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NSYSU

1. Lee, Chien-Cheng. The Study of Accounting Statements of Environmental Costs.

Degree: Master, EMBA, 2017, NSYSU

URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0724117-125657

► This study is to discuss âThe Study of Accounting Statements of Environmental Costsâ, using exploratory research and documentary review. The objective of this study is… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Environmental Accounting; Quality Cost; Cost Behavior; Cost Allocation; Environmental Cost

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Lee, C. (2017). The Study of Accounting Statements of Environmental Costs. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0724117-125657

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lee, Chien-Cheng. “The Study of Accounting Statements of Environmental Costs.” 2017. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0724117-125657.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lee, Chien-Cheng. “The Study of Accounting Statements of Environmental Costs.” 2017. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Lee C. The Study of Accounting Statements of Environmental Costs. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0724117-125657.

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Lee C. The Study of Accounting Statements of Environmental Costs. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2017. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0724117-125657

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2. Younus, Amna. Cost Analysis of a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Program for HIV Prevention in Rhode Island: A Micro-Costing Approach.

Degree: School of Public Health, 2017, Brown University

URL: https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:733571/

► Objectives To determine the costs of implementing and operating a clinical pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) program for prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Rhode Island… (more)

▼ Objectives To determine the costs of implementing and operating a clinical pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) program for prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Rhode Island (RI) and determine the major contributors to cost. Methods A micro-costing approach was used to determine the costs of the PrEP program in Providence, RI from 2013 to 2015. Input variables included direct costs (i.e. medical provider appointments, human resources, laboratory testing, medication costs and medical supplies) and non-medical costs (i.e. lease and utilities). Sensitivity analyses were performed to compare costs between current patients prescribed PrEP in Rhode Island, patients prescribed PrEP nationally, and patients prescribed PrEP based on CDC guidelines. Results From 2013-2015, the clinic prescribed PrEP to a total of 195 individuals. The average annual cost of providing PrEP was $4,638 per patient visit from a health system’s perspective. The major cost contributor was the cost of the anti- retroviral drug (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate - emtricitabine), followed by laboratory testing. From the total costs, the cost for the anti-retroviral accounted for 95%. Five percent of the overall cost was incurred by the clinic. The average total cost of running the PrEP clinic was $522,888 per year over the three years studied. Through sensitivity analysis, we concluded that costs incurred by this real-world PrEP program were approximately half the costs than when adhering strictly to CDC guidelines. Program costs although slightly higher, were similar when compared to national rates. Conclusion Costing data is useful for healthcare centers intending to implement HIV PrEP clinics according to CDC guidelines. The costing data can be further used as input for research on PrEP cost effectiveness analysis. Future research should concentrate on exploring rational use of major cost drivers as a way of reducing the implementation costs. Advisors/Committee Members: Galárraga, Omar (Advisor), Chan, Philip (Reader).

Subjects/Keywords: Cost Analysis

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Younus, A. (2017). Cost Analysis of a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Program for HIV Prevention in Rhode Island: A Micro-Costing Approach. (Thesis). Brown University. Retrieved from https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:733571/

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Younus, Amna. “Cost Analysis of a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Program for HIV Prevention in Rhode Island: A Micro-Costing Approach.” 2017. Thesis, Brown University. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:733571/.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Younus, Amna. “Cost Analysis of a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Program for HIV Prevention in Rhode Island: A Micro-Costing Approach.” 2017. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Younus A. Cost Analysis of a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Program for HIV Prevention in Rhode Island: A Micro-Costing Approach. [Internet] [Thesis]. Brown University; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:733571/.

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Younus A. Cost Analysis of a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Program for HIV Prevention in Rhode Island: A Micro-Costing Approach. [Thesis]. Brown University; 2017. Available from: https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:733571/

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California State University – Sacramento

3. Otten, Daren M. Examining models to determine the cost of a baccalaureate degree and building a degree level comparative cost framework for the California State University.

Degree: 2014, California State University – Sacramento

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/121702

► The California State University is the largest bachelor???s degree granting level education system in the United States. Higher education in California is expensive to students,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Educational cost; CSU degree cost; Degree cost; B.S. degree cost

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Otten, D. M. (2014). Examining models to determine the cost of a baccalaureate degree and building a degree level comparative cost framework for the California State University. (Thesis). California State University – Sacramento. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/121702

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Otten, Daren M. “Examining models to determine the cost of a baccalaureate degree and building a degree level comparative cost framework for the California State University.” 2014. Thesis, California State University – Sacramento. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/121702.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Otten, Daren M. “Examining models to determine the cost of a baccalaureate degree and building a degree level comparative cost framework for the California State University.” 2014. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Otten DM. Examining models to determine the cost of a baccalaureate degree and building a degree level comparative cost framework for the California State University. [Internet] [Thesis]. California State University – Sacramento; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/121702.

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Otten DM. Examining models to determine the cost of a baccalaureate degree and building a degree level comparative cost framework for the California State University. [Thesis]. California State University – Sacramento; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/121702

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Texas A&M University

4. Ramesh, Sushanth. A Framework to Support A Systematic Approach to Unit Cost Development.

Degree: 2011, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2009-12-7535

► Availability of historical unit cost data is an important factor in developing accurate project cost estimates. State highway agencies (SHAs) collect data on historical bids… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Unit cost development framework; accessing unit cost; storing unit cost; applying unit cost; unit cost development procedure; project cost estimation

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Ramesh, S. (2011). A Framework to Support A Systematic Approach to Unit Cost Development. (Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2009-12-7535

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ramesh, Sushanth. “A Framework to Support A Systematic Approach to Unit Cost Development.” 2011. Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2009-12-7535.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ramesh, Sushanth. “A Framework to Support A Systematic Approach to Unit Cost Development.” 2011. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

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Ramesh S. A Framework to Support A Systematic Approach to Unit Cost Development. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2009-12-7535.

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Ramesh S. A Framework to Support A Systematic Approach to Unit Cost Development. [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2009-12-7535

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University of Alberta

5. Sajadfar,Narges. A feature-based cost estimation model.

Degree: MS, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2014, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/12579t41d

► To address the requirement of dynamic pricing and cost control in high-variation product manufacturing, nowadays many companies face the problem of generating quotes and order… (more)

▼ To address the requirement of dynamic pricing and cost control in high-variation product manufacturing, nowadays many companies face the problem of generating quotes and order prices timely, accurately and consistently. This research reports a preliminary investigation on automatic cost estimation with a feature-based semantic model. A generic semantic model for the purpose of automatic cost estimation is proposed, in which a new concept named cost feature, is suggested. A cost feature can be identified with data mining methods for different targeted clients or products, and conceptually interfaced with product design and manufacturing features. Feature-based mapping model is used to determine feature scope and cost level defined, including all the dependency relations with other domain features. This model is expected to enable a visual, flexible and semantically consistent scheme to address effective and efficient product cost structures, frequent configuration variations and business changes. Cost feature has been defined by the authors as a unique class in the unified feature modelling system to address the characteristics of cost engineering entities, constraints and dependency relations. This research describes the relations between a cost feature and three engineering sub-models, i.e. machining model, design model and other auxiliary data model by associating tangible and intangible data. Further, semantic relations are investigated in early product design process for dynamic, accurate and visible product cost estimation. This research also discusses cost engineering related functions, associated data structures, and techniques proposed in details. In addition, this research presents a Cost Estimation (CE) method that has been tailored to apply feature-based engineering concept with data mining algorithms. The method proposed combines linear regression and data mining approaches, leverages the unique strengths of the both, and creates a mechanism to discover cost features. The final estimation function takes the user’s confidence levels for each of the member approaches into consideration such that the application of the method can be phased in gradually in reality by building up the data mining capability.

Subjects/Keywords: feature model; hybrid cost estimation; welding cost

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Sajadfar,Narges. (2014). A feature-based cost estimation model. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/12579t41d

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sajadfar,Narges. “A feature-based cost estimation model.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/12579t41d.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sajadfar,Narges. “A feature-based cost estimation model.” 2014. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

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Vancouver:

Sajadfar,Narges. A feature-based cost estimation model. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/12579t41d.

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Sajadfar,Narges. A feature-based cost estimation model. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2014. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/12579t41d

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Addis Ababa University

6. SHIHUNEGN, ALEMAYEHU. TESTING REGRESSION MODELS TO ESTIMATE COSTS OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS .

Degree: 2014, Addis Ababa University

URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6024

► At the outset of the project, when the scope definitions are in the early stages of development, little information was available, yet there is often… (more)

▼ At the outset of the project, when the scope definitions are in the early stages of development, little information was available, yet there is often a need for some assessment of the potential cost. The owner needs to have a rough or approximate value for the project’s cost for purposes of determining the economic desirability of proceeding with design and construction. Special quick techniques are usually employed, utilizing minimal available information at this point to prepare a conceptual estimate. Little effort is expended to prepare this type of estimate, which often utilizes only a single project parameter, such as square meter of floor area, or span length of a bridge. Using available, historical cost information and applying like parameters, a quick and simple estimate can be prepared. The objective of this study is to develop conceptual and preliminary cost estimating models for asphalt road construction projects using historic data using statistical tools such as spss, and R- software’s, based on sixteen sets of data collected in the Federal Road Projects. As the cost estimates are required at early stages of a project, considerations were given to the fact that the input data for ANNOVA F-test regression analysis to develop the cost models could be easily extracted from sketches or scope definition of the project. As a result in this study Six regression cost estimating models are developed to estimate the total cost of road construction project; among these models two include bid quantities, and four include project size ( i.e. road length and road width) as input variables. The coefficient of determination (r 2 ) for the developed models is ranging from 0.65 to 0.98 which indicate that the predicted values from a forecast models fit with the real-life data. The values of the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of the developed regression models are ranging from ±16.3% for preliminary cost estimating and to ±38.9% for conceptual or ball park method of cost estimation, the results compare favorably with past researches which have shown that the estimate accuracy in the early stages of a project is between ±25% for preliminary method of cost estimating that can be related to specific characteristics of known sections or areas of the project and ±50% for conceptual method of cost estimating where early informed guesses made when virtually no drawings exist. The research finding shows how regression models based on the significant variables or bid quantities can be used to develop regression models as tools in forecasting future road construction cost that carry much greater reliability than the previous estimated value. The paper introduces the development of cost estimating techniques and principles from historic data in the archives from both a client and consultants viewpoint both in the early stage of pre-tendering or the planning phase and project-level Advisors/Committee Members: Assistant Professor Wubshet Jekale (Dr. Ing.) (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Cost estimating; Regression Model; Early cost estimate

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SHIHUNEGN, A. (2014). TESTING REGRESSION MODELS TO ESTIMATE COSTS OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS . (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6024

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

SHIHUNEGN, ALEMAYEHU. “TESTING REGRESSION MODELS TO ESTIMATE COSTS OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS .” 2014. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6024.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

SHIHUNEGN, ALEMAYEHU. “TESTING REGRESSION MODELS TO ESTIMATE COSTS OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS .” 2014. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

SHIHUNEGN A. TESTING REGRESSION MODELS TO ESTIMATE COSTS OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS . [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6024.

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SHIHUNEGN A. TESTING REGRESSION MODELS TO ESTIMATE COSTS OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS . [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2014. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6024

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University of Georgia

7. Greiner, Martina E. Exploring the application of Transaction Cost Economics to software procurement: adding critical constructs to Transaction Cost Economics.

Degree: PhD, Business Administration, 2008, University of Georgia

URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/greiner_martina_e_200808_phd

► Making correct software application choices is important because most modern organizations are not able to run an effective business without the support of information technology… (more)

▼ Making correct software application choices is important because most modern organizations are not able to run an effective business without the support of information technology (IT). However, a software procurement decision is not a simple make-or-buy decision anymore. Organizations can choose from different alternative procurement options such as in-house development, software applications from software vendors, and open source software from communities. Each of these software procurement options has a different profile of risks and costs. For decision makers to make an informed decision, it is important that they understand the economical implications of each software procurement option and the factors that make one procurement choice better than others for a certain software project. Transaction Cost Economics (TCE) offers a theoretical framework to gain insights into these software procurement processes. Supported by empirical evidence collected by interviewing IT decisions makers, we propose that TCE needs to be refined and expanded to accurately apply to software procurement decisions. First, when a software application is embedded in a company's IT architecture, the costs of transaction failure include a readjustment cost that is in fact an important type of asset specificity not included in the original TCE framework. Second, if a failing software application is ingrained in a business's core processes, replacing this critical software application may also result in loss of revenue, decreasing productivity, as well as panic costs. These costs of transaction failure could go far beyond the costs of the initial investment and influence transaction costs as well. In the software procurement domain, the possibility of readjustment costs and losses due to criticality may affect transaction costs even in absence of other asset specificity dimensions such as human or physical asset specificity. Third, in TCE, the emphasis is on potential costs and risks of opportunism that increase transaction costs and may make market transactions unfavorable. However, in software procurement, safeguarding against transaction failure for reasons other than opportunistic behavior can be equally or even more important. Including the risk of transaction failure in the TCE framework might potentially change the favorability of a governance choice contrary to traditional TCE's prediction. Advisors/Committee Members: Dale Goodhue.

Subjects/Keywords: Transaction Cost Economics

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Greiner, M. E. (2008). Exploring the application of Transaction Cost Economics to software procurement: adding critical constructs to Transaction Cost Economics. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/greiner_martina_e_200808_phd

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Greiner, Martina E. “Exploring the application of Transaction Cost Economics to software procurement: adding critical constructs to Transaction Cost Economics.” 2008. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Georgia. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/greiner_martina_e_200808_phd.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Greiner, Martina E. “Exploring the application of Transaction Cost Economics to software procurement: adding critical constructs to Transaction Cost Economics.” 2008. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Greiner ME. Exploring the application of Transaction Cost Economics to software procurement: adding critical constructs to Transaction Cost Economics. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2008. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/greiner_martina_e_200808_phd.

Council of Science Editors:

Greiner ME. Exploring the application of Transaction Cost Economics to software procurement: adding critical constructs to Transaction Cost Economics. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2008. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/greiner_martina_e_200808_phd

University of Georgia

8. Green-Pimentel, Leslie Ellen. The relationship between housing cost burden and health status of older adults in the United States.

Degree: PhD, Housing and Consumer Economics, 2009, University of Georgia

URL: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/green-pimentel_leslie_e_200912_phd

► Prior empirical research has demonstrated that a relationship exists between health and wealth as well as health and financial strain, but the direction of the… (more)

▼ Prior empirical research has demonstrated that a relationship exists between health and wealth as well as health and financial strain, but the direction of the relationship remains in question. Very little research has been conducted that specifically examines the relationship between mortgage debt and health. The number of adults entering retirement with mortgage debt is increasing and the levels of mortgage debt they are carrying is also increasing. This study used two waves (2004 and 2006) of the Health and Retirement Study to examine the dual relationship between housing cost burden and self-reported health status of mortgagees age 65 and older. Two-stage probit least squares regression was used to examine this relationship. Model One examined the relationship between the level of housing cost burden and the probability of reporting being in good health. Model Two examined the relationship between being in good health and the level of housing cost burden. The results indicated that level of housing cost burden in 2006 was not statistically significantly associated with the probability of reporting good health in 2006. However, level of education, assets, and whether or not the respondent participated in regular physical activity in 2004 were significant to the probability of reporting being in good health in 2006. The results also indicated that being in good health in 2006 was not statistically significantly associated with the level of housing cost burden in 2006. However, race/ethnicity, marital status, employment status, and health insurance coverage in 2004 were significant predictors of level of housing cost burden in 2006. The Life Cycle Income Hypothesis was used in variable selection, hypotheses formation, and in drawing conclusions to the results. In short, the Life Cycle Income Hypothesis suggests individuals utilize their total available resources in older age in order to maintain constant consumption. However, utilizing home equity, which typically requires repayment, may in reality go against the Life Cycle Income Hypotheses as individuals are assumed to have timed final payments of loans with the decision to exit the labor force. This research is timely in as much as the population of adults age 65 and older is increasing in the United States and in light of the evidence that levels of mortgage debt held among people in this age group are also increasing. Advisors/Committee Members: Anne Sweaney.

Subjects/Keywords: Housing cost burden

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Green-Pimentel, L. E. (2009). The relationship between housing cost burden and health status of older adults in the United States. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/green-pimentel_leslie_e_200912_phd

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Green-Pimentel, Leslie Ellen. “The relationship between housing cost burden and health status of older adults in the United States.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Georgia. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/green-pimentel_leslie_e_200912_phd.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Green-Pimentel, Leslie Ellen. “The relationship between housing cost burden and health status of older adults in the United States.” 2009. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Green-Pimentel LE. The relationship between housing cost burden and health status of older adults in the United States. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/green-pimentel_leslie_e_200912_phd.

Council of Science Editors:

Green-Pimentel LE. The relationship between housing cost burden and health status of older adults in the United States. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2009. Available from: http://purl.galileo.usg.edu/uga_etd/green-pimentel_leslie_e_200912_phd

University of Ghana

9. Anagba, K. A. Estimating the Cost Productivity Index of Banks in Ghana .

Degree: 2015, University of Ghana

URL: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/8708

► The role of the banking sector in promoting economic growth cannot be underestimated. In view of this, the assessment of the performance of the banking… (more)

▼ The role of the banking sector in promoting economic growth cannot be underestimated. In view of this, the assessment of the performance of the banking industry is very important. Increasingly, a number of methods have been used to effectively account for the total factor productivity of banks. This study employed the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) cost Malmquist productivity analysis to assess the productivity of banks in Ghana. This is a technique that has strong roots in optimization techniques in operations management. The main aim of this study was to assess the cost productivity of banks in Ghana. An unbalanced panel data of Ghanaian banks for a fourteen year period from 2000 to 2013 was used for the study. According to the results the banking industry is cost productive and this is attributable to the ability of banks to take advantage of changes in price effect followed by technological changes (increasing introduction of technology) and finally technical efficiency change. The results show that the cost productivity index is largely complementary to the traditional productivity index, since it presents a fuller picture of Ghanaian banks’ performance. The cost productivity growth experienced by the industry is 3.2% and the technical productivity is 1.7%. Finally, environmental factors like competition, size, inflation rate, growth rate, treasury bill rate, capitalization, and foreign-ownership type significantly influence the cost productivity of banks in Ghana. However, regulatory standards like policy rate and universal banking business license do not significantly affect the cost productivity of banks in Ghana. In view of these findings the study recommends increased efforts from operations managers to periodically assess the cost productivities and to take advantage of the price changes, technological progress and technical efficiency change for the optimal operations in relation to cost productivity Advisors/Committee Members: Afful-Dadzie,A (advisor), Ohene-Asare,K (advisor), University of Ghana, College of Humanities, Business School, Department of Operations and Management Information (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Cost; Productivity; Bank

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Anagba, K. A. (2015). Estimating the Cost Productivity Index of Banks in Ghana . (Masters Thesis). University of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/8708

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Anagba, K A. “Estimating the Cost Productivity Index of Banks in Ghana .” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Ghana. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/8708.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Anagba, K A. “Estimating the Cost Productivity Index of Banks in Ghana .” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Anagba KA. Estimating the Cost Productivity Index of Banks in Ghana . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Ghana; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/8708.

Council of Science Editors:

Anagba KA. Estimating the Cost Productivity Index of Banks in Ghana . [Masters Thesis]. University of Ghana; 2015. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/8708

University of Hawaii – Manoa

10. Campana, David James. A cost-benefit analysis of precision riparian buffers (PRBs) in Hawaii.

Degree: 2016, University of Hawaii – Manoa

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/101699

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M.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa 2011.

Nonpoint source pollution is the leading cause of water quality problems in the United States. To combat this… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: cost-benefit analysis

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Campana, D. J. (2016). A cost-benefit analysis of precision riparian buffers (PRBs) in Hawaii. (Thesis). University of Hawaii – Manoa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10125/101699

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Campana, David James. “A cost-benefit analysis of precision riparian buffers (PRBs) in Hawaii.” 2016. Thesis, University of Hawaii – Manoa. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/101699.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Campana, David James. “A cost-benefit analysis of precision riparian buffers (PRBs) in Hawaii.” 2016. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Campana DJ. A cost-benefit analysis of precision riparian buffers (PRBs) in Hawaii. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Hawaii – Manoa; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/101699.

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Campana DJ. A cost-benefit analysis of precision riparian buffers (PRBs) in Hawaii. [Thesis]. University of Hawaii – Manoa; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/101699

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Duquesne University

11. Srivastava, Bhavini. Direct Incremental Costs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma in United States - An Analysis of 2007 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Data.

Degree: MS, Pharmacy Administration, 2011, Duquesne University

URL: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1232

► Objective: To estimate national prevalence and direct incremental expenditures in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma using 2007 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Asthma; COPD; Cost

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Srivastava, B. (2011). Direct Incremental Costs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma in United States - An Analysis of 2007 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Data. (Masters Thesis). Duquesne University. Retrieved from https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1232

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Srivastava, Bhavini. “Direct Incremental Costs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma in United States - An Analysis of 2007 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Data.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Duquesne University. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1232.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Srivastava, Bhavini. “Direct Incremental Costs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma in United States - An Analysis of 2007 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Data.” 2011. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Srivastava B. Direct Incremental Costs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma in United States - An Analysis of 2007 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Data. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Duquesne University; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1232.

Council of Science Editors:

Srivastava B. Direct Incremental Costs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma in United States - An Analysis of 2007 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Data. [Masters Thesis]. Duquesne University; 2011. Available from: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1232

California State University – Sacramento

12. Pappas Brutlag, Emily. Overhead cost efficiency and allocation.

Degree: M.B.A., Business Administration, 2010, California State University – Sacramento

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/796

► In addition to using the theories learned from the California State University, Sacramento MBA program, this project uses a Sacramento, professional lobbying firm as a… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Cost; Reduction; Overhead

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Pappas Brutlag, E. (2010). Overhead cost efficiency and allocation. (Masters Thesis). California State University – Sacramento. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/796

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Pappas Brutlag, Emily. “Overhead cost efficiency and allocation.” 2010. Masters Thesis, California State University – Sacramento. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/796.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Pappas Brutlag, Emily. “Overhead cost efficiency and allocation.” 2010. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Pappas Brutlag E. Overhead cost efficiency and allocation. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. California State University – Sacramento; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/796.

Council of Science Editors:

Pappas Brutlag E. Overhead cost efficiency and allocation. [Masters Thesis]. California State University – Sacramento; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/796

Penn State University

13. Omar, Sadek A. Identifying Risk In Cost Reimbursable Contracts.

Degree: MS, Civil Engineering, 2009, Penn State University

URL: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/10422

► The primary goal of the research is to assess risk elements in cost reimbursable contracts. There is a notion that these contract types serve little… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Cost Reimbursable; Risk

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Omar, S. A. (2009). Identifying Risk In Cost Reimbursable Contracts. (Masters Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/10422

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Omar, Sadek A. “Identifying Risk In Cost Reimbursable Contracts.” 2009. Masters Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/10422.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Omar, Sadek A. “Identifying Risk In Cost Reimbursable Contracts.” 2009. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Omar SA. Identifying Risk In Cost Reimbursable Contracts. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Penn State University; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/10422.

Council of Science Editors:

Omar SA. Identifying Risk In Cost Reimbursable Contracts. [Masters Thesis]. Penn State University; 2009. Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/10422

14. Luswili, Lemmy Virgilio. The Practical Economics and accomplishments of the reclassification project at James E Shepard Library , North Carolina Central University.

Degree: 2010, University of Zimbabwe

URL: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/137

► The basic purpose of this research was to investigate the accumulated cost of Shepard Library's reclassification of its pre- 1979 library material from Dewey to… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: The cost implications

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Luswili, L. V. (2010). The Practical Economics and accomplishments of the reclassification project at James E Shepard Library , North Carolina Central University. (Thesis). University of Zimbabwe. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/137

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Luswili, Lemmy Virgilio. “The Practical Economics and accomplishments of the reclassification project at James E Shepard Library , North Carolina Central University.” 2010. Thesis, University of Zimbabwe. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/137.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Luswili, Lemmy Virgilio. “The Practical Economics and accomplishments of the reclassification project at James E Shepard Library , North Carolina Central University.” 2010. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Luswili LV. The Practical Economics and accomplishments of the reclassification project at James E Shepard Library , North Carolina Central University. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/137.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Luswili LV. The Practical Economics and accomplishments of the reclassification project at James E Shepard Library , North Carolina Central University. [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2010. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/137

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North-West University

15. Mogomotsi, G. Cost benefit analysis of outsourcing initiatives/strategy at water utilities corporation (Botswana) / G Mogomotsi .

Degree: 2016, North-West University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15789

► After the Water Utilities Corporation adopted outsourcing as a policy initiative and operational directive various non-core functions were outsourced. This raises obvious questions as to… (more)

▼ After the Water Utilities Corporation adopted outsourcing as a policy initiative and operational directive various non-core functions were outsourced. This raises obvious questions as to why the Corporation suddenly decided to do this. Does the Corporation indeed benefit in terms of value addition from outsourced functions? Some of the pertinent questions include: To what extent did policy guidelines and operational measures govern the said outsourcing initiatives? What are the costs and benefits of the following: fleet management, IT/functional/Technical/and Infrastructure support? This paper argues that Public Utility Companies such as the WUC are not implementing outsourcing initiatives the right way. As a result, outsourcing at WUC is ridden with more costs than benefits. Using multiple data collection methods thirty respondents, employed at various WUC work stations completed the questionnaires. The results from the questionnaire suggest that outsourcing is the right business decision to be made, but cost benefit assessment must be undertaken in order to derive more benefits from outsourcing initiatives. In tackling the problems of the predominance of costs versus benefits an overhaul of the policy and implementation framework needs to be done. In carrying out a cost benefit analysis of outsourcing initiatives at Water Utilities Corporation, a three-tier dimensional model in which quantitative data, qualitative data and cross quantity-quality data was analysed and tabulated. According to the cost benefit analysis variant model, a negatively discounted cost benefit ratio indicates more costs over benefits for any particular analysis of data. While measures of non-monetary outsourcing costs are improving, at least four other key areas warrant more attention: First, routine savings derive from routine precautions to determine an efficient working model of outsourcing. Second, models of vendor (provider) and the Corporation (service provider) and the Corporations' clients (consumer) are underdeveloped in this field . Third, outsourcing externalities occur when entities (such as the Corporation, Premises Managers, some persons and environments) produce targets and situations that provide outsourcing opportunities. These entities externalise or do not bear the outsourcing costs to the corporation and society that they produce. This can be explained by the convergence of qualitative responses from respondents, the efficiency and effectiveness of the vendors and the overall saisfaction of the Coporation of the services provided by the vendors. This report has been conducted on Water Utilities Corporation ,Botswana. Data has been collected by observing total outsourcing process, taking personal interviews, analysis cost and revenue data and searching through data archives.

Subjects/Keywords: Cost effectiveness; Botswana

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Mogomotsi, G. (2016). Cost benefit analysis of outsourcing initiatives/strategy at water utilities corporation (Botswana) / G Mogomotsi . (Thesis). North-West University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15789

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mogomotsi, G. “Cost benefit analysis of outsourcing initiatives/strategy at water utilities corporation (Botswana) / G Mogomotsi .” 2016. Thesis, North-West University. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15789.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mogomotsi, G. “Cost benefit analysis of outsourcing initiatives/strategy at water utilities corporation (Botswana) / G Mogomotsi .” 2016. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Mogomotsi G. Cost benefit analysis of outsourcing initiatives/strategy at water utilities corporation (Botswana) / G Mogomotsi . [Internet] [Thesis]. North-West University; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15789.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Mogomotsi G. Cost benefit analysis of outsourcing initiatives/strategy at water utilities corporation (Botswana) / G Mogomotsi . [Thesis]. North-West University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15789

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Delft University of Technology

16. Eggen, J. The organization of transmission infrastructure regulation in the Netherlands:.

Degree: 2013, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:916d6801-80f2-4741-bbf2-14704cf6a43b

The thesis evaluates present Dutch organization of regulation of transmission infrastructure and suggests several improvements. The analyzing framework is based on transaction cost regulation. Advisors/Committee Members: Correlje, A.F., De Vries, L.J., Kunneke, R.W..

Subjects/Keywords: transaction cost regulation

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Eggen, J. (2013). The organization of transmission infrastructure regulation in the Netherlands:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:916d6801-80f2-4741-bbf2-14704cf6a43b

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Eggen, J. “The organization of transmission infrastructure regulation in the Netherlands:.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:916d6801-80f2-4741-bbf2-14704cf6a43b.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Eggen, J. “The organization of transmission infrastructure regulation in the Netherlands:.” 2013. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Eggen J. The organization of transmission infrastructure regulation in the Netherlands:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:916d6801-80f2-4741-bbf2-14704cf6a43b.

Council of Science Editors:

Eggen J. The organization of transmission infrastructure regulation in the Netherlands:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2013. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:916d6801-80f2-4741-bbf2-14704cf6a43b

Oklahoma State University

17. Atta-Asiamah, Ernest. Estimation of the Cost of Building a Water Treatment Plant and Related Facilities for Kaw City, Oklahoma.

Degree: Department of Agricultural Economics, 2010, Oklahoma State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11244/8657

► The city of Kaw City had water problem since the 1990's because of the collapse of the wells and the poor taste of the groundwater.… (more)

▼ The city of Kaw City had water problem since the 1990's because of the collapse of the wells and the poor taste of the groundwater. The Aeralator and NF treatment systems would be considered with each has two different sizes with an output of 60 gpm and 150 gpm of water treated assumed to supply Kaw City only and both Kaw City and Shidler respectively. The cost of investment capital was estimated by the sum and product of units cost and quantity of materials and equipment. The operating cost was estimated by summing the chemical, utilities, labor replacement and administration and operations. An amortization factor was used to determine the annual fixed capital cost with the design life of 50 years and rate of 5%. The cost per unit of thousand was determined as the total cost divided by the total design flow rate multiplied by 1000.The cost of amortized capital Aeralator and NF treatment plant of capacity of 60 gpm were estimated to be 14,945/yr and 18,841/yr. The total operating cost of NF treatment plant was 40,384/yr and Aeralator treatment plant was estimated to be 20,908/yr. For treatment plant of capacity of 150 gpm, the annual capital fixed cost of Aeralator system was estimated to be 17,728/yr while NF was estimated to be 28,974/yr water of treated water. Moreover, the total operating cost of Aeralator and NF systems were estimated to be 31,385/yr and 56,846/yr respectively. The annual economic costs of the two treatment system plants were estimated to be 0.62/1000 gallon of Aeralator treatment plant and 1.09/1000 gallon of NF treatment plant. The estimated costs of the NF were more costly than Aeralator system. The investment cost of the layout of the entire city was estimated to be 15.34/ft of the investment cost. The annual fixed cost of the layout of 20,648/yr and CRF of 0.05. Due to economy of scale of treating and supply of water, it is economically more cost effective to supply water to both Kaw City and Shidler and serve cost. Advisors/Committee Members: Stoecker, Art (advisor), Sanders, Larry (committee member), Whitacre, Brian (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: aeralator system; capital cost; chemical cost; cost per thousand; nanofiltration system; operating cost

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Atta-Asiamah, E. (2010). Estimation of the Cost of Building a Water Treatment Plant and Related Facilities for Kaw City, Oklahoma. (Thesis). Oklahoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11244/8657

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Atta-Asiamah, Ernest. “Estimation of the Cost of Building a Water Treatment Plant and Related Facilities for Kaw City, Oklahoma.” 2010. Thesis, Oklahoma State University. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11244/8657.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Atta-Asiamah, Ernest. “Estimation of the Cost of Building a Water Treatment Plant and Related Facilities for Kaw City, Oklahoma.” 2010. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Atta-Asiamah E. Estimation of the Cost of Building a Water Treatment Plant and Related Facilities for Kaw City, Oklahoma. [Internet] [Thesis]. Oklahoma State University; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11244/8657.

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Council of Science Editors:

Atta-Asiamah E. Estimation of the Cost of Building a Water Treatment Plant and Related Facilities for Kaw City, Oklahoma. [Thesis]. Oklahoma State University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11244/8657

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University of Cape Town

18. Effendi, Mohamed Sinan. The role of environmental accounting in strategic cost management.

Degree: Image, School of Management Studies, 2010, University of Cape Town

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12790

► Environmental issues in the world today and often seen in the media are causing a stir in the business world. The effect is that the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Strategic Cost Management

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Effendi, M. S. (2010). The role of environmental accounting in strategic cost management. (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12790

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Effendi, Mohamed Sinan. “The role of environmental accounting in strategic cost management.” 2010. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12790.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Effendi, Mohamed Sinan. “The role of environmental accounting in strategic cost management.” 2010. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Effendi MS. The role of environmental accounting in strategic cost management. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12790.

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Council of Science Editors:

Effendi MS. The role of environmental accounting in strategic cost management. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12790

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University of Cape Town

19. Rusinga, Nectar. Value chain analysis along the petroleum supply chain.

Degree: Image, College of Accounting, 2010, University of Cape Town

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10839

► The wide range of the petroleum industry's products as well as the varied value of these products coupled with the global nature of the petroleum… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Strategic Cost Management

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Rusinga, N. (2010). Value chain analysis along the petroleum supply chain. (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10839

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rusinga, Nectar. “Value chain analysis along the petroleum supply chain.” 2010. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10839.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rusinga, Nectar. “Value chain analysis along the petroleum supply chain.” 2010. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Rusinga N. Value chain analysis along the petroleum supply chain. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10839.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Rusinga N. Value chain analysis along the petroleum supply chain. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10839

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Clemson University

20. Wright, Jacob David. An Analysis of SteelFab's Project Costs and Profits.

Degree: MA, Economics, 2019, Clemson University

URL: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/3196

► SteelFab is a structural steel fabricator with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this study I analyze costs and profits for the firm. In… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: cost function; SteelFab

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Wright, J. D. (2019). An Analysis of SteelFab's Project Costs and Profits. (Masters Thesis). Clemson University. Retrieved from https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/3196

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wright, Jacob David. “An Analysis of SteelFab's Project Costs and Profits.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Clemson University. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/3196.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wright, Jacob David. “An Analysis of SteelFab's Project Costs and Profits.” 2019. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Wright JD. An Analysis of SteelFab's Project Costs and Profits. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Clemson University; 2019. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/3196.

Council of Science Editors:

Wright JD. An Analysis of SteelFab's Project Costs and Profits. [Masters Thesis]. Clemson University; 2019. Available from: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/3196

Cranfield University

21. Badawy, Mohammed Abdel Salam Abdel Azim. A framework for whole lifecycle cost of long-term digital preservation.

Degree: PhD, 2017, Cranfield University

URL: http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/14315 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.783255

► Digital preservation, also known as digital curation, is the active management of digital information, over time, to ensure its accessibility and usability. Digital preservation is… (more)

▼ Digital preservation, also known as digital curation, is the active management of digital information, over time, to ensure its accessibility and usability. Digital preservation is nowadays an active area of research, for many reasons: the rapid evolution of technology, which also results in the rapid obsolescence of old technologies; degradation of physical records; constantly increasing volumes of digital information and, importantly, the fact that it has started to become a legal obligation in many countries. This research project aims to develop an innovative framework estimate costs of long term digital preservation. The framework can lead to generating a cost model that quantifies costs within different business sectors, while capturing the impact of obsolescence and uncertainties on predicted cost. Case studies from financial, healthcare and clinical trials sectors are used to prove the framework concept. Those sectors were chosen because between them they share all file types that are required to be preserved and all are either obliged by European or local laws, e.g. EU Data Retention Directive (2006/24/EC) and/or UK Data Retention Regulations 2014 No. 2042, or interested in preserving their digital assets. The framework comprises of three phases: assessing digital preservation activities, cost analysis and expansion and cost estimation. The framework has integrated two processes that will enable the user to reach a more accurate cost estimate; a process for identifying uncertainties with digital preservation activities and a cost modelling process. In the framework cloud computing was used as an example for storage and compute technologies. Combining different research methodology techniques was used in this research project. Starting with conducting a thorough literature review covering digital preservation and cost modelling. Following the literature review; is a combination qualitative and quantitative approaches, using semi-structured interview technique to collect data from industry experts. Industry experts were chosen from companies, firms and government bodies working with or researching digital preservation. Finalising with validating results by real-life case studies from businesses in selected sectors and experts' verdict. Comparing the output of the framework to real-life case studies, demonstrated how companies/firms, who target to preserve their digital assets, can utilise it to predict accurately future costs for undertaking such investment. By applying industrially-based cost modelling approaches the framework generates a cost model that predicts single-point and three-points cost estimates, an obsolescence taxonomy, uncertainties identification process and quantifying uncertainties and obsolescence impact on cost prediction. Providing decision makers with all the framework outputs, will provide them with quantifiable information about their future investment, while remaining clear to understand and easy to amend. This makes the framework provide long-term total cost prediction solution for…

Subjects/Keywords: Cost estimation; cost modelling; digital curation; uncertainty cost; obsolescence cost; obsolescence taxonomy

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Badawy, M. A. S. A. A. (2017). A framework for whole lifecycle cost of long-term digital preservation. (Doctoral Dissertation). Cranfield University. Retrieved from http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/14315 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.783255

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Badawy, Mohammed Abdel Salam Abdel Azim. “A framework for whole lifecycle cost of long-term digital preservation.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Cranfield University. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/14315 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.783255.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Badawy, Mohammed Abdel Salam Abdel Azim. “A framework for whole lifecycle cost of long-term digital preservation.” 2017. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Badawy MASAA. A framework for whole lifecycle cost of long-term digital preservation. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Cranfield University; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/14315 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.783255.

Council of Science Editors:

Badawy MASAA. A framework for whole lifecycle cost of long-term digital preservation. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Cranfield University; 2017. Available from: http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/14315 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.783255

Rutgers University

22. Park, Minjae. Cost analyses on warranty policies for systems subject to two types of warranty periods.

Degree: PhD, Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2010, Rutgers University

URL: http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.1/rucore10001600001.ETD.000056701

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In general, a warranty is an obligation attached to products that requires the manufacturers to provide compensation for customer (buyer) according to the warranty terms when the warranted products fail to perform their intended functions [179]. A warranty is important to the manufacturer as well as the customer of any commercial product since it provides protection to both parties. As for the customer, a warranty provides a resource for dealing with items that fail due to the uncertainty of the product's performance and unreliable products. For the manufacturer, it provides protection since the warranty terms explicitly limit the responsibility of a manufacturer in terms of both time and type of product failure. Because of the role of the warranty, manufacturers have developed various types of warranty policy to grab the interest of the customers. However, manufacturers cannot extend the warranty period without limit and maximize warranty benefits because of the cost related to it. Many researchers have investigated on the topic of warranty modeling and policy and expanded their studies of warranty in various different conditions, i.e., maintenance policies. In this dissertation, we focus on the developments of warranty cost models with various maintenance policies as well as the warranty policy with post warranty periods for single-component and multi-component systems including parallel-series, series-parallel and k-out-of-n systems from the perspectives of consumer and manufacturer, maintenance policies and repair policies. First, the role, concept and other factors of the warranty policies, are introduced. We conduct the literature review and present the selected mathematical background that will be used throughout the dissertation. We develop several warranty cost models and derive reliability measures for various systems including series-parallel, parallel-series, and k-out-of-n configurations based on the proposed alter- and mixed- quasi-renewal processes. We focus on the warranty cost analysis including repairable products with a given warranty period using the induction method. Additionally, we use the non-homogenous Poisson process and minimal repair to develop warranty cost models for the k-out-of-n systems in the warranty period subject to failure times and repair times (two dimensional model). We combine maintenance policies and several warranty policies such as failure repair/replacement warranty, pro-rata warranty and combination warranty into the cost analysis. Additionally, we investigate the maintenance policies with warranty period and post warranty period based on two dimensions such as failure times and repair times. Finally, we present concluding remarks and future research topics.

Advisors/Committee Members: Park, Minjae (author), Pham, Hoang (chair), Elsayed, Elsayed A (internal member), Coit, David W (internal member), Jeong, Myong-K (internal member), Wang, Hongzhou (outside member).

Subjects/Keywords: Warranty – Cost effectiveness

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Park, M. (2010). Cost analyses on warranty policies for systems subject to two types of warranty periods. (Doctoral Dissertation). Rutgers University. Retrieved from http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.1/rucore10001600001.ETD.000056701

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Park, Minjae. “Cost analyses on warranty policies for systems subject to two types of warranty periods.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Rutgers University. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.1/rucore10001600001.ETD.000056701.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Park, Minjae. “Cost analyses on warranty policies for systems subject to two types of warranty periods.” 2010. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Park M. Cost analyses on warranty policies for systems subject to two types of warranty periods. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Rutgers University; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.1/rucore10001600001.ETD.000056701.

Council of Science Editors:

Park M. Cost analyses on warranty policies for systems subject to two types of warranty periods. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Rutgers University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.1/rucore10001600001.ETD.000056701

23. Adam, Hemin. Cost effect by implementing LEAN.

Degree: Design and Engineering, 2014, Mälardalen University

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-29828

► This report is a result of master thesis performed at Volvo Powertrain in Koping, Sweden. Today Volvo Powertrain processes and assembles gearboxes for many… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: LEAN; cost effect

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Adam, H. (2014). Cost effect by implementing LEAN. (Thesis). Mälardalen University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-29828

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Adam, Hemin. “Cost effect by implementing LEAN.” 2014. Thesis, Mälardalen University. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-29828.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Adam, Hemin. “Cost effect by implementing LEAN.” 2014. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Adam H. Cost effect by implementing LEAN. [Internet] [Thesis]. Mälardalen University; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-29828.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Adam H. Cost effect by implementing LEAN. [Thesis]. Mälardalen University; 2014. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-29828

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University of Sydney

24. Allahaim, Fahad Saud Abdulaziz. Improving cost contingency estimation for infrastructure projects based on the impact of cost overrun causes of similar projects – illustration using Saudi Arabia survey data .

Degree: 2015, University of Sydney

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15074

► Cost overrun on infrastructure projects is widespread and represents significant financial risks to stakeholders. Despite the progress made, there is a lack of research on… (more)

▼ Cost overrun on infrastructure projects is widespread and represents significant financial risks to stakeholders. Despite the progress made, there is a lack of research on the estimation of project cost contingencies, thus the main objectives is by taking into consideration the actual impact of the cost risk of similar projects, this thesis developed and validated a cost contingency estimation model. A survey of 160 project managers of infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia was conducted to elicit the cost overrun causes. After cluster analysis, the causes were reduced to four dimensions: scope changes, market and regulatory, inadequate planning and control, and unforeseen circumstances. These four dimensions were then used to develop a risk-based cost contingency estimation model (RBCCEM) to improve the accuracy of cost forecasting and then validated using a bootstrapping approach. The accuracy of cost estimation measures were used to compare RBCCEM with fixed cost contingency (10%), reference class forecasting (RCF P50 & P90), and hybrid (combination of RBCCEM & RCF P50). The contributions of this study are; first, it contributes to the research on the cost overrun causes by updating the existing knowledge of cost overrun causes to better understand the complexity of these causes and to manage risk effectively. Second, the results show that RBCCEM produces contingency estimates that are more consistent and brings project costs closer to actual costs than alternative approaches, such as RCF and hybrid. Moreover, this study contributes to knowledge by introducing a new way of modelling the cost contingency of projects using the cost overrun causes of similar infrastructure projects and providing empirical comparisons of cost overrun outcomes with those using alternative estimation methods. Together, this study provides important theoretical and managerial insights and opens the way for more research within the cost overrun context, particularly with regard to cost contingency estimation in large projects.

Subjects/Keywords: cost overrun; cost overrun causes; infrastructure projects; typology; cost contingency estimation

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Allahaim, F. S. A. (2015). Improving cost contingency estimation for infrastructure projects based on the impact of cost overrun causes of similar projects – illustration using Saudi Arabia survey data . (Thesis). University of Sydney. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15074

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Allahaim, Fahad Saud Abdulaziz. “Improving cost contingency estimation for infrastructure projects based on the impact of cost overrun causes of similar projects – illustration using Saudi Arabia survey data .” 2015. Thesis, University of Sydney. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15074.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Allahaim, Fahad Saud Abdulaziz. “Improving cost contingency estimation for infrastructure projects based on the impact of cost overrun causes of similar projects – illustration using Saudi Arabia survey data .” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Allahaim FSA. Improving cost contingency estimation for infrastructure projects based on the impact of cost overrun causes of similar projects – illustration using Saudi Arabia survey data . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15074.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Allahaim FSA. Improving cost contingency estimation for infrastructure projects based on the impact of cost overrun causes of similar projects – illustration using Saudi Arabia survey data . [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15074

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Louisiana State University

25. Al-Saffar, Ramy. Evaluating Classifiers' Optimal Performances Over a Range of Misclassification Costs by Using Cost-Sensitive Classification.

Degree: MSCS, Other Computer Engineering, 2018, Louisiana State University

URL: https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/4657

► We believe that using the classification accuracy is not enough to evaluate the performances of classification algorithms. It can be misleading due to overlooking… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Cost Sensitive Classification; ROC; AUC; Cost Ratio; Total Misclassification Cost; Accuracy

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Al-Saffar, R. (2018). Evaluating Classifiers' Optimal Performances Over a Range of Misclassification Costs by Using Cost-Sensitive Classification. (Masters Thesis). Louisiana State University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/4657

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Al-Saffar, Ramy. “Evaluating Classifiers' Optimal Performances Over a Range of Misclassification Costs by Using Cost-Sensitive Classification.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Louisiana State University. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/4657.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Al-Saffar, Ramy. “Evaluating Classifiers' Optimal Performances Over a Range of Misclassification Costs by Using Cost-Sensitive Classification.” 2018. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Al-Saffar R. Evaluating Classifiers' Optimal Performances Over a Range of Misclassification Costs by Using Cost-Sensitive Classification. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Louisiana State University; 2018. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/4657.

Council of Science Editors:

Al-Saffar R. Evaluating Classifiers' Optimal Performances Over a Range of Misclassification Costs by Using Cost-Sensitive Classification. [Masters Thesis]. Louisiana State University; 2018. Available from: https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/4657

Georgia State University

26. Jeyarajah, Jenny Vennukkah. Constructing Empirical Likelihood Confidence Intervals for Medical Cost Data with Censored Observations.

Degree: PhD, Mathematics and Statistics, 2016, Georgia State University

URL: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/math_diss/38

► Medical cost analysis is an important part of treatment evaluation. Since resources are limited in society, it is important new treatments are developed with… (more)

▼ Medical cost analysis is an important part of treatment evaluation. Since resources are limited in society, it is important new treatments are developed with proper costconsiderations. The mean has been mostly accepted as a measure of the medical cost analysis. However, it is well known that cost data is highly skewed and the mean could be highly influenced by outliers. Therefore, in many situations the mean cost alone cannot offer complete information about medical costs. The quantiles (e.g., the first quartile, median and third quartile) of medical costs could better represent the typical costs paid by a group of individuals, and could provide additional information beyond mean cost. For a specified patient population, cost estimates are generally determined from the beginning of treatments until death or end of the study period. A number of statistical methods have been proposed to estimate medical cost. Since medical cost data are skewed to the right, normal approximation based confidence intervals can have much lower coverage probability than the desired nominal level when the cost data are moderately or severely skewed. Additionally, we note that the variance estimators of the cost estimates are analytically complicated. In order to address some of the above issues, in the first part of the dissertation we propose two empirical likelihood-based confidence intervals for the mean medical costs: One is an empirical likelihood interval (ELI) based on influence function, the other is a jackknife empirical likelihood (JEL) based interval. We prove that under very general conditions, −2log (empirical likelihood ratio) has an asymptotic standard chi squared distribution with one degree of freedom for mean medical cost. Also we show that the log-jackknife empirical likelihood ratio statistics follow standard χ2 distribution with one degree of freedom for mean medical cost. In the second part of the dissertation, we propose an influence function-based empirical likelihood method to construct a confidence region for the vector of regression parameters in mean cost regression models with censored data. The proposed confidence region can be used to obtain a confidence interval for the expected total cost of a patient with given covariates. The new method has sound asymptotic property (Wilks Theorem). In the third part of the dissertation we propose empirical likelihood method based on influence function to construct confidence intervals for quantile medical costs with censored data. We prove that under very general conditions, −2log (empirical likelihood ratio) has an asymptotic standard chi squared distribution with one degree of freedom for quantile medical cost. Simulation studies are conducted to compare coverage probabilities and interval lengths of the proposed confidence intervals with the existing confidence intervals. The proposed methods are observed to have better finite sample performances than existing methods. The new methods are… Advisors/Committee Members: Dr. Gengsheng Qin, Dr. Xin Qi, Dr. Xiaoyi Min, Dr. Ruiyan Luo.

Subjects/Keywords: Medical cost; Empirical likelihood; Influence function; Jackknife; Median cost; Mean cost

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Jeyarajah, J. V. (2016). Constructing Empirical Likelihood Confidence Intervals for Medical Cost Data with Censored Observations. (Doctoral Dissertation). Georgia State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/math_diss/38

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jeyarajah, Jenny Vennukkah. “Constructing Empirical Likelihood Confidence Intervals for Medical Cost Data with Censored Observations.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Georgia State University. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/math_diss/38.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jeyarajah, Jenny Vennukkah. “Constructing Empirical Likelihood Confidence Intervals for Medical Cost Data with Censored Observations.” 2016. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Jeyarajah JV. Constructing Empirical Likelihood Confidence Intervals for Medical Cost Data with Censored Observations. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Georgia State University; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/math_diss/38.

Council of Science Editors:

Jeyarajah JV. Constructing Empirical Likelihood Confidence Intervals for Medical Cost Data with Censored Observations. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Georgia State University; 2016. Available from: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/math_diss/38

University of Florida

27. Forenza, Mathew. An Analysis of the Local Construction Industry's Perception of the Costs of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Construction.

Degree: M.S.B.C., Building Construction, 2009, University of Florida

URL: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024207

► ABSTRACT OF THESIS PRESENTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF… (more)

▼ ABSTRACT OF THESIS PRESENTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AN ANALYSIS OF THE LOCAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?S PERCEPTION OF THE COSTS OF LEADERSHIP IN ENERGYAND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED) CONSTRUCTION By Mathew R. Forenza May 2009 Chair: Charles Kibert Cochair: Robert Ries Committee Member: James Sullivan Major: Building Construction The development of the sustainable building movement in the United States has gone through many different phases over the past four decades. The energy crisis of the 1970s led to legislation by the federal government in order to reduce the US demand of foreign sources of primary energy, such as oil. The legislation established standards for building energy efficiency use and led to the design of buildings which were sealed off from the exterior environment. As a result of the design, the energy use of a building dramatically reduced. However, the level of occupant comfort within the building reduced as well. Through the 1980s and early 1990s, many studies were performed in order to determine how to improve occupant health inside the building. The studies determined that an occupant?s level of health is determined by many different characteristics of the building, such as the amount of natural ventilation or the amount of daylight in a building. The establishment of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1993 brought the idea of sustainable buildings to the attention of members of the US Government and the academic community. The USGBC then developed a sustainable building scoring system known as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The initial LEED rating system was put to market in 1998. Presently, the LEED rating system is comprised of 11 different scoring systems that are categorized into building program types and functions. The general perception among the construction industry nationwide is that there is an additional cost to construct a LEED rated building when compared to a conventional building program. The reviews of some of the more widely accepted studies on the costs of LEED construction were included in the research as well. The majority of the studies however, neglect to mention the perspectives of the construction companies. Therefore, this study sought to determine the opinions of a major stakeholder of the construction industry. This thesis analyzed the local construction industry?s perceptions of the first costs that may be associated with the construction of a LEED building. The local construction industry includes companies throughout North Florida, and the majority of respondents were from Gainesville, FL. The study was conducted with a survey that was distributed through the local builder association?s commercial builder?s council members. The responses were compiled and an analysis of the trends in the level of agreeability was performed. The results of the study confirmed that the advancement of the LEED… Advisors/Committee Members: Kibert, Charles J. (committee chair), Sullivan, James (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Buildings; Construction costs; Construction industries; Cost accounting; Cost allocation; Cost analysis; Cost efficiency; Cost estimates; Court costs; Sustainable technology; construction, contractor, cost, local, survey, sustainable

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Forenza, M. (2009). An Analysis of the Local Construction Industry's Perception of the Costs of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Construction. (Masters Thesis). University of Florida. Retrieved from http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024207

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Forenza, Mathew. “An Analysis of the Local Construction Industry's Perception of the Costs of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Construction.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024207.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Forenza, Mathew. “An Analysis of the Local Construction Industry's Perception of the Costs of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Construction.” 2009. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Forenza M. An Analysis of the Local Construction Industry's Perception of the Costs of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Construction. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024207.

Council of Science Editors:

Forenza M. An Analysis of the Local Construction Industry's Perception of the Costs of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Construction. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2009. Available from: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0024207

University of Ghana

28. Mortey, E.P. Burden And Quality Of Life Of Primary Caregivers Of Stroke Patients Attending Tema General Hospital .

Degree: 2017, University of Ghana

URL: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/23199

► Background Stroke is a sudden loss of brain function resulting from a break in the flow of blood or raptured blood vessels resulting in death… (more)

▼ Background Stroke is a sudden loss of brain function resulting from a break in the flow of blood or raptured blood vessels resulting in death of brain cells in the affected area. It is a major cause of disability and deaths globally. In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden is higher with low deaths and increase burden. Stroke is one of the leading cause of deaths in Ghana. A large number of stroke patients are sent home after discharge and primary caregivers are faced with the burden of caring for them which affect the quality of life of primary caregivers. Interventions are needed to manage the condition in order to reduce new cases of stroke and reduce deaths among stroke patients. The objective of the study was to determine the burden of caregiving and quality of life of primary care givers of stroke patients. Method The study adopted a cost-of-illness approach using cross-sectional data from 140 primary caregivers of stroke patients. Direct costs were estimated by classifying it into direct medical and non-direct medical cost incurred by primary caregivers over a month. Indirect cost was estimated as the value of productive days lost to caregivers. Zarit burden interview was used to determine primary caregiver burden (intangible costs) while WHO EUROHIS-QoL was used to determine the quality of life of the primary caregivers. Data was entered into Epi Info 7 and Microsoft excel version 2010 for analysis. The results were presented using descriptive statistics. Results The average total cost per month for caregiving for the Stroke patients to the primary caregiver was estimated at GHS 1,875.53 (USD 430.17) of which 90.6% GHS 1,699.02 (USD 389.68) being direct average cost and 9.4% GHS 176.52 (USD 40.49) being indirect average cost. Male primary caregivers reported a higher caregiver burden than females with 91% primary caregivers reporting high burden and 9% reporting low caregiver burden. Females recorded lower quality of life than males. Out of a total of 140 primary caregivers, 37% primary caregivers recorded low quality of life, 60.7% recorded moderate quality of life and a smaller proportion of 1.4% caregivers recorded high quality of life. Conclusion The result showed that most primary caregivers were related to the stroke patients and were burdened with the care they provided to stroke patients as they incurred huge medical and non-medical cost. The study also found out that some primary caregivers had to stop their work or education due to the burden that came with caring for the stroke patient which invariably affected their quality of life. Although majority of primary caregivers were females, men reported being burdened than the females, and more females reported to have lower quality of life than the male primary caregivers. The cost associated with stroke was high which must be addressed to enable caregivers continue caring for stroke patients.

Subjects/Keywords: Burden; Quality of life; Stroke; Direct cost; Indirect cost; Intangible cost; Productivity loss

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Mortey, E. P. (2017). Burden And Quality Of Life Of Primary Caregivers Of Stroke Patients Attending Tema General Hospital . (Masters Thesis). University of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/23199

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mortey, E P. “Burden And Quality Of Life Of Primary Caregivers Of Stroke Patients Attending Tema General Hospital .” 2017. Masters Thesis, University of Ghana. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/23199.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mortey, E P. “Burden And Quality Of Life Of Primary Caregivers Of Stroke Patients Attending Tema General Hospital .” 2017. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

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Mortey EP. Burden And Quality Of Life Of Primary Caregivers Of Stroke Patients Attending Tema General Hospital . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Ghana; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/23199.

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Mortey EP. Burden And Quality Of Life Of Primary Caregivers Of Stroke Patients Attending Tema General Hospital . [Masters Thesis]. University of Ghana; 2017. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/23199

University of Southern California

29. Ding, Yao. Advances and applications for economic evaluation methods in health technology assessment (HTA).

Degree: PhD, Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy, 2015, University of Southern California

URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/594397/rec/553

► Health technology assessment (HTA) is a multidisciplinary process that assesses and evaluates the economic, clinical, social, and ethical impacts of health care technologies. HTA incorporates… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: economic evaluation; health technology assessment; cost‐effectiveness analysis; cost‐benefit analysis; cost‐of‐illness study

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Ding, Y. (2015). Advances and applications for economic evaluation methods in health technology assessment (HTA). (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/594397/rec/553

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ding, Yao. “Advances and applications for economic evaluation methods in health technology assessment (HTA).” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Southern California. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/594397/rec/553.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ding, Yao. “Advances and applications for economic evaluation methods in health technology assessment (HTA).” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Ding Y. Advances and applications for economic evaluation methods in health technology assessment (HTA). [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/594397/rec/553.

Council of Science Editors:

Ding Y. Advances and applications for economic evaluation methods in health technology assessment (HTA). [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2015. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/594397/rec/553

Louisiana State University

30. Faiz, Tasnim Ibn. Minimization of transportation, installation and maintenance operations costs for offshore wind turbines.

Degree: MSIE, Mechanical Engineering, 2014, Louisiana State University

URL: etd-04112014-091556 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3368

► Although it is a sustainable source and there is abundant potential for energy, cost of energy generated from offshore wind is still high compared to… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: opportunistic maintenance; maintenance cost; system cost minimization; transportation and installation cost; Offshore wind energy

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Faiz, T. I. (2014). Minimization of transportation, installation and maintenance operations costs for offshore wind turbines. (Masters Thesis). Louisiana State University. Retrieved from etd-04112014-091556 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3368

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Faiz, Tasnim Ibn. “Minimization of transportation, installation and maintenance operations costs for offshore wind turbines.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Louisiana State University. Accessed February 26, 2020. etd-04112014-091556 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3368.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Faiz, Tasnim Ibn. “Minimization of transportation, installation and maintenance operations costs for offshore wind turbines.” 2014. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Faiz TI. Minimization of transportation, installation and maintenance operations costs for offshore wind turbines. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Louisiana State University; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: etd-04112014-091556 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3368.

Council of Science Editors:

Faiz TI. Minimization of transportation, installation and maintenance operations costs for offshore wind turbines. [Masters Thesis]. Louisiana State University; 2014. Available from: etd-04112014-091556 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3368

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