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Student performance decline after shift to online NAPLAN testing
Griffith UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
Wearable sensor-assisted exercise program helps frail older adults live longer even better
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterA new study published in Translational Exercise Biomedicine (ISSN: 2942-6812), an official partner journal of International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), reveals that a progressive, multi-component exercise program, enhanced by wearable sensor technology, can significantly counteract the debilitating effects of frailty in older adults. The 12-week intervention led to remarkable improvements not only in physical strength and balance, but also in cognitive abilities and overall quality of life, presenting an effective and practical strategy for community health management in an aging global population.
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- Translational Exercise Biomedicine
Green finance and FinTech can forge a path to financial stability post-pandemic
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterThis global study investigates the dynamic impact of Financial Technology (FinTech) on financial stability, introducing the novel dimension of green finance as a key moderating factor. Analysing panel data from 148 advanced and emerging economies (2005-2022) with advanced econometric models, the research finds that both FinTech and the overall composite of green finance significantly enhance financial stability. The study further deconstructs green finance into its core dimensions, revealing that while environmental, resource, and financial dimensions are positive drivers, the economic dimension presents a short-term challenge. Crucially, the synergy between FinTech and most green finance dimensions acts as a powerful positive force for stability. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exerted a consistent negative spillover effect. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers to design integrated FinTech and green finance frameworks, fostering resilient financial systems and a sustainable economic future.
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- China Finance Review International
Government as a minority shareholder drives significant environmental gains in private firms
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterThis study investigates the impact of minority state capital participation (SCP) on the corporate environmental engagement (CEE) of privately owned firms in China. Analysing 20,133 firm-year observations from 2009 to 2021, we find that SCP significantly increases environmental protection expenditure, improves environmental performance, and elevates ESG ratings. The government's role as a minority shareholder enhances environmental investment capacity and attracts greater external scrutiny from media, the public, and financial analysts, thereby promoting better environmental practices. Crucially, the effect is driven by the state's involvement, as its withdrawal leads to a deterioration in CEE. These findings highlight a potent policy mechanism for advancing corporate sustainability.
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- China Finance Review International
Five ways microplastics may harm your brain
University of Technology SydneyPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Molecular and Cellular Biology
Better predicting the lifespan of clean energy equipment, towards a more efficient design
Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Engineering