Incarcerated for a Sex Offense: In-Prison Experiences and Concerns about Reentry

Sexual Abuse ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 107906321988458
Author(s):  
Thomas Baker ◽  
Kristen Zgoba ◽  
Jill A. Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Regression Models ◽  
Social Bonds ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Fear Of Victimization ◽  
Incarcerated Men ◽  
Multiple Regression Models ◽  
Sex Offense ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Relational Difficulties

Using a sample of 3,041 incarcerated men and women, this study examines the impact of being incarcerated for a sex offense and individuals’ in-prison experiences on their concerns about reentry into society. Bivariate analyses suggest that being incarcerated for a sex offense is related to greater concerns about housing and fewer concerns about recidivism compared with individuals incarcerated for nonsex offenses. A sex offense conviction is also associated with weaker social bonds, greater relational difficulties, and greater fear of victimization while incarcerated. Multiple regression models indicate that, after controlling for in-prison experiences, being incarcerated for a sex offense increases reentry concerns related to employment and housing, though may reduce them for recidivism. In-prison experiences mediate the relationship between being incarcerated for a sex offense and reentry concerns. Policy implications of these findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Economic Liberalization in Nepal: Determinants, Structure, and Trends of FDI

The Winners ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Raghu Bir Bista
Keyword(s):  
Direct Investment ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Econometric Model ◽  
Production Model ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Multiple Regression Models ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Fdi Determinants ◽  
The Relationship

This research examined the relationship between FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) and GDP (Gross Domestic Product) along with the impact of FDI determinants on FDI inflow in Nepal. This research used literature review by doing multiple regression models. This research used an econometric model based on Cobb Douglas Production Model and a theoretical growth model based on Solow Growth. The result indicates the positive relationship between GDP and FDI. Furthermore, liberalization and privatization policies are positive, but insecurity is disturbing.

scholarly journals The relationship between a physician incentive plan and departmental performance in a Taiwan hospital

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nai-Yng Liu ◽  
Hsuan-Lien Chu ◽  
Chiu-Chuo Liao
Keyword(s):  
Data Envelopment Analysis ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Multiple Regression Models ◽  
Incentive Plan ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of a physician incentive plan based upon treatment of patients in a large private non-for-profit hospital in Taiwan. We examine the relationship between physicians’ bonuses and departmental performance to assess the impact of the physician incentive plan in the case hospital. The multiple regression models are used to examine the relationship between physicians’ bonuses and departmental profitability. In addition, we use Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model to measure the operational efficiency of each department in the case hospital. Then, a multi-factor tobit model is used to examine the relationship between physicians’ bonuses and departmental efficiency. The results indicate that physicians’ bonuses in the case hospital are negatively correlated with departmental profitability and efficiency. That is, the performance measurement of current incentive plan may not be appropriate and it does not induce physicians to increase departmental profitability and improve efficiency. Our results suggest that the incentive plan is flawed and might fail to hold physicians accountable for improving departmental performance in the case hospital.  

scholarly journals The Impact of Weather and Seasons on Falls and Physical Activity among Older Adults with Glaucoma: A Longitudinal Prospective Cohort Study

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 3415
Author(s):  
Hursuong Vongsachang ◽  
Aleksandra Mihailovic ◽  
Jian-Yu E ◽  
David S. Friedman ◽  
Sheila K. West ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Injurious Fall ◽  
Multivariable Regression ◽  
Multivariable Regression Models ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Understanding periods of the year associated with higher risk for falling and less physical activity may guide fall prevention and activity promotion for older adults. We examined the relationship between weather and seasons on falls and physical activity in a three-year cohort of older adults with glaucoma. Participants recorded falls information via monthly calendars and participated in four one-week accelerometer trials (baseline and per study year). Across 240 participants, there were 406 falls recorded over 7569 person-months, of which 163 were injurious (40%). In separate multivariable regression models incorporating generalized estimating equations, temperature, precipitation, and seasons were not significantly associated with the odds of falling, average daily steps, or average daily active minutes. However, every 10 °C increase in average daily temperature was associated with 24% higher odds of a fall being injurious, as opposed to non-injurious (p = 0.04). The odds of an injurious fall occurring outdoors, as opposed to indoors, were greater with higher average temperatures (OR per 10 °C = 1.46, p = 0.03) and with the summer season (OR = 2.69 vs. winter, p = 0.03). Falls and physical activity should be understood as year-round issues for older adults, although the likelihood of injury and the location of fall-related injuries may change with warmer season and temperatures.

The Effects of Prepaid Metering Systems on Customer Satisfaction in Niger State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayooluwa Femi Aribisala ◽  
Musa Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Spearman Correlation ◽  
Electricity Use ◽  
Customer Care ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Multiple Regression Models ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Energy consumers in Nigeria have long complained about Distribution Companies' unfair billing practices, exorbitant monthly electricity bills resulting from meter estimation rather than accurate meter reading and calculation based on uninterrupted electricity use. The objectives of the study were to establish the relationship between the prepaid metering system and customer satisfaction; and to evaluate the level of satisfaction with respect to the usage of the prepaid metering system in Niger State, Nigeria. In carrying out the study, the structured questionnaire was administered to 393 randomly chosen respondents drawn from prepaid meter users, out of which 344 responded generating a response rate of 87.5%. The data derived were subjected to spearman correlation and multiple regression models. The major findings from the study showed a significant, moderate and positive relationship between the prepaid metering system and customer satisfaction. Additionally, three significant predictors, Affordability, Availability and Flexibility with p < .01 are statistically significant. Further findings from descriptive statistics revealed that users had the highest level of satisfaction with the privacy they had as a result of no meter readers and no accumulated. The study concluded that there exist a positive and beneficial link between the prepaid metering system and customer satisfaction. The study therefore recommends the provision of a smart metering system, good customer care units and a marketing campaign for better knowledge of the prepaid metering system.

Currency risk impact on the financial performance of multilateral banks

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-118
Author(s):  
Philip Kamau ◽  
Eno L. Inanga ◽  
Kami Rwegasira
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Regression Coefficient ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Stock Exchanges ◽  
Currency Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Regulatory Status ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of currency risks on the financial performance of multilateral banks (MBs). Financial performance is measured here by after-tax accounting profitability or losses. Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative hypothesis regarding the impact of currency risks on the financial performance of MBs was tested by a two-tailed t test for significance of the b regression coefficient. Findings – A regression analysis was done on the total currency risk and financial performance of MBs after taking into account currency risk over eight years. The analysis of variance of the regression of the b coefficient led to non-rejection of the null hypothesis of no association, F(1, 6) = 0.77, p > 0.05. The results of the two-tailed t test on the b regression coefficient suggest that the relationship between currency risk and financial performance is statistically insignificant. Therefore, it was concluded that there is no significant impact of currency risk on the financial performance of MBs. Research limitations/implications – The results of the study can be generalized only for MBs given their peculiar characteristics as wholesale banks, which are owned mainly by governments and are generally not listed on stock exchanges. Originality/value – The study is of value to those interested in the multilateral banking industry. To the authors’ knowledge it is the first study providing empirical evidence on currency risk impact on MBs financial performance. The study finds that the currency risk impact on the financial performance of MBs is insignificant. The results are also useful to managers of MBs in terms of benchmarking their effectiveness in managing currency risk compared to their peers and learn from better performers. It has also policy implications in terms of justifying the current self-regulatory status, shareholder monitoring and governance of MBs as they are not significantly impacted by currency risk as it appears to be effectively managed.

scholarly journals Capital Structure-Firm Value Nexus: Moderating Role of Profitability

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-386
Author(s):  
Hamed Ahmad Almahadin ◽  
Yazan Salameh Oroud
Keyword(s):  
Capital Structure ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Ample Evidence ◽  
Functional Models ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

This study aims to investigate the moderating role of profitability in the relationship between capital structure and firm value in Jordan, as an example of an emerging economy. For this purpose, two functional models were formulated to capture the direct relationship as well as the interaction impact of capital structure on firm value. The robust empirical findings of panel data analysis provide strong evidence of an adverse relationship between capital structure and firm value. The findings confirm that the impact of capital structure appears to be complicated in nature and difficult to examine without controlling for the interaction of profitability as one of the major determinants. Therefore, studying the interaction effect provides ample evidence and enhances the understanding of the link between firm value and capital structure. The empirical results of the study may provide important insights and policy implications to decision-makers.

scholarly journals How Does Urban Green Space Impact Residents’ Mental Health: A Literature Review of Mediators

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11746
Author(s):  
Kaili Chen ◽  
Tianzheng Zhang ◽  
Fangyuan Liu ◽  
Yingjie Zhang ◽  
Yan Song
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Urban Green Space ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Space Planning ◽  
Urban Green ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

In recent years, the interest in the relationship between urban green space and residents’ mental health has gradually risen. A number of researchers have investigated the causal relationship and possible mediators between the two, although few have summarized these mediators. For this reason, we searched for relevant studies and filtered them by criteria and quality score, and analyzed the mediators and paths of the impact of urban green space on residents’ mental health. The mediators can be divided into environmental factors, outdoor activity, and social cohesion. From the perspective of heterogeneity, both individual characteristics (e.g., age and gender) and group characteristics (e.g., level of urban development and urban density) of residents are considered to be the cause of various mediating effects. Types of urban green space tend to affect residents’ mental health through different paths. Furthermore, this review discusses the details of each part under the influence paths. Finally, the policy implications for urban green space planning from three mediator levels are put forward based on an analysis of the situation in different countries.

EXPRESS: How Marketer Actions Influence Persuasion Knowledge: Meta-Analytic Evidence of a Non-Linear Relationship

2022 ◽  
pp. 074391562210761
Author(s):  
Martin Eisend ◽  
Farid Tarrahi
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
Societal Implications ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Persuasion Knowledge ◽  
Advertising Spending ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Persuasion knowledge development leads to better coping with marketplace persuasion, better consumer decision-making, and adds to consumer well-being. While significant knowledge exists on the impact that individual factors (e.g., age) and cues (e.g., sponsorship disclosure messages) have on consumers’ persuasion knowledge development, little is known about the influence of marketer actions, such as advertising spending. This is surprising, as marketer activities provide a major source of information for consumers’ persuasion knowledge learning and practice and can theoretically either support or hinder persuasion knowledge development. We develop several explanations for various types of relationships between advertising spending and persuasion knowledge and test these relationships by means of a meta-analysis of the persuasion knowledge literature based on 140 papers with 162 distinctive datasets that address persuasion knowledge measurements. We find that increasing advertising spending also increases consumers’ persuasion knowledge. The relationship follows an inverted-U curve, and, at a certain level of advertising spending, persuasion knowledge begins to decrease. The findings have theoretical and societal implications and, depending on the level of advertising investment, policy implications with the ultimate aim of ensuring consumer well-being and protecting consumer groups with low levels of persuasion knowledge.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Relationship between Coastal Morphometry, Bottom Dynamic Conditions and the Critical Depth

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. ASWR.S6918 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Lindgren ◽  
Magnus Karlsson
Keyword(s):  
Regression Models ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Critical Depth ◽  
Dynamic Conditions ◽  
Mass Balance Models ◽  
Multiple Regression Models ◽  
Average Proportion ◽  
Statistical Relationships ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Different Sources

Coastal sediment can be classified by functional bottom type, depending on whether cohesive fine material is eroded (E), transported (T) or deposited/accumulated (A) there. The assessment of such bottom dynamic conditions is useful in many ways, including as a fundament for structuring mass balance models. In this paper more than 200 recently investigated Swedish coastal areas were analyzed using geographic information systems (GIS). Statistical relationships between morphometry, the average proportion of A-areas (BA) and the average critical depth (DTA), which separates ET-areas from A-areas, were investigated. Many morphometric parameters showed significant correlation with both BA and DTA and multiple regression models were obtained that could explain much of the variation in these parameters. Parameters describing sheltering effects from islands, mean depth and mean slope were important in this context. Large differences were found in empirical BA-values from two different sources. Furthermore, a new empirical dataset was presented for 209 Swedish coastal areas.

Stock Illiquidity and Firm Characteristics

2018 ◽  
Vol 04 (03n04) ◽  
pp. 1950009
Author(s):  
Divya Verma Gakhar ◽  
Shweta Kundlia
Keyword(s):  
Financial Markets ◽  
Stock Returns ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Firm Characteristics ◽  
Financial Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Retail Investors ◽  
Multiple Regression Models ◽  
Basic Characteristics

Main objective of the study is to analyze firm characteristics which affect stock illiquidity. The paper aims to give suggestions and policy implications to corporates and investors while dealing with investments in illiquid stocks. ANOVA, chi-square tests, correlation analysis, univariate and multiple regression models are employed on Amihud (2002) (Amihud, Y., (2002). Illiquidity and Stock Returns: Cross-Section and Time-Series Effects, Journal of Financial Markets 5, 31–56) illiquidity measure and various firm characteristics. Findings of this paper suggest that firms with illiquid stocks can be characterized with low promoter’s stakes, high leverage, poor financial health, small size and low/negative profitability. The findings of the paper will be of relevance to retail investors who are at the mercy of informed investors. The results portray basic characteristics that an investor should look into before investing in any stock. The study is of value to the investors who are grieved because of the adverse selections and information asymmetry. Moreover, the basic nature of illiquid firms has never been studied.

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