Journal of finance & economics research, Jun 1, 2022
This study investigates whether Islamic finance has an association with United Nations' sustainab... more This study investigates whether Islamic finance has an association with United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs). Analyzing the extant literature, we find that Islamic finance and SDGs have a close relationship. The study also suggests the avenues where Islamic finance may contribute to the SDGs' achievement. These include financial sector stability, reducing vulnerability and risk, financial inclusion, infrastructure development and resolving environmental and social issues. Furthermore, the study develops a framework that links Maqasid-al-Shariah with SDGs. The study assists the policymakers to mobilize resources for achieving SDGs in developing economies, especially in those whose populations consist of a significant percentage of Muslims.
This study explores the effects of pharmaceutical marketing on patients and society in Pakistan. ... more This study explores the effects of pharmaceutical marketing on patients and society in Pakistan. Pharmaceutical marketing is an integral part of the drug industry, which channels product-related information to healthcare professionals. Physicians are the target audience as they prescribe medicine to the users. The pharmaceutical industry mobilizes all resources to influence physicians' prescriptions in favor of their brands. It is commendable from the organizational perspective, however; it leads to unintended negative consequences for society. The primary reason is the blind pursuit of commercial interest and near-total neglect of ethical behavior in marketing drugs. This study conducted open-ended 20 interviews from primary stakeholders of this issue that includes physicians, pharmaceutical managers, and officials of drug regulatory authority through purposive sampling. The findings show that misleading promotional strategies influencing physicians are responsible for the misuse and abuse of drugs and antibiotics. Pharmaceutical drug incentivization, the personal obligation for physicians, skewed data, and inappropriate promotions were the major categories developed during analysis. The study recommends various steps to minimize these ill effects.
Islamic finance plays an important role in sustainable development. Sharia offers a comprehensive... more Islamic finance plays an important role in sustainable development. Sharia offers a comprehensive approach to many elements of life, including transactions. Sharia provides moral standards for economic operations and transactions in addition to legal laws. It outlines the fundamental ideas of economic systems, such as property rights, contacts, economic activity, and the principles that govern the behaviour and activities of individuals, markets, and the economy. Where Islamic financial instruments focus on implementing a vision that lies in three aspects: economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. In this context, the goals of Islam are in line with the objectives of the sustainable development agenda (SDGs) which are to increase economic growth and realize a prosperous life and eliminate poverty. This study aims to determine the development of research trends in Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development Goals published by leading journals on Islamic financi...
Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 2020
Effective time management leads to greater academic performance and reduces stress, strain and an... more Effective time management leads to greater academic performance and reduces stress, strain and anxiety among students, however, students facing difficulties to keep a balance between their academic life and personal-social life. This study aims to examine the self-perceptions of undergraduate students’ time management behaviour by using Time Management Behaviour Scale (TMBS) developed by Macan, Shahani, Dipboye and Phillips (1990). The scale consisted of 34 rating items ranges from very often true to seldom true. The population of the study consisted of all undergraduate students studying in the academic session 2018-19 at public sector general category universities in Malakand division. By using stratified sampling technique a sample of 1050 undergraduate students were selected from the sampled universities. Students were also asked to provide their CGPA in their previous semester. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. It was found that prospect...
This study explores the effects of pharmaceutical marketing on patients and society in Pakistan. ... more This study explores the effects of pharmaceutical marketing on patients and society in Pakistan. Pharmaceutical marketing is an integral part of the drug industry, which channels product-related information to healthcare professionals. Physicians are the target audience as they prescribe medicine to the users. The pharmaceutical industry mobilizes all resources to influence physicians’ prescriptions in favor of their brands. It is commendable from the organizational perspective, however; it leads to unintended negative consequences for society. The primary reason is the blind pursuit of commercial interest and near-total neglect of ethical behavior in marketing drugs. This study conducted open-ended 20 interviews from primary stakeholders of this issue that includes physicians, pharmaceutical managers, and officials of drug regulatory authority through purposive sampling. The findings show that misleading promotional strategies influencing physicians are responsible for the misuse a...
Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 2020
This study explores intuitions of accounting education key stakeholders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pa... more This study explores intuitions of accounting education key stakeholders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan that what are the effects of social and cultural factors on ethical breaches of accountants and tax evasion. Individual and organizational decisions are based on accounting yet, social and cultural obligations coerce accountants on manipulation of accounts for tax evasion that has negative impact of national exchequer. This study attempts to realize insights of important stakeholders about AE through methodical support of its multifaceted angles. Literature highlights that personal, organizational (multi)national decisions are based on accounting information. Stakeholders’ theory lens is applied as it is widely used in accounting research. Researchers have applied qualitative research approach to provoke 25 open-ended interviews of respondents like, accounting teachers, students, professionals, employers, recruiting agencies and their parents. Data are analyzed through constructiv...
This study was conducted in the banking sector of Malakand Division Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. The objec... more This study was conducted in the banking sector of Malakand Division Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. The objectives of the study were to investigate how training can affect employee performance, turnover, and overall organizational development in the banking sector. Data were collected from 180 individuals through a self-administered, five-point Likert scale questionnaire and was analyzed through SPSS, Regression and Pearson correlation analyses were conducted on the dataset. The results confirmed that employee training considerably affects employee performance, turnover, and overall organizational development.
Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 2020
Imports and exports are fulfilling the economic requirements and therefore in both productive way... more Imports and exports are fulfilling the economic requirements and therefore in both productive ways it is highly demanding and efforts oriented to focus on the proper and effective ways of tackling these factors. Its representing that how Pakistani rupees value effects official debt, imports and exports an also study how it effects stock exchange/market. This research is supportive to examine the fluctuating factors and its role importantly for the development of drawing a clear and supportive economically benefiting policy for the wealth and progression in the fiscal and economic years. This research study was conducted to examine the impacts of currency fluctuations during the time period 2000 to 2010 (11 years) and these years have proved with some interested findings which are compatible with ground realities and positions and facts. The research study found that Pakistan’s exports have significantly increased with the increasing devaluation or declining the monitory value of the...
This paper investigates the influence of pharmaceutical marketing strategies on physicians’ behav... more This paper investigates the influence of pharmaceutical marketing strategies on physicians’ behaviors. It is argued that physicians are compelled into unethical behavior which is detrimental to the patients as well as the environment in general. Patients are unnecessarily exposed to high doses of antibiotics that are giving rise to a globally threatening phenomenon like “superbug”. Data is collected and analyzed by following the grounded theory method. It is found that pharmaceutical marketing practices have led to physicians’ loose adherence to ethics that exploits their materialistic approach. The pharmaceutical companies use personalized services, product incentivization, and even sometimes misleading and partially proven scientific claims as marketing strategies. As a result, physicians are compelled into over prescription leading to the development of antibiotic resistance in patients. It is recommended that ethical standards should be enforced through personal, organizational,...
Islam has encouraged women to participate in entrepreneurial activities for economic prosperity a... more Islam has encouraged women to participate in entrepreneurial activities for economic prosperity and social growth. Nevertheless, their participation in economic activities is very lesser than men globally. Previously, the field of entrepreneurship has been regarded as a male dominant sector. Entrepreneurship flourishes due to economic, social, ethical, and environmental factors while the practice of Sharia principles works as a catalyst in this process. Women entrepreneurship helps in alleviating poverty and unemployment that leads to socio-economic prosperity in a country. The motivation of starting women businesses varies in different cultures and geographic regions. Women engagements in different business activities can not only empower them socially and financially but can also share the household economic burden with men. Furthermore, it will also help them to make their decisions independently. Their entrepreneurial income can be used for their children’s education, health, an...
Journal of finance & economics research, Jun 1, 2022
This study investigates whether Islamic finance has an association with United Nations' sustainab... more This study investigates whether Islamic finance has an association with United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs). Analyzing the extant literature, we find that Islamic finance and SDGs have a close relationship. The study also suggests the avenues where Islamic finance may contribute to the SDGs' achievement. These include financial sector stability, reducing vulnerability and risk, financial inclusion, infrastructure development and resolving environmental and social issues. Furthermore, the study develops a framework that links Maqasid-al-Shariah with SDGs. The study assists the policymakers to mobilize resources for achieving SDGs in developing economies, especially in those whose populations consist of a significant percentage of Muslims.
This study explores the effects of pharmaceutical marketing on patients and society in Pakistan. ... more This study explores the effects of pharmaceutical marketing on patients and society in Pakistan. Pharmaceutical marketing is an integral part of the drug industry, which channels product-related information to healthcare professionals. Physicians are the target audience as they prescribe medicine to the users. The pharmaceutical industry mobilizes all resources to influence physicians' prescriptions in favor of their brands. It is commendable from the organizational perspective, however; it leads to unintended negative consequences for society. The primary reason is the blind pursuit of commercial interest and near-total neglect of ethical behavior in marketing drugs. This study conducted open-ended 20 interviews from primary stakeholders of this issue that includes physicians, pharmaceutical managers, and officials of drug regulatory authority through purposive sampling. The findings show that misleading promotional strategies influencing physicians are responsible for the misuse and abuse of drugs and antibiotics. Pharmaceutical drug incentivization, the personal obligation for physicians, skewed data, and inappropriate promotions were the major categories developed during analysis. The study recommends various steps to minimize these ill effects.
Islamic finance plays an important role in sustainable development. Sharia offers a comprehensive... more Islamic finance plays an important role in sustainable development. Sharia offers a comprehensive approach to many elements of life, including transactions. Sharia provides moral standards for economic operations and transactions in addition to legal laws. It outlines the fundamental ideas of economic systems, such as property rights, contacts, economic activity, and the principles that govern the behaviour and activities of individuals, markets, and the economy. Where Islamic financial instruments focus on implementing a vision that lies in three aspects: economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. In this context, the goals of Islam are in line with the objectives of the sustainable development agenda (SDGs) which are to increase economic growth and realize a prosperous life and eliminate poverty. This study aims to determine the development of research trends in Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development Goals published by leading journals on Islamic financi...
Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 2020
Effective time management leads to greater academic performance and reduces stress, strain and an... more Effective time management leads to greater academic performance and reduces stress, strain and anxiety among students, however, students facing difficulties to keep a balance between their academic life and personal-social life. This study aims to examine the self-perceptions of undergraduate students’ time management behaviour by using Time Management Behaviour Scale (TMBS) developed by Macan, Shahani, Dipboye and Phillips (1990). The scale consisted of 34 rating items ranges from very often true to seldom true. The population of the study consisted of all undergraduate students studying in the academic session 2018-19 at public sector general category universities in Malakand division. By using stratified sampling technique a sample of 1050 undergraduate students were selected from the sampled universities. Students were also asked to provide their CGPA in their previous semester. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. It was found that prospect...
This study explores the effects of pharmaceutical marketing on patients and society in Pakistan. ... more This study explores the effects of pharmaceutical marketing on patients and society in Pakistan. Pharmaceutical marketing is an integral part of the drug industry, which channels product-related information to healthcare professionals. Physicians are the target audience as they prescribe medicine to the users. The pharmaceutical industry mobilizes all resources to influence physicians’ prescriptions in favor of their brands. It is commendable from the organizational perspective, however; it leads to unintended negative consequences for society. The primary reason is the blind pursuit of commercial interest and near-total neglect of ethical behavior in marketing drugs. This study conducted open-ended 20 interviews from primary stakeholders of this issue that includes physicians, pharmaceutical managers, and officials of drug regulatory authority through purposive sampling. The findings show that misleading promotional strategies influencing physicians are responsible for the misuse a...
Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 2020
This study explores intuitions of accounting education key stakeholders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pa... more This study explores intuitions of accounting education key stakeholders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan that what are the effects of social and cultural factors on ethical breaches of accountants and tax evasion. Individual and organizational decisions are based on accounting yet, social and cultural obligations coerce accountants on manipulation of accounts for tax evasion that has negative impact of national exchequer. This study attempts to realize insights of important stakeholders about AE through methodical support of its multifaceted angles. Literature highlights that personal, organizational (multi)national decisions are based on accounting information. Stakeholders’ theory lens is applied as it is widely used in accounting research. Researchers have applied qualitative research approach to provoke 25 open-ended interviews of respondents like, accounting teachers, students, professionals, employers, recruiting agencies and their parents. Data are analyzed through constructiv...
This study was conducted in the banking sector of Malakand Division Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. The objec... more This study was conducted in the banking sector of Malakand Division Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. The objectives of the study were to investigate how training can affect employee performance, turnover, and overall organizational development in the banking sector. Data were collected from 180 individuals through a self-administered, five-point Likert scale questionnaire and was analyzed through SPSS, Regression and Pearson correlation analyses were conducted on the dataset. The results confirmed that employee training considerably affects employee performance, turnover, and overall organizational development.
Journal of Accounting and Finance in Emerging Economies, 2020
Imports and exports are fulfilling the economic requirements and therefore in both productive way... more Imports and exports are fulfilling the economic requirements and therefore in both productive ways it is highly demanding and efforts oriented to focus on the proper and effective ways of tackling these factors. Its representing that how Pakistani rupees value effects official debt, imports and exports an also study how it effects stock exchange/market. This research is supportive to examine the fluctuating factors and its role importantly for the development of drawing a clear and supportive economically benefiting policy for the wealth and progression in the fiscal and economic years. This research study was conducted to examine the impacts of currency fluctuations during the time period 2000 to 2010 (11 years) and these years have proved with some interested findings which are compatible with ground realities and positions and facts. The research study found that Pakistan’s exports have significantly increased with the increasing devaluation or declining the monitory value of the...
This paper investigates the influence of pharmaceutical marketing strategies on physicians’ behav... more This paper investigates the influence of pharmaceutical marketing strategies on physicians’ behaviors. It is argued that physicians are compelled into unethical behavior which is detrimental to the patients as well as the environment in general. Patients are unnecessarily exposed to high doses of antibiotics that are giving rise to a globally threatening phenomenon like “superbug”. Data is collected and analyzed by following the grounded theory method. It is found that pharmaceutical marketing practices have led to physicians’ loose adherence to ethics that exploits their materialistic approach. The pharmaceutical companies use personalized services, product incentivization, and even sometimes misleading and partially proven scientific claims as marketing strategies. As a result, physicians are compelled into over prescription leading to the development of antibiotic resistance in patients. It is recommended that ethical standards should be enforced through personal, organizational,...
Islam has encouraged women to participate in entrepreneurial activities for economic prosperity a... more Islam has encouraged women to participate in entrepreneurial activities for economic prosperity and social growth. Nevertheless, their participation in economic activities is very lesser than men globally. Previously, the field of entrepreneurship has been regarded as a male dominant sector. Entrepreneurship flourishes due to economic, social, ethical, and environmental factors while the practice of Sharia principles works as a catalyst in this process. Women entrepreneurship helps in alleviating poverty and unemployment that leads to socio-economic prosperity in a country. The motivation of starting women businesses varies in different cultures and geographic regions. Women engagements in different business activities can not only empower them socially and financially but can also share the household economic burden with men. Furthermore, it will also help them to make their decisions independently. Their entrepreneurial income can be used for their children’s education, health, an...
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