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This thesis comprises three essays on convergence issues in selected Asian countries, focusing on both macro and micro perspectives. These papers encompass issues on convergence testing from time series and panel perspectives, with in-depth coverage on ...
Awang Marikan, Dayang Affizzah
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Examining Sigma and Beta convergence of economic growth in South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Journal of Enterprise and Development, 2023 Purpose — The purpose of this study is to determine the convergence of economic growth in the regencies and cities of South Sulawesi. Method — The type of data utilized in this study is quantitative, sourced from secondary data obtained from the ...
Fitrah Fitrah +2 more
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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract This study used photovoice methodology to explore Asian Americans' perspectives on the root causes and protective factors of firearm violence in their communities. Photovoice provided a participatory platform for community members to document lived experiences and identify priorities for change.
Tsu‐Yin Wu +4 more
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Testing nonlinear convergence in Malaysia,1965-2003 [PDF]
The purpose of the present paper is to examine income convergence in Malaysia by using the nonlinear unit root test due to Kapetanios et al. (KSS, 2003) and extended by Chong et al.
Liew, Venus Khim-Sen +3 more
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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract This study employs a schizocartographic approach to explore community narratives of space, memory, and violence in Kraaifontein, Cape Town. Through participants' accounts, ordinary places—gardens, shops, blocks, sports grounds, and streets—emerge as ambivalent geographies where trauma, resilience, and belonging intersect.
Guido Veronese +2 more
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Convergence of Spanish Regions, 1990-2003. A New Approach Using Stochastic Dominance Techniques
, 2010 The traditional analysis of economic convergence between countries or regions is usually performed by comparing distribution means, such as per-capita income.
Prieto, Mercedes +2 more
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Firearm carrying practices and motivations: A mixed methods study among adults and youth
American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract The purpose of this participatory action, mixed methods research study was to identify motivations related to firearm carrying from a qualitative perspective, and then to use quantitative research to characterize the patterns of motivations around carrying.
Krista R. Mehari +5 more
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Convergence and Inequality of income: the case of Western Balkan countries [PDF]
This paper analyses the convergence process of inequality in income among five Balkan countries in the 1989-2008 period. This study is carried out in comparison with the situation in the European Union of 27 countries.
Rabija Somun-Kapetanovic +1 more
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Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study explored the mediating influences of access to social activities, social services, and health and medical services on the relationship between social determinants of health and health‐related quality of life. A survey of 602 adults was conducted in a regional area of Australia.
Candice Oster +4 more
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Cohesion Without Consensus: Attitudinal Profiles of Social Cohesion in Australia
Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Headline indicators of social cohesion in Australia have remained stable in recent years despite rising political polarisation and declining institutional trust worldwide. Yet recent protests and incidents of ethnically and politically motivated violence suggest that cohesion may be under strain. If cohesion is understood not as the pursuit of
John van Kooy
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