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Health Outcomes in Pakistan: Empirical essays for Policy Assessment

Creator:: Gardezi, Najam uz Zehra
Abstract:: In resource constrained settings, missing markets and unregulated externalities can have a significant impact on human capital outcomes. High out of pocket expenditure due to the inaccessibility of insurance markets limits the use of healthcare, just as the inability to borrow in the face of a cash constraint may lead...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: ______________________________________________________ Alison Johnston In resource

Essays on Antenatal Care Utilization in Rural Bihar, India: Implications for Policy Design

Creator:: Anand, Gautam
Abstract:: Improving access to and uptake of antenatal care remains a persistent challenge for India. It is a far greater challenge for an underdeveloped, poorer and mostly rural state like Bihar. The 2015-16 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-IV) of India reported that only 3% pregnant women in rural Bihar utilized full...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Alison Johnston

Party System Institutionalization and Accountability for Corruption in Latin America: The Cases of Brazil and Chile

Creator:: Pinilla, Juan P.
Abstract:: In the wake of the ``third wave'' of democratization, scholars and practitioners were optimistic regarding the ease with which countries could adopt democratic norms and institutions. However, after four decades of democracy, many competitive regimes have not improved government probity or developed strong forms of accountability. Levels of economic and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Brazil and Chile Abstract approved: Alison L. Johnston In the wake of the “third wave” of

The Impact of Commercial Insurance on Utilization and Cost of Healthcare Services among Patients with Cirrhosis

Creator:: Shi, Lu
Abstract:: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer death in the United States. Patients with cirrhosis are more likely to develop HCC. More than 80% of HCC patients are found have preexisting cirrhosis. The prevalence of cirrhosis increased from 0.26% to 0.3.% between 1999 to 2010 and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Alison Johnston, Dr. Tao Li, and Dr. Jangho Yoon, for their comments, suggestions, and edits for this

Highly-Integrated Low-Power RF Receivers for Distributed Sensing and IoT Devices

Creator:: Bialek, Hayden
Abstract:: Low-power receivers (RX) with 100$\mu W$-scale power consumption can enable several power/energy-constrained IoT applications. However, achieving sensitivity, interferer tolerance and wide operating range with low power presents a challenge for existing architectures, particularly those constrained to highly integrated solutions without high-Q off-chip components. Existing solutions rely heavily on high quality...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: to thank my advisors Prof. Arun Natarajan and Prof. Matthew Johnston. Prof. Johnston has helped

Examining the Causes of Variation between States in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Participation Rates: Empirical and Case Study Analysis

Creator:: Elkaramany, Mohamed A.
Abstract:: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program in the US aiming at improving health and nutrition among low-income individuals and households. SNAP is a means tested program that provides monthly cash benefits to eligible households and individuals whose assets and net monthly incomes are...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: patient and always providing detailed answers to all my questions. Dr. Alison Johnston, you had

Barriers and Facilitators of Demand Response in the U.S. Electricity Sector: A Mixed-Method Study

Creator:: Karmazina, Anna
Abstract:: Renewable energy is on the rise in the U.S. Additional efforts will be required to integrate intermittent and decentralized sources of energy into the electrical grid. Given that storing large amounts of electricity is not yet available at a reasonable cost, electric grid operators must match supply and demand at...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: that included Professors Amy Below, David Bernell, Alison Johnston, and Graduate Council

Macro Stories: Policy Process Dynamics of Presidential Environmental Ideas

Creator:: Peterson, Holly L.
Abstract:: Public policy narratives and stories are often referenced by the media, politicians, advocacy groups, and across many disciplines in academia. Studies of social and political narratives support the notion narrative matters, but often lack systematic design capable of producing generalizable findings. The Narrative Policy Framework (NPF) has responded to this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: expert Alison Johnston, and Graduate Council Representative Daniel Lopez-Cevallos. I am very grateful

Effects of State Policies and County Characteristics on Wind Energy Siting in the Western United States

Creator:: Golya, Tamas
Abstract:: In order to mitigate climate change and increase sustainability, many states and nations have introduced policies intended to support the growth of renewable energy sources. Among these sources, wind energy has risen most prominently in the 21st century. However, its rise has been accompanied by various constraints and by local...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: my dissertation committee, Dr. Brent Steel (chair), Dr. David Bernell, Dr. Lori Cramer, Dr. Alison

Design for Clean Technology Adoption: Application of Discrete Choice Analysis and the Theory of Planned Behavior for Development Engineering

Creator:: Pakravan, Mohammad H.
Abstract:: Clean technologies can address multiple challenges associated with climate change, environmental protection, and human health. However, the impact desired by introduction of such technologies is achievable only if new options effectively replace inefficient, conventional practices. This ‘design for adoption’ requires understanding of user motivations, associated beliefs, context of use, and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Christopher Hoyle, and Dr. Alison Johnston. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Chapter 1 – General

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Health Outcomes in Pakistan: Empirical essays for Policy Assessment

Essays on Antenatal Care Utilization in Rural Bihar, India: Implications for Policy Design

Party System Institutionalization and Accountability for Corruption in Latin America: The Cases of Brazil and Chile

The Impact of Commercial Insurance on Utilization and Cost of Healthcare Services among Patients with Cirrhosis

Highly-Integrated Low-Power RF Receivers for Distributed Sensing and IoT Devices

Examining the Causes of Variation between States in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Participation Rates: Empirical and Case Study Analysis

Barriers and Facilitators of Demand Response in the U.S. Electricity Sector: A Mixed-Method Study

Macro Stories: Policy Process Dynamics of Presidential Environmental Ideas

Effects of State Policies and County Characteristics on Wind Energy Siting in the Western United States

Design for Clean Technology Adoption: Application of Discrete Choice Analysis and the Theory of Planned Behavior for Development Engineering

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