Long-term Effects of Famine on Life Expectancy: A Re-analysis of the Great Finnish Famine of 1866-1868 [PDF]
Famines are extreme cases of environmental stress, and have been used by a series of studies to explore the long-term consequences of the fetal or childhood environment. Results are inconsistent and do not support negative long-term effects on mortality.
Doblhammer, Gabriele +2 more
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Understanding the paradox of primary teacher shortage in low‐income countries: Insights from Malawi
British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Malawi faces a persistent and chronic teacher shortage, particularly at the primary school level, with much of the challenge attributed to teacher supply constraints. While the causes of teacher shortages are known to be complex and context‐dependent, there remains a lack of in‐depth, country‐specific research to guide effective policies ...
Peter Mtika, Edward M. Sosu
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Exposure to Chinese famine in early life and the risk of sensory impairment in adulthood [PDF]
, 2020 Hongguo Rong +3 more
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract This paper explores the challenges and opportunities surrounding the recruitment and retention of minority ethnic teachers in England. Drawing on interview data from 33 teachers and school leaders of diverse ethnic backgrounds, it investigates whether racialised barriers identified in earlier research have shifted in the current context of ...
Antonina Tereshchenko +5 more
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The long-term impact of the great Chinese famine experiences on trust in the current Chinese government [PDF]
Ding Li, Yuexuan Gong, Gengsong Gao
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Diet quality and income in Rural and Urban China: evidence from the Health and Nutrition Survey [PDF]
The specific objective of this paper is the investigation of the link between an improvement in Chinese households’ wealth and the quality of their diet and the role played by this relationship on the overall nutrition transition process. Better economic
Capacci, Sara, Liu, Y., Mazzocchi, Mario
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Is the well‐known phrase ‘small is beautiful’ true of small transnational education institutions?
British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract The purpose of this research is to consider the potential attractiveness of operating a small international branch campus (IBC). Drawing upon resource‐based and legitimacy theories, we examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the business model that is based on having a small institution size.
Stephen Wilkins, Joe Hazzam
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Famine in North Korea: Causes and Cures [PDF]
In this paper we start from incomplete data ridden with gross measurement errors to construct the underlying data base for a computable general equilibrium model (CGE) of the North Korean economy using cross-entropy estimation techniques.
Marcus Noland +2 more
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Sowing Happiness: Spiritual Competition in Famine Relief Activities in Late Nineteenth-Century China [PDF]
, 2004 Andrea Janku
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Credit Co-operatives in Locally Financed Economic Development: Using Energy Efficiency as a Lever [PDF]
development finance, local economic development, energy efficiency, credit co ...
McIntyre, Robert J.
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