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Mahamadu Salia|N. N. N. Nsowah-Nuamah|William F. Steel
Effects of Mobile Phone Use on Artisanal Fishing Market Efficiency and Livelihoods in Ghana
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University of Ghana|Kumasi Technical University|University of Ghana
abstract article assesses effects mobile phone use artisanal fishing industry effutu municipality ghana contributes growing literature mobile telephony help overcome market inefficiencies developing countries due imperfect information study shows mobile phone use among fishermen enhanced efficiency input output markets artisanal fishing improved businesses relations livelihoods approach used based interviews fishermen supply chain actors ways fishermen bought inputs sold fish perceptions effects mobile phone results indicate market efficiencies improved price variations reduced result better availability uptodate information use mobile phones enabled fishermen improve incomes expand markets feel secure sea remain closer touch families fishermen
https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.20333
Shu?Ling Wu|Lourdes Ortega
Measuring global oral proficiency in SLA research: A new elicited imitation test of L2 Chinese
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Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center|Georgetown University
abstract article describes new chinese elicited imitation test eit reports study investigated degree functions tool used second language acquisition research gauge global second language l2 oral proficiency eighty l2 chinese learners sampled two university curricular levels represent high low linguistic abilities including heritage foreign language learners participated study completing eit well oral narrative task background questionnaire results suggest new chinese eit help measure overall oral linguistic proficiency l2 chinese variety research purposes
https://doi.org/10.1515/jhsl-2015-0001
Sommarat Chantarat|Andrew G. Mude|Chris Barrett|Michael R. Carter
Designing Index?Based Livestock Insurance for Managing Asset Risk in Northern Kenya
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United States Agency for International Development|International Livestock Research Institute|International Livestock Research Institute|United States Agency for International Development|International Livestock Research Institute|United States Agency for International Development|International Livestock Research Institute|United States Agency for International Development
abstract article describes novel indexbased livestock insurance ibli product piloted among pastoralists northern kenya insurance markets effectively absent uninsured risk exposure main cause poverty describe methodology used design contract underlying index predicted areaaverage livestock mortality established statistically using longitudinal observations householdlevel herd mortality fit remotely sensed vegetation data householdlevel performance analysis based simulations finds ibli removes 2540 percent total livestock mortality risk describe contract pricing risk exposures underwriter establish iblis reinsurability international markets
https://doi.org/10.1002/ase.2318
Victor Ray|Pamela Herd|Donald P. Moynihan
Racialized Burdens: Applying Racialized Organization Theory to the Administrative State
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University of Iowa|Georgetown University|Georgetown University
abstract article develops concept racialized burdens means examining role race administrative practice racialized burdens experience learning compliance psychological costs serve inequality reproducing mechanisms develop concept examine administrative burdens us state theoretical perspective racialized organizations using examples attempts access citizenship rightsvia immigration voting social safety netwe illustrate key points first racialized burdens combine control access resources ideas racial groups ways typically disadvantage racially marginalized groups second still promising fair equal treatment racially disproportionate burdens laundered facially neutral rules via claims burdens necessary unrelated reasons third racialized burdens emerge explicit forms racial bias policies administrative practices become illegal politically untenable culturally unacceptable racialized burdens neatly carry production racial inequality concealing providing alibi
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8276.2009.01325.x
Tadhg Ó hIfearnáin
Sociolinguistic vitality of Manx after extreme language shift: authenticity without traditional native speakers
2,015
University of Limerick
abstract article draws sociolinguistic fieldwork among speakers one europes smallest indigenous language communities speaker group persists loss traditional speakers within living memory extreme language shift experienced manx led loss language spoken literary medium due efforts significant numbers language activists enthusiasts several generations loss traditional language community present actions resulted significant linguistic institutionalisation rapidly expanding number speakers various abilities form new speaker community discusses constructions linguistic authenticity alternative models revival speaker showing core groups speakers bestowed authenticity wider nonspeaker population linguists interest language endangerment language death primary concerns article shows speakers appropriate accorded forms authority legitimacy absence traditional native speakers
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0374.2012.00352.x
Peter Mortimore
Does Educational Research Matter?*
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University of London|Universidad de Londres
abstract article endeavours set british educational research context national international economic developments take account national educational policy making educational practice addresses seven questions term educational research include major tasks educational research successes failures educational research attacked frequently would miss exist enhance value educational research argued scope educational research broad covering different techniques methodologies many aspects educative process formal informal four main tasks emerge observe record systematically analyse draw implications publish findings crucially attempt improve educational processes outcomes british educational researchers point substantial corpus successful work ranging largescale longitudinal cohort studies powerful individual case studies studies differential effectiveness school organisation curriculum assessment inequality discrimination many studies influenced policy practice success blind research community shortcomingsthe gaps knowledge inaccessibility writing mediocrity work ways researchers relate involved affected research hoped influenced public perceptions shortcomingssome well founded others driven prejudiceunderlie many attacks researchers work regularly subjected whilst educational research might missed even gladly dismissed practitioners policy makers paper argues work essential independent questioning impartial evaluations policy practice take place however make every effort enhance work end need take note various bera codes practice invest developing members repertoires research techniques constantly guard bias work must also continue efforts relate positively elected government day things must hold fast bera values must trained ask difficult questions demand evidence rather anecdote answers generate research new knowledge formulate new theories speak believe right democratic society expectsand deservesnothing less
https://doi.org/10.1080/15595690701563998
Peter Fredriksson|Björn Öckert|Hessel Oosterbeek
Long-Term Effects of Class Size *
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null
abstract article evaluates longterm effects class size primary school use rich data sweden exploit variation class size created maximum class size rule smaller classes last three years primary school age 10 13 beneficial cognitive noncognitive ability age 13 improve achievement age 16 important find smaller classes positive effects completed education wages earnings age 27 42 estimated wage effect large enough pass costbenefit test
https://doi.org/10.1080/01930821003667021
Sanzidur Rahman
Women’s Labour Contribution to Productivity and Efficiency in Agriculture: Empirical Evidence From Bangladesh
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null
abstract article examines contribution womens labour input productivity efficiency crop farming using large survey dataset 1839 households 16 villages two agroecological regions bangladesh results reveal female labour accounts substantial 28 total labour use mainly supplied family contributes significantly productivity well technical efficiency contrary expectation cost share female labour input significantly higher male share substitution relationship inputs including male labour estimated mean level technical efficiency 090 implying crop output might increased 10 eliminating technical inefficiency male female education significant impact improving technical efficiency significant technical efficiency shifters farming experience family size crop diversification owner operators found technically inefficient relative tenants policy implications include creation hired labour market female labour women involved production process contribute towards improving productivity efficiency addition investment education men women strategies promote crop diversification effective regulationmodification tenancy market significantly improve technical efficiency case
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0212610900000707
Doris Läpple|Thia Hennessy|Carol Newman
Quantifying the Economic Return to Participatory Extension Programmes in Ireland: an Endogenous Switching Regression Analysis
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null
abstract article examines effectiveness government funded extension programme farmlevel data used assess economic impact dairy discussion groups common participatory extension method evaluation focuses whether discussion group participants improved farm profits estimated endogenous switching regression model method controls selfselection bias due unobserved characteristics farmers ability may affect participation farm profitability controlling potential bias find economic returns discussion group membership positive thus supporting government targets enrol farmers discussion groups
https://doi.org/10.1002/trtr.1192
Bram De Wever|Hilde Van Keer|Tammy Schellens|Martin Valcke
Structuring asynchronous discussion groups: the impact of role assignment and self?assessment on students' levels of knowledge construction through social negotiation
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Ghent University|Research Foundation - Flanders|Ghent University|Ghent University|Ghent University
abstract article examines impact introduction roles added value selfassessment students level knowledge construction online asynchronous discussions firstyear university course instructional sciences students postings 20 discussion groups used research data study messages submitted 12week discussion period comprising four discussion themes 3 weeks analysed repeatedmeasures multilevel modeling adopted analyse data content analysis results point significant positive impact assigning roles students however positive impact depends moment introduction roles higher levels social knowledge construction found discussion groups roles introduced right start discussions faded towards end results indicate selfassessment significant added value
https://doi.org/10.1080/00031305.2000.10474545
Mary Webb|David Gibson|Alona Forkosh?Baruch
Challenges for information technology supporting educational assessment
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King's College London|Curtin University|Tel Aviv University
abstract article examines scope enabled assessments serve simultaneously learners enterprise education article proposes ways combining frameworks come two different perspectives 1 conceptual approach assessment design computerized assessment based evidencecentred design ecd 2 framework formative assessment based empirical research classrooms article argues combining ecd formative assessment frameworks building opportunities provided computerized assessments well harnessing teachers students experience developing validation processes could enable assessments address simultaneously assessment learning assessment learning strategies would include harnessing benefits embedded continuous unobtrusive measuring performance learners engaged interesting computerized tasks designed support learning learners need involved discussing negotiating learning conceptualize embedded unobtrusive processes quiet assessment whose volume turned learners whenever wish give access meaningful representations evidence arguments achievements strategies could enable wider range measures contribute judgements students achievements thus supporting learning 21stcentury contexts
https://doi.org/10.1111/lang.12317
Idalina Baptista
‘We Live on Estimates': Everyday Practices of Prepaid Electricity and the Urban Condition in Maputo, Mozambique
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University of Oxford
abstract article examines transition prepaid electricity happening maputo mozambique order reflect contemporary geographies urban energy infrastructure urbanization subsaharan africa cities south article draws fieldwork archival research conducted 2013 2014 arguing prepayment constitutes productive juncture urban experience electricity infrastructure maputos postcolonial moment merely neutral technology disciplining technique government argued scholarship article examines multiple rationalities implicated use electricity infrastructure via prepayment organization urban life engenders also product focusing everyday practices surrounding prepaid electricity urban dwellers neighbourhoods modern infrastructural ideal may never fully realized result contributes understanding experience urban energy cities slum urbanism uncertainty provisionality dominant aspects urban condition
https://doi.org/10.1080/713869429
Alice Bloch
<i>Emigration from Zimbabwe: Migrant Perspectives</i>
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null
abstract article explores migration zimbabwe uk south africa experiences receiving countries perspective migrants provides critical examination impact structural barriers uk south africa economic experiences migrants effects immigration status due exclusion asylumseekers uk presence undocumented migrants uk south africa explored relation employment remittance activities clear evidence deskilling taking place among majority zimbabwean migrants impact remittances forms transnational support also examined article concludes real commitment alleviating global poverty part worlds migrant receiving countries must include reexamination barriers employment education use skills since barriers shortterm impact remittances sending country fiscal capacity contribute receiving country also impact longerterm development migrants return country origin
https://doi.org/10.1080/13632430701800060
Katie Van Sluys
Trying on and Trying Out: Participatory Action Research as a Tool for Literacy and Identity Work in Middle Grades Classrooms
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DePaul University
abstract article explores role collaborative ethnographic participatory action research par eighth grade students set possible literacy practices involving students issues connected lives resources languages communities findings based year fieldwork conducted part shared inquiry one public school communitys experiences gentrification meeting complex needs diverse learners findings bring life ways par facilitates redefining reading writing research reconsideration languages rethinking literacy practices repositioning participants within beyond given research endeavors
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1539-6975.2013.12004.x
Matthew Watson
Planning for a Future of Asset-based Welfare? New Labour, Financialized Economic Agency and the Housing Market
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null
abstract article focuses core aspects political economy new labour surveys strategic priorities likely planning process adapt policy areas effects enhanced treasury micromanagement governments reform agenda begun impact upon field planning prime example respect treasurys preference replacing state provision welfareenhancing services move towards individualized system assetbased welfare article begins analysis shift showing dependent creating financialized economic agents think instinctively active saverinvestors quest accumulate assets fund future consumption welfare contemporary britain housing market dominates accumulation assets amongst everyday saverinvestors article concludes analysing possible tension introduced planning process new labours twin goals 1 defend current value asset wealth even mortgage lending market stalled confidence stability house prices temporarily evaporated 2 restrict exclusion private ownership housing market broadening access used propel universal move towards individualized system assetbased welfare fallout world credit crunch began autumn 2007 remains ongoing time writing january 2009 looks likely exacerbate always tensionprone combination objectives
https://doi.org/10.1111/modl.12426
Per Andersson|Andreas Fejes<sup>1</sup>
Recognition of prior learning as a technique for fabricating the adult learner: a genealogical analysis on Swedish adult education policy
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Linköping University|Linköping University
abstract article focuses recognition prior learning figure thought represents swedish policy adult education seen technique governing adult learner way fabricating subject tracing thought back time see changed consists material analysed consists swedish official documents published 1948 2004 draw two concepts foucauldian toolbox genealogy governmentality result shows technique governing fabricating adult subject new present periods analysed however difference ideas competence knowledge stressed today focus subjects specific experience means competence constructed adult experiences evaluated 1960s 1970s focus rather general experience also discussion concerning subjects ability study 1950s figure thought focused ability dominant talentability study accepted adult education acknowledgements grants swedish research council made study possible also grateful comments earlier drafts article colleagues adult education research seminar linkping university especially professor staffan larsson phd ulf olsson stockholm institute education notes 1 per andersson andreas fejes contributed equally article 2 validation sou 1998b ministry education sou 1998b validering av utlndsk yrkeskompetens stockholm regeringskansliet utbildningsdepartementet google scholar 2001 ministry education sou 2001 validering av vuxnas kunskap och kompetens stockholm regeringskansliet utbildningsdepartementet google scholar ministry education 2003 ministry education 2003 validering mmfortsatt utveckling av vuxnas lrande stockholm regeringskansliet utbildningsdepartementet google scholar municipal adult education sou 1948 ministry education sou 1948 1947 rs skolkommissions betnkande med frslag till riktlinjer fr det svenska skolvsendets utveckling stockholm ecklesiastikdepartementet google scholar 1965 ministry education sou 1965 vuxenutbildning gymnasium och fackskola stockholm ecklesiastikdepartementet google scholar 1974a ministry education sou 1974a vidgad vuxenutbildning uppskande verksamhet och studiecirklar erfarenheter och frslag stockholm utbildningsdepartementet google scholar 1975 ministry education sou 1975 utbildning fr vuxna kommittn fr studiestd vuxna stockholm utbildningsdepartementet google scholar 1996 ministry education sou 1996 en strategi fr kunskapslyft och livslngt lrande stockholm regeringskansliet utbildningsdepartementet google scholar 1997 ministry education sou 1997 vuxenpedagogik teori och praktik kunskapslyftet fokus stockholm utbildningsdepartementet google scholar 1998a ministry education sou 1998a en strategi fr kunskapslyft och livslngt lrande stockholm regeringskansliet utbildningsdepartementet google scholar 1999 ministry education sou 1999 frn kunskapslyft till en strategi fr livslngt lrande stockholm regeringskansliet utbildningsdepartementet google scholar admission higher education sou 1952 ministry education sou 1952 vidgat tilltrde till hgre studier stockholm ecklesiastikdepartementet google scholar 1970 ministry education sou 1970 vgar till hgre utbildning behrighet och urval stockholm utbildningsdepartementet google scholar 1974b ministry education sou 1974b om behrighet och antagning till hgskolan stockholm utbildningsdepartementet google scholar 1985 ministry education sou 1985 tilltrde till hgskolan stockholm utbildningsdepartementet google scholar 1995a ministry education sou 1995a allmn behrighet fr hgskolestudier stockholm utbildningsdepartementet google scholar b ministry education sou 1995b behrighet och urval frslag till nya regler fr antagning till universitet och hgskolor stockholm utbildningsdepartementet google scholar 2004 ministry education sou 2004 tre vgar till den ppna hgskolan stockholm regeringskansliet utbildningsdepartementet google scholar 3 higher education could seen part adult education higher degree sweden many countries fifty per cent students 25 years old 30 30 years old 10 40 years old nontraditional students common traditional students traditional sense background direct transition upper secondary school sou 2004 ministry education sou 2004 tre vgar till den ppna hgskolan stockholm regeringskansliet utbildningsdepartementet google scholar
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4781.2013.12004.x
Rodger W. Bybee|Barry McCrae|Robert Laurie
PISA 2006: An assessment of scientific literacy
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Australian Council for Educational Research|Government of New Brunswick
abstract article introduces essential features science component 2006 program international student assessment pisa administered every 3 years pisa alternates emphasis reading mathematics science literacy 2006 pisa emphasized science article discusses pisas definition scientific literacy three competencies constitute scientific literacy contexts used assessment units items role scientific knowledge importance placed attitude toward science pisa 2006 included student test student questionnaire questionnaire school administrators student test employed balanced incomplete block design involving thirteen 30minute clusters items including nine science clusters 13 clusters arranged thirteen 2hour booklets sampled student assigned one booklet random mean literacy scores presented participating countries percentages oecd students six levels proficiency given combined scale competency scales 2009 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 46 865883 2009
https://doi.org/10.1017/s026719051700006x
Anita Auer|Catharina Peersman|Simon Pickl|Gijsbert Rutten|Rik Vosters
Historical sociolinguistics: the field and its future
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University of Lausanne|University of Sheffield|Leiden University|Vrije Universiteit Brussel
abstract article introduces new journal historical sociolinguistics situating developing field historical sociolinguistics landmark paper weinreich et al 1968 paid increased attention extralinguistic factors explanation language variation change served important basis gradual development expansion historical sociolinguistics separate subfield inquiry notably since influential work romaine 1982 article traces development field historical sociolinguistics considers basic principles assumptions including uniformitarian principle socalled bad data problem also overview provided directions recent research taken terms different types data used terms important approaches themes topics relevant many studies within field article concludes considerations necessarily multidisciplinary nature historical sociolinguistics invites authors various research traditions submit original research articles journal thus help development fascinating field historical sociolinguistics
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-021-09640-7
Rocky Chun Chung Cheung|Bixia Chen|Chien-Ju Ho|George L. Tipoe|Jian Feng Yang
“Where is the spleen? Where are the lungs?”—An investigation of the level of anatomical knowledge of the Hong Kong public
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University of Bristol|University of Hong Kong|University of Hong Kong|University of Hong Kong|University of Hong Kong
abstract article investigates level anatomical knowledge hong kong public uses data help suggest public engagement activities health campaigns raise health literacy general population annual public engagement event organized university hong kong 250 attendees took survey assessing basic anatomical knowledge putting organsstructures correct positions description analysis correlation analysis independent sample test oneway anova analysis conducted spss 270 overall mean score 65 20 achieved differences various demographic parameters analyzed results showed better performance survey associated younger age higher educational levels healthcare experience also statistically significant difference correctly positioning thyroid males females interestingly misconceptions thought arise bespoke use chinese language survey data reflected room improvement level anatomical knowledge among public notably older age groups attributed partially lack public outreach initiatives established anatomyfocused programs restricted public exposure anatomical knowledge hindered development anatomical sciences hong kong conclusion knowledge public human body needs improved possible solutions improve public awareness health raised
https://doi.org/10.1080/01411920120122130
Stefan Dercon|Daniel Gilligan|John Hoddinott|Tassew Woldehanna
The Impact of Agricultural Extension and Roads on Poverty and Consumption Growth in Fifteen Ethiopian Villages
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University of Oxford|International Food Policy Research Institute|International Food Policy Research Institute|Addis Ababa University
abstract article investigates whether public investments led improvements road quality increased access agricultural extension services led faster consumption growth lower rates poverty rural ethiopia estimating instrumental variables model using generalized methods moments controlling household fixed effects find evidence positive impacts meaningful magnitudes receiving least one extension visit reduces headcount poverty 98 percentage points increases consumption growth 71 percentage points access allweather roads reduces poverty 69 percentage points increases consumption growth 163 percentage points results robust changes model specification estimation methods
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-0862.2008.00328.x
Mirca Madianou
Migration and the accentuated ambivalence of motherhood: the role of ICTs in Filipino transnational families
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University of Cambridge
abstract article concerned impact information communication technologies icts filipina transnational mothers experience motherhood practices mothering ultimately identities mothers drawing ethnographic research filipina migrants uk part wider study filipino transnational families article observes despite digital divide structural inequalities new communication technologies internet mobile phones allow empowered experience distant mothering apart change practice intensity mothering distance icts also consequences womens maternal identities ways negotiate ambivalence towards work family life sense icts also seen solutions even though difficult ones cultural contradictions migration motherhood accentuated ambivalence engender turn consequences whole experience migration sometimes even affecting decisions settlement return
https://doi.org/10.2478/jos-2013-0026
Shelley Jones|Bonny Norton
On the Limits of Sexual Health Literacy: Insights From Ugandan Schoolgirls
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University of British Columbia|University of British Columbia
abstract article makes case current conceptions sexual health literacy limited relevance ugandan context assume knowledge unsafe sexual practices lead changes behavior lifestyle drawing longitudinal case study 15 ugandan schoolgirls rural uganda august 2004 september 2006 study argues despite wellinformed risks responsibilities sexual activity poverty sexual abuse severely constrained options young women although many believed value abstaining sexual activity marriage engaged transactional sex pay school fees supplies clothing food fear sexual abuse early pregnancy hivaids compromised attempts embrace sexuality article concludes implications study research policy sexual health literacy uganda poorly resourced regions world acknowledgments gratefully acknowledge funding support research social sciences humanities research council canada international development research centre canada university british columbia hampton foundation express deep gratitude girls generously willingly shared us life experiences also thank ugandan research assistant daniel ahimbisibwe integral part data collection research
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1470-6431.2012.01104.x
Scott Warren|Kim Duckett
“Why Does Google Scholar Sometimes Ask for Money?” Engaging Science Students in Scholarly Communication and the Economics of Information
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Syracuse University|North Carolina State University
abstract article outlines instructional strategies teaching students scholarly communication economic realities surround scientific information exposing students business side academic communication provides foundation understanding google relates librarysubscription resources research shared discovered role libraries providing access costly information disparities arise information access instruction contextualizes search tools article databases well google scholar thereby serves appropriate starting point teaching students use tools keywords contextbased instructioncritical information literacygoogle scholarinformation economicsinformation literacyinstructionjournal costsopen accessscholarly communicationscience authors wish thank anna dahlstein syracuse university formerly north carolina state university providing comments drafts article kind assistance editing would also like thank daun daemon senior lecturer north carolina state university collaborative instructor every librarian hopes notes 1 quote taken physics forum discussion board httpwwwphysicsforumscom graveneworlds quote comes 1117 post first post exchange discussion thread labeled students use library httpwwwphysicsforumscomshowthreadphpt183796 2 see httpwikifreecultureorgopenuniversitycampaign 3 september 30 2009 shockey 2009 gave webinar entitled next level student engagement open access week beyond dealt new ways get student attentionincluding new messages tools hes developed connect burgeoning student network open access plug student initiative open access week 4 httpwwwsparkyawardsorg 5 final search done library information science abstracts lisa september 28 2009 2 days article submitted thesaurus terms scholarly communication information literacy literally de descriptor information literacy scholarly communication zero hits found meaning articles considered strongly enough topics date warrant controlled vocabulary terms comparison 519 results found de scholarly communication 2097 results de information literacy 6 suggested us mean eonomics really daytoday business practices library world lack better term continue use word economics clear understanding means money changing hands academic information 7 extensive set definitions information literacy see snavely cooper 1997 p 11 older article fascinating several reasons sums arguments using term information literacy lieu older terms bibliographic instruction library skills began library careers 2001 dust already settled argument term information literacy always accepted parlance work nonetheless snavely cooper touch concerns share note word skills implies mastering precise set routines take care learning imply greater engagement involvement material indeed 8 20022003 scott warren worked alone eng 333 20042008 worked together teaching sessions course including distanceeducation sections scott warren moved north carolina state university syracuse university summer 2008 kim duckett continued continues work eng 333 9 pricing information passed verbally accordance license agreements ballpark figures sometimes used rather exact amounts 10 acknowledge editorial duties sometimes remunerated 11 argued collectively academic publishers hold near monopoly access highly coveted research resultsat least various open access models gains substantive traction 12 astute reader immediately note according citationsherparomeo 2009 29 publishers permit green archiving putting preprint postprint versions article repository another 21 allowing postprint versions deposited 11 allow preprint archiving numbers aggregate 61 publishers allowing selfarchiving form article valid september 25 2009 see httpwwwsherpaacukromeophpstatsyes thus many articles theory accessed via channels publishers payperview site since vast majority institutions disciplines possess repository selfarchiving via faculty web pages extremely hitormiss poynder 2009 estimates 15 research selfarchived authors many articles practice directly available online except via publisher 13 fact ms daemon 2008 ncsu libraries faculty award ongoing commitment engagement libraries 14 see also cantor 2007 extensive argument higher education public good viewed developments occurring syracuse university
https://doi.org/10.1111/ehr.12877
Kerstin Manzel|Jörg Baten
Gender Equality and Inequality in Numeracy: The Case of Latin America and the Caribbean, 1880–1949
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Universidad de Montevideo|University of Tübingen|Universidad de Montevideo|University of Tübingen
abstract article outlines development gender disparities education 28 latin american caribbean countries period 1880 1949 using age heaping techniques explore particular hypothesis ushaped development womens education economic development ie decrease gender equality lower levels overall education increasing gender equality higher levels downward sloping part find evidence although part relatively small upward sloping part strongly confirmed also find nonhispanic caribbean countries substantially lower gender inequality rates latin american countries second major contribution document development average numerical abilities genders 28 countries
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022109021000387
Christa Mulker Greenfader|Liane Brouillette
Boosting Language Skills of English Learners Through Dramatization and Movement
2,013
null
abstract article presents arts integration program uses drama dance promote foundational literacy skills emphasis oral development english language learners ell previous research indicates arts activities afford beneficial opportunity young students practice language skills many teachers received scant training arts teaching artist project tap professional development program helps classroom teachers use dramatization creative movement enhance comprehension promote verbal interaction classroom children learn imaginatively connect decontextualized vocabulary classroom experiences mixed methods study tap found k1 ell participated tap showed improvements early literacy skills compared peers article introduces approaches used tap suggests sources language gains discusses strategies successful implementation
https://doi.org/10.1080/09650790200200176
Marsha C. Lovett|Joel Greenhouse
Applying Cognitive Theory to Statistics Instruction
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Carnegie Mellon University|Center for Innovation|Carnegie Mellon University
abstract article presents five principles learning derived cognitive theory supported empirical results cognitive psychology bridge gap theory practice principles transformed practical guideline exemplified real teaching context argued approach putting cognitive theory practice offer several benefits statistics education means explaining understanding reform efforts work set guidelines help instructors make wellinformed design decisions implementing reforms framework generating new effective instructional innovations
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13524-011-0075-7
Jan H. Hulstijn
An Individual?Differences Framework for Comparing Nonnative With Native Speakers: Perspectives From BLC Theory
2,018
University of Amsterdam
abstract article proposes basic shared extended nonshared language cognition native speakers function two types extralinguistic attributes degree multilingual b variables related amount type literacy experiences eg level education approach may throw new light question whether bilinguals attain complete native proficiency two languages question whether early late second language l2 learners attain native levels l2 proficiency adequate language acquisition theory explain structures structures comprehended produced native speakers also describe acquisition time development lexicalgrammatical structures comprehended produced native speakers argued usagebased linguistics stands better chance accomplishing task generative linguistics
https://doi.org/10.2307/1244588
Eric Neumayer
What Factors Determine the Allocation of Aid by Arab Countries and Multilateral Agencies?
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null
abstract article provides statistical analysis determinants arab aid allocation using heckmans twostep estimator found poorer arab islamic subsaharan african countries likely receive positive amount arab aid gatekeeping stage true countries maintaining diplomatic relations israel well voting patterns united nations general assembly similar saudi arabia arab populous countries also receive higher share total aid allocated level stage true islamic countries case bilateral aid countries voting similarity case multilateral aid donor interest particular arab solidarity plays clear role stages whereas recipient need measured countrys level income affects gatekeeping stage level stage keywords arabaiddevelopment assistanceallocationdonor interestrecipient need
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0954394500001885
Kenneth Leithwood|Alma Harris|David Hopkins
Seven strong claims about successful school leadership
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University of Toronto|University of Warwick
abstract article provides overview literature concerning successful school leadership draws international literature derived extensive review literature completed early stage authors project prime purpose review summarise main findings wealth empirical studies undertaken leadership field notes 1 example see gezi 1990 gezi k 1990 role leadership innercity schools educational research quarterly 124 411 google scholar reitzug patterson 1998 reitzug u patterson j 1998 im going lose empowerment caring urban principals practice pupils urban education 332 150181 crossref web science google scholar 2 see mortimore 1993 mortimore p 1993 school effectiveness management effective learning teaching school effectiveness school improvement 44 290310 taylor francis online google scholar evidence point england scheurich 1998 scheurich jj 1998 highly successful loving public elementary schools populated mainly lowses children color core beliefs cultural characteristics urban education 334 451491 crossref web science google scholar evidence united states 3 see hallinger heck 1996a hallinger p heck r 1996a principals role school effectiveness assessment methodological progress 19801995 international handbook educational leadership administration edited leithwood k hallinger p dordrecht kluwer crossref google scholarb hallinger p heck r 1996b reassessing principals role school effectiveness review empirical research 19801995 educational administration quarterly 321 544 crossref web science google scholar 1998 hallinger p heck r 1998 exploring principals contribution school effectiveness 19801995 school effectiveness school improvement 9 157191 taylor francis online web science google scholar 4 evidence justifying point reported creemers reezigt 1996 creemers bpm reezigt gj 1996 school level conditions affecting effectiveness instruction school effectiveness school improvement 7 197228 taylor francis online web science google scholar townsend 1994 townsend 1994 goals effective schools view field school effectiveness school improvement 5 52 127148 taylor francis online web science google scholar 5 results reported less detail two sources marzano et al 2005 marzano rj waters mcnulty ba 2005 school leadership works research results alexandria association supervision curriculum development google scholar waters et al 2003 waters marzano rj mcnulty b 2003 balanced leadership 30 years research tells us effect leadership student achievement denver midcontinent research education learning google scholar 6 evidence comprehensively reviewed frederick et al 2004 frederick j blumenfeld p paris 2004 school engagement potential concept state evidence review educational research 741 59110 crossref web science google scholar 7 evidence found leithwood jantzi 1999a leithwood k jantzi 1999a relative effects principal teacher sources leadership student engagement school educational administration quarterly 35 suppl 679 706 crossref web science google scholarb leithwood k jantzi 1999b transformational school leadership effects replication school effectiveness school improvement 104 451479 taylor francis online web science google scholar leithwood et al 2003 leithwood k riedlinger b bauer jantzi 2003 leadership program effects student learning case greater new orleans school leadership center journal school leadership management 136 707738 crossref google scholar silins mulford 2002 silins h mulford w 2002 leadership school results second international handbook educational leadership administration edited leithwood k hallinger p dordrecht kluwer crossref google scholar silins et al 2002 silins hc mulford rm zarins 2002 organizational learning school change educational administration quarterly 385 613642 crossref web science google scholar 8 see macmillan 2000 macmillan r 2000 leadership succession cultures teaching educational change sharp edge educational change teaching leading realities reform edited bascia n hargreaves london routledgefalmer google scholar fink brayman 2006 fink brayman c 2006 school leadership succession challenge change educational administration quarterly 421 6289 crossref web science google scholar 9 see matthews sammons 2005 matthews p sammons p 2005 survival weakest differential improvement schools causing concern england london review education 3 32 159176 crossref google scholar murphy press murphy j press turning around struggling schools lessons organizational sciences thousand oaks ca corwin press google scholar reviews extensive evidence importance new leadership case private sector turnarounds 10 lowe et al 1996 lowe kb kroeck kg sivasubramaniam n 1996 effectiveness correlates transformational transactional leadership metaanalytical review mlq literature leadership quarterly 73 385425 crossref web science google scholar review evidence collected mostly nonschool contexts waters et al 2003 waters marzano rj mcnulty b 2003 balanced leadership 30 years research tells us effect leadership student achievement denver midcontinent research education learning google scholar provide evidence practices school contexts although use different labels categories leithwood riehl 2005 leithwood k riehl c 2005 know successful school leadership new agenda directions research educational leadership edited firestone w riehl c new york teachers college press google scholar describe practices using categories day leithwood 2007 day c leithwood k 2007 successful school principalship international perspectives dordrecht springer google scholar synthesise case study work researchers 64 successful leaders across eight countries 11 see yukl 1989 yukl g 1989 leadership organizations 2nd ed englewood cliffs nj prentice hall google scholar gary yukl among influential prolific leadership researchers focused nonschool organisations 12 evidence contribution practices found example hallinger heck 2002 hallinger p heck rh 2002 call people visions role vision mission goals school leadership improvement handbook research educational leadership administration 2nd ed edited leithwood k hallinger p vol 2 dordrecht kluwer academic crossref google scholar 13 evidence contribution practices found example bass avolio 1994 bass bm avolio bj 1994 improving organizational effectiveness transformational leadership thousand oaks ca sage publications crossref google scholar gray 2000 gray j 2000 causing concern improving review schools experiences london department education skills google scholar harris chapman 2002 harris chapman c 2002 effective leadership schools facing challenging circumstances nottingham national college school leadership google scholar 14 see leithwood 2006 leithwood k 2006 teacher working conditions matter evidence change toronto elementary teachers federation ontario google scholar day et al 2007 day c sammons p stobart g kington gu q 2007 teachers matter variations work lives effectiveness milton keynes open university press google scholar 15 evidence contribution practices found example louis kruse 1998 louis k kruse sd 1998 creating community reform images organizational learning innercity schools organizational learning schools edited leithwood k louis ks lisse swets zeitlinger google scholar west et al 2005 west ainscow stanford j 2005 sustaining improvement schools challenging circumstances study successful practice school leadership management 251 7793 taylor francis online google scholar chrisman 2005 chrisman v 2005 schools sustain success educational leadership 625 1620 web science google scholar muijs et al 2004 muijs harris chapman c stoll l russ j 2004 improving schools socioeconomically disadvantaged areas review research evidence school effectiveness school improvement 152 149175 taylor francis online web science google scholar jackson 2002 jackson 2002 creation knowledge networks collaborative enquiry school system improvement paper presented knowledge management education learning forum cerioecddfesqca esrc 1819 march oxford google scholar reynolds et al 2001 reynolds hopkins potter chapman c 2001 school improvement schools facing challenging circumstances review research practice london department education skills google scholar 16 evidence contribution practices found example dukem 2004 dukem 2004 turnaround principal highstakes leadership principal 841 1323 google scholar reynolds et al forthcoming reynolds aj stringfield muijs forthcoming results high reliability schools project unpublished manuscript google scholar 17 good review corporate turnaround leadership found slatter et al 2006 slatter lovett barlow l 2006 leading corporate turnaround chichester josseybass google scholar review evidence state districtprompted turnaround processes us see mintrop papazian 2003 mintrop h r papazian 2003 system strategies improve lowperforming schools lessons firstgeneration accountability systems los angeles national center research evaluation standards student testing cresst los angeles university california google scholar uk context see example day 2005 day c 2005 uk policy school leadership uneasy transitions international handbook educational policy edited basciam n cumming datnow leithwood k livingstone dordrecht springer crossref google scholar harris 2002 harris 2002 effective leadership schools facing challenging contexts school leadership management 221 1526 taylor francis online google scholar 18 evidence support claim found harris 2002 harris 2002 effective leadership schools facing challenging contexts school leadership management 221 1526 taylor francis online google scholar billman 2004 billman ps 2004 mission possible achieving maintaining academic improvement dekalb northern illinois university httpwwwp20niuedup20missionpossiblepdf google scholar 19 see mintrop papazian 2003 mintrop h r papazian 2003 system strategies improve lowperforming schools lessons firstgeneration accountability systems los angeles national center research evaluation standards student testing cresst los angeles university california google scholar us evidence west et al 2005 evidence england 20 see ross glaze 2005 ross ja glaze 2005 creating turnaround schools effects project reach students teachers principals support staff final report ontario principals council toronto ontario principals council google scholar 21 see foster st hilaire 2004 foster r st hillarie b 2004 leadership secondary school improvement lessons learned england alberta journal educational research 504 354369 google scholar 22 see bell 2001 bell j 2001 highperforming poverty schools leadership 311 811 google scholar 23 example relation accountable policy contexts see belchetz leithwood press belchetz k leithwood press successful leadership context matter successful principal leadership international perspective c day k leithwood chapter 8 dordrecht springer google scholar day leithwood 2007 day c leithwood k 2007 successful school principalship international perspectives dordrecht springer google scholar relation diverse student contexts see giles et al 2005 giles c johnson l brooks jacobson sl 2005 building bridges building community transformational leadership challenging urban context journal school leadership 154 519545 crossref google scholar 24 series papers devoted problem found fourth issue educational evaluation policy analysis 2003 education evaluation policy analysis 2003 educational evaluation policy analysis 25 4 google scholar case pursuing focus recently made compelling article viviane robinson 2006 robinson v 2006 putting education back educational leadership leading managing 121 6275 google scholar 25 leithwood jantzi 2006 26 refer pathmodelling techniques case structural equation modelling 27 american study funded wallace foundation new york conducted research teams university minnesota university toronto report findings mascall leithwood press mascall b k leithwood press effects total leadership student learning educational administration quarterly google scholar english study funded dfes reported day et al 2006 day c g stobart p sammons kington q gu 2006 variations teachers work lives effects pupils vitae report dfes research report 743 london department education skills google scholar published book form day et al 2007 day c sammons p stobart g kington gu q 2007 teachers matter variations work lives effectiveness milton keynes open university press google scholar 28 english study funded dfes reported day et al 2006 day c g stobart p sammons kington q gu 2006 variations teachers work lives effects pupils vitae report dfes research report 743 london department education skills google scholar 29 see mascall leithwood press 30 see bass 1985 bass bm 1985 leadership performance beyond expectations new york free press crossref google scholar 31 see malen 1995 malen b 1995 micropolitics education mapping multiple dimensions power relations school polities study educational politics edited scribner j layton new york falmer press google scholar 32 terms used gronn 2003 gronn p 2003 new work educational leaders changing leadership practices era school reform london paul chapman crossref google scholar spillane 2006 spillane jp 2006 distributed leadership san francisco josseybass crossref google scholar respectively 33 see ensley et al 2006 ensley md hmieleski km pearce cl 2006 importance vertical shared leadership within new venture top management teams implications performance startups leadership quarterly 173 217231 crossref web science google scholar 34 research recently summarised zaccaro et al 2004 zaccaro sj kemp c bader p 2004 leader traits attributes nature leadership edited antonakis j cianciolo sternberg rj thousand oaks sage publications google scholar example 35 one line research school leaders problemsolving expertise pulled together leithwood steinbach 1995 leithwood k steinbach r 1995 expert problem solving processes evidence principals superintendents albany state university new york press google scholar 36 see begley johansson 2003 begley p johansson 2003 ethical dimensions school leadership dordrecht kluwer crossref google scholar representative sample research 37 leithwood jantzi press 38 one relevant set data reported jacobson et al 2005 jacobson sl johnson l ylimaki r giles c 2005 successful leadership challenging us schools enabling principles enabling schools journal educational administration 436 607618 crossref google scholar 39 see firestone riehl 2005 firestone w riehl c 2005 new agenda research educational leadership new york teachers college press google scholar 40 leithwood et al 2004 leithwood k louis ks anderson g wahlstrom k 2004 leadership influences student learning review research learning leadership project new york wallace foundation google scholar
https://doi.org/10.1002/cc.352
Jeffrey R. Brown|Arie Kapteyn|Olivia S. Mitchell
F<scp>RAMING AND</scp> C<scp>LAIMING</scp>: H<scp>OW</scp> I<scp>NFORMATION</scp>?<scp>F</scp><scp>RAMING</scp> A<scp>FFECTS</scp> E<scp>XPECTED</scp> S<scp>OCIAL</scp> S<scp>ECURITY</scp> C<scp>LAIMING</scp> B<scp>EHAVIOR</scp>
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign|University of Southern California|University of Pennsylvania
abstract article provides evidence social security benefit claiming decisions strongly affected framing thus inconsistent expected utility theory using randomized experiment controls observable unobservable differences across individuals find use breakeven analysis encourages early claiming respondents likely delay later claiming framed gain claiming age anchored older ages additionally financially less literate individuals credit card debt lower earnings influenced framing others
https://doi.org/10.1111/dech.12368
Emma Marsden|Rowena Kasprowicz
Foreign Language Educators’ Exposure to Research: Reported Experiences, Exposure Via Citations, and a Proposal for Action
2,017
University of York|University of York
abstract article reports 2 connected studies provide data flow research foreign language fl educators majority anglophone contexts first study investigated exposure research among fl educators united kingdom using 2 surveys n 391 n 183 data showed limited exposure research via professional association publications events b negligible direct exposure publications social science citation index ssci c barriers exposure caused poor physical conceptual access despite generally positive perceptions research importance universitybased teacher educators researchpractice interfaces second study investigated potential indirect exposure research 7 professional publications 5 years australia united kingdom united states systematically reviewed extent professional publications referenced 29 ssci journals aim publish pedagogyrelevant research corpus 8516 references 284 articles professional journals mean proportion references 29 ssci journals combined 1243 per professional article overall mean number references ssci journal 017 per professional article emerging picture rather bleak propose action academic journals researchers promote international systematic sustainable flow research
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-009-9274-4
Vera Busse|Catherine Walter
Foreign Language Learning Motivation in Higher Education: A Longitudinal Study of Motivational Changes and Their Causes
2,013
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg|University of Oxford
abstract article reports study involving firstyear modern foreign languages students enrolled german degree courses two major universities united kingdom explores experience students motivational angle longitudinal mixedmethods approach employed order address time contextsensitive nature motivational attributes data suggest despite students increasing wish become proficient german effort engage language learning decreased course year change occurred conjunction decreasing levels intrinsic motivation selfefficacy beliefs relationships motivational changes contextual factors higher education discussed backdrop students transition experience school university article concludes outlining pedagogical suggestions counteract decreasing motivation modern foreign languages students first year university studies
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0142716417000522
Judit Kormos
The Effects of Specific Learning Difficulties on Processes of Multilingual Language Development
2,017
Lancaster University
abstract article reviews current research findings specific learning difficulties slds impact processes multilingual language development review includes studies young language learners instructed classroom settings well multilingual children second language l2 contexts starting definition concepts disability slds next discusses interaction cognitive factors first language l1 l2 literacy development l2 learning also outlined possible ways slds identified different l2 learning contexts detailed analysis cognitive factors influence development l2 skills young learners learning difficulties given last part article
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-020-00668-7
Øistein Anmarkrud|Ivar Bråten|Elena Florit|Lucia Masón
The Role of Individual Differences in Sourcing: a Systematic Review
2,021
University of Oslo|University of Oslo|University of Verona|University of Padua
abstract article reviews individual differences conceptualized researched within area multiple document literacy particular extent proposed relationships individual differences multiple document literacy process sourcing supported empirical research findings showed although majority individual differences included theoretical models multiple document literacy researched empirical backing proposed relationships rather ambiguous still indepth analyses researched individual differences relation sourcing revealed interesting interpretable patterns review suggested relationships individual differences sourcing may vary way sourcing measured also domain topic addressed reading materials discuss current status research individual differences context multiple document literacy focus sourcing suggest potential avenues clarifications
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-019-01445-7
Peter Blatchford|Harvey Goldstein|Clare Martin|William J. Browne
A Study of Class Size Effects in English School Reception Year Classes
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University of London|Universidad de Londres|University of London|Universidad de Londres|University of London|Universidad de Londres|University of London|Universidad de Londres
abstract article reviews existing evidence relationship class size achievement children first years schooling describes largescale longitudinal study children within english local education authorities presents results achievement progress literacy mathematics reception year using series multilevel models shown relationship size class various confounding factors allowed interactions class size initial achievement class size entitlement free school meals argued results especially differential effects different groups children could important implications educational policy
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11126-020-09751-4
Shenggen Fan|Ashok Gulati|Sukhadeo Thorat
Investment, subsidies, and pro?poor growth in rural India
2,008
International Food Policy Research Institute|University Grants Commission
abstract article reviews trends government subsidies investments indian agriculture develops conceptual framework model assess impact various subsidies investments agricultural growth poverty reduction presents reform options regard reprioritizing government spending subsidies credit fertilizer irrigation crucial small farmers adopt new technologies particularly initial stage green revolution late 1960s 1970s investments agricultural research education rural roads three effective public spending items promoting agricultural growth reducing poverty
https://doi.org/10.1186/s43093-023-00189-1
J. Michael Brick
Unit Nonresponse and Weighting Adjustments: A Critical Review
2,013
null
abstract article reviews unit nonresponse crosssectional household surveys consequences nonresponse bias estimates methods adjusting describe development models nonresponse bias utility particular emphasis role response propensity modeling assumptions article explores close connection data collection protocols estimation strategies resulting nonresponse bias estimates conclude comments current state art need future developments expand understanding response phenomenon
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2008.00903.x
Ignatius Ekanem
Influences on the behaviour of black and minority ethnic (BME) communities towards debt and bankruptcy
2,012
Middlesex University
abstract article sets examine attitudes towards debt bankruptcy bankruptcy process black minority ethnic bme entrepreneurs individuals experiencing bankruptcy assess extent attitudes towards debt bankruptcy influenced various external factors including cultural religious practices paper uses qualitative methodology involves indepth semistructured interviews direct observation possible findings suggest many ethnic minority communities strong cultural religious imperatives settle debts lead strong desire resist costs bankruptcy process main finding study high level ignorance lack understanding actions taken find financial difficulties main implication study education fosters financial literacy prebankruptcy counselling empower consumers enhance responsible financial decision making little research work area paper based qualitative research captures first time attitudes behaviour bme groups towards debt bankruptcy differ white population
https://doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-115-5.364
Gabriele Cappelli|Michelangelo Vasta
Can school centralization foster human capital accumulation? A quasi?experiment from early twentieth?century Italy
2,019
University of Siena|Universitat de Barcelona|University of Siena
abstract article shows shift towards centralized school system benefit countries characterized poor levels human capital large regional disparities education 1911 italy moved fully decentralized primary school system towards centralization daneocredaro reform design reform allows us compare treated municipalities retained school autonomy quasiexperiment based propensity score matching psm shows centralization substantially increased pace human capital accumulation treated municipalities characterized 043 percentagepoint premium average annual growth literacy 1911 1921 discuss channels new legislation affected primary schooling literacy important implications longterm economic growth
https://doi.org/10.1002/jaal.00039
Gideon Ozik|Ronnie Sadka|Siyi Shen
Flattening the Illiquidity Curve: Retail Trading During the COVID-19 Lockdown
2,021
EDHEC Business School|Boston College|Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
abstract article studies impact retail investors stock liquidity covid19 pandemic lockdown spring 2020 retail trading exhibits sharp increase especially among stocks high covid19related media coverage retail trading attenuated rise illiquidity roughly 40 less highmediaattention stocks causality addressed using staggered implementation stayathome advisory across us states results highlight ample free time access financial markets facilitated fintech innovations trading platforms significant determinants retailinvestor stock market participation
https://doi.org/10.1111/agec.12517
Mark A. Pike
Action research for english teaching: ideology, pedagogy and personal growth
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University of Leeds
abstract article takes starting point notion extent action research accepted rejected valid means enquiry professional development largely determined occupational culture ideology individuals corporately constitute culture adlam 1999 li et al 1999 view values ideologies teachers cannot separated teaching research teaching day 1998 illustrated relation politically significant strategically placed group teachers advent national literacy strategy high secondary schools united kingdom need english teachers reevaluate nature subject teach redefined well pedagogy beliefs distinct group practitioners explored suggested positioned ideologically culturally politically receptive benefit action research current emphasis literacy therefore adult needs crosscurricular models subject contrasts sharply groups timehonoured valorisation personal growth model english characterised imagination creativity action research seen provide opportunity practitioners reflect conscious unconscious doings altrichter et al 1993 p 6 throughout article reference made authors experience conducting 3year longitudinal action research project high secondary school teacher english funded esrc pike 2000abcd e although intention article explore degree epistemological ideological congruence values beliefs english teachers prevalent features action research
https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.2020
Zachary Zimmer|Linda G. Martin|Daniel S. Nagin|Bobby Jones
Modeling Disability Trajectories and Mortality of the Oldest-Old in China
2,012
University of California, San Francisco|RAND Corporation|Carnegie Mellon University|University of Pittsburgh
abstract article uses groupbased modeling approach jointly estimate disability mortality trajectories time based data population aged 80 older china explores relations demographic socioeconomic earlylife characteristics membership genderspecific trajectory groups threegroup model best fits data males females groups predicted numbers limitations activities daily living adls increase age pace gradual cases rapid others gender estimated mortality probability trajectories three groups follow hierarchy related predicted adl counts age 80 characteristics predict trajectorygroup membership prior nonagricultural occupation associated less favorable disability trajectories genders females rural residence greater number children ever born father work agriculture associated favorable trajectories small group males received education disability moderate changes little age findings may reflect heterogeneity survival among least advantaged well possible expansion morbidity among small advantaged group
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9345.2006.00443.x
Jayachandran N. Variyam|James R. Blaylock|Biing?Hwan Lin|Katherine Ralston|David M. Smallwood
Mother's Nutrition Knowledge and Children's Dietary Intakes
1,999
null
abstract article uses us food consumption data examine effect maternal nutrition knowledge dietary intakes children two seventeen years age results show maternal knowledge influences childrens diets influence decreases children grow older nutrition knowledge acts pathway maternal education influences childrens diets finding supports hypothesis education affects healthrelated choices raising allocative efficiency health input use results suggest nutrition education may effective targeted toward mothers young children directly toward schoolage children
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0272-6963(02)00004-9
Gunnel Tottie|Michel Rey
Relativization strategies in Earlier African American Vernacular English
1,997
University of Zurich|University of Zurich
abstract article examines system relative markers early african american english documented exslave recordings bailey et al 1991 intended contribution two areas research african american vernacular english system relativization english found significantly higher incidence zero marking adverbial relatives nonadverbial relatives among nonadverbial relatives variable rule analysis showed nonhumanness head well function head subject complement subject existential sentence strongly favored zero relatives prepositional complement heads disfavored zeroes lack whrelatives aswell frequency zero subject relatives interpreted evidence african american vernacular english dialect english
https://doi.org/10.1080/01436590600587960
Thomas Bailey
Challenge and opportunity: Rethinking the role and function of developmental education in community college
2,009
Columbia University
abstract chapter provides national context students progress community colleges across country includes data students take developmental education courses move developmental course sequence obstacles face completing intended course study programs practices appear help students meet goals
https://doi.org/10.1162/rest_a_00911
Philip Mader
Contesting Financial Inclusion
2,017
null
abstract contribution critically assesses financial inclusion intervention development space examines turn microfinance financial inclusion introduction new actors practices new ideas ideologies new theories change new expectations toward clients considers three key issues contests arguments made proponents financial inclusion first argument financial inclusion facilitates broader development outcomes second claim poor people gain poverty alleviation financial inclusion third suggestion financial inclusion good business three areas author highlights shortcomings evidence base argues high expectations financial inclusion serving core propoor privatesector led development intervention lack justification rather financial inclusion recognized contested contestable enterprise
https://doi.org/10.1111/lit.12115
Laura Cavanagh|Catherine Compton|Audrey Tluczek|Roger Brown|Philip M. Farrell
Long?term Evaluation of Genetic Counseling Following False?Positive Newborn Screen for Cystic Fibrosis
2,010
University of Wisconsin–Madison|University of Wisconsin–Madison|University of Wisconsin–Madison
abstract crosssectional mixed method study longterm followup evaluation families participated earlier survey understanding cystic fibrosis cf genetics infants falsepositive cf newborn screening nbs results thirtyseven original 138 parents participated followup telephone survey results showed parents received genetic counseling time infants diagnostic sweat tests significantly higher longterm retention genetic knowledge without genetic counseling however groups still misconceptions lacked accurate information actual risk associated cf carrier parents either already informed 65 planned inform 19 children childs carrier status mean child age time disclosure 92 years situational prompts common reasons informing children neither parental knowledge medical literacy parental education predicted whether parents informed children carrier status falsepositive nbs results cf associated parental perceptions child vulnerability 1114 years testing although sample study small findings underscore benefits genetic counseling time diagnostic sweat test offer information assist parents talking children implications one cftr mutation
https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22156
Vassiliki Diamanti|Argyro Benaki|Angeliki Mouzaki|Asimina M. Ralli|Faye Antoniou|Sophia Papaioannou|Athanassios Protopapas
Development of early morphological awareness in Greek: Epilinguistic versus metalinguistic and inflectional versus derivational awareness
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University of Crete|University of Oslo|The American College of Greece|University of Crete|National and Kapodistrian University of Athens|National and Kapodistrian University of Athens|University of Crete|University of Oslo|National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
abstract crosssectional study examined development morphological awareness greek children 47 years old distinction adopted epilinguistic control evidenced judgment tasks indicative elementary levels awareness metalinguistic awareness evidenced production tasks indicative fullblown conscious awareness morphological domains inflectional derivational morphology specifically contrasted determine whether follow distinct developmental trajectories triallevel performance data 236 children four morphological awareness tasks function age modeled using generalized additive models significant performance increase age found four awareness tasks results indicated production derivational morphemes consistently difficult production inflectional morphemes judgment derivational morphemes whereas differences two inflectional two judgment tasks significant suggests ages epilinguistic control similarly effective two morphological domains whereas full metalinguistic awareness derivational morphology trails behind inflectional morphology least measured specific tasks findings highlight need early tracking finer distinctions within domain morphological awareness identify potentially enhance critical skills related development vocabulary reading comprehension
https://doi.org/10.1002/pam.20323
Sara Olsson|Gunnel Hensing|Bo Burström|Jesper Löve
Unmet Need for Mental Healthcare in a Population Sample in Sweden: A Cross-Sectional Study of Inequalities Based on Gender, Education, and Country of Birth
2,020
University of Gothenburg|University of Gothenburg|Karolinska Institutet|University of Gothenburg
abstract crosssectional study investigated gender education country birth associated perceived need unmet need mental healthcare ie refraining seeking care perceiving care insufficient seeking questionnaire register data 2008 collected 3987 individuals aged 1964 years random populationbased sample western sweden descriptive statistics logistic regression analyses used men less likely perceive need care women even adjusting mental wellbeing men also less likely seek care perceiving care sufficient people secondary education less likely seek care university education statistically significant differences based country birth observed gender educationbased inequalities increases understanding interventions implemented inequalities unmet need mental healthcare targeted healthcare system
https://doi.org/10.1111/lit.12041
Arnaldina Sampaio|Inês Marques?Aleixo|André Seabra|Jorge Mota|Elisa Marques|Joana Carvalho
Physical fitness in institutionalized older adults with dementia: association with cognition, functional capacity and quality of life
2,020
Universidade do Porto|Universidade do Porto|Universidade do Porto|Universidade do Porto|Universidade Lusófona do Porto|Universidade do Porto
abstract crosssectional study investigated association physical fitness cognitive function functional capacity quality life among institutionalized older adults dementia one hundred two older adults aged 780 84 years predominantly female 676 neurocognitive disorder due alzheimers disease ad 492 vascular dementia 147 parkinsons disease 2 dementia lewy bodies 2 unspecified dementia 321 participated present study regression analyses used examine associations physical fitness components senior fitness test cognitive function minimental state examination functional capacity katz index independence activities daily living quality life qolalzheimers disease scale univariate regression indicates strength flexibility agilitydynamic balance aerobic endurance relevant cognitive function physical capacity perceived qol institutionalized older people dementia multiple regression analyses adjusted body mass index bmi results showed aerobic endurance significant positive association total katz index caregiver perception qolad global qolad bmi remained significantly positively associated agilitydynamic balance presented significant negative relation global qolad overall findings suggest better physical fitness important cognition autonomous functional capacity positive repercussions qol institutionalized older adults dementia consequently exercisebased therapeutic strategies aiming improve physical fitness implemented
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.2009.00339.x
Ahmed Waqas|Salma Malik|Ania Fida|Noureen Abbas|Nadeem Mian|Sannihitha Miryala|Afshan Naz Amray|Zunairah Shah|Naveed Sattar
Interventions to Reduce Stigma Related to Mental Illnesses in Educational Institutes: a Systematic Review
2,020
University of Liverpool|Hartford Hospital|King Edward Medical University|CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry|Dow University of Health Sciences|Weiss Memorial Hospital|University of Kansas Medical Center
abstract investigation reviews effectiveness antistigma interventions employed educational institutes improve knowledge attitude beliefs regarding mental health disorders among students preferred reporting items systematic reviews metaanalysis prisma checklist guidelines followed protocol registered prospero crd42018114535 forty four randomized controlled trials considered eligible screening 104 fulltext articles inclusion exclusion criteria several interventions employed tackle stigma toward psychiatric illnesses including education lectures case scenarios contactbased interventions roleplays strategies address stigma towards mental illnesses high proportion trials noted significant improvement stigma 1925 76 attitude 811 72 helpingseeking 811 72 knowledge mental health including recognition depression 1114 78 social distance 47 57 interventions also helped reducing public selfstigma majority studies showed antistigma interventions successful improving mental health literacy attitude beliefs towards mental health illnesses
https://doi.org/10.2307/2061122
Muhammad Naveed Jamil|Abdul Rasheed|Adnan Maqbool|Zeeshan Mukhtar
Cross-cultural study the macro variables and its impact on exchange rate regimes
2,023
Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology|Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology|Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology|Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology
abstract empirical analysis study simultaneously focus examining impact macroeconomic variables ie gdp growth gdp per capita inflation foreign direct investment exports imports interest rates foreign debt foreign reserves exchange rate regimes using sample five countries msci developed markets index emerging markets index frontier markets index 1970 2020 study predicts provides several essential contributions markets financial economic fills gaps markets economic financial literacy desired countries study identifies evaluates impact using advanced statistical frameworks study adopts mlbinary logit quadratic hill climbing investigates change exchange rate regimes due macroeconomic variables empirical results confirm australia hong kong japan new zealand singapore markets take timely correct exchange rate regimes decisions lead developed markets emerging markets frontier markets never adopt exchange rate regimes three four six significant impact factor affects markets never growth according develops markets foreign debts inflation foreign reserves severe challenges emerging frontier markets
https://doi.org/10.1162/rest_a_00775
Oliver McGarr
The development of ICT across the curriculum in Irish schools: A historical perspective
2,009
University of Limerick
abstract literature review explores historical development information communication technology ict irish postprimarysecondary schools examines education system responded various ict initiatives policy changes review found despite national policy significant ict initiatives appears use computer technology instead evolved independent changes various policy nudges throughout past three decades limited impact nature use predominant use technology lies within discrete informatics subjects tend focus learning technology rather learning future ict policy needs cognisant past particularly national ict initiatives mediated within schools powerful influence prevailing ict culture external ict initiatives
https://doi.org/10.1080/00220380802242370
Martha E. Snell|Nancy C. Brady|Lee McLean|Billy T. Ogletree|Ellin Siegel|Lorraine Sylvester|Beth Mineo|Diane R. Paul|Mary Ann Romski|Rose A. Sevcik
Twenty Years of Communication Intervention Research With Individuals Who Have Severe Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
2,010
University of Virginia|University of Kansas|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|Western Carolina University|University of Oklahoma|University of Delaware|American Speech Language Hearing Association|Georgia State University|Georgia State University
abstract literature review conducted evaluate current state evidence supporting communication interventions individuals severe intellectual developmental disabilities reviewed 116 articles published 1987 2007 refereed journals meeting three criteria described communication intervention b involved one participants severe intellectual developmental disabilities c addressed one areas communication performance many researchers failed report treatment fidelity assess basic aspects intervention effects including generalization maintenance social validity evidence reviewed indicates 96 studies reported positive changes aspects communication findings support provision communication intervention persons severe intellectual developmental disabilities gaps research reported recommendations future research
https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120802001705
Holly Hungerford?Kresser|Joy L. Wiggins|Carla Amaro?Jiménez
Learning From Our Mistakes: What Matters When Incorporating Blogging in the Content Area Literacy Classroom
2,011
null
abstract manuscript explores inclusion blogging pedagogical tool preservice secondary teachers variety content areas authors focus data collected two half years preservice teachers content literacy classroom setting specifically highlighting qualitative data collected determine students perceptions blogging pedagogical strategy study discussed qualitative findings outlined authors provide suggestions practitioners considering use blogging classrooms
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10834-024-09962-y
Heidi Kaila|Finn Tarp
Can the Internet improve agricultural production? Evidence from Viet Nam
2,019
New York State University College of Human Ecology|Cornell University|University of Copenhagen
abstract paper aims contribute growing literature potential benefits internet rural livelihoods estimate relationship internet access agricultural production rural viet nam using panel dataset 20082012 time span internet access increased substantially governmentrun private online outlets providing information agriculture started operate findings suggest internet access associated 68 higher volume total agricultural output find result manifested efficient use fertilizer findings stronger younger households less developed northern provinces benefited arrival internet results weaker case rice related strong government involvement rice production prices
https://doi.org/10.1080/13670050903406335
Uttam Shankar Pawaskar|Rakesh D. Raut|Bhaskar B. Gardas
Assessment of Consumer Behavior Towards Environmental Responsibility: A Structural Equations Modeling Approach
2,017
The NorthCap University|National Institute of Industrial Engineering
abstract paper analyses factors impacting consumer environmental responsibility using structural equation modeling approach consumer environmental responsibility intention person act towards remediation environmental problems individual user economic interests responsible citizen concerns social environmental wellbeing society therefore awareness environmental problems knowledge remedial alternatives help individuals pursue chosen action bolster genuine desire act determine measures alleviation environmental challenges four dimensions environmentally responsible consumer opinion beliefs willingness awareness ability act analysed analysis dimension ability move found critical direct influence capacity consumer act research intended guide policy decisionmakers regulatory bodies understanding consumer behavior towards improving environmental performance index also helps organizational managers make supply chains green competitive turn improves brand image overall organizational performance copyright 2017 john wiley amp sons ltd erp environment
https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21378
Helen Nixon|Barbara Comber
Differential recognition of children's cultural practices in middle primary literacy classrooms
2,006
University of South Australia|University of South Australia
abstract paper argues teachers recognition childrens cultural practices important positive step helping socioeconomically disadvantaged children engage school literacies based 21 longitudinal case studies childrens literacy development 3year period authors demonstrate childrens knowledges practices assembled home community spheres treated valuable material school learning children likely invest work acquiring school literacies however also show children benefit greatly allowed draw knowledge popular culture sports outdoors childrens interests may ignored excluded differences teachers valuing home community cultures appeared relate gender dimensions
https://doi.org/10.1111/joca.12306
Kim L. Boyer|John R. Olson|Roger J. Calantone|Eric Jackson
Print versus electronic surveys: a comparison of two data collection methodologies
2,002
Michigan State University|DePaul University|Michigan State University|Michigan State University
abstract paper compares responses consumers submitted answers survey instrument focusing internet purchasing patterns electronically using traditional paper response methods present results controlled experiment within larger data collection effort survey instrument completed 416 internet customers major office supplies company approximately 60 receiving survey paper form 40 receiving electronic version order evaluate efficacy electronic surveys relative traditional printed surveys conduct two levels analysis macrolevel compare two groups similarity terms fairly aggregate coarse data characteristics response rates proportion missing data scale means interitem reliability finegrained microlevel compare two groups aspects data integrity presence data runs measurement errors deeper finergrained analysis allows examination potential benefits flaws electronic data collection findings suggest electronic surveys generally comparable print surveys respects key advantages challenges researchers evaluate notably sample indicates electronic surveys fewer missing responses codedpresented flexible manner namely contingent coding different respondents receiving different questions depending response earlier questions offers researchers new capabilities
https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.20275
Jeffrey James
Misguided investments in meeting millennium Development Goals: a reconsideration using ends-based targets
2,006
null
abstract paper contends millennium development goals distinguish potential actual achievements case education instance completion primary education students end rather intermediary phase process learning read write thus meeting stated millennium development goal may fact little nothing enhance ultimate achievements using similar examples suggest governments need consider moving means endsbased proxies reconsider whether way resources allocated given sector fact optimal one
https://doi.org/10.1080/00220380701384554
Jason Kerwin|Rebecca Thornton
Making the Grade: The Sensitivity of Education Program Effectiveness to Input Choices and Outcome Measures
2,021
University of Minnesota|University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
abstract paper demonstrates acute sensitivity education program effectiveness choices inputs outcome measures using randomized evaluation mothertongue literacy program program raises reading scores 064 sd writing scores 045 sd reducedcost version instead yields statistically insignificant reading gains large negative effects 033 sds advanced writing combine conceptual model education production detailed classroom observations examine mechanisms driving results show could driven program initially lowering productivity raising potentially missing complementary inputs reducedcost version
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1470-6431.2005.00420.x
Sue Ellis|Virginia Smith
Assessment, teacher education and the emergence of professional expertise
2,017
University of Strathclyde|University of Strathclyde
abstract paper describes new assessment tool situates school literacy specific cognitive cultural social emotional reports evidence extent tool seems helped student teachers broker balance different kinds data knowledge flows study shows tool helpful encouraging student teachers deepen understanding individual knowledge domains orchestrate across determine pathways impact learning priorities actions theoretical contribution suggest benefits recasting assessment professional knowledge underpins problem align evidence different theoretical practice knowledge communities contribution policy debate suggest could create climate productive conversations researchers policy makers practitioner communities
https://doi.org/10.1111/lit.12104
Hoang?Minh Dang|Bahr Weiss|Trung Lam|Ha Eun Ho
Mental health literacy and intervention program adaptation in the internationalization of school psychology for Vietnam
2,018
Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City|Vanderbilt University|Da Nang Hospital|Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
abstract paper discusses school psychology technology developed western countries adapted global contexts internationalized article reports results two studies providing examples 1 school psychology internationalization experiences vietnam lessons hopefully useful professionals interested international development 2 western researchers learn internalization experiences mental health literacy foundational mental health development study 1 focused assessment mental health literacy among 353 vietnamese teachers findings suggesting overall low mental health literacy among participants study 2 focused vietnam aces pros highschool problemsolving therapy program discuss mental health capacity development model guiding development aces pros report positive results evaluation aces pros involving 100 vietnamese highschool students program cultural adaptation eg deciding whether teacher classroom praise excluded classroom behavior management vietnamese students tendency react praise increased competitive behavior reviewed example challenges faced school psychology internationalization program research shows school psychology internationalization successful requires careful attention close collaboration
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13394-023-00454-0
Rebecca M. Blank
Presidential address: How to improve poverty measurement in the United States
2,008
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
abstract paper discusses reasons current official us poverty measure outdated nonresponsive many antipoverty initiatives variety efforts update improve statistic failed political technical institutional reasons meanwhile european union taking different approach poverty measurement paper ends four recommended steps would allow us improve measurement poverty economic need
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.2010.00369.x
Barbara Comber
Literacy, poverty and schooling: what matters in young people's education?
2,014
Queensland University of Technology
abstract paper draws upon several decades literacy research schools highpoverty environments explore matters young peoples education dialogue themes kevin marjoribanks work student aspirations family environments teacher expectations key insights summarised referring longitudinal case studies current ethnographic project interplay literacy poverty schooling young peoples aspirations education outcomes explored although work educators highpoverty communities continues highly demanding schools teachers making durable positive difference learner dispositions literate repertoires teacher expectations discursive practices crucial process
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.05.314
Allan Collins|Richard Halverson
The second educational revolution: rethinking education in the age of technology
2,010
Northwestern University|University of Wisconsin–Madison
abstract paper drew upon recent book rethinking education age technology summarize number prospects challenges arising appropriation digital technology learning educational practice tensions traditional models schooling affordances digital media noted promise technologies shaping new system education reviewed argued new technology brings radical opportunities also significant challenges urgency seeking coherent model future education technological age stressed
https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.1606
Michael R. Haines|R. J. Avery|Michael Strong
Differentials in infant and child mortality and their change over time: Guatemala, 1959–1973
1,983
Wayne State University|Cornell University|University of Pennsylvania
abstract paper employs 5 percent samples guatemalan censuses 1964 1973 estimate differential childhood mortality 1973 conventional indirect mortality estimation procedures applied 1964 modification prestonpalloni technique used major result differential child mortality widened appreciably 1959 1968 factors leading mortality decline possibly unequally spread geographic region ruralurban residence ethnic groups educational groups guatemala city seems benefited decline analysis small geographic units supports conclusions suggests role public health byproduct analysis finding parity understated 1964 census
https://doi.org/10.1080/02680930110100081
Jeanne Lafortune|Ethan Lewis|José Tessada
People and Machines: A Look at the Evolving Relationship between Capital and Skill in Manufacturing, 1860–1930, Using Immigration Shocks
2,019
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile|Dartmouth Hospital|Dartmouth College|Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
abstract paper estimates elasticity substitution capital skill manufacturing using immigrationinduced variation skill mix across us counties 1860 1930 find capital initially complemented high lowskill labor determined literacy unlike today complementary lowskill labor around 1890 capital increased relative complementarity highskill labor simulations calibrated estimates imply level capitalskill complementarity 1890 allowed manufacturing sector absorb large wave eastern southern european immigrants modest decline lessskilled relative wages would possible older production technology
https://doi.org/10.1080/02680930500500138
Jean-Paul Faguet
Decentralisation's Effects on Public Investment: Evidence and Policy Lessons from Bolivia and Colombia
2,008
London School of Economics and Political Science
abstract paper examines decentralisation bolivia colombia explore effects uses spatial distribution public investment well government responsiveness local needs countries investment shifted infrastructure social services human capital formation resources rebalanced favour poorer districts bolivia decentralisation made government responsive redirecting public investment areas greatest need colombia municipalities increased investment significantly running costs fell six important lessons emerge comparison decentralisation work well local democracy must transparent fair competitive ii local governments must face hard budget constraints iii central government must scaled back iv significant taxraising powers must devolved v decentralisation composed distinct separable components sequencing important finally vi decentralisation achieves whether advisable hinges central government behaved prereform acknowledgements research financed world bank research committee dfidlse crisis states programme grateful ivette arias carolina meja expert research assistance krister andersson teddy brett james dunkerley luis felipe lpez mauricio merino anja nygren two anonymous referees seminar participants cspdelhi undpmexico meetings thoughtful suggestions owe special debt gratitude collaborators decentralisation local governance violence colombia project marcela ceballos diana hoyos fabio snchez remaining errors notes 1 time mnr strategists gleefully predicted result proved wrong 2 injertos tramposos en participacin popularhoy 19 january 1994 la declaratoria de guerra del primer mandatariola razon 27 january 1994 arrogancia insultantepresencia 27 february 1994 three many articles appeared bolivian press documenting popular reaction damned law documented unidad de comunicacin 1995 3 indebted dr teddy brett apt analogy 4 indebted anonymous reviewer point 5 alesina et al citation2000 regional average 15 per cent 6 snchez et al 2000 show central transfers grew 2 per cent gdp 1990 almost 7 per cent 1997 7 frente nacional 195774 quelled la violencia sharing fruits power equally liberals conservatives restricting electoral competition two parties 8 ministry finance national secretariat public investment external finance 9 bolivia colombia local investment refers construction maintenance capital facilities equipment supplies colombia also includes salaries staff directly involved providing services bolivia contrast salaries staff selection retention remained core central government responsibilities 10 mixture including feasibility studies technical assistance emergency relief difficult categorise 11 investment sums much lower exclude central government funds 12 note xaxis reversed urban development comparability dependent variable used positive negative concept 13 central government mean investment 144876capita sd 51093capita local government mean investment 145878capita sd 79998capita 14 indebted anonymous reviewer pointing
https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.10359
Claude A. Mellins|Jennifer Havens|Cheryl J. McDonnell|Carolyn Lichtenstein|Karina K. Uldall|Margaret A. Chesney|E. Karina Santamaria|J. Simon Bell
Adherence to antiretroviral medications and medical care in HIV-infected adults diagnosed with mental and substance abuse disorders
2,009
New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute|Columbia University|New York University|University School|James Bell Associates (United States)|McDonald's (United States)|University of Washington|San Francisco AIDS Foundation|New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute|Columbia University|James Bell Associates (United States)
abstract paper examines factors associated adherence antiretroviral medications arvs hivinfected population high risk nonadherence individuals living psychiatric substance abuse disorders data examined baseline interviews multisite cohort intervention study 1138 hivinfected adults psychiatric substance abuse disorder based structured psychiatric research interview using dsmiv criteria baseline interview documented mental illness substance use past year mental illness substance abuse severity demographics service utilization past three months general health hivrelated conditions selfreported spirituality selfreported arv medication use among participants 62 prescribed arvs baseline n 542 45 arvs reported skipping medications past three days reports nonadherence significantly associated detectable viral load p01 factors associated nonadherence current drug alcohol abuse increased psychological distress less attendance medical appointments nonadherence psychiatric medications lower selfreported spirituality increased psychological distress significantly associated nonadherence independent substance abuse p05 data suggest mental illness substance use must addressed hivinfected adults living comorbid illnesses improve adherence arvs
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.463
Renata Legenzova|Gintar? Leck?
The Link between Family Financial Socialization in Adulthood and Investment Literacy of P2P Investors
2,024
Vytautas Magnus University|Vytautas Magnus University
abstract paper examines family financial socialization adulthood linked development investment literacy among individual family members within context innovative financial services specifically peertopeer p2p lending findings revealed p2p lending investors engage moderate level family financial socialization suggesting family key financial socialization agent childhood adolescence maintains role adulthood additionally investors possess highlevel investment knowledge skills attitudes explicit family financial socialization significant positive effect individuals investment knowledge skills attitudes effect implicit financial socialization significant negative knowledge attitudes findings suggest family discussion among adult members result higher observations family members investment behavior led lower investment literacy study found significant moderating effect strength social ties indicating dynamics family relations neither strengthen weaken proximal socialization outcomes analysis differences across demographic groups unveiled statistically significant distinctions concerning respondents gender income education results provide important insights stakeholders underscoring significant role family socialization adulthood plays shaping individuals investment literacy particularly investing p2p lending platforms
https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21099
Salman Al?Azami|Charmian Kenner|Mahera Ruby|Eve Gregory
Transliteration as a bridge to learning for bilingual children
2,010
Liverpool Hope University|Goldsmiths University of London|Goldsmiths University of London|Goldsmiths University of London
abstract paper examines transliteration used bridge learning children studying one script focus second third generation british bangladeshi children aged 711 attending london primary schools learning write bengali communityrun afterschool classes action research project explored bengali could used well english enhance learning mainstream schools transliteration bengali roman script found aid process following ways communicative bridge children parents teachers conceptual bridge promoting reflection meanings metalinguistic awareness bridge bengali script mediating oral written representation bridge new learner identities enabling expression ideas building childrens confidence bilingual writers
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0958344013000232
Melanie Keller|Knut Neumann|Hans E. Fischer
The impact of physics teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge and motivation on students’ achievement and interest
2,016
Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education|Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education|University of Duisburg-Essen
abstract paper examines students achievement interest extent predicted teacher knowledge motivation student achievement interest considered desirable outcomes school instruction teacher pedagogical content knowledge identified major predictor student achievement previous research whereas teacher motivation considered decisive factor influencing students interest far however research either focused knowledge motivation students well teachers side rarely investigating together examining instructional mechanisms supposed effects teacher knowledge motivation facilitated present study n 77 physics teachers classes germany switzerland investigated utilizing multimethod approach combining data obtained testinstruments teacher pedagogical content knowledge student achievement questionnaires teacher motivation student interest student perceived enthusiastic teaching well videotaped instruction cognitive activation rated observers multilevel structural equation modeling used support assumptions teacher pedagogical content knowledge positively predicted students achievement effect mediated cognitive activation teachers motivation predicted students interest mediated enthusiastic teaching perceived students neither teacher pedagogical content knowledge predict students interest teacher motivation students achievement implies order improve students cognitive well affective outcomes teachers knowledge also motivation need considered 2016 authors journal research science teaching published wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 54586614 2017
https://doi.org/10.1017/s1474747217000270
Kenneth De Beckker|Kristof De Witte|Geert Van Campenhout
The role of national culture in financial literacy: <scp>Cross?country</scp> evidence
2,020
KU Leuven|KU Leuven|United Nations University – Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology|Maastricht University|KU Leuven|European Commission
abstract paper examines effect national culture adult financial literacy levels 12 countries contrary earlier financial literacy studies results directly comparable across countries given use standardized oecdinfe financial literacy survey data hofstedes 2001 cultural dimensions capture financial literacy national culture line financial socialization theory find uncertainty avoidance positively influences financial literacy individualism negatively influences financial literacy conclude national culture affects financial literacy important account cultural dimensions future international financial literacy research
https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcs.12324
Ala Samarapungavan|Panayota Mantzicopoulos|Hugh T. Patrick
Learning science through inquiry in kindergarten
2,008
Purdue University West Lafayette|Purdue University West Lafayette|Purdue University West Lafayette
abstract paper examines nature kindergarten students science learning inquiry unit investigated life cycle monarch butterfly unit implemented public school serving socioeconomically ethnically linguistically diverse student population paper provides descriptive data childrens science learning investigations descriptive data collected implementation inquiry unit using electronic portfolio system second set data science learning collected using objective researcherdesigned instrument called science learning assessment sla data collected children intervention completed inquiry unit comparison group kindergarten students similar demographic characteristics receive systematic science instruction comparison group provides baseline data kindergarten students science concepts absence targeted science instruction 100 participants 65 intervention 35 comparison students results indicate intervention students demonstrated functional understanding scientific inquiry processes important life science concepts investigations statistical analyses sla data indicate intervention group showed significantly better understanding scientific inquiry processes comparison group 2008 wiley periodicals inc sci ed 92 868908 2008
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40172-016-0051-y
Wassie Berhanu|David Colman|Bichaka Fayissa
Diversification and livelihood sustainability in a semi-arid environment: A case study from southern Ethiopia
2,007
University of Manchester|University of Manchester|Middle Tennessee State University
abstract paper examines recently growing adoption nonpastoral livelihood strategies among borana pastoralists southern ethiopia large portion current nonpastoral participation petty natural resourcebased activities pastoral crop production functions estimated using cobbdouglas model analyse economic rationale behind growing pastoralist shift cultivation nonpastoral activities low marginal return labour traditional pastoralism suggests existence surplus labour gainfully transferred nonpastoral activities examination pastoralist activity choices reveals younger households literacy exposure exchange system display diversified income portfolio preference findings underscore importance human capital investment related support services improving pastoralist capacity manage risk welfareenhancing diversified income portfolio adoption
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.2009.00315.x
Andrew C. Worthington
Debt as a source of financial stress in Australian households
2,005
University of Wollongong
abstract paper examines role demographic socioeconomic debt portfolio characteristics contributors financial stress australian households data drawn recent household expenditure survey relate 3268 probabilityweighted households financial stress defined among things terms financial reasons unable holiday meals family friends engage hobbies leisure activities general money management characteristics examined include family structure composition source level household income age gender marital status ethnic background housing value debt repayment various types credit card usage binary logit models used identify source magnitude factors associated financial stress evidence provided suggests financial stress higher families children ethnic minorities especially reliant government pensions benefits lower families higher disposable incomes housing values weak evidence australias historically high levels household debt cause financial stress
https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.178
Gemma Moss
Assessment, accountability and the literacy curriculum: reimagining the future in the light of the past
2,017
University College London
abstract paper explores dynamic education system reform england highlighting challenges range policy tools use created policymakers practitioners researchers alike taking literacy policy england telling case argue far holding answer successful system reform highstakes testing migration systemlevel data public domain create series challenges politicians cannot satisfactorily solve turn policymakers attempts manage problems away compounding difficulties teachers face policymakers commitments bringing wellmotivated change waver research practitioner communities need work closely together successfully reimagine purposeful engaged literacy curriculum
https://doi.org/10.5018/economics-ejournal.ja.2014-3
Joanne Mulligan|Russell Tytler|Vaughan Prain|Melinda Kirk
Implementing a pedagogical cycle to support data modelling and statistical reasoning in years 1 and 2 through the Interdisciplinary Mathematics and Science (IMS) project
2,023
Macquarie University|Deakin University|Deakin University|Deakin University
abstract paper illustrates years 1 2 students guided engage data modelling statistical reasoning interdisciplinary mathematics science investigations drawn australian 3year longitudinal study interdisciplinary mathematics science learning httpsimslearningorg project developed learning sequences 12 inquirybased investigations involving 35 teachers cohorts 25 70 students across years 1 6 research used designbased methodology develop implement refine 4stage pedagogical cycle based students problem posing data generation organisation interpretation reasoning data across stages ims cycle students generated increasingly sophisticated representations data made decisions whether supported explanations claims solutions scientific problems teachers role supporting students statistical reasoning analysed across two learning sequences ecology year 1 paper helicopters year 2 involving cohort students explicit focus data modelling metarepresentational practices enabled year 1 students form statistical ideas distribution sampling aggregation construct range data representations year 2 students engaged tasks focused ordering aggregating data measures central tendency inferential reasoning cases informal ideas variability study explores representationfocused interdisciplinary pedagogy support development data modelling statistical thinking early age
https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.1539
Chris Brown|Laura Czerniewicz
Debunking the ‘digital native’: beyond digital apartheid, towards digital democracy
2,010
University of Cape Town|University of Cape Town
abstract paper interrogates currently pervasive discourse net generation finding concept digital native especially problematic empirically conceptually draw research project south african higher education students access use information communication technologies icts show age determining factor students digital lives rather familiarity experience using icts relevant also demonstrate notion generation digital natives inaccurate attributes effectively digital elite instead new net generation growing replace older analogue generation deepening digital divide south africa characterized age access opportunity indeed digital apartheid alive well suggest possibility digital democracy exist form mobile society age specific ubiquitous finally propose redefining concepts digital net native generation favour reclaiming term digitizen
https://doi.org/10.2307/2061432
Mohammad Behroozi|Azadeh Amoozegar
Challenges to English Language Teachers of Secondary Schools in Iran
2,014
Islamic Azad University, Tehran|Universiti Putra Malaysia
abstract paper investigates obstacles teachers encounter teaching english language secondary schools iran questionnaire designed administered sample groups eliciting data 180 efl teachers 150 secondary schools responded survey questions findings showed apart external limitations insufficient teaching times limited teaching resources english language teachers disappointed low proficiency speaking english using technology teaching times teachers showed willingness receive training plan perform teaching effective motivate students engagement class activity also teachers seek effective approach teaching english
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40979-019-0049-x
Pratap S. Birthal|Harvinder Singh|Santosh Kumar
Agriculture, economic growth and regional disparities in India
2,010
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
abstract paper investigates process convergence catchingup among major indian states 198081200405a period economic liberalisation accelerated economic growth also analyses factors enhance economic growth lead states towards identical steady state particular examine role agricultural conditions process results indicate absolute divergence income levels across states however controlling structural characteristics states strong tendency convergence among states physical infrastructure human capital found enhance economic growth alone sufficient convergence convergence investment physical infrastructure human resources accompanied reduction employment pressure agriculture improving labour market linkages agriculture nonagricultural sectors promoting growthenhancing labourintensive agricultural technologies copyright 2009 john wiley amp sons ltd
https://doi.org/10.1080/01494920802010272
Ian Stronach|Brian Corbin|Olwen McNamara|Sheila Stark|Tony Warne
Towards an uncertain politics of professionalism: teacher and nurse identities in flux
2,002
null
abstract paper nature contemporary professional identity looks ways discursive dynamics come rewrite professional teacher nurse split plural conflictual selves seek come terms political impetus written authors term economy performance uncertain conflict various ecologies practice teacher nurse thus located complicated nexus policy ideology practice epistemologically paper offers deconstruction professional identities criticizes reductive typologies characterizations current professionalism politically reaches towards nuanced account professional identities stressing local situated indeterminable nature professional practice inescapable dimensions trust diversity creativity
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2206.2010.00688.x
Jane Perryman
Panoptic performativity and school inspection regimes: disciplinary mechanisms and life under special measures
2,006
Goldsmiths University of London
abstract paper looks ofsted particularly special measures regimes part disciplinary mechanism examines issues school effectiveness theories increasing powers ofsted life special measures links performativity discipline surveillance using metaphor panopticon change teachers accountability traced along rise audit culture teaching increase power ofsted research context case study school period 19992003 time school placed special measures provided opportunity examine effects key government policy issues researched ofsted special measures effects schools teachers paper argues special measures regime example panoptic discipline call panoptic performativity primary research echoed much existing research first hand accounts ofsted inspections also locate special measures regimes context lyotards performativity foucaults normalization school effectiveness literature notes 1 qca formally schools curriculum assessment authority scaa set 1993 education act governments curriculum assessment advisory board 2 tta set 1994 education act oversee system teacher training england wales 3 pseudonym protect identity school respondents 4 actual dates withheld protect anonymity school 5 reference ofsted report suppressed protect anonymity school
https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21227
Allen Foster
A nonlinear model of information?seeking behavior
2,003
Aberystwyth University
abstract paper offers new nonlinear model informationseeking behavior contrasts earlier stage models information behavior represents potential cornerstone shift toward new perspective understanding user information behavior model based findings study interdisciplinary informationseeking behavior study followed naturalistic inquiry approach using interviews 45 academics interview results inductively analyzed alternative framework understanding informationseeking behavior developed model illustrates three core processes three levels contextual interaction composed several individual activities attributes interact dynamically time nonlinear manner behavioral patterns analogous artists palette activities remain available throughout course informationseeking viewing processes way neither start finish points fixed process may repeated lead either query context determine informationseeking end interactivity shifts described model show informationseeking nonlinear dynamic holistic flowing paper offers four main implications model applies existing theory models requirements future research development information literacy curricula central implications creation new nonlinear perspective user informationseeking interpreted
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9787.2009.00636.x
Aikaterini Alexiou|Fotini Paraskeva
Enhancing self-regulated learning skills through the implementation of an e-portfolio tool
2,010
University of Piraeus|University of Piraeus
abstract paper outlines process integrating eportfolio tool tertiary education students personal professional development 2009 spring semester implemented eportfolio tool students computer science university departmentwe explored potential eportfolio support selfregulated learning evaluation research based quantitative qualitative statistical analysis paper brings new ideas possibilities implementation eportfolio promote student selfregulation consequence enhance academic professional skills
https://doi.org/10.1017/s0212610900000811
Kok?Sing Tang|César Delgado|Elizabeth Birr Moje
An Integrative Framework for the Analysis of Multiple and Multimodal Representations for Meaning?Making in Science Education
2,014
Nanyang Technological University|The University of Texas at Austin|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
abstract paper presents integrative framework analyzing science meaningmaking representations integrates research multiple representations multimodal representations identifying leveraging differences units analysis two dimensions timescale compositional grain size timescale considers duration time learner typically spends one representations compositional grain size refers elements interest within representation ranging components visual elements words symbols representation whole research multiple representations focuses practice rerepresenting science concepts different representations typically long timescale large grain size research multimodal representations tends consider learners integrate components representation produce meaning usually finer grain size shorter timescale integrative framework type analysis multiple multimodal representations plays mutually complementary role illuminating students learning representations framework illustrated analysis instructional episodes middle school students using representations learn nanoscience concepts course lesson unit finally recommendations new research directions stemming framework presented
https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2333-8504.1979.tb01182.x
Pia Sundqvist|Liss Kerstin Sylvén
Language-related computer use: Focus on young L2 English learners in Sweden
2,014
Karlstad University|University of Gothenburg|University of Gothenburg
abstract paper presents findings study investigating young english language learners yells sweden 4 th grade n 76 aged 1011 data collected help questionnaire oneweek language diary main purpose examine learners l2 english languagerelated activities outside school general use computers engagement playing digital games particular comparison made languagerelated activities english swedish languages another purpose see whether relationship playing digital games gender b l1 c motivation learning english selfassessed english ability e selfreported strategies speaking english order sample divided three digital game groups 1 nongamers 2 moderate 3 frequent gamers 4 hoursweek based diary data using selfreported times playing digital games english results showed yells extensively involved extramural english ee activities 72 hrsw statistically significant gender differences boys 115 hrsw girls 51 hrsw p lt 01 reason boys greater time investment digital gaming watching films girls hand spent significantly time pastime languagerelated activities swedish 115 hrsw boys 80 hrsw p lt 05 reason girls greater time investment facebooking investigation digital game groups revealed group 1 predominantly female 2 mix 3 predominantly male yells l1 swedish overrepresented group 3 motivation selfassessed english ability high across groups finally regarding selfreported strategies codeswitching ones l1 commonly reported non moderate gamers frequent gamers
https://doi.org/10.1016/0169-5150(89)90036-4
Panu Kalmi|Olli?Pekka Ruuskanen
Financial literacy and retirement planning in Finland
2,017
University of Vaasa|Tampere University
abstract paper presents results first study financial literacy finland explores relationship financial literacy retirement planning finland finland interesting case countervailing effects may exist high level education might increase financial literacy high provision social security may decrease weaken relationship pension planning results indicate level financial literacy finland comparatively high although unequally distributed among population respect pension planning find little evidence relationship three core financial literacy questions retirement planning however statistically significant positive relationship exists retirement planning extended measure financial literacy consisting mostly demanding questions split sample gender find evidence positive relationship financial literacy retirement planning among women among men results indicate scaling publicly guaranteed pension benefits may pose challenge less financially literate segment population
https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2333-8504.1998.tb01753.x
Begoña Gutiérrez Nieto|Carlos Serrano?Cinca|Marta de la Cuesta González
A multivariate study of over?indebtedness' causes and consequences
2,016
Universidad de Zaragoza|Universidad de Zaragoza|National University of Distance Education
abstract paper proposes comprehensive explanatory model explain causes consequences overindebtedness presents causes borrower aspects propensity indebtedness low financial literacy causes borrower circumstances adverse external shocks borrower internal problems financial institutions pressure model incorporates consequences borrower lender society model tested survey filled experts overindebted individuals results analysed using multivariate techniques including canonical correlations differences opinions experts individuals latter blame external shocks financial institutions pressure former find relevant factors financial illiteracy tendency imitate others experts individuals agree consequences poverty growth society declining borrowers welfare paper concludes need improve financial literacy especially risks involved overindebtedness
https://doi.org/10.1080/01434639808666340
Michele Pellizzari|Anne Fichen
A new measure of skill mismatch: theory and evidence from PIAAC
2,017
University of Geneva|University of Geneva
abstract paper proposes new measure skill mismatch applied recent oecd survey adult skills piaac measure derived formal theory combines information skill proficiency selfreported mismatch skill use theoretical foundations underling measure allow identifying minimum maximum skill requirements occupation classify workers three groups wellmatched underskilled overskilled availability skill use data permits computation degree overusage skills economy empirical analysis carried using first round piaac data allowing comparisons across skill domains labour market statuses countries
https://doi.org/10.1080/13613320802651053
Dirk Frohberg|Christoph Göth|Gerhard Schwabe
Mobile Learning projects – a critical analysis of the state of the art
2,009
University of Zurich|University of Zurich|University of Zurich
abstract paper provides critical analysis mobile learning projects published end 2007 review uses mobile learning framework evaluate categorize 102 mobile learning projects briefly introduce exemplary projects category projects analysed criteria context tools control communication subject objective although significant number projects ventured incorporate physical context learning experience projects include socializing context tool support ranges pure content delivery content construction learners although projects explicitly discuss mobile learning control issues one find approaches pure teacher control learner control despite fact mobile phones initially started communication device communication collaboration play surprisingly small role mobile learning projects mobile learning projects support novices although one might argue largest potential supporting advanced learners results show design space reveal gaps mobile learning research
https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--38155
Margarita Alegr??a|David T. Takeuchi|Glorisa Canino|Naihua Duan|Patrick E. Shrout|Xiao?Li Meng|William A. Vega|Nolan Zane|Doryliz Vila|Matthew Woo|Mildred Vera|Peter J. Guarnaccia|Sergio Aguilar?Gaxiola|Stanley Sue|Javier I. Escobar|Keh?Ming Lin|Fong Gong
Considering context, place and culture: the National Latino and Asian American Study
2,004
Cambridge Health Alliance|Harvard University|University of Washington|Seattle University|University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus|University of California, Los Angeles|New York University|Harvard University|University of California, Davis|University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus|Cambridge Health Alliance|Harvard University|University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus|Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey|California State University, Fresno|University of California, Davis|Johnson University|University of California, Los Angeles|Indiana University Bloomington
abstract paper provides rationale overview procedures used develop national latino asian american study nlaas nlaas nationally representative community household survey estimates prevalence mental disorders rates mental health service utilization latinos asian americans us central aims nlaas 1 describe lifetime 12month prevalence psychiatric disorders rates mental health services use latino asian american populations using nationwide representative samples latinos asian americans 2 assess associations among social position environmental context psychosocial factors prevalence psychiatric disorders utilization rates mental health services 3 compare lifetime 12month prevalence psychiatric disorders utilization mental health services latinos asian americans national representative samples nonlatino whites national comorbidity studyreplication ncsr african americans national survey american life nsal paper presents new concepts methods utilized development nlaas capture investigate ethnic cultural environmental considerations often ignored mental health research copyright 2004 whurr publishers ltd
https://doi.org/10.2478/amns-2024-0378
Maksym Ivanyna|Anwar Shah
How Close Is Your Government to Its People? Worldwide Indicators on Localization and Decentralization
2,014
Michigan State University|Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
abstract paper provides unique data set local governance dataset measures government decisionmaking local level ie level government closest people contrast existing literature focused decisionmaking subnational level data set covers 182 countries captures institutional dimensions political fiscal administrative autonomy enjoyed local governments dimensions aggregated develop decentralization index adjusted heterogeneity develop government closeness index
https://doi.org/10.1080/17508487.2011.536513
Leonardo Gasparini|Javier Alejo|Francisco Haimovich|Sergio Olivieri|Leopoldo Tornarolli
Poverty among older people in Latin America and the Caribbean
2,009
Universidad Nacional de La Plata|Universidad Nacional de La Plata|Universidad Nacional de La Plata|Universidad Nacional de La Plata|Universidad Nacional de La Plata
abstract paper provides evidence incidence poverty among older people latin america caribbean lac based household survey microdata 20 countries situation older people characterised terms income education health access services visvis rest population paper identifies role played current pension systems lac assesses efforts needed achieve substantial improvements towards reduction old age poverty copyright 2009 john wiley amp sons ltd
https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1227/1/012028
Guillermina Jasso|Mark R. Rosenzweig
Family reunification and the immigration multiplier: U.S. immigration law, origin-country conditions, and the reproduction of immigrants
1,986
University of Minnesota|University of Minnesota
abstract paper reports estimates total numbers actual legal immigrants united states result family reunification provisions us immigration law immigration multipliers estimated separately major visa categories gender obtained context analysis individual characteristics immigrants origin country conditions affect decision migrate united states b admitted propensity remain become us citizens analyses combine longitudinal data 1971 cohort legal immigrants data 1970 census public use tapes results suggest actual multipliers differ importantly visa category substantially lower potential multipliers lower well previously supposed
https://doi.org/10.1002/cae.21622
Andrew Weiss|Ahmed Alwan|Éric Garcia|Julieta Garcia
Surveying fake news: Assessing university faculty’s fragmented definition of fake news and its impact on teaching critical thinking
2,020
California State University, Northridge|California State University, Northridge|California State University, Northridge|California State University, Northridge
abstract paper reports results survey faculty members california state university northridge csun los angeles california regarding understanding familiarity concept fake news studies published attitudes teaching faculty universities study unique approach issues facing educators knowledge creators information specialists paper examines origins term fake news factors contributing current prevalence proposes new definition also reports upon attitudes teaching faculty hold define fake news within specific disciplines though nearly surveyed faculty felt fake news important topic impacted professionally researchers also find faculty across disciplines ranks ages gender hold widely differing conceptions fake news lack consensus may future implications students particular higher education general worth exploring
https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1440/1/012066
Leslie Reese|Claude Goldenberg
Community Literacy Resources and Home Literacy Practices Among Immigrant Latino Families
2,008
California State University, Long Beach|Stanford University
abstract paper reports relationships among communities families spanishspeaking childrens language literacy development kindergarten grade 1 findings study 35 communities show communities greater concentrations latinos less likely printed materials available materials likely spanish communities higher income education levels literacy materials english contrary predictions associations among community literacy resources frequency childrens home reading activities childrens literacy achievement lack association due withincommunity variation home literacy practices schools impact home literacy however associations among community family language characteristics child literacy outcomes spanish english suggesting least early stages literacy development communities influence spanishspeaking childrens literacy development languagelearning opportunities rather literacylearning opportunities per se
https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9604.12301
Michele McClung|Vernon Gayle
Exploring the care effects of multiple factors on the educational achievement of children looked after at home and away from home: an investigation of two Scottish local authorities
2,010
Glasgow City Council|University of Essex|University of Stirling
abstract paper reports findings research project explored care factors influence educational achievement lookedafter children project innovative focused children looked home away home mixedmethods strategy adopted analyse data two large scottish local authorities project developed date largest dataset includes variables onefifth children discharged care scotland 5year period qualitative element project collected indepth data care education experiences lookedafter children care leavers overall finding lookedafter children perform less well academically counterparts general school population empirical data indicated factors placement type reason becoming looked age becoming looked significant determining educational achievement empirical results indicated lookedafter children suffered discrimination social exclusion many areas lives including school lived
https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2009.tb00253.x
Louise Archer|Emily Dawson|Jennifer DeWitt|Amy Seakins|Billy Wong
“Science capital”: A conceptual, methodological, and empirical argument for extending bourdieusian notions of capital beyond the arts
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King's College School|King's College London|University College London|King's College School|King's College London|King's College School|King's College London|University of Roehampton
abstract paper sets argument approach moving beyond primarily artsbased conceptualization cultural capital tendency within bourdieusian approaches date advance notion contemporary society scientific forms cultural social capital command high symbolic exchange value previous research archer et al 2014 journal research science teaching 51 130 proposed concept science capital sciencerelated forms cultural social capital theoretical lens explaining differential patterns aspiration educational participation among young people attempt theoretically methodologically empirically advance discussion might conceptualize science capital might translated survey tool use students report findings survey conducted 3658 secondary school students aged 1115 years england analysis found science capital unevenly spread across student population 5 classified high science capital 27 low science capital analysis shows levels science capital high medium low clearly patterned cultural capital gender ethnicity set track science students high medium low levels science capital also seem different post16 plans regarding studying working science different levels selfefficacy science also vary dramatically terms whether feel others see science person paper concludes discussion conceptual methodological issues implications practice 2015 authors journal research science teaching published wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 52 922948 2015
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-7174.1998.tb00924.x