A Bibliometric Analysis of Corporate Sustainability Performance: Current Status, Development and Future Trends

Purpose: This study aimed to focus on bibliometric analysis and the concept of corporate sustainability performance (CSP) to understand the evolutionary and developmental trends in the field of CSP.   Design/methodology/approach: This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of 1,518 Scopus-indexed documents on CSP published from 1975 to August 2021 to provide meaningful insights for further discussions. For this purpose, the study used VOSviewer software for drafting the literature and Harzing's Publish or Perish software to obtain impact matrices and citation information. Findings:  The findings revealed that the number of CSP-related publications has increased in recent years (1975-1991: 21 publications, 1992-2007: 206 publications, and 2008-2021: 1291 publications). Furthermore, the findings revealed a significant increase in interest in the CSP field. Business, management, and accounting (34 %) were the most studied subject areas, and the Journal of Business Ethics, with a TP of 150, as the most productive scientific journal.   Research, Practical & Social implications:  This study examines how academic interest in CSP has evolved and identifies areas for further exploration in the CSP context. This study contributes to the current literature in the CSP domain by providing a bibliometric analysis. Furthermore, this bibliometric analysis would aid in decision-making and policy formulation related to CSP.   Originality/value:  The overall findings revealed an increase in CSP development in the scientific field, linked to the continued expansion of empirical research papers, researchers/authors, and citations.Propósito: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo centrarse en el análisis bibliométrico y el concepto de desempeño de sostenibilidad corporativa (CSP) para comprender las tendencias evolutivas y de desarrollo en el campo de CSP. Metodología: Este estudio realizó un análisis bibliométrico de 1518 documentos indexados en Scopus sobre CSP publicados desde 1975 hasta agosto de 2021 para proporcionar información significativa para futuras discusiones. Para ello, el estudio utilizó el software VOSviewer para la redacción de la literatura y el software Publish or Perish de Harzing para obtener matrices de impacto e información de citas. Conclusiones: Los hallazgos revelaron que el número de publicaciones relacionadas con CSP ha aumentado en los últimos años (1975-1991: 21 publicaciones, 1992-2007: 206 publicaciones y 2008-2021: 1291 publicaciones). Además, los resultados revelaron un aumento significativo del interés en el campo de la CSP. Negocios, administración y contabilidad (34 %) fueron las áreas temáticas más estudiadas, y la Revista de Ética Empresarial, con TP de 150, como la revista científica más productiva. Implicaciones de la Investigación: Este estudio examina cómo ha evolucionado el interés académico en CSP e identifica áreas para una mayor exploración en el contexto de CSP. Este estudio contribuye a la literatura actual en el dominio CSP al proporcionar un análisis bibliométrico. Además, este análisis bibliométrico ayudaría en la toma de decisiones y formulación de políticas relacionadas con CSP. Palabras clave: Desempeño de Sostenibilidad Corporativa, Sostenibilidad Social Corporativa, Sustentabilidad Ambiental Corporativa,Sostenibilidad Económica Empresarial,bibliométrico.Objetivo: Este estudo teve como foco a análise bibliométrica e o conceito de desempenho em sustentabilidade corporativa (CSP) para entender as tendências evolutivas e de desenvolvimento no campo de CSP. Desenho/metodologia/abordagem: Este estudo realizou uma análise bibliométrica de 1.518 documentos indexados pelo Scopus sobre CSP publicados de 1975 a agosto de 2021 para fornecer insights significativos para futuras discussões. Para tanto, o estudo utilizou o software VOSviewer para elaboração da literatura e o software Harzing's Publish or Perish para obter matrizes de impacto e informações de citação. Resultados: Os resultados revelaram que o número de publicações relacionadas a CSP aumentou nos últimos anos (1975-1991: 21 publicações, 1992-2007: 206 publicações e 2008-2021: 1291 publicações). Além disso, os resultados revelaram um aumento significativo no interesse no campo CSP. Negócios, gestão e contabilidade (34%) foram as áreas temáticas mais estudadas, e o Journal of Business Ethics, com um TP de 150, como o periódico científico mais produtivo. Pesquisa, implicações práticas e sociais: Este estudo examina como o interesse acadêmico em CSP evoluiu e identifica áreas para exploração adicional no contexto de CSP. Este estudo contribui para a literatura atualno domínio CSP, fornecendo uma análise bibliométrica. Além disso, essa análise bibliométrica auxiliaria na tomada de decisões e na formulação de políticas relacionadas a CSP.   Originalidade/valor: Os achados gerais revelaram um aumento no desenvolvimento de CSP no campo científico, vinculado à contínua expansão de trabalhos de pesquisa empírica, pesquisadores/autores e citações. Palavras-chave:  Desempenho de Sustentabilidade Corporativa, Sustentabilidade Social Corporativa, Sustentabilidade Ambiental Corporativa,Sustentabilidade Econômica Corporativa, Bibliométrico

(E)-4-(4-Fluoro­styr­yl)benzoic acid

The title compound, C15H11FO2, is an important inter­mediate in the synthesis of side-chain ligands for polymeric liquid crystals. The vinyl group is almost coplanar with both the aromatic rings. The crystal structure is stabilized by inter­molecular O—H⋯O hydrogen bonding

The Impact of Barrier Factors on the Effectiveness and Development of Intelligent Transportation System in Pakistan

Pakistan is one of the third-world countries where technological adaptation is in its initial stages, with several initiatives/projects in the pipeline and others awaited to accomplish for setting the benchmark in their respective areas. Similarly, to meet the dire need for time, the communication sector is also working on advancements and automation in transportation by implementing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) along its major highways. However, shifting from traditional to modern practices in the transportation sector has shown minimal progress; it has proven a tiresome and laborious process, putting the interest of foreign investors at stack as well. This research, therefore, is meant primarily to elaborate on the Barrier factors hindering the Effectiveness and Development of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Projects in Pakistan and their addresses prudently by measuring their impact in terms of system, function ability, and potential benefits. The analysis will be made using the Partial Least Square technique of the "Structural Equation Modeling" method (PLS-SEM) by constructing and analyzing the data collected from various sources with the help of a questionnaire; the reliability will be established using the Crone batch alpha technique. The results demonstrated remarkable dependence on the Effectiveness & Development (E&D) of ITS on the failure of Policy & Governance, Financial and Technical drought, lack of Exposure and Infrastructure integration, and Rapid urbanization

[4-(Methoxy­carbon­yl)benz­yl]triphenyl­phospho­nium bromide hemihydrate

In the crystal structure of the title compound, C27H24O2P+·Br−·0.5H2O, there are inter­molecular O—H⋯Br hydrogen bonds between the H atoms of the water of crystallization and the bromide anions. The three phenyl rings of the triphenyl­phosphonium moiety are at angles of 59.73 (15), 79.15 (14) and 82.81 (17)° with the C/P/C planes

What do adolescents perceive to be key features of an effective dementia education and awareness initiative?

The development of dementia friendly communities is a current global and national priority for the UK. As a response to policy, there have been a number of dementia awareness initiatives disseminated with the aim of reducing the stigma associated with a diagnosis of dementia. The inclusion of adolescents in such initiatives in imperative in order to sustain dementia friendly communities. With this is mind, the aim of this study was to establish the dementia education needs of adolescents and effective dissemination strategies to convey key messages. A total of 42 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years participated in eight focus group discussions. Key themes to emerge from discussions included: the importance of dementia awareness, topics of interest within dementia, preferred methods of learning, the inclusion of the person living with dementia and the use of social media. The findings of the study will enable the development of appropriate dementia awareness initiatives for adolescents and thus facilitate the sustainability of dementia friendly communities

Effect of early tranexamic acid administration on mortality, hysterectomy, and other morbidities in women with post-partum haemorrhage (WOMAN): an international, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Background Post-partum haemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide. Early administration of tranexamic acid reduces deaths due to bleeding in trauma patients. We aimed to assess the effects of early administration of tranexamic acid on death, hysterectomy, and other relevant outcomes in women with post-partum haemorrhage. Methods In this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, we recruited women aged 16 years and older with a clinical diagnosis of post-partum haemorrhage after a vaginal birth or caesarean section from 193 hospitals in 21 countries. We randomly assigned women to receive either 1 g intravenous tranexamic acid or matching placebo in addition to usual care. If bleeding continued after 30 min, or stopped and restarted within 24 h of the first dose, a second dose of 1 g of tranexamic acid or placebo could be given. Patients were assigned by selection of a numbered treatment pack from a box containing eight numbered packs that were identical apart from the pack number. Participants, care givers, and those assessing outcomes were masked to allocation. We originally planned to enrol 15 000 women with a composite primary endpoint of death from all-causes or hysterectomy within 42 days of giving birth. However, during the trial it became apparent that the decision to conduct a hysterectomy was often made at the same time as randomisation. Although tranexamic acid could influence the risk of death in these cases, it could not affect the risk of hysterectomy. We therefore increased the sample size from 15 000 to 20 000 women in order to estimate the effect of tranexamic acid on the risk of death from post-partum haemorrhage. All analyses were done on an intention-to-treat basis. This trial is registered with ISRCTN76912190 (Dec 8, 2008); ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT00872469; and PACTR201007000192283. Findings Between March, 2010, and April, 2016, 20 060 women were enrolled and randomly assigned to receive tranexamic acid (n=10 051) or placebo (n=10 009), of whom 10 036 and 9985, respectively, were included in the analysis. Death due to bleeding was significantly reduced in women given tranexamic acid (155 [1·5%] of 10 036 patients vs 191 [1·9%] of 9985 in the placebo group, risk ratio [RR] 0·81, 95% CI 0·65–1·00; p=0·045), especially in women given treatment within 3 h of giving birth (89 [1·2%] in the tranexamic acid group vs 127 [1·7%] in the placebo group, RR 0·69, 95% CI 0·52–0·91; p=0·008). All other causes of death did not differ significantly by group. Hysterectomy was not reduced with tranexamic acid (358 [3·6%] patients in the tranexamic acid group vs 351 [3·5%] in the placebo group, RR 1·02, 95% CI 0·88–1·07; p=0·84). The composite primary endpoint of death from all causes or hysterectomy was not reduced with tranexamic acid (534 [5·3%] deaths or hysterectomies in the tranexamic acid group vs 546 [5·5%] in the placebo group, RR 0·97, 95% CI 0·87-1·09; p=0·65). Adverse events (including thromboembolic events) did not differ significantly in the tranexamic acid versus placebo group. Interpretation Tranexamic acid reduces death due to bleeding in women with post-partum haemorrhage with no adverse effects. When used as a treatment for postpartum haemorrhage, tranexamic acid should be given as soon as possible after bleeding onset. Funding London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Pfizer, UK Department of Health, Wellcome Trust, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Empowering Education: Unleashing Teacher Self-Efficacy in Harnessing Instructional Technologies for Elementary-Level Students with Hearing Impairment

Purpose: The primary aim of this descriptive study was to assess the self-efficacy of teachers working with hearing-impaired students at the elementary level in utilizing instructional technologies. Design/Methodology/Approach: This survey-based research was conducted among hearing-impaired teachers in the Punjab Province. A sample of 124 teachers was randomly selected. The data collection tool employed was a questionnaire consisting of four and five-point Likert scale items. Data collection was performed through personal interviews, telephone interviews, and Google Forms. The study utilized both descriptive and inferential statistics, employing SPSS for data analysis. The research framework included components related to teacher self-efficacy in instructional technology, the variety of technologies employed in the classroom, factors influencing self-efficacy, and sources of self-efficacy. Findings: The study's results revealed that special education teachers' self-efficacy in utilizing instructional technologies was positively associated with their years of experience in teaching hearing-impaired students, the availability of technical support, and the frequency of technology use. Implications/Originality/Value: These findings carry significant practical implications. They suggest that improving professional development opportunities and providing adequate technical support can enhance the self-efficacy of special education teachers in using instructional technologies to benefit students with hearing impairments. This, in turn, may contribute to enhancing the overall quality of special education services for students with hearing impairments