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Survey Data Harmonization in the Social Sciences

Author : Irina Tomescu-Dubrow
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119712173
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Survey Data Harmonization in the Social Sciences written by Irina Tomescu-Dubrow and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Survey Data Harmonization in the Social Sciences An expansive and incisive overview of the practical uses of harmonization and its implications for data quality and costs In Survey Data Harmonization in the Social Sciences, a team of distinguished social science researchers delivers a comprehensive collection of ex-ante and ex-post harmonization methodologies in the context of specific longitudinal and cross-national survey projects. The book examines how ex-ante and ex-post harmonization work individually and in relation to one another, offering practical guidance on harmonization decisions in the preparation of new data infrastructure for comparative research. Contributions from experts in sociology, political science, demography, economics, health, and medicine are included, all of which give voice to discipline-specific and interdisciplinary views on methodological challenges inherent in harmonization. The authors offer perspectives from Europe and the United States, as well as Africa, the latter of which provides insights rarely featured in survey research methodology handbooks. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to approaches and concepts for survey data harmonization, as well as the effects of data harmonization on the overall survey research process Comprehensive explorations of ex-ante harmonization of survey instruments and non-survey data Practical discussions of ex-post harmonization of national social surveys, census and time use data, including explorations of survey data recycling A detailed overview of statistical issues linked to the use of harmonized survey data Perfect for upper undergraduate and graduate researchers who specialize in survey methodology, Survey Data Harmonization in the Social Sciences will also earn a place in the libraries of survey practitioners who engage in international research.

Econophysics of Wealth Distributions

Author : Arnab Chatterjee
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 884700389X
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Econophysics of Wealth Distributions written by Arnab Chatterjee and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-06-25 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know the hard fact: neither wealth nor income is ever uniform for us all. Justified or not, they are unevenly distributed; few are rich and many are poor! Investigations for more than hundred years and the recent availability of the income distribution data in the internet (made available by the finance ministries of various countries; from the tax return data of the income tax departments) have revealed some remarkable features. Irrespective of many differences in culture, history, language and, to some extent, the economic policies followed in different countries, the income distribution is seen to fol low a particular universal pattern. So does the wealth distribution. Barring an initial rise in population with income (or wealth; for the destitutes), the population decreases either exponentially or in a log-normal way for the ma jority of 'middle income' group, and it eventually decreases following a power law (Pareto law, following Vilfredo Pareto's observation in 1896) for the rich est 5-10 % of the population! This seems to be an universal feature - valid for most of the countries and civilizations; may be in ancient Egypt as well! Econophysicists tried to view this as a natural law for a statistical ma- body-dynamical market system, analogous to gases, liquids or solids: classical or quantum.

Handbook of Income Distribution

Author : Anthony B. Atkinson
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0444594760
Total Pages : 2366 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (445 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Income Distribution written by Anthony B. Atkinson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 2366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What new theories, evidence, explanations, and policies have shaped our studies of income distribution in the 21st century? Editors Tony Atkinson and Francois Bourguignon assemble the expertise of leading authorities in this survey of substantive issues. In two volumes they address subjects that were not covered in Volume 1 (2000), such as education, health and experimental economics; and subjects that were covered but where there have been substantial new developments, such as the historical study of income inequality and globalization. Some chapters discuss future growth areas, such as inheritance, the links between inequality and macro-economics and finance, and the distributional implications of climate change. They also update empirical advances and major changes in the policy environment. The volumes define and organize key areas of income distribution studies Contributors focus on identifying newly developing questions and opportunities for future research The authoritative articles emphasize the ways that income mobility and inequality studies have recently gained greater political significance

Olimpismo

Author : Antonio Sotomayor
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
ISBN 13 : 1682261107
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (822 download)

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Download or read book Olimpismo written by Antonio Sotomayor and published by University of Arkansas Press. This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olympic Games are a phenomenon of unparalleled global proportions. This book examines the rich and complex involvement of Latin America and the Caribbean peoples with the Olympic Movement, serving as an effective medium to explore the making of this region. The nine essays here investigate the influence, struggles, and contributions of Latin American and Caribbean societies to the Olympic Movement. By delving into nationalist political movements, post-revolutionary diplomacy, decolonization struggles, gender and disability discourses, and more, they define how the nations of this region have shaped and been shaped by the Olympic Movement.

A Practical Guide to Using Panel Data

Author : Simonetta Longhi
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1473911346
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (739 download)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Using Panel Data written by Simonetta Longhi and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely, thoughtful book provides a clear introduction to using panel data in research. It describes the different types of panel datasets commonly used for empirical analysis, and how to use them for cross sectional, panel, and event history analysis. Longhi and Nandi then guide the reader through the data management and estimation process, including the interpretation of the results and the preparation of the final output tables. Using existing data sets and structured as hands-on exercises, each chapter engages with practical issues associated with using data in research. These include: Data cleaning Data preparation Computation of descriptive statistics Using sample weights Choosing and implementing the right estimator Interpreting results Preparing final output tables Graphical representation Written by experienced authors this exciting textbook provides the practical tools needed to use panel data in research.

Bringing Back the Social into the Sociology of Religion

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004368795
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Bringing Back the Social into the Sociology of Religion written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributors to Bringing Back the Social into the Sociology of Religion explore how 'bringing the social back into the sociology of religion' makes possible a more adequate sociological understanding of such topics as power, emotions, the self, or ethnic relations in religious life. In particular, they do so by engaging with social theories and addressing issues of epistemology and scientific reflexivity. The chapters of this book cover a range of different religious traditions and regions of the world such as Sufism in Pakistan; the Kabbalah Centre in Europe, Brazil and Israel; African Christian missions in Europe; and Evangelical Christianity in France and Oceania. They are based upon original empirical research, making use of a range of methods - quantitative, ethnographic and documentary. Contributors are: Véronique Altglas, Peter Doak, Yannick Fer, Gwendoline Malogne-Fer, Christophe Monnot, Eric Morier-Genoud, Alix Philippon, Matthew Wood.

Inequality

Author : Solomon W. Polachek
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 178560810X
Total Pages : 491 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (856 download)

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Download or read book Inequality written by Solomon W. Polachek and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research in Labor Economics volume 43 contains new and innovative research on the causes and consequences of inequality.

Pension Systems

Author : Birgit Mattil
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3790816760
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Pension Systems written by Birgit Mattil and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-03-08 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recently, policy debate and comparative research on old-age pensions have focused on the financial sustainability of pension systems in the face of demographic change. This study, however, also takes into account distributional effects involved in pension system structures. Theoretical, institutional and empirical analyses are combined to form a comprehensive framework for evaluating financial sustainability and distributional effects of the pension systems implemented in Germany and the United Kingdom. Along with projections of demographic trends and future public pension expenditure, the empirical results on old-age incomes and their distribution allow for identifying a number of reform options for each pension system to improve their financial or distributional results.

Pentecostal Public Theology

Author : Simo Frestadius
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031613015
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (316 download)

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Download or read book Pentecostal Public Theology written by Simo Frestadius and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Microbial Infections

Author : Herman Friedman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461534348
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)

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Download or read book Microbial Infections written by Herman Friedman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is based on the Proceedings of the International Conference on "Microbial Infections: Role of Biological Response Modifiers" held in Tampa, FL, May 29-31, 1991. The major purpose of this conference was to bring together in one forum prominent investigators from around the world studying a variety of microbial pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and the effects of biological response modifiers (BRM) on the immune response to these microorganisms. BRM have been widely utilized in the area of antitumor resistance and include not only experimental tumor cell vaccines, but also biologically active substances such as cytokines, i. e. , interferons, tumor necrosis factor, and interleukins, as well as products from bacteria which influence host resistance mechanisms. It is the belief of the organizers of this Conference that it was very timely to discuss in detail BRMs as they impact on microbial infections per se. It is now widely accepted that immunocompromised individuals, including those exposed to immunosuppressive substances such as antimetabolites used for chemothera py of malignancies, or infectious agents, such as the human immunodeficiency virus and other viruses which depress the immune response and, in turn, affect a host so as to become highly susceptible to opportunistic microorganisms, benefit from BRM stimulation of their immune system. A wide variety of immunomodulators are now being studied in terms of treating infectious diseases, as well as malignancy and autoimmune diseases.

Artificial Intelligence in Decision Support Systems for Diagnosis in Medical Imaging

Author : Kenji Suzuki
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331968843X
Total Pages : 397 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Artificial Intelligence in Decision Support Systems for Diagnosis in Medical Imaging written by Kenji Suzuki and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers the first comprehensive overview of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in decision support systems for diagnosis based on medical images, presenting cutting-edge insights from thirteen leading research groups around the world. Medical imaging offers essential information on patients’ medical condition, and clues to causes of their symptoms and diseases. Modern imaging modalities, however, also produce a large number of images that physicians have to accurately interpret. This can lead to an “information overload” for physicians, and can complicate their decision-making. As such, intelligent decision support systems have become a vital element in medical-image-based diagnosis and treatment. Presenting extensive information on this growing field of AI, the book offers a valuable reference guide for professors, students, researchers and professionals who want to learn about the most recent developments and advances in the field.

Data Analysis Using Stata

Author : Ulrich Kohler (Dr. phil.)
Publisher : Stata Press
ISBN 13 : 1597180076
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (971 download)

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Download or read book Data Analysis Using Stata written by Ulrich Kohler (Dr. phil.) and published by Stata Press. This book was released on 2005-06-15 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Stata with an emphasis on data management, linear regression, logistic modeling, and using programs to automate repetitive tasks. Using data from a longitudinal study of private households in Germany, the book presents many examples from the social sciences to bring beginners up to speed on the use of Stata." -- BACK COVER.

Mechanical Engineering in Uncertainties From Classical Approaches to Some Recent Developments

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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119817625
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Mechanical Engineering in Uncertainties From Classical Approaches to Some Recent Developments written by and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considering the uncertainties in mechanical engineering in order to improve the performance of future products or systems is becoming a competitive advantage, sometimes even a necessity, when seeking to guarantee an increasingly high safety requirement. Mechanical Engineering in Uncertainties deals with modeling, quantification and propagation of uncertainties. It also examines how to take into account uncertainties through reliability analyses and optimization under uncertainty. The spectrum of the methods presented ranges from classical approaches to more recent developments and advanced methods. The methodologies are illustrated by concrete examples in various fields of mechanics (civil engineering, mechanical engineering and fluid mechanics). This book is intended for both (young) researchers and engineers interested in the treatment of uncertainties in mechanical engineering.

United States Naval Institute Proceedings

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 764 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book United States Naval Institute Proceedings written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Measurement of Poverty, Deprivation, and Social Exclusion

Author : Thesia I. Garner
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1785603868
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (856 download)

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Download or read book Measurement of Poverty, Deprivation, and Social Exclusion written by Thesia I. Garner and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers in Measurement of Poverty, Deprivation, and Social Exclusion represent the most current research on poverty, deprivation, and income mobility. They illustrate the multidimensionality of poverty that is difficult to capture in any one measure. The volume presents state-of-the-art research that is relevant to poverty academics globally.

EU Neighbourhood Policy in the Maghreb

Author : Iole Fontana
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1315300540
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (153 download)

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Book Synopsis EU Neighbourhood Policy in the Maghreb by : Iole Fontana

Download or read book EU Neighbourhood Policy in the Maghreb written by Iole Fontana and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyses how the EU’s external policies are implemented in the domestic context of the recipient countries, in this case Tunisia and Morocco. By departing from the analysis of local actors- it explains the factors that in terms of obstacles and facilitating conditions affect implementation on the ground.

Nanocellulose

Author : Jin Huang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527807462
Total Pages : 1440 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (278 download)

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Download or read book Nanocellulose written by Jin Huang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 1440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensively introduces readers to the production, modifications, and applications of nanocellulose This book gives a thorough introduction to the structure, properties, surface modification, theory, mechanism of composites, and functional materials derived from nanocellulose. It also provides in-depth descriptions of plastics, composites, and functional nanomaterials specifically derived from cellulose nanocrystals, cellulose nanofibrils, and bacterial cellulose. It includes the most recent progress in developing a conceptual framework of nanocellulose, as well as its numerous applications in the design and manufacture of nanocomposites and functional nanomaterials. The book also looks at the relationship between structure and properties. Featuring contributions from many noted experts in the field, Nanocellulose: From Fundamentals to Advanced Materials examines the current status of nanocomposites based on nanocelluloses. It covers surface modification of nanocellulose in the nanocomposites development; reinforcing mechanism of cellulose nanocrystals in nanocomposites; and advanced materials based on self-organization of cellulose nanocrystals. The book studies the role of cellulose nanofibrils in nanocomposites, as well as a potential application based on colloidal properties of cellulose nanocrystals. It also offers strategies to explore biomedical applications of nanocellulose. -Provides comprehensive knowledge on the topic of nanocellulose, including the preparation, structure, properties, surface modification and strategy -Covers new reports on the application of nanocellulose -Summarizes three kinds of nanocellulose (cellulose nanocrystals, cellulose nanofibrils, and bacterial cellulose) and their production, modification, and applications Nanocellulose: From Fundamentals to Advanced Materials is a useful resource for specialist researchers of chemistry, materials, and nanotechnology science, as well as for researchers and students of the subject.