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Open Call for Papers 2

07 January 2026

We are inviting you to submit contributions to the Special Collection on the Socio-Economic Inequalities in Mortality in the Long-Run, organized by Kristina Thompson, Tim Riswick, and Sean Clouston. Submissions to this collection are possible from January 28, 2026 until December 31, 2026.

Please find more information on the collection’s description and goals as well as on submission procedures here.

Editorial on p-values

23 October 2022

In the last few years, the American Statistical Association has published position statements on the correct use and interpretation of p-values and on avoiding possible traps in applied statistical work. As much of empirical research in demography relies on statistical methods, in order to meet the challenge, Demographic Research has now also issued editorial guidance on our expectations regarding statistical rigour and replicability in empirical work. Please find the full editorial here:
demographic-research.org/…/vol41/32

Recent Response Letters

03 April 2026

Multistate life expectancy estimates using racial transition probabilities for 5-year intervals (instead of 9-months)

02 February 2024

Do Ultra-Orthodox Jews Exhibit Natural Fertility?

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