Computer technology is often designed in technology hubs in Western countries, invariably
making it “WEIRD”, because it is based on the intuition, knowledge, and values of people …

Purpose Over the years, a considerable depth of research has established the link between
trust, commitment and relationship marketing and its relevance to consumers' brand …

“Fanaticism” and its cognates,“fan” and “fanatic,” have been defined in inconsistent,
contradictory, and often, nondiscriminant ways across disciplines. Due to these problematic …

Background It is often argued under the umbrella of postmodern social sciences, that the
hallmarks of professionalism and rigor are grounded in hermeneutic principles of …

This article explores consumers' motivations for sustainable consumption in the context of a
developing country. By interpreting qualitative data collected from in-depth interviews using …

Contemporary societies around the world face a number of what have been termed Lwicked
problemsL (Churchman, 1967; Rittel & Webber, 1973). These issues include but are not …

This paper brings a critical awareness to the interrelations between epistemic injustice and
knowledge hierarchies, through an insufficient attention to the Other as epistemically …

As modern societies have become increasingly diverse, we witness elevated tensions
between different cultural groups. Through spaces and representations they create …

In recent years, Islam has become highly visible in media, politics, and the marketplace. The
increasing popular and academic attention to Islam is partly driven by the events of 9/11 and …

This article enhances the understanding of consumption practices, particularly gift giving,
within the context of an Islamic pilgrimage called the ziyara. Pilgrimages are rich sites of …