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1. Asking for frequencies rather than percentages increases the validity of subjective probability measures: Evidence from subjective life expectancy

Author:
Comerford, David A.
Source:
Economics letters 2019 v.180 pp. 33-35
ISSN:
0165-1765
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; economics; longevity; probability;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... Survey measures of subjective expectations manifest anomalies in how people report percentages. The current research finds that frequency-based measures deliver more valid subjective probabilities of living to a given age than do questions that elicit a percentage chance. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.econlet.2019.04.001

2. Barriers to Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation in China's prefabricated construction: An interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach

Author:
Tan, Tan; Chen, Ke; Xue, Fan; Lu, Weisheng
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.219 pp. 949-959
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; models; questionnaires; China;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... It is widely recognized that Building Information Modeling (BIM) can facilitate the delivery of prefabricated construction. Nevertheless, the actual practice of BIM faces several barriers. A range of existing studies and literature have discussed these barriers extensively, but two research questions remain unanswered. First, what are the unique barriers facing the use of BIM in China's prefabrica ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.02.141

3. Up-to-date vaccine delivery systems: robust immunity elicited by multifarious nanomaterials upon administration through diverse routes

Author:
Hou, Changshun; Yi, Bo; Jiang, Jieke; Chang, Yung-Fu; Yao, Xi
Source:
Biomaterials science 2019 v.7 no.3 pp. 822-835
ISSN:
2047-4849
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; immunity; nanoparticles; vaccines;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... In this review, we summarize the recent design strategies (2015–present) of nanomaterial-based vaccine delivery systems via multiple routes to induce robust protective immunity. The selected topics are focused on the novel design strategies of nanomaterial carriers for vaccine delivery. Inspired by recent advances, we also briefly introduce the emerging administration routes that may give rise to ...
DOI:
10.1039/c8bm01197d

4. Transition Metal Vinylidene- and Allenylidene-Mediated Catalysis in Organic Synthesis

Author:
Roh, Sang Weon; Choi, Kyoungmin; Lee, Chulbom
Source:
Chemical reviews 2019 v.119 no.6 pp. 4293-4356
ISSN:
1520-6890
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; carbenes; catalytic activity;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... With their mechanistic novelty and various modalities of reactivity, transition metal unsaturated carbene (alkenylidene) complexes have emerged as versatile intermediates for new reaction discovery. In particular, the past decade has witnessed remarkable advances in the chemistry of metal vinylidenes and allenylidenes, leading to the evolution of a diverse array of new catalytic transformations th ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.chemrev.8b00568

5. Poly(vinylpyridine) Segments in Block Copolymers: Synthesis, Self-Assembly, and Versatility

Author:
Kennemur, Justin G.
Source:
Macromolecules 2019 v.52 no.4 pp. 1354-1370
ISSN:
1520-5835
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; composite polymers; nanoparticles;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... This Perspective provides a current survey on the synthesis, self-assembly, and vast variety of applications possible from block copolymer (BCP) systems containing at least one segment of either poly(2-vinylpyridine), P2VP, or poly(4-vinylpyridine), P4VP. Strategies and insight toward P2VP or P4VP as the segment of choice and their influence on material properties, effective interaction parameters ...
DOI:
10.1021/acs.macromol.8b01661

6. Effect of Monetary Incentives on Mail Survey Response Rates for Midwestern Farmers

Author:
Glas, Zoë E.; Getson, Jackie M.; Gao, Yuling; Singh, Ajay S.; Eanes, Francis R.; Esman, Laura A.; Bulla, Brian R.; Prokopy, Linda S.
Source:
Society & natural resources 2019 v.32 no.2 pp. 229-237
ISSN:
1521-0723
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; cost effectiveness; farmers;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... Response rates to mail-based surveys have declined in recent decades, and survey response rates for farmers tend to be low overall. Maintaining high response rates is necessary to prevent non-response bias. Historically, incentives have been an effective tool to increase response rates with general populations. However, the effect of incentives on farmers has not been well tested. In this study, w ...
DOI:
10.1080/08941920.2018.1530815

7. How Do Visual Representations Influence Survey Responses? Evidence from a Choice Experiment on Landscape Attributes of Green Infrastructure

Author:
Shr, Yau-Huo (Jimmy); Ready, Richard; Orland, Brian; Echols, Stuart
Source:
Ecological economics 2019 v.156 pp. 375-386
ISSN:
0921-8009
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; green infrastructure; landscapes;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... This article provides new evidence on how images influence survey responses, using a split-sample choice experiment. Our results suggest that, when respondents are presented with both images and text, they exhibit stronger preferences for attributes with high visual salience than when presented with either images or text alone. Furthermore, respondents are less likely to ignore individual attribut ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ecolecon.2018.10.015

8. Placemaking and implementation: Revisiting the performance principle

Author:
Loh, Carolyn G.
Source:
Land use policy 2019 v.81 pp. 68-75
ISSN:
0264-8377
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; cities; concrete;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... Using a survey of cities that participated in a statewide placemaking plan assistance program, this study contributes to the plan implementation literature in two ways. First, unlike most studies of plan implementation, this study evaluates the implementation of project plans. Second, departing from the largely conformance-based recent work on plan evaluation, the study expands the depth of our un ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.10.024

9. Analysing institutional change in environmental governance: exploring the concept of ‘institutional work’

Author:
Beunen, R.; Patterson, J.J.
Source:
Journal of environmental planning and management 2019 v.62 no.1 pp. 12-29
ISSN:
1360-0559
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; environmental governance; politics;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... Institutional work focuses on the role of actors in creating, maintaining, or disrupting institutional structures. The concept has its origin in organisational studies. In this paper, we rethink and redefine institutional work to make it fit for use in the multi-actor and multi-level context of environmental governance. We survey key approaches to institutional change in the literature, and argue ...
DOI:
10.1080/09640568.2016.1257423

10. Effect of Visitor Perspective on Adoption Decisions at One Animal Shelter

Author:
Southland, Anastacia; Dowling-Guyer, Seana; McCobb, Emily
Source:
Journal of applied animal welfare science 2019 v.22 no.1 pp. 1-12
ISSN:
1532-7604
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; animal welfare; pets;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... This study investigated the visitor experience at one urban animal shelter. While several previous studies have examined the reasons particular nonhuman animals are chosen by adopters, few have investigated the possible reasons one would visit a shelter and leave without adopting. Over a two-month period, 158 visitors were surveyed after they were finished touring the shelter. One quarter of those ...
DOI:
10.1080/10888705.2018.1448275

11. Recent progress in analytical capillary isotachophoresis

Author:
Malá, Zdena; Gebauer, Petr
Source:
Electrophoresis 2019 v.40 no.1 pp. 55-64
ISSN:
0173-0835
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; electrolytes; electrophoresis; instrumentation;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... This review brings a survey of studies on analytical ITP published since 2016 until the first quarter of 2018 and includes chapters about theory and principles, instrumentation and techniques, and analytical applications of ITP. It shows the position of analytical ITP among contemporary separation techniques, where particularly its unique concentrating capabilities keep the interest to include it ...
DOI:
10.1002/elps.201800239

12. Are koalas detected more effectively by systematic spotlighting or diurnal searches?

Author:
Wilmott, Lachlan; Cullen, Dympna; Madani, George; Krogh, Martin; Madden, Kylie
Source:
Australian mammalogy 2019 v.41 no.1 pp. 157-160
ISSN:
0310-0049
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; Phascolarctos cinereus; landscapes;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) are difficult to detect due to their cryptic nature, occurrence at low densities and broad distribution. We compare the relative effectiveness of two common, direct survey techniques used to detect koalas: spotlighting and diurnal searches. Seventy-six 2-ha sites were surveyed using both spotlighting and diurnal searching. Each site was surveyed for 0.5 person-hours ...
DOI:
10.1071/AM18006

13. Survey of energy scavenging for wearable and implantable devices

Author:
Ghomian, Taher; Mehraeen, Shahab
Source:
Energy 2019 v.178 pp. 33-49
ISSN:
0360-5442
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; electronics; energy; heat; humans;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... This paper reviews state-of-the-art methods of energy harvesting for implantable and wearable devices based on the available mechanical and heat energy sources in the human body. The development of a compatible and sustainable power supply for wearable and implantable devices is a demand to realize their continuous and high-performance operation, minimize the need for external energy sources, and ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.energy.2019.04.088

14. Enhancement of conservation knowledge through increased access to botanical information

Author:
Canteiro, Cátia; Barcelos, Laísa; Filardi, Fabiana; Forzza, Rafaela; Green, Laura; Lanna, João; Leitman, Paula; Milliken, William; Pires Morim, Marli; Patmore, Kristina; Phillips, Sarah; Walker, Barnaby; Weech, Marie‐Hélène; Nic Lughadha, Eimear
Source:
Conservation biology 2019 v.33 no.3 pp. 523-533
ISSN:
0888-8892
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; Internet; flora; herbaria; Brazil;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Herbarium specimens are increasingly recognized as an important resource for conservation science and virtual herbaria are making specimens freely available to a wider range of users than ever before. Few virtual herbaria are designed with conservation use as a primary driver. Exceptionally, Brazil's Reflora Virtual Herbarium (RVH) was created to increase knowledge and conservation of the Brazilia ...
DOI:
10.1111/cobi.13291

15. External dose evaluation based on detailed air dose rate measurements in living environments

Author:
Sato, Tetsuro; Andoh, Masaki; Sato, Masako; Saito, Kimiaki
Source:
Journal of environmental radioactivity 2019
ISSN:
0265-931X
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; air; radioactivity; towns; villages;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... A method was devised to estimate the realistic external doses of residents expected to return to their homes after evacuation orders are lifted. For 196 residents expected to return to six towns and villages, surveys were administered in FY 2014–2016. After interviewing residents about their expected life patterns after their return, detailed air dose rate measurements were taken along their repor ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jenvrad.2019.05.005

16. Introduction of Late Pleistocene cultural material of an intermediate region: Paleolithic sites of Pion and Izeh plain between Central and Southern Zagros, Southwest Iran

Author:
Jayez, Mozhgan; Molla Mirzai, Khadijeh; Niknami, Kamal Aldin
Source:
Quaternary international 2019 v.512 pp. 52-66
ISSN:
1040-6182
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; caves; industry; mountains; Iran;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... The final phase of Late Pleistocene of Zagros Mountains has been introduced as Upper Paleolithic cultural material of Baradostian/Zagros Aurignacian, but differences between UP lithic industry in central and Southern Zagros has led to definition of another techno-complex in Southern Zagros named Rostamian. Another Late Paleolithic industry is Zarzian Epipaleolithic which is defined based on few ab ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.quaint.2018.10.011

17. Toward a cleaner project procurement: Evaluation of construction projects’ vulnerability to corruption in developing countries

Author:
Owusu, Emmanuel Kingsford; Chan, Albert P.C.; Ameyaw, Ernest
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.216 pp. 394-407
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; activists; developing countries; models;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... While the measurement and predictability of corruption are reported to be difficult due to its clandestine nature, this paper attempts to develop a measurement model for evaluating the proneness of the procurement process of construction projects to corruption. The model is developed using a soft computing approach (i.e. the Fuzzy Synthetic Evaluation technique) to assess the levels of vulnerabili ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.124

18. European Transnational Solidarity: Citizenship in Action?

Author:
Lahusen, Christian; Theiss, Maria
Source:
TheAmerican behavioral scientist 2019 v.63 no.4 pp. 444-458
ISSN:
1552-3381
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; European Union; Europeans; politics;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... Europeans proclaim a readiness to engage for solidarity in support of others, even across their most immediate environment. However, our knowledge is rather limited on how widespread transnational European solidarity might be. Additionally, we do not know what kinds of beliefs and ideas are patterning cognitively the popular conceptions of transnational European solidarity. This article aims to pr ...
DOI:
10.1177/0002764218823836

19. Brokering Trust in Citizen Science

Author:
Gilfedder, Mat; Robinson, Cathy J.; Watson, James E. M.; Campbell, Thomas G.; Sullivan, Brian L.; Possingham, Hugh P.
Source:
Society & natural resources 2019 v.32 no.3 pp. 292-302
ISSN:
1521-0723
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; decision making; systematic review;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... Citizen science (CS) information requires systematic review that incorporates a range of interests and concerns. Yet, there has been little research on what might constitute reviewing best practice to ensure CS is trusted by contributors and users of the data. Insights from a survey of all 1134 reviewers who curate the global eBird Project highlight the knowledge-brokering work involved to ensure ...
DOI:
10.1080/08941920.2018.1518507

20. Geological analysis and stability assessment of a sea arch in Palinuro, southern Italy

Author:
Budetta, Paolo; De Luca, Claudio; Simonelli, Maria Grazia; Guarracino, Federico
Source:
Engineering geology 2019 v.250 pp. 142-154
ISSN:
0013-7952
Subject:
surveys,   etc   ; laboratory experimentation; tourists; Italy;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... The study aims to describe the geological and geostructural layouts of an unstable sea arch located in a very attractive tourist area of Southern Italy. On the basis of ad hoc field surveys and laboratory tests, the problems of an in-depth geo-mechanical characterization of the rock mass are discussed in details and its main strength parameters are derived. An indirect assessment of the possible g ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.enggeo.2019.01.009