PUBLIC POLICY, CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND BOYS AT RISK: CHALLENGING, ENDURING AND NECESSARY PARTNERSHIP.
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DOI: 10.1002/imhj.21623
Abstract: Research findings documenting the issues and challenges of boys prebirth through age 5 years have barely penetrated the arena of public policy making nor has it permeated the public agenda of politicians, government, or other… read more here.
Keywords: research boys; public policy; policy; boys risk ... See more keywords
Is Economics Useful for Public Policy
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DOI: 10.1002/soej.12208
Abstract: Economists have always played an important role in major public policy debates. Even so, I believe that the role of economists in these public policy discussions has often been misguided because it has typically relied… read more here.
Keywords: public policy; economics useful; useful public; best practices ... See more keywords
Technocracy and democracy as spheres of justice in public policy
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DOI: 10.1007/s11077-016-9260-2
Abstract: There is a long-standing debate about the proper application of democratic versus technocratic approaches to decision-making in public policy. This paper seeks to clarify the debate by applying Michael Walzer’s notion of “spheres of justice,”… read more here.
Keywords: public policy; policy; spheres justice; technocracy democracy ... See more keywords
Inaction and public policy: understanding why policymakers ‘do nothing’
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DOI: 10.1007/s11077-019-09362-2
Abstract: In recent decades, the policy sciences have struggled to come to terms with the significance of inaction in public policy. Inaction refers to instances when policymakers ‘do nothing’ about societal issues. This article aims to… read more here.
Keywords: public policy; policy; inaction; policymakers nothing ... See more keywords
The Ethics of Virtual Reality Technology: Social Hazards and Public Policy Recommendations
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DOI: 10.1007/s11948-017-9979-y
Abstract: This article explores four major areas of moral concern regarding virtual reality (VR) technologies. First, VR poses potential mental health risks, including Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder. Second, VR technology raises serious concerns related to personal neglect of… read more here.
Keywords: virtual reality; ethics virtual; public policy; technology ... See more keywords
Generalizability of Clinical Trials: Why It Matters for Patients and Public Policy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2016.09.049
Abstract: Any mention of generalizability during a presentation is likely to induce narcolepsy amongst most clinicians. Randomized trials are invaluable and customarily supersede other study designs in guiding clinical decision-making. A timely, relevant, well-designed, properly executed… read more here.
Keywords: generalizability; trial; public policy; internal validity ... See more keywords
Data-driven modeling and forecasting of COVID-19 outbreak for public policy making
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DOI: 10.1016/j.isatra.2021.01.028
Abstract: This paper presents a data-driven approach for COVID-19 modeling and forecasting, which can be used by public policy and decision makers to control the outbreak through Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPI). First, we apply an extended Kalman… read more here.
Keywords: public policy; driven modeling; data driven; modeling forecasting ... See more keywords
Genetic testing and genetic discrimination: Public policy when insurance becomes "too expensive".
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2021.102441
Abstract: We examine public policy toward the use of genetic tests by insurers when a positive test makes actuarially fair insurance too expensive for some consumers. With state-dependent utility, consumers may decline actuarially fair insurance if… read more here.
Keywords: public policy; genetic discrimination; insurance; partial genetic ... See more keywords
US family forest management coupling natural and human systems: Role of markets and public policy instruments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2019.01.004
Abstract: Abstract We offer a conceptual framework where management couples natural and human systems backed by a representative synthesis of the literature studying US family forest owners. Within a socio-ecological forest system, management occurs at the… read more here.
Keywords: management; public policy; family; family forest ... See more keywords
Public policy change and its impact on urban expansion: An evaluation of 265 cities in China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2020.104754
Abstract: Abstract Public policies play a vital role in shaping our cities. However, the impact of public policies on the spatial expansion of urban areas needs to be better understood in order to achieve better policy… read more here.
Keywords: public policy; expansion; urban expansion; 265 cities ... See more keywords
Local Open Innovation: A means for public policy to increase collaboration for innovation in SMEs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2019.119891
Abstract: Abstract Our study focuses on how public policy can effectively increase collaboration for innovation among firms, entrepreneurs, research institutions and the public sector in a way that is easily accessible and beneficial for SMEs. In… read more here.
Keywords: increase collaboration; open innovation; innovation; public policy ... See more keywords