This study investigates the relationship between competitive psychological atmosphere and
knowledge-hiding behavior. It examines how organizational justice influences the link between
knowledge hiding and psychological ...
This research explains the contemporaneous role of credit ratings and financial
characteristics for capital structure decisions. It offers a comparative analysis of financial and nonfinancial firms for 2019–2023. Fuzzy-set ...
This research aims to examine the effect of diverse workplace environment (inclusion and
equity) practices on employee competitiveness. It investigates the role of work group inclusion (WGI)
and diversity-oriented ...
This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of digital branding-related articles published
between 2015 and 2025 using data from the Scopus database. A total of 349 journal articles were
analyzed to identify key bibliometric ...
Impulse purchases during flash sales may deliver instant satisfaction but can lead to
financial burdens, guilt, and overall cognitive dissonance for consumers, especially in developing
countries where knowledge of proper ...
This study examines the dual role of Pakistan’s tariff policy in raising fiscal
revenue and shaping export competitiveness over the period 1981–2024. Using a Two-Stage
Least Squares (2SLS) time-series framework, it ...
We studied the impact of phrasing on consumer inflation expectations in Pakistan
using an online survey. Our results imply that optimal phrasing of the question can
significantly reduce bias in responses. When the question ...
Unintended pregnancies remain an important reproductive health concern in
Pakistan, particularly given high fertility rates and low contraceptive use. This study
examines how past fertility intentions and contraceptive ...
This paper estimates the impact of unanticipated public debt shocks on economic
growth in Pakistan using a forecast-error identification strategy. Exploiting deviations of
realized debt outcomes from contemporaneous IMF ...
Board diversity, a key determinant of strategic decision-making and financial
performance, has gained enormous attraction from academia, fascinating scientific
researchers to contribute to this topic. Among various ...
This study uses a nonlinear Hansen threshold regression model to analyze the link
between leverage and corporate profitability, with firm size as a threshold variable. Data for the
study is collected from the State Bank ...
This paper explores the relationship between the financial, economic, and governance
factors of energy intensity in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries. Focusing on how to achieve
energy efficiency and development, ...
This study examines the need for online social acceptance and belongingness as catalysts
for e-compulsive buying behavior (ECBB) and resulting cognitive dissonance. It further assesses selfesteem as a moderator and examines ...
The emergence of AI-generated artwork is challenging traditional notions of authorship,
originality, and ownership. As a result, copyright norms worldwide are being reassessed. This study
covers four major jurisdictions: ...
This study examines the impact of empowering leadership on helping behavior, the
mediating effect of moral obligation, and the moderating effect of Islamic work ethics, based on social
cognitive theory. For this purpose, ...
Research suggests that politics plays a pivotal role in public service provision in
contexts of scarce resources. However, there is limited evidence available on how dynastic
politicians influence public service delivery. ...
The Government of Pakistan reimburses SAR 30 in Telegraphic Transfer Charges
(TTC) for every USD 100 or more transferred by a foreign MTO into the country, as
compensation for their transaction costs. In May 2020, the ...
This study examines the relationships among financial development, renewable
energy, institutional quality, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions using dynamic panel data
techniques from 1990 to 2020. The empirical results ...
This paper explores the economics of environmental sustainability practices in the
hospitality industry, focusing on the operational efficiency of hotels, cost-effectiveness, and
return on investment (ROI), with a specific ...
It is widely believed that resources are becoming scarcer, and measuring their
availability is crucial for efficient allocation. This study measures the availability and
affordability of essential items in Pakistan before ...