Phon Sophat

@ibs.edu.kh

Institute for Banking Studies, Cambodia
Institute for Banking Studies

EDUCATION

PhD in Economics

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Economic Geology, General Business, Management and Accounting, Economics and Econometrics, Research and Theory
6

Scopus Publications

17

Scholar Citations

3

Scholar h-index

Scopus Publications

  • Exploring the Drivers of Women’s Political Representation in ASEAN: Insights from Economic, Institutional, and Democratic Factors
    Siti Aisyah, Dinar Wahyuningrum, Mohammad Rofiuddin
    Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics, 2025
  • The Effect of Macroeconomic Variables on Environment Quality during COVID-19 Pandemic
    Rifda Nabila, Qi Mangku Bahjatulloh, Rosana Eri Puspita, Arna Asna Annisa, Mohammad Rofiuddin, et al.
    E3s Web of Conferences, 2021
    The global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects every part of human life, including the physical world. The measures taken to control the spread of the virus have had a significant impact on slowing economic activity and the quality of the environment. This study discusses the macroeconomic variables on environmental quality during the pandemic. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between economic growth, human quality, poverty, and global trade on the quality of the environment in Indonesia. The data used a cross-sectional study for 34 provinces in Indonesia during 2020, while it analyzed the data using a multiple linear regression approach. The study results found that human quality has a positive effect on environmental quality in Indonesia, while the economic growth, poverty, and global trade variables have a negative effect. Novelty in this study examines the factors in the economy that affect the environment in the pandemic era.
  • Loyalty and Word of Mouth of Muslim Women who Use Mobile Commerce in Indonesia
    Saiful Anwar, Mochlasin Mochlasin, Rosana Eri Puspita, Arna Asna Annisa, Mohammad Rofiuddin, et al.
    E3s Web of Conferences, 2021
    The Covid-19 pandemic, which causes social distancing, has an impact on a surge of buying and selling through mobile commerce. On the other hand, customers are at the risk of online service failure in m-commerce. This research tested the quality model of m-commerce service that integrates the justice variable from the Islamic perspective on Muslim women's loyalty and word of mouth with satisfaction as the mediating variable and personal innovation and customer expertise as the moderating variables. This research is survey research involving 323 Muslim women who use the C2C m-commerce platform services in Indonesia. Data analysis is presented in Structural Equation Modeling. The result shows that distributive justice, procedural justice, visual appeal, ease of use, and security influenced satisfaction, while information quality, load speed, and interactional justice did not affect satisfaction. This research proves that the principle of justice in buying and selling process for Muslim women exists in the m-commerce service so that it plays a positive role in satisfaction which has an impact on the loyalty and word of mouth of Muslim women. This research contributes to providing theoretical background as a service standard for m-commerce platforms that are user-friendly for Muslim women.
  • Online Shopping Behavior among Food Consumers during Pandemic: a Cross Generation Study
    Rosana Eri Puspita, Yasinta Zulaikha, Arna Asna Annisa, Rifda Nabila, Mohammad Rofiuddin, et al.
    E3s Web of Conferences, 2021
    Shopping for food is a necessity that will continue to occur before the pandemic, during a pandemic, and post-pandemic. Pandemics that occur around the world also affect human behaviour, including food shopping behaviour. This study aims to analyze shopping behaviour and changes in shopping behaviour during a pandemic. Consumers prefer to choose online shopping in pandemic situations according to safety. Data were collected by interviewing 12 respondents from the generation of baby boomers, X, Y, and Z. The data were processed using a qualitative approach using N-Vivo software. Research results showed that there were differences in food shopping behaviour during the pandemic. This research suggests that the food industry pays attention to shopping behaviour change during a pandemic to change strategies to get opportunities in the market. Novelty in this study is the first cross-generational qualitative analysis of food shopping behaviour among Indonesian consumers.
  • Does Economic Growth Reduce Pollution? Empirical Evidence from Low Income Countries
    Mohammad Rofiuddin, Siti Aisyah, Desy Nur Pratiwi, Arna Asna Annisa, Rosana Eri Puspita, et al.
    E3s Web of Conferences, 2019
    The issue of environmental degradation has long been associated as a residue of the economic development process, especially in low income countries. Development activities have to continue nevertheless, because people's welfare is the goal. This study aims to find the impact of economic growth, population and energy consumption to environmental pollution. Another purpose is to prove the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis. The methods utilized is panel data regression with fixed effect model using Drisscol-Kraay estimator. The result of the study indicates that increased per capita GDP and population leads to environmental pollution in low income countries, while energy consumption has no significant effect. The result also confirmed the EKC hypothesis in low income countries.
  • Income Inequality in Indonesia: Panel Data of 34 Provinces 2014-2016
    Rofiuddin Mohammad, Firmansyah
    E3s Web of Conferences, 2018
    Income inequality is the difference in the ability of people to have goods or services, and more broadly, it is the problem of community welfare. Income inequality can be measured at regional, national and global level. Income inequality in Indonesia,, which representing by Gini index, is still relatively high, even though the number tends to decline. The high level of income inequality is influenced by various factors. This study aims to analyze the influence of economic growth, population and provincial minimum wage toward income inequality in Indonesia. By applying a fixed-effect of panel data regression model of the 34 provinces along 2014-2016, the study finds that economic growth and population do not affect the income inequality, while provincial minimum wage has the negative effect.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Cultural Perceptions and Acceptance of Non-Alcoholic Wine in Cambodia
    P Bun, VV Ratha, W Non, S Phon, S Lang, C Ny, S Khen, D Chin, M Serey, ...
    Sustainability and Innovation in the Non-Alcoholic Wine Industry, 225-276 , 2026
    2026
  • Leadership Approaches to Enhancing Self-Study Management in Cambodian Universities
    P Chin, R Sam, M Serey, S Phon
    Digital Leadership and Innovation in ASEAN Education, 237-264 , 2026
    2026
  • The Impact of Monetary Policy and Climate Change on Cambodia’s GDP Growth: A VAR Analysis
    S Phon, P Ngin, S Chou, S Khan
    Cambodia Journal for Business and Professional Practice 2 (04), 25 , 2026
    2026
  • Bridging Equity Gaps: Challenges and Strategies for Inclusive Higher Education in Cambodia
    S Hill, S Phon, VV Ratha, SE Lay, M Serey, S Em, R Sam
    Breaking Structural Inequality and Enhancing Social Justice in Higher … , 2026
    2026
  • Integration into Formal Economy: A Systematic Review on the Challenges and Opportunities for Informal SMEs in Cambodia
    C Or, S Phon, M Serey
    Journal of Law and Economics 4 (2), 182-192 , 2025
    2025
  • Embedding Innovation and Entrepreneurial Culture in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Cambodia
    V Chea, JL Chautagnat, P Sophat
    Kiel, Hamburg: ZBW-Leibniz Information Centre for Economics , 2025
    2025
  • A Spatial Econometric Analysis on Economic Rationalization and Human Capital Dynamics in Cambodia
    P Sophat, S Khan
    Cambodia Journal for Business and Professional Practice(CJBPP) 1 (1), 41 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Determinants of Service Logistic Innovation and its Capability in Cambodia Using the Structural Equation Model
    P Sophat
    https://journal.jfpublisher.com/index.php/jssh/article/view/482/550 3 (1), 25 , 2024
    2024
  • Factors Influencing the Community-Based Ecotourism Development in Cambodia: Structural Equation Model Analysis
    S Phon, S Phon, V Touch
    https://journal.jfpublisher.com/index.php/joe/article/view/479 3 (1), 87-107 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Determinants of service logistic innovation and its capability in Cambodia using the structural equation model
    C Sin, S Phon, V Touch
    Srawung: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 58-73 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Microfinance development in Cambodia: inclusive finances and other challenges
    P Sophat, B Phany, H Mengly, E Penghout, K Sophy
    Cambodia Econometric Association 1, 120 , 2024
    2024
  • The Effects of Microcredit on Households Economy in Cambodia
    P Sophat, B Phany
    HAL Working Papers , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Data Integration in Asia: The Case Study of Cambodia
    P Sophat
    https://www.unescap.org/sites/default/files/1_Cambodia_DI-CoP_WS_1-4Dec2020 … , 2021
    2021
  • The Impacts of COVID-19 on Cambodia Economy
    P Sophat
    FHAA 2 (2021), https://www.academia.edu/48651891/The_Im , 2021
    2021
  • Financial Inclusion: Assessing Innovative Technology's impact on Financial Inclusion and Profitability of Financial Institutions in Cambodia
    S Khek, P Sophat, V Meng
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • The Impacts of Natural Disaster and Rural Finances on the Farmers: A Case Study of Cambodia and Inclusive Policy
    P Sophat
    National Bank of Cambodia 7 (2020), https://www.nbc.org.kh/download_files/re , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • Microfinance Development in Cambodia: Challenges and a Case Study of AMK
    P Sophat
    Thammasat Review of Economic and Social Policy 5 (2), http://www.tresp.econ … , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 3
  • The Impact of Credits on the Household Livelihoods in Cambodia
    P Sophat
    The 16th Pacific Regional Science Conference Organization Summer Institute … , 2019
    2019
  • The analyses on the credit access and impacts of microfinance institutions in Cambodia
    P Sophat, C Chawanote
    Thammasat University , 2018
    2018
  • Assessing the impact of the increased minimum wage on the labor market and economy growth in Cambodia.
    P Sophat
    2018

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Determinants of service logistic innovation and its capability in Cambodia using the structural equation model
    C Sin, S Phon, V Touch
    Srawung: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 58-73 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Financial Inclusion: Assessing Innovative Technology's impact on Financial Inclusion and Profitability of Financial Institutions in Cambodia
    S Khek, P Sophat, V Meng
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • The Impacts of Natural Disaster and Rural Finances on the Farmers: A Case Study of Cambodia and Inclusive Policy
    P Sophat
    National Bank of Cambodia 7 (2020), https://www.nbc.org.kh/download_files/re , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • Microfinance Development in Cambodia: Challenges and a Case Study of AMK
    P Sophat
    Thammasat Review of Economic and Social Policy 5 (2), http://www.tresp.econ … , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 3
  • A Spatial Econometric Analysis on Economic Rationalization and Human Capital Dynamics in Cambodia
    P Sophat, S Khan
    Cambodia Journal for Business and Professional Practice(CJBPP) 1 (1), 41 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Factors Influencing the Community-Based Ecotourism Development in Cambodia: Structural Equation Model Analysis
    S Phon, S Phon, V Touch
    https://journal.jfpublisher.com/index.php/joe/article/view/479 3 (1), 87-107 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • The Effects of Microcredit on Households Economy in Cambodia
    P Sophat, B Phany
    HAL Working Papers , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • The Spatial Structural Analysis of Microfinance Institutions of Cambodia
    P Sophat
    Available at SSRN 3119022 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 1
  • Cultural Perceptions and Acceptance of Non-Alcoholic Wine in Cambodia
    P Bun, VV Ratha, W Non, S Phon, S Lang, C Ny, S Khen, D Chin, M Serey, ...
    Sustainability and Innovation in the Non-Alcoholic Wine Industry, 225-276 , 2026
    2026
  • Leadership Approaches to Enhancing Self-Study Management in Cambodian Universities
    P Chin, R Sam, M Serey, S Phon
    Digital Leadership and Innovation in ASEAN Education, 237-264 , 2026
    2026
  • The Impact of Monetary Policy and Climate Change on Cambodia’s GDP Growth: A VAR Analysis
    S Phon, P Ngin, S Chou, S Khan
    Cambodia Journal for Business and Professional Practice 2 (04), 25 , 2026
    2026
  • Bridging Equity Gaps: Challenges and Strategies for Inclusive Higher Education in Cambodia
    S Hill, S Phon, VV Ratha, SE Lay, M Serey, S Em, R Sam
    Breaking Structural Inequality and Enhancing Social Justice in Higher … , 2026
    2026
  • Integration into Formal Economy: A Systematic Review on the Challenges and Opportunities for Informal SMEs in Cambodia
    C Or, S Phon, M Serey
    Journal of Law and Economics 4 (2), 182-192 , 2025
    2025
  • Embedding Innovation and Entrepreneurial Culture in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Cambodia
    V Chea, JL Chautagnat, P Sophat
    Kiel, Hamburg: ZBW-Leibniz Information Centre for Economics , 2025
    2025
  • Determinants of Service Logistic Innovation and its Capability in Cambodia Using the Structural Equation Model
    P Sophat
    https://journal.jfpublisher.com/index.php/jssh/article/view/482/550 3 (1), 25 , 2024
    2024
  • Microfinance development in Cambodia: inclusive finances and other challenges
    P Sophat, B Phany, H Mengly, E Penghout, K Sophy
    Cambodia Econometric Association 1, 120 , 2024
    2024
  • Data Integration in Asia: The Case Study of Cambodia
    P Sophat
    https://www.unescap.org/sites/default/files/1_Cambodia_DI-CoP_WS_1-4Dec2020 … , 2021
    2021
  • The Impacts of COVID-19 on Cambodia Economy
    P Sophat
    FHAA 2 (2021), https://www.academia.edu/48651891/The_Im , 2021
    2021
  • The Impact of Credits on the Household Livelihoods in Cambodia
    P Sophat
    The 16th Pacific Regional Science Conference Organization Summer Institute … , 2019
    2019
  • The analyses on the credit access and impacts of microfinance institutions in Cambodia
    P Sophat, C Chawanote
    Thammasat University , 2018
    2018