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CORRECTION article

Front. Energy Res.
Sec. Sustainable Energy Systems
Volume 12 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fenrg.2024.1548388

Expression of Concern: The role of product market competition and analyst attention in modulating the link between equity pledges and classification shifting

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    An expression of concern on Xue R and Lu J (2024) The role of product market competition and analyst attention in modulating the link between equity pledges and classification shifting. Front. Energy Res. 12:1385311. doi: 10.3389/fenrg.2024.1385311 With this notice, Frontiers states its awareness of concerns regarding the content of the article “The role of product market competition and analyst attention in modulating the link between equity pledges and classification shifting” published on 15 July 2024. Our Research Integrity team will conduct an investigation in full accordance with our procedures. The situation will be updated as soon as the investigation is complete.

    Keywords: Equity pledge, Earnings manipulation through classification shifting, Product market competition, analyst attention, Leverage heterogeneity, sustainability

    Received: 19 Dec 2024; Accepted: 19 Dec 2024.

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