Abstract: This study investigates the effects of geopolitical risks (GPR) and its component indexes on Bitcoin's price from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2021, with a specific focus on how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the relationship between GPR and Bitcoin's price. We employed quantitative data analysis techniques, including Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and Quantile Regression (QQ), to analyze the data over the specified period. The study... [...] Read more

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the creation and widespread use of new terminology to communicate critical information effectively. This study aims to explore the introduction of these new terms during COVID-19 press conferences and evaluate the level of understanding among university students in Malaysia. Utilizing a quantitative research design, the study employed a survey method, distributing questionnaires to 200 students from... [...] Read more

Abstract: The Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) posits that asset prices adjust rapidly to new information, leaving no scope for systematic excess returns. The COVID-19 pandemic represented an unprecedented global shock, generating substantial volatility across financial markets, including those in emerging African economies. This study examines the volatility dynamics and informational efficiency of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) All-Share Index... [...] Read more

Abstract: Fathers are traditionally seen as the patriarchal heads of households. However, in many societies, mothers exert substantial influence over the extent of paternal involvement post-divorce. Non-resident fathers often face significant barriers, particularly maternal gatekeeping, which limits access to their children and undermines their parental role. These dynamics contribute to persistent societal narratives that depict such fathers as... [...] Read more

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of selected commodity ratios and the exchange rate on the return on investment in agriculture and animal feed companies in Indonesia. The study employs the Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH) methodology, analyzing both monthly and daily data from 2014 to 2021, with a specific focus on the periods before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings reveal... [...] Read more

Abstract: This study evaluates the impact of climate-related risks on global financial stability, emphasizing both physical and transitional risks. It explores the influence of these risks on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) goals, particularly within the context of the European Green Deal and post-COVID-19 recovery efforts. Utilizing a dynamic common factor model, the research analyzes time-series data from 2010 to 2019 to measure... [...] Read more

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to assess the vulnerability of Bangladesh's coastal areas to natural disasters driven by climate change and to evaluate the effectiveness of current coping mechanisms. The research involved surveying farmers across eight coastal unions, focusing on their socio-economic characteristics, family size, income levels, and the impact of climate change on their livelihoods. The study employed a mixed-methods approach,... [...] Read more