The combined network effect of sparse and interlocked connections in SMEs’ innovation (2020)
Journal Article
Liang, L., Alam, M., Sorwar, G., Yazdifar, H., & Eskandari, R. (2021). The combined network effect of sparse and interlocked connections in SMEs’ innovation. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 163, 120488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2020.120488

This paper aims to examine the relationship between the structures of inter-organizational connections and innovation results in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Existing literature shows that inter-organization connections can ben... Read More about The combined network effect of sparse and interlocked connections in SMEs’ innovation.

Essays on international financial markets interdependence (2020)
Thesis
Mohammed, W. Essays on international financial markets interdependence. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis consists of five chapters. Chapter one showcases the analysis of the three empirical studies presented in this thesis. Chapter two provides broad literature review. Chapter three investigates the transmission of information between develo... Read More about Essays on international financial markets interdependence.

Institutional determinants of R&D investment : evidence from emerging markets (2018)
Journal Article
Alam, M., Uddin, M., & Yazdifar, H. (2019). Institutional determinants of R&D investment : evidence from emerging markets. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 138, 34-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2018.08.007

Institutional environment of a country plays an important role for innovation activities. Our results confirm that external environment of emerging countries influence the R&D investment. Using Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimation of pa... Read More about Institutional determinants of R&D investment : evidence from emerging markets.

Financing behavior of R&D investments in the emerging markets : the role of alliance and financial system (2017)
Journal Article
Alam, M., Uddin, M., & Yazdifar, H. (2019). Financing behavior of R&D investments in the emerging markets : the role of alliance and financial system. R&D Management, 49(1), 21-32. https://doi.org/10.1111/radm.12303

This paper examines the financing behaviour of R&D investments in emerging markets. Drawing on institutional theory and using panel data of generalized methods of moment (GMM) estimation for a sample of 302 firms from 20 countries during the period 2... Read More about Financing behavior of R&D investments in the emerging markets : the role of alliance and financial system.

Female directors on audit committees and audit quality : evidence from the UK
Thesis
Abbasi, K. Female directors on audit committees and audit quality : evidence from the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

Evidence on the association between female directors on audit committees and audit quality is not convincing, as it fails to effectively consider the practitioners’ audit quality assessments. By utilising both the audit fees and meeting or beating th... Read More about Female directors on audit committees and audit quality : evidence from the UK.