FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT FOR DRILLING AND REHABILITATION OF WATER SUPPLY BOREHOLE SCHEME AT AWARO CAMPUS, AMBO UNIVERSITY

Groundwater is a crucial element to water systems and supplies of small to large communities worldwide. This study is based on review of relevant previous studies, primary data collected through comprehensive field survey in the project area Ambo University Institute of Technology, secondary data gathered from various offices at regional levels, and consultations with project affected communities, Administrators, key stakeholders, NGOs and relevant experts. The cause of failure of the bore well is assessed and parts of the scheme component that need maintenance, repair and replacement in addition to water quality condition is estimated in monetary value to undertake systematic cost benefit analysis to decide whether to drill new boreholes or rehabilitate existing sites. Document analysis, interviewing, group discussion and reconnaissance survey/observational approach is used to gather data and information. The Costs and benefits of borehole drilling and rehabilitation analysis was estimated. The total cost was estimated at US$ 31,282 in the borehole drilling and US$ 10,167 in the borehole rehabilitation. The total economic benefit was estimated to be US$ 140,385 for 20 years in the borehole drilling and US$ 28,513 for 10 years in the borehole rehabilitation. The cost-benefit ratio was 4.5 for borehole drilling and 2.8 for borehole rehabilitation. The output of this analysis revealed that constructing the new borehole is better than rehabilitating that would save the institute from wastage of time and capital planned for rehabilitation in addition to sustainability and reliability function of the borehole for long period of time

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Social Cost–Benefit Analysis of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana

Journal of Infrastructure Development ◽

10.1177/0974930616687060 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 137-152

Author(s):

Naba Kumar Das ◽

Tridib Ranjan Sarma

Keyword(s):

Industrial Development ◽

Cost Benefit Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Standard Of Living ◽

Primary Data ◽

Development Organization ◽

The Government ◽

The Impact

This study aims to examine the economic and social aspects of villages under the rural electrification scheme launched by the Government of India in the context of Sonitpur district of Assam (India). The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) method is used to find out the economic benefits of the project in terms of economic (shadow) pricing of the area under study and the impact of the project on savings and investments in Sonitpur district. Primary data such as questionnaire and interaction with villagers and secondary data from various reliable sources are used to fulfil the objectives. The study finds that apart from financial viability, the project is viable from a social perspective as people’s standard of living, income and government savings increased from the past years.

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Book Reviews

Journal of Economic Literature ◽

10.1257/jel.53.4.1017.r10 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 53 (4) ◽

pp. 1033-1036

Keyword(s):

Cost Benefit Analysis ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Well Being ◽

Chicago School ◽

Associate Professor ◽

Law School ◽

Hedonic Theory ◽

The Law ◽

Institute Of Technology

Matthew D. Adler of Duke University reviews “Happiness and the Law”, by John Bronsteen, Christopher Buccafusco, and Jonathan S. Masur. The Econlit abstract of this book begins: “Assesses how the law affects people's quality of life with a particular focus on criminal punishment and civil lawsuits. Discusses measuring happiness; well-being analysis; well-being analysis versus cost–benefit analysis; happiness and punishment; adaptation, affective forecasting, and civil litigation; some problems with preference theories and objective theories; a hedonic theory of well-being; addressing objections to the hedonic theory; and the future of happiness and the law. Bronsteen is a professor in the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Buccafusco is an associate professor in the Chicago-Kent School of Law and Codirector of the Center for Empirical Studies of Intellectual Property at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Masur is John P. Wilson Professor of Law in the University of Chicago Law School.”

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Evaluation of Primary Care Dentist Service in the Implementation of Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) in Central Java and Yogyakarta

Digital Press Health Sciences ◽

10.29037/digitalpress.31273 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 00004

Author(s):

Julia Hendrartini ◽

Lisdrianto Hanindriyo

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Unit Cost ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Monitoring And Evaluation ◽

Payment System ◽

Primary Data ◽

Capitation Payment ◽

Dental Services ◽

Central Java

Evaluation for the capitation payment system to the primary care dentist contracted by the Indonesian National Health Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan) needs to be done as a basis for future improvements. This study aimed in describing the utilization of dental services; the average services fee received for each type of service; the level of patient satisfaction on dental service; the dentist level of satisfaction on the capitation payment system; and analyzing the suitability of capitation rates with generally accepted rates in the area of Central Java and Yogyakarta. Quantitative primary data was collected through questionnaires by dentists and their patients. While qualitative primary data was collected by Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Dentists involved in the FGD was selected by purposive sampling by local Indonesian Dental Association (PDGI) chairman. Secondary data of independent primary care dental practice was taken from BPJS Kesehatan. As a result, 26.76 % of primary care dentists have small number of insured patients (2001-5000). Real unit cost average was around IDR350,000 per visit. Most of the subjects (73.77 %) stated that they quite satisfied with the capitation payment system, but not with the nominal value. Most of the patients (98.5 %) were satisfied with the dental services. In conclusion, capitation nominal value needs to be adjusted with a detailed benefit packages. Enrollment-based membership mechanism needs to be evaluated. Routine monitoring and evaluation meetings between BPJS Kesehatan and primary care dentist needs to be done every 3 months, accompanied by PDGI.

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Impacts of Coal Railroad Transportation Project on GDP Promotion and Unemployment Reduction in Bengkulu Province, Indonesia

Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies ◽

10.24311/jabes/2013.216.07 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 216 ◽

pp. 02-24

Author(s):

PAULUS KURNIAWAN ◽

KEMBAR SRI BUDHI ◽

SUYANA UTAMA ◽

MAHAENDRA YASA

Keyword(s):

Significant Contribution ◽

Cost Benefit Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Economic Indicator ◽

Internal Rate Of Return ◽

Benefit Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit Ratio ◽

Railroad System ◽

The Unemployed ◽

The Impact

massive, advanced and integrated railroad system for coal transportation (referred to hereafter as ?Project?) from Muara Enim, Sumatra Selatan Province to the new coal port at Pulau Baai, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia is developed by a private investor together with the local government (PEMDA) of Bengkulu Province to make the best use of abundant coal resources in the region. This paper analyzes the impact of this Project on the Bengkulu economy, which is currently considered low. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is adopted as the economic indicator. The study combines the theories of export base and economic base, economic and regional developments, cost-benefit analysis and economic impact study with the empirical data. The results show the Project?s financial feasibility with Cost-Benefit Ratio of 1.61, Internal Rate of Return of 21.1% and Payback Period of 5 years, which will provide a significant contribution to the Bengkulu GDP growth and a decrease of 821,600 people among the unemployed.

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Neonatal Intensive Care: Cost-Benefit Analysis

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.75.4.798a ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 75 (4) ◽

pp. 798-799

Author(s):

DONALD N. MANGRAVITE

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care ◽

Cost Benefit Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Tertiary Level ◽

Benefit Analysis ◽

Costs And Benefits ◽

Benefit Ratio ◽

Comprehensive Examination ◽

Cost Benefit Ratio

To the Editor.— I would like to commend Walker and colleagues1 for their comprehensive examination of the costs and benefits of neonatal intensive care for infants weighing less than 1,000 grams. However, examining only one group of infants served by a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be misleading. By definition, a tertiary level NICU is designed to provide a broad range of services to infants with a wide variety of illnesses. As is true for any system expected to provide a broad range of services, some services will result in a more favorable cost-benefit ratio than others.

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Present status, problems and prospect of fish farming at Gazipur Sadar upazila in Bangladesh

Progressive Agriculture ◽

10.3329/pa.v29i1.37480 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 53-63

Author(s):

M Das ◽

MR Islam ◽

T Akter ◽

AQMR Kawser ◽

MN Mondal

Keyword(s):

Urban Areas ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Open Water ◽

Fish Farming ◽

Primary Data ◽

Fish Production ◽

Fisheries Resources ◽

Seed Supply ◽

Farming Community

The present study was conducted to reveal the present scenario, problems and the prospect of fish farming of Gazipur Sadar upazila Bangladesh. The primary data were collected through field survey, questionnaire interview and focus group discussion from the fish farmers of several villages and urban areas of the upazila. Secondary data were collected from the Department of Fisheries and aquaculture extension section. Gazipur Sadar upazila has 14462.42 ha potential fisheries resources of which floodplains, seasonal water bodies, and ponds comprise 71.01%, 13.04%, and 8.57%, respectively. The total fish production of the upazila in 2016-17 was 14492.7 MT, 27% of the Gazipur district. The highest fish production of 5436 MT and 4.39 MT/ha/year came from the pond sector. Among different pond culture systems, the semi-intensive system had the highest fish production output (2826 MT). Exotic carps were the highest produced fish in the ponds. However, in spite of comprising a huge proportion of seasonal floodplains the fish production from this sector was only 0.42 MT/ha/year in 2016-2017. This indicates the poor utilization of inland open water resources for fish production in the study area. The major areas were identified to improve the existing pond fish farming situation were access to low-interest loan, quality seed, supply of advanced technologies, need-based training, and marketing facilities. Along with improving the pond fish farming, community-based fisheries management and some aquaculture initiatives on private own seasonal floodplains should be taken on a priority basis to improve open water management and to flourish inland fish production in the study area.Progressive Agriculture 29 (1): 53-63, 2018

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Perancangan Destination Branding Desa Wisata Kerta di Kecamatan Payangan Kabupaten Gianyar

JURNAL DESTINASI PARIWISATA ◽

10.24843/jdepar.2019.v07.i01.p17 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 111

Author(s):

Eka Sita Michandani ◽

I Nyoman Sukma Arida

Keyword(s):

Group Discussion ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Qualitative Description ◽

Data Sources ◽

Primary Data ◽

Literature Study ◽

Destination Branding ◽

Logo Design ◽

Tourist Village

This research was made to build a design of destination branding for Tourist Village Kerta in Payangan Districts, Gianyar Regency. The Method that being used is qualitative description. The informant determination technique that being used are purposive sampling technique. The data sources that being used are secondary data sources and primary data sources. The Primary data on this report is a data that comes from the observation, focus group discussion (FGD) and interview. While the secondary data on this report comes from the documentation and literature study to completed the primary data. The result from this research showing us that a brand from Tourist Village Kerta is a Climatic Village. Climatic Village was choosen as Tourist Village Kerta brand because Kerta Village has won many awards as Climatic Village. The logo design of Kerta Village as Climatic Village is described with four components such as a bamboo, a cow or a cattle, human and a temple. The bamboo, cattle and human was connected to the Tri Hita Karana concept, while the temple showing us the connection between human and the God. Keywords: Destination Branding, Tourist Village Kerta, Climatic Village

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Cost-benefit Analysis of Seedling Production on Floating Beds in a Few Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Journal of Agricultural Studies ◽

10.5296/jas.v7i2.14788 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 75

Author(s):

Mohammod Akbar Kabir ◽

Md. Moniruzzaman ◽

Kawsar Jahan ◽

Md. Shahjahan

Keyword(s):

Cost Benefit Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Primary Data ◽

Seedling Production ◽

Benefit Analysis ◽

Net Benefit ◽

Government Aid ◽

Combat Climate Change ◽

The Cost

The aim of this study was to calculate the cost benefit analysis and economic viability of seedling production on the floating bed at Nazirpur Upazila in Pirojpur district of Bangladesh. The study area was selected purposively and 50 households (HHs) were surveyed through purposive sampling technique from a population of 80 households. From the results of those primary data, it was found that 68% farmers were engaged in seedling production as business purpose, and 30% as both own and business, 21 vegetables and spices seedlings were cultivated in the studied area. Average per square meter cost for floating seedling cultivation found BDT (Bangladeshi taka) 281 and benefit was BDT 401. The net benefit of floating agriculture found BDT 120 and with a BCR of 1.43. Income from floating seedlings mainly utilized in winter vegetable cultivation (Kandi), mainstream agriculture, business, house development and land purchase etc. Fifty percent (50%) of the floating farmers mentioned various constraints regarding floating seedling production such as lack of government aid, higher interest from NGOs and lack of capital. Among the surveyed respondents, 64% agreed that floating cultivation is effective to combat climate change and 76% replied as beneficial to the environment. Although floating agriculture is an indigenous age-old practice in the South-western region of Bangladesh, it can be replicated with the help of subsidy and agro-technology.

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MENGANTISIPASI KEJAHATAN SEKSUAL TERHADAP ANAK MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN “AKU ANAK BERANI MELINDUNGI DIRI SENDIRI”: Studi di Yayasan al-Hikmah Grobogan

Sawwa Jurnal Studi Gender ◽

10.21580/sa.v12i2.1708 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 187

Author(s):

Siti Hikmah

Keyword(s):

Sexual Abuse ◽

Focus Group ◽

Literature Review ◽

Focus Group Discussion ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Field Research ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Sexual Crimes ◽

Teachers And Students

Recently, the sexual crime for children tends to increase significantly and it causes a traumatic impact on the victims. So it needs strong effort to anticipate the sexual crimes for children as early as possible. This paper describes the efforts to anticipate sexual abuse for children through learning method namely “I dare to take care of myself” at al-Hikmah Foundation, Grobogan. The method used was qualitative descriptive and field research by conducting Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The researcher used interviews and documentation technique for data collection. The teachers and students of al-Hikmah foundation Grobogan became the sources of primary data. While the secondary data sources were taken from a literature review that is relevant to this study. The result showed that one of the efforts to anticipate sexual abuse for children was by optimizing the teachers’ role and parents through Focus Group Discussion activities. Indeed, it was found ten themes to motivate children defending themselves, namely: Why different?, Where the baby came out?, Where to pee?, What kind of touch is it?, Do I tell you or not?, I’m afraid of ghost, Who is he?, Circumcision, Why is it not allowed?, Who could protect me? These activities would produce an understanding of the importance of taking care of themselves to avoid sexual crimes for children and parents._________________________________________________________Kejahatan seksual anak dari tahun ke tahun semakin meningkat, dan menyebabkan dampak traumatis terhadap korban. Maka diperlukan upaya untuk mengantisipasi kejahatan seksual pada anak sedini. Tulisan ini menjelaskan mengenai upaua mengantisipasi kejahatan seksual anak melalui pembelajaran aku anak berani melindungi diri sendiri di Yayasan al-Hikmah Grobogan. metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif, jenis field research, dengan Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara dan dokumentasi. Sumber data primer adalah guru kelas dan siswa MI Yayasan al-Hikmah Grobogan. Sumber data sekunder adalah kajian pustaka dan literature review yang relevan dengan kajian ini. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengantisipasi kejahatan seksual anak dilakukan dengan optimalisasi peran guru kelas dan orang tua siswa melalui kegiatan FGD. Mengantisipasi kejahatan seksual pada anak dilakukan melalui pembelajaran aku anak berani melindungi diri sendiri melalui sepuluh tema yaitu: kenapa berbeda, dari mana keluarnya adik bayi, pipis dimana, sentuhan apa nih, cerita nggak ya, ih takut ada hantu, siapa itu, khitan, mengapa tidak boleh, siapa yang bisa melindungiku. Kegiatan ini menghasilkan pemahaman kepada anak dan orang tua pentingnya menjaga diri sendiri agar terhindar dari kejahatan seksual.

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GAP ANAGAP ANALYSIS ON RISK BASED INSPECTION (RBI) IMPLEMENTATION AT PT. XYZLYSIS ON RISK BASED INSPECTION (RBI) IMPLEMENTATION AT PT. XYZ

PREPOTIF : Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat ◽

10.31004/prepotif.v5i2.1901 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 624-634

Author(s):

Atta Rizky Suharto ◽

Fatma Lestari

Keyword(s):

Asset Management ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Gap Analysis ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Oil And Gas Industry ◽

Damage Mechanism ◽

Management Policy ◽

Primary Data ◽

Integrity Management

Risk Based Inspection (RBI) has been implemented mainly in oil and gas industry to manage the risk of aging facilities. The RBI plan has also been introduced for new facilities and become part of the design requirements, making it the right time for PT. XYZ to improve their RBI implementation to support the Facility Risk Integrity Management System. This is a semi-quantitative study on primary data collected through focus group discussion using the RBI evaluation parameters based on API 580, API 581, and field observation and secondary data from previous RBI reports, maintenance program, and inspection program. Finally, an evaluation was conducted to assess whether the RBI management strategy has been integrated to the safety and asset management; inspection, testing, and monitoring; and operation strategies. This gap analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the ongoing RBI implementation at PT. XYZ in general while specifically identify the part of RBI and related Asset Integrity Management already implemented and those that still need further improvement. Results show an overall score of 328 of 470, showing a good implementation of RBI. The largest gaps identified are RBI on specific equipment (score=3.0), documented RBI management policy and strategy (score=3.8), risk target and risk acceptable level (score=4.0), and specific damage mechanism components (score=5.3).

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