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When sorry is not an option: CSR reporting and "face work" in a stigmatised industry: a case study of Barrick (Acacia) gold mine in Tanzania. (2019)
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LAUWO, S., KYRIACOU, O. and OTUSANYA, O.J. 2020. When sorry is not an option: CSR reporting and "face work" in a stigmatised industry: a case study of Barrick (Acacia) gold mine in Tanzania. Critical perspectives on accounting [online], 71, article number 102099. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpa.2019.102099

This paper investigates how a stigmatised company mobilised accounting, particularly CSR reporting, to manage a crisis of legitimacy and spoiled identity following a series of social and environmental crises. Specifically, it uses Goffman's (1959, 19... Read More about When sorry is not an option: CSR reporting and "face work" in a stigmatised industry: a case study of Barrick (Acacia) gold mine in Tanzania..

Expanding the contribution of community gardens to city sustainability through family education programs. (2019)
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STAVRIANAKIS, K. and FARMER, J. 2019. Expanding the contribution of community gardens to city sustainability through family education programs. Children, youth and environments [online], 29(1), pages 84-104. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7721/chilyoutenvi.29.1.0084

Limited outdoor residential spaces and the cost of high-quality, sustainably grown vegetables have led families to engage in community gardening. The educational and recreational opportunities provided by community gardening make the settings an appe... Read More about Expanding the contribution of community gardens to city sustainability through family education programs..

Refusal of planning consent for the Docking Shoal offshore wind farm: stakeholder perspectives and lessons learned. (2019)
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BROADBENT, I.D. and NIXON, C.L.B. 2019. Refusal of planning consent for the Docking Shoal offshore wind farm: stakeholder perspectives and lessons learned. Marine policy [online], 110, article ID 103529. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2019.103529

The Docking Shoal project was developed by Centrica as part of The Crown Estate’s Round 2 of UK offshore wind licensing. After 8 years of development, the project was ultimately refused planning consent by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climat... Read More about Refusal of planning consent for the Docking Shoal offshore wind farm: stakeholder perspectives and lessons learned..

Performance in family firm: influences of socioemotional wealth and managerial capabilities. (2019)
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NG, P.Y., DAYAN, M. and DI BENEDETTO, A. 2019. Performance in family firm: influences of socioemotional wealth and managerial capabilities. Journal of business research [online], 102, pages 178-190. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2019.05.026

Despite an extensive literature on the role of managerial capabilities in enhancing firm performance, relationships between socioemotional wealth, managerial capabilities, and performance in a family business context have not been investigated. This... Read More about Performance in family firm: influences of socioemotional wealth and managerial capabilities..

Power at the expense of diffuse interests? The European Parliament as a legitimacy-seeking institution. (2019)
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GREENWOOD, J. and ROEDERER-RYNNING, C. 2020. Power at the expense of diffuse interests? The European Parliament as a legitimacy-seeking institution. European politics and society [online], 21(1), pages 118-136. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/23745118.2019.1613879

Has the European Parliament (EP)’s acquisition of legislative powers diluted its traditional support for diffuse interests? This article considers the various arguments that challenge the EP’s reputation as a champion of diffuse interests and advanc... Read More about Power at the expense of diffuse interests? The European Parliament as a legitimacy-seeking institution..

Business support and training in minority-ethnic, family-run firms: the case of SMEs in Scotland. (2019)
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CUNNINGHAM, J. and MCGUIRE, D. 2019. Business support and training in minority-ethnic, family-run firms: the case of SMEs in Scotland. Human resource development international [online], 22(5), pages 526-552. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/13678868.2019.1608124

Minority-ethnic, family-run SMEs perform an increasingly important role in the Scottish economy. Yet, research has identified that such businesses are less likely to access publicly-funded business support and training opportunities. This paper draws... Read More about Business support and training in minority-ethnic, family-run firms: the case of SMEs in Scotland..

Determinants of sovereign credit ratings in emerging markets. (2019)
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OSOBAJO, O.A. and AKINTUNDE, A.E. 2019. Determinants of sovereign credit ratings in emerging markets. International business research [online], 12(5), pages 142-166. Available from: https://doi.org/10.5539/ibr.v12n5p142

This study critically investigates the determinants of sovereign credit ratings in emerging markets, during 2001 to 2015. This was conducted in 20 emerging markets, using S&P and Moody ratings. Linear framework econometric approach with the use of po... Read More about Determinants of sovereign credit ratings in emerging markets..

An investigation into the development of non-technical skills by undergraduate accounting programmes. (2019)
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DOUGLAS, S. and GAMMIE, E. 2019. An investigation into the development of non-technical skills by undergraduate accounting programmes. Accounting education [online], 28(3), pages 304-332. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/09639284.2019.1605532

Non-technical skills are essential for today’s professional accountant who operates in a dynamic socio-technical environment. Accounting degrees have continued to be criticised for failing to develop these skills to the required level. In the Scott... Read More about An investigation into the development of non-technical skills by undergraduate accounting programmes..

International practices, beliefs and values in not-for-profit financial reporting. (2019)
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CORDERY, C.J., CRAWFORD, L., BREEN, O.B. and MORGAN, G.G. 2019. International practices, beliefs and values in not-for-profit financial reporting. Accounting forum [online], 43(1), pages 16-41. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.accfor.2018.05.001

Financial reporting is an important aspect of not-for-profit organisations' (NPOs') accountability discharge, particularly for donations and funding. Nevertheless, NPO financial reporting lacks a global approach. Drawing on a multi-national survey at... Read More about International practices, beliefs and values in not-for-profit financial reporting..

Addressing medication errors in an adult oncology department in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study. (2019)
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ALHARBI, W., CLELAND, J. and MORRISON, Z. 2019. Addressing medication errors in an adult oncology department in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study. Saudi pharmaceutical journal [online], 27(5), pages 650-654. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2019.03.007

There is a wide range of strategies that could help in minimizing medication errors during healthcare delivery. We undertook a qualitative study to identify recommended solutions to minimize medication errors in an adult oncology department in Saudi... Read More about Addressing medication errors in an adult oncology department in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study..

Transparency and accountability for the global good? The UK's implementation of EU law requiring country-by-country reporting of payments to governments by extractives. (2019)
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CHATZIVGERI, E., CHEW, L., CRAWFORD, L., GORDON, M. and HASLAM, J. 2020. Transparency and accountability for the global good? The UK’s implementation of EU law requiring country-by-country reporting of payments to governments by extractives. Critical perspectives on accounting [online], 67-68, article ID 102074. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpa.2019.02.001

We draw upon the critical accounting literature to theorise what we see here as an accounting mobilisation and functioning in context. The manifestation entails ostensibly a progressive transparency and accountability and merits critical attention vi... Read More about Transparency and accountability for the global good? The UK's implementation of EU law requiring country-by-country reporting of payments to governments by extractives..

Social enterprising informing our concept: exploring informal micro social enterprise. (2019)
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ANDERSON, A., YOUNIS, S., HASHIM, H. and AIR, C. 2019. Social enterprising informing our concept: exploring informal micro social enterprise. Social enterprise journal [online], 15(1), pages 94-110. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/SEJ-04-2018-0034

Purpose: The paper investigates an unusual form of social enterprising located in a poor region of Pakistan. The purpose of this paper is to examine a novel form of micro social enterprise. Their form and functions are considered, examining how they... Read More about Social enterprising informing our concept: exploring informal micro social enterprise..

Price and volatility spillovers across the international steam coal market. (2019)
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We examine the degree of integration of the global steam coal market. Using a variety of measures, we show that the Australian market remains the dominant force in setting world coal prices, followed by Mozambique and South Africa. We find little evi... Read More about Price and volatility spillovers across the international steam coal market..

Mindfulness, socioemotional wealth, and environmental strategy of family businesses. (2019)
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DAYAN, M., NG, P.Y. and NDUBISI, N.O. 2019. Mindfulness, socioemotional wealth, and environmental strategy of family businesses. Business strategy and the environment [online], 28(3), pages 466-481. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.2222

The study advances knowledge in the field of business strategy and the environment by incorporating mindfulness theory into the research on socioemotional wealth (SEW) and its environmental consequences in family businesses. Using an integrative mode... Read More about Mindfulness, socioemotional wealth, and environmental strategy of family businesses..

Better estimates of LCOE from audited accounts: a new methodology with examples from United Kingdom offshore wind and CCGT. (2019)
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ALDERSEY-WILLIAMS, J., BROADBENT, I.D. and STRACHAN, P.A. 2019. Better estimates of LCOE from audited accounts: a new methodology with examples from United Kingdom offshore wind and CCGT. Energy policy [online], 128, pages 25-35. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2018.12.044

Around the world, government policies to support new renewable energy technologies rely on accurate estimates of Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE). This paper reveals that such estimates are based on 'public domain' data which may be unreliable. A new... Read More about Better estimates of LCOE from audited accounts: a new methodology with examples from United Kingdom offshore wind and CCGT..

The impact of corruption on analyst coverage. [Journal article] (2018)
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HASSAN, O.A.G. and GIORGIONI, G. 2019. The impact of corruption on analyst coverage. Managerial auditing journal [online], 34(3), pages 305-323. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/MAJ-01-2018-1783

This study investigates the impact of country-level corruption and firms' anti-bribery policies on analyst coverage. Analyst coverage has been identified as a powerful tool to detect fraud and should equally act as a possible tool to reduce corruptio... Read More about The impact of corruption on analyst coverage. [Journal article].

The European Citizens' Initiative: bringing the EU closer to its citizens? (2018)
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GREENWOOD, J. 2019. The European Citizens' Initiative: bringing the EU closer to its citizens? Comparative European politics [online], 17(6), pages 940-956. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1057/s41295-018-0138-x

In defiance of accounts which see the European Union (EU) as structurally incompatible with democracy, the Lisbon Treaty set out the general right and specific means for citizens to participate in EU decision-making. Whilst the Treaty codified long-e... Read More about The European Citizens' Initiative: bringing the EU closer to its citizens?.

Exploring healthcare professionals’ perceptions of medication errors in an adult oncology department in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study. (2018)
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ALHARBI, W., CLELAND, J. and MORRISON, Z. 2019. Exploring healthcare professionals' perceptions of medication errors in an adult oncology department in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study. Saudi pharmaceutical journal [online], 27(2), pages 176-181. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2018.10.001

Objective: Adverse events which result from medication errors are considered to be one of the most frequently encountered patient safety issues in clinical settings. We undertook a qualitative investigation to identify and explore factors relating to... Read More about Exploring healthcare professionals’ perceptions of medication errors in an adult oncology department in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study..

Levelised cost of energy: a theoretical justification and critical assessment. (2018)
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ALDERSEY-WILLIAMS, J. and RUBERT, T. 2019. Levelised cost of energy: a theoretical justification and critical assessment. Energy policy [online], 124, pages 169-179. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2018.10.004

Although widely accepted as a measure of the comparative lifetime costs of electricity generation alternatives, levelised cost of energy (LCOE) lacks a theoretical foundation in the academic literature and encompasses a number of areas where caution... Read More about Levelised cost of energy: a theoretical justification and critical assessment..

The acute medical unit model: a characterisation based upon the National Health Service in Scotland. (2018)
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REID, L.E.M., PRETSCH, U., JONES, M.C., LONE, N.I., WEIR, C.J. and MORRISON, Z. 2018. The acute medical unit model: a characterisation based upon the National Health Service Scotland. PLoS ONE [online], 13(10), article ID e0204010. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0204010

Acute medical units (AMUs) receive the majority of acute medical patients presenting to hospital as an emergency in the United Kingdom (UK) and in other international settings. They have emerged as a result of local service innovation in the context... Read More about The acute medical unit model: a characterisation based upon the National Health Service in Scotland..