Risk Governance and Bank Performance

Bank Profitability ◽

Global Discourse ◽

Risk Committee ◽

The Relationship ◽

Global Banks

Global discourse is geared towards greater accountability and regulatory oversight of banks to promote sound financial systems and charter value. The authors applied dynamic pool panel analysis to investigate the relationship between risk governance and financial performance among African global banks spanning the years 2015 to 2020. They find significant positive association between financial experts on risk committee and bank profitability. The results further reveal that risk committee activism as a proxy for risk committee effectiveness significantly increase bank profitability. Therefore, stakeholders must prioritize regular risk committee meetings and attach importance to risk committee compositions with finance experts on the majority. Additionally, this study offers policy implications for regulators and bank mangers to clearly define risk committee financial experts and minimum financial experts required to serve on the risk committee.

Mediation analysis of social deficits between self-criticism and aggression in adolescents

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/13591045211005823 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 135910452110058

Author(s):

Sayyeda Taskeen Zahra ◽

Sadia Saleem ◽

Halima Khurshid

Keyword(s):

Mediation Analysis ◽

Positive Association ◽

Social Deficits ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Study Results ◽

Interpersonal Difficulties ◽

Behavior Scale ◽

This research aims to determine the mediating role of social deficits in self-criticism and aggression using a sample of 695 adolescents (girls = 49%, boys = 51%), aged 12 to 19 years ( M = 14.97, SD = 1.30) from an urbanized city of Pakistan. Interpersonal Difficulties Scale, Self-Criticism Scale, and Aggressive Behavior Scale were used in the present study. Results indicated a significant positive association of social deficits with self-criticism and aggression ( p < .001). Furthermore, findings also suggested a significant positive association between self-criticism and aggression. Mediation analysis revealed that self-criticism partially mediated the relationship between social deficits and aggression. Findings are discussed in terms of the expression and manifestation of self-criticism, social deficits, and aggression in adolescents in collectivistic cultures.

Board Characteristics and Firm Performance: Indian Textiles Sector Panorama

Management and Labour Studies ◽

10.1177/0258042x211026148 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 0258042X2110261

Author(s):

Mukesh Nepal ◽

Rajat Deb

Keyword(s):

Firm Performance ◽

Positive Association ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Board Independence ◽

Board Size ◽

Jel Codes ◽

Financial Measures ◽

Panel Data Regression ◽

Data Regression

The study has attempted to examine whether the board size and board independence have any impact on the financial performances of the Indian textile firms. Accessing the data of the 40 sample firms representing the top 100 BSE-listed textile firms during the timeline 2015–2019 and applying the panel data regression model, it has assessed the impacts. Accounting- and market-based financial measures have been proxied, and a significant positive association between the board size and firm performance has been established. Interestingly, a significant inverse relationship between the board independence and financial performance has also been indicated. It has concurred policy implications as the inclusion of more number of board members would likely to increase the firm performance. Moreover, for improving the sound decision-making, firms may chalk out a policy with capping on the engagement of independent directors in other firms. It has acknowledged a few limitations and has sketched a roadmap for posterior studies as well. JEL Codes: G28, G30, M40

Exploring the relationship of human–nature interaction and mindfulness: a cross-sectional study

10.31231/osf.io/9dx72 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Pooja Sahni ◽

Jyoti Kumar

Keyword(s):

Mental Health Problems ◽

Positive Association ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nature Relatedness ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

Nature Experience

History is replete with examples where humans have sought refuge in nature for psychological restoration. In this cross-sectional study we explore the relationship of nature experience and mindfulness. Nature experience is assessed through “nature in the neighbourhood”, “frequency of visit” to nature-rich spaces, as well as one's inherent connection with nature described as “nature relatedness”. The study sample consisted of 334 Indian adults. The findings from this study show that frequency of visit to nature-rich spaces has a significant positive association with mindfulness. The hierarchical regression analysis suggests an interaction effect of “nature relatedness” in the association of the presence of nature rich spaces in the neighbourhood, frequency of visit as well as mindfulness. Interestingly, when childhood experiences were explored they had a significant association with “nature relatedness” and mindfulness. The evidence from this research suggests that nature experience may find its application as one of the mindfulness techniques prescribed for self-management of mental health problems.

A link between knowledge sharing and managers’ characteristics

Leadership & Organization Development Journal ◽

10.1108/lodj-06-2018-0236 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 39 (8) ◽

pp. 1024-1036 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jana Matošková ◽

Lucie Macurová ◽

Lucie Tomancová

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Leadership Style ◽

Principal Axis ◽

Empirical Work ◽

Positive Association ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

The Relationship ◽

Principal Axis Factor

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine whether and to what extent knowledge-oriented leadership (KOL) is associated with knowledge sharing (KS) in an organization as well as the dimensions of this leadership style. Design/methodology/approach Opinion-based questionnaires were applied in the study. A principal axis factor analysis was conducted to find the main factors in KOL (n=236). The relationship between KS and KOL was tested with Pearson’s correlation coefficient method. Findings The findings support the importance of high-quality leader–member exchange for KS because KOL had a strong significant positive association with the extent of KS in the organization (n=96, r=0.521). The principal axis factor suggested three factors, all of which were moderately significantly related to KS: the perceived support from the superior, enough time for KS and information flow from the superior. Research limitations/implications The research design in this study was cross-sectional. Thus, the interpretations of the cause–effect relationship among the variables could not be determined. Furthermore, the findings should be confirmed using a larger sample. Practical implications The study indicates that if innovativeness and the use of human capital are important for an organization’s competitive ability, it is vital to train managers to be able to apply KOL. Originality/value Few studies have addressed the relationship between leadership and KS. Hence, this study contributes to a better understanding of the relation between KS and KOL style. Additionally, KOL is probably a multidimensional construct, but little empirical work has been done to explore it.

Brownfield, greenfield, and renewable energy consumption: Moderating role of effective governance

Energy & Environment ◽

10.1177/0958305x19872936 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 405-423

Author(s):

Farzan Yahya ◽

Muhammad Rafiq

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Energy Consumption ◽

Positive Association ◽

Low Risk ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Renewable Energy Consumption ◽

Holistic View ◽

Government Effectiveness ◽

This study investigates the influence of greenfield investment and brownfield investment on renewable energy consumption along with the moderating effect of government effectiveness in 68 countries over the period 2013 to 2014. In order to evaluate more holistic view of the empirical model, we further divide our data into two sub-panels based on country risk. By applying the system-GMM technique to mitigate statistical biases including endogeneity, the empirical results show that brownfield and greenfield investment positively influences renewable energy consumption in global and low-risk panel. However, there is no statistically significant effect of brownfield investment and adverse effect of greenfield investment on renewable energy consumption in low-risk countries. Results also show that effective governments promote the use of renewable energy but it does not moderate the relationship between brownfield investment and renewable energy consumption. On the other hand, government effectiveness strengthens the positive association between greenfield investment and renewable energy consumption in global and low-risk panel, while weakens the negative link between these variables in high-risk countries. Policy implications of our results are also discussed.

Breastfeeding exposure is associated with better knowledge of and attitudes toward BF in Kuwaiti women

BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health ◽

10.1136/bmjnph-2019-000027 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 100-109

Author(s):

Dalal Usamah Alkazemi ◽

Roberts Jackson

Keyword(s):

Positive Association ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Family Values ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Kuwait University ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

The Relationship ◽

Breast Fed

ObjectivesBreastfeeding (BF) has many benefits for both infants and mothers. However, despite evidence in support of BF, its prevalence has remained low in Kuwait. The purpose of this study was to (1) assess and describe BF attitudes and knowledge among women at a college campus; (2) evaluate BF exposures and sociodemographic factors associated with attitudes toward BF; (3) determine the association between BF knowledge and attitudes.Materials and methodsThis survey was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted from February to April 2016. A convenience sample of 330 women (students, faculty and staff) from the College of Life Sciences (CLS) at Kuwait University participated in the survey.ResultsMost of the participants respected women who breast fed (81.8%). Some participants believed that BF a baby is painful (43.3%), makes the breasts sag (35.8%), and restricts the mothers’ freedom (51.5%). Additionally, 47.6% of the participants reported that they would feel embarrassed if they saw a woman BF her baby. Acceptability of BF in public was low and most participants preferred BF only around friends and family (52.4%). A statistically significant positive association was observed between BF knowledge and attitudes (R2=6.5%, p<0.001); however, the relationship was not independent and was also associated with nationality and having been breast fed as a baby (R2=10.3%, p=0.021).ConclusionBF knowledge is important to encourage positive BF attitudes, and both are enforced with family values and practice across generations.

Menstrual characteristics, bleeding and other non-pelvic-pain symptoms in women presenting with severe endometriotic disease

Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders ◽

10.1177/2284026520905396 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 77-85

Author(s):

Robert Markham ◽

Georgina M Luscombe ◽

Frank Manconi ◽

Ian S Fraser

Keyword(s):

Pelvic Pain ◽

Positive Association ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Resistance To Infection ◽

Pain Symptoms ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

Detailed Nature

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the detailed nature of menstrual characteristics, bleeding and other symptoms in women with and without endometriosis. Pelvic pain symptoms in this cohort have been reported elsewhere. Method: This is a self-administered cross-sectional study and was conducted using a structural questionnaire. A total of 737 women completed the study: women with endometriosis (n = 529) and with no current gynaecological complaint, ‘control’ (n = 208). Results: Some of the key findings in this study included significant differences between the control and endometriosis subjects in terms of bleeding symptoms, increased length and heaviness of menses, rectal and bladder bleeding, infertility and obstetric complications which were all more common in the endometriosis group. Other symptoms found to have a highly significant positive association with endometriosis included abdominal bloating, low resistance to infection, fatigue, increased urinary frequency, diarrhoea and constipation (p < 0.000). Data were cross-tabulated to examine the association of a number of symptoms to each other. The relationship of symptoms to a range of psychosocial factors was investigated to determine how the effects of endometriosis impacted on the life of subjects. Most women reported that endometriosis sometimes or often interfered with daily aspects of their life. Conclusion: The range of non-pain symptoms in women with endometriosis was generally much more diverse and extensive than recognised by most clinicians.

Money and happiness: does age make a difference?

Ageing and Society ◽

10.1017/s0144686x10001431 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 31 (8) ◽

pp. 1289-1306 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

CHANG-MING HSIEH

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Household Income ◽

Middle Age ◽

Age Groups ◽

Positive Association ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Age Group ◽

Social Surveys ◽

ABSTRACTAlthough the factors that influence people's perception of happiness have long been a focus for scholars, research to date has not offered conclusive findings on the relationships between income, age and happiness. This study examined the relationship between money and happiness across age groups. Analysing data from United States General Social Surveys from 1972 to 2006, this study finds that even after controlling for all the major socio-demographic variables, income (whether household income or personal equivalised income) had a significant positive association with happiness for young and middle-age adults, but it was not the same case with older adults. After controlling for the major socio-demographic variables, there was no evidence of a significant relationship between income (whichever definition) and happiness for older adults. The results also showed that the effect of household income on happiness was significantly smaller for older adults than for young or middle-age adults in the model controlling for major socio-demographic variables. The relationship between household income and happiness no longer differed significantly across age groups after social comparison variables were included. The relationship between equivalised income and happiness did not vary significantly by age group after controlling for the major socio-demographic variables.

Dividend payment and earnings quality: evidence from Indonesia

International Journal of Accounting and Information Management ◽

10.1108/ijaim-04-2013-0034 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 103-117 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Febriela Sirait ◽

Sylvia Veronica Siregar

Keyword(s):

Emerging Markets ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Manufacturing Industry ◽

Stock Exchange ◽

Earnings Quality ◽

Positive Association ◽

Dividend Payment ◽

Content Type ◽

Purpose – This research aims to examine the relationship between dividend payment and earnings quality. Design/methodology/approach – The authors examine four dividend features: dividend-paying status, dividend size, dividend changes, and dividend persistence. The samples consist of 90 firms from the manufacturing industry in the years 2005-2009. Multiple regression is used for testing hypotheses. Findings – The results show that dividend-paying status, dividend increase, and persistence in dividend payment have significant positive association with earnings quality. However, the authors do not find evidence that larger dividend size is an indicator of higher earnings quality. Overall, the results show that dividend-paying status, increase in dividend size, and persistence in dividend payment are indicators or signals of higher earnings quality. Research limitations/implications – This study examines only the manufacturing firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Further study based on different industries and/or different emerging markets is needed before generalizing results. Originality/value – Few studies have examined dividend payment in emerging markets. This study fills the void.

An Investigation into the Relationship between Cigarette Smoking and Diverticular Disease of the Colon

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology ◽

10.1155/1990/626057 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 4 (5) ◽

pp. 193-195

Author(s):

Christopher G Jamieson ◽

Michael J Weinberg ◽

Joanne Lorraine

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Cigarette Smoking ◽

Diverticular Disease ◽

Barium Enema ◽

Positive Association ◽

Smoking History ◽

A retrospective study was conducted to determine the relationship between cigarette smoking and diverticular disease of the colon. One hundred and two patients undergoing barium enema were assessed for diverticular disease and smoking history. No significant positive association between smoking and diverticular disease was found.