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Policymakers are keenly interested in assessing the resilience of the financial system in relation to climate change. Such interest has led to a surge of academic research on climate change [...]

Abstract Helping individuals make a career decision is a key aim of career counseling. Determining how to encourage self-regulated learning and behaviors needed to achieve this goal often underlies career [...]

In the aftermath of events such as hurricanes, the economic impact of downed timber can reach billions of dollars. Accurate forecasting of stumpage prices after such events is crucial for maximizing recovery value while minimizing salvage costs. However, this poses challenges because of the inherent nature of the data. This study addresses these challenges by exploring the application of wavelet analysis, a novel approach in the field of forestry economic analysis. Wavelet analysis offers a unique framework for studying periodic phenomena in time series data, particularly when frequency changes over time are present. By leveraging wavelet analysis, this study uncovers relationships between timber market indices and hurricane seasons. The combination of traditional correlation analysis and wavelet coherence analysis enhances the statistical analysis in this study, offering a comprehensive examination of the relationship between the Timber Market Survey data and market indices. This innovative analytical approach enables a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the timber market and the potential effects of hurricanes on timber prices. Furthermore, this research highlights the recent advancements in wavelet methodology and the availability of open-source packages in the programming language R, such as WaveletComp and WaveletArima, that facilitate wavelet analysis and time series forecasting. The Wavelet-ARIMA model used in this study demonstrates its effectiveness in reducing noise and improving prediction accuracy. The study incorporates an extensive data set consisting of 10 Consumer Price Indices, 7 Producer Price Indices, 30 state-wide Timber Market Survey indices, 54 TMS subregions, and 6 open market series., The impact of hurricanes on timber revenue can be significant, with billions of dollars at stake (Henderson et al. 2022). Past hurricane events, such as Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and [...]

In the animal agriculture world, 2024 may be known as the year of H5N1. Traditionally known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), the virus is a contagious disease of birds [...]

WHILE OUTBOUND MARKETING has long been a mainstay for security companies--think cold calls, trade shows and advertisements--modern approaches like inbound marketing, where the goal is to be found by potential [...]

Travis Senter, who farms in Keiser, Ark., is always thinking about technology and what's next. For him, big yields start with collecting and recording as much data as possible every [...]

LET'S BE HONEST. We are in a competitive industry in an economically challenged environment. Can it be hard sometimes? Yes. Is crazy, out-of-this-world success possible? Absolutely, unequivocally, 100 percent. But [...]

IT IS NO SECRET that creating SEO-friendly content is essential for standing out in the security industry. Whether you're a security systems dealer, integrator, or manufacturer, implementing effective SEO strategies [...]

As the global landscape of competition changes, it is not only the focal firm competing--it is the entire supply chain. The growing omni-channel environment coincides with abundant channel information that [...]

With such a mild fall, and not many doses of rain, northern Illinois farmer Dan Hartmann says the rhythm of harvest didn't see many delays this year. 'Things are drier [...]

The Federal Reserve's decision to cut the benchmark interest rate is only providing relief on short-term rates. The mid- and long-term rates have actually gone up, not down. 'The market [...]

With more 'no sales' flaring up across the country, it's clear the land market is adjusting to the current reality of lower grain prices. But just when you think the [...]

Objective: To evaluate a health system-wide intervention distributing free homedisposal bags to surgery patients prescribed opioids. Data Sources and Study Setting: We collected patient surveys and electronic medical record data at an academic health system. Study Design: We conducted a prospective observational study. The bags were primarily distributed at pharmacies, though pharmacists delivered bags to some patients. The primary outcome was disposal of leftover opioids (effectiveness). Secondary outcomes were patient willingness to dispose and factors associated with disposal (effectiveness), recalling receipt of the bag (reach), and recalling receipt of bags and disposal over time (maintenance). We used a modified Poisson regression to evaluate the relative risk of disposal. Inverse probability of treatment weighting, based on propensity scores, was used to account for differences between survey responders and non-responders and reduce nonresponse bias. Data Collection/Extraction Methods: From August 2020 to May 2021, we surveyed patients 2 weeks after discharge (allowing for home opioid use). Eligibility criteria were age [greater than or equal to]18, English being primary language, valid email address, hospitalization Principal Findings: We identified 5134 patients with 2174 completing the survey (response rate 42.3%). Among respondents, 1375 (63.8%) recalled receiving the disposal bag. Among 1075 respondents with leftover opioids, 284 (26.4%) disposed, 552 (51.3%) planned to dispose, 79 (7.4%) did not plan to dispose, 69 (6.4%) had undecided, and 91 (8.5%) had not considered disposal. Recalling receipt of the bag (incidence rate ratio [IRR] 1.25, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.13-1.37) was positively associated with disposal. Patients who used opioids in the last year were less likely to dispose (IRR 0.82, 95% CI 0.73-0.93). Disposal rates remained stable over the study period while recalling receipt of bags trended up. Conclusions: A pragmatic implementation of a disposal intervention resulted in lower disposal rates than prior trials. KEYWORDS health system intervention, implementation, opioids, prevention of opioid-related harms, surgery, 1 | INTRODUCTION More than 64 million operations are performed each year in the United States, and 56%-70% of these patients will be prescribed opioids. (1-4) Although opioid prescribing after [...]

The rule makes it easier for two separate employers--such as franchisors and franchisees--to be considered joint employers for purposes of federal labor law. Under the new rule, common business-to-business relationships [...]

Objective: Accurate naloxone distribution data are critical for planning and prevention purposes, yet sources of naloxone dispensing data vary by location, and completeness of local datasets is unknown. We sought to compare available datasets in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York City (NYC) to a commercially available pharmacy national claims dataset (Symphony Health Solutions). Data Sources and Study Setting: We utilized retail pharmacy naloxone dispensing data from NYC (2018-2019), Rhode Island (2013-2019), and Massachusetts (2014-2018), and pharmaceutical claims data from Symphony Health Solutions (2013-2019). Study Design: We conducted a descriptive, retrospective, and secondary analysis comparing naloxone dispensing events (NDEs) captured via Symphony to NDEs captured by local datasets from the three jurisdictions between 2013 and 2019, when data were available from both sources, using descriptive statistics, regressions, and heat maps. Data Collection/Extraction Methods: We defined an NDE as a dispensing event documented by the pharmacy and assumed that each dispensing event represented one naloxone kit (i.e., two doses). We extracted NDEs from local datasets and the Symphony claims dataset. The unit of analysis was the ZIP Code annual quarter. Principal Findings: NDEs captured by Symphony exceeded those in local datasets for each time period and location, except in Rl following legislation requiring NDEs to be reported to the PDMP. In regression analysis, absolute differences in NDEs between datasets increased substantially over time, except in Rl before the PDMP. Heat maps of NDEs by ZIP code quarter showed important variations reflecting where pharmacies may not be reporting NDEs to Symphony or local datasets. Conclusions: Policymakers must be able to monitor the quantity and location of NDEs in order to combat the opioid crisis. In regions where NDEs are not required to be reported to PDMPs, proprietary pharmaceutical claims datasets may be useful alternatives, with a need for local expertise to assess dataset-specific variability. KEYWORDS drug policy, harm reduction, naloxone, opioid overdose, pharmacy, 1 | INTRODUCTION Drug overdose is the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States, accounting for 107,891 reported deaths in 2021, a staggering increase from 72,151 overdose deaths [...]

Supply chain executives realize that the knowledge and expertise required to stay competitive are dynamic, and the sources of knowledge extend beyond the walls of their firms. Unsurprisingly, logistics and [...]

In a recent ISC West panel discussion by the Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), experts from various sectors of the security industry came together to discuss the innovative [...]

HAVE YOU EVER considered doing a podcast to boost your marketing? If not, now may be the perfect time. Podcasts have emerged as a powerful tool for branding. When done [...]

Nothing captures the human desire for thrill quite like an amusement park. From the pulse-pounding heights of roller coasters and Ferris wheels to the imaginative realms of Jurassic Park and [...]

IN THE FIERCELY competitive security industry, referrals are the golden ticket. They represent trust, social proof and a direct line to potential customers already primed for your services. Bypassing the [...]

THOSE IN THE INDUSTRY know that the security industry is a dynamic and competitive landscape. Potential customers must navigate a sea of products and services promising ultimate protection in addition [...]

Controversy continues to grow across the U.S., and China is the primary target of the new rules. However, China doesn't own the most farmland in the U.S., according to a [...]

Tight-knit patient and caretaker communities were once off-limits to industry insiders. The rules of engagement have changed. * Even a few years ago, the arrival of a pharma-affiliated individual into [...]

Nearly a year ago, Lexi Anderson's life took a dramatic turn. 'In December of 2023, she [Lexi] started feeling dizzy on the basketball court. At first, we weren't really sure [...]

YOU MIGHT THINK that marketing ends once you land the customer. You'd be wrong. Marketing involves much more than glossy ads and compelling social media. It involves continuously winning your [...]

DAVID MORGAN shares a huge change that will impact email marketing, along with some valuable tips to help you ensure your campaigns are not banned. Don't miss this short but [...]

WEBINARS are quickly becoming one of the most powerful tools in the security dealer and integrator's marketing toolbox. They are easy to create and a fantastic way to connect with [...]

A world-class institution, Binghamton University offers students a broad, interdisciplinary education with an international perspective and one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation. When making major renovations [...]

College students today face numerous pressures, which complicate a student's career decision-making process and make it imperative that career development practitioners utilize interventions that are empirically proven to enhance outcomes [...]

These University of Nebraska researchers have one major goal: to launch the first center for agriculture in space. 'One of the things we are looking at is how do we [...]

An aging grain silo in Inman, Kan., served as a blank canvas for Mindy Allen, and over six weeks it became her largest mural yet at 108' tall. 'It's the [...]

There's a silent stress growing across rural America. Many farmers say they have a gut feeling 2024 will be the worst financial year they've ever had. The reality is glaring. [...]

Leading teams requires stepping outside one's comfort zone and developing a risk-taking mindset. The problem with developing such a mindset is that individuals have learned to do the exact opposite--to [...]