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Does agro-ecological efficiency contribute to poverty alleviation? An empirical study based on panel data regression
In: Environmental science and pollution research: ESPR, Band 29, Heft 34, S. 51892-51908
ISSN: 1614-7499
Statistical inference for varying-coefficient partially linear errors-in-variables models with missing data
In: Communications in statistics. Theory and methods, Band 48, Heft 22, S. 5621-5636
ISSN: 1532-415X
Sodium ionic conductivity and stability of amorphous Na 2 O·2SiO 2 added with M x O y (M = Zr, Y, and Sm)
In: Materials and design, Band 143, S. 104-111
ISSN: 1873-4197
The determinants influencing bilingual instruction in Chinese higher education: a complex network analysis
In: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Band 11, Heft 1
ISSN: 2662-9992
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Agricultural chemicals and sustainable development: the agricultural environment Kuznets curve based on spatial panel model
In: Environmental science and pollution research: ESPR, Band 28, Heft 37, S. 51453-51470
ISSN: 1614-7499
Systemic Risk in Global Volatility Spillover Networks: Evidence from Option-Implied Volatility Indices
In: The Journal of Futures Markets, Forthcoming
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The New Invisible Hand: How Common Owners Use the Media as a Strategic Tool
In: Administrative science quarterly: ASQ, Band 68, Heft 4, S. 956-1007
ISSN: 1930-3815
While research has uncovered an array of visible competitive dynamics, a strategic world of competition lies beneath the surface that should also be theorized and empirically traced. We investigate the strategic consequences of "media–rival" common ownership, in which investors own a media company and a non-media focal firm's rivals. We posit that focal firms receive worse coverage from media outlets when institutional investors hold substantial ownership in both a media company and the focal firm's rivals because the investors' common holdings provide them with incentives and power to enhance the competitiveness of their portfolio firms by tainting the focal firm's media coverage. We account for three moderators to show that this effect amplifies when investors have stronger incentives and power to influence the media and when media executives have incentives to cater to the interests of their investors. Using a novel dataset on common ownership of rival firms and media companies, we find support for our theory. Our study reveals a new invisible hand underlying competitive markets and offers a new view of the media as a strategic tool.
Common Institutional Ownership and Corporate Social Responsibility
In: Journal of Banking and Finance, Forthcoming
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Investigation on microstructure evolution of iron-based alloy via synchronous powder-feeding underwater laser additive
In: Materials and design, Band 230, S. 111985
ISSN: 1873-4197
Dredging method effects on sediment resuspension and nutrient release across the sediment-water interface in Lake Taihu, China
In: Environmental science and pollution research: ESPR, Band 27, Heft 21, S. 25861-25869
ISSN: 1614-7499
Optimum dredging time for inhibition and prevention of algae-induced black blooms in Lake Taihu, China
In: Environmental science and pollution research: ESPR, Band 23, Heft 14, S. 14636-14645
ISSN: 1614-7499
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Influencing Factors of Understanding COVID-19 Risks and Coping Behaviors among the Elderly Population
It is known that the elderly population has weak immune functioning and is a susceptible and high-risk group with respect to the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic. In this study, to understand the influencing factors of COVID-19-related risks and coping behaviors of elderly individuals with respect to COVID-19 and to provide a basis for taking corresponding protective measures, a questionnaire survey was applied to an elderly population. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and linear regression analysis were used to explore the influencing factors of the level of understanding of COVID-19 risks among the elderly population. Additionally, the chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were used to explore the influencing factors of the elderly population's protective behaviors against COVID-19. This study found: (1) The sex, age, and self-care ability of elderly individuals were significantly correlated with their level of understanding of COVID-19, and that those who were female, were of a younger age, or had better self-care ability had higher levels of understanding; (2) The sex, place of residence, and level of understanding of COVID-19 among the elderly individuals were significantly correlated with their protective behaviors, e.g., those who were women, had high levels of understanding, and lived in cities were more likely to have good behaviors; (3) Elderly individuals' assessments of COVID-19 information provided by the government were significantly correlated with their protective behaviors—those who had a positive evaluation of relevant information provided by the government were more likely to develop protective behavior. The conclusions of this study show that it is crucial to implement COVID-19 prevention and control measures in the elderly population. Society, communities, and families need to increase their concerns about the health and risk awareness of the elderly individuals.
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