ESTIMATING PRIVATE FINANCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION IN TANGAIL CITY: A MINCERIAN MODEL ANALYSIS by Kazi Tabassum, Muhammad Rabiul Islam Liton

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Brand Image as a Strategic Lever for Mergers and Acquisitions in the Financial Services Sector in South Africa by Ridwaan Asmal, Marlini Moodley

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The Role of Financial Literacy on Investment Decisions in Supporting Agricultural Development: What is the Future Agenda? by Murini Murini, Arifuddin Mas’ud

“…They use a literature review study approach with a systematic review paradigm. …”
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BOARD CHARACTERISTICS AND REAL EARNINGS MANAGEMENT AMONG LISTED NON-FINANCIAL FIRMS IN NIGERIA by Abdulraheem Olayiwola KADIRI

“…The study used a sample of 72 listed non-financial companies in Nigeria, covering the period of 2008-2020 on an unbalanced basis. …”
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Evaluation and Prioritization of Islamic Financial Instruments (Sukuk) in Iran with a Focus on Risk Sharing by Mohammad Mahdi Askari, Mohammad Mahdi Kargozar, Hassan Hemmati

“…Additionally, it was found that among all scenarios involving different types of bonds and stakeholders, in participation bonds, the originator bears the highest credit risk, whereas, in Murabaha bonds, the market maker bears the lowest risk. The results of this study can be utilized in policymaking for drafting guidelines on the issuance of Islamic financial bonds and the methods for credit evaluation, securing guarantees, and assessing the stakeholders involved in the issuance process based on the type of bond.…”
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Financial assessment of the implementation of state policy measures in the field of environmental protection: macroeconomic aspect by N. N. Shkolnikova, E. A. Shkolnikov, M. A. Shkolnikov

“…The authors study the scale of financial resources allocated for environmental protection at the macroeconomic level in the context of ensuring environmental safety. …”
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Financial contagion of German industrial enterprises during the 2021–2023 global energy crisis by A. M. Terekhov, A. O. Ovcharov

“…The relevance of the study is justified by the importance of capturing and assessing the financial contagion transmission in crisis for the purposes of identifying risks in the financial market, as well as for the industrial sector management at the micro and macro levels.   …”
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MECHANISMS, INVESTMENT POLICY AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF PENSION FUND ADMINISTRATORS IN NIGERIA by Adeoye Amuda Afolabi, Mubaraq Sanni, Muritala Olatunji Oladele, Yusuf Alabi Olumoh, Muhammed Kamaldeen Usman

“…The study recommended that pension fund administrators in Nigeria should regularly assess and update corporate governance procedures to align with industry best practices, implement robust oversight mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability in decision-making processes, and enhance board training and development to improve the effectiveness of governance structures; and periodically review the investment policy to adapt to changing market conditions and emerging risks, diversify investment portfolios to spread risk and enhance potential returns, and utilize advanced risk management tools to identify and mitigate potential investment risks. …”
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The Effect of Board Risk Management on Financial Performance of Selected Saccos in Kiruhura District, Uganda. by Kyabarong, Benon, Agaba, Moses, Munyabonera, Francisis, Byamukama, Eliab Mpora, Kikawa, Cliff, Ahabwe, Oliver

“…SEM was implemented using Jaffrey's Amazing Statistical Program (JASP) version 0.17.2.0. The study's conclusions were: The financial performance of savings and credit co-operative societies (Sacco’s) in Uganda was found to be significantly positively impacted by board risk management (BRM) (=1.322**), boosting Ha, The study concludes that SACCOs would experience greater financial gains or better financial performance if they are more stringent about the processes they follow to review their risk profile and the policies they put in place. …”
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The role of financial technology and entrepreneurial finance practices in funding small and medium-sized enterprises by Piotr Łasak

“…The in-depth analysis of these entrepreneurial finance practices will be developed in the following papers presented in this Issue. METHODOLOGY: This study employs a theoretical approach based on a narrative literature review. …”
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A Solar Photovoltaic Performance and Financial Modeling Solution for Grid-Connected Homes in Zambia by Katundu Imasiku

“…The current power deficit experienced in Zambia points to a need to deploy a renewable energy generation-mix strategy. This study conducts a solar photovoltaic performance and financial analysis for grid-connected homes in Zambia to investigate the role of solar energy as an enabler for energy security in Zambia using the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) System Advisor Model (SAM) simulation method. …”
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NEXUS BETWEEN RENEWABLE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND GREEN MICROFINANCE: THE CASE OF WOMEN MICROFINANCE GROUP by Min-Sun Kim, Andrian Dolfriandra Huruta, Cheng-Wen Lee

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NEXUS BETWEEN RENEWABLE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND GREEN MICROFINANCE: THE CASE OF WOMEN MICROFINANCE GROUP by Min-Sun Kim, Andrian Dolfriandra Huruta, Cheng-Wen Lee

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FIRMS’ FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATION WITH EARNING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: A META-ANALYSIS APPROACH by Fatima Abdul Hamid, Chaabane Oussama Houssem Eddine, Abdullah Mohamed Ayedh, Abdelghani Echchabi

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FIRMS’ FINANCIAL AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATION WITH EARNING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: A META-ANALYSIS APPROACH by Fatima Abdul Hamid, Chaabane Oussama Houssem Eddine, Abdullah Mohamed Ayedh, Abdelghani Echchabi

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The effect of absorptive capacity on the financial performance of Brazilian and Portuguese companies in a low technological intensity sector by Juliane Laviniki, Claudionor Guedes Laimer, Carlos Rodrigues, João Lourenço Marques

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Investigating financial efficiency in steel industry companies: evidence from three-dimensional DEA approach by Kasra Ghafori

“…According to this, we proposed a new measurement method and analyzed the current financial situation of each decision-making unit through the method of return to scale, and a path has been determined for financial improvement.Originality/Value: Attention to the effect of negative and destructive factors such as borrowings and debts of the decision-making unit in data envelopment analysis has been the key and different aspect of this study, compared to other previous studies. …”
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Workplace Health Promotion as a good solution to the negative impact of the financial crisis on healthcare systems by Francesco Chirico

“…In Greece, the recent austerity period imposed by the Troika has severely affected spending on healthcare services and the populations’ health has been referred to in the literature as ‘the Greek tragedy’ [2, 3]. While a systematic review on the impact of the 2008 financial crisis in Europe has shown heterogenous outcomes for health, there is consistent evidence linking economic crisis to mental health issues and the incidence of suicide [4]. …”
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The Impact of Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds on post-IPO Operational and Financial Performance in Brazilian invested companies by Bianca Piloto Sincerre, Joelson Sampaio, Rubéns Famá, Eduardo .S Flores

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Zakat-based urban farming: A tool for poverty alleviation, community empowerment, financial inclusion, and food security by Kinan Salim, Baharom Abdul Hamid, Ziyaad Mahomed, Wiaam Hassan

“…Methodology – This study reviews various models that have used Zakat funds for economic empowerment, conduct interviews, and hold focus group discussions. …”
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