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Novel Use of a Social-Media-Based Survey to Detect Regional Differences in Management of Monochorionic-Diamniotic Twins. [PDF]

, 2020
ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the utility of social media to distribute a patient survey on differences in management and outcomes of monochorionic-diamniotic (MCDA) pregnancies.Study designA cross-sectional survey was posted to an English ...
Afshar, Yalda, Han, Christina S, Holliman, Kerry, Kwan, Lorna, Liu, Hui, Paek, Bettina, Platt, Lawrence D, Pluym, Ilina D, Rao, Rashmi, Scibetta, Emily, Walker, Martin, Wong, Thalia   +11 more
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Solid Biofuel Usage and Households' Behavior Toward Energy Choice in Northwest Ethiopia

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
This study analyzed household energy choice behavior in northwest Ethiopia using an integrated energy stacking and decision‐making framework. Evidence shows dominant reliance on solid biomass and a fuel‐stacking pattern, while urban residences, higher income, and education increase clean energy adoption, highlighting the need for pro‐poor, context ...
Habtamu Setargachew Molla, Zemen Ayalew Ayele, Essa Chanie Mussa, Marelign Adugna Mesele   +3 more
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Sample Representation and Substantive Outcomes Using Web With and Without Incentives Compared to Telephone in an Election Survey [PDF]

, 2016
The objective of this article is to understand how the change of mode from telephone to web affects data quality in terms of sample representation and substantive variable bias.
Lipps, O., Pekari, N.
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Forecasting New Employment Using Nonrepresentative Online Job Advertisements With an Application to the Italian and EU Labor Market

Journal of Forecasting, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Using online job advertisement data improves the timeliness and granularity depth of analysis in the labor market in domains not covered by official data. Specifically, its variation over time may be used as an anticipator of official employment variations.
Pietro Giorgio Lovaglio, Mario Mezzanzanica   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Rise of Apps Culture [PDF]

, 2010
Based on surveys, analyzes trends in adults' use of mobile software applications, including popular types of apps, number, frequency of use, source, and prevalence compared with other cell phone uses, by age, gender, race/ethnicity, education, and ...
Kristen Purcell, Nichole Henderson, Roger Entner   +2 more
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Feasibility of Hair Collection for Cortisol Measurement in Population Research on Adolescent Health [PDF]

, 2016
Background: Black–White disparities in adolescent health are widespread and thought to be explained, in part, by exposure to chronic stress. Cortisol assayed from hair is increasingly recognized as a valid and reliable measure for chronic physiological ...
Boch, Samantha J., Ford, Jodi L., McCarthy, Donna O.   +2 more
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Definitions Matter: BIPOC Nonprofits and Racial Disparities in Nonprofit Funding

Nonprofit Management and Leadership, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) nonprofits have gained increased attention and funding; however, a lack of clear definition and identification persists. This ambiguity hinders our understanding of the BIPOC nonprofits population and racial disparities in nonprofit funding.
Shuyi Deng
wiley   +1 more source

Association between health insurance literacy and avoidance of health care services owing to cost [PDF]

, 2018
Importance: Navigating health insurance and health care choices requires considerable health insurance literacy. Although recommended preventive services are exempt from out-of-pocket costs under the Affordable Care Act, many people may remain unaware of
Goold, Susan D, Kieffer, Edith C, Kullgren, Jeffrey T, Politi, Mary C, Scherer, Aaron M, Tipirneni, Renuka   +5 more
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Exploring the practical knowledge of eccentric resistance training in high-performance strength and conditioning practitioners [PDF]

, 2020
Habitual use of eccentric exercise has been recognised to increase strength and power; however, the current body of knowledge has limited potential to understand the application of such resistance training in athletic populations.
Bruce, C, Harden, ME, Hicks, K, Howatson, G, Wolf, A   +4 more
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Different Stakeholders, Different Pathways: How Capacity Profiles Shape Managerial Priorities for Beneficiaries and Staff in Decision‐Making

Nonprofit Management and Leadership, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how combinations of organizational capacities shape nongovernmental organization (NGO) managers' prioritization of staff and beneficiaries. While stakeholder theory identifies which stakeholders' interests attract attention, it offers limited guidance on how managers ultimately prioritize among stakeholders in decision ...
Robbie Waters Robichau, Tara Kolar Bryan, Rebekah St. Clair Sims   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source