1316.3 - Statistical Update Queensland (Newsletter), Dec 2004
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Information Consultants - Working with You Our Information Consultants are able to provide advice and accurate information to satisfy your data requirements. As part of this service, consultants will provide advice on cross classification, derivation and collation of variables of interest. Production of customised tables to fit your data needs is a user pays service, with prices varying depending on the size and complexity of the data tables requested. Our Information Consultants will provide you with a written, no obligation quote. In addition to providing customised tables, our Information Consultants now offer value-added services aimed at providing a complete solution to your information needs, beyond just supplying tables of data.| Some examples of these value-added services include:
These services are designed to assist users who are less confident in the use of statistical data, and for those users or organisations who don’t have the available time or resources to undertake this type of work. For basic queries about ABS data, contact the ABS National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070 or <client.services@abs.gov.au>. For further information about complex data requirements or value added consultancies contact Sarah Keating on 07 3222 6042 or <sarah.keating@abs.gov.au>. ABS Service Industries Program The Service Industries Survey Program is currently developed with strong consideration given to topics where:
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For further information contact Gabrielle Robbie on 02 6252 6133 or <gabrielle.robbie@abs.gov.au>. Queensland’s Regions on Display The ABS released Regional Statistics, Queensland, 2004 (cat. no. 1362.3) on 15 October 2004. This publication gives you a wide selection of data for a variety of Queensland regions ranging from state level to local government areas (LGAs). Data are presented from a number of surveys and sources, including non-ABS sources, on subjects such as : Area, Population, Schools, Income support customers, Individual income, Number of single location businesses, Building approvals, Motor vehicles on register, Motor vehicle sales, Tourist accommodation, Local government finances and Housing. For the first time, Regional Statistics, Queensland contains a section presenting data by Remoteness areas, including data on population characteristics, educational attendance and weekly family income. Other themed chapters present data on Population and people, Environment, Economy and Industry, and Bicycle Usage and Telephone Connections. Some examples of the range and variety of facts and figures you will find in Regional Statistics, Queensland, 2004:
For further information contact Bob McPhail on 07 3222 6377 or <bob.mcphail@abs.gov.au>. A New View of What Queenslanders Do at Work Fundamental changes have taken place in the nature of labour markets of Australia and regional areas over the past 25 years. The provision of services has expanded rapidly and the management and administration of firms has responded to this changing business environment. Jobs concerned with the organisation and trade of information, money, advice and resources have proliferated. The immediate output of this work is neither physical products nor, in many cases, services. The identification of this multifaceted ‘new’ economy is a key result of the functional analysis used in Research Paper: Workplace Functions in Regional Labour Markets, Queensland, 1976 to 2001 (cat. no. 6601.3) which is expected to be released on 14 January 2005. This research paper looks at a 25 year time series from 1976 to 2001, to get a long term perspective of the changes taking place in the supply of labour in regions. Globalisation, technological change and deregulation of markets have contributed to structural changes in the economy during this period. The impact of these changes on the labour market has been measured to some degree on an industry basis, but their nature and drivers are not fully understood. This paper provides a complementary view of changes in Queensland labour markets, with implications for their future directions. What does this paper mean by a function? Similar workplace activities occur in many industries, so functions categorise employment according to an individual worker’s direct contribution to economic output. This provides a framework for analysing changes occurring in the labour market complementary to the traditional industry and occupational based frameworks. Functions take into account both the type of activities performed by workers (their occupation) and how the employing firm’s business activities fit within the economy (its industry). The function group structure particularly focusses on separating out the management, marketing, accounting and coordination tasks performed in a firm’s administration office, from the production or service tasks involved in producing the firm’s output. The separation of the management of resources from direct production and service tasks allows a closer analysis of changes taking place in this growing part of the economy. Self employed persons are recognised as having, in part, a role similar to managers in the administrative and executive tasks involved in running their own business. Use of the function framework has identified that much of the employment growth in Queensland has been in management and coordination. Strong employment growth has also occurred in consumer services. Employment in industrial production has shown little growth, but a young, highly educated and well paid workforce has been maintained over the past 25 years. Ageing of skilled workers in the workforce is evident in some functions and may represent a skill replacement issue. Regional labour markets have particular issues, which are identified by differences in qualifications, income, age, hours worked and migration of workers from overseas and interstate.
Main findings The 1,554,209 employed persons in Queensland at the 2001 census was almost double the number employed in 1976 (807,994). All function groups except the Farm/mine showed increased numbers of employed persons over this period. The largest function group in all census years was the Office, which grew from 36% to 43% of all employed persons, providing an additional 376,053 jobs. The fastest growth occurred in Retail/personal services, from 12% of employed persons in 1976 to 20% of employed persons in 2001, an additional 224,404 workers. Social infrastructure services grew by 115,936 workers, from 12% to 14% of all employed persons in the state. For further information contact Mark Chalmers on 07 3222 6307 or <mark.chalmers@abs.gov.au>. ANZSIC 2006 The ABS released Information Paper: ANZSIC 2006 Development (cat. no. 1294.0) on 9 September 2004. It outlines the development of a new standard classification of industrial activity, the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) 2006, which will replace the existing classification, ANZSIC 1993. ANZSIC 2006 was developed to provide a more contemporary industrial classification system taking into account changes in the structure and composition of the economy, changing user demands and the need for compatibility with other major international classification standards. The conceptual framework adopted for the development of ANZSIC 2006 uses supply-side based industry definitions and groupings. Using this approach, units engaged in similar productive activities are grouped together. Units in an industry will therefore exhibit similar production functions. One of the impacts of the redevelopment of the ANZSIC is an increase in the number of industries at each level of the hierarchy within the classification. The ANZSIC 2006 division structure will include 19 divisions, compared with 17 in ANZSIC 1993. ANZSIC 2006 will include 86 two digit sub-divisions compared with 53 for ANZSIC 1993. The increase in the number of two digit sub-divisions is driven by a number of factors including:
The introduction of ANZSIC 2006 will also change the lower levels of the classification by merging and deleting some existing ANZSIC 1993 classes and recognising some new classes and primary activities. More detail on the lower levels of the ANZSIC 2006 hierarchy will be available in an information paper to be released in 2005. A number of measures will be taken by the ABS to minimise the disruption to users of ABS statistics caused by the introduction of ANZSIC 2006. These include publishing data on both ANZSIC 1993 and ANZSIC 2006 basis and the back-casting of ABS statistics on an ANZSIC 2006 basis. For further information on developmental issues contact Branko Vitas on 02 6252 5604 or <branko.vitas@abs.gov.au>. For further information on implementation issues contact Paul McCulloch on 02 6252 5964 or <paul.mcculloch@abs.gov.au>. The Changing Face of Family Life The publication Family Characteristics, Australia, June 2003 (cat. no. 4442.0), released by the ABS on 22 September 2004, was compiled from data collected in the Family Characteristics Survey conducted throughout Australia in June 2003. There were 5.5 million families in Australia in 2003. The average size of family households was 3.1 persons in both 1997 and 2003, down from 3.3 persons in 1992. Of all families in 2003, 84% (4.6 million) were couple families., 14% (799,800) were one parent families and 2% (98,900) were other families. Families with children made up 60% of all families. In 2003, there were 1.1 million children aged 0-17 years who had a natural parent living elsewhere (23% of all children in this age group). Of these children, 76% lived in one parent families, 13% in step families and 9% in blended families. Children were more likely to live with their mother than their father after parents separate. The survey found that in 84% of cases it was the father who was the natural parent living elsewhere. Of the children aged 0-17 years with a natural parent living elsewhere, 50% (or 543,500) saw their other parent frequently (at least once per fortnight), while 31% (339,000) only saw their other natural parent either rarely (once per year, or less often) or never. Younger children were likely to see their other natural parent more frequently than were older children. Of children aged 0-2 years, 66% saw their other natural parent frequently while 23% saw them rarely or never. The corresponding proportions for children aged 15-17 years were 38% and 36% respectively. There were 22,500 grandparent families with children aged 0-17 years in Australia in 2003. These families represented around one percent of all families with children aged 0-17 years. In around one-third (34%) of grandparent families, one or both grandparents were employed, and 62% received a government pension, benefit or allowance as their main source of income. For further information contact Joye McLaughlin on Canberra 02 6252 6682 or <j.mclaughlin@abs.gov.au>. The Health of Children in Australia The ABS released the publication The Health of Children, Australia (cat. no. 4829.0.55.001) on 27 October 2004. The publication draws together data from a number of surveys. In general, Australian children enjoy good health. Their life expectancy at birth is increasing, and perinatal, infant and childhood deaths are declining. Unless otherwise stated, children are defined as persons aged 0-14 years. Long-term conditions The most commonly reported long-term conditions for children were allergic related diseases, such as asthma (13.4%), hayfever (7.1%), sinusitis (4.2%), and eczema (2.5%). Other common long-term conditions included otitis media (middle ear infection) (2.4%) and eyesight problems. In 2001, 3.5% of children aged 0-14 years were reported to have long-sightedness, and 3.4% were reported to have short-sightedness. Injuries Results of the 2001 National Health Survey showed that 17.6% of children aged 0-14 years (19.5% of boys and 15.6% of girls) reported sustaining a recent injury in the 4 weeks before the interview. When the type of event leading to injury is considered, falls were the most common. Of children aged 0-14 years who were injured in a low fall (1 metre or less), 74% were engaged in sporting or leisure activities at the time, and around 16% had visited a doctor or other health professional as a result of their low fall. Recent Illness While children do experience long-term conditions, such as asthma, they are more likely to have short-term illnesses, such as infectious diseases. SELF-REPORTED RECENT ILLNESS, children aged 0-14 years - 1995 Disability The 2003 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers indicated that approximately 319,900 Australian children (aged 0-14 years) had a reported disability (any limitation, restriction or impairment, which has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least 6 months and restricts everyday activities). Hospitalisation The main reasons for hospitalisation of children included diseases of the respiratory system and injuries and poisoning. Asthma is one of the most common reasons for children to be hospitalised. In 2002-03, just over half (51%) of the 37,200 hospital separations with a principal diagnosis of asthma (19,200) were for children aged 0-14 years. Hospitalisation for asthma is highest among young children (aged 0-4 years). Boys are more likely to be admitted to hospital for asthma than girls, particularly for those aged up to 9 years. Infant mortality The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is defined as the number of deaths per 1,000 live births between birth and exactly 1 year of age. The survival of infants in their first year of life is commonly viewed as an indicator of the general health and well-being of a population. A low infant mortality rate is a major contributor to increased life expectancy. INFANT MORTALITY RATE (a) - 1902-2002 Despite a continued decline, infant mortality still counts for two thirds of all deaths of children aged 0-14 years. Of 1,882 registered child deaths in 2002, 1,264 were infants. Leading causes of death among infants included conditions originating in the perinatal period. For example, congenital malformations counted for 22% of infant deaths and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) counted for 9% of infant deaths. For further information contact Tian Erho on 02 6252 6916 or <tian.erho@abs.gov.au>. First Mature Age Persons Statistical Profile Now Available: Population and Cultural Diversity The first of a series of reports on Australia’s mature age people Mature Age Persons Statistical Profile: Population and Cultural Diversity (cat. no. 4905.0.55.001) was released by the ABS on 12 October. The complete set of profiles will be released progressively and will cover the following topics: Population and Cultural Diversity, Labour Force, Health, Housing, Living Arrangements, Education and Training and Community Life. Mature age persons are those aged 45-64 years. This profile focuses on the demographic characteristics of this group, as well as the geographic distribution and cultural diversity. Australia’s population is ageing and the change in Australia’s demographic composition has implications for a range of government and community services including health, housing, education, income support and aged care. The above diagram shows the proportion of mature age persons and children aged 0-14 years over time. Of note, is the peak around the 1960s for those aged 0-14 years and a corresponding peak for those aged 45-64 years from 2011. Many of the current mature age persons were born during the post war 'baby boom'. The Projected Mature Age Population Australia’s total population is projected to grow to 26.4 million by 2051, based on the medium projection series. The mature age population is projected to grow to 6.6 million by that time. As a proportion of the total population, the mature age population is projected to grow steadily until 2011 and remain at around 25% of the population for at least the next forty years after that. States and Territories In 2003, the proportion of the population aged 45-64 years was highest in Tasmania (25%) and lowest in the Northern Territory (21%). The Northern Territory also had the lowest median age (30.3 years). This reflects the much higher proportion of Indigenous persons in the Northern Territory (27% compared with 2% for Australia). Indigenous People At 30 June 2001, the experimental estimated resident Indigenous population of Australia produced by the ABS was 458,500, or 2% of the total population. The Indigenous population has a much younger age structure than the non-Indigenous population as it experiences higher fertility and mortality rates. Consequently, Indigenous people were under represented in the mature age population. In 2001, mature age persons comprised 12% of the Indigenous population compared with 23% of the non-Indigenous population. Country of Birth In 2002, 35% of the overseas-born were aged 45-64 years compared with 20% of those born in Australia. For overseas-born mature age persons, the most common birthplace was the United Kingdom accounting for 29% of the group, followed by New Zealand and Italy (both 7%). More than half of the Australian resident population born in Malta, the Netherlands and Greece was made up of mature age persons (59%, 51% and 51%, respectively). Conversely, those born in Viet Nam, China and New Zealand were relatively younger and these populations in Australia had lower proportions of mature age persons (25%, 26% and 27%, respectively). Proficiency in Spoken English Within the 45-54 years age group, only those born in Viet Nam (56%) and China (45%) reported that they spoke English not well or not at all. These are both countries where immigrants were more likely to have arrived in Australia in recent years. Within the 55-64 years age group, people born in Viet Nam (70%) and China (54%) were most likely to report lack of proficiency in English followed by the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (45%), Greece (35%) and Lebanon (34%). For further information contact Angela Lazzaro on 07 3222 6013 or <angela.lazzaro@abs.gov.au>. Mature Age Persons Statistical Profile: Labour Force The second mature age persons statistical profile was released on 4 November 2004. This profile (cat. no. 4905.0.55.001) focuses on the labour force characteristics of the mature age population. The Australian labour force is ageing. In 2003, people aged 45-64 years numbered 4.7 million with 3.3 million in the labour force, representing almost a third (32%) of the total labour force. In 1983, there were 2.9 million people aged 45-64 years in the population with 1.6 million in the labour force, 23% of the total labour force. AGE PROFILE OF THE LABOUR FORCE (a) The overall labour force participation rate of people aged 45-64 years has increased steadily over the last 20 years, from 56% in 1983 to 69% in 2003. As well, the unemployment rate for people aged 45-64 years has decreased from 5.8% in 1983 to only 3.8% in 2003. This increase in participation has been driven largely by the increased participation of women in the labour force, reflecting a range of social changes, including greater acceptance of, and opportunities for, women in the workforce. In 2003, the participation rate for women aged 45-64 years was 60%, well above the proportion participating in the labour force in 1983 (35%). FEMALE LABOUR FORCE PARTICIPATION(a) MALE LABOUR FORCE PARTICIPATION(a) For employed people, there has been a shift to part-time employment across all age groups and in particular those aged 45-64 years, influenced by various changes in the economy and society. The proportion of employed people aged 45-64 years working part-time increased from 16% in 1983 to 26% in 2003. People aged 24-44 years experienced a similar increase, from 17% in 1983 to 23% in 2003. In August 2003, 58% of workers aged 45-64 years were employees with leave entitlements (excluding owner managers of incorporated enterprises). Owner managers formed the next largest group of workers aged 45-64 years (28%), compared with only 19% of workers aged 25-44 years. The likelihood of this employment type increased with age and was more common among men than women. Men aged 55-64 years were the most likely to be owner managers(40%). In comparison, just over one-quarter (26%) of employed women in this age group were owner managers. OWNER MANAGERS, Proportion of employed by age and sex - 2003 While the unemployment rate for people aged 45-64 years is relatively low, once unemployed, they tend to remain unemployed longer than their younger counterparts. In September 2003, there were 48,600 people aged 45-64 years who had been unemployed for 12 months or longer. More than two-fifths (43%) of unemployed people aged 55-64 years had been unemployed for 12 months or longer, compared with just under one-third (33%) of 45-54 year olds and 23% of 25-44 year olds. In September 2003, there were 41,600 people aged 45-64 years who wanted to work and were available to work but did not actively look for work for labour market reasons, that is, they were discouraged jobseekers. This represents 52% of the total 79,000 discouraged job seekers in September 2003, and is considerably higher than the number for people aged 25-44 years (23,200). For further information contact Henry Zuk on 07 3222 6061 or <henry.zuk@abs.gov.au>.
The Indigenous Community Engagement Strategy The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recognises the difficulties facing enumeration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in its surveys and statistical collections. It also recognises that barriers exist within Indigenous communities and organisations which hinder easy access to and use of ABS information about Indigenous peoples and communities. One of the principle aims of the ABS is to ensure that its statistics can be easily accessed and used by all Australians and to create equal opportunity of access for all users. The Indigenous Community Engagement Strategy was developed to:
This strategy is implemented largely through the employment at each state/territory office of Indigenous Engagement Managers who provide a focus and contact point internally and externally for the strategy and give relevant and timely advice and direction to the ABS on Indigenous corporate issues. Duties of the Indigenous Engagement Managers include:
From the Queensland Indigenous Engagement Manager
For further information contact Dena Dodd-Ugle on 07 3222 6406 or <dena.dodd-ugle@abs.gov.au>. Indigenous Population - Youthful and Growing Experimental Estimates and Projections, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, 1991 to 2009 (cat. no. 3238.0) was released by the ABS on 27 September. At 30 June 2001, the estimated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of Australia was 458,500, or 2.4% of the total Australian population. Indigenous people of Aboriginal origin only, comprised 89% of the total Indigenous population; people of Torres Strait Islander origin only, comprised 6% and those of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin comprised 4%. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) regions with the largest number of Indigenous people were Sydney, (43,100 or 9%), Brisbane (39,000 or 9%), Coffs Harbour (36,100 or 8%), Wagga Wagga (24,100 or 5%) and Perth (23,200 or 5%). These five regions accounted for 165,500 or 36% of the total Indigenous population in 2001. More than half of the Torres Strait Islander population (59%) lived in Queensland, while the remaining 41% were dispersed throughout the rest of Australia. ATSIC regions with the largest number of Torres Strait Islanders were Torres Strait Area (6,900 or 14%), Cairns (6,200 or 13%), Brisbane (5,600 or 12%) and Townsville (5,400 or 11.0%). The 30 June 1996 and 30 June 2001 estimates of the Indigenous population of Australia, both based on the 2001 census, were 414,400 and 458,500, respectively. The average annual growth rate of the Indigenous population of Australia for the period 1996 to 2001 was 2.0%. Unexplained Growth The difference between the 1996 and 2001 census counts of Indigenous persons, recorded on census forms, was significantly larger than would be expected based on demographic factors i.e. the increase cannot be fully accounted for by births, deaths and net migration over the intercensal period. The previously published experimental Indigenous population estimate for 1996, based on the 1996 census, was 386,000. The upward revision of the 1996 estimate to 414,400 reflects this unexplained increase between 1996 and 2001. The reasons for the unexplained increase in Indigenous census counts are varied and include: changes in who completes the form, changes in attitudes toward Indigenous identification in the census, and improvements in census procedures, including procedures aimed specifically at improving Indigenous enumeration.
The projected average annual growth rate of the Indigenous population for the high series is 3.4% while for the low series it is 1.8%. These projected growth rates are both higher than the observed increase in the total Australian population for the 2001-02 financial year (1.2%). For further information contact Shahidullah 02 6252 5129 or <m.shahidullah@abs.gov.au>.
When Is A Change Significant? Identifying a significant change in an estimate between two time periods can be difficult. This is because the magnitude of the derived change may or may not be significant for that particular estimate. An estimate change is defined as the difference between estimates over time for the same variable. A negative change, i.e. the new estimate is less than the previous estimate, is shown by a negative number. A positive change is denoted by a positive number representing the new estimate is larger than the previous estimate. A change in an estimate can be due to several factors including a reference period change, a real world change, an altered edit condition or changes in sampling methodology. To determine how significant a change is for an estimate, the analysis of both the movement estimate and the standard error (SE) for the movement is required. The movement estimate is simply the subtraction of the old estimate from the new estimate; while the SE of the movement provides a measure of reliability for the movement estimate. When comparing estimates between two time points it is imperative to use both the movement estimate and the SE of the movement to determine if a change in an estimate is significant. This is because a large magnitude for the movement does not necessarily indicate the change is significant as the corresponding SE of the movement could also be large. Likewise, a small SE of the movement does not necessarily indicate that the change in the estimate is significant as the corresponding movement estimate could be small. Independently observing either the movement or the corresponding SE can infer misleading results which may not be significant estimate changes. As part of standard ABS practice, both the movement estimate and its SE are used to establish if a change is significant. As a working example, we will compare estimates from the Survey of Motor Vehicle Use (SMVU). For total kilometres travelled by type of vehicle from the 1999 and 2003 SMVU, the movements, their SEs and the estimates from which they are derived are shown in the following table.
(a) Calculated on unrounded data. The SE for the movement from the 1999 to the 2003 SMVU of the estimate for total kilometres travelled for all passenger vehicles registered in Australia is 5,649 million kilometres. The magnitude of the movement between the estimates of 19,037 million kilometres is more than twice the SE for the movement. Using sampling theory, the ABS can say with 95 percent confidence that the movement is significant. The SE for the movement of the estimate for total kilometres travelled for all buses registered in Australia is 90 million kilometres. Since the magnitude of the movement between the estimates of 50 million kilometres is approximately half the SE for the movement, the ABS can not confidently infer that the movement is significant. For further information contact Caitlin James on 07 3222 6305 or <c.james@abs.gov.au>.
Major Changes in Census Output Strategy The ABS released Information Paper: Census of Population and Housing: ABS Views on Census Output Strategy (cat. no. 2009.0) on 18 October 2004. The aims of this paper are to inform census users of the proposed ABS strategies for 2006 census products and services, and to seek their views on them. The ABS intends to recast its range of products and services for the 2006 census. The range of data available as standard census output will be expanded. All of the profile tables that were released for 2001 census will be made available again in 2006. Use of the Internet will enable expansion of the range of census information that can be readily available and improve access to the 2006 census data. The following key strategies are proposed:
Community Profiles series will once again be available for the 2006 census dissemination. However, users will have greater flexibility in choosing tables that meet their particular needs. Previously, two types of CD-ROM products were produced:
The Quickbuild version of CDATA will be delivered on-line. The proposed functionality planned for the ABS web site will provide clients with basic Geographic Information System (GIS) functionality such as the capacity to define custom areas and to thematically map data. Users of more sophisticated GIS products will be able to choose from a number of different software products designed to meet their needs. The ABS will continue to supply data only products on CD-ROM but for the 2006 census, the ABS plans to deliver CD-ROM products that provide both data and software via the Internet. This means there will be no lag between the general release of data and its availability through CDATA on the ABS web site. First release data (containing variables that are relatively easy to process) will be made available as soon as possible after the census with a target date of June 2007. The second release of data will follow 5 months later in November 2007. Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) 2006 users will be able to access the data via the Internet or by importing the data into their existing GIS software packages. The delivery of SEIFA 2006 has been bought forward by 6 months, to March 2008. Collection District and Statistical Local Area maps will again be produced for the 2006 census. The maps will be available for purchase in electronic form using a generic display format. Hard copies of these maps will be printed on demand for an additional charge. Customised reference and thematic maps of user-specified census characteristics will continue to be provided as a customised service. The Advance Ordering Service for specialised cross-classifications will continue for the 2006 census. For further information contact Michael Beahan on 02 6252 7007 or <michael.beahan@abs.gov.au>.
Season’s Greetings to All Our Readers How quickly time goes by! Already the festive season is upon us and the inevitable rush seems to start earlier each year. For many, Christmas becomes a time of stress rather than relaxation. My season’s wish to all our readers is that you have the opportunity to share a relaxed time with loved ones and to enjoy all the benefits that this holiday season may bring. I would also like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year, with a reminder to take special care and be patient while on the roads during the holiday season. Enjoy yourselves, be safe and may you have a prosperous 2005. Regards, The Editor Selected Recent and Expected Releases General
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