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Secant Unit Gompertz Quantile Regression for Modeling Bounded Endogenous Variables

Computational and Mathematical Methods
Modeling data that falls within the [0,1] domain is a huge task in most scientific disciplines. This is because most classical distributions do not address the issues of complex data shapes as well as managing the dynamism of extreme quantiles. The study
Robert Adombire Akumbobe, Anuwoje Ida L. Abonongo, Suleman Nasiru   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mathematical Modeling of Leptospirosis With Misdiagnosis

Journal of Applied Mathematics
Leptospirosis is a widespread zoonotic bacterial disease that continues to pose a major public health challenge, particularly in developing countries where it causes substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic losses.
Japheth Musingila Mwongela, Caroline Kanyiri, Virginia Kitetu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Safety Assessment in Child Protection—A Survey Study With Dutch Child Protection Workers

Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Safety assessment is a crucial part of child protective services to estimate acute and chronic danger in families that are at risk for child abuse in order to determine whether and which steps need to be taken to protect the child's safety. This study aimed to gain insight into the usefulness of the safety assessment procedure at Dutch child ...
B. Erens, H. Gerger, E. Simon
wiley   +1 more source

Asymmetric Impact of Heterogenous Uncertainties on the Green Bond Market

Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society
Investing in green bonds has been recognized as a strategy that not only promotes environmental performance but also offers attractive investment returns.
Samuel Asante Gyamerah, Henry Ofoe Agbi-Kaiser, Clement Asare, Nelson Dzupire   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Amplifying Marginalised Voices: A Rapid Evidence Review of Participatory Methods Engaging Justice‐Involved Youth

Children &Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This research explores participative approaches for amplifying the voices of justice‐involved youth, a marginalised group in criminological research. Using the SPIDER framework, this rapid evidence review examines engagement methods, such as photovoice and lyric writing.
Kelly Razey, Colm Walsh
wiley   +1 more source

Education in Actuarial Science and the Role of Data Analytics

, 2016
The field of actuarial science is by no means a new discipline. However, the educational content for aspiring actuaries must continue to develop alongside the advancements in the profession.
Wagner, Meagen L
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Bridging the work governance divide: Pluralism and performance

European Management Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This article introduces a new direction of studies that looks at the Workplace of the Future through enlarged interdisciplinary lenses. This article bridges the divide between different traditions – human resource management, industrial relations and economic democracy – arguing theoretically and demonstrating empirically their complementarity
Gustavo Magalhães de Oliveira, Maria Sylvia Macchione Saes, Wilson Aparecido Costa de Amorim, Anna Grandori   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding organizational–professional conflict: The effects of organizational controls and professional field strength

European Management Review, EarlyView.
Abstract Organizational–professional conflict (OPC) occurs when organizations encourage professionals such as doctors, accountants, and lawyers to behave in ways that are not consistent with their professional norms. This may lead to unethical behavior, while it also reduces job satisfaction and increases turnover intentions.
Sander van Triest, Helena Kloosterman, Christopher Williams   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Government Financial Reporting: A Study of Nested Controversy

Financial Accountability &Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT There are two schools of thought on government financial reporting: one emanating from societal values and accountability to citizens; and one based on investment decisions and a business approach. There are staunch proponents of these different perspectives, which are rooted in economic thought and values.
Sheila Ellwood, Rhoda Brown
wiley   +1 more source

Never Mind the Bollards: Exploring the Role of GCHQ, MI5, and the National Technical Authorities in UK Security Markets

The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The cultures and governance of security markets in the United Kingdom are often characterised through a paradoxical narrative of simultaneous state retreat and progressive advance. In the face of repeated recent high‐profile security failures, and global changes in material political economy, we argue that UK security governance is adapting to
Ben Collier, Jamie Buchan
wiley   +1 more source