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Do Opposites Attract? Educational Assortative Mating and Dynamics of Wage Homogamy in Switzerland, 1992–2014

open access: yesSwiss Journal of Sociology, 2017
This paper addresses homogamy and assortative mating in Switzerland. The empirical analysis monitors trends for education and hourly wages using the Swiss Labour Force Survey and the Swiss Household Panel.
Ravazzini Laura   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gender inequality in urban British Africa: Evidence from Anglican marriage registers

open access: yesThe Economic History Review, EarlyView.
Abstract We examine the colonial origins and evolution of gender inequality in mission schooling and formal labour force participation across six cities in British colonial Africa, using marriage register data for some 30,000 Anglican brides and grooms well‐positioned to benefit from colonial educational and employment opportunities.
Felix Meier zu Selhausen, Jacob Weisdorf
wiley   +1 more source

A research note on the potential impact of panel attrition on the relationship between variables [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Much research on nonresponse and attrition is concerned with estimating the effect nonresponse has on point estimates. Most substantive research, however, aims to draw conclusions on relationships between variables.
Rothenbühler, Martina   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Unpacking the relationship between co‐creation and brand equity: A multi‐study approach

open access: yesEuropean Management Review, EarlyView.
Abstract Whilst some studies have shown that co‐creation positively influences brand equity, others have found only marginal or even negative effects, and several failure cases of co‐creation have been reported. To overcome the confusion generated by mixed findings, this paper unpacks the relationship between co‐creation and brand equity, considering ...
Stefan Markovic   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterising powder flow properties – the need for a multivariate approach

open access: yesEPJ Web of Conferences, 2017
Despite their widespread and well-established use, powders are challenging materials to work with, as evidenced by the common problems encountered during storage and processing, as well as in the quality and consistency of final products.
Freeman Tim   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anthropogenic and natural factors are associated with bird dawn chorus onset in subtropical East Asia

open access: yesIbis, EarlyView.
Anthropogenic factors such as artificial lighting at night (ALAN) and natural factors including temperature and moonlight can affect the dawn chorus pattern in birds. However, most studies are conducted in temperate regions. We investigated the effect of anthropogenic and natural factors on dawn chorus timing in eight species of bird across Hong Kong ...
Ann W. Y. To, Sarah A. Collins
wiley   +1 more source

Epidermal necrolysis sequelae: A cohort study on prevalence and risk factors

open access: yesJournal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, EarlyView.
Long‐term sequelae after epidermal necrolysis are frequent, multiple and often severe. Cutaneous, ocular and psychological complications are more frequent, with significant socioeconomic impact. Cluster analysis identifies distinct patient profiles, highlighting the need for personalized multidisciplinary follow‐up.
Thanh Vy Nguyen   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Undercoverage and Nonresponse in a List-sampled Telephone Election Survey

open access: yesSurvey Research Methods, 2015
For landline telephone surveys in particular, undercoverage has been a growing problem. However, research regarding the relative contributions of socio-demographic bias and other composition effects is scarce.
Oliver Lipps   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Investor sentiment and stock market returns: A comparative analysis of mood, word, and trade

open access: yesJournal of Financial Research, EarlyView.
Abstract We examine and compare the return predictability of mood‐, word‐, and trade‐based sentiment measures across 18 international stock markets. Empirical results reveal that the trade‐based measure performs strongly across many settings; the word‐based measure contributes important complementary information, including in cases where the trade ...
Lan Xiang, Wenzhao Wang
wiley   +1 more source

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