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EARNING DOWNSIDE RISK AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ESG PERFORMANCE IN THE PRIMARY ECONOMIC SECTOR
Full text linkThis study explores the impact of corporate sustainability measured by environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance on earning downside risk (EDR). We focus on the role (of ESG) performance in moderating firms' earning downside risk (EDR), especially in uncertain economic times. The economic uncertainty is evidenced by the recent global crisis of COVID-19. We conducted a multivariate regression analysis by utilising a large dataset from Refinitiv, covering 48 countries over fourteen years. Our findings revealed a significant negative association between ESG performance and EDR, suggesting that higher ESG performance correlates with reduced accounting downside risk. The analysis further demonstrates that environmental and social components of ESG, closely aligned with the United Nations Global Compact Core Principles, play a crucial role in mitigating the adverse impact of the COVID-19 crisis, particularly in the primary economic sector. These results provide novel insights into the importance of sustainable practices in enhancing corporate resilience during times of global economic uncertainty
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND EFFICIENCY: EVIDENCE FROM INDONESIAN BANKS
Full text linkRecent studies suggest that digitalization does not uniformly enhance bank efficiency. A critical factor influencing this outcome is the size of the institution undergoing digital transformation (DT). Small and medium-sized commercial banks often encounter challenges such as limited financial resources and difficulty in adapting digital solutions that align with market conditions, thereby leading to DT failures. This study investigates the impact of DT on bank efficiency. Our analysis focuses on a sample of conventional Indonesian banks from 2015 to 2023. We also explore how digitalization affects the efficiency of both large and small banks. Regression analysis reveals nuanced findings. In large banks, the coefficient of DT2 does not significantly affect performance, whereas in small and medium-sized banks, it exhibits a statistically significant negative relationship. This suggests that digitalization influences bank performance non-linearly, posing different implications for banks of varying sizes. This study contributes to understanding the heterogeneous impacts of DT on bank efficiency, offering insights relevant not only to the Indonesian banking sector, but also to other emerging markets undertaking similar DT strategies
BRIDGING THE GAP: ORGANISATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AS A CATALYST FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT FULFILMENT AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Full text linkThis study sets out to investigate the influence of psychological contract fulfilment and organisational identification on knowledge sharing behaviour among knowledge workers. A survey-based study on 233 knowledge workers was conducted to investigate the direct and indirect effect of psychological contract fulfilment. Results show that organisational identification mediates the effect of psychological contract fulfilment on knowledge sharing behaviour. This study highlights the pertinence of fulfilling the underlying expectations of knowledge workers to encourage them to share their valuable knowledge. While numerous studies which employed the social exchange theory (SET) had attempted to identify specific factors that could encourage employee to initiate knowledge sharing, this study focused on the underlying process that could explain why these factors worked in encouraging knowledge sharing. Fundamentally, this study posited that when psychological contracts were not violated, employees tend to identify with their organisations better. Consequently, they share their valuable knowledge with others within the organisation
Influence of Monsoon Seasons on Seagrass Ecosystems on the Coast of Kota Kinabalu (Sabah, Malaysia)
Full text linkSeagrass beds in Kampung Kebagu, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, are notably affected by natural events and human activities. Seasonal monsoons particularly the Northeast Monsoon (NEM) and the Southwest Monsoon (SWM), intensify these effects, causing significant changes to the seagrass beds in a short period. This study aimed to determine seagrass coverage and leaf length during the NEM and SWM at Kampung Kebagu. The leaf length was focusing on the dominant species; Enhalus acoroides along the transect line. This study was conducted within a year from February 2023 until January 2024 to cover both monsoon periods. Seagrass coverage was estimated using 50 cm × 50 cm (0.25 m2) quadrat with every 5 m interval along the transect line. Field measurements and data collection were done in February 2023, March 2023, May 2023, July 2023, September 2023, November 2023, and January 2024. The NEM was divided into two phases: February to March 2023 (T1) and November 2023 to January 2024 (T3). The SWM, identified as T2, spanned from May to September 2023. Further analysis of seagrass coverage and leaf length using Two-Way ANOVA was done to find significant effects of month between the parameters. There were significant different between seagrass coverage and months (p < 0.05). Seagrass coverage declined significantly to 38 ± 23% during the NEM but rebounded to 80 ± 11% in July 2023 during the SWM. The average leaf length of E. acoroides reached 29 ± 8 cm in May 2023 but was reduced to just 7 ± 2 cm by January 2024. Although this study was limited to a single year, it effectively captured fluctuations in seagrass coverage and leaf length across different seasonal monsoons. These results provide baseline data on how monsoon-related environmental changes affect seagrass ecosystems in this region
SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW: DETECTION OF FINANCIAL FRAUD BASED ON MACHINE LEARNING
Full text linkDeteksi kecurangan keuangan menjadi fokus penting di tengah meningkatnya ancaman penipuan digital dan kompleksitas transaksi keuangan. Penelitian ini melakukan Tinjauan Literatur Sistematis (SLR) terhadap 47 artikel ilmiah terindeks Scopus Q1 dan Q2 yang diterbitkan antara tahun 2015 dan 2025, untuk mengidentifikasi metode pembelajaran mesin , jenis kecurangan yang paling sering diteliti, dan metrik evaluasi yang digunakan. Proses SLR diterapkan sesuai dengan protokol Kitchenham dan kerangka kerja PRISMA untuk menjaga validitas dan replikasi penelitian. Hasil tinjauan menunjukkan bahwa algoritma Support Vector Machine (SVM), Artificial Neural Network (ANN), dan Logistic Regression (LR) paling umum digunakan, terutama dalam kasus penipuan kartu kredit, penipuan laporan keuangan, dan penipuan asuransi . Evaluasi model umumnya menggunakan metrik akurasi, presisi, recall, F1-score , dan AUC . Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi penting untuk memetakan tren, pendekatan dominan, dan kesenjangan penelitian mengenai deteksi penipuan keuangan berbasis pembelajaran mesin, sehingga dapat berguna sebagai referensi strategis untuk pengembangan sistem deteksi yang lebih adaptif dan efisien di masa mendatang
The IMPACT OF SOLVENCY POSITION ON BANKS’ PERFORMANCE IN MALAYSIA
Full text linkSolvency position reflects a bank’s ability to meet its long-term financial obligations and serves as a key indicator of financial stability and performance. However, there is limited empirical evidence on how different solvency ratios influence bank performance in the Malaysian context. This study aims to examine the impact of solvency position on the performance of commercial banks in Malaysia. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed, covering a five-year period from 2018 to 2023. Secondary data were obtained from the annual reports of firms listed on Bursa Malaysia and analyzed using a panel data regression model via EViews version 12. The findings reveal that both the debt ratio and capital adequacy ratio have a statistically significant effect on return on equity, which serves as a proxy for bank performance. Conversely, the equity ratio does not exhibit a significant impact. Control variables such as bank size and interest rate also show no significant influence on performance. These results offer valuable insights for bank managers, investors, and policymakers, particularly in formulating effective capital management strategies and enhancing financial resilience within the Malaysian banking sector
FINANCIAL LITERACY AND FINTECH ADOPTION AMONG UNIMAS STUDENTS
Full text linkThis study investigates the relationship between financial literacy and fintech adoption among students at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). This study uses a structured questionnaire for 152 respondents. Both descriptive and regression analysis are used in this study. The regression results show that demographic factors are not significant influencing fintech adoption among UNIMAS students. On the other hand, financial knowledge, perceived usefulness and digital literacy are significant. The implications of this research extend beyond academia, holding significant relevance for policymakers and financial service providers
CRUNCHING PROFITS AND CODE: THE AI-ENHANCED PATH TO SME INVESTABILITY
Full text linkSmall and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone country's economic development. However, a gap exists in the market for these firms to obtain investments due to a lack of adequate framework to assess the risk profile of these firms adding to the investor sentiment towards these SMEs’. Despite that, traditional methods such as financial indicators have often been used to evaluate firm performance and aiding in investors investment decisions. However, the adoption of AI model such as logistic regression further enhances the risk assessment proces
The Role of Social Capital in Fostering Organizational Citizenship: Insights from Malaysian Technical and Vocational Education Training Teachers
No full textThis study addresses a critical gap in understanding how to enhance organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) among teachers, an essential component for the effectiveness of educational institutions. While existing research has underscored the importance of OCB, theoretical exploration into its enhancement still needs to be explored. Drawing on Nahapiet and Ghoshal's framework, which posits that social capital (SC) serves as a vital resource for sustainable organizational advantage, this research investigates the relationship between SC and teachers' OCB from the perspective of Technical School and Vocational College teachers in Malaysia. Utilizing a descriptive correlation survey, data were collected from 420 teachers across selected technical schools and vocational colleges in West Malaysia through questionnaires. The findings also revealed a strong positive correlation between SC and OCB among teachers. This study concludes with discussions on the implications for educational leadership and offers recommendations for future theoretical and empirical research to explore this relationship further
Fostering Youth Development and Mental Resilience: The Role of Anime, Manga and Games in Malaysian Society
Full text linkThis study explores how engagement with anime, manga, and games (AMG) influences the psychological and emotional needs of Malaysian youth and impacts their overall motivation and well-being. Using Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as a theoretical framework and hermeneutic phenomenology as a methodological approach, this research investigates how AMG consumption fulfills the fundamental psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with twelve Malaysian youth aged 18-35, this study reveals that AMG engagement positively contributes to these core psychological needs. Participants reported enhanced self-identity exploration, skill development, emotional resilience, and social connection through their AMG engagement. The findings suggest that AMG can be a valuable resource for psychological development and well-being, challenging prevailing negative narratives about these media forms. The findings offer actionable insights for diverse stakeholders, including mental health practitioners who can utilize these media as therapeutic tools, youth development organizations that can structure AMG-related activities to build transferable skills, and industry professionals who can develop marketing strategies, retail experiences, and content that both meets psychological needs and supports positive development