Crisis and environmental governance decisions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons from European countries

Ismail, Iyad H.M.; Khatib, Saleh F.A.; Abbas, Alhamzah F.; Ali Khan, Mohd Noor Azli; Sulimany, Hamid Ghazi H; Bazhair, Ayman Hassan

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25673

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“…Leverage and firm size are both related to the balance sheet of a company in that the interest is in the available assets, which are used productively to generate income. These control variables were selected based on empirical studies that argued positively for the application of these variables, particularly for those studies that use a sample derived from financial institutions (see for example, Ismail et al 2024;Rastogi et al 2023). Board size was measured by the total number of people on the board of directors.…”

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“…Despite the financial crises that occurred periodically, the connection between financial firms and their performances, as well as the long-run stability on financial systems, are not yet well understood. Post the COVID-19 pandemic, however, scholars such as Ismail et al (2024) established that there was an unprecedented interruption to the governance decisions made by companies, resulting in increasing threats to their sustainability. Their study underpinned the need to relook at the key drivers of corporate governance in order to better appreciate the factors that need to be strengthened, to avoid future collapses in corporate governance practices, particularly during crisis periods.…”

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Key Determinants of Corporate Governance in Financial Institutions: Evidence from South Africa

Khoza,

Makina,

Makoni

2024

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The purpose of this study was to examine the key determinants of corporate governance in selected financial institutions. Using South African financial institutions as a unit of analysis, namely insurance companies and banks, the study employed a panel generalised method of moments (GMM) model using a data set for the period from 2007 to 2020, to assess key determinants of corporate governance proxies identified for the study. The study sampled 21 South African financial institutions composed of Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE) listed and unlisted banks and insurance companies. To measure corporate governance, the study developed a composite index employing the principal components analysis (PCA) method. The findings revealed a positive and significant association between the corporate governance index and its lagged variables. Furthermore, a significant and positive link was found between the efficiency ratio and corporate governance index and capital adequacy ratio (CAR); corporate governance index and firm size; corporate governance index and leverage ratio (LEV); and corporate governance index and return on assets (ROA). However, a negative and significant correlation was found between financial stability and the corporate governance index. The link between return on equity (ROE) and corporate governance was insignificant. A small cohort of financial institutions was excluded because it was challenging to obtain complete annual reports to extract the required data. The study was limited to only five corporate governance measures, namely board diversity, board size, board composition (independent non-executive directors and non-executive directors), and board remuneration. The findings are anticipated to persuade developing countries to pay special attention to how corporate governance is measured.

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Key Determinants of Corporate Governance in Financial Institutions: Evidence from South Africa

Khoza,

Makina,

Makoni

2024

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A new model of the impact of information dissemination with emotional responses on disease transmission in multilayer networks

Huo,

Gu,

2024

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During disease transmission, the dissemination of information about the disease prompts safety concerns among individuals. Individuals’ various emotional responses to information may affect infection prevention measures and, consequently, disease transmission. In this paper, we propose a new coupled information and disease transmission model with emotional factors in multiplex networks. Our specific focus is on the impact of diverse emotional responses on the dynamics process. We employ the Microscopic Markov Chain Approach (MMCA) to analyze the model, and obtaining state transfer equations, and deriving the disease transmission threshold. Extensive numerical simulations show that dissemination of information by relevant authorities motivates individuals to adopt scientific self-protective behaviors, thus helping to control disease transmission. Furthermore, individuals who have different emotional responses after obtaining information have varying effects on disease transmission, and reducing the anxiety response or increasing the calm response of individuals can more effectively decrease the scale of disease transmission and increase the disease transmission threshold. In summary, improving the quality of information released by the emergency management department, reducing the individual’s anxiety response, and encouraging the adoption of positive and effective protective measures are of paramount importance for epidemic prevention and control.

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Toward sustainable healthcare: linking environmental governance, business innovation and carbon emission in Europe

Al Amosh,

Khatib

2024

MEQ

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PurposeClimate change is one of our time’s most pressing global environmental challenges, and environmental innovation is critical to addressing it. This study aims to investigate the relationship between environmental innovation and carbon emission in the healthcare industry in Europe while also examining the moderating role of environmental governance.Design/methodology/approachData for this study were collected from publicly listed healthcare companies in ten European countries spanning the years 2012–2021. The selected countries encompassed Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The research encompassed all healthcare companies for which data were accessible, resulting in a comprehensive dataset comprising 1,210 companies. The authors collected data from multiple sources, including annual reports, the World Bank and Eikon databases, to ensure a robust and extensive dataset.FindingsThe results of this study indicate that environmental governance plays a significant moderating role in the relationship between environmental innovation and carbon emission within the healthcare sector in Europe, but when combined with high levels of environmental innovation, strong environmental governance leads to enhanced efforts to reduce carbon emissions. This combination also contributes to meeting the expectations of a broader range of stakeholders and maintaining legitimacy.Practical implicationsThe study’s findings have practical implications for healthcare regulators, policymakers and various stakeholders. It underscores the importance of integrating solid environmental governance and innovation to address climate change challenges in the healthcare sector effectively. This integrated approach not only helps reduce carbon emissions but also contributes to achieving sustainable outcomes while satisfying a wider range of stakeholders.Originality/valueThis study adds to the existing body of knowledge by highlighting the significant role of environmental governance as a moderator in the relationship between environmental innovation and carbon emission in the healthcare industry. The research findings provide valuable insights for academics, practitioners and decision-makers, emphasizing the need to combine governance and innovation for sustainable outcomes in healthcare sectors.

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Crisis and environmental governance decisions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons from European countries

Cited by 6 publications

References 89 publications

Key Determinants of Corporate Governance in Financial Institutions: Evidence from South Africa

Key Determinants of Corporate Governance in Financial Institutions: Evidence from South Africa

A new model of the impact of information dissemination with emotional responses on disease transmission in multilayer networks

Toward sustainable healthcare: linking environmental governance, business innovation and carbon emission in Europe

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