Ahsan Akbar
Biographic Data
| ID | 3713019 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ahsan Akbar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ahsan |
| FAMILY NAME | Akbar |
| SIGNATURE | AKBAR A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Hradec Králové |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7506-6416 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The Influence of Green Enterprises on Circular Economy Practices in Developing Countries
This study aims to examine the role of green enterprises and their corporate activities in circular economy practices, particularly in the context of developing economies.The world we are living in is confronting enormous environmental concerns, e.g., climate change and pollution, and corporate activities that degrade the environment are primarily responsible for these concerns.Therefore, green entrepreneurship has the potential to reverse the tr…
Combating corruption to fuel innovation
Fueling the drive against corruption enhances the credibility of institutions to enforce rules and regulations steadfastly and objectively, which is crucial for a thriving environment of economic activities and a sustainable future. This research posits that eliminating corruption eliminates obstacles to innovation. The analysis focuses on examining the relationship between firm and country-level data. The total dataset includes 24,166 firm obser…
Responsible leadership and sustainable outcomes
Based on social information processing, this study investigates the indirect effects of individual ambidexterity on the relationship between responsible leadership and sustainable outcomes (sustainable economic performance, sustainable social performance, and sustainable financial performance). Additionally, we investigate the moderating influence of knowledge-sharing culture on the link between responsible leadership and individual ambidexterity…
Deep learning as a bridge between intercultural sensitivity and learning outcomes
Does working capital management influence firm competitiveness
Working Capital Management (hereafter WCM) is the strategic tool that helps a company navigate through challenging economic growth, and influence its competitive performance. Thus, this study examines the impact of WCM on the competitiveness of firms operating in the non-financial sectors in Pakistan. We use the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) technique to ensure the robustness of our results. The study findings reveal that both a large net t…
How does knowledge based human resource management practices enhance organizational performance? The mediating role of knowledge workers productivity
This research aims to investigate the impact of knowledge-based human resource management (KBHRM) practices on organizational performance through the mediating role of quality and quantity of knowledge worker productivity (QQKWP). The data were collected from 325 employees working in different private universities of Pakistan by using convenience and purposive sampling techniques. The quantitative research technique was used to perform analysis o…
Empowering sustainable development
Luxembourg institutions have the opportunity to reconcile environmental goals with financial stability by implementing Green Fintech solutions, as the banking sector increasingly recognizes the importance of sustainability. This study employs a quantitative approach and analyzes data collected from 150 participants working in the banking industry of Luxembourg. The research aims to assess the consequences of adopting Green Fintech on sustainable …
Sustainable development through green finance—An exploratory investigation in the financial industry of France
In order to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations and address the growing global concern for ecologically responsible activities, this study examines the role that French financial institutions play in financing a green future and promoting sustainable development (SD). Through semi-structured interviews with twelve participants from banks and Fintech companies, the research investigates their familiarity with green …
Examining the nexus between technological innovation, FDI, economic growth and tourism in selected countries
The current study examines the impact that technological innovation, foreign direct investment, economic growth, and globalization have on tourism in top 10 most popular tourist destinations in the world. The information on the number of tourists, foreign direct investment, growth in gross domestic product, GFCF, use of FFE, and total energy consumption were extracted from the World Development Indicators. The United Nations Conference on Trade a…
Exploring the influence of teacher-student relationships on Chinese language learning through the mediating role of student's self-efficacy
This study aims to examine the impact of the teacher-student relationship (TSR) on learning Chinese as a second language among Pakistani students. We also explore the mediating role of student's self-efficacy and the moderating influence of foreign language classroom anxiety (FLCA). Data were collected from 422 Pakistani students enrolled in Chinese language courses using purposive and convenience sampling techniques. The study employed quantitat…
Right person for the right job
The research on the influence of personal attributes of top management on a firm’s innovative behavior has recently gained much traction in the corporate finance literature. However little is known about the role of professional background of top management in influencing corporate R&D efficiency. The present research employs data of China’s A-share listed firms during the period of 2008–2016 to explore this association. Empirical outcomes reveal…
Institutional dynamics and corporate innovation
Modern corporate success is primarily reliant on a perfect balance of institutional effectiveness, innovation, and sustainability. Therefore, the primary goal of this research is to evaluate the impact of institutional frameworks on corporate innovation in developing countries. To achieve the said objective, we use firm and country data from multiple sources, and the final dataset consists of 24,166 observations from 41 developing countries durin…
The dynamic association between healthcare spending, CO2 emissions, and human development index in OECD countries
Convergence or Disparity? A Cross-Country Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting for Banking Industry in Nordic Countries and China
This research investigates the corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting for banking industry in Nordic countries and China, and compares the convergence and disparity of disclosed CSR information across these two regimes. The study encompasses a sample of eight largest commercial banks by total assets in Nordic countries and China over a 5-year period of 2013-2017. We employ a disclosure index approach to assess the contents of CSR reporti…
Determining the Influencing Factors of Biogas Technology Adoption Intention in Pakistan
Environmental degradation and rapid climate change have forced researchers and practitioners to find sustainable practices to save the world. Increasing energy demand is not only consuming scarce natural resources, but also damaging the climate and overall ecosystem. In this regard, biogas technology is beneficial in two ways-by meeting the energy demand and saving natural resources. Pakistan is an agricultural country and has a high potential fo…
Understanding the Antecedents of Organic Food Consumption in Pakistan
Environmental and health problems have increased the interest of researchers and practitioners in investigating the factors that affect organic food consumption. However, little attention has been paid to the actual organic food buying behavior, particularly in developing countries like Pakistan. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to determine the actual buying patterns of consumers. For this purpose, a conceptual model based on green per…
Institutional dynamics and corporate innovation
Modern corporate success is primarily reliant on a perfect balance of institutional effectiveness, innovation, and sustainability. Therefore, the primary goal of this research is to evaluate the impact of institutional frameworks on corporate innovation in developing countries. To achieve the said objective, we use firm and country data from multiple sources, and the final dataset consists of 24,166 observations from 41 developing countries durin…
Convergence or Disparity? A Cross-Country Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting for Banking Industry in Nordic Countries and China
This research investigates the corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting for banking industry in Nordic countries and China, and compares the convergence and disparity of disclosed CSR information across these two regimes. The study encompasses a sample of eight largest commercial banks by total assets in Nordic countries and China over a 5-year period of 2013-2017. We employ a disclosure index approach to assess the contents of CSR reporti…
Understanding the Antecedents of Organic Food Consumption in Pakistan
Environmental and health problems have increased the interest of researchers and practitioners in investigating the factors that affect organic food consumption. However, little attention has been paid to the actual organic food buying behavior, particularly in developing countries like Pakistan. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to determine the actual buying patterns of consumers. For this purpose, a conceptual model based on green per…
Determining the Influencing Factors of Biogas Technology Adoption Intention in Pakistan
Environmental degradation and rapid climate change have forced researchers and practitioners to find sustainable practices to save the world. Increasing energy demand is not only consuming scarce natural resources, but also damaging the climate and overall ecosystem. In this regard, biogas technology is beneficial in two ways-by meeting the energy demand and saving natural resources. Pakistan is an agricultural country and has a high potential fo…
The dynamic association between healthcare spending, CO2 emissions, and human development index in OECD countries
Convergence or Disparity? A Cross-Country Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting for Banking Industry in Nordic Countries and China
This research investigates the corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting for banking industry in Nordic countries and China, and compares the convergence and disparity of disclosed CSR information across these two regimes. The study encompasses a sample of eight largest commercial banks by total assets in Nordic countries and China over a 5-year period of 2013-2017. We employ a disclosure index approach to assess the contents of CSR reporti…
Right person for the right job
The research on the influence of personal attributes of top management on a firm’s innovative behavior has recently gained much traction in the corporate finance literature. However little is known about the role of professional background of top management in influencing corporate R&D efficiency. The present research employs data of China’s A-share listed firms during the period of 2008–2016 to explore this association. Empirical outcomes reveal…
Institutional dynamics and corporate innovation
Modern corporate success is primarily reliant on a perfect balance of institutional effectiveness, innovation, and sustainability. Therefore, the primary goal of this research is to evaluate the impact of institutional frameworks on corporate innovation in developing countries. To achieve the said objective, we use firm and country data from multiple sources, and the final dataset consists of 24,166 observations from 41 developing countries durin…
Does working capital management influence firm competitiveness
Working Capital Management (hereafter WCM) is the strategic tool that helps a company navigate through challenging economic growth, and influence its competitive performance. Thus, this study examines the impact of WCM on the competitiveness of firms operating in the non-financial sectors in Pakistan. We use the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) technique to ensure the robustness of our results. The study findings reveal that both a large net t…
How does knowledge based human resource management practices enhance organizational performance? The mediating role of knowledge workers productivity
This research aims to investigate the impact of knowledge-based human resource management (KBHRM) practices on organizational performance through the mediating role of quality and quantity of knowledge worker productivity (QQKWP). The data were collected from 325 employees working in different private universities of Pakistan by using convenience and purposive sampling techniques. The quantitative research technique was used to perform analysis o…
Empowering sustainable development
Luxembourg institutions have the opportunity to reconcile environmental goals with financial stability by implementing Green Fintech solutions, as the banking sector increasingly recognizes the importance of sustainability. This study employs a quantitative approach and analyzes data collected from 150 participants working in the banking industry of Luxembourg. The research aims to assess the consequences of adopting Green Fintech on sustainable …
Sustainable development through green finance—An exploratory investigation in the financial industry of France
In order to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations and address the growing global concern for ecologically responsible activities, this study examines the role that French financial institutions play in financing a green future and promoting sustainable development (SD). Through semi-structured interviews with twelve participants from banks and Fintech companies, the research investigates their familiarity with green …
Examining the nexus between technological innovation, FDI, economic growth and tourism in selected countries
The current study examines the impact that technological innovation, foreign direct investment, economic growth, and globalization have on tourism in top 10 most popular tourist destinations in the world. The information on the number of tourists, foreign direct investment, growth in gross domestic product, GFCF, use of FFE, and total energy consumption were extracted from the World Development Indicators. The United Nations Conference on Trade a…
Exploring the influence of teacher-student relationships on Chinese language learning through the mediating role of student's self-efficacy
This study aims to examine the impact of the teacher-student relationship (TSR) on learning Chinese as a second language among Pakistani students. We also explore the mediating role of student's self-efficacy and the moderating influence of foreign language classroom anxiety (FLCA). Data were collected from 422 Pakistani students enrolled in Chinese language courses using purposive and convenience sampling techniques. The study employed quantitat…
Responsible leadership and sustainable outcomes
Based on social information processing, this study investigates the indirect effects of individual ambidexterity on the relationship between responsible leadership and sustainable outcomes (sustainable economic performance, sustainable social performance, and sustainable financial performance). Additionally, we investigate the moderating influence of knowledge-sharing culture on the link between responsible leadership and individual ambidexterity…
Deep learning as a bridge between intercultural sensitivity and learning outcomes
The Influence of Green Enterprises on Circular Economy Practices in Developing Countries
This study aims to examine the role of green enterprises and their corporate activities in circular economy practices, particularly in the context of developing economies.The world we are living in is confronting enormous environmental concerns, e.g., climate change and pollution, and corporate activities that degrade the environment are primarily responsible for these concerns.Therefore, green entrepreneurship has the potential to reverse the tr…
Combating corruption to fuel innovation
Fueling the drive against corruption enhances the credibility of institutions to enforce rules and regulations steadfastly and objectively, which is crucial for a thriving environment of economic activities and a sustainable future. This research posits that eliminating corruption eliminates obstacles to innovation. The analysis focuses on examining the relationship between firm and country-level data. The total dataset includes 24,166 firm obser…
Business (10 works) · Economics (7 works) · Energy, Environment, Economic Growth (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Finance (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting (3 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Environmental Sustainability in Business (3 works)