social_science3 papersavg year 2026weak evidence

Background: ESG is an essential non-financial factor

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The gap

Background: ESG is an essential non-financial factor that can influence firm value; however, the evidence in Indonesia shows mixed results because ESG activity measurements are not standardized, the market remains varied, and disclosure is

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Stated in the abstract and cells future research and cells research gap sections of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

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Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

  • Analysis of the Relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Firm Value: A Systematic Review of Empirical Evidence in Indonesia (2026) · Journal of Business Social and Technology · doi

    Background: ESG is an essential non-financial factor that can influence firm value; however, the evidence in Indonesia shows mixed results because ESG activity measurements are not standardized, the market remains varied, and disclosure is not evenly distributed, so a generalizable conclusion is not available.

    generalstated in abstractevidence 5/5
    Keywords: background essential financial factor influence firm value evidence indonesia shows mixed activity measurements standardized market
  • Between law and market: voluntary ESG disclosure as a legal counterpoint to mandatory governance in China (2026) · Frontiers in Sustainability · doi

    Further research is needed to examine the effectiveness of voluntary ESG disclosure in reducing information asymmetry and improving market valuation. - Studies should investigate the impact of voluntary ESG disclosure on firm performance and investor behavior. - Research should explore the role of regulators in supporting voluntary ESG disclosure and providing clear guidance and sufficient safe-harbor protections.

    generalstated in cells future researchevidence 5/5
    Keywords: further research needed examine effectiveness voluntary esg disclosure
  • Mandatory ESG Disclosure in China–A Structured Review and Integrative Framework (2026) · Advances in Economics Management and Political Sciences · doi

    The existing literature does not provide a clear understanding of the impact of mandatory ESG disclosure on corporate outcomes. - There is a need for more research on the interaction among rule design, governance, and data capacity. - The study identifies gaps in the existing literature, including the need for more research on the impact of mandatory ESG disclosure on corporate outcomes.

    generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5
    Keywords: existing literature does provide clear understanding impact mandatory

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Background: ESG is an essential non-financial factor that can influence firm value; however, the evidence in Indonesia shows mixed results because ESG activity measurements are not… This is supported by 3 representative gap statements extracted from 3 papers, rated weak evidence.

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