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ESG Assurance and Dividends: Evidence From 18 Countries in Africa
ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) assurance on a firm's dividend payout policies within the unique African context. Using a staggered difference‐in‐differences (DiD) model, this study examines how voluntary third‐party assurance of ESG reports influences firms' dividend payout policies compared to ...
Samuel Karanja Kogi, June Cao
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ABSTRACT The critical role of small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in driving economic growth through employment generation and innovation cannot go unseen, especially the efforts of small firms in promoting sustainable entrepreneurship. With more market and consumer focus on sustainability and the shift toward eco‐friendly products, SMEs can ...
Nasser Hadi Alajmi
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Fee-for-service or donation? Hungarian perspectives on informal payment for health care
Informal payments are known to be widespread in the post-communist health care systems of Central and Eastern Europe. However, their role and nature remains contentious with the debate characterized by much polemic.
Gaal, Peter, McKee, Martin
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Informal Medicine: Ethical Analysis
CONTEXT: Doctors have been known to treat or give consultation to patients informally, with none of the usual record keeping or follow up. They may wish to know whether this practice is ethical.
Leavitt, F.J., Peleg, A., Peleg, R.
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ABSTRACT Environmental protection has emerged as a global priority in the contemporary context. As pivotal actors in the transition towards sustainable development, companies play a crucial role through the adoption of environmental innovations. This study investigates how organisational characteristics—specifically geographical location, business ...
Carlos de las Heras‐Rosas +3 more
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Labour Law, Judicial Efficiency and Informal Employment in India [PDF]
This study assesses the effects of industrial disputes legislation and the dispute settlement process on informal versus formal employment in India.
Sonja Fagernäs
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Reduction and elimination solutions of informal payment in Iran's health system. [PDF]
Habibi Nodeh F +3 more
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ABSTRACT Rapid technological change, shorter lifecycles and rising demand for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) are increasing waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and emphasise the need for a circular economy. This paper identifies barriers and enablers of the circular transition in EEE and outlines interventions.
Aya Abdelmeguid, Lucia Corsini
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ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of independent female directors (IFDs) on green innovation (GI) among Chinese‐listed firms from 2008 to 2023. Additionally, we investigate the moderating effects of ownership structure and market competition on the relationship between IFD and GI.
Muhammad Usman +4 more
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The effect of individuals' health perceptions on informal payment attitudes
Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Sağlık Yönetimi Ana Bilim DalıBu çalışma, bireylerin sağlığa ilişkin algılarının informal ödemeleri yapmaya yönelten unsurlarına ve informal ödeme tutumlarına etkilerini araştırmayı amaçlayan kesitsel tipte nicel bir ...
İlter, Ebru
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