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Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in the Era of Robotics: Evolution, Eclipse, or Equilibrium?

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Minimally invasive colorectal surgery has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. Laparoscopy, once viewed with skepticism, is now firmly established as a standard approach, supported by robust randomized trials demonstrating oncologic safety and improved recovery compared to open surgery.
Amanjeet Singh   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Corporate digital transformation and cost of equity capital

open access: yesChina Journal of Accounting Studies
This paper examines the impact of corporate digital transformation on the cost of equity capital. The results indicate that corporate digital transformation significantly reduces the cost of equity capital.
Li Ji, Wei Jiang, Bofu Deng
doaj   +1 more source

Estimating the expected cost of equity capital using consensus forecasts [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
In this study, we develop a technique for estimating a firm’s expected cost of equity capital derived from analyst consensus forecasts and stock prices.
Daske, Holger   +2 more
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Contemporary Regional Disparities in Robotic‐Assisted Rectal Resection in Japan: A Nationwide Population‐Based Study Using the National Database Open Data

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Robotic‐assisted rectal resection in Japan increased markedly after national insurance reimbursement in 2018, with a concurrent decline in open surgery. Using NDB Open Data, we found substantial inter‐prefectural heterogeneity in surgical volume and robotic utilization that persisted after age and sex standardization (SCR). Urban–rural differences were
Ryo Ohta   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cost of Capital Estimation for Highway Concessionaires in Chile

open access: yesJournal of Advanced Transportation, 2018
In this paper, we present the cost of capital estimation for highway concessionaires in Chile. We estimated the cost of equity and the cost of debt and determined the capital structure for each one of twenty-four concessionaires that operate highways. We
Cristian Vergara-Novoa   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) on the Cost of Equity Capital of S&P Firms [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This study examines the impact of SOX on the cost of equity capital for small and large S&P firms. The provisions of SOX aim to improve internal control systems and reduce information asymmetry by improving corporate governance systems and increasing ...
de Jong, Pieter J., Stephen, Sheryl-Ann
core   +1 more source

Dimensions of the AI Divide: Digital Inequality and Psychological Consequences

open access: yesAI &Innovation, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a foundational component of contemporary social, economic, and political life. Yet, the ways in which AI reshapes patterns of exclusion beyond questions of access and technical capability remain insufficiently theorized.
Christos Papaioannou
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of ESG reporting on the cost of equity capital in India: The moderating role of external auditors

open access: yesIIMB Management Review
This study examines the association between ESG reporting and the cost of equity capital, focusing on the influence of Big 4 auditors. Using 2,454 firm-year observations in India from 2016 to 2021, we find that higher ESG scores relate to lower costs of ...
Archana Patro   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

ANALISA PENGARUH MANAJEMEN LABA DAN ASIMETRI INFORMASI TERHADAP COST OF EQUITY CAPITAL (Studi pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di BEI Tahun 2010-2013) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This study aims to examine and provide analysis related to the effect of the relationship Profit Management and Information Asymmetry of the Cost of Equity Capital.hipotesis proposed (1) the information asymmetry positive and significant impact on the ...
DARSONO , Darsono   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Definitions of community‐level approaches to address substance‐related harms and lessons learned: A systematic overview of reviews

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Community action focused on sociocultural and environmental influences to prevent alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and related harms is a global priority. Despite this recognition, understanding of effective community‐level approaches is limited.
Peter Gates, Andrea Zocco, Sara Farnbach
wiley   +1 more source

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