scholarly journals State responses to biotechnology

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca C. Harris
Keyword(s):  
State Policy ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Genetic Counselor ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Policy Adoption ◽  
Genetic Privacy ◽  
Term Care ◽  
External Events

This article reviews biotechnology legislation in the 50 states for 11 policy areas spanning 1990–2010, an era of immense growth in biotechnology, genetic knowledge, and significant policy development. Policies regarding health insurance, life insurance, long-term care insurance, DNA data bank collection, biotech research protection, biotech promotion and support, employment discrimination, genetic counselor licensing, human cloning, and genetic privacy each represent major policy responses arising from biotechnology and coinciding with key areas of state regulation (insurance, criminal justice, economic development, labor law, health and safety, privacy, and property rights). This analysis seeks to answer three questions regarding biotechnology legislation at the state level: who is acting (policy adoption), when is policy adopted (policy timing), and what is policy doing (policy content). Theoretical concerns examine state ideology (conservative or liberal), policy type (economic or moral), and the role of external events (federal law, news events, etc.) on state policy adoption. Findings suggest ideological patterns in adoption, timing, and content of biotech policy. Findings also suggest economic policies tend to be more uniform in content than moral policies, and findings also document a clear link between federal policy development, external events, and state policy response.

RESEARCH ON INVESTMENT AND INNOVATION ACTIVITY IN UKRAINE: TRENDS AND PROBLEMS

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 5-73
Author(s):  
Anatoliy Ivanovich Bogdanenko
Keyword(s):  
State Policy ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Innovation Activity ◽  
Legal Principles ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Intellectual Potential ◽  
Innovation Processes

In the monograph the theoretical identification of concepts and categorical series of state regulation of investment-innovation processes are investigated; the directions of optimization of the state policy of innovation and investment development management in Ukraine are determined; the organizational and legal principles of the state regulation of development of intellectual potential of the population are substantiated; the areas of development and improvement of the national innovation system as an object of state policy are highlighted and assessed. The monograph will be interesting for scholars, lecturers, doctoral and graduate students, and will also be useful to practical politicians, journalists and media workers and a wide range of readers interested in investment and innovation activities.

We’re told, ‘Suck it up’: Long-Term Care Workers’ Psychological Health and Safety

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Braedley ◽  
Prince Owusu ◽  
Anna Przednowek ◽  
Pat Armstrong
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Workers

scholarly journals Respiratory Health Status of Workers in a Bottling Factory in Benin City, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1919
Author(s):  
Sunday Oghuvwu ◽  
Eruke Egbagbe ◽  
Joshua Aigbirior ◽  
Bright Oniovokukor ◽  
Gregory Erhabor
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Respiratory Symptom ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Forced Expiratory Volume ◽  
European Respiratory Society ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Exposed Workers

Introduction: There is a paucity of data on the respiratory health status of workers in bottling factories in Benin City, Nigeria. Such data will help to drive future studies and influence policy development on occupational health and safety in the country. This study assesses the respiratory symptoms and spirometric indices of exposed workers and controls. Methods: Respiratory symptoms and spirometric parameters of 18 workers on routine mandatory annual lung screening were assessed using the modified MRC (Medical Research Council) questionnaire and spirometer respectively, according to the European Respiratory Society and American Thoracic Society (ERS/ATS) guidelines. Results: The mean age of workers was 35.1 ± 6.7 years. Workers and controls were similar in age, sex, BMI (Body Mass Index) and health status (p > 0.05). Respiratory symptoms were significantly higher among workers compared to controls. Overall, the result was statistically significant in the variables of wheeze in a smoky or dusty environment, presence of at least one respiratory symptom, better symptoms at weekends and better symptoms during holidays (p < 0.05). In particular, 6 (33.3%) exposed workers had wheeze in a smoky or dusty environment, 9 (50.0%) exposed workers reported at least one respiratory symptom compared with 2 (11.1%) controls, 5 (27.8%) had better symptoms at weekends, and 7 (38.9%) had better symptoms at holidays (p < 0.05). Generally, the reported frequency of respiratory symptoms among exposed workers were: cough (22.2%), sputum production (5.6%), breathlessness (11.1%) and wheeze (44.4%). Similarly, workers had significantly lower spirometric indices than controls, particularly in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio and forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of FVC (FEF 25–75%) measurements. Conclusions: This study provides evidence of adverse respiratory health effects among bottling factory workers which requires further investigation.

scholarly journals Features of Non-Tariff Regulation of Construction Products Market in Ukraine

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4S) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Market Regulation ◽  
The European Union ◽  
National System ◽  
Construction Products ◽  
Quality Of Products

The article deals with the issue of state regulation over the construction products industry. Analysis resulted in the identification of two main forms of regulation: tariff and non-tariff regulation. Global practices show the effectiveness of non-tariff regulation in the construction industry. Being a WTO member, Ukraine has to implement the legal framework of non-tariff regulation, in regards to those aspects contributing to compliance with the rating and standards of the European Union to ensure the quality of products. The main objective of non-tariff market regulation is to ensure the quality of finished products, environmental protection, health and safety of life. The national system of regulation, including technical rate-setting of the construction products manufacturing must comply with the international documents ratified by Ukraine. The article analyzes the domestic legal framework and proposes an algorithm for designing a national system of non-tariff regulation in accordance with international rules and standards.

scholarly journals State policy on the functioning of institute of bankruptcy in Ukraine

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 86-104
Author(s):  
Yuliya Orlovska ◽  
Nika Ilkova
Keyword(s):  
State Policy ◽  
Economic Freedom ◽  
Input Data ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
National Economic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

It is precisely in the course of adjusting the activities of these subjects, the main task of state regulation of the bankruptcy institute is the formation of such conditions for the functioning of the national economy, which will reduce the risk of doing business for all its entities and promote the internal reorganization of its structure in accordance with the requirements of global transformations. The system of indicators describing the situation in a certain area of ​​the functioning of national economic entities allows us to determine, directly or indirectly, the effectiveness of the bankruptcy institute at the macro-level. To analyze the impact of each of the factors on GDP, a sensitivity analysis was conducted according to which input data X were recorded at the values ​​of 2018 and alternately changed by 10%. For each such change, GDP was calculated as compared to the model value for 2018. As a result of the calculations, the most sensitive factors were identified and features of the functioning of the bankruptcy institute in the Ukrainian economy were identified. The main provisions of a state policy aimed at increasing the functional effectiveness of the bankruptcy institute are formulated. First of all, it is necessary to promote the country's position in the Doing business rankings, as well as the Indexes of Economic Freedom and Corruption Perceptions. On the other hand, an annual growth of the inflation index of around 10% and the level of the fiscal tax burden will also have a positive effect on GDP dynamics.

scholarly journals Mechanisms for implementing state policy in the development of animal husbandry in european countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 62-71
Author(s):  
Alexander Lavruk
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
State Policy ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Efficient Production ◽  
Livestock Industry ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Livestock Products ◽  
Effective Development

Attention is drawn to the fact that the livestock industry occupies a leading place not only in the economy of many European countries, but also is crucial in ensuring their food security. Foreign experience of revival and development of the livestock industry is considered. It is indicated that an important component of ensuring the stable development of each country, the life of society and the livestock industry is state policy. The role of state policy of European countries and mechanisms for its implementation in this important process are defined. It is established that the state policy measures of various European countries focus on the development of programs for state assistance to the development of farms in order to increase their competitive ability, financial support for their producers and provide various types of resources. At the stage of developing a state policy and for the purpose of its effective implementation, a system of means, tools and methods is determined by which the policy implementation mechanism is formed. Common features in the development of animal husbandry in different European countries are identified and its features are highlighted. Taking into account global trends, priority areas for the development of such sub-sectors of animal husbandry as cattle breeding, pig breeding, and sheep breeding are identified. It is noted that for the further effective development of Agriculture and the maintenance of animal husbandry in the most vulnerable rural areas, an important role is played by state regulation mechanisms aimed at social security of existing producers, especially young farmers in areas where agriculture is their main source of income. It is proposed to continue creating appropriate conditions for the full entry of animal husbandry into efficient production and full provision of the domestic market with high-quality, competitive, environmentally friendly livestock products.

scholarly journals INSTITUTIONAL PROVIDING OF GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT OF SECTOR OF DIGITAL ECONOMY: NECESSITY AND DIRECTIONS OF PERFECTION

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Tkachenko ◽  
Tetiana Shtets
Keyword(s):  
State Policy ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Government Control ◽  
Economic Management ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Infrastructural Support ◽  
Economic Bloc

The article identifies and characterizes the components of the architecture of institutional support for the development of the digital economy sector in Ukraine. The structure of institutional support consists of the elements we have identified: the institutional and legal basis, the institutional and organizational platform, the institutional and infrastructural support, and the institutional and economic block, the institutional and psychological environment. To form an institutional and psychological environment, it is necessary to form a single digital environment of trust, to promote the development of infrastructure for the protection and safeguarding of intellectual property, to promote the benefits and opportunities of digitalization of the economy. In order to work effectively in the environment of the institutional and economic bloc, the implementation of public-private partnership programs, development of infrastructure to support high-tech start-ups and support of investment infrastructure for specialization is relevant. The essence of institutional and infrastructural support is the creation of digital platforms for business, state and public, the formation of unified digital cloud platforms, the development of the institutional environment of research and development in the digital economy and the construction of information infrastructure. The development of the institutional and organizational platform is the formation of institutional support for planning the state policy of development of the digital sector, creating institutions to coordinate the activities of stakeholders in the digital economy and introducing the institution of monitoring the development of the digital economy and public policy. The formation and implementation of state policy on the development of the digital economy sector is argued. For a more systematic approach to the growth of state regulation of the dynamics of the digital economy sector, a conceptual hierarchy of institutional support for certain strategic and program documents at different levels of economic management has been developed.

scholarly journals Regional Requirements Influence Adoption of Exertional Heat Illness Preparedness Strategies in United States High Schools

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (10) ◽  
pp. 488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha E. Scarneo-Miller ◽  
Benjamin Saltzman ◽  
William M. Adams ◽  
Douglas J. Casa
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
High School ◽  
High Schools ◽  
State Policy ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
The United States ◽  
School Policy ◽  
Policy Adoption ◽  
Number Of Components ◽  
The Us

Background and objectives: Exertional heat stroke (EHS) continues to be a prevalent health issue affecting all athletes, including our pediatric populations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a state policy requirement for EHS prevention and treatment on local high school policy adoption in the United States (US). Materials and Methods: Athletic trainers (ATs) from high schools across the US participated in an online survey (n = 365). This survey inquired about their compliance with nine components of an EHS policy which was then compared to their state requirements for the policies. Evaluation of the number of components adopted between states with a requirement versus states without a requirement was conducted with a Wilcoxon Sign Rank test. Finally, an ordinal logistic regression with proportional odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were run to determine the effect of a state requirement and regional differences on the number of components adopted. Results: ATs working in states with a requirement reported adoption of more components in their heat modification policy compared to states that did not require schools to develop a heat modification policy (with requirement mean = 5.34 ± 3.68, median = 7.0; without requirement mean = 4.23 ± 3.59, median = 5.0; Z = −14.88, p < 0.001). ATs working in region 3 (e.g., hotter regions) reported adopting more components than those in region 1 (e.g., cooler regions) (OR = 2.25, 95% CI: 1.215–4.201, p = 0.010). Conclusions: Our results demonstrate a positive association between state policy requirements and subsequently increased local policy adoption for EHS policies. Additionally, the results demonstrate that regional differences exist, calling for the need for reducing disparities across the US. These findings may imply that policy adoption is a multifactorial process; furthermore, additional regional specific investigations must be conducted to determine the true determinants of high school policy adoption rates for EHS policies.

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