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Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Rice is the main staple food for more than half of the world's population and the income from rice is an essential source for livelihoods of millions of households. We examine whether direct seed in rice production is an adaptation of rice farmers to rainfall changes and farm labor scarcity.
Manh Hung Do
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Assessment of 4th Grade School Students' Rabies Protection Motivation and Preventive Behavior in Chonburi Province, Thailand [PDF]
Athens Journal of Health and Medical SciencesRabies is one of Thailand's most deadly endemic diseases. Young people under 15 are at risk. The Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) has amassed considerable acceptance. This study compared Rabies Protection Motivation (RPM) and Rabies Preventive Behavior
Mayurin Laorujisawat +4 more
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The credit risk-contingency system of an Asian development bank [PDF]
This article offers a new method for the evaluation of financial institutions, one that combines socioeconomic survey data with appropriate accounting standards.
Jacob Yaron, Robert M. Townsend
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Improving English education in Thailand by modeling classroom behavior [PDF]
, 2007 English classroom behavior across Thailand is highly influenced by long-held traditions, culture and values. By comparing Thai secondary education classroom behavior with that of Chinese classes working at the same level, we have constructed a model of ...
Hai, Yang +2 more
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Sustainable Productivity Growth in Agriculture: The Role of Shifts in R&D Investments and Technology
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The objective of the paper is to evaluate the long‐term prospects of sustainable productivity growth linked to plausible assumptions on public agricultural R&D investments as the key productivity driver. Second, it investigates the role of changing R&D focus from yield maximization to input saving technologies (fertilizers and pesticides). The
Zuzana Smeets Křístková +4 more
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Worker Rights Consortium Assessment re Far East Garment Textile and First Apparel (Thailand): Findings, Recommendations, and Status Report [PDF]
, 2005 WRC reports on its assessment of labor violations at the Far East factory in Thailand. Includes a discussion of logistics of the assessment and recommendations for the company to remediate the ...
Worker Rights Consortium
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Medication Management for Older Adults: A Systematic Review
AGING MEDICINE, EarlyView.Artificial intelligence enhances medication management for older adults by improving adherence, personalizing treatment, and predicting risks. Despite benefits, challenges remain in usability, trust, ethics, and system integration. Successful adoption requires user‐centered design, ethical safeguards, and seamless healthcare integration to ensure safe,
Dipak Chandra Das +9 more
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Growth with Equity in East Asia? [PDF]
Rapid growth and structural change have reduced poverty in East Asian economies. Income inequality has been low in Korea and Taiwan, but has risen in recent years with economic liberalization.
Jomo K.S.
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Tracking Chart 2009 Nice Apparel, Thailand [PDF]
, 2009 Outlines the specific problems that were found by monitors and the action taken by Nice Apparel in response to an FLA audit of a factory in ...
Fair Labor Association
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.Abstract Outsourcing pest and disease control (PDC) has grown rapidly worldwide, especially in developing countries. Although numerous studies have investigated various advantages of outsourcing PDC, little is known about its impact on pesticide expenditure.
Pengcheng Wang +2 more
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