Research Activities

Journal Publications

Kurdy, D.M., Al-Malkawi, H.-A.N. and Rizwan, S. (2023), “The Impact of Remote Working On Employee Productivity During COVID-19 In The UAE: The Moderating Role of Job Level”, Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. (Indexed in EBSCO, ProQuest, Published by Emerald).

Abdelrahim, A. and Al-Malkawi, H. (2022) “The Influential Factors of Internal Audit Effectiveness: A Conceptual Model”, International Journal of Financial Studies, Vol. 10, No. 3, 71, ISSN: 2227-7072 (ISI-ESCI and Scopus Indexed, Published by MDPI)

Blaique, L., Pinnington, A.H., Al-Malkawi, H. and Aldabbas, H. (2022), “The Influence of Personal Skills Development and Coping Self-Efficacy on the Affective Occupational Commitment of Women in STEM Fields”, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. (ISI and Scopus indexed, Published by Emerald).

  Pillai, R., Al-Malkawi, H. and Bhatti, M.I. (2021) “Assessing Institutional Dynamics of Governance Compliance in Emerging Markets: The GCC Real Estate Sector”, Journal of Risk and Financial Management, Vol. 14, No. 10, pp. 1-19. ISSN: 1911-8074 (ISI-ESCI and Scopus Indexed, Published by MDPI)

Pillai, R., Al-Malkawi, H. and Bhatti, M.I. (2021) “Assessing Institutional Dynamics of Governance Compliance in Emerging Markets: The GCC Real Estate Sector”, Journal of Risk and Financial Management, Vol. 14, No. 10, pp. 1-19. ISSN: 1911-8074 (ISI-ESCI Indexed, Published by MDPI)

Rizwan, S.,Al-Malkawi, H.,Gadar, K., Sentosa, I. and Abdullah, N. (2021) “Impact of Brand Equity on Purchase Intentions: Empirical Evidence from Health Takaful Industry of the UAE”, ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance, Vol. 13, No.3, pp. 349-365. ISSN: 2289-4365 (Scopus indexed, Published by Emerald).

Rizwan, S. andAl-Malkawi, H.(2021) “Development of a Conceptual Model to Understand the Purchase Intentions of Takaful (Islamic insurance) Customers”, Journal of Economic Cooperation and Development, Vol. 42, No.1, pp. 197-224. ISSN 1308-7800(Scopus Indexed, Published by SESRIC-Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)).

Al-Malkawi, H. and Bhatti, M.I. (2020) “Are Tests of Dividend Policy Robust to Estimation Techniques: The Case of an Emerging Economy?” Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 541. ISSN: 0378-4371 (ISI and Scopus Indexed, Published by Elsevier)

Lahrech, A., Faribi, A., Al-Malkawi, H. and Sylwester, K., (2019) “The impact of the global financial crisis on Moroccan exports: a gravity model approach” African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, 10, No. 1, pp.102-115. ISSN: 2040-0705. (ISI-ESCI and Scopus indexed, Published by Emerald).

Neri, S., Pinnington, A., Lahrech, A., and Al-Malkawi, H. (2019) “Top Executives’ Perceptions of the Inclusion of Corporate Social Responsibility in Quality Management” Business Ethics: A European Review, Vol 28, pp.441-458. ISSN:1467-8608. (ISI and Scopus indexed, Published by Wiley)

Al-Malkawi, H. and Pillai, R. (2018) “Analyzing financial performance by integrating conventional governance mechanisms into the GCC Islamic banking framework”, Managerial Finance, Vol 44, No. 5, pp. 604-623. ISSN: 0307-4358. (ISI-ESCI and Scopus indexed, Published by Emerald).

Al-Malkawi, H. and Javaid, S. (2018) “Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance in Saudi Arabia: Evidence from Zakat Contribution”, Managerial Finance. Vol 44, No. 6, pp. 648-664. ISSN: 0307-4358. (ISI-ESCI and Scopus indexed, Published by Emerald).

Pillai, R. and Al-Malkawi, H. (2018) “On the Relationship between Corporate Governance and Firm Performance: Evidence from GCC Countries”, Research in International Business and Finance, Vol 44, pp. 394-410. ISSN: 0275-5319. (ISI and Scopus Indexed, Published by Elsevier).

Al-Malkawi, H.A. N. (2017). “Ownership structure, firm-specific factors and payout policy: Evidence from the GCC region”, Corporate Ownership & Control, 15(1-2), pp. 476-486. ISSN Print: 1727-9232 -Online: 1810-3057. (Scopus indexed, published by Virtus Interpress).

Al-Malkawi, H., Mansumitrchai, S., and Al-Habib, M. (2016) “Online Banking in an Emerging market: Evidence from Saudi Arabia”, International Journal of Electronic Finance, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 1-17. ISSN print: 1746-0069 ISSN online: 1746-0077. (Indexed in EconLit, Published by Inderscience).

Pillai, R. and Al-Malkawi, H. (2016) “Corporate Governance in the GCC Countries: Empirical Assessment using Conventional and Non-Conventional Indices”, Journal of Developing Areas, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 69-88. US ISSN: 0022-037X Online ISSN: 1548-2278. (Indexed in ABI/INFORM and EconLit, Published by Tennessee State University College of Business, USA).

Abdullah, N., Mat Derus, A., and Al-Malkawi, H., (2015) “The Effectiveness of Zakat in Alleviating Poverty and Inequalities: A Measurement Using a Newly Developed Technique”, Humanomics, Vol.31, No 3, pp. 314-329. ISSN: 0828-8666. (ISI-ESCI and Scopus indexed, Published by Emerald).

Al-Malkawi, H., Bhatti, M. I. and Magableh, S. (2014) “On the Dividend Smoothing, Signalling and the Global Financial Crisis”, Economic Modelling, Vol. 42, pp. 159-165. ISSN: 0264-9993. (ISI Indexed, Imprinted by Elsevier).

Al-Malkawi, H., Pillai, R. and Bhatti, M. I. (2014) “Corporate Governance Practices in Emerging Markets: The Case of GCC Countries”, Economic Modelling, Vol. 38, pp. 133-141. ISSN: 0264-9993. (ISI Indexed, Imprinted by Elsevier).

Marashdeh, H., and Al-Malkawi, H., (2014) “Financial Deepening and Economic Growth in Saudi Arabia”, Journal of Emerging Market Finance, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp. 139-154 Print ISSN: 0972-6527, Online ISSN: 0973-0710. (ISI-ESCI and Scopus indexed, Published by SAGE).

Momany, M., Al-Malkawi, H., and Mahdy, E. (2014) “Internet Financial Reporting in an Emerging Economy: Evidence from Jordan”, Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies, 4, No.2., pp. 158-174. ISSN: 2042-1168. (ISI-ESCI Indexed, Published by Emerald).

Al-Malkawi, H., and Pillai, R. (2013) “The Impact of Financial Crisis on UAE Real Estate and Construction Sector: Analysis and Implications”, Humanomics, 29, No. 2, pp. 115-135. ISSN: 0828-8666. (ISI-ESCI and Scopus indexed, Published by Emerald).

Al-Malkawi, H., and Pillai, R. (2012) “Internal Mechanisms of Corporate Governance and Firm Performance: A Review of Theory and Empirical Evidence” Journal of Modern Accounting and Auditing, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 549 -568. ISSN: 1548-6583.

Al-Malkawi, H., and Abdullah, N., (2011) “Finance-Growth Nexus: Evidence from a Panel of MENA Countries” International Research Journal of Finance and Economics, Issue 63, pp. 129-139. ISSN: 1450-2887.

Mansumitrchai, S., and Al-Malkawi, H. (2011) “Factors Underlying the Adoption of Online Banking by Mexican Consumers” International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 6, No. 9, pp. 155-169. Print ISSN: 1833-3850, Online ISSN: 1833-8119. (Indexed in EBSCO and Ulrich’s, Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education)

Al-Malkawi, H., Rafferty, M. and Pillai, R., (2010) “Dividend Policy: A Review of Theories and Empirical Evidence”, International Bulletin of Business Administration, Issue 9, pp. 171-200. ISSN: 1451-243X.

Abdullah, N., and Al-Malkawi, H., (2009) “A Note on the Derivation of the Basic Needs Deficiency Index (BNDI)”, Journal of Accounting, Business and Management, Vol. 16, No.1, pp. 65-71. ISSN: 0216-423X. (Indexed in EBSCO, Business Source Premier).

Al-Malkawi, H., (2008) “Factors Influencing Corporate Dividend Decision: Evidence from Jordanian Panel Data”, International Journal of Business, 13, No. 2, pp. 177-195. ISSN: 1083−4346. (ISI-ESCI and Scopus Indexed, Published by Premier Publishing, USA).

Al-Malkawi, H., (2007) Determinants of Corporate Dividend Policy in Jordan: An Application of the Tobit Model, Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Vol. 23, No. 2, pp. 44-70. ISSN: 1026-4116. (ISI-ESCI Indexed, Published by Emerald)

Book chapters

Alexander, R., and Al-Malkawi, H. (2022) “On the Relationship Between Macroeconomic Factors and S&P BSE Auto Index: An ARDL Approach”, In: Bilgin, M.H., Danis, H., Demir, E., Mustafa, G. (eds) Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives. Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics, vol 22, pp. 245–263, Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94672-2_15 (Scopus Indexed, Published by Springer)

Al-Malkawi, H., Pillai, R. and AlShiab M. (2020) “Evaluating Microeconomic Factors, Financial Crisis and Stock Price Dynamics: Evidence from MENA Region” in Handbook of Research on Accounting and Financial Studies, Edited by Luís Farinha, Ana Baltazar Cruz, João Renato Sebastião. Published by IGI Global, USA.

Pillai, R. and Al-Malkawi, H. (2018) “Revisiting Corporate Governance Trends and Reforms in the UAE”, pp. 88-109, in Corporate Governance in Arab Countries: Specifics & Outlooks, Edited by D. Jamali, V. Bodolica and Y Lapina. Published by Virtus Interpress, Ukraine. ISBN: 978-617-7309-01-6.

Conference Papers

Al-Malkawie, D., Al-Malkawi, H., and Lahrech, A. (2022) “Bank-Specific and Macroeconomic Determinants of Islamic Banks Profitability: The Case of GCC Countries” İSTANBUL International Modern Scientific Research Congress –III, May 6-8, 2022, Istanbul Gedik University, Istanbul, Turkey.

Alameddin, K, Kurdy, D. and Al-Malkawi, H. (2022) “The Impact of Covid-19 On Developed & Emerging Capital Markets: A Comparative Study”, İSTANBUL International Modern Scientific Research Congress –III, May 6-8, 2022, Istanbul Gedik University, Istanbul, Turkey.

Alexander, R., and Al-Malkawi, H. (2021) “On the Relationship between Macroeconomic Factors and S&P BSE Auto Index: An ARDL Approach”, 35^th Eurasia Business and Economics Society (EBES) Conference Proceedings, Vol. II, pp. 919-936, Rome, Italy April 7-9, 2021 (Scopus Indexed). 

Al-Malkawi, H., Al-Shiab, M. and Pillai, R. (2018) “The Impact of Company Fundamentals on Common Stock Prices: Evidence from MENA region”, 8th International Conference on Restructuring of the Global Economy (ROGE), proceedings The Business and Management Review, Vol. 9, No. 4,162-172, 9-10th July 2018, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK.

Pillai, R. and Al-Malkawi, H. (2016) “Corporate Governance in the GCC Countries: Empirical Assessment using Conventional and Non-Conventional Indices”, presented at Australia-Middle East Conference on Business and Social Sciences, Dubai, UAE, April 17-18, 2016.

Al-Malkawi, H., and Marashdeh, H. (2014) “Financial Deepening and Economic Growth in Saudi Arabia”, presented at 2^nd Conference on National Economy: Challenges and Ambitions, organized by the Faculty of Economics and Administration, King Abdulaziz University – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 22-24, 2014.

Al-Malkawi, H., Pillai, R. and Bhatti, M. I. (2013) “Corporate Governance Practices in Emerging Markets: The Case of GCC Countries” presented at 2^nd Global Innovation and Knowledge Academy (GIKA) Annual Conference – Valencia, Spain, July 9-11, 2013.

Al-Malkawi, H., and Pillai, R. (2013) “Corporate Governance and Firm Performance: Evidence from UAE”, presented at 2^nd International Conference on Advances in Management and Economics – Dubai, UAE, February 2-3, 2013.

Al-Malkawi, H., (2011) “Determinants of Dividend Policy in United Arab Emirates: Panel Data Evidence”, presented at EBES 2011 Conference – Istanbul, Turkey, June 1-3, 2011.

Al-Malkawi, H. and Marashdeh, H., (2011) “Financial Development and Economic Growth in United Arab Emirates: An Application of ARDL Approach”, presented at EBES 2011 Conference – Istanbul, Turkey, June 1-3, 2011.

Abdullah, N., Mat Derus, A., and Al-Malkawi, H., (2011) “The Rule of Zakat and its Effectiveness in Alleviating Pakistan’s Regional Poverty and Inequalities: A Measurement Using Newly Developed Technique”, presented at International Zakat Conference – Bogor, Indonesia, July 19-21, 2011.

Al-Malkawi, H., Ben Haj Hamida, A. and Pillai, R., (2010) “Digital Divide: A Problem of Access or Use of ICT: The Case of Academic Institutions in Tunisia”, presented at Global Education Forum, Dubai, UAE, February 2010.

Al-Debi’e S. and Al-Malkawi, H., (2007) “The Role of Secondary Mortgage Market in Developing the Jordanian Capital Market”, presented at the First Jordanian Forum on Risk Management and Crises in Financial Markets, Amman, Jordan, February 2007 (in Arabic).

Al-Malkawi, H., (2003) “Determinants of Corporate Dividend Policy in an Emerging Market: Evidence from Jordan”, presented at the ISINI’S Seventh International Congress, Lille, France, August 2003.