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Revalution and Reconstruction of the Maritime Historiography in Southeast Asia Archipelago
Full text linkSeas and oceans are equally realms with their advantages in bridging nations, inculcating a sense of unity, mutual understanding, and cooperation as well as in generating wealth. They are considered priceless treasures, which can neither be exchanged nor modified. At the same time, seas and oceans are also capable of changing their function as theaters of conflict and routes towards colonization/imperialism that has ultimately led to the demise of various ancient kingdoms. In the historiography of the Southeast Asia Archipelago, the relationship between men known as seafarers and seas like the South China Sea, Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, Flores Sea, Jawa Sea, Banda Sea, and others, all of which are within the confines of the Indian and Pacific oceans, is indisputable. It is not far-fetched to suggest that the change and development in present-day Southeast Asia, from traditional kingdoms to modern nation-states are intimately rooted in and shaped by the contributions of our seafaring ancestors. History demonstrates how they risked as well as sacrificed their lives crossing treacherous waters and encountering stormy weathers just to ensure their legacy and continuity of the future generations of seafarers, and turning this region into an epicentre that was second to none in the world of civilizations. Yet, their thousands of years of contributions and sacrifices appear trivial and pale into insignificance like” shipwrecks laying at the bottom of the sea in their forgotten watery graves”. This article aims to discuss the diversity of terminology and fields in maritime historiography; the glory of the maritime kingdoms in the Southeast Asia Archipelago as leading powers, emporiums, and empires; and to reevaluate and reconstruct the facts of maritime history in the Southeast Asia Archipelago.
Corporate, Social Responsibility (CSR) in Nigeria: Investigating Discrepancy between Practices and Blind Spots
Full text linkCorporate social responsibility (CSR) has been recognized as a significant contributor to the economy of developing countries. The study uncovers the potential causes of CSR discrepancies in Nigeria, a nation with divergent business prospects, evaluates their implications, and provides effective way-outs. CSR has achieved substantial interest worldwide as enterprises attempt to weigh profit-making services with social and environmental obligations. Yet, there is extensive interest in disagreements between organizations’ CSR obligations and their actual implementation. By synthesizing documented literature, the study reveals factors responsible for the discrepancy of CSR in Nigeria, such as ineffective stakeholder involvement, consumer attitude, inadequate resources, poor frameworks, and lack of consistent reporting.
Furthermore, the implications imposed by CSR are examined, including missed chances for social impact, reputational damage, consumer perception, and workers' morale and commitment. Since CSR discrepancies are crucial to both enterprises and legislators, the study underscores addressing stakeholder engagement, clear frameworks for CSR implementation, transparency in reporting, and adequate resource allocation that can bring about sustainable development. The insights provided by this study can inform CSR policy development and effective corporate practices in Nigeria
The Value of Corporate Bond Listing
Full text linkWe study the impact of bond exchange listing in U.S. publicly traded corporate bond markets. We find that listed corporate bonds have lower estimated bid-ask spreads than unlisted corporate bonds. Specifically, we show that listed bonds have estimated spreads of $0.14 lower than unlisted bond spreads. We find that execution venue matters for listed bonds, and that listed bond executions on the NYSE have higher trading costs than listed bond executions off-NYSE. We show that listed bonds are more volatile than unlisted bonds. Last, we study bond trading around earnings announcements and find a slight increase (decrease) in overall (institutional) volume on earnings announcement days compared to non-announcement days
Musical Habits and Smartphone Addiction of College Students: Mediating Role of Self-Control
Full text linkThis study uses theories of habit and self-control to explore the relationship between musical habits and smartphone addiction among college students. Our findings reveal that self-control mediates this relationship, with individual differences playing a significant role. While musical listening habits, impacted by personal genre preferences, positively impact self-control, active music engagement, through playing an instrument and/or creating music, negatively affects it. We suggest using interventions to promote mindful music engagement to mitigate smartphone addiction. These insights contribute to understanding how music habits influence digital behaviors and offer practical strategies for fostering healthier smartphone use among college populations
Mitigating Underinvestment through Accounting Conservatism: A Comparative Study of Family and Non-Family Firms in Taiwan
Full text linkThis study examines the role of accounting conservatism in mitigating underinvestment due to internal cash flow volatility in Taiwan-listed and OTC companies from 2013 to 2022, comparing family and non-family firms. Utilizing regression analysis, we assess how accounting conservatism influences investment decisions under varying conditions of cash flow stability. Our findings reveal that accounting conservatism significantly alleviates underinvestment across all sampled firms, particularly in family firms where its impact becomes pronounced under high cash flow volatility conditions. In contrast, conservatism does not significantly affect investment decisions in stable cash flow scenarios. Additionally, the study finds that accounting conservatism can reduce capital costs under high cash flow volatility, thereby promoting investment. These insights provide a new understanding of the function of accounting conservatism across different firm types and offer practical guidance for financial decision-making.
The impact of liquidity on bank lending: Case of Tunisia
Full text linkLiquidity is the risk to a bank's earnings and capital arising from its inability to timely meet obligations when they come due without incurring unacceptable losses. Bank management must ensure that sufficient funds are available at a reasonable cost to meet potential demands from both fund providers and borrowers. Also, Lending is the process by which a financial institution provides funds to a borrower. Often called a lender, the institution typically receives interest in return for the loan. Lending in banking benefits lenders and borrowers alike by increasing liquidity within the marketplaces where loans are originated and used.
This article aims to identify the impact of liquidity on bank lending. We used a sample of 12 banks in Tunisia over the period (2005….2022). By employing a method of panel static we found that liquidity has a significant impact on bank lending
An Application of Judgement Modeling to Examine Inter-Cultural Differences Regarding Perceptions of Business Skill Importance
Full text linkWith increased global interaction, cultural awareness among stakeholders is crucial, especially for companies seeking growth in the international environment. This study focuses on comparing the perceptions of business skill importance between student subjects from China/Hong Kong (CHK) and the United States (US). The results show that the six cues representing the business skills/attributes strongly influenced student perceptions of job offer likelihood and the relative importance of these cues were not equal, with Interpersonal Effectiveness (INPER), Internship Experience (INT), and Ethical Awareness (ETH) having a higher impact than Communication (COMM), Cultural Intelligence (CULT), and Critical Thinking (CRIT). The results indicated that INPER, INT, and ETH were associated with similar, substantial effects, while COMM, CULT, and CRIT exhibited smaller and comparable effects. The analysis revealed significant interactions between the country and two cues Interpersonal Effectiveness (INPER) and Ethical Awareness (ETH). Chinese students perceived INPER to be somewhat more important than U.S. students, possibly influenced by cultural dimensions such as the emphasis on interpersonal relationships in Chinese culture. Conversely, U.S. students regarded ETH as more crucial than their Chinese counterparts, aligning with findings that suggest cultural variations, particularly in power distance and collectivism, may influence ethical values. The findings enhance our understanding of the relative importance of business skills in different cultural contexts and provide insights for educational institutions and employers in preparing students for the global business environment. The study contributes to the existing literature by providing direct comparisons of student perceptions across cultures and employing a rigorous judgment modeling methodology
Resolution of Family Conflicts in Fiction: A Comparative Study of TV Series from China and the United States
Full text linkThe main objective of this research paper is to conduct a comparative cross-cultural analysis of family conflicts in two distinct cultural contexts, as represented in television fiction from China and the United States. The author focuses on conflicts arising within families and portrayed in television series in both countries. To achieve this, a systematic and objective content analysis method is employed, examining family conflict situations presented in the narratives of these television productions. The results indicate that, for the most part, conflicts are resolved positively, reflecting the typical trend in television fiction to seek a happy ending, especially in commercial series. However, cultural variabilities are also observed in the paths each region has taken to reach these conclusions
The Stigma and stereotype notions of community towards the urban homeless at Komtar, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
No full textHomelessness is a pervasive issue that impacts both developed and developing nations, including Malaysia. This situation gives rise to multiple stigmas and misconceptions within the community. The problem of homelessness in Penang is a significant concern for government authorities and non-governmental groups, who are actively attempting to confront, mitigate, and assist in managing this situation. This study aims to ascertain the community's impression of people experiencing homelessness. The questionnaire survey included 387 respondents from the local community near Komtar, Pulau Pinang. A straightforward random selection was made using the participants' method. This study uses descriptive analysis and a relative importance index (RRI) to analyze the study data. The survey findings indicate a specific outlet or community categorization exists for those currently suffering homelessness, including those who do not have a permanent dwelling (homeless individuals (44.5%) and a significant fraction of wandering individuals (21.5%).
Moreover, this study demonstrates that the perception of the homeless population is closely tied to their attire, which in turn is influenced by factors such as safety, surroundings, and location. This study on homelessness can offer significant insights to the Department of Local Government and Social Welfare regarding the community's view and response to homeless individuals in the area, which serves as an administrative centre. Moreover, this study can assist the Government in identifying the precise locations of homeless people. This would enable a more precise allocation of aid to the desired group, ultimately reducing the number of homeless individuals in Pulau Pinang
Potential of Halal Industry in South Sulawesi Province: An Analysis of Opportunities, Challenges, And Strategies
Full text linkThe phenomenon of globalization of the halal industry has become an important issue that needs to be considered by Islamic economic practitioners. This is not only about meeting the needs and compliance of Muslims with sharia principles but also about becoming a globally recognized standard. This research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the potential development of the halal industry in South Sulawesi Province and its development strategies so that the results of the research can be a reference for the government and stakeholders in developing the halal industry in South Sulawesi Province. This research used a descriptive qualitative approach. Secondary data was obtained from various sources, including books, journals, articles, data reports, and other relevant scientific sources. The results showed that the halal industry in South Sulawesi Province has a significant role, not only limited to the food and beverage sector. The halal industry has penetrated the Islamic finance sector, Muslim fashion, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, travel, hotels, and tourism. Another reason for developing the halal industry's potential is that most of South Sulawesi's population is Muslim. In addition, the halal industry development strategy in South Sulawesi Province is by the development of world conditions and the direction of economic transformation as part of global participation, which is possible that South Sulawesi Province will become the leader of the halal industry in Indonesia