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This paper represents the first attempt to examine investor behavior for green stocks through the lens of return co-movement, and provides evidence indicating that green investment practices have gained traction after 2012.

We empirically test the hypotheses that the stock returns of firms with similar carbon dioxide emissions levels move together and, if so, whether this co-movement has increased over time as people become more “carbon-conscious.” Our baseline sample, based on carbon emissions data from public company disclosures, suffers from limited coverage, particularly before 2016, leading to low statistical power and sample selection bias. To address this, we employ machine learning methodologies to forecast the carbon emissions of firms that do not disclose such information, nearly quadrupling the sample size. Our findings indicate that stocks with similar carbon emissions exhibit higher co-movement in stock returns in both the baseline and augmented data samples. Furthermore, this co-movement has increased during the 2012–2020 period compared to the 2004–2011 period, suggesting that green investment has gained traction over time.

We find that stocks with similar carbon emissions exhibit higher co-movement in stock returns in both the baseline sample and the augmented data sample, and the co-movement has increased in the 2012–2020 period compared to the 2004–2011 years, suggesting that green investment has gained traction over time.

(1) We use machine learning methodology to augment carbon emissions sample which goes back to 2004. Our approach almost quadruples the original data, enabling large-sample testing. (2) We are the first paper to examine how green companies' stock returns co-move and thus provide complementary results on the research on expected returns and carbon emissions.

The purpose of this study was to explore important elements involved in interorganizational learning (IOL) in the complex context of integrated health care.

The study applied concept-driven content analysis of qualitative data collected from documents, protocols, reports, reflection circles and interviews related to an improvement initiative in Norwegian integrated health care for elderly and fragile patients.

The analysis supports the applicability of Engeström’s activity system model to better understand the local contexts of IOL in integrated health care. However, the study also identified an essential additional contextual element in the case under study: an organizational network structure binding all involved parties together. This structure was crucial for facilitating the IOL process, indicating potential for further development of Engeström’s model to address the complexities of integrated health care.

This study tested and extended a long-standing model – the human activity system – within the context of integrated health care. The authors propose introducing leadership as a distinct element, organized as a network structure that connects all stakeholders. Implications for leaders and policymakers include the importance of developing network structures and conducting contextual analysis before designing IOL processes in integrated health care. The study opens new avenues for research on IOL in integrated health care.

This study aims to design a piezoelectric sensor with high performance transmitting and receiving functions, which is characterized by simple structure and multifunctionality.

In accordance with the binaural principle, a binaural-sensitive element is constructed with the middle module transmitting the signal and the left and right modules receiving the signal. The traditional 1-3-2 piezoelectric composite material is selected for the sensitive element of the transmitting module, while the improved 1-3-2 piezoelectric composite material is selected for the sensitive element of the receiving module. The impact of varying the thickness of the transmitting module on its resonance frequency and the influence of varying the thickness of the receiving module on its anti-resonance frequency were investigated through simulations conducted using ANSYS finite element software. This was done to ascertain the optimal thickness dimensions and operating frequencies for the binaural sensitive elements.

At last, binaural transducers were constructed and subjected to experimental evaluation within an anechoic chamber. The experimental results demonstrate that the operating frequency of both the transmitting and receiving modules is 150 kHz, the transmitting voltage response is 160 dB, and the receiving sensitivity of the “left ear” is −192 dB, and the receiving sensitivity of the “right ear” is −190 dB. The objective of achieving high-performance transmitting and receiving within the same frequency range has been met.

A binaural sensitive element is proposed to realize high-performance transmission and reception in the same frequency range.

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

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This paper identified that leadership humility can influence team reflexivity.

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

This paper aims to present a review and analysis of the literature on halal services over 25 years. The number of publications on halal services has increased over the years in the fields of business, management and economic research; however, the topic has been discussed less comprehensively in relation to bibliometric analysis.

This study was conducted using review and bibliometric analysis. In total, 346 articles were extracted using a modified Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses procedure, and 176 documents were eliminated because they were not within the scope of the Halal Services topic. Finally, 170 articles were analyzed using the Biblioshiny-Bibliometrix R package.

Research on halal services has grown steadily over the past 25 years. Most studies were conducted in Muslim countries; however, some non-Muslim countries, such as the United Kingdom and China, also contributed to the topic of halal services. Thematic analysis revealed that most halal services papers are categorized under the “Niche Theme” or the “Basic Theme.”

This study contributes by providing future researchers with knowledge and information on knowledge structures and state-of-the-art halal services. This study also provides insights into the development of novel ideas that may contribute to expanding the research on halal services worldwide.

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of halal services research using bibliometric analysis. Through this method, this study attempts to summarize the trends in halal service research over 25 years, which may suggest future research directions into halal services.

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Making the transition between community work spaces (CWS) and home-based working (HBW) will typically pose a variety of challenges for the professionals involved. But effective management of different boundary types can help ensure the shift from one domain to another is successful.

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This study aims to examine how the characteristics of lobbyists – type, size and country of origin – affect the nature of the feedback submitted to the European Commission regarding the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

This research is grounded in an analysis of 143 public comment letters, encompassing the entire spectrum of feedback received. The authors begin with a content analysis of the directive’s 20 key items to categorize responses, construct a feedback index based on them and then use ordinary least squares, robust and ordered logit regressions.

This analysis reveals the expanding concept of “users” in sustainability reporting, with active lobbying from both business associations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). While the directive is generally well received, concerns arise regarding its broad scope, third-party assurance, forward-looking information and the rushed timeline. Lobbyists’ characteristics play a significant role in shaping their feedback. NGOs show stronger support than business associations, with companies in between. Smaller lobbyists favor simplified disclosures, and notable French support suggests a potential “reversed lobbying” effect, possibly due to the French presidency’s role in shaping the European sustainability reporting framework.

This in-depth content analysis of feedback on the directive provides a comprehensive summary measure that serves as a powerful tool for standard-setters to develop sector-specific sustainability standards.

As sustainability reporting gains traction and zero-emission targets grow more urgent, understanding the standard-setting process is increasingly crucial.

This research shifts the focus of lobbying from financial to sustainability reporting. The authors build on regulatory capture and public interest theories by incorporating networking theory and the phenomenon of reversed lobbying to uncover key variations.

This paper aims to identify the readiness factors (RFs) required for the deployment of lean initiatives within the context of higher education (HE), a field not yet significantly explored.

This research employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to thoroughly identify and consolidate all relevant scholarly literature concerning lean practices and readiness in the context of HE. Subsequently, a three-phase Delphi study was conducted to evaluate and enhance the findings of the SLR.

The results indicate the following seven RFs for use in HE: leadership/top management, changing environment and organisational culture, lean initiatives linked with the strategic agenda of the educational institute, employee empowerment and engagement, student value, supplier relations and continuous improvement.

By identifying such factors, the present study acknowledges the strategic nature of lean and recognises that its full strategic benefits can only be realised when properly implemented at a macro-level.

The authors believe that this is the first attempt to provide a consolidated list of RFs in the context of HE validated by a group of experts. This study expands the knowledge of lean in HE contexts, benefiting both researchers and professionals. For researchers, it provides a valuable foundation for further study of the implementation of lean programs. For professionals and practitioners, it offers insights for better preparation that are crucial for the sustainability of lean initiatives leading to overall improved performance.

The purpose of this study is to propose an analytical framework for generating main path analysis (MPA) and demonstrate the process involved in identifying, analyzing the MPA on a citation network and empirically testing in the research field chromosome anomalies (CA).

The proposed methodological structure involves five phases of the process. Search path method is used to measure the weights of each citation link from a source vertex to a sink vertex. The key route local main path and global main path are generated to identify the knowledge diffusion trajectories and validated by cross-referencing with existing literature, co-citation analysis and centrality measures of social network analysis.

The empirical validation of this framework within CA research demonstrates its potential for tracing knowledge diffusion and technological development trajectories over three decades. This approach elucidates two major intellectual knowledge flows. The first key-route main path identified the primary diagnostic protocols. The second key-route main path revealed that cancer or carcinogenesis is identified as one of the mainstream of CA.

The limitations of the data and coverage period restrict the scope of this study. MPA was applied exclusively to the most influential sub network and disregarded other sub networks. MPA identified the seminal papers that provided a historical development in diagnostic protocol and their interconnectedness of disorders and diseases. This helps the researchers to develop targeted therapies and interventions, especially in cancer treatment.

Exploiting MPA on CA research provides valuable insights to stakeholders in developing evidence-based public health policies. This is crucial for preventing the birth of children with birth defects or genetic diseases, promoting public health and reducing the socioeconomic burden on a country through enhanced surveillance and prevention efforts.

The study suggests that in addition to traditional scientometrics measures, MPA can be used to trace the evolution of knowledge and technological advancements. It also highlights the role of social network analysis measures in extracting main paths.