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Iris M. Kanera|Roy A. Willems|Catherine Bolman|Ilse Mesters|Victor Zambon|B. Gijsen|Lilian Lechner | Use and Appreciation of a Tailored Self-Management eHealth Intervention for Early Cancer Survivors: Process Evaluation of a Randomized Controlled Trial | 2,016 | Open University in the Netherlands|Open University in the Netherlands|Open University in the Netherlands|Maastricht University|Zuyderland Medisch Centrum|Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation|Open University in the Netherlands | fully automated computertailored webbased selfmanagement intervention kanker nazorg wijzer knw cancer aftercare guide developed support early cancer survivors adequately cope psychosocial complaints promote healthy lifestyle knw selfmanagement training modules target following topics return work fatigue anxiety depression relationships physical activity diet smoking cessation participants guided relevant modules personalized module referral advice based participants current complaints identified needsthe aim study evaluate adherence module referral advice examine knw module use predictors describe appreciation knw predictors additionally explored predictors personal relevancethis process evaluation conducted part randomized controlled trial early cancer survivors various types cancer recruited 21 dutch hospitals data online selfreport questionnaires logging data analyzed participants allocated intervention condition chisquare tests applied assess adherence module referral advice negative binominal regression analysis used identify predictors module use multiple linear regression analysis applied identify predictors appreciation ordered logistic regression analysis conducted explore possible predictors perceived personal relevancefrom respondents n231 mean age 556 sd 115 792 female 183231 983 227231 referred one knw modules mean 29 sd 15 857 198231 participants visited least one module mean 21 sd 16 significant positive associations found referral specific modules range 17 use corresponding modules likelihoods visiting modules higher respondents referred modules module referral advice predictors visiting higher number modules higher number referrals module referral advice 136 p009 partner significantly related lower number modules used 256 p044 overall appreciation high mean 75 sd 12 scale 110 significantly predicted higher perceived personal relevance 623 p000 none demographic cancerrelated characteristics significantly predicted perceived personal relevancethe knw general specifically knw modules well used highly appreciated early cancer survivors indications found module referral advice might meaningful intervention component guide users following preferred selection modules results indicate fully automated webbased knw provides personal relevant valuable information support early cancer survivors therefore intervention complement usual cancer aftercare may serve first step steppedcare approachnederlands trial register ntr3375 httpwwwtrialregisternltrialregadminrctviewasptc3375 archived webcite httpwwwwebcitationorg6jo4jo7kb | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2019.04.005 |
Tracy M. Centanni|Elizabeth S. Norton|Anne Park|Sara Beach|Kelly Halverson|Ola Ozernov?Palchik|Nadine Gaab|John D. E. Gabrieli | Early development of letter specialization in left fusiform is associated with better word reading and smaller fusiform face area | 2,018 | McGovern Institute for Brain Research|Massachusetts Institute of Technology|Texas Christian University|McGovern Institute for Brain Research|Massachusetts Institute of Technology|Northwestern University|McGovern Institute for Brain Research|Massachusetts Institute of Technology|McGovern Institute for Brain Research|Massachusetts Institute of Technology|McGovern Institute for Brain Research|Massachusetts Institute of Technology|Boston Children's Museum|Boston Children's Hospital|Boston Children's Museum|Boston Children's Hospital|McGovern Institute for Brain Research|Massachusetts Institute of Technology | functional region left fusiform gyrus termed visual word form area vwfa develops reading acquisition respond strongly printed words visual stimuli examined responses letters among 5 6yearold early kindergarten children n 48 little schoolbased reading instruction varied reading ability used functional magnetic resonance imaging fmri measure responses individual letters false fonts faces left right fusiform gyri evaluated whether signal change size spatial extent lettersensitive cortex greater activation letters versus faces letterspecific cortex greater activation letters versus false fonts regions related standardized measures wordreading ability b signal change size facesensitive cortex fusiform face area ffa greater activation faces versus letters greater letter specificity letter sensitivity left fusiform gyrus correlated positively word reading scores across children left fusiform gyrus greater size lettersensitive cortex correlated lesser size ffa findings first suggest beginning readers development letter responsivity left fusiform cortex associated better reading ability also reduction size left ffa may result righthemisphere dominance face perception | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11145-009-9164-z |
Steven J. Howard|Stuart Woodcock|John Ehrich|Sahar Bokosmaty | What are standardized literacy and numeracy tests testing? Evidence of the domain?general contributions to students’ standardized educational test performance | 2,016 | University of Wollongong|Macquarie University|Monash University|University of Wollongong | fundamental aim standardized educational assessment achieve reliable discrimination students differing knowledge skills abilities assessed however questions purity tests index students genuine abilities arisen specifically literacy numeracy assessments may also engage unintentionally assessed capacitiesthe current study investigated extent domaingeneral processes working memory wm nonverbal reasoning contribute students standardized test performance pathways exert influenceparticipants 91 grade 2 students recruited five regional metropolitan primary schools australiaparticipants completed measures wm nonverbal reasoning well literacy numeracy subtests national standardized educational assessmentpath analysis raschderived ability estimates residuals domaingeneral cognitive abilities indicated 1 consistent indirect pathway wm literacy numeracy ability nonverbal reasoning 2 direct paths phonological wm literacy ability numeracy ability estimates 3 direct path wm spelling test residualsresults suggest constitution nationwide standardized assessment confounded nontargeted abilities target assessment appears extend beyond effect wm learning generally demands different assessment types methods implications students abilities demonstrate genuine competency assessed areas educational supports provisions provided basis results | https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2017-209704 |
Kathleen M. Carley|Michael K. Martin|Brian Hirshman | The Etiology of Social Change | 2,009 | Software Engineering Institute|Carnegie Mellon University|Software Engineering Institute|Carnegie Mellon University|Software Engineering Institute|Carnegie Mellon University | fundamental aspect human beings learn process learning learned impacted number factors cognitive social humans boundedly rational cognitive social limitations interact making difficult reason provide information impact humans know believe herein use multiagent dynamicnetwork simulation system construct conduct reasoning particular ask media used provide information impact people know believe given diverse social structures simulated agents boundedly rational cognitive social level subject factors literacy education breadth social network find one effective intervention rather effective messages media used spread message need selected population addressed typically multimedia campaign critical | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2016.07.005 |
Hugo Carrão|Gustavo Naumann|Paulo Barbosa | Mapping global patterns of drought risk: An empirical framework based on sub-national estimates of hazard, exposure and vulnerability | 2,016 | Joint Research Centre|Joint Research Centre|Joint Research Centre | global map drought risk elaborated subnational administrative level motivation study observation little research concerted efforts made global level provide consistent equitable drought risk management framework multiple regions population groups economic sectors drought risk assessed period 20002014 based product three independent determinants hazard exposure vulnerability drought hazard derived nonparametric analysis historical precipitation deficits 05 drought exposure based nonparametric aggregation gridded indicators population livestock densities crop cover water stress drought vulnerability computed arithmetic composite high level factors social economic infrastructural indicators collected national subnational levels performance evaluation proposed models underlines statistical robustness emphasizes empirical resemblance geographic patterns potential drought impacts previous results presented literature findings support idea drought risk driven exponential growth regional exposure hazard vulnerability exhibit weaker relationship geographic distribution risk values drought risk lower remote regions tundras tropical forests higher populated areas regions extensively exploited crop production livestock farming southcentral asia southeast south america central europe southeast united states climate change projections foresee increase drought frequency intensity regions aggravated risk global food security potential civil conflict medium longterm since agricultural regions show high infrastructural vulnerability drought regional adaptation climate change may begin implementing fostering widespread use irrigation rainwater harvesting systems context reduction drought risk may also benefit diversifying regional economies different sectors activity reducing dependence gdp agriculture | https://doi.org/10.1111/ajps.12207 |
null | null | 2,021 | Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation | global trend recent years socalled digitalization crime use information technology means instrument crime remote methods committing crimes become widespread direct contact excluded offender victim also accomplices illegal activities real damage cybercrimes currently difficult calculate number crimes growing rapidly year year study analyzes state dynamics crimes field information technology well identifies gaps legislation law enforcement practice accounting information crimes type accumulated purpose research purpose research conduct comprehensive analysis state dynamics crimes field information technology within framework article necessary give definition crimes field information tec hnology purpose conducting static analysis distinguishing identical concepts highlight main types methods commission form classification crimes field information technology designate criteria construction analyze experience foreign countries results operational activities economic security anticorruption units territorial internal affairs bodies suggest measures improve efficiency work done materials methods writing work author used methods mathematical statistics methods general theory statistics namely relative absolute average values methods synthesis analysis visual display statistical data graphical tabular methods data visualization used information empirical base compiled data crimes area main information analytical center ministry internal affairs russia judicial department supreme court general prosecutors office russian federation results research writing article quantitative assessment state crime field information technology made main objects attack cybercriminals identified characteristic features methods committing crimes field information technology described statistical classification system assessing level cybercrime proposed effectiveness work carried law enforcement agencies counter criminal manifestations analyzed various ways increasing efficiency work law enforcement agencies proposed analyzing law enforcement practice number problems identified related proof crimes orientation namely insufficient interaction law enforcement agencies one hand financial institutions telecommunication service providers hand conclusion author proposes ways improve quality verification measures identify persons involved commission crimes field information technology well assess effectiveness economic security anticorruption units territorial internal affairs bodies identifying category crimes measures exhaustive order increase effectiveness countering cybercriminals necessary apply systematic approach aimed improving quality work law enforcement investigative agencies improving software system material technical equipment also improving information support banking sector increasing bank response measures importantly literacy population | https://doi.org/10.1196/annals.1425.005 |
Elizabeth R. Ellwood|Betty A. Dunckel|Paul Flemons|Robert Guralnick|Gil Nelson|Greg Newman|Sarah J. Newman|Deborah Paul|Greg Riccardi|Nelson Rios|Katja C. Seltmann|Austin Mast | Accelerating the Digitization of Biodiversity Research Specimens through Online Public Participation | 2,015 | Florida State University|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida State University|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida State University|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida State University|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida State University|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida State University|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida State University|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida State University|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida State University|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida State University|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida State University|Florida Museum of Natural History|Florida State University|Florida Museum of Natural History | goal biodiversity research community digitize majority one billion specimens us collections 2020 meeting ambitious goal requires increased collaboration technological innovation broader engagement beyond walls universities museums engaging public digitization promises serve digitizing institutions public understanding biodiversity science discuss three broad areas accessible public participants accelerate research progress label ledger transcription georeferencing locality descriptions specimen annotation images illustrate activity compare useful tools present best practices standards identify gaps knowledge areas improvement field public participation digitization biodiversity research specimens growth phase many emerging opportunities scientists educators public well broader communication complementary projects areas eg digital humanities | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2478.2008.00511.x |
Haftom Niguse|Goitom Belay|Girmatsion Fisseha|Tesfaye Desale|Goyitom Gebremedhn Gebru | Self-care related knowledge, attitude, practice and associated factors among patients with diabetes in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North Ethiopia | 2,019 | Mekelle University|Mekelle University|Mekelle University|Mekelle University|Mekelle University | good selfcare practice important patients diabetes achieve desired treatment targets contribute meaningfully management disease study aimed assess level knowledge attitude practice diabetes selfcare identify factors associated diabetes selfcarea total 338 patients diabetes mean age 458 years included study among 704 704 255 patients good knowledge attitude selfcare practices respectively male aor 27 95 ci 130565 living urban aor 337 95 ci 139815 earning medium income aor 255 95 ci 115565 significantly associated good knowledge selfcare widowed aor 015 95 ci 003070 associated poor knowledge higher income aor 795 95 ci 1544112 significantly associated good attitude towards diabetic selfcare however taking insulin oral hypoglycemics aor 006 95 ci 001067 associated poor attitude muslim aor 314 95 ci 128791 living urban areas 647 95 ci 1383043 earning high income aor 303 95 ci 110835 determinant good selfcare practice efforts made improve selfcare practices patients closing gap knowledge practice | https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-economics-081412-103704 |
????????? ??????|Theodora Boubonari|Giulia Realdon|Monica Previati|Melita Mokos|Panayota Koulouri|Maria Cheimonopoulou | Evaluating Ocean Literacy of Elementary School Students: Preliminary Results of a Cross-Cultural Study in the Mediterranean Region | 2,019 | Democritus University of Thrace|Democritus University of Thrace|Università di Camerino|University of Zadar|Hellenic Centre for Marine Research|Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food | good understanding role function ocean seems paramount importance recent years constituting basic tool promotion healthy sustainable marine environment target area 2030 agenda sustainable development study content knowledge elementary school students grades 36 regards ocean sciences issues examined structured questionnaire administered 1004 students participating crosscultural study three mediterranean countries italy croatia greece results study indicated rather moderate level knowledge total sample slight differences recorded among three countries revealing common knowledge gains misconceptions rasch analysis applied evaluate validity results influence certain demographics students knowledge level also investigated study concludes discussion implications national curriculum development elementary education level order promote ocean literacy ensure protection conservation mediterranean sea | https://doi.org/10.1257/aer.103.6.2052 |
Margaret S. Sherraden|Lissa Johnson|Baorong Guo|William Elliott | Financial Capability in Children: Effects of Participation in a School-Based Financial Education and Savings Program | 2,010 | University of Missouri–St. Louis|University of Missouri–St. Louis|University of Pittsburgh | groundswell interest young peoples ability understand handle financial decisions generated keen interest financial knowledge effectiveness financial education study examines innovative fouryear schoolbased financial education savings program called save ics using quasiexperimental design study examines quantitative qualitative data analyze program effects financial knowledge elementary school children participated ics scored significantly higher financial literacy test taken fourth grade comparison group students school regardless parent education income results suggest young children increase financial capability access financial education accompanied participation meaningful financial services | https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3398235 |
Deborah Butcher|W. A. Muth | Predicting performance in an introductory computer science course | 1,985 | West Virginia University|West Virginia University | group 269 firstsemester freshmen used predict performance introductory computer science course firstsemester college grade point average using information regarding students programs performance high school along american college testing program act test scores | https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1678077 |
Alberto Alesina|Paola Giuliano | Culture and Institutions | 2,015 | Bocconi University|Harvard University|Anderson University - South Carolina|University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA Health | growing body empirical work measuring different types cultural traits shown culture matters variety economic outcomes paper focuses one specific aspect relevance culture relationship institutions review work theoretical empirical historical bent assess presence twoway causal effect culture institutions jel d02 d72 i32 j12 z13 | https://doi.org/10.21432/t2zw2d |
Daniel Grossman|Kate Grindlay|Rick Li|Joseph E. Potter|James Trussell|Kelly Blanchard | Interest in over-the-counter access to oral contraceptives among women in the United States | 2,013 | Ibis Reproductive Health|Ibis Reproductive Health|The University of Texas at Austin|Princeton University|Ibis Reproductive Health | growing body evidence indicates overthecounter otc access oral contraceptive pills ocps safe effectivewe performed nationally representative survey adult women risk unintended pregnancy using probabilitybased online panel novemberdecember 2011 2046 eligible women completed survey weighted proportions calculated logistic regression used identify covariates associated support interest using otc ocpa total 622 said strongly 314 somewhat 309 favor ocps available otc total 371 participants reported likely use ocps available otc including 587 current users 280 using method 327 using less effective method covariates associated higher odds reporting interest using otc ocps younger age divorced separated living partner versus married uninsured private insurance versus public insurance living south versus northeast current use ocps less effective methods nonuse contraception versus use another hormonal method intrauterine device among respondents said likely use otc ocps highest amount willing pay average 20us women supportive otc access ocps many would obtain refills otc start using ocps available otc | https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.6712 |
Alan de Brauw|John Hoddinott | Must conditional cash transfer programs be conditioned to be effective? The impact of conditioning transfers on school enrollment in Mexico | 2,011 | International Food Policy Research Institute|International Food Policy Research Institute | growing body evidence suggests conditional cash transfer cct programs strong positive effects range welfare indicators poor households developing countries however little evidence important component programs towards achieving outcomes paper tests importance conditionality one specific outcome related human capital formation school enrollment using data collected evaluation mexicos progresa program exploit fact beneficiaries received transfers receive forms needed monitor attendance children school use variety techniques including nearest neighbor matching household fixed effects regressions show absence forms reduced likelihood children attended school effect pronounced children transitioning lower secondary school provide substantial evidence findings driven unobservable characteristics households localities | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2012.02.025 |
Lara Cushing|Rachel Morello?Frosch|Madeline Wander|Manuel Pastor | The Haves, the Have-Nots, and the Health of Everyone: The Relationship Between Social Inequality and Environmental Quality | 2,015 | University of California, Berkeley|University of Southern California|University of Southern California | growing body literature suggests unequal societies polluted degraded environments perhaps helping explain unequal societies often less healthy summarize mechanisms inequality lead environmental degradation relevance public health review evidence relationship environmental quality social inequality along axes income wealth political power race ethnicity review suggests evidence strongest air waterquality measures immediate health implications evidence less strong dispersed pollutants longerterm health impacts attention paid research practice links among inequality environment health including withincountry studies may elucidate causal pathways points intervention synthesize common metrics inequality methodological considerations effort bring cohesion efforts | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11145-013-9443-6 |
Shaljan Areepattamannil|Ieda M. Santos | Adolescent students’ perceived information and communication technology (ICT) competence and autonomy: Examining links to dispositions toward science in 42 countries | 2,019 | Emirates College for Advanced Education|Emirates College for Advanced Education | growing body research examined relations dispositions toward information communication technology ict science achievement among adolescent students however little research exploring associations ictrelated dispositions sciencerelated dispositions among adolescent students therefore study employing selfdetermination theory perspective investigated relationships perceived competence ict usage perceived autonomy related ict usage dispositions toward scienceenjoyment science interest broad science topics science selfefficacy epistemological beliefs scienceamong 258192 adolescent students 10767 schools 42 pisa 2015 participating countries results multilevel structural equation modeling msem analyses accounting student school countrylevel demographic characteristics indicated students perceived competence ict usage perceived autonomy related ict usage significantly positively related enjoyment science interest broad science topics science selfefficacy epistemological beliefs science results study revealed students perceived autonomy related ict usage strongly associated dispositions toward science perceived competence ict usage implications findings policy practice discussed | https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0600888103 |
Anne E. Cunningham|Jamie Zibulsky|Mia D. Callahan | Starting small: Building preschool teacher knowledge that supports early literacy development | 2,009 | University of California, Berkeley|University of California, Berkeley|University of California, Berkeley | growing body research emerging investigates teacher knowledge base essential supporting reading writing development elementary school level however even though increasing recognition given pivotal role preschool teachers play cultivating childrens early literacy development considerably fewer studies examined knowledge base early childhood educators paper discuss existing research literature examine recent study investigated knowledge constructs 20 preschool teachers findings indicate preschool teachers lack disciplinary knowledge required promote early literacy fact tend overestimate know creating potential obstacle seeking additional knowledge recommendations strengthening professional development programs developing robust measures preschool teacher knowledge proposed | https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-4-62 |
Joseph Sáenz|Rebeca Wong|Jennifer Ailshire | Indoor air pollution and cognitive function among older Mexican adults | 2,017 | University of Southern California|The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston|University of Southern California | growing body research suggests exposure high levels outdoor air pollution may negatively affect cognitive functioning older adults less known link indoor sources air pollution cognitive functioning examine association exposure indoor air pollution cognitive function among older adults mexico developing country combustion biomass domestic energy remains commondata come 2012 wave mexican health aging study analytic sample consists 13 023 mexican adults age 50 indoor air pollution assessed reported use wood coal households primary cooking fuel cognitive function measured assessments verbal learning verbal recall attention orientation verbal fluency ordinary least squares regression used examine crosssectional differences cognitive function according indoor air pollution exposure accounting demographic household health economic characteristicsapproximately 16 sample reported using wood coal primary cooking fuel far common among residing rural areas 53 exposure indoor air pollution associated poorer cognitive performance across assessments exception verbal recall even fully adjusted modelsindoor air pollution may important factor cognitive health older mexican adults public health efforts continue develop interventions reduce exposure indoor air pollution rural mexico | https://doi.org/10.7326/m13-2005 |
Jenny Povey|Alice Campbell|Linda?Dianne Willis|Michele Haynes|Mark Western|Sarah Bennett|Emma Antrobus|Charley Pedde | Engaging parents in schools and building parent-school partnerships: The role of school and parent organisation leadership | 2,016 | ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course|University of Queensland|ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course|University of Queensland|University of Queensland|ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course|University of Queensland|ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course|University of Queensland|ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course|University of Queensland|ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course|University of Queensland|ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course|University of Queensland | growing body research suggests positive school climate principal leadership pivotal building parentschool partnerships supporting parent engagement child learning generally begin investigating factors surveys distributed principals presidents parent organisations 1233 queensland state ie government public schools results indicated although overall principals positive attitudes towards parent engagement differ somewhat whether expect parent engagement areas school governance mandatory requirements commonly perceived barriers effective engagement strategies identified differed significantly across schools according schools location level disadvantage implications future research interventions discussed | https://doi.org/10.3109/07434618.2014.970294 |
Jidong Chen|Jennifer Pan|Yiqing Xu | Sources of Authoritarian Responsiveness: A Field Experiment in China | 2,015 | Beijing Normal University|Stanford University|Massachusetts Institute of Technology | growing body research suggests authoritarian regimes responsive societal actors understanding sources authoritarian responsiveness remains limited challenges measurement causal identification conducting online field experiment among 2103 chinese counties examine factors affect officials incentives respond citizens authoritarian context baseline find approximately onethird county governments respond citizen demands expressed online threats collective action threats tattling upper levels government cause county governments considerably responsive whereas identifying loyal longstanding members chinese communist party increase responsiveness moreover find threats collective action make local officials publicly responsive together results demonstrate topdown mechanisms oversight well bottomup societal pressures possible sources authoritarian responsiveness | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-7325.2012.00320.x |
Jens Ludwig|Deborah Phillips | <i>Long?Term Effects of Head Start on Low?Income Children</i> | 2,008 | Brookings Institution|University of Chicago|Public Policy Institute of California|Georgetown University | growing body research suggests first years life particularly promising time intervene lives lowincome children although longterm effects children us governments primary early childhood programhead startremains topic debate article review known head start argue program likely generate benefits participants society whole large enough justify programs costs although principle could beneficial ways deploying head start resources benefits changes remain uncertain downside risk | https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.1999 |
James A. Piazza | Incubators of Terror: Do Failed and Failing States Promote Transnational Terrorism? | 2,008 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | growing body scholars policymakers raised concerns failed failing states pose danger international security produce conditions transnational terrorist groups thrive study devises empirical test proposition along countertheories using simple descriptive statistics timeseries crossnational negative binomial analysis 197 countries 1973 2003 finds states plagued chronic state failures statistically likely host terrorist groups commit transnational attacks nationals commit transnational attacks likely targeted transnational terrorists | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1477-2574.2010.00255.x |
Janet Currie|Tom Vogl | Early-Life Health and Adult Circumstance in Developing Countries | 2,013 | Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars|Princeton University|Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars|Princeton University | growing literature documents links longterm outcomes health fetal period infancy early childhood much literature focuses rich countries researchers increasingly taking advantage new sources data identification study long reach childhood health developing countries health early life may significant determinant adult outcomes countries health insults frequent capacity remediate limited multiple shocks may interact however underlying relationships may also difficult measure given significant mortality selection survey recent evidence adult correlates earlylife health longterm effects shocks resulting disease famine malnutrition pollution war | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-011-1776-8 |
James J. Heckman|Rodrigo Pinto|Peter A. Savelyev | Understanding the Mechanisms Through Which an Influential Early Childhood Program Boosted Adult Outcomes | 2,013 | American Bar Foundation|University of Chicago|University of Chicago|Vanderbilt University|Meharry Medical College | growing literature establishes high quality early childhood interventions targeted toward disadvantaged children substantial impacts later life outcomes little known mechanisms producing impacts paper uses longitudinal data cognitive personality skills experimental evaluation influential perry preschool program analyze channels program boosted male female participant outcomes experimentally induced changes personality skills explain sizable portion adult treatment effects jel i21 i24 i28 j13 j24 | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2524.2011.01017.x |
Phillip L. Morgan|Long Q. Trinh | Fintech and Financial Literacy in the Lao PDR | 2,019 | Asian Development Bank Institute | growing literature examined role financial literacy individuals income saving behavior use various financial products however far one examined relationship financial literacy awareness adoption financial technology fintech products ie financial products provided via internetbased mobilebased platforms paper examines relationship developing country lao peoples democratic republic pdr use information collected lao pdr using standardized questionnaire developed organization economic cooperation development international network financial education oecdinfe calculate financial literacy find higher level financial literacy strong positive effects individuals awareness fintech products result still holds use set instrumental variables financial literacy variable however insufficient data find significant relationship financial literacy use fintech products | https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.50.7.731 |
Justine Hastings|Olivia S. Mitchell|Eric Chyn | Fees, Framing, and Financial Literacy in the Choice of Pension Manager | 2,010 | National Bureau of Economic Research|John Brown University|National Bureau of Economic Research|University of Pennsylvania|University of Virginia | growing literature shows consumers make mistakes variety different settings pertinent financial decisionmaking using data randomized experiment chile show different ways presenting pension management fees shape consumer choices responses pension fee information varies level financial literacy results indicate choosing pension funds lower levels education income financial literacy rely employers friends coworkers fundamentals also find individuals responsive information framing interpreting relative benefits different investment choices | https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.1994.18 |
Martha A. Gabriel|Barbara Campbell|Sean Wiebe|Ronald MacDonald|A. McAuley | The Role of Digital Technologies in Learning: Expectations of First Year University Students / Le rôle des technologies numériques dans l’apprentissage : les attentes des étudiants de première année universitaire | 2,012 | University of Prince Edward Island|University of Prince Edward Island|University of Prince Edward Island|University of Prince Edward Island | growing literature suggests disjuncture instructional practices education system student body expected serve particularly respect roles digital technologies based surveys focus group interviews firstyear students primarily undergraduate canadian university focus group interviews professors institution study explores gaps intersections students uses expectations digital technologies learning inside classroom socializing outside classroom instructional uses expectations concerns professors concludes recommendations uses digital technologies go beyond information transmission need extended pedagogical discussions harness learning potentials digital technologies pedagogies embrace social construction knowledge well individual acquisition des tudes de plus en plus nombreuses suggrent quil existe un cart entre les pratiques denseignement dans le systme de lducation et la population tudiante desservie notamment en ce qui concerne le rle des technologies numriques la prsente tude fonde sur les rsultats de sondages et dentrevues de groupe auprs des tudiants de premire anne inscrits une universit canadienne principalement axe sur les tudes de premier cycle ainsi que sur des entrevues de groupe auprs de professeurs du mme tablissement explore les carts et les concordances entre dune part lutilisation et les attentes des tudiants relativement aux technologies numriques dans lapprentissage en classe et dans les relations sociales en dehors des classes et dautre part lutilisation de ces technologies dans les pratiques denseignement les proccupation et les attentes des professeurs ltude se conclut par des recommandations concernant une utilisation des technologies numriques dpassant la transmission de linformation et la ncessit de discussions pdagogiques pousses permettant dexploiter le potentiel des technologies numriques dans le cadre de lapprentissage ainsi que de mthodes pdagogiques adaptes la construction sociale des connaissances et au mode individuel dacquisition des connaissances | https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2016.1224046 |
Ying Lau|Tha Pyai Htun|Suei Nee Wong|Wilson W.S. Tam|Piyanee Klainin?Yobas | Therapist-Supported Internet-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Stress, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptoms Among Postpartum Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | 2,017 | National University of Singapore|National University of Singapore|National University of Singapore|National University of Singapore|National University of Singapore | growing number metaanalyses supported application therapistsupported internetbased cognitive behavior therapy icbt psychological disorders across different populations relatively metaanalyses concentrated postpartum womenthis metaanalysis evaluated efficacy therapistsupported icbt improving stress anxiety depressive symptoms among postpartum womena total 10 electronic databases used search published unpublished trials cochrane collaboration tool assessing risk bias utilized measure methodological quality metaanalysis performed using revman software review manager version 53 windows nordic cochrane centre cochrane collaboration 2014 among 789 studies identified 8 randomized controlled trials selected involving 1523 participants across 6 countriesmore half 65 eligible studies low risk bias heterogeneity results revealed therapistsupported icbt significantly improved stress d084 n5 anxiety d036 n6 depressive symptoms d063 n8 intervention group compared control group postinterventionthis review revealed therapistsupported icbt significantly improves stress anxiety depressive symptoms among postpartum women small large effects future effectiveness studies establish essential components format approach icbt optimal levels human support maximize longterm effect | https://doi.org/10.2307/3069674 |
Cornelia Betsch|Noel T. Brewer|Pauline Brocard|Patrick Davies|Wolfgang Gaissmaier|Niels Haase|Julie Leask|Frank Renkewitz|Britta Renner|Valerie F. Reyna|Constanze Rossmann|Katharina Sachse|Alexander Schachinger|Michael Siegrist|Marybelle Stryk | Opportunities and challenges of Web 2.0 for vaccination decisions | 2,012 | University of Erfurt|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine|Max Planck Institute for Human Development|University of Erfurt|National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance|University of Sydney|University of Erfurt|University of Konstanz|Decision Research|Cornell University|Technische Universität Berlin|Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin|ETH Zurich|European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control | growing number people use internet obtain health information including information vaccines websites allow promote interaction among users increasingly popular source health information users socalled web 20 applications eg social media still minority represent growing proportion online communicators including vocal active antivaccination groups well public health communicators paper authors define web 20 examine may influence vaccination decisions discuss antivaccination movements use web 20 well challenges web 20 holds public health communicators describe types information used different settings introduce theoretical background used design effective vaccination communication web 20 environment make recommendations practice pose open questions future research authors conclude result internet web 20 private public concerns surrounding vaccinations potential virally spread across globe quick efficient vivid manner web 20 may influence vaccination decisions delivering information alters perceived personal risk vaccinepreventable diseases vaccination sideeffects appears useful public health officials put effort increasing effectiveness existing communication implementing interactive customized communication key step providing successful public health communication identify particularly vulnerable finding using unreliable misleading information thus appears worthwhile public health websites strive easy find easy use attractive presentation readily provide information support advice searcher looking holds especially less knowledgeable individuals need reliable information vaccination risks benefits | https://doi.org/10.1257/aer.98.2.315 |
Andrew Holliman|Gareth J. Williams|Ian R. Mundy|Clare Wood|L. Gary Hart|Sam Waldron | Beginning to disentangle the prosody-literacy relationship: a multi-component measure of prosodic sensitivity | 2,013 | Coventry University|Nottingham Trent University|Coventry University|Coventry University|Coventry University|Coventry University | growing number studies suggest sensitivity rhythmic patterning speech prosody implicated successful reading acquisition however recent evidence suggests prosody unitary construct different components prosody stress intonation timing operating different linguistic levels word phrase sentence may related reading development different ways sixtytwo five sevenyearold englishspeaking children completed newly developed multicomponent measure designed assess several different aspects prosodic sensitivity single easilyadministered task new measure found sensitive individual differences prosodic sensitivity participants overall scores significantly correlated measures vocabulary phonological awareness phonological decoding text reading accuracy reading comprehension exploratory factor analysis suggested multicomponent measure prosodic sensitivity distinguished processing stress intonation timing task also distinguished wordlevel sentencelevel sensitivity stress information findings add growing literature demonstrating relationship prosodic sensitivity reading represent first step towards disentangling prosody developing sophisticated understanding role early reading development | https://doi.org/10.4992/jjpsy.91.18238 |
Eric I. Knudsen|James J. Heckman|Judy L. Cameron|Jack P. Shonkoff | Economic, neurobiological, and behavioral perspectives on building America’s future workforce | 2,006 | Stanford University|University of Chicago|University of Pittsburgh|Brandeis University | growing proportion us workforce raised disadvantaged environments associated relatively high proportions individuals diminished cognitive social skills crossdisciplinary examination research economics developmental psychology neurobiology reveals striking convergence set common principles account potent effects early environment capacity human skill development central principles findings early experiences uniquely powerful influence development cognitive social skills brain architecture neurochemistry skill development brain maturation hierarchical processes higher level functions depend build lower level functions capacity change foundations human skill development neural circuitry highest earlier life decreases time findings lead conclusion efficient strategy strengthening future workforce economically neurobiologically improving quality life invest environments disadvantaged children early childhood years | https://doi.org/10.1177/1474515111430881 |
Mira L. Katz|Aimee S. James|Michael Pignone|Marlyn Allicock Hudson|Ethel Jackson|Veronica Oates|Marci K. Campbell | Colorectal cancer screening among African American church members: A qualitative and quantitative study of patient-provider communication | 2,004 | 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 | healthcare providers recommendation undergo screening shown one strongest predictors completing colorectal cancer crc screening test sought determine relationship general quality selfrated patientprovider communication completion crc screeninga formative study using qualitative data focus groups quantitative data crosssectional survey church members quality communication healthcare provider crc risk knowledge whether completed crc screening tests focus group participants convenience sample african american church members participants survey recruited telephone membership lists 12 african american churches located rural counties north carolina participate watch wellness african americans churches projectfocus groups six focus groups n 45 conducted prior baseline survey discussions focused crc knowledge perceived barriersmotivators crc screening theme emerged groups discussion crc screening quality participants communication health care provider survey among 397 participants age 50 31 reported crc screening within recommended guidelines participants selfrated communication good likely screened 36 within recommended guidelines participants poor communication 17 28 95 ci 12 64 p 0013 participants adequate crc knowledge completed crc screening higher rate inadequate knowledge p 0011 percentage participants crc screening recommended guidelines stratified communication knowledge group 42 good communicationadequate knowledge 27 good communicationinadequate knowledge 29 poor communicationadequate knowledge 5 poor communicationinadequate knowledgeparticipants rated patientprovider communication good likely completed crc screening tests reporting poor communication among participants reporting good communication knowledge colorectal cancer also associated test completion interventions improve patientprovider communication may important increase low rates crc screening test completion among african americans | https://doi.org/10.1089/big.2012.0002 |
Ingrid T. Katz|Erin Leister|Deborah Kacanek|Michael D. Hughes|Arlene Bardeguez|Elizabeth Livingston|Alice Stek|David E. Shapiro|Ruth Tuomala | Factors Associated With Lack of Viral Suppression at Delivery Among Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy–Naive Women With HIV | 2,015 | Brigham and Women's Hospital|Duke University|Harvard University|University of Southern California|Massachusetts General Hospital|Brigham and Women's Hospital|Duke University|Harvard University|University of Southern California|Massachusetts General Hospital|Brigham and Women's Hospital|Duke University|Harvard University|University of Southern California|Massachusetts General Hospital|Brigham and Women's Hospital|Duke University|Harvard University|University of Southern California|Massachusetts General Hospital|Brigham and Women's Hospital|Duke University|Harvard University|University of Southern California|Massachusetts General Hospital|Brigham and Women's Hospital|Duke University|Harvard University|University of Southern California|Massachusetts General Hospital|Brigham and Women's Hospital|Duke University|Harvard University|University of Southern California|Massachusetts General Hospital|Brigham and Women's Hospital|Duke University|Harvard University|University of Southern California|Massachusetts General Hospital|Brigham and Women's Hospital|Duke University|Harvard University|University of Southern California|Massachusetts General Hospital | high delivery maternal plasma hiv1 rna level viral load vl risk factor mothertochild transmission poor maternal healthto identify factors associated detectable vl delivery despite initiation highly active antiretroviral therapy haart pregnancymulticenter observational study clinicaltrialgov nct0002814567 us aids clinical research sitespregnant women hiv initiated haart pregnancydescriptive summaries associations among sociodemographic hiv disease treatment characteristics pregnancyrelated risk factors detectable vl 400 copiesml deliverybetween 2002 2011 671 women met inclusion criteria 131 detectable vl delivery factors associated detectable vl included multiparity 164 vs 80 nulliparity p 0002 black ethnicity 176 vs 66 hispanic 66 white p 0001 11th grade education less 176 vs 121 high school diploma p 0013 initiation haart third trimester 239 vs 123 86 second trimesters respectively p 0003 hiv diagnosis current pregnancy 161 vs 110 current pregnancy p 0051 first prenatal visit third trimester 333 vs 143 105 second third trimesters respectively p 0002 women treatment interruptions reported poor medication adherence likely detectable vl deliverydata many covariates incomplete women entered study varying times pregnancya total 131 women initiated haart pregnancy detectable vl delivery timing haart initiation prenatal care along medication adherence pregnancy associated detectable vl delivery social factors including ethnicity education may help identify women could benefit focused efforts promote early haart initiation adherenceus department health human services | https://doi.org/10.1177/0165025417745382 |
Karen Bunning|Karen Bunning|Karen Bunning|Karen Bunning | Caregiver Perceptions of Children who have Complex Communication Needs Following a Home-based Intervention Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Rural Kenya: An Intervention Note | 2,014 | University of East Anglia|University of East Anglia|University of East Anglia|University of East Anglia | high level unmet communication need exists amongst children developmental disabilities subsaharan africa study investigated preliminary evidence impact associated homebased caregiverimplemented intervention employing aac methods nine children rural kenya complex communication needs intervention used mainly locallysourced lowtech materials designed make use childs strengths caregivers natural expertise pretestposttest design used study data gathered using adapted version communication profile based international classification functioning disability health icf framework nonparametric wilcoxon signedrank test applied data first two sections communication profileadapted qualitative analysis conducted final section data provided evidence statistically significant positive changes caregiver perceptions communication levels body structure function activities communication also analysis participation communication section revealed expansion childrens social activities potential impact homebased intervention would benefit investigation larger scale limitations study discussed | https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph10093967 |
Catherine Maybury|Alice M. Horowitz|Harold S. Goodman | Outcomes of oral cancer early detection and prevention statewide model in Maryland | 2,012 | Maryland Department of Health | high oral cancer mortality rate moderately high oral cancer incidence rate prompted maryland develop statewide approach oral cancer early detection prevention approach serve model states key lessons learned include need develop comprehensive plan focuses actions increase awareness education training public dental nondental providers policy makers include oral cancer states comprehensive cancer control plan keep attention focused disease maintain high vigilance among stakeholders keep oral cancer prevention early detection high priority within state future efforts focus requiring dental dental hygiene students perform set number supervised oral cancer examinations licensure ensure dental workforce competent predisposed providing routine oral cancer examinations training health care providers doctors nurse practitioners physician assistants perform oral cancer examinations part comprehensive cancer screening exam expand number individuals receive oral cancer examinations continuing educate public oral cancer risk factors symptoms ways prevent | https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244015611451 |
Marleen F. Westerveld|Jessica Paynter|Kathryn A O’Leary|David Trembath | Preschool predictors of reading ability in the first year of schooling in children with ASD | 2,018 | Griffith University|Autism CRC|Menzies School of Health Research|Autism CRC|Menzies School of Health Research|Autism CRC|Autism CRC|Menzies School of Health Research | high percentage children autism spectrum disorder asd show elevated challenges learning read investigated longitudinal predictors reading skills 41 children diagnosed asd children completed measures precursor literacy skills age 45 years including phonological awareness letter sound knowledge rapid automatic naming name writing phonological memory digit span along measures word passagelevel reading skills first year formal schooling nonverbal cognition letter sound knowledge accounted 534 variance regular single word reading school age letter sound knowledge significant individual predictor overall 18 children showed reading ability scores average range standardized test passagelevel reading ability whereas 23 children performed expectations groups differed significantly precursor literacy measures ages 45 except autism symptoms based parent report group membership significantly predicted preschool receptive vocabulary name writing rapid automatic naming high sensitivity specificity results discussed reference literature describing early literacy predictors typically developing children highlighting key areas future intervention support autism res 2018 11 13321344 2018 international society autism research wiley periodicals inc lay summary children autism increased risk persistent reading difficulties examined whether preschool readingrelated skills linked later reading ability performance following three tasks administered preschool predicted children showed early reading success versus expectations first year school vocabulary name writing rapid naming familiar objects shapes results inform future interventions | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11165-015-9468-8 |
Sayeed Unisa|P. Jagannath|Vinay Dhir|Chiranjeeva Khandelwal|L. Sarangi|Tarun Kumar Roy | Population-based study to estimate prevalence and determine risk factors of gallbladder diseases in the rural Gangetic basin of North India | 2,011 | International Institute for Population Sciences|Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre|S.L. Raheja Hospital|Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences|International Institute for Population Sciences | high prevalence gallbladder diseases gbd northern india warranted population survey environmental risk factorsin 60 villages uttar pradesh bihar 13 334 households 22 861 persons aged 30 years interviewed symptoms gbd diet environmental factors subsequently ultrasonography us performed 5100 1448 people without symptoms respectively heavy metal pesticide content soil water estimatedus revealed prevalence gbd 620 gbd common 5100 persons symptoms 712 compared 1448 without 299 p 005 adjusted odds ratio ors 95 confidence interval ci revealed significantly increased risk gbd females 50 1703 ci 12922245 multiparity 1862 ci 13062655 genetic history 1564 ci 10492334 increased risk noted males diabetes 4271 ci 21308566 chickpea consumption 2546 ci 15634146 drinking unsafe water 3835 ci 23686209 prevalence gallstones 415 females 559 males 199 p 005 cluster analysis identified positive correlation nickel cadmium chromium water high prevalence gbd adjacent villages vaishali district bihara high risk gbd observed older multiparous women men diabetes intake chickpeas unsafe water villages heavy metal water pollution | https://doi.org/10.1177/0002716207308952 |
Jay H. Fowke|Heather M. Munro|Lisa B. Signorello|William J. Blot|David F. Penson | Association Between Socioeconomic Status (SES) and Lower Urinary Tract Symptom (LUTS) Severity Among Black and White Men | 2,011 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center|International Epidemiology Institute|Vanderbilt University Medical Center|Vanderbilt University Medical Center|Vanderbilt University Medical Center | higher prevalence moderate severe lower urinary tract symptoms luts reported among african americans separate effects race socioeconomic status ses luts severity unclear investigated roles education income marital status source health insurance luts reporting among black white us men prospective cohort within southern community cohort study international prostate symptom score ipss completed followup 2488 white men 4188 black men multivariable linear logistic regression methods used compare ipss scores luts severity race ses adjusting age duration followup benign prostatic hyperplasia bph treatment source recruitment smoking status bmi mode followup ascertainment prior diagnosis hypertension diabetes hypercholesterolemia overall ipss scores prevalence moderatesevere luts significantly associated race instead higher ipss scores significantly associated p 005 lower income marital status source insurance education also marginally associated ipss scores p 006 among black men furthermore moderatesevere luts onset significantly associated household income less 15000year 156 123 196 private health insurance 079 067 093 social behavioral factors related ses affect luts reporting suggests potential affect bph diagnosis | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11145-005-4322-4 |
Charlotte Wilson|Rahul Alam|Saima Latif|Katherine Knighting|Susan Williamson|Kinta Beaver | Patient access to healthcare services and optimisation of self-management for ethnic minority populations living with diabetes: a systematic review | 2,011 | University of Manchester|University of Manchester|University of Manchester|University of Manchester|University of Central Lancashire|University of Central Lancashire | higher risk diabetes mellitus south asian black african populations combined lower reported access selfmanagementrelated health outcomes informed aims study aims synthesise evaluate evidence relating patient selfmanagement access healthcare services ethnic minority groups living diabetes comprehensive search strategy developed capturing full range study types 19952010 including relevant handsearched literature predating 1995 systematic database searches medline cochrane dare hta nhseed british nursing index cab abstracts embase global health health management information consortium psychinfo conducted yielding 21288 abstracts following search strategy refinement application review eligibility criteria 11 randomised controlled trials rcts 18 qualitative studies 18 quantitative studies evaluated principal results extracted results suggest selfmanagement practices need targeted intervention terms patients knowledge understanding illness inadequacy information language communication difficulties arising cultural differences access healthcare similarly hindered lack cultural sensitivity service provision use clinicbased interpreters communitybased services recommendations practice subsequent intervention primarily rest service level key barriers patient provider levels also identified | https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3398303 |
R M Allen|Michael Jones|Brian Oldenburg | Randomised trial of an asthma self-management programme for adults. | 1,995 | Royal North Shore Hospital|Royal North Shore Hospital|Royal North Shore Hospital | hospital based community service asthma education programme adults improve asthma knowledge promote compliance medication reduce morbidity evaluatedthe programme evaluated using randomised experimental control group design repeated measurements 12 months volunteer community sample 192 respondents recruited 116 satisfied inclusion criteria 12 month follow data obtained subjects intervention subjects attended four 25 hour education sessions weekly intervals asthma knowledge questionnaire administered compliance assessed diary records morbidity assessed retrospectively questionnaire prospectively diary objectively spirometry serial peak expiratory flow rate monitoring adequacy medical treatment also assessed data collected baseline immediately intervention three six nine 12 months interventionimprovements occurred knowledge compliance intervention group impact morbidity modest due least part inadequacy medical treatmenttreatment asthma reviewed optimised conjunction selfmanagement programmes order improve health outcomes | https://doi.org/10.1332/175795920x16034769228656 |
Jose Eluf?Neto|Margaret Booth|Núbia Muñóz|F. Xavier Bosch|Chris J.L.M. Meijer|Jan M. M. Walboomers | Human papillomavirus and invasive cervical cancer in Brazil | 1,994 | Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo | hospitalbased casecontrol study undertaken examine role human papillomavirus hpv development invasive cervical cancer brazil study included 199 histologically confirmed incident cases 225 agefrequencymatched controls selected wide range diagnostic categories polymerase chain reaction technique used detect hpv dna cervical specimens collected spatula brush hpv dna detected 84 cases compared 17 controls grouping hpv types 16 18 31 33 66 cases positive compared 6 controls addition hpv number sexual partners early age first intercourse parity duration oral contraceptive use significantly associated increased risk cervical cancer history previous papanicolaou smears significantly associated decreased risk adjustment presence hpv dna parity history previous smears remained independent risk factors adjusted odds ratios cervical cancer associated hpv 16 18 31 33 697 95 confidence interval 2871696 unidentified types 120 51285 high risks found study implicate virus aetiology cervical cancer67 different types human papillomavirus hpv described 28 isolated benign malignant genital lesions good experimental data produced support etiological role hpv pathogenesis anogenital cancer especially cervical cancer leading cancer developing countries sao paolo brazil one highest incidence rates invasive cervical cancer worldwide authors therefore applied hospitalbased casecontrol study approach examine role hpv development disease brazil study included 199 histologically confirmed incident cases 225 agefrequencymatched controls selected wide range diagnostic categories hpv dna found cervical specimens via polymerase chain reaction technique 84 cases compared 17 controls grouping hpv types 16 18 31 33 66 cases positive compared 6 controls number sex partners early age first intercourse parity duration oral contraceptive use also significantly associated increased risk cervical cancer history previous papanicolaou smears significantly associated decreased risk adjustment presence hpv dna parity history previous smears remained independent risk factors adjusted odds ratios cervical cancer associated hpv 16 18 31 33 697 95 confidence interval 2871696 unidentified types 120 interval 51285 high risks therefore implicate hpv etiology cervical cancer | https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-1497.2002.10633.x |
Hadijah A. Mbwana|Joyce Kinabo|Christine Lambert|Hans Konrad Biesalski | Determinants of household dietary practices in rural Tanzania: Implications for nutrition interventions | 2,016 | Sokoine University of Agriculture|Sokoine University of Agriculture|University of Hohenheim|University of Hohenheim | household crosssectional survey sample 120 households analyze consumption practices determinants household dietary diversity rural areas differing agroclimatic conditions tanzania conducted four villages morogoro dodoma regions respondent motherwoman person responsible food preparation serving household inclusion criteria women given consent participate rural area age bracket 15 49 years data collected using food agriculture organization dietary diversity questionnaire twelve food groups two independent multinomial logistic regression models used establish relationships dietary diversity categorical variables morogoro dodoma regions mean dietary diversity scores 47 41 morogoro dodoma respectively cereals highly consumed households participated study past 24 h preceding survey consumption animal based protein foods 40 determinants household dietary diversity morogoro included literacy status mother prior nutrition trainingknowledge dodoma cultivated land size literacy status mother distance water source determined household dietary diversity therefore recommended nutrition food security interventions empower rural women also pay special attention differences agroecological environments areas determining interventions address malnutrition effective successful implementation outcomes | https://doi.org/10.1111/jopy.12218 |
Paul Winters|Alain de Janvry|Élisabeth Sadoulet | Family and Community Networks in Mexico-U.S. Migration | 2,001 | International Fund for Agricultural Development|University of California, Berkeley|University of California, Berkeley | households decision send migrants based information entry costs expected returns risks migration information assistance flow family migrant networks community migrant networks using data national survey rural mexican households show importance networks decision migrate level migration find community family networks substitutes assisting migration suggesting migration well established community family networks become less important addition development strong community networks erases role household characteristics migration allowing initially least favored also participate migration finally show network density points destination united states strongly affects individuals choose migrate | https://doi.org/10.1016/s0921-8009(01)00285-3 |
Kerwin Kofi Charles|Erik Hurst|Melvin Stephens | Rates for Vehicle Loans: Race and Loan Source | 2,008 | University of Chicago|University of Chicago|Carnegie Mellon University | households vehicle purchases among largest expenditure outlays moreover unlike housing purchases typical household may make twice lifetime house hold may well buy several cars interval magnitude relative frequency vehicle purchases suggest differential treatment race vehicle market may important implications differences wealth financial wellbeing race yet whereas robust literature economics studied virtu | https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph8114180 |
Miho Ikawa|Takashi Kusumi | Development of a Japanese version of the Self-efficacy for Statistical Literacy Scale: | 2,020 | Kyoto University|Kyoto University | japanese version selfefficacy statistical literacy scale developed preliminary study college students n 110 japanese translation developed based english version scale study 1 resulting japanese version verified terms validity reliability high school college students n 275 results study 1 showed selfefficacy statistical literacy positively correlated subjective numeracy critical thinking disposition mathematical score positively predicted selfefficacy statistical literacy study 2 considered extent selfefficacy statistical literacy would change statistics education among high school students n 167 results study 2 suggested selfefficacy statistical literacy enhanced statistics education freetext descriptions provided participants revealed could accurately interpret numerical values higher interest study psychology future career options potential contributions education study limitations discussed | https://doi.org/10.29173/iq794 |
Mary Boyde|Sarah Song|Robyn Peters|Catherine Turner|David R. Thompson|Simon Stewart | Pilot testing of a self-care education intervention for patients with heart failure | 2,012 | Princess Alexandra Hospital|University of Queensland|University of Queensland|Princess Alexandra Hospital|University of Queensland|University of Queensland|Australian Catholic University|Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute | key component structured approach management chronic heart failure chf effective patient education patient education precursor performing appropriate healthrelated behaviours decrease rehospitalizationsto pilot test educational intervention determine efficacy selfcare manual combined dvd patients chf outcomes interest included heart failurerelated knowledge selfcare behavioursthis pilot study enrolled sample 38 patients chf pretestposttest design conducted assess changes knowledge selfcare abilities knowledge assessed dutch heart failure knowledge scale selfcare behaviours assessed using selfcare heart failure indexof 38 participants 71 male 50 aged 65 74 years 316 completed year 10 education statistically significantly difference pre posttest scores knowledge p 00001 selfcare showed positive improvement pre posttest scores maintenance p 0027 management p 00001 confidence p 0051this pilot study indicated patientcentred selfcare manual combined dvd beneficial associated improvement patients knowledge selfcare abilitieshealthcare professionals utilize multimedia educational resources specifically designed meet learning needs patients chf | https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2530494 |
Melanie Swan | The Quantified Self: Fundamental Disruption in Big Data Science and Biological Discovery | 2,013 | Futures Group (United States) | key contemporary trend emerging big data science quantified self qsindividuals engaged selftracking kind biological physical behavioral environmental information n 1 individuals groupsthere opportunities big data scientists develop new models support qs data collection integration analysis also lead defining openaccess database resources privacy standards personal data usednextgeneration qs applications could include tools rendering qs data meaningful behavior change establishing baselines variability objective metrics applying new kinds pattern recognition techniques aggregating multiple selftracking data streams wearable electronics biosensors mobile phones genomic data cloudbased servicesthe longterm vision qs activity systemic monitoring approach individuals continuous personal information climate provides realtime performance optimization suggestionsthere potential limitations related qs activitybarriers widespread adoption critique regarding scientific soundnessbut may overcomeone interesting aspect qs activity fundamentally quantitative qualitative phenomenon since includes collection objective metrics data subjective experience impact datasome dynamic explored quantified self becoming qualified self two new ways applying qs methods tracking qualitative phenomena mood understanding qs data collection first step creating qualitative feedback loops behavior changein longterm future quantified self may become additionally transformed extended exoself data quantification selftracking enable development new sense capabilities possible ordinary sensesthe individual body becomes knowable calculable administrable object qs activity individuals increasingly intimate relationship data mediates experience reality | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbankfin.2016.05.001 |
Mette Ranta|Katariina Salmela?Aro | Subjective financial situation and financial capability of young adults in Finland | 2,017 | University of Jyväskylä|University of Helsinki|University of Jyväskylä|University of Helsinki | key developmental task young adulthood acquiring financial capability serido shim amp tang 2013 meaning competent financial management skills responsibilities involve study extends previous research theoretical model development financial capability including financial confidence financial selfefficacy financial behavior factors contributing subjective financial wellbeing part finnish educational transitions studies finedu longitudinal research project participants 418 young adults aged 2425 time 1 2627 time 2 path mediation models structural equation modeling following modified theoretical model financial capability estimated results support theoretical model financial capability among young adults finland study complements previous research investigating associations subjective financial situation financial capability respective mediation effects time | https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awn266 |
Samantha L. Logan|Benjamin H. Gottlieb|Scott B. Maitland|Dan Meegan|Lawrence L. Spriet | The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) Questionnaire; Does It Predict Physical Health? | 2,013 | University of Guelph|University of Guelph|University of Guelph|University of Guelph|University of Guelph | lack physical activity common older adults increasing canadian senior population identifying minimum amount physical activity required maintain health older adults essential study determined whether relationships existed physical activity scale elderly pase questionnaire scores healthrelated measurements communitydwelling older adults meal delivery volunteers based observed relationships pase scores health parameters study attempted predict optimal pase score would ensure health parameters fell desired ranges older adults 297 communitydwelling older adults 613 female 6088 years 721 65 completed pase measured body composition cardiovascular blood parameters flexibility handgrip strength significant regression models using pase produced healthrelated measures relationships meaningful due low predictive capacity however correlational data suggested minimum pase score 140 males 120 females predicted favorable waist circumference conclusion findings demonstrated pase scores cannot used predict healthy physical measures although relationships pase wc could used encourage older adults become physically active | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2008.12.002 |
Sabrina Bresciani|Martin J. Eppler | The Pitfalls of Visual Representations | 2,015 | University of St. Gallen|University of St. Gallen | large body research addressed benefits visualization whereas analysis pitfalls received systematic attention aim provide overview common pitfalls potential disadvantages visual representations based multidisciplinary literature review subsequently develop theoretically grounded classification common cognitive emotional social risks visualization populate comprehensive list visualization pitfalls aim research diminish potential visualization rather improve visual literacy structuring understanding possible limitations graphic representations | https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.12385 |
Christine V. McDonald | Evaluating Junior Secondary Science Textbook Usage in Australian Schools | 2,015 | Griffith University | large body research drawn attention importance providing engaging learning experiences junior secondary science classes attempt attract students postcompulsory science courses reality time resource constraints high proportion nonspecialist science teachers teaching science resulted overreliance transmissive pedagogical tools textbooks study sought evaluate usage junior secondary science textbooks australian schools data collected via surveys 486 schools teaching junior secondary years 710 representing australian states territories results indicated australian schools use science textbook junior secondary years textbooks used majority science lessons highly cited reason influencing choice textbook layoutcolourillustrations electronic technologies found dominant curricula material utilised addition textbooks junior secondary science classes interestingly majority respondents expressed high levels satisfaction textbooks although many keen stress subsidiary role textbooks classroom emphasising textbook one component teaching repertoire importantly respondents also keen stress benefits textbooks supporting substitute teachers beginning teachers nonspecialist science teachers addition facilitating continuity programming staff support schools high staff turnover implications study highlight need high quality textbooks support teaching learning australian junior secondary science classes | https://doi.org/10.1080/03055698.2020.1793302 |
Ariel Chernin | The Effects of Food Marketing on Children's Preferences: Testing the Moderating Roles of Age and Gender | 2,008 | University of Pennsylvania | large body research suggests food marketing affects childrens food preferences short longterm dietary consumption purchase requests directed parents frequently argued younger children susceptible marketers messages older children understand persuasive nature advertising however little direct evidence supports claim employing experimental design study examined influence food marketing childrens preferences tested whether age gender moderated effects ad exposure sample consisted 133 children ages five eleven results indicated exposure food commercials increased childrens preferences advertised products age moderate effect younger older children equally persuaded commercials boys influenced commercials girls implications study food marketing children discussed | https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/dah609 |
Nicola Botting|Zoë Simkin|Gina Conti?Ramsden | Associated Reading Skills in Children with a History of Specific Language Impairment (SLI) | 2,006 | University of Manchester|University of Manchester|University of Manchester | large cohort 200 elevenyearold children specific language impairment sli assessed basic reading accuracy reading comprehension well language tasks reading skills examined descriptively relation early language literacy factors using stepwise regression analyses age nonverbal iq controlled found single word reading measure taken 7 years unsurprisingly strong predictor two different types reading ability however even measure included receptive syntax task trog entered reading accuracy score dv furthermore test expressive syntaxnarrative receptive syntax task completed 7 years entered model word reading accuracy early reading accuracy excluded analyses early phonological skills also entered predictor reading accuracy comprehension 11 years group children history sli divided literacy difficulties 11 persisting literacy impairment using stepwise logistic regression controlling iq age 7 years receptive syntax score tests phonology expressive vocabulary expressive syntaxnarrative entered positive predictor membership literacy problems group regardless whether early reading accuracy controlled step one findings discussed relation overlap sli dyslexia long term sequelae language impairment | https://doi.org/10.1007/s13524-016-0538-y |
Morgan Kelly | The Standard Errors of Persistence | 2,019 | null | large literature persistence finds many modern outcomes strongly reflect characteristics places distant past however alongside unusually high statistics regressions display severe spatial autocorrelation residuals purpose paper examine whether two properties might connected start running artificial regressions variables spatial noise find even modest ranges spatial correlation points statistics become severely inflated leading significance levels error several orders magnitude analyse 27 persistence studies leading journals find cases replace main explanatory variable spatial noise fit regression commonly improves replace dependent variable spatial noise persistence variable still explain high significance levels predict advance persistence results might outcome fitting spatial noise degree spatial autocorrelation residuals measured standard moran statistic findings suggest results persistence studies spatial regressions generally might treated caution absence reported moran statistics noise simulations | https://doi.org/10.1097/acm.0b013e31816bdad5 |
Benita Combet|Daniel Oesch | The social-origin gap in university graduation by gender and immigrant status: a cohort analysis for Switzerland | 2,021 | University of Lausanne|Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München|University of Konstanz|University of Lausanne|Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München|University of Konstanz | large literature shows families resources able provide better learning environments make ambitious educational choices children end compulsory education result socialorigin gap schooltrack attendance learning outcomes paper analyses whether gap widens thereafter children comparable school achievement whether gap varies gender migrant status examine graduation rates higher education combining cohort study switzerland reweighting method match students school track grades reading literacy place residence end compulsory school one observed feature sets apart parents socioeconomic status analysing graduation rates 14 years later age 30 find large socialorigin gap rate university completion age 30 20 percentage points higher among students highest socioeconomic status quartile among students lowest quartile even though school abilities comparable age 16 gap appears somewhat smaller among women men among natives migrants differences statistically significant men women migrants natives alike abundant parental resources strongly increase likelihood university graduation switzerland | https://doi.org/10.1353/dem.2001.0022 |
Lisa A. Cooper|Martha N. Hill|Neil R. Powe | Designing and evaluating interventions to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health care | 2,002 | Welch Foundation|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins Medicine|Johns Hopkins University|Welch Foundation|Johns Hopkins University | large number factors contribute racial ethnic dispartities health status health care professionals researchers policymakers believed time access care centerpiece elimination health disparities institute medicines iom model access health services includes personal financial structural barriers health service utilization mediators care model used describe interactions among factors impact health outcomes equity services among racial ethnic groups present modified version iom model incorporates features access models highlights barriers mediators relevant interventions designed eliminate disparities us health care also suggest interventions eliminate disparities achieve equity health care services considered within broader context improving quality care health service intervention studies shown improvements health disadvantaged groups properly designed implemented interventions could used reduce health disparities successful features interventions include use multifaceted intense approaches culturally linguistically appropriate methods improved access care tailoring establishment partnerships stakeholders community involvement however order effective reducing disparities health care health status important limitations previous studies need addressed including lack control groups nonrandom assignment subjects experimental interventions use health outcome measures validated interventions might improved targeting highrisk populations focusing important contributing factors including measures appropriateness quality care health outcomes prioritizing dissemination efforts | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2009.07.039 |
Michael Pluess | Vantage Sensitivity: Environmental Sensitivity to Positive Experiences as a Function of Genetic Differences | 2,015 | Queen Mary University of London | large number geneenvironment interaction studies provide evidence people likely negatively affected adverse experiences function specific genetic variants however risk variants surprisingly frequent population evolutionary analysis suggests genetic variants associated increased risk maladaptive development adverse environmental conditions maintained population also associated advantages response different contextual conditions advantages may include coexisting genetic resilience pertaining adverse influences b general genetic susceptibility low high environmental quality c coexisting propensity benefit disproportionately positive supportive exposures reflected recent framework vantage sensitivity introducing basic properties vantage sensitivity highlighting conceptual similarities differences diathesisstress differential susceptibility patterns geneenvironment interaction selected recent empirical evidence notion vantage sensitivity function genetic differences reviewed unique contribution new perspective vantage sensitivity may make understanding social inequality discussed suggesting neurocognitive molecular mechanisms hypothesized underlie propensity benefit disproportionately benevolent experiences | https://doi.org/10.1099/ijs.0.63246-0 |
Juan Camilo Cárdenas|John K. Stranlund|Cleve E. Willis | Economic inequality and burden-sharing in the provision of local environmental quality | 2,002 | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana|University of Massachusetts Amherst|University of Massachusetts Amherst | large inconclusive literature addresses economic heterogeneity affects use local resources local environmental quality one line thought derives nash equilibrium provision public goods suggests contexts individual actions degrade local environmental quality wealthier people community tend protect environmental quality paper report experiments performed rural colombia designed explore role economic inequality plays provision local environmental quality subjects asked decide much time devote collecting firewood local forest degrades local water quality much unrelated pursuits economic heterogeneity introduced varying private returns alternative pursuits consistent nash equilibrium prediction found players valuable alternative options put less pressure local water quality however subjects less valuable alternative options showed significantly restraint relative pure nash strategies furthermore willing bear significantly greater opportunity costs move groups outcomes yielded higher average payoffs better water quality nash equilibrium outcome | https://doi.org/10.17583/redimat.2015.1332 |
Jorgen Gullestrup|Belinda Lequertier|Graham Martin | MATES in Construction: Impact of a Multimodal, Community-Based Program for Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry | 2,011 | University of Queensland|Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital|University of Queensland|Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital | largescale workplacebased suicide prevention early intervention program delivered 9000 construction workers building sites across queenslandintervention components included universal general awareness training gat general mental health focus suicide prevention gatekeeper training provided construction worker volunteer connectors suicide first aid asist training offered key workers outreach support provided trained supervised mic staff statewide suicide prevention hotline case management service postvention support provided event suicidefindings 7000 workers april 2008 november 2010 reported indicating strong construction industry support 67 building sites employers approached agreeing participate micgat participants demonstrated significantly increased suicide prevention awareness compared comparison groupconnector training participants rated mic helpful effective felt prepared intervene suicidal person knew seek help suicidal individual following trainingworkers engaged positively afterhours crisis support phone line case managementmic provided postvention support 10 open access nonmic sites sites engaged mic yet miccompliantcurrent findings support potential effectiveness social validity mic preventing suicide construction workers | https://doi.org/10.1080/10862968609547555 |
Susan Czarnocki|Anastassia Khouri | A Library Service Model for Digital Data Support | 2,005 | null | library service model digital data support | https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2021.3078429 |
Raun van Ooijen|Maarten <!>van Rooij | Mortgage Risks, Debt Literacy and Financial Advice | 2,014 | University of Groningen|De Nederlandsche Bank|Network for Studies on Pensions, Aging and Retirement | limited understanding mortgage contracts risks involved may contributed origination financial crisis designed special questionnaire relate mortgage loan decisions financial literacy financial advice findings show homeowners seem well aware mortgage risks loans perceived risky large compared home value entail high mortgage payments compared income linked investment vehicles homeowners riskier mortgages know may encounter financial problems housing prices income declines individuals lower level financial literacy likely take traditional mortgages pay principal maturity riskier mortgages prevalent among homeowners better understanding loan contracts financially less sophisticated homeowners consult intermediaries professional financial advice hold risky mortgages well | https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.293396 |
Raun van Ooijen|M.C.J. van Rooij | Mortgage risks, debt literacy and financial advice | 2,016 | Network for Studies on Pensions, Aging and Retirement|University of Groningen|Network for Studies on Pensions, Aging and Retirement|De Nederlandsche Bank | limited understanding mortgage contracts risks involved may contributed outbreak 20072008 financial crisis developed special questionnaire relating mortgage loan decisions financial knowledge financial advice results demonstrate homeowners appear well aware mortgage risks large loans relative home value perceived riskier loans large mortgage payments relative income loans linked investment vehicles homeowners riskier mortgages indicated could encounter financial problems house prices income decline homeowners relatively low debt literacy likely take traditional mortgages principal repayments maturity loan riskier mortgages prevalent among homeowners better understanding loan contracts financially less sophisticated homeowners consulting mortgage brokers hold riskier mortgages | https://doi.org/10.1016/s0927-5371(01)00048-3 |
Andrew J. O. Whitehouse|Dorothy V. M. Bishop | Cerebral dominance for language function in adults with specific language impairment or autism | 2,008 | University of Oxford|University of Oxford | link developmental language disorders atypical cerebral lateralization postulated since 1920s evidence indirect inconsistent current study investigated proposal using functional transcranial doppler ultrasonography ftcd assesses blood flow middle cerebral arteries serving left right cerebral hemispheres group young adults specific language impairment sli n 11 recruited along three comparison groups adults history childhood sli meet criteria language impairment adulthood slihistory n 9 ii adults autism spectrum disorder comorbid language impairment asd n 11 iii adults history developmental disorder typical n 11 difference chronological age four groups sli typical groups individually matched gender handedness ftcd measurement participants asked silently generate words starting given letter later required verbalize participants slihistory group majority participants asd 818 typical 909 groups greater activation left compared right middle cerebral arteries indicating left hemisphere dominance contrast majority participants sli groups language function lateralized right hemisphere 545 dispersed bilaterally 273 findings suggest atypical cerebral dominance implicated cases poor language development ie asd slihistory groups may act biological marker persisting sli | https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-244x-4-33 |
Geoff Der|G. David Batty|Ian J. Deary | The association between IQ in adolescence and a range of health outcomes at 40 in the 1979 US National Longitudinal Study of Youth | 2,009 | University of Edinburgh|MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit|University of Glasgow|University of Edinburgh|MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit|University of Glasgow|University of Edinburgh | link premorbid intelligence cause mortality becoming well established aetiology association understood less known links cause specific mortality morbidity aim study examine association intelligence measured adolescence broad range health outcomes ascertained 40 years age use data 7476 participants us national longitudinal survey youth 1979 cognitive ability measured baseline completed health 40 interview module 1998 2004 health 40 module includes assessments general health depression nine medically diagnosed conditions 33 common health problems higher mental test scores associated lower depression scores better general health significantly lower odds five nine diagnosed conditions 15 33 health problems health disadvantage higher cognitive ability evident three 33 health problems | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9817.2009.01418.x |
Rebecca Treiman|John L. Schmidt|Kristina Decker|Sarah Robins|Susan C. Levine|Özlem Demir | Parents’ Talk About Letters With Their Young Children | 2,015 | Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University in St. Louis|University of Kansas|University of Chicago|University of Chicago | literacyrelated activity occurs childrens homestalk letters everyday conversationswas examined using data 50 children visited every 4 months 14 50 months parents talked letters including common english words first letter childrens names especially often parents focus childs initial especially strong families higher socioeconomic status extent parents talked childs initial later sessions study related childrens kindergarten reading skill conversations included childs initial longer parents presented variety information letter | https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654314566989 |
Howard C.M. Carroll | The relative effect of pupil absenteeism on literacy and numeracy in the primary school | 2,020 | Cardiff University | literature search identified 12 articles examined relative effect either attendance absence primaryelementary school childrens literacy numeracy however respect relative effect attendance absence consistent picture emerged articles furthermore articles conclusion relative effect based visual inspection relevant statistic second problem overcome study presented article using british ability scales word reading basic arithmetic scales assess literacy numeracy elevenyearold poor better attenders significantly former latter found arithmetic score significantly reading score article ends consideration implications study primary school teacher covid19 studys findings | https://doi.org/10.36076/ppj/2016.19.e137 |
Christina Zarcadoolas|Andrew Pleasant|David S. Greer | Understanding health literacy: an expanded model | 2,005 | Brown University|Providence College|Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey|Brown University|Providence College | long yet unfinished history investigating individual capabilities social processes explain predict health indicates poor education low literacy poor health early death strongly linked around world however complexity relationships fully understood article propose expanded model health literacy characterized four domains fundamental literacy reading writing speaking numeracy science literacy civic literacy cultural literacy explore utility model examine selected pieces public discourse terrorism bioterrorism dominated mass media anthrax threat united states 2001 conclude model health literacy useful analyze health communication aid constructing understandable appropriate health communication ultimately lead development new measure assess health literacy skills individuals | https://doi.org/10.3390/insects9010016 |
Payal Hathi|Sabrina Haque|Lovey Pant|Diane Coffey|Dean Spears | Place and Child Health: The Interaction of Population Density and Sanitation in Developing Countries | 2,017 | World Bank|The University of Texas at Austin|Indian Statistical Institute|Indian Statistical Institute|The University of Texas at Austin | long literature demography debated importance place health especially childrens health study assess whether importance dense settlement infant mortality child height moderated exposure local sanitation behavior open defecation ie without toilet latrine worse infant mortality child height population density greater poor sanitation important mechanism population density influences child health outcomes present two complementary analyses using newly assembled data sets represent two points tradeoff external internal validity first concentrate external validity studying infant mortality child height large international childlevel data set 172 demographic health surveys matched census population density data 1800 subnational regions second concentrate internal validity studying child height bangladeshi districts using new data set constructed gis techniques allows us control fixed effects high level geographic resolution find statistically robust quantitatively comparable interaction sanitation population density approaches open defecation externalities important child health outcomes people live closely together | https://doi.org/10.5121/ijma.2017.9610 |
Sigall K. Bell|Edward Krupat|Sara B. Fazio|David H. Roberts|Richard M. Schwartzstein | Longitudinal Pedagogy: A Successful Response to the Fragmentation of the Third-Year Medical Student Clerkship Experience | 2,008 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center|Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center|Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center|Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center|Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | longitudinal clerkship designed harvard medical school hms 20042005 emphasize continuity empathy learnercenteredness patientcentered care 20052006 curriculum piloted eight students voluntarily enrolled thirdyear curriculum focused longitudinal mentorship feedback interdisciplinary care integration clinical basic science humanism patient care eighteen traditional curriculum tc students hms comparable baseline served comparison group shelf exams osce performance monthly endofyear surveys focus groups provided comparisons pilot tc students performance perceptions attitudes satisfaction pilot students performed well better peers standardized measures clinical aptitude demonstrated statistically significant greater preservation patientcentered attitudes compared declining values tc students pilot students rated atmosphere learning effective integration basic clinical sciences mentorship feedback clerkship satisfaction endofyear patientcare preparedness significantly higher tc students authors conclude implementation longitudinal thirdyear curriculum modest alterations existing clinical training frameworks feasible effective meeting stated goals exposing hidden curriculum specific longitudinal activities may prevent degradation student attitudes patientcentered care minimizing disjointed nature clinical training critical time students training providing cohesive longitudinal curriculum parallel clinical clerkships led faculty consistent contact students positive effects professional performance satisfaction | https://doi.org/10.1257/aer.102.7.3531 |
Richard Alba|Amy Lutz|Elena Vesselinov | How enduring were the inequalities among European immigrant groups in the United States? | 2,001 | University at Albany, State University of New York|University at Albany, State University of New York|University at Albany, State University of New York | longstanding unresolved issue study racial ethnic groups concerns persistence initial inequalities among groups recently surfaced study us immigrant groups george borjass 1994 claim human capital differences among earlytwentiethcentury immigrant groups reflected relative socioeconomic achievements third generations reexamining claim find borjass analysis hinges series problematic decisions inclusion noneuropean groups well failure take ethnically mixed ancestry account compensate weak correspondence eastern europe ethnic ancestry national frontiers early 1900s replicate portion analysis correcting problems results reveal correspondence literacy first generation educational attainment third among european groups borjass analysis seems go farthest astray including noneuropeans especially mexicans systematic legal social liabilities suffered groups | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2007.11.027 |
Kala M. Mehta|Anita L. Stewart|Kenneth M. Langa|Kristine Yaffe|Sandra Moody-Ayers|Brie Williams|Kenneth E. Covinsky | “Below average” self?assessed school performance and Alzheimer's disease in the Aging, Demographics, and Memory Study | 2,009 | University of California, San Francisco|San Francisco VA Medical Center|Institute on Aging|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|VA Center for Clinical Management Research|San Francisco VA Medical Center|University of California, San Francisco|University of California, San Francisco|University of California, San Francisco|University of California, San Francisco | low level formal education becoming accepted risk factor alzheimers disease ad although increasing attention paid differences educational quality previous studies addressed participants characterizations overall performance school examined whether selfassessed school performance associated ad beyond effects educational level aloneparticipants drawn populationrepresentative aging demographics memory study adams 20002002 adams participants asked performance school possible response options included average average average adams participants also underwent full neuropsychological battery received research diagnosis possible probable adthe 725 participants mean age 818 years 59 female 16 africanamerican varied selfassessed educational performance 29 reported average 64 reported average 7 reported average school performance participants lower selfassessed school performance higher proportions ad 11 participants average selfassessed performance ad opposed 12 participants average performance 26 participants average performance p 0001 controlling subjects years school literacy test score widerange achievement test age sex raceethnicity apolipoprotein eepsilon4 status socioeconomic status selfreported comorbidities respondents average selfassessed school performance four times likely ad compared average performance odds ratio 40 95 confidence interval 1214 average average selfassessed school performance increase decrease odds ad odds ratio 09 95 confidence interval 0517we suggest association average selfassessed school performance ad beyond known association formal education efforts increase cognitive reserve better school performance addition increasing number years formal education early life may important reducing vulnerability throughout life course | https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.69.3.273 |
Sung?Oui Suh|Joseph V. McHugh|Meredith Blackwell | Expansion of the Candida tanzawaensis yeast clade: 16 novel Candida species from basidiocarp-feeding beetles | 2,004 | Louisiana State University|University of Georgia|Louisiana State University | major clade new yeast taxa digestive tract basidiocarpfeeding beetles recognized based rrna gene sequence analyses almost 30 650 gut isolates formed statistically wellsupported clade included candida tanzawaensis yeasts clade isolated 11 families beetles tenebrionidae erotylidae commonly sampled repeated isolation certain yeasts beetle species different times places indicated strong host associations sexual reproduction never observed yeasts based comparisons small largesubunit rrna gene sequences morphological physiological traits yeasts placed candida ambrosiae 16 undescribed taxa report novel species genus candida described relationships taxa saccharomycetes discussed novel species type strains follows candida guaymorum nrrl y27568 cbs 9823 candida bokatorum nrrl y27571 cbs 9824 candida kunorum nrrl y27580 cbs 9825 candida terraborum nrrl y27573 cbs 9826 candida emberorum nrrl y27606 cbs 9827 candida wounanorum nrrl y27574 cbs 9828 candida yuchorum nrrl y27569 cbs 9829 candida chickasaworum nrrl y27566 cbs 9830 candida choctaworum nrrl y27584 cbs 9831 candida bolitotheri nrrl y27587 cbs 9832 candida atakaporum nrrl y27570 cbs 9833 candida panamericana nrrl y27567 cbs 9834 candida bribrorum nrrl y27572 cbs 9835 candida maxii nrrl y27588 cbs 9836 candida anneliseae nrrl y27563 cbs 9837 candida taliae nrrl y27589 cbs 9838 | https://doi.org/10.1016/s0148-2963(01)00275-2 |
Saras Krishnan | Fostering Students’ Statistical Literacy Through Significant Learning Experience | 2,015 | INTI International University | major objective statistics education develop students statistical literacy enables educated users data context teaching statistics todays educational settings easy feat teachers huge task keeping demands new generation learners present day students higher expectations terms classroom pedagogy particularly use creative engaging methods create significant learning experience paper discusses students statistical literacy fostered creating integrated statistics course using finks taxonomy significant learning | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbi.2014.04.006 |
Larry Mikulecky|Jeanne Ehlinger | The Influence of Metacognitive Aspects of Literacy on Job Performance of Electronics Technicians | 1,986 | Indiana University Bloomington|Indiana University Bloomington | major problem facing educators growth higher level literacy demands required compete workplace presents problem educators wishing provide literacy training best suited literacy demands workplace several research studies documented nature workplace literacy demands attempted assess relationship literacy abilities onthejob performance study involved observing interviewing testing rating job performance electronics technicians three different employment levels ie training experienced supervisory levels data analyzed differences level experience groups relationships rated job performance literacyrelated factors subjects 29 electronics technicians volunteered technical school naval base major fortune 500 electronics plant small local electronics plant jobrelated reading time averaged nearly two hours daily 1043 minutes jobrelated writing added another half hour 326 minutes 15 minutes total reading time minute writing time uninterrupted nearly jobrelated literacy problem solving nature reading ability measured jobrelated cloze tests significantly correlate job performance could discriminate electronics supervisors experienced workers trainees metacognitive aspects literacy consistently significantly correlate job performance | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0000891 |
Angela Locoro|William P. Fisher|Luca Mari | Visual Information Literacy: Definition, Construct Modeling and Assessment | 2,021 | University Carlo Cattaneo|University of California, Berkeley|University Carlo Cattaneo | major problem education visual information design tools measure peoples reading writing ability texts numbers ripe ability properly process information data graphics ability called visual information literacy still radar even less interest apparently devoted evaluationthe purpose research presenting exploration methods tools towards measurement data graphics effectiveness efficiency proposing definition visual information literacy together design model characterizing developmental skills progression covers cognitive abilities activated dealing data graphicsa final goal paper report first round results assessing validity model designed bringing statistical evidence data graphics comprehension depends matching users ability data graphics difficultythe contribution paper twofold comparing current research visual information literacy advancing designing model characterization allow design visual information literacy measurement scale standard | https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.82.6.600 |
Kaushik Basu|Ambar Narayan|Martin Ravallion | Is Literacy Shared Within Households? Theory and Evidence from Bangladesh | 2,001 | IZA - Institute of Labor Economics|Brookings Institution|Cornell University|Georgetown University | member collectiveaction household may may share benefits literacy others household shared gains may well offset shift balance power within family using household survey data bangladesh find strong external effects education individual earnings holding range personal attributes constant illiterate adult earns significantly nonfarm economy living family least one literate member effects strongest robust women omittedvariable bias cannot ruled would also consistent intrahousehold externality literacy | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-1958-0 |
Kaushik Basu|Ambar Narayan|Martin Ravallion | Is literacy shared within households? Theory and evidence for Bangladesh | 2,001 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology|Cornell University|World Bank|World Bank | member collectiveaction households may may share benefits literacy others household shared gains may well offset shift balance power within family using household survey data bangladesh find strong external effects education individual earnings holding range personal attributes constant illiterate adult earns significantly nonfarm economy living family least one literate member effects strongest robust women omittedvariable bias cannot ruled would also consistent intrahousehold externality literacy | https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2015.1109879 |
Anthony F. Jorm|Betty A. Kitchener|Richard O’Kearney|Keith Dear | Mental health first aid training of the public in a rural area: a cluster randomized trial [ISRCTN53887541] | 2,004 | Australian National University|Australian National University|Australian National University|Australian National University | mental health first aid course developed trains members public give initial help mental health crisis situations support people developing mental health problems course previously evaluated randomized controlled trial workplace setting found produce number positive effects however efficacy trial relatively ideal conditions report results effectiveness trial course given typical conditions course taught members public large rural area australia staff area health service 16 local government areas made area grouped pairs matched size geography socioeconomic level one local government area pair randomised receive immediate training one served waitlist control 753 participants trial 416 8 trained areas 337 8 control areas outcomes measured course started 4 months ended knowledge mental disorders confidence providing help actual help provided social distance towards people mental disorders data analysed taking account clustered design using intentiontotreat approach training found produce significantly greater recognition disorders increased agreement health professionals interventions likely helpful decreased social distance increased confidence providing help others increase help actually provided change number people mental health problems trainees contact percentage advising someone seek professional help mental health first aid training produces positive changes knowledge attitudes behaviour course given members public instructors local health service | https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.61.6.510 |
Yaacov Petscher | A meta-analysis of the relationship between student attitudes towards reading and achievement in reading | 2,009 | Florida State University | metaanalysis relationship attitudes reading achievement reading conducted provide statistical summary observed variability magnitude previously reported effect sizes total 32 studies total sample size 224615 used included total 118 effect sizes multilevel approach used metaanalysis determine variance magnitude effect sizes could partitioned study level 1 moderator level 2 levels using mixed model approach results metaanalysis indicated mean strength relationship reading attitudes achievement moderate zr32 stronger students elementary school zr44 compared middle school students zr24 findings related selected moderator variables discussed suggestions future research | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-006-9059-9 |
Zsófia K. Takács|Elise K. Swart|Adriana G. Bus | Benefits and Pitfalls of Multimedia and Interactive Features in Technology-Enhanced Storybooks | 2,015 | Leiden University|Leiden University|Leiden University | metaanalysis conducted effects technologyenhanced stories young childrens literacy development compared listening stories traditional settings like storybook reading small significant additional benefit technology found story comprehension g 017 expressive vocabulary g 020 based data 2147 children 43 studies investigating different characteristics technologyenhanced stories multimedia features like animated pictures music sound effects found beneficial contrast interactive elements like hotspots games dictionaries found distracting especially children disadvantaged less stimulating family environments multimedia features helpful interactive features detrimental findings discussed perspective cognitive processing theories | https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6676.1995.tb01788.x |
Raquel Gil?Gouveia | Subjective Cognitive Symptoms During a Migraine Attack: A Prospective Study of a Clinic-Based Sample | 2,016 | Hospital da Luz|University of Lisbon | migraine attack aggregates range different symptoms besides pain contribute attackrelated disability cognitive dysfunction unacknowledged part migraine attackto provide profile frequency character migraine attackrelated cognitive symptoms occurring headache phase attackcrosssectional surveyclinicalbased sample episodic migraine patientssequential patients screened occurrence cognitive symptoms migraine attacks using openended question followed selffulfilled symptom checklistof 165 migraine patients 15 men age average 373 107 years 897 described cognitive symptoms headache phase migraine attack average 25 16 symptoms reported per patient uninfluenced demographic diseaserelated variables common spontaneous symptoms related executive functions poor ability concentrate 37 difficulty reasoning 25 thinking 23 pattern responses symptoms checklist corroborated reported spontaneously quantitative scores checklist higher patients spontaneous symptomsopenended questions tend overestimate frequency data accuracy may influenced population chosen clinicalbased using prophylactic treatmentthis study detailed frequency characteristics migraine attackrelated subjective cognitive symptoms found frequency similar reports migraine defining symptoms ex nausea photophobia recent clinical series patients reports consistent dominated complaints attention difficulties diminished cognitive efficiency processing speed impairment | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lisr.2013.06.002 |
Louise Lynch|Jenny M. Dauer|Wayne A. Babchuk|Tiffany Heng?Moss|Doug Golick | In Their Own Words: The Significance of Participant Perceptions in Assessing Entomology Citizen Science Learning Outcomes Using a Mixed Methods Approach | 2,018 | University of Nebraska–Lincoln|University of Nebraska–Lincoln|University of Nebraska–Lincoln|University of Nebraska–Lincoln|University of Nebraska–Lincoln | mixed methods study used transcend traditional pre posttest approach citizen science evaluative research integrating adults test scores perceptions assessed contributory entomology citizen science affects participants science selfefficacy selfefficacy environmental action nature relatedness attitude towards insects pre posttest score analyses citizen scientists n 28 control group n 72 coupled interviews n 11 science experiences entomological interactions participation considering quantitative data alone statistically significant changes evident adults following participation citizen science compared control group citizen scientists pretest scores significantly higher control group selfefficacy environmental action nature relatedness attitude towards insects interview data reveal notable discrepancy measured perceived changes general citizen scientists existing longterm affinity natural world perceived increases science selfefficacy selfefficacy environmental action nature relatedness attitude towards insects perceived influences may act independently test scores scale instruments may show impacts variances individuals prior knowledge experiences value mixed methods citizen science program evaluation discussed | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jce.2008.07.001 |
Abdul Jalil Mohamad|Muhammad Modi Lakulu | A Framework of Mobile Educational Application for Kindergarten Early Reading | 2,017 | Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan|Sultan Idris Education University | mobile application running mobile device offers novel fascinating solution assist children develop reading skillshowever number existing mobile applications market less attributes appropriate application young childrenthe weaknesses applications due absence specific framework dedicated areatherefore study focused propose framework mobile application kindergarten early reading analyzing synthesizing existing frameworks guidelinesthis study proposed framework mobile educational application kindergarten early reading constructed three main pillars 16 elements | https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmp1907859 |
Mark M. Pitt|Mark R. Rosenzweig|Mohammad Nazmul Hassan | Human Capital Investment and the Gender Division of Labor in a Brawn-Based Economy | 2,012 | Brown University|Providence College|Yale University|University of Dhaka | model human capital investment activity choice used explain facts describing gender differentials levels returns human capital investments occupational choice include higher return level schooling small effect healthiness wages large effect healthiness schooling females relative males model incorporates gender differences level responsiveness brawn nutrition royeconomy setting activities reward skill brawn differentially evidence rural bangladesh provides support model importance distribution brawn | https://doi.org/10.1086/510656 |
Kathryn Paez|Jerilyn K. Allen|Kathryn A. Carson|Lisa A. Cooper | Provider and clinic cultural competence in a primary care setting | 2,008 | Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins Medicine | multilevel approach enhances cultural competence clinicians healthcare systems suggested one solution reducing racialethnic disparities healthcare primary objective crosssectional study determine relationship cultural competence primary care providers clinics work fortynine providers 23 clinics baltimore maryland wilmington delaware usa completed online survey included items assessing provider clinic cultural competence using simple linear regression found providers attitudes reflecting greater cultural motivation learn likely work clinics higher percent nonwhite staff offering cultural diversity training culturally adapted patient education materials culturally appropriate provider behavior associated higher percent nonwhite staff clinic culturally adapted patient education materials enhancing provider clinic cultural competence may synergistic strategies reducing healthcare disparities | https://doi.org/10.1186/2196-7822-1-5 |
L. P. Chow|W Gruhn|Wei-Ting Chang | Feasibility of the randomized response technique in rural Ethiopia. | 1,979 | null | multiple answer model randomized response technique known hopkins rrt model ii tried rural area nekempte ethiopia estimate incidence induced abortion among currently married women childbearing age rrt adopted question abortionsensitive iswas preceded two innocuous practice questions despite low literacy level women nearly cooperated rrt estimates regard two innocuous practice questions fairly reasonable rrt estimate rate induced abortion 35 per cent far higher derived direct reporting differentials abortion rates age parity consistent expectation post rrt survey indicated onehalf 58 per cent women found rrt easy moderately easy understand nearly 80 per cent thought trick involved | https://doi.org/10.1162/07479360152103796 |
Neil F. Doherty|Fiona Ellis?Chadwick|Cathy Hart | An analysis of the factors affecting the adoption of the Internet in the UK retail sector | 2,003 | Loughborough University|Loughborough University|Loughborough University | multitude opinions propounded explain internet exploited commercial organisations part speculative visionary promotional work seeks redress balance reporting empirical research project recently conducted adoption internet within uk retail sector specifically research reports application multivariate statistical techniques set questionnaire responses view critically evaluating factors affect adoption internet shown certain factors far significant others influencing adoption decision particular demonstrated operating appropriate market sector positive view viability internet particular significance furthermore importance developing coherent integrated internet strategy need senior management commitment presence appropriate infrastructure development capability also highlighted | https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.57.12.1510 |
Lauren N. Carroll|Alan Au|Landon T. Detwiler|Tsu?Tan Fu|Ian Painter|Neil F. Abernethy | Visualization and analytics tools for infectious disease epidemiology: A systematic review | 2,014 | University of Washington|University of Washington|University of Washington|University of Washington|University of Washington|University of Washington | myriad new tools algorithms developed help public health professionals analyze visualize complex data used infectious disease control better understand approaches meet users information needs conducted systematic literature review focused landscape infectious disease visualization tools public health professionals special emphasis geographic information systems gis molecular epidemiology social network analysis objectives review 1 identify public health user needs preferences infectious disease information visualization tools 2 identify existing infectious disease information visualization tools characterize architecture features 3 identify commonalities among approaches applied different data types 4 describe tool usability evaluation efforts barriers adoption tools identified articles published english january 1 1980 june 30 2013 five bibliographic databases articles primary focus infectious disease visualization tools needs public health users usability information visualizations included review total 88 articles met inclusion criteria users found diverse needs preferences uses infectious disease visualization tools existing tools correspondingly diverse architecture tools inconsistently described tools review discussed incorporation usability studies plans dissemination many studies identified concerns regarding data sharing confidentiality quality existing tools offer range features functions allow users explore analyze visualize data tools often siloed applications commonly cited barriers widespread adoption included lack organizational support access issues misconceptions tool use volume complexity infectious disease data increases public health professionals must synthesize highly disparate data facilitate communication public inform decisions regarding measures protect publics health review identified several themes consideration users needs preferences computer literacy integration tools routine workflow complications associated understanding use visualizations role user trust organizational support adoption tools interoperability also emerged prominent theme highlighting challenges associated increasingly collaborative interdisciplinary nature infectious disease control prevention future work address methods representing uncertainty missing data avoid misleading users well strategies minimize cognitive overload | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2018.02.005 |
Joseph B. Koroma|Jen Peterson|Aiah A Gbakima|Francis E. Nylander|Foday Sahr|Ricardo J. Soares Magalhães|Yaobi Zhang|Mary H. Hodges | Geographical Distribution of Intestinal Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis and Preventive Chemotherapy Strategies in Sierra Leone | 2,010 | Ministry of Health and Sanitation|Helen Keller International|University of Sierra Leone|University of Sierra Leone|University of Queensland|Helen Keller International|Helen Keller International | national baseline mapping schistosomiasis soiltransmitted helminthiasis sth performed sierra leone aim provide necessary tools ministry health sanitation plan intervention strategies national integrated control program neglected tropical diseases according world health organization guidelines preventative chemotherapy pct future monitoring evaluation53 primary schools randomly selected twostaged random sampling throughout country approximately one hundred children aged 516 years age systematically selected school stool samples examined field laboratory total 5651 samples examined data analyzed multivariable logistic regression models using modelbased geostatistics spatial analysis predicted mansoni infection positively associated population density elevation large cluster high risk mansoni infection prevalence 70 north eastern areas country line observed prevalence kono 638783 koinadugu 216821 kailahun 435526 kenema 61689 tonkolili 0573 hookworm infection negatively associated population density land surface temperature high across sierra leone large cluster high infection risk prevalence 70 northeastern part country remarkably low prevalence ascaris lumbricoides 72 trichuris trichiura 33 recorded compared results published 1990sresults justify pct schistosomiasis school age children atrisk adults every year highrisk communities five districts every two years moderaterisk communities one district high prevalence sth particularly hookworm coupled widespread anemia according national report sierra leone suggests one district justifying biannual pct sth preschool children school age children atrisk adults pct sth remaining district kono justified annually | https://doi.org/10.1017/s000711450779390x |
Gopal P. Pokharel|Gunjan Regmi|Sabin Shrestha|A. D. Négrel|Leon B. Ellwein | Prevalence of blindness and cataract surgery in Nepal | 1,998 | Lumbini Eye Institute|World Health Organization|National Eye Institute|Lumbini Eye Institute|World Health Organization|National Eye Institute|Lumbini Eye Institute|World Health Organization|National Eye Institute|Lumbini Eye Institute|World Health Organization|National Eye Institute | national eye care programme launched nepal early 1980s impact programme blindness cataract surgery prevalence evaluated two geographic zonespeople aged 45 years older sampled using stratified cluster design within randomly selected clusters door door enumeration followed visual acuity measurement eye examinations conveniently located sites full survey preceded pilot study operational methods refined quality assurance measures carried outof 5112 enumerated individuals 90 examined blindness defined presenting visual acuity less 660 eyes found 53 95 ci 36 68 individuals examined cataract principal cause least one eye 78 cases considering cataract operated unoperated cataract blind cases surgical coverage approximately 42the findings suggest blindness prevalence may decreased slightly estimated 1981 national survey overall cataract related similarly cataract surgical coverage may increased somewhat none changes however statistically significant levels accordingly blindness problem remains challengingly high | https://doi.org/10.2307/2060718 |
Min Shen|Ming Hu|Siyun Liu|Ying Chang|Zhaoqing Sun | Assessment of the Chinese Resident Health Literacy Scale in a population-based sample in South China | 2,015 | Central South University|Ottawa Hospital|Central South University|Central South University|Central South University|Central South University | national health literacy scale developed china 2012 though studies validated investigation assessed reliability construct validity measurement invariance scalea populationbased sample 3731 participants hunan province used validate chinese resident health literacy scale based item response theory classical test theory including splithalf coefficient cronbachs alpha confirmatory factor analysis measurement invariance examined differential item functioningthe overall cronbachs alpha scale 095 spearmanbrown coefficient 094 confirmatory factor analysis showed test measured unidimensional construct three highly correlated factors highest discrimination found among participants limited moderate health literacy 64 items selected original scale based factor loading pearsons correlation coefficient discrimination difficulty parameters item response theory measurement invariance significant slight according twolevel linear model health literacy associated education level occupation incomethe 2012 national health literacy scale validated 64 items selected based classical test theory item response theory revised version scale strong psychometric properties minor measurement invariance | https://doi.org/10.26675/jabe.v4i1.8524 |
Jason Coleman|Melissa Mallon|Leo S. Lo | Recent Changes to Reference Services in Academic Libraries and Their Relationship to Perceived Quality: Results of a National Survey | 2,015 | Kansas State University|Vanderbilt University|University of Alabama | national survey academic librarians conducted examine relationships among reference service staffing changes reference service innovations adoption reference technology library type size service quality analysis 606 response sets reveals trends toward reduced use librarians increased use student staff inperson service points widespread increases appointmentbased selfservice reference intensive efforts reduce demand reference improving library instruction general improvements reference service quality factors strongly associated decreases increases quality discussed detail implications reference managers provided | https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-8-346 |
Heidi Julien | Information Literacy Instruction in Canadian Academic Libraries: Longitudinal Trends and International Comparisons | 2,000 | Dalhousie University | national survey information literacy instruction canadian academic libraries revealed trends teaching objectives methods content changed little past five years instructional librarians continue face numerous challenges particularly regard limited resources faculty student attitudes although half libraries believe meeting instructional objectives minority actually record objectives formally evaluation instructional success remains mostly informal findings survey compared earlier canadian study similar work done united states new zealand | https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.24390 |
Anthony Leiserowitz | Climate Change Risk Perception and Policy Preferences: The Role of Affect, Imagery, and Values | 2,006 | Decision Research | national representative survey us public found americans moderate climate change risk perceptions strongly support variety national international policies mitigate climate change strongly oppose several carbon tax proposals drawing theoretical distinction analytic experiential decisionmaking study found american risk perceptions policy support strongly influenced experiential factors including affect imagery values demonstrates public responses climate change influenced psychological sociocultural factors | https://doi.org/10.2217/17455057.5.2.127 |
Wei?Cheng Mau | Educational Planning and Academic Achievement of Middle School Students: A Racial and Cultural Comparison | 1,995 | Wichita State University | nationally representative sample middle school students diverse cultural ethnic backgrounds surveyed educational aspirations planning achievements results indicated significant racial gender differences educational voational planning helpseeking behaviors results also indicated significant race sex interaction students educational aspirations well perception parental expectations students educational aspirations significantly related current academic achievements many cases students aspirations perceived parents expectations match closely significant dtfferences mathematics science reading proficiency among racial sex groups also indicated implications counseling discussed | https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/68.1.171 |
Lili Luo|Van Ta Park | Preparing public librarians for consumer health information service: A nationwide study | 2,013 | San Jose State University|San Jose State University | nationwide survey study conducted gain understanding prepare public librarians consumer health information service findings indicate popular health information needs encountered public librarians cover wide variety topics including human body medicalhealth condition disease medical concept fitnessdietnutrition top two challenges faced public librarians providing consumer health information service difficulty interpreting patrons questions lack knowledge available trustedappropriate medicalhealth information sources public librarians wish receive training number topics could help address challenges face favorable training format among options provided survey selfpaced online tutorial study constitutes basis establishing training requirements developing training programs meet needs public librarians mastery necessary skills knowledge competencies via training lead effective efficient delivery consumer health information service public libraries ultimately generate optimal patron experiences | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2012.12.003 |
Mohammad Amin | Labor regulation and employment in India's retail stores | 2,009 | World Bank | new dataset 1948 retail stores india shows 27 stores find labor regulations problem business using data analyze effect labor regulations employment store level find flexible labor regulations strong positive effect job creation estimates show labor reforms likely increase employment 22 current level average store also address issue informality indias retail sector findings suggest flexible labor laws encourage firms operate efficient formal retail sector according estimates labor reforms could reduce level informality much 33 journal comparative economics 37 1 2009 4761 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10182-022-00439-7 |
Cecilia Sorensen|Ramón Gárcía-Trabanino | A New Era of Climate Medicine — Addressing Heat-Triggered Renal Disease | 2,019 | Colorado School of Public Health | new era climate medicine chronic kidney disease unknown origin exacting rising death toll globally related heat exposure dehydration sentinel disease | https://doi.org/10.1071/ah080139 |
Diane August|David Francis|Han?Ya Annie Hsu|Catherine E. Snow | Assessing Reading Comprehension in Bilinguals | 2,006 | Center for Applied Linguistics|University of Houston|Harvard University Press|Harvard University Press | new measure reading comprehension diagnostic assessment reading comprehension darc designed reflect central comprehension processes minimizing decoding language demands pilot tested conducted three pilot studies assess darcs feasibility reliability comparability across spanish english developmental sensitivity relation standardized measures first study carried 16 secondthrough sixthgrade english language learners showed darc items appropriate reading level second pilot study 28 native spanishspeaking fourth graders scored poorly woodcockjohnson language proficiency reading passages subtest revealed range scores darc yesno answers valid indicators respondents thinking spanish english versions darc comparable third study carried 521 spanishspeaking students kindergarten grade 3 confirmed different comprehension processes assessed darc text memory text inferencing background knowledge knowledge integration could measured independently darc scores less strongly related word reading woodcockjohnson comprehension scores minimizing need high levels english oral proficiency decoding ability darc potential reflect central comprehension processes secondlanguage readers english effectively measures | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-019-1191-1 |
Sybilla Beckmann | The twenty-third ICMI study: primary mathematics study on whole numbers | 2,014 | University of Georgia | new study teaching learning whole number arithmetic primary school preschool conducted international commission mathematical instruction icmi study organized around themes concerning foundational aspects whole number arithmetic cultural historical epistemological well neurocognitive teaching learning whole number arithmetic connection whole number arithmetic mathematical topics international program committee invites papers new study | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00109 |
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