Grade repetition rates by gender, geographic location and socio-economic background, PISA 2018

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Location ◽  
Grade Repetition ◽  
Economic Background

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF GRADE REPETITION THROUGH MULTILEVEL MODELS: A STUDY FROM PORTUGAL

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (174) ◽  
pp. 270-288
Author(s):  
Amélia Bastos ◽  
Maria Eugénia Ferrão
Keyword(s):  
Multilevel Models ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Probability Of Failure ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Grade Repetition ◽  
Individual Family ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
Neighbourhood Characteristics ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Shed Light

Abstract This paper investigates grade repetition in Portugal using microdata. Drawing on multilevel models, we analyse the number of times the student repeated a grade in compulsory education - our dependent variable - in association with children’s individual characteristics, household sociodemographic and economic background, and children’s living conditions - our covariates. Furthermore, we also attempt to shed light on the impact of schools on the endogenous variable. Our results confirm the importance of individual, family, and neighbourhood characteristics on the rate of grade repetition. In terms of schools, the results obtained show that the student’s probability of failure vary across schools, demonstrating the importance of the impact of the school itself on grade repetition.

scholarly journals Emotional Competence of Adolescents from Underprivileged Socio-Economic Background

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Ms. Sanjoni Sethi
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Emotional Competence ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
Emotional Aspects ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Body Map ◽  
And Coping

Although underprivileged groups are considered at disadvantage for capital, facilities, and utilities; very few Indian studies have made an attempt to study emotional competence as an outcome of residing in poor geographic location. The purpose of study is to understand emotional competence in adolescents of lower socio economic background. This is achieved by exploring emotional aspects of personality, emotional triggers, skills to regulate emotions and coping mechanisms. Semi-structured interviews as part of body map, a qualitative tool was carried out with six adolescents from underprivileged background. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to analyze transcripts along with body maps of participants. Overall, research findings reveal that location does effect emotional competence in adolescents. Further, emotional competence is not age appropriate suggesting clinical implications for adolescents from underprivileged background.

Diminishing Barriers to the Praxis Examination in Communication Sciences and Disorders

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-71
Author(s):  
Luis F. Riquelme
Keyword(s):  
Geographic Location ◽  
The United States ◽  
Success For All ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Barriers To Success ◽  
Call To Action ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
National Certification ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
Passing Score

Abstract Passing the Praxis Examination in speech-language pathology or audiology can be a difficult task. A passing score is the entry to a list of requirements for national certification (CCC-SLP, CCC-A) and for state licensure in the United States. This article will provide current information on the examination and address barriers to success that have been identified over the years. A call to action may serve to refocus efforts on improving access to success for all test-takers regardless of race/ethnicity, ability, or geographic location.

Tourism Development in the South Pacific: The Cases of Nauru and Tuvalu

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick Towner ◽  
Semisi Taumoepeau
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
South Pacific ◽  
The South ◽  
South Pacific Ocean ◽  
Economic Survival ◽  
Processing Centre ◽  
Remote Island ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Tuvalu and Nauru are isolated developing island nations located in the South Pacific Ocean. In contrast to the established larger Pacific destinations such as Fiji and Tahiti, the tourism industries on both Tuvalu and Nauru are in their infancy. Tourism development in these remote island nations faces a myriad of challenges which include a lack of infrastructure, environmental susceptibility, economic vulnerability, difficulties with access and considerable distances from major tourist markets. This paper reviews tourism on Tuvalu and Nauru and evaluates their current situation regarding potential tourism development through workshops with relevant stakeholders, surveys and subsequent SWOT analysis. The results of the paper outlined a large number of challenges faced by Tuvalu and Nauru due to their geographic location but also highlighted that both Islands possess fascinating and unique features that have the potential to attract niche tourism markets. A key finding of this paper is that the tourism stimulus or potential attraction can also be the chief threat to the islands’ economic survival hence the two edges of the sword. Further research is required to assess the effect of the withdrawal of the Refugee Processing Centre on Nauru’s economy and to evaluate the impact of climate change on Tuvalu’s society and potential adaption strategies.

“DON VALLEY” WINE-MAKING CLUSTER AS AN ENOGASTROTOURISM DEVELOPMENT SITE: SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPONENT

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Е.V. Pokazannik ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Wine Making ◽  
Rostov Region ◽  
Regional Cluster ◽  
Educational Programmes ◽  
Development Site ◽  
Cultural Component

“Don Valley” is more than a historic or geographic location, - it is an official name of a wine-making area, proposed by Rostov Region administration for consolidation of local wine-makers under the single mega-brand. Specialized regional cluster “Don Valley” is “an association of leading scientific, educational, industrial, engineering and innovative organizations and enterprises of the Rostov region, operating in the following areas: wine-making, manufacturing of components for wineries, scientific-research and educational programmes, development of retail infrastructure, promotion of wine-tasting and gastronomic tourism, and viniculture”3. The creators of the cluster official web-site declare “Made on the Don” brand communication as their primary goal, along with promotion of wine in the region. The article reviews the specifics of Don region from a standpoint of its attractiveness as a tourist destination. The mandatory components are named that together with the enogastronomic sphere can contribute to the growth of demand for tourist routes of various content and duration. The key role of cultural and historic component in successful promotion of the Don winemaking in the tourism market is emphasized. It is noted that enogastrotourism can be developed successfully in Don region through socio-cultural project management based on the thorough analysis of specifics of the region as a whole and its individual components affecting the marketing and advertising solutions.

Quantifying Pregnant Women’s Knowledge of Educational Components of Antenatal Care in Lesotho

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tabeta Seeiso ◽  
Mamutle M. Todd-Maja
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
In Pregnancy

Antenatal care (ANC) literacy is particularly important for pregnant women who need to make appropriate decisions for care during their pregnancy and childbirth. The link between inadequate health literacy on the educational components of ANC and maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is undisputable. Yet, little is known about the ANC literacy of pregnant women in SSA, with most studies inadequately assessing the four critical components of ANC literacy recommended by the World Health Organization, namely danger signs in pregnancy; true signs of labour; nutrition; and preparedness for childbirth. Lesotho, a country with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in SSA, is also underexplored in this research area. This cross-sectional study explored the levels of ANC literacy and the associated factors in 451 purposively sampled women in two districts in Lesotho using a structured questionnaire, making recourse to statistical principles. Overall, 16.4 per cent of the participants had grossly inadequate ANC literacy, while 79.8 per cent had marginal levels of such knowledge. The geographic location and level of education were the most significant predictors of ANC literacy, with the latter variable further subjected to post hoc margins test with the Bonferroni correction. The participants had the lowest scores on knowledge of danger signs in pregnancy and true signs of labour. Adequate ANC literacy is critical to reducing maternal mortality in Lesotho. Improving access to ANC education, particularly in rural areas, is recommended. This study also provides important recommendations critical to informing the national midwifery curriculum.

Influence Of Demographic Variables On Choice Of Media

GIS Business ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 415-424
Author(s):  
Sugandha Shekhar Thakur ◽  
Dr Sachin Sinha ◽  
Dr Deepti Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Employment Status ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
The Public ◽  
Emerging Media ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
The Common ◽  
Media Habits ◽  
Education And Employment ◽  
The Masses ◽  
Immense Potential

Media is considered to be the fourth pillar of democracy. Mass media in particular has immense potential to shape the attitudes of the common masses. With the passage of time, media is becoming an all-powerful engine of social change. It plays the role a catalyst in churning the minds of the masses. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the news items brought to the knowledge of the public pay a strong role in creating a mandate. People have varied choices when it comes to their media habits. They are greatly influenced by their socio-economic background and educational exposure. This paper aims to identify the influence of demographic variables like gender, age, education and employment status on the choice of media.  The paper also highlights the current and emerging media habits of people.

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