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The Unbearable Lightness of Financed Research

This paper aims at drawing the attention of national and international academic communities on an ethical issue which seems to have become systematic: the propensity of forging the scientific research process and its results, in various lines of activity. The manipulation of knowledge and the falsification of knowledge are directly connected to the current conditions and procedures of scholarships granting, of financing research projects, of publishing the results of the research and of promoting research and higher education staff. In order to highlight the manner in which these processes are linked and mutually amplified, we shall make use of the investigations results that the Italian researcher Enrico Bucci presents in his book The Bastard Scientists. Scientific Research Frauds (2015)

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Investment in Boosting South Africa’s Economic Growth: A Comparative Analysis across Different Administrations

South Africa’s economic growth has been slow since the 1980s due to inefficiencies in the manufacturing, mining and quarrying, ICT, electricity, gas, and water sectors. This article uses the theoretical framework and growth rates to identify key reasons for this slowdown. Key issues include inefficiencies within the gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) and inadequate infrastructure, primarily due to government behavior. This article used secondary data to perform the desktop analysis. To promote economic growth, the South African government and allied stakeholders should consider increasing investments in public infrastructure and financing research and development. This article argues that economic growth is driven by government expenditure, easy access to financing, and technological advancements. To promote economic growth, a comprehensive approach is needed, including tax breaks, loan guarantees, and pro-business legislation.

Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Innovative Financing Research

Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Innovative Financing Research

Home Financing: Islamic Perspective and Literature View

This study was conducted to examine the perception of Islamic home financing within the scope of the Islamic banking sector in terms of scientific research in published journals that discuss the development of Islamic home financing. The method used is descriptive statistical analysis with meta-analysis, bibliometrix and sentiment analysis from secondary data in the form of 82 papers published and indexed by Scopus in the last 13 years, then processed using Microsoft Excel 2016 and SentiStrength software. The results show that research on Islamic home financing in the scientific literature is still quite rare even though it has increased from year to year. The results of the sentiment analysis show that there is a tendency for perceptions that tend to be vague in the scientific literature about the existence of Islamic home financing, with neutral sentiment at 39%, positive sentiment at 29%, negative sentiment at 29% and the remaining high negative sentiment at 3%. This study is the first study that discusses sentiment analysis on the theme of Islamic home financing research with primary data.

Sustainable Financing in Developing and Emerging Countries: A Bibliometric Analysis

Sustainable financing is crucial because it promotes economic development that respects environmental limits and enhances social well-being. By directing capital towards projects and initiatives prioritizing sustainability, developing and emerging economies can ensure that resources are used efficiently and responsibly for balanced and resilient economic growth. This study analyzes scholarly articles from the Scopus database to understand research patterns, geographical trends, collaboration links, and future policy implications of sustainable financing for emerging and developing economies. The research trend of sustainable financing has gained momentum in recent years for emerging economies. The leading contributors included Italy, India, China, and the UK, with Italy having the most papers and citations. Both developed and developing countries collaborated on sustainable financing research. The keyword trends reveal that impact investing was popular in the earlier period, while sustainable finance became more popular later. The thematic map shows that research on sustainable financing primarily covers themes related to sustainable activities that promote projects and companies that positively impact the environment and society. The study's recommendations emphasize the need for policymakers and regulators to conduct in-depth research into green funding, measure the impact of socially responsible investing, prioritize the development of robust infrastructure for sustainable financing, and expand climate financing initiatives.

A Bibliometric Review of Green Finance: Current Status, Development and Future Directions

Abstract Research background The worldwide fight against climate change and its impacts finds support in the realm of green financing. The realization of the United Nations’ sustainable objectives hinges upon it. Considering that green financing is hailed as the future of banking and investment, it demands a thorough comprehension. Purpose The purpose of this study is to delve into the cutting-edge trends within the domain of green financing research. Employing a mixed-methods approach involving bibliometric and qualitative analysis, this research aims to provide insights into this vital field. Research methodology Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this study employs a bibliometric analysis, qualitative assessment, and content analysis to delve into the realm of green financing. Over a thousand interconnected papers are quantitatively analyzed, with validation from reputable sources such as Google Scholar, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. Results The study’s findings reveal a clear trajectory. China leads in the implementation of green finance within business operations, with the USA following suit. These results underscore crucial applications of green financing within specific research domains. Novelty This study unveils significant applications of green financing across various research domains. Furthermore, it highlights methods to harness the potential benefits of green financing, thus promoting research and development advancements.

‘To fund’ as a new purpose of supply chain management: Making a case for supply chain financing

The purpose of supply chain management has traditionally been to source, make, and deliver. Extant supply chain financing research has been primarily focused on the operational questions of how tools and instruments can be used more effectively. In this Notes and Debates paper, we argue that a new overarching purpose has emerged for the management of supply chains, which is to fund the organization. That happens through utilizing the cash flow between buyers and suppliers and other financial support. The emphasis is on optimizing that cash flow and securing liquidity as opposed to gaining short-term profitability. With such emphasis, firms will focus on utilizing their supply chains to not only manage raw materials, products, and components but also to fund activities relating to working capital (inventories, accounts receivable, and accounts payable). The critical part of this view is how the firm can simultaneously utilize and financially support the supply chain, including suppliers and customers, and vice versa. This shift from an operational to a strategic lens is profound because it provides a clear vision for the role of the supply chain management discipline as it interacts with the financial aspects of the organization.

Research Trend in Supply Chain Financing

Supply chain finance (SCF) is one of the effective methods to reduce costs for company financing and enhance the effectiveness of such financing. The purpose of this research is to highlight the gaps and insights in Supply Chain Financing (SCF) literature and to identify the development trends of supply chain financing (SCF) research through journals or articles published by leading journals. Data Processing Using Bibliometric Method through Bibliographic Information from Scopus for the Topic of Supply Chain Financing. The research adopts a quantitative approach. This quantitative approach is utilized to analyze journals or articles published from 2000 to 2022. Meanwhile, the mapping system uses VOS viewer and biblioshiny. Through this bibliometric analysis, data and visualization of research data trends are obtained. The process consists of four steps: (1) defining search keywords; (2) initializing search results; (3) refining search results; and (4) compiling initial statistical data and analyzing the data. The research findings are expected to provide a stronger roadmap for further research in this field. By utilizing bibliometric analysis, the following data and visualization of research trends are obtained: (1) SCF research within the timeframe of 2000 – 2020 experienced a significant increase starting from the year 2018; (2) Yan N is the most effective author in this topic; (3) China is the country that contributes the most to this research topic; (4) The International Journal of Supply Chain Management is the journal that publishes the most articles on the SCF theme. Furthermore, the research findings on the SCF topic reveal a depiction that this financing model (SCF) is also implemented by Sharia-based banks (MURABAHAH SCF). Thus, it can be ensured that competition will arise between the conventional bank SCF model and the SCF from Sharia banks. Potential topics in future research on supply chain performance or supply chain coordination will be more interesting to research.

Conceptualization of Islamic Spiritual Intelligence (ISI) in the Islamic Financing Adoption

Islamic financing is the methods and types of funding a personal or business uses which consist of sale-based and equity-based, used to carry out unique benefits and capital investments. Islamic financing research is very restricted and needs to be more developed, notably on the demand side or the consumer. This article aimed to explore the impact of Islamic Spiritual Intelligence (ISI) on the behavioural intention of Islamic financing adoption. This study uses a content analysis technique to accomplish this goal. The study is based on reading scholarly papers and related materials and is based on ISI theme theories and the use of Islamic funding. The analysis discovered that ISI has a favourable relationship with consumer behaviour regarding Islamic financing adoption.

Bibliometric Mapping of Research Developments Using Qardh Financing Topics On Google Scholar Using Vosviewer

Al-Qardh is a bailout or loan for people who need fast funds, one of the bank's services in serving the community, apart from kafalah, hiwalah and others. This study aims to determine the development of research publications within a period of 13 (thirteen) years, determine the direction of qardh financing research trends, identify the relationship between scientific concepts, and find out the knowledge network of qardh financing based on keywords (co-occurrence) and author collaboration ( co-authorship). The method used in this study is descriptive bibliometric analysis, the data used was taken from 2010-2022. Data collection was carried out based on the Google scholar database with the keyword qardh financing and additional supporting keywords including Qardhul Hasan, soft loans, Islamic financing, Islamic banking, with a publication limit of 1000 journals. Data collection was carried out using Publish or Perish (PoP) software as metadata. Data analysis was performed using Vosviewer software as a medium for bibliometric analysis. The results of the study show that in the last 13 years, the number of publications regarding qardh financing research indexed by Google Scholar has fluctuated, but in terms of quantity it has increased significantly.

Accounting Conservatism and Private Enterprise Debt Financing Research

Under the current situation that the debt financing market has not yet been marketized, the close relationship between state-owned enterprises and the government reduces the utility of accounting information on debt contracts, but the accounting information of private enterprises plays a greater role in debt contracts, and can clearly show the economic effect of accounting robustness on debt contracts. To study the impact of accounting soundness on corporate debt financing from the perspective of property rights, we can combine the characteristics of China’s institutional environment and corporate governance to supplement theoretical analysis and empirical evidence on the economic consequences of accounting soundness. The research conclusion proves the positive correlation between accounting soundness and debt financing of private enterprises, and hopes to provide an empirical basis for private enterprises in urgent need of external financing. Improving the soundness of accounting is a new idea for private enterprises to obtain bank loans to solve the problem of financing difficulties.

Perceived Passion and Funding Success: The Moderation of Entrepreneur Self-Efficacy and Experience

This study investigated the effects of perceived passion on evaluations of funding potential, as well as the moderating effect of two important entrepreneur-related variables which are dominant in entrepreneurial financing research: entrepreneurial self-efficacy and successful previous founding experience. Data was collected during real startup pitch competitions, in which 228 investors evaluated 85 early-stage ventures. The results indicate that perceived entrepreneur passion was positively associated with evaluations of funding potential. Among entrepreneurs with who exhibited high levels of entrepreneurial self-efficacy the association between perceived entrepreneur passion and evaluations of funding potential was positive and significant but was not significant for entrepreneurs with low levels of entrepreneurial self-efficacy. However, counter to the conceptual model, the findings show that successful previous founding experience did not have a direct or a moderating effect on investors’ evaluations of funding potential.

Willingness to Pay for National Health Insurance: A Contingent Valuation Study Among Patients Visiting Public Hospitals in Melaka, Malaysia.

The Malaysian public healthcare system is tax funded, with healthcare costs highly subsidized by the Government. The current health financing is not sustainable to cover all the healthcare resources. Introducing a national health insurance (NHI), a prepayment method, would protect the population from financial hardship by reducing out-of-pocket payment, minimizing the barrier to accessing health and achieving equitable healthcare. Studies on the willingness to pay (WTP) for NHI are available in different contexts; however, little was found in Malaysia. In addition, factors affecting the WTP for NHI have been less researched in the Malaysian context. This study investigates the WTP for NHI and factors influencing it in Melaka, Malaysia. Using the contingent valuation method, the researchers distributed a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire to 489 respondents in three leading public hospitals from 1 to 9 November 2019. Multi-stage sampling forms the selection of respondents. Respondents were presented with a hypothetical scenario on NHI and asked whether they would be willing to pay for NHI. Chi-square was used to examine the association between categorical independent variables and WTP for NHI, and binary logistic regression was applied to determine the variables with the most predictive effect towards WTP for NHI. Out of 462 usable responses, 344 respondents (74.5%) were willing to pay for NHI. The majority (51.3%) of the respondents were willing to pay 15 Malaysian Ringgit (3.70 US dollars) or more for the NHI scheme. Chi-square analysis revealed that age, marital status, education level, employment status, chronic diseases, and perception towards NHI were significantly associated with WTP for NHI. Binary regression analysis found that marital status and perception towards NHI have the most predictive effect on respondents' WTP for NHI. This study revealed that the majority of the respondents are willing to pay for NHI if implemented in Malaysia. The findings lay a foundation for implementing a future NHI framework in Malaysia and reference future health financing research.

A systematic literature review on SME financing: Trends and future directions

ABSTRACT Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a significant source of employment for many people in developing and developed economies. However, one of the significant constraints that SMEs face is limited access to finance. Governments and financial institutions need to understand how SMEs access finance so that financial access for SMEs can be better promoted. In this vein, this paper conducts a systematic literature review to present a one-stop, state-of-the-art understanding of the extant literature on SME financing. The review encapsulates 280 papers from five top journals in the area of “small business management” between 1986 and 2020. The review is holistic as it explores the diversity of SME financing research and evaluates it in terms of publication trends (productivity, region), theoretical setup (theory building, application, elaboration, testing), methodological design (research design, data collection and analysis techniques), and themes (evolution, network). The paper concludes with proposals for future SME financing research.

Exploring the Reliability of Research Indicators Reported by Romanian Universities in 2019

"The paper focuses on the aggregate data published by the National Council for Higher Education Financing regarding the research section of the quality indicators reported by Romanian public universities in 2019 and used for the allocation of the performance-based additional funding. The research section includes 4 indicators, which amount to 46% of the additional funding, i.e. to an average of about 10% of the total institutional funding from the public budget. The data are reported by the Romanian universities each odd year since 2015, and for the first time in 2020 national rankings for most indicators and some national averages have been made public. The data is extremely valuable for a diagnosis of the Romanian higher education system and for highlighting the performance of various universities. Therefore, the accuracy of these data is crucial. The authors of this paper acknowledge the efforts of the National Council for Higher Education Financing and of its staff provided by the Executive Unit for Financing Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation to check the data reported by the universities, but also the limits of the current verification process. The paper uses statistical methods to identify outliers and investigates the rankings for a selection of fields of science, by using three among the four research indicators. Thus, it discusses some of the more blatant reporting anomalies which contradict the pre-existing conceptions regarding the comparative performance of universities. While the statistical findings do not support the suspicions of systematic attempts of over-reporting the research outcomes at university-level, they still outline several persisting errors. These errors highlight the need to strengthen the verification process, which will require additional resources; the authors suggest that enhanced transparency and organised cross-verification among universities can significantly improve the outcome, and help providing a significant set of reliable public data on the research performance of the Romanian universities."

INTEREST-FREE FINANCING IN AGRO-INDUSTRY: CONCEPTS, THEORIES, METHODS AND RESEARCH GAPS

Interest-free financing in agro-industry is an exciting topic that has been developed by many researchers, but there is no clarity regarding the road map for future research. Therefore, formulations such as concepts, theories, methods, and research gaps, focusing on interest-free financing in agro-industry, are essential. This literature study was conducted using a systematic literature review method. The data used are secondary data from textbooks, theses/dissertations, conference papers, journals, scientific articles, and working papers. This study resulted in the formulation of the theory, concepts, and methods studied in the form of an explanation of 8 sub-topics of research gaps supported by references and explanations of state of the art. They are making it easier for researchers who have the same interest in developing and looking for novelties with the topic of interest-free financing research in the agro-industry.

THE ANALYSIS OF VENTURE COMPANIES’ RATIONAL INVESTMENT DECISIONS BY VALUE CRITERIUM

The purpose of this article was to investigate the methodological tools for analyzing the rationality of investment decisions of venture capital companies by value criterion. Based on this goal, the state of development of venture business with participation of the corporate market in global venture agreements, global venture financing, the size of the global median of venture financing agreements in the stages of implementation of innovative entrepreneurial idea was analyzed. The result of the article was the systematization of the theoretical and methodological tools for the analysis of the rationality of investment decisions of venture companies by the criterion of value. The main criterion for the rationality of investment decisions is the possibility of return on investment in the future. Therefore, most of the world’s venture capital firms are pursuing an absolute and relative return on investment. The most successful are investments with a threefold increase in the value of repaid capital. However, they usually take up a small proportion of such investment decisions (up to 5%). The rest balance at the limit of zero. Considering the state of development of venture business, the theoretical and methodological toolkit to substantiate investment decisions that can be based on the analysis of their rationality for venture capital companies on the criterion of value and some indicators of evaluating the effectiveness of venture financing research allowed to make the following general conclusions in the following: allows to increase its value in the future; rational investment models take into account two main criteria: profitability and riskiness; there are no clearly stated factors that determine the value of a venture capital firm; all models have some limitations and difficulties in their practical application.

Analisis Biaya Obat Unit Rawat Jalan pada Rumah Sakit Badan Layanan Umum (BLU)/ Badan Layanan Umum Daerah (BLUD) di Indonesia

Drugs expenditure is the highest proportion in health services budget. financing for health services in National Universal Health Coverage era is carried out by BPJS payed to referral health facilities namely hospitals. The medicine cost at public service agency/District or Province public service agency is unknown certaintly. This descriptive study was advanced analyzes of the secondary data of 84 hospitals from health financing research in the year of 2016. The result showed that there were problems of drug availability in class B 94,6%, C 78,9% and A 77,8%. The highest proportion of generic drugs cost to total drug cost is class C hospital, followed by B class and A class hospitals i.e 40,57%, 37,83% dan 23,74% respectively. The cost of non generic drug compared to generic drugs at A, B and C class is 2,22 times, 1,15 times and 0,86 times respectively. The highest cost of generic drug is in outpatient specialist services in all class of hospitals. The cost of the drugs was increasing higher as well as the hospital class. Conclusion: The non generic drugs cost dominated in A and B class hospital while C class was generic drug cost. Generic drug use policy should be socialyzed by government and to be considered by management in order to be able to carried out cost efficiency.

Primary care financing: a systematic assessment of research priorities in low- and middle-income countries.

IntroductionFinancing of primary healthcare (PHC) is the key to the provision of equitable universal care. We aimed to identify and prioritise the perceived needs of PHC practitioners and researchers for new research in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) about financing of PHC.MethodsThree-round expert panel consultation using web-based surveys of LMIC PHC practitioners, academics and policy-makers sampled from global networks. Iterative literature review conducted in parallel. First round (Pre-Delphi survey) elicited possible research questions to address knowledge gaps about financing. Responses were independently coded, collapsed and synthesised to two lists of questions. Round 2 (Delphi Round 1) invited panellists to rate importance of each question. In Round 3 (Delphi Round 2), panellists ranked questions in order of importance.ResultsA diverse range of PHC practitioners, academics and policy-makers in LMIC representing all global regions identified 479 knowledge gaps as potentially critical to improving PHC financing. Round 2 provided 31 synthesised questions on financing for rating. The top 16 were ranked in Round 3e to produce four prioritised research questions.ConclusionsThis novel exercise created an expansive and prioritised list of critical knowledge gaps in PHC financing research questions. This offers valuable guidance to global supporters of primary care evaluation and implementation, including research funders and academics seeking research priorities. The source and context specificity of this research, informed by LMIC practitioners and academics on a global and local basis, should increase the likelihood of local relevance and eventual success in implementing the findings.

Producing Alberta’s Tar Sands: Oil, Ideas, Rents, and New Enclosures

ABSTRACT The production and transfer of knowledge are essential for producing oil. In this paper, I examine the nexus between a subnational quasi-state publicly funded hydrocarbon research program and a novel knowledge-production regime and explore how this relationship resulted in the production of oil from Alberta's oilsands. In particular, the paper highlights the significance of the Alberta Oilsands Technology and Research Authority (AOSTRA), a quasi-public institution credited with financing research, which among other finding, made the in-situ oilsands' mining method steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) commercially viable. SAGD proved essential in enlarging the Province’s oil reserves, but this paper focuses on AOSTRA’s novel intellectual property regime. Under that regime the intellectual property AOSTRA (the Provincial government) held the licensing rights to the research it funded and commanded its future revenues. In contrast to accounts of the development of the current mode of entrepreneurial knowledge production that emphasizes the new knowledge-enclosures of the biosphere, I suggest this was a novel system of knowledge-enclosure of the "necrosphere." I stress how this knowledge-production-transfer regime only emerged in Alberta because of the specific material characteristics of bitumen and the Provincial government’s tripartite role as resource rentier, funder of the research, and owner of the resource.