Syahirah Abdul Rahman
Biographic Data
| ID | 246851 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Syahirah Abdul Rahman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Syahirah Abdul |
| FAMILY NAME | Rahman |
| SIGNATURE | RAHMAN S A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Sultan Qaboos University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7889-920X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 58 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Empathy in action
Crowdfunding has become a vital tool for bridging funding gaps, particularly for marginalised groups such as women and refugee entrepreneurs. This study aims to investigate the impact of entrepreneur gender and sectorial dominance on crowdfunding outcomes for female and male refugees, using the lens of sector studies and Role Congruity Theory. To empirically test our hypotheses, we gathered data about refugee entrepreneurs who seek capital for th…
Can social investment empower social innovation? A comparative discourse analysis of UK and Scottish policy
Social investment can act as an empowering funding mechanism that could activate the economic agency of marginalised people while addressing their social needs. Nonetheless, political agendas might cause divergence in the achievement of social investment's potential benefits. To develop our understanding in this area, this paper aims to extract discursive policy framings of social investment by comparing the UK and Scottish Government policies to…
Factors influencing students’ continuance usage intention with online learning during the pandemic
This study aims to identify the factors affecting students’ satisfaction with online learning, examine the relationship between satisfaction and continuance usage intention, and explore the direct and moderating role of self-quarantine during a pandemic situation. The research model has been developed based on three theories, namely, Expectation Confirmation Theory, Diffusion of Innovation Theory, and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Techn…
Exploratory innovation, exploitative innovation and operational performance
Linking Dark Triad traits to Instagram addiction
Resilient Research in the Field
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen the implementation of unprecedented social distancing measures, restricting social interaction and with it the possibility for conducting face-to-face qualitative research. This paper provides lessons from a series of qualitative research projects that were adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure their continuation and completion. By reflecting on our experiences and discussing the opportunities …
Financial citizenship and nation-building in Malaysia
This article presents a postcolonial analysis of financial citizenship (FC) programmes in Malaysia. Drawing on secondary data and on interviews with elites and citizen investors, the paper explores the spatial and historically specific nature of financialisation in a postcolonial context. Specifically, the paper draws out the significance of FC as part of broader nation building objectives in Malaysia from an elite perspective, while also observi…
Technology acceptance among micro-entrepreneurs in marginalized social strata
Enhancing the Wellbeing of Base of the Pyramid Entrepreneurs through Business Success
Resilient Research in the Field
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen the implementation of unprecedented social distancing measures, restricting social interaction and with it the possibility for conducting face-to-face qualitative research. This paper provides lessons from a series of qualitative research projects that were adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure their continuation and completion. By reflecting on our experiences and discussing the opportunities …
Technology acceptance among micro-entrepreneurs in marginalized social strata
Financial citizenship and nation-building in Malaysia
This article presents a postcolonial analysis of financial citizenship (FC) programmes in Malaysia. Drawing on secondary data and on interviews with elites and citizen investors, the paper explores the spatial and historically specific nature of financialisation in a postcolonial context. Specifically, the paper draws out the significance of FC as part of broader nation building objectives in Malaysia from an elite perspective, while also observi…
Enhancing the Wellbeing of Base of the Pyramid Entrepreneurs through Business Success
Can social investment empower social innovation? A comparative discourse analysis of UK and Scottish policy
Social investment can act as an empowering funding mechanism that could activate the economic agency of marginalised people while addressing their social needs. Nonetheless, political agendas might cause divergence in the achievement of social investment's potential benefits. To develop our understanding in this area, this paper aims to extract discursive policy framings of social investment by comparing the UK and Scottish Government policies to…
Enhancing the Wellbeing of Base of the Pyramid Entrepreneurs through Business Success
Technology acceptance among micro-entrepreneurs in marginalized social strata
Financial citizenship and nation-building in Malaysia
This article presents a postcolonial analysis of financial citizenship (FC) programmes in Malaysia. Drawing on secondary data and on interviews with elites and citizen investors, the paper explores the spatial and historically specific nature of financialisation in a postcolonial context. Specifically, the paper draws out the significance of FC as part of broader nation building objectives in Malaysia from an elite perspective, while also observi…
Resilient Research in the Field
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen the implementation of unprecedented social distancing measures, restricting social interaction and with it the possibility for conducting face-to-face qualitative research. This paper provides lessons from a series of qualitative research projects that were adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure their continuation and completion. By reflecting on our experiences and discussing the opportunities …
Factors influencing students’ continuance usage intention with online learning during the pandemic
This study aims to identify the factors affecting students’ satisfaction with online learning, examine the relationship between satisfaction and continuance usage intention, and explore the direct and moderating role of self-quarantine during a pandemic situation. The research model has been developed based on three theories, namely, Expectation Confirmation Theory, Diffusion of Innovation Theory, and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Techn…
Exploratory innovation, exploitative innovation and operational performance
Linking Dark Triad traits to Instagram addiction
Can social investment empower social innovation? A comparative discourse analysis of UK and Scottish policy
Social investment can act as an empowering funding mechanism that could activate the economic agency of marginalised people while addressing their social needs. Nonetheless, political agendas might cause divergence in the achievement of social investment's potential benefits. To develop our understanding in this area, this paper aims to extract discursive policy framings of social investment by comparing the UK and Scottish Government policies to…
Empathy in action
Crowdfunding has become a vital tool for bridging funding gaps, particularly for marginalised groups such as women and refugee entrepreneurs. This study aims to investigate the impact of entrepreneur gender and sectorial dominance on crowdfunding outcomes for female and male refugees, using the lens of sector studies and Role Congruity Theory. To empirically test our hypotheses, we gathered data about refugee entrepreneurs who seek capital for th…
Psychology (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Context (archaeology (2 works) · Digital Marketing and Social Media (2 works)