In the name of god the most merciful the most beneficious. This file contains 612 halal related abstracts by Jun 15 2017 extracted from SCOPUS, PUBMED and GOOGLE SCHOLAR databases. Reference Type: Journal Article Record Number: 15 Author: Zailani, S., Iranmanesh, M., Aziz, A. A. and Kanapathy, K. Year: 2017 Title: Halal logistics opportunities and challenges Journal: Journal of Islamic Marketing Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Pages: 127-139 Type of Article: Article Short Title: Halal logistics opportunities and challenges DOI: 10.1108/JIMA-04-2015-0028 Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to investigate the challenges and opportunities for logistics companies in Malaysia to adopt halal logistics. Logistics plays a key role in protecting the halal integrity of halal food through proper transportation, storage and handling along the supply chain until it reaches its final destination. Design/methodology/approach: This research builds on existing research published in the Journal of Islamic Marketing on halal logistics. In addition to an extensive literature review, five focus group discussions were conducted to discover the challenges and opportunities with regards to halal logistics services in Malaysia. Findings: The results show that the future market demands and the competitive opportunities related to halal services are the main motivators of first movers in halal logistics. The early adopters of halal logistics face several challenges such as ambiguous halal guidelines, lack of international halal certification, lack of collaboration among governing agencies (i.e. logistics service providers (LSPs), Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) and Halal Industry Development Corporation), a lack of cost-effective standards, an overly competitive transportation sector, lack of demand, lack of halal logistics compulsion, financial challenges and a general misunderstanding of halal practices. Practical implications: The findings of the present study may help government policy makers recognise the issues that should be addressed in motivating logistics companies to adopt halal practices. Originality/value: Although halal logistics plays a key role in protecting the halal integrity of halal products, there are few halal LSPs. This study contributes to the advancement of knowledge on the challenges and opportunities of adopting halal logistics. © 2017, © Emerald Publishing Limited. Notes: Export Date: 15 July 2017 URL: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014035376&doi=10.1108%2fJIMA-04-2015- 0028&partnerID=40&md5=fc9f9a12f0a13d6ebe800b7c6ce18215 Name of Database: Scopus Reference Type: Journal Article Record Number: 25 Author: Yusoff, M. A. and Sarjoon, A. Year: 2017 Title: Anti-halal and anti-animal slaughtering campaigns and their impact in post-war Sri Lanka Journal: Religions Volume: 8 Issue: 4 Type of Article: Article Short Title: Anti-halal and anti-animal slaughtering campaigns and their impact in post-war Sri Lanka DOI: 10.3390/rel8040046 Article Number: 46 Abstract: This paper aims to examine the overall impact of anti-halal and anti-slaughtering campaigns in the context of post-war Sri Lanka. The reemergence of majoritarian ethno-religious anti-minority nationalist forces and their intensified anti-minority hatred and violence have made it challenging for ethno-religious minorities in Sri Lanka to engage in religious norms and duties. This is especially true for the Muslim community. Numerous Islamic fundamentals have been criticized and opposed. Muslims have had to endure threats and acts of violence. These campaigns and violent oppositions, imposed by the Buddhist-nationalist forces, have caused concern for Muslims performing their obligatory religious duties and norms. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has been allowed to produce halal food and slaughter animals for human consumption and religious rituals for a long period without disturbance. Unfortunately, retaliation and hatred in the post-civil war era in the country have threatened these rights. Thus, it has become imperative to investigate the motivating factors of the anti-halal and anti-animal slaughtering campaigns and violence, as well as their related impact, which is lacking in the existing literature on ethno-religious politics in the context of Sri Lanka. This study found that the anti-halal and anti-animal slaughtering campaigns and oppositions that have been intensified by the Buddhist nationalist forces were part of anti-Muslim sentiments intended to sabotage the economic pride of Muslims and undermine their religious renaissance. The study also found that these campaigns have been facilitated by the state and that continuous facilitation of the anti-Muslim sentiments and campaigns, including the anti-halal and anti-animal slaughter campaigns, would challenge the country’s economic prosperity and the rebuilding of ethno-religious harmony. © 2017 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. Notes: Export Date: 15 July 2017 URL: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0- 85016399820&doi=10.3390%2frel8040046&partnerID=40&md5=0525f17ae8a4e6280aac72ab329613ee Name of Database: Scopus Reference Type: Journal Article Record Number: 33 Author: Thomas, A. M., White, G. R. T., Plant, E. and Zhou, P. Year: 2017 Title: Challenges and practices in Halal meat preparation: a case study investigation of a UK slaughterhouse Journal: Total Quality Management and Business Excellence Volume: 28 Issue: 1-2 Pages: 12-31 Type of Article: Article Short Title: Challenges and practices in Halal meat preparation: a case study investigation of a UK slaughterhouse DOI: 10.1080/14783363.2015.1044892 Abstract: Consumer concerns over the provenance of food that has been prepared in accordance with religious requirements has risen in importance. Instances of improper identification and sale of Halal meat-based products in particular have given rise to questions over the authenticity of such foods. Despite this and the rising demand for Halal foods across the globe, little research has been conducted around the specific issues that arise during their production. This paper presents a case study investigation of a slaughterhouse in the UK that prepares both Halal and non-Halal meat products. It aims to improve our understanding of the challenges that Halal food production presents. The extra requirements of Halal food preparation place additional burdens especially upon smaller processors. Future development of quality standards should take account of the abilities of smaller organisations and the constraints under which they operate. Additionally, food quality assurance standards and systems should highlight the specific requirements of food that has been prepared in accordance with religious requirements. While this study has highlighted the complexities of Halal food production, similar issues are likely to be present in the production of Kosher food, and such compliances may also be required of foods consumed by people of other faiths. © 2015 Taylor & Francis. Notes: Export Date: 15 July 2017 URL: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0- 84929428563&doi=10.1080%2f14783363.2015.1044892&partnerID=40&md5=67e79e739f9b7c97d82ac44fe666e448 Name of Database: Scopus Reference Type: Conference Proceedings Record Number: 12 Author: Sulaiman, M. Z. M., Noordin, N., Noor, N. L. M., Suhaimi, A. I. H. and Isa, W. A. R. W. M. Year of Conference: 2017 Title: A preliminary study of halal virtual inspection: A case of halal certification in Malaysia Pages: 93-98 Short Title: A preliminary study of halal virtual inspection: A case of halal certification in Malaysia DOI: 10.1109/ICT4M.2016.28 Proceedings Title: Proceedings - 6th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for the Muslim World, ICT4M 2016 Abstract: Halal certification has proven to be one of the most effective ways to identify the Halal status of certain products or services that helps Muslim select foods that are permissible in Islam. The increasing global Muslim population leads to the demand for halal food, products and services. With that, the supply of halal certificates needs to be sped up to meet the increasing global demand. Coping strategies for the growing demand poses greater challenge to look for an efficient halal certification system that can be adopted by halal certification authorities operating in different parts of the world. The use of information technology (IT) in the halal certification system was mainly confined to data management and had not been explored in its use during the halal inspection process. Early exploratory work began with the conceptualization of the virtual inspection in the halal certification process in place of the current practice of conducting a face-to-face premise inspection method. The existing Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) framework is used as the basis for this conceptualization but unlike other cooperative work, halal virtual inspection must fit into the Shariah law. This paper presents a preliminary study of Halal virtual inspection using the Work System Framework (WSF) to identify the problem of inspection process both in the desk and premise inspection through document reviews and interviews with Halal certification practitioners. The result from the analysis revealed that an inspection process is dependent on the halal auditor's skills and experience. This finding implies that the halal virtual inspection must integrate the auditor's skill and experience. © 2016 IEEE. Notes: Export Date: 15 July