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Zarinah Hamid

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).


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 ~ Other Economics/Applied Economics n.e.c.
  • Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ Economic Modelling and Forecasting
  • 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 ~ Labour Economics


Professional Membership


  • 2001 - 2029: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Malaysian Economic Association
  • 2004 - 2008: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Missouri Valley Economic Association


Teaching Responsibilities


ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE METHODS 2006/2007
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS 2023/2024 2022/2023 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2011/2012 2010/2011 2008/2009 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 1995/1996 1994/1995 1993/1994 1992/1993 1991/1992
ECONOMETRICS 2022/2023
ECONOMETRICS I 2015/2016 2012/2013 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2002/2003
ECONOMICS THEORY 2002/2003
ELEMENTARY MATH 1990/1991
INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS I 2001/2002
MATH I 1990/1991
MATH II 1990/1991
MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS 2014/2015 2006/2007 2005/2006
MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 2023/2024
MICROECONOMICS 2018/2019 2016/2017
QUANTITATIVE DECISION MAKING 2019/2020 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007
STATISTICAL METHODS 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2017/2018 2015/2016 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 1994/1995 1993/1994 1992/1993 1991/1992


Supervision


Factors Sustaining Social Enterprises In Malaysia: The Tawhidic Paradigm.
Ph.D Completed 2023 Co-supervisor
Financila Contagion In A Selected Oic Countries - Meta-Analysis And New Evidence.
Ph.D Completed 2021 Main Supervisor
The Roles Of Circuit Breakers In Malaysian Capital Market: An In-Depth Analysis .
Ph.D Completed 2018 Co-supervisor
The Performance Of Implied Volatility And Historical Volatility In Forecasting Future Realized Volatility: An Analysis From Malaysia, Singapore And Thailand Structured Call Warrants .
Ph.D Completed 2018 Co-supervisor
Modelling The Impact Of Solvency Capital On The Efficiency Of Islamic Insurance (Takaful) Companies In Gcc Countries.
Ph.D Completed 2016 Main Supervisor
The Viability Of A Fully Integrated Islamic Financial And Investment Institution Concept Toward The Achievement Of Maqasid Al-Shariah : A Case Study Of Malaysia.
Ph.D Completed 2016 Co-supervisor
Asset Pricing In Emerging Markets: Multifactors Modeling Approach.
Ph.D Completed 2015 Main Supervisor
Determinants Of Financial Performance Of General Takaful And Conventional Insurance Companies In Malaysia.
Ph.D Completed 2011 Co-supervisor
Risk Management Practices & Profitability Of Commercial Banks: Special Reference To Islamic Banks.
Ph.D Completed 2008 Co-supervisor
The Likelihood Of Stem Teachers In Malaysia Adopting Quantum Technology Education (Qte).
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
The Determinants And Its Impact On Afghan Women Entrepreneurship In Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Economic Integration Among The Members Of The Gulf Cooperation Council: A Gravity Model.
Master Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
The Effects Of Crude Oil Price Volatility, Stock Price, Exchange Rate And Interest Rate On Malaysia'S Economic Growth.
Master Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
Inclination Of Non-Business Students Towards Entrepreneurship: Special Reference To Iium.
Master Completed 2014 Main Supervisor
Women'S Role In Economic Development.
Master Completed 2013 Main Supervisor
Globalization, Nation-State And The Challenge Of Sustainable Oic Trade Integration.
Master Completed 2012 Main Supervisor
An Analyasis Of Human Capital And Economic Grough In The Case Of Malaysia : 1970-2006.
Master Completed 2011 Main Supervisor
Wage Differential And Taste Discrimination In Labour Market Of Malaysia.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor


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

2021 Are Islamic stock markets immune from contagion during the financial crisis?. Journal of Economic Cooperation and Development, () pp.
2020 Predictive power of implied volatility of structured call warrants: evidence from Singapore. International Journal of Finance & Economics, 17 December 2020 () pp. 1-19
2020 Renewable energy supply and economic growth in Malaysia: an application of bounds testing and causality analysis. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 10 (3) pp. 255-264
2019 Aberrant investor participation amid substantial price swings: high-frequency evidence of magnet-repellent effect from Malaysia. Macroeconomics and Finance in Emerging Market Economies, 12 (1) pp. 71-94
2019 Factors sustaining social enterprises from the tawhidic paradigm in Malaysia. International Journal of Islamic Business, 4 (2) pp. 51-60
2019 Financial interdependence or contagion? evidence from a meta-analysis. Journal of Economic Cooperation and Development, 40 (1) pp. 79-102
2018 An investigation of magnet effect via overnight returns: the Malaysian case. Journal of Capital Markets Studies, 2 (2) pp. 121-135
2018 An investigation of magnet effect via overnight returns: the Malaysian case. Journal of Capital Markets Studies, 2 (2) pp. 121-135
2018 Does domestic credit of the banking sector promote economic growth? Evidence from Bangladesh. International Journal of Islamic Business, 3 (1) pp. 33-55
2018 Does the fall in crude oil prices really affect the Malaysian ringgit?. Advances in Panel Data Analysis in Applied Economic Research, () pp. 403-414
2017 Economic theories of social entrepreneurship. International Journal of Accounting, Finance and Business, 2 (6) pp. 110-122
2017 Examining the determinants of tax arrears: Evidence from Malaysia. International Journal of Accounting, Finance and Business, 2 (6) pp. 134-146
2017 Managing corporate Waqf in Malaysia: perspective of selected SEDCs and SIRCs. Jurnal Syariah, 25 (1) pp. 91-116
2017 Oman’s economic diversification cum trade structure. Omani Journal of Applied Sciences, 6 (1) pp. 10-24
2017 Tax arrears amongst individual income taxpayers in Malaysia. Journal of Financial Crime, 24 (1) pp. 17-34
2017 The contribution of waqf institutions in Malaysia and Turkey in improving the socio-economic conditions of the society. Turkish Journal of Islamic Economics, 4 (1) pp. 1-29
2016 Capital asset pricing model and pricing of Islamic financial instruments. Journal of King Abdulaziz University Islamic Economics, 29 (1) pp. 21-39
2016 Cash economy: tax evasion among SMEs in Malaysia. Journal of Financial Crime, 23 (4) pp. 974-986
2015 Alignment between data warehouse design and business strategy. International Journal of Information Technology & Computer Science, 19 (1) pp. 21-29
2015 Combining local and global markets in asset pricing in emerging markets: evidence from three BRICS nations. The Journal of Developing Areas, 49 (3) pp. 365-378
2015 Foreign ownership, efficiency and solvency: analysis of takaful firms in the GCC region. Al-Shajarah , (SpeciaI Issue) pp. 173-204
2015 The impact of subprime crisis on Asia-Pacific Islamic Stock Market. Journal of Asia-Pacific Business, 16 (2) pp. 105-127
2014 "Legal Eagle" entrepreneurship education for law students: special reference to International Islamic University Malaysia. Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 22 (S) pp. 83-98
2014 Determinant of customer loyalty in Malaysian takaful industry. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 130 () pp. 362-370
2014 The inclination of information and communication technology (ICT) students towards entrepreneurship . International Journal of Management and Sustainability, 3 (8) pp. 484-492
2013 Involvement of corporate entities in Waqaf management: experiences of Malaysia and Singapore. Asian Economic and Financial Review, 3 (6) pp. 736-748
2013 Trade and human development in OIC countries: a panel data analysis. Islamic Economic Studies, 21 (2) pp. 55-70
2012 Law students and entrepreneurship: A study on the relationship between involvement in entrepreneurship programs and interest to be entrepreneurs with special reference to IIUM. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 6 (11) pp. 252-257
2012 Sources of risk in commercial banks: conventional vs Islamic banks. British Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences, 4 (2) pp. 1-15
2011 Are there prospects for future economic integration among Muslim countries? Evidence from selected OIC countries. International Journal of Economics and Management, 5 (1) pp. 179-215
2011 Determining the viability of rental price to benchmark Islamic home financing products evidence from Malaysia. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 18 (1) pp. 69-85
2011 Does trade among ASEAN members promote efficiency? sectoral evidence from the gravity model. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 1 (12) pp. 236-253
2011 Family-owned businesses: towards a model of succession planning in Malaysia. International Review of Business Research Papers, 7 (1) pp. 251-264
2011 Inclusive growth: the contribution of service sector to employment in Malaysia . International Journal of Social and Economic Research, 1 (1) pp. 13-23
2011 The 2007 global financial crisis and the Malaysian stock market: a sectoral analysis. Afro-Asian Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2 (3) pp. 185-209
2010 A comparative analysis of the performance of conventional and Islamic unit trust companies in Malaysia. International Journal of Managerial Finance, 6 (1) pp. 24-47
2010 Concentration of exports and patterns of trade: a time-series evidence of Malaysia. The Journal of Developing Areas, 43 (2) pp. 255-270
2010 The working environment and living condition of foreign migrant workers in Malaysia. International Journal of Business Policy and Economics, 3 (2) pp. 353-367
2009 Design of data warehouse using the entity relationship model in business environment. Journal of Business Management, 1 (1-2) pp. 17-29
2009 The Impact of financial risks on profitability of Malaysian commercial banks : 1996-2005. International Journal of Social and Human Sciences, 3 () pp. 807-821
2009 Towards an Islamic common market: are oic countries heading the right direction? . IIUM Journal of Economics and Management, 17 (1) pp. 133-176
2008 Does the trade structure among the league of Arab states show potential for a successful regional economic integration? . Journal of Economic Cooperation Among Islamic Countries, 29 (4) pp. 37-70
2007 International trade and conflict relationship. The Journal of World Economic Review, 2 (2) pp. 115-125
2005 Economic integration among the members of the League of Arab States: an empirical evidence. Journal of Economic Cooperation and Development, 26 (3) pp. 77-102
Conference or Workshop Item

2020 The effects of crude oil price volatility, stock price, exchange rate and interest rate on Malaysia’s economic growth. In: 2019 International Conference on Applied Economics (ICOAE 2019),
2017 The impact of currency fluctuations on palm oil exports. In: MPOB International Palm Oil Congress (PIPOC) 2017: Global Economics and Marketing (GEM) Conference,
2015 The impact of customer satisfaction on purchase intention in Malaysian takaful industry . In: Advances In Business Research International Conference 2015,
2014 Human capital and economic growth: empirical evidence from Malaysia. In: 2nd International Congress on Interdisciplinary Behaviour and Social Sciences, ICIBSoS,
2014 The inclination of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) students towards entrepreneurship. In: The International Conference on Emerging Trends in Scientific Research (ICETSR 2014),
2012 Customer knowledge management, trust, commitment and customer lifetime value in islamic insurance industry. In: 2012 Global Marketing Conference at Seoul,
2011 The Impact of subprime crisis on Asia-Pacific Islamic Stock Markets. In: 8th International Conference on Islamic Economics and Finance,
2011 Trade and human development in OIC Countries : a panel data analysis. In: 8th International Conference on Islamic Economics and Finance,
2010 Does trade among ASEAN members promote efficiency? Sectoral evidence from the gravity model.. In: International Conference on the Asian Economic Cooperation,
2010 Economic integration among asean countries: evidence for gravity model. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010 Using lexical ontology for semi-automatic logical data warehouse design. In: ,
2008 Prospects for future economic integration among the League of Arab States. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Globalization in the 21st Century,
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.],