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Financial Exclusion, Soft Segregation and Moral Constraints as Drivers of Entrepreneurial Activities in Scottish Muslim Immigrants (2025)
Journal Article
Avdukic, A., & Khaleel, F. (2025). Financial Exclusion, Soft Segregation and Moral Constraints as Drivers of Entrepreneurial Activities in Scottish Muslim Immigrants. Global Policy, 16(S1), 57-65. https://doi.org/10.1111/1758-5899.13481

This study examines financial structures adopted by Muslim immigrant entrepreneurs in Scotland and the challenges they face accessing state-driven financial support. It explores the effectiveness of different financing models, emphasising how religio... Read More about Financial Exclusion, Soft Segregation and Moral Constraints as Drivers of Entrepreneurial Activities in Scottish Muslim Immigrants.

Exploring the Customer Trust Building Strategies used by Fintech Firms (2023)
Journal Article
Gesing Kalinowska, A., Khaleel, F., Avdukic, A., & Harte, P. (2023). Exploring the Customer Trust Building Strategies used by Fintech Firms. Journal of business and economics, 15(2),

The Fintech industry remains broadly un-regulated compared to their banking counterparts; however, Fintech firms are aware that customer trust plays a vital role in defining success and failure within this industry. In this paper, we discuss the meas... Read More about Exploring the Customer Trust Building Strategies used by Fintech Firms.

Decolonising the Discourse on Academic Integrity: A Data Driven Activism Against Implicit Association of International Students with Academic Dishonesty (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Harte, P., Khaleel, F., & Avdukic, A. (2023, October). Decolonising the Discourse on Academic Integrity: A Data Driven Activism Against Implicit Association of International Students with Academic Dishonesty. Paper presented at Abolishing the University & Borders in Higher Education, Online

When you attend any conference, workshop or gathering on upholding academic integrity in HE and ways of reducing academic dishonesty, you will find that there is always a session that focuses on academic misconduct within the international cohort. If... Read More about Decolonising the Discourse on Academic Integrity: A Data Driven Activism Against Implicit Association of International Students with Academic Dishonesty.

In-between Belongings: Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the Lives of Syrian Refugees in Scotland (2023)
Exhibition / Performance
In-between Belongings: Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the Lives of Syrian Refugees in Scotland. [In-Person Event]. 3 October 2023 - 3 October 2023

Discovering New Realities: Delve into the world of Syrian refugees as they navigate an entirely new rhythm of life during the pandemic. This event showcases how rhythm analysis serves as a critical lens, allowing us to comprehend the essence of 'bein... Read More about In-between Belongings: Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the Lives of Syrian Refugees in Scotland.

Higher Accountability Framework for the Muslim Charities: Assessing Accountability Performance of Muslim Charities in the UK (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Avdukic, A., Awan, A. M., Abu Ghunmi, D., & Khaleel, F. (2023, June). Higher Accountability Framework for the Muslim Charities: Assessing Accountability Performance of Muslim Charities in the UK. Paper presented at 14th EIASM Workshop on the Challenges of Managing the Third Sector, University of Aberdeen

This paper cross-examines the performance of Muslim charities against the mandates given by donors and beneficiaries. The mandate is conceptualised using framework of maqasid Shari’ah: a set of principles of Shariah accountability. The Muslim chariti... Read More about Higher Accountability Framework for the Muslim Charities: Assessing Accountability Performance of Muslim Charities in the UK.

The Art of Planetary Maintenance: South Asian Religions and Sustainability (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khaleel, F., & Avdukic, A. (2023, May). The Art of Planetary Maintenance: South Asian Religions and Sustainability. Paper presented at South Asian Anthropocenes, Edinburgh

In this session, we will explore the mindset and practices on human, social and environmental sustainability that are created by and embedded in the South Asian religions and socio-cultural systems. South Asia as a region is religiously and culturall... Read More about The Art of Planetary Maintenance: South Asian Religions and Sustainability.