This paper investigates the effect and transmission mechanism of air pollution on urbanization based on data from China's 107 cities during 2005-2018. In order to identify the impact of air pollution on China's urbanization, we utilized night light data to represent the level of urbanization and...

The subsidiary’s profit distribution results in the cash transfer from the subsidiary to the parent company. We investigate the effect of this cash transfer on the business group’s agency cost. Using the sample of A-share listed companies in China from 2006 to 2017, we find that the profits...

Purpose - This study aims to use the ego depletion theory to examine the impact of hindrance stressors on knowledge sharing behaviors by investigating the mediating role of ego depletion and the moderating role of self-enhancing humor. Design/methodology/approach - Data were obtained from a...

Smart networks, e.g., smart grids (SGs) as complex interconnected systems have become more complex and require greater processing and communication capabilities due to the growing use of renewable energy (RE). In addition to being a reliable method for collecting and managing information,...

Improper disposal of electronical waste (e-waste) causes harm to both public health and the environment, and how to effectively recycle and reduce electronical waste has become a common concern around the world. This study focuses on the design of the points system to encourage consumer...

This study provides a comprehensive review of machine learning (ML) applications in the fields of business and finance. First, it introduces the most commonly used ML techniques and explores their diverse applications in marketing, stock analysis, demand forecasting, and energy marketing. In...

Lehman Brothers' failure in 2008 demonstrated the importance of understanding interconnectedness in interbank networks. The interbank market plays a significant role in facilitating market liquidity and providing short-term funding for each other to smooth liquidity shortages. Knowing the...

This study explores the relationship between the takeover market and enterprise innovation. We also investigate the mediating role of internal governance (managers' compensation incentives, equity incentives, boards of directors, and large shareholders) on the relationship between the takeover...

Organizational ambidexterity has been employed in the study of international business. Existing studies advocate an ambidextrous internationalization strategy for multinational enterprises in emerging markets (EM MNEs). However, the performance effect and moderating mechanism of international...

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sometimes introduce different types of innovation simultaneously. However, the performance implications of simultaneous innovation practices remain under-researched in the literature. Therefore, this paper explores the combined use of six types of...