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Halal Certification Among the SMEs in Kinabalu, Sabah Hasan, Haslinda; Sulong, Rini Suryati; Tanakinjal, Geoffrey Harvey
Journal of Consumer Sciences Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020): Journal of Consumer Sciences
Publisher : Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (544.335 KB) | DOI: 10.29244/jcs.5.1.16-28

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Halal is an important concept that enables and simplifies the consuming process of food and beverage products, especially for Muslim consumers. The study believes that the development of Halal is a communally obligatory (fardhu kifayah) for that SMEs and a personally obligatory (fardhu ain) for the Muslim consumer. The Government of Malaysia has already recognized the importance of SMEs, implemented various policies; action plans, and also introduced Halal related programs to assist the SMEs. The objectives of the study are to identify the awareness and perception towards Halal certification among SMEs in Sabah. 42 SMEs were participated in the study; the results indicated that they are aware of the role of Halal certification, and how Halal will make them competitive in the market. Majority of them are keen to become Halal certified company however the SMEs responded that to be Halal certified company the process is expensive and complicated. This paper is hoped to contribute to a better understanding of the current situation of how Halal certification can help SMEs to grow their businesses. Further study on this matter is suggested in order to gain more accurate, interesting and detailed information on the issue.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Publications at Universiti Malaysia Sabah Krishnan, Anath Rau; Hamid, Rizal; Tanakinjal, Geoffrey Harvey; Bahri, Saiful; Arumugam, Nalini
Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology, and Education Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : PT Mattawang Mediatama Solution

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This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of scientific publications associated with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) from 1994 to 2024, tracing the university’s research progression over three decades. Using data extracted from the Scopus database, the study analyzes 9,217 publications by document type, open access (OA) status, and author keywords across three distinct decades using tools like Power Query, Microsoft Excel 365, and VOSviewer version 1.6.20. Findings reveal a steady increase in scientific publication productivity, with journal articles dominating output and OA publishing experiencing a significant surge in recent years. The keyword analysis reveals a consistent emphasis on local issues, particularly those related to Sabah and oil palm, and also reflects the university’s increasing engagement with emerging global themes such as COVID-19, machine learning, and deep learning. This study offers the first comprehensive, cross-disciplinary bibliometric analysis of UMS publications, uniquely highlighting the university’s growing engagement with open access publishing. The findings offer valuable guidance for future policy decisions, particularly in enhancing publication funding, promoting balanced growth across disciplines, and advancing open science initiatives.
Halal Certification Among the SMEs in Kinabalu, Sabah Hasan, Haslinda; Sulong, Rini Suryati; Tanakinjal, Geoffrey Harvey
Journal of Consumer Sciences Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020): Journal of Consumer Sciences
Publisher : Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29244/jcs.5.1.16-28

Abstract

Halal is an important concept that enables and simplifies the consuming process of food and beverage products, especially for Muslim consumers. The study believes that the development of Halal is a communally obligatory (fardhu kifayah) for that SMEs and a personally obligatory (fardhu ain) for the Muslim consumer. The Government of Malaysia has already recognized the importance of SMEs, implemented various policies; action plans, and also introduced Halal related programs to assist the SMEs. The objectives of the study are to identify the awareness and perception towards Halal certification among SMEs in Sabah. 42 SMEs were participated in the study; the results indicated that they are aware of the role of Halal certification, and how Halal will make them competitive in the market. Majority of them are keen to become Halal certified company however the SMEs responded that to be Halal certified company the process is expensive and complicated. This paper is hoped to contribute to a better understanding of the current situation of how Halal certification can help SMEs to grow their businesses. Further study on this matter is suggested in order to gain more accurate, interesting and detailed information on the issue.