Results Of Empirical Research Research Articles

The Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on Non-Performing Loans of Commercial Banks: An Empirical Study Based on 2022 Provincial-level Data in China

The level of macroeconomic development varies, resulting in different non-performing loan ratios for commercial banks. Based on the relevant data of macroeconomic indicators from 31 provinces and cities in China in 2022, this paper empirically studies the relationship between regional gross domestic product (GDP), average urban employment salaries, the proportion of the tertiary industry, per capita consumer expenditure, the number of recipients of unemployment insurance, and the number of recipients of old-age insurance, and the non-performing loan ratio using a multiple regression model. A general model is established and tested to determine the final model. The empirical research results indicate that the proportion of the tertiary industry and the number of recipients of unemployment insurance have a positive impact on non-performing loans, while average urban employment salaries, regional GDP, and the non-performing loan ratio have a negative impact. Finally, based on the conclusions drawn from this study, relevant policy recommendations are proposed to provide guidance for commercial banks in China to mitigate the risks of non-performing loans.

Trust in managers in SME organizations undergoing digitization

Abstract Purpose This article aims to present the results of original empirical research on the diagnosis of factors predicting employee trust in managers in - Small and Medium Enterprises organizations undergoing the process of digitization. The concepts of digitization and trust are both defined and several determinants of trust in managers are established. Design/methodology/approach The research methods used were a study of existing literature, as well as empirical research using quantitative methods, conducted using a questionnaire developed by the authors. Findings The collected factual material indicates that the size of an organization is a variable affecting the level of trust between employees and managers in SME-sector organizations undergoing the process of digitization, and also affects which indicators of trust are professed by employees. Practical implications The conducted research identified leading determinants of trust in managers in SME-sector organizations undergoing digitization. This article contributes to reducing a theoretical knowledge gap in the discussed area, while also indicating tools for optimizing the effectiveness of the human capital management process in a world dominated by modern technologies. Originality/value Employees are a key element of modern organizations, and their success depends on the effectiveness of digital change management. Working in an environment based on trust has a positive effect on employees and thus determines the success of the entire organization. This article fills a research gap regarding the role of trust in relationship between employees and their superiors.

Persistent Performance of Alpha in Evaluating and Predicting the Returns of Chinese Stock Mutual Funds

Alpha has been examined to be a significant performance indicator for mutual funds. It was developed in 1968 by Jensen and was widely applied as a measure in the evaluation of mutual funds managers. It quantitatively show the gap between the model-based expected returns and the actual fund returns. In my research, I wonder whether the persistence of alpha for different portfolios exist. I apply three mutual fund performance evaluation models in this paper and calculate the alpha of mutual funds under each model. Then I rank the alpha of each fund and group them into four portfolios. I keep tracking the alpha and performance of each portfolio from January 2008 to July 2020, and find that the portfolio with the highest historical alpha keeps beating the other three portfolios while having the highest alpha. Although there are still some parts of the experiment that could be improved, the empirical results of my research show that the alpha seems to be a persistent indicator of the performance of Chinese mutual funds.

Management of professional education focusing on the teaching of the Slovak Language as a Foreign Language in the context of emigration processes

Abstract Society in Slovakia is currently determined by upheavals that are linked to global events. Slovak education is most significantly affected by the war in Ukraine. It is connected with the emigration of foreigners to our territory and the subsequent inclusion of pupils with a different language in primary and secondary schools. Based on this extraordinary situation, there is a need to respond to it flexibly and efficiently. Appropriate management mechanisms based on the principles of school management and educational technology are required with a focus on ensuring adequate preparation of Slovak language teachers for teaching pupils whose mother tongue is other than Slovak. Effective tools for solving the situation has not been created by the Slovak education system. The fulfillment of this challenge is the necessary implementation of an analysis of the high-quality educational needs of teachers and the subsequent implementation of its results for the creation of a suitable educational platform, either as part of undergraduate training or further professional education of teaching staff. The presented study is therefore focused on the description of the theoretical foundations of the term professional education of Slovak language and literature teachers with an emphasis on the teaching of the Slovak language as a foreign language. The results of empirical research identifying and analyzing the educational needs of the concerned teaching staff through adequate research methods are included. At the end of the scientific study, the key determinants of the creation of specific educational programs intended for the education of pupils with a mother tongue other than Slovak will be presented.

Age-Related Differences in the Qualities and Properties of Personality in Relation to the Readiness of Ukrainian Winterers for Life in the Antarctic

The article reveals the age-related differences in the qualities and properties of the personality in the manifestations of indicators of psychological readiness of winterers to extreme living conditions at the Ukrainian Antarctic “Akademik Vernadsky” Station. The wintering of Ukrainian polar explorers conducting scientific research on the coast of Antarctica is associated with a long stay in a limited area in difficult climatic conditions, which can lead to strong emotional and physical stress. It has been proved that stress resistance, adaptability, and psychological readiness for life activities, which are determined by the presence of relevant qualities and personality traits, are important factors in such extreme working conditions. The aim of the article is to present the theoretical foundations and practical results of research on age-related differences in qualities and personality traits regarding the psychological readiness of Ukrainian winterers for life in Antarctic conditions using the example of 10 expeditions to the Ukrainian Antarctic “Akademik Vernadskyi” Station. Methods. A set of methods of psychological research on the qualities and personality traits of winterers of different age groups was used. 71 winterers took part in the experiment, they are participants of Ukrainian Antarctic expeditions during the year from 2011 to 2021. The results of the research. There were 3 age groups of winterers – mature, middle and young. The components of the professional profile of a winter worker are clarified. As the result of the questionnaire, the qualities and attributes of the personality that contribute to or hinder the performance of professional activities of winter workers are determined. The results of empirical research on the presence of personality qualities and attributes in winterers of different age groups, which are defined as those that ensure the effectiveness of professional activities during wintering, are presented. Conclusion. It is proved that the greatest number of positive qualities and personality traits, according to the defined professional profile of a winter worker, are demonstrated by representatives of mature age – winter workers aged 46-64 years. It is recommended to include winterers of a certain age in the Ukrainian Antarctic expeditions in a sufficient number (not less than 30% of the total composition of the expedition members), which will ensure the appropriate level of psychological stability of the teams of winterers.

Współtworzenie wiedzy i procesy uczenia się w złożonych systemach społecznych. Przypadek współpracy polskich naukowców z podmiotami spoza uniwersytetu

The article aims to present the results of empirical research and theoretical analyses concerning the transfer, co-creation, and utilization of scientific knowledge by various entities, emerging at the intersection of science and practice. The research was conducted using survey techniques and in-depth interviews among scientists engaged in research collaboration with entities outside the university, and through case studies of two institutions acting as external partners. Among them were the Lublin City Office and the Lublin Culture Workshops, a municipal cultural institution. The work falls within the realm of social research, which directly (Zerubavel 1997) or indirectly (Sange 1990, Douglas 2011) addresses the functioning and adaptation of various social systems (in this case, institutions and organizations) from the perspective of the communicatively mediated cognitive processes occurring within them (Luhmann 2018, Weick 1995, Lenartowicz et al. 2016a, 2016b). In this context, the subject of cognition and the user of knowledge is not an individual human, but a social system/organization with the capacity to observe itself and its environment, to learn, and to anticipate its future (Hecker 2012; Walsh 1995, Luhmann 2018; Seidl 2006, Lant, Shapira 2001). It posits the existence of a kind of supra-individual rationality, which does not require something like a system's unique self-consciousness, akin to human consciousness, but operates on the principle of L. Fleck's thought collectives, which are emergent in nature with respect to individuals (Sady 2020, Luhmann 1990, Fleck 1986). The rationality of such collectives is defined by their belonging to a functional area of society, hence they differ in the case of entities belonging to the science, economy, politics systems, etc. The research focused on situations where, due to the need for knowledge, various organizations collaborate with scientific units. This research succeeded in characterizing the main stages of establishing and implementing such collaboration, and the main requirements associated with them. The study sought to determine the impact of the interaction of different rationalities on the nature of the co-created knowledge and to identify the conditions of its usefulness, both for external entities and for the scientific system. The adopted indicator of the usefulness of knowledge for the scientific system is the publication of results in scientific journals, while for external entities, its impact on the decision-making process, such as changing operational strategies. In this case, the mechanism of translating knowledge into changes in organizational practices was also examined, paying attention to the existing mechanisms of collective learning within the organization.

안전전담기술인제도의 안전성과 향상방안에 관한 연구

The purpose of this study was to study the impact of the safety technology system on safety performance in public construction project management sites with insufficient research results. Since October 6, 2020, the safety technician system has been implemented for public construction projects, but as the number of accidental deaths in public construction projects is still not decreasing, the safety technician system, which supervises construction company-centered safety management, has been suspended. The purpose of the study was to suggest ways to improve.
 The research model of the research method is a study to determine the influence of institutional factors, competency factors, and methodological factors as independent variable factors on safety performance. For the empirical study, a survey of 172 people was conducted targeting the ordering office, construction project management technicians, and construction companies. The valid surveys of 156 people, excluding 16 unfaithful respondents and missing answers, were used for statistical analysis. IBM SPSS 28 was used as the statistical analysis program. Reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were conducted.
 As a result of the reliability analysis, the Cronbach's α coefficient of the institutional factor was 0.706, the competency factor was 0.915, and the method factor was 0.672, showing that the competency factor was the highest and the method factor was the lowest. As a result of the correlation analysis, the institutional factors and competency factors of the safety technician system were statistically significant at r=.692, p=.000, and the methodological factors and competency factors were r=-.223, p=.005. . However, the correlation between institutional factors and methodological factors was r = .037, p = .651, indicating that the correlation was not statistically significant. As a result of the regression analysis, the institutional factors showed a standard coefficient of .420 and a significance level of .000, the competency factors showed a standard coefficient of .266 and a significance level of .004, and the methodological factors showed a standard coefficient of .166 and a significance level of .013. +) was found to have an impact and was adopted.
 Through this study, empirical research results showed that the safety technician system is a system that improves safety and efficiency at public construction sites, and that it is an effective system for preventing accidents and reducing accident costs through continuous maintenance and improvement of the safety technician system. Confirmed. In the future, we hope that through follow-up research on private construction, a dedicated safety supervision system will be introduced early, contributing to preventing safety accidents and reducing accident costs at construction sites.

Factors affecting the implementation of public accounting standards: a case study at non–business units in Vietnam

Vietnam is in the process of completing the development of the Public Accounting Standards System (VPSAS) through the stages, to help information provided on the financial statements be more transparent and ensure comparability. The issue of putting public accounting standards into implementation in the units within the scope of application will be affected by many factors inside and outside the unit. Within the scope of the article, the authors identify the group of factors affecting the application of Public Accounting Standards through the perception of accountants at the collecting career unit including: Level of training and professionalism; Implementation costs; Information technology application; Supporting from consulting organizations and regulators. Finally, based on the empirical research results, the authors expect that the recommendations and conclusions will be useful to senior management agencies, management boards, and managers of non-business units in making appropriate policies and management to effectively implement Vietnamese public accounting standards.

Penetapan Dispensasi Kawin Di Bawah Umur Di Pengadilan Agama Kabupaten Purworejo

This research focuses on Marriage Dispensation in the Religious Court of Purworejo, with an emphasis on the factors underlying the granting of marriage dispensation to underage children and the psychological considerations of judges in determining marriage dispensation permits. The result of empirical normative research is elucidating the practice of marriage dispensation, wherein marriages can proceed even if one or both prospective spouses have not reached the minimum age limit as stipulated by Law No. 16 of 2019. Judges grant dispensation based on considerations of expediency, with three reasons: theological motivation to avoid violating religious norms, social motivation to prioritize the long-term interests of the child, and psychological motivation involving the mental preparedness of the husband and wife in dealing with family issues. This research provides insights to marriage institutions and serves as a reference for parties involved in underage marriage cases in society.

The Effect of Comprehensive Leadership Style on Team Performance: The Role of Promoting A Team's Innovation Culture

Objective: Inclusive leadership style is considered an effective leadership method in any organization. The aim of this study is to its impact on project team performance, a common form of outsourcing in Hanoi, Vietnam. While also considering the mediating role of innovation culture in this relationship. Method: The study provides empirical evidence from a sample of 876 project team members at outsourcing companies in Hanoi by evaluating the measurement model and testing the structural equation model (PLS-SEM). Results: The results of empirical research show that innovation culture has an important role in mediating the relationship between inclusive leadership style and team performance. In addition, innovation culture also positively affects individual creativity, thereby helping to improve work results in teams. From there, it shows the need to build an innovation culture framework that includes people, process, data, and technology aspects to evaluate the innovation approach of enterprises. Finally, some implications of working group governance and team leadership are discussed, such as increasing the application of collaboration technologies, the stronger establishment of the virtual team model, and digital leadership orientation. There are ways to promote and strengthen a culture of innovation in IT businesses to reach maturity in digital transformation and how to respond to challenges for faster recovery in today's context. Conclusions: The regression model showed a significant relationship between leadership style and team performance, leadership style and innovation culture, and innovation culture and team performance. The study provided policy recommendations to support leadership style and team performance.

Determinants of the renewable energy consumption: The case of Asian countries

In recent year, Asia has rapid economic growth and policy makers care about the renewable energy consumption. The motivation about the choice of variables with theory and empirical backing on the subject in the manuscript is the theory of Cobb- Douglas function and determinants of renewable energy consumption in the Asian countries. This paper investigates the nexus of electricity consumption, fossil fuel consumption, foreign direct investment inflows, economic growth, and renewable energy consumption in Asian countries. Utilizing panel data analysis, the study finds significant interrelationships among these factors and highlights their implications for energy policy and sustainable development in the region. This article aims to use the Cobb- Douglas Model to analyze the factors affecting renewable energy consumption at Asian developed countries for sustainable development goals. This study collected data from World Bank in the period 2000–2020 of 06 developed countries such as Japan, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Israel and China. The empirical research results show that the electricity consumption, fossil fuel consumption, foreign direct investment inflows, economic growth affect the environmental pollution in 06 Asian developed countries. The electricity consumption, foreign direct investment inflows, economic growth positively affect to the renewable energy consumption. If the electricity consumption increases 1 % then the renewable energy consumption up 0.6 %; if the foreign direct investment inflows up 1 % then the renewable energy consumption up 0.82 %; If the economic growth up 1 % then renewable energy up 2.73 %. In addition, fossil fuel consumption negatively affects the renewable energy consumption. If the fossil fuel consumption increases 1 % then the renewable energy consumption down 0.26 %. The paper offers conclusions and recommendations for Asian countries to address these interconnected issues and transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

МОЛОДАЯ СЕМЬЯ: ТИПИЧНЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ ЕЁ УКРЕПЛЕНИЯ (СОЦИАЛЬНО-ФИЛОСОФСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ)

The article is devoted to a socio-philosophical analysis of a young family, identifying its typical problems and developing proposals for strengthening it. The author examined the distinctive features of a young family according to such criteria as age, duration of marriage, presence of children, official registration of marriage. Based on the results of empirical research and the opinions of a number of domestic researchers, the author examines changes associated with the structure and functions of a young family (structural-functional analysis). According to the criterion of the sphere in which difficulties arise associated with conflicts in marriage and its disintegration, all problems were divided into problems of an ideological and personal-social nature, problems associated with disagreements in the understanding of family roles, the absence of children, and material and everyday ones. From the point of view of the fulfillment of family functions by a young family, it is important to note that it performs more non-specific functions related to mutual support, communication, stability, and ensuring everyday life. The second part of the article suggests ways to strengthen a young family with an emphasis on preparation for both married life and parenthood.

The relationship between women and racial minority employees/managers and financial performance

PurposeDiversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have become prioritized goals of business, such as hiring more women and racial minorities. This study adds to the body of research regarding the value of diversity in organizations by examining the relationship between diversity at the workforce level and the financial performance of the organization. The empirical results of prior research have provided mixed results, finding mainly positive, but also negative, and nonsignificant relationships (Sharma et al., 2020; Vlas et al., 2022). The purpose of this study is to examine the current employment status of women and racial minorities in top US companies, then analyze if a correlation exists between a company’s profit margin and its percentage of women and racial minority employees and managers.Design/methodology/approachThis study examined the top 200 companies in the Fortune 500 companies; these are the largest companies by revenue in the USA. Companies were ranked according to each variable (% of women employees, % of racial minority employees, % of women managers and % of racial minority managers) and then divided into equal quartiles. The mean profit margin for the top quartile was compared with the mean profit margin for the bottom quartile. T-tests were used to determine whether significant differences in profit margin exist between companies. This methodology of comparing top and bottom quartiles was developed in prior studies.FindingsFortune 200 companies have an average of 40% women and also 40% racial minorities in their workforce. Both women and racial minorities account for a smaller percentage of managers. Women account for 34% of managers, while racial minorities account for 29%. There is a significant positive relationship between profit margin and two of the variables. Companies with 45% or more women managers have a significantly higher profit margin than companies with the lowest percentages of women managers. Companies with 48% or more racial minority employees have a significantly higher profit margin than companies with the lowest percentages of racial minority employees. These findings are in-line with the existing body of research that has found mixed impacts of diversity on firm performance (cf. Hoobler et al., 2018; Leung et al., 2022) and draws attention to the need to consider the impact of gender and racial diversity on firms at various management levels within the firm to better understand the impact that increasing diversity has on firm performance (cf. Curado et al., 2022).Originality/valueThis paper adds to the body of knowledge by assessing the current status of women and racial minorities in top US companies and, then, analyzing if a correlation exists between a company’s profit margin and the number of women and racial minority employees and managers. Findings provide companies with further incentive to maintain DEI as a prioritized goal.

Listing switch and financial performance of companies: evidence from the Warsaw Stock Exchange

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to present the results of empirical research concerning the identification of the impact of the transfer of companies from the alternative market to the regulated market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange on their operating and net performance.Design/methodology/approachThe study was conducted based on the empirical data of the companies that changed the listing place on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Data regarding the years before the transfer were collected from the prospectuses of companies prepared mandatorily in connection with the transition to the regulated market. Data regarding the years of the event and subsequent years were obtained from companies' annual reports. As in other studies in the analysis, the operational metrics were used (operating return on sale, operating return on assets, total asset turnover), which was further extended to net profitability ratios (net return on ale, net return on asset, net return on equity). The significance analysis was based on the Student's t-test and Wilcoxon’s test.FindingsThe results show that before the transfer from the alternative market to the regulated market, companies improved financial performance. As a result of the change of listing venues, the results already collapsed in the year of the event. The downward trend continued in the following two years, with a noticeable improvement in the third year after the transfer.Originality/valueThe literature lacks such studies based on the Polish market. To the best knowledge of the author, this is one of the first studies in Poland showing the changes in operating and net performance of companies changing the stock listing venues. The research is based on a large group including all companies that have changed listing venues since the beginning of the alternative market in Poland. The article presents an original empirical result that can be used both by managers and investors in their decisions.

Confucianism: Ancient ideology or driving force of the future? A scoping review on the effect of Confucian culture on innovation

AbstractThis paper explores the ambiguous relationship between Confucian culture and innovation based on the scholarly literature. Applying a scoping review approach, the purpose of the literature review is to uncover the reasons behind the ambiguities of empirical research results and conceptualizations of how Confucianism affects innovation on the individual and on the organizational level. The paper builds on the assumption that the different operationalizations of Confucian culture are behind these contradictions. Since Confucianism is an ideology that has developed for over 2000 years, and even its most often cited virtues and principles are quite heterogenous, approaches to its operationalization in the field of management are also diverse. The results of the literature review indicate that different approaches to Confucian culture indeed show homogeneity in the conceptualization of the Confucianism-innovation relationship. Virtues and principles related to rigid hierarchies and great power distance have a detrimental effect, while others a rather positive one. Therefore, the paper argues that a more specific denomination of cultural factors should be necessary to avoid biased and unspecified results in both theoretical and empirical approaches.

An Empirical Study on Cross cultural Communication Strategies of Foreign Language Majors in Universities

This study aims to explore an empirical study on cross-cultural communication strategies among foreign language majors in universities. In the context of globalization, cross-cultural communication skills are crucial for foreign language majors. This study aims to investigate and empirically study the strategies adopted by foreign language majors in universities in cross-cultural communication, and analyze the effectiveness and influencing factors of these strategies. The research results can provide targeted training strategies for foreign language education in universities. This study elaborates on the concepts and characteristics of cross-cultural communication, and explores the theoretical basis of cross-cultural communication strategies. Through a survey of foreign language majors in universities, their cross-cultural communication awareness, abilities, and implementation were analyzed. Explored the impact of personal factors, socio-cultural factors, and educational factors on cross-cultural communication strategies. An empirical study was designed, including research questions, hypotheses, methods, sample and data collection, as well as data analysis methods. In the empirical research results and analysis section, an overview and detailed analysis of the research results were provided, and discussions were conducted. This study provides empirical research on cross-cultural communication strategies for foreign language education in universities, and provides certain guidance and reference for improving students' cross-cultural communication abilities.

Basic logical operation skills and logical reasoning competences of university students in a Western region of Romania

Empirical research results show that the system of logical operations and conclusion schemes does not become complete even in adulthood. Although we know other logical models besides the classical two-valued logical reasoning model, in higher education for students it is essential to know and apply the rules of the classical reasoning model. Proofs, reasoning and refutation are necessary in the case of several subjects, as scientific language uses many of logical operations. Our 2022 end-of-year research measured general logical basic-knowledge and operations in everyday life, mathematical, physical, chemical and biological contexts based on 246 university students’ online testing. The students completed the tasks which required the correct conclusion in the highest proportion (69.02%), followed by the interpretation of ‘at most’/‘at least’ (63.41%), and at least the negation (the negation of the ‘at least’, of ‘exists’ and of ‘for all’) (29.91%). Our results show that the correct interpretation did not become dominant in the case of all logical operations for these students. The everyday life problems were solved correctly by the highest percentage of students (70.05%), followed by problems in biological, physical and mathematical context. They were least successful (28.04%) in solving logical problems related to chemistry. This shows that our data cannot be analyzed without semantic content. Based on different statistical tests, we did not find a significant difference in performance between genders, but according to the human capital theory students of more highly educated mothers performed significantly better.

Development of Early Warning Systems in Croatian Companies

Abstract The challenge to predict the direction of market requirements is an increasingly pronounced challenge of today’s management structures, i.e., how to make timely decisions that ensure the sustainability of the business. In predicting when and where the potential for success will arise or what the sources of threats will be, it is essential to properly implement and continuously use the early warning system by monitoring indicators from the environment. This paper presents a theoretical and practical contribution to understanding the importance of early warning systems in Croatian companies operating in international markets. The introduction includes a discussion on current business conditions, and then the term “early warning system” is conceptually discussed. The research part of the paper presents the results of empirical research on the perception of respondents on the level of development of early warning systems in their companies operating in the international market according to the legal form, size, headquarters, and ownership of the company. The established attitude of the respondents was that the level of development of the early warning system is low, i.e., that they are used primarily by large foreign-owned companies based in more economically developed counties.

Capital Grants For Local Infrastructure Provision In Perspective Of Allocative Efficiency: Evidence From Indonesia

This paper points out reflection on theoretical and empirical literature on the implementation of capital grants or specific purpose transfers as the conceptual basis of Dana Alokasi Khusus (DAK) in Indonesia. As one of the types of intergovernmental transfers, DAK plays a significant role in the local infrastructure provision, particularly in basic services such as roads, housing, drinking water, sanitation, education, irrigation, and tourism. This study uses a literature review approach of (and with no limits on) 16 empirical research results. The paper aims to analyze how far capital grant (DAK) is implemented, the challenges and problems that arise, and the dynamics of policy from the perspective of Allocative Efficiency. The study notes some practical suggestions for improving the DAK design and agenda for future research needed, including the adoption of MTEF in DAK planning for local government, reshaping the formula & criteria used in DAK allocation, possibility of giving relaxation on reallocation authority to spending unit, developing evaluation indicators with a focus on the efficiency & effectiveness of DAK, and directing the influence of political actors & process to improve the quality of policy.

A Credibility Crisis in Psychology?

The interest in the global result obtained by B. Nosek’s team increased significantly, not only among psychologists, after an article presenting the results of a large-scale international replication of psychological empirical research had been published in Science (cf. Open Science Collaboration, 2015). While 97% of the original research yielded statistically significant results (p <. 05), only 36% of the results were significant in the replication. The author of the present article postulates that this result laid the ground for unjustified generalizations about the methodological weaknesses of psychology as an empirical science. Psychology is an empirical science, but it also has its peculiarities due to the specificity of the subject matter and the method (e.g. Orne, 1962, 1973; Rosenthal, 1966/2009; Rosenzweig, 1933). Equally importantly, psychology is not practiced in social or cultural isolation. Finally, psychological research is bound by rigorous ethical standards/constraints, and psychologists (as well as researchers in other fields) who publish the results of empirical research to be analyzed statistically are constrained by the editorial practices of scientific journals. Journals have an interest only in papers that present statistically significant results (where “p < .05”!), which leads to the so-called file-drawer effect (Rosenthal, 1979). As strongly emphasized by the author, the debate cannot be limited to the statistical significance of psychological research (in particular the power of statistical test which has emerged as a popular trend in recent years). In this article, the author discusses (and presents his point of view) the following problems: 1) the methodological specificity of psychology as an empirical science, 2) the triad of statistical significance (the problematic criterion of “p < .05”), effect size, and the power of a statistical test, 3) the socio-cultural context of psychological research, 4) researchers' failure to follow methodological and ethical guidelines, and 5) possible precautions and remedies.