scholarly journals Critical Risk Factors Associated with Public Private Partnership Housing Projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-49
Author(s):  
Yakubu N. Sanda ◽  
Natalia A. Anigbogu ◽  
Ezekiel A. Rugu ◽  
Laraba Y. Babas
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Interest Rates ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Exchange Rate Volatility ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Housing Projects ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Project Risks

AbstractStudies have shown that project risks are responsible for the failure of most Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects. The study examined the critical risk factors associated with PPP housing projects. Data for the research was obtained through a questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and mean ratings. Corruption and bribery among contracting parties (0.681), Exchange rate volatility (0.621) Availability of development funds (0.599) and Change in government (0.580) were the critical risk factors identified. The study also indicated that project cost is highly influenced by lack of development funds and changes in interest rates. The quality of PPP housing projects in Abuja was found to be influenced by partner selection risks. The study suggested a competitive, transparent, and efficient bid process to eliminate corruption, workable strategies for ensuring the availability of development funds at a cheaper rate and adopting mixed strategy in which government continues to provide social housing to the low-income class while providing the enabling environment for the private sector to thrive.

scholarly journals Risk factors associated with health-related quality of life in pediatric asthma

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 003685042110136
Author(s):  
Miaomiao Shi ◽  
Lei Liang ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Yangze Yu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Pediatric Asthma ◽  
Activity Limitation ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Associated

To evaluate the quality of life (QOL) of children with asthma and analyze the related factors. A total of 360 children diagnosed with asthma were enrolled. We conducted the pediatric asthma quality of life questionnaire (PAQLQ). The differences in clinical characteristics between the two groups were compared. Clinical characteristics were compared between high and low QOL. More female was observed in low QOL group ( p = 0.013). Patients with higher income ( p = 0.003) were shown with higher QOL. Female patients presented significantly lower values for activity limitation ( p = 0.016) and emotional function ( p = 0.016) as compared to male patients. For patients who have low income, the QOL scores for dimensions of activity limitation was significantly worse than those have higher income ( p = 0.001). Univariable results showed that gender ( p = 0.013) and income ( p = 0.001) were factors associated with QOL in asthma children. However, multivariate analysis suggested that only gender (OR = 0.558, p = 0.008) and income (OR = 1.762, p < 0.001) were the independent factors that affected the QOL levels. In this study, we found that the QOL dimensions of pediatric asthma differed between various subpopulations. For patients with risk factors of poor QOL, target intervention is advised in order to increase QOL.

Risk Factors in IT Public–Private Partnership Projects

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-343
Author(s):  
Souhir Ghribi ◽  
Pierre-André Hudon ◽  
Bachir Mazouz
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
It Projects ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
The Public ◽  
Specific Risk ◽  
Project Risks ◽  
Key Resources

Project managers from both the public and private sectors have always known that better project management is often synonymous with better risk management. As such, all projects are subject to risk factors that make their management more or less complicated. In this article, we contend that successful project managers need tools to better identify and assess project risks and we try to provide such a tool in the form of grid of specific risk factors. This article analyzes risk factors in IT projects conducted using public–private partnership (PPP) procurement from the public partner’s perspective. Our research uses, as empirical case studies, three projects undertaken by the Tunisian government in partnership with IT and engineering companies. The results reveal 13 specific risk factors, which are classified into three generic risk factor categories: strategic, operational, and key resources. The adverse effects of risks materializing are also identified and analyzed.

scholarly journals Proportion and risk factors for death by euthanasia in dogs in the UK

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilla Pegram ◽  
Carol Gray ◽  
Rowena M. A. Packer ◽  
Ysabelle Richards ◽  
David B. Church ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Clinical Factors ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Additional Risk ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Regression Modelling ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Logistic Regression Modelling

AbstractThe loss of a pet can be particularly distressing for owners, whether the method of death is euthanasia or is unassisted. Using primary-care clinical data, this study aimed to report the demographic and clinical factors associated with euthanasia, relative to unassisted death, in dogs. Method of death (euthanasia or unassisted) and clinical cause of death were extracted from a random sample of 29,865 dogs within the VetCompass Programme from a sampling frame of 905,544 dogs under UK veterinary care in 2016. Multivariable logistic regression modelling was used to evaluate associations between risk factors and method of death. Of the confirmed deaths, 26,676 (89.3%) were euthanased and 2,487 (8.3%) died unassisted. After accounting for confounding factors, 6 grouped-level disorders had higher odds in euthanased dogs (than dogs that died unassisted), using neoplasia as the baseline. The disorders with greatest odds included: poor quality of life (OR 16.28), undesirable behaviour (OR 11.36) and spinal cord disorder (OR 6.00). Breed, larger bodyweight and increasing age were additional risk factors for euthanasia. The results highlight that a large majority of owners will face euthanasia decisions and these findings can support veterinarians and owners to better prepare for such an eventuality.

scholarly journals Investigating Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Diseases in China with Type 2 Diabetes

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Wang ◽  
Biyu Shen ◽  
Xun Zhuang ◽  
Xueqin Wang ◽  
Weiqun Weng
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
Chronic Kidney Diseases ◽  
Factors Associated

Aim.To assess the depressive symptoms status of chronic kidney diseases in Nantong, China, with type 2 diabetes and to identify factors associated with depressive symptoms.Methods.In this cross-sectional analytic study, 210 type 2 diabetic patients were recruited from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University. Depressive symptoms were assessed with the depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD-D). The quality of life was measured with the RAND 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). And the independent risk factors of depressive symptoms were assessed by using a stepwise forward model of logistic regression analysis.Results.The mean age of the study subjects was 57.66 years (SD: 11.68). Approximately 21.4% of subjects reported depressive symptoms (n=45). Forward stepwise logistic regression analysis showed that female gender (P=0.010), hypertension (P=0.022), Stage IV (P=0.003), and Stage V (P<0.001) were significant risk factors for depressive symptoms. The quality of life of individuals with HAD-D score <11 was significantly better compared with individuals with HAD-D score ≥ 11.Conclusions.These results indicate that clinicians should be aware that female patients with chronic kidney diseases with T2DM in their late stage with hypertension are at a marked increased risk of depressive symptoms. Providing optimal care for the psychological health of this population is vital.

scholarly journals Clinical Risk Factors Associated with Mortality Among Burn Patients Admitted to Jinnah Burn and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Lahore

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 46-50
Author(s):  
Fatima Sakhawat
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Burn Injuries ◽  
Clinical Risk Factors ◽  
Burn Patients ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Clinical Risk ◽  
Surgery Center

Introduction: Burn injuries being highly devastating in nature, are associated with extensive morbidity and mortality. Although the incidence of burn injuries is less in developed countries but it is increasing in developing and low income countries. Aims & Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine clinical risk factors associated with mortality among burn patients. Place and duration of study: Jinnah Burn and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Lahore from August 2018 till January 2019. Material & Methods: Data was collected by researchers themselves by studying files of patients. Data analysis was done by using SPSS and Pearson Chi Square test was used to determine association of clinical risk factors with mortality among burn patients. Results: Out of 200 patients, 137 were males. The Mortality rate was 12.50 %. Cardiopulmonary arrest was the most common cause of death. Sepsis was the most common complication among burn patients. Higher mortality rates were observed among patients with arterial/venous and urinary catheterization done. Higher survival rates were seen in those patients who were treated with debridement, grafting surgeries, Colistin Use and aided by mechanical ventilation. Conclusion: Aid through mechanical ventilation, grafting surgeries, wound debridement, use of colistin are associated with improved survival outcomes among burn patients. Whereas inhalational injury, arterial/venous catheterization, urinary catheter and sepsis are seen as major predictors of mortality among burn patients

scholarly journals Risk factors associated with peripheral neuropathy among diabetic individuals: a case control study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 768
Author(s):  
Christa Kingston ◽  
Aravindan J. ◽  
Srikumar Walsalam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Diabetic Neuropathy ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
History Of ◽  
Control Study

Background: Diabetic neuropathy is one among the most common complication in diabetes mellitus. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy hinders the quality of life causing morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to find the risk factors associated with diabetic neuropathy.Methods: This case control study involved 100 diabetic patients attending the Dohnavur fellowship hospital, Dohnavur from October 2019 to March 2020. Sociodemographic profile and diabetic characteristics of the study group were obtained and analysed. Diagnosis of Diabetic Neuropathy was done by using the diagnostic method proposed by American Diabetic Association.Results: Of the total study population with mean age 59.43 years, 63% had family history of diabetes. Almost 70% had poor diabetic control. Statistically significant relationships were found between neuropathy and duration of diabetes, glycaemic control, history of hypertension, monofilament test and pinprick sensation.Conclusions: In this study, glycemic control, dyslipidemia and hypertension were modifiable risk factors for diabetic neuropathy. Early interventional programs to sensitize diabetics on these factors could improve the quality of life of Diabetic patients. 

Risk assessment in public-private partnership infrastructure projects

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Osei-Kyei ◽  
Albert P.C. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Cost Overruns ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Rate Fluctuation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically compare the risk factors in public-private partnership (PPP) projects in developing and developed countries, represented by Ghana and Hong Kong, respectively. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire survey was conducted with PPP practitioners in Ghana and Hong Kong. In total, 103 valid responses were received for analysis. Kendall’s coefficient of concordance and mean ranking were used for data analysis. Findings The results show that respondents from Ghana ranked country risk factors higher, whereas their Hong Kong counterparts ranked project-specific risks higher. The top five significant risks in Ghana are corruption, inflation rate fluctuation, exchange rate fluctuation, delay in project completion and interest rate fluctuation. In Hong Kong, the top five significant risk factors are delay in land acquisition, operational cost overruns, construction cost overruns, delay in project completion and political interference. Originality/value The results of the study inform international investors of the appropriate risk mitigation measures and preventive actions to use when engaging in PPP arrangements in any part of the world. Further, governments who are yet to use the PPP concept would be informed of the prevailing risk factors in other neighbouring countries (i.e. developing or developed countries).

Risk factors associated with bacteriological quality of bulk tank milk in the Netherlands

2011 ◽  
pp. 331-335
Author(s):  
R. G. M. Olde Riekerink ◽  
S. Jansen Venneboer ◽  
J. D. Miltenburg ◽  
T. J. G. M. Lam
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Bulk Tank Milk ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Bacteriological Quality ◽  
Bulk Tank
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