Journal Papers:

Sr #	Description
1	Kong, L., Usman, M., Yue, W. et al. (2024), Leadher: role of women leadership in shaping corporate innovation. Humanities and Social Science Communications, 11, 1313. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-03852-2 (SSCI-IF: 3.7 – Scopus – HEC: W)
2	Akbar, A., Usman, M., Akbar, M., Zubr, V., Nazir, M. (2024), Does Working Capital Management Influence Firm Competitiveness? Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development. 8(8), 1-19, https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd.v8i8.5482 (ESCI-IF: 0.7 – Scopus – HEC: X)
3	Zheng, F., Zhao, C., Usman, M., Poulova, P. (2024), From Bias to Brilliance: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Usage on Recruitment Biases in China, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, http://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2024.3442618 (SSCI-IF: 4.6 – Scopus – HEC: W)
4	Wang, Y., Liao, B., Wang, J., Usman, M. (2024), Empowering Green Choices: How Laws Influence Eco-Commitment, Environmental Knowledge, and Green Technology Adoption for a Cleaner Tomorrow. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. 33(X), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/186419 (SCIE-IF: 1.400 – Scopus – HEC: X)
5	Liu, Y., Usman, M., Akbar, A., Hedvicakova, M. (2024), From Linear to Circular: Assessing the Influence of Circular Economy Practices on Business and Environmental Dynamics. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies., 33(X), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/186581 (SCIE-IF: 1.400 – Scopus – HEC: X)
6	Lin, S., Lingfang, Z., Wang, H., Usman, M., Hedvicakova, M. (2024), The Effect of Waste Plastic on Environmental Degradation: A Corporate Preceptive, Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 33(X), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/185999 (SCIE-IF: 1.400 – Scopus – HEC: X)
7	Tariq, N., Ali, M., Usman, M. (2024), Impact of Human Capital and Natural Resources on Environmental Quality in South Asia. Environment, Development and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-024-04930-w (SCIE- Scopus – HEC: W)
8	Usman, M., Yuyan, L., Husnain, M., Akhtar, M.W. (2023), COVID-19, travel restrictions and environmental consequences. Environment Development, and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03146-8 (SCIE – Scopus – HEC: W)
9	Akbar, A., Usman, M., Lin, T. (2023), Institutional dynamics and corporate innovation: A pathway to sustainable development. Sustainable Development. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.2790 (SSCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
10	Wen, N., Usman, M., Akbar, A. (2023), The Nexus between Managerial Overconfidence, Corporate Innovation, and Institutional Effectiveness. Sustainability. 15, 6524. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15086524 (SSCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
11	Yue, G., Zubair, A., Usman, M., Abro, M.A. (2023), Institutional Environment and Tourism: Moderating Role of Host Countries’ Health System. Journal of the Knowledge Economy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13132-023-01163-6 (SSCI – Scopus – HEC: X)
12	Usman, M., Li, C., Chaudhry, N. and Akhter, W. (2023), Does religion impact corporate innovation in developing countries?, Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, https://doi.org/10.1108/JIABR-10-2022-0258 (Scopus – HEC: X)
13	Zubair, A., Abro, M. A., Usman, M., Shabbir, R. (2023), Role of supervisor support, CCM approach and salesforce performance in service selling. International Social Science Journal. http://doi.org/10.1111/issj.12431 (ESCI – Scopus – HEC: X)
14	Ali, S., Zhongxin, W., Ali, Z., Usman, M., Zhuoping, Y. (2022) Does financial transparency substitute corporate governance to improve stock liquidity? Evidence from emerging market of Pakistan. Front. Psychol. 13:1003081. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1003081 (SSCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
15	Zhang Q, Husnain M, Usman M, Akhtar MW, Ali S, Khan MA, Abbas Q, Ismail R, Rehman T and Akram M (2022) Interplay of eco-friendly factors and islamic religiosity towards recycled package products: A cross-cultural study. Front. Psychol. 13:840711. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.840711 (SSCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
16	Chaudhry, N., Ayaz, M., and Usman, M. (2022). Exploring the Relationship between Project Planning and Timely Completion of a Project through Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Empirical Economic Review, 5(2), 01-26. https://doi.org/10.29145/eer.52.01 (HEC: Y)
17	Husnain, M., Syed, F., Hussain, K., Zhang, Q., Usman, M. and Javed, M. (2022), "Explaining the mechanism of brand hate: a mixed-method investigation using moderated mediation in emerging markets", Kybernetes. https://doi.org/10.1108/K-12-2021-1246. (SCIE – Scopus – HEC: W)
18	Usman, M., Husnain, M., Akhtar, M.W., Ali, Y., Riaz, A., Riaz, A. (2022). From the COVID-19 pandemic to corrupt practices: a tale of two evils. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-18536-0. (SCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
19	Aslam, M.K., Akhtar, M.S., Akhtar, M.W., Asrar-ul-Haq, M., Iqbal, J. and Usman, M. (2021), "“Reporting the wrong to the right”: the mediated moderation model of whistleblowing education and the whistleblowing intentions", Kybernetes. https://doi.org/10.1108/K-02-2021-0123. (SCIE – Scopus – HEC: W)
20	Chowdhury,M.A.S., Chuanmin, S., Sokolova, M., Rahman, A.M., Akbar, A., Ali, Z., Usman, M. (2021), Unveiling the Nexus between Access to Electricity, Firm Size and SME’s Performance in Bangladesh: New Evidence Using PSM. Energies 2021, 14,6493. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/en14206493. (SCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
21	Usman, M., Shabbir, R., Ahmad, I. and Zubair, A. (2021), Host Countries’ Institutional Environment and Multinational Enterprises: Does Home Host Developmental Status Matter?, Journal of the Knowledge Economy, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13132-021-00826-6. (SSCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
22	Khan, S., Baig, N., Hussain, S., Usman, M., and Manzoor, H. (2021), Bank-firm equity-based relationships and firm’s performance: evidence from Islamic and conventional banks of OIC countries, Cogent Business & Management, 8:1, 1974291, http://10.1080/23311975.2021.1974291. (ESCI – Scopus – HEC: X)
23	Usman, M., Shabbir, R., Bhutta, A.I., Ahmad, I. and Zubair, A. (2021), Corporate innovation in developing countries: role of legal institutions and property rights protection, Foresight, https://doi.org/10.1108/FS-12-2020-0132. (ESCI – Scopus – HEC: X)
24	Usman, M., Husnain, M., Riaz, A., Riaz, A., Ali, Y. (2021). Climate change during the COVID-19 outbreak: scoping future perspectives. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-14088-x. (SCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
25	Usman, M., Shaique, M., Ahmad, I., Khan, S., Husnain, M. (2021). Connectivity is the Shortcut to Prosperity: Helping Hand for Iron Brother Economic Impact Of CPEC. Journal on Innovation and Sustainability, 12(1), 152-158. http://dx.doi.org/10.23925/2179-3565.2021v12i1p152-158 (ESCI – HEC: Y)
26	Ahmad, N., Naveed, R. T., Scholz, M., Irfan, M., Usman, M., & Ahmad, I. (2021). CSR communication through social media: a litmus test for banking consumers’ loyalty. Sustainability, 13(4), 2319. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13042319 (SSCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
27	Ullah, Z., Ahmad, N., Scholz, M., Ahmed, B., Ahmad, I., & Usman, M. (2021). Perceived accuracy of electronic performance appraisal systems: the case of a non-for-profit organization from an emerging economy. Sustainability, 13(4), 2109. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13042109 (SSCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
28	Husnain M, Wang Z, Poulova P, Syed F, Akbar A, Akhtar MW, Akbar M and Usman M (2021) Exploring Brand Hate and the Association Between Similar Competitor Offer and Brand Equity: A Moderated-Mediation Model. Front. Psychol. 11:533216. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.533216. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.533216 (SSCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
29	Islam, M. M. N., Wu, D., Usman, M., Imran, M. I. (2021). The Impact of CEO's Personal Characteristics on Corporate Social Responsibility: Evidence from Bangladesh. Independent Journal of Management & Production, 12(1), 32-53. https://doi.org/10.14807/ijmp.v12i1.1237 (ESCI – HEC: Y)
30	Hussain, R, Y., Ahmad, I., Hussain, H., Usman, M., Khan, S. (2020) Domestic Oil Price Reductions and Automobile & Spare Parts Industry Stocks: An Application of Event Study. Elementary Education Online, 19(4), 5091–5099. https://doi.org/10.17051/ilkonline.2020.04.764917 (Scopus – HEC: X)
31	Iqbal, A., Shah, A. M., Usman, M., Shahzad, S. (2020) Marvelous Challenges for Academia in Using ICT: Lessons from Public Sector Universities. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 14(10), 210–222. (Scopus – HEC: W)
32	Iqbal. A., Mustafa. G., Naveed. T. R., Usman. M., Zafar. M. (2020). Spillover Effects of Population Agglomeration and Poverty Reduction in Punjab. Epistemology, 7(3), 44–58. (HEC: Y)
33	Mustafa. G., Iqbal. A., Usman. M., Ahmad. I., Saleem. H. (2020). Why Do Family Relations and Mental Soundness Determine Happiness?. Epistemology, 7(2), 59–72. (HEC: Y)
34	Husnain, M., Syed, F, Akhtar, W., Usman, M. (2020). Effects of Brand Hate on Brand Equity: The Role of Corporate Social Irresponsibility and Similar Competitor Offer. Marketing and Management of Innovations, 3, 75-86. (ESCI – HEC: Y)
35	Chowdhury, M. A. S., Ali, Z., Usman, M., Ullah, A. (2020). Performance Persistence of Mutual Funds: Evidence from Bangladesh. Independent Journal of Management & Production, 11(6), 1728-1748. (ESCI – HEC: Y)
36	Usman ,M., Shaique, M., Shaikh, R., Ahmad, I. (2020) The Nexus between Employment Relationship and Innovation. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 14(4), 91–111. (Scopus – HEC: W)
37	Naveed, R.T., Usman, M., Ilyas, I., Ahmed, B., & Waris, M. (2020). Impact of Ownership Structure on Risk Taking Behavior, A Study of Non-Financial Listed Firms in Pakistan. Elementary Education Online, 20(2), 941–954. (Scopus – HEC: X)
38	Usman, M., Ali, Y., Riaz, A., Riaz, A., Zubair, A. (2020) Economic perspective of coronavirus (COVID-19). Journal of Public Affairs. 2020;e2252 https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.2252 (ESCI – Scopus – HEC: X)
39	Usman, M., Bhutta, A.I., Iqbal, A. (2020). Corporate Innovation in Developing Nations: Do Political Environment and Democracy Matter?. Pakistan Business Review, 22(2), 236–259. (HEC: Y)
40	Haitao, S., Siqi, J., Yizhuo, F., Usman, M. (2020). Can Readability of Loan Description Affect Loan Success Rate and Loan Cost?: A Textual Analysis of P2P Loan Description. Inzinerine Ekonomika-Engineering Economics, 31(3), 302–313. (SSCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
41	Memon, J.A., Fei, G., Shaique, M., Usman, M., Nazir, M.A. (2020). Moderating Influence of Audit Quality on the Relationship between Concentrated Ownership and Accounting Conservatism: In Pakistani Listed Firms: Empirical Evidence from GMM Technique. Journal of Critical Reviews, 7, No. 4, 87-106. (Scopus)
42	Zhao, Y., Liu, F., Liu, C., Usman, M., & Dutta, K. D. (2020). Readability of Annual Report and Inefficient Investment: Evidence from Debt Financing. Transformations in Business & Economics, 19, No. 1, 166-190. (SSCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
43	Zhang, X., Zhao, Y., Qi, R., Usman, M. (2019). The Impact of Bank Competition on Stock Price Crash Risk: Evidence from the Chinese Market. Transformations in Business & Economics, 18, No. 2B (47B), 900-920. (SSCI – Scopus – HEC: W)
44	Ahmed, Z., Khan, S., Usman, M., Baig, N., & Dar, I. B. (2019). Herding Behavior in Pakistani Financial Markets: A Study of Behavioral Finance. Foundation University Journal of Business & Economics, 4(2), 11-18.
45	Usman, M. (2019). Relationship between R&D Investment and High-Tech Exports: Empirical Study from Pakistan. Journal on Innovation and Sustainability, 10(1), 110-123. (ESCI)
46	Shaikh, R., Memon, P., Shaique, M., & Usman, M. (2019). Do Firms Approach the Target Working Capital Requirement? A Case of Pakistan. Journal on Innovation and Sustainability, 10(2), 25-38. (ESCI)
47	Ahmad, I., Ali, Z., & Usman, M. (2018). Predicting Corporate Financial Distress: The Case of Pakistan. Global Social Science Review, 3(3), 488–503. (HEC: X)
48	Shaikh, R., Shaikh, S.A., & Usman, M. (2018). Two-Pass Model of CAPM: Evidence from Pakistan Stock Exchange. Journal of Business Strategies, 12(2), 125–141. (HEC: Z)
49	Usman, M., Abid, A., Shaique, M., & Shaikh, S.A. (2018). R&D Investment, Terrorism and Firm Market Performance. Journal of Management, Business and Economics, 13(1), 14-29.
50	Usman, M., Shaique, M., Khan, S., Shaikh, R., & Baig, N. (2017). Impact of R&D Investment on Firm Performance and Firm Value: Evidence from Developed Nations (G-7). Revista de Gestão, Finanças e Contabilidade, 7(2), 302-321. (ESCI)
51	Usman, M. (2017). Impact of High-Tech Exports on Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan. Journal on Innovation and Sustainability, 8(1), 75-89. (ESCI)
52	Usman, M. (2017). Does University-Industry Collaboration Matter for Innovation?, International Journal of Educational Research and Innovation, 8, 1-23. (ESCI)
53	Usman, M., Shaikh, S.A., & Khan, S. (2017). Impact of Working Capital Management on Firm Profitability: Evidence from Scandinavian Countries. Journal of Business Strategies, 11(1), 99–112. (HEC: Z)
54	Usman, M., Ahmed, U.I., & Javed M. (2017). Agricultural productivity and food security: Role of public and private sector investment in research and development. Journal of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences, 12, 01-10.
55	Khan, S., Abbas Jafri, R., Baig, N., Shaique, M., Usman, M. (2017). Stock index manipulation around election announcements: evidence from Pakistan stock exchange. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies. 5(2), 87-91. (EBSCO)
56	Shaique, M., Guo, F., Shaikh, R., Khan, S., Usman, M. (2017). Role of Social Relations of Outside Directors with CEO in Earnings Management. International Journal of Financial Studies, 5, 34. (ESCI)
57	Usman, M. (2016). Bank Performance, Risk and Economic Growth: Role of Financial Innovation. Journal on Innovation and Sustainability, 7(3), 3-22. (ESCI)
58	Usman, M., & Ghouri, N. T. (2014). Reasons and Causes that Prevent Customers from Buying Consumer Banking Products in Pakistan. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 4(2), 549-570. (EBSCO)