High Market Value Research Articles

Comparative Efficiency Analysis of Organic and Conventional Melon Farming

Abstract Globally, the impact of chemical fertilizer usage in agricultural cultivation techniques is increased production. This phenomenon leads to a dependence on its usage among farmers. However, the current situation in Indonesia is experiencing a scarcity of chemical fertilizers, resulting in high prices. One effort to improve this situation is through organic farming. Organic farming is a method that emphasizes the principles of natural ecosystems in the production process while yielding high-quality products. One approach to achieving organic farming is the use of organic fertilizers. This article uses a system literature review method regarding organic and conventional melon agribusiness. This article discusses the efficiency of organic and conventional melon farming from an environmental, human health, and economic perspective. Indonesian statistical data from 2021 indicates a 6.54% decrease in melon production, amounting to 129,147 tons. This decline is caused by the potential yield of melon varieties in Indonesia, ranging from only 36 to 43.91 tons per hectare, with fluctuating results. The issue of melon production in Indonesia is attributed to cultivation techniques reliant on chemical substances such as chemical fertilizers. Melon cultivation that adopts organic farming practices demonstrates that a 10% increase in organic fertilizer usage can lead to a 4.2% increase in melon production. The result indicates that organic melon farming is more efficient and profitable for farmers due to its higher market value.

Pelatihan Batik “Gesek Godhong”: Upaya Kemandirian Usaha bagi Anggota PCIA Hongkong

The Leadership the Aisyiyah Special Branch of Hong Kong, is an Aisyiyah association in Hong Kong. This Community Service Activity is driven by the desire of migrant workers to be more adequately prepared for their post-employment period. The hope is that Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) can be independent when they leave PMI and return to Indonesia with the soft skills of making Gesek Godhong. The choice of “Gesek Godhong” training is because the materials for making “Gesek Godhong” are easy to obtain and available in nature The creation of “Gesek Godhong” batik is a skill in producing environmentally friendly batik artwork. It can be made easily yet results in art pieces with high market value. The synergy between the Service Team from the Faculty of Education and Humanities (FIPH) at Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang and PCIA Hong Kong is hoped to continue sustainably, providing a positive impact especially for migrant workers in Hong Kong. The survey results show that the “Gesek Godhong” batik training was highly effective and well-received, providing participants with the skills and knowledge to create environmentally friendly and high-value batik artwork. The hope for the future is that this training can be conducted after the migrant workers return to Indonesia.

Exploring the nexus between banking stability and market value: Evidence from the Iraqi banking sector

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the relationship between banking stability and market value in the Iraqi banking sector, exploring how the stability of banks impacts their market capitalization. Methodology: The study employs a quantitative approach, utilizing financial ratios such as return on assets, equity/assets, and the z-score index to quantify banking stability. Market value is measured using banks' share prices and outstanding shares. A sample of 17 Iraqi banks is analyzed over a four-year period, employing statistical analysis to examine the relationship between banking stability and market value. Results: The findings reveal a positive relationship between banking stability and market value. Banks with strong risk management practices, adequate capital buffers, and effective regulatory oversight inspire greater confidence among depositors and investors, translating into higher market valuations. Conversely, banks facing poor governance, high non-performing loans, and thin capital cushions struggle to achieve stability, eroding their market value. Theoretical Contribution: The study contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence on the crucial role of banking stability in shaping market valuations. It highlights the importance of sound banking practices, regulatory frameworks, and risk management in enhancing investor confidence and, ultimately, the market value of banks. Practical Implications: The findings offer insights for policymakers, regulators, and financial institutions in Iraq and other regions. Promoting banking stability through enhanced prudential oversight, governance practices, risk management capabilities, and financial inclusion can favorably impact the market valuation and development of the banking system.

Intraperitoneal administration of arginine vasotocin (AVT) induces anorexigenic and anxiogenic actions via the brain V1a receptor-signaling pathway in the tiger puffer, Takifugu rubripes

Arginine vasotocin (AVT) is produced mainly in the hypothalamus and as a neurohypophyseal hormone peripherally regulates water-mineral balance in sub-mammals. In addition, AVT-containing neurons innervate several areas of the brain, and AVT also acts centrally as both an anorexigenic and anxiogenic factor in goldfish. However, it is unclear whether these central effects operate in fish in general. In the present study, therefore, we investigated AVT-like immunoreactivity in the brain of the tiger puffer, a cultured fish with a high market value in Japan and also a representative marine teleost species, focusing particularly on whether AVT affects food intake and psychomotor activity. AVT-like immunoreactivity was distributed higher in the ventral region of the telencephalon, the hypothalamus and midbrain. Intraperitoneal (IP) administration of AVT at 100 pmol g−1 body weight (BW) increased the immunoreactivity of phosphorylated ribosomal proteinS6 (RPS6), a neuronal activation marker, in the telencephalon and diencephalon, decreased food consumption and enhanced thigmotaxis. AVT-induced anorexigenic and anxiogenic actions were blocked by IP co-injection of a V1a receptor (V1aR) antagonist, Manning compound (MC) at 300 pmol g−1 BW. These results suggest that AVT acts as an anorexigenic and anxiogenic factor via the V1aR-signaling pathway in the tiger puffer brain.

The efficiency of pigs from different genetic origins under industrial conditions in Ukraine

The study investigated the dependence of the fattening qualities of pigs and the economic efficiency of their breeding on their genetic origin. Two groups of 28 sows of Danish and Canadian origin inseminated with semen from Durok boars served as research material. A control group consisted of F1 sows of the Landrace and Large White Danish breeds inseminated with semen from Danish Durok boars. The group II, on the other hand, consisted of F1 sows of similar breeds from Canadian selection inseminated with semen from Canadian Durok boars. The studies focused on the efficiency of the sows' reproductive function, the growth intensity of the hybrid piglets and the efficiency and profitability of their rearing and fattening. Methods of analogue pairs and statistical data analysis were used. It was found that piglets of Canadian origin had a 7.5% higher average head weight during the weaning period, which contributed to a 7.5% higher market value and at the same time to a 6.7% higher income from rearing a piglet during this period and to a 3% higher profitability of its rearing compared to analogues of Danish origin. It was shown that animals of Danish origin had a 9.6% higher gross growth of the piglet litter during the fattening period, which gave them a 7.6% higher weight at the end of the fattening period and contributed to a 7% higher cost price for this period, a 7.6% higher market value and a 10.1% higher feedlot income and a 0.77% better feedlot profitability compared to Canadian-bred counterparts. We recommend the use of sows of Danish origin if the farm intends to sell weaned piglets, in the industrial farms. If the farm intends to sell full-grown or (fattened) slaughter pigs, it is advisable to use pigs of Canadian origin.

The interplay between governance mechanisms of blockchain platforms

The interplay between governance mechanisms of blockchain platforms

The Effect Of Added Market Value On Stock Pricing Efficiency According To The Sharpe Model

The main objective of the research is to study the effect of added market value on the efficiency of stock prices according to the Sharpe model for pricing corporate stocks, according to what emerged from the literature review at the theoretical level, including previous studies, and to deduce its trends associated with the power of interpretation predicted by the research hypotheses in their content related to the impact of value. Added market value to the efficiency of stock prices of the companies studied at the level of the industrial sector in the Iraqi Stock Exchange. A sample was tested using a purposive sampling method that included (13) thirteen industrial companies contributing to the Iraqi Stock Exchange out of (21) twenty-one industrial companies. Over the time horizon of the research, which is (13) thirteen years (2010-2022), then the variables were measured and analyzed at the financial and statistical levels, described and interpreted using the double data method (panel data) to show the impact of the time series, as well as using description and inference tools. Statisticians, including measures of central tendency and dispersion in relation to the results of statistical description, correlation and regression as far as interpretation and inference are concerned, and after conducting mathematical analyzes of the studied company data and testing the research hypothesis in the selected sample, a number of results were reached, including the effect of the added market value owned by the companies Directly with the company's stock prices according to the use of the Sharpe model for stock pricing, and companies that have an added market value have high stock prices as a result of their possession of a high market value and thus a distinctive position among other competitors. Also, companies that have an added market value achieve large profits, and it is Then the research came out with a number of recommendations, paying attention to the availability and measurement of the added market value of Iraqi industrial companies contributing to the Iraqi stock market, which contributes to maximizing the companies’ stock prices. The research also came up with a number of future studies that require other designs in the way of scientific investigation and an attempt to improve the theory. . Paper type: Research paper

Nutrition profiles of farm households across different farming systems in Ethiopia: Unpacking the determinants and implications for nutrition-sensitive interventions.

Tackling nutrition insecurity remains a critical challenge in developing countries. In the predominantly rain-fed and smallholder-based farming systems of Ethiopia, production diversity and livelihood strategies of the farm households vary across geographic areas. However, the effects of household socioeconomic characteristics, production diversity, and household incomes on nutrition profiles in distinct settings have been inadequately understood. Therefore, this study was undertaken to examine the association of farming system type, sources of income, and household wealth status with household nutrition profiles in three remote locations such as Mennisa, Welmel Tiqa, and Agam Wuha that represent root crops-based farming, maize-based semi-pastoral farming, and teff-based cereal farming systems, respectively. A combination of qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques was employed. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select a total of 265 smallholder households for the structured survey interviews. Standard statistical tests and Tobit regression analyses were performed after determining the wealth category of each household. Results revealed a diversity of income sources used by each of the farm households with average values of 9 in Mennisa, 10 in Agam Wuha, and 11 in Welmel Tiqa, with the contributions of each income source varying by household wealth category and location. As expected, expenditures on food significantly exceeded those on non-food categories for poor households and vice versa for rich wealth households. The average total food variety score (FVS) for Welmel Tiqa was twice that for Agam Wuha, confirming the need for site-specific nutrition profile assessments. Despite the observed differences in household nutrition profiles among wealth categories and locations, the apparent intakes of vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and calcium were consistently below the population-level estimated average requirements across all locations. The number of adequately consumed nutrients by farm households was negatively associated with family size, age of household heads, livestock holdings, wealth categories, and irrigation use, and positively associated with crop production diversity, income diversity, and FVS. The negative association between irrigation use and nutrition security was likely due to the focus on producing crops with a high market value on land under irrigation, coupled with ineffective allocation of generated income for enhancing household nutritional outcomes. Therefore, programs that include irrigated agriculture investments should consider adopting a more integrated nutrition-sensitive interventions, including consideration of locally adapted nutritious crops, such as orange-flesh sweet potato, to address critical deficiency of Vitamin A, nutrition training coupled with development of recipes and cooking demonstrations, and marketing and promotion for nutritious crops.

Metabolome and Transcriptome Association Analysis Reveals Mechanism of Synthesis of Nutrient Composition in Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) Seeds.

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) seeds are rich in nutrition, superior to other grains, and have a high market value. However, the biosynthesis mechanisms of protein, starch, and lipid in quinoa grain are still unclear. The objective of this study was to ascertain the nutritional constituents of white, yellow, red, and black quinoa seeds and to employ a multi-omics approach to analyze the synthesis mechanisms of these nutrients. The findings are intended to furnish a theoretical foundation and technical support for the biological breeding of quinoa in China. In this study, the nutritional analysis of white, yellow, red, and black quinoa seeds from the same area showed that the nutritional contents of the quinoa seeds were significantly different, and the protein content increased with the deepening of color. The protein content of black quinoa was the highest (16.1 g/100 g) and the lipid content was the lowest (2.7 g/100 g), among which, linoleic acid was the main fatty acid. A combined transcriptome and metabolome analysis exhibited that differentially expressed genes were enriched in "linoleic acid metabolism", "unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis", and "amino acid biosynthesis". We mainly identified seven genes involved in starch synthesis (LOC110716805, LOC110722789, LOC110738785, LOC110720405, LOC110730081, LOC110692055, and LOC110732328); five genes involved in lipid synthesis (LOC110701563, LOC110699636, LOC110709273, LOC110715590, and LOC110728838); and nine genes involved in protein synthesis (LOC110710842, LOC110720003, LOC110687170, LOC110716004, LOC110702086, LOC110724454 LOC110724577, LOC110704171, and LOC110686607). The data presented in this study based on nutrient, transcriptome, and metabolome analyses contribute to an enhanced understanding of the genetic regulation of seed quality traits in quinoa, and provide candidate genes for further genetic improvements to improve the nutritional value of quinoa seeds.

Floriculture and Transgenic

“Genetic engineering has revolutionized floriculture by enabling the modification of plant species and the creation of new flower color varieties (Chandler, Stephen et al, 2010). Despite the global cultivation of transgenic crops, floriculture has been slow to adopt transgenic breeding. "Floriculture, with its cut flower market as a significant component, is on track to achieve a market size of $43.8 billion by 2027, according to Markets and Markets. This industry plays a crucial role in uplifting rural economies through international trade. For instance, floriculture products from Africa find their way to markets in the U.S. and Europe. Similarly, Asian nations such as Japan, China, and India are strengthening their financial positions through the import and export of floriculture commodities (Tanaka, Yoshizu et al., 2009). One of the notable advancements in floriculture has been the creation of new flower color varieties by manipulating pigment metabolic pathways in plants. However, there are challenges. Some flowering plants, despite their high market value, do not realize their full economic potential due to issues like prolonged flowering seasons and diseases." These challenges can be addressed through the production of transgenic plants using genetic engineering and plant tissue culture techniques. The study aims to explore the potential of genetic engineering associated with plant tissue culture techniques in enhancing floriculture, particularly in developing new flower color varieties and improving the production of high-value flowering plants, thereby highlighting the economic impact of floriculture globally.

Combined sensory, volatilome and transcriptome analyses identify a limonene terpene synthase as a major contributor to the characteristic aroma of a Coffea arabica L. specialty coffee

BackgroundThe fruity aromatic bouquet of coffee has attracted recent interest to differentiate high value market produce as specialty coffee. Although the volatile compounds present in green and roasted coffee beans have been extensively described, no study has yet linked varietal molecular differences to the greater abundance of specific substances and support the aroma specificity of specialty coffees.ResultsThis study compared four Arabica genotypes including one, Geisha Especial, suggested to generate specialty coffee. Formal sensory evaluations of coffee beverages stressed the importance of coffee genotype in aroma perception and that Geisha Especial-made coffee stood out by having fine fruity, and floral, aromas and a more balanced acidity. Comparative SPME–GC–MS analyses of green and roasted bean volatile compounds indicated that those of Geisha Especial differed by having greater amounts of limonene and 3-methylbutanoic acid in agreement with the coffee cup aroma perception. A search for gene ontology differences of ripening beans transcriptomes of the four varieties revealed that they differed by metabolic processes linked to terpene biosynthesis due to the greater gene expression of prenyl-pyrophosphate biosynthetic genes and terpene synthases. Only one terpene synthase (CaTPS10-like) had an expression pattern that paralleled limonene loss during the final stage of berry ripening and limonene content in the studied four varieties beans. Its functional expression in tobacco leaves confirmed its functioning as a limonene synthase.ConclusionsTaken together, these data indicate that coffee variety genotypic specificities may influence ripe berry chemotype and final coffee aroma unicity. For the specialty coffee variety Geisha Especial, greater expression of terpene biosynthetic genes including CaTPS10-like, a limonene synthase, resulted in the greater abundance of limonene in green beans, roasted beans and a unique citrus note of the coffee drink.

Creativity and Innovation of the Community Based on Plastic Waste in Ubung Kaja Village, Bali

This community service activity aims to reduce the abundance of plastic waste, particularly plastic bottles, in the Ubung Kaja Village environment. After participating in this activity, participants will learn how to make chairs from used plastic bottles and process plastic waste, making the resulting products marketable. One of the efforts to tackle non-organic waste (such as plastic bottles and plastic bags) is to create chairs, tables, and beds with high market value. The aim and benefit of this community activity is to develop appropriate technology for managing plastic and bottle waste, thereby reducing the increasing volume of plastic waste. Ecobricks, commonly known as environmentally friendly bricks, are a method to minimize waste by filling plastic bottles with non-organic waste until they are completely solid and compact. This practice also educates children about non-organic waste, demonstrating how it can be repurposed into useful items like tables or chairs instead of waste.

DISSEMINATION OF ROSE PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCIAL RECORDING TO INCREASE COMMUNITY'S INCOME

The snack business conducted by the residents of Cintamanik Village has struggled to compete with snacks marketed in Garut, resulting in an insignificant increase in their income. In light of these circumstances, the PKM Team conducted training activities to introduce flower preservation technology to produce preserved roses with high market value. Additionally, training sessions focus on financial management, packaging design, and digital marketing via online marketplaces were provided as marketing tools. The research employed a descriptive analysis by processing primary data through pre-test and post-test of 32 entrepreneurs as respondents. The test outcome indicate an improvement from the pre-test results to the post-test results, indicating that the conducted training significantly enhanced the participants' abilities and knowledge. Particularly, the training enhances skills in preserved rose production and product marketing, facilitating income growth for the participants. Keywords : Preserved Roses Technology, Cost of Production, Marketplace.

Important Role of Pyrolysis and Hydrothermal Carbonization in a Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy: A Brief Literature Review

This is a brief but focused literature review of articles centered around pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) using various feedstocks, including residues from industries, agriculture, and landfill waste. The deployment of bio-wastes will be the cornerstone of circular bio-economies in the future. The main emphasis is on gleaning how these two technologies can contribute to a sustainable circular (bio) economy, by understanding the process parameters influencing the quality, type and quantity of the final output. HTC and pyrolysis, it may be undeniably stated, can support the progress towards a clutch of sustainable development goals (SDGs), as they operate right at the confluence of solid waste management and renewable energy production. As mentioned in many of the articles reviewed in this paper, a high process temperature usually results in higher yields of bio-oil and biogas/pyrogas (and thereby less biochar), implying a higher energy recovery. HTC trumps pyrolysis on many counts – economy, energy-efficiency and product (hydrochar) quality. However, pyrolysis is a simpler method to regulate, and pyrochar, has a higher market value vis-à-vis hydrochar. While both these technologies generate valuable end-products regardless of the type of feedstock used; the articles reviewed clearly show that the feedstock does influence the quality of the output and thereby the application to which it can be directed. The review leads to recommendations for future research in collecting data and creating a model to investigate various process parameters. Some of these recommendations are detailed comparative life cycle assessments (LCAs) to study the environmental impacts of technology-choices, , research into tailoring the optimal method and temperature to the feedstock deployed, and comprehensive forecast-based economic analysis of commercial-scale pyrolysis and HTC projects, are called for. As stated at the beginning, this is a brief review, which can also be expanded to take more published articles into its fold.

Політекономічний аналіз передумов для створення ефективних корпоративних структур

The article provides political economic analysis of advantages and disadvantages of corporate structures of various types (joint stock companies, trusts, corporations, etc.). Based on their balance, we will try to identify the prerequisites for creating effective corporate structures in the past and now. To this end, economic theories of the development of the corporate sector of economics are considered in the works of representatives of mercantilism, classical political economy, historical school, Marxism, social democracy, neoclassicism, neoliberalism, institutionalism, evolutionary development, Keynesianism, neo-institutionalism, monetarism and transformation of capitalism. The following advantages of corporate structures are singled out and analyzed: concentration and centralization of capital, strong competitive positions, high market value of assets, high profitability, innovatization of economic activity, separation of management from property and limited responsibility of investors, democratization of capital, development of social (including international) division of labor and vertical integration of production, orientation to integration of production and creation of "islands of socialism," social responsibility. The main disadvantages of corporate structures include: contradictions between the owners of capital and between them and employees, increased property differentiation of citizens and the growth of a dormant class, closeness and family-clan character, influence on politicians, monopolization of markets, orientation to economic colonization of other countries, financialization of the economy, significant costs for the technostructure and inefficiency of its control, large transaction costs and neglect of small benefits, tax problems transactions. A superposition of advantages and disadvantages of corporate structures is carried out. It is noted that they have more advantages than disadvantages. It is emphasized that the most critical attitude towards corporate structures is noted among representatives of classical political economy (in particular, A. Smith), Marxism and the historical school. It is concluded that in modern conditions corporate structures are the most important organizational form of business and at the same time the basis of the economy of most countries, including Ukraine. In this regard, it is noted that it is necessary to take a maximum advantage of corporate structures and avoid their shortcomings.

Perceptions of Farmers Regarding the Opportunities and Obstacles in Utilizing Indigenous Fish Species within Assam's Aquaculture Industry

Background: Assam is blessed with over 200 fish species. The perceptions of fish farmers in Nalbari and Barpeta districts of central Assam regarding the opportunities and challenges of utilizing indigenous fish species (IFS) for aquaculture have been discussed. Methodology: Utilizing a combination of purposive and random sampling techniques, data was collected from 120 fish farmers across Barpeta and Nalbari districts. Pertinent information was gathered from fish farmers (n=240) combined in the districts of Barpeta and Nalbari. To rank the causal factors based on the responses from the respondents, subsequently calculate the Rank Based Quotient (RBQ). Results and Discussion: High demand, market value, and potential returns as key prospects driving farmer preferences for indigenous fish species cultivation. However, high capital investment, inadequate technical support, flood, quality seed etc. were found as significant challenges in the study areas. These factors are negatively impacting farmers, hindering their ability to achieve anticipated fish yields and income. The study focused on addressing these challenges through integrated, multidisciplinary management plan on resource conservation together with geo-environmental, eco-biological and socio-cultural integrity.

Cultural Empowermnet of Communities Through Information Technology in Giripurwo Village, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Empowering communities based on culture can be achieved through information technology strategies provided to groups in the form of learning guides. Giripurwo is a village with intriguing cultural potential and high market value, yet this potential is not widely known by the communityThis research aims to: a) describe the conditions of the cultural village community of Giripurwo in Gunungkidul, b) identify weaknesses within the Giripuro cultural village community in Gunungkidul, c) develop a design for a cultural-based community empowerment model through information technology, d) assess the feasibility of the empowerment model guide based on culture through information technology, e) evaluate the effectiveness of the empowerment model guide based on culture through information technology.This study is a development research using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The subjects of this research are the cultural arts groups in the Giripurwo cultural village. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, documentation, and focus group discussions (FGD). Data analysis techniques include data collection, data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions or verification. The results of this research indicate that: a) the Giripurwo cultural village community already possesses skills in traditional cultural arts, b) the Giripurwo cultural village community has low skills in utilizing information technology as a medium in managing cultural arts, c) the cultural-based community empowerment model is implemented through information technology training for target groups, d) the cultural-based community empowerment model through information technology is deemed suitable for use with a "very good" category, e) the cultural-based community empowerment model has effectiveness for widespread application.

Local environmental goal constraint intensity and corporate ESG performance: An empirical observation based on China

Improving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has become an important international standard for measuring green and sustainable corporate development. This paper empirically finds that increasing local environmental goal constraint intensity significantly improves the ESG performance of heavy polluters based on data from Chinese A-share heavily polluting companies from 2012 to 2021. Mechanism analysis suggests that imposing local environmental goal constraints can improve ESG performance by promoting the development of green technological innovation and increasing media attention. This effect is more evident in non-state-owned, high-market value pressure companies, and cities with lower fiscal revenues and more industrial output in GDP. These findings hold significant implications for policymakers who seek to propose more effective incentive strategies.

Predicting Chinese stock market using XGBoost multi-objective optimization with optimal weighting.

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in various fields has been a recent research hotspot. As a representative technology of AI, the specific application of machine learning models in the field of economics and finance undoubtedly holds significant research value. This article proposes Extreme Gradient Boosting Multi-Objective Optimization Model with Optimal Weights (OW-XGBoost) to comprehensively balance the returns and risks of investment portfolios. The model utilizes fusing label with optimal weights to achieve multi-objective tasks, effectively controlling the impact of various risk and return indicators on the model, thus improving the interpretability and generalization ability of the model. In the experiments, we tested the model using China A-share data from October 2022 to April 2023 and conducted a series of robustness tests. The results indicate that: (1) The OW-XGBoost outperforms the XGBoost Model with Yield as Label (YL-XGBoost), XGBoost Multi-Label Classification Model (MLC-XGBoost) in controlling risk or achieving returns. (2) OW-XGBoost performs better overall compared to baseline models. (3) The robustness tests demonstrate that the model performs well under different market conditions, stock pools, and training set durations. The model performs best in moderately fluctuating stock markets, stock pools comprising high market value stocks, and training set durations measured in months. The methodology and results of this study provide a new perspective and approach for fundamental quantitative investment and also create new possibilities and avenues for the integration of AI, machine learning, and financial quantitative research.

Commitment to values: Examining the role of ethical and responsible business practices on short and long‐term value

AbstractFirms are under increasing pressure from external forces to do what is right and behave ethically. However, we have only a limited understanding of how ethical and responsible business practices impact the value of the firm, both in the short and the long term. In this study, we examine 196 firms that were recognized as the world's most ethical firms from 20 countries over a 14‐year span. Results show that ethical behavior may have little effect on a firm's profitability in the short term. However, it has a positive effect on a firm's market value, reflecting the market's positive assessment of its long‐term performance. We also find that firms frequently listed among the world's most ethical companies tend to have higher market value than firms listed only once.