Ridhwan, Masagus M.
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THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN EFFECTS ON MENTAL WELL-BEING AND RELIGIOSITY: EVIDENCE FROM INDONESIA Andariesta, Dinda Thalia; Ridhwan, Masagus M.; Rezki, Jahen Fachrul; Indira, Mutiara Helga
Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance Vol 9 No 1 (2023)
Publisher : Bank Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21098/jimf.v9i1.1609

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We investigate the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on frequency of online search on mental well-being and religiosity-related terms in Indonesia using high-frequency data from Google Trends and Bank Indonesia Consumer Survey from January 1st, 2018, to February 28th, 2021. Monthly search terms and consumer survey data are merged at the provincial level, which results in a total of 131,300 individual observations. Using event analysis and instrumental variable approaches, our study suggests that lockdown policy is significantly associated with higher search intensity of mental well-being and religiosity-related terms compared to the pre-lockdown period. Our findings suggest that mentally disturbed people tend to lean on religion to cope with stressful events during a crisis. Our study has substantial policy implications on ensuring appropriate government interventions that minimize the detrimental effect of COVID-19 on mental well-being. Acknowledgment We are grateful to Bank Indonesia's Department of Statistics for helping us to provide the survey data.
Risk-Adjusted Returns and Spillover Dynamics among Emerging Digital Currencies Husodo, Zaäfri Ananto; Hasan, Md. Bokthiar; Rafia, Humaira Tahsin; Ridhwan, Masagus M.; Uddin, Gazi Salah; Prasetyo, Muhammad Budi
Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21098/jimf.v11i2.2771

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This study investigates the interconnected dynamics among diverse digital currencies, specifically focusing on risk-adjusted returns, tail risks, dynamic spillovers, and portfolio implications. Unlike prior research, which typically examines individual digital currency classes separately or in limited combinations, our study integrates six distinct classes of digital currencies, namely Islamic gold-backed cryptocurrencies, green cryptocurrencies, gold-backed stablecoins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized finance (DeFi) assets, and conventional cryptocurrencies, enabling direct comparisons of risk-return dynamics and systemic interdependencies. Using Value at Risk (VaR), Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR), quantile-based Vector Autoregression (Quantile VAR), and network connectedness analysis, we provide nuanced insights into the behavior of these assets across various market conditions (bullish, bearish, and normal states). Our results demonstrate that conventional cryptocurrencies and DeFi assets consistently deliver positive risk-adjusted returns, whereas Islamic gold-backed cryptocurrencies exhibit notably higher downside risks and negative performance. Spillover analysis reveals pronounced connectedness, particularly in extreme market states, with conventional cryptocurrencies identified as primary transmitters of market shocks and gold-backed stablecoins and Islamic gold-backed cryptocurrencies as recipients. Our findings underscore significant diversification opportunities offered by pairs of assets exhibiting low connectedness, especially in normal market conditions. Furthermore, portfolio optimization analysis highlights the superior hedging effectiveness and lower hedging costs associated with gold-backed stablecoins and conventional cryptocurrency pairs. This comprehensive investigation delivers critical implications for investors, suggesting informed strategies for asset allocation and risk management. Policymakers can also utilize our insights to design adaptive regulatory frameworks that address systemic risks arising from digital currency markets. ACKNOWLEDGMENT Gazi Salah Uddin gratefully acknowledges the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia, for the academic appointment as Adjunct and Visiting Professor, and expresses sincere appreciation for the institutional support and research facilities extended during his residency, which significantly contributed to the completion of this work.
THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN EFFECTS ON MENTAL WELL-BEING AND RELIGIOSITY: EVIDENCE FROM INDONESIA Andariesta, Dinda Thalia; Ridhwan, Masagus M.; Rezki, Jahen Fachrul; Indira, Mutiara Helga
Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Bank Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21098/jimf.v9i1.1609

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We investigate the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on frequency of online search on mental well-being and religiosity-related terms in Indonesia using high-frequency data from Google Trends and Bank Indonesia Consumer Survey from January 1st, 2018, to February 28th, 2021. Monthly search terms and consumer survey data are merged at the provincial level, which results in a total of 131,300 individual observations. Using event analysis and instrumental variable approaches, our study suggests that lockdown policy is significantly associated with higher search intensity of mental well-being and religiosity-related terms compared to the pre-lockdown period. Our findings suggest that mentally disturbed people tend to lean on religion to cope with stressful events during a crisis. Our study has substantial policy implications on ensuring appropriate government interventions that minimize the detrimental effect of COVID-19 on mental well-being. Acknowledgment We are grateful to Bank Indonesia's Department of Statistics for helping us to provide the survey data.
Response of Financial Markets to COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of Literature on Stock Markets Fianto, Bayu Arie; Ridhwan, Masagus M.; Shah, Syed Alamdar Ali; Faris, Muhammad; Mohd Ruslan, Rafiatul Adlin Hj
Emerging Science Journal Vol. 7 (2023): Special Issue "COVID-19: Emerging Research"
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-SPER-03

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The objective of this research is to consolidate the literature published on the COVID-19 crisis impact on global stock markets to gain managerial implications from the crisis. It performs a thematic bibliometric review of the literature published in Scopus-ranked journals since the beginning of the pandemic using FCWI, Piecharts, and VOSViewer. It identifies the most under-researched regions and eight emerging sub-themes. The research finds that the benchmark theme is market behavior during the COVID-19 crisis, whereas an emerging benchmark theme is the markets after the COVID-19 crisis. The holistic view of the literature supporting eight sub-themes suggests that the government's role is of utmost importance to handle the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, which should be industry-specific. It identifies that all eight sub-themes of the research are the future research directions in all and specifically in the South American, African, South East Asian, and Oceania regions till the crisis continues. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-SPER-03 Full Text: PDF