Contact:
Email : maminirinafenitra@utm.my
Phone : 07-
Dr. Rakotoarisao Maminirina Fenitra
Rakotoarisoa Maminirina Fenitra is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Management, UNiveristi Teknologi Malaysia.His academic journey culminated in the successful attainment of a Doctorate in Management Science from the esteemed University of Airlangga in Surabaya, Indonesia. Dr. Fenitra’s illustrious career spans various world-class universities, including notable roles as a lecturer and researcher at Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Airlangga, and Universitas Diponegoro. Dr. Fenitra’s rich research portfolio extends well beyond the confines of academia, as he has played a pivotal role in shaping research endeavors at renowned institutions, including the SMERU Research Institute and the Resilience Development Initiative (RDI). In addition, he has taken on the role of a founder at ASTA Research Center, a prominent independent research organization in Madagascar. This demonstrates his commitment to pushing the boundaries of research and contributing significantly to the field. Dr. Fenitra’s primary research interests revolve around Marketing Management, Tourism, and Hospitality. His scholarly contributions are evident through the authorship of numerous book chapters and journal papers, which stand as a testament to his dedication and expertise in these fields. Dr. Fenitra is not only committed to his academic pursuits but also has a keen interest in the post-COVID-19 revival of the tourist management industry and the global prospects for development. Additionally, he is deeply fascinated by the intricacies of tourist psychology and development studies, employing a comprehensive approach that encompasses both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. His dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration in these areas is a testament to his passion and commitment to the field of consumer and tourism research.
Indexed-Articles (Scopus & Web of Science)
1. Kurniawan, Pahrijal R, Maulana A, Maminirina Fenitra R, Budiman D and Supriandi (2025) Beyond boundaries: fostering women entrepreneurs’ success through culture, family, and entrepreneurship. Front. Sociol. 10:1513345. doi:10.3389/fsoc.2025.1513345 (Scopus Q1)
2. Hati, S. R. H., Fenitra, R. M., Masood, A., Setyowardhani, H., Abdul Rahim, A., & Sumarwan, U. (2025). Looking at the beauty of halal through the stimulus-organism-response model and gender perspectives: the case of Indonesian Muslim. Journal of Islamic Marketing, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIMA-12-2023-0424 (Scopus Q1, ESCI)
3. Emenda, S., Fenitra, R.M., Aisya, R, D., Zayinatun, B, A, K., Anouk, Z, V, D, L., Yueyun, F., Fabrizio, C., Susan, J., (2024) Improving Household waste management in Indonesia: a mixed-methods approach for waste sorting, Cleaner Waste Systems, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clwas.2024.100185 (Scopus Q2)
4. Kholilah, S., Fenitra, R.M., Hati, S. R. H., Ramayah, T., (2024) Food for the Soul: Religious Identity and Ethical Halal Labeling in Sharing Economy Apps, Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power (Scopus Q1)
5. Sedera, M. H., Mirwan, S. P., Fenitra, R. M*., Ronaldo, Y. P., R., Hajaina, R., (2024) Driving Positive Outcomes of Financial Institutions: Corporate Social Responsibility, Employee Well-being, and Performance in Madagascar, Cogent Business and Management, https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2024.2433162. (Scopus Q2, ESCI, IF: 3)
6. Fenitra, R. M., Hati, S. R. H., Ghazala. K., Setyowardhani. H., Daryanti S., Ramayah. T., (2024) Determining intention to visit halal destinations from the perspective of the push-pull-mooring framework, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, https://doi.org/10.1108/JHTI-07-2024-0682 (Scopus Q1, ESCI, ABDC B)
7. Fenitra, R. M., Hati, S. R. H., Gancar, C. P., Sedera, M. H. R., Abbas, A., Ica, R. C., & Rashid, A. A. (2024). International Tourist’s Perspective of Environmentally Responsibility Behaviour. Journal of Tourism and Services,15(28), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.29036/jots.v15i28.789 (Scopus Q3, ESCI Q1)
8. Ronaldo, Y. P., Sedera,, M. H. R., Fenitra, R. M (2024) Investigating the Influence of Mobile Game Addiction on In-App Purchase Intention in PUBG Mobile: The Mediating Roles of Loyalty, Negative e-WOM, and Perceived Risk, Cogent Business and Management, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2024.2328317 (Scopus Q2, ESCI, IF: 3)
9. Fenitra, R.M., Balgiah, T. E., Astuti, R. D. P., Prabowo, H., Hati, S. R. H., (2024) Advancing the Consumer Behaviour Theory in Halal Food: Review Literature and Directions for Future Research, Journal of Islamic Marketing https://10.1108/JIMA-05-2023-0141 (Scopus Q2, ESCI)
10. Gancar, C.P., Fenitra, R.M*., Masmira, K., Sedera,, M. H. R., Abbas, A. (2023) Extended Theory of Planned Behavior and Environmentally Responsible Behavior in the Context of Beach Tourism, Malaysian Journal of Consumer and Family Economics, 31, pp. 364–392 https://doi.org/10.60016/majcafe.v31.14 (Scopus Q4)
11. Abbas, A., Dian, E., Fendy, S., Aisha, A., Fenitra, R. M., (2023) Technology acceptance and Covid-19: a perspective for emerging opportunities crisis. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, https: //doi.org./10.1080/09537325.2023.2214642 (Scopus Q2, ESCI)
Book Chapters
1. Ansar Abbas, Dian Ekowati, Fendy Suhairidi, Rakotoarisoa Maminirina Fenitra. Self-Care and Well-being: A lesson to be absorbed from Human capital development in youth, IGI GLOBAL
2. Ansar Abbas, Dian Ekowati, Fendy Suhairidi, Rakotoarisoa Maminirina Fenitra. Suggested Title: Health implications, Leaders Societies, and Climate Change: A Global Review Section-VI – Global health, sustainable and adaptive approaches, and sustainability, Chapter-XVI; Health implications and climate change. SPRINGER Nature
3. Rakotoarisoa Maminirina Fenitra, Ansar Abbas, Dian Ekowati, Fendy Suhairidi. Strategic Intent and Strategic Leadership: A Review Perspective for Post-covid Tourism and Hospitality Industry Recovery. Hand Book of destination Recovery in Tourism and Hospitality. Emerald
Research Interest
Marketing and Tourism
