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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.

FinTech, SME efficiency and national culture : evidence from OECD countries (2020)
Journal Article
Abbasi, K., Alam, M., Du, A., & Huynh, T. (2021). FinTech, SME efficiency and national culture : evidence from OECD countries. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 163, 120454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2020.120454

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in an economy; therefore, it is important to study the avenues that contribute towards their viability. As a result, we examine the impact of financial technologies (FinTechs) on SME efficiency. U... Read More about FinTech, SME efficiency and national culture : evidence from OECD countries.

The use of biotechnologies in textile processing and environmental sustainability : an emerging market context (2020)
Journal Article
Rahman, M., Billah, M., Hack-Polay, D., & Alam, M. (2020). The use of biotechnologies in textile processing and environmental sustainability : an emerging market context. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 159, 120204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2020.120204

The research aims to critically discuss key new biotechnologies in textile processing and examines the foundation of the resistance to adoption of such technologies in emerging markets. Using semi-structured interviews and the scientific literature,... Read More about The use of biotechnologies in textile processing and environmental sustainability : an emerging market context.

A review of the relationship between leadership style and innovation : insights and directions for future research (2020)
Journal Article
Rastogi, L., Yazdifar, H., Alam, M., Eskandari, R., & Al Bahloul, M. (2020). A review of the relationship between leadership style and innovation : insights and directions for future research. Journal for Global Business Advancement, 12(5), https://doi.org/10.1504/JGBA.2019.107520

This paper aims to critically reflect on the available literature on leadership style and innovation, and especially to assess the linkages between these variables. It starts with an overview of leadership studies, tracing the historical emergence an... Read More about A review of the relationship between leadership style and innovation : insights and directions for future research.

Evaluating the performances of over-the-counter companies in developing countries using a stochastic dominance criterion and a PSO-ANN hybrid optimization model (2020)
Journal Article
Nasseri, A., Jamshidi, S., Yazdifar, H., Percy, D., & Alam, M. (2020). Evaluating the performances of over-the-counter companies in developing countries using a stochastic dominance criterion and a PSO-ANN hybrid optimization model. Journal of Applied Accounting Research, 21(3), 563-582. https://doi.org/10.1108/JAAR-09-2019-0137

With suitable optimization criteria, hybrid models have proven to be efficient for preparing portfolios in capital markets of developed countries. This study adapts and investigates these methods for a developing country, so providing a novel approac... Read More about Evaluating the performances of over-the-counter companies in developing countries using a stochastic dominance criterion and a PSO-ANN hybrid optimization model.

Audit committees, female directors and the types of female and male financial experts : further evidence (2020)
Journal Article
Abbasi, K., Alam, M., & Bhuiyan, B. (2020). Audit committees, female directors and the types of female and male financial experts : further evidence. Journal of Business Research, 114, 186-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2020.04.013

Evidence on the association between female directors on audit committees and audit quality is weak. Further, researchers’ failure to identify the types of female and male financial experts may have a) resulted in the mixed evidence on the relationshi... Read More about Audit committees, female directors and the types of female and male financial experts : further evidence.

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.