Dr Maqsood AHMAD

Research Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr Maqsood Ahmad is a Research Assistant Professor (RAP) at School of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's (PolyU), Hong Kong. Before joining as a RAP, he was a post-doctoral researcher at PolyU. He holds a PhD in Management Sciences (with a specialization in Finance) from the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, at International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

He has a broad research interest in accounting and finance. His research interest includes ESG, corporate social responsibility, sustainability of SMEs, green investments/sustainable investments, climate risk management, carbon accounting, behavioral economics, and finance. His research works have appeared in well-reputed journals ranked by ABS, ABDC, Scopus, and Web of Science, including Management Decision, International Journal of Emerging Markets, International Journal of Social Economics, and Qualitative Research in Financial Markets, among others. His research works have been recognized with awards such as the Emerald Literati Award for Excellence and Best Paper Award at International Conference. Dr Ahmad has been serving as a research referee for several international scientific journals.

Education and Academic Qualifications

BBA, (Honors) in Accounting and Finance, University of Education Lahore, Pakistan (2008-2012)
MS in Finance, Mohammad Ali Jinnah University Islamabad, Pakistan (2013-2015)
Ph.D. in Finance International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan (2016-2020)

Research Interests

Research Output

1. Ahmad, M. (2022), "The role of cognitive heuristic-driven biases in investment management activities and market efficiency: a research synthesis", International Journal of Emerging Markets, (IF= 3.422, Thomson Reuters Rating = SSCI Q2, Scimagojr Rating = Q2, Scopus Rating: Q2, ABDC Rating: B and ABS 1)-forthcoming

2. Ahmad, M., Wu, Q. and Abbass, Y. (2022), "Probing the impact of recognition-based heuristic biases on investment decision-making and performance", Kybernetes, (IF= 2.352, Thomson Reuters Rating = SSCI Q3, Scimagojr Rating = Q2, ABS-1, and Scopus Rating: Q1) -forthcoming

3. Ahmad, M., Wu, Q. and Khattak, M.S. (2022), "Intellectual capital, corporate social responsibility and sustainable competitive performance of small and medium-sized enterprises: mediating effects of organizational innovation", Kybernetes, (IF= 2.352, Thomson Reuters Rating = SSCI Q3, Scimagojr Rating = Q2, ABS-1 and Scopus Rating: Q1)-forthcoming

4. Ahmad, M. and Wu, Q. (2022), "Does herding behavior matter in investment management and perceived market efficiency? Evidence from an emerging market", Management Decision, Vol. 60 No. 8, pp. 2148-2173 (IF= 5.589, Thomson Reuters Rating = SSCI Q2, ABS-2, ABDC Rating: B, Scimagojr Rating = Q1 and Scopus Rating: Q1).

5. Ahmad, M., Wu, Q., Naveed, M. and Ali, S. (2022), "Probing the impact of cognitive heuristics on strategic decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from an emerging economy", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 49 No. 10, pp. 1532-1550. (Thomson Reuters Rating = ESCI, ABDC Rating: B, ABS-1, Scimagojr Rating = Q2, and Scopus Rating: Q2).

6. Ahmad, M. (2021), "Does underconfidence matter in short-term and long-term investment decisions? Evidence from an emerging market", Management Decision, Vol. 59 Issue: 3, pp. 692-709. (IF= 4.957, Thomson Reuters Rating = SSCI Q2, Scimagojr Rating = Q1, ABS-2, ABDC Rating: B and Scopus Rating: Q1,).

7. Ahmad, M., Shah, S.Z.A. and Abbass, Y. (2021), "The role of heuristic-driven biases in entrepreneurial strategic decision-making: Evidence from an emerging economy", Management Decision, Vol. 59 Issue: 3, pp. 669-691. (IF= 4.957, Thomson Reuters Rating = SSCI Q2, Scimagojr Rating = Q1, ABS-2, ABDC Rating: B and Scopus Rating: Q1,).

8. Mahmood, Y., Rashid, A., Rizwan, F. & Ahmad, M. (2021), "The role of macroeconomic and institutional factors in creating corporate financial flexibility", Management Decision, Vol. 59 Issue: 4, pp. 732-746 (IF= 4.957, Thomson Reuters Rating = SSCI Q2, Scimagojr Rating = Q1, ABS-2, ABDC Rating: B and Scopus Rating: Q1).

9. Ahmad, M. (2021), "The role of recognition-based heuristics in investment management activities: Are expert investors immune? – A systematic literature review", Qualitative Research in Financial Markets (Thomson Reuters Rating = ESCI, Scimagojr Rating = Q3, ABS 1, ABDC Rating: B and Scopus Rating: Q2) -forthcoming

10. Shah, S. Z. A., & Ahmad, M. (2019), Entrepreneurial orientation and performance of small and medium-sized enterprises: Mediating effects of differentiation strategy, Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal, Vol. 29 Issue: 5, pp.551-572. (Thomson Reuters Rating = ESCI, Scimagojr Rating = Q1, ABS 1, ABDC Rating: C and Scopus Rating: Q1).