Energy Efficiency & Socially Responsible Markets

@article{yasin_4573,

title = {If you don't care about me, I become lazy: A multilevel model of despotic leadership and employee procrastination},

author = {Raheel Yasin and Muhammad Atif and Joather Alwali},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2026.104836},

year  = {2027},

date = {2027-01-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Hospitality Management},

volume = {140},

pages = {104836},

abstract = {Grounded in the social distance theory of power, this study examines the direct and indirect effects of hotel-level despotic leadership on individual-level factors, including emotional contagion, psychological distance, and employee procrastination. A three wave research design was adopted to collect data from the Malaysian hospitality industry and multilevel modeling was used in Mplus to analyze the data. The results confirmed existence of positive correlation between hotel-level despotic leadership and individual-level emotional contagion, psychological distance, and employee procrastination. Emotional contagion was also found to be positively associated with psychological distance, which, in turn, exhibited a positive relationship with employee procrastination. Furthermore, emotional contagion and psychological distance sequentially mediate the nexus between hotel-level despotic leadership and employee procrastination. Overall, this study extends the social distance theory of power by elucidating the multilevel mechanisms through which despotic leadership influences employee procrastination in the hospitality context.},

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@article{xu_4578,

title = {Ecosystem restoration and rural incomes: Evidence from China's Shan-Shui Initiative},

author = {Hanxiao Xu and Tongze Liu and Zhiyang Shen and Fawaz Baddar Al Hussan and Vardanyan Michael},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2026.109216},

year  = {2027},

date = {2027-01-01},

journal = {Ecological Economics},

volume = {251},

pages = {109216},

abstract = {Besides improving environmental conditions, large scale ecological restoration initiatives carry implications for households' livelihoods. Therefore, evaluating whether restoration policies can align ecological objectives with income growth is important for promoting environmentally sustainable development. We study whether China's Integrated Protection and Restoration Project of Mountains, Rivers, Forests, Farmlands, Lakes, Grasslands, and Deserts, commonly known as the Shan-Shui Initiative, has helped promote rural income growth as well as the channels through which income effects operate. Using a panel of 1,700 counties from 21 provinces, we estimate policy effects for the period 2016-2022 with a synthetic control approach that uses machine learning to construct counterfactual income paths for treated counties. Our results show that the initiative has increased rural incomes with gains growing over time. Estimated effects differ by pilot batch, with incomes rising by about 5% and 1.9% for the first two project cohorts implemented in 2016 and 2017, respectively, but decreasing by 0.9% for the final batch in 2018. After adjusting for potential anticipation effects, the estimated effect for the 2017 cohort increases to 3.7%. We demonstrate that ecological restoration promotes rural incomes via improvements in ecosystem services, infrastructure, and tourism development. Income effects are generally larger in more economically developed and less ecologically fragile areas, while differences across dominant project types are comparatively modest. The results provide insights into potential policies for aligning environmental protection objectives with rural development.},

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@article{latukha_3904,

title = {Awkward Positioning of International Student: Concept Clarification for Developing International Student Talent},

author = {Marina Latukha and Yunxin Luo and Andrei Panibratov},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/15344843251382834},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-09-01},

journal = {Human Resource Development Review},

volume = {25},

number = {3},

pages = {261-288},

abstract = {This paper unpacks the dominant concepts of international students, a demographic of increasing significance within the global talent pool. This study explore how past research identifies international students to reveal the contradictory nature of ter- minology that could serve as a barrier for talent identification and development within organizational settings. We propose the definition and introduce five criteria for discussing who international students are from the talent development lens. We also suggest avenues for future research. Clarifying the concept of international students is crucial for identifying and understanding their nature and characteristics, which in turn facilitates their development into valuable talent.},

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@article{vanaei_4463,

title = {Stereolithography-fabricated type IV hydrogen storage tank liners: Multi-scale characterization of photopolymer resin and structural validation under internal pressure},

author = {Hamidreza Vanaei and Albert Lucas and Mohammadali Rastak and Jérôme Fortineau and Abbas Tcharkhtchi},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2026.123019},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-09-01},

journal = {Journal Of Energy Storage},

volume = {172},

pages = {123019},

abstract = {Improving the fabrication flexibility and performance of polymer liners for Type IV compressed hydrogen storage vessels is a critical challenge for the wider deployment of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This study establishes, for the first time, the technical feasibility of stereolithography (SLA) as an alternative to rotational molding for manufacturing Type IV liner components using a polyacrylic-based photopolymer resin (Resin Black V4). The effects of build orientation (0°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°) and post-processing conditions (UV curing at room temperature, 60°C and 80°C) on mechanical, thermal, viscoelastic and fatigue properties were systematically characterized. Significant orientation-dependent anisotropy was observed, with tensile strength decreasing 13% and compressive modulus decreasing 72% from 0° to 90°. UV+60°C post-curing achieved 74.5±1.2 MPa tensile strength with 7.7% ductility and fatigue endurance up to 10? cycles at 15 MPa. UV+80°C induced embrittlement despite higher static strength (79.9±1.6 MPa), significantly reducing fatigue life. Dynamic mechanical analysis showed glass transition temperature increases of up to 35°C after post-curing. Ultrasonic testing confirmed approximately 30% elastic constant enhancement and 30% attenuation reduction, establishing a non-destructive quality control pathway for SLA-fabricated components. Tsai-Hill and Tsai-Wu failure criteria predicted orientation-dependent strength with deviations below 6%. Finite element analysis validated against experimental air burst testing on scaled prototype tanks with 1, 3 and 6 mm wall thicknesses confirmed that predicted failure and survival outcomes agreed with experimental observations across all cases. UV+60°C post-processing emerges as optimal by balancing strength, toughness and fatigue resistance, establishing stereolithography as a viable fabrication route for Type IV hydrogen storage liners.},

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@article{nasir_3862,

title = {A study on the dynamics of government-university-industry knowledge transfer in emerging knowledge-based economies},

author = {Nayab Nasir and Sarwar M. Azhar and Muhammad Ishtiaq Ishaq and Iqra Shafqat},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1093/scipol/scaf038},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-08-01},

journal = {Science And Public Policy},

pages = {scaf038},

abstract = {This article is drawn from a more extensive study on the dynamics of government-university-industry knowledge transfer in an emerging knowledge-based economy (KBE). Pragmatism was used as the fundamental philosophical tenet for this research, as the grounded theory approach was applied to identify the barriers and challenges that hinder the progress of universities consequently offering pragmatic solutions. Participants were selected using theoretical sampling technique who responded to questions addressing the performance of key entities in the triple helix framework of Pakistan. The dominant themes that emerged after data saturation included (1) perception of a KBE, (2) building knowledge-transfer channels, (3) efficiency of knowledge-transfer activities, and (4) knowledge co-creation spaces. These domains aided in developing a model for building sustainable knowledge co-creation spaces, with implications for policymakers to facilitate higher education institutions in improving their performance in the triple helix framework of developing countries.},

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@article{kamaha_4574,

title = {Beyond traditional finance: digital financial, cash management and employment outcomes in emerging economies},

author = {Marinette Kamaha and Serge Valant Gandja and Muhammad Atif},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/RAF-05-2025-0171},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-08-01},

journal = {Review of Accounting and Finance},

pages = {1-19},

abstract = {Purpose - This study aims to examine how digital financial penetration (DFP) influences cash

management practices (CMP) and employment outcomes in emerging economies. Drawing on an

integrated friction-reduction framework that combines transaction cost economics and information

asymmetry theory and anchoring our analysis in institutional substitution and digital leapfrogging

perspectives, the authors investigate the mechanisms through which DFP shapes firm-level financial and

labor market outcomes.

Design/methodology/approach - Using firm-level data from 33,136 firms across 30 countries, the authors

used instrumental variable regression, moderated mediation, threshold analyses and structural equation

modeling to examine how DFP influences employment through CMP.

Findings - The DFP significantly enhanced CMP and employment outcomes, with the strongest effects in

less financially developed contexts. Instead of complementing traditional financial infrastructure, DFP acts as

a substitute, with its impact being most pronounced in low-development environments. Threshold analysis

confirmed regime-dependent effects, while mediation analysis identified CMP as a significant channel linking

DFP to employment, alongside other complementary pathways.

Practical implications - The findings suggest prioritizing digital financial infrastructure investments in

less-developed financial markets that yield the highest returns for employment creation and wage

enhancement.

Social implications - At the firm level, DFP enables businesses to create more jobs and better wages,

particularly in less developed financial markets. These firm-level improvements aggregate and may contribute

to inclusive economic growth. However, their link to macro-level societal outcomes warrants further

investigation.

Originality/value - This study contributes to the literature by integrating friction-reduction and

institutional substitution frameworks to explain how DFP shapes firm outcomes, revealing that digital

finance operates as a substitute for rather than a complement to traditional financial infrastructure.

Empirically, it demonstrates both job creation and wage effects while uncovering threshold dynamics

across development contexts.},

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@article{uyar_4580,

title = {ESG controversies and corporate debt financing: the role of financial market development},

author = {Ali Uyar and Faten Lakhal and Cemil Kuzey and Abdullah S. Karaman},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/JES-01-2026-0032},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-08-01},

journal = {Journal of Economic Studies},

volume = {Vol. ahead-of-print},

number = {No. ahead-},

abstract = {Purpose - Prior studies have investigated whether environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance is

associated with debt financing. However, the relationship between ESG controversies and debt financing is still

underexplored. We then investigate whether (1) avoiding ESG controversies is significantly associated with debt

financing and cost of debt and (2) the role of financial market development in this relationship.

Design/methodology/approach - Our analysis is based on an international sample of 69,468 observations from

2005 to 2023. We employ country, industry and year fixed-effects regressions and address endogeneity using

two-stage least squares (2SLS) regression.

Findings - We find that avoiding ESG controversies is positively associated with debt financing, but it is not

significantly associated with the cost of debt. However, the findings report mixed results for the moderation

effect of debt market development and equity market development. While avoiding ESG controversies and cost

of debt are negatively associated in more developed debt markets, they have no significant association in more

developed equity markets. On the other hand, while avoiding ESG controversies and debt financing are

positively associated in more developed equity markets, they are negatively associated in more developed debt

markets.

Originality/value - Our paper is original for several reasons. First, the literature on ESG controversies' debt

financing implications is scarce, unlike positive ESG. Second, different institutional contexts might amplify or

attenuate the association between ESG controversies and debt financing, suggesting policymaking implications.

Lastly, our investigation has implications for sustainability governance and financing decisions at the interplay

between legitimacy and institutional theories.},

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@article{lakhal_4050,

title = {Beyond the Bin: The Effect of Waste Reduction on Real Earnings Management},

author = {Faten Lakhal and Assil Guizani and Khaled Ghozzi and Khaled Hussainey},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/ijfe.70083},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-07-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Finance & Economics},

volume = {31},

number = {3},

pages = {3163-3183},

abstract = {We investigate the effect of waste management strategies on real earnings management. Using a sample of 6515 firm-year observations from 22 countries spanning the 2011-2022 period, we show that companies that reduce their waste generation are less likely to engage in real earnings management, supporting the ethical theoretical perspective. However, waste-recycling activities positively influence real earnings management due to the high costs of recycling processes. Additionally, we show that the negative effect of waste reduction on real earnings management is only prevalent in companies with low agency costs, those with high corporate governance quality, and those operating in non-competitive markets. These findings highlight the broader implications of corporate waste management for financial reporting quality. By focusing solely on real earnings management, this study opens new avenues via which future research can explore other dimensions of financial reporting quality and examine evolving regulatory frameworks.},

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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 = {2026-07-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Finance & Economics},

volume = {31},

number = {3},

pages = {4091-4110},

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{muhammad_4111,

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

author = {Usman Muhammad 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 = {2026-07-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Finance & Economics},

volume = {31},

number = {3},

pages = {4034-4056},

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{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 = {2026-07-01},

journal = {Gender Work And Organization},

volume = {33},

number = {4},

pages = {1210-1226},

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{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 = {2026-07-01},

journal = {Multinational Business Review},

volume = {34},

number = {3},

pages = {551-575},

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{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{nizar_4534,

title = {The Dark Cloud of Uncertainty: Strategic CSR Responses to Economic Policy Uncertainty},

author = {Hamza Nizar and Taher Hamza and Faten Lakhal and Hajer Jarrar},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/jsc.70103},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-07-01},

journal = {Strategic Change},

pages = {1-18},

abstract = {This paper examines how firms adjust Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) engagement as part of broader processes of strategic change under Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU), using a large cross-country panel from 2010 to 2018. We frame this adjustment as a managerial trade-off between preserving strategic flexibility and maintaining stakeholder relationships in uncertain environments. Drawing on real options theory and strategic growth options theory, we develop competing predictions regarding firms' CSR responses to uncertainty. Our findings show that higher EPU leads to a strategic retrenchment in CSR engagement, supporting the real options perspective. However, this effect is not uniform across firms. It is significantly stronger among financially constrained firms, firms operating in highly competitive environments, and firms exposed to elevated climate risk, highlighting important boundary conditions of strategic change. Robustness tests, including alternative CSR measures and endogeneity checks, confirm the stability of the results. By conceptualizing CSR as a dynamic domain of strategic adjustment rather than a static attribute, this study contributes to the strategic change literature by explaining how firms recalibrate non-market strategies and long-term commitments in response to macroeconomic uncertainty.},

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@article{makhlouf_4535,

title = {The impact of TQM and GHRM practices on organizational agility: a dual-mediation pathway Available to Purchase},

author = {Hamdi Makhlouf and Lassaad Lakhal and Faten Lakhal},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/IJQRM-11-2025-0410},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-07-01},

journal = {International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management},

pages = {1-32},

abstract = {Purpose - This study examines the relationships among total quality management (TQM) practices, green

human resource management (GHRM) practices, knowledge sharing (KS), and organizational agility (OA)

within the context of a developing country. It further investigates two underexplored mediation mechanisms: (1)

the mediating role of GHRM in the relationship between TQM and knowledge sharing, and (2) the mediating

role of knowledge sharing in linking both TQM and GHRM practices to OA.

Design/methodology/approach - This study is based on a structured survey questionnaire used to collect data

from 154 Tunisian manufacturing firms. We used a partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-

SEM) to test our hypotheses.

Findings - The results show that TQM practices positively impact both GHRM and OA. Furthermore, GHRM

practices positively influence knowledge sharing. However, there are no significant relationships between TQM

practices and knowledge sharing and between GHRM practices and OA. The results regarding the mediating

effects show that GHRM practices fully mediate the relationship between TQM and knowledge sharing.

Simultaneously, knowledge sharing serves as a partial mediator of the relationship between TQM and OA, and

as a full mediator between GHRM and OA.

Research limitations/implications - The results of this study are specific to manufacturing companies in

Tunisia and may not be generalizable to other sectors (e.g. services) or countries. Nevertheless, the findings

provide valuable insights for manufacturing managers in Tunisia.

Originality/value - Theoretically, the study extends the RBV by identifying GHRM as the micro-level

mechanism through which TQM generates green strategic capabilities, and advances KBV by demonstrating

that agility in emerging economies is socially activated through knowledge sharing rather than structurally

determined},

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@article{abbas_4540,

title = {Transactive Memory System and Human Resource Development: A Systematic Review (2000-2025)},

author = {Muhammad Abbas and Sami Ullah Bajwa and Inam Ul Haq and Muhammad Umer Azeem and Muhammad Athar Rasheed},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/15344843261468040},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-07-01},

journal = {Human Resource Development Review},

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Human Resource Development (HRD) plays a critical role in advancing learning at the individual, team, and organizational levels by enabling cognitive mechanisms such as Transactive Memory System (TMS). Although TMS was originally conceptualized within the framework of general system theory, prior research has predominantly emphasized its implications for team performance, with limited attention to its integration within HRD scholarship. To address this gap, the present study systematically reviews TMS research published between 2000 and 2025 through the lens of general system theory, positioning TMS as a developmental mechanism within HRD. The review synthesizes the literature into an integrative framework that identifies key developmental and relational inputs, as well as outcomes across individual, team, and organizational levels, while also incorporating relevant moderators. Importantly, the synthesis not only highlights specific HRD practices that contribute to the development of TMS but also proposes a future research agenda calling for deeper and more nuanced exploration of the HRD -TMS linkage.},

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@article{mirza_4557,

title = {ESG, Policy Uncertainty and Green Innovation},

author = {Sultan Sikandar Mirza and Najoua Elommal and Asif Saeed},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/ijfe.70273},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-07-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Finance & Economics},

pages = {1-22},

abstract = {China's energy sector is central to national economic growth and industrialization, yet it faces mounting environmental challenges due to its heavy reliance on coal-based energy. Grounded in real-options theory and stakeholder theory, this study examines the relationship between corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, firm-perceived economic policy uncertainty (FEPU) and green innovation strategy (GIS) in China's energy industry. Using a panel of 1203 Chinese A-share-listed energy firms from 2010 to 2023, we find that ESG initiatives significantly promote GIS, with stronger effects observed in utility-oriented green innovations and social dimension-driven ESG activities. Moreover, FEPU positively moderates the ESG-GIS relationship, highlighting the dual role of policy uncertainty as both a constraint and a catalyst for strategic innovation. Heterogeneity analyses indicate that this relationship is more pronounced among larger firms, low-leverage firms, state-owned enterprises and non-new-energy firms. Further evidence shows stronger effects in the post-Paris Agreement period, while FEPU's moderating role is more evident before COVID-19. Overall, the findings offer important implications for policymakers and corporate leaders seeking to foster sustainable innovation under regulatory uncertainty.},

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@article{alowisi_4558,

title = {Do Females Perform Better During Crises? An Analysis of Bank Performance After Bailouts},

author = {Mohajer Alowisi and Asif Saeed and Sajid M. Chaudhry and Tianle Yang},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1111/fire.70071},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-07-01},

journal = {Financial Review (US)},

abstract = {This paper investigates the impact of gender diversity on the performance of the US banks after the government's bailouts in 2008-2009 by using bank holding companies (BHCs) data for the period from 2003 to 2014. Based on critical mass theory, the study provides comprehensive empirical evidence that the relationship between board gender diversity and bank performance is contingent on a specific level of gender diversity on the board. Specifically, the optimal number of women that positively affects performance is under the tilted groups, which is between 20% and 40% of the board members. This is the first study that explores the impact of different levels of gender diversity of US banks on their performance. Our results are robust to endogeneity concerns

(Lewbel-IV and GMM) and several different specifications. The findings of this study provide important implications for various stakeholders, including policymakers, bank executives, and investors in the areas of corporate governance and diversity initiatives.},

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@article{singh_4575,

title = {Identity and Capability Dynamics in Masstige Sustainable Luxury: Insights From Sustainable Start?Ups in Emerging Markets},

author = {Pallavi Singh and Ruchi Agarwal and Muhammad Atif},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1111/beer.70141},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-07-01},

journal = {Business Ethics, the Environment and Responsibility},

volume = {0},

pages = {1-15},

abstract = {Sustainable luxury has attracted growing academic interest, but there is little research on how sustainability-oriented start-ups

in emerging markets create luxury positioning while remaining accessible to price-sensitive consumers. This study explores

the emergence and operationalization of Masstige Sustainable Luxury, defined as an approach that combines aspirational premium value, broader market accessibility, and environmental and social responsibility. Based on 30 semi-structured interviews

with founders and key employees in 10 Indian start-ups, this study integrates Organizational Identity Theory and Dynamic

Capabilities Theory to explain how identity and capability development interact under resource constraints. The findings suggest that resource abundance is not a sufficient condition for success. Instead, start-ups build three mutually reinforcing capabilities: Enduring Capability, Masstige Brand Capability, and Scale-Up Capability, creating durable product value, emotional

appeal, and responsible growth. The study contributes a Dynamic Interaction Model that demonstrates how sustainable start-ups

sense, seize, and transform opportunities while redefining prestige through affordability, authenticity, cultural resonance, and

sustainability-led value creation in emerging markets.},

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@article{latan_4000,

title = {Disincentives to reporting sexual harassment in government agencies: A large-scale survey},

author = {Hengky Latan and Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour and Ana Beatriz Lopes de Sousa Jabbour and Tan Vo-Thanh and Murad Ali},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/00910260251369131},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-06-01},

journal = {Public Personnel Management},

volume = {55},

number = {2},

pages = {201-223},

abstract = {This article investigates the factors that discourage employees from engaging in formal complaining behavior within government agencies, particularly in response to workplace misconduct such as sexual harassment. The data used in this study were obtained from the Merit Principles Survey (MPS) 2021, and covariance structure analysis (CSA) was applied to examine the relationships between variables. Guided by social identity theory (SIT), the study tests hypotheses related to perceived disincentives that may inhibit employees from submitting formal complaints. A key contribution of this research lies in its integrated analysis of three critical deterrents?non-disclosure agreements, non-disclosure policies, and the perceived seriousness of threats?which have not previously been examined collectively in the context of complaint behavior. The results offer valuable insights for public sector administrators aiming to foster transparent and responsive organizational cultures.},

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@article{ben_saad_4094,

title = {Corporate tax avoidance and investment efficiency: Does family control matter?},

author = {Itidel Ben Saad and Hela Garrouch and Safa Gaaya},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/JAAR-07-2024-0268},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-06-01},

journal = {Journal of Applied Accounting Research},

volume = {27},

number = {3},

pages = {658-679},

abstract = {Purpose



The purpose of this paper is to examine how corporate tax avoidance influences investment efficiency and investigate whether family ownership impacts this relationship.

Design/methodology/approach



Our study focuses on French non-financial companies listed on the SBF 120 over the period 2005-2022, resulting in a final sample comprising total observations of 1,866 firm years. All financial information is extracted from the Worldscope database. All family data, such as voting rights, family identity and family CEO, are collected manually from the annual reports obtained from the Financial Market Authorities website (AMF). To identify whether a company is family owned, we analysed information on shareholders and control relationships mentioned in the reports, particularly the sections dealing with the ownership structure of the firm. We use a quantitative approach to test our hypothesis.

Findings



This paper examines the impact of corporate tax avoidance on investment efficiency. Based on a sample of French listed firms over the period 2005-2022, our results reveal that tax avoidance decreases investment efficiency. We also find that tax avoidance by family-controlled firms leads to increased underinvestment. We further find that this relationship is non-linear, suggesting that once the level of family control reaches a certain level, the relationship between tax avoidance and investment efficiency turns positive, supporting the socio-emotional wealth theory.

Research limitations/implications



One limitation of this study is that our findings may not be generalized to other developed countries, as they are contingent upon the unique characteristics of the French context.

Practical implications



The paper provides two practical implications. Firstly, it warns managers in French companies that tax avoidance may lead to investment inefficiency. Secondly, it provides valuable insights related to various aspects of family firms, specifically their engagement within the French business landscape.

Originality/value



Our research contributes to the expanding literature on family business research by investigating the impact of family control on the relationship between tax avoidance and investment efficiency. To gain a deeper understanding of the extent to which family control can influence this association, we focus on the non-linear relationship between family firms with excess control rights and the link between tax avoidance and investment.},

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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 = {2026-06-01},

journal = {Journal Of Services Marketing},

volume = {40},

number = {5},

pages = {598-620},

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{bakkar_4382,

title = {Climate risk and bank financial stability},

author = {Yassine Bakkar and Sami Ben Jabeur and Sandra Challita and Fatima Shuwaikh},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/1351847X.2026.2659120},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-06-01},

journal = {The European Journal Of Finance},

volume = {32},

number = {9},

pages = {1124-1169},

abstract = {This study investigates the impact of climate risks on the financial stability of banks using a comprehensive panel dataset of European banks covering the period from 2006 to 2021. We find that greater exposure to climate risk significantly undermines bank stability, with transition risk exerting a particularly strong destabilizing effect. This impact is especially pronounced among larger banks and those with stakeholder-oriented governance models, and it intensifies following the adoption of the Paris Agreement. Our findings reveal a non-linear relationship whereby higher levels of climate risk exposure lead to disproportionately greater financial instability. Further analysis shows that these effects are driven by heterogeneity in bank-specific characteristics and country-level factors. We also find that stricter climate-policy regimes, particularly during advanced phases of the EU Emissions Trading System, strengthen the adverse effect of transition risk on financial stability. This study underscores the importance of integrating climate risks into prudential regulation to enhance the resilience of the banking industry to climate-related shocks.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{rong_4435,

title = {Strategic climate risk management and innovation outcomes: Insights from China's industrial and policy landscape},

author = {Bao Rong and Sultan Sikandar Mirza and Lotfi Karoui and Asif Saeed},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeconbus.2026.106316},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-06-01},

journal = {Journal of Economics and Business},

volume = {140},

pages = {106316},

abstract = {This study investigates the influence of climate risk perception (CRP) on environmental innovation among 1511 Chinese A-share-listed firms during 2010-2021. Empirical findings reveal a significant positive relationship between CRP and environmental innovation, which is conditioned by Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU). Mechanism analysis shows that environmental innovation exploitation, innovation based on existing or historical patents, is more encouraged with higher CRP, while channelling analysis identifies transition risk, stemming from climate-induced supply chain disruptions, resource scarcity, and market volatility, as the central channel. Heterogeneity analysis reveals stronger effects in less competitive markets, manufacturing/heavy-polluting industries, non-state-owned enterprises (non-SOEs), and those characterized by stringent internal controls. A nonlinear inverted U-shaped relationship emerges: moderate CRP boosts innovation, while excessive risk perception hinders it. Nonetheless, the inflection point of this inverted U-shaped relationship lies within the sample range of CRP. This study contributes by distinguishing CRP from objective climate risk (CR) as a strategic cognitive antecedent, integrating macro boundary conditions (EPU) into a coherent theoretical framework, and highlighting innovation exploitation as a significant mechanism and transition risk as a critical channel, addressing gaps in prior literature on firm-level adaptive responses to climate change.},

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}

@article{platania_4456,

title = {The price of going green: Multi-objective optimization in the energy equity space},

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

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2026.109302},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-06-01},

journal = {Energy Economics},

volume = {158},

pages = {109302},

abstract = {This paper develops a three-objective portfolio optimization framework for the energy sector that simultaneously maximizes expected return, minimizes volatility, and improves environmental performance, measured by the Environmental Pillar Score. Using NSGA-III and rolling 60-month windows from 2010 to 2024, we analyze the U.S. and European equity markets and extract four representative strategies: Max-Return, Min-Volatility, Max-Environmental, and Balanced. Our findings show that trade-offs between financial performance and environmental impact are systematic and regionally specific. U.S. portfolios generally achieve higher returns with greater risk and lower environmental scores, while European portfolios offer stronger sustainability outcomes and lower volatility. The Balanced strategy proves to be a robust compromise among environmental scores, reduced risk, and moderate returns, offering a viable path for investors seeking alignment between financial and sustainability objectives. These results emphasize the value of multi-objective optimization in designing portfolios that align with both financial and sustainability goals.},

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tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{muhammad_4511,

title = {Hankering for travel? Drivers of travel intentions and role of opinion leadership},

author = {Raza Muhammad and Ali Raza and Rehan AHMAD and Muhammad Ishtiaq Ishaq and Qurat-ul-ain Talpur},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2026.2670308},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-06-01},

journal = {Tourism Recreation Research},

pages = {1-20},

abstract = {There is increasing research interest in tourism literature regarding social media influencers (SMIs), but the factors that impact tourists' travel intentions via SMIs are under-investigated. One prevalent factor in literature that impacts travel intentions in the context of SMIs is benign envy, as the content shared by the SMI causes envy amongst the followers. To empirically test the envious post by SMI, a theoretical framework using S-O-R theory is proposed to investigate the impact of benign envy on travel intentions via the sense of seeking, travel inspiration, self-motivation and sense of presence. Through the series of studies, first we select SMI, then a model was tested using a sample of 413 respondents. The results found a positive impact of benign envy on travel intentions, while travel inspiration, sensation seeking and autonomous self-motivation significantly mediate the relationships. Also, opinion leadership proved to be a strong boundary condition that strengthens the impact of benign envy on outcomes. This study extends SOR theory by showing that benign envy and opinion leadership work as positive stimuli that shape inner states such as presence, self-motivation, sensation seeking and inspiration, which then guide travel intentions.},

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}

@article{wang_4512,

title = {Going global through regional digitalization: The case of BRI},

author = {Da Wang and Zhensen Yang and Xiuqun Ye and Marina Latukha and Alexey Kalinin and Miraj Ahmed Bhuiyan and Andrei Panibratov},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/cpoib-09-2025-0193},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-06-01},

journal = {Critical Perspectives on International Business},

volume = {Vol. ahead-of-print},

number = {No. ahead-},

pages = {1-18},

abstract = {Purpose



This study aims to investigate whether and how corporate digitalization promotes multinational enterprises' (MNEs') outward foreign direct investment (OFDI), particularly in developing countries along the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It further seeks to uncover the internal and external boundary conditions under which digitalization translates into greater international investment activity by integrating firm-level strategy and host-country digital environment into a unified analytical framework.

Design/methodology/approach



Grounded in the resource-based view (RBV), this study empirically examines the impact of corporate digitalization on OFDI. Using an unbalanced panel data set of 2,780 Chinese listed MNEs from 2013 to 2022, overseas subsidiaries serve as the unit of analysis. Firm-level digitalization is measured through objective digital input-output indicators using an entropy-weight method, while moderating variables include corporate digital strategic orientation and host-country digital infrastructure.

Findings



The corporate digitalization significantly promotes OFDI: more digitally advanced MNEs engage more actively in overseas investment. This positive relationship is strengthened when firms exhibit a stronger digital strategic orientation, indicating the critical role of strategy alignment. Moreover, higher levels of host-country digital infrastructure amplify the effect of firm digitalization on OFDI, especially in developing economies. These findings remain robust across alternative measures, subsamples and instrumental-variable estimations.

Originality/value



This study advances international business and digitalization research by integrating micro-level strategic orientation and macro-level digital infrastructure within the RBV to explain OFDI. It offers a dynamic interpretation of digital resources as sources of international competitive advantage providing actionable insights for managers and policymakers seeking to leverage digital transformation to foster sustainable OFDI.},

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}

@article{guizani_3907,

title = {How Does Product Market Competition Influence Firm-Level Climate Change Exposure},

author = {Assil Guizani and Emna Brahem and Faten Lakhal},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1111/fire.70028},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-05-01},

journal = {Financial Review},

volume = {61},

number = {2},

pages = {493-511},

abstract = {his study examines the impact of product market competition on firm-level exposure to climate change. Using a sample of 1441 US firms from 2001 to 2021, the findings indicate that climate change exposure increases with market competition. This suggests that competitive pressure drives firms to focus on core operations and cost-cutting measures to maximize shareholder value. Further analysis reveals that firms operating in competitive markets are less exposed to climate change risks when they possess substantial market share, exhibit high diversification, and face fewer financial constraints. The results also suggest that the positive relationship between competition and climate change exposure is more pronounced following the 2015 Paris Agreement, though this effect is weaker among firms with a CSR committee on the board. These findings offer important insights for market participants, highlighting the need to balance short-term competitive strategies with long-term sustainability under competitive pressure.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@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 = {2026-05-01},

journal = {Journal Of Knowledge Management},

volume = {30},

number = {5},

pages = {1884-1904},

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{shuwaikh_4106,

title = {Dynamic Ambidexterity in Corporate Venture Capital: A Pathway to Green Innovation and Environmental Performance},

author = {Fatima Shuwaikh and Sami Ben Jabeur and Rodrigo Miguel de Oliveira Gonçalves},

url = {http://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70449},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-05-01},

journal = {Business Strategy And The Environment},

volume = {35},

number = {4},

pages = {5428-5451},

abstract = {This paper examines the influence of various ambidexterity tactics on green innovation among corporate investors. It explores how these investors might improve their environmental performance by acquiring green innovations through ambidextrous corporate venture capital (CVC) investments. The study demonstrates that 126 American corporate investors can successfully leverage green innovation by making ambidextrous investments in entrepreneurial enterprises. Results show that within-period balance between exploration and exploitation is associated with higher green innovation. Corporate investors who pursue dynamic ambidexterity or a combination of dynamic and static ambidexterity show enhanced outcomes in green innovation. This research demonstrates a clear connection between the green innovation of corporate investors and their enhanced environmental performance, particularly in terms of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The study contends that ambidextrous CVC investments serve as a gateway for corporate investors to elevate their environmental performance through the strategic acquisition of green innovation. This research provides significant insights for company managers, regulators, and government bodies, delivering practical knowledge for establishing environmentally friendly practices in corporate investment strategies.},

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tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{yasin_4200,

title = {Authentic leadership as an energy booster for service creativity: The mediating role of access to strategic information and the moderating role of work passion},

author = {Raheel Yasin and Muhammad Atif and Neuza Ribeiro},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2026.104606},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-05-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Hospitality Management},

volume = {135},

pages = {104606},

abstract = {Based on the self-determination theory (SDT), this paper formulates and tests a moderated mediation model to explore the nexus between authentic leadership, access to strategic information, employee work passion, and service creativity of employees. A sample of 364 frontline employees of Malaysian hospitality sector was used to gather the data. Using structural equation modeling in Mplus, the results confirm that authentic leadership has a positive impact on access to strategic information and employee service creativity. Moreover, access to strategic information mediates between Authentic leadership and employee service creativity. Results also support the moderating effects of employee work passion between access to strategic information and employee service creativity. This study extends SDT by conceptualizing access to strategic information as a motivational factor and by identifying employee work passion as an important boundary condition in the leadership-creativity relationship.},

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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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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@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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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@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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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{raza_4388,

title = {From diversity to destination: Unlocking the drivers of internationalization among expatriates},

author = {Ali Raza and Asifa Younas and Muhammad Ishtiaq Ishaq and Qurat-ul-ain Talpur and Fazal Muhammad},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/00208825.2026.2666133},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-05-01},

journal = {International Studies of Management and Organization},

pages = {1-21},

abstract = {Drawing on stewardship theory, we propose a serial mediation model in which diversity climate enhances attitudes toward internationalization through the sequential effects of expatriate adjustment and cultural intelligence. Furthermore, we investigate the moderating role of risk propensity in strengthening the relationship between cultural intelligence and internationalization attitudes. Using time-lagged data from 221 expatriate managers in the UAE, we assessed hypotheses through structural equation modeling. The results indicate that diversity climate positively influences internationalization attitudes, with expatriate adjustment and cultural intelligence serving as sequential mediators. Additionally, risk propensity positively moderates the relationship between cultural intelligence and internationalization. Our findings contribute to the expatriate management literature by uncovering the psychological and organizational mechanisms linking workplace diversity to the development of a global mindset. Practical implications suggest that fostering inclusive environments and enhancing cultural learning can promote internationalization readiness, particularly for risk-inclined expatriates.},

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pubstate = {online},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{abid_4393,

title = {Mind Under Pressure: Exploring Cognitive and Social Pathways to Entrepreneurial Well-being During Crises},

author = {Nabila Abid and Junaid Aftab and Muhammad Ishtiaq Ishaq and Ali Raza},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1515/erj-2025-0374},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-05-01},

journal = {Entrepreneurship Research Journal},

abstract = {This study investigates how crisis uncontrollability affects the mental well-being, along with the mediating roles of cognitive load and social comparison orientation, as well as the moderating role of entrepreneurial grit. Drawing on conservation of resources theory, the data from 304 CEOs was collected and analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results support the dual mediation pathway, with both cognitive load and social comparison orientation significantly transmitting the negative effects of crisis uncontrollability to mental well-being. Interestingly, we found that entrepreneurial grit positively moderates the relationship between crisis uncontrollability and cognitive load, which showed that determination may lead to greater psychological costs when directed toward uncontrollable challenges. These findings contribute to entrepreneurship research by (1) identifying specific cognitive and social mechanisms linking crises to well-being, (2) challenging assumptions about grit's universally protective role, and (3) integrating cognitive and social psychology perspectives into entrepreneurial stress models. Practical implications suggest the need for targeted interventions that help entrepreneurs manage cognitive load, engage in adaptive social comparisons, and apply grit more strategically during crises.},

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pubstate = {online},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{aftab_4394,

title = {Green Leadership and Environmental Sustainability: The Roles of Green Absorptive Capacity, Environmental Strategy, and Government Regulation},

author = {Junaid Aftab and Feng Wei and Nabila Abid and Muhammad Ishtiaq Ishaq and Monica Veneziani},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.70988},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-05-01},

journal = {Business Strategy And The Environment},

abstract = {The manufacturing sector remains a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, intensifying environmental degradation and threatening long-term sustainability. Addressing this challenge requires leadership approaches that actively promote environmental responsibility and strategic adaptation. Drawing on the natural resource-based view, this study investigates whether green inclusive leadership enhances environmental performance through the development of green absorptive capacity?both potential and realized?and the adoption of a proactive environmental strategy. A time-lagged survey was administered to 430 managerial employees working in manufacturing firms across Pakistan, and the data were analyzed through structural equation modeling. The results reveal that green inclusive leadership has a significant positive effect on both potential and realized green absorptive capacities. These capacities, in turn, mediate the relationship between green inclusive leadership and proactive environmental strategy, thereby improving environmental performance. Furthermore, government regulations positively moderate the relationship between environmental strategy and environmental performance, reinforcing the effectiveness of strategic environmental initiatives. By empirically examining the mechanisms linking leadership, organizational capabilities, strategy, and the regulatory context, this study advances research on environmental management in the manufacturing sector of a developing country and offers actionable insights to enhance firm-level environmental performance.},

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tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{seyfi_4419,

title = {Exploring the drivers of Gen Z tourists' buycott behaviour: a lifestyle politics perspective},

author = {Siamak Seyfi and Mohammad Sharifi-Tehrani and C. Michael Hall and Tan Vo-Thanh},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2023.2166517},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-05-01},

journal = {Journal Of Sustainable Tourism},

volume = {33},

number = {6},

pages = {1146-1164},

abstract = {Generation Z (Gen Z) is the largest cohort of generational consumers worldwide and is perceived to show greater connectivity with political consumerism compared to older age cohorts. Nonetheless, there is a notable absence of empirical knowledge on key antecedents of Gen Z's engagement in tourism-related buycotting. Grounded in political and ethical consumerism literature and guided by lifestyle politics theory, this study aims to illuminate the drivers underpinning buycott behaviour of Gen Z in a developing country context. The qualitative findings demonstrate that Gen Z' buycott behaviour has two categories of drivers: individual (fulfilment, constructing self-identity and frugality) and prosocial (altruism, trust and the pursuit of social justice). Exposure to social media information, peer persuasion and past experience are also key influencers in Gen Z' buycott participation. Overall, the research extends the understanding of tourist sustainable consumption in terms of generational behaviours, notably Gen Z's buycott behaviour. The study provides novel insights to a stream of the political consumerism literature, which is only at a nascent stage in tourism studies. While adding value theoretically, the study also provides useful managerial implications for businesses to stimulate tourists' political and ethical consumption.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{seyfi_4422,

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 long-term pressures on tourism economies, the study extends research on tourism crises, labour relations, and gendered inequality in crisis-ridden destinations.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{golgeci_4426,

title = {The Impact of Buyer-Supplier Resilience Fit on Buyer Financial Performance: A Dyadic Perspective},

author = {Ismail Golgeci and Vahid Ghomi and David Gligor and Fawaz Baddar Al Hussan and Faten Baddar Alhusan},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pursup.2026.101168},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-05-01},

journal = {Journal Of Purchasing And Supply Management},

pages = {101168},

abstract = {This study introduces the concept of buyer-supplier resilience fit?the degree of alignment between a buyer's and its key supplier's supply chain resilience?and examines its effect on buyer financial performance. Grounded in strategic fit theory, buyer-supplier resilience fit is conceptualized as a dyadic alignment mechanism whose performance value depends on commensurate resilience levels across interdependent partners. The hypotheses are tested using survey data collected from multiple senior managers across 160 buyer-supplier dyads. After calculating the resilience fit, the analysis applies data scaling and logarithmic transformations and uses seven machine-learning regression models to compare alternative specifications before estimating the final ordinary least squares model. The results show that buyer-supplier resilience fit is positively associated with buyer financial performance. The moderating effect of buyer relational capability on this relationship is negative and marginal, whereas that of buyer product complexity is not statistically significant. Our study extends prior research by examining resilience from both buyer and supplier perspectives and introducing the concept of buyer-supplier resilience fit.},

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@article{yasin_3465,

title = {Green HRM and employer branding: corporate environmental sustainability and organizational safety climate mediating role and moderating role of job experience},

author = {Raheel Yasin and Mohammad Saleh Bataineh and Muhammad Atif and Md Tareq Bin Hossain},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-01-2022-0052},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-04-01},

journal = {Benchmarking: an international journal},

volume = {33},

number = {5},

pages = {1459-1484},

abstract = {Purpose



This study purposes a model based on competitive advantage theory, social identity theory and signaling theory that explores the relationship between GHRM and employer branding mediated by corporate environmental sustainability and organizational safety climate and employees experience as a moderator.

Design/methodology/approach



Data were gathered using a survey questionnaire from 329 employees working in this sector. Structural Equational Modeling was employed for data analysis through Smart PLS.

Findings



Results confirm that GHRM has a positive influence on corporate environmental sustainability and corporate environmental sustainability has a positive influence on organizational safety climate. Further, the results confirm that the organizational safety climate has a positive influence on employer branding. The results of partial least squares multi-group analysis show that difference between job experience influences employer branding. The results also lend support to the mediating effects of corporate environmental sustainability between GHRM and organizational safety climate, and the mediating effect of organizational safety climate between GHRM and employer branding.

Practical implications



The findings of the study guide policymakers and management of the textile industry to emphasize GHRM in order to make a working climate clean and safe. This working environment will be their competitive edge and a source of their organization branding.

Originality/value



HR literature has largely overlooked the physical work environment, instead focusing on psychological safety, for example (job stress, emotional exhaustion). This study presents a model demonstrating that a green work environment, fostered through GHRM practices enhances employer branding.},

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@article{aftab_3660,

title = {How Environmental Leadership Influences Performance Outcomes: A Study of the Manufacturing Sector},

author = {Junaid Aftab and Feng Wei and Muhammad Ishtiaq Ishaq and Nabila Abid},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1111/beer.12817},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-04-01},

journal = {Business Ethics, the Environment and Responsibility},

volume = {35},

number = {2},

pages = {930-953},

abstract = {Drawing on the ability-motivation-opportunity (AMO) theory and the resource-based view (RBV), this study argues that environmental transformational leadership (ETL) enhances both economic and environmental performance through green human resource management (GHRM). It also examines the moderating role of environmental knowledge in the relationship between ETL and GHRM. Furthermore, this study posits that big data analytical capabilities (BDAC) strengthen the impact of GHRM on economic and environmental performance. Using a random sampling approach, we collected multi-respondent data from 355 manufacturing firms, incorporating insights from first-level managers and top executives. Structural equation modeling was employed as our analytical technique. The findings confirm that GHRM significantly mediates the effect of ETL on both economic and environmental performance. However, contrary to expectations, environmental knowledge does not moderate the ETL-GHRM relationship. In contrast, BDAC strengthens the influence of GHRM on economic and environmental performance. This study contributes to the leadership literature by identifying the underlying mechanism (how) and boundary conditions (when) through which ETL influences firms' performance outcomes.},

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@article{courtioux_3800,

title = {The geographies of segregation in French universities from 2006 to 2016},

author = {Pierre Courtioux and Tristan-Pierre Maury and Johan Seux},

url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10734-025-01473-5},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-04-01},

journal = {Higher Education},

volume = {51},

pages = {1337-1353},

abstract = {Since the French university system is non-selective, the question of segregation has long remained unaddressed. However, the recent increase in enrolment, as well as the implementation of cluster-building policies, has brought the issue of university segregation and its geography to the forefront. This article proposes the first exhaustive geographical decomposition of segregation in French universities. Using a mutual information index, we identify the different local components and layers of social segregation and measure their contribution to the national level of segregation between 2006 and 2016. Our results show that in the French university system, segregation is quite low and tended to decrease over the period. However, we also show that only about 18% of the total segregation is due to macro-scale factors: i.e., social differences across regional areas: social segregation is mainly a local phenomenon that could be reduced with reforms of higher education enrolment policy, implemented at the regional level.},

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@article{shuwaikh_3801,

title = {Evaluating Innovation Output of Companies Backed by Corporate, Independent and Syndicated Venture Capital},

author = {Fatima Shuwaikh and Sabrina Khemiri and Souad Brinette and Joakim Börrén Dias},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/ijfe.70003},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-04-01},

journal = {International Journal Of Finance & Economics},

volume = {31},

number = {2},

pages = {1530-1556},

abstract = {This paper examines how Corporate Venture Capital (CVC), Independent Venture Capital (IVC) and Venture Capital Syndicate (VCS) promote innovation among startups. Drawing on a dataset of 4406 venture-backed deals in North America, spanning 1998-2019, it explores how the configurations of investors and their contextual factors influence innovation output. The findings show that syndicated and CVC-backed ventures outperform IVC-backed ventures. Syndicates with a larger membership are positively associated with innovation outcomes based on resource pooling and knowledge sharing; contextual factors, such as location and technology fit, environmental munificence and absorptive capacity have a positive moderating effect on the relationship between VC type and innovation outcomes. This research adds to both academic knowledge and practical implications, offering entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers' actionable insights about how to facilitate innovation, improve venture funding and enhance innovation management to ultimately strengthen the innovation ecosystem.},

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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{beccarini_4228,

title = {Soothing Whispers: Shareholder engagement in the wake of stakeholder controversies},

author = {Irene Beccarini and Fabrizio Ferraro and Diego P. Guisande and Andreas G. F. Hoepner},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/01708406261447704},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-04-01},

journal = {Organization Studies},

abstract = {We explore the interdependence between stakeholder controversies and shareholder engagement on environmental and social issues and how it affects corporate financial performance. Viewing shareholder impact as a distributed and dynamic process, we theorize that shareholder dialogue can affect investors' risk perceptions. As an ambivalent signal, its impact may be negative or positive, contingent on media-covered stakeholder controversies. In the absence of those, shareholder dialogue may highlight the existence of environmental and social liabilities in targeted companies. In the presence of stakeholder controversies, however, shareholder dialogue may reassure the investment community about shareholders' commitment to and confidence about improving environmental and social policies and practices. We test our hypotheses on a proprietary dataset of 771 S&P 500 companies between 2007 and 2019 that covers 176 environmental and social shareholder dialogues. We find that, in the wake of stakeholder controversies, shareholder dialogue moderates the negative effects of controversies on targeted companies' financial performance, consistent with our theory that shareholder dialogue may mitigate investors' perceptions of risk. Our findings contribute to the understanding of shareholder engagement and, more broadly, of stakeholder-shareholder dynamics.},

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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.70598},

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{zhang_4345,

title = {The impact of female executives on corporate governance: evidence from Chinese-listed companies},

author = {Bin Zhang and Zuyao Liu and Huiqian Wu and Fawaz Baddar Al Hussan and Zhiyang Shen},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-05-2025-0306},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-04-01},

journal = {Equality, Diversity and Inclusion},

volume = {Vol. ahead-of-print},

number = {No. ahead-},

abstract = {Purpose



This study examines the impact of female executives on corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance within Chinese-listed companies. Utilizing firm-level data from 2015 to 2022, this study investigates how gender diversity in leadership drives ESG outcomes. Furthermore, it examines the heterogeneous effects of ownership types, financial constraints and regional development levels, providing evidence-based insights into the strategic role of women in executive positions in advancing corporate sustainability and informing governance reforms for inclusive business practices.

Design/methodology/approach



The study employs a dual fixed-effects regression model to analyze panel data from Chinese-listed companies. Beyond investigating the direct impact of female executives on ESG performance, the model incorporates financial constraints as a moderating variable. Sub-sample analyses are conducted to explore heterogeneity across ownership types (state-owned and private) and regional economic development (eastern, central and western China), offering a nuanced understanding of contextual factors shaping the relationship between gender diversity in leadership and corporate sustainability outcomes.

Findings



The empirical results reveal that a 10% increase in female executive representation significantly enhances corporate ESG scores by 0.1939 points. This effect is particularly pronounced in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) exhibiting the most pronounced effect. Moreover, the results indicate that reduced financial constraints amplify the positive association between female executives and ESG performance. Regional disparities reveal that female executives significantly drive ESG improvements in economically developed eastern region of China, whereas no statistically meaningful impact is observed in underdeveloped central and western regions.

Practical implications



The findings suggest that corporations should institutionalize gender-inclusive recruitment and promotion systems to strengthen female decision-making authority. Policymakers are encouraged to adopt region-specific strategies, such as incentivizing gender parity in underdeveloped areas to mitigate ESG governance gaps. Furthermore, SOE reforms could integrate gender diversity metrics into ESG evaluation frameworks to catalyze industry-wide sustainability practices. Finally, financial institutions could develop green financing instruments offering preferential terms to firms achieving gender-balanced leadership thresholds.

Originality/value



This study expands to the reservoir of literature on gender diversity and sustainability by providing empirical evidence from an emerging market where ESG disclosure is evolving. It is among the pioneer studies to quantify the marginal effect of female executives' representation on ESG performance and to reveal how this relationship is influenced by financial constraints, ownership structure and regional disparities. The study underscores the strategic value of female executives in fostering inclusive governance and regionally balanced sustainable development.},

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