Mohd Juraij Abd Rani
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Mohd Juraij Abd Rani
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JAE-4991-2023

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  • Publication
    The role of sense of purpose, time management, attendance, sleep and self-esteem in academic performance among university students in Malaysia
    (Elsevier Ltd, 2025)
    Faiz Masnan
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    Mohd Juraij Abd Rani
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    Miguel Angel Esquivias
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    Nur Salimah Alias
    ;
    Nanik Kustiningsih
    ;
    Mohd Shahidan Shaari
    This research delves into the dynamics influencing the academic performance of undergraduate students in Malaysian universities, specifically examining the role of self-esteem, sense of purpose, time management, sleep quality, and class attendance. With a calculated sample size of 384 obtained from purposive sampling, the study reveals compelling insights. This study aims to determine how students perform in university and what factors contribute the most to their academic performance. The findings underscore the significant influence of self-esteem, sense of purpose, and class attendance on academic performance. These results illuminate the relationship between psychological and behavioral factors in shaping students' success in the academic sphere. Understanding how these variables relate to academic outcomes provides educators and institutions with valuable information for tailoring support mechanisms and interventions to enhance students' overall educational experience. In the unique context of Malaysian universities, this research contributes to the broader discourse on factors that contribute to or hinder academic performance among undergraduate students.
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    Female empowerment and crime patterns in Malaysia: A non-linear analysis
    ( 2024-01-01)
    Mohd Shahidan Shaari
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    Abidin N.Z.
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    Majekodunmi T.B.
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    Mohd Juraij Abd Rani
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    Ridzuan A.R.
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    Handayani B.D.
    Using data from 1982 to 2020, this study evaluated the impact of female employment on violent crime in Malaysia using the non-linear ARDL technique. The study found that, in the long run, lower unemployment rates were linked to lower rates of violent crime, and increased female employment facilitated a short-term reduction in violent crime. Fewer women working resulted in a short-term rise in violent crime and, over the long term, higher rates of violent crime contributed to higher rates of jail population growth. Surprisingly, higher employment rates for women were eventually linked to higher rates of violent crime. Long-term trends showed a correlation between lower employment rates for women and greater rates of violent crime. For short-term analysis, negative economic growth was linked to a rise in violent crime, and positive economic growth could lower violent crime. These results demonstrated the complex interplay between a number of variables and violent crime rates. Thus, to successfully prevent violent crime and build safer societies, it is crucial to address socioeconomic inequalities, advance gender equality, and put into practice comprehensive methods that include community assistance, employment, education, and rehabilitation.
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    Accounting information system usefulness for effective performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
    ( 2024-06)
    Siti Nor Junita Mohd Radzi
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    Shafawaty Mohamad Shabri
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    Nur Hidayah Abu Hassan Asari
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    Mohd Juraij Abd Rani
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    Ahmad Nizam Che Kasim
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    Mohd Shahidan Shaari
    The development and implementation of a competent Accounting Information System (AIS) is essential to the successful performance and operational efficacy of organisations, particularly in situations when management requires information that is both consistent and accurate in order to make important decisions. However, the precise criteria that underpin the applicability of information, as supplied by AIS, remain insufficiently defined. This is especially true in the context of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the state of Perlis. The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between financial performance, management performance, and organisational performance towards the usefulness of AIS in the context of SMEs. In detail, financial performance, management performance and organisational performance have been tested as the predictors of the usefulness of AIS towards the performance of SMEs this study. A self-administered questionnaire was used as the study sample in this investigation. The questionnaire was filled out by 233 respondents from SMEs in the state of Perlis. Results presented that a high correlation between AIS and financial performance (r=0.733). Also, results presented moderate corrections between AIS and management performance (r=0.631) as well as AIS and organisational performance (r=0.657. In conclusion, this research proposed a number of suggestions, the most significant of which was to draw more attention to the fact that AIS are useful for achieving an effective performance in the SMEs, particularly in Perlis.
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    The impact of ESG and the institutional environment on investment efficiency in China through the mediators of agency costs and financial constraints
    (Elsevier Ltd, 2025)
    Zhao Donghui
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    Wan Sallha Yusoff
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    Mohd Fairuz Md Salleh
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    Ngan Sue Lin
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    Ainul Huda Jamil
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    Mohd Shahidan Shaari
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    Mohd Juraij Abd Rani
    This study examines the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance on corporate investment efficiency in China, focusing on underexplored dynamics in emerging markets. Using data from 3380 non-financial Chinese firms (2010–2021) and a fixed-effects panel regression model, we explore how ESG influences investment efficiency through the mediating roles of agency costs and financial constraints. Findings reveal that high ESG performance reduces agency costs and eases financial constraints, enhancing investment efficiency. Additionally, we assess the moderating effect of China's institutional environment, characterized by four indicators: marketization, financial development, government intervention, and regulatory quality. Results show that ESG's positive impact on investment efficiency is stronger in regions with more robust institutional frameworks. This study underscores the importance of adapting ESG strategies to varied institutional contexts, offering valuable insights for policymakers and corporate leaders seeking to promote sustainable growth across diverse regions.
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    Debunking conventional wisdom: Higher tertiary education levels could lead to more property crimes in Malaysia
    ( 2023-01-01)
    Mohd Shahidan Shaari
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    Harun N.H.
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    Esquivias M.A.
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    Mohd Juraij Abd Rani
    ;
    Abidin Z.Z.
    This study examines the relationship between tertiary education and property crime in Malaysia from 1982 to 2020 using the ARDL approach. The study is motivated by the concern that underpaid individuals with higher education may resort to property crime. Results reveal that the female labour force is positively associated with burglary in the short run. Furthermore, income per capita is also found to be another contributing factor to property crime. Increased income levels and improvements in welfare schemes can contribute to reduced crime rates. Interestingly, the study finds that more individuals with tertiary education are associated with higher property crime rates. Property crime can flourish when the skills and qualifications of highly educated job seekers do not match labour needs or when suitable employment opportunities are scarce. Enhancing job quality, ensuring fair wages, appropriate job matching, and promoting a well-balanced employment environment may discourage highly educated individuals from turning to crime. Moreover, imprisonment does not act as a deterrent for property crime. The findings may be relevant for curbing property crime in other developing countries experiencing a rise in tertiary education, sluggish income growth, and low female labour participation.
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    The Grim Cost of Economic Growth and Environmental Degradation: A Comprehensive Panel ARDL Study of Public Debt in the ASEAN-5 Countries
    ( 2023-07-01)
    Mohd Shahidan Shaari
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    Faiz Masnan
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    Mohd Juraij Abd Rani
    ;
    Zainal Abidin Z.
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    Ridzuan A.R.
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    Othman N.
    This study uses panel ARDL analysis to investigate the connections between GDP growth, environmental degradation, and public debt in the ASEAN-5 countries (Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia) from 1996 to 2021. It appears that economic development can increase public debt, but investment can reduce public debt in the long run. Moreover, there is a positive correlation between savings and public debt, but only in the short run. These findings raise important considerations for policymakers in striking a balance between economic development, environmental sustainability, and public debt. This study also suggests that savings may positively affect public debt in Indonesia. In contrast, investment may raise debt in the short term in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. The possible effects of corruption on public debt in the Philippines and environmental damage in both that country and Thailand are also highlighted. Keeping public debt at a manageable level requires policies that balance economic development and environmental protection, as emphasized by this research.
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