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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Standards and Financial Performance in Vietnam’s Media Sector

Nguyen et al. | Jul 29, 2026

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Standards and Financial Performance in Vietnam’s Media Sector
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In this study, the authors examine the relationship between ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors on financial performance of Vietnamese media companies, as measured by ROA and ROE. They find that ESG is positively correlated with financial performance, as is sales growth. They also find that financial leverage is negatively correlated with ROA. Overall, this is a quality study, although the methods section requires more detail.

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The effects of a high-sucrose diet on the survival of Drosophila melanogaster from a bacterial infection

Warwick et al. | May 22, 2026

The effects of a high-sucrose diet on the survival of <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> from a bacterial infection

Excess sucrose consumption has been associated with several health problems, including inflammation and potential negative effects on immune function. However, the exact relationship between sucrose intake and immunity remains unclear, especially during bacterial infections. This study examined how sucrose intake affected the survival of fruit flies following oral infection with the bacterial pathogen Serratia marcescens.

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