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AiWatch: A Distributed Video Surveillance System Using Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twins Technologies
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Does It Pay Off to Disclose Sustainability Information? The Effect of ESG Disclosure on ESG Controversies in European Banks
No full textThis paper empirically investigates the relationship between specific dimensions of ESG disclosure and ESG controversies. Weanalyze an unbalanced panel sample of European banks between 2015 and 2022, implementing the GMM-SYS version of theArellano-Bond estimator for dynamic panels. The study results indicate that banks disclosing full information are more likelyto face scandals. In addition, EU membership has a positive impact on the ESG controversies. Overall, our research suggeststhat while transparency is intended to enhance accountability, it may also lead to heightened scrutiny and the exposure of morecontroversies. Our study, therefore, sheds new light on current knowledge on ESG disclosure and controversies, integrating the-oretical, practical, policy, and investor perspective
Sustainable finance literacy and financial well-being: a literature review
No full textSustainable finance transforms financial markets by changing what it takes to achieve a pre-defined outcome.
The existing literature on consumer finance examines the relationship between financial literacy and financial well-being. However, the literature on sustainable finance literacy is limited. This chapter aims to review the existing literature on sustainable finance literacy and financial well-being. Firstly, a bibliometric review is been conducted by searching for relevant literature in an online database (Scopus) for over two decades (2000–2024) to account for the theories on financial literacy and financial well-being that emerged in consumer finance. Secondly, a narrative analysis is been conducted using the Theory, Context, and Methodology (TCM) framework (Paul et al., 2017) to identify potential avenues for further research.
Future research needs to: i) deepen the difference between financial literacy and sustainable finance literacy, While the former does not appear to be significantly correlated with the likelihood of owning a sustainable finance product, the latter may potentially exhibit some correlation with certain dimensions of financial well-being; ii) demonstrate the benefits of a standard for sustainable finance products to contrast greenwashing and greenhushing; iii) deepen the methodological implications of open-ended questions and endogeneity; and iv) finally, close the gap between what investors perceive their investment to be and the actual product they have invested in
Treatment response assessment of acute pyelonephritis: A multi-reader DWI-based MRI approach
No full textPurpose: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a structured reporting score (SRS) in treatment response assessment for acute pyelonephritis (APN) using a diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) -based MRI approach. Additionally, we explored the influence of reader experience on the interpretation of SRS and DWI, including lesion conspicuity and measurements of Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) maps. Methods: Follow-up DWI-based MRIs of 36 patients treated for APN between September 2021 and June 2023 were retrospectively reviewed by three readers. Follow-up blood inflammatory markers were used as reference standard. Treatment response was assessed using a structured reporting score (SRS). Each reader assigned a score from 1 to 3 to the "conspicuity" of the residual disease on DWI. Quantitative ADC measurements were compared with the Mann-Whitney U test. Descriptive statistics and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) were calculated. Results: The diagnostic accuracy of SRS was 80.6 %, 76.9 %, and 72.2 % for the Reader 1, 2, and 3 respectively. ICC decreased from 0.82 (Reader 1 and 2), to 0.68 when considering all readers. The average conspicuity varied between 2.3 and 2.7. ADC values were significantly higher in complete responders for Reader 1 and 2 (153.5-154.5 vs 107.7-116.2, p < 0.001). The ICC was good (0.89) for Reader 1 and 2 and moderate (0.60) when considering all readers. Conclusions: Treatment response of pyelonephritis can be accurately assessed by a DWI-based MRI, potentially avoiding unnecessary contrast agent administration and radiation exposure. SRS and DWI analysis showed a good inter-observer agreement but a certain learning curve may be necessary for less expert readers
Corporate Charitable Donations under Financial Constraints: Impact on Firm Performance and Sustainable Development in China
No full textThis study investigates why financially constrained Chinese firms continue to engage in substantial philanthropic giving and
whether such donations yield financial and sustainability-related
benefits. Positioned at the intersection of corporate social responsibility (CSR), financing constraints, and sustainable development, it examines the link between charitable contributions, firm performance, and financial constraints within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 8 and SDG 17. Drawing on the resource-based view and strategic charitable giving theory, the analysis uses panel data from 3856 Chinese A-share
listed firms (2019–2023). Fixed Effects regression models are employed to assess the direct and moderating effects of financial constraints, while correlated random effects, alternative performance measures, and control substitutions provide robustness checks; Endogeneity concerns are addressed through generalized method of moments estimation. Findings highlight that philanthropic donations enhance firm performance, but this effect weakens under financial constraints, which themselves directly reduce performance. These findings emphasize the need for firms to strategically balance social commitments with financial limitations. By highlighting the moderating role of financial constraints in the donation–performance nexus, this study contributes novel empirical evidence from an emerging economy, enriching CSR research on strategic
philanthropy and SDG-oriented
business strategies
Optimization of Coaxial Borehole Heat Exchanger for Hot Wet Climates: Experimental and Numerical Approaches
No full textDirigenti Scuola
No full textA partire da un’analisi sistematica della letteratura sulla dirigenza scolastica, l’articolo analizza il percorso di sviluppo della filiera ITS, Istituti Tecnici Superiori che offrono percorsi formativi biennali post-diploma di alta specializzazione focalizzati sulle esigenze delle imprese e del mercato del
lavoro, alla luce della riforma del cosiddetto modello "4+2" (D.M. n.28 del 21.2.2025). L’articolo assume come “caso studio” l’esperienza in corso presso l'I.S.I.S. "Duca degli Abruzzi" di Catania, analizzando in particolare la leadership-funzionale (Adair, 1973) promossa dalla dirigenza
scolastica quale fattore strategico per lo sviluppo della filiera formativa, aziendale e del mercato del lavoro.
Lo studio, a carattere osservazionale, ha valutato alcune variabili che sono apparse centrali per la spinta all’innovazione e allo sviluppo della filiera nel caso esaminato, rilevando una significativa associazione tra azioni e competenze introdotte dalla dirigenza scolastica ed effetti sul contesto
aspetti, questi ultimi, non ancora molto esplorati dalla letteratura
ANTARCTIMARS: Exploring responses of Antarctic bacteria in Mars simulated environment
No full textMars is currently considered as one of the major targets in the search for life beyond the Earth due to its similarities with early Earth and evidence suggesting past habitability [1,2]. Considering the economical and technological constraints of space missions, biological Earth-based studies in extreme environments provide valuable insights into the potential for life beyond our planet [3]. Antarctica, with extreme cold, dryness, and high UV radiation exposure, serves as a good terrestrial analog to Martian conditions [4]. In particular, Parageobacillus thermantarcticus M1 (T), a thermophilic bacterium isolated from Mount Melbourne, Antarctica, can be considered a strong candidate for examining microbial survival due to its adaptability and ability of forming spores [5-7]. This project aims to evaluate the response of P. thermantarcticus M1 (T) and other isolated Antarctic bacteria to Mars physico-chemical conditions in a planetary simulation facility (Fig.1) replicating low atmospheric pressure, UV exposition, subzero temperatures, and a CO2 - dominated atmosphere. In addition to simulation experiments, transcriptomic data will be analyzed to identify gene expression variations associated with stress tolerance, metabolic adaptation, and survival strategies. The versatility and stress response of these extremophiles could suggest possible biotechnological applications such as biomining, bioremediation and enzyme production for space exploration. Our findings may contribute to demonstrate the potential of Antarctic extremophiles as models for studying life in extraterrestrial settings and as sources of novel biotechnological tools for future space missions