Energy Efficiency & Socially Responsible Markets

@article{shahab_4308,

title = {Do green firms select and terminate supply chain partners based on sustainability criteria? International evidence},

author = {Yasir Shahab and Ammar Ali Gull and Muzhar Javed and Tanveer Ahsan},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2026.110000},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-07-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Production Economics},

volume = {297},

pages = {110000},

abstract = {The ?United Nations Global Compact? reiterates how important supply chain processes are for reaching sustainable growth targets. It points out that only eight supply chains contribute more than half of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, management of suppliers becomes crucial to meeting these goals. However, how green firms select and terminate their suppliers in response to mounting pressure of sustainability remains an area yet to be explored in operations management. To address these concerns, we investigate the data of listed firms from 38 countries over the 2002 to 2019 time-period. The results show that eco-friendly firms are more sensitive to sustainability practices of their suppliers while offering or terminating their contracts. Surprisingly, the stringency of environmental policy negatively moderates this relationship due to the substitution effect. Finally, we document that eco-innovative firms experience an increase in their market value when they select or terminate their supply chain partners based on sustainability criteria. The results offer vital theoretical and policy insinuations for the discipline of sustainable operations and supply chain management.},

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@article{seyfi_4215,

title = {Unpacking women's tourism work in a sanctioned destination},

author = {Siamak Seyfi and Albert Nsom Kimbu and Seyedasaad Hosseini and Tan Vo-Thanh and Mustafeed Zaman},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2026.104152},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-05-01},

journal = {Annals Of Tourism Research},

volume = {118},

pages = {104152},

abstract = {This study examines how international economic sanctions reshape women's work and livelihoods in Iran's tourism sector through the theoretical lens of feminist political economy. Drawing on interviews conducted in two phases around 2018 and again in 2024, the study unveils how sanction pressures operate across macro, meso, and micro levels, giving rise to three interrelated processes: gendered economic scarring, whereby sanctions deepen women's labour exclusion; sanction-driven informalisation, through which economic risk is shifted from institutions to women's insecure work; and a political economy of survival, in which women's adaptive labour sustains households without producing empowerment. By reconceptualising sanctions as longterm pressures on tourism economies, the study extends research on tourism crises, labour relations, and gendered inequality in crisis-ridden destinations.},

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@article{benlemlih_4296,

title = {Public Attention to Gender Equality and Stock Market Returns},

author = {Mohammed Benlemlih and Imane El Ouadghiri and Jamil Jaballah and Jonathan Peillex},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.70095},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-05-01},

journal = {Gender Work And Organization},

volume = {33},

number = {3},

pages = {900-918},

abstract = {We examine the potential relationship between public attention to gender equality and returns on two U.S. gender-diversity stock indices (the MSCI USA Women's Leadership and the Morningstar Women's Empowerment index) in comparison to their traditional counterparts (the MSCI USA and the Morningstar USA index) over the 2017?2022 period. We consider several measures of public attention to gender equality: (1) the U.S. daily Google Search Volume Index for different keywords related to gender equality, (2) the number of daily visits to specific Wikipedia pages devoted to gender equality, and (3) the daily number of news stories related to this phenomenon. We find a positive association between public attention to gender equality and returns on U.S. gender-diversity stock indices. We attribute this result to an increasing investor preferences for owning stocks of companies that promote gender diversity in the workplace during periods of high public attention to gender equality. This finding, which is robust to a battery of alternative estimation methods and proxies, offers important managerial and public policy implications.},

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@article{el_ouadghiri_4297,

title = {Advancing corporate green innovation through science: The role of freedom of expression and NGOs},

author = {Imane El Ouadghiri and Jonathan Peillex and Federico Platania and Toscano Hernandez},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2026.124577},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-05-01},

journal = {Technological Forecasting And Social Change},

volume = {226},

pages = {124577},

abstract = {We contribute to recent developments in Triple Helix model by examining the impact of environmental research output on corporate environmental innovation, with a particular emphasis on the role of government and civil society in shaping this relationship. Drawing on a large sample of 1781 companies across 42 countries from 2010 to 2023, we find that a greater volume of environment-related scientific research positively influences firms' capacity to develop environmental innovations. Two underlying mechanisms appear to explain this effect. First, environmental research plays a cognitive role by facilitating the diffusion of scientific knowledge that is essential for environmental innovation. Second, scientific output exerts a normative institutional influence, guiding organizational behavior toward greater sustainability. We further show that these dynamics are strengthened by the moderating effects of freedom of expression and the presence of environmental NGOs.},

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@article{vo-thanh_4217,

title = {Projected Versus Organic: Mapping Destination Image Congruence},

author = {Tan Vo-Thanh and Duc Sinh Hoang and Thi Nhu Hoa Nguyen and Van Ha Luong and Mustafeed Zaman and Erose Sthapit},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.70229},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-04-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Tourism Research},

volume = {28},

number = {2},

pages = {e70229},

abstract = {This study analyzes the alignment of three distinct images?Overt Induced I, Overt Induced II, and Organic?pertaining to a tourism destination. Using a comprehensive content analysis of various sources, including strategic marketing materials from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, promotional brochures from leading tour operators, and user-generated content from platforms such as Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Routard, and Lonely Planet, the data reveal significant congruence among these three images. Vietnam is represented as a destination that is rich in cultural, historical, and coastal attractions, which closely resonate with the perceptions of French tourists and influence their intentions to revisit or recommend the destination. This congruence supports the expectancy-confirmation theory, underscoring that satisfaction is achieved when actual experiences align with or exceed expectations. Furthermore, the study identifies specific areas where the promotion of certain attributes could be enhanced, suggesting opportunities for effective destination branding.},

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@article{muhammad_4269,

title = {When perceived coworker respect invigorates the moral and productive fallout of supervisor ostracism?},

author = {Azeem Muhammad and Muhammad Khan and Inam Ul Haq and Sharif Imran},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1111/apps.70078},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-04-01},

journal = {Applied Psychology-An International Review-Psychologie Appliquee-Revue Internationale},

volume = {75},

number = {2},

pages = {e70078},

abstract = {Drawing on the moral disengagement perspective, this study investigates how and when supervisor ostracism disrupts employees' moral self-regulation process.

Across two studies?a three-wave, multisource field

survey and a vignette-based experiment?we demonstrate that supervisor ostracism is psychologically painful and morally threatening, prompting employees to disengage morally and subsequently steering them toward delaying work tasks. Notably, this effect is particularly

pronounced among employees who receive

higher levels of peer respect. In such contexts, supervisory exclusion violates their moral expectations and sense of social dignity more acutely, intensifying disengagement.

Findings from both studies confirm that supervisor ostracism triggers moral disengagement, which, in turn, thwarts employees' ability to meet work

deadlines. The results extend the moral disengagement perspective to the domain of supervisory exclusion and offer practical guidance for fostering ethical, respectful, and inclusive workplaces.},

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@article{saeed_4298,

title = {Critical Materials Import and Environmental Preferences: Evidence From G20 and N11 Economies},

author = {Asif Saeed and Atif Iqbal and Faisal Saeed Malik},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70793},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-04-01},

journal = {Business Strategy And The Environment},

pages = {1-18},

abstract = {Critical materials such as lithium and cobalt are indispensable for achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). While these materials enable the deployment of low-carbon technologies, including electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy systems, they also present environmental, socio-economic, and geopolitical challenges due to their carbon-intensive extraction and global trade dynamics. This study employs a 20-year panel dataset from G20 and N-11 countries to investigate the relationship between critical material imports and national environmental performance, focusing on CO2 emissions, GHG emissions, and embodied carbon in exports. Grounded in the dynamic capabilities framework, the research examines how countries reconfigure institutional arrangements, deploy circular economy strategies, and leverage innovation to balance sustainability goals with critical material dependencies. The findings reveal that lithium and cobalt imports contribute to improved environmental outcomes when accompanied by strong national-level dynamic capabilities, highlighting the importance of policy integration, technological adaptation, and resource efficiency in advancing national sustainability strategies.},

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@article{boukattaya_4311,

title = {From Compensation to Circularity: CSR Contracting, Eco-Innovation, and Waste Management},

author = {Sonia Boukattaya and Nadia Lakhal and Faten Lakhal and Olfa Berrich},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.70598Digital Object Identifier (DOI)},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-04-01},

journal = {Corporate Social Responsibility And Environmental Management},

pages = {1-15},

abstract = {This study explores the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR)-related compensation or CSR contracting where executive compensation is tied to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets on waste management strategies. It also investigates the role of eco-innovation in shaping CSR contracting-waste management relationships. Using an international panel of 10,886 firm-year observations across 43 countries from 2011 to 2022, we show that CSR contracting is associated with decreased waste generation and increased waste recycling. By tying executive compensation to sustainability metrics, firms create stronger incentives for managers to prioritize resource efficiency and circular economy practices. This effect is accentuated in environmentally innovative firms indicating that CSR contracting is particularly effective when embedded within a broader organizational commitment to innovation strategies. Further analyses show that the effect is also stronger for hazardous waste, in firms with CSR committees and following the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in 2015. This study provides insights into CSR contracting effectiveness and highlights its potential to complement regulatory policies. The results have implications for corporate boards, policymakers, and stakeholders aiming to embed sustainability into strategic and managerial systems.},

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@article{guerard_3942,

title = {Research LLM: Using Large Language Models as a Research Companion},

author = {Guillaume Guérard and Sonia Djebali and Maxime Hanus and Mark-Killian Zinenberg},

url = {https://doi.org/10.31803/tg-20250827131608},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-03-01},

journal = {Tehnicki Glosnik - Technical Journal},

volume = {20},

number = {1},

pages = {118-125},

abstract = {Large Language Models (LLM) are increasingly used as research companions, yet guidance for effective and responsible integration into scholarly workflows remains under-specified. This paper presents a three-stage, human-in-the-loop framework supporting (i) proposal development, (ii) research design, and (iii) manuscript preparation. Each stage operationalizes a toolbox of prompting and verification techniques?Context-Grounded Prompting, Graph-of-Thought, Self-Consistency, Contrastive Chain-of-Thought, and Chain-of-Verification?paired with explicit human checkpoints. The framework is instantiated in a case study on mitigating intersectional bias in hiring models, with detailed datasets, objectives, and evaluation metrics, and an exploratory pilot in which Master's students apply the pipeline to thesis proposals. Results indicate that structured prompting improves traceability and broadens the set of considered alternatives, while verification steps curb overconfident errors. Prompts, artifacts, and rubrics are made available to support replication. The paper concludes with guidance on ethical deployment and limitations, emphasizing the primacy of human judgment in validating claims and shaping scholarly contributions.},

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@article{sharifi-tehrani_4242,

title = {Between Restriction and Resource: Social Capital and Women's Informal Tourism Entrepreneurship in Impoverished Contexts},

author = {Mohammad Sharifi-Tehrani and Siamak Seyfi and Tan Vo-Thanh and Mustafeed Zaman},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/00472875261428107},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-03-01},

journal = {Journal Of Travel Research},

abstract = {This article aims to examine whether and how women informal tourism entrepreneurs in poor rural destinations in Iran adopt different strategies to access financial and non-financial resources. Drawing on constructivist grounded theory and in-depth interviews, two groups of participants were identified with contrasting social orientations toward social capital and gendered constraints. These orientations shape their positioning along the necessity-opportunity entrepreneurship continuum. Through abductive analysis, the study integrates a social capital perspective with an entrepreneurship typology to develop a theoretical model explaining transitions between informal-formal and necessity-opportunity modes. The findings contribute to a dualistic understanding of social capital, highlighting how internal mindsets are shaped by and respond to traditional gender norms in influencing entrepreneurial behavior.},

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@article{panibratov_4253,

title = {Host country distance and unrealized cross-border merger and acquisition deals: perspectives from China and Russia},

author = {Andrei Panibratov and Liubov Ermolaeva and Jane Menzies and Justin Paul and Rohail Hassan},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/MBR-10-2023-0163},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-03-01},

journal = {Multinational Business Review},

pages = {1-25},

abstract = {Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to examine how institutional distance impacts unrealized cross-border mergers and acquisitions (CBMAs) deals of firms from China and Russia after they have been rumored. Prior

research on CBMAs has acknowledged that only a small percentage of all evaluated target firms are acquired. Using institutional distance theory, the authors contribute to the research literature by examining the institutional distance relating to the regulative, normative and cognitive institutional distance between China

and Russia and their respective host countries to identify the determinants of unrealized CBMA deals after they have been rumored.

Design/methodology/approach - The authors test hypotheses using data on CBMA rumors by examining a sample of CBMA deals by Chinese and Russian multinational enterprises from January 2003 to December 2019.

Findings - For Russia and China, rumored deals are less likely to remain unrealized in host countries with higher business and investment freedom than in the acquiring country (China or Russia). Rumored deals are

less likely to be unrealized in host countries with lower corruption levels than in the acquiring country. Greater cultural distance between the home and host countries increases the likelihood of unrealized deals.Originality/value - The authors make a unique contribution to the literature, as no prior studies have investigated the influence of institutional distance on unrealized rumored CBMA deals, particularly in the

comparison of Chinese and Russian multinational enterprises.},

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@article{qing_4254,

title = {Can Digital Technology Adoption Drive a ?Win-Win? in Corporate Financial Sustainability and Energy Performance? The Role of Chief Digital Officers},

author = {Qing Qing and Pin Shen and Tomas Bale?entis and Fawaz Baddar Al Hussan and Zhiyang Shen},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70671},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-03-01},

journal = {Business Strategy And The Environment},

pages = {1-22},

abstract = {This study investigates whether digital technology adoption can drive both sustainable financial performance and enhanced corporate energy efficiency, which has received limited attention in previous research. Grounded in dynamic capability theory and upper echelons theory, and utilizing a two-way fixed-effects regression model, this study analyzes panel data from publicly listed Chinese firms from 2010 to 2022. We assess the ?win-win? potential of digital technology adoption on financial and energy outcomes, with a focus on the moderating role of chief digital officers. The results demonstrate that digital technology adoption generates concurrent gains in financial sustainability and energy efficiency, and that the presence of a chief digital officer substantially strengthens these effects. Robustness and endogeneity assessments support these findings. We further identify financing

constraints and green technological innovation as mediating channels through which digital technology adoption promotes dual improvements in financial and energy outcomes. Heterogeneity tests indicate stronger effects among larger firms, non-heavy polluting enterprises, and firms located in central regions of China. These findings highlight the strategic value of digital

technology in advancing financial sustainability and corporate energy efficiency, promoting broader corporate commitment to digital transformation.},

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@article{gaaya_4255,

title = {What about the firm's exposure to climate risk? Balancing carbon performance and tax avoidance practices},

author = {Safa Gaaya and Mouna Hamza and Faten Lakhal},

url = {DOI: 10.1504/IJAAPE.2025.10072987},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-03-01},

journal = {International Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Performance Evaluation},

pages = {1-26},

abstract = {This paper examines the association between a firm's carbon

performance and tax avoidance. It also sheds new light on the role of climate

risk exposure on this relationship. Based on a sample of USA firms from 2005

to 2021, our finding reveals that firms with stronger carbon performance are

less likely to engage in tax avoidance, suggesting that firms that prioritise

reducing their carbon footprint are also committed to maintaining compliance

with tax regulations, supporting the stakeholder perspective. The results also

document that the negative association between carbon performance and tax

avoidance holds only during lower climate risk exposure, suggesting that

under heightened climate exposure companies focus on climate-related

concerns, making tax avoidance a lower priority. Additional evidence reveals

that high-polluting firms are more incentivised to enhance carbon performance

to respond to institutional pressure, leading to lower tax avoidance levels.},

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@article{khirallah_4287,

title = {Rheological properties and particle visualization of carbon dioxide hydrate slurries in the presence of ethanol for secondary refrigeration systems},

author = {Rihab Khirallah and Yasmine Salehy and Sébastien Saavedra and Pascal Clain and Véronique Osswald and Laurence Fournaison and Anthony Delahaye},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2026.123892},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-03-01},

journal = {Chemical Engineering Science},

volume = {330},

pages = {123892},

abstract = {In secondary refrigeration systems, CO2 hydrate slurries serve as phase-change materials, helping to reduce the amount of primary refrigerant. Hydrates absorb heat from the ambient during their endothermic dissociation. This characteristic makes them effective for maintaining low temperatures and reducing temperature variations across heat exchangers, thereby improving the energy efficiency of cooling systems. Recent studies assessing industrial performance have shown that CO2 hydrate slurries could be well-suited for air-conditioning applications. However, for refrigeration systems dedicated to food preservation, hydrate slurries must remain stable at lower temperatures. This paper aims to investigate the conditions necessary for using hydrate slurries in such applications, focusing on temperature stability and flow properties. Specifically, characterizing the rheology of hydrate slurries is essential to understand their behavior during cold transport and to optimize pumping power. Accordingly, the rheological characterization of CO2 hydrate slurries in a loop was implemented using an Ostwald viscometer, in order to study rheological parameters. In this study, aqueous solution containing ethanol is used to form hydrates in order to modify the set-point temperature and adjust pumping power requirements. The results showed that CO2 hydrate slurries with ethanol were able to form and remain stable in flow at moderate pressure (>2 MPa) and equilibrium is reached at a temperature about 273.65 K, lower than the temperature of CO2 hydrates, and with comparable rheological properties. In addition, flow visualization is presented to illustrate the hydrate slurry formation phase and to identify the optimal time during experiments to perform rheological measurements.},

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@article{francoeur_4300,

title = {Does Climate Risk Affect Employment Decisions? International Evidence},

author = {Claude Francoeur and Faten Lakhal and Hamza Nizar and Zvi Singer},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70810},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-03-01},

journal = {Business Strategy And The Environment},

pages = {1-26},

abstract = {This study investigates the effect of climate risk on corporate employment decisions. Using a large sample from 41 countries, we find a positive association between climate risk and underinvestment in labor, notably manifesting as excessive employee layoffs. This indicates that climate risk leads to suboptimal employment decisions through labor cost reduction to mitigate the impact on firm performance. However, firms with higher commitment to social responsibility exhibit less suboptimal underinvestment in their workforce. Finally, we find that companies with greater financial constraints, those operating in highly polluting sectors, and those in countries with weak investor protection are more likely to underinvest in labor. Our study underscores the necessity for managers to integrate climate risk considerations into strategic planning to avoid suboptimal labor investments, whereas regulators are urged to enforce transparent climate risk disclosures and encourage CSR initiatives for sustainable employment practices.},

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@article{ghafoor_4309,

title = {Executive compensation clawbacks and corporate climate engagement},

author = {Abdul Ghafoor and Yasar Bayraktar and Ammar Ali Gull and Mirzet ?eho},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/JAL-02-2025-0053},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-03-01},

journal = {Journal of Accounting Literature},

pages = {1-28},

abstract = {Purpose



The purpose of this study is to investigate how the adoption of executive compensation clawbacks affects the climate engagement initiatives of firms listed in the US Based on agency theory, we test two competing arguments - (1) the proactive risk management view and (2) the excessive caution view - to examine whether clawback provisions improve or constrain corporate climate engagement efforts.

Design/methodology/approach



Our sample includes firms listed in the US from 1996 to 2017. We measure corporate climate engagement by creating a Climate Engagement Index (CINDEX) based on four variables: (1) the appointment of sustainability executives, (2) Carbon Disclosure Project reporting, (3) climate-related lobbying and (4) pro-climate coalition membership. To investigate causality and mitigate possible endogeneity issues, we employ several empirical methods, including propensity score matching, instrumental variable regression and a battery of robustness tests.

Findings



Our results support the proactive risk management view. We find that clawback provisions increase corporate climate engagement. Specifically, firms adopting clawback provisions exhibit an increase in climate engagement of approximately 0.12 standard deviations relative to firms without such provisions. Furthermore, we show that the positive effect of clawback provisions persists across both environmentally sensitive and non-sensitive industries, as well as in firms with or without ESG-linked compensation policies. Finally, we document that climate engagement initiatives driven by clawback provisions reduce firms' exposure to climate change risks.

Practical implications



Our results have practical implications, showing that clawback provisions are valuable governance tools that promote corporate climate engagement and help mitigate climate-related risks. Boards, managers and investors should consider clawbacks not only as safeguards against misconduct but also as mechanisms to align executive incentives with environmental objectives. Policymakers and regulators have a clear role in incorporating clawback provisions into sustainability frameworks to strengthen corporate accountability and support long-term climate goals.

Originality/value



Our study extends the existing literature on clawback provisions beyond financial outcomes by linking them to corporate sustainability. We identify clawback provisions as a key governance mechanism for promoting climate engagement and demonstrate their effectiveness across various organizational contexts. This contributes to a deeper understanding of how compensation-based governance mechanisms affect environmental performance.},

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@article{joullie_3671,

title = {How to manage change, how to manage life: Ichak Adizes, the organisational therapist},

author = {Jean-Etienne Joullié and Guillaume Desjardins and Rifat Sweidan},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/JMH-09-2024-0135},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-02-01},

journal = {Journal of Management History},

volume = {32},

number = {2},

pages = {246-266},

abstract = {Purpose- Ichak Adizes has developed original and practical conceptions of executive interaction, change management and corporate development, collectively referred to as ?symbergetic organisational therapy?. Although his name is celebrated in some executive circles, it is not widely known within mainstream management academia. Further, Adizes' insights into what organisations are and how they achieve optimal performance are not routinely dealt with in Western business schools. After exposing his ideas, this paper aims to investigate reasons for such neglect.},

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@article{mali_3855,

title = {DaMoOp: A global approach for optimizing denormalized schemas through a multidimensional cost model},

author = {Jihane Mali and Ahvar Shohreh and Faten Atigui and Ahmed Azough and Nicolas Travers},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.is.2025.102598},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-02-01},

journal = {Information Systems},

volume = {136},

pages = {102598},

abstract = {The complexity of database systems has increased alongside the exponential growth of data, necessitating Information Systems (IS) architects to continuously refine data models and meticulously select storage and management options that align with requirements. While existing solutions focus on data model transformation, none offer guidance in selecting the most suitable data model for a given use case. In this context, we propose DaMoOp, an automated approach for leading data model selection process. DaMoOp starts from a conceptual model and associated use case comprising queries, settings and infrastructure constraints, to generate relevant logical data models. A cost model, considering environmental, financial, and temporal factors, facilitates comparison and selection of the most suitable data model. Our cost model incorporates both data model and queries costs. Additionally, we suggest a data model selection process that enhances the ability to choose the optimal data model(s) for a specific use case, while also adapting to rapidly evolving use cases. We provide a strategic optimization approach designed to identify the most cost-efficient and stable data model as use case scenarios evolve. Moreover, we offer a simulation tool for the entire process, which enables visualizing the impact of use case variations on data model costs, thus empowering IS architects to make informed decisions.},

note = {The complexity of database systems has increased alongside the exponential growth of data, necessitating

Information Systems (IS) architects to continuously refine data models and meticulously select storage and

management options that align with requirements. While existing solutions focus on data model transformation,

none offer guidance in selecting the most suitable data model for a given use case. In this context, we propose

DaMoOp, an automated approach for leading data model selection process. DaMoOp starts from a conceptual

model and associated use case comprising queries, settings and infrastructure constraints, to generate relevant

logical data models. A cost model, considering environmental, financial, and temporal factors, facilitates

comparison and selection of the most suitable data model. Our cost model incorporates both data model and

queries costs. Additionally, we suggest a data model selection process that enhances the ability to choose the

optimal data model(s) for a specific use case, while also adapting to rapidly evolving use cases. We provide a

strategic optimization approach designed to identify the most cost-efficient and stable data model as use case

scenarios evolve. Moreover, we offer a simulation tool for the entire process, which enables visualizing the

impact of use case variations on data model costs, thus empowering IS architects to make informed decisions},

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@article{latukha_3902,

title = {The double bind: Human resource management under sanctions and skilled labor exodus},

author = {Marina Latukha and Desislava Dikova and Andrei Panibratov and Nikita Kuleshov},

url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0969593125001337?via%3Dihub},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-02-01},

journal = {International Business Review},

volume = {35},

number = {1},

pages = {102520},

abstract = {This paper examines how human capital (HC) outflows, triggered by economic sanctions imposed on Russia, constitute a profound environmental disruption with long-term consequences for firms. Drawing on HC theory and based on case studies of three companies in the Russian IT sector, the study analyzes how large-scale talent relocation, referred to as brain-drain, undermines firms' strategic investments in HC development. We find that in the face of sustained uncertainty, human resource (HR) managers adopt reactive approaches, leading to the widespread abandonment of professional development initiatives. We argue that this shift risks eroding orga- nizational capabilities and placing firms at a long-term competitive disadvantage. By moving beyond macro- economic discussions of sanctions and focusing on firm-level human resource management (HRM) responses, this study offers new theoretical insights into how geopolitical shocks reshape HRM practices and disrupt the un- derlying logic of HC investment in high-skill industries.},

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@article{naseer_4001,

title = {The ESG Emissions Paradox: Capability?Contingent Effects of Research and Development and Cost Leadership in Asia},

author = {Mirza Muhammad Naseer and Nazim Hussain and Sana Akbar Khan and Guiseppe Nicolò},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70362},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-02-01},

journal = {Business Strategy And The Environment},

volume = {35},

number = {2},

pages = {3077-3092},

abstract = {This study investigates the impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, research and development (R&D) spending, and cost leadership strategies (CLSs) on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of Asian firms from 2015 to 2023. Multiple econometric methods, including ordinary least squares (OLS), fixed effects, the generalized method of moments (GMM), and quantile regression, are employed to test the hypotheses. The study's findings indicate a positive association between GHG emissions intensity and ESG performance, suggesting that higher emitting firms tend to bolster their ESG ratings chiefly through enhanced transparency and governance practices rather than through emissions reductions. R&D intensity and CLS also demonstrate positive associations with ESG performance, with powerful effects among firms with initially lower capabilities. Quantile regression results indicate that these relationships vary across performance levels; top-performing firms achieve a deeper level of sustainability integration, whereas lower performing firms rely more heavily on disclosure strategies. These results contribute to a deeper understanding of corporate sustainability in emerging markets and offer practical implications for policymakers, investors, and managers.},

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@article{ashfaq_4205,

title = {Technological Innovation and Financial Liberalization in Shrinking Ecological Footprints: Mediating Role of Green Growth},

author = {Komal Ashfaq and Muhammad Ishtiaq Ishaq and Usman Ullah and Ali RAZA and Wasim Abbas Shaheen},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70617},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-02-01},

journal = {Business Strategy And The Environment},

abstract = {Environmental sustainability has emerged as a pressing concern, capturing researchers' interest and driving an expansion of empirical studies in the field. Accordingly, this study explores the relationship between financial liberalization, renewable energy consumption, technological innovation, and ecological footprints, with green growth as a mediating factor. The data for this study are from the WDI, and the Chinn-Ito index from 2001 to 2021, covering 160 countries. The study used the Generalized Method of Moments estimation technique to address endogeneity and ensure robust analysis. The findings reveal that financial liberalization positively affects the ecological footprint. Renewable energy use reduces the ecological footprint, underscoring its role in mitigating environmental degradation. Technological innovation also has a negative and significant relationship with the ecological footprint, showing its potential to lower ecological impact. Surprisingly, green growth has a positive and significant impact on ecological footprints, suggesting that while it drives economic expansion, it may also lead to increased environmental pressures. This counterintuitive result underscores the complexity of achieving sustainable development, underscoring the need for targeted green growth strategies that align economic activities with ecological sustainability. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers seeking to reconcile economic and environmental objectives in pursuit of long-term sustainability, emphasizing green growth as a way forward.},

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@article{sharifi-tehrani_4221,

title = {Women's Network Resource Acquisition in Informal Rural Entrepreneurship: A Developed View of Opportunity versus Necessity Dichotomy},

author = {Mohammad Sharifi-Tehrani and Siamak Seyfi and Tan Vo-Thanh and Mustafeed Zaman},

url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00472875241300974},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-02-01},

journal = {Journal Of Travel Research},

volume = {65},

number = {2},

pages = {429-448},

abstract = {This study explores the inherent interdependencies between microfinance social enterprises and two groups of women informal farm entrepreneurs and women informal tourism entrepreneurs in four impoverished rural regions in Iran. Using a qualitative constructivist grounded theory methodology, the findings suggest that women tourism entrepreneurs tend to engage in a greater coexistence of weak vertical and horizontal ties. In contrast, women farm entrepreneurs primarily develop strong horizontal ties. Consequently, members of the tourism group have greater opportunities to access a diverse range of resources, placing them in a more advantageous position along the opportunity-necessity entrepreneurship continuum. Guided by a network approach combined with strong structuration theory, this study develops a theoretical model that illustrates how these two groups of women entrepreneurs differently cope with gender constraints to grow their informal businesses. The findings highlight the need for tailored strategies and policies to empower various groups of subsistence women entrepreneurs.},

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@article{naouar_4250,

title = {Empowering Women on Boards: Gender Quotas and Waste Generation},

author = {Hind Naouar and Faten Lakhal},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.70112},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-02-01},

journal = {Gender Work And Organization},

pages = {1-17},

abstract = {With the growing emphasis on sustainability in corporate governance, implementing quotas to increase gender diversity on boards has attracted attention because of its potential to promote more responsible environmental practices, including waste management. The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of gender quotas in the boardroom on waste generation for a sample of European listed companies from 2011 to 2021. Based on critical mass and institutional theory perspectives, the results show that gender quotas on boards have a significant negative effect on waste generation. This negative effect increases in countries with binding quotas, suggesting that firms operating in countries with binding gender quotas capitalize on the potential for improved environmental outcomes. Further results show that the negative relationship between gender quotas and waste generation is more prevalent following the Paris Agreement on climate change and the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, in firms with corporate social responsibility (CSR) committees and in firms operating in manufacturing industries.},

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@article{rejeb_4251,

title = {CSR Investments Strategies of Financially Distressed Firms in Competitive Markets},

author = {Najet Rejeb and Houssam Bouzgarrou and Faten Lakhal},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1057/s41260-026-00442-6},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-02-01},

journal = {Journal of Asset Management},

volume = {27},

number = {9},

abstract = {This study investigates the behavior of distressed firms toward CSR-investments under competitive market pressure. Using a sample of 105 non-financial French firms listed on the SBF-250 index from 2005 to 2020, the findings reveal that distressed firms are incentivized to invest in CSR, particularly in environmental and social dimensions. CSR initiatives serve as a form of insurance, helping to buffer the negative effects of financial distress. Moreover, the positive effect of financial distress on CSR is more pronounced in competitive markets. This research is among the first to analyze CSR from the perspective of financially distressed firms and uniquely includes market competition as a moderating factor. The findings carry significant implications for decision-makers, such as investors evaluating opportunities in competitive markets, and underscore the value of social and environmental initiatives in enhancing firm performance, especially during financial distress.},

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@article{partouche-sebban_4256,

title = {Sexual well-being in cancer care services: the role of body image and coping strategies Available to Purchase},

author = {Judith Partouche-Sebban and Saeedeh Rezaee Vessal and Youssef Souak and Aymen Ammari and Alain Toledano},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/JSM-03-2025-0165},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-02-01},

journal = {Journal Of Services Marketing},

abstract = {Purpose

Sexuality-related challenges represent one of the most persistent yet insufficiently addressed dimensions of patient well-being in cancer care services. Despite their significant impact on quality of life, sexual concerns are often marginalized within oncology service delivery. Anchored in Transformative Service Research, this study examines how body image shapes oncology patients' coping responses to sexual dysfunction and, in turn, influences sexual life satisfaction. This study aims to inform the design of health-care support services that more effectively address sexual well-being and strengthen patient-centered cancer care.



Design/methodology/approach

A mixed-methods research design was used. Study 1 involved semi-structured interviews with cancer patients (n = 16) to explore their experiences of sexuality-related challenges during treatment and the coping strategies they adopted. Building on these qualitative insights, Study 2 used a quantitative survey (n = 204) to test the proposed conceptual model, examining the relationships between body image, coping strategies and sexual life satisfaction, as well as the mediating role of partner relationship quality.



Findings

The findings show that sexual dysfunction in the context of cancer care is closely intertwined with body-related concerns and identity threat. Patients rely on two main coping strategies - engagement and disengagement - which mediate the relationship between body image and sexual life satisfaction. Moreover, partner relationship quality plays a mediating role in the link between coping strategies and sexual life satisfaction. These results underline the importance of targeted service interventions that address body image concerns and incorporate couple-based support within oncology care.



Originality/value

This study extends existing research on sexual dysfunction in chronic illness by shifting the focus from symptoms to patients' lived experiences and coping processes within health-care services. By elucidating how body image and coping interact to shape sexual well-being, the research offers actionable insights for the design of supportive oncology services. More broadly, it highlights the role of service marketing in fostering more intimate, holistic and transformative care for vulnerable patient populations.},

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@article{alkebsee_3596,

title = {The Governance Role of Independent Directors' Cash  Compensation in Suspect Firms? Evidence From Real  Earnings Management},

author = {Radwan Alkebsee and Ammar Ali Gull and Abdul Ghafoor},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/ijfe.3137},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Finance & Economics},

volume = {31},

number = {1},

pages = {241-269},

abstract = {This study examines the relationship between independent directors' cash compensation and real earnings management. Using the data of Chinese suspect firms over the period 2009-2023, we show that independent directors' cash compensation helps suspect firms reduce the magnitude of real earnings management, suggesting that cash-based compensation to independent directors enhances board independence and the effectiveness of its monitoring role over real earnings management. Further analysis shows that this relationship is significantly influenced by the ownership structure. Specifically, we find that non-state and foreign ownership strengthen the negative association between independent directors' cash compensation and real earnings management, implying that these investors enhance the governance role of independent directors' cash compensation in monitoring the opportunistic behaviour of managers. Our main findings are robust to alternate proxies of earnings management, sample composition, and endogeneity concerns using several econometric techniques. The study contributes to the related literature by providing empirical evidence on the association between non-equity compensation for independent directors and real earnings management in suspect firms. Our study also offers significant implications for international investors, firms, and regulators, especially after the inclusion of Chinese stocks in the MSCI indices.},

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@article{saeed_3734,

title = {Audit Quality and CSR Decoupling: An International Perspective},

author = {Asif Saeed and Muhammad Usman Khurram and Riadh Manita and Thanarerk Thanakijsombat},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/ijfe.3162},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Finance & Economics},

volume = {31},

number = {1},

pages = {705-725},

abstract = {CSR decoupling practices undermine the legitimacy of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports, prompting a desire to use

legitimacy-enhancing

techniques, like external assurance (BIG4) of CSR reports. Our study uses the international sample of 34

countries from 2006 to 2019, and results indicate that good audit quality (BIG4) can significantly reduce the CSR performance

and disclosure gap (CSR decoupling practices). Further, these results still hold even when using the alternate proxies of CSR decoupling

(i.e., SUM) and audit quality (i.e., audit fee), and they emerge mainly in unqualified audit reports. Additionally, we use

the GMM and PSM regression analysis to control endogeneity concerns, and the results are still consistent. Overall, our findings

suggest that BIG4 auditors assure the legitimacy and dependability of their auditees' non-financial

disclosures (CSR disclosure),

as evidenced by their stringent auditing practices. Finally, our study's key implications are that companies are prone to a lower

level of CSR decoupling when their external auditor is one of the BIG4 auditing firms. Our findings are particularly apparent to

scholars, regulatory agencies and corporate practices.},

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@article{riaz_3892,

title = {Pathway to Entrepreneurial Success Through Green Entrepreneurial Orientation and Environmental Dynamism},

author = {Saba RIAZ and Wang YANQING and Muhammad Ishtiaq Ishaq and Ali RAZA and Qurat-ul-ain Talpur},

url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bse.70173},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {Business Strategy And The Environment},

volume = {35},

number = {1},

pages = {803-818},

abstract = {Environmental dynamism produces swift changes that undermine entrepreneurs' ability to create long-term plans, as SMEs in Pakistan encounter various difficulties in this interaction, requiring innovative approaches for sustainable development. This study analyzes entrepreneurial success in social network relations, evaluating green entrepreneurial orientation and environmental dynamism as mediators alongside entrepreneurial competencies as a moderator. A total of 358 senior managers participated in this research, selected through simple random sampling methods and analyzed using SmartPLS 4.0. The outcomes of this study demonstrate how SMEs can sustainably grow their businesses through social networks, which enhance their fundamental business approaches and operational success levels. Results indicate that green entrepreneurial orientation and environmental dynamism are associated with a positive indirect relationship in achieving entrepreneurial success. The influence of social networks on entrepreneurial success receives additional strengthening power from the moderation factor of entrepreneurial competencies. The research findings provide decision-making support for sustainable practices and SME development initiatives, benefiting both entrepreneurs and government authorities.},

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@article{gull_4058,

title = {Do Women Directors Drive Firm's Climate Risk Disclosure?  An International Evidence},

author = {Ammar Ali Gull and Muhammad Atif and Asad Ali Rind},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70165},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {Business Strategy And The Environment},

volume = {35},

number = {1},

pages = {57-83},

abstract = {The paper examines the role of women directors in climate risk disclosure using a comprehensive measure in an international setting. Grounded in stakeholder orientation, resource dependence, and legitimacy theories, the paper analyzes 26,289 firm-year observations across 42 countries from 2002 to 2019 and documents that a higher proportion of women directors enhances climate risk disclosure, particularly women independent directors. Additionally, global gender quota reforms strengthen this relationship, and women directors and climate risk disclosure collectively contribute to improving firm performance. These results hold various robustness tests, including endogeneity assessments. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on the business case for board gender diversity and provides valuable insights for regulators, investors, and policymakers.},

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@article{ishaq_4084,

title = {Beyond borders: can culturally intelligent leaders make better CSR calls},

author = {Muhammad Ishtiaq Ishaq and Muhammad Junaid AHSAN and Ali RAZA and Asifa Younas and Qurat-ul-ain Talpur},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2025.2608783},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {Journal Of Sustainable Tourism},

pages = {1-36},

abstract = {As the hospitality sector faces mounting pressure to demonstrate social and environmental accountability, leadership and cultural intelligence emerge as pivotal factors shaping CSR decision-making. This study aims to explore the impact of cultural intelligence on CSR decision-making and the mediating roles of transformational leadership and organizational culture. Additionally, we tested ethical relativism as a boundary condition in the direct relationships among cultural intelligence, transformational leadership, organizational culture, and CSR decision-making. We collected the data through a survey-based study (Study 1: N?=?409) and a scenario-based experiment (Study 2: N?=?223) involving employees in the Italian hospitality industry. We found that cultural intelligence, transformational leadership, and organizational culture directly impact CSR decision-making. Transformational leadership and organizational culture emerge as mediating factors in the relationship between cultural intelligence and CSR, highlighting their pivotal roles in CSR decision-making. Interestingly, the moderating role of ethical relativism is insignificant in the relationship between transformational leadership and CSR decision-making in Study 1, whereas it is significant in the relationship between cultural intelligence and CSR decision-making. This study contributes to academic discourse by offering a nuanced conceptual framework that integrates cultural intelligence, transformational leadership, organizational culture, and CSR decision-making.},

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@article{benlemlih_4088,

title = {On the legal foundations of green bonds},

author = {Mohammed Benlemlih and Imane El Ouadghiri and Jamil Jaballah and Jonathan Peillex},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128556},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {Journal Of Environmental Management},

volume = {398},

pages = {128556},

abstract = {This paper presents one of the first systematic analyses of the legal foundations of green bond issuance. We find that French and Scandinavian civil law origins are positively associated with green bond issuance, whereas English common law origin is negatively associated. These results are robust across alternative measures of green bond issuance, and two quasi-natural experiments. We further show that stronger creditor-rights protection (consistent with stakeholder theory) significantly enhances green bond issuance, while greater financial liberalization (consistent with financial liberalization theory) significantly reduces it. Finally, we find that the positive impact of green bond issuance on renewable energy generation and environmental project financing is stronger under French, Scandinavian, and German civil law origins, and weaker under English common law. Taken together, these findings contribute to debates on firms' ethical responsibilities in addressing climate change and carbon dioxide emissions, and highlight the critical role of legal systems in financing the climate transition.},

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@article{bitar_4095,

title = {Bank CSR Engagement, Institutional Environments, and Corruption},

author = {Mohammad Bitar and Hassan Obeid and Imane El Ouadghiri and Jonathan Peillex},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/ijfe.70136},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Finance & Economics},

abstract = {This study examines the effect of bank engagement in corporate social responsibility (CSR) on corruption across 39 countries from 2002 to 2021. We build on the view that CSR enables banks to act as active agents influencing national corruption, rather than passive agents of institutional norms. Our results indicate that stronger bank CSR significantly reduces corruption, with robust findings across measures and specifications. CSR mitigates corruption through enhanced regulatory compliance, stakeholder protection, governance diversity, and improved information flows. It also complements formal institutions and informal societal norms, highlighting the potential of embedding CSR into banking regulation to advance both anti-corruption and financial stability.},

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@article{lejealle_4097,

title = {Closing the sustainability knowledge-action gap: a dual knowledge management framework combining SECI and the persuasion knowledge model},

author = {Catherine Lejealle and Saeedeh Rezaee Vessal and Insaf Khelladi and Coralie Damay and Rémi Beulque},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-04-2025-0537},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {Journal Of Knowledge Management},

pages = {1-21},

abstract = {Abstract

Purpose - This study aims to examine how messaging co-created by agents and targets can support 

knowledge creation and behavioral change in sustainability education. It explores how emotions shaped 

by perceived agent motivations across repeated persuasion episodes mediated this transformation. By 

integrating the persuasion knowledge model (PKM) with the socialization, externalization, combination 

and internalization (SECI) model, this study highlights how agent-target interactions generate 

sustainable knowledge and action.

Design/methodology/approach - This study collected qualitative data through semi-structured 

interviews conducted one month after a one-week educational program involving expert meetings, 

company visits and a hackathon. The data were analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis with a 

deductive, theory-driven lens.

Findings - This study addressed the sustainability knowledge-action gap by demonstrating how 

repeated, emotionally meaningful interactions (i.e. persuasion episodes) with trusted, credible agents 

supported knowledge internalization and long-term behavioral change. The participants evolved from 

skepticism and emotional resistance to empowerment, with co-created emotional experiences and trustbuilding emerging as central mechanisms.

Originality/value - Unlike previous studies, which highlight barriers to sustainable behavior, this study 

offers an integrated, process-oriented framework. Combining PKM's relational perspective with SECI's 

iterative structure and emphasizing emotional engagement provide a new framework for fostering 

sustained behavioral transformation through co-created knowledge.

Keywords Emotions, Sustainability education, Co-creation, SECI, Persuasion knowledge model (PKM), 

Knowledge-action gap},

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@article{shahzad_4102,

title = {Fear of missing out and the propensity to share fake news: insights from self-determination and social comparison theories},

author = {Khurram Shahzad and Ali RAZA and Muhammad Ishtiaq Ishaq and Qurat-ul-ain Talpur and Muhammad JUNAID},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10660-025-10079-z},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {Electronic Commerce Research},

abstract = {In the age of endless scrolling, fear of missing out (FOMO) lurks behind our screens, which drives consumers to share information worldwide. However, its influence is taking a darker turn as it propels fake news across platforms. This research examines how envy, social self-efficacy, and self-concept clarity shape personal and social FOMO, and how these, in turn, influence fake news sharing. Using a framework tested on cross-sectional data from 423 active social media users, we found that envy intensifies personal and social FOMO, while social self-efficacy and self-concept clarity negatively influence it. Interestingly, social FOMO negatively influences the authentication of news before sharing, but personal FOMO has an insignificant impact. Also, we found strong support for perceived social support as a boundary condition between FOMO's dimension with authentic news before sharing and fake news sharing. By untangling FOMO's dual dimensions, this study advances scholarly debate on personal psychology and misinformation and sheds an urgent light on designing platforms and campaigns that disrupt FOMO's vicious cycle, turning impulsive shares into mindful engagement.},

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@article{usman_4111,

title = {Female Board Directorships, the CEO-Employee Pay Ratio,  and Firm Performance},

author = {Muhammad Usman and Muhammad Khan and Ammar Ali Gull and Rizwan Mushtaq and Alaa Mansour Zalata},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/ijfe.70133},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Finance & Economics},

abstract = {Based on the premises of the social role theory, we investigate whether board gender composition may influence firm-level pay 

inequality by improving the ability of boards to oversee managers and counter their influence on the compensation-setting process. Using the data of Chinese listed firms over the period 2007-2022, we investigate the relationship between female board 

directorships, the CEO-employee pay ratio (pay inequality) and firm performance. Consistent with social role theory, we find 

that firms with women directors on their boards have higher CEO-employee pay ratios, which have a positive impact on firm 

performance. We find these results to be robust by using different measures of female board directorships, alternative sample 

compositions and alternative estimation methods and by addressing any potential endogeneity concerns. Overall, our findings 

support that women directors are effective in deciding the level of pay inequality that is linked to improved firm performance.},

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@article{boumaiza_4112,

title = {Ice Formation and Recrystallization in Frozen Foods: Recent Trends and Potential Application of Gas Hydrates},

author = {Houaria Boumaiza and Pascal Clain and Fatou-Toutie Ndoye and Anthony Delahaye},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/87559129.2026.2617954},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {Food Reviews International},

pages = {1-44},

abstract = {Ice recrystallization significantly impacts the long-term quality of frozen foods by causing structural damage, texture loss, and degradation of sensory and nutritional properties. To address this, various inhibition strategies have emerged, broadly grouped into thermomechanical methods (e.g. high-pressure freezing, pulsed electric fields, electromagnetic-assisted freezing) and physicochemical approaches involving antifreeze proteins and polysaccharide stabilizers. This review critically examines these techniques, focusing on their mechanisms, experimental evidence, and application limits across food matrices. Special attention is given to gas hydrates, introduced as a promising yet underexplored alternative. Thanks to their crystalline structure, phase behavior, and ability to encapsulate guest molecules under mild conditions, gas hydrates offer new possibilities for controlling ice dynamics. Their capacity to form ice-like solids with distinct recrystallization behavior presents a novel path toward improving frozen food stability. This review consolidates existing knowledge while highlighting gas hydrates as a frontier strategy in frozen food preservation.},

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@article{ul_haq_4179,

title = {The Buffering Role of Religiosity in Mitigating the Negative Effects of Eldercare Burden on Employee Exhaustion and Job Outcomes: Insights from Pakistani Organizations},

author = {Inam Ul Haq and Muhammad Umer Azeem and Anwar Farooq and Fayyaz Ghafoor},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-026-10098-z},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {Journal Of Business And Psychology},

abstract = {The aging population presents a significant challenge, bringing with it the additional burden of informal eldercare. In this study, we explore how this eldercare burden spills over into the workplace, affecting caregivers' job outcomes. Specifically, we investigate how employees' eldercare responsibilities undermine their in-role performance, interpersonal citizenship

behavior (OCB-I), and creativity through mental and physical exhaustion. Additionally, we also examine how religiosity, as a personal resource, can help mitigate these negative effects. To test our predictions, we conducted two field surveys in several organizations across different sectors. The findings of both studies indicate that employees' eldercare burden negatively affects their in-role performance, OCB-I, and creativity. Mediation analysis reveals that this detrimental impact is due to

increased mental and physical exhaustion. However, strong religiosity beliefs can mitigate the negative effects of eldercare burden on mental and physical exhaustion. Finally, the results also confirm a moderated mediation effect: religiosity buffers the indirect negative impact of eldercare burden on work outcomes. These findings are discussed considering their implications for theory and practice.},

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@article{auelien_4072,

title = {Bridging the Gap in Nanogrid Load Forecasting: The Drahi-X Dataset and a Standardized Benchmarking Framework},

author = {Aurus Auélien and Guillaume Guérard},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s40866-025-00319-4},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

journal = {Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy},

volume = {10},

number = {Article Nu},

abstract = {Short-term univariate forecasting of nanogrid power consumption is essential for balancing supply and demand in small-scale energy systems. Existing benchmarks, often focused on large utilities or renewable generation, inadequately address the non-stationary, bursty patterns inherent in nanogrid loads. This paper introduces DrahiX, a novel five-year, multi-zone hourly consumption dataset annotated with regime shifts and missing-data patterns. We also present a comprehensive open-source benchmarking pipeline, featuring standardized preprocessing, rolling-window splits, diverse error metrics (point-forecast and shape-aware), and quantitative measures of forecast difficulty (e.g., permutation entropy, change-point counts). Through rigorous evaluation of statistical, machine learning, and deep learning models, our findings indicate that deep learning architectures, particularly Time2Vec-BiLSTM, demonstrate superior performance compared to simpler models, especially under conditions of higher series non-stationarity and complexity. The public release of the DrahiX dataset, all code, and hyperparameter configurations ensures full reproducibility, aiming to accelerate research and enhance the operational efficiency, renewable self-consumption, and resilience of nanogrid systems.},

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@article{vazquez-ferrel_3163,

title = {Political survival and legislative reselection in Mexico's chamber of deputies},

author = {Carlos Vazquez-Ferrel and Erik Ernesto Vazquez Hernandez},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/13572334.2024.2372953},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-12-01},

journal = {The Journal of Legislative Studies},

volume = {31},

number = {4},

pages = {1009-1038},

abstract = {This article presents an empirical investigation into the factors influencing the renomination of legislators by party leaders for their continued presence in Congress. We argue that legislators who have previously held influential positions within Congress, such as Committee President, have a successful track record of (co)sponsoring bills, and have built distinguished political careers, are more likely to be renominated in Congress. To test this theory, we employ an original dataset sourced from the Mexican 2018-2021 Chamber of Deputies, which comprises the inaugural group of Congress members allowed to seek reelection after a 90-year prohibition within the context of a transforming party system marked by the diminishing electoral attractiveness of traditional parties. Our findings carry significant implications for comprehending how party leaders recognise and reward legislators who effectively safeguard the party's interests and uphold its reputation inside the halls of Congress.},

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