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Ownership and financial performance in Sierra Leone’s insurance sector : a comparative study of national insurance company and reliance insurance trust corporation
Koroma, Mohamed; Massaquoi, Ibrahim (Open Access Publishing Group, 2026-03-28)
Most reports describe public enterprises in Sierra Leone as inefficient. This study evaluated the National Insurance Company (NIC), which is a state-owned entity, against Reliance Insurance Trust Corporation (RITCORP), which is a private insurer in Sierra Leone, through their financial statements and other company records spanning from 2020 to 2024. The study assessed their liquidity, profitability, solvency, financial risk, and shareholder return expectations through ratio analysis, Altman’s Z-Score, Gordon’s Growth Model, and Net Present Value (NPV) assessments. RITCORP demonstrated superior performance compared to NIC through its better profitability, consistent dividend payments, and stable financial condition, yet NIC struggled with liquidity problems, negative equity returns, and high bankruptcy risk. The study demonstrates that governance structure, together with operational autonomy, produces major effects on financial performance. The research demonstrates that ownership structure directly affects both financial strategy and performance results in the insurance industry. The study suggests that public insurers need better investment appraisal methods and stronger governance systems. The research faces two main limitations. The scope is limited to only two companies: one privately owned and the other government owned. This small sample may not reflect the state of most government and private entities, and hence any attempt to generalise the results should be done with caution. Future studies could increase the sample size while adding a macroeconomic dimension by including political stability and inflation.
Socio-economic drivers of deforestation in Sierra Leone
Massaquoi, Ibrahim (Emerald Publishing Limited, 2026-04-14)
Purpose – Deforestation remains a major environmental concern in Sierra Leone, with implications for biodiversity, climate change and livelihoods. This underscores the urgency for sustainable forest practices. The study investigated the socio-economic determinants of deforestation in Sierra Leone. Design/methodology/approach – The study used annual time series data within a vector error correction and autoregressive distributed lag model to estimate both the short- and long-run drivers of deforestation in Sierra Leone. Forecast error variance decomposition and impulse response function were also employed to determine the magnitude and direction of shocks. Findings – The decomposition of forecast error variance shows that biomass consumption (traditional renewable energy consumption) is the short-, medium- and long-term dominant factor. Income is found to reduce deforestation in the short term, while biomass consumption (traditional renewable energy consumption) increases it. Weak institutions, biomass consumption (traditional renewable energy consumption), natural resource rents and population increase deforestation in the long run. Originality/value – The study contributes to the deforestation literature by providing new empirical evidence on the long- and short-run drivers of forest loss in Sierra Leone using a dynamic econometric framework that integrates institutional quality, income, population, natural resource rents and energy consumption. By distinguishing temporal effects and governance channels, the study advances understanding of how structural and policy factors interact over time to shape deforestation outcomes in resource-dependent developing economies, offering insights for sustainable forest management.
Abraham’s sacrifice in the Qur’an and the Bible : comparative hermeneutics of narrative, meaning, and textual authority
Azhari Andi; Moch. Taufiq Ridho (Faculty of Ushuluddin and Islamic Thought, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, 2026-01-31)
This study examines the long-standing theological and exegetical debate over the identity of the intended sacrificial son in the story of Abraham’s sacrifice—Isaac or Ishmael— and its implications for interreligious relations. The study departs from the observation that much of the existing scholarship on Q. 37:99-113 and Genesis 22 is shaped by polemical and identity-driven readings that privilege communal supremacy and scriptural integrity, while common ethical interpretations are often neglected. Methodologically, this article employs a comparative hermeneutic that juxtaposes classical and contemporary Qur’anic exegesis with Jewish and Christian interpretations of the Aqedah. By tracing the diachronic development of Muslim, Jewish, and Christian exegetical traditions, the study identifies both the points of contestation and the areas of convergence in reading Abraham’s sacrifice. The article argues that, despite enduring disagreements regarding whether Isaac or Ishmael was the intended sacrifice, the three traditions share at least two major theological and ethical commitments: Abraham’s unwavering faith and obedience to God, and a principled rejection of human sacrifice as incompatible with divine justice. These shared principles acquire renewed significance in the context of ongoing religiously motivated conflicts, where sacred narratives are frequently mobilized to legitimize violence. By foregrounding a harmonious and ethically oriented reading of Abraham’s sacrifice, this study contributes to Qur’anic studies, comparative scripture, and interfaith dialogue. It suggests that the narrative can serve as a theological resource for peacebuilding and interreligious solidarity, while future research may further explore its application in peace education and liturgical practices.
The sound of salvation : voice, gender, and the sufi mediascape in China (Guangtian Ha)
Mariati Aprilia Harahap (Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia Press, 2024-12-21)
The Sound of Salvation: Voice, Gender, and the Sufi Mediascape in China (Guangtian Ha). New York: Columbia University Press, 2022. Guangtian Ha completed 'The Sound of Salvation: Voice, Gender, and the Sufi Mediascape in China’ while undertaking his Ph.D. dissertation for Columbia University. As an anthropologist who conducted ethnographic research, he was mired in uncompleted fieldwork. When writing this book in 2021, he remarked that the COVID-19 global pandemic was in its second year, leading to the deaths of over half a million people in the United States and an unknown number in China, where the total number of deaths has been kept secret by the government. Even before the pandemic, the role of Islamic seminaries in Ningxia had been substantially reduced due to political pressure. But when the pandemic hit the region, most religious locations, such as mosques and Sufi graves, were ordered to close their doors to outside visitors. Even though much of his fieldwork was already completed in 2018, he lamented that much had changed in the intervening years, and so noted that the book had been written with a deep sense of loss.
Does artificial intelligence have an impact on monetary policy effectiveness in Indonesia?
Anisa Syahidah Mujahidah (Bank Indonesia, 2026-01-23)
The study empirically investigates the implications of AI Readiness, Broad Money, and political stability for monetary policy effectiveness, as measured by a composite index. The study uses robust fixed-effect panel data estimation techniques to analyse data from 19 OIC member countries between 2019 and 2023, with a focus on Indonesia. The results show that AI readiness and political stability have a substantial positive impact on monetary policy effectiveness in Indonesia, whereas Broad Money has a significant adverse impact. These findings offer relevant policy implications for AI transformation in the financial sector, particularly for effective monetary policy. These findings establish a relationship between the quest for high-quality institutions, defined by the readiness of AI implementation, political stability, and stable broad money. The study adds to a recent body of literature on the impact of AI and other variables on the efficiency of monetary policy.