Muhammad Mehedi Masud
Biographic Data
| ID | 3615169 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Muhammad Mehedi Masud |
| GIVEN NAMES | Muhammad Mehedi |
| FAMILY NAME | Masud |
| SIGNATURE | MASUD M M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0476-4481 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 30 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 30 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Digital transformation and ESG practices in SMEs
Digital transformation and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) practices are essential forces driving entrepreneurial resilience (ER). However, little has been done to investigate their combined effect, especially about SMEs (small- and medium-sized enterprises) in emerging economies. This study investigates how digital transformation influences ER, paying particular attention to the mediating and moderating roles of ESG practices. We col…
Behavioral insights into insurance purchase among flash flood survivors in Malaysia
A catastrophic flood is a notorious phenomenon with severe consequences for individuals and governments. Purchasing flood insurance can be a viable solution to mitigate the effects of such disasters. This study examines the factors that influence the purchase intention and behavior of flood insurance among people living in flash flood-prone areas. By integrating the protection motivation theory, a comprehensive model is proposed. Based on conveni…
Evaluating beekeeping practices through structural equation modeling and artificial neural network analysis
This study examined the intention and behavior related to adopting beekeeping among low-income households using the theory of planned behavior. It employed a cross-sectional design, and quantitative data were collected via structured interviews with 420 low-income families residing in rural Peninsular Malaysia. The final analysis was performed using partial least squares structural equation modeling and artificial neural network analysis. The fin…
The Moderating Role of Motivation Towards the Dynamism of Residents' Intention to Participate in Tourism Development in Langkawi Malaysia
Motivation is a crucial factor in encouraging local involvement in tourism progress, yet it is often overlooked in tourism literature. To address this gap, this research examines the moderating role of motivation in the relationship between opportunity, knowledge, social identity, attitude, expected benefits and willingness to participate in tourism expansion. Data from 382 respondents were collected and analysed using partial least squares struc…
Navigating the nexus
In Malaysia’s rapid economic growth and industrialization, environmental degradation and carbon emissions pose significant challenges. As urbanization continues to rise, there is a growing recognition of the imperative to tackle CO 2 emissions. Trade openness and globalization drive economic activity but also heighten environmental pressures, including CO 2 emissions from transportation and industry. Information communication technology (ICT) usa…
Acceptance of new agricultural technology among small rural farmers
Amid China’s 2023 policy shift toward rural revitalization and agricultural modernization driven by a substantial agricultural population and the foundational role of agriculture in the national economy, there is an urgent need for the widespread adoption of new agricultural technologies to boost production quality, efficiency, and economic development. This study examines the determinants of technology adoption in agriculture among small rural f…
Predicting guest satisfaction and willingness to pay premium prices for green hotels
Green transformation in the hotel industry represents an undeniable trend yet poses financial challenges, particularly in emerging economies. Expanding on the service quality-satisfaction-behavioral intention paradigm, this study investigates the influences of green emotional attachment, attitude towards green hotels, green image, green practice performance, word-of-mouth, guest satisfaction, functional value, and green experiential loyalty on gr…
Adoption of conservative agricultural practices among rural Chinese farmers
Excessive use of agrochemicals and the misuse of natural resources severely degrade farmlands. In addition to organic farming, conservative agricultural practices are one of the most viable methods for preventing environmental deterioration. Its adoption has remained relatively modest in developing countries as farmers rely exclusively on synthetic inputs to attain high yields and economic returns. Therefore, this study focuses on the factors tha…
Organic food production among Chinese urban botanists
Organic food production is recognized by most countries and regions worldwide as a method of ecological and environmental protection because traditional agricultural practices significantly use pesticides and other chemicals, creating severe issues regarding the ecological, environmental, and food safety issues. Most research on organic production focuses on large-scale organic production. This study focuses on growing noncommercial, small-scale …
Does credit growth mitigate emission intensity in Asean countries
In empirical studies, the disparity between financial development and environmental quality has prompted us to examine the impact of credit growth on environmental quality in ASEAN countries. These countries have experienced phenomenal credit growth over the past three decades due to their adoption of financial liberalisation, integration and innovation. In this study, we investigated the role of credit growth on environmental quality while contr…
Modelling the intention and production of organic food using environmental value-belief-norm model
Modeling the reuse intention and practices of secondhand clothing
This study explored the effect of perceived values on sustainability, problem awareness, the ascription of responsibility, sense of community, and anticipated guilt on reuse (sell and/or swap) intention of secondhand clothing through partial least squares structural equation modeling. This study adopted a cross-sectional design and collected quantitative data from 524 conveniently selected respondents in China through an online survey. The findin…
The moderating effect of corporate social responsibility between green human resource management and organizations’ environmental performance
Considering the fact that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is widely recognized for its positive impact on environmental performance, little research exists on its effect on the relationship between Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) and an Organization’s Environmental Performance (OEP). This study investigates how CSR affects GHRM and the OEP, along with its moderating effect. Data was collected from the Malaysian manufacturing industry…
The role of social identity between community motivation and intention to participate in tourism development in Malaysia
Impact of community participation on sustainable development of marine protected areas
This study aims to investigate the role of community participation and its impact on economic, environmental, and social sustainability in marine protected areas (MPAs) in Malaysia through the development of ecotourism. A structured questionnaire was employed for collecting data and analyzed using the partial least square method. The results indicate that community participation explains a significant amount of variance in ecotourism development.…
Co-management approach to sustainable management of marine protected areas
Farmers' livelihood and adaptive capacity in the face of climate vulnerability
Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the economic, social and environmental impacts of climate change on farmers' livelihoods and adaptive capacity while highlighting specific adaptation strategies in the local climate context. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using a survey questionnaire and analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Respondents were selected from seven farmer organizati…
Developing smart community based on information and communication technology
Purpose In light of the rapid evolution of information and communication technology (ICT), every society is faced with many issues such as social exclusion, inequality and the digital divide. Hence, there is need to solve these complex challenges without comprising any development objective. A practical solution in this regard includes establishment of a sustainable model of community development. Therefore, this paper aims to identify the role o…
Demographic dividend and economic growth in emerging economies
Purpose The study attempts to establish the relationship between demographic dividend and GDP growth rate by utilising panel data from 1990 to 2017 in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach This study employs the pooled OLS model, using data from the World Bank's database for the period 1990–2017 for five selected South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. Findings The results reveal …
Vulnerability context and well-being factors of Indigenous community development
The Indigenous people of Malaysia are a heterogeneous community scattered over more than 852 villages in Peninsular Malaysia. This community has been identified to be among the poorest and marginalized in Peninsular Malaysia. This study evaluates the well-being factors as well as problems that hinder the development of an Indigenous community in Peninsular Malaysia. This article adopted a quantitative approach based on data collected through surv…
Agriculture insurance for disaster risk reduction
Analysing the socioeconomic and motivational factors affecting the willingness to pay for climate change adaptation in Malaysia
Labour Force Participation and Nature of Employment Among Women in Selangor, Malaysia
There is an honest nexus between women’s participation in the workforce and national economic growth. However, the participation of women in the workforce in developing countries is still lagging behind compared to developed nations. Hence, the fundamental question that arises here is what are the key determinants to influence women to participate in the workforce with a special reference to Malaysia? To answer this research question, this study …
How does economic growth impact on income inequality across ethnic groups in Malaysia
This study aims to examine the impact of economic growth on income inequality in Malaysia with special attention to the distribution of income among different ethnic groups. Twofold methodologies have been used in this analysis. The primary methodology is descriptive in nature where tables, charts, and diagrams have been extracted from the specific sources for analysis. Second, this paper applies the Granger noncausality test to estimate the caus…
Perception of Climate Change and the Adaptation Strategies and Capacities of the Rice Farmers in Kedah, Malaysia
This article attempts to understand the perception of the rice-growing farmers on the issue of climate change (CC) and identify their adaptive capacity (AC). A survey was conducted through structured questionnaires to understand farmers’ perception and adaptation strategies in response to changing climate and variability. The findings indicate that farmers are moderately adaptive to CC in the study area. The result also revealed that the main bar…
Livelihood Assets and Vulnerability Context of Marine Park Community Development in Malaysia
Farmers’ perceptions, awareness, attitudes and adaption behaviour towards climate change
Using responses from a questionnaire survey conducted on a sample of 400 rice farmers from Kedah in Malaysia, this article examines rice farmers’ perception, awareness, attitudes and adaptation behaviours towards mitigating climate change. The data collected was analysed using structural equation modelling. The findings of this study show that 84% of the respondents perceive a decrease in rainfall, while 75% perceive an increase in temperature ov…
Does income inequality affect environmental sustainability? Evidence from the Asean-5
Income gap among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has widened, while environment degradation has worsened since the 1990s. Using the Gini coefficient as a measure of income inequality, this paper attempts to examine whether the increasing income gap would have adverse effects on environmental sustainability and the causality relationship between income inequality and environmental sustainability. Using data from the World Bank a…
Water Pollution
Water pollution is a major problem in the global environment. This necessitates continuing assessment and review of water resource policy at all levels. The main objectives of this article are to investigate major sources of water pollution, water resource policies and challenges to improve water quality in Malaysia. The findings indicate that the major problem associated with water pollution is that human heart and kidneys can be adversely affec…
How Individual Values and Attitude Influence Consumers’ Purchase Intention of Electric Vehicles—Some Insights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This article observes how the individual values and attitudes of consumers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia influence their purchase intention of electric vehicles (EVs) using the well-known theory of reasoned action (TRA). This study analyzed the data collected from 200 respondents from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. These respondents were asked about their views concerning their value sets, attitudes and purchase intention of EV using the structural equation…
Livelihood Assets and Vulnerability Context of Marine Park Community Development in Malaysia
Farmers’ perceptions, awareness, attitudes and adaption behaviour towards climate change
Using responses from a questionnaire survey conducted on a sample of 400 rice farmers from Kedah in Malaysia, this article examines rice farmers’ perception, awareness, attitudes and adaptation behaviours towards mitigating climate change. The data collected was analysed using structural equation modelling. The findings of this study show that 84% of the respondents perceive a decrease in rainfall, while 75% perceive an increase in temperature ov…
Does income inequality affect environmental sustainability? Evidence from the Asean-5
Income gap among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has widened, while environment degradation has worsened since the 1990s. Using the Gini coefficient as a measure of income inequality, this paper attempts to examine whether the increasing income gap would have adverse effects on environmental sustainability and the causality relationship between income inequality and environmental sustainability. Using data from the World Bank a…
Perception of Climate Change and the Adaptation Strategies and Capacities of the Rice Farmers in Kedah, Malaysia
This article attempts to understand the perception of the rice-growing farmers on the issue of climate change (CC) and identify their adaptive capacity (AC). A survey was conducted through structured questionnaires to understand farmers’ perception and adaptation strategies in response to changing climate and variability. The findings indicate that farmers are moderately adaptive to CC in the study area. The result also revealed that the main bar…
Agriculture insurance for disaster risk reduction
Analysing the socioeconomic and motivational factors affecting the willingness to pay for climate change adaptation in Malaysia
Labour Force Participation and Nature of Employment Among Women in Selangor, Malaysia
There is an honest nexus between women’s participation in the workforce and national economic growth. However, the participation of women in the workforce in developing countries is still lagging behind compared to developed nations. Hence, the fundamental question that arises here is what are the key determinants to influence women to participate in the workforce with a special reference to Malaysia? To answer this research question, this study …
How does economic growth impact on income inequality across ethnic groups in Malaysia
This study aims to examine the impact of economic growth on income inequality in Malaysia with special attention to the distribution of income among different ethnic groups. Twofold methodologies have been used in this analysis. The primary methodology is descriptive in nature where tables, charts, and diagrams have been extracted from the specific sources for analysis. Second, this paper applies the Granger noncausality test to estimate the caus…
Developing smart community based on information and communication technology
Purpose In light of the rapid evolution of information and communication technology (ICT), every society is faced with many issues such as social exclusion, inequality and the digital divide. Hence, there is need to solve these complex challenges without comprising any development objective. A practical solution in this regard includes establishment of a sustainable model of community development. Therefore, this paper aims to identify the role o…
Demographic dividend and economic growth in emerging economies
Purpose The study attempts to establish the relationship between demographic dividend and GDP growth rate by utilising panel data from 1990 to 2017 in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach This study employs the pooled OLS model, using data from the World Bank's database for the period 1990–2017 for five selected South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. Findings The results reveal …
Vulnerability context and well-being factors of Indigenous community development
The Indigenous people of Malaysia are a heterogeneous community scattered over more than 852 villages in Peninsular Malaysia. This community has been identified to be among the poorest and marginalized in Peninsular Malaysia. This study evaluates the well-being factors as well as problems that hinder the development of an Indigenous community in Peninsular Malaysia. This article adopted a quantitative approach based on data collected through surv…
Impact of community participation on sustainable development of marine protected areas
This study aims to investigate the role of community participation and its impact on economic, environmental, and social sustainability in marine protected areas (MPAs) in Malaysia through the development of ecotourism. A structured questionnaire was employed for collecting data and analyzed using the partial least square method. The results indicate that community participation explains a significant amount of variance in ecotourism development.…
Co-management approach to sustainable management of marine protected areas
Farmers' livelihood and adaptive capacity in the face of climate vulnerability
Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the economic, social and environmental impacts of climate change on farmers' livelihoods and adaptive capacity while highlighting specific adaptation strategies in the local climate context. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using a survey questionnaire and analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Respondents were selected from seven farmer organizati…
Modeling the reuse intention and practices of secondhand clothing
This study explored the effect of perceived values on sustainability, problem awareness, the ascription of responsibility, sense of community, and anticipated guilt on reuse (sell and/or swap) intention of secondhand clothing through partial least squares structural equation modeling. This study adopted a cross-sectional design and collected quantitative data from 524 conveniently selected respondents in China through an online survey. The findin…
The moderating effect of corporate social responsibility between green human resource management and organizations’ environmental performance
Considering the fact that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is widely recognized for its positive impact on environmental performance, little research exists on its effect on the relationship between Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) and an Organization’s Environmental Performance (OEP). This study investigates how CSR affects GHRM and the OEP, along with its moderating effect. Data was collected from the Malaysian manufacturing industry…
The role of social identity between community motivation and intention to participate in tourism development in Malaysia
Navigating the nexus
In Malaysia’s rapid economic growth and industrialization, environmental degradation and carbon emissions pose significant challenges. As urbanization continues to rise, there is a growing recognition of the imperative to tackle CO 2 emissions. Trade openness and globalization drive economic activity but also heighten environmental pressures, including CO 2 emissions from transportation and industry. Information communication technology (ICT) usa…
Acceptance of new agricultural technology among small rural farmers
Amid China’s 2023 policy shift toward rural revitalization and agricultural modernization driven by a substantial agricultural population and the foundational role of agriculture in the national economy, there is an urgent need for the widespread adoption of new agricultural technologies to boost production quality, efficiency, and economic development. This study examines the determinants of technology adoption in agriculture among small rural f…
Predicting guest satisfaction and willingness to pay premium prices for green hotels
Green transformation in the hotel industry represents an undeniable trend yet poses financial challenges, particularly in emerging economies. Expanding on the service quality-satisfaction-behavioral intention paradigm, this study investigates the influences of green emotional attachment, attitude towards green hotels, green image, green practice performance, word-of-mouth, guest satisfaction, functional value, and green experiential loyalty on gr…
Adoption of conservative agricultural practices among rural Chinese farmers
Excessive use of agrochemicals and the misuse of natural resources severely degrade farmlands. In addition to organic farming, conservative agricultural practices are one of the most viable methods for preventing environmental deterioration. Its adoption has remained relatively modest in developing countries as farmers rely exclusively on synthetic inputs to attain high yields and economic returns. Therefore, this study focuses on the factors tha…
Organic food production among Chinese urban botanists
Organic food production is recognized by most countries and regions worldwide as a method of ecological and environmental protection because traditional agricultural practices significantly use pesticides and other chemicals, creating severe issues regarding the ecological, environmental, and food safety issues. Most research on organic production focuses on large-scale organic production. This study focuses on growing noncommercial, small-scale …
Does credit growth mitigate emission intensity in Asean countries
In empirical studies, the disparity between financial development and environmental quality has prompted us to examine the impact of credit growth on environmental quality in ASEAN countries. These countries have experienced phenomenal credit growth over the past three decades due to their adoption of financial liberalisation, integration and innovation. In this study, we investigated the role of credit growth on environmental quality while contr…
Economics (23 works) · Business (21 works) · Geography (13 works) · Political science (11 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Environmental planning (7 works) · Environmental Sustainability in Business (7 works) · Socioeconomics (7 works) · Structural equation modeling (7 works) · Sustainability (7 works)