The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential effects corporate governance (CG) elements on social responsibility (CSR) disclosure. annual reports companies for year 2007–2011 are examined analyze relationship between CG and CSR reporting. It considers such as board size, independent directors, foreign nationalities women representation in board, ownership concentration, institutional ownership, firm size profitability. multiple regression technique used measure impact companies’...

Purpose The purpose of the present research is to explore relationship between intellectual capital and subsequent stock returns. Design/methodology/approach study has applied Fama–French (1993) portfolio formation technique calculate portfolios find with future returns for duration 22 years, i.e. 2000–2021, on all listed nonfinancial firms India. Findings findings suggest that proxied by VAIC (Pulic, 2000) shows a negative Along overall VAIC, components value-added human (VAHU), employed...

A predictable pattern in equity returns based on the calendar time is dubbed as anomaly. The prevalence of anomalies considered evidence against efficient market hypothesis. This article examines one most important anomalies, turn-of-the-month (TOM) effect, 12 major Asia-Pacific markets during period January 2000 to April 2015, using both parametric and non-parametric tests. Under investigation, 11 out exhibit significant TOM effects that are independent turn-of-the-year (TOY) effect....

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the role value-at-risk (VaR) in cross-section stock returns Indian market during period 1999-2014. Design/methodology/approach follows methodology Bali and Cakici (2004) investigate relationship between VaR employs Fama French's (1993) Macbeth's (1973) methods find out predictive power time-series settings. Further, it French (2008) estimate separate regressions for small, medium big stocks verify pervasiveness anomaly. Findings This...

This paper focuses on improving and build a discrete event simulation model for modeling outpatient pharmacy workflow queuing system with the intent of exploring options designing an efficient KKUH Riyadh KSA. Simulation models existing workflows in were created using software (Arena). The data is collected each server containing seven servers. Model inputs included prescription arrival times processing Server, Baseline predictions turnaround times, then compared to those observed reality....

In this study, Vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities of azo series based on transition metal complexes (Cu2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Co2+ Ni2+) with already our reported ligands named as; [(E)-1-(1, 3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2-phenyldiazene] (K-1), 3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2-(4-methylphenyl)diazene] (K-2), 2-[(E)-phenyl diazenyl]-1H-benzimidazole] (K-3), 3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2-(4-ethylphenyl)diazene] (K-4), 3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2-(2-methylphenyl)-diazene] (K-5) were studied. FTIR 1H-NMR mass spectrometric techniques...

This paper examines the idiosyncratic volatility (IV) puzzle in Indian stock market for period 1999–2014. Univariate and bivariate sorting, as well cross-section regressions, suggest a positive relation between future returns. However, this is sensitive to choices of portfolio weighting schemes, types stocks (small, medium, large), model specifications, sample periods. Additionally, study also contests assumption that returns predictor variables (including IV) remains same across different...

Given some recent empirical evidence showing the predictive ability of maximum daily returns (MAX) in cross-section stock returns, we examine relationship between minimum (MIN) and subsequent monthly emerging market India during period 1999–2014. Our findings suggest that stocks with higher MIN a month yield caveats. This effect is present primarily among lower capitalization, illiquidity, low institutional holdings. Furthermore, application quantile regression reveals relation future...

The day of the week effect is a well-documented calendar anomaly. This study investigates presence this in Indian stock market during 1990 to 2013, using GARCH framework with three distribution assumptions. results indicate that traditional Monday non-existent two leading indices. In contrast, positive Sensex and Wednesday Nifty are present entire sample period. remain robust assumptions sub-periods.

In this study, Vitro antibacterial and antifungal activities of azo series based on transition metal complexes (Cu2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Co2+ Ni2+) with already our reported ligands named as; [(E)-1-(1, 3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2-phenyldiazene] (K-1), 3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2-(4-methylphenyl)diazene] (K-2), 2-[(E)-phenyl diazenyl]-1H-benzimidazole] (K-3), 3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2-(4-ethylphenyl)diazene] (K-4), 3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2-(2-methylphenyl)-diazene] (K-5) were studied. FTIR 1H-NMR mass spectrometric techniques...

Google search data has received considerable attention for its predictive ability in various social and economic outcomes. In the arena of investments, a surge online searches indicates an enhanced interest investors, particularly retail, that company. this article, we have examined association between stock prices sample Indian companies. The results suggest increase is positively related to future excess returns, liquidity volatility. positive influence on prices, however, temporary...

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the association of COVID-19 confirmed cases and deaths with mental health, unemployment financial markets-related search terms for USA, UK, India worldwide using Google Trends. Design/methodology/approach The authors use Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients assess relationship between relative volumes (RSVs) terms, total as well in worldwide. sample period starts from day 100 were reported first time, which is 7 March 2020, 13 23 2020 28 January US,...

Research and development (R&D) is a significant driver of innovation that leads to superior performance. The present study attempts examine the relationship between R&D intensity firm’s performance at both aggregate industry levels in emerging market India using battery measures stock returns as measure was conducted on 1097 companies from six R&D-intensive industries. Fama-French portfolio formation method used evaluate firms for equal-weighted (EW) value-weighted (VW) returns....

Vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC) is not typical and uterine rupture, the most serious complication of a TOL Cesarean, characterized as complete separation myometrium regardless extrusion fetal parts into maternal peritoneal cavity. Objective: To determine frequency rupture in women who attempt vaginal birth section to compare with short long inter-pregnancy intervals. Methods: This Descriptive Case Series was conducted from December 23, 2015, June 22, 2016. Ninety (90) patients were...

This study examines the factors influencing Indian bank customers’ decisions to purchase banking insurance. In addition concerning cross-buying intentions like trust, customer satisfaction, perceived value and image, role of service innovation corporate reputation have also been incorporated in study. Moreover, moderating cultural values ‘collectivism’ has explored. Using a causal descriptive research design, 351 customers services completed questionnaires contribute data set using snowball...

The influence of the ownership concentration components manufacturing and service companies listed on Indian National Stock Exchange (NSE) 500 Index is examined in this study. utilization stronger regression methods including ordinary least square (OLS) fixed effects model (FEM) along with random (REM) indicate that shares held by promoter corporate bodies foreign promoters did not significantly affect overall performance firm (as measured Tobin’s Q return assets (ROA)). However, company as...

In the present study concentration of iron (Fe) was considered in Pakistan's Punjab, Sargodha, soil, water, and cereals. Samples were selected from three distinct Sargodha irrigation sites using water sources. Site 1 used municipal waste for irrigation, 2 canal 3 ground water. Significant amounts heavy metals are existing accumulation to being lower soil cereal crops, amount Iron also than standard value. DIM had a high value, but EF, PLI, HRI, BCF below acceptable range. All results every...

The research aims to determine the impact of board characteristics on firm performance for 348 firms National Stock Exchange (NSE) 500 Index listed India period 2012-2018 using (OLS) Ordinary Least Square (FEM) Fixed Effect Model and more robust (GMM) Generalized Method Moments regression techniques. GMM technique also controls endogeneity as well heteroscedasticity heterogeneity in panel data. Further, moderating effects market capitalization are observed considering interaction technique....

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the stock market performance companies featured in survey “Best Companies Work For” as a proxy for corporate culture. Design/methodology/approach authors employed portfolio formation and event study methods from finance examine linkage between culture future stocks returns. lists India’s best place work by Great Place Work® Institute Business Today ( BT ), leading business magazine, form primary surrogate great compared vis-à-vis index,...

In this paper, we investigate the presence of herd behaviour among lottery stocks using Max, skewness and idiosyncratic volatility in Indian stock market during period January 2000 to December 2018. We demonstrate that is non-existent across proxies lottery-stocks MAX find present highly stocks. This sheds light on why herding not detected prior studies as it may be concentrated with certain characteristics. Further, provides evidence adverse herding.