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Do Masculine CEOs in High-ESG-Rated Companies Avoid Committing Fraud? Evidence from European Countries

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|Apr 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ngoe-2026-0001 | Journal eISSN: 2385-8052 | Journal ISSN: 0547-3101
Language: English
Page range: 1 - 9
Submitted on: Jun 1, 2025
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Accepted on: Mar 1, 2026
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Published on: Apr 2, 2026
Published by: University of Maribor
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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