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Aniks Ambarwati|. Sarwanto|- Sukarmin
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The profile of students’ data literacy at SMA Negeri 1 Karanganyar
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Sebelas Maret University|Sebelas Maret University|Sebelas Maret University
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abstract new 40 industry significant impact 21 st century advanced development development science technology experienced rapid changes progress students must prepare various competencies face challenges arise global competition one competencies must owned 21stcentury skills students data literacy data literacy ability individuals collect process evaluate apply data purpose study find literacy profile senior high school students especially physics learning data collection technique study provide tests several students sma negeri 1 karanganyar data obtained analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis based tests results obtained average score high school students data literacy 5572 results received described student data literacy profile general still medium category
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https://doi.org/10.1634/theoncologist.2015-0258
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Emma K. Macdonald|Mark Uncles
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Consumer savvy: conceptualisation and measurement
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abstract notion savvy consumers increasingly appears emarketing emanagement literatures usually discussions importance consumercentricity synthesis literature identifies six broad characteristics savvy consumers enabled competencies relation technological sophistication interpersonal networking online networking marketingadvertising literacy empowered consumer selfefficacy expectations firms understanding consumers formalised developing savvy scale standard scale development procedures applied using sample online panel consumers part process validating new scale comparisons made related established scales focusing measures consumer advantage persuasion knowledge market mavens consumer disadvantage confusion arising overchoice vulnerability shopping interface findings show value formal empiricallygrounded measures consumer savvy something absent many previous commentaries characteristics savvy new consumers keywords consumercentricityconsumer savvysavvy consumersemarketingscale development
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s0047279416000775
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Isaac Okyere|Ernest Obeng Chuku|Bernard Ekumah|Donatus Bapentire Angnuureng|Justice K. Boakye-Appiah|David J. Mills|Raymond Babanawo|Noble Kwame Asare|Denis Worlanyo Aheto|Brian Crawford
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Physical distancing and risk of COVID-19 in small-scale fisheries: a remote sensing assessment in coastal Ghana
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University of Cape Coast|University of Cape Coast|University of Cape Coast|University of Cape Coast|St George's, University of London|Royal London Hospital|WorldFish|University of Rhode Island|University of Cape Coast|University of Cape Coast|University of Rhode Island
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abstract novel coronavirus predicted dire implications global food systems including fisheries value chains due restrictions imposed human movements many countries ghana food production agriculture fisheries exempted restrictions essential service enforcement covid19 prevention protocols particularly social distancing widely reported ghanas agricultural markets whereas casual observations media reports fish landing sites suggest enforcements place study aimed provide sound scientific evidence basis informed policy direction intervention artisanal fishing sector challenging times employed unmanned aerial vehicle assessing risk artisanal fishers pandemic using physical distancing proxy analysis cumulative distribution function gfunction nearestneighbour distances study underscored crowding surveyed fish landing beaches identified potential hotspots disease transmission aerial measurements taken times peak landing beach activity indicated highest proportion people representing 56 48 39 78 elmina winneba apam mumford respectively located distances less one metre nearest neighbour risk crowding independent population landing beaches suggesting categories fish landing sites along coast would require equal urgency measured attention towards preventing mitigating spread disease
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https://doi.org/10.1002/meet.1450420196
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Michael Chau|Xiao Fang|Christopher C. Yang
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Web searching in Chinese: A study of a search engine in Hong Kong
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University of Hong Kong|University of Toledo|Chinese University of Hong Kong
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abstract number nonenglish resources increasing rapidly web although many studies conducted query logs search engines primarily englishbased eg excite altavista studied informationseeking behavior web nonenglish languages article report analysis searchquery logs search engine focused chinese three months searchquery logs timway search engine based hong kong collected analyzed metrics sessions queries search topics character usage reported ngram analysis also applied perform characterbased analysis analysis suggests characteristics identified search log search topics mean number queries per sessions similar english search engines however characteristics use operators query formulation significantly different analysis also shows small number unique chinese characters used search queries believe findings study provided insights research nonenglish web searching
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https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.20227
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Giovanni Abrahão Salum|Ary Gadelha|Pedro Mário Pan|Tais Moriyama|Ana Soledade Graeff?Martins|Ana Carina Tamanaha|Pedro Gomes de Alvarenga|Fernanda Valle Krieger|Bacy Fleitlich?Bilyk|Andrea Parolin Jackowski|João Ricardo Sato|Elisa Brietzke|Guilherme Polanczyk|Helena Brentani|Jair de Jesus Mari|Maria Conceição do Rosário|Gisele Gus Manfro|Rodrigo A. Bressan|Marcos T. Mercadante|Eur??pedes Constantino Miguel|Luís Augusto Rohde
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High risk cohort study for psychiatric disorders in childhood: rationale, design, methods and preliminary results
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National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade Federal de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade Federal de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade Federal de São Paulo|Universidade de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade Federal de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade Federal de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade Federal do ABC|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade Federal de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade Federal de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade Federal de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade Federal de São Paulo|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade de São Paulo|Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul|National Council for Scientific and Technological Development|Universidade de São Paulo
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abstract objective study present rationale methods design preliminary results high risk cohort study development childhood psychiatric disorders describe sample selection components phases study instruments tasks procedures preliminary results limited baseline phase encompass efficacy oversampling procedure used increase frequency child family psychopathology ii interrater reliability iii role differential participation rate total 9937 children 57 schools participated screening procedures 2512 random 958 high risk 1554 evaluated diagnostic instruments prevalence child mental disorder random strata highrisk strata 199 297 oversampling procedure successful selecting sample higher family rates mental disorders according diagnostic instruments interrater reliability kappa main diagnostic instrument range 072 hyperkinetic disorders 084 emotional disorders screening instrument successful selecting subsample high risk developing mental disorders study may help advance field child psychiatry ultimately provide useful clinical information copyright 2014 john wiley amp sons ltd
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s0305000915000252
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C. Silva|Margarida Alves Martins
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Relations Between Children's Invented Spelling and the Development of Phonological Awareness
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Instituto Universitário de Ciências Psicológicas, Sociais e da Vida|Instituto Universitário de Ciências Psicológicas, Sociais e da Vida
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abstract objective study assess impact phonological skills training program intended lead preschool children move prephonetic spellings early phonemic spellings participants 30 preschool children divided two groups experimental control groups equivalent terms childrens intelligence number letters familiar nature invented spelling intervention proved effective inasmuch children experimental group moved early phonemic spellings whereas control group conceptual evolution entailed enhanced performance phonemic classification segmentation deletion tests children experimental group displayed degree progress differed significantly achieved members control group
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-019-0042-4
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Paul I. Eke|Wei Liang|Wenche S. Borgnakke|Gina Thornton?Evans|Xingyou Zhang|Hua Lu|Lisa C. McGuire|Robert J. Genco
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Periodontitis prevalence in adults ? 65 years of age, in the <scp>USA</scp>
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abstract older adult population growing rapidly usa expected 2040 number adults 65 years age increased 50 growth subpopulation oral health status periodontal status particular becomes important quest maintain adequate quality life poor oral health major impact leading tooth loss pain discomfort may prevent older adults chewing food properly often leading poor nutrition periodontitis monitored usa national level part healthy people 2020 initiative report provide estimates overall burden periodontitis among adults 65 years age stratification according sociodemographic factors modifiable risk factors smoking status presence systemic conditions diabetes access dental care also estimated burden periodontitis within age group state local levels data national health nutrition examination survey 20092010 20112012 cycles analyzed periodontal measures survey cycles based fullmouth periodontal examination nineteen per cent adults subpopulation edentulous mean age 73 years 7 current smokers 8 lived 100 federal poverty level lt 40 seen dentist past year almost twothirds 623 one sites 5 mm clinical attachment loss almost half least one site probing pocket depth 4 mm estimated lowest prevalence periodontitis utah 623 new hampshire 626 highest new mexico hawaii district columbia prevalence higher 70 overall periodontitis highly prevalent subpopulation twothirds dentate older adults affected geographic level findings provide opportunity determine overall healthcare management older adults consider improvement oral health conditions many older adults dental insurance also likely chronic conditions adversely affect oral health
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Kov Emese|P Eter|Mih Alyi
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The predictability of COVID-19 mortality rates based on ex-ante economic, health and social indicators
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Corvinus University of Budapest|Institute of Economics|Corvinus University of Budapest|Institute of Economics|Corvinus University of Budapest|Institute of Economics
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abstract paper analyses differences covid19 mortality rates mr 24 european countries explain mrs available reliable exante economic health social indicators pertaining year 2019 ie outbreak pandemic using simple regression equations received statistically significant results 11 variables 28 attempts best model two exante independent variables explains 076 variability expost dependent variable logarithm cumulative covid deaths estimated coefficient variable density nurses shows one nurse per 1000 population decreases cumulative covid deaths almost 15 similarly one unit consumption nonprescribed medicine decreases cumulative deaths 5 seems european countries successful minimising fatalities population high level health literacy people pursue healthier lifestyle healthcare systems worked relatively large nursing force already prior covid pandemic
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-022-00399-6
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Vassilia Hatzinikita|K Dimopoulos|Vasilia Christidou
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PISA test items and school textbooks related to science: A textual comparison
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Hellenic Open University|University of Peloponnese|University of Thessaly
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abstract paper compares nature textual construction programme international student assessment pisa science test items greek school science textbooks nature determined interplay notions classification content specialization formality code specialization modulated linguistic visual expressive modes results relevant analysis showed textual materials employed pisa school textbooks oppositional nature specifically linguistic mode pisa items tends resemble texts falling within public domain nonspecialized content code corresponding visual mode tends resemble texts esoteric domain specialized content code thus familiarizing students specialized conventions ways representing entities falling within realm technoscientific knowledge hand school science textbooks tend employ linguistic visual mode exactly opposite way differences pisa science items school science textbooks could contribute disorientation students relation expected specific context disparity could potentially one factors explaining low level greek students attainment pisa 2008 wiley periodicals inc sci ed 92 664687 2008
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https://doi.org/10.1598/rrq.45.4.2
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Vít Voženílek|Petra Morkesová|Alena Vondráková
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Cognitive Aspects of Map Symbology in the World School Atlases
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abstract paper deals analysing symbology school atlases world focus cognitive aspects cartographic signs atlas users pupils answer symbology school atlases different countries perceived pupils authors aimed find whether samples presented accurately interpreted respondents able gain required information samples eleven school lases subsequently analysed perception tested using online web questionnaire distributed various respondent questionnaire focused main group atlas users also respondents used school atlases results come 441 responses responses received furthermore assessed using statistical methods research proved older respondents successful reading retrieval information maps confirmed assumption cartographic literacy increases age knowledge gained survey also showed use cartographic products freetime activities beneficial deepening ability read maps respondents across age groups comparing number methods used single atlas swiss atlas appeared richest one serbian one poorest however none selected atlases entirely different approach comparison remaining ones
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https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2011.608093
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Matthias Busse|Christian Spielmann
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Gender Inequality and Trade*
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Hamburg Institute of International Economics|Hamburg Institute of International Economics
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abstract paper empirically explores international linkages gender inequality trade flows sample 92 developed developing countries focus comparative advantage laborintensive manufactured goods results indicate gender wage inequality positively associated comparative advantage laborintensive goods ie countries larger gender wage gap higher exports goods also gender inequality labor force activity rates educational attainment rates negatively linked comparative advantage laborintensive commodities
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https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.20449
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Javed Hussain|Samia Mahmood|Jonathan M. Scott
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Gender, Microcredit and Poverty Alleviation in a Developing Country: The Case of Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan
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Birmingham City University|University of Wolverhampton|Northumbria University
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abstract paper explores impact financial exclusion financial human poverty amongst women pakistan findings suggest persistent financial exclusion gender discrimination conservative religious values adversely impact womens empowerment inverse correlation size microcredit womens financial poverty case human poverty larger families experienced higher rates poverty reduction smaller families study offers evidence supports theories impact microcredit upon poverty alleviation findings inform policy makers women entrepreneurs microfinance institutions 2018 john wiley amp sons ltd
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https://doi.org/10.1080/01972240309487
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Lucie Formanová|Michal Mádr|B?etislav Andrlík|Veronika Hrabalová
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Factors Influencing the Level of Tax Literacy of Students of Bachelor Study Programmes in Economics at Faculties of Economics
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Mendel University in Brno|Mendel University in Brno|Mendel University in Brno|Mendel University in Brno
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abstract paper devoted issue tax literacy aim identify factors affect level tax literacy students economics bachelors degree level czech republic questionnaire survey students knowledge tested research hypotheses verified using statistical econometric methods survey showed level tax literacy defined sample respondents satisfactory moreover found knowledge mainly influenced factor taking courses focus tax issues respondents perception level tax literacy specifically respondents taken tax course considered tax literate average five percentage points higher scores tax literacy test hand gender respondent considered statistically insignificant factor
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https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12139
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Leandro Prados de la Escosura
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IMPROVING HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A LONG?RUN VIEW
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Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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abstract pessimistic flavour human development reports appears contradiction numbers developing countries fare comparatively better human development per capita gdp terms paper attempts bridge gap providing new improved human development index ihdi informed welfare economics ihdi presented alongside united nations development programmes undp hdi world main regions since late 19th century social dimensions ihdi derived following kakwani journal development economics 41 1993 pp 307336 convex achievement function whereas geometric average employed combine dimensions longevity knowledge income thus ihdi conceal gap rich poor countries casts much less optimistic view conventional undp index fits undp concern international differences papers findings highlight main weaknesses human development dimensions presentday developing countries
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13731-021-00190-4
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Philip Jenkins|Sue Lyle
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Enacting dialogue: the impact of promoting Philosophy for Children on the literate thinking of identified poor readers, aged 10
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Cefn Coed Hospital|Swansea University
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abstract philosophy children schools project p4cisp research project monitor evaluate impact philosophy children p4c classroom practices paper impact p4c thinking skills four children aged 10 examined standardised tests indicated children belowaverage reading ages pupils video recorded engaged discussion questions formulated response series texts preparation community philosophical enquiry group discussions analysed paying attention verbal nonverbal communication argue reading scores necessarily indicate inability engage literate thinking dialogic approaches used pupils given opportunities work small groups formulate questions evaluate potential generating enquiry demonstrate ability use higherorder language skills dialogic approaches challenge hegemonic impact standardised testing dominates modern schooling dialogic approach teaching listens pupil voice potential change adults view children contribute epistemological paradigm shift away positivism towards dialogism keywords classroom dialoguedialogicpedagogypeer interactionsociocultural theoryparticipatory discourse
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https://doi.org/10.1002/cb.359
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Peter J. Fensham
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Real world contexts in PISA science: Implications for context?based science education
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Queensland University of Technology
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abstract pisa assessment instruments students scientific literacy 2000 2003 2006 consisted units made real world context involving science technology students asked number cognitive affective questions article discusses number issues use sampt contexts pisa implications current renewed interest contextbased science education suitably chosen contexts engage boys girls secondary analyses students responses using contextual sets items unit analysis provides new information levels performance pisa 2006 science embedding affective items achievement test lead gendercontext interactions significance context interactions less competency ones number implications contextbased science teaching learning outlined pisa 2006 science test suggested model assessment 2009 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 46 884896 2009
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https://doi.org/10.1080/09669760601106968
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Martijn J.L. Bours|Bernadette Wilhelmina Antonia van der Linden|Renate M. Winkels|Fränzel J.B. van Duijnhoven|Floortje Mols|Eline H. van Roekel|Ellen Kampman|Sandra Beijer|Matty P. Weijenberg
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Candidate Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life of Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review
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Maastricht University|Maastricht University|Wageningen University & Research|Wageningen University & Research|Tilburg University|Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation|Maastricht University|Wageningen University & Research|Radboud University Nijmegen|Radboud University Medical Center|Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation|Maastricht University
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abstract population colorectal cancer crc survivors growing many survivors experience deteriorated healthrelated quality life hrqol early late posttreatment phases identification crc survivors risk hrqol deterioration improved using prediction models however models currently available oncology practice starting point developing prediction models hrqol crc survivors comprehensive overview potential candidate hrqol predictors necessary therefore systematic literature review conducted identify candidate predictors hrqol crc survivors original research articles associations biopsychosocial factors hrqol crc survivors searched pubmed embase google scholar two independent reviewers assessed eligibility selected articles inclusion n 53 strength evidence candidate hrqol predictors graded according predefined methodological criteria world health organizations international classification functioning disability health icf used develop biopsychosocial framework identified candidate hrqol predictors mapped across main domains icf health condition body structures functions activities participation personal environmental factors developed biopsychosocial icf framework serves basis selecting candidate hrqol predictors thereby providing conceptual guidance developing comprehensive evidencebased prediction models hrqol crc survivors models useful clinical oncology practice aid identifying individual crc survivors risk hrqol deterioration could also provide potential targets biopsychosocial intervention aimed safeguarding hrqol atrisk individuals
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https://doi.org/10.1002/rrq.51
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Sin Yi Cheung|Jenny Phillimore
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Gender and Refugee Integration: a Quantitative Analysis of Integration and Social Policy Outcomes
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Cardiff University|Cardiff University|University of Birmingham
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abstract population refugees uk expanding expand given uk governments response european refugee crisis paper breaks new ground undertaking gender analysis integration outcomes across range areas namely social networks language proficiency health education employment housing highly relevant social policy using uks longitudinal survey refugees conduct secondary data analysis examine factors associated integration outcomes find significant gender differences language selfreported health ability budget household expenses access formal social networks quality housing women generally faring worse men inequalities enduring intensifying time call recording refugee outcomes institutional monitoring data enable inequalities identified addressed findings also enable identification social policy areas gender sensitive approach might necessary
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https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcs.12205
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Diane Nahl
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Affective and cognitive information behavior: Interaction effects in Internet use
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University of Hawaii System
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abstract presence influence affective variables information behavior studied affective load al compound variable consisting uncertainty technophobia measures found present variety simple complex information tasks integrated upperdivision disciplinary coursework affective load higher reported low values affective coping skills either high low cognitive assessment scores affective coping skills acs consist selfefficacy se optimism op measures high selfefficacy optimism found significantly beneficially influence success variety information tasks counteracting effects negative emotions irritation frustration study high coping skills provided significant affective advantage indicated higher optimism stronger selfefficacy lower uncertainty higher support acceptance system lower affective load group high cognitive skills reported significantly higher optimism higher affective coping skills higher felt exercise control demonstrating interaction cognitive affective skills distinct advantage high affective coping skills high cognitive skills experienced relatively low affective load high acceptance system
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-017-0155-y
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Natasha Cabrera|Jacqueline D. Shannon|Jaslean J. La Taillade
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Predictors of coparenting in Mexican American families and links to parenting and child social emotional development
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University of Maryland, College Park|Brooklyn College|University of Maryland, College Park
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abstract present study examined associations parents levels acculturation depressive symptoms family support couple relationship quality coparenting conflict also explored effects coparenting conflict parenting infant social development sample lowincome mexican american n 735 infants age 9 months parents results indicated couple conflict strongest predictor coparenting conflict coparenting conflict significant effect motherinfant interaction father engagement effects coparenting father caregiving varied fathers level acculturation high coparenting conflict acculturated fathers engaged caregiving less acculturated fathers coparenting conflict predictive infant social development
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https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.20534
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Jacqueline Legacy|Pascal Zesiger|Margaret Friend|Diane Poulin?Dubois
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Vocabulary size, translation equivalents, and efficiency in word recognition in very young bilinguals
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Concordia University|University of Geneva|San Diego State University|Concordia University
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abstract present study examined early vocabulary development fiftynine french monolingual fifty frenchenglish bilingual infants 1416 vocabulary comprehension assessed using parental report macarthurbates communicative development inventory cdi computerized comprehension task cct assessing receptive vocabulary development using parental report bilinguals knew words l1 versus l2 however young bilinguals accurate l1 l2 cct exhibited difference speed word comprehension across languages proportion translation equivalents comprehension varied widely within sample young bilinguals linked measures vocabulary size speed word retrieval exposure l2 interestingly monolinguals outperformed bilinguals respect accuracy reaction time l1 l2 results highlight importance using multiple measures assess early vocabulary development
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2007.11.001
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Claire Eccleston|Kathleen Doherty|Aidan Bindoff|Andrew Robinson|James C. Vickers|Fran McInerney
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Building dementia knowledge globally through the Understanding Dementia Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
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University of Tasmania|University of Tasmania|University of Tasmania|University of Tasmania|University of Tasmania|University of Tasmania
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abstract prevalence dementia escalating worldwide knowledge deficits remain barrier community inclusiveness quality care need quality comprehensive education identified key priority global action plans dementia understanding dementia massive open online course udmooc offers potential improve dementia knowledge globally completion rates udmooc 20162017 average 42 enrolments 69 participants care cared people dementia current study shows baseline dementia knowledge positively related previous learning dementia various types exposure condition including family members andor working people condition undertaken dementia education however knowledge participant groups showed substantial improvements completion udmooc shown regardless educational background previous experience dementia group differences completing udmooc minimised udmooc therefore effective knowledge translation strategy improve dementia knowledge diverse international learner group
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https://doi.org/10.1002/oti.10
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Afonso Cavaco|Ana Lídia Santos
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Evaluation of health literacy and the readability of information leaflets
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Lusíada University of Lisbon|University of Lisbon|University of Lisbon
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abstract proper use information lea ets medications depends among factors readability users literacy ie ability clearly identify letters words sentences ability understand use information study purpose investigate possible relationship measure functional health literacy readability lea et nonsteroidal antiin ammatory medicine later assessed appropriate european guideline sample 53 urban participants recruited 2010 pharmacy lisboa portugal varying literacy statistical analysis found relationship level literacy various parameters assess quality readability information lea et descriptors package inserts patient medicine package inserts health literacy sahlsa50 readability consumer health informationintroduction basic skills reading writing numeracy especially important context health participation patient planning implementation treatment critical success
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https://doi.org/10.1598/rrq.43.4.2
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Alexey Mikhaylov|Hasan D?nçer|Serhat Yüksel
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Analysis of financial development and open innovation oriented fintech potential for emerging economies using an integrated decision-making approach of MF-X-DMA and golden cut bipolar q-ROFSs
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Financial University|Istanbul Medipol University|Istanbul Medipol University
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abstract purpose paper identify factors financial development greatest impact open innovation 7 emerging countries analysis performed featuring mfxdma method well verification autocorrelation heteroscedasticity time period covers years 2002 2020 article states main indicators improve financial development enhance process bank lending equity market development important area development competition providing equal access information market participants continuously refining technical infrastructure regression analysis mfxdma method confirms statistical significance influence article fills knowledge gap link open innovations relatively low capitalization modern emerging countries financial market low liquidity small cap stocks financial market concentration banking sector well risks arising process globalization another analysis also conducted generating novel fuzzy decisionmaking model first stage determinants open innovationbased fintech potential weighted emerging economies purpose mswara methodology taken consideration based bipolar qrofss golden cut second stage analysis includes evaluating emerging economies determinants open innovationbased fintech potential context emerging seven countries examined electre methodology found significant factor open innovationbased fintech potential
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https://doi.org/10.1598/rrq.46.3.3
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Rebekah George Benjamin|Paula J. Schwanenflugel
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Text Complexity and Oral Reading Prosody in Young Readers
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University of Georgia|University of Georgia
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abstract purpose study examine impact text difficulty oral reading prosody young children fluency reading ideally determined measuring rate accuracy prosodic qualities oral reading children spectrographic measurements four prosodic variablessentencefinal f0 change intonation contour intrasentential pausing ungrammatical pausingwere carried oral readings secondgrade students n 90 easy difficult text standardized measures reading fluency ie measuring rate accuracy reading comprehension also given text difficulty impact childrens oral reading three four prosody variables fluent children read expressively less fluent children prosody measured difficult text found closely related aspects fluency prosody measured easy text additionally prosody measured difficult text served independent predictor comprehension skills rate accuracy controlled whereas prosody easy text proposed good reading prosody used children assist comprehending difficult text note rebekah benjamin discusses research presented article podcast voice literacy httpwwwvoiceofliteracyorgposts41784 podcast httpwwwvoiceofliteracyorgposts41784 90 podcast httpwwwvoiceofliteracyorgposts41784 cette tude avait pour dexaminer limpact de la difficult du texte sur la prosodie de la lecture orale chez de jeunes lecteurs idalement dfinit la fluidit de la lecture en mesurant la vitesse lexactitude et les qualits prosodiques de la lecture orale des enfants les mesures spectographiques de quatre variables prosodiqueschangement de la frquence fondamentale de fin fo de phrase contour intonatif pause intraphrase et pause nongrammaticaleont effectues sur des lectures orales dlves de seconde anne n 90 sur un texte facile et un texte difficile aussi effectu les mesures standard de fluidit de lecture cestdire mesures uniquement de la vitesse et de lexactitude et de comprhension de la lecture la difficult du texte eu un impact sur la lecture orale des enfants dans trois des quatre variables prosodiques et les enfants qui lisent couramment ont lu de faon plus expressive que les enfants qui lisent moins couramment nous avons trouv que quand mesure la prosodie partir du texte le plus difficile celleci est plus troitement lie aux autres aspects de la fluidit que quand la mesure partir du texte facile en outre la prosodie mesure partir du texte difficile permet de prdire de faon indpendante les comptences de comprhension aprs que la vitesse et la prcision aient contrles ce que ne permet pas la prosodie avec le texte facile selon nous une bonne prosodie en lecture constitue une aide pour les enfants afin de comprendre un texte plus difficile podcast httpwwwvoiceofliteracyorgposts41784 n 90 podcast httpwwwvoiceofliteracyorgposts41784 este estudio examina el impacto de la dificultad del texto en la prosodia de la lectura oral de los nios jvenes la fluidez en la lectura oral se determina en el mejor de los casos midiendo la velocidad la precisin las cualidades prosdicas de la lectura medidas espectroscpicas de cuatro variables prosdicasel cambio f 0 al final de la oracin el contorno de la entonacin las pausas dentro de las oraciones las pausas gramaticalesse hicieron de la lectura oral de estudiantes de segundo grado n 90 de un texto difcil de un texto fcil tambin se hicieron medidas estandardizadas de la fluidez en la lectura sea se midieron nicamente la velocidad la precisin de la comprensin de la lectura la dificultad del texto afect tres de las cuatro variables prosdicas de la lectura oral de los nios se encontr que los nios con fluidez leyeron con ms expresin que los nios con poca fluidez tambin se encontr que la prosodia medida de los textos ms difciles tena ms relacin con otros aspectos de la fluidez que la prosodia medida de los textos fciles adems la prosodia medida de los textos difciles sirve como un indicio independiente para pronosticar las destrezas de comprensin una vez que la velocidad la precisin han sido controladas mientras que la prosodia de los textos fciles sirve de tal forma se propone que los nios con buena prosodia al leer la usan para entender mejor los textos difciles podcast httpwwwvoiceofliteracyorgposts41784
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-2018.2010.00524.x
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Gillian Hampden?Thompson|Judith Bennett
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Science Teaching and Learning Activities and Students' Engagement in Science
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abstract purpose analysis describe variation students reports engagement science across science teaching learning activities addition study examines student school characteristics may associated students levels engagement science data drawn programme international student assessment 2006 study analysis employs quantitative approach includes descriptive inferential statistics examine three measures student engagement nationally representative sample approximately 12000 15yearold students uk main results indicate association students motivation towards science enjoyment science future orientation towards science frequency various teaching learning activities take place classroom understanding student engagement science factors influence essential addressing issue uptake science compulsory schooling keywords engagementteaching learning activitiespisa notes noted evidence usa suggest stem shortage overstated eg butz et al 2003 butz w p bloom g gross e kelly k kofner rippen h e 2003 shortage scientists engineers would know santa monica ca rand corporation crossref google scholar ks 3 years 7 8 9 pupils schooling england wales pupils 3 years usually range age 11 14 years gcses academic subject qualification england wales pupils usually aged 14 16 years take examination advanced level general certificate education commonly referred alevel alevel made level a2 level alevels typically take 2 years students end first year level year essentially two options take level final qualification continue second year study a2 complete full alevel qualification instrumental motivation context refers student encouraged learn science external benefits achieving good job sciencerelated area ie becoming medical doctor noted analyses conducted authors using pisa 2006 student school databases
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s0142716409090134
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Erica S. Lembke|Kristen L. McMaster|Pamela M. Stecker
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The prevention science of reading research within a Response?to?Intervention model
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University of Missouri|University of Minnesota System|Clemson University
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abstract purpose article describe researchbased reading intervention within responsetointervention rti model using prevention science context first rti defined rationale provided use improving reading performance students particularly students identified risk readingrelated learning disabilities next reading risk defined discussed including prevalence antecedents risk assessed universal screening progress monitoring existing literature use rti models reading summarized including small largescale implementation studies finally future research directions area reading within rti model discussed 2009 wiley periodicals inc
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https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcs.12285
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Jan van Dijk|Kenneth L. Hacker
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The Digital Divide as a Complex and Dynamic Phenomenon
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University of Twente|New Mexico State University
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abstract purpose article propose fruitful analytical framework data supposedly related concept socalled digital divide extent nature divide depend kind access defined considering possession hardware growing divides among different categories income employment education age ethnicity proved existed 1980s 1990s according official american dutch statistics effects saturation gaps less close however shown differential access skills usage likely increase growth usage gap projected multivariate analyses dutch official statistics reveal striking effect age gender compared education usage gap related evolution information network society finally policy perspectives discussed keywords access information technology digital divide digital skills information inequality information society knowledge gap network society policies information equality scurve adoption usage gap usage information technology
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2009.00959.x
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Sarah Howard|Amy Chan|Peter Caputi
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More than beliefs: Subject areas and teachers' integration of laptops in secondary teaching
| 2,014 | null |
abstract purpose paper explore relationship subject areas teachers technology integration educational technology research often identified culture clashes explain differences technology use subject areas clashes frequently attributed core features values beliefs held subject area cultures little research analyzing relationship subject areas integration using validated path model conceptual framework paper presents analysis relationship three subject areas english mathematics science known factors teacher beliefs readiness use technology teaching directly impact secondarylevel teachers technology integration three years findings show time subject areas associated teachers readiness subject areas associated teachers beliefs implications practice future research discussed
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https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2007.10598938
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Alicia Girón|Amirreza Kazemikhasragh|Antonella Francesca Cicchiello|Eva Panetti
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Financial inclusion and development in the least developed countries in Asia and Africa
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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore|Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México|Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore|Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
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abstract purpose paper investigate relationship financial inclusion index development variables least developed countries asia africa using annual data 42 countries period 20002019 pooled panel regression panel data analysis technique used explore relationship empirical finding indicates economic growth leads financial inclusion unemployment literacy rates among factors contributing financial inclusion observed women vulnerable men lack financial inclusion less developed countries economy relies heavily agriculture people less financially inclusive live rural areas countries also pay inequality reduces financial inclusion rates negative impact development low financial inclusion rate reduces levels development countries results study lead development empowerment vulnerable groups studied countries order improve conditions development policymakers consider policies enhance literacy eliminate gender inequality increase pay equality
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https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.21652
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Mónica Raquel Gómez Dias|Luísa Agante
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Can advergames boost children's healthier eating habits? A comparison between healthy and non?healthy food
| 2,011 |
Universidade Nova de Lisboa|Universidade Nova de Lisboa
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abstract purpose paper provide contribution towards increasing knowledge healthy food stimuli improve eating behaviour making comparison advergames food content effects childrens food choices product liking nutritional knowledge sample 231 elementaryschoolage children 7 8 years old randomly assigned one following tasks playing healthy advergame ii playing less healthy advergame posttreatment pictured questionnaire used assess childrens behaviour terms immediate food choice food liking nutritional knowledge following exposure treatment results show children tend choose according advertised game terms food liking children played less healthy version game report higher preference less healthy options regarding childrens nutritional knowledge differences groups registered indicating children already solid understanding good bad foods health findings aligned previous research dualprocess model although childrens nutritional knowledge good might employ selecting snacks according results legal educational management contributions employed regulation protect children less healthy contents advergames schools may use digital games promote healthier eating habits enterprises invest market opportunity healthy food targeting children finally social marketing use advergames order reduce child obesity copyright 2011 john wiley amp sons ltd
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.10017
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?athy Sylva|Brenda Taggart|Iram Siraj?Blatchford|Vasiliki Totsika|Katharina Ereky?Stevens|Rose Gilden|Daniel A. Bell
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Curricular quality and day?to?day learning activities in pre?school
| 2,007 | null |
abstract purpose paper show curricular quality related daytoday activities experienced children pedagogical activities staff coded systematic targetchild observations data drawn effective provision preschool education eppe researching effective pedagogy early years repey studies curricular quality measured coding ecerse english curricular extension wellknown ecersr centres scoring high ecerse staff engaged pedagogical practices included sustained shared thinking direct teaching questioning modelling highscoring centres children also observed participating activities associated early reading emergent writing active listening children centres assessed adequate spent time activities associated physical development creative curriculum thus ecerse gives higher scores pedagogical practices activities staff take active role childrens learning including scaffolding young childrens play especially communication literacy domains curriculum acknowledgements data study reported drawn effective provision preschool education eppe project whose principal investigators include kathy sylva edward melhuish pam sammons iram sirajblatchford brenda taggart data also drawn researching effective pedagogy early years sirajblatchford et al citation2002 study funded uk department education skills authors grateful thelma harms debby cryer dick clifford gave advice development extension rating scale encouraged eppe team devise english supplement reflect english national curriculum
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https://doi.org/10.1016/s0921-8009(03)00078-8
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Ben Kelcey|Joanne F. Carlisle
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Learning About Teachers’ Literacy Instruction From Classroom Observations
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University of Cincinnati|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
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abstract purpose study contribute efforts improve methods gathering analyzing data classroom observations early literacy methodological approach addresses current problems reliability validity classroom observations taking account differences teachers uses instructional actions eg modeling specific skill areas eg fluency reading comprehension findings observations second thirdgrade teachers literacy instruction showed teachers instructional actions differed literacy skill area consistent within across skill areas furthermore teachers uses instructional actions given skill area strongly associated students gains achievement skill area teachers uses actions across skill areas approach offers significant improvements methods identify features effective literacy instruction
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2006.10.002
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Jing Jian Xiao|Cheng Chen|Lei Sun
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Age differences in consumer financial capability
| 2,015 |
University of Rhode Island|Renmin University of China|Renmin University of China
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abstract purpose study examine age differences financial capability financial capability measured five variables objective financial literacy subjective financial literacy desirable financial behavior perceived financial capability financial capability index financial capability expected increase age specifically expect older consumers demonstrate higher levels objective subjective financial literacy desirable financial behaviors higher level perceived financial capability higher score financial capability index data 2012 national financial capability study us used examine associations age groups financial capability variables oneway anovas used examine age differences financial capability variables multiple regressions used examine age differences controlling sociodemographic financial variables results indicated age differences four financial capability variables showed similar patterns young adults aged 1824 lowest scores objective financial literacy subjective financial literacy perceived financial capability financial capability index results implications consumer educators provide effective financial education age groups
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https://doi.org/10.1093/jrs/fez023
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Yue Guan|Kristin A. Maloney|Debra Roter|Toni I. Pollin
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Evaluation of the Informational Content, Readability and Comprehensibility of Online Health Information on Monogenic Diabetes
| 2,017 |
University of Maryland, Baltimore|University of Maryland, Baltimore|Johns Hopkins University|University of Maryland, Baltimore
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abstract purpose study assess informational content readability suitability comprehensibility websites offering educational information monogenic diabetes available patients top 20 results 15 queries four search engines screened content analysis performed two independent coders readability determined using fleschkincaid grade level fkgl simplified measure goobledygook smog comprehensibility assessment materials sam cam scale utilized evaluate website suitability comprehensibility 2 n 29 1200 screened websites met inclusion criteria content analysis showed 16 websites presented information least common forms mody 1 2 3 four addressed utility genetic counseling none included support resources patients websites exceeded consensus readability level 6th grade assessed fkgl 101 grade smog 128 15 grades although majority n 20 websites overall adequate superior quality score sam cam score gt 40 onethird scored suitable categories content literacy demand graphics learning motivation online educational resources monogenic diabetes high readability level require improvement ease use comprehensibility patients diabetes
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s0003055421000290
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Lisa Peterson|Jan N. Hughes
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The differences between retained and promoted children in educational services received
| 2,010 |
Mitchell Institute|Texas A&M University|Mitchell Institute|Texas A&M University
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abstract purpose study determine whether students retained first grade relative similarly lowachieving students promoted differed number remedial educational services received students preretention year repeat year study participants 769 relatively lowachieving firstgrade students 165 retained first grade 604 promoted controlling students conditional probability retained based propensity scores calculated prior retention retained students received number services promoted students preretention year following year retained students first grade promoted students second grade retained students received fewer services promoted students furthermore retained children larger decrease services year 1 year 2 data support notion grade retention used primary intervention instead component comprehensive remediation plan 2010 wiley periodicals inc
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-021-00248-z
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Susan B. Neuman|Serene Koh|Julie Dwyer
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CHELLO: The Child/Home Environmental Language and Literacy Observation
| 2,008 |
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Michigan United|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Michigan United|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Michigan United
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abstract purpose study develop valid reliable tool measuring quality language literacy environment homebased settings based convergence research ecological psychological factors associated early literacy development childhome environmental language literacy observation chello developed gauge quality current practices associated positive early childhood literacy outcomes following structure early language literacy classroom observation scale ellco smith dickinson 2002 early language literacy classroom observation baltimore md brookes developed two interdependent tools literacy environment checklist groupfamily observation provider interview interrater reliability using weighted kappas indicated acceptable reliability following analysis chello administered 128 homebased settings four lowincome urban areas initial evidence psychometric properties provided support internal consistency although research needed chello potential serve useful tool examining language literacy environment homebased settings
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-0862.2006.00192.x
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Jessica McGarrigle|Alison Nelson
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Evaluating a school skills programme for Australian Indigenous children: a pilot study
| 2,006 |
University of Queensland|University of Queensland
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abstract purpose study evaluate effectiveness occupational therapy skill development programme improving handwriting scissor use visual motor coordination classroom behaviour group gradeone australian urban indigenous students sample n 13 randomly assigned experimental group comparison group groups exposed intervention experimental group received six week school skills programme addition regular schooling comparison group received regular schooling following comparison group received six week programme participants underwent pre posttesting using beerybuktenicas developmental test visual motor integration conners abbreviated symptom questionnaire two nonstandardized handwriting scissor skill measures results indicated participants significantly improved aspects handwriting scissor skills behaviour visual motor coordination following participation programme experimental group demonstrated greater improvements handwriting ability scores p 0037 compared comparison group concluded schoolbased occupational therapy programme effective improving handwriting group gradeone australian indigenous children copyright 2006 john wiley amp sons ltd
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https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.20134
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Justin S. Miller|Paula J. Schwanenflugel
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A Longitudinal Study of the Development of Reading Prosody as a Dimension of Oral Reading Fluency in Early Elementary School Children
| 2,008 |
Kennedy Krieger Institute|University of Georgia|University of Georgia|Kennedy Krieger Institute
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abstract purpose study examine development reading prosody impact later reading skills suprasegmental features oral reading measured 92 children end grades 1 2 oral reading fluency reading comprehension assessments end thirdgrade school year tests carried determine manner key features oral reading prosody unfold development b extent development reading prosody predictive later oral reading fluency comprehension outcomes beyond word reading skills alone path model tests found relationship presence fewer pausal intrusions oral reading first grade subsequent development adultlike intonation contour second grade outcome model tests indicated intonation contour significant predictor later fluency word reading skills taken account decreases number pausal intrusions first second grades early acquisition adultlike intonation contour predicted better comprehension later thus prosodic oral reading might signal children achieved fluency capable understanding read results study support inclusion prosody formal definitions oral reading fluency 92 cette tude avait pour dexaminer le dveloppement de la lecture de la prosodie et son impact ultrieur sur le savoirlire mesur les caractristiques suprasegmentales en lecture orale de 92 enfants en fin de 1 et 2 anne et fait des valuations de lecture orale courante et de comprhension de la lecture en fin de 3 anne des tests ont raliss pour dterminer la faon dont les caractristiques cl de la lecture orale en prosodie apparaissent dans le dveloppement et b dans quelle mesure le dveloppement de la lecture en prosodie est prdictif des rsultats ultrieurs en lecture orale courante et en comprhension audel des seules comptences de lecture de mots des tests de piste causale ont trouv une relation entre la prsence de moins darrts inadquats pendant la lecture orale en 1 anne et le dveloppement ultrieur dun contour intonatif semblable ladulte en 2 anne les tests de modle de consquences ont indiqu quun contour intonatif est un prdicteur significatif de la lecture courante ultrieure une fois prises en compte les comptences en lecture de mots une diminution du nombre darrts inadquats entre la 1 et la 2 anne et une acquisition prcoce dun contour intonatif semblable ladulte est prdictif dune meilleure comprhension ultrieure ainsi la lecture orale de la prosodie pourrait tre le signal que les enfants ont atteint une lecture courante et sont davantage en mesure de comprendre ce quils lisent les rsultats de cette tude viennent lappui de linclusion de la prosodie dans les dfinitions formelles de la lecture orale courante 92 el propsito de este estudio fue el de examinar el desarrollo prosdico de la lectura su impacto posterior en las destrezas de lectura se midieron aspectos de la suprasegmentacin de la lectura oral en 92 nios al finalizar el primer segundo grado al finalizar el tercer grado se evaluaron la facilidad de lectura su comprensin se hicieron pruebas para determinar la forma en que se desenvuelven los aspectos claves de la prosodia de la lectura oral con el desarrollo b el grado al cual el desarrollo de la prosodia de la lectura puede predecir la futura facilidad de lectura los resultados de la comprensin ms de la simple capacidad de leer pruebas de los modelos de pasos encontraron una relacin entre la presencia de menos entremetimientos de pausas durante la lectura oral en el primer grado el desarrollo posterior de un contorno de entonacin similar al de adultos en el segundo grado pruebas de los modelos de resultados indicaron que el contorno de entonacin pronostica con bastante seguridad la facilidad futura al tomarse en cuenta las destrezas para leer palabras la disminucin de los entremetimientos de pausas entre el primer el segundo grado la adquisicin temprana de un contorno de entonacin similar al de un adulto pronosticaron mejor comprensin en el futuro la lectura oral prosdica puede significar que los nios han logrado la fluidez son ms capaces de entender lo que leen los resultados de este estudio apoyan la inclusin de prosodia en la definicin formal de la fluidez en la lectura oral
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https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12428
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Susan B. Neuman|Ellen Hamilton Newman|Julie Dwyer
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Educational Effects of a Vocabulary Intervention on Preschoolers' Word Knowledge and Conceptual Development: A Cluster?Randomized Trial
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Michigan United|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|IE University|Boston University
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abstract purpose study examine hypothesis helping preschoolers learn words categorization may enhance ability retain words conceptual properties acting bootstrap selflearning examined hypothesis investigating effects world words instructional program supplemental intervention children preschool designed teach word knowledge conceptual development taxonomic categorization embedded multimedia participants study included 3 4yearold children 28 head start classrooms 12 schools randomly assigned treatment control groups children assessed word knowledge expressive language conceptual knowledge categories properties concepts yearlong intervention results indicated children receiving wow treatment consistently outperformed control counterparts treatment children able use categories identify meaning novel words gains word categorical knowledge sustained six months later children remained head start results suggest program targeted learning words within taxonomic categories may act bootstrap selflearning inference generation wow 3 4 28 12 wow 6 wow122834wow6 cette tude avait pour dexaminer lhypothse quaider des enfants dge prscolaire apprendre des mots en les catgorisant pourrait favoriser leur capacit retenir les mots et leurs proprits agissant alors comme une amorce dautoapprentissage nous avons examin cette hypothse en analysant les effets du matriel denseignement le monde des mots mdm un supplment pdagogique destin aux enfants dge prscolaire conu pour la connaissance des mots et le dveloppement des concepts laide dune catgorisation taxinomique avec multimdia impliqu ont particip ltude des enfants de 3 et 4 ans provenant de 28 classes head start issus de 12 coles assignes au hasard au groupe de traitement et au groupe contrle les enfants ont valus sur leur connaissance des mots lexpression orale les connaissances conceptuelles les catgories et les proprits des concepts tout au long de lanne de lintervention les rsultats ont montr que les enfants du groupe de traitement mdm ont de manire systmatique dpass leur contrepartie du groupe contrle en outre les enfants soumis au traitement ont en mesure de se servir des catgories pour trouver le sens des mots nouveaux les bnfices dans la connaissance des mots et les connaissances catgorielles sont demeurs six mois plus tard chez les enfants rests dans head start ces rsultats suggrent quun programme visant lapprentissage de mots au sein de catgories taxonomiques peut agir comme une amorce pour lautoapprentissage et la production dinfrences wow head start wow 28 12 wow la meta de este estudio fue el de investigar la hiptesis que ayudar los preescolares aprender palabras por medio de la categorizacin mejorara su capacidad de retener palabras sus propiedades conceptuales sirviendo de arranque para el auto aprendizaje investigamos esta hiptesis estudiando los efectos del programa de enseanza world words mundo de palabras wow por sus siglas en ingls una intervencin adicional para nios preescolares diseada para el aprendizaje de palabras el desarrollo conceptual por medio de la categorizacin taxonmica el uso de diversos medios en este estudio participaron nios de 3 4 aos de 20 aulas de head start en 12 escuelas escogidas al azar en cuanto grupos de tratamiento de control en un ao completo de intervencin se evaluaron los estudiantes en cuanto su conocimiento de palabras su lenguaje expresivo su conocimiento conceptual las categoras propiedades de los conceptos los resultados mostraron que los nios del grupo de wow sistemticamente superaban los nios del grupo de control adems los nios del grupo de tratamiento podan usar categoras para encontrar el significado de palabras nuevas los adelantos en el conocimiento de palabras categoras todava existan 6 meses ms tarde para los nios que seguan con head start estos resultados sugieren que un programa dedicado al aprendizaje de palabras dentro de categoras taxonmicas puede ayudar al autoaprendizaje la produccin de inferencias
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https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1181/1/012025
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Yin Xu|Wei Pan|Hong Liu
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Self?management practices of Chinese Americans with type 2 diabetes
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Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing|University of Cincinnati|Asian Health Coalition
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abstract purpose study examine level diabetes selfmanagement association demographic diabetesrelated characteristics chinese americans type 2 diabetes questionnaire measured diabetes selfmanagement diabetesrelated characteristics administered sample 211 chinese americans type 2 diabetes living america results indicated participants likely take medications less likely carry diet physical activity selfmonitoring blood glucose foot care behaviors associations diabetes selfmanagement demographic diabetesrelated characteristics observed example individuals less education employed less likely engage diabetes selfmanagement higher education retired individuals longer duration diabetes used insulin treatment frequently carried selfmonitoring shorter duration diabetes used oral hypoglycemic agents findings indicate selfmanagement practices among participants suboptimal research developing culturally linguistically appropriate interventions promote diabetes selfmanagement chinese americans warranted
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.2010.00378.x
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Gabriela Simón-Cereijido|Vera F. Gutiérrez?Clellen
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A cross-linguistic and bilingual evaluation of the interdependence between lexical and grammatical domains
| 2,009 |
San Diego State University|University of California, San Diego|San Diego State University
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abstract purpose study examine within acrosslanguage relationships lexical grammatical domains focusing measures lexical diversity grammatical complexity spanish english one hundred ninetysix preschool schoolaged latino children different levels english spanish proficiencies different language abilities produced narratives spanish english analyses revealed strong associations lexical number different words number different verbs grammatical measures mean length utterances words use ditransitive predicates supporting domain interdependence hypothesis within language crosslinguistic comparisons indicate greater diversity verbs ditransitive predicates spanish compared english population language samples children produced narratives two languages relationship two domains across languages lack crosslanguage correlations may related variables influencing lexical semantic development bilingual learners methodological issues considered future studies bilingual speakers discussed
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https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.1351
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Jing Jian Xiao|Barbara O’Neill
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Consumer financial education and financial capability
| 2,016 |
University of Rhode Island|Virginia Cooperative Extension|Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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abstract purpose study explore potential effects financial education financial capability american consumers data 2012 national financial capability study used test hypothesis financial education positively associated financial capability four financial literacy behaviour variables used form financial capability index multivariate linear regression results showed controlling demographic financial variables respondents ever received financial education higher scores financial capability indicators objective financial literacy subjective financial literacy desirable financial behaviour perceived financial capability financial capability index addition high school college workplace financial education variables showed positive associations financial capability indicators additional state comparison analyses provided evidence suggesting high school financial education may direct impacts spillover effects consumer financial capability
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43031-019-0008-7
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Yi?hsiu Lai
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Which do students prefer to evaluate their essays: Peers or computer program
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National University of Kaohsiung
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abstract purpose study investigate problems potentials new technologies english writing education effectiveness automated writing evaluation awe access peer evaluation pe compared twentytwo english foreign language efl learners taiwan participated study submitted draft access received feedback automated grading system made revision addition awe also peer revision writing class three issues including writers used feedback two kinds evaluation progress made writing perceived two kinds evaluation discussed results showed efl learners taiwan generally opted pe awe findings raise several relevant issues including social learning feedback strategies computer anxiety cultural impact
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-021-09942-z
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Mark A. Kaelin|Wendy W. Huebner|Mark J. Nicolich|Maudellyn L. Kimbrough
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Field Test of an Epidemiology Curriculum for Middle School Students
| 2,007 |
Montclair State University|ExxonMobil (United States)|Paterson Public Schools
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abstract purpose study test effectiveness middle school epidemiology curriculum called detectives classroom curriculum presents epidemiology science public health using healthrelated issues capture interest young students help prepare make evidencebased healthrelated decisions curriculum field tested among seventhgrade urban students using quasiexperimental design analysis covariance pre posttest scores examined five outcomes including students perceptions abilities science inquiry scientific literacy knowledge five enduring epidemiologic understandings selfreported interest science assessment students epidemiological reasoning ability 378 experimental students compared 620 controls generally higher posttest improvements epidemiologyrelated outcomes smaller increases measures doseresponse suggested higher scores among students exposed 10 lessons strengths evaluation include large sample availability data account differences demographic school performance variables limitations evaluation include randomization school opposed student relatively shortterm generally selfreported outcomes inconsistencies proportion curriculum actually taught findings offer encouragement potential detectives classroom improve students perceptions science abilities scientific literacy interest science abilities basic epidemiologic reasoning tests epidemiology curricula needed respond growing interest teaching public health science younger students important test nearterm impacts additional challenge curriculum evaluation standpoint follow students several years examine subsequent choices concerning selected courses college majors career paths
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https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-019-0279-9
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Hong Huang|Besiki Stvilia|Corinne Jörgensen|Hank W. Bass
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Prioritization of data quality dimensions and skills requirements in genome annotation work
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University of South Florida|Florida State University|Florida State University|Florida State University
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abstract rapid accumulation genome annotations well widespread reuse clinical scientific practice poses new challenges management quality scientific data study contributes towards better understanding scientists perceptions priorities data quality data quality assurance skills needed genome annotation study guided previously developed general framework assessment data quality taxonomy dataquality dq skills intended define contextsensitive models criteria data quality skills genome annotation analysis results revealed genomics scientists recognize specific sets criteria quality genomeannotation context seventeen data quality dimensions reduced 5factor constructs 17 relevant skills grouped 4factor constructs constructs defined study advance understanding data quality relationships important contribution data information quality research addition resulting models serve valuable resources genome data curators administrators developing datacuration policies designing dqassurance strategies processes procedures infrastructure studys findings may also inform educators developing data quality assurance curricula training courses
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.1850
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Cristina Padez
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Stature and stature distribution in Portuguese male adults 1904–1998: The role of environmental factors
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University of Coimbra
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abstract records height 841457 18yearold portuguese males analyzed area residence districts sample included portuguese 18yearold males born 1966 1979 examined 1985 1998 north center south portugal represent social strata statistically significant differences p 0001 among districts males lisbon 1728 cm setbal 1727 cm developed districts tallest madeira 1697 cm coimbra 1716 cm shortest compared published data 1904 positive secular trend height average increase 893 cm estimated rate 099 cm per decade changes occurred mainly result reduction shortest classes stature lt150 cm 170 cm increase frequency highest classes 170 cm positive trend changes stature distribution must related general improvement standard living conditions occurred portugal primarily 1960s 1970s especially terms nutrition health system taking account socioeconomic differences still exist districts results suggest secular trend height continue portuguese population future decades j hum biol 143949 2002 2002 wileyliss inc
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https://doi.org/10.1515/mgr-2015-0006
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Peter Bartelmus
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Dematerialization and capital maintenance: two sides of the sustainability coin
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University of Wuppertal
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abstract reductionist trend equating sustainable development sustained economic growth needs reversed new accounts balances help operationalize elusive notion sustainability provide coherent picture interaction environment economy greened national accounts measure economic sustainability terms produced natural capital maintenance balances material flows assess ecological sustainability dematerialization production consumption concepts aim preserve environmental assets differ scope strength evaluation sustainability first results germany indicate weak sustainability economy strong sustainability sight insufficient reduction material throughput attaining sustainability integrated policies needs support share stakeholders sustainable development
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https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12433
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Joshua S. Spitalnick|Ralph J. DiClemente|Gina M. Wingood|Richard A. Crosby|Robin R. Milhausen|Jessica M. Sales|Frances McCarty|Eve Rose|Sinead N. Younge
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Brief report: Sexual sensation seeking and its relationship to risky sexual behaviour among African?American adolescent females
| 2,006 |
Emory University|Emory University|Emory University|University of Kentucky|University of Windsor|Emory University|Emory University|Emory University|Emory University
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abstract relationship sexual sensation seeking sexual risk taking investigated among adult populations limited data however regarding relationship adolescents since africanamerican adolescent females continue disproportionately diagnosed stds including hiv examined association among clinicbased sample africanamerican adolescent females n 715 enrolled stdhiv prevention intervention participants ages 1521 endorsing higher levels sexual sensation seeking reported higher levels sexual risktaking behaviours eg frequency vaginal intercourse number sexual partners poorer condom use results remained significant controlling known covariates associated sexual risktaking behaviours results consistent adult literature highlight need future investigations examining sexual sensation seeking among adolescents results though preliminary could used better inform prevention interventions clinicianshealth educators provide direct services adolescents
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.07.228
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Linda Morrice|Linda K. Tip|Michael Collyer|Rupert Brown
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‘You can’t have a good integration when you don’t have a good communication’: English-language Learning Among Resettled Refugees in England
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University of Sussex|University of Brighton|University of Sussex|University of Sussex
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abstract research presented based largescale multimethods study refugees resettled united kingdom analyse quantitative data language proficiency four years resettlement identify key characteristics likely low language proficiency risk longterm dependency exclusion qualitative interviews experiences language learning suggest englishlanguage policy provision serve exacerbate compound risk social exclusion rather ameliorate risk findings draw attention lack recognition understanding diversity resettled refugees differential capacities needs opportunities learning also highlight conflict policy goal rapid entry labour market goal language learning findings clear implications integration strategies policy
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-0862.2008.00353.x
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Mathias Osmundsen|Alexander Bor|Peter Bjerregaard Vahlstrup|Anja Bechmann|Michael Bang Petersen
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Partisan Polarization Is the Primary Psychological Motivation behind Political Fake News Sharing on Twitter
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Aarhus University|Aarhus University|Aarhus University|Aarhus University|Aarhus University
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abstract rise fake news major concern contemporary western democracies yet research psychological motivations behind spread political fake news social media surprisingly limited citizens share fake news ignorant lazy fueled sinister motives seeking disrupt social status quo seek attack partisan opponents increasingly polarized political environment article first test competing hypotheses based careful mapping psychological profiles 2300 american twitter users linked behavioral sharing data sentiment analyses 500000 news story headlines findings contradict ignorance perspective provide support disruption perspective strong support partisan polarization perspective thus individuals report hating political opponents likely share political fake news selectively share content useful derogating opponents overall findings show fake news sharing fueled psychological motivations drive forms partisan behavior including sharing partisan news traditional credible news sources
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https://doi.org/10.22259/2642-8318.0101003
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Joel B. Johnson|Pritika Reddy|Ronil Chand|Mani Naiker
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Attitudes and awareness of regional Pacific Island students towards e-learning
| 2,021 |
Central Queensland University|Fiji National University|Fiji National University|Central Queensland University
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abstract rise online modes content delivery termed elearning increased student convenience provided geographically remote students options tertiary education however efficacy relies upon student access suitable technology internet quality online course material covid19 outbreak education providers worldwide forced turn elearning retain student base allow continue learning pandemic however geographically remote developing nations many students may access suitable technology internet connections hence important understand potential elearning maintain equitable access education situations study found majority 88 commencing students university south pacific owned least one ict device access internet similarly students adequate strong ict skills positive attitude toward elearning attitudes among student cohort conjunction previous experience university south pacific distance education likely contributed relatively successful transition facetoface online learning result covid19 pandemic
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s0142716407080125
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Matthijs van den Berg|Girma Earo Kumbi
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Poverty and the rural nonfarm economy in Oromia, Ethiopia
| 2,006 |
Wageningen University & Research
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abstract rural nonfarm sector gained increasing importance asia also africa however widely believed parts africa growth nonfarm economy increased inequality limited effect poor face entry barriers nonfarm activities present article analyzes relation nonfarm income poverty inequality oromia ethiopia use two complementary methodologies econometric estimates household income nonfarm sector ii gini decomposition analysis income inequality source results consistently indicate oromia entry barriers nonfarm activities low general growth sector benefit poor
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https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690701313995
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Ángel Vázquez Alonso|María Antônia Manassero Mas|José?Antonio Acevedo?Díaz
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An analysis of complex multiple?choice science–technology–society items: Methodological development and preliminary results
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Universitat de les Illes Balears|Universitat de les Illes Balears|Junta de Andalucía|Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Castilla y León
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abstract scarce attention assessment evaluation science education research especially harmful teaching sciencetechnologysociety sts issues due dialectical tentative valueladen polemic nature sts topics paper tackles methodological difficulties instruments monitor views related sts topics rationalizes quantitative methodology analysis technique improve utility empirically developed multiplechoice item pool questionnaire opinions sts methodology embraces itemscaling psychometrics based judgments panel experts multiple response model scoring system data analysis methodology finally produces normalized attitudinal indices represent respondents reasoned beliefs toward sts statements respondents position item comprises several statements respondents position entire sts topic encompasses set items preliminary results show methodologys ability evaluate sts attitudes qualitative quantitative way statistical hypothesis testing lastly applications teacher training sts curriculum development science classrooms discussed 2006 wiley periodicals inc sci ed 90 681706 2006
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https://doi.org/10.1002/meet.14505001155
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Royce Kimmons|George Veletsianos
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Education scholars’ evolving uses of twitter as a conference backchannel and social commentary platform
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abstract scholarly community faces lack largescale research examining students professors use social media authentic contexts use changes time study uses data mining methods better understand academic twitter use around 2014 2015 american educational research association annual conferences conference backchannel general means participating online descriptive inferential analysis used explore twitter use 1421 academics 360 000 tweets posted results demonstrate complicated participation patterns twitter used ground particular show tweets conferences differed significantly tweets outside conferences students professors used conference backchannel somewhat equally students used hashtags frequently professors used hashtags frequently academics comprised minority participants backchannels participated much higher rate nonacademic counterparts number participants backchannel increased 2014 2015 small number authors present years number tweets declined year year various hashtags used throughout time period study occurred ongoing ie tended stable across weeks others eventbased ie spiked particular week professors used eventbased hashtags often students students used ongoing hashtags often professors ongoing hashtags tended exhibit positive sentiment eventbased hashtags tended exhibit ambiguous conflicting sentiments findings suggest professors students exhibit similarities differences use twitter backchannels indicate need research better understand ways social technologies online networks integrated scholars lives
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https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2011.608092
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Andika Andika|Della Nanda Luthfiana|Nadia Nadia|Kartinah
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Green purchase behavior: the role of green advertising, green awareness, and eco-literacy
| 2,023 |
Janabadra University|Janabadra University|Janabadra University|Janabadra University
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abstract scope theory planned behavior used research explore consumer behavior concept specific aim research identify relationship green purchase behavior green advertising ecoliteracy green awareness mediating variable statistical analysis technique used smart pls 30 examines direct indirect relationship variables sample size research 106 respondents want buy green products results study showed green awareness mediates relationship green advertising green purchase behavior line current conditions indonesia consumers still intend adjust acceptance green products consumers prefer traditional products green products illustrated low green purchase behavior
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https://doi.org/10.1080/03054980902934613
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Nancy Law|Michael Lee|Angela Chan
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Policy impacts on pedagogical practice and ICT use: an exploration of the results from SITES 2006
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University of Hong Kong|University of Hong Kong|University of Hong Kong
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abstract second information technology education study sites 2006 results reveal principals perceived presence lifelong learningrelated pedagogical activities schools changed markedly since data collected 1998 sitesm1 intriguing fact directions changes quite different depending education systems concerned many asian countries reported high increases european countries reported large drops 8year period paper reports statistical evidence observed pendulum swing reflects actual changes teaching practices countries exploratory multilevel analyses results consistently show national means principals vision used systemlevel indicator predicting national means pedagogical orientations schools several years later findings also indicate possibility pendulum effect consequence systemlevel policy differences countries participating two sites studies
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022109015000265
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Mythily Subramaniam|Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar|Derrick Heng|Kian Woon Kwok|Yee Wei Lim|Mabel Yap|Siow Ann Chong
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The Singapore Mental Health Study: an overview of the methodology
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Institute of Mental Health|Institute of Mental Health|Ministry of Health|Nanyang Technological University|RAND Corporation|Ministry of Health|Institute of Mental Health
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abstract singapore mental health study smhs populationbased crosssectional epidemiological study singapore multiethnic adult population article provides overview research design methods used took consideration unique characteristics country multiethnic population facetoface household survey singapore residents aged 18 years undertaken 2009 2010 nationally representative probability sample derived using disproportionate stratified sampling method order increase precision subgroup estimations design stratified oversampling malays indians aged 65 years respondents assessed using english chinese computerized malay paper pencil based version composite international diagnostic interview cidi 30 establish lifetime 12month prevalence mental disorders current use mental health services western traditional services treatment gaps loss role functioning copyright 2012 john wiley amp sons ltd
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.20386
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Dana L. Zeidler|Benjamin C. Herman|Troy D. Sadler
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New directions in socioscientific issues research
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University of South Florida|Texas A&M University|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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abstract socioscientific issues framework proven significant impact last two decades many areas related development functional scientific literacy students article summarize synthesize recent trends socioscientific issues research impact disciplinary interdisciplinary science education research trends represent scienceincontext investigations propose advanced three broad interrelated areas research including 1 socioscientific issues central role socioscientific reasoning 2 socioscientific issues primacy socioscientific perspective taking 3 socioscientific issues importance informal placebased contexts discuss recent research areas explore educational significance new trends
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s13394-023-00465-x
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Marina Casanoves|Anna Solé-Llussà|Juan Haro|Niklas Gericke|Cristina Valls
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Student Primary Teachers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Biotechnology—Are They Prepared to Teach Biotechnological Literacy?
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Universidad Rovira i Virgili|Universitat de Lleida|Universidad Rovira i Virgili|Karlstad University|Universidad Rovira i Virgili
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abstract speed development biotechnology within agriculture industry medicine changed lives need biotechnological literacy understand implies teachers primary schools need biotechnologically literate order educate future generations aim study investigate swedish preservice primary school teachers knowledge attitudes towards biotechnology contextualize results comparing corresponding group spanish teachers data collected using established questionnaire instrument biotech xxi analyzed statistically findings demonstrate swedish preservice primary school teachers knowledge gaps relating basic genetic concepts underpin biotechnology although aware biotechnological applications attitudes quite positive towards biotechnological applications health less buying using genetically modified products higher levels knowledge correlated positive attitudes indicating attitudinal basis expanding knowledge teaching practices biotechnology among primary teachers level knowledge attitudes swedish sample similar spanish teachers suggesting similar situation may prevalent many countries results indicate need reconsider science curricula within preservice primary school teacher training programs order better prepare primary teachers teaching biotechnological literacy
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https://doi.org/10.1080/0969594x.2012.730499
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Jon Roozenbeek|Sander van der Linden
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Fake news game confers psychological resistance against online misinformation
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University of Cambridge|University of Cambridge
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abstract spread online misinformation poses serious challenges societies worldwide novel attempt address issue designed psychological intervention form online browser game game players take role fake news producer learn master six documented techniques commonly used production misinformation polarisation invoking emotions spreading conspiracy theories trolling people online deflecting blame impersonating fake accounts game draws inoculation metaphor preemptively exposing warning familiarising people strategies used production fake news helps confer cognitive immunity exposed real misinformation conducted largescale evaluation game n 15000 participants prepost gameplay design provide initial evidence peoples ability spot resist misinformation improves gameplay irrespective education age political ideology cognitive style
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-020-00833-7
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Irene van Staveren
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AN EXPLORATORY CROSS?COUNTRY ANALYSIS OF GENDERED INSTITUTIONS
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Erasmus University Rotterdam
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abstract standard empowerment model underlying gender policies international organisations emphasises womens access resources paper presents exploratory analysis relative importance access resources compared womens agency recognising agency may limited gendered institutional constraints presents crosscountry analysis variety formal informal gendered institutions access resources wellbeing achievements regression analysis suggests womens empowerment depends access resources positively gendered institutions negatively different institutions affecting different dimensions empowerment copyright 2011 john wiley amp sons ltd
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https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.12383
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Kamila Klingorová|Tomáš Havlí?ek
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Religion and gender inequality: The status of women in the societies of world religions
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Charles University|Charles University
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abstract status women society diverse worldwide among many important traits associated differentiation gender inequality religion must regarded fluid concept interpretations practices embedded thus varying respect cultural historical relations admitting complexity issues religious norms traditions contribute formation gender inequalities subordinate role women society using exploratory quantitative analysis influence religiosity gender inequality social economic political spheres examined three categories states emerged analysis states majority inhabitants without religious affiliation display lowest levels gender inequality b christian buddhist societies average levels gender inequality c states highest levels gender inequality across observed variables whose inhabitants adhere islam hinduism
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https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.1647
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Jo?Ann Giandinoto|John Stephenson|Karen?Leigh Edward
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General hospital health professionals’ attitudes and perceived dangerousness towards patients with comorbid mental and physical health conditions: Systematic review and meta?analysis
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Australian Catholic University|University of Huddersfield|Swinburne University of Technology|University of Huddersfield
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abstract stigmatization mental health present general hospital settings impacting quality care hypothesized health professionals areas would elicit negative attitudes perceived level dangerousness across range mental health disorders aimed conduct systematic review metaanalysis examine attitudes perceptions searched bibliographic databases cinahl complete medline complete psyc info psychology behavioral sciences collection may 2017 date parameters set quantitative studies investigating generalist health professionals attitudes towards mental health conditions selected initially prevalence metaanalyses conducted assess extent perceived danger followed series comparative metaanalyses perceived dangerousness mental health conditions compared 653 citations retrieved eight studies met inclusion criteria overall sample included 2548 health professionals majority health professionals perceived patients substance use disorder dangerous 060 95 ci 032088 compared patients alcoholrelated disorder schizophrenia depression results also indicated large proportion staff perceived patients diagnosis schizophrenia dangerous 042 95 ci 033052 negative attitudes towards people experiencing mental illness general hospital settings may attributed poor mental health literacy skills limited exposure social cultural beliefs mental illness ongoing professional development targeting mental health knowledge recommended health professionals working general hospital settings
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s11119-021-09814-x
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Ganratchakan Ninlawan
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Factors Which Affect Teachers’ Professional Development in Teaching Innovation and Educational Technology in the 21st Century under the Bureau of Special Education, Office of the Basic Education Commission
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Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
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abstract study aimed investigate factors affect teachers professional development teaching innovation educational technology 21st century bureau special education office basic education 400 participants statistical tool used study multiple regression analysis independent variables entered stepwise method study found positive correlations teachers professional development classroom management 21st century concerning creative innovative skills communication information media awareness computer literacy information technology correlation coefficients 295 349 408 respectively
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https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1581/1/012067
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Zahoor Ul Haq|Hina Nazli|Karl D. Meilke
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Implications of high food prices for poverty in Pakistan
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University of Guelph|University of Guelph|University of Guelph
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abstract study estimates impacts rising world food prices poverty rural urban areas pakistan household income expenditure data 20042005 used estimate compensated uncompensated price expenditure elasticities using linear approximation almost ideal demand system taking unexpected component higher domestic food prices 20072008 cross price compensated elasticities used derive changes quantity consumed food expenditure impacts poverty assuming food crisis happened 20042005 results indicate poverty increased 348 severely affecting urban areas poverty increased 446 compared 325 rural areas estimates show 23 million people unable reach even onehalf poverty line expenditures another 137 million 239 million poverty line short run important ensure food availability people long run policy environment subsidizing urban food consumers keeping wheat prices lower international price needs reconsidered provide right incentives increase food availability
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https://doi.org/10.1002/art.1790060206
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Oke A|A. A Bello2 Olarinde Muftaudeen O|Edet E. E
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European Union (EU) Counterpart Projects and Low-income Workers’ Wellbeing in Cross River State, Nigeria.
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abstract study examined european union counterpart projects lowincome workers wellbeing cross river state nigeria study specifically identified water supply educational infrastructure employment creation activities relating wellbeing three null hypotheses formulated based identified variables study sustained human capital participatory developmental approach research design adopted survey data testing hypotheses generated using qualitative quantitative instruments data collected 495 respondents multistage sampling techniques five local government areas southern senatorial district cross river state generated data statistically tested using pearson product moment correlation coefficient results arrived revealed european union counterpart projects area provision borehole boost water supply significantly enhance lowincome workers wellbeing safe drinking water secondly educational infrastructural projects significantly enhance lowincome workers wellbeing improved literacy thirdly income generating opportunity significantly enhance lowincome workers wellbeing selfemployment concluded european union counterpart projects significant predictors enhancing lowincome workers wellbeing terms improved literacy safedrinking water selfemployment study recommended among others european union water projects infrastructural development programmes extended cover communities senatorial district keywords european union counterpart projects lowincome workers wellbeing
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jaal.303
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Gigi Luk|Ellen Bialystok
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Common and distinct cognitive bases for reading in English–Cantonese bilinguals
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York University|York University
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abstract study explores relationship phonological awareness early reading bilingual children learning read two languages use different writing systems participants 57 cantoneseenglish bilingual 6yearolds learning read languages children completed cognitive measures phonological awareness tasks word identification tests languages cognitive abilities controlled correlation word identification ability performance across languages correspondence phonological awareness measures remained strong pattern confirmed principal components analysis hierarchical regression demonstrated different role phonological awareness factor reading performance language results indicate phonological awareness depends set cognitive abilities applied generally across languages early reading depends common set cognitive abilities conjunction skills specific different writing systems
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https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.21387
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Heike Sturm|Franz X. Bogner
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Student?oriented versus Teacher?centred: The effect of learning at workstations about birds and bird flight on cognitive achievement and motivation
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Didac (Norway)
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abstract study investigated cognitive motivational effects two educational interventions conventional versus studentoriented approach monitored impact cognitive achievement outcome motivation students approaches dealt subject birds bird flight studentoriented approach consisted unit based workstations conventional one taught teachercentred manner total 326 secondary school pupils highest stratification level participated study using pretest posttest retentiontest design approaches evaluated empirical batteries applying cognitive item set intrinsic motivation inventory conventional approach provided higher achievement scores whereas studentoriented approach showed higher motivational rating comparing studentoriented approach without introduction group introduction attained higher achievement scores results discussed terms general expectations cognitive outcome open learning environments selfdetermination theory educational implications drawn concerning implementation learning workstations school curricula acknowledgements authors appreciate cooperation participating teachers students thankful fj scharfenberg wiseman valuable discussions reading text study supported university bayreuth notes 1 study term studentoriented used synonymously studentcentred cuban 1983 cuban l 1983 teachers teach 18901980 theory practice 223 160165 google scholar learnercentred schuh 2004 schuh k l 2004 learnercentered principles teachercentered practices teaching teacher education 20 833846 crossref web science google scholar 2 htest kruskalwallis used comparison two independent samples nonnormally distributed data substitutes analysis variance analysis covariance zfel 2002 zfel p 2002 statistik verstehen ein begleitbuch zur computergesttzten anwendung mnchen germany addisonwesley verlag google scholar p 114 kruskalwallis test applied test first whether differences exist pretest results pairwise analyses utest mannwhitney nonnormally distributed data used zfel 2002 zfel p 2002 statistik verstehen ein begleitbuch zur computergesttzten anwendung mnchen germany addisonwesley verlag google scholar p 103 3 chisquare value reported addition computing kruskalwallis test spss 140 4 conducting pairwise analyses mannwhitney utest htest kruskalwallis applied test whether differences exist three groups
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https://doi.org/10.1002/hec.751
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Kyung?Sun Kim|Sei?Ching Joanna Sin|Yuan He
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Information seeking through social media: Impact of user characteristics on social media use
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University of Wisconsin–Madison|Nanyang Technological University|University of Wisconsin–Madison
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abstract study investigated college students including undergraduate graduate students use different social media platforms purpose information seeking academic context web survey used collect data total 1286 students participated study found social media platforms used purpose information seeking although wikis one frequently used significant differences undergraduate graduate students found use social media information seeking academic context undergraduates used social qampa mediasharing sites wikis frequently hand graduate students used blogs often undergraduates significant gender differences also found male students tended use wikis internet forums often female students furthermore significant differences disciplines found students science engineering tended use wikis social qampa often blogs microblogs less often students humanities social sciences humanities students used online reviews often students science engineering implications findings discussed light information literacy user services college students
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https://doi.org/10.1111/cogs.12349
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Silvija Markic|Ingo Eilks
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A Comparison of Student Teachers' Beliefs from Four Different Science Teaching Domains Using a Mixed Methods Design
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University of Bremen|University of Bremen
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abstract study presented paper integrates data four combined research studies qualitative quantitative nature studies describe freshman science student teachers beliefs teaching learning freshmen intend become teachers germany one four science teaching domains secondary biology chemistry physics respectively well primary school science qualitative data first study based student teachers drawings teaching situations formulated using grounded theory test three scales beliefs classroom organisation beliefs teaching objectives epistemological beliefs three quantitative studies give insight student teachers curricular beliefs beliefs nature science student andor teachercentredness science teaching paper describes design integrate data within mixed methods framework aim current study describe broad triangulated picture freshman science student teachers beliefs teaching learning within respective science teaching domain study reveals clear tendencies subgroups results suggest freshman chemistry andeven pronouncedlyfreshman physics student teachers profess quite traditional beliefs science teaching learning biology primary school student teachers express beliefs subjects line modern educational theory mixed methods approach towards student teachers beliefs reflected upon implications science education science teacher education discussed keywords science student teachers beliefsmixed methods approachscience teacher education
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https://doi.org/10.2478/revecp-2020-0015
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James Hall|?athy Sylva|Edward Melhuish|Pam Sammons|Iram Siraj?Blatchford|Brenda Taggart
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The role of pre?school quality in promoting resilience in the cognitive development of young children
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abstract study reported investigates role preschool education protective factor development children risk due environmental individual factors investigation builds upon earlier research examining different kinds quality early education tests hypothesis preschools high quality moderate impacts risks upon cognitive development cognitive development measured 2857 english preschoolers 36 58 months age together 22 individual risks childrens development assessments made quality preschool provision multilevel structural equation modelling revealed global quality preschool moderate effects familial risk poverty relationships staff children moderate effects child level risk low birth weight specific quality curricular provision moderate effects policy makers need take quality account efforts promote resilience young risk children early childhood services acknowledgements research supported grants uk department education skills dfes called department children schools families economic social research council esrc especially grateful effective preschool primary secondary education eppse 314 team children families participated study dfes granting us permission use data
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https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21146
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Eric C. Chang|Dragon Yongjun Tang|Miao Ben Zhang
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Suitability Checks and Household Investments in Structured Products
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University of Hong Kong
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abstract suitability complex financial products household investors important issue light consumer financial protection us doddfrank act instance mandates distributors check suitability selling structured products retail investors however little empirical evidence exists transactions using data hong kong find investors purchase 8 structured products average suitability checked effect suitability checks pronounced less financially literate investors moreover investors tend buy products lower riskadjusted returns product suitability checked
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzy024
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John S. Luque|Dinorah Martinez Tyson|Lee Jh|Clement K. Gwede|Susan T. Vadaparampil|Shalewa Noel?Thomas|Cathy D. Meade
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Using social network analysis to evaluate community capacity building of a regional Community Cancer Network
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Georgia Southern University|University of South Florida|Moffitt Cancer Center|University of South Florida|Moffitt Cancer Center|University of South Florida|Moffitt Cancer Center|University of South Florida|Moffitt Cancer Center|Moffitt Cancer Center|University of South Florida
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abstract tampa bay community cancer network tbccn one 25 community network programs funded national cancer institutes ncis center reduce cancer health disparities objectives create collaborative infrastructure academic community based organizations develop effective sustainable interventions reduce cancer health disparities order describe network characteristics tbccn part ongoing evaluation efforts conducted social network analysis surveys community partners 2007 2008 one key finding showed mean trust value 20 community partners study increased 18 21 plt001 suggesting trend toward increased trust network preliminary results suggest tbccn led greater collaboration among community partners formed capacitybuilding evidencebased dissemination activities impacting cancer health disparities community level 2010 wiley periodicals inc
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https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.12097
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Kym Fry|Lyn D. English|Katie Makar
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Cognitive tuning in the STEM classroom: communication processes supporting children’s changing conceptions about data
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Griffith University|Queensland University of Technology|University of Queensland
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abstract teaching learning statistical thinking begins young age australia focus data representation interpretation foundation year age 5 collection sorting categorising items natural environment starting even earlier intangible concept data part statistical literacy complex children grasp especially applying notion data everyday world data explored isolation investigation process authentic data modelling experiences present meaningful opportunities apply statistical thinking although expert stem knowledge always accessible primary classroom teachers always obvious implement authentic problems within classroom context exploratory case study present data year 4 classroom age 9 statistical investigation addressing big leaf linking data reallife stem context represented authors interested teachers communication processes supported students emerging understandings data wits 2018 cognitive tuning framework offered way capture communication processes group build commonly shared frame reference findings revealed pattern communication teacher students supporting students changing conceptions data related statistical thinking processes throughout investigation
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https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2013.773228
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Joy Cumming|Elizabeth Dickson
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Educational accountability tests, social and legal inclusion approaches to discrimination for students with disability: a national case study from Australia
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abstract un convention rights persons disability promotes equal full participation children education equity educational access students including students disability free discrimination firststated national goal australian education australian federal disability discrimination law disability discrimination act 1992 follows convention federal disability standards education 2005 enacting specific requirements education article discusses equity processes inclusion students disability australian educational accountability testing including international tests many countries participate conclusion drawn equitable inclusion students disability current australian educational accountability testing occurring social perspective principle compliant law however given reluctance courts intervene education matters uncertainty outcome court consideration discussion shows equitable inclusion accountability systems available policy change rather expensive possibly unsuccessful legal challenges keywords australiaeducational accountabilitystudents disabilityinclusionlegal complianceantidiscrimination law notes 1 small percentage students complete tests pisa using standard forms example australia 107 students functional intellectual disability recorded participating pisa 2003 oecd citation2007 181 however recognition assessment adjustment needs validity outcomes questionable
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https://doi.org/10.1515/jos-2016-0044
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Dilek Fraisl|Jillian Campbell|Linda See|Uta Wehn|Jessica Wardlaw|Margaret M. Gold|Inian Moorthy|Rosa Arias|Jaume Piera|Jessica L. Oliver|Joan Masó|Marianne Penker|Steffen Fritz
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Mapping citizen science contributions to the UN sustainable development goals
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International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis|United Nations Environment Programme|International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis|IHE Delft Institute for Water Education|Natural History Museum|Museum für Naturkunde|International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis|Institut de Ciències del Mar|Queensland University of Technology|Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona|Centre for Research on Ecology and Forestry Applications|University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna|International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
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abstract un sustainable development goals sdgs vision achieving sustainable future reliable timely comprehensive consistent data critical measuring progress towards ultimately achieving sdgs data citizen science represent one new source data could used sdg reporting monitoring however information still lacking regarding current potential contributions citizen science sdg indicator framework systematic review metadata work plans 244 sdg indicators well identification past ongoing citizen science initiatives could directly indirectly provide data indicators paper presents overview citizen science already contributing could contribute data sdg indicator framework results demonstrate citizen science already contributing monitoring 5 sdg indicators citizen science could contribute 76 indicators together equates around 33 analysis also shows greatest inputs citizen science sdg framework relate sdg 15 life land sdg 11 sustainable cities communities sdg 3 good health wellbeing sdg 6 clean water sanitation realizing full potential citizen science requires demonstrating value global data ecosystem building partnerships around citizen science data accelerate sdg progress leveraging investments enhance use impact
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-019-09515-y
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Andrew Moss|Eric Jensen|Markus Gusset
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Evaluating the contribution of zoos and aquariums to Aichi Biodiversity Target 1
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Chester Zoo|University of Warwick|World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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abstract united nations strategic plan biodiversity 20112020 key initiative within global efforts halt eventually reverse loss biodiversity first target plan states 2020 latest people aware values biodiversity steps take conserve use sustainably zoos aquariums worldwide attracting 700 million visits every year could potentially make positive contribution target however global evaluation educational impacts visits zoos aquariums entirely lacking existing literature address gap conducted largescale impact evaluation study used pre postvisit repeatedmeasures survey design evaluate biodiversity literacyunderstanding biodiversity knowledge actions help protect itof zoo aquarium visitors worldwide largest international study zoo aquarium visitors ever conducted total 5661 visitors 26 zoos aquariums 19 countries around globe participated study aggregate biodiversity understanding knowledge actions help protect biodiversity significantly increased course zoo aquarium visits increase previsit 698 postvisit 751 respondents demonstrating least positive evidence biodiversity understanding similarly increase previsit 505 postvisit 588 respondents could identify actions help protect biodiversity could achieved individual level results compelling evidence date zoo aquarium visits contribute increasing number people understand biodiversity know actions take help protect biodiversity evaluacin de la contribucin de los acuarios zoolgicos al objetivo 1 de biodiversidad de aichi
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https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12862
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Erling Holden|Kristin Linnerud|David Banister
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The Imperatives of Sustainable Development
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Vestlandsforsking|CICERO Center for International Climate Research|University of Oxford
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abstract united nations sustainable development goals fire attempting cover good desirable society targets ended vague weak meaningless suggest model sustainable development based three moral imperatives satisfying human needs ensuring social equity respecting environmental limits model reflects common futures central message moral imperatives laid philosophical texts needs equity recent scientific insights environmental limits model conflict popular threepillar model sustainable development seeks balance social environmental economic targets rather argue sustainable development constitutes set constraints human behaviour including constraints economic activity identifying indicators thresholds illustrate different regions groups countries face different challenges copyright 2016 john wiley amp sons ltd erp environment
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10834-020-09721-9
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Svenja Mohr|Rainer Kühl
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Acceptance of artificial intelligence in German agriculture: an application of the technology acceptance model and the theory of planned behavior
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University of Giessen|University of Giessen
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abstract use artificial intelligence ai agriculture expected yield advantages savings production resources labor costs working hours well reduction soil compaction however economic ecological benefits ai systems agriculture realized farmers willing use study applies technology acceptance model tam davis 1989 theory planned behavior tpb ajzen 1991 investigate behavioral factors influencing acceptance ai agriculture composite model extended two additional factors expectation property rights business data personal innovativeness structural equation analysis used determine importance factors influencing acceptance ai systems agriculture purpose 84 farmers surveyed letter online questionnaire results show perceived behavioral control greatest influence acceptance followed farmers personal attitude towards ai systems agriculture modelled relationships explain 59 total variance acceptance several options implications increase acceptance ai systems agriculture discussed
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.2010.00348.x
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Suhermi|Djamilah Bondan Widjajanti
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What are the roles of technology in improving student statistical literacy?
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Yogyakarta State University|Yogyakarta State University
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abstract use technology learning process provided positive benefits improving students abilities one abilities students improved application technology statistical learning statistical literacy technology statistical learning tool used teaching learning process statistics aims improve student statistical literacy literature research aims examine roles technology used statistical learning process increase student statistical literacy key word study literature technology statistical learning literature used study 22 articles written last 5 years examine use technology statistical learning results study conclude use technology form computers smartphones makes easy teachers students access websites online learning sites statistical software used statistical learning process improve student statistical literacy use websites online learning sites process learning statistics act source learning source data improve students ability understand interpret statistical data software plays role presenting processing data improve students abilities presenting communicating statistical information
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s0142716415000338
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Noval Abraham|D.M. Blackmon|James R. Jackson|Laurence A. Bradley|Christopher D. Lorish|Graciela S. Alarcón
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Use of self ? administered joint counts in the evaluation of rheumatoid arthritis patients
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University of Alabama at Birmingham|University of Alabama at Birmingham|University of Alabama at Birmingham|University of Alabama at Birmingham|University of Alabama at Birmingham|University of Alabama at Birmingham
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abstract validity reliability selfadministered joint counts reported group of32 rheumatoid arthritis patients followed universitybased practice located thesoutheast region united states serving low middle income urban rural patients adequate interrater reliability among patients research assistants joint counts obtained upper r 074 lower r 096 upper lower extremities r 089 convergent validity correlations pain helplessness joint alignment motion scale found adequate conclude rheumatoid arthritis patients reliably assess joint counts self joint counts along validated selfreportsof health status may applicable busy outpatient settings well clinical research
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https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920600981355
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Kathleen Ann Ramos
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Teaching Adolescent ELs to Write Academic?Style Persuasive Essays
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abstract wide adoption new common core state standards ccss us increased expectations teachers prepare learners read write academic ways knowledge needed instructional approaches may lead adolescent english learners el meet goal developing academic literacy practices represents acute challenge adolescent el article describes eightweek instructional unit us urban public high school investigated effectiveness using genrebased reading learn approach support 20 adolescent el learning write academicstyle persuasive essays results indicated statistically significant increase pretest posttest participants effective use linguistic resources function create persuasion academic way findings suggest reading learn approach may one way support adolescent el developing academic literacy practices
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https://doi.org/10.1515/jos-2017-0005
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Isto Huvila
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Information sources and perceived success in corporate finance
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Uppsala University
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abstract work corporate finance professionals informationintensive despite fact practices motivations information preferences researched little present study investigates perceived success related corporate finance professionals information source use behavior based web survey 92 finnish corporate finance professionals principal finding statistical analysis data perceptions work success specific types information sources contributing success related correlations complex different types information sources contribute individual types success vice versa findings indicate information sources function measures success serve instrumental purpose besides functional relations correlation variables suggests comprehensive success information source use related dependencies preferences findings imply studying existing perceptions success possible make inferences preferred information sources study also suggests personal organizational perceptions success taken account planning information services information literacy education corporate finance professionals increase effectiveness relevance professionals
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ajae/aaw031
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Bruce Hollingsworth|John Wildman
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The efficiency of health production: re?estimating the WHO panel data using parametric and non?parametric approaches to provide additional information
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Monash University|Monash University
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abstract world health report 2000 focuses performance healthcare systems around globe report uses efficiency measurement techniques create league table healthcare systems highlighting good bad performers efficiency measured using panel data methods paper suggests whos estimation procedure narrow contextual information hidden use one method paper uses validates range parametric nonparametric empirical methods measure efficiency using data rankings obtained compared league table demonstrate trends movements interest within league tables recommend broaden range techniques order reveal hidden information copyright 2002 john wiley amp sons ltd
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https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2011.tb00334.x
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Meredith L. Rowe|Kathryn A. Leech|Natasha Cabrera
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Going Beyond Input Quantity: <i>Wh</i>?Questions Matter for Toddlers' Language and Cognitive Development
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Harvard University|Harvard University|University of Maryland, College Park|University of Maryland, College Park
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abstract clear associations overall quantity input children exposed vocabulary acquisition however uncovering specific features input matter better understand mechanisms involved vocabulary learning examine whether exposure wh questions challenging quality communicative input associated toddlers vocabulary later verbal reasoning skills sample lowincome africanamerican fathers 24monthold children n 41 dyads videotaped free play sessions home videotapes transcribed reliably coded sheer quantity fathers input number utterances well number wh questions fathers produce childrens productive vocabulary measured 24 months using mcarthur bates communicative development inventory mcdi completed mothers childrens verbal reasoning skills measured 1 year later using bayley scales infant development results indicate overall quantity father talk relate childrens vocabulary reasoning skills however fathers use wh questions questions related vocabulary reasoning outcomes childrens responses wh questions frequent syntactically complex measured using mean length utterance mlu responses questions thus posing wh questions 2yearolds challenging type input elicits verbal response child likely helps build vocabulary foster verbal reasoning abilities
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https://doi.org/10.1111/flan.12063
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Andrzej Cwynar
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Financial Literacy, Behaviour and Well-Being of Millennials in Poland Compared to Previous Generations: The Insights from Three Large-Scale Surveys
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University of Economics and Innovation
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abstract many concerns financial competences millennials initial research generation suggests less financially knowledgeable exhibits less healthy financial behaviours compared generations goal article compare millennials nonmillennials whole well generations treated isolation check whether millennials diverge terms financial literacy behaviour wellbeing end study uses three distinct datasets three surveys conducted 2017 2018 different samples poles applied statistic tests significant differences confirm millennials diverge generations respect financial literacy well behaviours related cash management saving investment however surveyed millennials perform significantly less healthy credit management insurance behaviours compared nonmillennials also found millennials report significantly higher levels financial wellbeing compared previous generations
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1539-6975.2012.01463.x
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Louise Archer|Jennifer DeWitt|Jonathan Osborne
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Is Science for Us? Black Students’ and Parents’ Views of Science and Science Careers
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King's College London|King's College London|Stanford University
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abstract widespread policy concerns improve widen increase science technology engineering mathematics participation remains stratified ethnicity gender social class despite interested highly valuing science black students tend express limited aspirations careers science remain underrepresented post16 science courses careers pattern solely explained attainment paper draws survey data nationally representative student cohorts longitudinal interview data collected 4 years 10 black africancaribbean students parents tracked age 1014 y6y9 part larger study childrens science career aspirations paper uses intersectional analysis qualitative data examine science careers less thinkable black students case study also presented two young black women bucked trend aspired science careers paper concludes implications science education policy practice
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https://doi.org/10.1093/jopart/muac001
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Francis J. Keefe|Chris J. Main|Steven Z. George
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Advancing Psychologically Informed Practice for Patients With Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain: Promise, Pitfalls, and Solutions
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Duke University|Keele University|Duke University|Clinical Research Institute|American Physical Therapy Association
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abstract growing interest psychologically oriented pain management past 3 4 decades including 2011 description psychologically informed practice pip low back pain pip requires broader focus traditional biomechanical pathologybased approaches traditionally used manage musculoskeletal pain major focus pip addressing behavioral aspects pain ie peoples responses pain identifying individual expectations beliefs feelings prognostic factors clinical occupational outcomes indicating progression chronicity since 2011 interest pip seems growing evidenced use large trials inclusion scientific conferences increasing evidence base expansion musculoskeletal pain conditions primary care physicians physical therapists delivered pip part stratified care approach involving screening targeting treatment people high risk continued painassociated disability furthermore pip consistent recent national priorities emphasizing nonpharmacological pain management options perspective pip techniques range complexity described considerations implementation clinical practice offered future directions advance understanding pip outlined
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https://doi.org/10.1515/ijsl-2014-0031
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Thokozani Chikuni|F. T. M. Kilima
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Smallholder farmers' market participation and mobile phone?based market information services in Lilongwe, Malawi
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African Institute for Development Policy|Moshi Co-operative University
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abstract growing interest development technologybased systems empower farmers africa paper determines effect mobile phonebased market information services mis farmers decisions participate maize markets lilongwe malawi study reveals insufficient evidence suggest mis influence farmers market participation decisions knowledge prevailing prices may necessarily guarantee farmers market participation especially buyers determine market prices transaction costs high consequently farmers access alternative markets fail improve marketing outcomes findings suggest channelling governments resources towards improving extension services increasing farmers productivity ideal ways promote participation smallholder farmers agricultural markets findings also underscore need integrate radio mobile phones agricultural mis provide farmers information related agricultural production addition market prices recommendations could realized better coordination market access initiatives involving smallholder farmers government departments ngos mobile network operators media houses
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https://doi.org/10.1080/014119200109480
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Dympna Devine|Declan Fahie|Deirdre McGillicuddy
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What is ‘good’ teaching? Teacher beliefs and practices about their teaching
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University College Dublin|University College Dublin|University College Dublin
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abstract increasing attention teacher quality effectiveness internationally however little research documenting experienced teachers classroom practices beliefs teach way drawing mixed methodological study practices beliefs across 12 primary secondary schools paper documents importance passion reflection planning love children social moral dimension irish teachers constructs good teaching contradictions evident however teacher beliefs observation practice latter mediated sociocultural context school gender social class migrant children teacher expectations different types students leadership practices within school debates quality teaching need take account broader contextual sociocultural factors influence teachers construct teaching keywords teacher beliefseffectivenessqualitysocioculturalleadership acknowledgements grateful dr jonathan drennan ucd expert advice statistical analyses paper paper draws wider study also included contributions dr gerry macruairc dr judith harford ucd notes 1 deis refers department education skills social inclusion strategy delivering equality opportunity schools deis targeted helping children young people risk experiencing educational disadvantage 2 review correlation matrix tested multicollinearity singularity majority values ranging 3 8 identified statistically significant thus ensuring efa could undertaken data spite small overall sample bartletts test sphericity significant chisquare 164355 df351 p001 also indicating efa appropriate set variables kmo measure sampling accuracy 851 indicating sample size appropriate efa 3 mean scores refer average rating given items within overall cluster note reverse coding items 4 respect gender differences across entire sample male teachers tended rank items lesser importance female peers perhaps suggesting lesser ambiguous identification teaching role research warranted although darmody smyth 2011 darmody smyth e 2011 job satisfaction occupational stress among primary teachers school principals ireland dublin esri google scholar indicated higher levels job satisfaction among female primary teachers 5 differentiation component least evidence practice followed active learningpromotion metacognitive skills devine et al 2010 devine fahie mcgillicuddy macruairc g harford j 2010 report use istof international system teacher observation feedback protocol irish schools challenges issues teacher effect dublin school education ucd google scholar
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https://doi.org/10.1093/qje/qjs048
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Shirley Coleman
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Data-Mining Opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises with Official Statistics in the UK
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Newcastle University
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abstract growing interest data amongst small medium enterprises smes article looks ways smes combine internal company data open data official statistics thereby enhance business opportunities case studies given illustrations statistical datamining methods involved integrated data analytics article considers barriers prevent smes benefitting field appraises initiatives aimed helping overcome discussion emphasizes importance bringing people together business statistical worlds suggests ways statisticians make greater impact
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1477-9552.2010.00243.x
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Jeffrey S. Bowers
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Reconsidering the Evidence That Systematic Phonics Is More Effective Than Alternative Methods of Reading Instruction
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University of Bristol
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abstract widespread consensus research community reading instruction english first focus teaching letter grapheme sound phoneme correspondences rather adopt meaningbased reading approaches whole language instruction initial reading instruction emphasize systematic phonics systematic review show conclusion justified based exhaustive review 12 metaanalyses assessed efficacy systematic phonics b summarizing outcomes teaching systematic phonics state schools england since 2007 failure obtain evidence support systematic phonics taken argument support whole language related methods rather highlights need explore alternative approaches reading instruction
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https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-9552.12000
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Amornrat Saito|Debra K. Creedy
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Determining mental health literacy of undergraduate nursing students to inform learning and teaching strategies
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Griffith University|Griffith University
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abstract limited research mental health literacy among undergraduate nursing students australia overseas studies indicate significant gaps students knowledge practice aims study 1 assess mental health literacy knowledge undergraduate nursing students compare across year levels 2 identify students learning needs mental health literacy practice convenience sample 114 bachelor nursing students studying one australian university completed online survey results showed thirdyear students reported higher levels mental health literacy compared first secondyear students almost 40 students felt sufficient understanding mental health literacy practice respondents 667 wanted information different types mental illnesses treatments reduce mental health stigma care communicate people mental illness students identified mental health first aid training compulsory nursing students mental health literacy crucial area addressed undergraduate nursing education explicit content skill development required improve students awareness health literacy inform practice
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.2008.00292.x
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Irni Rahmayani Johan|Karen Rowlingson|Lindsey Appleyard
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The Effect of Personal Finance Education on The Financial Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour of University Students in Indonesia
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IPB University|University of Birmingham|Coventry University
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abstract much debate impact personal finance education financial knowledge attitudes behaviour particularly based studies united kingdom uk united states america us paper makes contribution debate drawing analysis survey 521 undergraduate students bogor agricultural university ipb indonesia 2015 part study measured impact 14week personal finance education course financial knowledge attitudes behaviour findings show controlling factors personal finance course indeed positive statistically significant impact financial knowledge however statistically significant impact course financial attitudes behaviour analysis also shows family financial socialisation important driver financial knowledge attitudes behaviour drivers financial behaviour included income work experience yearfield study discussing money friends argue formal financial education unimportant role changing attitudes behaviour considered carefully indeed aim
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https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12033
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Sung?Chi Hsu
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Developing a scale for teacher integration of information and communication technology in grades 1–9
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National Taiwan University
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abstract unified view teachers integration information communication technology ict measured many instruments focused technological aspects recent studies suggested teachers pedagogical considerations professional development emerging ethical safety issues included assessing teachers ict literacy using performance standards created international society technology education group taiwanese teachers developed equivalent items consulting expert panels interviewing teachers scale constructed using instrument 3729 teachers grades 1 9 taiwan sampled half data analysed exploratory factor analysis find underpinning structure second half analysed confirmatory factor analysis verify subscales results confirmed six subscales teachers ict integration 1 information collection preparation 2 material production troubleshooting 3 communication sharing 4 planning teaching evaluation 5 professional development selfstudy 6 ethical health safety issues using two teacher attributes school levels course degree obtained scale verified feasibility established scale examines existing concerns technology pedagogy professional development new addition ethical safety issues demand growing attention teachers future generation
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https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-2427.12314
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Steph Ainsworth|Stephen Welbourne|Anne Hesketh
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Lexical restructuring in preliterate children: Evidence from novel measures of phonological representation
| 2,015 |
Manchester Metropolitan University|University of Manchester|University of Manchester
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abstract substantial debate literature surrounding development childrens phonological representations prs although infant studies shown childrens representations contain fine phonetic detail consensus yet reached phonemic categories emerge study used novel implicit pr measures preschool children n 38 aged 3 years 6 months 4 years 6 months test predictions made competing accounts pr development measures designed probe pr segmentation phoneme rather phone level without requiring explicit awareness phonemes results provide evidence support vocabulary driven restructuring pr segmentation found related vocabulary controlling age
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9515.2006.00477.x
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Sammy Zahran|Eun Kim|Xi Chen|Mark Lubell
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Ecological Development and Global Climate Change: A Cross-National Study of Kyoto Protocol Ratification
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Colorado State University|Incheon National University|Texas A&M University|University of California, Davis
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abstract article adapts theory ecological modernization characterize countries economic political cultural development estimate structural strategic readiness commit comply kyoto protocol hypotheses logically derived ecological modernization theory perform expected substantial variation kyoto protocol ratification explained variable pool results logistic cox proportional hazards regression tests show democratic openness gross domestic product gdp output per unit energy input co2 emissions per capita record international cooperation transboundary environmental problems significantly predict whether country party protocol quickly country submits instrument ratification keywords climate change policydevelopmentecological modernizationglobal climate changekyoto protocol material based research conducted institute science technology public policy texas university supported award na03oar4310164 national oceanic atmospheric administration noaa us department commerce statements findings conclusions recommendatiendations authors necessarily reflect views national oceanic atmospheric administration department commerce notes p 01 p 05 p 10 p 01 p 05 p 10 1 china second united states total tonnage co2 emitted annually india fifth among countries total emissions per capita terms china 18th india 20th historical terms china india emitted comparatively less co2 fully industrialized countries marland boden andres citation2000 2 ecological marxists treadmillofproduction theorists note positive changes spring second contradiction market economies solve first contradiction capitalismthe systemic tension forces social relations productionwestern governments subsidized private enterprise increasing provision primary social goods ordinary citizens fiscal solutions set motion environmentally pernicious treadmill production entropic irreversibility environmental degradation increases cost production inputs turn circuit accumulation also environment polluted production externalities ordinary citizens radicalized governments respond citizen concerns passing environmental laws regulations laws increase costs production producing liquidity crises cost side private enterprise oconnor citation1998 schnaiberg citation1980 ecological marxists see unfolding second contradiction capitalism signal corruption capitalist democracy whereas em theorists see opportunities progressive reform environmental crises way revealing architectures social power see molotch lester citation1975 also reveal mechanisms change adaptation adjusted decrease probabilities future crisis emt account societies discover mechanisms change reinforce incentives achieve environmentally sustainable development 3 relationship economic development ecological modernization perfectly clear take example relationship economic development energy efficiency allowing slightly higher alpha level find weak positive correlation energy efficiency gdp output per unit energy input gdp per capita r 185 p 056 negative relationship gdp per capita countrys hydroelectric renewable energy use percentage total energy consumption r 183 p 059 results suggest purely economic concept modernization may fully explain countries graduate environmentally less harmful modes production consumption 4 example united states passage numerous environmental laws 1970s 1980s enabled extraordinary growth environmental industry 1990s data show revenue constant dollars environmental industry increased 59 billion 1980 198 billion 1999 environmental industry segments like hazardous waste management consulting engineering process prevention technology air pollution control equipment revenue increased 418 1050 percent time period statistical abstract united states citation19992001 5 ran logistic cox regression models predicting protocol ratification education index recoded variable assigns score 3 countries falling highhigh quadrant 2 countries falling either combination highlow score 1 countries plotted lowlow quadrant logistic model unit increase recoded variable increases odds ratio 477 exp b 5773 p 000 cox regression unit increase recoded variable increases hazard rate 76 p 000
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10464-010-9319-8
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Iddo Gal|Irena Ograjenšek
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Official Statistics and Statistics Education: Bridging the Gap
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University of Haifa|University of Ljubljana
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abstract article aims challenge official statistics providers statistics educators ponder help nonspecialist adult users statistics develop aspects statistical literacy pertain official statistics first document gap literature terms conceptual basis educational materials needed undertaking review skills competencies may help adults make sense statistical information areas importance society based review identify six elements related official statistics nonspecialist adult users possess knowledge order considered literate official statistics 1 system official statistics work principles 2 nature statistics society 3 indicators 4 statistical techniques big ideas 5 research methods data sources 6 awareness skills citizens access statistical reports based ad hoc typology discuss directions official statistics providers cooperation statistics educators could take order 1 advance conceptualization skills needed understand official statistics 2 expand educational activities services specifically developing collaborative digital textbook modular online course improve public capacity understanding official statistics
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https://doi.org/10.1080/02697450902742148
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Ruth Vargas Hill|Miguel Robles|Francisco Ceballos
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Demand for a Simple Weather Insurance Product in India: Theory and Evidence
| 2,016 |
International Food Policy Research Institute|International Food Policy Research Institute|International Food Policy Research Institute
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abstract article analyzes demand simple rainfallbased weather insurance product among farmers rural india explore predictions standard expected utility theory framework nature demand terms price basis hedge risk aversion using data randomized control trial find demand behaves predicted falls price basis risk humpshaped risk aversion price sensitivity decreasing higher levels basis risk estimate negative price elasticity 058 find doubling distance reference weather station decreases demand 18 results indicate improving pricing quality insurance products directly increase demand addition examine impact insurance training relative mechanisms designed increase understanding evidence suggests increased incentives learn learning using effective increasing understanding demand finally contribute scarce evidence demand insurance time terms main interventions find effect premium subsidies persists time impact investments new weather stations diminishes effect increased training first season seems disappear second season importantly previously purchased insurance encourage future uptake receiving payout could reflect issues trust product insurance company constitutes important topic future research
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https://doi.org/10.1080/02680930500222436
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