This study examines the influence of online ESG sentiment on credit market price movement in the banking sector. By employing a panel regression model with fixed effect for firms and time, the study’s findings indicate an inverse relationship between online ESG sentiment and CDS spread in accordance, to some extent, with previous literature. Additionally, the study investigates the impact througho

The purpose is to investigate retail investors’ growing influence in shaping corporate investment policies. It further seeks to understand whether firms cater to retail investor sentiment. We employ a multiple linear regression model of a strongly-balanced panel data set, incorporating fixed effects and clustered standard errors. We construct a Financial and Economic Attitudes Revealed by Search (

The purpose of this study is to enhance the understanding of the use of discourses and their rhetorical design in corporate sustainability reports for securing and sustaining legitimacy over time within an industry that has an inherently adverse impact on the environment and has been subject to a variety of contextual changes within recent years. The purpose is fulfilled by conducting a three-leve

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative condition which involves heavy neuronal cell death linked to oligomers formed during the aggregation process of the amyloid β peptide 42 (Aβ42). The aggregation of Aβ42 involves both primary and secondary nucleation. Secondary nucleation dominates the generation of oligomers and involves the formation of new aggregates from monomers on catalytic fibril su

This paper examines the views of construction SMEs in Sweden regarding innovations, in particular the one-stop-shop business concept, and its adoption for renovation of detached house. The investigation is based on interviews with 10 construction SMEs and by applying a conceptual framework for organisational innovation adoption. The results suggest that, even though the one-stop-shop business conc

The aim of this article is to analyse the aspects that teachers intend to focus on in teaching mathematics and the students' needs, i.e. what is critical for student learning. The article develops an argument for the importance of identifying the "critical aspects" as a basis for the teachers to promote student learning of Mathematics from preschool to upper secondary school. The article concludes

This paper seeks to provide insights into the effects of carbon border tariffs and to offer guidance for policymakers. The focus is directed towards the steel sector - a major contributor to carbon dioxide emissions, where production practices vary significantly among countries, leading to differences in pollution levels. Our primary focus is on the proposed carbon border tariff by the United Stat

This study investigates the validity of the Permanent Income Hypothesis (PIH) across seven countries from 1970 to 2021. Using Hall's random-walk model and Campbell and Mankiw’s IV model, I investigate if the consumption patterns align with the implications of the PIH and if there are differences between the countries studied. The analysis suggests evidence against the PIH, revealing deviat

As a relatively new phenomenon, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already proven itself to carry the ability to transform modern-day society. With increased AI use becoming more and more prevalent, both its benefits and potential consequences come to light. Companies wishing to reap the benefits AI can offer also need to consider the possible risks associated with its adoption. Many companies decid

The research examines the effect of tonality on cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) based on press release announcements. The impact of effective communication, tonality, and positive and negative words on the investor's behaviour and firm performance will be analysed to understand the impact on internal and external stakeholders. A comprehensive database of Swedish companies'