This study examines the impact of intellectual capital and leverage on profitability, along with their implications for firm value, focusing on healthcare provider companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2018 to 2022. A purposive sampling method was employed, resulting in a sample of seven healthcare provider companies. Secondary data were extracted from the companies' annual reports, with intellectual capital measured using Pulic’s Value-Added Intellectual Coefficient (VAIC) model, leverage assessed through the debt ratio, profitability evaluated via return on equity (ROE), and firm value gauged by the price-to-book ratio (PBR). Multiple and simple linear regression analyses were conducted to investigate the relationships between these variables. The findings reveal that both intellectual capital and leverage significantly influence profitability, accounting for 69.18% of its variation. Furthermore, profitability is found to significantly impact firm value, explaining 70.79% of its variation. These results indicate that intellectual capital plays a critical role in enhancing profitability, while leverage also contributes to profitability, which in turn, significantly affects firm value. The implications of these findings suggest that healthcare providers in Indonesia could optimize their financial strategies by focusing on intellectual capital and leverage to enhance profitability and, consequently, firm value. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence from the Indonesian healthcare sector and offers insights for both practitioners and policymakers aiming to enhance firm value through strategic financial management.

This empirical investigation examines the influence of corporate governance mechanisms on agency costs among firms listed on the CAC 40 index from 2005 to 2023. Agency costs were evaluated using three proxies: asset turnover ratio, selling, general and administrative expenses, and the interaction between free cash flow and Tobin's Q ratio. The findings suggest that larger board sizes are more effective in reducing agency costs within the studied French firms. Contrary to traditional agency theory predictions, higher managerial ownership did not correlate with reduced agency costs; rather, it was associated with increased costs. However, at high levels of managerial ownership, a reduction in agency costs was observed, challenging the notion of managerial entrenchment behavior within these firms. The analysis also indicates that CEO duality, board independence, ownership concentration, and institutional ownership contribute negatively to asset utilization efficiency, thus increasing agency costs. These results raise questions about the effectiveness of these governance mechanisms in the French regulatory and corporate environment. Furthermore, the study reveals that the effectiveness of specific governance mechanisms, such as board size and independence, as well as executive and non-executive ownership, is contingent upon the firm's growth opportunities. Specifically, board size appears more effective in low-growth firms, whereas mechanisms like board independence and diverse ownership structures benefit high-growth firms. This study enhances understanding of how corporate governance can influence agency costs, emphasizing the importance of aligning governance structures with firm growth trajectories.

Through a mixed-methods research approach, this study investigates the factors influencing the ethical conduct of Internal Auditors (IAors) in Malta, assesses their awareness of ethical dilemmas and threats alongside their obligations under the Institute of Internal Auditors' Code of Ethics (the Code), and evaluates how frequently and under what circumstances IAors refer to the Code. Interviews were conducted with twenty-two participants, including nine internal auditors from Maltese listed organizations (MLEreps), five from government entities (Govtreps), and eight outsourced auditors (Outreps). The analysis reveals that IAors' commitment to ethical principles is primarily driven by personal integrity rather than mere obligation to the Code, with personality and character standing out as the foremost predictors of ethical behavior. Nonetheless, the significance of a well-articulated Code of Ethics, organizational culture, the efficacy of the audit committee, and auditors' experience in shaping ethical conduct was also noted. It was found that internal auditors, especially those within government organizations, are more frequently confronted with ethical dilemmas than their external counterparts due to the nature of their work involving scrutiny of colleagues' actions. Outsourced auditors (Outreps) face distinct challenges in maintaining confidentiality. Across all groups, the threat of over-familiarity was identified as a substantial risk to ethical integrity, with government auditors (Govtreps) additionally perceiving intimidation as a significant concern. Despite these challenges, the Code was viewed by many, particularly MLEreps, as insufficient in addressing the ethical issues and risks encountered. Although a majority of IAors exhibit a willingness to comply with the Code, only a small fraction actively consults and reference it in their reports. This has led to calls among Maltese IAors for an enhanced Code and clearer guidelines, highlighting a reliance on the Code of Ethics for Warrant Holders for further direction due to the lack of practical examples in the current framework.

Recent emphasis on environmental stewardship by stakeholders has escalated demands for disclosures on social and environmental impacts from environmentally detrimental companies, underscoring the significance of sustainable reporting. This trend has catalyzed the emergence of sustainability indices in financial markets, highlighting corporate commitment to sustainable practices. The inclusion of firms in these indices is often perceived positively by investors, potentially influencing expectations of stock price surges. Hence, the examination of whether this inclusion prompts investor overreaction becomes pertinent. This study aims to ascertain the existence of investor overreaction to companies listed in the BIST Sustainability Index. The research encompasses companies incorporated into the Borsa Istanbul sustainability index from 2014 to 2022. Adopting the methodology of De Bondt & Thaler (1985), this analysis investigates the prevalence of overreaction. The findings reveal that the overreaction hypothesis holds true for a one-year duration post-inclusion in the index. This indicates that investors exhibit overreaction by purchasing stocks during the initial year of a company's inclusion, yielding returns surpassing market averages. Conversely, holding these stocks for three and five years results in inadequate investor reactions and fails to secure above-market returns. This suggests that the impact of index inclusion on investor behavior is transient, diminishing in the third and fifth years. The study contributes to the discourse on behavioral finance by elucidating the nuanced effects of sustainability indices on financial market dynamics and investor behavior.

This investigation delves into the dynamics of Turkey’s high-technology investments and their influence on export expansion. In an evolving global economy, the pivotal role of high technology industries for sustained economic success is increasingly acknowledged. This research explores Turkey’s strategic endeavors and investments in high-tech sectors, highlighting their impact on export-driven economic development. Through a multidisciplinary lens, encompassing economic, technological, and policy perspectives, the dynamics of Turkey’s foray into high technology are scrutinized. A fusion of quantitative and qualitative methodologies aids in dissecting the trends, challenges, and prospects associated with the high-technology sector in Turkey. Findings indicate a marked escalation in high-tech investments over the past decade, driven by targeted policy frameworks and synergies among government, industry, and academia. These investments have catalyzed advancements in key sectors, including information technology, aerospace, biotechnology, and renewable energy. A discernible positive correlation between high-tech investments and the augmentation of Turkey’s export market is observed, underscoring the criticality of innovation in enhancing global competitiveness. Nonetheless, challenges such as the necessity for robust regulatory frameworks, talent cultivation, and infrastructure enhancement persist, crucial for the sustained growth of high-tech exports. The study proffers an analysis of these challenges, along with actionable recommendations for policymakers, industry leaders, and scholars to effectively address them.

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of accounting information systems (AIS), employee intrinsic motivation, and internal controls on the productivity of employees at PT. Bank Danamon's Ambon Branch. Primary data collection was conducted through meticulously designed questionnaires, ensuring validity and reliability. Respondents were carefully selected to align with specific criteria pertinent to the research objectives. Complementing the primary data, an extensive literature review was conducted to gather secondary data. Additionally, structured interviews were employed to acquire in-depth insights into the examined factors, bolstering the data's integrity and the study's overall validity. The analytical approach adopted was multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that each variable—AIS, work motivation, and internal controls—individually exerted a significant influence on employee performance. The variable of AIS, as determined through partial testing, demonstrated a notable impact on performance metrics. Concurrently, the motivation variable, also assessed through partial testing, was found to significantly shape employee performance. Moreover, the study highlighted the pivotal role of internal controls in influencing performance outcomes. A simultaneous assessment of these variables revealed a profound collective impact on employee performance, with a statistical significance level notably low (p < 0.05). The coefficient of determination (R²) was found to be 0.965, elucidating the substantial combined effect of the AIS, motivation, and internal control on employee performance. These insights contribute valuable knowledge to the banking industry, specifically in the realms of financial performance and organizational efficiency.