Estimation of the Impact of Comprehensive COVID-19 Testing in South Korea: A Cost-Benefit Analysis Using the Extended SEIR Model

Comprehensive COVID-19 diagnostic testing is regarded as a critical in preventing the spread of the virus, but only a few studies thus far have sought to assess the net benefits that sustained testing might offer, despite the importance accorded by researchers to evidence-based policy making. We performed a costbenefit analysis using the extended SEIR model to assess whether maintaining the current level of COVID-19 testing is an economically rational choice compared with counterfactual scenarios. Our results suggest that the relationship between the net benefits and the level of testing assumes an inverted-U shape, which means that comprehensive diagnostic testing is effective in flattening the infection curve, but it is a financial burden to society. This study provides evidence that comprehensive diagnostic testing would not be a good strategy for countries with scant financial and medical resources, considering the costs. Furthermore, undertaking comprehensive diagnostic testing without implementing other strategies is a limited approach to preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Therefore, this study suggests that policy makers should find ways to improve the effectiveness of tests, not just increase the level of tests.

ANALYSIS OF METHODS FOR ASSESSING ECONOMIC DAMAGE CAUSED BY POLLUTANT EMISSIONS

Emissions of pollutants pose a serious threat to human health and ecosystems. And costbenefit analysis is one of the fundamental tools for developing economic tools to combat this threat. An important stage in the development of the territory's environmental policy is the assessment of economic damage caused by emissions of pollutants. The article is devoted to the analysis of methods for assessing economic damage from emissions in the context of transition to sustainable development.

Productivity Improvement through the Systematic Application of Facility Layout Planning in a Small-Scale Woodcraft Manufacturing Industry

the study’s goal is to help increase the productivity of the company by introducing a systematic layout plan in production department of VENRON Wood Home Craft Manufacturing Industry. Systematic Layout Planning application is the focus of the study to help improve productivity in the company an evaluation and workflow analysis to the current layout was used to identify the problems the company is experiencing using a fishbone diagram to represent it. A conceptual framework using IPO model was divided into several inputs and processes needed in proposing alternative layout. Process time study and layout planning tools such as from-to chart, activity relationship diagram, space requirement and block diagram will be used to develop and achieve alternative layouts The study resulted to a decrease in travel time and distance improving the productivity resulting to more production in a given time. A basic workplace safety manual for the company has been made to help the company and the workers gain knowledge and how, when and why should safety be in their practice. Costbenefit analysis using comparative analysis will be calculated in the company’s result to production per day to determine on how does the proposed layout could affect and have benefit to the company. The result of the study is that proposing a new layout could really improve the production of the company producing more units per day compared to the current one

Valuing Impacts

Policymaking involves trade-offs to ensure the best possible use of limited resources. Identifying and measuring the impacts – for example, health gains – of different policy alternatives helps decision makers with these trade-offs, and is a key component of policy analysis. The New Zealand Treasury’s approach to cost-benefit analysis includes CBAx, which is a toolkit for estimating the societal value of alternative policy options. A 2018 review showed increased quality of costbenefit analysis in budget proposals following the introduction of CBAx. In this article, we provide some context to CBAx developments and share insights from agencies’ practical experiences. We focus on the perspective of policy advisors using CBAx to undertake cost-benefit analysis, and touch on the application of the results to decision making. We conclude by outlining potential developments and inviting colleagues to make use of the CBAx toolkit to enhance cost-benefit analysis practices to better value policy impacts for New Zealanders.

Friends’ Company Affected My Life: A Case Study

Drug addiction leads to lack of control over behavior and compulsion of behavior in taking drugs despite of adverse consequences. The withdrawal symptoms of drug addiction disorder can be managed by medication and various psychological strategies such as Psycho-education, deep breathing, Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), Positive coping statement, Distraction techniques, motivation enhancement therapy, assertive training, Costbenefit analysis, Relapse prevention, Anger management and12 step program.

Kontrolle bei älteren Patienten spart Geld und verbessert die Gesundheit

Malet-Larrea A et al. Cost analysis and costbenefit analysis of a medication review with follow-up service in aged polypharmacy patients. Eur J Health Econ 2017; 18: 1069–1078 Arzneimittelbezogene Probleme durch Medikationsfehler oder unerwünschte Wirkungen verschlingen Gesundheitsressourcen und sind eine finanzielle Belastung für das Gesundheitssystem. Vor allem ältere Patienten, die häufig viele Medikamenten einnehmen, sind von arzneimittelbezogenen Problemen und deren negativen klinischen Auswirkungen betroffen. Eine individuelle Überprüfung der Pharmakotherapie eines Patienten hilft, vermeidbare Medikationsfehler und Nebenwirkungen zu verhindern.

RANCANGAN UNDANG‐UNDANG KESETARAAN DAN KEADILAN GENDER (RUU KKG) DALAM TINJAUAN MAQASHID ASY‐SYARI’AH

Maqashid Asy-Syari’ah is an extraordinary method to view and develop Islamic ideas and spirit in many circumstances. It is often used as an analytical knife to solve problems and the application of Islamic law. This Article will attempt to read and analyze the Draft Law on Gender Equality through this method. The existence of this yet unsanctioned law has raised controversy. But such controversies should instead be used as materials to revise and perfect the draft law instead of a reason to reject it outright. The result of the analysis of the draft law shows that it generally contains the values of Islamic law. However, it is undeniable that there are several mistakes and errors which must be discussed to be perfected. The decision whether to issue the law should depend on a costbenefit analysis.

Editorial: the role and influence of key stakeholders in the learning technology community

In this issue of ALT-J we have six articles that address three broad topics of video, costbenefit analysis and the emergent learning technology community. The first two articles present case studies on the use of video in teaching and learning. Shephard et al. describe their experiences of re-purposing a back 'care video' for video streaming, and use these experiences to highlight key challenges that others may face when attempting to re-purpose a video. Blake and Scanlon use their experiences of analysing video recordings of students, who were using computers to support their collaboration in solving statistical problems, to argue that such video analysis provides useful rich data with which to interpret and understand students' experiences.DOI:10.1080/0968776030110201