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This study aims to investigate the determinants of consumer behavior for buying halal endorsed products in an emerging Muslim market, Pakistan. The study is based on the conceptual framework of the theory of planned behavior (TPB).

It was hypothesized that halal endorsement affects consumer behavior and significantly influences the consumers’ purchase intention. In addition to the main dimensions of TPB model, the study incorporates two other variables to articulate the TPB model specifically for the situation under hand. A sample of 497 respondents was chosen using convenience random sampling and categorized on the basis of age group, academic qualification, income, profession, etc. A cross-sectional study was done using self-administered questionnaires to conduct surveys and results were analyzed using techniques such as Pearson correlation, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling.

The results show that religious commitment, motivation to comply, self-identity and perceived behavioral control have a positive and significant effect on the intention to purchase halal endorsed products. The empirical evidence indicates that the individuals who consider themselves as distinct Muslims, i.e. perceive that they have a well-defined self-identity, a higher level of behavioral control, religious commitment and a strong motivation to comply with the Shariah teachings about halal buying, end up buying halal-endorsed products.

This paper has certain limitations such as using the convenience sampling and focusing mostly on young and Muslim buyers. Future studies may overcome such shortcomings by specifically targeting more mature and elderly buyers and buyers with diverse ethnicity and religions who may have greater level of control on making purchase decision regarding religiously endorsed products.

This pioneering study was one of its first types being conducted in Pakistan. It highlighted important aspects for marketers about an emerging Muslim market that certain segments of consumers who show a distinct self-identity, have a greater urge to comply with Shariah teachings and maintain a greater control over decision-making end up buying halal goods.

It is evident that organizations are continuously contributing toward environmental dilapidation. This may be reduced by focusing their employees’ involvement in pro-environmental behaviors. Pro-environmental behaviors have ramifications for organizations, employees, leaders and natural environment. Therefore, this study aims at investigating environmental related social responsibility and identification as the predictors of pro-environmental behaviors through the moderating role of empathy in the hospitality sector.

This study collected data from 201 pairs (i.e. supervisors and their subordinates) working in the hospitality sector.

The study found that employees with high empathy exhibit more pro-environmental behavior and organizational identification when perceiving their organization’s involvement in environment-related social responsibilities.

The data for this study were collected at one point of time and it has implications for organizations and employees.

This study aims to fill the gap of the underlying mechanism that how perceived CSR affect employee pro-environmental behavior.

The authors design a theoretical perspective that explores how different phases of social mood influence financial risk tolerance (FRT) among investors. Risk is involved in almost all financial decision-making. For a better understanding of risk tolerance behavior, the role played by social mood cannot be ignored. This study aims to explore the linkage between social mood and FRT of investors in Pakistan.

Using qualitative phenomenology as the guiding framework, 22 interviews were conducted to have a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of investors with at least 10 years of investment experience. Thematic analysis was done to analyze data. Audio-recording, bracketing, triangulation and member checking were done to ensure validity and reliability.

A theoretical model is developed using the six themes identified through thematic analysis. This model presents an in-depth analysis of the determinants of social mood, its multiple phases and its impact on risk tolerance behavior. Findings reveal that the level of financial literacy, experience and purpose of investment moderate the effect of social mood on FRT.

Investors can manage risk and increase their profits by controlling the effects of social mood. They can benefit from the market situation by taking more risk when the market is extremely low. The advisors can frame their advice in the light of the model.

According to the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that explores investors’ risk tolerance in response to variations in social mood in the context of an emerging economy. The paper has contributed conceptually and methodologically. It uses phenomenology as the method and develops a theoretical model that describes how different types of investors adjust their risk tolerance in response to changes in their social mood.

This paper aims to study the impact of convexity and concavity of the vertical borders on double-diffusive mixed convection. In addition, the study of entropy generation is performed. This numerical study has been carried out for different patterns of wavy edges to reveal their effects on heat and mass transfer phenomena.

Four different flow features are treated by varying the directions of convexity and concavity of the vertical walls. A uniform temperature, as well as concentration distributions, are introduced to the left border while keeping a cold temperature and low concentration for the right border. The horizontal boundaries are in adiabatic condition. The upper border of the chamber is moving in the right direction with an equal speed. The governing Navies–Stokes equations are designed to describe energy and species transport phenomena, and these equations are solved by compact scheme.

The investigated results are analyzed for various parameters, namely, Prandtl number, Richardson number, thermal Grashof number, Lewis number, Buoyancy ratio and amplitude of the wavy walls. It is observed that the thermal and solutal transfer performance becomes effective with lower Richardson numbers. The results reveal that the concavity and convexity of the side borders of the cabinet can control the thermosolutal performance. It is also observed that among all wavy chambers, Case-4 records maximum thermosolutal transfer rate, while Case-3 attains minimum thermosolutal transfer rate.

This work is an example of solar thermal power conversion, power collection systems, systems of energy deficiency, etc.

This research explores the effect of e-learning Moodle-based system usability on students' learning outcomes with the possible intervening role of teacher's behavior and online engagement.

In this research, the authors followed a quantitative methodology and a deductive research approach. Data were collected from 433 students at different study levels and academic specializations in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Oman. The data have been analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling via Smart-PLS.

The findings of this research show that e-learning system usability affects students' learning outcomes. Moreover, the relationship between these two variables is mediated by teacher behavior and students' online engagement.

This study is important as it adds to the understanding of the role of e-learning system usability in predicting student outcomes. From practical perspectives, especially during the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study also helps practitioners at private HEIs use e-learning systems more efficiently and effectively to improve students' engagement and learning outcomes.