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Katsushi S. Imai|Raghav Gaiha|Woojin Kang | Vulnerability and poverty dynamics in Vietnam | 2,011 | University of Manchester|University of Delhi|University of Manchester | abstract drawing upon vietnam household living standards survey vhlss data cover whole vietnam 2002 2004 ex ante measures vulnerability constructed compared static indicators poverty ie headcount ratio particular year detailed analyses panel data show general vulnerability 2002 translates poverty 2004 ii vulnerability poor tends perpetuate poverty iii sections nonpoor vulnerable slip poverty durable reduction poverty conditional accurate identification vulnerable ii sources vulnerability iii design social safety nets would enable vulnerable reduce risks cope better rapid integration markets larger global economy notes 1 however noted considerable regional diversity collectivization example south never collectivized form see eg kees van donge citation2003 2 poverty rates used based international poverty line devised vietnamese gso reflect food expenditure intake 2100 calories day corresponding nonfood expenditure basket food nonfood items determined consumption patterns third quintile households terms per capita expenditure poverty lines vnd 116 million per person per year 1993 vnd 179 million 1998 vnd 192 million 2002 study use international poverty line adjust 2004 vnd 216 million based annual consumer price index cpi used poverty lines developed ministry labour invalids social affairs molisa reflect regional disparity rice consumption 3 details furnished request 4 note group averages taken imply heterogeneity among 5 see pincus sender citation2008 detailed explanation sampling methods problems vlss vhlss argue migrant workers without permanent registration shown vulnerably careful examination missing households employment survey mhes excluded vlss vhlss underestimation vulnerability analysis cannot ruled 6 see excellent summary hoddinott quisumbing citation2003a b methodological issues measuring vulnerability contrast ex ante vep measure ex post measures vulnerability expected low utility veu proposed ligon schechter citation2003 vulnerability uninsured exposure risk ver used townsend citation1994 use vep measure veu ver constructed long panel data set household response shocks identified 7 vep widely applied studies tesliuc lindert citation2002 sarris karfakis citation2006 zhang wan citation2006 ding et al citation2007 gaiha imai citation2009 8 one limitations definition vulnerability sensitive choice z defined poverty line international poverty line defined gso checked sensitivity results applying different levels poverty line ie 120 80 found general pattern results similar details results provided request 9 justification consumption welfare indicator see ravallion van de walle 2008 10 used whitehuber sandwich estimator overcome heteroscedasticity sample 11 see appendix definitions variables descriptive statistics 12 see chaudhuri et al citation2002 chaudhuri citation2003 hoddinott quisumbing citation2003b technical details 13 see gaiha et al citation2007 extension model 14 following barrientos citation2006 use chronic poverty poverty traps interchangeably 15 exposition model found gaiha et al citation2007 16 gender inequality vietnam recent studies show femaleheaded households lower incidence poverty eg asia development bank adb citation2005 may simply reflect concentration urban areas hand studies found greater income inequality men women recent years arising disadvantages latter labour market adb citation2005 kabeer et al citation2006 lee citation2006 17 study uses total land general proxy household wealth regression results rural vietnam using disaggregated data land holding shown furnished request show aquacultural land significantly associated higher consumption followed agricultural land forest land presumably reflects increasing role fishery vietnamese economy emerged one fastest growing sectors transition period according international monetary fund imf citation2006 average growth rates agriculture forestry fishery 2001 2004 33 065 835 respectively 18 full set results furnished request 19 would worthwhile view differences broader perspective allows cultural diversity responses shocks | https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqaa039 |
Adam Tierney|Travis White?Schwoch|Jessica MacLean|Nina Kraus | Individual Differences in Rhythm Skills: Links with Neural Consistency and Linguistic Ability | 2,017 | null | abstract durational patterns provide cues linguistic structure thus variations rhythm skills may consequences language development understanding individual differences rhythm skills therefore could help explain variability language abilities across population investigated neural foundations rhythmic proficiency relation language skills young adults hypothesized rhythmic abilities characterized least two constructs tied independent language abilities neural profiles specifically hypothesized rhythm skills require integration information across time rely upon consistency slow lowfrequency auditory processing measured using evoked cortical response hand hypothesized rhythm skills require fine temporal precision rely upon consistency fast higherfrequency auditory processing measured using frequencyfollowing response performance rhythm tests aligned two constructs rhythm sequencing synchronization rhythm sequencing synchronization linked consistency slow cortical fast frequencyfollowing responses respectively furthermore whereas rhythm sequencing ability linked verbal memory reading synchronization ability linked nonverbal auditory temporal processing thus rhythm perception different time scales reflects distinct abilities rely distinct auditory neural resources young adults slow rhythmic processing makes extensive contribution language skills | https://doi.org/10.1175/bams-d-19-0337.1 |
Todd Crane|Carla Roncoli|Joel O. Paz|Norman Breuer|Kenneth Broad|K. T. Ingram|Gerrit Hoogenboom | Forecast Skill and Farmers’ Skills: Seasonal Climate Forecasts and Agricultural Risk Management in the Southeastern United States | 2,010 | University of Georgia|University of Georgia|University of Georgia|University of Miami|University of Miami|University of Florida|University of Georgia | abstract last 10 yr research seasonal climate forecasts agricultural risk management tool pursued three directions modeling potential impacts responses identifying opportunities constraints analyzing risk communication aspects approaches tend frame seasonal climate forecasts discrete product direct linear effects contrast authors propose agricultural management performative process constituted combination planning experimentation improvisation drawing mix technical expertise situated knowledge cumulative experience intuitive skill farmers navigate myriad risks pursuit livelihood goals economic opportunities study draws ethnographic interviews conducted 38 family farmers southern georgia examining livelihood goals social values strategies managing risk interactions weather climate information specifically responses seasonal climate forecasts findings highlight social nature information processing risk management indicating material conditions valuebased attitudes bear upon ways farmers may integrate climate predictions agricultural management practices insights translate specific recommendations enhance salience credibility legitimacy seasonal climate forecasts among farmers promote incorporation information skillful performance face climate uncertainty | https://doi.org/10.1111/isj.12008 |
Brian D. Loader|Dan Mercea | NETWORKING DEMOCRACY? | 2,011 | University of York|University of York | abstract early conceptions digital democracy virtual public sphere civic commons replaced new technological optimism democratic renewal based upon open collaborative networking characteristics social media article provides introduction special issue international journal information communication society attempts present grounded analysis claims drawing upon evidencebased research analysis cautious approach suggested potential social media facilitate participative democracy acknowledging disruptive value challenging traditional interests modes communicative power keywords digital democracyelectronic democracysocial mediapublic sphere notes articles special issue selected range papers presented ics symposium networking democracy took place july 2010 romanian city cluj | https://doi.org/10.1207/s1532799xssr1101_2 |
Dustin Albert|Daniel W. Belsky|Des Crowley|Shawn J. Latendresse|Fazil Al?ev|Brien P. Riley|Cuie Sun|Danielle M. Dick|Kenneth A. Dodge | Can Genetics Predict Response to Complex Behavioral Interventions? Evidence from a Genetic Analysis of the Fast Track Randomized Control Trial | 2,015 | null | abstract early interventions preferred method addressing behavioral problems highrisk children often modest effects identifying sources variation intervention effects suggest means improve efficiency one potential source variation genome conducted genetic analysis fast track randomized control trial 10yearlong intervention prevent highrisk kindergarteners developing adult externalizing problems including substance abuse antisocial behavior tested whether variants glucocorticoid receptor gene nr3c1 associated differences response fast track intervention found europeanamerican children variant nr3c1 identified singlenucleotide polymorphism rs10482672 associated increased risk externalizing psychopathology control group children decreased risk externalizing psychopathology intervention group children variation nr3c1 measured study associated differential intervention response africanamerican children discuss implications efforts prevent externalizing problems highrisk children public policy genomic era | https://doi.org/10.1111/ejed.12211 |
Deborah J. Jones|Rex Forehand|Jessica Cuellar|Justin Parent|Amanda Honeycutt|Olga Khavjou|Michelle A. González|Margaret T. Anton|Greg Newey | Technology-Enhanced Program for Child Disruptive Behavior Disorders: Development and Pilot Randomized Control Trial | 2,013 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of Vermont|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of Vermont|RTI International|RTI International|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|Clinical Research Solutions | abstract early onset disruptive behavior disorders overrepresented lowincome families yet families less likely engage behavioral parent training bpt groups project aimed develop pilot test technologyenhanced version one evidencebased bpt program helping noncompliant child hnc aim increase engagement lowincome families turn child behavior outcomes potential costsavings associated greater treatment efficiency lowincome families 3 8yearold children clinically significant disruptive behaviors randomized completed standard hnc n 8 technologyenhanced hnc tehnc n 7 average caregivers 37 years old 87 female 80 worked least parttime half 53 youth boys average age sample 567 years families received standard hnc program however tehnc also included following smartphone enhancements skills video series b brief daily surveys c text message reminders video recording home practice e midweek video calls tehnc yielded larger effect sizes hnc engagement outcomes groups yielded clinically significant improvements disruptive behavior however findings suggest greater program engagement associated tehnc boosted child treatment outcome evidence boost afforded technology revealed family responses postassessment interviews finally cost analysis suggests tehnc families also required fewer sessions hnc families complete program efficiency compromise family satisfaction tehnc shows promise innovative approach engaging lowincome families bpt potential costsavings therefore merits investigation larger scale acknowledgments funding project provided nimh 1r34mh082956 clinicaltrialsgov identifier nct01367847 acknowledge following individuals instrumental pilot feasibility study joel sherrill program chief child adolescent psychosocial intervention program guidance project clinician advisory panel included april harrisbritt phd ahb psychological associates kathryn j smith msw center child family health jennifer youngstrom phd unc child family clinic sarah stearns phd dartmouthhitchcock psychiatry associates timothy verduin phd nyu child study center review input aspects tehnc program finally thank therapists families participated project time contributions notes note n 15 tehnc n 7 hnc n 8 tehnc technologyenhanced helping noncompliant child note technologyenhanced helping noncompliant child tehnc n 7 hnc n 8 ecbi eyberg child behavior inventory within group effect size postassessment controlling preassessment b 95 confidence interval ci withingroup es calculations c betweengroup es comparing tehnc versus hnc postassessment controlling preassessment 95 ci betweengroup es calculations e reliable change index rci change attributable treatment clinically significant rci 196 f normative comparison posttreatment group mean upperlimit 1 sd within normative range note technologyenhanced helping noncompliant child tehnc n 7 hnc n 8 includes sessions midweek calls session notes supervision review daily surveys tehnc watching home practice video tehnc programrelated activities | https://doi.org/10.1002/wcc.54 |
María Rosalía Vicente Cuervo|Ángela Atienza López | Figuring Figures: Exploring Europeans’ Knowledge of Official Economic Statistics | 2,017 | Universidad de Oviedo|Universidad de Oviedo | abstract economic issues major concern europeans last years context reasonable suppose people aware main economic figures regarding europe really familiar know rates growth unemployment inflation aim article explore level knowledge three economic indicators among europeans several regression models specified estimated order identify relationship individuals knowledge socioeconomic profile use internet perceived importance economic issues official statistics trust crosscountry differences also assessed | https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21401 |
Irene R. Dégano|Jaume Marrugat|María Grau|Betlem Salvador-González|Rafael Ramos|Alberto Zamora|Ruth Martí|Roberto Elosúa | The association between education and cardiovascular disease incidence is mediated by hypertension, diabetes, and body mass index | 2,017 | Centro de Investigación en Red en Enfermedades Cardiovasculares|Instituto de Salud Carlos III|Hospital Del Mar|Hospital del Mar Research Institute|Municipal Institute for Medical Research|Centro de Investigación en Red en Enfermedades Cardiovasculares|Instituto de Salud Carlos III|Hospital Del Mar|Hospital del Mar Research Institute|Municipal Institute for Medical Research|Universitat de Barcelona|Hospital Del Mar|Hospital del Mar Research Institute|Municipal Institute for Medical Research|Hospital Del Mar|Hospital del Mar Research Institute|Municipal Institute for Medical Research|Institut Català de la Salut|Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol|University of Girona|Clínica Girona|University of Girona|Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol|Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona|Centro de Investigación en Red en Enfermedades Cardiovasculares|Instituto de Salud Carlos III|Hospital Del Mar|Hospital del Mar Research Institute|Municipal Institute for Medical Research | abstract education cardiovascular disease cvd inversely associated mediating factors totally elucidated aim analyze mediating role modifiable risk factors cohort study using regicor population cohorts participants without previous cvd included n 9226 marginal structural models used analyze association education cvd incidence 6 years followup mediation modifiable risk factors diabetes dyslipidemia hypertension smoking body mass index physical activity assessed using counterfactual framework participants university degree cvd incidence hazard ratio hr 051 95 confidence interval ci 030 085 compared primary lower education hypertension bmi diabetes mediated association education cvd incidence accounting 26 association 139 69 52 respectively sensitivity analyses showed hypertension strongest mediator average causal mediation effect 95 ci increase 2170 days free cvd events 711 4520 association education cvd incidence partially mediated hypertension bmi diabetes interventions decrease prevalence risk factors could contribute diminish cvd inequalities associated educational level | https://doi.org/10.1515/edu-2019-0007 |
Pushkar Maitra | Schooling and Educational Attainment: Evidence from Bangladesh | 2,003 | null | abstract education human capital accumulation essential components economic development present paper attempts identify individual household level characteristics affect demand schooling bangladesh examine current enrolment status children aged 612 highest grade attained children aged 1324 first estimated using standard probit model second using censored ordered probit model estimation results show gender differential current enrolment status grade attainment higher girls relative boys increase permanent income household always associated increase educational attainment parental education positive statistically significant effect educational attainment children mothers education stronger effect school enrolment grade attainment children compared fathers education keywords schoolingeducation attainmentcensored ordered probitbangladesh | https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.4450 |
Jean-François Trani|Parul Bakhshi|Anand Nandipati | ‘Delivering’ education; maintaining inequality. The case of children with disabilities in Afghanistan | 2,012 | Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University in St. Louis | abstract education children disabilities afghanistan particularly disabled girls continues lag behind despite laudable efforts ministry education promote universal access opportunity education constitutes means achieving learning outcomes also space social interaction individual development psychosocial support paramount conflictaffected fragile states cafs however many persisting barriers still need overcome afghanistan allow education change negative attitudes towards education children disabilities paper argue viewing education basic commodity widespread practice cafs conducive expanding human freedoms capabilities specifically analyses national survey demonstrate despite considerable resources increasing access education afghanistan maintained processes marginalisation already excluded keywords capability approachdisabilitieseducationprejudicestigma notes 1 grade system afghanistan follows primary school spans grades 16 middle school spans grades 79 secondary school spans grades 1012 2 ministry education afghanistan established twolevel management training programmes school staff 2009 3 overcome identified gaps humanitarian response various past crises uns interagency standing committee iasc established nine clusters 2005 clusters composed un agencies ngos international organisations around sector service provided humanitarian crisis initially nine identified clusters protection camp coordination management water sanitation hygiene health emergency shelter nutrition emergency telecommunications logistics early recovery led designated agency two additional clusters education agriculture later added iasc produced operational guidance designated clustersector leads emergencies objective provide better coordinated consistent timely assistance disability constitutes subcluster within health cluster | https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwaa126 |
Yusi Ardiyanti|Slamet Suyanto|I Gusti Putu Suryadarma | The role of students science literacy in Indonesia | 2,019 | Yogyakarta State University|University of Singaperbangsa Karawang|Yogyakarta State University|Yogyakarta State University | abstract education learning science especially biology expected literate science one objectives current curriculum indonesia scientific literacy question ability use scientific knowledge identifying problems concluding based evidence order understand make decisions nature changes human activities purpose study see role scientific literacy learning improve students reasoning abilities science learning method used metaanalysis using 18 significant data applying statistical methods complement objectives article shows important role scientific literacy science biology learning process reasoning understanding making decisions nature able optimize opportunities learning models used optimally able organize load students cognitive theory according level | https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2011.571341 |
Andrew C. Worthington | An Empirical Survey of Frontier Efficiency Measurement Techniques in Education | 2,001 | Queensland University of Technology | abstract educational institutions worldwide increasingly subject analyses aimed defining measuring improving efficiency however despite importance efficiency measurement education relatively recently advanced econometric mathematical programming frontier techniques applied primary secondary schools university departments degree programmes universities whole paper attempts provide synoptic survey comparatively empirical analyses education using frontier efficiency measurement techniques measurement inefficiency education determinants educational efficiency examined | https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-57642014dn82000008 |
Christopher Chapman|Maija Salokangas | Independent state-funded schools: some reflections on recent developments | 2,012 | University of Manchester|University of Manchester | abstract educational systems around world experimenting new forms schooling one example emergence independent statefunded schools isfss usa taken form charter schools sweden chains free schools established england academies recently free schools placed centre government reforms article offers clarity definition relating isfss chains isfss charts features recent developments highlighting shift emphasis improvement efforts individual schools collaborative chains federations conclusion article argues isfss supporting shift individualised school improvement collaborative form federal improvement within current arrangements unlikely able support broader systemic improvement efforts unless attention paid structural cultural change keywords academiescharter schoolsfree schoolsgovernanceschool choice | https://doi.org/10.1111/capa.12241 |
Nicolae Nistor|Thomas Lerche|Armin Weinberger|Ciprian Ceobanu|Oliver Heymann | Towards the integration of culture into the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology | 2,012 | Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München|Walden University|Hiroshima University|Saarland University|Alexandru Ioan Cuza University|Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München|Walden University|Hiroshima University|Saarland University|Alexandru Ioan Cuza University|Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München|Walden University|Hiroshima University|Saarland University|Alexandru Ioan Cuza University|Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München|Walden University|Hiroshima University|Saarland University|Alexandru Ioan Cuza University|Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München|Walden University|Hiroshima University|Saarland University|Alexandru Ioan Cuza University | abstract educational technology increasingly used multicultural contexts across national cultures educational technology users different national professional backgrounds may however exhibit different attitudes towards technology previous research provides isolated evidence relationship learning technology acceptance culture overall picture missing therefore study attempts integrate culture sensu h ofstede established technology acceptance model ie v enkateshs u nified heory cceptance u se echnology utaut examining large sample n 2866 learning technology users g ermany r omania means questionnaire survey investigate differences culture technology acceptance sample subgroups collected data reveal presence cultural differences countries professions line previous research differences associated dissimilar acceptance profiles ie different values acceptance variables path coefficients based findings study makes headway crosscultural research proposing extended model utaut one integrates three h ofstedes culture dimensions practical implication national professional culture may shape computerbased learning environments | https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730903032952 |
Renée Hobbs|Sait Tüzel | Teacher motivations for digital and media literacy: An examination of <scp>T</scp>urkish educators | 2,015 | null | abstract educators variety beliefs attitudes best ways support students critical thinking creativity communication collaboration skills connecting classroom contemporary society mass media popular culture teachers advance digital media literacy may complex set attitudes habits mind influence motivations use digital media learning conducted survey research sample 2820 turkish educators examine teachers motivations digital learning using 48item likert scale instrument assesses teachers perception value relevance six conceptual themes namely attitudes toward technology tools genres formats message content quality community connectedness texts audiences media systems learnercentered focus digital learning motivation profiles reveal distinctive identity positions social science language arts information communication technology ict teachers urkey common profiles include identity positions echie emystifier astemaker statistically significant associations found teachers subjectarea specialization digital learning motivation profiles professional development programs assess teachers digital learning motivation profiles build learning experiences expand upon strengths teachers beliefs conceptual themes importance video abstract article viewed httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvxkvjjfl64ek | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lisr.2018.03.001 |
Patti M. Valkenburg|Ine Beyens|J. Loes Pouwels|Irene I. van Driel|Loes Keijsers | Social Media Use and Adolescents’ Self-Esteem: Heading for a Person-Specific Media Effects Paradigm | 2,021 | University of Amsterdam|University of Amsterdam|University of Amsterdam|University of Amsterdam|Erasmus University Rotterdam | abstract eighteen earlier studies investigated associations social media use smu adolescents selfesteem finding weak effects inconsistent results viable hypothesis mixed findings effect smu differs adolescent adolescent test hypothesis conducted preregistered threeweek experience sampling study among 387 adolescents 1315 years 54 girls adolescent reported hisher smu selfesteem six times per day 126 assessments per participant 34930 total using personspecific n 1 method analysis dynamic structural equation modeling found majority adolescents 88 experienced small effects smu selfesteem 10 amplt amplt 10 whereas 4 experienced positive 10 17 8 negative effects 21 10 results suggest personspecific effects longer ignored future media effects theories research | https://doi.org/10.1080/00220380701848327 |
Yann Planton|Éric Guilyardi|Andrew T. Wittenberg|Jiwoo Lee|P. J. Gleckler|Tobias Bayr|Shayne McGregor|Michael J. McPhaden|Scott B. Power|Romain Roehrig|Jérôme Vialard|Aurore Voldoire | Evaluating Climate Models with the CLIVAR 2020 ENSO Metrics Package | 2,021 | NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory|Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory|Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory|GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel|NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory|Centre National de Recherches Météorologiques|Centre National de Recherches Météorologiques | abstract el niosouthern oscillation enso dominant mode interannual climate variability planet farreaching global impacts therefore key evaluate enso simulations stateoftheart numerical models used study past present future climate recently pacific region panel international climate ocean variability predictability change clivar project part world climate research programme wcrp led communitywide effort evaluate simulation enso variability teleconnections processes climate models new clivar 2020 enso metrics package enables model diagnosis comparison evaluation 1 highlight aspects need improvement 2 monitor progress across model generations 3 help selecting models well suited particular analyses 4 reveal links various model biases illuminating impacts biases enso sensitivity climate change 5 advance enso literacy interfacing existing model evaluation tools enso metrics package enables rapid analysis multipetabyte databases simulations generated coupled model intercomparison project phases 5 cmip5 6 cmip6 cmip6 models found significantly outperform cmip5 8 24 ensorelevant metrics cmip6 models showing improved tropical pacific seasonality enso teleconnections one enso metric significantly degraded cmip6 namely coupling ocean surface subsurface temperature anomalies majority metrics remain unchanged | https://doi.org/10.1093/qopen/qoae007 |
Viswanath Venkatesh|Tracy Ann Sykes|Srinivasan Venkatraman | Understanding e?Government portal use in rural India: role of demographic and personality characteristics | 2,013 | John Tracy Clinic | abstract electronic government egovernment one important ways bridge digital divide developing countries develop model egovernment portal use use various individual characteristics namely demographics personality predictors egovernment portal use specifically predictors 1 gender age income education 2 big five personality characteristics ie extraversion neuroticism conscientiousness agreeableness openness experience 3 personal innovativeness information technology conducted field study village india collected data 300 heads household found support model variables significant explaining 40 variance egovernment portal use | https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.12387 |
Frank R. Vellutino|William E. Tunmer|James Jaccard|Rusan Chen | Components of Reading Ability: Multivariate Evidence for a Convergent Skills Model of Reading Development | 2,007 | University at Albany, State University of New York|Massey University|Florida International University|Georgetown University | abstract elementary middle school children given large battery tests evaluating reading subskills readingrelated cognitive abilities measures used define latent representing skills abilities believed important components reading comprehension hypothesized relationships among constructs specified within context structural model call convergent skills model reading development developmental differences relative contribution made construct reading comprehension performance assessed confirmatory factor analysis using lisrel amos programs results provide qualified support model interpreted consistent major premises gough tunmers 1986 gough p b tunmer w e 1986 decoding reading reading disability remedial special education 7 610 crossref google scholar simple view stichts 1979 sticht g 1979 applications audread model reading evaluation instruction theory practice early reading edited resnick l b weaver p vol 1 209226 hillsdale nj lawrence erlbaum associates inc google scholar audread models reading acknowledgments research reported article supported grant national institute child health human development r01hd09658 child research study center university albany frank r vellutino donna scanlon coinvestigators thank students teachers administrators graciously participated facilitated research also thank donna scanlon reading commenting early draft article thanks due well many members research staff students responsible collecting collating data assisting manuscript preparation especially sheila small diane fanuele yoonok kim haiyan zhang | https://doi.org/10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-17-1911 |
Esperanza Vera?Toscano|Margarida Rodrigues|Patrícia Costa | Beyond educational attainment: The importance of skills and lifelong learning for social outcomes. Evidence for Europe from PIAAC | 2,017 | Joint Research Centre|Joint Research Center|Joint Research Centre | abstract empirical evidence suggests educational attainment nurtures peoples social outcomes promotes active participation society stability however unclear extent types human capital also correlate social outcomes hence explored opportunity offered piaac survey provision information educational attainment observed individual key skills proficiency participation adult education training adult lifelong learning therefore studied association human capital variables social outcomes specifically interpersonal trust participation volunteering activities results revealed social outcomes affected formal qualification obtained determined education variable also throughout lifecycle indeed education training undertaken adult life significant impact especially volunteering fact skill proficiency also plays significant role extremely relevant skills likely change lifecycle either positive negative way whilst formal education received constant exiting educational system skills reflect competences accurately first level education may different skill levels differences quality education ability second skills vary time example may increase work experience informal education decrease result depreciation ageing findings suggest social outcomes prone affected many factors formal education suggesting policy makers implement recommendations even formal education completed | https://doi.org/10.5901/mjss.2017.v8n3p19 |
Étienne Piguet | Linking climate change, environmental degradation, and migration: a methodological overview | 2,010 | University of Neuchâtel | abstract empirical research focusing links climate change environmental degradation forced migration risen significantly recent years uses impressive variety methods present article suggests typology identifying six research method families ecological inference based area characteristics individual sample surveys time series multilevel analysis agentbased modeling abm qualitativeethnographic studies main technical features empirical results family methods presented critically discussed conclude calling coordinated international effort improve quality variety data could used existing research methods significantly improve understanding migrationenvironment nexus copyright 2010 john wiley amp sons ltd article categorized vulnerability adaptation climate change gt learning cases analogies | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8276.2009.01319.x |
Julie C. Brown | A metasynthesis of the complementarity of culturally responsive and inquiry?based science education in K?12 settings: Implications for advancing equitable science teaching and learning | 2,017 | Minnesota Department of Education|University of Minnesota | abstract employing metasynthesis method study examined 52 empirical articles culturally relevant responsive science education k12 settings determine nature scope complementarity culturally responsive inquirybased science practices ie science engineering practices identified national research councils framework k12 science education findings study indicate several areas complementarity often inquirybased practices obtaining evaluating communicating information constructing explanations designing solutions developing using models used advance culturally responsive instruction assessment use development models particular allowed students explore scientific concepts families funds knowledge explain content western science indigenous knowledge perspectives moreover students frequently analyzed interpreted data interrogating science content sociopolitical consciousnessraising experiences identifying pollution asthma incidences urban area according neighborhood location specific inquirybased practices underutilized advancing culturally responsive science instruction though example using mathematics computational thinking engaging argument evidence infrequently encountered however culturally responsive engineeringrelated practices often connected thus represent potential areas future complementarity particularly united states embraces next generation science standards considering innovative directions advancing equitable science education several possibilities discussed light findings study 2017 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 5411431173 2017 | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40172-016-0052-x |
Lisa Bosman | From Doing to Thinking: Developing the Entrepreneurial Mindset through Scaffold Assignments and Self-Regulated Learning Reflection | 2,019 | Purdue University West Lafayette | abstract engineer innovators designers play critical role economy addressing pressing problems creating solutions new innovative role involves technical skills also requires curiosity ability connect pieces knowledge discover solutions focus value creation characteristic entrepreneurial mindset many different designfocused frameworks used enhance entrepreneurial mindset study focuses four systems thinking design thinking value proposition canvas business model canvas purpose paper highlight new approach developing entrepreneurial mindset goes beyond proverbial checking boxes providing approach demonstrating integration artifact development thinking reflection innovative experimental approach offers two unique attributes first scaffold instruction four modules builds enhancing grounding learning experience second students required continuously reflect process encourages students think learning holistic manner allowing ability connect classroom learning specific current future utility findings suggest students able recognize designfocused frameworks learning activities important outside classroom particularly relation workforce preparation securing future employment | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40008-020-00214-4 |
Muhammad Arif|Jiajia Li|Muhammad Tahir|Jie Zheng|Changxiao Li | Environmental literacy scenarios lead to land degradation and changes in riparian zones: Implications for policy in China | 2,022 | Southwest University|Southwest University|Southwest University|Southwest University | abstract environmental illiteracy threatens ecosystem functions globally however many continue deny existence knowledge deficit theory suggests suspicions decrease officials public presented new facts despite extensive worldwide initiatives improve riparian buffer zones minimal evidence impact environmental literacy metrics elms riparian zone components rzcs across different landuse types ie rural ruralurban transitional urban regions within riparian zones dams reservoirs study multiple statistical techniques used explore extent impacts 58000 km 2 area within chinas three gorges dam reservoir tgdr arearegion 2019 network visualization investigated rzc themes plant cover regeneration exotics erosion habitat stresses based 5326 articles published past 121 years analysis revealed greatest lack information regarding elm eg knowledge attitude behaviour among general public turn greatest impact components plant cover transitional regions least impact regeneration rural areas furthermore elms local people significant effect rzcs pearson correlation values ranging 079 lt r lt 098 throughout tgdr contrast elm government employees correlated strongly rzcs 070 lt r lt 092 transitional rural areas comparatively exposed soil understory cover environmentally unfriendly activities including pollution significant rzcs within tgdr based hierarchical methods rzcs elms differed significantly landuse categories rzcs near dams reservoirs exhibit many differences thus landuse initiatives required raise awareness global impacts | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40497-019-0191-1 |
Elizabeth McClure|Pavithra Vasudevan|Zinzi Bailey|Saroj Kumar Patel|Whitney R. Robinson | Racial Capitalism Within Public Health—How Occupational Settings Drive COVID-19 Disparities | 2,020 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | abstract epidemiology us coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 outbreak focuses individuals biology behaviors despite centrality occupational environments viral spread demonstrates collusion epidemiology racial capitalism obscures structural influences absolving industries responsibility worker safety empirical example analyzed economic implications racebased metrics widely used occupational epidemiology united states white adults better average lung function worse hearing black adults impaired lung function impaired hearing criteria workers compensation claims ultimately paid industry compensation respiratory injury determined using racespecific algorithm hearing race adjustment selective use racespecific algorithms workers compensation reduces industries liability worker health illustrating racial capitalism operating within public health widespread unexamined belief inherent physiological inferiority black americans perpetuates systems limit industry payouts workplace injuries see parallel epidemiology covid19 disparities tell stories industries implicated outbreak review exemplify racial capitalism call public health professionals critically evaluate served neglected data analysis center structural determinants health etiological evaluation | https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.20339 |
Lucie Nawková|Alexander Nawka|Tereza Adámková|Tea Vukuši? Rukavina|Petra Holcnerová|Martina Rojni? Kuzman|Nikolina Jovanovi?|Ognjen Brborovi?|Bibiána Bednárová|Sv?tlana Žuchová|Michal Miovský|Ji?í Raboch | The Picture of Mental Health/Illness in the Printed Media in Three Central European Countries | 2,012 | Charles University | abstract even era internet printed media still among frequently identified sources mental health information many studies shown information frequently negative contributes stigmatization people mental illness international comparative study describes content media messages mental healthillness terms stigma three central european countries study sample comprised articles pertaining topic mental healthillness n 450 identified five weeklong periods 2007 chosen six widely read newspapers magazines country authors used content analysis methods achieve quantitative qualitative objectives half articles contained negative statements reflecting stigma toward persons mental illness substance abuse disorders frequent mental conditions covered three countries 22 psychotic disorders stigmatized countries significantly differ length articles association aggressive behavior persons mental illness use sensationalized style writing coverage mental healthillness issues differs extent across countries generally poor quality basis authors findings practical recommendations journalists tailored specifically country acknowledgments authors thank senior advisors professor howard goldman professor stephen hinshaw unwavering support project prepared part finance mental health services training czech republiccentral europe sponsored us national institutes health john e fogarty international center 5 d43 tw00581007 support grant titled development coding system socialpsychological quantitative content analysis media messages possibilities combination qualitative methods gar 406070541 | https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.23815 |
Gowri K. Iyer|Suvarna Alladi|Thomas H. Bak|Shailaja Mekala|Annapurna Mamidipudi|Amulya Rajan|Gollahalli Divyaraj|Jaydip Ray Chaudhuri|Subhash Kaul | Dementia in developing countries: Does education play the same role in India as in the West? | 2,014 | Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences|Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences|University of Edinburgh|Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences|Maastricht University|Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences|Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences|Yashoda Hospital|Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences | abstract evidence suggests education protects dementia enhancing cognitive reserve however may influenced several sociodemographic factors rising numbers dementia india high levels illiteracy heterogeneity sociodemographic factors provide opportunity explore relationship objective study association education age dementia onset relation sociodemographic factors methods association age dementia onset literacy studied relationship potential confounding factors gender bilingualism place dwelling occupation vascular risk factors stroke family history dementia dementia subtypes results case records 648 dementia patients diagnosed specialist clinic university hospital hyderabad india examined patients prospectively enrolled part ongoing longitudinal project aims evaluate dementia subjects detailed clinical etiological imaging followup studies 648 patients 98 151 illiterate half illiterate skilled workers engaged crafts skilled agriculture unlike literates trade clerical jobs mean age onset illiterates 601 years literates 645 years p00002 factors independently associated age dementia onset bilingualism rural dwelling stroke education conclusion study demonstrates india rural dwelling bilingualism stroke occupation modify relationship education dementia | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0261444819000430 |
Peter Jones | The futures of Canadian governance: Foresight competencies for public administration in the digital era | 2,017 | null | abstract evidencebased practice advanced public administration increasing reliance social research population sampling decision making yet evidencebased turn risks marginalizing value strategic foresight futures competencies informing policy planning evidence enables policymakers select best nearterm course action future outcomes inferred projected determined past evidence foresight provides necessary competency defining investing right direction future policy action articulating future problematics multiple foresight methods social technological futures cannot precisely predicted future scenarios prospectuses designed inform options trajectories intervention new policy emerging area digitalera governance examined complex scenarios future policies based present evidence trends informed speculation formulate policies options dynamically changing societal contexts | https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcs.12511 |
Erika A. Waters|Helen W. Sullivan|Lila J. Finney Rutten | Cancer Prevention Information-Seeking Among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Users of the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service: Trends in Telephone and LiveHelp Use | 2,009 | National Cancer Institute|National Cancer Institute|Food and Drug Administration|United States Food and Drug Administration|National Cancer Institute | abstract evidencebased strategies enable encourage support cancer prevention information seeking among hispanic populations needed examined cancer prevention information requests cancer information service cis via telephone 18004cancer tollfree telephone information service livehelp instant messaging service provided english 2003 2006 summarized differences communication channel utilized ethnicity hispanic vs nonhispanic among hispanic information seekers language used contact english vs spanish utilization livehelp higher among nonhispanic hispanic seekers cancer prevention information livehelp use seeking cancer prevention information increased 2003 2006 groups increase greater among nonhispanics hispanics nearly half hispanics sought cancer prevention information spanish livehelp available spanish number spanishonly speakers preferred contact cis via livehelp instead telephone unknown communicating cancer prevention information via multiple channels important consider differences access communication technologies preferred communication channels among ethnic minority groups ew hs supported cancer prevention fellowship program center cancer training national cancer institute bethesda md notes note percentages may add 100 due rounding error adjusted educational attainment age race | https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2007.tb00199.x |
Michael A. Flierl|Emily Bonem|Clarence Maybee|Rachel Fundator | Information literacy supporting student motivation and performance: Course-level analyses | 2,018 | State Street (United States)|Purdue University West Lafayette|State Street (United States)|State Street (United States) | abstract examining data 3000 students 102 course sections across seven colleges large public research intensive university united states study investigates relationships information literacy il courselevel academic performance student perceptions learning environments results provide evidence following 1 students synthesize information communicate results tend perceive higher levels motivation students less often 2 significant positive relationship synthesizing information communicating results course level learning gains results point efficacy il integrated learning disciplinary course content well benefit prioritizing highorder il activities synthesizing information aspects il searching formatting citations | https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2006.tb00150.x |
Juan Camilo Cárdenas|Jeffrey P. Carpenter | Behavioural Development Economics: Lessons from Field Labs in the Developing World | 2,008 | Universidad de Los Andes|Middlebury College | abstract explanations poverty growth development depend assumptions made individual preferences willingness engage strategic behaviour economic experiments especially conducted field begun paint picture economic agents developing communities variance traditional portrait review growing literature eye towards preferencerelated experiments conducted field also offer lessons development economists might learn experiments conclude sharing thoughts conduct experiments field offer ideas future research | https://doi.org/10.1111/lnc3.12093 |
Marius Michels|Jonas Adrian Rieling|Oliver Mußhoff | Risk attitude, innovativeness and financial literacy—A cross-occupational comparison of German farmers and foresters | 2,023 | University of Göttingen|University of Göttingen|University of Göttingen | abstract factors risk attitude innovativeness financial literacy crucial agricultural forest economics especially amidst weather market risks hence understanding central fostering resilient primary sector surveyed 371 german farmers 215 foresters 2022 online groups financial literate reported neutral generalized risk attitude leaned toward risk aversion professional context open innovation showed statistically significant differences contextualized generalized risk attitude unlike foresters farmers displayed statistically significant differences selfreported general contextualized innovativeness among things results highlight value contextspecific methods primary sector research study showcases commitment open science using synthetic dataset make analysis transparent allowing replication ensuring participant privacy differential privacy framework | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-629x.2007.00245.x |
Eleanor Fisher|Jon Hellin|Helen Greatrex|Nathaniel Jensen | Index insurance and climate risk management: Addressing social equity | 2,019 | University of Reading|Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz Y Trigo|International Rice Research Institute|Columbia University|International Livestock Research Institute | abstract fair distribution benefits index insurance matters lack attention social equity reinforce inequalities undermine potential index insurance holds tool climate risk management also propoor aims article examine social equity concerns raised index insurance context climate risk management b consider greater attention paid social equity index insurance initiatives c reflect policy challenges raised taking social equity account mechanism climate risk reduction article draws learning cgiar research program climate change agriculture food security ccafs presents cases index based livelihoods insurance ibli agriculture climate risk enterprise ltd acre east africa proposes framework unpacking social equity related equitable access procedures representation distribution within index insurance schemes framework facilitates identification opportunities building outcomes equitable greater potential inclusion fairer distribution benefits related index insurance article argues systematically addressing social equity raises hard policy choices index insurance initiatives without straightforward solutions attention benefits burdens index insurance distributed suggests unpalatable truth development policy poorest members rural society excluded nevertheless focus social equityfacilitated frameworkopens opportunities ensure index insurance linked socially climate risk management least may prevent index insurance generating greater inequality taking social equity account thus shifts focus agricultural systems transition per se systems potential incorporate societal transformation distributive justice | https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.24134 |
Amy Chesser|Nikki Keene Woods|Jared Reyes|Nicole Rogers | Health Literacy and Older Adults: Fall Prevention and Health Literacy in a Midwestern State | 2,018 | Wichita State University|Wichita State University|Wichita State University|Wichita State University | abstract falls continue health concern older adults gender age key predictors falls particularly low health literacy data collected state health department using stateled supplemental question option centers disease control prevention cdc behavior risk factor surveillance system brfss survey specifically trend data respondents examined gender geographic location health literacy rate results indicated highest mean number falls occurred men within metropolitan statistical area msa city code lowest suburban areas females reported higher estimated mean number falls injuries males males number falls injuries tended decrease higher health literacy findings support importance addressing fall prevention older adults long term implications improving fall prevention health literacy older adults include impact individual outcomes | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2014.12.015 |
Murat Y?ld?r?m|Fatih Bayram|Ahmet O?uz|Gülay Günay | Financial Literacy Level of Individuals and Its Relationships to Demographic Variables | 2,017 | null | abstract families act environment financing system includes pressure economic powers economic conditions standards living individuals fail take optimal financial decisions exhibit due financial behaviors undergo change individuals selfconsciousness financial issues prepare prospective hard economic conditions may emerge future also supports development country strong basis perspective awareness financial literacy help use limited sources affectively recently economic pressure financial literacy become increasingly important topic main purpose study examining individuals financial literacy level determining relationship demographic variables financial literacy participants study consist individual employees iron steel industry dwelling karabuk turkey total 304 employees participated study voluntary basis data collected demographic information form financial literacy index developed van rooji et al 2011 financial literacy index includes two sections basic financial literacy 5 items advantage financial literacy 11 items results indicated 89 participants correctly answered five basic financial literacy items proportion correct answered advantage financial literacy section 11 items low 03 statistical analyses displayed demographic variables education monthly income important determinant basic advantage financial literacy plt005 results research significant implications individuals policymakers educators search strategies improving individuals financial literacy level | https://doi.org/10.1017/scs.2017.15 |
Nava Ashraf|Xavier Giné|Dean Karlan | Finding Missing Markets (and a Disturbing Epilogue): Evidence from an Export Crop Adoption and Marketing Intervention in Kenya | 2,009 | Bread for the World Institute|Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab|Bread for the World Institute|Yale University | abstract farmers may grow crops local consumption despite profitable export options drumnet kenyan ngo helps small farmers adopt market export crops conducted randomized trial evaluate impact drumnet services increased production export crops lowered marketing costs leading 32 income gain new adopters services collapsed one year later exporter stopped buying drumnet farmers could meet new eu production requirements farmers sold middlemen defaulted loans drumnet experiences may explain farmers less likely adopt export crops | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0954579408000473 |
Guillermo Montt | Field-of-study mismatch and overqualification: labour market correlates and their wage penalty | 2,017 | International Labour Organization | abstract fieldofstudy mismatch occurs worker trained particular field works another field study draws survey adult skills piaac explore skill supply labour market demand dynamics influence mismatch updates crossnational estimates mismatch estimates mismatch wage penalty findings suggest around 40 workers mismatched field qualification level 11 overqualified field 13 overqualified working outside field saturation field labour market transferability fields skills predict incidence fieldofstudy mismatch overqualification workers mismatched field suffer wage penalty overqualified | https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.10024 |
Abdullah Omar|Kazuo Inaba | Does financial inclusion reduce poverty and income inequality in developing countries? A panel data analysis | 2,020 | Bangladesh Bank|Ritsumeikan University | abstract financial inclusion key element social inclusion particularly useful combating poverty income inequality opening blocked advancement opportunities disadvantaged segments population study intends investigate impact financial inclusion reducing poverty income inequality determinants conditional effects thereof 116 developing countries analysis carried using unbalanced annual panel data period 20042016 purpose construct novel index financial inclusion using broad set financial sector outreach indicators finding per capita income ratio internet users age dependency ratio inflation income inequality significantly influence level financial inclusion developing countries furthermore results provide robust evidence financial inclusion significantly reduces poverty rates income inequality developing countries findings favor promoting access usage formal financial services marginalized segments population order maximize societys overall welfare | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.2006.00183.x |
Daniel Agyapong|Albert Bampo Attram | Effect of owner-manager’s financial literacy on the performance of SMEs in the Cape Coast Metropolis in Ghana | 2,019 | University of Cape Coast|University of Education, Winneba | abstract financial literacy enables ownermanagers smes understand assess financial needs make rational financial decisions paper explores financial literacy ownermanagers smes cape coast metropolis literacy influences performance businesses study population ownermanagers registered smes cape coast metropolis national board small medium enterprise sample 132 selected simple random sampling technique data analyzed using structural equation model results showed positive relationship financial literacy firms financial performance 35631 p lt 00 paper recommends policy makers specifically design program platform targeted enhancing financial literacy level ownermanagers help improve performance firms | https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvab060.060 |
Jari Lavonen|Seppo Laaksonen | Context of teaching and learning school science in Finland: Reflections on PISA 2006 results | 2,009 | University of Helsinki|Helsinki Institute of Physics|University of Helsinki | abstract finnish students opinions frequency learning activities communication finnish science classroom interest science science studies careers sense selfefficacy beliefs competence well performance science analyzed based pisa 2006 scientific literacy assessment data students success pisa explained context variables national education policy finland regression analysis revealed positive student level predictors pisa science performance sciencerelated selfefficacy selfconcept interest physics chemistry view usefulness science studies preparing students future jobs science point view science teaching one robust predictors high results finland frequent use teacher demonstrations practical work classroom possibility students draw conclusions knowledge based society educational equality devolution decision power local level teacher education named important educational policy issues behind students high performance pisa 2006 science 2009 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 46 922944 2009 | https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8268.12038 |
Kristen J. Wells|Tracy A. Battaglia|Donald J. Dudley|Rita Garcia|Amanda Greene|Elizabeth A. Calhoun|Jeanne S. Mandelblatt|Electra D. Paskett|Peter C. Raich | Patient navigation: State of the art or is it science? | 2,008 | Moffitt Cancer Center|Boston University|The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio|National Cancer Institute|Nova Research Company (United States)|University of Illinois at Chicago|Georgetown University Medical Center|Georgetown University|The Ohio State University|University of Colorado Denver|Denver Health Medical Center|Health and Hospital Corporation | abstract first implemented 1990 patient navigation interventions emerging today approach reduce cancer disparities however lack consensus patient navigation defined patient navigators qualifications little known efficacy costeffectiveness patient navigation review authors conducted qualitative synthesis published literature cancer patient navigation using keywords navigator navigation cancer 45 articles identified pubmed database reference searches published press october 2007 sixteen studies provided data efficacy navigation improving timeliness receipt cancer screening diagnostic followup care treatment patient navigation services defined differentiated outreach services overall evidence degree efficacy patient navigation increasing participation cancer screening adherence diagnostic followup care detection abnormality reported increases screening ranged 108 171 increases adherence diagnostic followup care ranged 21 292 compared control patients less evidence regarding efficacy patient navigation reducing either latestage cancer diagnosis delays initiation cancer treatment improving outcomes cancer survivorship methodological limitations studies lack control groups small sample sizes contamination interventions although cancerrelated patient navigation interventions adopted increasingly across united states canada research necessary evaluate efficacy costeffectiveness improving cancer care cancer 2008 2008 american cancer society | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007114516002488 |
Susan M. Gass|Shawn Loewen|Luke Plonsky | Coming of age: the past, present, and future of quantitative SLA research | 2,020 | Michigan State University|Northern Arizona University | abstract first trace history second language acquisition sla early stages midtwentieth century today next consider status field todays research world particular focus aspects methodology finally take look future discuss issues related scientific rigor light open science | https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.280 |
Maria João Pinho Moreira|Juan García?Díez|José Almeida|Cristina Saraiva | Evaluation of food labelling usefulness for consumers | 2,019 | University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro|University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro|University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro|Universidade do Porto|Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering of Porto|University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro | abstract food labelling means communication food business operators consumers representing important factor consumer purchasing decisions enforcement new food labelling policy aimed improve food safety public health mandatory indication information nutritional values understand usefulness information provided consumers survey carried assess efficacy information presented food labelling principal component analysis performed obtain smaller number uncorrelated factors regarding usefulness food labelling results showed consumers usually read food labels due lack time excessive information additionally food labelling observed useful specific consumer groups athletes consumers health conditions consumers concerned healthy lifestyle results present study highlight need information campaigns public health authorities show importance advantages reading food labels well development essential information quickly clearly seen understood consumers | https://doi.org/10.1002/jaal.370 |
Olga Morawczynski|Ojelanki Ngwenyama | Unraveling the Impact of Investments in ICT, Education and Health on Development: An Analysis of Archival Data of Five West African Countries Using Regression Splines | 2,007 | University of Edinburgh | abstract decade african nations investing information communication technologies icts strategy fostering development auspices international development agencies united nations un world bank nations constituting implementing technology strategies aim bring digital opportunities constituentsespecially impoverished living remote communities strategies put new demands national governments invest human financial resources expansion telecommunications infrastructure training new users investments however received scrutiny claim developing nations focus limited financial resources improvement education healthcare others argue ict investments vital development synergized others education healthcare study employ multivariate adaptive regression splines mars explore interaction amongst investments ict education healthcare analyze class investments impacts human development measures five west african nations benin cameroon senegal ivory coast niger analysis illustrate interdependencies amongst three classes investments conclude investments icts alone enough significantly impact human development complementary investments education healthcare must given equal consideration | https://doi.org/10.1007/s13524-019-00816-z |
Ojelanki Ngwenyama|Francis Kofi Andoh?Baidoo|Felix Bollou|Olga Morawczynski | Is There A Relationship Between ICT, Health, Education And Development? An Empirical Analysis of five West African Countries from 1997–2003 | 2,006 | Toronto Metropolitan University|Virginia Commonwealth University|Toronto Metropolitan University|Brussels School of International Studies | abstract decade key international organizations world bank international monetary fund un international telecommunications union itu argued investment information communication telecommunication ict infrastructure prerequisite development poor countries however dissenting voices international development community argue african governments focus attention building schools delivering basic health care electricity clean water rather building costly ict infrastructure limited financial resources paper present analysis relationships among investments ict health care education human development index five west african nations use stepwise regression analysis help unravel complex relationships among variables results provide evidence complementary investments ict health education significantly increase development given developing nations making considerable investments healthcare education ict concerns type investments make findings significant contribution literature | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-50875-w |
Katherine A. DeLong|Melissa Troyer|Marta Kutas | Pre?Processing in Sentence Comprehension: Sensitivity to Likely Upcoming Meaning and Structure | 2,014 | null | abstract decade views sentence comprehension shifting toward wider acceptance role linguistic preprocessing anticipation expectancy neural preactivation prediction upcoming semantic content syntactic structure survey begin examining implications brands predictive comprehension including issue potential costs consequences encountering highly constrained sentence input describe number studies many using online methodologies provide results consistent prospective sensitivity various grains levels semantic syntactic information acknowledging preprocessing likely occur linguistic extralinguistic domains well review anticipatory findings also includes discussion relationship priming prediction conclude brief examination possible limits prediction suggestion future work probe whether various strands prediction may integrate realtime comprehension | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psrb.2016.01.001 |
Marie Kavanagh|Lyndal Drennan | What skills and attributes does an accounting graduate need? Evidence from student perceptions and employer expectations | 2,008 | University of Southern Queensland|Queensland University of Technology | abstract years much debate various stakeholders need accounting graduates develop broader set skills able pursue career accounting profession study uses mixed methods examine perceptions expectations two major stakeholders students employers findings indicate students becoming aware employers expectations terms communication analytical professional teamwork skills although employers still expecting good understanding basic accounting skills strong analytical skills also requiring business awareness knowledge terms real world students employers report many essential nontechnical professional skills attributes developed sufficiently university accounting programmes | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0047279411000833 |
Diana D. Jeffery|Janice Tzeng|Francis J. Keefe|Laura S. Porter|Elizabeth A. Hahn|Kathryn E. Flynn|Bryce B. Reeve|Kevin P. Weinfurt | Initial report of the cancer Patient?Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) sexual function committee | 2,009 | National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship|National Cancer Institute|Clinical Research Institute|Duke University|Duke University Hospital|Duke Medical Center|Duke University Hospital|Duke Medical Center|Northwestern University|NorthShore University HealthSystem|Clinical Research Institute|Duke University|National Cancer Institute|Clinical Research Institute|Duke University | abstract report authors described initial activities cancer patientreported outcomes measurement information system promissexual function domain group part national institutes health roadmap initiative develop brief questionnaires individually tailored assessments qualityoflife domains presented literature review sexual function measures used cancer populations descriptions domains found measures using consensusdriven approach electronic bibliographic search conducted articles published 1991 2007 486 articles identified indepth review total 257 articles reported administration psychometrically evaluated sexual function measure individuals diagnosed cancer apart university californialos angeles prostate cancer index international index erectile function female sexual function index 31 identified measures tested widely cancer populations measures multidimensional included domains related sexual response cycle general sexual satisfaction current review supports need flexible psychometrically robust measure sexual function use oncology settings strongly justifies development promissexual function instrument promissexual function instrument available publicly cancer clinicians researchers another measure assess patientreported sexual function outcomes addition legacy measures identified review cancer 2009 2009 american cancer society | https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.1891 |
Elisabeth Beckmann|Helmut Stix | Foreign currency borrowing and knowledge about exchange rate risk | 2,015 | null | abstract foreign currency loans unhedged borrowers widespread many regions world background study whether demand foreign currency loans driven lack knowledge exchange rate risk emanating loans employ individuallevel survey data eight central eastern european countries provides information agents knowledge exchange rate risk results show first majority respondents aware depreciations increase loan installments second find knowledge exchange rate risk exerts strong impact choice loan currency | https://doi.org/10.1080/19452820903481434 |
Claudia Grant|Bruce J. MacFadden|Pavlo Antonenko|Víctor Juan Ventosa Pérez | <b>3-D FOSSILS FOR K–12 EDUCATION: A CASE EXAMPLE USING THE GIANT EXTINCT SHARK</b><i><b>CARCHAROCLES MEGALODON</b></i> | 2,016 | University of Florida|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida College|Florida Museum of Natural History|University of Florida|Florida College|University of Florida|Florida Museum of Natural History|University of Florida | abstract fossils science paleontology provide charismatic gateway integrate stem teaching learning new next generation science standards ngss well exponentially increasing use threedimensional 3d printing scanning technology particularly opportune time integrate wider variety fossils paleontology k12 curricula describe curricular prototype integrates four components stem science technology engineering math authentic research using dentitions neogene giant shark megalodon carcharocles megalodon agassiz 1843 prototype implemented two middle two high schools california florida consistent prior evidencebased research student engagement increases handson experiences fossils particularly charismatic species megalodon access museum specimens helps students understand big ideas deep time addition engaging students authentic stem practices scaffolding development content knowledge paleontology integrative science connects informs socially relevant topics including longterm macro evolution climate change application 3d printing scanning develop curricula using fossils immense potential k12 schools us | https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-020-00029-y |
Philip A. Fisher|Mike Stoolmiller | Intervention effects on foster parent stress: Associations with child cortisol levels | 2,008 | Oregon Social Learning Center | abstract foster children exhibit high rates atypical neuroendocrine functioning compared children general population particular alterations daytime diurnal activity hypothalamicpituitaryadrenal hpa axis observed foster children often characterized blunted salivary cortisol levels ie low morning levels remain low throughout day emerging evidence therapeutic interventions foster children affect pattern hpa axis activity specific intervention components responsible change fully explicated within randomized trial evaluate therapeutic intervention foster preschoolers n 57 intervention condition n 60 comparison condition n 60 community comparison condition present study examined whether diurnal cortisol activity associated caregiver selfreported stress response child problem behavior results showed immediate reductions caregiver stress sustained 12 months postbaseline intervention condition contrast caregivers regular foster care condition showed higher rates stress across time increased stress sensitivity child problem behaviors addition among caregivers regular foster care higher selfreported stress associated lower morning cortisol levels blunted diurnal cortisol activity results provide evidence interventions simultaneously impact caregiver stress buffer children negative impacts caregiver stress hpa axis regulation | https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730902873927 |
Nancy Mattern|Candace Schau | Gender differences in science attitude?achievement relationships over time among white middle?school students | 2,002 | Catticus Corporation | abstract four causal models describing longitudinal relationships attitudes achievement proposed literature models feature crosseffects time attitudes achievement b influence achievement predominant time c influence attitudes predominant time crosseffects time attitudes achievement examination causal relationships time attitudes toward science science achievement white rural seventh eighthgrade students crosseffects model best fitting model form students overall however examined gender crosseffects model exhibited accurate fit white rural middleschool girls whereas new model called attitudespath model exhibited best fit boys 2002 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 39 324340 2002 | https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.21539 |
Karen Littleton|Clare Wood|Pav Chera | Interactions with talking books: phonological awareness affects boys' use of talking books | 2,006 | The Open University|Coventry University | abstract framed current concerns boys attainment literacy paper investigates potential talking books software support literacy development male beginning readers study primarily considered whether typically developing boys showed lower levels attainment phonological awareness would show greater degree improvement phonological awareness change reading strategy following talking books intervention boys demonstrating higher levels phonological awareness also examined whether boys phonological awareness attainment would affect used software support attempts reading terms interactions computer types speech feedback selected analysis also considered whether association nature boys teaching learning interactions computer changes reading strategies pre posttest findings suggest use talking books software particularly beneficial boys initially showed lower phonological proficiency boys study utilised talking books software adaptively depending phonological proficiency moreover evidence contact talking books affected reading strategies boys higher phonological awareness also evidence association way boys interacted software changes reading strategy pre posttest | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0142716422000315 |
Jennifer Miller|Lesley Williams|Abdullah S. Alhurani|Zyad T. Saleh|Alison Bailey|Alison Connell|Muna Hammash|Misook L. Chung|Debra K. Moser | Race matters: cardiovascular disease risk in male US prisoners | 2,021 | University of Kentucky|University of Kentucky|University of Jordan|University of Jordan|Eastern Kentucky University|University of Louisville|University of Kentucky|University of Kentucky | abstract funding acknowledgements type funding sources public grants national budget main funding sources nihnational institute nursing research 1rc2nr011948 introduction approximately 10 22 million prisoners us diagnosis cardiovascular disease cvd 2016 28 deaths custody attributable cvd black race inadequate health literacy poor perceived control predictors increased cardiovascular disease cvd risk prevalent prisoners however little known relationships among race health literacy perceived control cvd risk male prisoners objective purpose study explore relationships among race health literacy perceived control cvd risk controlling wellknown risk factors education partner status body mass index male prisoners methods used baseline data 349 male prisoners biobehavioral cvd risk reduction intervention health literacy measured using newest vital sign perceived control control attitudes scale revised cvd risk quantified framingham risk score frs three indirect effects race cvd risk examined using serial mediation model two sequential mediators ie health literacy perceived control 95 confidence intervals 5000 bootstrap samples results participants mean age 36 10 years 642 white 358 black mean education level 12 years 858 married partnered mean bmi 283 50 mean frs 663 490 indicating risk percentages 23 133 next ten years black prisoners younger 35 9 versus 37 10 p 047 lower levels health literacy 384 190 versus 469 163 p amplt 001 white prisoners statistically significant differences perceived control education partner status body mass index noted races three indirect effects race cvd significant direct effect race compared white prisoners black prisoners higher levels cvd risk health literacy a1b1 3571 95 ci 0948 7162 lower levels cvd risk perceived control a2b2 1855 95 ci 4388 0077 black prisoners higher levels cvd risk health literacy influenced perceived control a1b2d21 0627 95 ci 0028 1409 indicating despite protective effect higher levels perceived control black prisoners cvd risk remained higher compared white counterparts conclusion future cvd risk reduction interventions prisoners races specifically black male prisoners include goals improving health literacy perceived control addition traditional modifiable risk factors often included biobehavioral interventions | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-818x.2007.00022.x |
John C. Anyanwu|Darline Augustine | Gender Equality in Employment in Africa: Empirical Analysis and Policy Implications | 2,013 | Rochester Institute of Technology|Rochester Institute of Technology | abstract gender equality employment currently one greatest development challenges facing countries globally including africa 2011 male employmenttopopulation ratio globally estimated 727 per cent compared female employmenttopopulation ratio 479 per cent africa whole male employmenttopopulation ratio estimated 692 per cent compared female employmenttopopulation ratio 392 per cent addition analysing characteristics gender equality employment africa paper empirically studies key drivers gender equality employment proxied ratio female employment rate male employment rate age group 1564 period 1991 2009 using crosssectional data results suggest allafrica subsaharan african samples increased democracy quadratic form higher gross domestic investment primary education higher urban share population increase gender equality employment higher level real gdp per capita higher foreign direct investment sex population ratio net oilexporting country tend lower however north africa different apart negative highly significant north african dummy overall results north african specific sample result indicates quadratic element real gdp per capita higher gross domestic investment higher urban share population secondary education oilexporting country increase gender equality employment higher levels real gdp per capita primary education sex population ratio tend lower gender equality employment subregion policy implications lessons results discussed policies directed making african labor market inclusive hence enhancing womens employment purpose greater economic empowerment household welfare poverty reduction particular | https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.24358 |
Sherly X. Li|Yi Zheng|Kevin Whelan|Helen Truby | The effect of communicating the genetic risk of cardiometabolic disorders on motivation and actual engagement in preventative lifestyle modification and clinical outcome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials | 2,016 | Medical Research Council|University of Cambridge|Medical Research Council|University of Cambridge|King's College London|Monash University | abstract genetic risk prediction chronic conditions including obesity diabetes cvd currently limited predictive power potential engage healthy behaviour change immense research interest aimed understand whether latter indeed true conducting systematic review metaanalysis investigating whether genetic risk communication affects motivation actual behaviour change towards preventative lifestyle modification included randomised controlled trials rct since 2003 investigating impact genetic risk communication health behaviour prevent cardiometabolic disease without restrictions age duration intervention language conducted randomeffects metaanalyses perceived motivation behaviour change clinical changes weight loss narrative analysis outcomes within thirteen studies reviewed five vignette studies hypothetical rct seven clinical rct consistent effect genetic risk actual motivation weight loss perceived motivation dietary change control v genetic risk group standardised mean difference smd 015 95 ci 103 073 p 074 actual change dietary behaviour similar results observed actual weight loss control v high genetic risk smd 029 kg 95 ci 074 131 p 058 review found clear consistent evidence genetic risk communication alone either raises motivation translates actual change dietary intake physical activity reduce risk cardiometabolic disorders adults thirteen studies eight high unclear risk bias additional largerscale highquality clinical rct warranted | https://doi.org/10.1111/cdep.12260 |
Margarita Alegr??a|Patrick E. Shrout|Maria Torres|Roberto Lewis?Fernández|Jamie M. Abelson|Meris Powell|Alejandro Interian|Julia Lin|Mara Laderman|Glorisa Canino | Lessons learned from the clinical reappraisal study of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview with Latinos | 2,009 | Harvard University|Cambridge Health Alliance|New York University|Brandeis University|New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute|Columbia University|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Harvard University|Cambridge Health Alliance|Cambridge Health Alliance|University of Puerto Rico System | abstract given recent adaptations world health organizations world mental health composite international diagnostic interview wmhcidi new methodological studies needed evaluate concordance cidi diagnoses clinical diagnostic interviews paper summarizes lessons learned clinical reappraisal study done us latinos compare cidi diagnoses independent clinical diagnosis using world mental health structured clinical interview dsmiv wmhscid 2000 three subsamples stratified diagnostic status cidi positive cidi negative cidi subthreshold disorder based nine disorders randomly selected telephone reinterview using scid calculated sensitivity specificity weightadjusted cohens kappa weighted 12 month prevalence estimates scid slightly higher cidi generalized anxiety disorder alcohol abusedependence drug abusedependence latinos cidiscid concordance aggregate disorder level comparable albeit lower published reports cidi well identifying negative cases classifying disorders aggregate level good concordance also found major depressive episode panic disorder yet data suggests cidi presents problems assessing posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd generalized anxiety disorder gad recommendations improve future versions cidi latinos offered copyright 2009 john wiley amp sons ltd | https://doi.org/10.3200/hmts.37.4.160-173 |
Barbara Comber | Critical Literacy and Social Justice | 2,014 | null | abstract given global escalation gaps rich poor contemporary work critical literacy needs overtly question politics poverty poverty produced means educational systems stratified provide different kinds education rich poor yet rather critical literacy international educational reform movements stress performative standards basic literacy context literacy researchers need ask policymakers hard questions takenforgranted rhetoric surrounds poverty literacy education school regional state levels educational leaders need argue fair resourcing decisionmaking communities students classrooms teachers need weave critical questioning inclusive learning interactions fabric everyday life | https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120801932157 |
Stephanie Psaki|Erica Soler?Hampejsek|Jyotirmoy Saha|Barbara Mensch|Sajeda Amin | The Effects of Adolescent Childbearing on Literacy and Numeracy in Bangladesh, Malawi, and Zambia | 2,019 | Population Council|Population Council|Population Council | abstract global investments girls education motivated part expectation moreeducated women smaller healthier families however many low middleincome countries timing school dropout first birth coincide resulting rapid transition role student role mother adolescent girls despite growing interest effects pregnancy levels school dropout researchers largely overlooked potential effect adolescent childbearing literacy numeracy hypothesize becoming mother soon leaving school may cause deterioration skills gained school using longitudinal data bangladesh malawi zambia test hypothesis estimating fixedeffects linear regression models address endogeneity relationship childbearing academic skills knowledge first study examine effects adolescent childbearing academic skills low middleincome countries results indicate among low levels grade attainment first birth negative effect english literacy numeracy among higher levels grade attainment find little evidence effects childbearing academic skills childbearing also little effect local language literacy beyond immediate loss english literacy numeracy skills lead better health economic productivity adolescent childbearing may longerterm repercussions previously understood addition ongoing efforts increase educational attainment school quality low middleincome countries investments needed strengthen academic skills adolescent mothers secure demographic economic promise expanded education girls women | https://doi.org/10.1080/10888430902769533 |
Abhijit Mukherjee|Srimanti Duttagupta|Siddhartha Chattopadhyay|Soumendra N. Bhanja|Anandaroop Bhattacharya|Swagata Chakraborty|S. Sarkar|Tilottama Ghosh|Jayanta Bhattacharya|Sohini Sahu | Impact of sanitation and socio-economy on groundwater fecal pollution and human health towards achieving sustainable development goals across India from ground-observations and satellite-derived nightlight | 2,019 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur|Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur|Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur|Athabasca University|Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur|Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur|Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur|Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences|University of Colorado Boulder|NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information|Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur|Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | abstract globally 1 billion people mostly residing africa south asia eg india still lack access clean drinking water sanitation resulting unsafe disposal fecal waste opendefecation nearby drinking water sources severely endanger public health recently india huge opendefecating population leading declining public health waterborne diseases like diarrhoea ingesting polluted water mostly sourced groundwater however recent past sanitation development achieve sustainable development goals sdgs encouraged throughout india effect groundwater quality human health conditions yetunquantified first time using long term highspatial resolution measurements gt17 million across india analyses quantified years groundwater fecal coliform concentration 20022017 256 006year acute diarrheal cases 19902016 305 001year significantly reduced potentially influenced sanitation development 19902017 263 001year enhanced alleviation groundwater quality human health observed since 2014 initiation acceletated constructions sanitation infrastructures clean india swachh bharat mission however goal completely faecalpollution free clean drinking water yet achieved also evaluated suitability using satellitederived nighttime light nl 19922013 426 005year potential predictor economic development observed 80 study region nighttime light demonstrated strong predictor observed changes groundwater quality sanitation development waterborne disease cases sanitation economic development improve public health poor education level improper human practices strongly influence waterborne diseases loads thus health parts india | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2009.01.269 |
Khalid Zaman | Quality guidelines for good governance in higher education across the globe | 2,015 | University of Sargodha | abstract globally rules regulations higher education betterment economies social uplift objective study develop link governance indicators educational outcomes particularly relation internationalization universities current study proposes framework internationalization universities using three broad categories governance indicators ie political governance economic governance institutional dimension governance three categories accompanied six educational factors higher education expenditures higher education enrolment higher education expenditures per student literacy rate research development expenditures economic growth period 19962012 panel fixed effect model employed estimating possible links governance indicators educational outcomes results reveal governance indicators act strong contributor increasing educational effects assist formulating policies towards internationalization universities concluded greater voice accountability political stability government effectiveness regulatory quality rule law control corruption enhance educational outcomes ultimately benefit major regions world internationalized universities | https://doi.org/10.1080/00048623.2011.10722203 |
Paul Dolan|Robert Metcalfe | Measuring Subjective Wellbeing: Recommendations on Measures for use by National Governments | 2,012 | London School of Economics and Political Science|University of Oxford | abstract governments around world beginning seriously consider use measures subjective wellbeing swb ratings thoughts feelings life monitoring progress informing appraising public policy mental state account wellbeing upon swb measures based provide useful additional information well badly life compared provided objective list preference satisfaction accounts may particularly useful deciding best allocate scarce resources desirable express benefits intervention single metric compared costs intervention three main concepts swb literature evaluation life satisfaction experience momentary mood eudemonia purpose policymakers seek measure three least purposes monitoring progress major challenges use swb measures two related wellrehearsed issues effects expectations adaptation ratings degree allow wellbeing vary according expectations adaptation vexing moral problems information swb highlight difference allowing considerations would practice eg informing prioiritisation decisions fed normative debate also questions precisely attention drawn swb questions capture ratings least inclined take part surveys addressed widespread use swb also provide concrete recommendations precisely questions asked largescale surveys recommendations taken office national statistics uk looked closely oecd | https://doi.org/10.1093/qje/qjs019 |
Yasmina Okan|Mirta Galeši?|Rocío García?Retamero | How People with Low and High Graph Literacy Process Health Graphs: Evidence from Eye?tracking | 2,015 | University of Leeds|Universidad de Granada|Max Planck Institute for Human Development|Santa Fe Institute|Universidad de Granada|Max Planck Institute for Human Development | abstract graphs facilitate communication important quantitative information often serving effective decision support tools yet graphs equally useful individuals people differ substantially graph literacythe ability understand graphically presented information although features graphs interpreted using spatialtoconceptual mappings established adults children graphing experience eg higher bars equal larger quantities features linked arbitrary graph conventions eg axes labels scales two experiments examined differences processes underlying comprehension graphs presenting medical information individuals low high graph literacy participants eye movements recorded interpreted graphs information conventional features incongruent conveyed spatial features results revealed participants low graph literacy often relied misleading spatialtoconceptual mappings misinterpreted data depicted higher graph literacy often associated time spent viewing conventional features containing essential information accurate interpretations suggests individuals high graph literacy better able identify taskrelevant information graphs thus attend relevant features larger extent theoretical methodological prescriptive implications customization decisionsupport systems discussed copyright 2015 john wiley amp sons ltd | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021932019000737 |
Alice H. Amsden | Say’s Law, Poverty Persistence, and Employment Neglect | 2,010 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | abstract grass roots methods poverty alleviation fail unless jobs created stimulated governments whether central local presence high unemployment levels improving capabilities job seekers making better fed housed educated lead unemployment paid employment selfemployment subsistence level call kerala effect believe improving supply side labor market enough reduce poverty without also improving demand side investing jobs logically flawed subject error says law supply creates demand healthcare benefits provided grass roots antipoverty programs may improve quality life measured rising life expectancy population growth rises diminishing returns sets malthusian fashion poverty fall shown data provided article | https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.20666 |
James P. M. Syvitski|Colin N. Waters|John W. Day|John D. Milliman|Colin Summerhayes|Will Steffen|Jan Zalasiewicz|Alejandro Cearreta|Agnieszka Ga?uszka|Irka Hajdas|Martin J. Head|Reinhold Leinfelder|John McNeill|Clément Poirier|Neil L. Rose|William Shotyk|Michael Wagreich|Mark Williams | Extraordinary human energy consumption and resultant geological impacts beginning around 1950 CE initiated the proposed Anthropocene Epoch | 2,020 | University of Colorado Boulder|Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research|University of Leicester|Louisiana State University|William & Mary|Australian National University|University of Leicester|University of the Basque Country|Jan Kochanowski University|ETH Zurich|Brock University|Freie Universität Berlin|Université de Rouen Normandie|Université de Caen Normandie|French National Centre for Scientific Research|University College London|University of Alberta|University of Vienna|University of Leicester | abstract growth fundamental driversenergy use economic productivity populationcan provide quantitative indications proposed boundary holocene epoch anthropocene human energy expenditure anthropocene 22 zetajoules zj exceeds across prior 11700 years holocene 146 zj largely combustion fossil fuels global warming effect anthropocene order magnitude greater still global human population productivity energy consumption changes impacting global environment highly correlated extraordinary outburst consumption productivity demonstrates earth system departed holocene state since 1950 ce forcing abrupt physical chemical biological changes earths stratigraphic record used justify proposal naming new epochthe anthropocene | https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2011.555078 |
Kimberly A. Kaphingst|Susan Persky|Cade McCall|Christina Lachance|Andrew C. Beall|Jim Blascovich | Testing Communication Strategies to Convey Genomic Concepts Using Virtual Reality Technology | 2,009 | National Human Genome Research Institute|National Human Genome Research Institute|University of California, Santa Barbara|National Human Genome Research Institute|University of California, Santa Barbara|University of California, Santa Barbara | abstract health professionals need able communicate information genomic susceptibility understandable usable ways substantial challenges involved developed four learning modules varied along two factors 1 learning mode active learning vs didactic learning 2 metaphor risk elevator vs bridge tested using 2 2 betweensubjects repeated measures design study used innovative virtual reality technology experimental platform four virtual worlds designed convey concept genetic behavioral factors interact affect common disease risk primary outcome comprehension recall transfer study participants 42 undergraduates aged 1923 results indicated elevator metaphor better supported learning concept bridge metaphor mean transfer score significantly higher elevator metaphor p 005 mean change recall significantly higher didactic learning active learning p 005 mean ratings variables posited associated better learning eg motivation however generally higher active learning worlds results suggested active learning might always effective didactic learning increasing comprehension health information findings also indicated less complex metaphors might convey abstract concepts effectively authors thank sara driskell assistance data collection research supported intramural research program national human genome research institute national institutes health | https://doi.org/10.1093/rfs/hhz074 |
Janet L. Welch|Kim Schafer Astroth|Susan M. Perkins|Cynthia S. Johnson|Kay Connelly|Katie A. Siek|Josette Jones|Linda L. Scott | Using a mobile application to self?monitor diet and fluid intake among adults receiving hemodialysis | 2,013 | Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis|Marymount University|Illinois State University|Marymount University|Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis|Marymount University|Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis|Biostatistical Consulting (United States)|Marymount University|Indiana University Bloomington|University of Colorado Boulder|Marymount University|Marymount University|Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis|Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis|Minnesota Project | abstract hemodialysis patients difficulty selfmanaging complex dietary fluid regimen purpose feasibility study pilot test electronic selfmonitoring intervention based social cognitive theory 6week intervention 24 participants selfmonitored diet fluid intake using dietary intake monitoring application dima 20 participants served controls monitoring activity using daily activity monitor application dama results pilot study suggest intervention feasible acceptable although significant effects outcomes found small sample dima potential facilitate dietary fluid selfmonitoring requires additional refinement testing 2013 wiley periodicals inc res nurs health 36284298 2013 | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9361.2006.00311.x |
Jason Rothman|Fatih Bayram|Vincent DeLuca|Grazia Di Pisa|Jon Andoni Duñabeitia|Khadij Gharibi|Jiuzhou Hao|Nadine Kolb|Maki Kubota|Tanja Kupisch|Tim Joris Laméris|Alicia Luque|Brechje van Osch|Sergio Miguel Pereira Soares|Yanina Prystauka|Deniz Tat|Aleksandra Tomi?|Toms Voits|Stefanie Wulff | Monolingual comparative normativity in bilingualism research is out of “<i>control</i>”: Arguments and alternatives | 2,022 | UiT The Arctic University of Norway|Universidad Nebrija|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|University of Konstanz|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|Universidad Nebrija|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|University of Stavanger|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|University of Konstanz|University of Cambridge|Universidad Nebrija|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|Leiden University|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|UiT The Arctic University of Norway|University of Florida | abstract herein contextualize problematize offer insights moving beyond problem monolingual comparative normativity psycho linguistic research bilingualism argue vast majority cases juxtaposing functional monolinguals bilinguals fails offer comparison supposedly intended meet standards empirical control line scientific method instead default nature monolingual comparative normativity historically contributed inequalities many facets bilingualism research continues impede progress multiple levels beyond framing views matter offer epistemological considerations methodological alternatives standard practice improve empirical rigor fostering increased diversity inclusivity equity field | https://doi.org/10.1300/j125v14n03_05 |
Maria Polinsky|Olga Kagan | Heritage Languages: In the ‘Wild’ and in the Classroom | 2,007 | Harvard University Press|University of California, Los Angeles | abstract heritage speakers people raised home one language spoken subsequently switch another dominant language version home language completely acquired heritage language recently given attention deserves linguists language instructors despite appearance great variation among heritage speakers fall along continuum based upon speakers distance baseline language continuumbased model enables researchers instructors classify heritage speakers accurately readily article discusses results research lowerproficiency speakers identifying recurrent features heritage languages phonology morphology syntax preliminary results indicate different heritage languages share number structural similarities finding important understanding general processes involved language acquisition article also presents implications main findings language education identifies areas needing study | https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.a.33074 |
Kyle M. L. Jones|Andrew Asher|Abigail Goben|Michael Perry|Dorothea Salo|Kristin Briney|M. Brooke Robertshaw | “We're being tracked at all times”: Student perspectives of their privacy in relation to learning analytics in higher education | 2,020 | Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis|Indiana University Bloomington|University of Illinois at Chicago|Northwestern University|University of Wisconsin–Madison|California Institute of Technology|Oregon State University | abstract higher education institutions continuing develop capacity learning analytics la sociotechnical datamining analytic practice institutions rarely inform students la practices exist significant privacy concerns without clear student voice design la institutions put ethical gray area help fill gap practice add growing literature students privacy perspectives study reports findings 100 interviews undergraduate students eight us higher education institutions findings demonstrate students lacked awareness educational datamining analytic practices well data rely students see potential la presented nuanced arguments data shared also expressed informed consent valuable necessary study uncovered perspectives institutional trust heretofore unknown well actions might violate trust institutions must balance desire implement la obligation educate students analytic practices treat partners design analytic strategies reliant student data order protect intellectual privacy | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2435.2011.00733.x |
Margaret Burchinal | Measuring Early Care and Education Quality | 2,017 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | abstract highquality early care education ece programs thought increase opportunities children succeed school recent findings call question whether programs affect children anticipated article examine research relating quality ece childrens outcomes finding somewhat inconsistent modest associations widely used measures process structural quality consistent stronger associations dimensions ece curricula type ece program discuss associations ece quality outcomes modest including limited childrens outcomes psychometric issues quality measures need revise expand measures ece quality evidence indicates need focus content instruction teaching practices well extent teachers actively scaffold learning opportunities also need continue focus quality interactions teachers children childrens access ageappropriate activities | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polsoc.2013.02.001 |
John Komlos | How to (and How Not to) Analyze Deficient Height Samples | 2,004 | null | abstract historians may make misleading inferences historical height data based military records universal conscription many armies minimum height requirements methods allowing missing small soldiers better others two decades experience working deficient height distributions yield strategies use avoid order obtain robust estimates author concludes quantile bend estimator procedure avoided procedures availablethe komloskim method truncated ordinary least squares regression truncated maximum likelihood regressionare robust appropriate demonstrates consequences choices among methods showing determine whether height evidence implies early industrial revolution england led improving declining standard living keywords anthropometric historyindustrial revolutionliving standards | https://doi.org/10.1111/desc.12552 |
Maretha Visser|J.D. Makin|Alain Vandormael|Kathleen J. Sikkema|Brian Forsyth | HIV/AIDS stigma in a South African community | 2,009 | University of Pretoria|University of Pretoria|University of Pretoria|Yale University|Yale University | abstract hivaidsrelated stigma threatens undermine interventions prevent treat hivaids address stigma south african community thorough understanding nature stigma specific cultural context needed goals research assess level stigmatising attitudes among members community compare level stigma perceived exist within community determine extent stigmatising attitudes affected sociodemographic characteristics hivrelated experience cultural beliefs questionnaire completed 1077 respondents key areas two communities tshwane south africa questionnaire included assessment hivrelated experience hivknowledge personal stigma perceptions stigma within community findings indicate level personal stigma significantly lower perceived present community respondents stigmatising older male less educated less knowledgeable hiv less likely know someone hiv traditional cultural viewpoints sociodemographic cultural factors difficult change efforts aimed increasing peoples knowledge experience epidemic occurring community could change level stigmatising attitudes within community efforts could potential benefits addressing epidemic providing greater support hiv | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8709.2011.00370.x |
Beth M. Phillips|Christopher J. Lonigan | Variations in the Home Literacy Environment of Preschool Children: A Cluster Analytic Approach | 2,009 | Florida State University|Florida State University | abstract home literacy surveys collected primary caregiver 1044 2 5yearold children 4932 months sd 936 representing wide range socioeconomic backgrounds types early educational programs child care caregivers completed survey questions family background home literacy activities materials hierarchical cluster analyses performed three randomly constituted subsamples total sample revealed threecluster solution best fit data clusters differed frequency shared reading literacy teaching activities clusters representing caregivers either low high behaviors low shared reading behaviors high literacy teaching behaviors cluster membership significantly related socioeconomic status family living circumstances caregiver stress caregiver reading ability results support model home literacy behavior informed knowledge resources also parental beliefs deliberate choices | https://doi.org/10.1080/14681360300200181 |
Hale Bayram|Arif Çömek | Examining the relations between science attitudes, logical thinking ability, information literacy and academic achievement through internet assisted chemistry education | 2,009 | null | abstract homework often assigned chemistry classes facilitate students learning main purpose study investigate relations students science teaching attitude logical thinking ability information literacy self efficacy academic achievement internet assisted chemistry education study carried spring term 20062007 academic years 10 weeks 61 prospective science teachers enrolled science teacher education program marmara university constituted study groups research purpose students randomly split two groups group1 n 30 developed teaching website electrochemistry group2 n 31 prepared teaching portfolio subject homework data collected test academic achievement turkish version science teaching attitude scale ii stasii revised moore foy logical thinking ability test information literacy self efficacy scale pearson moments correlation coefficient used analysis data specify relations students science teaching attitude logical thinking ability information literacy self efficacy chemistry achievement addition obtain suitable regression equivalent explaining students chemistry achievement multiple regression analysis used end study first group revealed students chemistry achievement significantly correlates science teaching attitude r 0663 p 005 also variables significantly predict students chemistry achievement independent variables science teaching attitude logical thinking ability explain 784 total variance chemistry achievement hand second group students chemistry achievement significantly correlates information literacy self efficacy r 0480 p 005 logical thinking ability r 0293 p 005 also information literacy self efficacy significantly predict students chemistry achievement explains 203 total variance chemistry achievement | https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7525-5-24 |
Fiona Salisbury|Sharon Karasmanis | Are they Ready? Exploring Student Information Literacy Skills in the Transition from Secondary to Tertiary Education | 2,011 | null | abstract information literate google generation information literacy skills bring university university libraries understanding student prior knowledge provides foundation introduce appropriate learning activities first year 2009 response new pedagogical model health sciences la trobe university library measured analysed entrylevel information literacy skills first year health science students data gathered first week semester 1029 responses collected paper examines results survey implications programs broaden build students existing knowledge base | https://doi.org/10.2989/salals.2009.27.3.5.939 |
Nico Voigtländer|Hans?Joachim Voth | Persecution Perpetuated: The Medieval Origins of Anti-Semitic Violence in Nazi Germany* | 2,012 | National Bureau of Economic Research|University of California, Los Angeles|Centre de Recerca en Economia Internacional|Pompeu Fabra University|Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats | abstract persistent cultural traits using data antisemitism germany find local continuity 600 years jews often blamed black death killed least third europes population 134850 use plagueera pogroms indicator medieval antisemitism reliably predict violence jews 1920s votes nazi party deportations 1933 attacks synagogues letters der strmer also identify areas persistence lower cities high levels trade immigration finally show results driven political extremism different attitudes toward violence | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0954579417000931 |
Ewa Jarosz|Alexi Gugushvili | Parental education, health literacy and children’s adult body height | 2,019 | University of Oxford|Institute of Philosophy and Sociology|Polish Academy of Sciences|Oxford Policy Management|University of Oxford|Erasmus University Rotterdam | abstract human anthropometric traits significantly determined genetic factors also affected individuals early life environment adults body height valid indicator living conditions childhood parental education shown one key covariates individuals health height childhood adulthood parental functional literacy demonstrated another important determinant child health largely overlooked studies height objective study analyse associations parents education functional literacy childrens adult body height study used data 39240 individuals 2016 wave nationally representative life transition survey lits conducted 34 countries southern eastern europe middle east central asia using linear poisson models regression adjustment treatment estimators multilevel mixedeffects linear regressions study analysed links mothers fathers educational attainment parental functional literacy measured number books childhood home childrens adult height models also included individual contextual covariates height results demonstrated mothers educational attainment parental functional literacy independent associations childrens adult body height sufficient literacy skills parent may positive effect childrens growth even parental education low associations remained significant across time study also provides evidence widening height gap men born period systemic transition postsocialist societies may suggest increase social differences early living standards | https://doi.org/10.1093/wber/lhx018 |
Barry Bogin|Maria Inês Varela?Silva|Luis Ríos | Life history trade?offs in human growth: Adaptation or pathology? | 2,007 | Loughborough University|Loughborough University|Autonomous University of Madrid | abstract human beings growingup adverse biocultural environments including undernutrition exposure infection economic oppressionpoverty heavy workloads high altitude war racism religiousethnic oppression may stunted asymmetric body proportions wasted overweight greater risk disease one group researchers explains consequence developmental programming dp another group uses phrase predictive adaptive response par dp group tends view alterations permanent maladaptive effects place people risk disease par group considers alterations two levels adaptation 1 shortterm adaptive responses immediate survival 2 predictive responses required ensure postnatal survival reproductive age differences dp par hypotheses evaluated article life history theory analysis rephrases dp versus par debate disease adaptation concept tradeoffs even good conditions stages human life history replete tradeoffs survival productivity reproduction adverse conditions tradeoffs result reduced survival poor growth constraints physical activity poor reproductive outcomes models human development may need refined accommodate greater range biological cultural sources adversity well independent interactive influences j hum biol 2007 2007 wileyliss inc | https://doi.org/10.1080/03585522.1995.10415905 |
Jean-François Trani|Maria Kett|Parul Bakhshi|Nicola Bailey | Disability, vulnerability and citizenship: to what extent is education a protective mechanism for children with disabilities in countries affected by conflict? | 2,011 | Leonard Cheshire|University College London|Leonard Cheshire|University College London|Leonard Cheshire|University College London | abstract humanitarian crises result conflict often characterised failure social contract state citizens variety reasons children disabilities often particularly vulnerable time humanitarian crisis paper draws research undertaken authors series countries affected conflict looks politics policies countries humanitarian development agencies working continue exclude children disabilities formal informal education structures argued exclusion impedes progress inclusive education also wider implications education programmes often conduit number additional child protection mechanisms implemented children disabilities formal education system therefore risk missing education opportunities also excluded critical child survival initiatives thus increasing vulnerability keywords disabilityeducationconflictaffected fragile stateschildren | https://doi.org/10.1017/s1474747211000448 |
Changcheng Song | Financial Illiteracy and Pension Contributions: A Field Experiment on Compound Interest in China | 2,019 | Singapore Management University | abstract conduct field experiment study relationship peoples misunderstanding compound interest pension contributions rural china find explaining concept compound interest subjects increased pension contributions roughly 40 treatment effect larger underestimate compound interest overestimate compound interest moreover financial education enables households partially correct misunderstanding compound interest structurally estimate level misunderstanding compound interest conduct counterfactual welfare analysis lifetime utility increases 10 subjects misunderstanding compound interest eliminated | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9507.1995.tb00055.x |
Jean?Claude Berthélemy | Bilateral Donors’ Interest vs. Recipients’ Development Motives in Aid Allocation: Do All Donors Behave the Same? | 2,006 | null | abstract provide overall empirical assessment motivations oda granted rich countries developing countries revealed aid allocation behaviors aid motives combine selfinterested altruistic objectives use threedimensional panel dataset combining donor recipient time dimensions shows lot heterogeneity donor behavior thanks width dataset test differences parameters among donors particular compare degrees altruism switzerland austria ireland nordic countries among altruistic australia france italy extent japan united states among egoistic | https://doi.org/10.1080/03054985.2011.577938 |
Femida Handy|Meenaz Kassam | Practice What You Preach? The Role of Rural NGOs in Women's Empowerment | 2,006 | University of Pennsylvania|University of Toronto | abstract ngo employees facilitating change selfempowerment behavior must modeled successful transmission suggested selfefficacy models behavior change rural ngos india often depend employees local population likely marginalized clients may cause gap employees may trained preach practice thereby diminishing effectiveness examine employees successful rural ngo india establish gap exists using three empowerment instruments find employees indeed walk talk key words ngosempowerment indexindiawomen | https://doi.org/10.1002/sim.3370 |
Colleen Walsh Lang|Alexander P. Stark|Kruti Acharya|Lainie Friedman Ross | Maternal knowledge and attitudes about newborn screening for sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis | 2,009 | University of Chicago|University of Chicago|University of Chicago|University of Chicago Medical Center|University of Chicago|University of Chicago Medical Center | abstract illinois introduced mandatory newborn screening nbs sickle cell disease scd 1989 cystic fibrosis cf 2008 examined maternal understanding nbs scd cf knowledge genetics symptoms treatments conditions methods consisted conducting interviews inpatient postpartum women gt18 years english speaking results showed 388 eligible participants 34 selfidentified sickle cell carriers 1 scd 1 cf carrier almost 34 african american 282387 although 5 women prenatal care 35 133378 recalled prenatal care provider mentioning nbs 56 217388 participants recalled nursery staff mentioning nbs selfreported familiarity scd 3325 cf 1975 p lt 0001 23 260388 participants could answer cf knowledge questions never heard cf among heard conditions mean knowledge scores 66 scd n 372 63 cf n 128 bivariate analysis identified education age race marital status insurance status statistically significant linear regression education remained significant conditions conclude sample predominantly african american postpartum women found poor understanding nbs greater familiarity scd significant knowledge gaps scd cf many missed educational opportunities educating parents nbs specific conditions included nbs panels obstetric clinics nursery 2009 wileyliss inc | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0021-9886.2004.00476.x |
Larissa Remennick | Professional Identities in Transit: Factors Shaping Immigrant Labour Market Success | 2,012 | Bar-Ilan University | abstract immigrant professionals comprise growing segment within current migration waves determinants successful transnational skill transfer poorly understood paper offer framework evaluation determinants drawing upon three empirical studies among immigrant professionals former soviet union israel start describing social context immigrant integration including policies aimed assisting skilled immigrants get fresh start local labour market next reflect nature various professions terms cultural linguistic dependency ensuing adaptive potential upon migration also tap main macroeconomic institutional characteristics host society may facilitate hinder initial entry subsequent mobility immigrant professionals within local organizations apply analytical frame discussion israeli studies among immigrant professionals represent three different points scale cultural dependency engineers technical occupation physicians combining standard medical training cultural skills schoolteachers dependent language local cultural codes every case resulting success failure occupational continuity reflects complex interplay contextbound individual factors aggravated small size rapid saturation local labour market | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-0862.2007.00215.x |
B.S. Ghuman|Rani Singh | Decentralization and delivery of public services in Asia | 2,013 | University of the Punjab|University of the Punjab | abstract impact decentralization public service delivery mixed metaanalysis studies suggests impact decentralization public service delivery contingent factors design decentralization policy implementation bottlenecks diluting model decentralization accommodating dissenting segments stakeholders including employees participatory governance particular decentralization resulted improvements delivery local services devolution mode decentralization accompanied sound financial resource base local governments full autonomy local governments hrm matters regular capacity building local officials performance based incentive structures participatory governance contrast either truncated model decentralization adopted original model diluted favour centralisation particularly form imposition central personnel policies thus burdening local governments financially process delivery public services suffered rampant corruption elite capture decentralized bodies also hampered equitable delivery services | https://doi.org/10.1080/14613800902924508 |
Gillian West|Miguel A. Vadillo|David R. Shanks|Charles Hulme | The procedural learning deficit hypothesis of language learning disorders: we see some problems | 2,017 | University College London|King's College London|University College London|University College London | abstract impaired procedural learning suggested possible cause developmental dyslexia dd specific language impairment sli study examined relationship measures verbal nonverbal implicit explicit learning measures language literacy arithmetic attainment large sample 7 8yearold children measures verbal explicit learning correlated measures attainment contrast relationships measures implicit learning attainment found critically reliability implicit learning tasks poor results show measures procedural learning currently used typically unreliable insensitive individual differences video abstract article viewed httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvynvvbvnwso | https://doi.org/10.1111/saje.12021 |
Upul Senarath|Kingsley Agho|D. S. Akram|Sanjeeva Godakandage|Tabish Hazir|Hiranya Jayawickrama|Nira Joshi|Iqbal Kabir|Mansura Khanam|Archana Patel|Yamini Pusdekar|Roy Sk|Indika Siriwardena|Krishna Raj Tiwari|Michael J. Dibley | Comparisons of complementary feeding indicators and associated factors in children aged 6–23 months across five South Asian countries | 2,011 | University of Colombo|International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research|Western Sydney University|University of Sydney|Nepal Development Research Institute|Western Sydney University|International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research|University of Sydney|Government Medical College|Lata Medical Research Foundation|Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences|Information and Communication Technology Agency|Lata Medical Research Foundation|University of Sydney|Western Sydney University|International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research|University of Sydney|Western Sydney University|International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research|University of Sydney|Western Sydney University|International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research|International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research|Western Sydney University|Government Medical College|University of Sydney|Lata Medical Research Foundation|International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research|Western Sydney University|Government Medical College|University of Sydney|Lata Medical Research Foundation|International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research|Western Sydney University|University of Sydney|Lata Medical Research Foundation|Lata Medical Research Foundation|International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research|Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences|University of Sydney|Western Sydney University|Information and Communication Technology Agency|University of Sydney|Western Sydney University|International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research|Western Sydney University|International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research|University of Sydney | abstract improving infant young child feeding practices help south asian countries achieve millennium development goal reducing child mortality paper aims compare key indicators complementary feeding determinants children aged 623 months across five south asian countries bangladesh india nepal pakistan sri lanka latest demographic health survey national family health survey india data used analyses confined lastborn children aged 623 months 1728 bangladesh 15 028 india 1428 nepal 2106 sri lanka 443 infants aged 68 months pakistan introduction solid semisolid soft foods minimum dietary diversity minimum meal frequency minimum acceptable diet significant determinants compared across countries minimum dietary diversity among children aged 623 months ranged 15 india 71 sri lanka nepal 34 bangladesh 42 minimum acceptable diet among breastfed children 9 india 32 nepal 40 bangladesh 68 sri lanka consistent determinants inappropriate complementary feeding practices across countries lack maternal education lower household wealth limited exposure media inadequate antenatal care lack postnatal contacts health workers among predictors inappropriate feeding overall complementary feeding practices among children aged 623 months need improvement south asian countries intensive interventions necessary targeting groups supoptimal practices programmes cover entire populations continued | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41370-020-0224-4 |
Bob Lingard|Debra Hayes|Martin Mills | Teachers and productive pedagogies: contextualising, conceptualising, utilising | 2,003 | University of Queensland|University of Technology Sydney|University of Queensland | abstract improving students outcomes schooling requires schools learning organisations students teachers engaged learning knowledge talk pedagogy need core professional culture schools article argues require valuing teachers work pedagogical practices central focus educational policy dangers associated argument terms understating impacts poverty lack funding disadvantaged schools social factors pressures globalisation upon students educational opportunities hence acknowledging importance pedagogy students outcomes article contextualises argument recognition policy structural conditions work valuing teachers work conceptualises within context focus pedagogies make difference students academic social outcomes schooling conceptualisation utilises productive pedagogies model classroom practice developed large australian study school reform example forms pedagogical practices support students achievement academic social outcomes argued pedagogical practices ought concern teachers school administrators education systems local communities interested schools learning organisations | https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.20313 |
Sheila Perry|Theresa L. Kowalski|Chih Hung Chang | Quality of life assessment in women with breast cancer: benefits, acceptability and utilization | 2,007 | Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Northwestern University | abstract 2006 breast cancer third leading cause death american women however women survive breast cancer type cancer disease progresses important know ones healthrelated quality life qol affected receive treatment survive remain diseasefree purpose study summarize benefits challenges barriers qol measurement female breast cancer patients pubmed literature search conducted using terms quality life breast cancer search refined terms related qol assessment instruments research team reviewed 100 2090 articles identified results detailed outline qol instruments presented effectiveness qol instruments discussed current literature review generic breast cancer specific qol instruments examining computerized paperandpencil versions explained well advantages acceptability problems assessments potential barriers implementation also discussed implementation qol assessment tools breast cancer clinical practice discussed evidence detailing tools would benefit patients | https://doi.org/10.1007/s13394-024-00487-z |
Alan Cliff|Monique Hanslo | The design and use of ‘alternate’ assessments of academic literacy as selection mechanisms in higher education | 2,009 | University of Cape Town|University of Cape Town | abstract context applicants higher education study vary widely terms prior educational linguistic socioeconomic backgrounds becomes extremely important assess extent applicants might said ready cope typical academic reading writing demands higher education study assessment becomes even crucial country like south africa issues equity access selection redress remain central challenge put simply challenge identify academically talented students educationally diverse backgrounds especially cases educational backgrounds applicants may militated fully demonstrating talent conventional eg schoolleaving examinations article describes theoretical basis development tests academic literacy downplay role prior learning assessment academic readiness uses tests selection mechanisms complementary conventional academic assessments also outlined empirical data presented demonstrate associations tests academic performance higher education issues challenges regarding validity reliability tests presented implications major research findings tests debated deliberated upon | https://doi.org/10.1017/bpp.2016.14 |
Marc H. Bornstein|Diane L. Putnick|Joan T. D. Suwalsky | Parenting cognitions ? parenting practices ? child adjustment? The standard model | 2,017 | Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development|Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development|Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development | abstract largescale n 317 prospective 8year longitudinal multiage multidomain multivariate multisource study tested conservative threeterm model linking parenting cognitions toddlerhood parenting practices preschool classroom externalizing behavior middle childhood controlling earlier parenting practices child externalizing behavior mothers knowledgeable satisfied attributed successes parenting toddlers 20 months age engaged increased supportive parenting joint activity tasks 2 years later children 4 years age 6 years 10yearolds rated teachers fewer classroom externalizing behavior problems developmental cascade standard model parenting applied equally families girls boys cascade parenting attributions supportive parenting child externalizing behavior obtained independent 12 child parent family covariates conceptualizing socialization terms cascades helps identify points effective intervention | https://doi.org/10.1080/03585522.1976.10407829 |
Tim Kaiser|Lukas Menkhoff | Does Financial Education Impact Financial Literacy and Financial Behavior, and If So, When? | 2,017 | null | abstract metaanalysis 126 impact evaluation studies find financial education significantly impacts financial behavior even larger extent financial literacy results also hold subsample randomized experiments rcts however intervention impacts highly heterogeneous financial education less effective lowincome clients well low lowermiddleincome economies specific behaviors handling debt difficult influence mandatory financial education tentatively appears less effective thus intervention success depends crucially increasing education intensity offering financial education teachable moment | https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21192 |
Kevin O’Rourke|Jeffrey G. Williamson | Education, globalization and catch-up: Scandinavia in the Swedish mirror | 1,995 | null | abstract previous paper review argued vast majority swedens spectacular catchup late nineteenth century leaders due today would called globalization forces swedens catchup britain united states 1870 world war 1 due mostly mass migration international capital flows trade paper asks two additional questions first important schooling performance compared open economy forces answer modest second swedish explanation extended rest ofscandinavia answer yes | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0142716409990063 |
Annamaria Lusardi|Olivia S. Mitchell | Financial literacy around the world: an overview | 2,011 | Washington School of Psychiatry|University of Pennsylvania | abstract increasingly risky globalized marketplace people must able make wellinformed financial decisions new international research demonstrates financial illiteracy widespread welldeveloped rapidly changing markets women less financially literate men young old less financially literate middleaged educated people financially knowledgeable importantly financially literate likely plan retirement instrumental variables estimates show effects financial literacy retirement planning tend underestimated sum around world financial literacy critical retirement security | https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2011.tb00344.x |
Marinus H. van IJzendoorn|Jarissa Dijkstra|Adriana G. Bus | Attachment, Intelligence, and Language: A Meta?analysis† | 1,995 | Leiden University|Leiden University|Leiden University | abstract attachment theory several hypotheses association attachment cognitive development generated series metaanalyses 32 studies tested whether quality attachment related intelligence dq iq language competence attachment showed weak association dq iq measures combined r 09 n 1026 combined effect size relation attachment language competence r 28 n 303 conclude first differences intelligence play major role shaping attachment relationships differences quality attachment confounded significant way differences intelligence second secure children appeared competent language domain insecure children language development appears stimulated context secure attachment relationship secure parents may better teachers secure children may better motivated students | https://doi.org/10.1002/job.378 |
Sonia Livingstone | Critical reflections on the benefits of ICT in education | 2,012 | London School of Economics and Political Science | abstract schools homes information communication technologies ict widely seen enhancing learning hope fuelling rapid diffusion adoption throughout developed societies yet embedded social practices everyday life taken granted schools proving slower change lesson plans fit computers classroom article examines two possible explanations first convincing evidence improved learning outcomes remains surprisingly elusive second unresolved debate whether ict conceived supporting delivery traditional radically different vision pedagogy based soft skills new digital literacies difficulty establishing traditional benefits uncertainty pursuing alternative benefits raises fundamental questions whether society really desires transformed technologicallymediated relation teacher learner keywords ictlearning outcomesdigital technologyevidence base acknowledgements thanks due esrc funding seminar series educational social impact new technologies young people britain article draws material published author children internet polity press 2009 benefited discussions john coleman claire crawford chris davies shirley dex keri facer bingchun meng shani orgad passey neil selwyn ros sutherland vanessa pittard becta kindly provided figures ict expenditure yinhan wang provided editorial support notes 1 quotes uk children go online project livingstone citation2009 2 example bectas raising standards booklet quotes facts figures 95 teachers believe use technology raising standards schools colleges january 2010 3 example recent survey european teachers views teaching creativity lists computers educational software videos online collaborative tools virtual learning environments interactive whiteboards online free material online courses musicphotovideo content blogs social networking sites podcasts bookmarking tagging rss feeds digital games mobile phones european commission citation2009 | https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.20282 |
Booil Jo|Tihomir Asparouhov|Bengt Muthén | Intention?to?treat analysis in cluster randomized trials with noncompliance | 2,008 | Stanford University|Muthén & Muthén (United States)|University of California, Los Angeles | abstract cluster randomized trials crts individuals belonging cluster likely resemble one another terms outcomes also terms treatment compliance behavior although impact resemblance outcomes well acknowledged little attention given possible impact resemblance compliance behavior study defines compliance intraclass correlation level resemblance compliance behavior among individuals within clusters basis monte carlo simulations demonstrated compliance intraclass correlation affects power detect intentiontotreat itt effect crt setting way improving power detect itt effect crts accompanied noncompliance study employs estimation method itt effect estimates obtained based compliancetypespecific treatment effect estimates multilevel mixture analysis using mlem estimation method used estimation copyright 2008 john wiley amp sons ltd | https://doi.org/10.1111/desc.12190 |
Anthony B. Atkinson|Éric Marlier|Brian Nolan | Indicators and Targets for Social Inclusion in the European Union | 2,004 | University of Oxford|Canadian Institute for International Peace and Security|Economic and Social Research Institute | abstract december 2001 laeken european council adopted set commonly agreed defined indicators social inclusion play central role monitoring performance member states making progress towards key eu objectives area set nice european council 2000 represent major step forward development eu social policy article reviews scientific political basis indicators selected implications future development policymaking europe describes key features indicators ways developed finally investigates important issues need addressed setting quantitative targets context social inclusion process | https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.20091 |
Sharmistha Self|Richard Grabowski | Economic development and the role of agricultural technology | 2,007 | Missouri State University|Southern Illinois University Carbondale | abstract earlier debates economic development agricultural sectors role somewhat controversial dualistic models highlighted importance agriculture mainstream literature placed greater emphasis creation modern industrial sector soon agriculture disappeared mainstream development literature reemerge recently variety multiplesector growth models emphasizing key role agriculture specifically technology agriculture article empirical crosscountry analysis agricultural technologys role economic development specifically hypothesis tested whether improvements agricultural technology significant impact longrun economic growth results indicate agricultural modernization positive effect measures economic growth human development | https://doi.org/10.1017/epi.2015.65 |
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