scholarly journals How Significantly to Emerging Economies Benefit From Board Attributes and Risk Management in Enhancing Firm Profitability?

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-113
Author(s):  
Tariq Tawfeeq Yousif Alabdullah ◽  
Essia Ries Ahmed ◽  
Mohammed Almashhadani ◽  
Sara Kadhim Yousif ◽  
Hasan Ahmed Almashhadani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Firm Profitability ◽  
Negative Link

Recently, the literature review represented by its previous studies have witnessed obvious  development that has been become the reason to create different trends.  This paper aims to considerably contribute to the area of corporate governance to be then involved in the new trends testing the role of board attributes as mechanisms of corporate governance to know whether non-financial companies in the developing economies will benefit from these mechanisms in their impact of firm profitability. Thus, the present study tested 100 non-financial companies based on their annual reports in the year of 2020 as a cross sectional study. The results of testing the variables of the current study revealed that there is a negative link between board of directors size and profitability. On the other hand, the results showed that the managers independency has no relationship with profitability. Likewise, the results revealed that risk management has no effect on profitability. This study probably could be considered as a unique study due to its new contribution that fills the gap of what have been done in the previous studies in the area of corporate governance (CG) and profitability because it tested the link between risk management and growth. Hence, according to the researchers’ knowledge, there is no research that has been dealt with the two variables that were dealt by the current study. The current study introduces evidence to many parties, such as shareholders, scholar, executives and policy makers.  

scholarly journals DOES CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PREDICT FIRM PROFITABILITY? AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN OMAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-177
Author(s):  
Essia Ahmed ◽  
Tariq Alabdullah ◽  
Mohammed Thottoli ◽  
Eny Maryanti
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Firms ◽  
Firm Profitability ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

ABSTRACT Purpose — This research aims to test whether corporate governance (CG) predicts firm profitability in a sample of firms listed in the financial mark in Oman. Design/methodology/approach — This research analyses cross-sectional data across 50 non-financial firms. This study used annual reports for the fiscal year 2018 to analyze the impact of CG on firm profitability. This work tested its hypotheses and analyzing them via the Partial Least Squares (PLS). Findings — The result of this research indicates that a positive link between all the predictors is found: board size, ownership, gender, and audit committee, and firm profitability (financial performance). Practical Implications — Originality/value — This research is the first of its kind via examining the link between this set of predictors of (CG) and firm performance in the Omani context. The present study provides empirical evidence for the researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

scholarly journals Corporate governance and performance of financial institution

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1-1) ◽  
pp. 203-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliet Wakaisuka-Isingoma
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Transparency

The role of banking and insurance as an animated component of any economy has been widely recognized in the evolution of literature (Shrutikeerti & Amlan, 2017). The financial liberalization efforts taken by various developing economies had the central bearing on their financial institutions (Shrutikeerti & Amlan, 2016). The development of insurance and banking sectors play an important role in stimulating financial development and consequently the growth of the economy. Enhancing firm performance predicted through ownership structure, information disclosure, financial transparency and board profile safeguards reputation, yields effective risk management systems and yet helps firms achieve their business objectives. The study employed a sample of 103 financial institutions and adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design with a Pearson correlation coefficient. Reliability, validity and exploratory factor analysis with principal components and Cronbach’s alpha as well as hierarchical regression was reasonable for analysis but also directed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) modelling which was helpful in attesting the measurement and structural models appropriate for the performance of financial institutions. Reveal a statistically significant and positive relationship between corporate governance and firm performance. PLS modelling assented the structural and measurement models and recognized that corporate governance is statistically significant and predict firm performance through its different constructs of information disclosure, financial transparency, and ownership structure and board profile. Equally, firm performance demonstrated that management efficiency, earnings quality, asset quality, capital adequacy and liquidity were key dimensions. The study was cross-sectional and a longitudinal study is necessary to understand the dynamics of corporate governance and firm performance over a period of time. The results extend the understanding of the role of corporate governance in promoting firm performance in financial institutions. Additionally, the results add evidence to the growing body of research focusing on interdisciplinary aspects as well as the relationship between corporate governance and firm performance. Overall, there is a significant positive relationship between corporate governance and firm performance.

scholarly journals Covid-19 Effects on Psychological Outcomes: How Do Gender Responses Differ?

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412110404
Author(s):  
Remya Lathabhavan
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Relationship Of

The study aims at understanding the relationships between the fear of COVID-19 and perceived stress, wellbeing, and life satisfaction. The study also analyses the role of gender on the relationship of fear of COVID-19 with these study variables. For this, a cross-sectional study was conducted among 1125 participants in India, comprising 638 men and 487 women. Structural equation model was used to analyse the data. It was found that the fear of COVID-19 is positively related to perceived stress and negatively related to wellbeing and life satisfaction. It was also found that, these relationships are stronger among women than among men. The study shows the importance of psychiatric assessment during pandemic times and alerts policy makers and society in general, to take measures for ensuring mental health among people during times of crisis. Future studies can include longitudinal research for a comprehensive understanding of the psychological impacts of the pandemic.

scholarly journals Social cohesion as perceived by community-dwelling older people: the role of individual and neighbourhood characteristics

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna M. Van Dijk ◽  
Jane M. Cramm ◽  
Anna P. Nieboer
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Hierarchical Structure ◽  
Community Dwelling Older People ◽  
Neighbourhood Characteristics

Social cohesion in neighbourhoods is critical to supporting the rising number of community-dwelling older people. Our aim was thus to identify individual and neighbourhood characteristics influencing social cohesion among older people. We employed a cross-sectional study of 945 (66% response rate) community-dwelling older residents (70+ ) in Rotterdam. To account for the hierarchical structure of the study design, we fitted a hierarchical random-effects model comprising 804 older people (level 1) nested in 72 neighbourhoods (level 2). Multilevel analyses showed that both individual (age, ethnic background, years of residence, income and self-rated health) and neighbourhood characteristics (neighbourhood security) affect social cohesion among community-dwelling older people. Results suggest that policy makers should consider such factors in promoting social cohesion among community-dwelling older people. Policies aimed at improving neighbourhood security may lead to higher levels of social cohesion.

scholarly journals Who cares for syphilis? A cross-sectional study on diagnosis and treatment of syphilis by GPs in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

BJGP Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. bjgpopen20X101027
Author(s):  
Michel Baas ◽  
Erna Beers ◽  
Alje P van Dam ◽  
Jan EAM van Bergen
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sex With Men

BackgroundSyphilis is a re-emerging infection. Sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinics and GPs are important providers of STI care in the Netherlands. The role of GPs in syphilis care is assumed to be small, since most men who have sex with men (MSM) visit STI clinics for STI care.AimTo explore the role of GPs in the diagnosis and treatment of syphilis.Design & settingData on syphilis diagnostics by GPs in Amsterdam between 2011 and 2017 were retrieved from laboratories, covering 90% of the GPs. The study also used the academic GPs’ network database to explore the management of syphilis by GPs between 2013 and 2018.MethodSyphilis tests requested by GPs were analysed and compared with annual reports of the STI clinic. Patients with an International Classification of Primary Care-1 (ICPC-1) syphilis code were identified in the GP database. Cases diagnosed by the GP were evaluated whether they were treated by the GP or referred to secondary care.ResultsIn the laboratory database, GPs had diagnosed syphilis 522 times, compared with 2515 times by the STI clinics. Based on the 90% coverage of GPs, the contribution of all Amsterdam’s GPs was 19% of the total number of diagnoses. Consequently, the annual incidence of syphilis diagnosed by the GP was 10.2 per 100 000 inhabitants. Of the 43 cases identified in the GP database, six (14.0%) were referred and 33 (76.7%) were treated by a GP.ConclusionAlthough for an individual GP, syphilis is rare to diagnose, GPs in Amsterdam do contribute to the rate of syphilis diagnosis and appear to treat the majority of cases that they have diagnosed.

scholarly journals Corporate governance system in Italy: Compliance and quality

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1-1) ◽  
pp. 217-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Rizzato ◽  
Donatella Busso ◽  
Alain Devalle ◽  
Alessandro Zerbetto
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Transparency

The role of banking and insurance as an animated component of any economy has been widely recognized in the evolution of literature (Shrutikeerti & Amlan, 2017). The financial liberalization efforts taken by various developing economies had the central bearing on their financial institutions (Shrutikeerti & Amlan, 2016). The development of insurance and banking sectors play an important role in stimulating financial development and consequently the growth of the economy. Enhancing firm performance predicted through ownership structure, information disclosure, financial transparency and board profile safeguards reputation, yields effective risk management systems and yet helps firms achieve their business objectives. The study employed a sample of 103 financial institutions and adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design with a Pearson correlation coefficient. Reliability, validity and exploratory factor analysis with principal components and Cronbach’s alpha as well as hierarchical regression was reasonable for analysis but also directed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) modelling which was helpful in attesting the measurement and structural models appropriate for the performance of financial institutions. Reveal a statistically significant and positive relationship between corporate governance and firm performance. PLS modelling assented the structural and measurement models and recognized that corporate governance is statistically significant and predict firm performance through its different constructs of information disclosure, financial transparency, and ownership structure and board profile. Equally, firm performance demonstrated that management efficiency, earnings quality, asset quality, capital adequacy and liquidity were key dimensions. The study was cross-sectional and a longitudinal study is necessary to understand the dynamics of corporate governance and firm performance over a period of time. The results extend the understanding of the role of corporate governance in promoting firm performance in financial institutions. Additionally, the results add evidence to the growing body of research focusing on interdisciplinary aspects as well as the relationship between corporate governance and firm performance. Overall, there is a significant positive relationship between corporate governance and firm performance.

Role of Sildenafil in the Treatment of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn (PPHN) - Should it Be Withdrawn from Market of Bangladesh due to Threat of being Misuses

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-104
Author(s):  
Maksudur Rahman ◽  
Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
MAK Azad Chowdhury ◽  
Abu Sayeed Munsi
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cardiac Intensive Care ◽  
Hospital Protocol

Background: Recently it has been apprehended that sildenafil, a drug which has been successfully using in the treatment of PPHN and erectile dysfunction in adult, is going to be withdrawn from the market of Bangladesh due to threat of its misuses. Objective: The aim of this study was to see the extent of uses of sildenafil in the treatment of PPHN and importance of availability of this drugs in the market inspite of its probable misuses. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), special baby care unit (SCABU) and cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) of Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital from June, 2017 to May 2018. Neonates with PPHN were enrolled in the study. All cases were treated with oral sildenefil for PPHN along with others management according to hospital protocol. Data along with other parameters were collected and analyzed. Results: Total 320 patients with suspected PPHN were admitted during the study period. Among them 92 (29%) cases had PPHN. Male were 49(53 %) cases and female were 43(47%) cases. Mean age at hospital admission was 29.7±13.4 hours. Based on echocardiography,13(14%) cases had mild, 38 (41%) cases moderate and 41(45%) cases severe PPHN. Mean duration of sildenafil therapy was 11.9±7.1 days. Improved from PPHN were 83 (90%) cases. Mortality was 10% (9). Conclusion: In this study it was found that the incidence of PPHN is 29% among the suspected newborns. Sildenafil is successfull in improving the oxygenation of PPHN and to decrease the mortality of neonates. DS (Child) H J 2019; 35(2) : 100-104

Role of Fibrinolytic Therapy in Empyema Thoracis – A Hospital Based one year Cross Sectional Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 345-350
Author(s):  
Dr. Girish.L Dandagi ◽  
◽  
Venkat kalyana kumar. P ◽  
Dr. Dr.Isaac Mathew ◽  
Dr. Dr.G S Gaude Dr. Dr.G S Gaude
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fibrinolytic Therapy ◽  
Empyema Thoracis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
One Year

Breastfeeding practices among mothers of infants in Peringara Panchayat in Pathanamthitta District

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aswathy S. ◽  
Lakshmi M. K.
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Type Of Delivery ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

The study was aimed to assess the breastfeeding practices among mothers of infants in Peringara Gramapanchayat in Kerala. Study was a community based cross-sectional study among mothers of infants in Peringara gramapanchayat using a pretested questionnaire. 142 breastfeeding mothers of infants in Peringara gramapanchayat were studied and mothers who were not present at home during the study were excluded from the study. Study period consisted of 18 days between December 2015 and January 2016. Study variables includes type of delivery, initiation of breastfeeding, breastfeeding practices and role of ASHAs in promoting good breastfeeding practices. Statistical analysis was done using Pearson’s Chi-square test and T test. The study found that exclusive breastfeeding has been done by 68.3% of mothers. There is no practice of giving pre-lacteal feed, 95.8% of mothers have given colostrum to the new born. Statistically significant association was found between the type of delivery and time of initiation of breastfeeding (p less than 0.05). Time of initiation of breastfeeding was prolonged in case of Caesarean section. 49.3% of mothers have breastfed the baby within one hour. 55.6% of mothers were informed about importance of breastfeeding by ASHAs and only 20.4% of mothers were informed about period of exclusive breastfeeding and period of complimentary feeding by ASHAs.

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