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Brexit and its impact on EU financial markets
No full textWe investigate the impact of Brexit on volatility spillovers across the EU countries. We introduce a Brexit intensity measure that assigns an intensity score reflective of the financial markets’ reaction to the events that occurred as Brexit negotiations began to unfold. We find that Brexit related events have contributed towards increased volatility transmission within the EU. Country-wise investigations show that throughout the Brexit timespan, France is the key volatility transmitter within the Union. By contrast, the UK is evidenced as a volatility transmitter during the early stages of Brexit negotiations, under Theresa May as the prime minister. Out of the smallest stock markets of the block, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain have been amongst those particularly affected
Filmmaking at the borders: Improvisation and (Re)Presenting others
No full textThis practice-based research develops new improvisational filmmaking methods that move beyond problematic refugee narrativisation, particularly addressing how “sympathetic” portrayals often inadvertently reinforce the notion of refugees as “suffering subjects”. Through the making of a feature-length film, La Rabbia (85 mins) in a small Italian village experiencing tensions between locals and refugees, this research explores how improvisation can generate more ethically nuanced representations.
The research develops three interconnected methods: “Recalling Emotion” uses improvised auditions and role play to generate story material; “Relational Scripting” employs group-based story development workshops to create narrative collaboratively; and “Scripting-with-Things” harnesses spontaneous improvisation during production to realise and expand upon the developed material. These methods fundamentally reconfigure traditional filmmaking hierarchies, replacing them with more fluid, situated and collaborative approaches that give participants greater agency in how they are represented.
The research makes an original contribution to knowledge by developing specific improvisational methods within filmmaking practice that enable more complex representations of refugee experiences. Rather than focusing on refugee status or trauma narratives, these methods facilitate relational storytelling that explores commonalities between divided communities while acknowledging differences. The resulting film inhabits an ambiguous space between documentary and fiction that resists easy categorisation and challenges viewers’ expectations vis-à-vis form and narrative. This research demonstrates how improvisational filmmaking can create work that moves beyond questions of authentic representation to reach for what Gilles Mouëllic calls another form of truth (Mouëllic, 2013) – one that embraces complexity and ambiguity.
The film has already premiered at the La Salina Documentary Festival in Italy, where it instigated many conversations from the audience in the Q&A, and most importantly, it was screened in the village at a screening where both the refugees and the villagers were present together
Historical Context: Worrying about the Television Audience in Postsocialist China
No full textTracing the history of television in mainland China, this chapter focuses on persistent anxieties over the audience as central to its function as both an ideological tool and a commercial medium. From the Mao era to the postsocialist reform period, television audiences have been positioned as political, consumer, and leisure subjects within intersecting regimes of governance. As television stations became marketised in the 1980s, audience ratings and advertising revenue began to shape censorship alongside state directives, with television dramas reframed as both commodities and instruments of ideological instruction. Worrying about audiences, especially youth, has remained a core feature of media regulation, now linked to concerns about suzhi, media effects, industrial profitability, and social stability. Since the 2000s, these concerns have been increasingly shaped by the dual imperatives of media commercialisation and cultural diplomacy: Chinese television drama is tasked with advancing soft power by fostering positive perceptions of China abroad, while domestically unifying citizens under a patriotic, high-suzhi socialist spiritual order. By examining how worrying about the audience shapes production, regulation, and industry discourse, this chapter highlights how postsocialist Chinese television continues to negotiate a fraught mandate: to cultivate socialist values while capturing and commodifying the attention of a diversifying public
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No full textLe droit contemporain des contrats est ainsi que Philippe Malaurie, Laurent Aynès et Pierre-Yves Gautier l’ont qualifié, un droit « touffu » en France comme en Angleterre. Est-il possible de trouver un fil d’Ariane commun au droit français et au droit anglais dans ce « foisonnement surabondant des espèces contractuelles »? Une analyse de la pratique contemporaine des affaires conduit à discerner une classification - autrement dit une taxonomie - des contrats commerciaux commune à ces deux systèmes juridiques qui elle-même révèle les tendances du droit des contrats outre-Manche. Cette analyse contribue dans l’esprit du droit comparé à une connaissance plus approfondie de chacun de ces droits dans leur réalité commerciale et à une éventuelle harmonisation du droit européen des contrats afin de faciliter le commerce transfrontalier
Consumers’ perceptions of the genuine significance of sustainable tourism: a systematic literature review
No full textPurpose
Research on consumer perceptions of sustainable tourism has grown due to increasing concerns about unsustainable practices in today’s socially conscious world. This study reviews existing literature on consumer perceptions of sustainable tourism, focusing on emerging concepts and contributing to research by devising a theoretical framework.
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic literature review was conducted using the PRISMA framework, following a four-phase protocol: identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion. Additionally, the Theory-Context-Characteristics-Methodology (TCCM) model was employed to structure and analyze existing research. The review focused on articles published between 2008 and 2022 and examined the application of psychological and behavioral theories to evaluate tourists’ perceptions of sustainability and their engagement in responsible practices. A thorough selection process was applied to 471 articles, ensuring a comprehensive synthesis of the available literature.
Findings
The study identified the need for consumers to develop a more accurate and holistic understanding of sustainability, including social, cultural, and economic dimensions. The review also reveals gaps in the current literature regarding the influence of demographic, cultural, and generational factors on consumer perceptions. The study identifies a common limitation in consumer perceptions of sustainability, which is often reduced to environmental aspects alone. The review recommends that future research employ mixed methods and conduct cross-cultural comparisons.
Practical implications
Improving consumers’ understanding of sustainability in tourism can positively influence their behavior and decisions, promoting more responsible practices within the tourism industry. The review suggests that tourism planners and businesses should adopt more inclusive strategies, focusing on transparent communication about sustainable practices, engaging local communities, and promoting sustainability certifications. Moreover, it is crucial that marketing and communication strategies are tailored to specific demographic groups to meet the expectations of environmentally conscious consumers.
Originality/value
This study uniquely contributes by clarifying concepts and methods used to evaluate consumer perceptions of sustainable tourism. It emphasizes the necessity for enhanced methodological approaches to deepen the understanding and evaluation of customer perceptions of sustainable tourism
Competing to Waste Less? How Tournament Incentives Influence Corporate Waste Outcomes
No full textAlthough firms face growing regulatory and stakeholder pressure to reduce waste, scant research has examined how executive promotion incentives influence corporate waste outcomes. Drawing on tournament, stakeholder and agency theories, we examine whether and how tournament incentives among senior executives shape firms’ waste generation. Using 1,489 firm-year observations from S&P 500 firms (2010–2022), we find that larger CEO–vice-presidents pay gaps are associated with lower corporate waste. This result suggests that competition for promotion may increase managerial attention to waste reduction and environmentally responsible practices. The relationship is stronger in environmentally sensitive industries and among firms with higher agency costs and greater common institutional ownership. The findings are robust to alternative specifications, endogeneity and selection checks. Overall, our study contributes to research on executive compensation and environmental governance by suggesting that tournament incentive structures can serve as an internal governance mechanism linked to an operational, measurable environmental outcome
‘Little islands’: challenges and opportunities for student carers in higher education
No full textStudent carers face multiple challenges when it comes to participation and success in Higher Education (HE). However, by listening to and acting on the voices of those directly affected, it is possible to identify opportunities to enhance their experience. This article explores the HE experience of student carers, defined here as carers of ill relatives, student parents, as well as sibling carers, via 10 semi-structured one-to-one interviews. Currently, the institution hosting this research holds limited quantitative and qualitative information about student carers – this project filled a qualitative gap. The project explored challenges to participation and success and opportunities presented by balancing unpaid caring responsibilities, work, and social life with study. Crucially, it reports on what student carers say in their own words about what would enhance their experience. The findings demonstrate the paramount importance of first identifying student caregivers and the need to establish positive staff-student relationships based on trust and empathy. Furthermore, how tailored support such as a Carers’ Passport and reasonable adjustments, the sensitive sharing of stories which heighten awareness of student carers, staff training and guidance, as well as the co-creation of resources and initiatives with student carers can aid trust building and enhance the HE experience
How to be a Compassionate Academic: Scholarship and Sustainable Development
No full textThe book contributes to the Edward Elgar Publishing ‘How to...’ series and will deliver a 50 000 to 70 000-word single authored manuscript in July 2025 for publication in 2026. The aim is to: Provide a practical guide that addresses the changes and challenges ahead in the higher education landscape
It will make an important contribution to the growing literature that places compassion at the heart of higher education, as a core organising principle for universities of tomorrow (e.g., Gibbs, 2017; Gibbs et al., 2019; Waddington, 2021; Waddington & Bonaparte, 2024). Future generations of scholars and students will face difficult realities, made worse during times of crisis and uncertainty. The book will explore the ways in which academics and universities can fulfil their transformative role in ensuring sustainable development (McCowan et al., 2021). It will be a practical ‘travel guide’ for all who enter higher education to learn, develop, undertake research, and educate as compassionate global citizens in a rapidly evolving global higher education landscape
