Article
Construction & Building Technology
Perdana Miraj, Mohammed Ali Berawi, Siti Rahma Utami
Summary: The research findings show that green building can save a significant amount of energy and water resources compared to traditional buildings, thus reducing the cost per square meter. The cost-benefit ratio of green building is 2.35, justifying the increased costs of investment, maintenance, and renewals. These research results provide important decision-making support for policymakers, construction practitioners, and other stakeholders.
BUILDING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Hyun No Kim
Summary: This study evaluates the economic benefits of water quality improvement in three major river basins in South Korea through meta-regression analysis. The results show that the increase in water quality grade has an impact on willingness-to-pay values. By comparing benefits with costs, the study explores the economic evaluation of water resource management and provides policy options for maintaining long-term sustainability.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tingwei Gao, Kang Xiao, Jiao Zhang, Xiaoping Zhang, Xiaomao Wang, Shuai Liang, Jianyu Sun, Fangang Meng, Xia Huang
Summary: The study conducted cost-benefit analysis and data envelopment analysis on 35 large-scale MBRs, finding that the average cost efficiency and energy efficiency were 0.77 and 0.66, respectively. Results showed significant variations in net profit and cost/energy efficiencies of MBRs based on geographical location, effluent standard, and operating year.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
David A. Cook, Christopher R. Stephenson, John M. Wilkinson, Stephen Maloney, Jonathan Foo
Summary: The economic impact of continuous professional development (CPD) education for drug prescribing was found to reduce healthcare costs, with various instructional approaches showing differences in efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amindha Jayasena, Kasun Hewage, Osamah Siddiqui, Rehan Sadiq
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive understanding of the risks and opportunities of passive technologies and their impacts in terms of economics, society, and the environment through a social cost-benefit analysis framework. By comparing different passive and net-zero technologies against a conventional design and conducting a sensitivity analysis, it offers insights into the implementation of passive dwellings from a holistic perspective.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lihchyi Wen, Chun-Hsu Lin, Ying-Chiao Lee
Summary: Aquaculture is a significant industry in Taiwan that contributes to the country's GDP. However, certain practices have caused environmental damage, and integrating aquaculture ponds with solar photovoltaic power has emerged as a promising option for sustainable development. Evaluating the costs and benefits of this integrated approach is crucial for shaping the future of the aquaculture industry. A comparative analysis shows that such integration can significantly reduce carbon emissions and other pollutants, providing substantial environmental and economic benefits.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marek Hekrle, Tiago Liberalesso, Jan Machac, Cristina Matos Silva
Summary: Green roofs contribute to urban greening and adaptation to climate change, but their implementation potential is often not fulfilled due to lack of information and unified approach for economic assessment. This study compares the economic value of three green roof projects using different methods in Czechia and Portugal. The results show that the economic benefits of green roofs are 4 to 6 times greater than the costs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Roeland Heerema, Pablo Carrillo, Jean Daunizeau, Fabien Vinckier, Mathias Pessiglione
Summary: The effects of mood on economic choices may stem from mechanisms adapted to natural environments, biasing the expected value of actions. A study found that in positive mood, economic choices tended to favor options with higher rewards but higher costs.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Business
Maria De Aloe, Roberto Ventura, Michela Bonera, Benedetto Barabino, Giulio Maternini
Summary: Implementation of mass rapid transit systems can be costly in mid-sized cities, but technology can make existing surface rail vehicle-based transit systems interoperable, reducing infrastructure investments. Tram-Train (TT) is a potential solution that combines railway and tramway features with light railway vehicles. However, there is limited literature on TT and lacks detailed economic evaluations in mid-sized cities. This study fills this gap by conducting a cost-benefit analysis in Brescia, Italy, indicating the potential viability of an innovative interoperable transport system. It provides valuable evidence and guidance for policymakers and transit experts.
RESEARCH IN TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Olha Halytsia, Maria Vrachioli, Krzysztof Janik, Slawomir Sitek, Grzegorz Wojtal, Anne Imig, Arno Rein, Johannes Sauer
Summary: This study provides an economic feasibility assessment of a MAR scheme in Poland, showing that the total economic value of the scheme exceeds costs, serving as a practical example for future water management projects.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Xin Jin, Qian Liu, Huizhen Long
Summary: By evaluating the financial benefits of the investment project in power transmission and transformation of a power grid enterprise in Sichuan Province, it was found that the project is economically viable with stable operation indicators and increasing electricity sales. The internal rate of return of the capital is 17.13% and the payback period is less than 7 years. The application of fuzzy optimal BPNN for cost-benefit analysis showed fast training speed and good training effect, with results close to the expected values. Furthermore, the model demonstrated good generalization ability for similar investment projects.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mengzhen Zhao, Xiaodan Huang, Tord Kjellstrom, Jason Kai Wei Lee, Matthias Otto, Xiliang Zhang, Marina Romanello, Da Zhang, Wenjia Cai
Summary: Despite the carbon neutrality pledges made by various countries, the costs of these pledges and their comparison with economic benefits remain unclear. This study systematically estimates avoided heat-related labor productivity losses and compares them with the costs of climate change mitigation at country and regional levels. The findings show that by 2100, the overall economic losses due to heat-related labor productivity loss could range from about 1.5% to 0.1% of global GDP under different climate change scenarios.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Afzal Husain Khan, Mufeed Sharholy, Pervez Alam, Abdullah Al-Mansour, Kafeel Ahmad, Mohab Amin Kamal, Shamshad Alam, Md Nahid Pervez, Vincenzo Naddeo
Summary: The rate of municipal solid waste (MSW) generation in developing countries is continuously increasing in proportion to the gross national product. This study aims to analyze the MSW management activities in India's capital, Delhi, and the cost-benefit analysis of MSW management systems. The results show that only about 80% of the garbage generated in Delhi is collected and storage, collection, transportation, and recycling information were gathered from various departments. The study also reveals the potential for composting and bio-methanation of MSW with high organic moisture content.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Mathematics
Shu Liu, Yuting Wu
Summary: This paper discusses the current situation and challenges of ecological agriculture, as well as the establishment and development of the Agricultural Internet of Things management system. Through the introduction and analysis of agricultural IoT technology, the impact on agricultural production and future development directions are explored.
JOURNAL OF MATHEMATICS
(2021)
Review
Ecology
Hessam Sadatsafavi, Naomi A. Sachs, Mardelle M. Shepley, Michelle C. Kondo, Ruth A. Barankevich
Summary: The study found that vacant-lot remediation programs can reduce firearm violence, with greening and gardening interventions being the most effective. However, the cost savings from reducing firearm violence do not fully recover the program costs. In addition, these programs have health and environmental benefits.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Stephen Maloney, Nalini Pather, Jonathan Foo, Michelle D. Lazarus
Summary: The study of cost and value in anatomical sciences education focuses on evaluating the inputs and outputs of education to maximize outcomes with available resources. Decision-making in education should not only consider cost, but also assess the range of outcomes and alignment with educational philosophy.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jonathan Foo, David A. Cook, Martin Tolsgaard, George Rivers, Jennifer Cleland, Kieran Walsh, Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla, You You, Dragan Ilic, Robert Golub, Henry Levin, Stephen Maloney
Summary: The growing demand for accountability, transparency, and efficiency in health professions education is driving the need for cost and value analyses. This guide introduces key concepts and methods for novices in economics to conduct basic analyses and engage in discussions with specialists. The practical structure provided enables researchers to produce meaningful results for improving educational practice. Key steps include defining the research question, selecting a study design, identifying costs, quantifying and pricing ingredients, and conducting sensitivity analyses.
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Ashwini Kannan, David Clouston, Mark Frydenberg, Dragan Ilic, Md Nazmul Karim, Sue M. Evans, Roxanne Toivanen, Gail P. Risbridger, Renea A. Taylor
Summary: This study reveals that inconsistencies in the reported prevalence of neuroendocrine cells in adenocarcinoma are mainly driven by inconsistent scoring criteria, and that positive staining with objective criteria is associated with poor clinical outcomes in patients.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Charlotte E. Rees, Jonathan Foo, Van N. B. Nguyen, Vicki Edouard, Stephen Maloney, Ella Ottrey, Claire Palermo
Summary: This study utilized realist economic evaluation to analyze the costs and outcomes of short and extended supervision training programs, developing economically optimized program models. The results indicated higher costs but more diverse positive outcomes for the extended program, with shared cost-sensitive mechanisms and contexts identified.
Article
Education & Educational Research
D. Ayton, C. Hillman, K. Hatzikiriakidis, T. Tsindos, S. Sadasivan, S. Maloney, P. Bragge, B. Diug, D. Illic
Summary: This study aimed to explore plagiarism from the perspectives of students and teaching staff, and identify the perceived barriers and enablers of ethical academic writing. Using the COM-B model, 16 themes were identified, leading to recommendations for intervention to reduce the prevalence of plagiarism in higher education institutions.
STUDIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Charlotte E. Rees, Van N. B. Nguyen, Jonathan Foo, Vicki Edouard, Stephen Maloney, Claire Palermo
Summary: This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of synchronous online supervision training workshops and found that online workshops have cost advantages compared to face-to-face alternatives. The study recommends considering synchronous online learning for faculty development, especially for remote learners and in resource-constrained environments.
Article
Education & Educational Research
J. A. Cleland, D. A. Cook, S. Maloney, M. G. Tolsgaard
Summary: This study aims to explore the attitudes of global thought leaders in healthcare professional education (HPE) towards cost and value research. The findings suggest that while cost research is considered important, it also comes with potential risks such as increased accountability and loss of autonomy. Many participants lacked economic literacy and felt that cost research did not align with their professional identity. Additionally, generating generalizable findings was seen as challenging due to the importance of context. This study contributes valuable insights for engaging educators and researchers in meaningful and relevant cost and value research in HPE.
ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Roshini Balasooriya Lekamge, Danijela Gasevic, Md Nazmul Karim, Dragan Ilic
Summary: This systematic review concludes that there is currently a lack of evidence to support or refute the use of mindfulness interventions to improve the academic performance of undergraduate medicine, nursing, and allied health students.
BMJ EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Paul Ross, Ary Serpa-Neto, Sing Chee Tan, Jason Watterson, Dragan Ilic, Carol L. Hodgson, Andrew Udy, Edward Litton, David Pilcher
Summary: The study examined the relationship between severity of illness and nursing skill mix in intensive care units (ICUs) in Australia and New Zealand. The results showed that ICUs with a higher percentage of critical care specialist registered nurses had patients with a higher severity of illness, especially in tertiary and private hospitals. This relationship was consistent across different hospital types and patient groups.
AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE
(2023)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
David A. Cook, John M. Wilkinson, Jonathan Foo
Summary: This study evaluated the reporting and methodological quality of cost evaluations of physician continuing professional development (CPD), and found deficiencies in the valuation, analysis, and contextualization of cost outcomes in CPD evaluations.
PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Edward Meinert, Jessie Eerens, Christina Banks, Stephen Maloney, George Rivers, Dragan Ilic, Kieran Walsh, Azeem Majeed, Josip Car
Summary: This scoping review aimed to explore the state of evidence concerning cost capture within eLearning in health professions education. Despite a perception that eLearning is more cost-effective than face-to-face instruction, there is not yet sufficient evidence to assert this conclusively. Rigorous, repeatable data capture methods are needed to test eLearning cost-effectiveness and implement it with cost benefits over traditional instruction.
JMIR MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
