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Drivers of Precision Agriculture Adoption in Italian Viticulture
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines the main drivers influencing the adoption of two types of precision farming technologies in the viticultural sector: Decision Support Systems (DSSs) and Variable Rate Technologies (VRTs). We apply a partial proportional odds model and find that socio‐demographic characteristics are not significant determinants of adoption ...
Olimpia Fontana +3 more
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The Prevalence and Impact of Skills Gaps on Latin America and the Caribbean [PDF]
In Latin America and the Caribbean anecdotal evidence from business leaders, the press, and numerous government reports suggest many firms express a serious concern that they face internal employee skills deficiencies that limit performance, a phenomenon
Schwalje, Wes
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EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS' POLITICAL SKILLS AND CREDIBILITY [PDF]
Objective: This study investigates the significance of the relationship between teachers' political skills and credibility. It aims to present data-driven evidence that enhancing political skills can boost credibility so educational outcomes and student ...
Casurao, Gypsy Mae B. +5 more
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Investigating the Relationship between Political Intelligence and Communication Skills among Managers and Officials of Teaching Hospitals in Yazd City in 2024 [PDF]
بیمارستانBackground and purpose: Political intelligence is critical for enhancing managerial performance and organizational productivity, while effective communication skills are essential for successful leadership.
Hasan Jafari +3 more
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Mimbar IlmuThe rapid flow of political information on social media has made it increasingly difficult to control the spread of misinformation. This situation heightens students’ vulnerability to political misinformation due to limited critical thinking skills in ...
Diemas Arya Komara +2 more
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How Video‐Based Information Affects Farmers' Willingness to Pay for Drone Services
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Professional service for digital technology like agricultural drones lowers transaction costs and scope thresholds for smallholders. Meanwhile, perceptual adoption barriers remain underexplored. We conduct a two‐stage choice experiment with a randomized video‐based information treatment among 384 Chinese crop farmers to measure its effect on ...
Hua Zhang +4 more
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Parents Basic Skills and Childrens Cognitive Outcomes [PDF]
The main aim of this paper is to assess how parents' literacy and numeracy affect the cognitive skill of their children. The data used are from the British Cohort Survey (BCS) which provides in 2004 basic skill assessments for all cohort members and ...
Elena Meschi +2 more
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Economic impact of training and education in basic skills: summary of evidence (BIS research paper no.6) [PDF]
, 2009 This paper summarises recent quantitative evidence on the economic returns to having or improving literacy and numeracy skills. The summary includes evidence on earnings and employment, and distinguishes between returns to having basic skills whenever ...
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Extreme Weather Events and Consumer Food Responses
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study investigates consumer food responses to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which affected a swath of the Southeastern U.S. in 2024. Using representative consumer survey data from six affected states, we analyze 10 distinct food responses classified into ex ante and ex post responses, and examine their associations with food insufficiency
Ahmad Zia Wahdat, Joseph Balagtas
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Why the Sector Skills Agreement (2003-2008) failed to deliver employer led curriculum development [PDF]
This study examines the Sector Skills Agreement (SSA) policy initiative, which was instigated by the „New Labour‟ Government in 2003. The policy was intended to create an employer demand-led system of curriculum development for education and training in ...
Hammond, Michael John
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