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Impact of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and Company Size on Company Value: The Moderating Role of Profitability in Energy Sector Companies (2020-2024)

Diah Iskandar, Sely Megawati Wahyudi & Putri Renalita Sutra Tanjung · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Aims: This study examines the effects of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and company size on company value, measured by Price to Book Value (PBV), and tests whether profitability, measured by Return on Assets (ROA), moderates these relationships in Indones...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i82340

Predicting Financial Crises in Iraqi Banks Using the ARIMA Model: An Applied Study on the Non-Performing Loans 2011-2024

Ibrahim Baraka Hamadi · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

The Iraqi banking sector plays a vital role in maintaining financial stability and supporting economic development. However, rising credit risks require reliable forecasting tools capable of strengthening early warning systems. Despite the widespread application of time-series fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i82338

Influence of Sustainable Housing Finance Mechanisms on Socioeconomic Development of Residents in Machakos County, Kenya

Kioko Stanley Ngumbi, Nzioka Alice & Nzioki Susan · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Sustainable housing finance mechanisms are important instruments for improving access to affordable housing and supporting socioeconomic development. This study examined the influence of sustainable housing finance mechanisms on socioeconomic development among residents of Machak...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i82339

Regional Perspective on ESG Practice and Corporate Innovation: Evidence from A-Share Listed Companies in Guangdong Province

Yuan Huang & Haisong Liu · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

ESG performance has become increasingly relevant to corporate sustainability and long-term competitiveness. Drawing on stakeholder theory and the resource-based view, this study examines the association between ESG performance and corporate innovation using a panel dataset of 570...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72337

Exchange Rate and Trade Performance in Tanzania

Said Seif Mzee, Zamir Hassan Hamad, Masoud Rashid Mohamed & Salim Hamad Suleiman · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

This study examines the relationship between exchange rate movements and trade performance in Tanzania using annual time-series data from 1976 to 2019. Trade performance is measured by the ratio of total exports and imports to gross domestic product. The analysis applies the augm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72336

Modeling Ex-Pump Fuel Prices in Ghana: Price Determinants and Comparative Evaluation of Statistical, Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models

Osabutey Abednego Solomon, Asare Barima Maxwell & Omar Abubakar Osman · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Ex-pump fuel prices are important economic indicators because their fluctuations affect transport costs, production expenses, inflation and household expenditure. In Ghana, accurate fuel-price forecasting is particularly relevant because domestic prices are influenced by refinery...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72335

Motives Driving Online Shoppers to Consumer-generated Reviews: An Empirical Study on Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM) Engagement in Haryana

Tannu Jajoria & Pushp Deep Dagar · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Online shopping has grown rapidly across India, including in Haryana. This growth has led to an explosion of consumer-generated review content that shapes purchase decisions in ways that traditional marketing cannot replicate. Electronic word of mouth (eWOM) is broadly understood...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72334

Theoretical Foundations and Strategic Motives of Mergers and Acquisitions: A Literature Review

Dominic Acquah & Eric Asamoah · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

This paper examines the theoretical foundations and strategic motives of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), focusing on their role as strategic mechanisms for corporate restructuring and competitive advantage in the U.S. capital market. Although extensive literature exists on M&...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72333

Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Auditing: Insights from Big4 Auditors in Turkey

Yağmur Şen · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Using survey data collected in 2022, this cross-sectional study examines Big4 auditors’ self-reported perceptions and experiences regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in audit processes in Turkey. An author-developed exploratory questionnaire was distributed to 615 a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72332

Implications of Public Health Expenditure on Organizational Resilience: An Empirical Analysis

Abubakar Orlando Ijoko & Aminu Umar Muhammed · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

This study investigates the macroeconomic determinants of organisational resilience in Nigeria, focusing on the transmission mechanism from public health expenditure to corporate-sector stability through the mediating role of employee well-being. Using annual time-series data fro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72330

County Government Financial Expenditures and Local Economic Development in Kenya: A Case of Kisii

Walter Anunda Nyaboga, Osiemo Kengere & Malgit Amos Akims · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

This study examined the relationship between county government financial expenditure and local economic development in Kisii County, Kenya. Although devolution has increased the financial resources allocated to county governments, Kisii County continues to face development challe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72331

The Effects of Green Accounting, Ethical Sensitivity, and Climate Change Understanding on Environmental Awareness: The Moderating Role of Social Responsibility

Theresia Dwi Hastuti, M. Devitia Putri Nilamsari & Stefani Fierzca Dewi · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Background: Environmental degradation and climate change have intensified the need to strengthen environmental awareness among future professionals. For accounting students, knowledge of green accounting, ethical sensitivity, and climate change may shape their understanding of en...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72328

Women’s Empowerment and Decision-making Participation among Textile Handicraft Workers: Evidence from Jamalpur District, Bangladesh

Maksudul Alam Nayem, Md Asraf Mahmud Hasif, Nazia Tabassum, Nafisa Nujhat Mrittika & Md Moniruzzaman · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Aims: Women’s participation in decision-making is a central component of empowerment, yet evidence remains limited for informal and home-based textile handicraft work in rural Bangladesh. This study assesses women’s empowerment among female textile handicraft workers in Jamalpur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72329

Perceived Environmental Effort and Sustainable Last-mile Delivery: Examining Their Effects on Green Purchasing Attitudes and Willingness to Pay a Premium

Md. Shams Mukhtar & B. L. Uthraa · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Last-mile delivery (LMD) has become a visible sustainability interface through which consumers evaluate firms’ environmental commitment, service value and price justification in logistics-service contexts. This study examines how Perceived Environmental Effort (PPE) influences La...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72324

Stock Market Reactions to MSCI Market Accessibility and Market Classification Announcements: Evidence from Indonesia

Ghea Revina Wigantini · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2026

Background: Global index providers such as MSCI influence international investment decisions by  assessing market accessibility and classification, which may affect investor expectations and stock-price movements. Aims: This study examines the reaction of the Indonesian stock mar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajeba/2026/v26i72325