Rulia Akhtar
Biographic Data
| ID | 6681811 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rulia Akhtar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rulia |
| FAMILY NAME | Akhtar |
| SIGNATURE | AKHTAR R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6980-4096 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 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…
The nexus between parental financial literacy and child labor in Indonesia
Purpose As a country with the fourth-largest population in the world, Indonesia is not exempt from child labor issues. The phenomenon of child labor in Indonesia is closely linked with the role of parents as the main decision-makers in a household. This study aims to determine the relationship between parental financial literacy and child labor. Design/methodology/approach Financial literacy was measured through parental knowledge of lending inst…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
The nexus between parental financial literacy and child labor in Indonesia
Purpose As a country with the fourth-largest population in the world, Indonesia is not exempt from child labor issues. The phenomenon of child labor in Indonesia is closely linked with the role of parents as the main decision-makers in a household. This study aims to determine the relationship between parental financial literacy and child labor. Design/methodology/approach Financial literacy was measured through parental knowledge of lending inst…
Business (9 works) · Economics (9 works) · Political science (5 works) · Environmental planning (4 works) · Environmental resource management (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Climate change (3 works) · Climate change impacts on agriculture (3 works) · Socioeconomics (3 works)