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On Feb. 26, the government of Ontario, alongside transit agencies throughout the region, launched the One Fare program, eliminating double fares for customers transferring between participating public transit agencies in [...]

Purpose: This study intends to investigate the dynamism of capital structure in Malaysia. We add to the literature on the determinants of dynamic capital structure adjustment by testing how digital transformation impacts the firms' speed of adjustments towards optimal capital structure. Design/methodology/approach: The one-step dynamic partial adjustment capital structure model is adopted. We measure the estimator by using the two-step method with robust standard errors in both Difference GMM and System GMM (Windmeijer, 2005). The sample selection is based on the convenience sampling method, which depends on the availability of at least three consecutive years of data. The final sample consists of 214 listed companies in Bursa Malaysia from 2010 to 2019. Findings: The results indicate the dynamism of capital structure in Malaysia, where firms have an optimal capital structure that they partially adjust to. Both organizational factors and environmental factors are reported to have significant explanatory powers for optimal capital structure adjustment. It is to highlight that the digital transformation of firms speeds up their capital structure adjustments. Research limitations/implications: This study employs data from listed firms in Malaysia. It will be more conclusive to test the impact of digital transformation if firms from other countries are included. Practical implications: The findings provide practitioners with insights into the adaptation strategy towards an optimal capital structure. Finance managers could employ digital transformation strategies to accelerate the speed of adjustment towards the optimal capital structure, while public policy makers could formulate a regulatory and institutional setting that would facilitate firms in developing digital transformation. It is our hope that the findings of this study will facilitate the transition of firms to the implementation of Industry 4.0. Originality/value: This study highlights the impact of digital transformation on dynamic capital structure adjustment in Malaysia. The disclosure of the role of digital transformation contributes to the literature on the determinants of dynamic capital structure adjustment. Keywords: Dynamic capital structure; Speed of adjustment; Optimal Capital Structure; Digital transformation, Introduction Capital structure is one of the pertinent factors that affect a firm's value. Past literature has proven a significant relationship between capital structure and firm performance (Chaleeda et al., [...]

Objective: To describe rates and predictors of perinatal intimate partner violence (IPV) and rates and predictors of not being screened for abuse among rural and urban IPV victims who gave birth. Data Sources and Study Setting: This analysis utilized 2016-2020 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) data from 45 states and three jurisdictions. Study Design: This is a retrospective, cross-sectional study using multistate survey data. Data Collection/Extraction Methods: This analysis included 201,413 survey respondents who gave birth in 2016-2020 (n = 42,193 rural and 159,220 urban respondents). We used survey-weighted multivariate logistic regression models, stratified by rural/urban residence, to estimate adjusted predicted probabilities and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for two outcomes: (1) self-reported experiences of IPV (physical violence by a current or former intimate partner) and (2) not receiving abuse screening at health care visits before, during, or after pregnancy. Principal Findings: Rural residents had a higher prevalence of perinatal IPV (4.6%) than urban residents (3.2%). Rural respondents who were Medicaid beneficiaries, 18-35 years old, non-Hispanic white, Hispanic (English-speaking), or American Indian/Alaska Native had significantly higher predicted probabilities of experiencing perinatal IPV compared with their urban counterparts. Among respondents who experienced perinatal IPV, predicted probabilities of not receiving abuse screening were 21.3% for rural and 16.5% for urban residents. Predicted probabilities of not being screened for abuse were elevated for rural IPV victims who were Medicaid beneficiaries, 18-24 years old, or unmarried, compared to urban IPV victims with those same characteristics. Conclusions: IPV is more common among rural birthing people, and rural IPV victims are at higher risk of not being screened for abuse compared with their urban peers. IPV prevention and support interventions are needed in rural communities and should focus on universal abuse screening during health care visits and targeted support for those at greatest risk of perinatal IPV. KEYWORDS domestic violence, intimate partner violence, maternal health, pregnancy, rural health, 1 | INTRODUCTION Domestic violence, including intimate partner violence (IPV), is a leading nonobstetric cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. (1-4) Violence during pregnancy is one of the most common [...]

In this article 1 have the pleasure of interviewing Jina Etienne, (CPA, CGMA, CDE) about the troubling rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) underway in many areas of U.S. [...]

TriMet's Powell Garage was built in 1976 on Southeast Powell Boulevard in Portland, Ore., as a temporary facility while the Center Garage in southeast Portland was under construction. The temporary [...]

'I was told once, when I mentioned having ADHD, 'You aren't going to get special treatment just because you can't concentrate well. All that matters during tax season is if [...]

One of the challenges rail transit operators face is finding the balance between performing critical work to maintain rail infrastructure while not inconveniencing riders with lengthy service delays and changes. [...]

For every transit agency, ridership is important. Every agency wants the community they serve to use public transit as their preferred form of transportation, as opposed to burning more fossil [...]

In an era of unprecedented technological advancements, the demand for skilled professionals in artificial intelligence is soaring. Businesses across industries are recognizing the transformative potential of AI, and as a [...]

Byline: Christopher Lewis We are proud to introduce Crain's 2024 Best Places to Work in Southeast Michigan. Large, medium or small, these top employers from nearly every industry strive to [...]

Consumers and snack producers alike continue to face a long list of challenges. Still snackers keep on snacking, including those who purchase nuts and snack mixes. What's more, food firms [...]

Retail parks have become the 'darling' of the retail sector in recent years as investors flock to buy assets amid constrained supply, tempted by strong yields and accessibility. The year [...]

On the East Coast of the U.S., fall can be the most beautiful time of year. As residents put away their summer gear and dig out their snow shovels for [...]

The phrase 'pale, male and stale' is one that can accurately describe many industries in the UK, and sadly reflects the reality of real estate boardrooms across the country, largely [...]

IN BRIEF Decades of effort to increase Black representation in accounting programs and CPA firms have yet to yield results. Rather than trying more of the same, we the authors [...]

Bus rapid transit (BRT) systems are becoming the modern way to travel using public transit. In Milwaukee, Wis., the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) launched the CONNECT 1 BRT system [...]

The rule makes it easier for two separate employers--such as franchisors and franchisees--to be considered joint employers for purposes of federal labor law. Under the new rule, common business-to-business relationships [...]

The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman (1) for their research on what allowed RNA molecules made in cells to be [...]

Objective: To assess whether knowledge of Tuskegee, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency's detainment of children, and satisfaction with the George Floyd death investigation were associated with trust in actors involved in the development and distribution of coronavirus vaccines. Data Sources and Study Setting: National survey with a convenience sample of Black (n = 1019) and Hispanic (n = 994) adults between July 1 and 26, 2021. Study Design: Observational study using stratified adjusted logistic regression models to measure the association between ratings of the trustworthiness of actors involved in the development and distribution of coronavirus vaccines. Principal Findings: Among Black respondents, lower satisfaction with the George Floyd death investigation was associated with lower trustworthiness ratings of pharmaceutical companies (ME: -0.09; CI: -0.15, 0.02), the FDA (ME: -0.07; CI: -0.14, -0.00), the Trump Administration (ME: -0.09; CI: -0.16, -0.02), the Biden Administration (ME: -0.07, CI: -0.10, 0.04), and elected officials (ME: -0.10, CI: -0.18, -0.03). Among Hispanic respondents, lower satisfaction was associated with lower trustworthiness ratings of the Trump Administration (ME: -0.14, CI: -0.22, -0.06) and elected officials (ME: -0.11; CI: -0.19, -0.02). Greater knowledge of ICE's detainment of children and families among Hispanic respondents was associated with lower trustworthiness ratings of state elected officials (ME: -0.09, CI: -0.16, 0.01). Greater knowledge of the US Public Health Service Study of Syphilis in Tuskegee was associated with higher trustworthiness ratings of their usual source of care (ME: 0.09; CI: 0.28,0.15) among Black respondents (ME: 0.09; CI: 0.01,0.16). Conclusions: Among Black respondents, lower satisfaction with the George Floyd death investigation was associated with lowered levels of trust in pharmaceutical companies, some government officials, and administrators; it was not associated with the erosion of trust in direct sources of health care delivery, information, or regulation. Among Hispanic respondents, greater knowledge of the ICE detainments was associated with lower trustworthiness ratings of elected state officials. Paradoxically, higher knowledge of the Study of Syphilis in Tuskegee was associated with higher trustworthiness ratings in usual sources of care. KEYWORDS health equity, questionnaire design, social determinants of health, survey research What is known on this topic * Scholars attributed low early uptake of the COVID-19 vaccines among Black and Hispanic Americans to medical mistrust. * Medical mistrust is associated with experiences with racism and discrimination in the health care system and beyond. * US media and the scientific community have named perceptions of historical and contemporary atrocities as contributors to low levels of trust of medical professionals among Black and Hispanic communities. What this study adds * Black respondents who were less satisfied with the George Floyd death investigation had lower trustworthiness ratings of pharmaceutical companies and government, but not sources of health care information, regulation, or delivery (i.e., usual care source, vaccine clinics, the FDA). * Hispanic respondents with greater knowledge of the ICE's detainment of children and families had lower trustworthiness ratings of state elected officials. * State-sanctioned structural violence in racially and ethnically minoritized communities is associated with racially and ethnically concordant lower levels of trust in COVID vaccinerelated actors., 1 | INTRODUCTION The low early uptake of coronavirus vaccines among Black and Hispanic populations in the United States has been attributed to widespread medical mistrust rather than the misconduct [...]

The silicone shortage highlights the risk of overreliance upon a single supplier of specialty bases, especially when comparable off-the-shelf offsets do not exist. The techniques and approaches to modifying the [...]

Process mapping enables companies to identify--and eliminate--faulty processes and performance gaps. Organizations can face a host of performance challenges where gaps between desired and actual performance are worth closing. Organizations [...]

I read Lauren Southerland’s column for https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/columns/guest-columns/is-your-senior-living-community-prepared-for-the-next-disaster/, “Is your senior living community prepared for the next disaster?” with great interest as I lead the policy team for the American Society [...]

RICS has long been at the forefront of the property industry's ongoing efforts to reduce its contribution to carbon emissions and the recent publication of the second iteration of its [...]

Artificial intelligence in agriculture has transformative potential to improve productivity and sustainability. While the range of AI applications is vast, so is the pace of change within the field and [...]

Only 30 percent of employers believe frontline workers have the necessary skills to meet the demands of their business over the next five years, according to Room for Growth: A [...]

Over the course of the 21st century, modern technology has changed the way we live, including the way transportation agencies collect fares. Fare collection has been around for ages. Riders [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Santa Cruz Metro) in a multitude of ways. During the height of the pandemic, Santa Cruz Metro lost 90 percent [...]

Retail and social sustainability expert Florian Wupperfeld is chief executive of LCD Ventures, a UK urban innovation company that advises on global retail, cultural and social placemaking strategies. As such, [...]

DEALS Morrisons has raised [pounds sterling]331m by selling ground rent payments at 76 supermarkets, running for 45 years, to real estate investor Song Capital in a move to cut its [...]

LEASES A High Court judge has backed Cineworld's restructuring plan despite a legal challenge from several of its landlords, prompting concerns that landlords are being unfairly treated in the process. [...]

RETAIL British Land has acquired a portfolio of seven retail parks spanning 1.9m sq ft from Canadian investment firm Brookfield for [pounds sterling]441m. The deal is the group's third major [...]

DEVELOPMENT US investor Blackstone has confirmed plans to invest [pounds sterling]10bn in an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre on the Blyth site in Northumberland formerly owned by failed battery start-up [...]

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has set out bold proposals to transform Oxford Street into a pedestrianised avenue. The plans, which are backed by the new government, would return Oxford [...]

Retirement housing provider Churchill Living is celebrating its 21st anniversary by getting back on the expansion trail. In July, the recently rebranded company exchanged contracts on seven new sites, with [...]

Aldi is ramping up its store expansion programme with an [pounds sterling]800m investment to open 23 new supermarkets this year, following record 16% sales growth in 2023. The German discount [...]

British Land has splashed [pounds sterling]240m on a trio of retail parks in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and South Wales, partly funded by the firm's sale of its 50% stake in Sheffield's [...]