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The purpose of this study was to investigate the performances of two inhibitors in controlling corrosion of steel products in industrial and marine atmosphere.

Corrosion rates were determined by weight loss measurements. At certain periods of atmospheric exposure, the (disc shape) specimens were retrieved and studied by scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectrometry surface analysis techniques.

Both inhibitors were effective against corrosion of steel in the early stages of the atmospheric exposure (for about two months). With further exposure to the atmosphere, their inhibition effectiveness deteriorated and was totally lost within four months. Analysis of the specimens before exposure showed that the inhibitor film was thin for both treatments, and the unexposed treated surface for both inhibitors appeared similar to the untreated unexposed specimen surface. Characterization of the specimens at different exposure periods showed fewer corrosion blisters on dicyclohexylamine nitrite- and sodium benzoate-treated surfaces than on untreated specimens.

The objective of this study was to characterize the surfaces of the steel products produced locally during their exposure to the industrial and marine atmosphere of the Arabian Gulf region after being treated by sodium benzoate and dicyclohexylamine nitrite in controlling the corrosion of local mild steel products. According to the literature review, this study is original and will add value to the studies of inhibition of steel corrosion under similar environments.

Ethical entrepreneurship and financing models based on Islamic principles are insufficiently researched and discussed in the emerging plural economic landscape. So far, Islamic theorists have made commendable efforts in this direction. To fill the knowledge gaps, this study aims to explore more rigorously the interdependence of halal entrepreneurship and Islamic finance in creating a strong halal ecosystem.

Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology, a systematic literature review (SLR) of 33 articles from 2001 to 2024 was conducted to answer three research questions. Publications were obtained using purposive sampling from the Scopus database. They were selected based on the ranking of high-quality journals, global coverage relevance to research and base years of publications.

Three key findings emerged from the SLR using the PRISMA protocol. First, halal entrepreneurship and Islamic finance complement each other by providing Shari’ah-compliant financial instruments, fostering ethical practices, enhancing market reach and ensuring business operations adhere to Islamic principles, thereby creating a cohesive halal ecosystem. Second, the strategic integration of halal entrepreneurship and Islamic finance – through innovation, sustainability practices, Shari’ah-compliant products, effective marketing and regulatory support – promotes economic growth, social welfare and sustainable development within the halal ecosystem. Third, Maqasid-ul Shari’ah principles guide halal entrepreneurship and Islamic finance by ensuring ethical standards, promoting social justice, emphasizing sustainability and ensuring that business and financial practices benefit society and adhere to Islamic ethical standards. These findings aid in developing a theoretically grounded conceptual framework for future empirical investigation.

Practically, policymakers, Islamic financial institutions and halal entrepreneurs can leverage this integrated approach to drive economic growth, social welfare and sustainable development, aligning operations with Maqasid-ul Shari’ah to ensure ethical standards and societal benefits. In addition, the findings aid in developing a theoretically grounded conceptual framework for future empirical investigation, both theoretically and methodologically.

Given the paucity of studies in this multidisciplinary area, this paper offers new insights into the interdependence of halal entrepreneurship and Islamic finance, grounded in the finance–growth nexus theory and Maqasid-ul Shari’ah principles. Unlike other exploratory studies, this research presents a theoretically grounded conceptual framework, paving the way for future empirical investigations.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the performances of three inhibitors in controlling corrosion of local mild steel products in distilled water and a simulated salt solution.

Corrosion inhibition of mild steel was investigated using electrochemical techniques. Untreated and inhibitor treated specimens were fully immersed in two test solutions, distilled water and the simulated solution of 2.0 wt.% NaCl and 1.0 wt.% Na2SO₄.

During full immersion in the simulated salt solution, sodium dihydrogen orthophosphate was not effective at all, resulting in even higher corrosion rates than that of the untreated specimens. Sodium benzoate was effective for three days only. Dicyclohexylamine nitrite was the most effective of them all, keeping its effectiveness for as much as 20 days. When the specimens were immersed in distilled water, all three inhibitors were effective during the 60 days of immersion while dicyclohexylamine nitrite and sodium benzoate treated specimens performed better than those treated with sodium dihydrogen orthophosphate.

The objective of this research was to investigate the performances of three inhibitors – sodium dihydrogen orthophosphate (inorganic) at 10 mM concentration, dicyclohexylamine nitrite (organic) and sodium benzoate (organic) at 100 mM concentration – in controlling the corrosion of local mild steel products fully immersed in two test solutions, distilled water and the simulated salt solution. All three inhibitors are film forming and anodic type inhibitors. According to the authors' literature review, this study is original and will add value to the studies of inhibition of steel corrosion under similar environments.

This study aims to examine Islamic banks’ (IBs’) obligations to uphold society’s moral and ethical dimensions. Furthermore, it explores the perspectives of practitioners and Shariah scholars on the role of IBs as agents to advance social and ethical well-being.

Qualitative methodology, with constructivist philosophy, was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with Shariah scholars and Islamic banking officials in Pakistan. The thematic analysis uncovered diverse dimensions catering to fulfill the requirements of social and ethical upliftment of society.

The study reveals discrepancies in the perception of IBs’ advisory board members and managers regarding the social responsibilities of IBs. Results show that practitioners of IBs disregard the overall societal welfare upliftment and faith and spiritual upliftment as a responsibility of IBs. However, they consider the inclusiveness, transparency and assurance of Hifz-e-Maal (safeguarding the wealth) among the prime duties of IBs.

This study serves as a call for policymakers, emphasizing that, to achieve the desired social outcomes, it is imperative to address the perceptual inconsistencies among stakeholders of the Islamic financial system.

This study compels policymakers to confront perceptual inconsistencies in Islamic banking, advocating for regulations that guarantee wider societal welfare and spiritual advancement in addition to financial objectives.

This study could help broaden the understanding of the Islamic financial system, particularly the aspects that may hamper getting the desired results of this system.

This study addresses the question of whether Islamic epistemology and ethics advance the understanding and promotion of sustainable development (SD) in the field of Islamic management, economics and finance (IMEF). This study also aims to understand how contemporary ethical theories explain and harmonise Islamic ethics in the context of SD.

This study adopts the PRISMA protocol and conducts a systematic literature review of 62 articles published from 2015 to 2023 to provide answers to four research questions. The selected publications were taken from the Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar databases, using the purposive sampling technique, and taking into account the selection criteria of quality, relevance and timeliness of the publications.

Four key findings emerged from the review. Firstly, Islamic epistemology and ethics, drawn from the Qur’an and Hadith, guide practices toward SD. Secondly, Islamic epistemology and ethics promote SD through various initiatives, including ethical behaviour, environmental stewardship, social responsibility, Islamic banking and financing ethics and Islamic social financing principles among others. Third, contemporary ethical theories such as virtue ethics, intentionalism, consequentialism and deontological ethics enrich the application of Islamic ethical foundations in the context of SD. Finally, the theoretical connection between Islamic epistemology, ethics and SD lies in their alignment toward promoting ethical behaviour, social responsibility and holistic ecosystem well-being.

The insights provided by this review offer practical implications for researchers, policymakers and practitioners in IMEF. The insights also underscore the importance of integrating Islamic ethical principles into SD initiatives and policy frameworks.

This novel study offers unique perspectives by integrating contemporary ethical theories with Islamic ethics and epistemology to justify SD in ways that are both theoretically and practically significant. In addition, six novel propositions are suggested for future research in IMEF.

This study aims to investigate the variables influencing halal entrepreneurial behavior among Thai small and medium-sized enterprise entrepreneurs in Phuket, promoting the region as a halal destination.

A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was used, involving a self-administered questionnaire to collect data from Muslim entrepreneurs between February 2024 and May 2024. Thus study achieved a high response rate of 94.37%, with 302 valid surveys analyzed out of 320 participants.

The structural model analysis revealed that local and country policies supporting entrepreneurship did not significantly impact halal entrepreneurial intentions or behaviors. However, entrepreneurial self-efficacy showed a significant positive effect on halal entrepreneurial intentions but not on behaviors. Halal knowledge significantly influenced both halal entrepreneurial intentions and behaviors. In addition, halal entrepreneurial intentions significantly positively impact halal entrepreneurial behaviors. These findings highlight the crucial role of self-efficacy and knowledge in fostering halal entrepreneurship in Phuket, suggesting targeted support to promote the region as a halal destination.

This study provides valuable insights into the factors influencing halal entrepreneurial behavior in Phuket, a region with the potential to become a prominent halal destination. The research suggests targeted support strategies to foster halal entrepreneurship by highlighting the roles of self-efficacy and halal knowledge. The findings contribute to the existing literature by elucidating the nonsignificant impact of policies while reinforcing the significance of personal and knowledge-based factors in entrepreneurial success within the halal context.