state that a woman’s financial contribution exalts her decision-making power and strengthens her financial position in the family.

The authors attempt to revitalize Mahr practice in Muslim society to accelerate the process of receiving a woman’s exclusive financial right and empower a family as a whole through the Mahr model.

Considering the model’s uniqueness, the developed and proposed Mahr model in this research is novel; to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no other study has been conducted and developed such a model using the Mahr concept.

The purpose of this study is to map the intellectual structure of sustainable finance and accounting (SFA) literature by identifying the influential aspects, main research streams and future research directions in SFA.

The results are obtained using bibliometric citation analysis and content analysis to conduct a bibliometric review of the intersection of sustainable finance and sustainable accounting using a sample of 795 articles published between 1991 and November 2023.

The most influential factors in the SFA literature are identified, highlighting three primary areas of research: corporate social responsibility and environmental disclosure; financial and economic performance; and regulations and standards.

SFA has experienced rapid development in recent years. The results identify the current research domain, guide potential future research directions, serve as a reference for SFA and provide inspiration to policymakers.

SFA typically encompasses sustainable corporate business practices and investments. This study contributes to broader social impacts by promoting improved corporate practices and sustainability.

This study expands on previous research on SFA. The authors identify significant aspects of the SFA literature, such as the most studied nations, leading journals, authors and trending publications. In addition, the authors provide an overview of the three major streams of the SFA literature and propose various potential future research directions, inspiring both academic research and policymaking.

This research investigates the impact of Dufour effects and viscous dissipation on unsteady magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) natural convection in an incompressible, viscous, and electrically conductive fluid over a vertically oscillating flat plate. The study highlights the significance of magnetic fields in influencing thermal and mass transfer, particularly in the context of thermal radiation. Computational fluid dynamics method including finite difference or finite element techniques can be used to crack the governing equations of the fluid flow. In this work, we used the finite element method (FEM) numerical technique to analyze the numerical behavior of unsteady boundary layer flow of Casson fluid with natural convection past an oscillating vertical plate. Key parameters such as skin friction, temperature, concentration, velocity and Sherwood numbers are derived and analyzed. The results demonstrate that viscous dissipation significantly elevates the fluid temperature, while an increase in the radiation parameter is associated with a decrease in internal friction at the plate. These findings provide critical insights into the interplay between thermal radiation and magnetic fields in MHD flows, with potential applications in engineering systems involving heat and mass transfer, such as cooling systems and material processing. This study underscores the importance of understanding these dynamics for optimizing the performance of MHD applications in various industrial settings.

The mainly authorized and energetic FEM to explain the non-linear, dimensionless partial differential equations (11–13) via equation with boundary conditions (14) makes use of Bathe (36), Reddy (37), Connor (38) and Chung (39). Following are the key steps that make up the method: discretize the domain, derivation of element equation, assembly of element equation, imposition of boundary condition and solution of assembly equation.

This study examined the impact of viscid dissipative radiation and the Dufour effect on unsteady one-dimensional MHD natural convective flow of a viscous, incompressible, electrically conducting fluid past an infinite moving vertical flat plate with a chemical reaction. Numerically solving the governing equations using the FEM approach is efficient and precise, aiming to be applied to fluid mechanics and related problems. Along with their effects on temperature, concentration and velocity, the following parameters are included: the mass Grashof number, the Soret number, the Grashof number, the Prandtl number, chemical reaction, the Schmidt number, radiation and the Casson parameter. Both the Grashof numbers of thermal and mass rates (Gr, Gm) make an increment in the velocity region. The velocity decreases with an increase in the magnetic parameter. The velocity increases with an increase in the permeability of the porous medium parameter. The temperature flow rate is higher for both Dufour and Viscid dissipation, while a decrement is noted of both Prandtl number and radiation effects. The decrementing behavior of the concentration region is observed at supreme inputs of chemical reaction coefficient and Schmidt number.

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This study aims to explore computer-assisted language learning (CALL) activities to improve the English essay writing of Pakistani university students. It highlights the role of CALL in the language proficiency model cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP), which can enable second language learners to engage in more critical thinking skills effectively. Furthermore, it aims to explore English language teachers’ experience about the use of CALL-based activities in English language classrooms or labs.

This study followed a pre-post study design to examine whether the structure of an essay and computer-based activities helped to improve English language proficiency among non-native speakers. This design is adopted to investigate the effects of CALL activities on students’ English essays. This study used data from 198 students and after this, four English teachers were interviewed to know their opinions and observations about these CALL-based activities and students’ essay writings. Pre- and post-test data was analysed in percentages and further examined through a t-test. The findings of teachers’ interviews were further analysed through Nvivo software to develop an understanding of research questions through significant themes.

The pre-test results confirmed that students’ language proficiency is underdeveloped and informal. Students needed help constructing introductory paragraphs with the reader’s hook, background information, three-point thesis statement and transitional hook. Whereas, post-test results showed that students’ English language proficiency in essay writing was found improved with the use of technological tools and CALL-based activities. Furthermore, it was observed that structure and teacher feedback in essay writing are vital for English proficiency.

This study benefits English language teachers, administrators, language policymakers and syllabus designers at colleges and universities. The debate over how to improve English language proficiency and academic achievement presents diverse challenges across several countries. Non-native speakers, at an undergraduate level, can significantly improve academically and become proficient in English essay writing with the help of structural guidelines and the use of educational technology. This article demonstrates a two-way process to improve an objective definition of English language development, which is conceivable if the technology is adopted.