scholarly journals Consumers Become More or Less Ethnocentric? A Meta-Analysis on Level of Consumer Ethnocentrism

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gongxing Guo ◽  
Quan Lin
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Analytical Data ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Consumer Ethnocentrism ◽  
Research Gap

A huge body of research on consumer ethnocentrism has occurred in cross-cultural consumer behavior research area since the seminal work of Shimp and Sharma (1987). There is, however, a research gap on meta-analysis of the level of consumer ethnocentrism. This study seeks to address this gap by employing, as far as we are aware, the first meta-analysis on level of consumer ethnocentrism. we draw several conclusions with meta-analytical data of 153 mean values in 87 articles during the period of 1987 to 2013 (N = 42840): (1) The average score of consumer ethnocentrism is 3.58 (7 in total); (2) General consumers are more ethnocentric than student consumers; (3) Consumers in developing countries are more ethnocentric than consumers in developed countries.

Socioeconomic Status and Academic Outcomes in Developing Countries: A Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 89 (6) ◽  
pp. 875-916 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sung won Kim ◽  
Hyunsun Cho ◽  
Lois Y. Kim
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
K 12

Despite the multiple meta-analyses documenting the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and achievement, none have examined this question outside of English-speaking industrialized countries. This study is the first meta-analytic effort, to the best of our knowledge, to focus on developing countries. Based on 49 empirical studies representing 38 countries, and a sample of 2,828,216 school-age students (grades K–12) published between 1990 and 2017, we found an overall weak relation between SES and academic outcomes. Results for attainment outcomes were stronger than achievement outcomes, and the effect size was stronger in more economically developed countries. The SES-academic outcome relation was further moderated by grade level and gender. There were no differences in the strength of the relation by specific SES measures of income/consumption, education, and wealth/home resources. Our results provide evidence that educational inequalities are wider in higher income countries, creating a serious challenge for developing countries as they expand school access.

scholarly journals Telemedicine for Developing Countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
pp. 1025-1050 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Combi ◽  
Gabriele Pozzani ◽  
Giuseppe Pozzi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Design Issues ◽  
Telemedicine System ◽  
Rural Villages ◽  
Social Organizational

SummaryBackground Developing countries need telemedicine applications that help in many situations, when physicians are a small number with respect to the population, when specialized physicians are not available, when patients and physicians in rural villages need assistance in the delivery of health care. Moreover, the requirements of telemedicine applications for developing countries are somewhat more demanding than for developed countries. Indeed, further social, organizational, and technical aspects need to be considered for successful telemedicine applications in developing countries.Objective We consider all the major projects in telemedicine, devoted to developing countries, as described by the proper scientific literature. On the basis of such literature, we want to define a specific taxonomy that allows a proper classification and a fast overview of telemedicine projects in developing countries. Moreover, by considering both the literature and some recent direct experiences, we want to complete such overview by discussing some design issues to be taken into consideration when developing telemedicine software systems.Methods We considered and reviewed the major conferences and journals in depth, and looked for reports on the telemedicine projects.Results We provide the reader with a survey of the main projects and systems, from which we derived a taxonomy of features of telemedicine systems for developing countries. We also propose and discuss some classification criteria for design issues, based on the lessons learned in this research area.Conclusions We highlight some challenges and recommendations to be considered when designing a telemedicine system for developing countries.Citation: Combi C, Pozzani G, Pozzi G. Telemedicine for developing countries: a survey and some design issues.

Persistence of profitability in top firms: does it vary across sectors?

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-287
Author(s):  
Parneet Kaur Bhangu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Short Run

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze variations in the degree of persistence of profitability across diverse economic sectors and industry groups over the time period of 1990-2014 for a sample of top publically listed firms belonging to a selected set of developed and developing economies. Design/methodology/approach Degree of profit persistence has been estimated using Mueller’s (1990) autoregressive methodology. Firms were classified into different economic sectors and industry groups as per the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). The examination of inter-sectoral variations in profit persistence has been performed by comparing mean values of estimated short-run and long-run profit persistence parameter for all firms and between firms belonging to the developed and developing countries, respectively. Findings Firms in consumer staples, consumer discretionary and health care enjoy persistent above the norm returns, unlike firms in traditional industries, utilities and energy sectors, which are characterized by low persistence and below the norm returns. A high degree of profit persistence is observed in health care and idea- and technology-intensive sector in the developed countries; however, in the developing countries, profits persist higher in consumer discretionary and capital-intensive telecommunication services sectors. Originality/value The study provides a holistic examination of inter-sectoral variations in profit persistence of top firms in developed and developing economies using a uniform methodology and data set. It can serve as an aid to the competition commissions and anti-trust regulatory authorities to formulate policies for curtailing anti-competitive activities in certain sectors.

Resource Based Internationalization from Small Developing Countries

2013 ◽  
pp. 1821-1836 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigel L Williams ◽  
Tom Ridgman ◽  
Y S Shi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Resource Base ◽  
Weak Institutions ◽  
Entry Strategies ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Internationalization Theory ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Constrained Conditions

Small developing countries, in contrast to their developed counterparts, are characterized by a narrow resource base, (relatively) weak institutions, and a high degree of openness. For organizations from these states, internationalization is an imperative rather than a choice due to the small home market. However, they face severe resource constraints. When compared to developed countries, the level of formal support is relatively low, and firms need to build capabilities under resource constrained conditions. Further, as open economies, firms face intense competition from imports. Internationalization has largely remained unexplored in firms from these countries. Therefore, the objective of this chapter is to build a framework to explain internationalization of SMEs from small states. First, the various modes of international activity are discussed along with market entry strategies. The historical development of internationalization theory is then examined, identifying the major research paradigms and their underlying theoretical basis. Applicable theories are then assessed using an epistemological framework. The resulting research gap of resource development during internationalization was then examined using case studies of firms from a small state, Trinidad and Tobago.

Resource Based Internationalization from Small Developing Countries

2012 ◽  
pp. 102-116
Author(s):  
Nigel L Williams ◽  
Tom Ridgman ◽  
Y S Shi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Resource Constraints ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Resource Base ◽  
Weak Institutions ◽  
Entry Strategies ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Internationalization Theory ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Constrained Conditions

Small developing countries, in contrast to their developed counterparts, are characterized by a narrow resource base, (relatively) weak institutions, and a high degree of openness. For organizations from these states, internationalization is an imperative rather than a choice due to the small home market. However, they face severe resource constraints. When compared to developed countries, the level of formal support is relatively low, and firms need to build capabilities under resource constrained conditions. Further, as open economies, firms face intense competition from imports. Internationalization has largely remained unexplored in firms from these countries. Therefore, the objective of this chapter is to build a framework to explain internationalization of SMEs from small states. First, the various modes of international activity are discussed along with market entry strategies. The historical development of internationalization theory is then examined, identifying the major research paradigms and their underlying theoretical basis. Applicable theories are then assessed using an epistemological framework. The resulting research gap of resource development during internationalization was then examined using case studies of firms from a small state, Trinidad and Tobago.

scholarly journals Factors influencing subspecialty choice among medical students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e022097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahan Yang ◽  
Jiawei Li ◽  
Xiaohang Wu ◽  
Jinghui Wang ◽  
Wangting Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Specialty Choice ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Study Heterogeneity ◽  
Academic Interests

ObjectiveTo characterise the contributing factors that affect medical students’ subspecialty choice and to estimate the extent of influence of individual factors on the students’ decision-making process.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsA systematic search of the Cochrane Library, ERIC, Web of Science, CNKI and PubMed databases was conducted for studies published between January 1977 and June 2018. Information concerning study characteristics, influential factors and the extent of their influence (EOI) was extracted independently by two trained investigators. EOI is the percentage level that describes how much each of the factors influenced students’ choice of subspecialty. The recruited medical students include students in medical school, internship, residency training and fellowship, who are about to or have just made a specialty choice. The estimates were pooled using a random-effects meta-analysis model due to the between-study heterogeneity.ResultsData were extracted from 75 studies (882 209 individuals). Overall, the factors influencing medical students’ choice of subspecialty training mainly included academic interests (75.29%), competencies (55.15%), controllable lifestyles or flexible work schedules (53.00%), patient service orientation (50.04%), medical teachers or mentors (46.93%), career opportunities (44.00%), workload or working hours (37.99%), income (34.70%), length of training (32.30%), prestige (31.17%), advice from others (28.24%) and student debt (15.33%), with significant between-study heterogeneity (p<0.0001). Subgroup analyses revealed that the EOI of academic interests was higher in developed countries than that in developing countries (79.66% [95% CI 70.73% to 86.39%] vs 60.41% [95% CI 43.44% to 75.19%]; Q=3.51, p=0.02). The EOI value of prestige was lower in developed countries than that in developing countries (23.96% [95% CI 19.20% to 29.47%] vs 47.65% [95% CI 34.41% to 61.24%]; Q=4.71, p=0.01).ConclusionsThis systematic review and meta-analysis provided a quantitative evaluation of the top 12 influencing factors associated with medical students’ choice of subspecialty. Our findings provide the basis for the development of specific, effective strategies to optimise the distribution of physicians among different departments by modifying these influencing factors.

scholarly journals Prioritized Solutions for Overcoming Barriers When Implementing Lean in the Healthcare Supply Chain: A Saudi Perspective

Logistics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz M. Almutairi ◽  
Mohammed Almanei ◽  
Ahmed Al-Ashaab ◽  
Konstantinos Salonitis
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The Body ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Research Gap

The main purpose of this paper is to propose solutions for overcoming the obstacles that healthcare organizations might face when implementing lean. An in-depth review of existing barriers for lean implementation in healthcare supply chain is presented and validated by experts. Although there is a widespread use of lean concepts in developed countries, little attention has been paid to implementing a lean approach by healthcare providers in developing countries. The present study’s key novelty and contribution is related to this research gap. The study is thus focused in proposing solutions for healthcare organisations in developing countries, especially in Saudi Arabia. The efficacy of these solutions is assessed through experts’ opinion. The paper enhances the body of knowledge for the successful implementation of lean in a hospital setting.

scholarly journals A bibliometric analysis of global research output on network meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiyuan Shi ◽  
Ya Gao ◽  
Liu Ming ◽  
Kelu Yang ◽  
Yue Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Certolizumab Pegol ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The United States ◽  
Antihyperglycemic Therapy ◽  
The Uk ◽  
University Of Bristol

Abstract Background Network meta-analysis (NMA) has been widely used in the field of medicine and health, but the research topics and development trends are still unclear. This study aimed to identify the cooperation of countries and institutes and explore the hot topics and future prospects in the field of NMA. Methods Data of publications were downloaded from the Web of Science Core Collection. We used CiteSpace V, HistCite 2.1, and Excel 2016 to analyze literature information, including years, journals, countries, institutes, authors, keywords, and co-cited references. Results NMA research developed gradually before 2010 and rapidly in the following years. 2846 NMA studies were published in 771 journals in six languages. The PLoS One (110, 3.9%) was the most productive journal, and N Engl J Med (5904 co-citations) was the most co-cited journal. The most productive country was the United States (889, 31%) and the most productive institute was the University of Bristol (113, 4.0%). The active collaborations were observed between developed countries and between productive institutes. Of the top 10 authors, four were from the UK, and among the top 10 co-cited authors, six were from the UK. Randomized evidence, oral anti-diabetic drugs, coronary artery bypass, certolizumab pegol, non-valvular atrial fibrillation, and second-line antihyperglycemic therapy were the hot topics in this field. Conclusions NMA studies have significantly increased over the past decade, especially from 2015 to 2017. Compared with developing countries, developed countries have contributed more to these publications and have closer cooperation, indicating that cooperation between developed and developing countries should be further strengthened. The treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and immune rheumatism are the main hot topics.

scholarly journals New Public Management New Public Comparison Meta-Analysis Developed and Developing Country policies

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
Dyah Mutiarin ◽  
Misran Misran
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Public Management ◽  
New Public Management ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
General Management ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
New Public ◽  
Management Policies

This study aims to determine the development of research on new public management policies in developed and developing countries in the last five years. To find out, we reviewed hundreds of related journals related to new general management policies in developed and developing countries with the previous 5-year edition from 2016 to 2020. Then we compared the concepts used in new public management in developed and developing countries. This study used a qualitative research method with a review of previous research. Sources are selected articles published in the Scopus database in the last five years, from 2016 to 2020. Selected items are publications relevant to new public management policy topics in developed and developing countries. This study's results were obtained through a data analysis process using the Nvivo 12 Plus and VOSviwer applications. The results showed 90 concepts in studying new public management policies in developed countries and categorized them into five groups. Again, new public management policies in developing countries have 58 concepts and can be categorized into four groups. The significance of this research is the discovery of mapping new public management policy concepts in developed and developing countries to assist in developing a conceptual framework in subsequent studies and can see the novelty in further research.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perkembangan penelitian pada tema kebijakan manajemen publik baru di negara maju dan negara berkembang dalam kurung waktu lima tahun terakhir. Untuk mengetahuinya, kami mereview ratusan jurnal terkait kebijakan manajemen publik baru di negara maju dan negara berkembang dengan edisi lima tahun sebelumnya dari tahun 2016 sampai dengan 2020. Kemudian membandingkan konsep yang digunakan pada manajemen publik baru di negara maju dan negara berkembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode  kualitatif dengan mereview dari penelitian sebelumnya. Sumber dipilih yang diterbitkan di data base scopus dalam lima tahun terakhir, dari 2016 hingga 2020. Artikel yang dipilih adalah publikasi yang relevan dengan topik kebijakan manajemen publik baru di negara maju dan negara berkembang. Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh melalui proses analisis data menggunakan Aplikasi Nvivo 12 dan VOSviwer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 90 konsep dalam kajian kebijakan manajemen publik baru di negara maju dan dapat dikategorikan menjadi lima kelompok. Selanjutnya kebijakan manajemen publik baru di  negara berkembang terdapat lima puluh delapan konsep dan dapat di kategorikan menjadi empat kelompok. Signifikansi penelitian ini adalah ditemukannya pemetaan konsep kebijakan manajemen publik baru di negara maju dan negara berkembang sehingga dapat membantu dalam pengembangan kerangka konseptual pada kajian-kajian selanjutnya serta dapat melihat kebaruan dalam meneliti selanjutnya.

scholarly journals Trends in global greywater reuse: a bibliometric analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Oliveira Pinto ◽  
Luis Carlos Soares da Silva Junior ◽  
Daniel Bouzon Nagem Assad ◽  
Samira Herculano Pereira ◽  
Luiz Carlos Brasil de Brito Mello
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Water Scarcity ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structure Development ◽  
Academic Production ◽  
Intellectual Production ◽  
Research Structure ◽  
Greywater Reuse

Abstract The increase in water demand in recent years led to the expansion of research and public policies on the reuse of water, especially greywater (GW). Given the diversity of research in the area, this paper proposes an analysis of the evolution of the area through an objectivity metric. Metadata of 1,524 publications indexed in the Scopus database between 1974 and 2021 were analyzed using the VOSviewer tool, and exponential growth in publications from 2013. Six different spelling variations were found for GW in the database. Despite the highly geographical scattering of academic production, developed countries, who began researching greywater earlier, had more connections and published more papers; except for Israel, which stood up with the highest average of citations per article. While developed countries lead the research area, developing countries are emerging in GW reuse research. These aspects reveal both the dispersion of the research structure development and a trend of intellectual production in GW from developed to developing countries. Also, we noted that countries suffering from water scarcity stood out with the highest activity in paper publishing. Thus, we expect that future research on GW reuse will take place in developing countries that face water scarcity.

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