scholarly journals Toward Global Comparability of Sexual Orientation Data in Official Statistics: A Conceptual Framework of Sexual Orientation for Health Data Collection in New Zealand’s Official Statistics System

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Pega ◽  
Alistair Gray ◽  
Jaimie F. Veale ◽  
Diane Binson ◽  
Randell L. Sell
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Health Data ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
Official Statistics ◽  
Orientation Data ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Official Data

Objective.Effectively addressing health disparities experienced by sexual minority populations requires high-quality official data on sexual orientation. We developed a conceptual framework of sexual orientation to improve the quality of sexual orientation data in New Zealand’s Official Statistics System.Methods.We reviewed conceptual and methodological literature, culminating in a draft framework. To improve the framework, we held focus groups and key-informant interviews with sexual minority stakeholders and producers and consumers of official statistics. An advisory board of experts provided additional guidance.Results.The framework proposes working definitions of the sexual orientation topic and measurement concepts, describes dimensions of the measurement concepts, discusses variables framing the measurement concepts, and outlines conceptual grey areas.Conclusion.The framework proposes standard definitions and concepts for the collection of official sexual orientation data in New Zealand. It presents a model for producers of official statistics in other countries, who wish to improve the quality of health data on their citizens.

scholarly journals Quality of China's Official Statistics: A Brief Review of Academic Perspectives

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitriy Plekhanov
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Chinese Economy ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Economic Indicators ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Official Statistics ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Chinese Official ◽  
Official Data

Following the rise of the Chinese economy, interest in the official statistics coming from China is intensifying. Official data on GDP, industrial production and other economic indicators attracts a lot of attention all over the world. This positive development represents a challenge for the Chinese official statistics system, as official data is now under greater scrutiny. As the Chinese economy is undergoing the process of transformation and rebalancing, the need for reliable and accurate statistical data becomes even more imperative. This article presents a brief review of English-language publications on the topic and provides key points of criticism of the Chinese official statistics. The review shows that the majority of studies present a rather critical view of the Chinese statistical system. However, from an academic point of view, it is almost impossible to provide concrete evidence that the Chinese official data is deliberately manipulated or falsified. The limitations of publicly available data do not allow researchers to double-check the accuracy of the official statistics. Alternative estimates of Chinese economic indicators are not free from criticism either. Nevertheless, research in this area is an important contribution to the understanding of the China's official statistics, and hence the Chinese economy and society in general.

Dating violence, quality of life and mental health in sexual minority populations: a path analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 959-968 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Yuen-Ha Wong ◽  
Edmond Pui-Hang Choi ◽  
Herman Hay-Ming Lo ◽  
Wendy Wong ◽  
Jasmine Hin-Man Chio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Path Analysis ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Populations

Public Procurement and Innovative Economy Forming

2010 ◽  
pp. 108-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Smotritskaya ◽  
S. Chernykh
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Innovative Activity ◽  
Institutional Framework ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
Public Resources ◽  
Innovative Economy ◽  
Procurement System

The article analyzes the conceptual framework of public procurement system as an integral part of public regulation to ensure effective management of public resources. The authors consider the problems of transition to a new "quality" of the procurement system, increasing its innovative activity. They put forward proposals for institutional framework and mechanisms of regulating procurement, meeting the needs in innovative upgrading and modernization of the Russian economy.

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