Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): The 6th Conference on Management, Business, Innovation, Education and Social Sciences (CoMBInES) - Article in Press

Articles

• A Permissioned Blockchain-Based Secure Audit Framework for Malaysia’s E-Procurement System: Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability Perspectives

  Jenifer Ann A/P Felix Leo, Syazwani Yahya, Puteri Nursyawati Azzuri

  1-4

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• Algorithms and Altruism: How Sikh and Islamic Principles of Justice Redefine Social Resilience

  Charanjit Kaur, Nur Bakri Abd Hamid

  5-11

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• Optimizing Cost-Efficient Quality Control: An Economic Statistical Design of Variable Sampling Interval CV Chart with Unknown Shifts

  Wai Kwan Lau, Chai Thing Tan, Chong Heng Lim, Wai Mun Har

  12-15

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• A Study on Manual Administrative Systems and Their Impact on Sustainable Service Delivery in Strata Management

  Shubashini Ganisen, Lavanya Kannagaraju

  16-22

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• Comparative Study of Socioeconomic Determinants of Financial Literacy among Young Adults in Johor and Perak

  Tan Suang Sin, Cheeng Ee Chi, Chong Zi Xin, Khor Ke Qi, Lim Liang Yi, Loh Zhi Yi

  23-26

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• The Influence of Family Factors on Reverse Mortgage Adoption Intentions Among Malaysian Homeowners

  Kit Yue Yong, Peck Ling Tee, Mei Peng Low, Boon Keong Lim

  27-33

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• Dividend policy and ESG disclosure substitution: Evidence from Malaysia

  Aik Nai Chiek, Raymond Ling Leh Bin

  34-40

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• Bridging Income Shortfalls with BNPL under Rising Costs: Mental Accounting, Financial Management Practices, and Financial Stress among Malaysian Urban BNPL Users

  Lee Yoon Heng, Florence Chan Yu Jiao

  41-47

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• DETERMINANTS OF INVESTMENT EFFICIENCY OF VIETNAMESE LISTED FIRMS: DO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE HAVE IMPACTS?

  Hien Luong - Kim

  48-50

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• THE THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE RISK ON FIRM’S DEBT FINANCING DECISIONS: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM VIETNAM

  Le Nguyen Anh Thu, Pham Trang Phi Long

  51-53

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• Building a Responsible and Inclusive AI Ecosystem for UK SMEs: A Sustainable Model for Digital Transformation

  Anum Jamil, Syeda, Muslim Jameel

  54-57

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• Towards User-Centric IoT Systems: A Customisable and Cloud-Integrated Monitoring Solution

  Sharanjit Kaur, Kok Kit Yu

  58-63

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• The Impact of Micro-Influencer Attributes on Consumer Choices in Social Media: An Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) Perspective

  Qiao En Chan, Thiam Yong Kuek, Fitriya Binti Abdul Rahim, Lit Cheng Tai

  64-71

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• Beyond Adoption: Explaining Student Engagement with AI through an Extended TAM–UTAUT Framework

  Yip Yen San, Chan Pui Yee, Chew Wei Xian, Foong Yu Xing

  72-79

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• Logistics of Things and Sustainability: Unpacking the Role of Digital Capabilities in Logistics Performance

  Darren Peters, Peter Yacob

  80-82

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• Deep Learning-Based Detection of Plant Leaf Diseases and Wilting Using a Mobile Application

  Sharanjit Kaur, Ayu Norafida Ayob, Sima Ahmadpour, Vikneswaran Sathianandan

  83-90

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• Consumer acceptance among Malaysian in Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Services: Integrating Perceived Trust and Perceived Risk with TPB model

  Jia Jia Sim, Jie Yie Khoo, Yu Xian Mok, Johnn Yee Choy, Siu Hong Loh, Yen San Yip, Yong Hooi Lim

  91-96

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• The Effect of Gamification on Learning Engagement among Undergraduate Students: The Moderating Role of Attitude

  Zulnurhaini Zolkaply, Che Siti Lazrina Md Lazim, Sharmeela Banu Syed Abu Thahir, Nur Diyana Ismail, Maisarah Syazwani Othman

  97-103

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• Evaluating Industry-Academia Synergy and the Triple Helix Model for a Resilient Workforce in Malaysia

  Choon Wei Low, Shinjou Ng, Chen Yan Yap, Minnie Yee Lynn Ling

  104-109

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• Achieving High Performance through Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Effective and Efficient Work Habits: A Decision-Making Perspective in Higher Education in Malaysia

  Nurhayatul Khursniah Hasim, Mazianah Rahmat, Nurdiana Azmi, Nasyairi Mat Nasir

  110-120

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• What Drives TVET Enrollment? Evidence from Malaysian Youth on Economic, Social, and Technological Enablers

  Darren Peter, Azeyan Awee, Peter Tan Sin Howe, Peter Yacob, Melissa Khor Suan Chin

  121-124

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• Reflective Practice as Human Pedagogy: Bridging the Primary-to-Secondary Art and Design Curriculum Gap

  Zaifeeda binti Zainul Abidin

  125-130

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• Reframing Training Needs in Maritime Education: Facilitation Competency as a Critical Pedagogical Gap in the Era of Digital Transformation and Sustainability

  Pek Hoon Er, Chee Heong Lee, Phaik Kin Cheah, Priscilla Moses

  131-134

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• Readiness Gaps in Malaysia's AI Healthcare Roadmap: Education, Ethics, and Equity

  Avneet Kaur, Simerjit Singh

  135-139

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• NAVIGATING THE HUMAN-CENTRIC TRANSITION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF AI-DIGITAL LITERACY AND INDUSTRY 5.0 CAREER-READINESS

  Ali Raza Jamali, Wei Chooi Yi, Surindar Kaur a/p Gurmukh Singh

  140-146

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• The Impact of Job Performance, Job Satisfaction, Skills Development and AI adoption on Employee Commitment

  Omar Hamdan Mohammad Alkharabsheh, Pok Wei Fong, Hoo Yuan Yien, Khong Yuee Ching

  147-151

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• Development and Performance Evaluation of a Cam-Driven Stirling Engine with Optimised Piston Motion

  Wong Hong Mun

  152-163

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• Political Factors and Renewable Energy Development: The Role of Social Mechanisms

  Khong Eng Mun, Seow Ai Na, Lam Siew Yong

  164-171

• Inclusive Pricing of Rice in Thailand: An Empirical Analysis

  Swee Yin Audrey Lim, Wai Mun Har, Chai Thing Tan, Chong Heng Lim, Wai Kwan Lau, Ai Lian Tan

  172-176

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• Sandiwara: Sustaining the Identity of Penang Food Culture

  Kavitha Subaramaniam

  177-180

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• Mindful Communication and Social Resilience: Exploring the Impact of Mindfulness Training on Interpersonal Well-Being in the AI Era

  Santhidran Sinnappan, Sabbitan Balakrishnan, Thinavan Periyayya, Jayamalathi Jayabalan, Tamil Arasi Muniandy

  181-187

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• The The Impact of Digital Technology and Generation Z’s Characteristics on their Learning Preference-Systematic Review

  Yang Suk Lan

  188-201

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• Legal and Regulatory Challenges in Malaysia’s Childcare Sector: Implications for Service Quality and Sustainability

  Sairun Syakira Binti Saiman, Nuraishah Binti Raimie

  202-207

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• Diagnosing Open Finance Regulatory Readiness in ASEAN-6: A Content Analysis Index Construction with Policy Implications for Malaysia

  Mah Hui Ying, Aik Nai Chiek, Tee Peck Ling

  208-214

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