Category: Social Sciences
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Organizational slack, entrepreneurial orientation, and corporate political activity: From the behavioral theory of the firm
Behavioral theory of the firm and CPA engagement CPA is a firm’s attempt to shape government policy to advance private ends (Hillman et al., 2004). The overall objective of political behavior is to produce public policy outcomes that are favorable for the firm’s continued economic survival and success. To accomplish their goals, firms must respond…
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A manifesto for applying behavioural science
Straßheim, H. The rise and spread of behavioral public policy: an opportunity for critical research and self-reflection. Int. Rev. Public Policy 2, 115–128 (2020). Article Google Scholar Gilovich, T., Griffin, D. & Kahneman, D. (eds) Heuristics and Biases: The Psychology of Intuitive Judgment (Cambridge Univ. Press, 2002). Lieberman, M. D. Social cognitive neuroscience: a review…
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Dynamics of multidimensional poverty and its determinants among the middle-aged and older adults in China
Conceptual framework and hypothesis We formed a conceptual framework to systematically analyse the determinants of multidimensional poverty dynamics (Fig. 1). Based on Schultz’s (1961) human capital theory, individual characteristics such as gender, age, and marital status can affect the accumulation process of human capital, which in turn can affect multidimensional poverty dynamics. According to Rowntree…
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Application of GIS and AHP for land use suitability analysis: case of Demirci district (Turkey)
Many factors must be taken into account to determine the appropriate use of land. In this regard, the appropriate land use analyses applied during the land planning have a multi-criteria structure (Mendoza, 1999). In the study, MCDM analysis and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) supported by GIS were applied. Analyses were made with Arcgis 10.2 software.…
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Cost stickiness, earnings forecast accuracy, and the informativeness of stock prices about future earnings: evidence from China
Descriptive statistics As can be seen from Table 1, the average value and standard deviation of Sticky are −0.174 and 1.150, respectively, which indicates that cost stickiness of listed companies is high, but the gap between companies is large. The average value of Loss is 0.098, indicating that 9.8% of the listed companies have suffered…
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Married women with children experience greater intrasexual competition than their male counterparts
Darwin, C. The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex (John Murray, 1871). Book Google Scholar Janicke, T. et al. Darwinian sex roles confirmed across the animal kingdom. Sci. Adv. 2(2), e1500983 (2016). Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Trivers, R. L. Parental investment and sexual selection. In Sexual Selection and the Descent…
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The use of benzodiazepines and the mental health of women in prison: a cross-sectional study
López-Muñoz, F., Álamo, C. & García-García, P. The discovery of chlordiazepoxide and the clinical introduction of benzodiazepines: Half a century of anxiolytic drugs. J. Anxiety Disord. 25, 554–562 (2011). Article PubMed Google Scholar Olfson, M., King, M. & Schoenbaum, M. Benzodiazepine use in the United States. JAMA Psychiat. 72, 136 (2015). Article Google Scholar Substance…
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The political influence of an interest group: A comparative study on the Muslim minority in the United States and Britain
The influence of colonialism Britain’s colonial past has given it an advantage in more easily recognizing Islam and its significance. During the colonial period, Muslims were given significant roles in the British colonial administration. Thus, Muslim immigration to the UK and integration into British society in general and in the political process, in particular, came…
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Moderation effects of loneliness between fatalism and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Luchetti, M. et al. The trajectory of loneliness in response to COVID-19. Am. Psychol. 75(7), 897–908. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000690 (2020). Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Bogolyubova, O., Fernandez, A. S. M., Lopez, B. T. & Portelli, P. Traumatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in an international sample: contribution of fatalism to psychological distress and behavior change.…
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Using adult learning characteristics and the humanities to teach undergraduate healthcare students about social determinants of health
Program description The SDOH course is a required course for students at one large academic health center in the southeastern United States. Generally, students are allied health professionals and work full-time as Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Radiological Technologists, Respiratory Therapists, Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Medical Assistants, or Emergency Medical Technicians. Course…