Measuring the Performance of the U.S. Correctional Systems at the State Level

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Correctional Systems ◽  
The U.S

scholarly journals A Panel Evaluation of the Changes in the General Public’s Social-Media-Following of United States’ Public Health Departments during COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272199545
Author(s):  
Areej Khokhar ◽  
Aaron Spaulding ◽  
Zuhair Niazi ◽  
Sikander Ailawadhi ◽  
Rami Manochakian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Public Health Department ◽  
Health Departments ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Departments ◽  
The Social ◽  
The U.S

Importance: Social media is widely used by various segments of society. Its role as a tool of communication by the Public Health Departments in the U.S. remains unknown. Objective: To determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social media following of the Public Health Departments of the 50 States of the U.S. Design, Setting, and Participants: Data were collected by visiting the Public Health Department web page for each social media platform. State-level demographics were collected from the U.S. Census Bureau. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention was utilized to collect information regarding the Governance of each State’s Public Health Department. Health rankings were collected from “America’s Health Rankings” 2019 Annual report from the United Health Foundation. The U.S. News and World Report Education Rankings were utilized to provide information regarding the public education of each State. Exposure: Data were pulled on 3 separate dates: first on March 5th (baseline and pre-national emergency declaration (NED) for COVID-19), March 18th (week following NED), and March 25th (2 weeks after NED). In addition, a variable identifying the total change across platforms was also created. All data were collected at the State level. Main Outcome: Overall, the social media following of the state Public Health Departments was very low. There was a significant increase in the public interest in following the Public Health Departments during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: With the declaration of National Emergency, there was a 150% increase in overall public following of the State Public Health Departments in the U.S. The increase was most noted in the Midwest and South regions of the U.S. The overall following in the pandemic “hotspots,” such as New York, California, and Florida, was significantly lower. Interesting correlations were noted between various demographic variables, health, and education ranking of the States and the social media following of their Health Departments. Conclusion and Relevance: Social media following of Public Health Departments across all States of the U.S. was very low. Though, the social media following significantly increased during the early course of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it still remains low. Significant opportunity exists for Public Health Departments to improve social media use to engage the public better.

Forecasting the 2008 U.S. House, Senate and Presidential Elections at the District and State Level

2008 ◽  
Vol 41 (04) ◽  
pp. 723-728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl Klarner
Keyword(s):  
House Of Representatives ◽  
Presidential Elections ◽  
State Level ◽  
Barack Obama ◽  
The State ◽  
Popular Vote ◽  
White House ◽  
Forecasting Models ◽  
The U.S

This paper applies the forecasting models of Klarner and Buchanan (2006a) for the U.S. Senate and Klarner and Buchanan (2006b) for the U.S. House of Representatives to the upcoming 2008 elections. Forecasts are also conducted for the 2008 presidential race at the state level. The forecasts presented in this article, made July 28, 2008 (99 days before the election), predicted an 11-seat gain for the Democrats in the House of Representatives, a three-seat gain for the Democrats in the Senate, and that Barack Obama would obtain 53.0% of the popular vote and 346 electoral votes. Furthermore, Obama was forecast to have an 83.6% chance of winning the White House and an 85.9% chance of winning the popular vote.

Legislative Expression: Sanctuary Policymaking in the U.S. States

2019 ◽  
pp. 95-117
Author(s):  
Loren Collingwood ◽  
Benjamin Gonzalez O’Brien
Keyword(s):  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
State Legislators ◽  
Minority Population ◽  
Racial Threat ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
The U.S

While sanctuary policies have traditionally been passed by cities and counties rather than states, this situation has shifted in recent years with both California and Oregon embracing their identity as “sanctuary states,” while in Texas SB4 was signed into law, officially banning sanctuary legislation across the state. This chapter examines the factors that increase the likelihood that state legislators will introduce pro- or antisanctuary legislation. We find that racial threat activated by an increasing minority population, the ideology of the state and its voters, and the structure of state institutions all increase the likelihood of pro/anti-sanctuary legislation being introduced at the state level.

Abstract P91: Excess Cerebrovascular Mortality in the U.S. During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richa Sharma ◽  
Lindsey Kuohn ◽  
Daniel Weinberger ◽  
Joshua Warren ◽  
Lauren H Sansing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Binomial ◽  
State Level ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
The State ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Binomial Regression ◽  
Stroke Death ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Related Mortality ◽  
Health Statistic

Introduction: The magnitude and drivers of excess cerebrovascular-specific mortality during the coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic are unknown. We aim to quantify excess stroke-related death and characterize its association with psychosocial factors and emerging COVID-19 related mortality. Methods: U.S. and state-level excess cerebrovascular deaths from January-May 2020 were quantified by Poisson regression models built using National Center for Health Statistic (NCHS) data. Weekly excess cerebrovascular deaths in the U.S. were analyzed as functions of time-varying, weekly stroke-related EMS calls and weekly COVID-19 deaths by univariable linear regression. A state-level negative binomial regression analysis was performed to determine the association between excess cerebrovascular deaths and social distancing (degree of change in mobility per Google COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports) during the height of the pandemic after the first COVID-19 death (February 29, 2020), adjusting for cumulative COVID-19 related deaths and completeness of deaths attributable to COVID-19 in NCHS. Findings: There were 918 more cerebrovascular deaths than expected from January 1-May 16 th , 2020 in the U.S. Excess cerebrovascular mortality occurred during every week between March 28-May 2 nd , 2020, up to 7.8% during the week of April 18 th . Decreased stroke-related EMS calls were associated with excess stroke deaths one (β -0.06, 95% CI -0.11, -0.02) and two weeks (β -0.08, 95% CI -0.12, -0.04) later. There was no significant association between weekly excess stroke death and COVID-19 death. Twenty-three states and NYC experienced excess cerebrovascular mortality during the pandemic height. At the state level, a 10% increase in social distancing was associated with a 4.3% increase in stroke deaths (IRR 1.043, 95% CI 1.001–1.085) after adjusting for COVID-19 mortality. Conclusions: Excess U.S. cerebrovascular deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic were observed with decreases in stroke-related EMS calls nationally and less mobility at the state level. Public health measures are needed to identify and counter the reticence to seeking medical care for acute stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It May Cost an Arm and a Leg; Value on Workers and Occupational Fatality Rates in the U.S.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leah Shely Klos ◽  
Frank B. Giordano ◽  
Stacy A. Stoffregen ◽  
Miki C. Azuma ◽  
Jin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Minimum Wage ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Workers Compensation ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Workforce Flexibility ◽  
The U.S

Abstract Background The present study aims to observe how societal indicators of workers’ values at the state-level are related to health and safety outcomes, particularly major injuries and fatalities in the U.S. Underscoring workforce flexibility and workability over workforce stability and safety might be indicative of the worth of workers which can be associated with occupational safety and health concerns. Methods Multiple regression analysis was adopted to examine how the state-level indicators of values on workers in terms of 1) minimum wage, using the data from 2015; 2) average of workers’ compensations for the loss of an arm, hand, leg, or foot in 2015 were prospectively associated with occupational fatality rates in 2016 and 2017. Socioeconomic contextual variables such as education level, GDP per capita, income gap, and population at the state-level were controlled for. Results The present study showed that state-level quantitative indicators of how workers are valued at work, namely minimum wage and workers’ compensation benefits, were significantly and negatively associated with fatality rates in the following year. Workers’ compensation benefits were significantly and negatively associated with fatality rates two years later, implying the lasting effect of this particular type of indicator of values on workers. Conclusions The present study illustrates the gap in how workers are valued across the U.S.. The study speaks to the importance of fostering culture where workers are adequately valued, cared about, and protected to prevent and curtail occupational fatality.

scholarly journals It may cost an arm and a leg: workers value and occupational fatality rates in the U.S.

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leah S. Klos ◽  
Frank B. Giordano ◽  
Stacy A. Stoffregen ◽  
Miki C. Azuma ◽  
Jin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Minimum Wage ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Workforce Flexibility ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The U.S

Abstract Background The present study aims to observe how societal indicators of workers’ values at the state-level are related to health and safety outcomes, particularly major injuries and fatalities in the U.S. Underscoring workforce flexibility and workability over workforce stability and safety might be indicative of the worth of workers which can be associated with occupational safety and health concerns. Methods Linear regression analysis with a log-transformed dependent variable was adopted to examine how the state-level indicators of worker value in terms of 1) minimum wage, using data from 2015; 2) average of workers’ compensations for the loss of an arm, hand, leg, or foot in 2015 were concurrently and prospectively associated with occupational fatality rates averaged across 2015, 2016 and 2017. Socioeconomic contextual variables such as education level, GDP per capita, and population at the state-level were controlled for. Results The present study showed that state-level quantitative indicators of how workers are valued at work, namely minimum wage and workers’ compensation benefits, were significantly and negatively associated with fatality rates in the following year. Conclusions The present study illustrates the gap in how workers are valued across the U.S. The study speaks to the importance of contextual factors regarding worker value, as they can affect outcomes of health and safety culminating at a state-level.

Predicted 10-Year Risk of Developing Cardiovascular Disease at the State Level in the U.S.

2015 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quanhe Yang ◽  
Yuna Zhong ◽  
Matthew Ritchey ◽  
Fleetwood Loustalot ◽  
Yuling Hong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
The U.S

Explaining Uncontested Seats in Congress and State Legislatures

2020 ◽  
pp. 1532673X2096056
Author(s):  
Barry C. Burden ◽  
Rochelle Snyder
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
State Legislatures ◽  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Congressional Districts ◽  
Dominant Parties ◽  
Fundamental Requirement ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Over Time

A fundamental requirement of democracy is the existence of contested elections. Our study documents and explains trends in uncontested seats in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures over time. We uncover a striking inconsistency in the health of elections: the frequency of uncontested seats in Congress has declined while the frequency of uncontested seats in state legislatures has actually increased. To explore these divergent trends, we consider factors that are common to both Congress and state legislatures such as the redistricting cycle but also variables that are unique to the state level. Our analysis points to the relative “flippability” of Congress compared to many state legislatures as a factor behind diverging levels of contestation. While many state legislatures have become bastions for dominant parties, congressional districts in those same states are often nonetheless viewed as enticing targets because they contribute to control of the federal government.

A Tale of Two States: How State Immigration Climate Affects Belonging to State and Country among Latinos

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 332-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah J Schildkraut ◽  
Tomás R Jiménez ◽  
John F Dovidio ◽  
Yuen J Huo
Keyword(s):  
New Mexico ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Immigration Status ◽  
Immigrant Policy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The U.S

Abstract This study assesses the impact of different immigrant policy climates on how Latinos feel about themselves, their place in their state and country, and how they think they are viewed by others. Using survey data from Arizona and New Mexico, we find that Latinos in Arizona exhibit lower levels of belonging than Latinos in New Mexico, but their alienation is confined to the state level. We also find that the U.S. born are most sensitive to the state climate. We conclude that policies that delineate outsiders from insiders by immigration status have wide ranging effects that fall prominently on the U.S. born.

Development of a Statewide Truck Trip Forecasting Model Based on Commodity Flows and Input-Output Coefficients

2000 ◽  
Vol 1707 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose A. Sorratini ◽  
Robert L. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Transportation Planning ◽  
Travel Demand ◽  
State Level ◽  
Census Bureau ◽  
The State ◽  
Input Output ◽  
Commodity Flow ◽  
Demand Models ◽  
Volume Group ◽  
The U.S

This research attempts to improve the modeling of statewide truck travel demand models by using commodity flow data from the U.S. Census Bureau, a private freight database (TRANSEARCH), and input-output (I-O) coefficients. The standard urban transportation planning modeling process was applied at the state level to estimate heavy truck trips. Economic-based I-O software was used to derive the I-O direct matrix and the I-O direct coefficients at the state level for developing the trip attraction rates for 28 manufacturing sectors. The Commodity Flow Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau together with a private database developed for Wisconsin were used to develop the trip production rates. Transportation planning software (TRANPLAN) was used to distribute and assign truck trips generated at the zonal level. The selected-link function in TRANPLAN was used to adjust the initial productions and attractions in order to generate link volumes that match the actual ground counts for 40 selected links. The model only required two iterations of the selected link analysis in order to produce an acceptable match with the ground counts, compared with three iterations for two prior similar models. The rapid convergence provides clear evidence that the disaggregate trip generation models give better initial estimates of trip productions and attractions than was possible with the prior studies. A “back forecast” of 15 years to the year 1977 was found to be reasonable both in terms of the percent root mean square error by volume group and the performance measures for five screen lines.

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