scholarly journals Oyster Demand Adjustments to Counter-Information and Source Treatments in Response to Vibrio vulnificus

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 683-696 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Ashton Morgan ◽  
Gregory S. Martin ◽  
William L. Huth
Keyword(s):  
Vibrio Vulnificus ◽  
Source Credibility ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
For Profit ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Panel Model ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Information Treatment

A web-based contingent behavior analysis was developed to quantify the effect of both negative and positive information treatments and post harvest processes on demand for oysters. Results from a panel model indicate that consumers of raw and cooked oysters behave differently after news of an oyster-related human mortality. While cooked oyster consumers take precautionary measures against risk, raw oyster consumers exhibit optimistic bias and increase their consumption level. Further, by varying the source of a counter-information treatment, we find that source credibility impacts behavior. Oyster consumers, and in particular, raw oyster consumers, are most responsive to information provided by a not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization. Finally, post harvest processing of oysters has no impact on demand.

Accountable Care and Evidence-Based Decision Making

2017 ◽  
pp. 360-369
Author(s):  
Nilmini Wickramasinghe ◽  
Steve Goldberg
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Accountable Care ◽  
Web Based ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Global Priority ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Evidence Based Decision Making

In today's cost challenged healthcare environment accountable care and evidence-based decision making have become important considerations. Contemporaneous to this is the fact that the superior management of diabetes has become a global priority especially given the exponential increase in the number of diabetes patients as well as the financial implications of treating this silent epidemic. Thus, this research focuses on trying to address these respective yet critical issues by examining the possibility of using a mobile web-based reporting system that taps into existing widely available resources to monitor and manage gestational diabetes. To test this solution, we adopted a randomized control trial with two-arm cross over applied to a not-for profit hospital in Victoria, Australia. From the perspective of practice, we have uncovered far reaching implications for hospital management's cost vs. quality care to patients. In particular, it appears that the adoption of smartphones to support many aspects of care and patient-clinician interactions is prudent.

ACEnet

2011 ◽  
pp. 336-357
Author(s):  
Craig Van Slyke ◽  
France Belanger ◽  
Marcy Kittner
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Economic Networks ◽  
Business Training ◽  
Web Based ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Computer Labs

With the advent of Web-based electronic commerce (e-commerce), businesses of all sizes rushed to take advantage of the potential of e-commerce technologies. While large organizations often have ready access to the resources necessary to implement ecommerce strategies, smaller organizations may lack some or all of these resources. Conversely, the increased reach facilitated by e-commerce may allow some small businesses to be viable in areas where limited access to customers might otherwise prevent success. This increased reach may be particularly beneficial in economically depressed rural areas, which may stand to gain greatly from the economic development potential of small businesses. Small businesses in general, and rural small businesses in particular, face a number of hurdles that must be overcome if they are to benefit from e-commerce. This case describes how a not-for-profit agency, the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet), facilitates the use of e-commerce by rural small businesses as a part of an overall strategy for spurring economic development through small businesses. ACEnet provides a number of resources that help small businesses take advantage of e-commerce, including computer labs, Web site hosting, consultative services, and technical and business training. This case illustrates how these services help rural small businesses overcome many of the barriers to successful implementation of e-commerce.

ACEnet

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Craig Van Slyke ◽  
Frank Belanger ◽  
Marcy Kittner
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Economic Networks ◽  
Business Training ◽  
Web Based ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Computer Labs

With the advent of Web-based electronic commerce (e-commerce), businesses of all sizes rushed to take advantage of the potential of e-commerce technologies. While large organizations often have ready access to the resources necessary to implement e-commerce strategies, smaller organizations may lack some or all of these resources. Conversely, the increased reach facilitated by e-commerce may allow some small businesses to be viable in areas where limited access to customers might otherwise prevent success. This increased reach may be particularly beneficial in economically depressed rural areas, which may stand to gain greatly from the economic development potential of small businesses. Small businesses in general, and rural small businesses in particular, face a number of hurdles that must be overcome if they are to benefit from e-commerce. This case describes how a not-for-profit agency, the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet), facilitates the use of e-commerce by rural small businesses as a part of an overall strategy for spurring economic development through small businesses. ACEnet provides a number of resources that help small businesses take advantage of e-commerce, including computer labs, Web site hosting, consultative services, and technical and business training. This case illustrates how these services help rural small businesses overcome many of the barriers to successful implementation of e-commerce.

scholarly journals NPO Web-Based Accountability: How Can We Know If NPOs Are Doing Good Things?

2021 ◽  
pp. 089976402110628
Author(s):  
Vien Chu ◽  
Belinda Luke
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Performance Information ◽  
Regulatory Requirements ◽  
Web Based ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Performance Reporting ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
The Government

This study develops a comprehensive but practical framework for not-for-profit organization (NPO) web-based accountability involving (a) disclosure of operations, financial performance, and social performance, and (b) dialogue; and investigates it in the practices of five Australian NPO award finalists and 160 NPOs more broadly. The findings highlight NPOs’ web-based accountability focused on operational disclosure, promoting NPOs’ activities and mission. However, financial and social performance disclosure was lacking, despite financial performance information being publicly available on the government regulator’s website. Furthermore, the use of online platforms to promote dialogue and exchange was limited. The study suggests that regulatory requirements play an important role in strengthening NPOs’ accountability, and the lack of social performance reporting means it is still unclear what “good things” NPOs are doing.

Accountable Care and Evidence-Based Decision Making

2017 ◽  
pp. 567-576
Author(s):  
Nilmini Wickramasinghe ◽  
Steve L Goldberg
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Accountable Care ◽  
Web Based ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Global Priority ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Evidence Based Decision Making

In today's cost challenged healthcare environment accountable care and evidence-based decision making have become important considerations. Contemporaneous to this is the fact that the superior management of diabetes has become a global priority especially given the exponential increase in the number of diabetes patients as well as the financial implications of treating this silent epidemic. Thus, this research focuses on trying to address these respective yet critical issues by examining the possibility of using a mobile web-based reporting system that taps into existing widely available resources to monitor and manage gestational diabetes. To test this solution, we adopted a randomized control trial with two-arm cross over applied to a not-for profit hospital in Victoria, Australia. From the perspective of practice, we have uncovered far reaching implications for hospital management's cost vs. quality care to patients. In particular, it appears that the adoption of smartphones to support many aspects of care and patient-clinician interactions is prudent.

scholarly journals A Late Attempt to Involve End Users in the Design of Medication-Related Alerts: Survey Study

10.2196/14855 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. e14855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Therese Baysari ◽  
Wu Yi Zheng ◽  
Bethany Van Dort ◽  
Hannah Reid-Anderson ◽  
Mihaela Gronski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Implementation Process ◽  
Medication Administration ◽  
End Users ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Web Based ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Mailing Lists ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
To Receive

Background When users of electronic medical records (EMRs) are presented with large numbers of irrelevant computerized alerts, they experience alert fatigue, begin to ignore alert information, and override alerts without processing or heeding alert recommendations. Anecdotally, doctors at our study site were dissatisfied with the medication-related alerts being generated, both in terms of volume being experienced and clinical relevance. Objective This study aimed to involve end users in the redesign of medication-related alerts in a hospital EMR, 4 years post implementation. Methods This work was undertaken at a private not-for-profit teaching hospital in Sydney, Australia. Since EMR implementation in 2015, the organization elected to implement all medication-related alert types available in the system for prescribers: allergy and intolerance alerts, therapeutic duplication alerts, pregnancy alerts, and drug-drug interaction alerts. The EMR included no medication administration alerts for nurses. To obtain feedback on current alerts and suggestions for redesign, a Web-based survey was distributed to all doctors and nurses at the site via hospital mailing lists. Results Despite a general dissatisfaction with alerts, very few end users completed the survey. In total, only 3.37% (36/1066) of doctors and 14.5% (60/411) of nurses took part. Approximately 90% (30/33) of doctors who responded held the view that too many alerts were triggered in the EMR. Doctors suggested that most alerts be removed and that alerts be more specific and less sensitive. In contrast, 97% (58/60) of the nurse respondents indicated that they would like to receive medication administration alerts in the EMR. Most nurses indicated that they would like to receive all the alert types available at all severity levels. Conclusions Attempting to engage with end users several years post implementation was challenging. Involving users so late in the implementation process may lead to clinicians viewing the provision of feedback to be futile. Seeking user feedback on usefulness, volume, and design of alerts is extremely valuable; however, we suggest this is undertaken early, preferably before system implementation.

scholarly journals Evaluating Human-Centred Design for Public Health A Case Study on Developing a Healthcare App with Refugee Communities.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebeccah Bartlett ◽  
Jacqueline Boyle ◽  
Jessica Simons Smith ◽  
Nadia Khan ◽  
Tracy Robinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Access To Healthcare ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
Web Based ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Reproductive Healthcare ◽  
Human Centred Design

Abstract Background: Australian women from migrant and refugee communities experience reduced access to sexual and reproductive healthcare. Human-centred design is an ethical and effective approach to developing health solutions with underserved populations that are more likely to experience significant disadvantage or social marginalisation. This study aimed to evaluate how well Shifra, a small Australian-based not-for-profit, applied human-centred design when developing a web-based application that delivers local, evidence-based and culturally relevant health information to its non-English speaking users. Methods: This study undertook a document review, survey and semi-structured interviews to evaluate how well Shifra was able to achieve its objectives using a human-centred design approach. Results: A co-design process successfully led to the development of a web-based health app for refugee and migrant women. This evaluation also yielded several important recommendations for improving Shifra’s human-centred design approach moving forward. Conclusions: Improving refugees’ access to sexual and reproductive health is complex and requires innovative and thoughtful problem solving. This evaluation of Shifra’s human-centred design approach provides a helpful and rigorous guide in reporting that may encourage other organisations undertaking human-centred design work to evaluate their own implementation. Keywords: human-centred design; design thinking; refugee health; evaluation Plain language summary: Australian women from non-English speaking migrant and refugee communities face reduced access to sexual and reproductive healthcare and many then go on to experience poor health outcomes as a result. There is an urgent need for new approach to improve access to healthcare for underserved communities, one that centres these women in the process of finding, developing and disseminating the solutions themselves. Human-centred design is an ethical and effective methodology to working with communities to develop these health solutions. This study aimed to evaluate how well Shifra, a small Australian-based not-for-profit focused on improving access to healthcare for refugees and new migrants, undertook human-centred design approach when developing a Smartphone app that deliver local, safe and culturally relevant health information to non-English speaking Australians. The authors interviewed refugees, health and social sector experts and computer programmers involved in creating Shifra to evaluate how well they used human-centred design to achieve its goals. This evaluation found that Shifra’s approach was successful whilst also highlighting several important recommendations for improving collaborative efforts with refugee communities. These findings could help other projects also seeking to undertake an authentic community co-design process.

scholarly journals Conceptual Framework for Explorations of the Collaborative Economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 615-634
Author(s):  
Filip Majetić
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Gig Economy ◽  
On Line

This paper aims to establish a comprehensive and easily operationalizable conceptual framework for explorations of the collaborative economy (CE). While the phenomenon has attracted increasing attention among businesses, customers, politicians/regulators, and researchers, a widely accepted conceptualization still does not exist. In the present study the CE accommodates for-profit and/or not-for-profit exchange of products that are: a) temporarily provided to others (i.e. shared) by their owners when the assets are under-utilized; b) shared occasionally i.e. up to a certain extent; c) shared by amateurs/ non-professionals when having a professional license is mandatory; and d) shared via on-line platforms. If all the requirements are (simultaneously) fulfilled, shared products embrace both goods and services and sharing providers embrace both individuals (e.g., P2P) and organizations (e.g., B2P). The proposed framework is discussed in the context of the CE key "surrounding" concepts – the on-demand economy, gig economy, second-hand & circular economy, and rental economy.

A metamodel for competence assessment

2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Bellini ◽  
Serena Cubico ◽  
Giuseppe Favretto ◽  
Stefano A. Noventa ◽  
Piermatteo Ardolino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Group Feedback ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Managerial Competence ◽  
Italian Context

Purpose This paper aims to propose an explorative metamodel of the key organizational competences management and presents a Web-based tool (Co.S.M.O.© Competences Software Management for Organizations) for all-around assessment of the identified competences. Design/methodology/approach Building on the Great Eight Competencies Model- GEC, the European Qualifications Framework-EQF and focus group feedback, an online questionnaire was developed to manage the key organizational competences and to adapt the competence metamodel to the Italian context. Findings The competence metamodel described in this study and its newly designed tool (software with online questionnaire) could be used at the organizational level to improve productivity and efficiency by allowing an easy identification of key organizational competences and facilitating their acquisition and sharing. Research limitations/implications Currently, the metamodel is mainly theoretical and the software sustained only a partial validation. Practical implications The developed tool is a dynamic, easy to use and interactive Web-based software useful for managing the competences in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Social implications European official documents invite companies and institutions to work together and share human capital: the European Qualifications Framework-EQF, at the base of this model, facilitates a common organizational language for human resources management. Originality/value Managerial competence literature indicates that a comprehensive model capturing a link between the EQF and a managerial competence model has not yet been considered in the literature.

ACEnet

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Craig Van Slyke ◽  
France Belanger ◽  
Marcy Kittner
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Economic Networks ◽  
Business Training ◽  
Web Based ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Not For Profit ◽  
Computer Labs

With the advent of Web-based electronic commerce (e-commerce), businesses of all sizes rushed to take advantage of the potential of e-commerce technologies. While large organizations often have ready access to the resources necessary to implement e-commerce strategies, smaller organizations may lack some or all of these resources. Conversely, the increased reach facilitated by e-commerce may allow some small businesses to be viable in areas where limited access to customers might otherwise prevent success. This increased reach may be particularly beneficial in economically depressed rural areas, which may stand to gain greatly from the economic development potential of small businesses. Small businesses in general, and rural small businesses in particular, face a number of hurdles that must be overcome if they are to benefit from e-commerce. This case describes how a not-for-profit agency, the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet), facilitates the use of e-commerce by rural small businesses as a part of an overall strategy for spurring economic development through small businesses. ACEnet provides a number of resources that help small businesses take advantage of e-commerce; including computer labs, Web site hosting, consultative services, and technical and business training. This case illustrates how these services help rural small businesses overcome many of the barriers to successful implementation of e-commerce.

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