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Ning Y, Cherian J, Sial MS, Álvarez-Otero S, Comite U, Zia-Ud-Din M. Green bond as a new determinant of sustainable green financing, energy efficiency investment, and economic growth: a global perspective. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023; 30:61324-61339. [PMID: 34993809 PMCID: PMC8735735 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-18454-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The purpose of the study is to test the role of green bond financing on energy efficiency investment and economic growth. To achieve the study objective, fuzzy decision-making modeling technique is applied. The results revealed that bank loans are now the main source of financing for energy efficiency projects. Project-based financing might be replaced with Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) warranting energy efficiency investment. Moreover, green banks invest both public and private funds in energy efficiency promoting economic growth. The usage of green bonds for financing environmentally beneficial projects or companies is limitless. Providing for screening energy efficiency investment proposals with small payback hurdle rates might have large opportunity costs. Green bonds can be used to remove the financing barriers for green finance and sustainability tool. On this, study provides policy implications to key stakeholders; if suggested policy suggestions implemented successfully, these would help to enhance scope of green bond financing to uplift energy efficiency financing and green growth successfully.
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- Yiyi Ning
- Wuhan ecological environment investment and development Group Co.Ltd, Wuhan City, 430000 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Business, Abu Dhabi University, P.O. Box 59911, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Islamabad, 44000 Pakistan
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- Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Business Sciences, University Giustino Fortunato, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Department of Law, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, 63100 Pakistan
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Noman M, Sial MS, Samad S, Li RYM, Shi M. Adjustment of self-initiated and organizational expatriates: The moderating role of cross-cultural training. Front Psychol 2023; 13:1044040. [PMID: 36760898 PMCID: PMC9907360 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1044040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Globalization and the international labor movement made the ability to work anywhere globally. These individuals are usually organizational expatriates (OEs) deployed to overseas assignments by their employers or self-initiated expatriates (SIEs) who choose to relocate and work in a foreign country. Therefore, this study examines and contrasts the variations in cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) between Chinese SIEs and OEs in Pakistan. Furthermore, it aims to understand how cross-cultural training (CCT) influences the adaptation of Chinese SIEs and OEs. Data were obtained from 35 Chinese expatriates with 17 SIEs and 18 OEs employing a qualitative technique and were analyzed via thematic analysis in MAXQDA 20. According to the study, both SIEs and OEs face distinct hurdles to their CCA in Pakistan, including cultural taboos, language obstacles, and work variations. While numerous aspects that will favorably affect their CCA, including the accessibility of necessities, the friendliness of the Pakistani people, and the brethren relations between Pakistan and China, assist them in making a smooth transition to life in Pakistan. Furthermore, the results indicate that the mediating role of pre-departure CCT and the host country mentors' support and facilitations acquired through online resources contribute to both Chinese SIEs and OEs' CCA in Pakistan.
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- Muhammad Noman
- School of Journalism and Communication, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Business Administration, College of Business and Administration, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Sustainable Real Estate Research Center, Department of Economics and Finance, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Management, Pass College of Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing, China,*Correspondence: Miao Shi, ✉
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Yang L, Cherian J, Sial MS, Samad S, Yu J, Kim Y, Han H. Advancing the debate on hotel employees’ environmental psychology by promoting energy-saving behavior in a corporate social responsibility framework. Front Psychol 2022; 13:990922. [PMID: 36186347 PMCID: PMC9524265 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.990922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Considering the vulnerable climatic conditions in most parts of the planet, a successful transition toward a carbon-free future is a critical challenge worldwide. In this respect, around 35% of the world’s total greenhouse gas emission (GHG) is associated with the power sector (especially electrical energy). To this end, a vast of electrical energy has been used by the people in buildings. Specifically, a significant amount of energy in buildings is used for heating, cooling, and ventilation. While the available literature highlights the importance of neat, clean, and green electrical energy for the decarbonization of society, a critical gap exists in such literature. That is, most of the literature under this stream deals with the supply side (production) of electrical energy, while the demand side (consumption at an individual level) was neglected. To bridge this critical knowledge gap, this study investigates how the CSR engagement of a hotel organization can promote the energy-related pro-environmental behavior (ERPEB) among the employees with the intervening effect of employees’ environmental commitment (EMEC) and Green intrinsic motivation (GRIM). Further, the conditional indirect role of altruistic values was also tested in this study. The data were collected from different hotel employees in Pakistan with the help of a self-administered questionnaire. We tested the hypothesized relationship through structural equation modeling (SEM). The results confirmed that CSR can be a potential motivator to impact the ERPEB of employees, while EMEC and GRIM mediated this relationship significantly. The findings of this study also confirmed the conditional indirect role of altruistic values. These findings offer various theoretical and practical contributions which are conversed in detail.
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- Long Yang
- Zhengzhou Preschool Education College, Zhengzhou, China
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- College of Business, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Business Administration, College of Business and Administration, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Business Division of Tourism and Hotel Management, Cheongju University, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
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- Division of Global Economics and Commerce, Cheongju University, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
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- College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Heesup Han,
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Deng Y, Cherian J, Khan NUN, Kumari K, Sial MS, Comite U, Gavurova B, Popp J. Family and Academic Stress and Their Impact on Students' Depression Level and Academic Performance. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:869337. [PMID: 35782431 PMCID: PMC9243415 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.869337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Current research examines the impact of academic and familial stress on students' depression levels and the subsequent impact on their academic performance based on Lazarus' cognitive appraisal theory of stress. The non-probability convenience sampling technique has been used to collect data from undergraduate and postgraduate students using a modified questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale. This study used the SEM method to examine the link between stress, depression, and academic performance. It was confirmed that academic and family stress leads to depression among students, negatively affecting their academic performance and learning outcomes. This research provides valuable information to parents, educators, and other stakeholders concerned about their childrens' education and performance.
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- Yuwei Deng
- School of Mechatronics Engineering, Daqing Normal University, Daqing, China
- School of Marxism, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China
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- College of Business, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Faculty of Business Administration, Iqra University Karachi Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Department of Business Administration, Greenwich University Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Business Sciences, University Giustino Fortunato, Benevento, Italy
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- Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control and Geotechnologies, Technical University of Kosice, Kosice, Slovakia
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- Hungarian National Bank–Research Center, John von Neumann University, Kecskemét, Hungary
- College of Business and Economics, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Mohammad SJ, Sial MS, Salman A, Omhand K, Thu PA, Lewaa I. Blockchain Technology and the Contemporary Business Models; Connecting Nano Energy Storage Devices with Trade for Investors. WEB 2022. [DOI: 10.14704/web/v19i1/web19178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The rapid rate of growth in nanotechnologies and their application in almost every field of life is not only set to improve the living standards of the general public around the globe but also serves as a great opportunity for business as well. In this regard, a sound business model is required, as the product and services based upon this technology may not conform to traditional business models. In this research, we have reviewed the general business models for Nanotechnology-based products and services. In this respect one of the potential opportunities in the field of Nano energy storage devices and their practical application. We have conceptualized the potential use of “Blockchain” technology in the trading aspect of energy storage contracts and the potential opportunities this presents to the investors as well as the general public who form the wider sphere of stakeholders.
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Otero S, Yu S, Sial MS, Comite U, Cismas LM. The relationship between belt and road initiative and Agenda 2030: a litmus test for global sustainability and regional cooperation. EJIM 2022. [DOI: 10.1504/ejim.2022.10050217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Mubeen R, Han D, Abbas J, Álvarez-Otero S, Sial MS. The Relationship Between CEO Duality and Business Firms' Performance: The Moderating Role of Firm Size and Corporate Social Responsibility. Front Psychol 2021; 12:669715. [PMID: 35035363 PMCID: PMC8757377 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.669715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study focuses on exploring the relationship between chief executive officer (CEO) duality and firm performance. We focus on how the size and corporate social responsibility (CSR) of firms moderate this relationship. In terms of size, business organizations are of two types: small and large firms. This study uses datasets of listed Chinese business firms included in the China Stock Market and Accounting Research database. It employs a generalized method of moment's technique to explore the connection between CEO duality and the performance of Chinese business firms through double mediation effects. Our empirical analysis showed that CEO duality has a significant negative relationship with firm performance. We also explored the moderating effects of firm size (small and large) and CSR practices on the relationship between CEO duality and improved performance of Chinese firms. Large firms and CSR practices showed significant and positive moderating effects on the relationship between CEO duality and firm performance. Conversely, with CEO duality, small firms showed a negative moderating influence on firm performance. This inclusive model provides valuable insights into how the dual role of the CEO of a firm affected the performance of Chinese firms through the moderating role of CSR practices and firm size for better business performance. The study offers empirical and theoretical contributions to the corporate governance literature. This research framework might help researchers in designing robust strategies to evaluate the effects on firm performance. Researchers may gain helpful insights using this methodology.
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- Riaqa Mubeen
- School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), Harbin, China
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- School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), Harbin, China
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- Antai College of Economics and Management (ACEM), School of Media and Communication (SMC), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Islamabad, Pakistan
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Chen J, Shu W, Wang X, Sial MS, Sehleanu M, Badulescu D. The Impact of Environmental Uncertainty on Corporate Innovation: Empirical Evidence from an Emerging Economy. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 19:334. [PMID: 35010594 PMCID: PMC8751204 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The paper analyzes the effect of environmental uncertainty on corporate technological innovation from the perspective of an innovation value chain under the institutional background of China. This paper not only discusses the intermediary effect of agency problems on environmental uncertainty and corporate technological innovation but also deeply explores the influence of information transparency, government subsidies, and other mechanisms to alleviate agency problems on environmental uncertainty and corporate technological innovation. We use the data of listed companies in China from 2008 to 2019 as the research sample, and the results show that, in general, environmental uncertainty has a negative effect on both input and output of technological innovation, and the negative effect can last for two years. Further research shows that the agency problem has an intermediary effect on the environmental uncertainty and corporate technology innovation, and the environmental uncertainty aggravates the agency problem, which hinders the input and output of corporate technology innovation. As an important mechanism to alleviate the agency problems, information transparency and government subsidies can effectively alleviate the agency conflict, thus reducing the inhibition of environmental uncertainty on the input and output of technological innovation. Our findings contribute to the discussion of driving factors for technological innovation in the context of China's system. Our results provide useful insights into the link between environmental uncertainty and corporate innovation for economic academics and practitioners alike.
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- Jinyong Chen
- Business School, Hubei University, Wuhan 430000, China; (W.S.); (X.W.)
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- Business School, Hubei University, Wuhan 430000, China; (W.S.); (X.W.)
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- Business School, Hubei University, Wuhan 430000, China; (W.S.); (X.W.)
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (C.U.I.), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Economics and Business, Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (M.S.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Economics and Business, Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (M.S.); (D.B.)
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Zhang D, Mahmood A, Ariza-Montes A, Vega-Muñoz A, Ahmad N, Han H, Sial MS. Exploring the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Communication through Social Media on Banking Customer E-WOM and Loyalty in Times of Crisis. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18094739. [PMID: 33946787 PMCID: PMC8124371 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18094739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Previous studies have largely explored corporate social responsibility (CSR) for organization-centric outcomes to achieve organizational performance, organizational commitment, or organizational citizenship behavior. However, the importance of CSR to achieve customer-centric outcomes is underexplored to date. Contemporary researchers have recently turned their attention toward CSR from the viewpoint of customer-centric outcomes. Therefore, the present study attempts to test the influence of CSR communication on social media and customer loyalty in the banking sector of a developing economy in times of crisis. This study also investigates the mediating effect of electronic word of mouth (E-WOM) with this relationship. The data of the present study were collected from different banking customers using a self-administered questionnaire. The empirical findings of this study validated that the CSR communication of a bank on social media increases customer loyalty, and E-WOM partially mediates this relationship. This study will be helpful for the banking sector to understand the importance of CSR communication to increase customer loyalty, which is very important for every bank in times of crisis.
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- Dianxi Zhang
- Economics and Management School, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China;
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- Department of Business Studies, Namal Institute, Mianwali 42250, Pakistan;
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- Social Matters Research Group, Universidad Loyola Andalucía, C/Escritor Castilla Aguayo, 4 14004 Córdoba, Spain;
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- Public Policy Observatory, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, 425 Pedro de Valdivia Avenue, Providencia, Santiago 7500912, Chile;
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- Faculty of Management Studies, University of Central Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Sejong University, 98 Gunja-Dong, Gwanjin-Gu, Seoul 143-747, Korea
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Islamabad 44000, Pakistan;
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Sial MS, Chunmei Z, Khuong NV. Do female and independent directors explain the two-way relationship between corporate social responsibility and earnings management of Chinese listed firms? IJAIM 2019. [DOI: 10.1108/ijaim-03-2018-0027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PurposeThis study aims to explore the possibility of a two-way relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and earnings management (accruals and real EM) with the moderating role of female and independent directors.Design/methodology/approachThe authors use STATA to test the generalized method of moments on a sample of Chinese listed firms data over the period 2009-2015. The unbalanced sample obtained 3,481 observations from China stock market and accounting research database and CSR rating provided by Rankins.FindingsThe results indicate a significant negative relationship between two-way CSR and accrual-based EM. Moreover, female and independent directors moderate the two-way relationship between CSR and EM.Research limitations/implicationsThe present study does not include all financial, insurance and investment firms to impact on CSR and EM. Further research might consist of family ownership to enhance the evidence for an emerging market.Originality/valueThis study primarily contributes to the literature on CSR, female and independent directors, and EM by providing evidence for the moderating role of female and independent directors on the two-way association between CSR and EM.
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Hussain A, Sial MS, Usman SM, Hwang J, Jiang Y, Shafiq A. What Factors Affect Patient Satisfaction in Public Sector Hospitals: Evidence from an Emerging Economy. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2019; 16:E994. [PMID: 30893906 PMCID: PMC6466114 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16060994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Patient satisfaction can identify specific areas of improvement in public sector hospitals. However, the Pakistani healthcare system, and quality of service delivery is rarely assessed through the perspective of patient satisfaction. Our study demonstrated the performance of public healthcare systems in Pakistan by interacting with physical services (tangible and environmental), doctor⁻patient communication, and pharmacy and laboratory services based on patient satisfaction. Primary data were collected from the patients by using a random sampling method. Patients who participated in the study were visitors of public hospitals' outpatient departments. A total of 554 questionnaires were circulated, and 445 were received. The confirmatory factor and multiple regression analyses were employed to analyze the collected data. The results revealed that laboratory, as well pharmacy services, had positive significant effects (p = 0.000) on patient satisfaction, while doctor⁻patient communication (p = 0.189) and physical facilities (p = 0.85) had an insignificant relationship with patient satisfaction. Therefore, it is suggested that a significant communication gap exists in the doctor⁻patient setting, and that Pakistan's healthcare system is deprived of physical facilities. Consequently, such services need further improvements.
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- Abid Hussain
- School of Public Affairs, Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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- Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
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- The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Sejong University, 98 Gunja-Dong, Gwanjin-Gu, Seoul 143-747, Korea.
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- School of Economics and Management, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
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- Economics department, Bagdad Campus, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan.
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