Global Economic Challenges: 6th International Conference on Banking and Finance Perspectives, Cuenca, Spain

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This volume presents current developments in the fields of banking and finance from an international perspective. Featuring contributions from the 6th International Conference on Banking and Finance Perspectives (ICBFP), this volume serves as a valuable forum for discussing current issues and trends in the banking and financial sectors, especially in light of the global economic challenges triggered by financial institutions. Using the latest theoretical models, new perspectives are brought to topics such as international monetary policy, Islamic finance, microfinance, fintech, and capital flight. Offering an opportunity to explore the challenges of a rapidly changing industry, this volume will be of interest to academics, policy makers, and scholars in the fields of banking, insurance, and finance. Contents Hedge Ratio Variation Under Different Energy Market Conditions: New Evidence by Using Quantile–Quantile Approach Introduction Literature Review Data Methodology Empirical Findings Conclusion and Policy Implications References The Use of AI in Metaverse Introduction Literature Review Metaverse Metaverse and AI AI Applications Business Communication Immersive Sales Online Education Blockchain Applications Conclusion References What Proportion of the Bitcoin Ecosystem Is Controlled by Bots? Introduction Related Works Bot System Manipulating Cryptocurrencies by Bots Investigating Methods Conclusion References Exploring the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Leverage of Listed Companies in Oman Introduction Prior Literature and Hypothesis CSR Disclosure and Leverage Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Research Methodology Sample Size Measurements Research Design Results and Findings Descriptive Statistics Correlation Analysis Regression Result Based on Proposed Hypothesis Conclusion References Audit Committee Financial Expertise, Tenure, and Capital Structure Decisions, Evidence from Turkey Introduction Literature Methodology Sample Research Model and Variables Data Analysis and Results Descriptive Analysis Correlation Matrix Regression Results Conclusion References A Comparative Analytical Study for Renewable Energy Sources and Its Future in the Arab World Introduction Solar Energy The Arab World Is the Epicenter for Collecting Solar Energy Comparison Between Solar Power Stations and Other Energy Sources The Area of Used Land Employed Labor Physical Capacity (Manufactured Material Consumption) Energy Giving Ratio High Limits Solar Energy in the Sultanate of Oman Peculiarities of Exploiting Solar Energy in the Sultanate of Oman Conclusions and Results Recommendations References Crafting Embeddedness in the Hospitality Industry Introduction Background Job Crafting Job Embeddedness Conclusion References The Impact of Microfinance on Economic Growth: Evidence from the Gulf Countries Introduction The Economic Outlook in GCC Countries Literature Review Research Methodology Data Model and Methodology Empirical Result Unit Root Test Conclusion References Impact of Nonresident Bank Loans on Economic Activity Introduction Data Methodology and Results Conclusion References Interaction Between the Prices of Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Gold with Conventional and Sustainability Stock Market Indices Introduction Literature Review Data and Model Data Descriptive Statistics Model Methodology and Empirical Findings Unit Root Optimal Lag Length Johansen Cointegration Test and VECM Granger Causality Conclusion References Determinants of Financial Performance: Case of Solar Panel Manufacturers in China Introduction Literature Review Return on Equity as a Financial Performance-Dependent Variable Firm-Specific Variables Capital Structure Capital Adequacy Liquidity Management Efficiency Decision Dividend Policy (Dividend Share to Net Income) Macroeconomic Variables Control of Corruption Political Stability GDP Growth Tax Rate Agency Cost Theory Data and Methodology The Data Methodology Variables Firm-Specific Variables Macroeconomic Variables Hypotheses of the Study Empirical Results (Table 2) Correlation, Autocorrelation, and Heteroscedasticity Tests Test of Agency Cost Theory: Dividend Policy Conclusion and Recommendations References Does the IFRS16 Matter in Determining the Profitability of Airline Industries? Introduction Research Question Leases and Accounting Standards Introduction to Leases Comparison Between IAS 17 and IFRS 16 Literature Review Impact on Financial Indicators and Financial Statements from Adoption of IFRS 16 Agency Theory Hypotheses of the Study Methodology Variables Sample Composition and Size Research Results Correlation, Autocorrelation and Heteroscedasticity Tests Conclusion References Predicting Cryptocurrency Price Returns by Using Deep Learning Model of Technical Analysis Indicators Introduction Literature Review Data Price Returns Technical Analysis Indicators Descriptive Statistics Normalizing the Data Methodology The Architectural Design of the Proposed Model Training and Testing Process Performance Evaluation Empirical Results Conclusion References What Factors Affect the Profitability Determinants of Commercial Banks in the MENA Region? Introduction Literature Review Profitability Determinants Review Bank Specific Variables Macroeconomic Variables Scale Efficiency Theory Data and Methodology Methodology Empirical Results (Table 3) Conclusion References