All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the [International Conference of Business, Finance, Management and Economics 2024] during [24-25 October 2024,] in [Suan Sunandha Rajabhat Universiti, Thailand]. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the [Scientific...

Small and Medium-sized Family Enterprises (SMFEs) encounter significant challenges in optimizing their business performance. Therefore, this research aims to explore the impact of demographic factors on the performance of these enterprises. The research utilizes Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation...

As global standards on sustainability tighten, companies are being held responsible for their economic, environmental, and social performance. Conventional social and environmental accounting processes are disjointed and ineffective, unable to communicate the complexity and magnitude of sustainability...

The pandemic drastically changed workplace safety strategies, and its effects continue to affect organizations long after the pandemic has ended. The study sheds light on how, during the pandemic, administrative controls (ADMC), engineering controls (ENGC), preparation and response plans (PRPC), and...

The increasing demand for ethical business practices in modern Islamic contexts emphasizes the need to understand the relationship between spiritual consciousness and business integrity. This study addresses the gap in exploring how Sufi principles, particularly through spiritual consciousness (ruhaniyah...

Experts have conducted this research to explore the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on office management through its influence on decision-making operations with performance results for employees. The extensive use of artificial intelligence technologies across industries does not extend to its...

This study explores the role of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in enhancing creativity and fostering sustainable business practices in the educational sector. As businesses face increasing sustainability challenges, there is a growing need to prepare students with the skills necessary to develop innovative...

This study explores the impact of trade union strength on employee job satisfaction, specifically examining the mediating role of workplace empowerment. The problem lies in the limited understanding of how trade unions influence employee satisfaction and the mechanisms that drive this relationship. While...

The growing concern over environmental degradation, particularly carbon emissions (CO2), has sparked interest in understanding the demographic factors contributing to this issue. This study examines the relationship between population aging and CO2 emissions, as the country is expected to become an aging...

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is widely recognized as a pivotal driver for economic growth primarily due to its role in facilitating technological transfer. This study aims to examine the roles of FDI on economic growth in developing countries, by focusing on the mediating roles of technological transfer....

Corporate integrity and transparency are fundamental to fostering trust among stakeholders, yet many firms face challenges in ensuring adequate integrity-related information disclosure. Weak corporate governance mechanisms, particularly ineffective audit committees and ownership structures, contribute...

This study examines the challenges and opportunities faced by Asnaf entrepreneurs within the Kedah Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector, a marginalized community that benefits from zakat contributions. Despite the growing emphasis on entrepreneurship as a tool for poverty alleviation, Asnaf...

This study explores the impact of craft-design collaborations on product innovation, particularly focusing on how these collaborations enhance creative synergy in project management. The problem addressed by the study is the lack of understanding regarding the mechanisms through which interdisciplinary...

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly in ensuring ethical, transparent, and sustainable AI implementation. Despite the growing significance of AI, many SMEs struggle with adoption due to limited...

This study addresses the critical challenge of empowering asnaf entrepreneurs through digital marketing strategies within a zakat-based framework in order to overcome barriers such as low technology adoption and inefficient fund distribution. The study aims to establish a conceptual model that integrates...

The study responds to the increasing significance of digital financial literacy (DFL) in relation to financial decision-making, fintech adoption, and financial well-being. Although the trend towards a growing reliance on digital financial services continues, little is known about how digital literacy...

The accounting profession is facing increased scrutiny as a result of ethical violations, highlighting the necessity for comprehensive ethics education aimed at inculcating professional integrity. To fulfill this requirement, the present study conceptualizes a model to analyze the influence of accounting...

In the digital age, social media has emerged as a transformative tool for knowledge management (KM) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). However, despite its growing adoption, SMEs face significant challenges in effectively leveraging social media for KM, including knowledge security concerns,...

Accounting conservatism is a key aspect of financial reporting, prioritizing the prompt recognition of losses over the postponement of gains, which in turn influences corporate decision-making and performance. A few studies have examined the mediating effect of strategic decision-making, although existing...

This study explores the mediating role of strategic agility in the relationship between product market competition and firm innovation, addressing the need for firms to adapt and innovate in highly competitive environments. While product market competition is recognized as a driver of innovation, its...

Coherence and clarity are vital for effective business communication, particularly in formal written records such as meeting minutes. ESL students often adopt standard academic writing conventions, but language differences and limited exposure to business genres may lead to unnoticed errors in their...

In today’s globalized business environment, effective professional communication is a critical skill for graduates. However, many higher learning institutions struggle to design business writing curricula that fully align with workplace expectations, leaving graduates underprepared for industry demands....

The increasing normalization of transient living arrangements among renters and nomadic individuals has led to the growing demand for adaptable, customizable and mobile kitchen solutions. This happen because the traditional built-in kitchens often fail to meet the needs of these consumers. This situation...

Food security remains a critical global challenge, requiring innovative financial and agricultural strategies to ensure sustainable food production. Waqf, an Islamic endowment, has emerged as a viable mechanism to support food security through sustainable agricultural practices. However, limited research...

The transition to Industry 4.0 (I4.0) presents significant challenges for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in integrating Lean 4.0 (L4.0) to enhance operational efficiency. Despite the recognized benefits of lean manufacturing principles, SMEs often struggle with limited financial resources,...

In multicultural markets like Malaysia, this conceptual paper examines the strategic role of AI-powered virtual influencers as instruments for consumer engagement and cultural representation. The study investigates how companies can use virtual influencers to mediate cultural narratives, affect consumer...

This study proposes a conceptual framework to explain the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between readiness factors (physical, cognitive, and motivational readiness) and keyboarding readiness among office management undergraduates. Keyboarding readiness is essential in modern business...

From the economic perspective, art and design education promote innovation, creativity, and skills that propel economic development by producing a workforce fit for the creative sectors that support many industries. To meet industry standards, art and design students need cognitive, emotional, and psychomotor...

Global poverty reduction efforts have long relied on income-based interventions such as cash transfers and microfinance. While these approaches have yielded positive short-term outcomes, they often fail to address deeper structural barriers that hinder long-term well-being. In Malaysia, the income enhancement...

This study aims to examine the relationship between consumer behavior (norms, awareness, and utilization) and the condition of returned vehicles in fleet management reverse logistics, as well as the subsequent impact of return condition on quality. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected...