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Board Size and Firm Performance: Case of Kuwait

open access: yesStudies in Business and Economics, 2021
This study examined the relationship between board size and firm performance using a sample of 110 non-financial listed firms on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) from 2009 to 2017 (9 years). Empirical tests were conducted using OLS and 2SLS regressions as well as two performance measures to control the issues of endogeneity and causality; the study ...
openaire   +4 more sources

Therapeutic Apheresis for Intravenous Methylprednisolone‐Refractory Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Single‐Center Case Series

open access: yesTherapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Board characteristics and bank performance in India

open access: yesIIMB Management Review, 2018
Using a sample of 36 scheduled commercial banks in India during the period of 2001–2014, we explore the impact of board structure characteristics such as board size, independence and CEO duality on bank performance.
C.P. Abdul Gafoor   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effect of board size and composition on bank efficiency [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper analyzes the relationship between board structure, in terms of board size and composition, and bank performance. Unlike previous studies, the present analysis is carried out within a stochastic frontier framework. To this end, bank performance
Agoraki, Maria-Eleni   +2 more
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Effects of the Fluid Replacement Method During Online Hemodiafiltration on the Solute Removal Performance and Biocompatibility Using the Asymmetric Cellulose Triacetate Membrane

open access: yesTherapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pre‐dilution online hemodiafiltration (Pre‐HDF) is predominantly used in Japan, whereas post‐dilution online HDF (Post‐HDF) is more common in Europe. An asymmetric cellulose triacetate (ATA) membrane may improve biocompatibility.
Kenji Sakurai   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Corporate Governance Mechanisms on Financial Performance of Hotel Companies: Empirical Evidence from India. [PDF]

open access: yesAfrican Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2019
This study examined the impact of corporate governance mechanisms on financial performance of Indian hotel companies. The analysis was based on balanced panel data over a period ranging from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016 for 30 Indian hotel companies listed on ...
Eissa A. Al‐Homaidi   +3 more
doaj  

The Effects of Board Size on Financial Performance of Banks: A Study of Listed Banks in Nigeria [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
A critical review of the Nigerian banking system over the years shows that one of the problems confronting the sector has been that of poor corporate governance.
Fakile , A. S., Uwuigbe, O. R.
core   +1 more source

Structural instability impairs function of the UDP‐xylose synthase 1 Ile181Asn variant associated with short‐stature genetic syndrome in humans

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
The Ile181Asn variant of human UDP‐xylose synthase (hUXS1), associated with a short‐stature genetic syndrome, has previously been reported as inactive. Our findings demonstrate that Ile181Asn‐hUXS1 retains catalytic activity similar to the wild‐type but exhibits reduced stability, a looser oligomeric state, and an increased tendency to precipitate ...
Tuo Li   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Relationship between Board Compensation and the Firm Value of the Farm Credit System [PDF]

open access: yes
This project analyzed 82 annual financial reports (2006) of Agricultural Credit Associations which create the branches of Farm Credit Services. The goal of this research is to determine the impact additional board members and their level of compensation ...
Rodgers, Chris
core   +1 more source

Organ‐specific redox imbalances in spinal muscular atrophy mice are partially rescued by SMN antisense oligonucleotides

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
We identified a systemic, progressive loss of protein S‐glutathionylation—detected by nonreducing western blotting—alongside dysregulation of glutathione‐cycle enzymes in both neuronal and peripheral tissues of Taiwanese SMA mice. These alterations were partially rescued by SMN antisense oligonucleotide therapy, revealing persistent redox imbalance as ...
Sofia Vrettou, Brunhilde Wirth
wiley   +1 more source

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