scholarly journals Party nomination strategies in flexible-list systems: Do preference votes matter for realistic list positions?

2019 ◽  
pp. 135406881985859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gert-Jan Put ◽  
Jef Smulders ◽  
Bart Maddens
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Research Note ◽  
List Position ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Parliamentary Elections ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Previous Election ◽  
To Receive

Previous studies on flexible-list systems demonstrate that party selectorates promote candidates with a high number of preference votes to better list positions in the next election. This research note asks whether these rank promotions are limited to candidates in unrealistic list positions at the lower end of the ballot or also include candidates moving into realistic list positions (i.e. electorally safer highest ranks). Using a longitudinal data set of candidates for 18 parliamentary elections in Flanders (Belgium), we first successfully replicate the earlier established preference vote-effect on future list positions, but subsequently show that promotions from unrealistic to realistic positions are relatively rare. Moreover, preference votes do not seem to affect the ability to move upwards on the list or to receive a realistic position at the next election when controlling for incumbency and list position at the previous election. Robustness tests using different operationalizations for realistic position lead to similar empirical results. Preference votes do not seem to matter for realistic list positions.

Measures Collected on the USMA Class of 1998 as Part of the Baseline Officer Longitudinal Data Set (BOLDS)

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn M. Milan ◽  
Dennis R. Bourne ◽  
Michelle M. Zazanis ◽  
Paul T. Bartone
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Data Set

Tie Decay and Dissolution: Contentious Prescribing Practices in the Prescription Drug Epidemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria (Shu) Zhang ◽  
Marissa D. King
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Prescription Drug ◽  
Formation Processes ◽  
Prescribing Practices ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Substantial Body ◽  
Nuanced Understanding

Although a substantial body of work has investigated drivers of tie formation, there is growing interest in understanding why relationships decay or dissolve altogether. The networks literature has tended to conceptualize tie decay as driven by processes similar to those underlying tie formation. Yet information that is revealed through ongoing interactions can exert different effects on tie formation and tie decay. This paper investigates how tie decay and tie formation processes differ by focusing on contentious practices. To the extent that information about dissimilarities in contentious practices is learned through ongoing interactions, it can exert diverging effects on tie formation and tie decay. Using a longitudinal data set of 141,543 physician dyads, we find that differences in contentious prescribing led ties to weaken or dissolve altogether but did not affect tie formation. The more contentious the practice and the more information available about the practice, the stronger the effect on tie decay and dissolution. Collectively, these findings contribute to a more nuanced understanding of relationship evolution as an unfolding process through which deeper-level differences are revealed and shape the outcome of the tie.

Sexism and Gender Inequality Across 57 Societies

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 1413-1418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark J. Brandt
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Multilevel Modeling ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Representative Data ◽  
Gender Hierarchy ◽  
And Gender

Theory predicts that individuals’ sexism serves to exacerbate inequality in their society’s gender hierarchy. Past research, however, has provided only correlational evidence to support this hypothesis. In this study, I analyzed a large longitudinal data set that included representative data from 57 societies. Multilevel modeling showed that sexism directly predicted increases in gender inequality. This study provides the first evidence that sexist ideologies can create gender inequality within societies, and this finding suggests that sexism not only legitimizes the societal status quo, but also actively enhances the severity of the gender hierarchy. Three potential mechanisms for this effect are discussed briefly.

scholarly journals Invalid Ballots and Electoral Competition

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gani Aldashev ◽  
Giovanni Mastrobuoni
Keyword(s):  
Electoral Competition ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Electoral Fraud ◽  
Parliamentary Elections ◽  
Electoral Outcome ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Rational Allocation ◽  
Micro Level ◽  
High Share

In close elections, a sufficiently high share of invalid ballots—if driven by voter mistakes or electoral fraud—can jeopardize the electoral outcome. We study how the closeness of electoral race relates to the share of invalid ballots, under the traditional paper-ballot hand-counted voting technology. Using a large micro-level data set from the Italian parliamentary elections in 1994–2001, we find a strong robust negative relationship between the margin of victory of the leading candidate over the nearest rival and the share of invalid ballots. We argue that this relationship is not driven by voter mistakes, protest, or electoral fraud. The explanation that garners most support is that of rational allocation of effort by election officers and party representatives, with higher rates ofdetectionof invalid ballots in close elections.

Patterns and predictors of treatment in muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC): A real-world study.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16531-e16531
Author(s):  
Zengqi Lu ◽  
Jessica M. Clement ◽  
Qi Pan ◽  
Helen Swede ◽  
Rajni Mehta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Real World ◽  
Alternative Treatment ◽  
Standard Care ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Treatment Patterns ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Adoption Rate ◽  
To Receive

e16531 Background: Among the approaches to curative-intent therapy for MIBC, neoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapy (NAC) is recognized as the gold standard. The combined modality approach of concurrent chemo-radiation is also considered a standard of care. Despite guidelines recommending multidisciplinary care, studies have shown a low adoption rate of multidisciplinary approaches for MIBC. This study aimed to describe the treatment patterns for MIBC pts using real world data. Methods: Following the appropriate IRB approvals, investigators followed a common protocol under the auspices of the Rapid Case Ascertainment at the Yale Cancer Center. Manual chart review was performed on MIBC pts diagnosed in Connecticut from 2004 –2015 and treated at investigator-affiliated hospitals. Information on medical history, comorbidity, and treatment types were recorded. This data set was linked to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database for demographic information. The descriptive and logistic regression were used to analyze treatment patterns and predicators in each treatment lines: surgery alone, chemotherapy alone, radiation alone and standard care (NAC followed by surgery; surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and concurrent chemo-radiation). Results: The number of adult MIBC pts in the cohort was 1,198. Among them, 290 (24.2%) received surgery as the only treatment; 117 (9.8%) received chemotherapy only; 100 (8.3%) received concurrent chemo-radiation; 96 (8.0%) received NAC followed by surgery. Besides age ( OR: 0.546, 95% CI: 0.289-0.986), when comparing female to male patients on the likelihood of receiving NAC to the alternative treatment types (radiation or surgery), female pts were less likely to receive NAC than males (OR: 0.421, 95% CI: 0.184-0.930). Conclusions: Regardless of demographics, the overall adoption rate of standard care was low, consisting of 236 pts (19.7%) of the population. From the logistic regression results, age was consistently shown as a predictor for receiving NAC over the alternative treatment types, and sex was identified as another strong predictor. Older and female patients were less likely to receive NAC than younger males.[Table: see text]

scholarly journals The normative evolution of corporate governance in the UK: an empirical analysis (1995-2014)

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 1015-1041 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanie Pletz ◽  
Joan Upson
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Financial Market ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Market Growth ◽  
Implementation Model ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
The Uk

Purpose This paper aims to analyse normative corporate governance evolution in the UK between 1995 and 2014 against the benchmark of Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) regulatory principles. Design/methodology/approach Methodologically, the authors conduct an empirical, longitudinal data set analysis of the formative years of UK normative corporate governance development between 1995 and 2014. We provide a qualitative discussion of the empirical evidence that links the type of UK regulatory corporate governance development to financial market growth thereby adopting a mixed approach based on quantitative and qualitative research methods. Findings The authors find that compared to the OECD model of corporate governance, the UK model is less rigid following a more self-regulatory approach based upon a “comply or explain” paradigm. Thus it is scored below corporate governance systems that follow a compulsory implementation model. However, even with such “low” tilt towards formal shareholder primacy norms, the UK has the best performing financial market. As a quasi-empirical study, the authors suggest that there are several historical and economic reasons for this, which together with a robust rule of law in the UK contribute to this performance – and the law especially the type or tilt is less relevant. Originality/value This is the first of its kind empirical, longitudinal data set analysis with qualitative elements that links empirical evidence to regulatory developments in the wider context of UK corporate governance evolution.

scholarly journals Kamen's quick clustering of participation data: A research note

1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
L. Pitt ◽  
D. Nel
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Correlation Matrix ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Questionnaire Design ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Group Participation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Standard Deviations

This brief research note revisits a simple, but very useful clustering procedure developed by Kamen (1970), and illustrates its use in the clustering of attitudinal/perceptual data. For the purpose of illustrating the technique, perceptions of peer group participation in potentially corrupt situations in business were used as the data set. The mean responses, standard deviations and medians of 458 managers served as input for a correlation matrix from which the variables were clustered. The clusters formed by the analysis have been interpreted as 'The Insiders', 'Felons', 'Happy Holidays', 'The Fiddlers', 'A Bit on the Side', and 'The Innocents'. From the clusters identified it was evident that some situations were similar in nature. Quick clustering of the pilot study data is regarded as successful and could therefore lead to improved questionnaire design as well as the elimination of similar questions.

COMPETITION, RISK AND PROFITABILITY IN BANKING SYSTEM — EVIDENCE FROM VIETNAM

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (06) ◽  
pp. 1491-1505
Author(s):  
THI HIEN NGUYEN ◽  
HA GIANG TRAN
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Bank Competition ◽  
Competition Index ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Bank Profitability ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
The Impact

The development in information technology results in a significant increase in bank competition. The question of whether increased competition improves bank profitability and risk reduction is important in many aspects. This paper analyzes the impact of competition on profitability and risk in the context of Vietnam using OLS estimator on data set of 37 Vietnamese commercial banks. The main results present that banks with a higher competition index tend to have higher profitability which is measured by ROE and NIM. In addition, our empirical results also show that banks tend to take on more risk when facing increased competition.

Individual analysis of EEG background‐activity within school age: impact of age and sex within a longitudinal data set

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Gmehlin ◽  
Christine Thomas ◽  
Matthias Weisbrod ◽  
Stephan Walther ◽  
Ute Pfüller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Background Activity ◽  
School Age ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Individual Analysis ◽  
Age And Sex

Weekly cabazitaxel in elderly patients (EP) with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) progressing after docetaxel treatment: WeCabE, a phase II study.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 300-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Castagneto ◽  
Ilaria Stevani ◽  
Roberto Bortolus ◽  
Alessandra Bearz ◽  
Roberta Buosi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Task Force ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Docetaxel Treatment ◽  
Psa Response ◽  
Daily Prednisone ◽  
Number Of Cycles ◽  
To Receive

300 Background: Docetaxel (Doc) and Cabazitaxel (Cab) every 3 weeks with daily prednisone are standard first and second line chemotherapies in mCRPC. In daily practice, many mCRPC pts are aged > 65 years and around 20% are aged > 75years. MATuRITY registry shows that taxanes therapy provides EP with increased chances of surviving even in case of frailty. EP unfit due to their comorbidities are at risk of AE related to the chemo-treatment, so an appropriate adjustment of the dosage and schedule should be take into account. According to SIOG guidelines, G-8 Screening Tool represents a key tool to identify a suitable subset of EP able to receive cab. Methods: WeCabE enrolled mCRPC EP ≥ 70 and < 85 years, G8 Score 8-14, PS 0-2. Cab was administered at a dose of 8mg /m2 (10mg/m2 if well tolerated) for 4 out 5 weeks Use of G-CSF was allowed. Median PFS, primary endpoint, was evaluated according to PCWG-2. Secondary endpoints were: PSA Response, ORR, OS, Safety, Geriatric assessment (Minimal Data Set according with Elderly Task Force EORTC) on outcomes. PSA response, safety, impact of the treatment on pain and G8 score pre and post cab were analysed. Results: At time of this analysis 14 EP enrolled in WeCabE were analysed. Median age was 78 years, 35.7% of pts were 80-85 years. Median number of cycles received, in pts who ended treatment was 4. Overall 55.6% of pts reached a PSA response while 33.3% achieved a stability. 42.8% of pts ended therapy without a worsening/rising of symptoms, 42.8% and 14.4% showed, respectively, mild and severe pain at end of cab. G8 best score improvement during treatment was 1.28 (median). The most common AE G 3-4 was fatigue (20%) while G1-2 toxicities were diarrhea (40%) and fatigue (60%). Only one pt experienced neutropenia and anemia G3-4. Conclusions: These preliminary results confirm the usefulness of G8 tool to identify elderly mCRPC pts suitable to receive chemotherapy. It suggests that weekly cabazitaxel, in elderly mCRPC, is effective including in very old pts ( > 80 ), with a manageable safety profile. Additional results will be presented at ASCO GU meeting. Trial partially supported by Sanofi Genzyme Clinical trial information: 2014-001647-20.

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