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The impact of the abuse of power by Syrian companies on their financial performance : An applied study at Damascus securities exchange
Presents an examination of abusing of power besides some variables impact on financial performance (ROE & ROA). Our test is applied on (22) listed companies at Damascus Securities Cxchange for the period (2019) to (2023). The objective is to determine the firms abusing power through a questioner was used, and to measure other variables as : age, size, employees number, employees benefits, marketing and service benefits, BOD structure and audit report type, and then test their impact on key financial performance indicators, namely return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE).
The impact of social responsibility activities disclosure on financial performance
This research was aimed to explain the impact of CSR activities on companies financial performance. To achieve that goal, the research depended on practical study; by extracting an actual data for the years (2016) to (2020) of (9) companies’ financial reports from the Listed companies at Damascus Securities Exchange (DSE), that data were about for the following companies: Syrian Kuwaiti insurance, United insurance, Al-ahliah lilnqal, United publishing advertising and marketing, Nama, Bank BEMO, Bank Al-Arabi, Badia Cement, Al-Ahlia Oils.
The impact of perceived service quality in Syrian private universities On student satisfaction: A comparative study between AIU &IUST
This study aims to know the impact of the quality of service provided in private Syrian universities With regard to student satisfaction, it also aims to assess the level of perceived quality of education among students and measure it on the service quality scale, which consists of five axes: tangibility, reliability, assurance, empathy, responsiveness, and to see if there are differences between the two universities depending on the variables chosen
The Impact of Money Laundering on Economy Syrian Banks
The aim of the research is to know the conditions that society is going through, the sanctions, the spread of corruption, the spread of money laundering and its means, the conditions of the global economy, and the confrontation of money launderers. Money laundering is considered one of the biggest problems that affect the financial system. Money laundering is the process of concealing the true source of illegally obtained money since money laundering often involves criminal activities. Especially in the Syrian conditions and the fear of sanctions and in order to improve returns, facilitate remittances and support the currency, because these sanctions affect the economy, banks, individuals and companies and lead to inflation.
The Impact of Market Makers on Liquidity at Bahrain Bourse
We compare between two types of trading systems at Bahrain Bourse; the first one is called auction trading while the second one called market making. We wanted to know which would could offer more liquidity and more activity on selling / buying securities. We use paired sample t-test to compare trading volumes of both trading systems and find that trading volumes increases upon the application of new trading system. This study gives important insights to the management of Damascus Securities Exchange (DSE) and recommends the need to a move to market makers system to avoid continuous changes in reference prices upon the activation of article 35 of trading regulations.
The Impact of E-trading on the liquidity of Damascus Securities Exchange
This study aims to evaluate the impact of introducing electronic trading system in Damascus Securities Exchange (DSE) on market liquidity. To achieve this objective, we collect data on trading volume before and after the introduction of e-trading It is the only authorized entity in Syria in which previously issued securities are traded in the primary market for the whole period (2020-2022). Using SPSS, we apply the independent sample t-test to answer this question. We document an increase in trading volumes after the introduction of the e-trading services slightly but insignificantly. That is, after offering E-trading, we figured out an increase in the number of shares traded, however,it did not make a significant differences in trading volumes.
The impact of dividend policy on stock market value : an applied study at Damascus securities exchange
Tests the impact of dividend policy on stock market value for a sample consisted of (10) listed companies in DSE for the period between years (2017-2021). Dividend policy data were extracted from the financial reports for the sample of the research they were divided into three groups: SPSS program was used to make descriptive statistic study and linear regression to test the hypothesis...
The impact of dividend policy on firm value : An applied study at Damascus securities exchange
Examines the impact of dividend policy on the firm value of companies listed on the Damascus Securities Exchange (DSE) from 2021 to 2023. Dividend policy is a critical financial decision that influences investor behavior and corporate valuation. The research focuses on three primary dividend policies : cash dividends, stock (bonus) dividends, and retained earnings (no dividends).
The Impact of Automatic Store Replenishment on Retail : Technologies and Concepts for the Out-of-Stocks Problem
Companies in the fast moving consumer goods industry increasingly look for technologies to improve customer satisfaction while reducing costs at the same time. A technology allowing to raise the availability of products on the retailers' shelves while providing cost reduction opportunities is automatic store replenishment (ASR). It is an intelligent software that automatically places inventory replenishment orders.
The impact of auditor rotation and key audit matters disclosures on financial reporting quality : An applied study at Damascus security exchange
Aims to explain the impact of Auditor Rotation and Key Audit Matter Disclosures on Financial Reporting Quality. To achieve that goal, the study depended on practical study; by extracting an actual data from the (11) traditional banks‟ financial reports of the registered companies at Damascus Securities Exchange (DSE), that data were about the auditor rotation, Key Audit Matter Disclosures and Financial Reporting Quality. The study used descriptive statistics, ANOVA test and logistic regression, to examine the research hypothesis...
The Impact of Announcements on Stock Return at Damascus Securities Exchange : An Empirical Study
Announcements represent an important source of information to investors at stock exchanges and they are the center of the tests of market efficiency at the semi-strong level. Damascus Securities Exchange (DSE) extensively publish announcements on variety of topics that range from dividends to changes in boards. This study examines the effect of four types of announcements on stock returns for companies listed at DSE for the period from 2020 to 2021. The aim of this study is to find out whether there are tatistically significant abnormal Cumulative Abnormal Returns (CAR) before and after the announcement which is in essence a test for the semi-strong as well as the strong form of market efficiency of the DSE.
The Illusion of Risk Control : What Does it Take to Live With Uncertainty?
Managers and regulators need conceptual tools to help them develop risk management strategies, establish appropriate compromises and justify their decisions in such ambiguous settings. This series weaves together insights from multiple scientific disciplines that shed light on these problems, including organization studies, psychology, sociology, economics, law and engineering. It explores novel topics related to safety management, anticipating operational challenges in high-hazard industries and the societal concerns associated with these activities.
The Illusion of Linearity : From Analysis to Improvement
Based on both quantitative and qualitative research, "The Illusion of Linearity: From Analysis to Improvement" discusses the following issues: (1) how the illusion of linearity appears in diverse domains of mathematics and science and how it is conceptually related to other more general misconceptions identified in the research literature, (2) what are the crucial psychological, mathematical, and educational factors being responsible for the occurrence and persistence of the phenomenon, and (3) how the illusion of linearity can be remedied by appropriate instruction.
The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment : Mountains, Climate Change, Sustainability and People
Comprises important scientific research on the social, economic, and environmental pillars of sustainable mountain development and will serve as a basis for evidence-based decision-making to safeguard the environment and advance people’s well-being. This book consists of 16 chapters, which comprehensively assess the current state of knowledge of the HKH region, increase the understanding of various drivers of change and their impacts, address critical data gaps and develop a set of evidence-based and actionable policy solutions and recommendations. These are linked to nine mountain priorities for the mountains and people of the HKH consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Hidden Power of Emotions : How Psychological Factors Influence Investment Decisions at DSE
Examines whether psychological biases exist at Damascus Securities Exchange. It also tests whether they affect investors decisions and performance at Damascus Securities Exchange (DSE). Investors psychological biases were measured through a questionnaire, containing which intermediary company they work in, including indicators of speculators, investment decision making, and investment performance variables. We use correlation and regression analysis to examine our hypothesis and find that Syrian investors at DSE are affected by both fundamental factors and psychological biases. Surprisingly, fundamental factors have more impact on investors decisions than psychological biases, which is uncommon in emerging stock markets.
The Herschel Objects, and How to Observe Them
Deep-sky observers are always on the lookout for new observing challenges. The Herschel Objects, and How to Observe them offers an exciting opportunity to retrace the footsteps of Sir William Herschel, discoverer of Uranus and arguably the greatest visual observer and celestial explorer that ever lived! More than 600 of the brightest of the objects that Herschel observed are covered, and there are detailed descriptions and images of almost 200 of the very best Herschel objects for amateur astronomers.
The Health of Sexual Minorities : Public Health Perspectives on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Populations
The book of its kind, this resource offers a multidimensional picture of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health across clinical and social disciplines to give readers a full and nuanced understanding of these diverse populations. Here are real-world matters of definition and self-definition (including sexual identity, gender identity, and anti-identity), meticulous analyses of stressor and health outcomes, an extensive coverage of research methodology concerns, and critical insights into the sociopolitical context of LGBT individuals’ health and lives.
The Health of Aging Hispanics : The Mexican-Origin Population
In this unique volume, contributions provide initial information on numerous factors that affect the health security of Mexican-origin families and individuals as they face the burdens of decline in health status and caring for children and the elderly simultaneously, including health issues before and after immigration. Also included is material addressing important issues related to the contemporary political debate on immigration and healthcare reform in the United States and Mexico. In the coming decades, collections such as this will be critical to develop a better understanding of how immigration from Latin America, Asia and Africa to the United States produces health disparities in our aging population.
The Hatfield SCT Lunar Atlas : Photographic Atlas for Meade, Celestron and other SCT Telescopes
This new SCT version of Hatfield's famous lunar atlas solves the problem. Photographs and key maps in the Hatfield SCT Lunar Atlas are exactly as the Moon appears through the eyepiece of an SCT or Maksutov telescope. Smaller IAU-standard reference photographs are included on each page, to make it simple to compare the mirrored SCT photographs and maps with those that appear in other atlases. This edition uses the superb original photographs taken by Commander Henry Hatfield using his purpose-built 12-inch reflector. The key maps, on which lunar features can be readily identified, retain the style and clarity that made the original justly famous.
The Handbook of South American Archaeology
The Handbook of South American Archaeology has been created as a major reference work for archaeologists working in South America, professors and their upper-division undergraduate and graduate students in South American archaeology courses including areal courses (Central Andes, North Andes, tropical lowlands), archaeologists working elsewhere in the world who want to learn about South American prehistory in a single volume.
