scholarly journals International Tourism and Outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Cross-Country Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 004728752093159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Farzanegan ◽  
Hassan F. Gholipour ◽  
Mehdi Feizi ◽  
Robin Nunkoo ◽  
Amir Eslami Andargoli
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
International Tourism ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Socioeconomic Determinants ◽  
Country Analysis ◽  
High Flows ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
The Relationship

This study examines the relationship between international tourism and COVID-19 cases and associated deaths in more than 90 nations. We use a cross-country regression analysis and find a positive correlation between international tourism and the cumulated level of COVID-19 confirmed cases and death by April 30, 2020. Our regression analyses show that countries exposed to high flows of international tourism are more prone to cases and deaths caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. This association is robust even after controlling for other socioeconomic determinants of COVID-19 outbreak and regional dummies. Based on our estimations, a 1% higher level of inbound and outbound tourism is associated with 1.2% and 1.4% higher levels of confirmed COVID-19 cases and death, respectively, controlling for other factors. When we normalize the number of cases and death by size of population, the statistical significance remains robust, especially for the COVID-19 deaths, while the effect size reduces.

The Relationship Between The Perception of Elderly’s Health Status and Health Behaviors in Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 420-423
Author(s):  
Prapada Watcharanat ◽  
Prasong Tanpichai ◽  
Ravee Sajjasophon
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Congenital Diseases ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: This research aims to study the relationship between perception of elderly’s health and health behaviors in Nakhon Nayok province, Thailand Methods: This research was a cross-sectional study. The questionnaire was used to collect the data. This research was conducted in Nakhon Nayok province. The sample size was 270 which applied Taro Yamane's formula at a significant level 0.05. The descriptive statistics was implemented to describe the variables by presenting the frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Furthermore, multiple regression analysis was applied to analyze the relationship between perception of elderly’s health and health behaviors. The statistical significance was considered to reject Hypothesis-null at < 0.05. Results: From a total of 270 people, more than 58.22% of the elderly perceived that they had moderate health conditions. Most elderly had congenital diseases (62.2%). The multiple regression analysis results showed that health status perception and health status perception when compared to their cohort related significantly to health behavior. Conclusion: The government should support the elderly on participation, trust, engagement, and cultural concern of the people in the community, which can contribute to promoting the physical, mental and social condition of the elderly.

scholarly journals LDH, CRP and ALB predict nucleic acid turn negative within 14 days in symptomatic patients with COVID-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 003693302199424
Author(s):  
Gaoli Liu ◽  
Bicheng Zhang ◽  
Shaowen Zhang ◽  
Haifeng Hu ◽  
TingTing Liu
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Nucleic Acid ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Prognostic Marker ◽  
Roc Curve ◽  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Biochemical Indicators ◽  
The Relationship

Aims To search for biochemical indicators that can identify symptomatic patients with COVID-19 whose nucleic acid could turn negative within 14 days, and assess the prognostic value of these biochemical indicators in patients with COVID-19. Patients and methods We collected the clinical data of patients with COVID-19 admitted to our hospital, by using logistic regression analysis and AUC curves, explored the relationship between biochemical indicators and nucleic acid positive duration, the severity of COVID-19, and hospital stay respectively. Results A total of two hundred and thirty-three patients with COVID-19 were enrolled in the study. We found patients whose nucleic acid turned negative within 14 days had lower LDH, CRP and higher ALB ( P < 0.05). ROC curve results indicated that lower LDH, TP, CRP and higher ALB predicted the nucleic acid of patients turned negative within 14 days with statistical significance( P < 0.05), AST, LDH, CRP and PCT predicted the severe COVID-19 with statistical significance, and CRP predicted hospital stay >31days with statistical significance ( P < 0.05). After verification, the probability of nucleic acid turning negative within 14 days in patients with low LDH (<256 U/L), CRP (<44.5 mg/L) and high ALB (>35.8 g/L) was about 4 times higher than that in patients with high LDH, CRP and low ALB ( P < 0.05). Conclusions LDH, CRP and ALB are useful prognostic marker for predicting nucleic acid turn negative within 14 days in symptomatic patients with COVID-19.

scholarly journals Sustainability level, corruption and tax evasion: a cross-country analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 328-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hichem Khlif ◽  
Achraf Guidara ◽  
Khaled Hussainey
Keyword(s):  
Tax Evasion ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Country Analysis ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Global Competitiveness Report

Purpose This paper aims to examine the relationship between the level of sustainability and tax evasion and test whether the level of corruption moderates such a relationship. Design/methodology/approach The sample consists of 65 developed and developing countries. Tax evasion is measured using a macro indirect approach used by Schneider et al. (2010). The sustainability level and corruption variables are collected from The Global Competitiveness Report for 2012-2013. Findings This study finds that the level of tax evasion is negatively associated with the level of sustainability (overall score and social and environmental score) and the quality of infrastructure. When we distinguish between low- and high-corruption countries, we find that this negative association is significant for low-corruption countries and insignificant for high-corruption countries. These results imply that the level of corruption may reduce the tendency of individuals in a given state to accept and trust their government in general and comply with the tax rules in particular. Originality/value Our empirical findings have policy implications for governments with high levels of tax evasion, as they highlight the importance of states’ engagements towards their citizens in reducing tax evasion.

scholarly journals Relationship between Sustainable Development of Branches of Fuel and Energy Complex and Growth GDP

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S11) ◽  
pp. 3760-3763 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
System Performance ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Gdp Growth ◽  
The World ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
The Relationship

The article discusses the relationship between the development of fuel and energy Uzbekistan with GDP growth (gross domestic product). Data are provided on the forecast growth rates of the world economy, the average developed countries and Uzbekistan, factors for ensuring GDP growth in tandem with the efficiency of the use of fuel and energy resources. Based on the cross-country regression analysis, the model of the influence of the energy system performance index (EAPI) on GDP growth is shown.

scholarly journals National Preferred Interpersonal Distance Curbs the Spread of COVID-19: A Cross-Country Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yunus Gokmen ◽  
Ufuk Turen ◽  
Haluk Erdem ◽  
İsmail Tokmak
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Cultural Characteristic ◽  
Interpersonal Distance ◽  
Rate Of Spread ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Spread Dynamics ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Country Analysis ◽  
Cross Country

ABSTRACT Objectives: National interpersonal distance preference is considered a cultural characteristic. Interpersonal distance is critical for the spread dynamics of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19’s spread trend shows various characteristics in different countries. We believe that 1 of the factors influencing this variation could be national interpersonal distance preference. Methods: We used regression analysis based on data of national interpersonal distance preferences (social, personal, and intimate) presented by Sorokowska et al. and COVID-19 rate of spread data for 40 different countries that were calculated using Our World in Data’s data. Results: National interpersonal distance preferences, with its 3 dimensions, significantly influence the rate of spread of COVID-19 in countries. Conclusion: Understanding the relation between national interpersonal distance preference and spread of COVID-19 might be very useful information in decision-making processes of individuals, societies, and governments to develop culturally well-suited counter-pandemic policies, strategies, and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic or any epidemic or pandemic threats in the future, instead of standard fit-to-all strategies.

Further evidence on idiosyncratic risk and REIT pricing: a cross-country analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-58
Author(s):  
Lin Mi ◽  
Karen Benson ◽  
Robert Faff
Keyword(s):  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Idiosyncratic Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Risk Return ◽  
Risk Variable ◽  
The Us ◽  
Country Analysis ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis

Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide new cross-country evidence on the relation between real estate investment trust (REIT) returns and idiosyncratic risk for samples of listed and unlisted REITs in the US and Australia. Design/methodology/approach Five alternative models with exponential GARCH enhancements were employed, in a Fama-MacBeth (1973) setup. The authors assess the statistical significance of the idiosyncratic risk variable and interpret the outcomes. Findings The results show that listed REITs in the US and Australia demonstrate a positive idiosyncratic risk-return linkage over the long period of January 1980-November 2013 and April 1994-December 2012, respectively. A further examination by sub-period reveals that this positive relation is only evident in the new REIT era (January 1993-September 2001), absent in the vintage era (before December 1992) and maturity era (November 2001-August 2008). The unlisted REITs in both countries show no relation with idiosyncratic risk. Further, the global financial crisis has no effect on the relation between idiosyncratic risk and REIT returns. Originality/value A key motivation of this paper stems from the mixed findings documented in the literature. Also very little research has been done on the idiosyncratic risk-REIT returns linkage in the Australian context. This study offers unique insights from comparisons: Australia vs the US; and listed vs unlisted REITs.

The Relationship between HR Expenditure and Firm's Performance: Case of S&P BSE SENSEX 30 Companies

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Gaurav Talan ◽  
Kanchan Sehrawat ◽  
Gagan Deep Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Hr Management ◽  
Indian Company ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

<p>In today’s dynamic business environment, for companies to exist, they must continuously look for areas for improvement and gain competitive advantage. It therefore becomes quintessential for companies to know which factors can have a positive effect on the company’s performance. The purpose of this article is thus to explore if there a relationship between the HR expenses of an Indian company and its financial performance and is this impact positive enough to motivate these companies to augment such efforts in improving the HR management practices. For, this purpose, data on expenditure on human resource and profit after tax (PAT) for BSE- SENSEX 30 companies was extracted for the period of10 years. In order to test the hypothesis of this study, correlation and regression analyses were performed. Results of correlation revealed that HR expenditures are positively related to Firms performance. The findings from regression analysis revealed that HR expenditure have statistically significant effect on a firm’s financial performance.</p>

CSR disclosure and financial performance revisited: A cross-country analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 517-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cornelia Beck ◽  
Geoffrey Frost ◽  
Stewart Jones
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Voluntary Disclosure ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Financial Risk ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Country Analysis ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Csr Engagement

The relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate financial performance (CFP) has been the subject of intensive research. However, limitations with this literature include the use of localised samples, poorly specified control variables and self-constructed CSR disclosure measures that may not represent a firm’s actual CSR performance. Answering the call for ‘better’ CSR research in this field, as well as extending research to a cross-country analysis, this study examines the relationship between corporate CSR engagement (measured by diversity in voluntary disclosure practices) and financial performance across three reporting jurisdictions: Australia, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. We use the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework to rate companies on their CSR engagement and control for actual CSR performance using the Vigeo-Eiris CSR sustainability ratings as the proxy measure. Based on a sample of 116 large public companies, we find evidence that CSR engagement can be indicative of actual CSR performance. We also find evidence of a significant relationship between CSR engagement and financial performance, even after controlling for the CSR performance proxy, firm size, industry-level fixed effects, financial risk and type of assurer. The results appear to be robust across national reporting jurisdictions and alternative CSR metrics constructed from the CSR engagement measure. JEL classification: M41, M14

scholarly journals Students’ Science Motivation: A Cross- Country Analysis of the Relationship with the Science Literacy Level

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 77-87
Author(s):  
A.V. Getman ◽  
Y.D. Kersha ◽  
S.G. Kosaretsky
Keyword(s):  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Science Literacy ◽  
International Study ◽  
Science In Russia ◽  
Country Analysis ◽  
Science Motivation ◽  
Literacy Level ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Nonlinear Nature

The paper presents results of a comparative study of motivation for studying science in Russia and leading countries in science education. We explored the relationship and its strength between various types of motivation and the level of science literacy. The analysis was based on the data of the international study PISA-2015, represented by a sample of 15-year-olds (N = 6036).We found a significant positive correlation between intrinsic and achievement motivation and the level of science literacy almost in all analysed countries. At the same time, in case of intrinsic motivation — which is the strongest predictor for achievement in other countries — the increase in PISA results was lower for Russian students. On the other side, with an increase in motivation focused on academic achievement, Russian students have one of the most noticeable increases in results in comparison with leading countries. The nonlinear nature of the relationship between instrumental motivation and the PISA results for Russian students was also revealed — students with the highest and lowest levels of this type of motivation show the best results. The potential prospects of using different kinds of programs for raising motivation and achievement are discussed.

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