This study examines the direct and indirect effects of green human resource management (GHRM) on job satisfaction, with organizational pride as a mediator and ethical leadership and psychological empowerment as moderators. Data were collected in three waves from 308 respondents in Pakistan's...

The purpose of this research is to investigate and explain the extent to which artificial intelligence stimuli and social behavior determinants influence online impulse buying in Pakistan's e-retail sector positioning brand trust as central pathway mechanism among generation Z. Drawing on the...

The importance of CSR is undeniable-it serves as a powerful driver that boosts both employee performance and overall organizational success. Extensive research is found in literature on CSR and its several dynamics related to the performance. Therefore, the objective of the study is to...

This study explores how behavioral addictions, specifically compulsive and addictive buying, shape counterfeit consumption through the mediating roles of hedonic motivation and social comparison. While prior research has explored maladaptive buying behaviors and counterfeit purchasing...

This study empirically investigates how companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) manage their earnings from 2010 to 2019. It also examines the impact of Corporate Governance (CG) on the choice of Earnings Management (EM) strategies among these companies. The study employs data from...

Mehmood et al. (2023) estimate the effect of Ramadan fasting hours on judicial decisions using case-level data from Pakistan and India. Using exogenous variation in fasting intensity due to the Islamic lunar calendar and latitude, the authors find that Muslim judges are significantly more likely...

Die Außenpolitik Indiens ist von einem Paradox geprägt. Das Land hat in letzter Zeit auf internationaler Bühne an Einfluss gewonnen, zugleich aber im regionalen Kontext an Bedeutung verloren. Seit Mitte der 2010er Jahre konnte China seine wirtschaftliche und politische Position in Südasien...

Can employer-side wage subsidies increase hiring women in low female labor force participation settings? This paper tests this using a randomized experiment with 1,227 Pakistani firms on a national jobs platform. Treatment firms were offered a six-month wage subsidy determined via the...

This study examines mental health outcomes among incarcerated adults using primary survey data in a developing country correctional system. Using validated mental health scales for depression, anxiety, and well-being, the study documents a high prevalence of psychological distress among...

Die Außenpolitik Indiens ist von einem Paradox geprägt. Das Land hat in letzter Zeit auf internationaler Bühne an Einfluss gewonnen, zugleich aber im regionalen Kontext an Bedeutung verloren. Seit Mitte der 2010er Jahre konnte China seine wirtschaftliche und politische Position in Südasien...

According to administrative data, as many as 25 million children between the ages of 5 and 16 are out-of-school in Pakistan. However, little is known about where these children are in relation to available public and private schooling options. This paper brings together novel data from satellite...

The pursuit of disabled students' inclusion in higher education remains a significant global concern, particularly in developing nations where systemic and institutional barriers persist. Despite progressive legislative and policy frameworks promoting inclusive education, Kenyan and Pakistani...

This study investigates the macroeconomic impact of financial corruption and institutional weakness on Pakistan's economy from 1996 to 2023, addressing a critical research gap in quantifying the simultaneous effects of shadow economy operations and poor governance on economic growth. Grounded in...

This study endeavors to scrutinize the impact of board characteristics on firm performance directly as well as through the moderating influence of institutional ownership. Tobin' Q and market-to-book ratio are the proxies of firm performance as dependent variable. The analytical approach...

The intensification of monsoon weather anomalies due to climate change poses significant challenges to food security in South East Asia. In this paper we focus on Pakistan, to understand how dry conditions during the monsoon season affect food security. Using the Standardized Precipitation...

The purpose of this research is to investigate and explain the extent to which artificial intelligence stimuli and social behavior determinants influence online impulse buying in Pakistan's e-retail sector positioning brand trust as central pathway mechanism among generation Z. Drawing on the...

The importance of CSR is undeniable-it serves as a powerful driver that boosts both employee performance and overall organizational success. Extensive research is found in literature on CSR and its several dynamics related to the performance. Therefore, the objective of the study is to...

This study examines the direct and indirect effects of green human resource management (GHRM) on job satisfaction, with organizational pride as a mediator and ethical leadership and psychological empowerment as moderators. Data were collected in three waves from 308 respondents in Pakistan's...

The purpose of this study is to examine how Green Restaurant Sustainable Practices including 1. sustainable food practices (FSP), food quality perception (FQ), food safety perception (FS), and environmental sensitivity (ES) influence consumer behavior, specifically including 1. revisit...

New ODI research underscores how women's movements are leading the push for democratic governance and inclusion, particularly in contexts of eroding civic space or where democracies are increasingly authoritarian. Yet, they face growing backlash from a rising tide of politicised religion. Based...

In the pursuit of development and evaluation, entrepreneurship is the key to unlocking the shackles of poverty and unemployment. However, Pakistani students often catch themselves lacking the catalyst that ignites the entrepreneurial flame due to the absence of the essential knowledge, skills,...

Pakistan's irrigated agriculture suffers from climate change due to its high exposure to climate extreme events and the low adaptation of its farming systems. Understanding the human aspects of adaptation decisions in a vulnerable climatic environment is integral for policymakers who want to...

In the current era, this world is facing environmental complications that affect sustainable development and overall environmental performance. This study investigates the role of Green Human Resource (GHRM) management practices, Green Innovation (GI), and Green Empowerment (GE) to promote the...

Aim of this study is to examine the coherence of consumer price indices (CPI) variants in Pakistan using time series data. The techniques of data analysis are descriptive statistics and wavelet analysis. Plots of CPI variants show more frequent changes as compared to the base year / month from...

Pakistan is one of the largest recipients of remittances globally and has substantial remittance inflow fluctuations; thus, finding the remittance-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio threshold is expedient. This study examined the macroeconomic impacts of emigrant remittances in Pakistan using a...

Economic stability in emerging market economies is increasingly shaped by the interplay between global financial integration, domestic monetary dynamics, and asset price fluctuations. Yet, early detection of financial market disruptions remains a persistent challenge. This study constructs a...

The study is aimed to analyze the interrelationships of challenges of digital-marketing adoption in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in Pakistan. The design comprises of review of up-to-date literature, primary data gathering, modeling and analysis. The data are collected through survey...

This study explores how behavioral addictions, specifically compulsive and addictive buying, shape counterfeit consumption through the mediating roles of hedonic motivation and social comparison. While prior research has explored maladaptive buying behaviors and counterfeit purchasing...

The discussion around globalization often overlooks historical context and real-world dynamics, especially in the context of global development. This study examines the relationship between information and communication technology (ICT), geopolitical risks (GPR), and globalization in Pakistan...

The discussion around globalization often overlooks historical context and real-world dynamics, especially in the context of global development. This study examines the relationship between information and communication technology (ICT), geopolitical risks (GPR), and globalization in Pakistan...

This study explores the intricate links between remittance inflow and energy consumption in South Asia, a region characterized by high levels of migration abroad and remittance inflows. The present study provides a thorough analysis of vigorous energy utilization in the context of South Asian...