Soluble fibrinogen-like protein 2 (sFgl2), a novel effector of regulatory T cells (Tregs), has been demonstrated to have potent immunosuppressive functions. Multiple studies indicate that Tregs could exert important atheroprotective effects, but thei...
Immunotherapy has been proven a viable treatment option for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment in patients. However, some patients still do not benefit. Finding new predictive biomarkers for immunocheckpoint inhibitor (ICI) response will im...
Non-toxic Jatropha curcas cake is a by-product rich in protein that can be used in the food industry. Proteolytic kinetics were used to identify and quantify its antioxidant, antidiabetic, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory, and hypocholesterol...
Sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) corporate environment, like many emerging markets, is marked by institutional voids, weak oversight structures, and patriarchal leadership norms, which heighten the risk of real earnings management (REM). This study e...
This study reviews the impact of the Spanish Transparency Law (TL) 19/2013 and the Union of European Football Associations’ (UEFA) Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, on the transparency and accountability of Spanish professional football clubs, a...
Europe’s decarbonization calls for an increase in the resources used to ensure a fairer transition. The objective of this study is to evaluate the role of public finance in the decarbonization process, considering the context of various uncerta...
The least-squares Monte Carlo method has proved to be a suitable approximation technique for the calculation of a life insurer’s solvency capital requirements. We suggest to enhance it by the use of a neural network based approach to construct...
Sustainable economic development is an important force to enhance the comprehensive national strength. It mainly depends on the breakthrough and innovation of science and technology. The new generation of information technology (NGIT) is the most act...
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is one of the most persistent and bioaccumulative water contaminants. Sensitive, rapid, and in-field analysis is needed to ensure safe water supplies. Here, we present a single step (one shot) and rapid sensor capable of...
Narrow-line Seyfert 1 galaxies (NLSy1s) are a well established class of
9 November 2022
Improving green total factor productivity (GTFP) is a fundamental solution to help the strategic mineral industry to achieve green and sustainable development. This study incorporates the dual negative externalities of resource depletion and environm...
7 December 2021
Between the circular economy and corporate social responsibility, there is an ever-closer connection. Non-financial reporting of social responsibility actions is based on the circular economy concept, so reporting contributes to increasing the level...
Adaptive governance is increasingly considered a feasible approach to address the uncertainties and complexities of social-ecological system (SES), whereas its role on SES coupling has not been sufficiently testified. Empirical evidence is provided i...
(1) Background: The pig production sector is a cornerstone in China’s agricultural industry and it urgently needs a transition from a conventional sector to one that is efficient, sustainable, and of high quality. (2) Methods: This study examin...
Firms in developing economies generally find ways to enhance their reputation and growth in the international market. In this context, an Audit Committee (AC) is composed of multiple skilled members that control and monitor auditing activities and pr...
This study examines the influence of economic growth, energy consumption, a shadow economy, and foreign direct investment (FDI) on the ecological footprint in ASEAN countries. The analysis covers a panel of nine member states—Brunei, Cambodia,...
The Basel III regulations turned the banking industry around worldwide and created new challenges for banks’ financial stability, particularly in liquidity management. As the demand for compliance with the rules started to grow, the inability o...
This study investigates the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance on corporate corruption risk management (CCRM) and examines the moderating role of the risk management committee (RMC) among non-financial firms in Gulf Coo...
13 June 2018
Vulnerability to food poverty is the probability of an individual falling below the food poverty line in the near future, which provides a forward-looking welfare analysis. Applying a nationally representative survey dataset, this study investigates...
This study examines the association between corporate governance and financial performance and investigates whether real earnings management (REM) mediates this relationship in an emerging-market context. Using a balanced panel of 434 nonfinancial li...
This study examines the impact of inward foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic growth in South and Southeast Asia from 2006 to 2022, using a comprehensive panel dataset and multiple econometric techniques. The baseline estimation employs Feasib...
It is well known that finance is at the core of economic activities, and rural finance is an important force for agricultural development, rural economic growth, and farmer income growth, but how rural credit affects vulnerability to poverty of farm...
This study investigates the relationship between various attributes of boards of directors on bank performance in light of Saudi corporate governance regulations. The data set of this study is extracted from the annual reports of all 12 banks listed...
This study examines the importance of natural resources, economic freedom, and sea-access in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), using panel data from 1998 to 2017. The Prais-Winsten reg...
This study probes the complex interplay between tourism development (TDI), economic growth (GDP), and environmental sustainability, focusing on the ten most influential tourism nations: China, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, Turke...
Carbon lock-in (CLI), defined as the structural persistence of fossil-fuel-based systems, poses a significant barrier to decarbonization. As CLI continues to impede China’s progress toward carbon neutrality, understanding the role of next-gener...
The rapid economic growth in major coal-consuming countries has often come at the cost of environmental quality and social well-being. This study is urgently needed to provide empirical evidence on how such growth impacts sustainable development, hel...
Positron emission tomography (PET) has become a powerful tool in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research by enabling in vivo visualization of pathological biomarkers. Recent efforts have aimed to integrate PET-derived imaging phenotypes with genome-w...
The global climate is undergoing a significant and unprecedented transformation. The phenomenon presents a significant peril to the well-being of the human population, biodiversity, and the overall stability of the global ecosystem. This article expl...
This study attempts to investigate the influence of managerial mindfulness on firm innovation. Managerial mindfulness is defined as a collective psychological state shared by top management team (TMT) members and represents their collective attention...
Financial inclusion (FI) for vulnerable populations, such as women, is critical for achieving gender equality, women’s empowerment, and thereby, inclusive growth. Sustainable development goal 5 considers gender equality as a fundamental right a...
Digitalization has become an important driver of regional economic transformation, yet its contribution to economic development may depend on complementary technological, innovation, and organizational capabilities. This study examines the relationsh...