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J. Vernon Henderson | CITIES AND DEVELOPMENT | 2,010 | Brown University|Providence College | abstract paper starts primer know conceptual empirical links development urbanization historical experience developed countries reviewed todays rapid urbanization developing countries offers intense set challenges rapid urbanization requires massive population movements enormous local intercity infrastructure investments modern context heavy government interventions economies context raises underresearched issues discussed second part paper first concerns spatial form development much development focused megacities huge urban clusters opposed spatially dispersed critical question facing china india today conceptualize measure benefits costs increased urban concentration linked countrys evolving national industrial composition second evolution spatial income inequality massive ruralurban migration inequality heightened today relative past national government policies favor certain cities regions local government policies cities may try deflect migrants offering poor living conditions | https://doi.org/10.1002/icd.736 |
Ewout Frankema | The Expansion of Mass Education in Twentieth Century Latin America: A Global Comparative Perspective | 2,009 | Utrecht University | abstract paper studies expansion mass education latin america twentieth century global comparative perspective paper argues expansion terms enrolment attainment levels quite impressive comparative analysis grade enrolment distribution demonstrates however rapid expansion primary school enrolment correspond equally impressive improvement educational quality persistently large tertiary education bias public education spending suggests part poor quality performance related lack fscal support primary education political economy explanation educational underdevelopment advanced engerman mariscal sokoloff 19 th century still applied latin america 20 th century | https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22153 |
Marlaine E. Lockheed|Dean T. Jamison|Lawrence J. Lau | FARMER EDUCATION AND FARM EFFICIENCY: A SURVEY | 1,979 | Educational Testing Service|World Bank|Stanford University | abstract paper surveys findings 18 studies conducted lowincome countries concerning extent educational level small farmers affects production efficiency 18 studies include analyses 37 sets farm data allow statistical estimation effect education variables controlled 6 data sets education found negative statistically insignificant effect remaining 31 effect positive usually statistically significant though combining results disparate studies must done caution overall conclusion farm productivity increases average 74 result farmers completing four years elementary education rather none 74 weighted average value studies estimate could computed number studies showed evidence threshold number years 4 6 effect education became pronounced effects education much likely positive modernizing agricultural environments rather traditional ones ascertained inspection regressing across studies measured effect education productivity modernization environment variables 16 samples data available farmers exposure agricultural extension education studies 8 provided evidence extension significantly positively related efficiency | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-023-00408-3 |
Jyoti Rao | Agricultural supply response: A survey | 1,989 | null | abstract paper surveys literature agricultural supply response prices developing countries empirical estimates elasticities depend methodology adopted country specific factors relating technology economic structure macro constraints paper seeks establish general conclusions supply responsiveness within limitations supply response output prices aggregate crop levels considered first cropspecific acreage elasticities range zero 08 short run longrun elasticities tend higherbetween 03 12 yield elasticities smaller less stable acreage elasticities clearly intercrop pricing relied upon effect shifts commodity composition agricultural output evidence also suggests supply elasticities vary systematically factors price yield risks multiplecropping importance crop farm incomes farm size tenancy literacy controversial important aspect supply response effect aggregate agricultural output agricultures terms trade conventional timeseries estimates range 01 03 major crosscountry study reports aggregate elasticity high 166 argued crosscountry estimates apt exaggerate aggregate responsiveness timeseries studies underestimate somewhat ldcs tentative range 04 05 seems plausible hence distributive effects terms trade likely significant allocative effects asian evidence shows third intercountry differences fertilizer use attributed fertilizer price policies provided new technologies infrastructure place fertilizer subsidies help technology diffusion overcoming credit constraints choice price supports input subsidies depend variety country situationspecific factors nevertheless significant general factor favoring price supports easily coupled price stabilization goals input subsidies though sparse available evidence response marketed surplus suggests price policy reliable instrument regulating intersectoral trade | https://doi.org/10.1080/15205430802694869 |
Russell G. Almond|Robert J. Mislevy | GRAPHICAL MODELS AND COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TESTING | 1,998 | Educational Testing Service|Educational Testing Service | abstract paper synthesizes ideas fields graphical modeling educational testing particularly item response theory irt applied computerized adaptive testing cat graphical modeling offer irt language describing multifaceted skills knowledge disentangling evidence complex performances irtcat offer graphical modelers several ways treating sources variability including variables model particular variables enter modeling process five levels 1 validity studies ordinarily used model 2 task construction particular defining link parameters 3 test model assembly blocking randomization constraints selecting tasks model pieces 4 response characterization part task models characterize response 5 main student model graduate record examinations gre used illustrate ideas context irtcat extensions discussed context language proficiency testing | https://doi.org/10.1017/s000711452000344x |
Seran Do?ançay?Aktuna | The Spread of English in Turkey and its Current Sociolinguistic Profile | 1,998 | null | abstract paper traces spread english turkey social historical context examines current sociolinguistic profile english efl context analysing functions range depth overview role national education job market societal attitudes increasing visibility lingua franca also mentioned survey ascertains important role english come acquire turkey means individual national progressitalso reveals certain problems planned unplanned spread english brought namely influx borrowings great demand english cannot satisfied equally well across nation suggest careful language planning policymaking required turkey make english accessible people socioeconomic strata steps taken protect status corpus turkish | https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcs.12050 |
Ann Phoenix | De?colonising practices: negotiating narratives from racialised and gendered experiences of education | 2,009 | University of London | abstract paper uses feminist work diaspora postcolonial theory examine ways women serial migrants children left caribbean join parents uk experienced racialised gendered intersections contact zone school drawing narrative accounts women serial migrants paper argues school key site racialised subjectification even though girls new uk participants yet come understanding racialisation mastery new school system occurred contexts reported subjected racist discourses teachers children epistemically violent involved learning constructed inadequate learners undesirable femininities result experienced subjectification school painful processes however reported agency resisting subjection representations innately incapable retrospective accounts indicated postcolonial theory illuminate migrant children negotiate complex racialised experiences education help decolonise everyday practices keywords caribbean womencontact zonesidentitiespostcolonial feminismschoolingserial migration acknowledgement would like thank participants transforming experiences project without whose generous contribution time ideas narratives paper would imagined thanks also two anonymous referees read article quickly made constructive incisive comments pui sin kindly reformatted references notes 1 transforming experiences reconceptualising identities nonnormative childhoods research programme funded economic social research council professorial fellowship awarded ann phoenix award number res051270181 elaine bauer stephanie davisgill research fellows programme 2 italics indicates emphasis | https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-9552.12009 |
Felicity Bilow|Jan DeWaters|Gordon D. Hoople | Work In Progress: Examining the Impacts of a Sociotechnical Approach to Energy Education on Engineering Students’ Sense of Belonging and Attitudes Toward Engineering | 2,024 | Bridge University|University of San Diego|Clarkson University|Bridge University|University of San Diego|Clarkson University|Bridge University|Clarkson University|University of San Diego | abstract paper submitted work progress explores using sociotechnical approach two sophomorelevel energy courses two different universities affect students energyrelated knowledge attitudes feelings selfefficacy using data pre post survey energy engineering education often taught lecture based setting students learn used generate energy energy created distributed without giving much thought broader aspects energy ie social cultural environmental factors1 however one energy course taught clarkson university cu another course taught university san diego usd provide two alternative ways teaching engineering students energy within broader societal context introduction energy systems taught cu students introduced fundamental energy principles examine energy flows national global scale explore various energy conversion systems research discourse course integrated approach energy taught usd takes holistic look energy generated used emphasis helping students make connections energy engineering lived experience survey used study combined questions energy literacy survey engineering attitudes survey included questions students attitudes towards engineering feelings selfefficacy technical energy knowledge survey administered students universities taking respective course spring 2020 semester preliminary results pre post survey show statistically significant gain energy technical knowledge students universities cu pre 75 post 82 paired ttest p0001 usd pre 66 post 75 paired ttest p001 analysis students responses questions attitudes towards engineering feelings selfefficacy reveal general trends suggest approach teaching could impact increasing students feelings selfefficacy attitudes toward engineering pronounced impact females compared males yet insufficient data draw statistically meaningful conclusions statement preliminary findings propose use sociotechnical approach energy education effective enhancing students knowledge energy future research needed evaluate impact women engineering students views attitudes towards careers engineering references nelson hoople g mejia j chen lord 2020 june energy examining engineering students conceptions energy paper presented 2020 asee virtual annual conference content access virtual online 10182601235500 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10649-024-10325-5 |
Junqiao Wang | Exploring New Directions in Higher Education Aided by Artificial Intelligence Technology | 2,024 | Dongbang Culture University | abstract papers objective optimization problem belongs encoding problem real numbers classical particle swarm optimization algorithm chosen establishment intelligent learning model finally completed assumption model components initial model establishment model cycle evaluation validation first implementation egppec education model test conducted educated people ai literacy questionnaire also distributed students implementation model education second statistical analysis explores technologies likely applied higher education finally variability higher education subject relations influence ai related ethical issues explored results show highest score students final test 96 20 students scored 80 points indicating half students solid grasp knowledge applications related egppec model vast difference degree ai knowledge skill mastery implementation education natural language understanding computer vision biometrics three technologies suitable application higher education | https://doi.org/10.1111/jofi.12223 |
Neil Harrison|Maxine Greenfield | Relationship to place: positioning Aboriginal knowledge and perspectives in classroom pedagogies | 2,011 | Macquarie University | abstract project based research conducted 12 schools new south wales australia examines school incorporates aboriginal perspectives kindergarten year 6 program view identifying quality practice interviewed teachers schools became clear considerable confusion difference aboriginal perspectives aboriginal knowledge concepts used interchangeably teach syllabus content information aboriginal people endeavour clarify concepts suggest teachers might incorporate aboriginal knowledge programs without recreating stereotypical representations often effect current pedagogies keywords aboriginal educationaboriginal knowledgeaboriginal perspectivesbest practiceidentityplace acknowledgements would like acknowledge assistance aboriginal education training directorate new south wales initial formulation project along insightful comments louise zarmati draft paper | https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21186 |
Rofiq Robithulloh Murod|Nanang Priatna|Bambang Avip Priatna Martadiputra | The Scaffolding Approach to Enhance Senior High School Student’s Statistical Literacy Ability | 2,019 | Indonesia University of Education|Indonesia University of Education|Indonesia University of Education | abstract research aimed analyze enhancement senior high school students statistical literacy ability sla teaching scaffolding direct approach research used quasiexperimental design pretest posttest control group research held two classes xi miia classes state high school bandung study two groups experimental control group experimental group consists 33 students learn mathematics scaffolding approach control group consists 34 students learning mathematics direct approach main result obtain 1 enhancement students sla learn mathematics using scaffolding approach higher student learn mathematics using direct approach viewed whole students students ability level based statistical prior knowledge 2 significant interaction effect teaching approaches ability level based statistical prior knowledge enhancing students sla 3 enhancements quality students sla learn mathematics using scaffolding approach medium category student learn mathematics using direct approach low category viewed whole students students ability level based statistical prior knowledge | https://doi.org/10.1111/lang.12309 |
Chih?Yang Chao|Ya?Ting Chen|Kuei Chuang | Exploring students' learning attitude and achievement in flipped learning supported computer aided design curriculum: A study in high school engineering education | 2,015 | Ling Tung University|National Changhua University of Education|National Changhua University of Education | abstract research aims explore benefits flipped learning approach students taking introductorylevel curriculum bridge computer aided design terms learning attitude achievement within curriculum study collaborative problem based learning cpbl supported flipped learning blended learning design integrated high school bridge computer aided design curriculum ninetyone 17yearold students two k11 classes assigned randomly experimental group control group study respectively assess students achievements learning attitudes different groups 8week 16 h total pre posttest quasiexperimental study designed results confirmed effectiveness flipped learning approach significant differences found experimental control group terms students achievements experimental group students learning attitudes motivation selfevaluation enhanced conclusion results show flipped learning approach positive effect transfer learning based findings obtained recommendations improvement future k12 engineering education instruction using flipped learning approach provided 2015 wiley periodicals inc comput appl eng educ 23514526 2015 view article online wileyonlinelibrarycomjournalcae doi 101002cae21622 | https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.12079 |
M A Muflihaini|Alfi Ertando|Suryadarma | How is the attitude of students’ environmental literacy through the myth of beringin (Ficus sp.) in adiwiyata school? | 2,020 | Yogyakarta State University|Yogyakarta State University|Yogyakarta State University | abstract research preliminary study conducted know measure students environmental literacy attitudes local wisdom local area namely java area myth ficus sp adiwiyata school data collection techniques instruments closed questionnaire questionnaires analyzed spss determine validity demonstrated using correlation coefficient study correlation calculated pearsons correlation data assumed normally distributed validity indicator determined significance correlation sum score itemtotal correlation reliability test cronbachs alpha formula next data processing uses descriptive statistical analysis likert scale data processing results showed percentage 787 means good category slightly medium category indicates students environmental literacy attitudes must continue improved | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8535.2012.01357.x |
Jonathan Glazzard|Ben Szreter | Developing students' mental health literacy through the power of sport | 2,020 | null | abstract research evaluation sixweek mental health literacy programme referred cambridge united community trusts mind head programme delivered sports professionals secondary school students 1116 cambridge england 201718 mental health literacy scale used measure students knowledge mental health issues pre postintervention statistical data surveys analysed using independent samples test focus groups held students school individual semistructured interviews conducted one lead teacher school statistical data indicate statistically significant improvements mental health literacy achieved occurred across genders ethnicities qualitative data suggest programme resulted positive attitudes towards mental health improved knowledge seek help data indicate investment similar programmes would beneficial schools improving students knowledge mental health reducing stigma | https://doi.org/10.1017/s1474747218000185 |
Michelle Wye Leng Fong | Digital Divide Between Urban and Rural Regions in China | 2,009 | Victoria University | abstract research paper evaluates development relationship adoption rate information communications technologies internet mobile phone pager personal computer telephone per capita income gap urban rural areas china mainly 1985 2006 pearsons correlation coefficients suggest strong correlation development relationship income gap adoption internet mobile phone personal computer telephone period paper also examines adoption icts urban rural regions probes two pressing issues affect digital divide affordability technologies rural population educational level rural users impact upon usage capability | https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-019-0328-4 |
Ros Dowse|Martina Ehlers | Pictograms in pharmacy | 1,998 | Rhodes University|Rhodes University | abstract review examines use pictograms health care well designed pictograms simple clear graphic symbols able convey intended meaning patients including illiterate elderly visually impaired although research effectiveness pictograms supported hypothesis pictograms beneficial acquisition comprehension information studies investigating healthrelated applications pictograms shown benefit comprehension recall instructions prescription overthecounter medicines however success pictograms communication aid pharmacy depends first rigorous design process followed welldesigned randomised controlled trials using appropriate method evaluation final stage investigate optimal way using pictograms practice assess effect behavioural outcomes compliance discuss methodological issues associated design process pictograms evaluation pictograms practice reasons use pharmacy potential improving medication compliance also report positive negative aspects various pictograms developed tested pharmacy | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-0862.2009.00383.x |
Claire Hughes | Changes and challenges in 20 years of research into the development of executive functions | 2,011 | University of Cambridge | abstract review 20 years developmental research executive functions ef offers broadbrushstroke picture touches multiple issues including findings typical atypical groups infancy adolescence ii advances assessment tools statistical analysis iii interplay ef cognitive systems eg involved childrens developing understanding mind processing reward signals iv integration cognitive neuroscience perspectives ef v environmental factors either positive influence eg trainingintervention programmes parental scaffolding negative influence eg maltreatment neglect traumatic brain injury ef several themes emerge review two particularly important concern need adopt developmental perspectives potential importance intervention work research social influences ef specifically review highlights developmental continuities eg correlates ef contrasts eg nature ef neural substrates calls research compares developmental trajectories ef different groups eg children autism versus adhd addition findings familybased research randomized controlled trials schoolbased interventions highlight importance environmental influences ef support development interventions promote ef hence improve childrens academic social outcomes copyright 2011 john wiley amp sons ltd | https://doi.org/10.1007/s13524-015-0373-6 |
Dilek Altun|Feyza Tantekin Erden|Catherine E. Snow | A multilevel analysis of home and classroom literacy environments in relation to preschoolers’ early literacy development | 2,018 | Ahi Evran University|Middle East Technical University | abstract study aimed investigate characteristics preschoolers home classroom literacy environments relationships receptive expressive vocabulary phonological awareness concepts print cap development participants 168 parents children five private preschools large suburban area two waves data collected multilevel linear modeling used analyze twolevel data set findings study revealed children oral language related home experiences printrelated experiences similarly scores childrens classroom environment related oral language sources highest average rated dimensions printrelated resources experiences provisions book corners classrooms limited results revealed childrens spring semester early literacy scores significantly associated initial early literacy scores mothers education level classroom literacy environment however home literacy environment significantly related spring semester cap scores | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-29489-1 |
Cecilia Ka Yuk Chan | A comprehensive AI policy education framework for university teaching and learning | 2,023 | University of Hong Kong | abstract study aims develop ai education policy higher education examining perceptions implications text generative ai technologies data collected 457 students 180 teachers staff across various disciplines hong kong universities using quantitative qualitative research methods based findings study proposes ai ecological education policy framework address multifaceted implications ai integration university teaching learning framework organized three dimensions pedagogical governance operational pedagogical dimension concentrates using ai improve teaching learning outcomes governance dimension tackles issues related privacy security accountability operational dimension addresses matters concerning infrastructure training framework fosters nuanced understanding implications ai integration academic settings ensuring stakeholders aware responsibilities take appropriate actions accordingly | https://doi.org/10.1111/mbe.12148 |
Chul-joo Lee | The Interplay Between Media Use and Interpersonal Communication in the Context of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors: Reinforcing or Substituting? | 2,009 | The Ohio State University | abstract study aims explore media use health information interpersonal health communication interact context healthy lifestyle behaviors study hypothesizes media use health information interpersonal health communication serve substitutes one another test hypothesis study uses nationally representative survey 2107 civilian noninstitutionalized adults united states results show associations television use internet use healthy lifestyle behaviors enhanced among talk health issues family friends less frequently supports substitution model implications findings future research discussed view correction statementnotice republication notes 1the current research focuses healthinducing interpersonal interaction clearly delineated wording interpersonal health communication construct see measurement section admittedly interpersonal communication networks provide healththreatening information contradicts media information type information diminish beneficial effects media exposure healthy lifestyle behaviors bearman moody stovel citation2004 christakis fowler citation2007 maxwell citation2002 therefore even media interpersonal sources provide contradictory information substitution effects rather reinforcement effects supported however beyond scope present research discuss issue greater detail 2additional detailed information data collection procedure described elsewhere ie lee citation2008 3this study report cronbachs alpha index healthy lifestyle behaviors cronbachs alpha assumes items comprising scale commonly capture one latent variable whereas index consists mutually exclusive items healthy lifestyle behaviors overview see bollen lennox citation1991 streiner citation2003 content validity face validity crucial constructing indexes whereas statistics tapping internal consistency relevant streiner argued validity indexes heavily depends prior research one evidence validity index healthy lifestyle behaviors comes fact index used fields public health eg gottlieb green citation1984 health communication eg rimal et al citation1999 epidemiology eg berkman syme citation1979 past couple decades 4weights us population available used verify results however use weights produces inflated standard errors thus reduces statistical power article meant test theory willing sacrifice surer claims national representativeness increase power thus maximize sensitivity tests theory notes n 2107 p 05 p 01 p 001 cell entries final standardized regression coefficients blocks 1 2 beforeentry standardized regression coefficients block 3 5i indebted anonymous reviewer point additional informationnotes contributorschuljoo lee chuljoo lee phd university pennsylvania 2009 assistant professor school communication ohio state university research interests include effects public health campaigns ehealth | https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.22810 |
Renata Costa de Miranda|Fernanda Rauber|Milena Miranda de Moraes|Cláudia Afonso|Cristina Santos|Sara Rodrigues|Renata Bertazzi Levy | Consumption of ultra-processed foods and non-communicable disease-related nutrient profile in Portuguese adults and elderly (2015–2016): the UPPER project | 2,020 | Universidade de São Paulo|Universidade de São Paulo|Universidade do Porto|Universidade do Porto|Universidade do Porto|Centre for Health Technology and Services Research|Universidade do Porto|Universidade de São Paulo | abstract study aims investigate dietary share ultraprocessed foods association noncommunicable disease ncdrelated nutrient profile adult elderly populations portugal crosssectional data national food nutrition physical activity survey 20152016 portuguese population analysed dietary intake assessed two nonconsecutive 24h recalls food items classified according nova system estimated percentage dietary energy provided nova food groups assessed ncdrelated nutrient profile overall diet across quintiles ultraprocessed food consumption weighted tests besides crude adjusted linear poisson regressions performed ultraprocessed foods contributed around 24 16 daily energy intake adults elderly respectively groups consumption ultraprocessed foods increased dietary content free sugars total fats saturated fats increased dietary content protein decreased adults total energy intake dietary energy density content carbohydrates also increased consumption ultraprocessed foods increased dietary content fibre na k decreased prevalence exceeding upper limits recommended free sugars saturated fats increased 544 153 adults 619 60 elderly comparing lowest highest quintile ultraprocessed food consumption scenario demands effective strategies addressing food processing portuguese population improve diet quality prevention dietrelated ncd | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10464-010-9366-1 |
Gianni Nicolini|Brenda J. Cude|Swarn Chatterjee | Financial literacy: A comparative study across four countries | 2,013 | University of Rome Tor Vergata|University of Georgia|University of Georgia | abstract study analysed differences financial literacy across four countries c anada taly uk us purpose understand whether factors associated financial literacy one country generalized countries well whether unique national characteristics make necessary examine financial literacy country individually financial literacy index based number correct answers four multiplechoice questions used test relevance country origin financial literacy results suggest significant differences among countries indicating national cultural differences households know need know personal finances policy makers consider differences developing financial literacy assessment tools respective countries | https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12054 |
Sanzidur Rahman|Ruhul Salim | Six Decades of Total Factor Productivity Change and Sources of Growth in Bangladesh Agriculture (1948–2008) | 2,013 | null | abstract study applies freprimont index calculate total factor productivity tfp indices agriculture 17 regions bangladesh covering 61year period 19482008 decomposes tfp index six finer components technical change technical scale mixefficiency changes residual scale residual mixefficiency changes results reveal tfp grew average rate 057 pa led chittagong rajshahi rangpur dinajpur noakhali regions tfp growth largely powered technological progress estimated 074 pa technical efficiency improvement negligible 001 pa due stagnant efficiency regions decline scale efficiency also negligible 001 pa decline mix efficiency high 019 pa decomposition components tfp changes finer measures efficiency corrects existing literatures blame decline technical efficiency main cause poor tfp growth bangladesh among sources farm size rampd investment extension expenditure crop specialisation positively influenced tfp growth whereas literacy rate negative influence growth policy implications include encouraging investment rampd extension land reform measures increase average farm size promotion green revolution technology crop diversification | https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.20554 |
Christian Büscher | Adapting Habermas’ construct of communicative rationality into a framework for analyzing students’ statistical literacy | 2,024 | null | abstract study argues works philosopher jrgen habermas provide useful directions mathematics education research statistical literacy recent studies critical demands posed statistical information media highlight importance communicative component statistical literacy involves students ability react statistical information adapting habermas construct communicative rationality framework statistical literacy novel analytical tool presented provide theoretical insights well indepth empirical insights students communication statistical information central framework four validity claims comprehensibility truth truthfulness rightness interlocutors need address engage statistical communication empirical usefulness framework shown presenting results study examined grade 5 students responses fictional arguments decline arctic sea ice habermasbased framework reveals complex evaluations statistical arguments take place even grade 5 also shows students evaluations vary greatly empirical results include contentspecific differentiation validity claims inductively identified subcategories well description differences students uses validity claims | https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2010.tb00299.x |
Camelia M. Kuhnen | Asymmetric Learning from Financial Information | 2,015 | null | abstract study asks whether investors learn differently gains versus losses find experimental evidence indicates negative domain leads individuals form overly pessimistic beliefs available investment options pessimism bias driven people reacting low outcomes negative domain relative positive domain asymmetric learning may help explain documented empirical patterns regarding differential role poor versus good economic conditions investment behavior household economic choices | https://doi.org/10.1111/lang.12429 |
John C. Besley|Anthony Dudo|Martin Storksdieck | Scientists' views about communication training | 2,015 | Michigan State University|The University of Texas at Austin|Oregon State University | abstract study assesses scientists think science communication training based argument training represents important tool improving quality interactions scientists public specifically focuses training related five goals including views training make science messages understandable well attitudefocused training meant build trust credibility demonstrate one listens public demonstrate one cares publics views frame messages resonate audiences preexisting values theory planned behavior procedural justice theory used identify potential predictors views training toward goals results show scientists rate message comprehension credibility favorably give lowest rating training related framing regression analyses reveal believing public engagement make difference external efficacy belief ethicality specific goals best predictors whether scientists saw value goaloriented training results suggest communication trainers might benefit emphasizing effectiveness ethicality engagement activities want attract scientists communication training work may need done professional organizations help scientists consider value thinking communication goals beyond traditional focus message comprehension 2015 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 52199220 2015 | https://doi.org/10.1080/07421656.2014.847049 |
Carmen Muñoz|Teresa Cadierno|Isabel Casas | Different Starting Points for English Language Learning: A Comparative Study of Danish and Spanish Young Learners | 2,018 | Universitat de Barcelona|University of Southern Denmark|University of Southern Denmark|Basque Center for Applied Mathematics | abstract study compared receptive english grammar skills two groups 7 9yearold danish children beginning second language l2 instruction english two groups spanishcatalan children age several years instruction study examined influence two languagerelated factors receptive vocabulary skills cognate linguistic distance two contextrelated factors amount formal instruction frequency exposure english outside school additionally focusing gender variable results revealed amount formal instruction lesser role childrens receptive grammar knowledge cognate linguistic distance outofschool contact english particularly audiovisual material factors may explain danish childrens receptive knowledge english prior school instruction largely similar spanish children several years instruction revealing sharp contrast respective starting points l2 learning | https://doi.org/10.1002/rrq.171 |
Godfried B. Adaba|Daniel Azerikatoa Ayoung|Pamela Abbott | Exploring the contribution of mobile money to well?being from a capability perspective | 2,019 | Birkbeck, University of London|University of Sheffield | abstract study considered impact mobile money wellbeing development capability perspective using data upper east region northern ghana evidence suggests varied capability enhancing benefits mobile money use ranging empowerment participate financial system choice agency meet various functionings contribute better wellbeing outcomes employment health education erratic power supply poor network signal communities unfreedoms need removing people take advantage huge wellbeing human development potential mobile money longterm dependency family social networks monetary support capability diminishing feature mobile money study findings support necessity adopt multifaceted pragmatic conceptualisation development information communication technology development research | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0142716417000467 |
Fei Gao|Tian Luo|Ke Zhang | Tweeting for learning: A critical analysis of research on microblogging in education published in 2008–2011 | 2,012 | Bowling Green State University|Ohio University|Wayne State College|Wayne State University | abstract study critically analyzed current body published research microblogging education mie build deep comprehensive understanding increasingly popular phenomenon twentyone studies mie 20082011 selected based selection criteria analyzed answer following questions types research published mie microblogging used teaching learning studies educational benefits microblogging teaching learning suggestions implications current research future mie research practices analysis suggests microblogging potential encourage participation engagement reflective thinking well collaborative learning different learning settings quality research however varies greatly suggesting need rigorous research mie analysis implications mie practices well research development efforts practitioner notes already known topic microblogging potential facilitate learning research microblogging conducted different educational settings paper adds characteristics current research microblogging education educators researchers integrated microblogging achieve different educational goals identified studies identified educational effects using microblogging teaching learning challenges suggestions using microblogging teaching learning implications practice andor policy future research microblogging education go beyond formal higher education settings considering learning occurring settings future research needs observe analyze learners participate learn microbloggingbased environments time innovative data collection analysis methods needed understand interaction learning occur environments future research needed identify effective approaches microblogging integration | https://doi.org/10.1111/lang.12251 |
Elsa Fornero|Anna Lo Prete | Voting in the aftermath of a pension reform: the role of financial literacy | 2,018 | null | abstract study documents electoral cost major pension reforms lower countries level financial literacy higher evidence data legislative elections held 1990 2010 21 advanced countries robust control macroeconomic demographic political conditions interestingly findings robust use less specific indicators human capital general schooling supporting view knowledge basic economic financial concepts distinctive features may help reduce electoral cost reforms relevant impact life cycle individuals | https://doi.org/10.1207/s1532799xssr0901_5 |
Naoko Kato-Nitta|Tadahiko Maeda|Yoshiyuki Inagaki|Masashi Tachikawa | Expert and public perceptions of gene-edited crops: attitude changes in relation to scientific knowledge | 2,019 | The Institute of Statistical Mathematics|The Institute of Statistical Mathematics|The Institute of Statistical Mathematics|Nagoya University | abstract study empirically examined expert public attitudes toward applying gene editing agricultural crops compared attitudes toward genetic modification conventional breeding technologies regulations regarding application gene editing food debated around world new policy measures often face issues public acceptance consensus formation however reliable quantitative evidence public perception toward emerging breeding technologies scarce fill gap two webbased surveys conducted japan december 2016 february 2017 participants n 3197 categorised three groups based domainspecific scientific knowledge levels molecular biology experts experts fields lay public statistical analysis revealed group differences risk benefit value perceptions different technologies molecular biology experts higher benefit value perceptions well lower risk perceptions regarding new technologies gene editing genetic modification although lay public tended favourable attitudes toward gene editing toward genetic modification differences much smaller differences conventional breeding genetic modification experts fields showed characteristics similar experts molecular biology value perceptions showing characteristics similar lay public risk perceptions statistical analyses lay attitudes revealed influence science literacy attitudinal change toward crops grown new breeding technologies benefit perceptions risk value perceptions results promoted understanding distinguishing conditions deficit model explanation types valid conditions | https://doi.org/10.1080/00913367.2013.795123 |
Liane Faltermeier|Awudu Abdulai | The impact of water conservation and intensification technologies: empirical evidence for rice farmers in Ghana | 2,009 | Kiel University|Kiel University | abstract study employs propensity score matching model examine impact adoption water conservation intensification technologies farm output income among smallscale lowland rice farmers northern region ghana matching conducted based mahalanobis distance combined propensity score balancing tests checking mean standardized absolute bias matched sample conducted well sensitivity analysis conducted check hidden bias due unobservable selection empirical results show positive significant impact adoption bunds technology input demand well positive insignificant impact output supply net returns adopters dibbling technology found higher output supply whereas statistically significant difference found incomes adopters nonadopters dibbling seed method results however reveal positive significant effect output net returns dibbling method combined intensified weeding estimates found relatively insensitive hidden bias | https://doi.org/10.1002/mar.21349 |
Cahit Güven|Asad Islam | Age at Migration, Language Proficiency, and Socioeconomic Outcomes: Evidence From Australia | 2,015 | Deakin University|Monash University | abstract study estimates causal effects language proficiency economic social integration australian immigrants identifying effects languages socioeconomic outcomes inherently difficult owing endogeneity language skills using phenomenon younger children learn languages easily older children construct instrumental variable language proficiency achieve consider age arrival immigrants came children anglophone nonanglophone countries find significant positive effect english proficiency wages promotions among adults immigrated australia children higher levels english proficiency associated increased risktaking smoking exercise men considerable health benefits women english language proficiency significant influence partner choice number social outcomes well childrens outcomes including levels academic achievement results robust alternative specifications including accounting betweensibling differences alternative measures english skills | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2011.12.008 |
Dandan Zhang|Zhipeng Fan|Kai Gao|Huang We|Qiongman Yang|Zhongwen Li|Mingkai Lin|Hang Xiao|Junbo Ge | Illness uncertainty, anxiety and depression in Chinese patients with glaucoma or cataract | 2,018 | Sun Yat-sen University|Sun Yat-sen University|Sun Yat-sen University|Sun Yat-sen University|Sun Yat-sen University|Sun Yat-sen University|Sun Yat-sen University|Sun Yat-sen University|Sun Yat-sen University | abstract study evaluated illness uncertainty anxiety depression among glaucoma patients cataract patients china 263 patients primary glaucoma 100 patients agerelated cataract recruited sequentially zhongshan ophthalmic center october 2013 march 2016 participants completed questionnaires sociodemographic information mishel uncertainty illness scale muis hospital anxiety depression scale hads 25 263 glaucoma patients 21 the100 cataract patients finished two copies questionnaires surgery statistics analyzed using spss170 software observed glaucoma patients higher muis hads score cataract patients multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated risk factors illness uncertainty anxiety depression glaucoma patients high hads score poor visual acuity va better eye education level respectively risk factors parameters cataract patients high hadsa score poor va better eye high illness uncertainty respectively scores muis hads decreased surgery change hads score among glaucoma patients significant clinical workers take factors account improve therapy especially glaucoma patients undergo surgery | https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.20141 |
Sarah Kuppen|Emilie Bourke | Rhythmic Rhymes for Boosting Phonological Awareness in Socially Disadvantaged Children | 2,017 | Anglia Ruskin University|University of Cambridge | abstract study evaluated ability two rhythmic rhyming programs raise phonological awareness early literacy classroom year 1 56yearolds low socioeconomic status schools bedfordshire learned program sung spoken rhythmic rhymes acted controls project ran two independent cohorts cohort 1 n 98 cohort 2 n 136 programrelated gains pre posttests phonological awareness rhyme detection rhyme production phoneme deletion statistically significant exception rhyme detection spoken group cohort 1 rhyme production sung group cohort 2 spoken program achieved medium large effect sizes cohort 1 measures rhyming awareness although effect size small cohort 2 comparatively sung program associated smaller effects small negligible small positive effect controls across tasks cohorts | https://doi.org/10.1002/rrq.190 |
Anja Soldan|Corinne Pettigrew|Yi Lu|Mei?Cheng Wang|Ola A. Selnes|Marilyn Albert|Timothy Brown|J. Tilak Ratnanather|Laurent Younes|Michael I. Miller | Relationship of medial temporal lobe atrophy, <scp>APOE</scp> genotype, and cognitive reserve in preclinical <scp>A</scp>lzheimer's disease | 2,015 | Johns Hopkins Medicine|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins Medicine|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins Medicine|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins Medicine|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University | abstract study evaluated utility baseline longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging mri measures medial temporal lobe brain regions collected participants cognitively normal largely middle age mean age 57 years predict time onset clinical symptoms associated mild cognitive impairment mci furthermore examined whether relationship mri measures clinical symptom onset modified apolipoprotein e apoe genotype level cognitive reserve cr mri scans measures cr obtained baseline 245 participants followed 18 years mean followup 11 years composite score based reading vocabulary years education used index cr cox regression models showed lower baseline volume right hippocampus smaller baseline thickness right entorhinal cortex predicted time symptom onset independently cr apoe4 genotype also predicted onset symptoms atrophy rates bilateral entorhinal cortex amygdala volumes also associated time symptom onset independent cr apoe genotype baseline volume one measure left entorhinal cortex baseline volume interacted cr smaller volumes predicted symptom onset individuals lower cr results suggest mri measures medial temporal atrophy apoe4 genotype protective effects higher cr predict time onset symptoms associated mci largely independent additive manner preclinical phase alzheimers disease hum brain mapp 3628262841 2015 2015 wiley periodicals inc | https://doi.org/10.1002/ajs4.108 |
Nancy A. Gonzales|Stefany Coxe|Mark W. Roosa|Rebecca M. B. White|George P. Knight|Katharine H. Zeiders|Delia S. Saenz | Economic Hardship, Neighborhood Context, and Parenting: Prospective Effects on Mexican–American Adolescent's Mental Health | 2,010 | Arizona State University|Arizona State University|Arizona State University|Arizona State University|Arizona State University|Arizona State University|Arizona State University | abstract study examined family neighborhood influences relevant lowincome status determine combine predict parenting behaviors mexicanamerican mothers fathers study also examined role parenting mediator contextual influences adolescent internalizing externalizing symptoms study hypotheses examined diverse sample mexicanamerican families 750 mothers 467 fathers reported levels parental warmth harsh parenting family economic hardship neighborhood familism values neighborhood risk indicators uniquely associated maternal paternal warmth maternal warmth mediated effects contextual influences adolescent externalizing symptoms prospective analyses parents subjective perceptions neighborhood danger interacted objective indicators neighborhood disadvantage influence maternal paternal warmth neighborhood familism values unique direct effects adolescent externalizing symptoms prospective analyses accounting context parenting effects | https://doi.org/10.1080/00288230709510404 |
Jieh-Tsorng Wu | Gender differences in online reading engagement, metacognitive strategies, navigation skills and reading literacy | 2,014 | National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University | abstract study examined knowledge metacognitive strategies navigation skills mediate relationship online reading activities printed reading assessment pra electronic reading assessment era across 19 countries using pisa p rogramme nternational tudent ssessment 2009 database participants 34 104 fifteenyearold students female 501 results showed informationseeking activity knowledge metacognitive strategies navigations skills positively predicted era pra social reading activities negatively predicted knowledge metacognitive strategies pra effect era navigation skills countries increased informationseeking reading resulted higher era pra demonstrated navigation skills knowledge metacognitive strategies gender differences online reading engagement statistically significant countries however girls performed better knowledge metacognitive strategies navigation skills pra significantly better era multiple group comparisons gender indicated hypothesized model held boys girls besides infrastructure information communications technology tool access cyber informational space students empowered use appropriate strategies navigation skills achieve goals implications teaching learning practices discussed | https://doi.org/10.1002/rrq.216 |
Vienna Nightingale|Tamara Goldman Sher|Nathan B. Hansen | The impact of receiving an HIV diagnosis and cognitive processing on psychological distress and posttraumatic growth | 2,010 | Yale University|Illinois Institute of Technology|Yale University | abstract study examined human immunodeficiency virus hiv traumatic stressor intrusive deliberate cognitive processing psychological distress posttraumatic growth onehundred twelve participants completed interviews posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd criterion rumination scalerevised impact event scale posttraumatic growth inventory relationships modeled using path analysis model 1 attempted replicate prior empirical research model 2 attempted empirically replicate part posttraumatic growth theoretical model model 3 attempted empirically replicate integrated model posttraumatic growth traumatic stress theories model 3 good fit study data results suggest shared separate pathways traumatic stressor psychological distress posttraumatic growth pathways mediated cognitive processing implications findings discussed | https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcs.12502 |
Alfred Said Sife|Elizabeth Kiondo|J. Lyimo-Macha | Contribution of Mobile Phones to Rural Livelihoods and Poverty Reduction in Morogoro Region, Tanzania | 2,010 | Sokoine University of Agriculture|University of Dar es Salaam|Sokoine University of Agriculture | abstract study examined contribution mobile phones rural livelihoods poverty reduction morogoro region tanzania study sample comprised 310 households 74 focus group participants 22 key informants data collected questionnaire focus groups key informant interviews analyzed using spss nvivo findings indicate mobile phones contribute reduce poverty improve rural livelihoods expanding strengthening social networks increase peoples ability deal emergencies cut travel costs maximize outcomes necessary journeys increase temporal accessibility amplify efficiency activities use mobile phones also reduces costs business increases productivity helping rural traders farmers secure better markets prices promptly communicate businessrelated information although enabled rural communities generate income sale mobile phone services phones made important contribution aspect concluded mobile phones contribute improve rural livelihoods reduce poverty providing rural households fast easy modes communication thereby increasing ability access livelihood assets undertake diverse livelihoods strategies overcome vulnerabilities | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-5915.1998.tb01349.x |
Sihui Ke|Ryan T. Miller|Dongbo Zhang|Keiko Koda | Crosslinguistic Sharing of Morphological Awareness in Biliteracy Development: A Systematic Review and Meta?Analysis of Correlation Coefficients | 2,020 | University of Kentucky|Kent State University|University of Exeter|Carnegie Mellon University | abstract study examined crosslinguistic sharing morphological awareness biliteracy development analysis included 34 correlational studies 41 independent samples n 4104 correlational coefficients metaanalyzed yielding four main findings correlation first language l1 second language l2 small r 30 b interlingual correlations l1 l2 word decoding l1 l2 reading comprehension small r 35 39 respectively c intralingual correlations l2 l2 word decoding l2 l2 reading comprehension moderate r 46 52 respectively measurement type age significant moderators review suggests need future research align definition measurement | https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.810 |
Amanda Alders Pike | The Effect of Art Therapy on Cognitive Performance Among Ethnically Diverse Older Adults | 2,013 | null | abstract study examined effect art therapy cognitive performance multisite ethnically diverse sample n 91 older adults participants recruited several us facilities included community center retirement center adult daycare assisted living facility skilled nursing facility cognitive training strategies served framework studys 10week art therapy intervention protocol test univariate linear regression indicated medium effect size 064 art therapy treatment associated significantly improved cognitive performance findings suggest session duration art therapy approach significantly correlated improved cognitive performance acknowledgments editors note amanda alders pike phd atrbc clinical art therapist miamidade county public schools miami fl author would like acknowledge following art therapists participated study laura schmid atr lpc danielle braxton atrbc apbc poppy spencer ms atr cpc raquel farrellkirk atrbc | https://doi.org/10.1002/rrq.218 |
James S. Kim|Lowry Hemphill|Margaret Troyer|Jennifer M. Thomson|Stephanie M. Jones|Maria D. LaRusso|Suzanne Donovan | Engaging Struggling Adolescent Readers to Improve Reading Skills | 2,016 | Wheelock College|University of Sheffield|University of Connecticut|Strategic Education Research Partnership | abstract study examined efficacy supplemental multicomponent adolescent reading intervention middle school students scored proficient state literacy assessment using withinschool experimental design authors randomly assigned 483 students grades 68 businessasusual control condition strategic adolescent reading intervention stari supplemental reading program involving instruction support wordreading skills fluency vocabulary comprehension peer talk promote reading engagement comprehension authors assessed behavioral engagement measuring much stari curricular activities students completed academic school year collected intervention teachers ratings students reading engagement stari students outperformed control students measures word recognition cohens 020 efficiency basic reading comprehension cohens 021 morphological awareness cohens 018 reading engagement behavioral form measured students participation involvement stari curriculum mediated treatment effects three posttest outcomes intervention teachers ratings students emotional cognitive engagement explained unique variance reading posttests findings study support hypothesis behavioral engagement fosters struggling adolescents reading growth b teachers perceptions students emotional cognitive engagement contribute reading competence | https://doi.org/10.1598/rrq.45.3.1 |
Jeremy Law|Anneli Veispak|Jolijn Vanderauwera|Pol Ghesquière | Morphological awareness and visual processing of derivational morphology in high-functioning adults with dyslexia: An avenue to compensation? | 2,017 | KU Leuven|KU Leuven|KU Leuven|KU Leuven | abstract study examined processing derivational morphology association measures morphological awareness literacy outcomes 30 dutchspeaking highfunctioning dyslexics 30 controls matched age reading comprehension masked priming experiment conducted semantic overlap morphologically related pairs manipulated part lexical decision task measures morphological awareness assessed using specifically designed sentence completion task significant priming effects found group yet adults dyslexia found benefit morphological structure controls adults dyslexia found influenced form morphoorthographic meaning morphosemantic properties morphemes controls mainly influenced morphosemantic properties reports suggest morphological processing intact highfunctioning dyslexics strength compared controls matched reading comprehension age thus reports support morphological processing potential factor reading compensation adults dyslexia however adults dyslexia performed significantly worse controls morphological awareness measures | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kjss.2017.12.022 |
Suzanne Graham|Louise Courtney|Theodoros Marinis|Alan Tonkyn | Early Language Learning: The Impact of Teaching and Teacher Factors | 2,017 | University of Reading|University of Reading|University of Reading|University of Reading | abstract study examined progress lexical grammatical knowledge among 252 learners french england across last two years primary education first year secondary school relation teaching teacher factors compared linguistic outcomes two different approaches one emphasized oracy combined literacy attention oracy development also explored relationship linguistic outcomes teachingteacher factors teaching time teacher level french proficiency teacher level training language instruction learners completed sentence repetition task photo description task making small statistically significant progress grammatical lexical knowledge test points teaching approach little impact progress teaching teacher factors particularly french proficiency level primary school teacher amount teaching time devoted french open practices article awarded open materials badge materials publicly accessible iris digital repository httpwwwirisdatabaseorg learn open practices badges center open science httpsosfiotvyxzwiki | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0142716411000920 |
Che Kan Leong|Li Hai Tan|Pui Wan Cheng|Kit?Tai Hau | Learning to Read and Spell English Words by Chinese Students | 2,005 | null | abstract study examined structural relationships latent independent constructs orthographic lexical knowledge phonological sensitivity b effect constructs latent construct literacy manifested reading aloud spelling regular exception english words 156 cantonesespeaking chinese students age 108 years learning english second language hong kong three carefully designed itemanalyzed indicators subserved construct orthographic lexical knowledge another three indicators subserved construct phonological sensitivity hypothesis greater contribution wordspecific orthographic lexical knowledge phonological sensitivity learning read spell english words chinese children supported results multiple regression principal component analyses especially structural equation modeling various goodnessoffit dexes showed appropriateness indicators measuring latent constructs well relationships among constructs | https://doi.org/10.1046/j.0266-4909.2003.00049.x |
Soontae An|Hyun Seung Jin|Eun Hae Park | Children's Advertising Literacy for Advergames: Perception of the Game as Advertising | 2,014 | Ewha Womans University|University of Missouri–Kansas City|Kyung Hee University|University of Missouri | abstract study examined whether children recognized advergames type advertising efficacy advertising literacy program results indicated without advertising literacy education threequarters children recognize advergames type advertising however advertising literacy education showed significantly enhanced understanding also series mediation tests showed recognition advertising indirectonly mediator advertising literacy skeptical attitudes toward advertising viewed advergame type advertising demonstrated skeptical attitudes toward acknowledgments soontae phd associate vice president international affairs associate professor advertising division media studies ewha womans university hyun seung jin phd associate professor marketing university missourikansas city international scholar college politics economics kyung hee university seoul korea eun hae park phd candidate school journalism university missouri columbia | https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.20225 |
Teresa Borges?Tiago|Flávio Tiago|Osvaldo Silva|José Manuel Guaita Martínez|Dolores Botella?Carrubi | Online users' attitudes toward fake news: Implications for brand management | 2,020 | Universidade dos Açores|Universidade dos Açores|Universidade dos Açores|Valencian International University|Universitat Politècnica de València | abstract study examines brands vulnerability fake news rapid spread online misinformation poses challenges brand managers whose brands cocreated online sometimes detriment brand need identify information sources likely trustworthy promote positive consumer attitudes toward brands data study taken flash eurobarometer 26576 respondents across 28 european countries cluster analysis partial least squares structural equation modeling used analyze data unveil users attitudes toward fake news findings show users attitudes toward fake news differ among european countries younger techsavvy users likely recognize fake news consequently able evaluate digital information sources without relying policy interventions limit impact fake news brand managers use findings study better understand different kinds users susceptibility fake news reshape social media branding strategies accordingly hoped paper encourage research brand management relation fake news promote widespread adoption best practices social media communication | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2010.12.030 |
Katherine Wild|Nora Mattek|Shoshana A. Maxwell|Hiroko H. Dodge|Holly Jimison|Jeffrey Kaye | Computer?related self?efficacy and anxiety in older adults with and without mild cognitive impairment | 2,012 | Oregon Health & Science University|Oregon Health & Science University|Oregon Health & Science University|Oregon Health & Science University|Oregon Health & Science University|Oregon Health & Science University|Portland VA Medical Center | abstract study examines differences computerrelated selfefficacy anxiety subgroups older adults changes measures exposure systematic training program subsequent computer use methods participants volunteers intelligent systems assessment aging changes study isaac carried oregon center aging technology participants administered two questionnaires training 1 year later related computer selfefficacy anxiety continuous recording computer use also assessed subset participants results baseline comparisons sex age education living arrangement computer proficiency cognitive status yielded significant differences confidence anxiety related specific aspects computer use 1year followup participants reported less anxiety greater confidence however benefits training exposure varied group task comparisons based cognitive status showed cognitively intact participants benefited training andor experience computers participants mild cognitive impairment mci 1 year continued report less confidence anxiety regarding certain aspects computer use conclusion 1 year consistent computer use cognitively intact participants study reported reduced levels anxiety increased selfconfidence ability perform specific computer tasks participants mci baseline less likely demonstrate increased efficacy confidence cognitively intact counterparts | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0142716409990191 |
Okhee Lee|Cory Buxton|Scott E. Lewis|Kathryn LeRoy | Science inquiry and student diversity: Enhanced abilities and continuing difficulties after an instructional intervention | 2,006 | University of Miami|University of Miami|University of Miami|Miami-Dade County Public Schools | abstract study examines elementary students abilities conduct science inquiry participation instructional intervention school year study involved 25 third fourth grade students six elementary schools representing diverse linguistic cultural groups prior completion intervention students participated elicitation sessions conducted semistructured inquiry task evaporation results indicate students demonstrated enhanced abilities aspects inquiry task continued difficulties aspects task even instruction although students demographic subgroups showed substantial gains students nonmainstream less privileged backgrounds science showed greater gains inquiry abilities privileged counterparts results contribute emerging literature designing learning environments foster science inquiry elementary students diverse backgrounds 2006 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 43 607636 2006 | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-019-0133-x |
Byeong?Young Cho|Lindsay Woodward|Dan Li | Epistemic Processing When Adolescents Read Online: A Verbal Protocol Analysis of More and Less Successful Online Readers | 2,017 | University of Pittsburgh|Drake University|Iowa State University | abstract study examines beliefs adolescent readers hold knowledge knowing activated online reading research questions center pattern readers epistemic processes less productive learning occurs high school students performed critical online reading task controversial topic 10 successful readers 10 less successful readers selected based topic knowledge gain quality questions constructed response online reading epistemic processes two groups 20 readers inferred concurrent verbal reports verbal reports coded classified qualitatively concrete types epistemic processing recognized coded data quantified statistical group comparisons identify interpret emerging patterns results indicated successful online readers tended engage higher order epistemic processes judging information sources monitoring knowing processes regulating alternative knowledgeseeking actions whereas epistemic actions less successful counterparts often disconnected tended function surface level crosscategorical associations found among epistemic judgment monitoring regulation suggesting epistemic processes operate interactively implications studys results discussed relation literacy research practice | https://doi.org/10.1111/cogs.12691 |
Gary Marks|Bruce A. Phillips | Accounting for language background differences in the Australian National Assessments – Literacy and Numeracy | 2,020 | University of Melbourne | abstract study examines language background differences australian national assessments literacy numeracy naplan extent language background differences accounted socioeconomic background schools contemporary influences sizable sometimes large differences performance language background students eastern southern asian language backgrounds exhibited high sometimes high mean scores whereas students african central asian pacific language backgrounds relatively low mean scores language background differences tended larger numeracy reading parental occupation education accounted effects language background groups asian groups generally language background effects cannot attributed unequal distribution language background groups across schools considering students prior achievement language background effects including language backgrounds strong negative effects reduced substantially often statistical insignificance exceptions chinese east asian southern asian language backgrounds | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40554-015-0017-6 |
Y. Li|Zetian Fu|Hui Li | Evaluating factors affecting the adoption of mobile commerce in agriculture: An empirical study | 2,007 | China Agricultural University|China Agricultural University | abstract study examines perceptions attitudes towards adoption mobile commerce innovation adoption perspective six variables theoretical framework developed based tam model tested using crosssectional survey chinas rural areas findings indicate six variables perceived usefulness perceived ease use personal innovativeness compatibility perceived reliability cost significantly affect user attitude adoption mcommerce study helps providers gain valuable insights key factors influencing uptake offer effective relevant successful mcommerce products keywords mobile commerceagriculture | https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.13666 |
Tae?Il Pae | A Simultaneous Analysis of Relations Between L1 and L2 Skills in Reading and Writing | 2,018 | Yeungnam University | abstract study examines relations first language l1 second language l2 reading writing 211 upper middle school korean students learning english foreign language results using path analysis suggest l1 ability significant independent predictor l2 ability reading writing providing evidence interdependent relations l1 l2 operations receptive productive skills results also indicate l1 reading predicted l2 writing l1 writing predict l2 reading l2 proficiency also shown important l2 proficiency made greater contribution l2 reading writing operations l1 ability also relation l1 l2 writing skills reading skills significantly moderated l2 proficiency author discusses results context existing theories l1l2 relations highlights important implications pedagogy future research | https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21400 |
María Jesús Mancebón-Torrubia|Domingo Ximénez-de-Embún|Mauro Mediavilla|José?María Gómez?Sancho | Factors that influence the financial literacy of young Spanish consumers | 2,019 | Universidad de Zaragoza|Universidad de Zaragoza|Universitat de València|Universidad de Zaragoza | abstract study examines development mathematical financial literacy skills amongst 471 students spain studies topic looked either one skill examined relationship two use simultaneous equations enabled us aim paper disentangle factors determining financial skills young consumers spain pisa financial literacy assessment conducted oecd 2012 used papers main contribution lies methodological way deal empirical challenges overshadowing study particularly methodological strategy defined application multilevel model simultaneous equations msiem method allows us take account simultaneous determination math financial skills school nested structure database msiem permits identification determinants financial skills differentiating influences operating school level student level first conclusion development financial abilities young consumers mediated mathematical skills second conclusion accordance international studies importance family financial literacy 15yearold spanish students family firstorder determinant reading science math scores also key variable development financial skills finally school type public vs private display effect either financial math performance spanish young people | https://doi.org/10.1017/s1474747218000379 |
G. Tomas M. Hult | Managing the International Strategic Sourcing Process as a Market?Driven Organizational Learning System* | 1,998 | Florida State University|American Marketing Association|University of Memphis|Decision Sciences (United States) | abstract study examines effects marketdriven organizational learning select set strategic sourcing outcomes involving sourcing function fortune 500 multinational corporation focus dyadic activities relationships domestic international strategic business units sbus corporate buying center hypothesized relationships tested overall sample based twobytwo matrix framework defined international versus domestic settings frequent versus infrequent sourcing scenarios based sample 179 domestic 167 international sbus results suggest marketdriven organizational learning strategic sourcing units influences customer satisfaction relationship commitment cycle time sourcing process however set learning orientations appears strategically robust across four quadrant scenarios moderator settings sourcing situations differ somewhat specific tactical learning orientations preferred | https://doi.org/10.1080/01930820802289649 |
Baruch Lev|Christine Petrovits|Suresh Radhakrishnan | Is doing good good for you? how corporate charitable contributions enhance revenue growth | 2,009 | New York University|New York University|The University of Texas at Dallas | abstract study examines impact corporate philanthropy growth sales growth using large sample charitable contributions made us public companies 1989 2000 applying granger causality tests find charitable contributions significantly associated future revenue whereas association revenue future contributions marginally significant best identify mechanism underlying findings results particularly pronounced firms highly sensitive consumer perception individual consumers predominant customers addition document positive relationship contributions customer satisfaction overall evidence suggests corporate philanthropy certain circumstances furthers firms economic objectives copyright 2009 john wiley amp sons ltd | https://doi.org/10.1111/grow.12060 |
Elena Forzani | How Well Can Students Evaluate Online Science Information? Contributions of Prior Knowledge, Gender, Socioeconomic Status, and Offline Reading Ability | 2,018 | Boston University | abstract study investigated well seventhgrade students n 1434 evaluated credibility online information science analysis examined extent evaluation appeared share aspects elements online research comprehension including locating synthesizing communicating study also investigated extent prior knowledge gender socioeconomic status offline reading ability affected students evaluation online reading science results suggest evaluation unique difficult dimension online research comprehension results also suggest girls outperform boys students greater prior knowledge offline reading ability better evaluate online information compared less prior knowledge offline reading ability | https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1446/1/012073 |
Sheila W. Valencia|Antony T. Smith|Anne Reece|Min Li|Karen K. Wixson|Heather Newman | Oral Reading Fluency Assessment: Issues of Construct, Criterion, and Consequential Validity | 2,010 | Seattle University|University of Washington|University of Washington Bothell|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Seattle University|University of Washington|University of Washington Bothell|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Seattle University|University of Washington|University of Washington Bothell|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Seattle University|University of Washington|University of Washington Bothell|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Washington Bothell|Seattle University|University of Washington|Michigan United|Seattle University|University of Washington|University of Washington Bothell|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor | abstract study investigated multiple models assessing oral reading fluency including 1minute oral reading measures produce scores reported words correct per minute wcpm compared measure wcpm measures individual combined indicators oral reading fluency rate accuracy prosody comprehension examine construct criterion consequential validity oral reading data standardized comprehension test scores analyzed students grades 2 4 6 results indicate assessments designed include multiple indicators oral reading fluency provided finergrained understanding oral reading fluency fluency assessment stronger predictor general comprehension comparisons across grade levels also revealed developmental differences relation oral reading fluency comprehension relative contributions oral fluency indicators comprehension commonly used benchmarks applied wcpm scores identify students risk reading difficulty false positives false negatives found study raises issues regarding alignment oral reading fluency definitions assessment widespread use wcpm measures benchmarks identify students risk reading difficulty plan instruction note sheila valencia discusses research presented article podcast voice literacy httpwwwvoiceofliteracyorgposts40043 podcast httpwwwvoiceofliteracyorgposts40043 wcpmwcpmwcpmwcpm podcast httpwwwvoiceofliteracyorgposts40043 cette tude examine diffrents modles dvaluation de la fluidit en lecture haute voix compris lvaluation dune minute de lecture haute voix qui fournit un score en termes de mots corrects par minute mcm nous avons compar une valuation mcm avec des valuations dindicateurs individuels et combins de lecture haute voix vitesse exactitude expression et comprhension pour analyser la construction les critres et la validit rsultante les rsultats en lecture orale et les scores de comprhension aux tests talonns ont analyss chez des lves de 2 4 et 6 anne nos rsultats indiquent que les valuations effectues de telle sorte quelles contiennent plusieurs indicateurs de fluidit en lecture haute voix procurent une comprhension plus fine de la fluidit en lecture haute voix et de lvaluation de la fluidit et sont un meilleur prdicteur de la comprhension gnrale les comparaisons entre les diffrents niveaux de classe ont aussi rvl des diffrences dveloppementales dans la relation entre la fluidit en lecture haute voix et la comprhension et les contributions relatives des indicateurs de fluidit en lecture haute voix la comprhension quand les valuations courantes sont appliques aux scores de mcm pour dtecter les lves risque en lecture trouve la fois des erreurs positives et des erreurs ngatives cette tude soulve des questions concernant la cohrence entre les dfinitions et lvaluation de la lecture haute voix et lutilisation rpandue des valuations par mcm et les valuations courantes pour dtecter les lves risque en lecture et planifier lenseignement podcast httpwwwvoiceofliteracyorgposts40043 wcpm wcpm wcpm wcpm podcast httpwwwvoiceofliteracyorgposts40043 este estudio investig varios modelos de evaluacin de la fluidez oral incluyendo la medida de un minuto de lectura oral cuya medida se presenta como palabras correctas por minuto wcpm por sus siglas en ingls comparamos una medida de wcpm con las medidas de los indicadores individuales combinados de la fluidez de lectura oral coeficientes de precisin prosodia comprensin para ver los conceptos los criterios la validez consiguiente se analizaron los datos los puntajes de los exmenes estandardizados de comprensin de estudiantes de segundo cuarto sexto grado nuestros resultados indican que las evaluaciones diseadas para incluir varios indicadores de la fluidez de la lectura oral proporcionan un entendimiento ms sutil de la fluidez de la lectura oral la evaluacin de fluidez son mejores pronosticadores de la comprensin en general comparaciones travs de los grados tambin sacaron relucir diferencias de desarrollo en la relacin entre la fluidez de la lectura oral la comprensin las contribuciones relativas los indicadores de fluidez oral la comprensin cuando se aplicaron puntos de referencias comnmente usados los puntajes de wcpm para identificar estudiantes riesgo de tener dificultades con la lectura se encontraron igual nmero de positivas falsas como negativas falsas este estudio cuestiona la alineacin de las definiciones evaluaciones de la fluidez de la lectura oral el uso extenso de las medidas de wcpm puntos de referencia para identificar estudiantes riesgo de tener dificultades con la lectura para planear la instruccin podcast httpwwwvoiceofliteracyorgposts40043 | https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.3774 |
Siti Hajar Halili|Hamidah Sulaiman | Factors influencing the rural students' acceptance of using ICT for educational purposes | 2,018 | University of Malaya|University of Malaya | abstract study investigated rural students acceptance toward using information communication technology ict educational purposes based utaut model using purposive sampling method respondents selected secondary students living rural district malaysia questionnaire used collect data 450 respondents spss software used data analysis form descriptive statistics correlation analysis study found facilitating conditions social influence performance expectancy effort expectancy significant determinants behavioral intentions use ict educational purposes comparing factors majority students higher mean values facilitating condition factor thus study provides recommendations help authorities prepare appropriate technology equipment new technology introduced rural students also provides recommendations research examining rural students acceptance use technology | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11165-019-09901-0 |
Michael J. Kieffer|Gina Biancarosa|Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez | Roles of morphological awareness in the reading comprehension of Spanish-speaking language minority learners: Exploring partial mediation by vocabulary and reading fluency | 2,012 | University of Oregon|Columbia University|University of Illinois at Chicago | abstract study investigated direct indirect roles morphological awareness reading comprehension spanishspeaking language minority learners reading english multivariate path analysis used investigate unique contribution derivational morphological awareness reading comprehension well indirect contributions via three hypothesized mediators students sixth seventh eighth grade n 101 results indicated significant unique contribution morphological awareness controlling phonemic decoding listening comprehension reading vocabulary word reading fluency passage reading fluency results indicated significant indirect contributions morphological awareness via reading vocabulary passage fluency via word reading fluency findings suggest morphological awareness may play multiple important roles secondlanguage reading comprehension | https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2008.tb00243.x |
Shelley Shwu?Ching Young | Integrating ICT into second language education in a vocational high school | 2,003 | National Tsing Hua University | abstract study investigated potential impacts integrating internet english second language class vocational senior high school taiwan twentynine students young male english teacher involved found students overall positive perception toward using internet tools study indicated integration information communication technology internet english facilitated creation virtual environment transformed learning traditional passive experience one discovery exploration excitement less stressful setting study revealed computermediated communication environment could lower students psychological barriers enable express opinions freely communicate actively internet could also enhance critical thinking problemsolving communication skills online activities class homepage construction individual case study revealed taskoriented english tutoring strategy association email communication could motivate students writing competence students language proficiency grammatical accuracy improve finally based findings recommendations future studies made | https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.20209 |
Edith R. Dempster|Vijay Reddy | Item readability and science achievement in TIMSS 2003 in South Africa | 2,007 | University of KwaZulu-Natal|Human Sciences Research Council | abstract study investigated relationship readability 73 textonly multiplechoice questions trends international mathematics science study timss 2003 performance two groups south african learners limited englishlanguage proficiency learners attending african schools better englishlanguage proficiency learners attending nonafrican schools groups exposed intended curriculum differed respect quality teaching received availability resources level functionality schools learners nonafrican schools performed significantly better learners african schools three readability factors sentence complexity unfamiliar words long words analyzed high sentence complexity resulted random guessing nonafrican schools favoring incorrect answer african schools timss items complex wording numerous prepositional phrases clauses unclear questions recommendations maximum readability comprehensibility met items therefore invalid learners limited englishlanguage proficiency learners employ range strategies attempting answer questions understand overall though poor readability timss items fully account south african learners poor performance timss 2007 wiley periodicals inc sci ed 91 906925 2007 | https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12622 |
Mehrak Rahimi|Samaneh Yadollahi | Success in learning English as a foreign language as a predictor of computer anxiety | 2,011 | null | abstract study investigated relationship success english foreign language degree computer anxiety frequency computer use computer ownership among iranian highschool students eight hundred nineteen highschool students selected eight cities across country completed computer anxiety rating scale personal information questionnaire school achievement english established based formal grades students received end academic year results revealed computer anxiety achievement english inversely related high achievement students english used computers online offline low achievement students computer ownership also significantly related students success english also found except gender achievement english pc time computer ownership predictors computer anxiety | https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12543 |
Anna F. Scheele|Paul Leseman|Aziza Mayo | The home language environment of monolingual and bilingual children and their language proficiency | 2,009 | Utrecht University|Utrecht University|Universidad de Londres | abstract study investigated relationships home language learning activities vocabulary sample monolingual native dutch n 58 bilingual immigrant moroccandutch n 46 turkishdutch n 55 3yearolds speaking tarifitberber nonscripted language turkish first language l1 respectively despite equal domain general cognitive abilities dutch children scored higher bilingual children l1 vocabulary test moroccandutch children higher second language l2 vocabulary skills compared turkishdutch children multigroup analyses revealed strong impact l1 l2 skills language specific input literate oral activities finally indications found positive crosslanguage transfer l1 l2 well competition l1 l2 input | https://doi.org/10.1080/19345747.2011.555288 |
Adam Palanica|Anirudh Thommandram|Andrew Lee|Michael Li|Yan Fossat | Do you understand the words that are comin outta my mouth? Voice assistant comprehension of medication names | 2,019 | null | abstract study investigated speech recognition abilities popular voice assistants verbally asked commonly dispensed medications variety participants voice recordings 46 participants 12 foreign accent english played back amazons alexa google assistant apples siri brand generic names top 50 dispensed medications united states repeated measures anova indicated google assistant achieved highest comprehension accuracy brand medication names 918 sd 42 generic medication names 843 sd 112 followed siri brand names 585 sd 112 generic names 512 sd 160 lowest accuracy alexa brand names 546 sd 108 generic names 455 sd 154 interaction voice assistant participant accent also found demonstrating lower comprehension performance overall foreign accent using siri 488 sd 118 alexa 417 sd 127 compared participants without foreign accent siri 570 sd 117 alexa 530 sd 109 significant difference participant accents found google assistant findings show substantial performance lead google assistant compared voice assistant competitors comprehending medication names still room improvement | https://doi.org/10.1002/rrq.035 |
Beatrice Giustolisi|Karen Emmorey | Visual Statistical Learning With Stimuli Presented Sequentially Across Space and Time in Deaf and Hearing Adults | 2,018 | University of Milano-Bicocca|San Diego State University | abstract study investigated visual statistical learning vsl 24 deaf signers 24 hearing nonsigners previous research hearing individuals suggests sl mechanisms support literacy first goal assess whether vsl associated reading ability deaf individuals whether relation sustained link vsl sign language skill second goal test auditory scaffolding hypothesis makes prediction deaf people impaired sequential processing tasks vsl task adopted modified version triplet learning paradigm stimuli presented sequentially across space time results revealed measures sign language skill sentence comprehensionrepetition correlate vsl scores possibly due sequential nature vsl task reading comprehension scores piat r significant predictor vsl accuracy hearing deaf people finding might due sequential nature vsl task less salient role sequential orthographytophonology mapping deaf readers compared hearing readers two groups differ vsl scores however reading ability taken account vsl scores higher deaf group hearing group overall evidence inconsistent auditory scaffolding hypothesis suggesting humans develop efficient sequencing abilities even absence sound | https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12853 |
Margaret A. Berg|Jingzi Huang | Improving in-service teachers’ effectiveness: K-12 academic literacy for the linguistically diverse | 2,015 | University of Northern Colorado|University of Northern Colorado | abstract study investigates inservice teachers learning functional linguistic approach instructional design contributes linguistic sensitivity knowledge acquisition skill development classroom practice students development contentdiscipline specific literacy twentythree k12 teachers teaching experience ranging 1 12 years one urban three rural school districts took part study mixedmethod approach includes interviews baseline post intervention measures related instructional planning classroom practice observations professional development intervention resulted statistically significant changes means measures thematic analysis interview data showed increase teachers knowledge linguistic sensitivity linguistically culturally responsive instruction implications findings include need increased linguistic sensitivity among teachers teacher preparation programs colleges professional development advanced teachers | https://doi.org/10.1080/0962021910010107 |
Xin Sun|Kehui Zhang|Rebecca A. Marks|Nia Nickerson|Rachel L. Eggleston|Chi?Lin Yu|Tai?Li Chou|Twila Tardif|Ioulia Kovelman | What’s in a word? Cross?linguistic influences on Spanish–English and Chinese–English bilingual children’s word reading development | 2,021 | University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|National Taiwan University|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor | abstract study investigates crosslinguistic transfer literacy skills spanishenglish chineseenglish bilingual english monolingual children n 283 510 years research question 1 examines english literacy asks phonological morphosemantic skills contribute word reading function childrens language background structural equation modeling revealed contrasting bilingual effects compared english monolinguals spanishenglish bilinguals relied phonological awareness word reading whereas chineseenglish bilinguals relied lexical knowledge research question 2 examines relations bilinguals heritage language proficiency english literacy results revealed direct indirect effects heritage language metalinguistic skills english word reading study yields implications reading theories instructional practices optimizing literacy linguistically diverse children | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.06.530 |
Peter Paprzycki|Nicole Tuttle|Charlene M. Czerniak|Scott C. Molitor|Joan Kadervaek|Robert C. Mendenhall | The impact of a <i>Framework</i> ?aligned science professional development program on literacy and mathematics achievement of K?3 students | 2,017 | University of Southern Mississippi|University of Toledo|University of Toledo|University of Toledo|University of Toledo|Cincinnati Public Schools | abstract study investigates effect framework aligned professional development program prek3 level nsf funded program integrated science literacy mathematics learning provided teacher professional development along materials programming parents encourage science investigations discourse around science home quasiexperimental study used threelevel hierarchical linear model compare renaissance star early literacy reading mathematics scores 2015 2016 k3 students treatment control classrooms large midwestern urban school district statistically significant results indicate average every year student program teacher adds 86 points students spring star early literacy score 170 points students star mathematics score 414 points students star reading score compared control students implications early elementary teacher education policy discussed 2017 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 5411741196 2017 | https://doi.org/10.1017/s0305000907008343 |
Yoshihiko Kadoya|Mostafa Saidur Rahim Khan | What determines financial literacy in Japan? | 2,019 | Hiroshima University|Hiroshima University | abstract study investigates factors affecting financial literacy japan using data osaka universitys preference parameter study examine several demographic socioeconomic psychological variables drawn social learning consumer socialization psychological theories learning results indicate demographic factors gender age education socioeconomic factors income occupation psychological factor perceptions future significantly affect level financial literacy results robust different measures financial literacy emphasize social contact peoples future orientation improve financial literacy levels japan | https://doi.org/10.7741/rjcc.2012.20.5.753 |
Lana Ivanitskaya|Susan DuFord|Monica Craig|Anne Casey | How Does a Pre-Assessment of Off-Campus Students' Information Literacy Affect the Effectiveness of Library Instruction? | 2,008 | Central Michigan University|Central Michigan University|Central Michigan University|Central Michigan University | abstract study investigates impact pretests effectiveness library instruction students given feedback pretest performance librarians academic faculty partnered measure library instruction outcomes two masters degree classes research readiness selfassessment rrsa used pretest instruction posttest instruction class 1 posttest class 2 students completed tests performed significantly better posttest earning higher scores obtaining information overall information literacy reported greater libraryresearch experience less reliance browsing compared students take pretest students received pretestbased feedback higher scores libraryresearch experience lower scores reliance browsing enhance effectiveness library instruction students given pretestbased feedback compares actual perceived literacy encourages use library databases | https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21411 |
Arusha Cooray | Ethnic or Political Fractionalisation? A District Level Analysis of the Provision of Public Goods in <scp>S</scp>ri <scp>L</scp>anka | 2,014 | null | abstract study investigates influence ethnic political fractionalisation provision public goods district level ri l anka evidence shows political fractionalisation greater negative impact provision public goods compared ethnic fractionalisation similarly political polarisation greater negative effect provision public goods compared ethnic polarisation interaction ethnic political measures suggests political fractionalisation political polarisation exacerbates negative effects ethnic fractionalisation ethnic polarisation provision public goods ethnolinguistic fractionalisation elf index assumes greater statistical significance fixed effects estimation suggesting greater within district effects relationship elf public good provision | https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12432 |
Anthony Nnamdi Ogbolu|. Sukidjo | The nexus between financial literacy and entrepreneurship ability among university students in emerging markets | 2,020 | Yogyakarta State University|Yogyakarta State University | abstract study investigates level financial literacy entrepreneurship ability among university students emerging markets examining relationship university students financial literacy level entrepreneurial abilities data collected distributing 90 questionnaires students yogyakarta state university indonesia covering cross educational majors sample total 84 returned completed questionnaires used analysis findings study revealed 45 respondents able answer one big 3 financial literacy questions correctly 214 answered two questions correctly none answered three questions correctly implies level financial literacy yogyakarta state university low corroborates findings similar studies done indonesia however respondents reported high level entrepreneurial ability almost 80 respondents reported satisfactory levels entrepreneurial abilities 7 outstanding entrepreneurial ability remaining 13 considerable level entrepreneurial ability using pearson correlation analysis study revealed although financial literacy entrepreneurial ability positive related relationship however statistically significant alpha 5 | https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1835/1/012082 |
Yaw Sarfo|Oliver Mußhoff|Ron Weber | Farmers' awareness of digital credit: Does financial literacy matter? | 2,023 | University of Göttingen|University of Göttingen|University of Göttingen|Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau | abstract study investigates relationship financial literacy farmers awareness digital credit rural madagascar apply questions demonstrate individuals understanding four fundamental concepts financial decision making numeracy interest compounding inflation risk diversification measure farmers financial literacy find financial literacy positive statistically significant effect farmers awareness digital credit study highlights importance financial literacy increasing farmers awareness digital credit rural areas madagascar supports widely held view financial literacy crucial individuals awareness financial products | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kjss.2017.10.005 |
Mary Oliver|A. McConney|Amanda Woods?McConney | The Efficacy of Inquiry-Based Instruction in Science: a Comparative Analysis of Six Countries Using PISA 2015 | 2,019 | University of Nottingham|Murdoch University|Murdoch University | abstract study comparative analysis 15yearold students scientific literacy association instructional strategies students experience across six oecd countries participated pisa 2015 across six countries study investigates efficacy inquirybased instruction science contrast two instructional approaches teaching secondary science adaptive teacherdirected teaching analysis shows students reported experiencing high frequencies inquiry strategies classrooms consistently evidenced lower levels scientific literacy across six countries benchmark analysis also showed common six countries strongly positive association frequency teacherdirected adaptive teaching strategies students scientific literacy additionally study disaggregates pisas composite variable representing inquirybased instruction shows different components inquiry differentially associated students scientific literacy discuss implications analyses science teacher educators science teachers educational policy makers add nuance understanding efficacy inquirybased instruction science suggesting components conceptualised assessed pisa seem suggest greater attention use others moderated use | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11858-020-01155-9 |
Farid Shirazi | The Contribution of ICT to Freedom and Democracy: An Empirical Analysis of Archival Data on the Middle East | 2,008 | Toronto Metropolitan University | abstract study based empirical analysis information communications technology ict archival data ten middle eastern countries bahrain iran jordan kuwait lebanon oman qatar saudi arabia syria united arab emirates period 19952003 previous studies consider impact ict socioeconomic development region using set regression analyses paper shows ict expansion middle east resulted reduction digital divide region developed countries also positive impact promoting democracy freedom expression region suffers political social global conflicts freedom house 2006 reporters without borders 2005 | https://doi.org/10.2478/sbe-2022-0037 |
Okhee Lee|Jaime Maerten?Rivera|Randall D. Penfield|Kathryn LeRoy|Walter G. Secada | Science achievement of english language learners in urban elementary schools: Results of a first?year professional development intervention | 2,007 | University of Miami|University of Miami|University of Miami|Miami-Dade County Public Schools|University of Miami | abstract study part 5year professional development intervention aimed improving science literacy achievement english language learners ell students urban elementary schools within environment increasingly driven highstakes testing accountability specifically study examined science achievement end firstyear implementation professional development intervention consisted curriculum units teacher workshops study involved 1134 thirdgrade students seven treatment schools 966 thirdgrade students eight comparison schools results led three main findings first treatment students displayed statistically significant increase science achievement second statistically significant difference achievement gains students english speakers language esol levels 1 4 students exited esol never esol similarly significant difference achievement gains students retained basis statewide reading test scores students never retained third treatment students showed higher score statewide mathematics test particularly measurement strand emphasized intervention comparison students results indicate professional development intervention ell students others intervention learned think reason scientifically also performing well highstakes testing 2007 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 45 3152 2008 | https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3866 |
Jackie Marsh|Lydia Plowman|Dylan Yamada?Rice|Julia Bishop|Jamal Lahmar|Fiona Scott | Play and creativity in young children's use of apps | 2,018 | null | abstract study first systematically investigate extent apps children aged 05 foster play creativity growing evidence childrens use tablets limited knowledge use apps children children age esrcfunded study undertook research identified uk children aged 0 5 use apps far use apps promotes play creativity given importance learning development survey conducted 2000 parents 5s uk using random stratified sample ethnographic case studies children six families undertaken 17 hours video films children using apps analysed findings indicate children age using variety apps aimed age range design features apps lead support inhibition play creativity study makes original contribution field offers account apps contribute play creativity children aged five | https://doi.org/10.1111/cag.12519 |
Natalia Kucirkova|Karen Littleton|Antonios Kyparissiadis | The influence of children's gender and age on children's use of digital media at home | 2,017 | null | abstract study first systematically investigate influence child gender age parents perceptions uk childrens digital media use home provides indepth exploration childrens age gender influence balance childrens use digital nondigital media home data draw 709 parents responses openended question asked context national survey investigating digital reading habits children conducted 2015 parents responses analysed using content thematic analysis yielded eight main categories collapsed three major themes control childs healthy development diversity experiences quantitative analyses evidenced parents boys concerned health implications childrens digital media use concern especially parents youngest 02yearold children parents 68year olds cited appeal technology main reason perceived imbalance childrens engagement digital media study provides secure understanding factors influence parental perceptions childrens digital media use home implications policymakers digital designers early years professionals | https://doi.org/10.1002/erv.2201 |
Daphne Greenberg|Justin C. Wise|Robin D. Morris|Laura D. Fredrick|Victoria Rodrigo|Alice O. Nanda|Hye K. Pae | A Randomized Control Study of Instructional Approaches for Struggling Adult Readers | 2,011 | Georgia State University|Oglethorpe University|Georgia State University|Georgia State University|Georgia State University|Georgia State University|University of Cincinnati | abstract study measured effectiveness various instructional approaches reading outcomes 198 adults read single words 30 59 grade equivalency levels students randomly assigned one following interventions decoding fluency decoding comprehension fluency decoding comprehension fluency extensive reading extensive reading controlcomparison approach controlcomparison approach employed curriculum common communitybased adult literacy programs extensive reading approach focused wide exposure literature fluency component guided repeated oral reading approach decodingcomprehension components sramcgrawhill direct instruction corrective reading programs results indicated continued weaknesses poor integration participants skills although students made significant gains independent reading instruction group improvements associated small effect sizes reading instruction group considered one significant finding detected comparisoncontrol group decoding fluency group decoding comprehension extensive reading fluency group showing stronger word attack outcomes extensive reading group | https://doi.org/10.1080/10691310802258174 |
John T. Guthrie|Susan Lutz Klauda|Amy N. Ho | Modeling the Relationships Among Reading Instruction, Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement for Adolescents | 2,013 | University of Maryland, College Park|University of Maryland, College Park|University of Maryland, College Park | abstract study modeled interrelationships reading instruction motivation engagement achievement two contexts employing data 1159 seventh graders traditional readinglanguage arts r la context students participated traditional r la instruction intervention r la context 854 students full sample received conceptoriented reading instruction cori remainder continued receive traditional r la cori emphasizes support reading motivation reading engagement cognitive strategies reading informational text seven motivation constructs included four motivations usually positively associated achievement intrinsic motivation selfefficacy valuing prosocial goals three motivations usually negatively associated achievement perceived difficulty devaluing antisocial goals reading engagement also represented positive negative constructs namely dedication avoidance reading gender ethnicity income statistically controlled analyses traditional r la context total network model prevailed motivation associated achievement directly indirectly engagement contrast intervention r la context dualeffects model prevailed engagement achievement separate outcomes instruction motivation intervention r la context analyses revealed cori associated positive changes motivation engagement achievement relative traditional r la instruction discussion explains different relations two instructional contexts demonstrates importance simultaneously examining positive affirming negative undermining forms motivation engagement | https://doi.org/10.1002/ijc.23738 |
Christothea Herodotou|Martin Hlosta|Avinash Boroowa|Bart Rienties|Zden?k Zdráhal|Chrysoula Mangafa | Empowering online teachers through predictive learning analytics | 2,019 | The Open University|Open University of Hong Kong|Open Knowledge (United Kingdom)|The Open University|Open Knowledge (United Kingdom)|Open University of Hong Kong|Open Knowledge (United Kingdom)|The Open University|Open University of Hong Kong|Open Knowledge (United Kingdom)|The Open University|Open University of Hong Kong|The Open University|Open University of Hong Kong|Open Knowledge (United Kingdom)|The Open University|Open University of Hong Kong|Open Knowledge (United Kingdom) | abstract study presents advanced predictive learning analytics system ou analyse oua evidence evaluation online teachers distance learning university oua predictive system uses machine learning methods early identification students risk submitting failing next assignment teachers access via interactive dashboards weekly predictions risk failing students study examined degree oua usage 559 teachers 189 given access oua related student learning outcomes 14 000 students 15 undergraduate courses teachers made average use oua accessed oua throughout life cycle course presentation particular 10 40 weeks course running intervened students flagged risk found benefit students controlling differences academic performance students found significantly better performance peers previous years course presentation teachers made use predictive learning analytics predictive learning analytics innovative students support approach online pedagogy shown study empower online teachers effectively monitoring intervening students approaches result improved learning outcomes practitioner notes already known topic pedagogical personal support students significant responsibility online teachers students support challenging activity due lack facetoface interactions predictive learning analytics pla identify students risk failing studies paper adds one largescale studies available examining impact analytics students performance teachers usage pla significantly related better learning outcomes online teachers students better learning outcomes accessing pla data rather access implications practice andor policy pla empower online teachers complement teaching practice pla help identification proactive intervention students risk failing studies actions taken motivate engage online teachers pla | https://doi.org/10.1002/jae.1224 |
Nelly P. Stromquist | Educating Women: the political economy of patriarchal states | 1,991 | University of Southern California | abstract study reviews available evidence educational conditions women policies enacted states throughout world regarding education gender focuses two extremes educational continuum illiteracy higher education effort detect state behaviours toward women also interaction gender class evidence suggests states regardless type governance mode economic production engage activities either continue assign domestic responsibilities women leave undisturbed social representations womens proper role society representations though maintained ideological forces clear material foundation supported implicit coalition men women upperand middleclasses permits wealthier women share benefits men extracting resources lowerclass women | https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.10309 |
Hamid Maleki|A. Majidi|F. Haddadian|Afsheen Rezai|Vahideh Alipour | Effect of Applying Informant on and Communication Technology (ICT) on Learning Level and Information Literacy of Students | 2,012 | null | abstract study reviews effects information communication technology ict learning information literacy students used experimental method pretest posttest along control group statistical population research consisted male students third year middle school school year 8990 city arak using random cluster sampling 64 students chosen placed two groups experimental control precertification testing data collection instruments educational improvement test standardized information literacy questionnaire collected data analysed using analysis covariance method test non parametric mannwhitney u test findings showed general hypothesis research true information communication technology ict significant effect learning rate students significant difference experimental group control group regarding information literacy features based results study recommend educational authorities use information communication technologies ict educational senders order improve students learning rate educational quality | https://doi.org/10.1080/135562101200100571 |
Meredith L. Rowe | Child-directed speech: relation to socioeconomic status, knowledge of child development and child vocabulary skill | 2,008 | University of Chicago | abstract study sought determine american parents different socioeconomic backgrounds communicate different ways children fortyseven parentchild dyads videotaped engaging naturalistic interactions home ninety minutes child age 2 6 transcripts interactions provided measures childdirected speech childrens vocabulary comprehension skills measured using peabody picture vocabulary test 2 6 one year later 3 6 results indicate 1 childdirected speech toddlers aged 2 6 predicts child vocabulary skill one year later controlling earlier toddler vocabulary skill 2 childdirected speech relates socioeconomic status measured income education 3 relation socioeconomic status childdirected speech mediated parental knowledge child development potential mechanisms parental knowledge influences communicative behavior discussed | https://doi.org/10.1017/s1474747218000227 |
Hye-Jung Park|Kug Jin Jeon | Fashion savvy I: Scale validation and the relationship with consumer propensity to observe | 2,012 | null | abstract study tested validity sixfactor model fashion savvy modified consumer savvy scale developed macdonald uncles2007 explored relationship fashion savvy consumer propensity observe regarding relationship hypothesized consumer propensity observe antecedes fashion savvy data gathered surveying university students seoul metropolitan area using convenience sampling 311 questionnaires used statistical analysis analyzing data factor analysis regression conducted findings show validity six factors fashion savvy fashion sophistication interpersonal network competency online network competency marketing literacy consumer selfefficacy consumer expectations tests hypothesized relationship show two factors consumer propensity observe influence fashion savvy specifically observing shoppers factor positively influences six factors fashion savvy whereas following others buy factor negatively influences four factors fashion savvy fashion sophistication interpersonal network competency marketing literacy consumer selfefficacy implications findings suggestions future study also discussed keyworlds fashion savvy consumer propensity observe | https://doi.org/10.1515/applirev-2018-0020 |
Cari F. Herrmann?Abell|George E. DeBoer | Investigating a learning progression for energy ideas from upper elementary through high school | 2,017 | American Association For The Advancement of Science|American Association For The Advancement of Science | abstract study tests hypothesized learning progression concept energy looks 14 specific ideas categories energy forms transformations ii energy transfer iii energy dissipation degradation iv energy conservation examines students growth understanding within ideas three levels increasing conceptual complexity basic level model focuses simple energy relationships easily observable effects energy processes intermediate level focuses complex energy concepts applications advanced level focuses still complex energy concepts often requiring atomicmolecular model explain phenomena study includes results 359 distractordriven multiplechoice test items administered 20000 students grades 4 12 across us rasch analysis provided linear measures student performance item difficulty scale results largely supported model students growth understanding progresses understanding forms transformations energy energy transfer conservation also progressing along separate dimension cognitive complexity analysis current state students understanding respect knowledge identified learning progression showed elementary level students perform well comparison expectations middle high school students performance meet expectations 2017 wiley periodicals inc j res sci teach 55 6893 2018 | https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9442.t01-2-00008 |
Thomas K. F. Chiu | Introducing electronic textbooks as daily?use technology in schools: A top?down adoption process | 2,016 | null | abstract study took frequency use adoption process account define participants external variables research model school electronic textbooks dailyuse technology adopted compulsory topdown way introduction evoke feelings anxiety among teachers possible increase workload compulsory adoption process contrasts technologies voluntary less disruptive school context instructional designs electronic textbooks help explain user acceptance sufficient bottomup topdown approach address individual organizational social factors included research model survey questionnaire collect data 306 inservice teachers eight secondary schools used results showed anxiety positive attitude main barrier catalyst respectively acceptance technology one suggestion researchers two suggestions school leaders adoption process made | https://doi.org/10.1080/00220489809597951 |
Dharel P. Acut|Rhett Anthony C. Latonio | Utilization of stellarium-based activity: its effectiveness to the academic performance of Grade 11 STEM strand students | 2,021 | Cebu Normal University|La Consolacion University Philippines | abstract study carried understand bring fore simulationbased activity effective academic performance students general outlook enhance meaningful science learning study focused effectiveness stellariumbased activity academic performance grade 11 stem strand students sotero b cabahug forum literacy school year 2017 2018 respondents study composed 28 students data pointed data analysis results shows conventional criteria differences scores different competencies considered extremely statistically significant results revealed stellariumbased activity effective teaching cycles sky statistical results showed academic performance respondents improved taught using stellariumbased activity thus best learn astronomy using simulations computer simulations demonstrated potential facilitate process highlighting students misconceptions presenting plausible scientific conceptions results students recommended use stellarium process often involves openended investigations question problem requiring engage evidencebased reasoning creative problemsolving well problem finding furthermore science educators encouraged use stellarium teaching cycles sky anchors future teachers must always come equipped challenges charged thus engaging students learn develop potentials needed take part betterment todays world importantly future researchers commended development localized stellariumbased activity greatly affect academic performance student surely boost interest learning astronomy education | https://doi.org/10.1375/twin.12.3.254 |
Waranpong Boonsiritomachai|Krittipat Pitchayadejanant | Determinants affecting mobile banking adoption by generation Y based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model modified by the Technology Acceptance Model concept | 2,017 | Burapha University|Burapha University | abstract study undertaken explore determinants affecting behavioral intention adopt mobile banking among generation based theoretical model incorporating unified theory acceptance use technology utaut technology acceptance model tam study revised extended model proposed order better explain mobile banking adoption moreover aim determine mediating effect hedonic motivation independent mobile banking adoption proposed model empirically tested using survey data provided 480 respondents analyzed using structural equation model sem analysis results indicated revised model good fit context mobile banking adoption generation addition hedonic motivation mobile banking users identified important factor motivating customers adopt mobile banking whereas mobile banking system security negative relationship hedonic motivation results used banking institutions develop strategies improve services order increase adoption mobile banking among generation | https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12821 |
Iddo Gal|Anke Grotlüschen|Dave Tout|Gabriele Kaiser | Numeracy, adult education, and vulnerable adults: a critical view of a neglected field | 2,020 | University of Haifa|Universität Hamburg|Australian Council for Educational Research|Australian Council for Educational Research | abstract survey paper examines selected issues related intersection three broad scholarly areas numeracy adult education vulnerability numeracy encompasses ways people cope mathematical quantitative statistical demands adult life viewed important outcome schooling foundational skill adults focus vulnerability stems realization concerns policy makers educators alike often center populations seen vulnerable paper organized five sections brief introduction section 2 examines adult numeracy focusing five numeracy domains health financial digital civic workplace numeracy literacynumeracy linkages functional critical aspects numeracy centrality numeracy practices notes sources vulnerability section 3 sketches formal nonformal informal contexts adults learn develop numeracy examines factors may potential sources vulnerability including systemic factors dispositional affect factors section 4 reflects broadly concept vulnerability introduces selected aspects papers published issue zdm mathematics education points findings regarding adult learners may deemed vulnerable closing section summarizes conclusions research directions regarding intersection three core domains overall paper points emerging research needs educational challenges relevant scholars practitioners policy makers interested developing numeracy adults well mathematics education younger learners | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-27805-y |
Fernando Oliveira Tavares|Luís Gomes Almeida|Vasco Jorge Soares|Vasco Capela Tavares | Financial Literacy: An Exploratory Analysis in Portugal | 2,022 | Instituto Superior de Ciências Empresariais e do Turismo|Instituto Superior de Ciências Empresariais e do Turismo|Instituto Superior de Entre Douro e Vouga|University of Lisbon | abstract work aims verify exploratory factor analysis determinants financial literacy portuguese 18 years old quantitative method used using questionnaire survey 839 surveys obtained observed factors resulting exploratory factor analysis 1 planning financial goals 12 years 2 longterm savings 3 taste numerical calculation analyse statistically significant differences means regarding gender school education existence household budgets age concluded important obtain financial training beginning throughout life better able make financial family planning make applications better return reduce financial risk family concluded closer retirement age people tend save since retirement income usually decreases | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0169-5150.2004.00012.x |
Piia Lundberg|Melissa B. Meierhofer|Ville Vasko|Miina Suutari|Ann Ojala|Annukka Vainio|Thomas M. Lilley | Next?generation ultrasonic recorders facilitate effective bat activity and distribution monitoring by citizen scientists | 2,021 | Finnish Museum of Natural History|University of Helsinki|Finnish Museum of Natural History|University of Helsinki|Finnish Museum of Natural History|University of Helsinki|Finnish Museum of Natural History|University of Helsinki|Natural Resources Institute Finland|University of Helsinki|Finnish Museum of Natural History|University of Helsinki | abstract time budgetary resources often limiting factor collection largescale ecological data data collected citizen scientists comparable data collected researchers would allow efficient data collection broad geographic area compare quality data bat activity collected citizens high school students teachers researchers researchers citizen scientists used comprehensive instructions choosing study sites found statistically significant difference total bat activity minutes recorded citizens researchers instead citizen scientists collected data wider variety habitats researchers involvement citizens also increased geographical coverage data collection resulting northernmost documentation nathusiuss pipistrelle far finland therefore bat research benefit use citizen science participants given precise instructions calibrated data collection equipment citizen science projects also farreaching benefits increasing example scientific literacy interest natural sciences citizens involving citizens science projects also potential enhance willingness conserve nature | https://doi.org/10.1017/s014271640808020x |
P. van der Werf|Jamie A. Seabrook|Jason Gilliland | Food for naught: Using the theory of planned behaviour to better understand household food wasting behaviour | 2,019 | Western University|Brescia University|Food & Nutrition|Western University | abstract better understand food wasting behaviour theory planned behaviour used inform development survey administered households london ontario canada respondent households n 1263 threw avoidable food waste 477 timesweek sd 481 mdn 40 589 food portionsweek sd 566 mdn 40 asked choose one three possible motivators reduce food wasting behaviour 589 selected reducing monetary loss first choice significantly p lt 0001 higher reducing environmental impact 239 reducing social impacts 172 linear hierarchical regression analysis r 2 030 p lt 0001 intention avoid food waste demonstrated perceived behavioural control p lt 0001 personal norms p lt 0001 greatest positive impact intention linear hierarchical regression analysis r 2 032 p lt 0001 selfreported food wasting behaviour showed perceived behavioural control p lt 0001 personal attitudes p lt 001 resulted less food wasting behaviour children household p lt 001 resulted food wasting behaviour interventions seek strengthen perceived behavioural control convey monetary impact food waste could help reduce disposal | https://doi.org/10.1002/bmb.21063 |
Cristin D. Runfola|Ann Von Holle|Sara E. Trace|Kimberly A Brownley|Sara M. Hofmeier|Danielle A. Gagne|Cynthia M. Bulik | Body Dissatisfaction in Women Across the Lifespan: Results of the UNC?<i>SELF</i> and Gender and Body Image (GABI) Studies | 2,012 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | abstract explore age differences current preferred silhouette body dissatisfaction current preferred silhouette discrepancy women aged 2589 years using figural stimuli range 1 small 9 large data abstracted two online convenience samples n 5868 tests permutationadjusted p values examined linear associations mean silhouette scores current preferred discrepancy score age withwithout stratification body mass index bmi modal current silhouette 5 modal preferred silhouette 4 mean discrepancy score 18 significant association current silhouette age positive linear association preferred silhouette age remained stratification bmi significant inverse linear association silhouette discrepancy score age found prior stratification bmi body dissatisfaction exists women across adult life span influenced bmi copyright 2012 john wiley amp sons ltd eating disorders association | https://doi.org/10.1093/qje/qju013 |
Richard J. Moniz|Joyce C. Fine|Leonard B. Bliss | The Effectiveness of Direct-Instruction and Student-Centered Teaching Methods on Students' Functional Understanding of Plagiarism | 2,008 | Johnson & Wales University|Florida International University|Florida International University | abstract improve students functional understanding plagiarism variety approaches tried within comprehensive information literacy program sessions taught module inside required communications skills class private university approaches taken included control directinstruction studentcentered sessions students taught content definitions regarding plagiarism circumstances instances constitute plagiarism go help avoiding plagiarism constitutes appropriate paraphrasing pretest posttest scores indicated approach performed significantly better others however even though students improved across methods nonetheless showed need handson practice | https://doi.org/10.1080/00223891.2011.645936 |
Karina de Cássia Braga Ribeiro|Patricia A. Buffler|Catherine Metayer | Socioeconomic status and childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia incidence in São Paulo, Brazil | 2,008 | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo|University of California, Berkeley|University of California, Berkeley | abstract investigate association childhood ses collected data 507 children aged 014 years diagnosed 1997 2002 populationbased cancer registry paulo brazil covering 96 districts child assigned ses category based district residence diagnosis four ses categories created high low based social exclusion index sei includes following indicators poverty employment inequality education violence using census data cases also classified quintiles according percentage households 7 persons agespecific agestandardized incidence rates calculated using 1960 world standard population ageadjusted incidence rate 368100000 males 287100000 females children living areas lowest ses presented significant lower risk compared living wealthiest districts rate ratio rr 034 95 confidence interval ci 028044 lower incidence rates childhood also found areas high percentages households 7 persons 57 compared areas 22 rr 032 95 ci 025043 strong correlation sei crowding rho 095 p lt 0001 populationbased attributes ses household size may useful surrogate markers early exposure childhood infections found decrease risk 2008 wileyliss inc | https://doi.org/10.1353/dem.0.0006 |
Fabian Gouret|Guillaume Hollard | When Kahneman meets Manski: Using dual systems of reasoning to interpret subjective expectations of equity returns | 2,010 | Universitat de Barcelona|Paris School of Economics|French National Centre for Scientific Research | abstract understand decisions invest stocks taken economists need elicit expectations regarding riskreturn tradeoff one surveys elicited expectations survey economic expectations 19992001 using data survey dominitz manski find considerable heterogeneity across respondents cannot explained simple models expectations formation adapting principle dual reasoning borrowed kahneman paper classifies respondents according sensitivity pathologies find substantial amount unobserved heterogeneity least sensitive respondents sketch model expectations formation copyright 2010 john wiley amp sons ltd | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-0862.2003.tb00150.x |
Jacqueline Kracker|Howard R. Pollio | The experience of libraries across time: Thematic analysis of undergraduate recollections of library experiences | 2,003 | Austin Peay State University|University of Tennessee at Knoxville|Austin Peay State University|University of Tennessee at Knoxville | abstract understand human experience libraries implications understanding library use service education design 118 undergraduate students asked list three personally memorable incidents concerning library use following asked write short narrative one experiences incidents reported participants ranged preschool college age content analysis indicated majority took place two grade levels sometimes early participants first preschool visit library phenomenological analysis individual narratives produced thematic structure four grade levels represented data elementary school younger middle school high school collegeadult themes common across four levels include atmosphere size abundance organizationrules effects library theme memories unique narratives took place elementary younger age levels although remaining themes noted across age levels relative importance various themes subthemes different different ages implications thematic structure library practice discussed | https://doi.org/10.1080/13632434.2012.669648 |
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