Data resource profile: Norwegian Databases for Drug Utilization and Pharmacoepidemiology

In this article we aim to give researchers and other users of drug utilization data a current overview of the twonationwide Norwegian drug databases located at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH), withreference to some historical background. The first database, “The Norwegian Drug Wholesales Statistics”,dating back to 1974, provides total sale figures of all medicines on the market. The second database, “TheNorwegian Prescription Database” (NorPD), dates back to 2004 and covers prescription drugs dispensed bypharmacies. This database will be modernized during 2021 and renamed (“The Norwegian Prescribed DrugRegistry”, name not finally decided), and all historical data will be migrated to the modernized registry. In thefuture, the most valuable add-on to the modernized prescription database will be individual level data fromin-patients in hospitals and health care institutions, and the possibility to obtain aggregated data from eachinstitution. Together, the two nationwide databases will continue to be the cornerstones of drug utilization data in Norway and should be used more extensively to improve health to the best for individuals and society. Development in national e-health programs will play a key role in providing easier and less time-consuming access to data and improve conditions for linkage of drug data to other health registries in the near future.

Selling pattern and marketing system of Boro paddy in Purbadhala upazila of Netrakona district in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the major rice producing countries in the world; rice is the major crop of this highly populated agrarian country and this sector is by far the most important provider of rural employment. The study was designed to examinethe marketing system with selling pattern of paddy in selected areas of Netrakona district which is one of the important paddy producing areas of Bangladesh. Samples were purposively selected in order to meet the objectives. The total sample size was 45 respondents including 20 paddy farmers, 7 Faria, 5 Bepari, 5 Paiker and 8 Aratdar-cum- wholesaler. Primary data were collected through face to face interview with the farmers and intermediaries by the researcher himself during the month of November, 2013. The marketed surplus of all types of farms represents 72.07 percent of total quantity of paddy produced in this study area. Marketing functions performed by the farmers in the study area were selling of paddy, transportation, storage, grading, financing and market information. The marketing functions performed by the intermediaries were buying and selling of paddy, transportation, storage, processing, grading, financing, pricing, market information and risk bearing. Farmers and intermediaries transported their paddy to the market for sale by head/shoulder load, rickshaw, van, trolley, push cart, bi-cycle etc. In this study the researcher had found 10 marketing channels of paddy in the study area. In describing selling pattern of boro paddy, the study showed that the small farmers sold 64.17 percent of paddy and the medium and large farmers sold 70.37 and 75.00 percent of paddy, respectively. The small farmers recorded the highest number of sale (7) and the quantity offered per sale was the lowest i.e. 8.25 quintal. The number of sale for the large farms was the lowest (4) but the quantity sold per sale was the highest (53.57 quintal). The small, medium and large farmers sold 74, 39 and 25 percent of their total sale at the farm-gate and 26, 61 and 75 percent in the primary and secondary markets, respectively. Progressive Agriculture 31 (2): 104-118, 2020

Pengaruh Bauran Pemasaran Pada Penjualan Cerutu PT BIN Di Indonesia

This paper aim to analyze how so far the effect of marketing mix toward total sale of BIN’s cigars in local market. By using mountly data from 2016.1 to 2018.12 on error correction model, this research finds out: (1) product varian of BIN’s cigars significant statistically influence total sale of BINs cigars in local market positively. (2) average price of BIN’s cigars statistically influences total sales of BIN’s cigars in local market negatively. (3) promotion costs of BIN’s cigars statistically did’nt influences total sales of BIN’s cigars in local market negatively. (4) distribution channels of BIN’s cigars statistically did’nt influences total sales of BIN’s cigars in local market negatively. (5) All of those independent variables significant statistically and simultaneously influences total sales of BIN’s cigars in local market positively.

Evaluation of the effect of R&D subsidies on Iranian firms’ innovative behavior

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effect of government intervention on a firm's innovation activities. Design/methodology/approach On the basis of previous literature, this paper proposes a framework to explain behavioral changes in the firm resulting from government interventions. Using propensity score matching technique, this research tries to estimate the effect of R&D subsidies on Iranian firms (small and medium-sized enterprises and large-sized firms). Findings This paper identified that R&D subsidies have a significant effect on the innovation process. Furthermore, investigations indicate that behavioral variables (innovation capabilities, collaboration agreements and risk-taking) have been partly changed in both SMEs and large firms after subsidizing. The analysis of innovation outputs showed that although R&D subsidies significantly increase the number of new products/services or patents (especially for SMEs), it could not increase the total sale of the firms. These results show that the effect of R&D subsidies has not interestingly covered all variables influencing innovation activities. Research limitations/implications The work used dynamic capability theory, transaction cost theory and behavioral theory of the firm to explain behavioral changes in the firm resulting from government interventions. Practical implications This paper proposes several policy concerns which can help the policymakers to stimulate the innovation support procedures in Iran. Social implications This paper provides insights for improved policymaking which in turn can aid boosting social welfare. Originality/value This paper re-conceptualized behavioral additionality based on firms’ behavioral theories and evaluated the effects of Iranian R&D subsidies on their measures.

Process Inventory Management in a Production Company

This paper analyses the economics of material management in the 7up Bottling Company, Benin for the duration (2011 – 2015) with a view of designing a process inventory. The specific objectives were to determine the level of efficiency and product improvement in material management, investigate whether the material management practice permit high stock turnover validation and to proffer useful suggestions on how to effectively manage the company materials. The variance analysis and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model were used to analyse the data collected. The results showed that the company spent a total of 118.8 million naira for production process and made a total sale of 395.84 million naira. This implies that the company optimises production by adopting the EOQ model into their production process and management. Based on these findings, the study recommends that optimal quantity and timing of material ordering in production process is a key to profit maximisation.

Smart Goods Billing Management and Payment System for Shopping Malls

In the present scenario, it is essential to have an automatic billing system for shopping malls, supermarket and other wholesale & retail stores. Numerous billing systems like barcode scanning mechanism-based systems or tag-based systems are available in the market. It is important to replace such existing system with better and robust systems so hereby we proposed “Smart Goods Billing Management and Payment System for Shopping Malls”. In this system, the basic fundamental is barcode scanning for products, but we replace the conventional barcode scanner for faster and better results. In our prototype, the android phone is being used as a barcode scanner for simple, better and portable barcode scanner. This scanner is connected wirelessly to MCU via Bluetooth module. MCU is also connected to PC/Laptop for creating the database of all customers, their products, and bills. This database also tracks the total sale and number of goods sold per day. In addition, RFID technology is implemented in this system for payment through card-based system. Simulation and hardware-based results are proposed in this paper.

Does the Introduction of Biosimilars Change Our Understanding about Treatment Modalities for Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

Background: Biological agents, mainly tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors, play an important role in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These drugs are expensive and constitute a major cost in the IBD care. In 2013, the first biosimilar monoclonal antibody, infliximab (IFX), was approved in the EU. Key Messages: There has been considerable skepticism regarding the use of biosimilars. Both clinicians and patients have questioned the safety and efficacy of these new drugs. In particular, the extrapolation of treatment effects between patients with different diagnoses has been debated. Due to national negotiations, the price reductions vary considerably between countries. In Norway, the biosimilars Remsima® and Inflectra® come at a very favourable price, and have supplanted the originator Remicade® almost completely. The total sale of IFX has also increased, indicating that extended indications and increased doses are being implemented in clinical use. Conclusions: The introduction of biosimilars has raised questions not only about the efficacy and safety but also about health politics. There is reason to believe that the introduction of cheaper biosimilars will change the clinical use of biologics.

Las industrias de semilla de maíz de Centro América y México: relaciones entre los sectores público y privado.

The partial results of a project from CYMMIT are presented in this article, whose objective is to determine the effects of the agricultural reforms of the corn seed industries in the developing countries, specially the role of the private and official sectors in the production of varieties and hybrids and the release of improved seeds. The analysis is based mainly on asurvey of the seed industries, conducted during 1993 and 1994. The results of the analysis of the total sale of improved seed in 1993, prices according to type and seed origin and the participation of the public and private sectors in developingimproved seed in the Central American countries and Mexico are shown here. The main result from the analysis is that the official sectors are withdrawing from the production and sale of seed, and aiming their efforts to wards breeding and germplasm development. Likewise, the private sectors are important factors of the seed production and sale. The private sector depends on the official materials for their seed sales, specially the small locally financed enterprises and cooperatives of seed producers, as well as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's).

ANALISIS KEUNTUNGAN PETERNAK SAPI PERANAKAN ONGOLE (PO) YANG MENGGUNAKAN INSEMINASI BUATAN (IB) DI KECAMATAN TOMPASO BARAT

ABSTRACT Ongole cross bread has important role in the economical needs of people in Tompaso Barat. In addition as beef cattle, household farmers also use it as a working cattle, source of fertilize and investment. In addition to farmer’s income and the acceleration growth of cattle population, in the year of 2011, District West Tompaso Barat did an artificial insemination program. The problem was whether this program is beneficial for the farmer or not. The aim at this research is to analyze the profit of farmers using artificial insemination program. This research was conducted using survey method involving about 169 farmers raising Ongole crossbred cattle at West Tompaso District applying artificial insemination. The data were analyzed by profit analysis. Result showed that the total income received from the total sale of the beef cattle using artificial insemination were IDR 490,950,000.- with the total cost of IDR 468,945,750. The profit of the household farmers was the balance between the total income and the total cost getting IDR 21,504,250. The average income of the respondent was about IDR 716,808. Therefore, it can be concluded that the household farmers raising Ongole crossbred cattle get more profit when they used artificial insemination. Based on this research it can be suggested that the beef cattle management should be maintained on the bases of agribusiness. Keywords: Profit, Ongole crossbred cattle, Artificial Insemination