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Proceedings, Volume 82, Issue 1

2022 IASSC 2022 - 114 articles

International Academic Symposium of Social Science 2022

Kota Bharu, Malaysia | 3 July 2022

Volume Editors:
Mohamad Rahimi Mohamad Rosman, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan Branch, Malaysia
Nor Erlissa Abd Aziz, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan Branch, Malaysia
Mohd Nasir Ismail, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan Branch, Malaysia
Ghazali Osman, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan Branch, Malaysia
Khalid Abdul Wahid, Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan Branch, Malaysia

Cover Story: This publication gathers the proceedings of the International Academic Symposium of Social Science 2022 (IASSC2022) held on 3 July 2022, in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. Featuring experienced keynotes speakers from Malaysia, Australia, and England, this proceeding provides an opportunity for researchers, postgraduate students, and industry practitioners to gain knowledge and understanding of advanced topics concerning digital transformations in the perspective of the social sciences and information systems focusing on issues, challenges, impacts, and theoretical foundations. This proceeding is helpful in shaping the future of academia and industry by compiling state-of-the-art works, and focusing on future trends concerning the digital transformation of the social science and information systems field.
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Articles (114)

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
3,291 Views
9 Pages

Impact of Social Care on Elderly Well-Being in Malaysia: A Mediating Role of the Waqf Fund

  • Siti Nurhanis Mohd Fadzil,
  • Idris Osman,
  • Shafinar Ismail,
  • Maryam Jameelah Mohd Hashim and
  • Mohd Rahim Khamis

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of social care on elderly well-being in Malaysia, and the waqf fund acts as a mediating role in this relationship. A total of 150 responses were analyzed, and PLS-SEM was used to validate the researc...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,887 Views
5 Pages

Investment Education: Understanding Portfolio Optimization

  • Ahmad Bukhari Mohd Yasin,
  • Khairu Amin Ismail and
  • Zulkifli Mohamed

Investing in a stock market is very challenging. Investors need to understand the nature of stock-price movement and various factors that influence this fluctuation. Being unable to read the market’s movements will expose investors to uncertain...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,558 Views
10 Pages

The Organizational Justice and Organizational Reputation Attracting Digital Natives with High Self-Esteem

  • Hasnun Anip Bustaman,
  • Azni Zarina Binti Taha,
  • Mohammad Nazri Bin Mohd Nor,
  • Muhammad Zia Aslam and
  • Mohammed Mustafa Mohammed Yousif

The present study seeks an understanding of digital natives’ preference to join an organization based on the factors of organizational justice, organizational reputation and self-esteem. The study conceptualizes organizational reputation as a m...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,134 Views
9 Pages

Design and Development of Attendance and Temperature Recording System: A Smart Companion for the Current VLE Implementation in Malaysian Schools

  • Nur Suhaili Mansor,
  • Hapini Awang,
  • Ahmed B. Ndanusa,
  • Rizatulazri Idris and
  • Abdulrazak F. Shahatha Al-Mashhadani

With the prominence of COVID-19 in our lives and with the looming threat of other pandemics raising in the future, keeping track of everyone’s temperature as a clear symptom of the disease is imperative for society moving forward. This applies...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
6,083 Views
8 Pages

Factors Associated with Adolescent Cyberbullying Perpetration and Victimization in Malaysia

  • Pei Boon Ooi,
  • Priyadharshini Ahrumugam,
  • Phoey Lee Teh and
  • Nee Nee Chan

Cyberbullying is emerging as a serious concern in schools with the proliferation of digital and communication technologies. This cross-sectional survey study examined the cyberbullying experience, comprised of both cyberbullying perpetration and vict...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,711 Views
6 Pages

The Phases Before, During, and After Becoming a Drug Abuser: Are They Interrelated?

  • Nadhira Ahmad Afip,
  • Iskandar Hasan Tan Abdullah and
  • Tuan Nooriani Tuan Ismail

This paper focuses on the issue of women’s involvement with drug abuse in Malaysia. The involvement with drug abuse is much more common among men; however, understanding women’s participation in drug use is critical, as it is increasing y...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,673 Views
9 Pages

Educational achievement is an essential component of the development indicator of a country. The phrase ‘education for all’ covers all levels of life, including indigenous students (ISs). Commonly, education among indigenous people (IP) i...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
15,001 Views
9 Pages

Association between Lifestyle-Related Behaviors and Academic Performance among Students

  • Siti Nurhafizah Mohd Shafie,
  • Mardhiah Shamsul Shahri,
  • Nur Najwa Najihah Irwan Izuddi,
  • Nursyazana Mohamad Shukri,
  • Nasuhar Ab Aziz,
  • Azzah Amran and
  • Mohd Noor Azam Nafi

A healthy lifestyle is one factor that minimizes the risk of becoming seriously ill or dying early. A student with a healthy mind and body would be a better learner and thus would achieve a better academic performance. However, the lifestyle of unive...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,057 Views
7 Pages

The lacking and obsolete empirical evidence on the manner in which gender influences VLE adoption indicates the need to conduct new research regarding this matter. Presently, the usage trend of ICT gadgets, equipment, or any sort of technology includ...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,306 Views
10 Pages

Digitalization among Refugees in Malaysia

  • Mohd Ramlan Mohd Arshad and
  • Mohd Na’eim Ajis

There are issues with connectivity and networking for refugees during their stay in Malaysia. Thus, this study aims to examine digitalization activities among refugees. This qualitative study with purposive sampling involved three informants represen...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
6,830 Views
7 Pages

This paper intends to classify the factors relating to digital literacy and their effect on student performance. School teachers have been chosen in preliminary studies and support from past literature and pilot tests via survey have been carried out...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
3,588 Views
7 Pages

Virtual Professional Communication Project Presentation: Examining Students’ Speaking Anxiety in a Malaysian Public University

  • Sheik Badrul Hisham Jamil Azhar,
  • Ameiruel Azwan Ab Aziz,
  • Amirah Mohd Juned,
  • Nazarul Azali Razali,
  • Nor Atifah Mohamad and
  • Nuramirah Zaini

ELS304 Professional Communication Exercise is a final semester course that the LG120 Diploma in English for Professional Communication students must complete before graduating and was offered for the first time in September 2020 via Open Distance Lea...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,553 Views
9 Pages

The mastery of physics and the ability to apply this knowledge may contribute to the development of the country. However, the skills of secondary school students concerning physics are less impressive. This exploratory research aims to examine the ef...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,563 Views
7 Pages

The introduction of the online educational system during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the vulnerability to cyberbullying incidents among adolescents. This study examined the relationship between cyberbullying training and depression among Mala...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,839 Views
6 Pages

The Impacts of Stress and Resilience on Intentions to Leave the Nursing Profession among Newly Graduated Nurses

  • Zamzaliza Abdul Mulud,
  • Norfidah Mohamad,
  • Hidatul Syafizal Zenal Ahmad Rozi,
  • Nor Salmie Nadira Ngah and
  • Julinawati Suanda

Registered nurses are a professional group that suffer from high levels of stress-related conditions. Thus, this study aimed to identify the impacts of stress and resilience on intentions to leave the nursing profession among newly graduated nurses (...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
5 Citations
9,852 Views
11 Pages

Leadership Style and Quality of Work Life among Nurses in Malaysia during the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis

  • Zarina Begum Ebrahim,
  • Siti Aqilah Hafidzuddin,
  • Muna Kameelah Sauid,
  • Nurul Ain Mustakim and
  • Noorzalyla Mokhtar

The aim of this study is to investigate the association between leadership styles and the quality of work life among nurses in Selangor. The researcher used four independent variables, which are transformational, transactional, autocratic, and democr...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,681 Views
5 Pages

Post-Work Socio-Cultural Life System

  • Meida Rachmawati,
  • Cecep Sukrisna and
  • Mohamad Rahimi Mohamad Rosman

Many people think that retirement life will turn into a worrying situation. The reality of retirement is not as bad as imagined. On the contrary, many positive things can be done in retirement. Some make retirement a beautiful form of further service...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,463 Views
10 Pages

The psychosemantic realm of social media warfare is an emerging field that relates to psycholinguistics in warfare. The paucity of literature relating to the subject paved the interest of this study. Moreover, it aims to address fake news, misinforma...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,808 Views
7 Pages

Sociodemographic Factors, Parental Stress, and Depressive Symptoms among Mothers of Children with ADHD

  • Qarem Mohamed Mustafa,
  • Mimi Iznita Mohamed Iqbal,
  • Pramesti Pradna Paramita and
  • Trias Mahmudiono

The increased prevalence of children with ADHD signals the increase in mothers who are caring for those children. This will then put the mothers at risk of various mental health issues, consequently impacting their ability to care for their children...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
3,357 Views
8 Pages

Examining a Model of Entrepreneurial Success Factors among Undergraduate Students: A Quantitative Study

  • Kay Hooi Keoy,
  • Yung Jing Koh,
  • Japos Genaro,
  • Su Mon Chit,
  • Luqman Lee and
  • Meng Chuan Ho

Promoting entrepreneurship is important to develop competitive advantages, as it is one of the determinants of a country’s economy and development. Students are the future pillar of society, so stimulating entrepreneurship from education is the...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,381 Views
8 Pages

Could Lean Practices and the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) Improve the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises?

  • Azyyati Anuar,
  • Mohd Zulfabli Hasan,
  • Mohamad Fazali Ghazali,
  • Law Kuan Kheng,
  • Daing Maruak Sadek and
  • Nurul Fadly Habidin

The concept of a Lean Business Model (LBM) is derived from the Business Model Canvas (BMC), which is primarily focused on well-established businesses. However, in a competitive environment typified by Schumpeterian waves of creative destruction, new...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,290 Views
5 Pages

Blended learning is one of the 21st-century teaching and learning approaches used in classrooms. Many scholars have positively affected students’ performances or motivation in their research on blended learning in school. The application of ble...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,950 Views
9 Pages

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the livelihood of many ever since its first detection nearly a year ago. Up until now, almost every domain of societal norms has been drastically impacted—particularly education. Many people immediate...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
16 Citations
12,773 Views
10 Pages

Digitalization of Accounting Profession: An Opportunity or a Risk for Future Accountants?

  • Yunita Awang,
  • Shazalina Mohamed Shuhidan,
  • Azuraidah Taib,
  • Norfadzilah Rashid and
  • Mohd Sidki Hasan

IR4.0 has transformed the global industrial landscape including the accounting profession. Thus, accountants have significant opportunities to enhance their digitalized skills and knowledge but are at risk if they do not comprehend how the workplace...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,580 Views
5 Pages

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) during Online Teaching

  • Muhd Khudri Johari and
  • Nur Zaimah Jamil

The purpose of this study is to examine how problem-based learning (PBL) is adapted in an online teaching medium using Microsoft Teams and then utilized in Aviation English classrooms at a Malaysian aviation-based technical institution with the purpo...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
7,631 Views
10 Pages

Non-Traditional Security Issues in Southeast Asia during COVID-19: Implications and Mitigation Strategies by ASEAN

  • Nur Ain Yaacob,
  • Muhammad Izmer Yusof,
  • Suzei Mat Nuruddin,
  • Zarina Mohd Zain and
  • Nuramira Akmal Mustapa

Since the end of the Cold War in the 1990s, problems of security have become increasingly important. The contemporary notion is that the security of the state is no longer threatened just by conflict, but also by other circumstances and challenges th...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
4,915 Views
8 Pages

Reassessing Malaysian Poverty Measurement after COVID-19: A Multidimensional Perspective

  • Mohd Khairi Ismail,
  • Vikniswari Vija Kumaran,
  • Syamsulang Sarifuddin,
  • Siti Nurul Munawwarah,
  • Sharmila Thinagar,
  • Nor Zuriati Amani Ab Rani and
  • Muhamad Zahid Muhamad

Poverty is a multifaceted phenomenon that has always existed historically. In addition to discussions of poverty issues, aspects of poverty measurement are essential topics. A prominent poverty measurement system is the unidimensional measurement bas...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
4,867 Views
5 Pages

Printed Modular Approach on Selected High School Learners in Infanta Pangasinan for Successful Learning Delivery Amidst Disruption

  • Catherine N. Lumanta,
  • Narciso A. Martin,
  • Randy Joy M. Ventayen,
  • Ian D. Evangelista,
  • Eddelaine B. Monte,
  • Dhaly D. Boctuanon and
  • Rofer-Jay S. Ferrer

The coronavirus disease altered human history in terms of the normal course of life, day-to-day business transactions, and education setup. It could be observed that learning institutions across the globe have been affected much by the raging effect...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
14 Citations
11,692 Views
7 Pages

The digitalization in the banking sector is improving rapidly as shown in the 46.72% increase in the number of digital banking system users in Indonesia, with significant increase in the number of mobile banking users. This enthusiasm should be follo...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,301 Views
9 Pages

Transport security is a leading strategic issue in an archipelago country with many back entrances to secure. Both ports and shipping lanes are significant for multinational investment activities. This paper aims to determine the impact of maritime t...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,758 Views
7 Pages

This paper aims to determine an instrument’s validity in measuring the context of information authenticity that may influence online destination images through the eyes of selfie tourists. Selfie tourists have been reached via the snowball samp...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
29,842 Views
14 Pages

The Reality of Happiness According to Scholars’ Viewpoints: A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) Analysis

  • Noraini Junoh,
  • Zanirah Mustafa@Busu,
  • Ahmad Murshidi Mustapha,
  • Abdul Manam Mohamad and
  • Nurhidayah Muhammad Hashim

Happiness is one of the main topics that dominates the discourse of ethical philosophy. The concept of happiness began to be discussed from the emergence of philosophy in classical Greece to the present day in both Western and Islamic perspectives. T...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
3,389 Views
8 Pages

As part of the organic image, the proper use of travel selfies could elevate the tourism industry to the next level of improved products and services that align with tourists’ needs. However, due to the rise of fake reviewers and tourists who w...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
6 Citations
7,525 Views
9 Pages

Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0: Opportunities and Challenges in Online Business

  • Norhidayah Ali,
  • Zuraidah Mohamed Isa,
  • Suhaida Abu Bakar,
  • Fathiyah Ahmad @ Ahmad Jali and
  • Sarah Shaharruddin

This article aims to foster an understanding of Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0 and the opportunities and challenges it creates for online business. This study employed a qualitative approach using library research. Google Scholar and ResearchGate wer...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,904 Views
8 Pages

The Antecedents of Household Acceptance on Food Waste Innovation Products in Terengganu

  • Noorazlin Ramli,
  • Hayati Adilin Mohd Abd Majid,
  • Wan Nazriah Wan Nawawi,
  • Farah Adibah Che Ishak and
  • Syahida Maarof

Food surpluses or waste materials may be transformed into new commercial products that aim toward food conservation. It is desirable to investigate the household level of knowledge and attitude towards acceptance of food waste innovations products. A...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
9 Citations
14,712 Views
10 Pages

A flexible work arrangement known as telecommuting enables employees to work remotely from their homes or other locations. Telecommuting work arrangements demonstrate that work is no longer a place but rather what you do, and this new working model i...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,953 Views
10 Pages

The performance of banks is one of the critical indicators for investors and a testament to the success of the economic cycle. Bank performance is the mediator between society and the state through loans to institutions and individuals. Thus, when co...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,197 Views
9 Pages

Rhetorical Organisation of Risk Management Reports by Malaysian Banks

  • Khairul Firhan Yusob,
  • Afida Mohamad Ali,
  • Mei Yuit Chan and
  • Geok Imm Lee

Risk management reports (henceforth, RMRs) are paramount to an organisation’s business processes and are used to inform stakeholders on the current risks experienced by a company. Some reports by companies, such as banks, are receiving more att...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
6,532 Views
9 Pages

The existing holy book stand holder (rehal) made from wood or plastic is a product commonly used by Muslims. Its purpose is to hold and preserve the sanctity of the holy book during recitation. For this study, the researcher formed an understanding o...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,591 Views
9 Pages

Repositioning of Planning and Budgeting Functions with Respect to the Chief Financial Officer

  • Irwan Suliantoro,
  • Bambang Soedaryono and
  • Muhammad Zilal Hamzah

In state budget preparations in Indonesia, the Ministry of Finance has authority over state budgeting functions, and the National Development Planning Agency has authority over planning functions. Prior to 2003, the planning function was dominant. Af...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
6,163 Views
8 Pages

Domestic Travelers’ Perceptions and Intention to Purchase Travel Insurance

  • Shirelyzan Petrus,
  • Ahmad Fareez Yahya and
  • Farashazillah Yahya

Unfortunate events happening recently in increasing numbers, not least the outbreak of COVID-19, have caused drastic changes in tourist behaviours. Several studies have found that tourists’ consumption patterns for travel products and services...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,299 Views
9 Pages

The objectives of this research are (1) to analyze and assess the level of interest or expectations of the government, the management of the Public Service Agency (PSA), and stakeholders on the implementation of bureaucratic entrepreneurship, and (2)...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
7,992 Views
9 Pages

The Impact of Human Capital Index on Economic Growth in Malaysia

  • Noorziah Mohd Salleh,
  • Imbarine Bujang,
  • Christina Andin and
  • Mohammad Nur Azhar Mazlan

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of the human capital index (HCI) on economic growth (EG). Despite a consistent pattern between human capital capabilities and economic growth, there was no significant correlation between HCI an...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,781 Views
7 Pages

An equal society requires respect for differences and attention to minority groups. Web inclusivity for disabled people is closely related to how they can understand, use and utilize websites like non-disabled people. The objective of this research w...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
3 Citations
14,655 Views
10 Pages

Virtual teams (VTs) are groups of people who work interdependently with shared purpose across space, time, and organization boundaries, using technology to communicate and collaborate. This literature review examined the status of the published resea...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
3,562 Views
8 Pages

This research examines the utilization of Web-Based Library and Information Services (WBLIS) in academic libraries. Digital technology promotes the use of WBLIS, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Few Malaysian studies have investigated utilizat...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,941 Views
7 Pages

Validity and Reliability Testing of Geographical Information System (GIS) Quality and User Satisfaction towards Individual Work Performance

  • Mohd Saiful Rahman,
  • Shamila Mohamed Shuhidan,
  • Mohamad Noorman Masrek and
  • Mohammad Fazli Baharuddin

This article aims to validate the instrument’s reliability and validity in measuring the influence of geographical information system (GIS) quality and user satisfaction on its impact on individual work performance. Based on an extensive litera...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,249 Views
9 Pages

Web-Based Parametric Effort Estimation for Mobile Application Development

  • Nur Ida Aniza Rusli,
  • Nur Atiqah Sia Abdullah,
  • Fatin Nabila Abd Razak and
  • Nemo Menton Mufriz

Estimation methods are continuously being adapted to obtain better and clearer estimations needed to achieve development goals. Some estimation methods were invented before the modern mobile application technology that is currently available. Thus, t...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,102 Views
6 Pages

Gender and Faculty Relationship: Oral Presentation Apprehension Factors during Online Distance Learning

  • Masliza Mat Zali,
  • Razifa Mohd Razlan,
  • Raja Mariam Raja Baniamin and
  • Roszainora Setia

Speaking is rated as the most fearful task among language learners. Since oral presentation is one of the most vital tasks for second language learners, most learners experience oral presentation apprehension during their learning life, regardless of...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,123 Views
8 Pages

Pilot Study on Cyberbullying among Visually Impaired Youths

  • Wen Li Ku,
  • Pei Boon Ooi and
  • Nee Nee Chan

Social networking has dominated the modern technological era, with youths being the main users. However, technological advancement has instilled a form of online violence called cyberbullying. Visually impaired Malaysian youths are no exception to cy...

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