Demographic economics
View article: Babushkas: former Soviet women pensioners ageing in Russia and the UK
Babushkas: former Soviet women pensioners ageing in Russia and the UK Open
This qualitative study examines former Soviet women’s experiences of ageing and the production of social inequality in later life. The research is based on in-depth biographical interviews with thirty Russian women of pensionable age, twen…
View article: Ouverture commerciale, inégalités de revenu et croissance économique en République Démocratique du Congo
Ouverture commerciale, inégalités de revenu et croissance économique en République Démocratique du Congo Open
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View article: The Influence of Job Relation Types on Quality of Life and Job Precariousness in Rehabilitation Professionals
The Influence of Job Relation Types on Quality of Life and Job Precariousness in Rehabilitation Professionals Open
Objectives: Globalization and new contractual modalities could lead to changes that generate job insecurity, potentially affecting the quality of life (QoL) of workers, especially in the health sector, where work stress impacts mental and …
View article: Demographic Transition in Latin America with Emphasis on Colombia: Missed Opportunity for Rural Generational Turnover?
Demographic Transition in Latin America with Emphasis on Colombia: Missed Opportunity for Rural Generational Turnover? Open
The world is facing a new demographic transition due to the shift from high to low levels of fertility and mortality. Because the relationship between the current demographic transition and rural generational turnover has been understudied…
View article: Analysis of the Significant Difference in Fishing Gear Used According to Income Levels of Fisherfolks
Analysis of the Significant Difference in Fishing Gear Used According to Income Levels of Fisherfolks Open
Fishing serves as one of the vital livelihood for communities in Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya, providing both income and food security. This study examined the significant difference in fishing gear used according to income levels of fisherfolks. …
View article: The Influence of A Financial Professional Background on Family Pension Insurance Decisions
The Influence of A Financial Professional Background on Family Pension Insurance Decisions Open
Based on data from the China Household Finance Survey (CHFS) spanning 2015 to 2019, this study empirically examines the impact of a household member’s financial professional background on the family’s decision to purchase commercial endowm…
View article: Does Corruption Affect the Informal-Formal Sector Income Gap? Evidence from Brazil
Does Corruption Affect the Informal-Formal Sector Income Gap? Evidence from Brazil Open
This paper examines the association between political corruption and the informal-formal sector income gap. We focus on a sample of 476 randomly selected municipalities in Brazil, and combine individual level Census data with measures of m…
View article: Mathematical model analysis of drug resistance TB dynamics with immigrants and impact of media efficiency
Mathematical model analysis of drug resistance TB dynamics with immigrants and impact of media efficiency Open
View article: Impact of Migration Policies on Ukrainian Migrants in Turkey: Embrace vs Provision
Impact of Migration Policies on Ukrainian Migrants in Turkey: Embrace vs Provision Open
The aim of this study is to elucidate decision-making processes of Ukrainian forced migrants of diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds relocated in Turkey in the wake of the Russian-Ukrainian War since 2022. We examine trends in prospect…
View article: The Spanish Rental Market (2008–2025): Housing Policies, International Mobility, and Territorial Effects
The Spanish Rental Market (2008–2025): Housing Policies, International Mobility, and Territorial Effects Open
In advanced economies characterized by sustained immigration, rising inequality, and chronically underdeveloped social housing sectors, demand-side welfare interventions risk being capitalized into higher rents rather than improving housin…
View article: Who struggles to decide? Personality, gender, and career indecision in higher education
Who struggles to decide? Personality, gender, and career indecision in higher education Open
Introduction Career indecision slows progress through university and into work, yet evidence from Middle Eastern settings remains limited. Methods We surveyed 153 Saudi undergraduates across seven programmes and modelled a 12-item Career D…
View article: Class, caste and conspicuous consumption in India
Class, caste and conspicuous consumption in India Open
Using nationally representative household‐level panel data from India, we study status‐signalling through conspicuous consumption across castes, religions and income classes. Conditional on permanent income, scheduled caste (SC) and schedu…
View article: Uncertainty, resilience, and fertility: Perceived capacity to overcome loss of employment and fertility intentions in Sweden, 2021
Uncertainty, resilience, and fertility: Perceived capacity to overcome loss of employment and fertility intentions in Sweden, 2021 Open
View article: Risk Factors Associated with Urban Youth Unemployment in Oromia, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study of Labor Market Challenges Using Logistic Regression
Risk Factors Associated with Urban Youth Unemployment in Oromia, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study of Labor Market Challenges Using Logistic Regression Open
Objective. This study conducted in Nekemte City, Eastern Wollega, Oromia, Ethiopia where over two million youth enroll the labour market in cities annually, and lack of employment is still a serious problem. This study aims at assessing th…
View article: Education, democracy, and pollution a nonlinear and panel causality frameworks
Education, democracy, and pollution a nonlinear and panel causality frameworks Open
We consider in this paper the impact of democracy and education on pollution over the period 2002–2021 for a panel of 42 countries using the PMG-ARDL estimation technique. We consider different levels of economic development, of income and…
View article: Asymmetrical Pyramids, Fragmented Flows: Rethinking Mobility Transition in Post-Demographic Shift Contexts.
Asymmetrical Pyramids, Fragmented Flows: Rethinking Mobility Transition in Post-Demographic Shift Contexts. Open
The global demographic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, characterized by aging populations and shifting age structures, often resulting in "asymmetrical pyramids." This paper critically examines the traditional theories o…
View article: Redistribution between people and places: Conflict or consensus among rural and working-class voters?
Redistribution between people and places: Conflict or consensus among rural and working-class voters? Open
Scholarship has often examined the views of rural and working-class voters separately. In this article, I propose that we gain a broader understanding of the political potential of left-behind voters by comparing these voter groups. Drawin…
View article: The Impact of Digitalization on Unemployment in Türkiye: Investigating the Interactive Role of Education
The Impact of Digitalization on Unemployment in Türkiye: Investigating the Interactive Role of Education Open
Digitalization has been a key part of production, improving efficiency but also raising concerns about its impact on jobs. There is no consensus in the literature on the impact of digitalization on unemployment. Some believe it will replac…
View article: Asymmetrical Pyramids, Fragmented Flows: Rethinking Mobility Transition in Post-Demographic Shift Contexts.
Asymmetrical Pyramids, Fragmented Flows: Rethinking Mobility Transition in Post-Demographic Shift Contexts. Open
The global demographic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, characterized by aging populations and shifting age structures, often resulting in "asymmetrical pyramids." This paper critically examines the traditional theories o…
View article: Effects of Turnover Tax on the Financial Performance of SMEs in Luanshya, Zambia
Effects of Turnover Tax on the Financial Performance of SMEs in Luanshya, Zambia Open
The intention of the study was to analyze the effect of turnover tax on business performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Luanshya District, Zambia, with a bias towards profitability, cost management strategies and tax c…
View article: Forgoing Healthcare and Insurance Premiums Trends: A 15-Year Population-Based Study in Geneva, Switzerland
Forgoing Healthcare and Insurance Premiums Trends: A 15-Year Population-Based Study in Geneva, Switzerland Open
Objectives Despite compulsory universal health coverage, rising health insurance premiums in Geneva, Switzerland may present financial barriers to care. This study evaluates trends in forgoing healthcare for financial reasons from 2011 to …
View article: Do Investors Care About Sustainability?
Do Investors Care About Sustainability? Open
Purpose: This study seeks to investigate any significant changes in the stock returns of companies listed on the BIST Sustainability Index from 2014 to 2023. Within this framework, the research analyses the impact of inclusion in the index…
View article: The Impact of the Silver-haired Talent Center on Elderly Workers Aged Between 50 and 65
The Impact of the Silver-haired Talent Center on Elderly Workers Aged Between 50 and 65 Open
With the intensification of global aging, the proportion of the population aged 0-14 has declined, while the proportion of the population aged 65 and above has risen to 10%. Coupled with the job replacement effect of artificial intelligenc…
View article: Who gets counted? Understanding low female death registration in India
Who gets counted? Understanding low female death registration in India Open
Background Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems are essential for governance, public health, and achieving SDGs however, gender gaps limit women’s access to rights and services, with under-registration of female vital eve…
View article: A Comprehensive Analysis of Child Labor Practices in Brick Kilns: A Case Study of Harion Municipality, Sarlahi, Nepal
A Comprehensive Analysis of Child Labor Practices in Brick Kilns: A Case Study of Harion Municipality, Sarlahi, Nepal Open
This study explores the forcible factors leading to child labor in brick kilns, focusing on Harion Municipality, Sarlahi district. It highlights poverty and illiteracy as key drivers. Using a mixed-methods approach grounded in pragmatism, …
View article: An Assessment of the determinants of Urban Informal Employment: Evidence from Central region, Ethiopia
An Assessment of the determinants of Urban Informal Employment: Evidence from Central region, Ethiopia Open
Urban informal employment serves as a vital source of sustenance for workers, contributing to poverty reduction and increasing household income. This study investigates the determinants factors that select individuals’ occupational choice …
View article: Coupling coordination evaluation and influencing factors analysis of older adult care service resource supply and demand in China
Coupling coordination evaluation and influencing factors analysis of older adult care service resource supply and demand in China Open
Background The coupling coordination development between the supply and demand of older adult care service resources represents a critical pathway for the deep integration of the “Healthy China” initiative and the strategy of “actively res…
View article: Political Ideology, Policy Attitudes, and Public Support for European Integration
Political Ideology, Policy Attitudes, and Public Support for European Integration Open
This article maps in a comprehensive way the relationships between support for European integration, left–right ideological positions, and policy attitudes towards redistribution, immigration, and gay rights. I introduce the use of flexibl…
View article: Impact of Psychosocial and Organizational Factors on Employee Turnover Intention at Large Firm Apparel Industry - Sri Lanka
Impact of Psychosocial and Organizational Factors on Employee Turnover Intention at Large Firm Apparel Industry - Sri Lanka Open
The Apparel Industry of Sri Lanka plays a vital role in the Sri Lankan economy, contributing more than 900 billion LKR to Gross Domestic Product. The industry faces contemporary challenges in the world market, with the growing trend of Emp…
View article: The Psychological Capital and Emotional Exhaustion Among Government Employees in Batangas
The Psychological Capital and Emotional Exhaustion Among Government Employees in Batangas Open
This study examined the relationship between psychological capital and emotional exhaustion among government employees in Tanauan City Hall. Using a quantitative-descriptive correlational design, the research involved 218 job order employe…