Asian Institute of Research  

Liza Mariah Azahari, Hajah Halimaturradiah binti DSS Haji Metussin, Khatijah Othman Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali This study offers a narrative review examining the use of WhatsApp through the lens of Maqasid al-Shariah (the objectives of Islamic law), thereby contributing to interdisciplinary discussions on digital culture, ethics, and social practices. The five objectives—preservation of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and property are traditionally rooted in Islam

Chung-Wei Kao, Jer-Yuh Wan Takming University of Science and Technology (Taiwan), Tamkang University (Taiwan) This paper examines the role of bank competition for the transmission of monetary policy through the bank lending channel, using bank level data of Taiwan over the period from 2006 to 2020. And the parts of banks' characteristics, i.e., size, capitalization and liquidity, playing in the banks' response to monetary policy shocks are also considered. Our results suggest

Salman Faris Salem Al-Ahbabi Lusail University This study examines how Qatar uses developmental and humanitarian aid through the UN as a soft power tool to serve its national interests. Drawing on Joseph Nye’s soft power theory, it analyzes the link between Qatari aid, soft power, and national interests. Despite its small size, Qatar leverages financial and diplomatic resources to boost its global standing in a volatile region. Using a qualitative analytical approach, the stu

Agung Sulistyo Purnomo, Mochamad Ryanindityo, Intan Nurkumalawati, Sri Kuncoro Bawono Politeknik Pengayoman Indonesia This literature review aims to explore the complex relationship between immigration paradigms, global mobility, and national resilience with Indonesia as a comparative case. To deepen understanding of the various elements of immigration policies and their impact on resilience, key theoretical frameworks such as push-pull theory, securitization theory, and glob

D. M. S. K. Disanayaka, L. K. P. D. Gunawardhana University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) is now the standard in vehicle health monitoring, but conventional diagnostic tools often display information that is complex and difficult for both drivers and technicians to understand. Emerging technologies, such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), hold vast potential in overcoming these challenges through natural visualisat

M. Alvi Syahrin, Alrin Tambunan, Ajeep Akbar Qolby, Silvester Yansen Halawa Politeknik Pengayoman Indonesia, Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) The reasons for immigration rejection are regulated in Article 13 of Law Number 6 of 2011 concerning immigration. This article stipulates ten criteria for reasons for rejection of foreigners. However, the problem is that this article has limited the reasons for immigration rejection to only ten reasons and there are no pro

Peter Oshaji, Chike Nwangwu, O. A. Mohammed NOIPolls Limited, Abuja, Nigeria Catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) remains a major barrier to universal health coverage (UHC) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), disproportionately affecting women of reproductive age who often shoulder the burden of healthcare costs within households. This study examined the determinants of CHE among women of reproductive age in Ekiti State, Nigeria, under the State’s health insurance s

Sesi Collins Akotey University of Education, Winneba Background: Musicians are at risk for noise-induced heearing loss (NIHL) due to their repeated exposure to loud sound levels without hearing protection. However, limited literature exists regarding the hearing health of student musicians in Ghana. Objective: This study assessed hearing thresholds and sound exposure levels during rehearsals of University of Education, Winneba (UEW) church instumentalists (music students) and

Serhat Süral Pamukkale University Department of Education Sciences Artificial intelligence technologies reshape instructional design processes not only technically but also pedagogically and ethically. In this context, determining the readiness levels of pre-service teachers for this process is critical for the development of contemporary teacher competencies. The aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable scale to measure the readiness levels of pre-service teacher