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The impact of mergers and acquisitions on technological innovation in state-owned enterprises: The moderating role of mixed-ownership. [PDF]

PLoS One
Wu N, Guo F, Wang B.
europepmc   +1 more source

Earnings Management in Private Firms

, 2019
This dissertation seeks to understand the determinants and implications of earnings management in private firms, an economically significant yet not well researched segment of the economy. Earnings management occurs when a firm uses discretion and judgement in financial reporting to alter financial reports to mislead stakeholders or to influence ...
openaire   +1 more source

Understanding the paradox of primary teacher shortage in low‐income countries: Insights from Malawi

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Malawi faces a persistent and chronic teacher shortage, particularly at the primary school level, with much of the challenge attributed to teacher supply constraints. While the causes of teacher shortages are known to be complex and context‐dependent, there remains a lack of in‐depth, country‐specific research to guide effective policies ...
Peter Mtika, Edward M. Sosu
wiley   +1 more source

Bank relationships and firm private debt restructuring: a duration analysis [PDF]

Banks and Bank Systems, 2009
Jiang-Chuan Huang, Chin-Sheng Huang
doaj  

Machine learning-inspired similarity measure to forecast M&A from patent data. [PDF]

PLoS One
Albora G, Straccamore M, Zaccaria A.
europepmc   +1 more source

Understanding exam access arrangements in practice: Challenges and opportunities

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Secondary students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) often face challenges with academic tasks, particularly with high‐stakes examinations. Exam access arrangements (EAA) are provided as reasonable adjustments to reduce disadvantage for students with SpLD.
Catherine Antalek, Amelia Roberts, Emma Sumner   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Financial constraints and corporate bankruptcy risks in China: The buffer role of cash holdings. [PDF]

PLoS One
Luu QT, Nguyen HTT, Tran TND, Ho TT.
europepmc   +1 more source

Re‐thinking teachers' professional development: An analysis of National Professional Qualifications for school leaders in England

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This article considers how teachers' professional development could be redeveloped to help address the current crisis in teacher recruitment and retention by offering greater intellectual rigour and more opportunities for intellectual growth. Our analysis is focused on the UK government's current policy for leadership development in schools in
Mark Innes, Elizabeth Gregory, Louisa Dawes   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Framework for Considering the Role of the Public Sector in R&D of Health Technology. [PDF]

Pharmaceut Med
Rejon-Parrilla JC, Epstein D, Mestre-Ferrandiz J, Espin J.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source