Brief History
We launched www.OpenDoors.Pk back in 2009 for sharing class notes, slides, and quizzes with our students. With the passage of time, we gradually added more contents to the site. These included annual reports of the companies listed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange, monetary statistics, macroeconomic data, and much more. These contents attracted significant attention from all over Pakistan.
We received a large number of requests for additional data as well as for guidance on research methods. Responding to all such requests was simply not possible due to time and other constraints. Further, collecting additional data and updating existing data sets seemed impossible without getting paid help from others. Therefore, we decided to add a paid section to our website. The paid section of the website proved to be a life blood for the website.
Gradually, we added several paid services to the website. This website is an off-shoot of www.OpenDoors.Pk. We have the same motivation to serve the research community by offering a variety of services such as data management, guidance in statistical tools, and writing dedicated packages. Our group, StataProfessor, is led by Dr. Attaullah Shah. He has vast experience in research, student supervision, software development, and academic journals. His resume is given below:
About Dr. Attaullah Shah
My Curriculum Vitae [Download]
Post-Doc in Finance (2014) from University of Kentucky, USA.
PhD in Finance (2007-2010) from Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad
MS in Finance (2004-2007) from Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, Islamabad
Master of Business Administration (2001-2003 major in Finance) Institute of Management Studies, UOP
B.com (1998-2000) from Gomal University D.I. Khan
D.com (1998) from Board of Technical Education Peshawar
S.S.C. (1996) from Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Bannu
Distinctions
Best University Teacher Award 2014 conferred by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
HEC Approved Supervisor
Best Paper Award Received at INSPIRE International Conference 2014-Dubai
Nominated for HEC-best-University teachers from IMSciences in 2010
MS Degree with distinction
First Position in MBA with CGPA 4.00 on the scale of 4.00
First Position in B.com from Gomal University; Qualified for Gold Medal.
Second Position in D.com II from B.T.E. Peshawar.
Publications
47. Attaullah Shah, Hamid Ali Shah, Joe Labianca, and Jason Smith (2017), “Judicial Efficiency and Capital Structure: An International Study” Journal of Corporate Finance, Vol. 44, pp. 255-274 [The Journal is listed in ISI Thompson Reuters JCR, impact factor = 1.268] https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2017.03.012
46. Muhammad Afraz and Attaullah Shah (2017), “What Explains the Declining Corporate Debt Maturity of Pakistani Firms? The Analysis of Demand and Supply-Side Factors” Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 10, No.1 pp. 61-85 [Recognized by the HEC in Xcategory]
45. Ajid Ur Rehman and Attaullah Shah (2016) ” Lead-Lag Relationship and Directional Asymmetry in Stock Returns of Small and Large Portfolios: Evidence from Karachi Stock Exchange” Business Review. 11(2), 1-15. [Recognized by the HEC in X-category]
44. Attaullah Shah and Zahoor Khan (2016) “Importance of Judicial Efficiency in Capital Structure Decisions of Small Firms: Evidence from Pakistan. Pakistan Development Review, Vol 55, No. 4, Part II, pp. 361-394. [Recognized by the HEC in X-category and Indexed in Scopus]
43. Imran Riaz Malik and Attaullah Shah (2017) The Impact of SSFs on Market Efficiency and Volatility: A Dynamic CAPM Approach“, Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, Vol. 53 No. 2, pp. 339-356, [The Journal is listed in ISI Thompson Reuters JCR, impact factor = 0.768, recognized by the HEC in W-category]
41. Afia Saleem and Attaullah Shah (2016) “Fouling Off the Curves: the Mediating Role of Resilience an Assault against Teachers’ Stress “, Pakistan Business Review, Vol. 17, No. 4, pp.1006-1022, [Recognized by the HEC in X-category]
2015
40. Nicole Rasool and Attaullah Shah (2015) “Evaluating the Impact of Human Resources on Firm Performance: A Literature Review” Journal of Behavioural Sciences, Vol. 25, No. 2, pp. 25-46 [Recognized by the HEC in X-category]
2014
34. Ihsan Ullah and Attaullah Shah (2014), “The Effect of Capital Structure on Abnormal Stock Returns: Evidence from Pakistan“, Business & Economic Review, Vol. 6, No.1, pp:1-18 dx.doi.org/10.22547/BER/6.1.1
2013
2012
24. Fahad Abdullah, Attaullah Shah, and Saifullah Khan (2012). Firm Performance and the Nature of Agency Problems in Insiders-Controlled Firms: Evidence from PakistanPakistan Development Review Vol. 4, No. 51 pp:161-183 [CITE] [Recognized by the HEC in X-category]
2011
21. Attaullah Shah (2011). Impact of Judicial Efficiency on Debt-Maturity Structure: Evidence from Judicial Districts of PakistanPakistan Development Review Vol. 4, No. 50 pp:663-682 [Recognized by the HEC in X-category]
18. Amir Saeed, and , Attaullah Shah(2011), “Enhancing Tax Morale with Marketing Tactics: A Review of Literature“, African Journal of Business Management Vol.5, No.35, pp.13559-13565 [Recognized by the HEC in X-category]
15. Shahnawaz.Khan, Saleem Gul , Attaullah Shah, , (2011), ” A Review of Literature on the Role of Trust and Partnering in Success of Construction Project“, African Journal of Business Management Vol. 5, No. 35, pp. 13541-13549 [Recognized by the HEC in X-category]
13. Khurram Khan, and Attaullah Shah, (2011). ”Understanding Performance Measurement Through the Literature” A Review” African Journal of Business Management Vol. 5, No. 35, pp. 13410-13418 [Recognized by the HEC in X-category]
11. Jabeen, Maryam and Shah, Attaullah., (2011).”A Review on Family Ownership and Information Asymmetry” African Journal of Business Management Vol. 5, No. 35, pp. 13550-13558 [Recognized by the HEC in X-category]
10. Attaullah Shah, Jamil Ur Rehman, Zaheer Abbas, and Yasir Kamal, (2012), “The Interest Rates-Stock Prices Nexus in Highly Volatile Markets: Evidence from Pakistan“, Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research, 2(3):2589-2598
9. Attaullah Shah, Akhtar Munir, Safiullah Khan, , and Zaheer Abbas, (2011), “Can Large Industries Predict the Stock Market”, World Applied Sciences Journal : Vol.14 No. 3, pp. 443-448
7. Attaullah Shah, Fahad Abdullah, Tauseef Khan, Safiullah Khan, (2011). “Simplicity Vs Accuracy: The Case of CAPM and Fama and French Model” Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol 5, No. 10, pp. 528-535
6. Fahad Abdullah, Attaullah Shah, Abdullah Mohammad. Iqbal, Raheel Gohar, . (2011), “Investors’ Power and the Dividend Cost Minimization Model: Which one Better Explains the Dividend Policy in Pakistan?”, African Journal of Business Management Vol. 5, No.26, pp. 10747-10759.[Recognized by the HEC in X-category]
5. Subayyal, Muhammad., Attaullah Shah, (2011), “The Cointegration between Exchange Rates and Stock Prices in Highly Volatile Markets: Evidence from Pakistan“, Middle Eastern Economics and Finance: No. 15, pp. 156-163 [Recognized by the HEC in Y-category]
4. Fahad Abdullah, Attaullah Shah, Abdullah Mohammad Iqbal, Raheel Gohar, ., (2011), “The Effect of Group and Family Ownership on Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan”, International Review of Business Research Papers, Vol.7 No.4.pp191-208 [Recognized by the HEC in Y-category]
Prior to 2010
2. Attaullah Shah, & Safiullah Khan, Khan (2007), “Determinants of Capital Structure: Evidence from Pakistani Panel Data”, International Review of Business Research Paper: Vol. 3, No.4, pp. 265-282 [Recognized by the HEC in X-category]
1. Attaullah Shah and Syed Tahir Hijazi, (2004), “The Determinants of Capital Structure of Stock Exchange-Listed Non-Financial Firms in Pakistan”, Pakistan Development Review: Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 605-618 [Recognized by the HEC in X-category]
Research Conferences
14. Judicial Efficiency and Capital Structure Decisions. Perspective on Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship: INSPIRE International Conference: Duabi Feb 7-8, 2014.
13. Firm Performance and the Nature of Agency Problems in Insiders-Controlled Firms: Evidence from Pakistan, 28th Annual General Meeting and Conference of Pakistan Society of Development Economists, Isamabad, November 13-15, 2012
12. Lead-Lag Relationship and Directional Asymmetry in Stock Returns of Small and Large Portfolios: Evidence from the Karachi Stock Exchange, 4th South Asian International conference (SAICON-2012) Bhurban, December 05-07, 2012
11. Free Cash Flow, Ownership Structure & Firm Performance: Evidence from Pakistan, 4th South Asian International conference (SAICON-2012) Bhurban, December 05-07, 2012
10. Managerial Stock Ownership and the Maturity Structure of Corporate Debt: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan, 4th South Asian International conference (SAICON-2012) Bhurban, December 05-07, 2012
9. Corporate Ownership Structures and Dividend Announcement Effects: Evidence From Pakistan, Eurasia Business and Economics Society (EBES)-Istanbul, May 24-26, 2012
8. Impact of Judicial Efficiency on Debt-Maturity Structure: Evidence from Judicial Districts of Pakistan, 27th AGM Conference of the PSDE, Islamabad December 13-15, 2011
7. Are Large Industries Informationally Efficient? SIBR Conference, Bangkok Thailand (June 16-18, 2011)
6. The Relationship between Real Exchange Rate and Interest Rate Differentials, 4th Asia Pacific Business Research Conference (April 8-10 2011), Kula Lampur Malaysia
5. The Effect of Family Ownership on Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan. 14th Annual Business Research Conference (2011), Dubai UAE
4. Corporate Cash Holdings: Determinants and Implications, Second International Conference of AGBA-South Asia Chapter (2010). Islamabad, Pakistan
3. Simplicity Vs Accuracy: The Case of CAPM and Fama and French Model, Second International Conference of AGBA-South Asia Chapter (December 28-29, 2010). Islamabad, Pakistan
2. The Determinants of Capital Structure of Stock Exchange-Listed Non-Financial Firms in Pakistan, 20th PSDE Annual Conference January 10-12, 2005, Islamabad, Pakistan
1. The Empirical Investigation of Debt-Maturity Structure: Evidence from Pakistan, 25th PSDE AGM and Conference March 16-18, 2010, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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