The Impact of Digital Financial Inclusion on Bank Profitability: Evidence from Developing Countries
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of Digital Financial Inclusion (DFI) on the profitability of banks in developing countries, by constructing a novel comprehensive DFI index and employing dynamic panel analysis. Design/Methods/Approach:
Sumayyah Abdul Aziz +3 more
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ABSTRACT There is widespread consensus on the threats that plastic waste poses to the environment. A significant obstacle to sustainable development, the trade in plastic waste may contribute to plastic pollution. The objective of this research is to look at how the import and export of plastic waste affect the sustainable development of Regional ...
Mustafa Necati Çoban +3 more
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Law on Khamr Under Qanun Jinayat in Aceh and Brunei Darussalam: A Comparative Study
Drinking khamr (liquor) is an offence under the Criminal Act (Qanun Jinayat) in Aceh and Brunei Darussalam. This paper aims at comparing the law relating to khamr in both jurisdictions.
Muhammad Natsir +2 more
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The Dynamic Impact of the Energy Transition on Food Security in Developing Countries
ABSTRACT In the context of persistent food insecurity and the global push for the transition toward clean energy in developing countries, understanding the association between clean energy access and food affordability is increasingly important to inform multisectoral policy interventions. Against this background, this study explores the dynamic impact
Boris D. Soh Wenda +5 more
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2D van der Waals System Integrated with Targeting Radio‐Diagnostic and Imaging Functions
Layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanoplates were engineered for tumor‐targeted imaging and therapy. By exploiting folate receptor (FR) expression levels, the system achieves selective tumor accumulation and high‐resolution dual PET/fluorescence (PET/FL) imaging.
Sairan Eom +6 more
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Reciprocal Tariffs and Systemic Trade Losses: Evidence From Korea, Japan, and the EU
ABSTRACT The resurgence of U.S. protectionism, the proposal of universal reciprocal tariffs targeting major trading partners, poses systemic risks to global trade that existing bilateral analyses have not fully captured. This paper examines the economic consequences of U.S.
Noori Park, Chang Hwan Choi
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Identifying hotspots of faunal data deficiency to direct urgent research and monitoring
Abstract Data deficiency is a substantial challenge for extinction risk assessments because incomplete data means we cannot accurately identify priority protected areas for conservation. Here, we use the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) distributions of amphibians, sharks and rays, fish, mammals, birds, and reptiles to identify ...
Matt W. Hayward +4 more
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Demographic Dynamics and International Trade: Stylized Facts and Theoretical Insights
ABSTRACT Demographic change within a country has economic repercussions for other countries through international transactions. Ongoing shifts in population size and age structure across countries have important implications for international trade, operating through changes in market size, consumption preferences, and labor supply.
Kumuthini Sivathas
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Education and the Shadow Economy: A Panel Cointegration Analysis
ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of education on the shadow economy across 132 countries over the period 1991–2020. To this end, panel cointegration and panel error‐correction models are employed. The results of the panel cointegration tests indicate a stable long‐term relationship among the selected variables.
Salvatore Ciucci
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An investigation on perceptions of street remarks by Bruneian men and women [PDF]
Purpose – The current study investigates perceptions of street harassment from a linguistic perspective. With regard to the theory of speech acts, some may deem street remarks as compliments instead of catcalls.
Aminuddin Haji Marzuki +1 more
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