- Analysis of the Relationship Between ESG Ratings and Financial Performance in Emerging Market Firmsby oxjournalThis article aims to analyse the relationship between Environmental, Social and Governance ratings and financial performance for firms in emerging markets. Using a quantitative approach, the paper assesses the influence that both ESG composite and pillar scores have on accounting-based measures and market-based measures.
- Personalities and Neurodevelopment: An Examination of Neurodiversityby oxjournalThis paper examines how neurodiversity, brain growth and personality relate. It argues for the integration of neuroscience with personal theory for a strengthened, neurodiverse-informed framework.
- Exploring the Interaction Between Different Risk Factors for Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers: Why Are Asian Non-Smoker Women More Likely to Develop Lung Cancer?by oxjournalWhile lung cancer is well established as being strongly associated with smoking, this paper demonstrates the diverse factors that can contribute to lung cancer other than smoking. It considers the evidence to explore the reasons why Asian women in particular are developing lung cancer at increasing rates, despite qualifying as never-smokers.
- Why Is Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers More Common in Ethnic Minorities and How Can Treatment Be Used to Aid This?by oxjournalLung cancer in never-smokers has become an escalating global crisis, accounting for 10–25 % of all lung cancer cases. This article considers a refined form of treatment by comparing, analysing and evaluating data from major lung cancer studies and highlighting the lack of inclusion of patients most at risk.
- Lung Cancer Treatments: Disparities Around the World and Improvementsby oxjournalLung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, yet it is now understood to be a complex and biologically diverse disease rather than one driven solely by tobacco use. This article considers the importance of equitable access to diagnostics, treatment and environmental risk reduction in improving patient outcomes.
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