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GENDER ISSUES AND INVESTMENT DECISIONS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY FOR THE BRAZILIAN FINANCIAL MARKET
Full text linkPurpose: The objective of the paper is to assess the behavioural of female investors in Brazilian financial market, taking into consideration the following dimensions: risk tolerance; confidence level; financial literacy; herd behaviour; and return on investment.
Theoretical framework: According to the literature, when compared to men, women tend to have a lower tolerance for financial risk, a lower confidence level, less financial knowledge, and a greater level of herd behaviour.
Methodology: It is used a quantitative method based on a questionnaire survey made up of 33 questions. There were collected 305 answers.
Findings: When compared to men, Brazilian female investors have a lower tolerance for risk, a lower level of confidence, less financial knowledge and a greater propensity to herd behaviour, results that are in line with those previously established in the literature. However, there are no significant differences between the returns obtained by both genders.
Research Implications: By analysing the relationship between sociodemographic variables, particularly gender, and behavioural issues, the work provides useful indications for financial institutions in Brazil and promotes research in the field of behavioural finance.
Originality/Value: To our knowledge, this is the first study on gender differences in the Brazilian financial market to involve such a wide range of variables. Therefore, it may be of interest to academics, investors and financial institutions themselves
STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE QUALITY OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON ACCOUNTING DISCLOSURE: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF A SAMPLE OF PRIVATE COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES IN ALGERIA FOR THE YEAR 2023
Full text linkObjective: The objective of this study is to assess the impact of information accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting on the level of accounting disclosure in companies.
Theoretical Framework: This study is based on concepts and theoretical frameworks related to the quality of accounting information and its effect on disclosure levels. It focuses on the relationship between information accuracy, transparency, and reporting speed as key determinants of increased accounting disclosure.
Method: The research adopts an analytical approach, focusing on examining the relationship between the quality of accounting information and disclosure levels. Data was collected by analyzing financial reports of companies, using statistical tools to measure the relationship between the variables.
Results and Discussion: The findings revealed a strong positive relationship between the quality of accounting information and the level of disclosure. This indicates that companies providing accurate, transparent, and timely reports achieve higher levels of accounting disclosure. In the discussion section, these results are interpreted in light of the theoretical frameworks related to information quality and its impact on accounting transparency, the challenges companies face in implementing these practices are also discussed..
Research Implications: The practical implications of this research lie in the importance of enhancing accounting training, updating internal accounting systems, and adopting modern technologies to improve the speed and quality of accounting reports, these recommendations could significantly influence improving disclosure levels in companies.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the relationship between the quality of accounting information and the level of disclosure, recommending improvements in accounting practices using modern techniques to enhance reporting speed and accuracy
A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF HUMAN-CENTERED LEADERSHIP: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE PATHS
Full text linkObjective: This study seeks to examine the progression of Human-Centered Leadership (HCL) by bibliometric analysis, concentrating on the identification of theme trends, research deficiencies, and interdisciplinary contributions. The study aims to delineate the intellectual evolution of HCL and its ramifications for modern leadership methodologies.
Theoretical Framework: This study is based on leadership theories, including transformational and servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and human-centered organisational models. The research examines how HCL incorporates these established concepts to develop a sustainable and inclusive leadership model.
Method: A bibliometric analysis was performed utilising data from the Scopus database, spanning the years 1988 to 2024. The research employed co-citation analysis, theme mapping, and keyword network analysis using Biblioshiny, a bibliometric program based on R. The final dataset comprised 93 peer-reviewed documents following refining using established inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results and Discussion: The data revealed a 9.47% yearly growth rate in HCL-related research, highlighting major themes such as empathy, emotional intelligence, and workplace inclusion. Emerging themes, including digital transformation and hybrid work paradigms, were also emphasised. The research emphasises the necessity for multidisciplinary and cross-cultural investigations to improve HCL's relevance in various organisational settings.
Research Implications: The results offer theoretical contributions to leadership research and practical implications for organisations aiming to cultivate human-centered leadership. The study emphasises the necessity of incorporating empathy and social intelligence into leadership tactics, affecting employee engagement, organisational performance, and workplace creativity.
Originality/Value: This study enhances leadership literature with a thorough bibliometric analysis of HCL, pinpointing research deficiencies and suggesting future avenues for exploration. Its uniqueness resides in charting the progression of HCL and offering evidence-based guidance for practitioners and academics in organisational leadership
ANÁLISIS GEOESPACIAL DE LA ACCESIBILIDAD VIAL EN BUENAVENTURA: RETOS URBANOS ASOCIADOS A LA FRAGMENTACIÓN TERRITORIAL
Full text linkObjetivos: Analizar el impacto de la fragmentación espacial y la accesibilidad limitada en el sistema vial de Buenaventura, con el propósito de identificar estrategias de planificación urbana que mejoren la conectividad y equidad territorial a través de la Integración de infraestructuras viales y transporte público.
Marco Teórico: La fragmentación espacial y la accesibilidad limitada en sistemas viales urbanos se analizan a través de conceptos como movilidad, cohesión territorial y transporte público. Estos elementos evalúan la relación entre infraestructura vial, distribución de oportunidades y calidad de vida. La falta de planificación integral puede profundizar desigualdades, restringir movilidad y generar barreras sociales. Una planificación urbana sostenible debe integrar redes viales eficientes, transporte accesible y entornos seguros, promoviendo equidad y conectividad para un desarrollo territorial inclusivo.
Método: En primer lugar, se realiza un análisis cualitativo basado en la revisión de literatura académica y estudios previos sobre movilidad urbana y accesibilidad. En segundo lugar, se complementa con un análisis cuantitativo mediante datos geoespaciales sobre la cobertura vial y el acceso a transporte público en Buenaventura. Se utilizarán herramientas como Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG) para visualizar las brechas de infraestructura y encuestas a usuarios para evaluar la percepción sobre la accesibilidad y calidad del sistema vial.
Resultados y Discusión: Los resultados muestran que la infraestructura vial de Buenaventura presenta una fragmentación significativa, afectando principalmente a sectores periféricos con acceso limitado a transporte público eficiente. La falta de planificación en el desarrollo vial ha generado desigualdades en la accesibilidad, afectando la integración socioeconómica de la población. Se discuten estrategias de solución como la implementación de redes de transporte multimodal, mejoras en la jerarquización vial y la inversión en infraestructura sostenible que priorice la movilidad activa y el transporte público.
Implicaciones de la Investigación: Esta investigación tiene implicaciones significativas en los ámbitos urbano, social y político, contribuyendo al diseño de estrategias que favorezcan la movilidad sostenible y la equidad territorial en ciudades con problemas similares a los de Buenaventura. En conjunto, esta investigación ofrece una base para desarrollar soluciones innovadoras que contribuyan al desarrollo urbano equitativo y sostenible en Buenaventura y otras ciudades del pacifico colombiano.
Originalidad/Valor: Este estudio aporta un enfoque integral al problema de la fragmentación espacial y accesibilidad limitada, combinando análisis teórico con herramientas de georreferenciación y percepción ciudadana. La investigación es valiosa para la formulación de políticas públicas orientadas a mejorar la movilidad en ciudades intermedias con problemas similares a Buenaventura, promoviendo soluciones sostenibles y equitativas
GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIAN HIGHER EDUCATION: IMPACT ON STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF
Full text linkBackground: Gender-based violence (GBV) is a critical global human rights issue, particularly prevalent in Africa and escalating in higher education institutions (HEIs) in Nigeria against female students, faculty, and staff. This disturbing problem demands immediate attention.
Objective: To examine the prevalence and perpetrators of GBV against female students, faculty, and staff in Nigerian HEIs.
Methods: The study employed a cross-cultural descriptive survey research design, targeting female students, faculty, and staff in HEIs across Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 960 participants from HEIs across the six geopolitical zones. Data were analyzed using pie charts, frequencies, and percentages.
Results: Findings indicate a high prevalence of psychological/emotional violence (students: 62.1%, faculty: 57.0%, staff: 58.2%), sexual violence (students: 60.0%, faculty: 25.0%, staff: 28.2%), economic violence (students: 51.2%, faculty: 37.0%, staff: 39.0%), and physical violence (students: 41.2%, faculty: 24.0%, staff: 28.0%). Students identified lecturers as the primary perpetrators of sexual (22%), psychological (17%), and economic/financial violence (20%), while non-relatives were the main perpetrators of physical violence (16%). Faculty and staff reported male colleagues as the primary perpetrators of sexual violence (34%), while husbands were the leading perpetrators of physical (25%), psychological (26%), and economic/financial violence (30%). Surprisingly, majority of perpetrators faced no real consequences, with 52.3% of students, 55.8% of faculty, and 52.1% of staff reporting that offenders were merely warned without punishment.
Conclusion: The study indicates a significant prevalence of GBV in Nigerian HEIs, with psychological/emotional violence being the most common. The lack of accountability for offenders suggests the urgent need for stricter enforcement of policies and institutional reforms
DETERMINANTS OF VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE IN THE CONTEXT OF MOROCCAN STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES
Full text linkObjective: The objective of this study is to investigate how voluntary disclosure of information can contribute to achieving the objectives of good governance and performance of SOEs in the Moroccan context.
Theoretical Framework: The main concepts and theories that drive the research are presented in the first part and deeply related to some corporate governance theories.
Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises [concisely describe the study design, including approach, participants, instruments, procedures, etc.]. Data collection was carried out through literature review and analysis of documents and studies to explore the impacts of voluntary disclosurein the context of SOEs reform.
Results and Discussion: The Documentary explorations in relation to the research area have shown a strong need for informative disclosure for SOEs, particularly in the context of a reform aimed at improving governance and performance.
Research Implications: Given the context and objectives of the research, the results obtained may provide a starting point for a better understanding of the role, content and frequency of voluntary disclosure in order to help achieve the goals of SOE reform in Morocco.
Originality/Value: The originality of this research is linked above all to its topicality. In fact, it takes account of very recent data and a significant effort has been made to integrate all the data relating to current developments in SOEs in the Morocan context
Financial Accountability and Performance of Real Estate Projects in Starehe Sub County, Nairobi County
Full text linkObjective: The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of financial accountability on the performance of real estate projects in Starehe sub-county, Nairobi County, with the aim of understanding how financial management practices impact project success in the region.
Theoretical Framework: This study is grounded in Agency Theory, formalized by Jensen and Meckling in 1976, which addresses the problems arising in relationships where principals delegate work to agents. The theory provides a foundation for understanding the importance of financial accountability mechanisms in managing principal-agent relationships within real estate projects.
Method: The study employed both predictive correlational and descriptive research designs under a pragmatic research paradigm. Data collection was carried out through structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, targeting a sample of 253 respondents including finance managers, project managers, project engineers, and contractors in the real estate sector, with a response rate of 83.8%.
Results and Discussion: The results revealed a significant positive correlation between financial accountability and project performance (r = 0.681, p < 0.001). Regression analysis showed that financial accountability explains 46.4% of the variance in real estate project performance, with a significant positive effect (β = 0.571, t = 13.481, p < 0.001).
Research Implications: The findings provide valuable insights for real estate practitioners and project managers in implementing effective financial accountability mechanisms. These implications encompass improved project control systems, monitoring procedures, and internal controls for funds allocation, which are crucial for ensuring project success.
Originality/Value:This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence of the relationship between financial accountability and real estate project performance in an urban African context. The research's value is evidenced by its comprehensive examination of financial accountability mechanisms in Nairobi's real estate sector, offering practical insights for improving project outcomes
INFLUENCE OF INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS WITHIN CENTRAL RIFT REGION IN KENYA
Full text linkObjective: This research examined how institutional culture influences the implementation of rural electrification projects in Kenya's central rift region. Previous studies identified innovative, bureaucratic, and supportive cultures as influential factors in project management, but hadn't specifically addressed rural electrification contexts.
Theoretical Framework: The Resource-Based View Theory, Theory of Constraints, and Stakeholder Management Theory were applied to provide a robust understanding of the strategic and operational implications of these electrification initiatives.
Method: Using a pragmatism research paradigm and correlational design with a target population of 646 rural electrification projects under Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). Data was collected from 142 respondents (from a population of 219), including contractors, project managers, and supervisors, using structured questionnaires.
Results and Discussion: Results revealed a strong positive correlation (r = .827, p < .001) between institutional culture and project implementation. Regression analysis showed institutional culture as a significant predictor (t = 15.803, p < 0.05) of successful implementation, with each unit increase in institutional culture corresponding to a 0.720 unit increase in implementation effectiveness.
Research Implications: The findings reveal that institutional culture plays a foundational role in shaping the success of these projects. It drives the importance of fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, which is essential for effective project execution.
Originality/Value: This study offers a novel contribution as it uniquely contextualizes institutional culture. The study not only confirms a strong, statistically significant relationship but also establishes institutional culture as a predictive factor of project success. It provides practical insights for policymakers, implementers, and development agencies seeking to enhance infrastructure delivery in similar socio-institutional environments
REPRESENTATIVIDADE E INCLUSÃO NA PUBLICIDADE: LIÇÕES DO ÁLBUM "RENAISSANCE"
Full text linkObjetivo: Este estudo investiga como os conceitos de representatividade e inclusão presentes no álbum Renaissance, de Beyoncé, refletem-se na publicidade atual, identificando campanhas que adotam estratégias semelhantes.
Referencial Teórico: A pesquisa fundamenta-se em conceitos como representatividade, inclusão, diversidade, pertencimento e comunicação autêntica. Os principais autores utilizados incluem Castells et al. (2000), com reflexões sobre cultura e comunicação; Kotler (2010), sobre marketing com propósito social; Gil (2002), com bases metodológicas; e Teixeira (2009), com foco na linguagem publicitária.
Método: O estudo é qualitativo, de natureza exploratória e descritiva. Não houve participação direta de sujeitos. A coleta de dados foi feita por meio de análise documental e observação de campanhas publicitárias que abordam diversidade, além da análise simbólica, visual e discursiva do álbum Renaissance, com base em autores previamente selecionados.
Resultados e Discussão: As campanhas analisadas demonstram que estratégias de inclusão e representatividade fortalecem a identidade das marcas e ampliam a conexão com públicos diversos. Elementos da cultura negra e LGBTQIA+ são incorporados de forma mais frequente. As discussões, fundamentadas no referencial teórico, apontam avanços e também limites, como abordagens superficiais em algumas campanhas e recorte restrito da análise.
Implicações da Pesquisa: Os resultados fornecem subsídios para a criação de campanhas mais inclusivas, com impacto no marketing de causas, construção de marca e representação midiática.
Originalidade/Valor: O estudo propõe uma abordagem inédita ao conectar uma obra cultural à prática publicitária, destacando seu valor social e comunicacional
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF HERITAGE TOURISM BRANDING STRATEGIES: TRENDS, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES
Full text linkObjective: This article examines the literature on heritage tourism branding techniques, highlighting trends, challenges, and potential opportunities.
Theoretical Framework: The study explores the interplay between cultural preservation and commercial branding in heritage tourism, focusing on the importance of a cohesive strategy that considers both cultural significance and commercial needs.
Methodology: The review employed scholarly sources including JSTOR, Scopus, and Google Scholar, focusing on peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2024. A thematic analysis was conducted to synthesise the findings.
Results & Discussion: Significant advancements in heritage tourism branding include the increasing use of digital media and storytelling techniques. Challenges include maintaining authenticity amidst commercial pressures and navigating diverse stakeholder expectations. There are possibilities in leveraging technology to create immersive experiences that captivate the growing demographic of culturally curious travellers.
Research Implications: The findings offer significant insights for understanding the complexities of branding within heritage tourism. They also present actionable recommendations for managers of heritage sites and tourism marketers, aiding them in developing effective branding strategies that harmonise commercial viability with the preservation of cultural integrity.
Originality: The study contributes original insights by advocating a balance between cultural authenticity and commercial branding in heritage tourism. Future studies could explore how advancements in technology affect the experiences of heritage tourists and the importance of community involvement in branding strategies