Associate Professor (On Study Leave)

Saleh Md. Arman 

Associate Professor, BBA 

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Publications: 

1. Ying Xie, Saleh Md Arman(corresponding author), Chang Su. Circular economy in post consumption network: the role of re-commerce groups in Social Media Platforms.

    Journal Electronic Commerce Research and Applications (Impact Factor 5.9, Cite Score 10.1, SJR 1.34 Q1, ABS 2, Polish Ministerial Point 100).

    Abstract:
    The success of the circular economy transition depends on the involvement of all stakeholders. However, research on consumer participation in the circular economy is limited. This study identifies the micro-level dynamics of the circular economy within the post-consumption network, mainly         focusing on re-commerce operations. Through exploring re-commerce networks in 20 countries and a statistical analysis of factors influencing sales performances on Facebook, this research aims to identify the primary elements influencing re-commerce activities on Facebook and their role           in promoting circular economy. This study uses grounded theory and a mixed-methods approach, combining literature reviews and interviews, to explore the impact of re-commerce on the circular economy. Based on the research findings, this research develops four propositions to promote         future research on post-consumption networks in the circular economy context.

     Details - (link)

2.  Arman, S.M., & Mark-Herbert, C. (2024). Ethical Consumption: A Review and Research Agenda

     Abstract: 

     Ethical consumption is a domain of consumer research that focuses on individuals' ethical concerns when making consumption decisions. Owing to its enormous potential as a research domain, ethical consumption has gained increasing importance, especially in view of the impact of                     consumption choices on the environment and society as a whole. This study consolidates the existing body of information on ethical consumption through a systematic literature review (SLR) employing the SPAR-4-SLR methodology in conjunction with the ADO-TCM framework. An                       extensive search was conducted using the Scopus and Web of Science databases, carefully selecting 125 publications related to ethical consumption from 2002 to 2023. Next, a comprehensive descriptive analysis was conducted to identify the most substantial gaps in the literature and                 propose concrete directions for future research. Scholars across academic fields can utilize these findings and guidelines to inform their research, while practitioners can implement ethical consumption behavioral philosophies in their sustainable business practices. Details- (Link)

3. Arman, S. M., & Mark-Herbert, C. (2022). Ethical Pro-Environmental Self-Identity Practice: The Case of SecondHand Products. Sustainability, 14(4), 2154.

     Abstract:
     As part of sustainable development, more attention is being placed on consumer behavior. Revised economic models have resulted in an understanding of the need for a circular economy. In this perspective, the consumer is not merely the buyer of the product but also a seller in consumer-         to-consumer (C2C) activities, here referred to as re-commerce. In this qualitative study, researchers conducted in-depth interviews of 32 respondents from two countries who had second-hand product trading experience on Facebook. The study uses thematic content analysis to analyze the         themes of ethical pro-environmental self-identity (PESI) practices in the respondents’ everyday lives. In this study, challenges relating to understanding conditions for fruitful re-commerce are framed in a social practice theory. Focus is placed on ethical pro-environmental self-identity in the           context of selling or buying products in Bangladesh and Sweden. The contributions of this study relate to consumer perspectives on what enables re-commerce for six selected product categories. The study also points to the importance of social media and context-bound differences between         product groups as well as individuals in two national contexts.   
     Details - (link) (SCOPUS Q1)

 4. Arman, S.M.; Mark-Herbert, C. Re-Commerce to Ensure Circular Economy from Consumer Perspective. Sustainability 2021, 13, 10242.

    Abstract: 
   Responsible consumption practice is crucial to minimizing waste as part of sustainable development (SDG 12). This can be achieved by extending product life in a cradle-to-cradle system as part of a circular economy. However, are consumers willing to extend product life by reusing materials?       The phenomenon of re-commerce, where consumers sell products to each other (C2C), takes place in physical as well as web-based markets. This project focuses on enabling factors for re-commerce practices on Facebook among consumers in Bangladesh. A review of existing literature               provided grounds for an empirical focus group study of Bangladeshi consumers. Using a social practice theory perspective in a thematic analysis shows that enabling factors in terms of technical competence, context-bound conditions influencing meanings such as socially accepted procedures,       and practical practices relating to materials such as payment forms and logistics support, all serve as enabling or hindering factors. The study contributes to the understanding of conditions for re-commerce practices as part of a circular economy system where consumers are encouraged to           engage in responsible consumption by extending product life cycles.
   Details - (link) (SCOPUS Q1)       

5. Haq, M., and Arman, S., A Bibliometric Analysis of Scopus and Web of Science Documents of Community Economic Development, 11th ICFC Conference on Financial Criminology, University Technologi Mara, Malaysia. 

6. Arman, S., 2021. Re-commerce to ensure circularity through social media (Dissertation). 
    Abstract:
   Responsible consumption (SDG 12) practice is crucial to turn waste into zero and extending the usability of products through reusing from the consumer end helps to less dependent on virgin materials. People exchange second hand products which are fully functioned but not used anymore         which is called re-commerce. Financial gain is not the issue but to utilize the usability of the product is significant in this aspect. This aspect is vital to establish the cradle-to-cradle system of ensuring circular economy philosophy. Re-commerce conducts in both physical and online                         marketplaces. Due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic, where physical marketplaces have limited capacity to accommodate clients, the online Customer to Customer (C2C) marketplaces have no such boundary to limit users. Facebook is considered the most popular re-commerce platform in         today’s world due to their large number of users. The study selected Facebook as the unit of analysis to assess the re-commerce practice of Facebook users of Bangladesh to ensure circular economy. For doing the review of existing literatures, the study conducted bibliometric analysis of               published research documents in social media and circular economy which were indexed at Scopus database. After conducting literature review, the study considered Social Practice Theory as the required conceptual framework. The study conveniently selected 26 Bangladeshi individuals who       were familiar with re-commerce practice on Facebook and formed four focus groups based on product categories (electronics, furniture, jewelry and women’s attire) they dealt with. The study conducted focus group interview through Facebook Messenger and Zoom. The study conducted               thematic analysis using NVIVO12 and developed a re-commerce practice on Facebook using the theoretical framework of Social Practice Theory. The study concluded that, re-commerce practice is vital to ensure the circular economy from the consumer end to encourage responsible                       consumption of making the future world sustainable. 
     Details - (link) DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.16226.25282/1. 

7. Haq, M., Arman, S. and Nazera, F., 2021a. Private Enterprise and the Sustainable Community Economic Development in Bangladesh A Case Study on the PRAN-RFL Group. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 05(04), pp.49–55.
    Abstract:
   Community Economic Development (CED) practice in Bangladesh is vital in ensuring the sustainability of the community and economy of Bangladesh and it contributes to the creation and maintenance of economic, social, ecological, human, political, and cultural capitals of communities in a           sustainable and progressive manner. Existing literature in Bangladesh perspective mostly focuses on NGO contributions. However, local large conglomerates have contributions in this aspect and the study would like to tap on the research gap by conducting an intensive case study on PRAN-          RFL   Group (PRG), one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh and South East Asia. The case study provided a theoretical background of the business profile of the PRG. Researchers collected data from the organizations about their CED contributions to different areas of Bangladesh even        in  the  ongoing COVID19 time. PRG’s contributions to those remote areas were found significant and valuable to make the society sustainable and resilient. For this reason, the partnership between the PRG and the community (individual entrepreneur) was remarkable. The study concluded         that PRG’s contribution to the CED practices set examples of their competitors of Bangladesh in various CED practices. The study recommended further quantitative analysis in assessing community farmers and reverse migration in this aspect.
   Details - (link) 

8. Haq, M., Arman, S. and Nazera, F., 2021b. Why Bangladeshi Higher Educational Institutions Should Introduce Community Economic Development as a New Field of Study: Some Suggestions. 05, pp.291–299.
Abstract:
Community Economic Development (CED) is a popular field of study in the top North American universities. But, this field of study is completely absent in Bangladesh, even not a single course has been found in their course curricula based on their websites. Some courses are under development studies but those are insufficient compared to the required courses offered in foreign universities. Interestingly, CED approach is a countrywide approach practiced by NGOs, specialized bank and corporate houses of Bangladesh. CED approach is highly associated with sustainable development by fulfilling numerous goals successfully. The study aims at to develop urgency of the concerned stakeholders of the higher educational institutions of Bangladesh to design, implement and execute program and courses on CED in order to make the country sustainable and in doing so the paper showed CED professions in Bangladesh and in the world, which considered pragmatic in CED course at the university level. The study considered different CED study programs and courses offered by reputed universities of the world including reasons behind introducing the program in their course curriculum and expected benefits derived from the courses. The paper finally suggests ways of implementing it at the university level of Bangladesh. The study makes the concerned stakeholders aware about CED programs and courses for successful development, implementation and execution.
Details - (link) 

9. Haq, M., Arman, S. and Nazera, F., 2021c. How Contract Farming in Poultry Industry Contribute to the Sustainable Community Economic Development of Bangladesh: A Literature Review. Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 23.
Abstract:
In agricultural production, contract farming is a widely recognized strategy all over the world where similar type of farmers from different corners of a country are engaging under a single industry. In poultry industry of Bangladesh, Contract Farming (CF) is quite popular. Since inception in 1994, contract farming in poultry industry is quite common and major industrial players of Bangladesh deploy this strategy for gaining competitive advantage. In the CF model, the contribution of an individual farmer to the gigantic production volume of a large poultry farm can’t be denied and, in this way,CF can play a vital role in the sustainable community economic development. The objective of the study is to assess how Contract Farming can contribute in the sustainable community economic development of Bangladesh in the light ofSustainable Development Goals. The study is literature review in nature and secondary sources of information has been consulted. The study concluded that, contract farming is crucial in poultry industry and its contribution in assuring sustainable community economic development is significant.
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10.Mashequr, R. and Arman, S., 2018. Role of Human Resources in Building a Sustainable Business: A Study on Ready Made Garments (RMG) Organizations in Bangladesh.  7th BSHRM International HR Conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

11. Arman, S., 2017. Impact of Sustainable Human Resource Management in Organizational Performance: A Study on Bangladeshi HR Professionals. Proceedings of the 15th Asian Business Research Conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ISBN: 978-1-925488-59-3 

12. Arman, S., 2017b. The Work – Family – Study Triangle: How Bangladeshi Business Undergraduates Manage? 2nd International Conference on Business and Economics Interdisciplinary Solutions for Business Challenges in a New Global Order, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

13. Arman, S., 2014. Integrated model of Social Media and Customer Relationship Management: A Literature Review. International Journal of Information, Business and Management 2076-9202, 6.

14. Arman, S., 2014. Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL): A Comparative Study with Banking Industry. Manarat International University Studies.

15. Arman, S., 2013a. Shariah Compliance Features of Islamic Financial Institutions and Its Challenges. Oman Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, 3, pp.91–98.
Abstract: 
To comply with the Shariah rules and regulations, Islamic Financial Institutions have formed Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB). The duty of SSB is to monitor and regulate the ongoing activities of Islamic Financial Institutions in accordance with the Islamic laws and jurisdictions. The study has discussed the philosophy of Islamic Finance, Shariah Supervisory Boards and its features and external arrangement of Shariah compliances. The functioning of SSBs raises five main issues which are independence, confidentiality, competence, consistency and disclosure. This study also indicated some missing dimensions in the domain of Shariah compliance features and suggested some possible measurements. 
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16. Arman, S., 2013b. Islamic Interbank Money Market in Bangladesh : A Literature Review. Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, 2, pp.13–23. 
Abstract: 
Different money market is imperative in efficient and effective operations of Islamic finance operations in Bangladesh and proper implementation of Islamic Shariah. But since inception, Islamic financial institutions operate here without having separate money market. Recently, Bangladesh Bank plan to establish Islamic Interbank Money market (IIMM) for Islamic financial institutions to facilitate Islamic finance at a great pace. On this purpose, they modify the existing "Islamic Investment Bond Rules -2004". They want to create a new avenue for trading of the Islamic bond in the near future through amending its rules. Islamic Bond will be transformed into an auctionable instrument among the Islamic banks to be of assistance in managing their liquidity in line with Islamic Shariah. This step is being treated as a pragmatic step because, Islamic finance and banking is growing at a large scale in the economy of Bangladesh and from the speech of specialists in this arena, this financial sector will dominate in the world economy infuture. So in the era of globalization Bangladesh have to keep in line with this trend. Like establishing guidelines for operating Islamic financial activities, this step is being treated as the continuous support of central bank towards the establishment of Islamic finance in the soil of Bangladesh. This paper contains a literature review research is to set up a theoretical framework in regard to establish Islamic Interbank Money Market in Bangladesh. 
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17. Arman, S., 2013. An Analysis on Country Wise Remittance Inclusion in Bangladesh and Its Challenges. Proceedings of the 9th Asian Business Research Conference, Dhaka, Bangladesh. ISBN: 978-1-922069-39-9..
18. Arman, S. and Ahmed, T., 2021. A Bibliometric Analysis on Dependency Theory. Journal of Community Positive Practices, 21, pp.98–115. https://doi.org/10.35782/JCPP.2021.4.07. (SCOPUS Q4)
Abstract:
Dependency theory, established after World War II, is a popular theory among economists to portray the relationship between the underdeveloped and the developed countries that conditions the ability of the underdeveloped countries to develop. Several concepts have been merged into this area from different corners, making it interdisciplinary. As a lucrative area of interest in research, the study would like to assess how the concept of dependency theory has been widely accepted among authors from different corners and schools of thoughts and how their research outputs make a significant notation in this area. The research conducted a bibliometric analysis on dependency theory. 1074 Scopus indexed documents in English were considered. The study covered the two pillars of bibliography analysis: performance analysis and science mapping. The study used several formulas to calculate parameters of performance analysis and availed Vosviewer software to make maps of science-mapping analysis. The study concluded that dependency theory is a significant theory in economics and has significant implications in different research publications. This bibliometric analysis surfaces the significance of this theory which would attract researchers in incorporating more interdisciplinary research.

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Awards:

1. KPI Achiever at The International University of Scholars, 2022.
2. “Best Presentation Award” for presenting the paper entitled A Bibliometric Analysis of Scopus and Web of Science Documents of Community Economic Development” in 11th ICFC Conference on Financial Criminology, University Technologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia, held in August 4-5, 2021.
3. “Best Paper Award” for “Role of Human Resources in Building a Sustainable Enterprise: A Study on RMG Organizations in Bangladesh” in 7th BSHRM International Conference, held in April 28, 2018.

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