The gender gap in working conditions has barely improved in South Korea where various measures for gender equality have been in place for a relatively long time. Furthermore, the female employment rate is also the lowest in OECD (Organization for Eco...
7 May 2021
As detailed data on labor market affiliation become more accessible, new approaches are needed to address the complex patterns of labor market affiliation. We introduce the expected labor market affiliation (ELMA) method by estimating the time-restr...
Rapid technological changes and evolving labor market demands have increased the importance of identifying the competencies required for successful workforce participation. This study examines how digital competencies (DC) contribute to job market re...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had immediate and cascading impacts on global agricultural systems. In Senegal, the immediate impacts include inaccessibility of inputs due to disruption in markets and supply chains, availability of labor, and changes in cr...
25 July 2020
Labor market participation has a positive impact on social inclusion and is linked to financial security. This study identifies barriers and willingness to accept re-employment among unemployed seniors that could highlight opportunities for societal...
A growing body of research characterizes contemporary global neoliberal hegemony through the lens of racial capitalism—a framework that traces the connections between colonial exploitation, slavery, and the foundations of economic growth, linki...
This article examines how media discourse in South Korea constructed Filipino caregivers as a legitimate yet conditional solution to the country’s care crisis. Moving beyond approaches that treat media coverage as a neutral reflection of policy...
This research paper explores the textile industry in Taiwan and investigates how technological innovation can support corporate competitiveness under the pressures of global market competition, increased labor costs, and sustainability. This study te...
Predicting road freight prices is a challenging task influenced by multiple factors. Understanding which variables have the greatest impact is essential for building more accurate models, and consequently for enhancing the competitiveness of Brazilia...
Student motivation is an axial variable in the choice of degree, academic performance, and future incorporation into the labor market. In this study, with a descriptive and cross-sectional design, 292 students enrolled in different university degrees...
This study investigates the structural misalignment between official wage benchmarks and actual market wages in the Republic of Korea to establish an independent, forestry-specific wage system essential for labor sustainability. Historically, the Rep...
This article analyzes the unequal distribution of perceived work flexibility in Chile, drawing on data from the 2023 National Time Use Survey (ENUT). Using multilevel multinomial logistic regression models, this study explores how individual and cont...
Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-driven traits are commonly introduced into tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in less than a year. Although CRISPR technology is highly suitable for rapid incorporation of new traits into...
4 March 2020
This paper identifies, within companies’ sectors of activity, predictors of Human Resource (HR) policies to extend working life (EWL) in light of increasing policy efforts at the European level to extend working life. Three types of EWL practic...
8 February 2026
Occupational conditions across the life course may leave a lasting imprint on health in later life, particularly in unequal and largely informal labor markets. This study examined associations between lifetime occupational history and health status a...
11 October 2021
Despite the vast literature on the socioeconomic status (SES) gradient of obesity among adult people, no study has investigated the relationship between institutional power and body mass index. Using national survey data from the “China Labor-force D...
Career decision-making remains a critical challenge for computer science students, particularly within rapidly evolving labor markets such as Saudi Arabia. Traditional guidance approaches often rely on subjective advice or limited academic indicators...