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Neurodiversity, corporate boards, and corporate performance: A systematic review, evidence-based recommendations and future research agenda

Douglas A. Adu, Nurlan Orazalin Orcid Logo, Mohamed Elmagrhi Orcid Logo, Collins G. Ntim Orcid Logo

Journal of Accounting Literature, Pages: 1 - 50

Swansea University Author: Mohamed Elmagrhi Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.1108/JAL-02-2025-0089

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PurposeGlobally, an increasing number of people are not only being medically diagnosed and classified as neurodiverse but also facilitated to participate in economic and social activities, including appointment to corporate boards. The study offers a comprehensive and up-to-date systematic literatur...

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Published in: Journal of Accounting Literature
ISSN: 0737-4607 2452-1469
Published: Emerald Publishing 2025
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