Polymer–clay nanocomposites: an overview with emphasis on interaction mechanisms
In: British ceramic transactions, Band 103, Heft 6, S. 241-249
ISSN: 1743-2766
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In: British ceramic transactions, Band 103, Heft 6, S. 241-249
ISSN: 1743-2766
In: Journal of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation: official publication of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Band 3, Heft 2, S. 267A
ISSN: 1556-7117
In: Contemporary economic policy: a journal of Western Economic Association International, Band 18, Heft 3, S. 270-283
ISSN: 1465-7287
This work studies the factors influencing the labor productivity of small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) and large firms using Taiwan as a case study. A special emphasis is placed on two possible international channels: exports and foreign direct investment (FDI). Different from conventional studies, we employ the two‐stage switching regressions to correct the firm‐size effect on labor productivity and estimate labor productivity for SMEs and large firms. The main findings are as follows. First, the estimates of the selectivity variable are statistically significant for both SMEs and large firms, supporting the hypothesis of correcting the effect of firm‐size truncation. Second, while a larger trade intensity significantly increases the labor productivity of SMEs, it deteriorates significantly that of large firms. Third, FDI enhances the labor productivity of SMEs internally, whereas it has a negative spillover on that of other small and large firms in the industry. While the first outcome lends supports to the role of self‐selection, the remaining stands in sharp contrast to conventional wisdom.
In: Survey review, Band 46, Heft 339, S. 392-400
ISSN: 1752-2706
In: Socio-economic review, Band 5, Heft 4, S. 665-694
ISSN: 1475-147X
In: International relations of the Asia-Pacific: a journal of the Japan Association of International Relations, Band 10, Heft 1, S. 33-59
ISSN: 1470-4838
In: Survey review, Band 45, Heft 329, S. 111-116
ISSN: 1752-2706
In: Materials and design, Band 159, S. 155-169
ISSN: 1873-4197
In: Materials and design, Band 116, S. 99-108
ISSN: 1873-4197
In: Materials and design, Band 215, S. 110459
ISSN: 1873-4197
In: Survey review, Band 47, Heft 345, S. 438-445
ISSN: 1752-2706
In: International food research journal: IFRJ, Band 29, Heft 6, S. 1314-1326
ISSN: 2231-7546
Improper domestic food handling in rural areas of China is an important public health issue leading to foodborne illness. However, the underlying factors responsible for poor domestic food hygiene practices have not been comprehensively studied. Here, a cross-sectional study was conducted in Anhui Province, China between 2015 - 2016, using a questionnaire to collect data from 819 respondents, selected using multistage cluster random sampling techniques. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was then used to assess the demographic factors associated with improper food handling. Results showed that 525 (64.1%) of respondents used improper food handling techniques. The factors associated with improper food handling included gender, age, education, income, and occupation. Males (vs. females), adults aged ≥ 50 years (vs. those aged 18 - 30 years), individuals with primary school education or lower (vs. individuals with a bachelor's degree or higher), individuals with annual incomes of < 4,387 USD (vs. income ≥ 13,161 USD), and workers (vs. other occupation groups) were more likely to report inappropriate food handling practices in rural areas. The results obtained from the present work may provide the basis for training in domestic food safety hygiene/handling practices in rural areas of China in order to reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses.