Selected Publications:
Ismail, A.R. and Mohamad, B. (2022), "Determinants of SMEs’ performance: amalgamation of entrepreneurial, market and brand orientations", International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-02-2022-0167 (Indexed in Scopus, ABS 3 and ABDC).
Ismail, A. R. (2023). How brand performance during COVID-19 affect brand orientation after the pandemic ends? International Journal of Business Excellence, (Revise and Resubmit). (Indexed in Scopus and ABDC).
Ismail, A. R. (2023). The recursive relationship between brand orientation and brand performance in Egyptian SMEs: The role of internal branding. Routledge Handbook on Business and Management in the Middle East.
Mohamad, B., Adetunji, R. R., Alarifi, G., Ismail, A. R., & Akanmu, M. D. (2022). A visual identity-based approach of Southeast Asian city branding: a netnography analysis. JAS (Journal of ASEAN Studies), 10(1). (Indexed in Scopus)
Ismail, A. R. (2022). Exploring the brand co-creation-brand performance linkage and the roles of innovation and firm age: resource-based and dynamic capabilities views. In Research Handbook on Brand Co-Creation. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Ismail AR, (2021) “Green internal branding and green inter-functional coordination roles in the relationship between green brand orientation and brand performance” Accepted for publication in Social Business (Indexed in ABS and ABDC)
Ismail, A. R., Nguyen, B., Chen, J., Melewar, T. C., & Mohamad, B. (2020). Brand engagement in self-concept (BESC), value consciousness and brand loyalty: a study of generation Z consumers in Malaysia. Young Consumers. 4 Volume 22, Number 1, 2021, pp. 112-130(19).DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/YC-07-2019-1017 (Indexed in Scopus, ABS and ABDC)
Ismail, AR, Nguyen, B. and Melewar, TC. (2018) “Impact of perceived social media marketing activities on brand- and value consciousness: Roles of usage, materialism and conspicuous consumption” International Journal of Internet Marketing and Advertising, Vol 12, N0 3. (Indexed in Scopus and ABDC)
Ismail, AR, (2017) “The influence of perceived social media marketing activities on brand loyalty: The mediation effect of brand and value consciousness”, Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, Vol 29, No 3. (Indexed in Scopus and ABDC)
Ismail AR (2015) “Leveraging the potential of word of mouth: the role of love, excitement and image of the brand” submitted to Journal of Global Fashion Marketing, Vol 6, No (2), pp. 87-102. (Indexed in Scopus and ABDC)
Ismail AR. and Melewar TC. (2014) “Attitude of Muslim consumers towards sex appeal in advertising: A comparative study between sub-cultures in Malaysia”, Journal of Promotion Management, Vol 20, No (5), pp.126 – 149 (Indexed in Scopus, ABS and ABDC)
Ismail, AR, Melewar TC, Woodside A. (2013) “Using netnography method to reveal the underlying dimensions of customer experience” Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, Vol 16, No (2), pp.126 – 149 (Indexed in Scopus, ABS and ABDC)
Ismail, AR. (2012) “Innovation attributes, social influence, perceived risk and the adoption intention of IHT (Innovative High Technology) brands: The case of Apple iPhone in Malaysia“, Journal of Global Marketing, Vol. 25, No (4), pp. 1-13 (Indexed in Scopus, ABS and ABDC)
Ismail, AR., and Spinelli G. (2012) “Effects of brand love, personality and image on word of mouth: The case of fashion brands among young consumers”, Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, Vol. 16, No (4), pp. 386-398 (Indexed in Scopus and ABDC)
Ismail, AR., (2011) “Experience marketing: An empirical investigation” Journal of Relationship Marketing, Vol. 10, No (3) pp 176 – 201. (Indexed in Scopus, ABS and ABDC)
Ismail, AR., Melewar TC, Lim L. and Woodside A. (2011) “Customer experiences with brands: Literature review and research directions”, The Marketing Review, Vol. 11, No (3), pp. 205-225. (Indexed in Scopus, ABS and ABDC)
Awais Bhatti, M., Mohamed Battour, M. and Ismail, A.R, 2013. Expatriates adjustment and job performance: an examination of individual and organizational factors. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 62(7), pp.694-717. (Indexed in Scopus, ABS and ABDC)
Awais Bhatti, M., Mohamed Battour, M., Ismail, A.R. and Pandiyan Sundram, V., 2014. Effects of personality traits (big five) on expatriates adjustment and job performance. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 33(1), pp.73-96. (Indexed in Scopus, ABS and ABDC)
Ismail, A. R., & Mohamed, B. (2017). The ethical intention of marketing students: the role of ethical ideologies, Machiavellianism and gender. International Journal of Ethics Education, 2(1), 67-75.
Ismail, AR, Johnson, C, Mohamed, B., Zulkepli, J., Bhatti MA and Hii, L. (2016) “A comparative study of work values between US and Malaysia marketing students” International Journal of Business Administration, Vol 7, No 5, pp. 22-35.