Abstract Research Question/Issue In this comprehensive literature review, we synthesize
and analyze the current state of academic research regarding the relatively understudied …

This paper reviews social finance. Venture philanthropy, microfinance, crowdfunding and
social impact bonds are financial and social innovations that reshape capital markets, the …

This paper examines the impact of audit quality on earnings management through loan loss
provisions among both conventional and Islamic banks operating in MENA countries. Using …

This study examines whether there is a relationship between religiosity and voluntary
disclosure quality (VD_Q). We utilise a three-dimensional approach to capture the VD_Q on …

Purpose This paper aims to examine how board evaluations have emerged as an important
tool in public policy and corporate practice for enhancing board effectiveness …

The purpose of this study is to look at the relationship between business performance and
the qualities of the board of directors (BOD). This study also looks at how women fit into this …

Purpose This study aims to explore the effects of internal financial technology (FinTech)
integration within Jordanian banks on their performance metrics, specifically focusing on …

The purpose of the study is to systematise research on the ESG activities in cooperative
banks. Its objective is also to create thematic clusters of research directions dedicated to …

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses the various articles published
within the issue on such topics as the role of affiliated outside directors in a company, the …

This study provides empirical evidence on the impact of board effectiveness on firm risk. The
author considers the Board Shareholder Confidence Index (BSCI) to proxy for board …