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International Journal of Behavioural Accounting and Finance

International Journal of Behavioural Accounting and Finance (IJBAF)

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International Journal of Behavioural Accounting and Finance (2 papers in press)

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  • Calendar day anomalies: evidence from Dhaka Stock Exchange   Order a copy of this article
    by Towfiq Ahmed 
    Abstract: This research investigates the seasonality of the Dhaka Stock Exchange in Bangladesh, focusing on the January Effect and Monday Effect (adjusted for Sunday). Analysing 5818 observations of the DSEX Index over 23 years spanning from 2000 to 2023, the study uses Dummy Variable Time-series Data to identify statistically significant seasonality patterns. For monthly data, results reveal no significant return in January, contrary to the established opinion attributed to peoples inclination to initiate new endeavours in the New Year. May, June, and August show a positive abnormal return. For daily data, Sundays yield a negative abnormal return, being the first weekday in Bangladesh, and Thursdays yield a positive abnormal return. The returns are lower in the first two days than in the last three days. The findings are contrary to the efficient market hypothesis (EMH), which states that asset prices reflect all available information. This study reveals evidence of seasonality in the Bangladeshi stock market.
    Keywords: calendar day anomalies; January effect; Monday effect; EMH; efficient market hypothesis; seasonality; DSE; Dhaka Stock Exchange; DSEX Index; abnormal return.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJBAF.2025.10071561
     
  • Corporate social responsibility and financial performance: the mediating role of corporate governance   Order a copy of this article
    by Tam Phan Huy, Anh Luu Quynh, Yen Le Hoang Phi, Quynh Hua Nguyen Nhu, Ngan Nguyen Thi Tuyet, Ha Nguyen Ngan 
    Abstract: This study explores the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR), governance mechanisms, and financial performance (return on asset (ROA)) in 62 manufacturing firms listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange from 2018 to 2022. Using regression analysis on data manually collected from annual reports, it examines how CSR dimensions economic, environmental, and social interact with governance structures such as board size and independence. Results show that while CSR positively influences ROA, the governance structure significantly moderates this effect. For instance, large boards may hinder the effectiveness of environmental CSR, whereas firms where the CEO also serves as chairman tend to support CSR more actively. The findings underscore the importance of aligning governance with CSR strategies to enhance firm performance, offering valuable insights for stakeholders in rapidly growing industries.
    Keywords: CSR; corporate social responsibility; financial performance; corporate governance; manufacturing; ROA; return on asset.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJBAF.2025.10071626
     

 

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