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Mobile Money Innovations, Income Inequality And Gender Inclusion In Sub-Saharan Africa, Simplice A. Asongu, Peter Agyemang-Mintah, Joseph Nnanna, Yolande E. Ngoungou
Mobile Money Innovations, Income Inequality And Gender Inclusion In Sub-Saharan Africa, Simplice A. Asongu, Peter Agyemang-Mintah, Joseph Nnanna, Yolande E. Ngoungou
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This study assesses the role of mobile money innovations on income inequality and gender inclusion in 42 sub-Saharan African countries from 1980 to 2019 using interactive quantile regressions. It finds that, first, income inequality unconditionally reduces the involvement of women in business and politics. Second, mobile money innovations interact with income inequality to have a positive impact on women in business and politics. Third, the net effects of mobile money innovations on gender inclusion through income inequality are consistently negative. Fourth, as the positive conditional or interactive effects and negative net effects are consistent across the conditional distribution of gender …
Intangibles And Management Earnings Forecasts, Ashraf Khallaf, Yezen Kannan
Intangibles And Management Earnings Forecasts, Ashraf Khallaf, Yezen Kannan
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We investigate how the accounting treatment of intangible assets on managers’ likelihood of issuing voluntary earnings guidance (MEF). We find that unrecognized intangibles (immediately expensed) are negatively associated with MEF issuance, while recognized intangibles (capitalized) show a positive association. These findings hold across various factors such as analysts’ coverage, industry type and for a subsample that excludes software firms permitted to capitalize software development costs under SFAS No. 86. In additional, we investigate the cross-sectional determinants of MEF issuance based on the characteristics of firm intangibility. We find a significant increase in the likelihood of MEF issuance for higher unrecognized …
Assessment Management In Higher Education, Maytha Al-Ali
Assessment Management In Higher Education, Maytha Al-Ali
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This paper presents key findings from a study conducted with several universities in the GCC region regarding their approach and use of e-Assessment within their learning environments. The study identifies key factors that could impact the use and quality of e-Assessment, and describe how those factors could influence forming a consistent and effective approach to employ a long-term e-Assessment approach. Data was collected from several higher education institutions in the GCC region, using an online survey, in-depth interviews with academic administrators, and direct observation. The study identifies six critical factors that may have a direct or indirect impact on forming …
Workplace Transformation: Exploring The Impact Of Digital Nomad-Inspired Travel Experiences, Ekaterina Chevtaeva
Workplace Transformation: Exploring The Impact Of Digital Nomad-Inspired Travel Experiences, Ekaterina Chevtaeva
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This short research paper explores the experiences and transformations of employed remote workers who engage in remote work trips, a type of digital nomad-inspired travel where individuals combine work and leisure while traveling. The study aims to understand the meaning of these experiences and their impact on participants’ work practices. The methodology employed in this study is Heidegger's hermeneutical phenomenology, which focuses on subjective interpretations of experiences. Data was collected between 2022 and 2023 through prolonged engagement with seven participants who have work flexibility but do not identify as digital nomads. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to empathize with the participants’ …
Comparing And Assessing Four Ai Chatbots' Competence In Economics, Patrik T. Hultberg, David Santandreu Calonge, Firuz Kamalov, Linda Smail
Comparing And Assessing Four Ai Chatbots' Competence In Economics, Patrik T. Hultberg, David Santandreu Calonge, Firuz Kamalov, Linda Smail
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots have emerged as powerful tools in modern academic endeavors, presenting both opportunities and challenges in the learning landscape. They can provide content information and analysis across most academic disciplines, but significant differences exist in terms of response accuracy for conclusions and explanations, as well as word counts. This study explores four distinct AI chatbots, GPT-3.5, GPT-4, Bard, and LLaMA 2, for accuracy of conclusions and quality of explanations in the context of university-level economics. Leveraging Bloom’s taxonomy of cognitive learning complexity as a guiding framework, the study confronts the four AI chatbots with a standard test …
Sukuk Liquidity And Creditworthiness During Covid-19, Mariya Gubareva, Tatiana Sokolova, Zaghum Umar, Xuan Vinh Vo
Sukuk Liquidity And Creditworthiness During Covid-19, Mariya Gubareva, Tatiana Sokolova, Zaghum Umar, Xuan Vinh Vo
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This paper presents the empirical liquidity study of Islamic fixed-income securities during 2020-2021. Using bid-ask and Z-spread metrics we demonstrate that the apogee of both, liquidity and credit stresses in international sukuk market is reached in early April 2020. Contrasting results for non-Islamic fixed-income instruments, we show that sukuk credit spreads recover to pre-Covid levels faster than their bid-ask spreads. However, we find that the share of liquidity component in the yield spread of sukuks always remains below 1%, revealing that Covid-19 does not worsen in relative terms the economic attractiveness of this financing channel for Shariah-concerned entities and investors.
Supply Chain Coordination In A Dual Sourcing System Under The Tailored Base-Surge Policy, Kilani Ghoudi, Younes Hamdouch, Youssef Boulaksil, Sadeque Hamdan
Supply Chain Coordination In A Dual Sourcing System Under The Tailored Base-Surge Policy, Kilani Ghoudi, Younes Hamdouch, Youssef Boulaksil, Sadeque Hamdan
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In this paper, we study the coordination of a dual sourcing supply chain comprising a buyer and two suppliers: a regular and an expedited one. The suppliers differ in lead time and cost, with the expedited supplier offering a shorter lead time at a higher cost than the regular supplier. The buyer uses the Tailored Base-Surge inventory policy, ordering every period a fixed quantity from the regular supplier and using the expedited supplier to meet any excess demand. We employ a novel perspective by assuming that each of the three firms is an independent party optimizing its profit function. We …
How To Overcome Poverty With Zakat, Eiman Ahmed Khaleel Alhashmi
How To Overcome Poverty With Zakat, Eiman Ahmed Khaleel Alhashmi
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This research paper explores the multifaceted role of Zakat in alleviating poverty within the Islamic economic framework. Emphasizing its significance in preserving wealth and promoting economic stability, the paper delves into various dimensions of Zakat, ranging from its impact on economic cycles to its flexible provisions that safeguard against inflation and recession. The study underscores Zakat's contribution to poverty eradication through the development of human capital, morally and materially, and its role in fostering goodwill and compassion in society. Additionally, the paper discusses Zakat as a tool for preserving wealth, demonstrating its ability to prevent economic crises and redirect money …
Environmental Awareness And Firm Creation, K. Peren Arin, Alessandro De Iudicibus, Nagham Sayour, Nicola Spagnolo
Environmental Awareness And Firm Creation, K. Peren Arin, Alessandro De Iudicibus, Nagham Sayour, Nicola Spagnolo
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Purpose This study tests whether environmental awareness affects firm creation by using Google Trends data and a novel region-level data set from Italy. Design/methodology/approach Forward-looking entrepreneurs drive firm creation. The authors hypothesize that more environmentally conscious entrepreneurs will emerge as environmental awareness rises, increasing the number of green and energy firms. The authors test the prediction using Google Trends data and a novel region-level data set from Italy. Findings The authors find that not only the number of green and energy-innovative firms but also that of all innovative start-ups increases with rising environmental consciousness. The results imply some “innovation spillover” …
Globalization In Lifelong Gender Inclusive Education For Structural Transformation In Africa, Simplice A. Asongu, Jean R.F.K. Bouanza, Peter Agyemang-Mintah
Globalization In Lifelong Gender Inclusive Education For Structural Transformation In Africa, Simplice A. Asongu, Jean R.F.K. Bouanza, Peter Agyemang-Mintah
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The present study examines the relevance of globalization in lifelong gender inclusive education for structural transformation. The focus of the research is on 41 countries in Africa using data from 2004 to 2021. The generalized method of moments (GMM) is employed to assess the problem statement within the remit of interactive regressions. Gender inclusive lifelong learning is measured as gender inclusive education acquired during the three levels of education, notably: primary, secondary and tertiary inclusive education stages. Total globalization and corresponding components (social, economic and political dynamics) are employed as moderators. The attendant sub-components of economic (i.e., trade and financial) …
Impact Of Business Strategy On Carbon Emissions: Empirical Evidence From U.S. Firms, Muhammad Nurul Houqe, Tarek Abdelfattah, Muhammad Kaleem Zahir-Ul-Hassan, Subhan Ullah
Impact Of Business Strategy On Carbon Emissions: Empirical Evidence From U.S. Firms, Muhammad Nurul Houqe, Tarek Abdelfattah, Muhammad Kaleem Zahir-Ul-Hassan, Subhan Ullah
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This study examines the nexus between business strategy and carbon emissions by utilising a dataset of U.S. firms from 2007 to 2020. It focuses on two broad types of firms, that is, prospectors and defenders. Regarding carbon emissions, we consider total emissions (Scope 1 & 2), direct emissions (Scope 1) and indirect emissions (Scope 2). The results reveal a significant association between business strategy and total carbon emissions as well as direct carbon emissions. Notably, the results suggest that prospectors, compared to defenders, display higher levels of total and direct carbon emissions. Our findings contribute to the debate on whether …
An Mcda Composite Index Of Bank Stability Using Camels Ratios And Shannon Entropy, Sabri Boubaker, Thanh Ngo, Aristeidis Samitas, David Tripe
An Mcda Composite Index Of Bank Stability Using Camels Ratios And Shannon Entropy, Sabri Boubaker, Thanh Ngo, Aristeidis Samitas, David Tripe
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This study uses the multi-criteria decision-analysis (MCDA) approach to construct a composite performance index (CPI) directly from the CAMELS financial ratios. The CPI has several promising characteristics, such as (i) being an absolute measure of performance that allows for adding or removing data without affecting the existing scores; (ii) employing CAMELS ratios directly in its calculation without the need for normalization or imputation of positive values; (iii) employing the dynamic weighting system of data envelopment analysis (DEA); (iv) providing more robust insights on the Vietnamese banking system under the Shannon entropy approach; and (v) can be an alternative measure of …
Analyzing The Effects Of Knowledge Management On Organizational Performance Through Knowledge Utilization And Sustainability, Faezeh Mohaghegh, Halil Zaim, Vladimir Dzenopoljac, Aleksandra Dzenopoljac, Nick Bontis
Analyzing The Effects Of Knowledge Management On Organizational Performance Through Knowledge Utilization And Sustainability, Faezeh Mohaghegh, Halil Zaim, Vladimir Dzenopoljac, Aleksandra Dzenopoljac, Nick Bontis
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In today's turbulent business environment, gaining sustainable competitive advantage requires organizations to manage knowledge capabilities effectively and use resources efficiently. The primary objective of this study is to explore the relationship among knowledge management (KM) processes, including knowledge generation, knowledge codification, and knowledge sharing, with knowledge utilization, sustainability, and organizational performance. The research mainly examines both the direct effect of KM on organizational performance and its indirect effect through sustainability and knowledge utilization. A theoretical framework is introduced and tested using data gathered from companies within the services sector in Kuwait. The results indicate that knowledge utilization and sustainability fully …
Investigating The Factors Of Selecting Audit Clients: Evidence From An Emerging Market, Karim Hegazy, H. Gin Chong, Noha Mahmoud Kamareldawla
Investigating The Factors Of Selecting Audit Clients: Evidence From An Emerging Market, Karim Hegazy, H. Gin Chong, Noha Mahmoud Kamareldawla
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This study investigates the insights and criteria audit partners use to select prospective clients in an emerging market. We use questionnaires to solicit responses from a sample of auditors at the partner/manager level in Big and non-Big 4 audit firms with international affiliations in an emerging economy. Descriptive statistical tools including the chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analysis are used for the analysis. This study finds that auditor reputation enhancement and corporate governance effectiveness are significantly associated with the acceptance of listed companies and that the higher financial reporting quality of listed companies and the need to promote audit …
Igniting Innovation: The Surge Of Youth Entrepreneurship In The Uae, Mouawiya Alawad
Igniting Innovation: The Surge Of Youth Entrepreneurship In The Uae, Mouawiya Alawad
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In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has evolved into a global epicenter for innovation and startups, driven by a surge in entrepreneurial activities among its youth population. This transformation is fueled by a combination of government initiatives, a burgeoning startup culture, and changing perceptions of entrepreneurship. This article delves into the intricate evolution of youth entrepreneurship in the UAE, analyzing the key drivers behind this trend. The UAE's economic landscape and government initiatives form a robust foundation for its thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Favorable economic conditions, coupled with a commitment to diversification and business-friendly policies, position the UAE as …
Intellectual Capital In Hospitality And Tourism: A Critical Review And Future Research Agenda, Vladimir Dzenopoljac, Vladimir Senic, Thouraya Gherissi Labben, Hasan Evrim Arici, Mehmet Ali Koseoglu
Intellectual Capital In Hospitality And Tourism: A Critical Review And Future Research Agenda, Vladimir Dzenopoljac, Vladimir Senic, Thouraya Gherissi Labben, Hasan Evrim Arici, Mehmet Ali Koseoglu
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Purpose The purpose of this research is to provide a critical review of the intellectual capital (IC) research in hospitality and tourism (HT) literature. Design/methodology/approach This study uses 141 research papers published on IC in HT between 2003 and 2021 to offer the findings of a systematic review of publications that cover the issue of IC as a holistic concept, rather than just a component of it, within the sector. Findings The progress on the topic is addressed. The authors' findings also reveal the related research productivity, main themes compared to other service sectors and methodologies applied in the knowledge …
Blockholdings, Dividend Policy, Stock Returns And Return Volatility: Evidence From The Uae, Umar Butt, Trevor William Chamberlain
Blockholdings, Dividend Policy, Stock Returns And Return Volatility: Evidence From The Uae, Umar Butt, Trevor William Chamberlain
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This paper examines the relationship between the presence of blockholdings and stock returns and return volatility in the United Arab Emirates. Earlier studies report mixed results for the direction of the relationships across both developed and emerging markets. This study focuses specifically on these relationships in a dividend policy framework. This study further investigates the role of blockholder type by distinguishing between government, individual and corporate blockholders. Our results indicate that blockholder ownership reduces stock return volatility for both non-dividend-paying and dividend-paying stocks, does not impact returns and is not perceived as expropriating the wealth of other investors. We also …
The Management Accounting Usage In Automotive Servitized Companies: An Initial Attempt, Unggul Purwohedi, Muhammad Kaleem Zahir-Ul-Hassan, Maqsood Memon
The Management Accounting Usage In Automotive Servitized Companies: An Initial Attempt, Unggul Purwohedi, Muhammad Kaleem Zahir-Ul-Hassan, Maqsood Memon
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Purpose : Prior literature suggests a further exploration on the usage of management accounting (MA) techniques in the servitization context. Servitization is a movement in which companies consciously develop service offerings, which support their products to gain competitive advantage. There are still limited studies of this topic in the context of Indonesian manufacturing companies, thus this paper aims to provide evidence on the usage of MA in servitized manufacturing companies in Indonesia. Method : We employed a qualitative approach as well as a preliminary survey to a number of selected managers and accountants from four different automotive companies. Findings : …
A Unifying Approach To Measuring Climate Change Impacts And Adaptation, Antonio M. Bento, Noah Miller, Mehreen Mookerjee, Edson Severnini
A Unifying Approach To Measuring Climate Change Impacts And Adaptation, Antonio M. Bento, Noah Miller, Mehreen Mookerjee, Edson Severnini
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We develop a unifying approach to estimating climate impacts and adaptation, and apply it to study the impact of climate change on local air pollution. Economic agents are usually constrained when responding to daily weather shocks, but may adjust to long-run climatic changes. By simultaneously exploiting variation in weather and climate, we identify both the short- and long-run impacts on economic outcomes, and measure adaptation directly as the difference between those responses. As a result, we identify adaptation without making extrapolations of weather responses over time or space, and overcome omitted variable bias concerns from prior approaches.
It Governance Matter: A Structured Literature Review, Nariman Osama Kandil, Ehab Kamel Abou-Elkheir, Amr M. Kotb
It Governance Matter: A Structured Literature Review, Nariman Osama Kandil, Ehab Kamel Abou-Elkheir, Amr M. Kotb
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The aim of this paper is to critically explore information technology governance (ITG) context, its consequences, its various aspects, its determinants, disclosure, maturity, and challenges. There are some motivations that urge the researchers to carry out this study. First, the review of prior relevant literature reveals a limited number of studies addressing the IT governance context, its consequences, its various aspects, its determinants, and challenges. Second, very little is known about the potential implications of IT governance within the business and how it is significant to the decision-makers (e.g., shareholders, board of directors, executives, etc.). Finally, little research employs the …
Industry 4.0 And Circular Economy: Opportunities Of Mena Countries On The Path To The Sustainable Development, Suzanna Elmassah
Industry 4.0 And Circular Economy: Opportunities Of Mena Countries On The Path To The Sustainable Development, Suzanna Elmassah
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Lessons In Crisis Leadership From 9/11: Delineating The Constituents Of Crisis Leadership And Their Utilization In The Context Of Covid-19, Christina Nizamidou
Lessons In Crisis Leadership From 9/11: Delineating The Constituents Of Crisis Leadership And Their Utilization In The Context Of Covid-19, Christina Nizamidou
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Abstract The year 2020 was challenging and demanding for humankind. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic compelled thousands of organizations to shift their operations online and millions of employees to work from home. Many have compared this crisis to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, in the United States, another inconceivable incident that changed the way we think and act today. This study analyzes three leaders in the context of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, who proved to be role models of leadership during crisis situations and, thereby, have contributed to the evolution of crisis leadership. By doing so, it …
Female Labor Participation And Mother’S Daycare In Greece Pre- And Post-Covid-19 Pandemic: A Regional Analysis, Costas Siriopoulos, Sophia A. Kassapi
Female Labor Participation And Mother’S Daycare In Greece Pre- And Post-Covid-19 Pandemic: A Regional Analysis, Costas Siriopoulos, Sophia A. Kassapi
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This paper studies the sample of 1,177,794 mothers in Greece who were eligible to apply for and receive a voucher as beneficiaries of the European program Harmonization of family and business life for the period 2011–2022, using financial on/off criteria. This was a European union (EU) subsidized program under the main strategic plan for Growth in Greece, the Partnership agreement for the Development Framework. This paper conducts an ANCOVA analysis to reveal the motives of the participants that led to the progress of the program both pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic. The database comes from all applications submitted online, but confidential …
Financial Time Series Modelling Using Fractal Interpolation Functions, Polychronis Manousopoulos, Vasileios Drakopoulos, Efstathios Polyzos
Financial Time Series Modelling Using Fractal Interpolation Functions, Polychronis Manousopoulos, Vasileios Drakopoulos, Efstathios Polyzos
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Time series of financial data are both frequent and important in everyday practice. Numerous applications are based, for example, on time series of asset prices or market indices. In this article, the application of fractal interpolation functions in modelling financial time series is examined. Our motivation stems from the fact that financial time series often present fluctuations or abrupt changes which the fractal interpolants can inherently model. The results indicate that the use of fractal interpolation in financial applications is promising.
Economic Development And Environmental Sustainability In The Gcc Countries: New Insights Based On The Economic Complexity, Suzanna Elmassah, Eslam A. Hassanein
Economic Development And Environmental Sustainability In The Gcc Countries: New Insights Based On The Economic Complexity, Suzanna Elmassah, Eslam A. Hassanein
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The economic development and environmental sustainability nexus have long been a fiercely debated issue. Researchers have widely acknowledged the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis when evaluating this relationship. Recently, an emerging strand of research examined the EKC through the lens of the Economic Complexity Index (ECoI) as a broader measure of economic development. However, empirical evidence of the index’s environmental impact is still limited. Despite its growing prominence, no prior research has been conducted in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) using the ECoI, particularly in the EKC context. Furthermore, research comparing the ECoI differentiated impacts on Ecological Footprint and Carbon …
Stopovers As Valued-Based Experience: A Conceptual Model, Filareti Kotsi, Kim Johnston, Steven Pike
Stopovers As Valued-Based Experience: A Conceptual Model, Filareti Kotsi, Kim Johnston, Steven Pike
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This study on stopovers, defined as consisting of a one to three-night transition to a destination featuring value-based experiences, uses a multi-site data collection approach of focus groups in six cities to examine stopovers during long-haul air travel in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Hong Kong. It contributes to the literature on stopovers by defining and conceptualizing the term and identifying the key influences of stopover choice and value experiences of travelers from distant geographic areas, namely, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and New Zealand. The proposal of the conceptual model on stopovers offers a basis for destination marketers …
For Whom Does It Pay To Be A Moral Capitalist? Sustainability Of Corporate Financial Performance Of Esg Investment, Mariya Gubareva, Zaghum Umar, Tatiana Sokolova, Valentina Antonyuk
For Whom Does It Pay To Be A Moral Capitalist? Sustainability Of Corporate Financial Performance Of Esg Investment, Mariya Gubareva, Zaghum Umar, Tatiana Sokolova, Valentina Antonyuk
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This paper analyzes the risk-return characteristics of socially responsible investing by employing a time-varying capital gain and Sharpe ratio analysis for various investment horizons. We employ the MSCI ESG (environmental, social and governance) leaders indices in ten markets encompassing Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, UK, USA, China, India, Russia, and South Africa. Our sample ranges from 2007-2020. We document that ESG investments have very desirable return and hedging attributes for investors in these markets, and especially so in the USA and emerging markets.
Do Automated Market Makers In Defi Ecosystem Exhibit Time-Varying Connectedness During Stressed Events?, Bikramaditya Ghosh, Hayfa Kazouz, Zaghum Umar
Do Automated Market Makers In Defi Ecosystem Exhibit Time-Varying Connectedness During Stressed Events?, Bikramaditya Ghosh, Hayfa Kazouz, Zaghum Umar
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We investigate the connectedness of automated market makers (AMM) that play a pivotal role in liquidity and ease of operations in the decentralized exchange (DEX). By applying the TVP-VAR model, our findings show higher level of connectivity during periods of turmoil (such as Delta, Omicron variants of SARS-Covid, and the Russia Ukraine conflict). Furthermore, risk transmission/reception is found to be independent of the platform on which they typically run (Ethereum based AMMs were both emitters as well as receivers). Pancake (a Binance based AMM) and Perpetual Protocol (Ethereum based AMM) emerged as moderate to high receivers of risk transmission, whereas …
Antecedents Of Organizational Resilience After Covid-19: The Case Of Uae, Khadija Ali Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Ameri
Antecedents Of Organizational Resilience After Covid-19: The Case Of Uae, Khadija Ali Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Ameri
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The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between work stress, employee engagement, employee well-being, and employee and organizational resilience, in order to develop a model that can be used to investigate the effects of these variables on organization performance. A quantitative approach was used and structural equation modeling with AMOS 28 was applied to investigate the relationship between the variables in a convenient sample of 394 employees in the UAE. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that work-stress negatively impacts the resilience of organizations, while work engagement and employee resilience are …
The Impact Of Funding On Market Valuation In Technology Start-Up Firms: Implication For Open Innovation, Amril Nazir, Dina Tbaishat
The Impact Of Funding On Market Valuation In Technology Start-Up Firms: Implication For Open Innovation, Amril Nazir, Dina Tbaishat
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Do outside funds and increased access to capital have an effect on the market valuation of technology startup firms? Should entrepreneurs prioritize outside funding to increase the values of their firms? This research seeks to answer these important questions. Given the current lack of empirical-based assessment on this topic, a causal impact analysis was conducted to draw conclusions regarding the effect of different investment types and funding amounts on market valuation. Using the Crunchbase data platform, we conducted a study of 7,481 early-stage technology startups in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 2000 to August 2022. To ensure an accurate …