Purpose Guided by a life course theoretical perspective, this study aimed to examine associations between providing caregiving for a young or adult son or daughter with special needs and multiple dimensions of physical health status among married midlife and older adults, as well as moderation of these associations by gender and marital quality (i.e., marital strain). Method Regression models w...

With the development of computer and network technology, more and more areas (such as power system security control, medical diagnosis system, government emergency management, stock invesment strategy anallysis, etc.) have gradually established decision-making support systems, which are mainly responsible for information collection, management and analysis. Studies show that decision-making sup...

This paper investigates the applicability and potential use of biometrics for EGovernment services. An in-depth case study is presented outlining the development of E-Government services in Ireland, highlighting potential areas for growth in biometrics and also areas for caution in the implementation of the underlying technologies. Biometrics is becoming an important international standard as a...

The study investigated the predictive validity of three-year-old children’s personality ratings by parents and pre-school teachers in explaining pre-schoolers’ (N = 253) social behaviour and intelligence two years later. Parental variables (education, self-reported parenting practices) and age of a child’s entry into pre-school were also accounted for but did not significantly contribute to the...

This study focuses on the estimation of household demand for immunization as well as its technological effect on the survival probability of a child in rural India. Careful attention is paid to the consequences of parental selection and heterogeneity on survival technology. The results suggest that child mortality is negatively related to the likelihood of purchasing vaccination, but imperfect ...

The recent introduction of networked medical devices has posed many benefits for both the healthcare industry and improved patient care. However, because of the complexity of these devices, in particular the advanced communication ability of these devices, security is becoming an increasing concern. This paper presents work to develop a framework to assure the security of medical devices being ...

We examine the implications of parental choice regarding the gender of their child in a context where boys are valued more than girls. In the absence of a bride price system, parental choice may reduce gender bias, but has an adverse e¤ect on welfare since it results in a sex ratio that is biased against girls. Bride prices can ensure e¢ cient outcomes with a balanced sex ratio if markets are W...

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the impact of different family factors on juvenile delinquency. Specifically, this thesis examined parental monitoring, attachment to parents, and family structure by investigating their single and combined effects on delinquency. In addition, the current study addresses the effects family factors have on different levels of delinquent behavior. ...

In this century, information, along with other factors of production, is a valuable and vital component of the organizations. With increasing technology advances, organizations have realized the undeniable benefits of Information Technology (IT) to increase the quality, accuracy and speed of affairs and most managers have become aware of the importance of its use in increasing efficiency and ef...

Utilizing a longitudinal research design, perceived parental control in 2,559 Chinese adolescents over three consecutive years was examined by measures of indigenous Chinese parental control concepts (Chinese Paternal Control Scale: CPCS; Chinese Maternal Control Scale: CMCS). The relationships between CPCS and CMCS and measures of parental control and parent-child relational qualities were als...