Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of board characteristics on firm performance while also exploring the influential mechanisms that help Chinese listed companies establish effective boards of directors and strengthen their corporate governance mechanisms. Design/methodology/approach...

The trafficking of persons -- The migration of the African labour force -- Footbal's regulatory space and the role of FIFA -- Identifying and evaluating the performance of FIFA's anti-trafficking regulations -- Evaluating the social, systemic, and structural factors affecting FIFA's...

The high reactivity of Li-anodes and the easily separated solid-state interface are two hurdles for constructing stable solid-state Li-metal batteries (SSLBs). Herein, we report a 3D mixed ionic & electronic (MIEC) anode with deformable melt interphase of poly(Ɛ-caprolactone) electrolytes that...

The year of 2008, marking the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Open-Door Policy, stands as an important year for the implementation of a new set of labor laws intending to provide a better legal framework for the protection of workers' interests. While the Labor Contract Law protects the...