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Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Interdisciplinary - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Missouri
- Master in Science (Mathematics) - Masters Degree, Indiana State University
- Master of Arts (Economics) - Masters Degree, Indiana State University
- Diploma of Education - Post Graduate Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Bachelor Degree, Indiana State University
- Diploma in Education English & Malay Language - Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
Zarinah Hamid (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
inahumkc@iium.edu.my
4618
Expert Profile
Professor Zarinah served in various teaching capacities in renowned public and private schools in Malaysia, including Sekolah Menengah Sains Raub and Sekolah Sri Kuala Lumpur. At IIUM, she teaches Business Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Econometrics, Quantitative Decision Making and Mathematical Economics. Her research areas include intra-trade and financial integration, entrepreneurship education, SME’s and waqaf development.
She has published over 30 articles in reputable international refereed journals such as the Journal of Economic Cooperation and Development, Journal of Developing Areas, International Journal of Managerial Finance, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Journal of Emerging Market Finance, Pertanika, Journal of Islamic Economic Studies, Journal of Asia-Pacific and others. She has also presented papers in various seminars locally and internationally. She used to hold positions as Principal of Residential College, Deputy Dean of Student Affairs, Quantitative Coordinator and Course Coordinator. Currently she is the Editor of the International Journal of Economics, Management and Accounting (IJEMA) and Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) Member of Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
She has published over 30 articles in reputable international refereed journals such as the Journal of Economic Cooperation and Development, Journal of Developing Areas, International Journal of Managerial Finance, Benchmarking: An International Journal, Journal of Emerging Market Finance, Pertanika, Journal of Islamic Economic Studies, Journal of Asia-Pacific and others. She has also presented papers in various seminars locally and internationally. She used to hold positions as Principal of Residential College, Deputy Dean of Student Affairs, Quantitative Coordinator and Course Coordinator. Currently she is the Editor of the International Journal of Economics, Management and Accounting (IJEMA) and Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) Member of Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
Area of Specialisation
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ Economic Development and Growth - Intra Trade, Financial Integration, SME
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ International Trade (Including Competitiveness, Globalisation, Trade Issues and Policies)
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ Other Economics/Applied Economics n.e.c.
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ Labour Economics
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ Economic Modelling and Forecasting
Professional Membership
- 2001 - 2029: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Malaysian Economic Association
- 2004 - 2008: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Missouri Valley Economic Association
Research Projects
Completed
2019 - 2020 | Renewable Energy consumption and Economic Growth (KENMS RESEARCH GRANT) |
2016 - 2018 | Examining the Determinants of Compliance Behaviour Among Individual Taxpayers in Malaysia |
2015 - 2019 | Regulating a Mis-regulation of Trading Halts through a Comprehensive Financial Legal Framework for the Protection of Investors? Interest |
2014 - 2018 | A Contemporary Theory of Social Entrepreneurship from Tawhidic Paradigm |
2014 - 2017 | Formulating Silver as a Model Payment System in Islamic Finance for the Protection of Maqasid of Shariah |
2014 - 2016 | Modelling Rental Index for Islamic Home Financing A Case Study on Selected Cities in Malaysia, Dubai, London |
2013 - 2016 | Involvement of Corporate Entities in Waqaf Management: Experiences of Selected Waqaf Institutions |
2013 - 2015 | Contagion Effects of Financial Crisis: A Meta-Analysis |
2013 - 2015 | Inclination of Non-Business Students Towards Entrepreneurship : Special Reference to IIUM |
2012 - 2012 | Contagion Effects of the U.S Subprime Crisis GCC Stock Markets |
2012 - 2016 | Aligning Business Strategies with Data Warehouse Design : A Study on Selected Government Linked Companies (GLCs) |
2011 - 2011 | The Determinants Of Economics Growth : Empirical Evidence From Malaysia |
2011 - 2016 | Formulation of Governance Framework for Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in Malaysia |
2011 - 2012 | The Challenges of Sustainable OIC Integration |
2011 - 2013 | Enhancing the Efficiency of Waqaf Institutions in Malaysia: An Exploratory Study |
2011 - 2020 | RU 2011: Customer Knowledge Management and Its Impact on Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty in The Islamic Insurance Industry in Malaysia |
2011 - 2011 | The Impact of Sub prime Crisis on ASEAN Islamic Stock Markets |
2010 - 2012 | Trade and Human Development in OIC Countries: A Panel Data Analysis |
2010 - 2012 | Data Warehouse Models in Malaysian Business Environment |
2010 - 2010 | Determinants of life expectancies across OIC countries |
2008 - 2011 | Towards a Model of Succession Planning in the East Coast Region |
2007 - 2008 | Prospects for Future Economic Integration Between Malaysia and Selected OIC Countries |
2007 - 2010 | Working Environment and Living Conditions Of Muslim Foreign Workers in Malaysia: A case Study |
2006 - 2006 | Concentration Of Exports And Patterns Of Trade: A Time-Series Evidence Of The Malaysian Experience |
On-Going
2023 - Present | A Study of Wage Differential in Malaysia using Oaxaca-Blinder Decomposition Method |
2022 - Present | Developing a Capacity Maturity Model for Business Analytics Education in Malaysia Higher Education Institutions |
2021 - Present | The Impact of Quantum Communication on Societal Needs in Malaysia (Project 3) |
2017 - Present | An analysis of the adoption of big data analytics among the government agencies in Malaysia |
2008 - Present | Small and Medium Enterprises and Entrepreneurs Development Unit (SME) |
2008 - Present | THE IMPACT OF US FINANCIAL CRISIS ON THE MALAYSIAN STOCK MARKET: A SECTORAL ANALYSIS |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2018 | The role of corporate and public entities in managing waqf institutions in Muslim countries. The International Institute of Islamic Thought (East and South East Asia), ISBN: 978-967-2190-08-0 |
2012 | Succession planning in SMEs. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225135 |
2009 | Decision to move : factors affecting women in service sector. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller, ISBN: 9783639201918 |
Book Section
2021 | Economic Theories on Social Entrepreneurship. In: Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-2621-93-5, pp. 37-53 |
2021 | Economic Theories on Social Entrepreneurship. In: Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-2621-93-5, pp. 37-53 |
2021 | Roles of Social Entrepreneurship in Modern Economic System. In: Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-2621-93-5, pp. 54-60 |
2021 | Roles of Social Entrepreneurship in Modern Economic System. In: Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-2621-93-5, pp. 54-60 |
2019 | Trade structure of Oman: evidence from gravity model. In: College of Banking and Financial Studies, ISBN: 978-99969-824-1-5, pp. 41-58 |
2019 | Trade structure of Oman: evidence from gravity model. In: College of Banking and Financial Studies, ISBN: 978-99969-824-1-5, pp. 41-58 |
2018 | Best practices of waqf: experiences of Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. In: IIUM Press, & Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), ISBN: 978-967-418-398-1, pp. 68-98 |
2016 | Issues and challenges in enhancing the efficiency of Waqf institutions: the case of selected Waqf institutions in Malaysia. In: Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) @Islamic Development Bank, ISBN: 978-983-44368-1-8, pp. 542-558 |
2010 | Are there prospects for future economic integration among Muslim countries? Evidence from selected OIC countries. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225012, pp. 3-28 |
Monograph
2012 | Contagion effects of the U.S subprime crisis GCC stock markets. In: s.n, |
2009 | Economic integration among ASEAN countries: evidence from gravity model. In: East Asian Development Network, |
2009 | Modeling an Alternative Benchmarking for Home Financing: A Comparative Analysis between Malaysia and the United Kingdom. In: [s.n.], |
2009 | Working Environment and Living Conditions of Muslim Foreign Workers in Malaysia. In: [s.n.], |