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Research paper thumbnail of Anti-CD4 monoclonal antibody-induced allograft tolerance despite persistence of donor-reactive T cells

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural and socio-economic determinants of energy consumption on small remote islands

Natural resources forum (Print), Nov 21, 2013

In this crosscountry analysis of four small and remote islands, we integrate multiple dimensions ... more In this crosscountry analysis of four small and remote islands, we integrate multiple dimensions of socioeconomic demographic data, such as population, land area, remoteness, tourist arrivals and earnings, export earnings, financial support, average incomes, fuel and electricity prices, penetration of renewable energy sources, and motor vehicle usage; we compare these characteristics with per capita use of energy carriers such as electricity, petrol and diesel. From these characteristics, we identify key determinants of energy consumption in the islands. Whereas we focus on energy, our analysis also applies to emissions of carbon and energy-related pollutants. Our results indicate that cultural and social contexts are at least as relevant for policymaking as economic and technological aspects. We suggest that in small island developing States there is scope for policymaking to at the same time: reduce economic vulnerability due to dependence on imported fossil fuels; reduce environmental impact; and progress sustainable development. Such progress can be implemented through peer-to-peer learning programmes facilitated by targeted international cooperation and partnerships.

Research paper thumbnail of Experience of isolation and quarantine hotels for COVID-19 in Hawaii

Journal of Travel Medicine, 2021

Experience of isolation and quarantine hotels for COVID-19 in Hawaii Victoria Y. Fan , ScD, Tiana... more Experience of isolation and quarantine hotels for COVID-19 in Hawaii Victoria Y. Fan , ScD, Tiana M. Fontanilla, MPH, Craig T. Yamaguchi, BS, Stephen M. Geib, MURP, Joshua R. Holmes, MPH, Sunja Kim, MPH, Bobby Do, BA, Thomas H. Lee, PhD, Deveraux K.P. Talagi, PhD, Yara Sutton, MS, Amihan Aiona, BSW, Amy B. Curtis, PhD, and Edward Mersereau, MSW Center on Aging, Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA and Behavioral Health Administration, Hawaii Department of Health, Honolulu, HI, USA

Research paper thumbnail of International Trade Effects of Trans-Pacific Partnership for North America

Econometric Modeling: International Economics eJournal, 2017

This paper analyzes the international trade relations of the United States, Canada, and Mexico wi... more This paper analyzes the international trade relations of the United States, Canada, and Mexico with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) member countries currently and historically in order to provide insights for TPP’s future effects provided it potentially comes into force. Using a gravity model estimation, we find that the existing free trade agreements (FTAs) between TPP countries (intra-TPP) and FTAs between TPP members and other countries (extra-TPP) have positively impacted trade in the 1980-2015 period. A successful completion of the TPP agreement promises to boost trade further.

Research paper thumbnail of International trade effects of a potentially revived Trans-Pacific partnership for North America

Abstract. This paper analyzes the international trade relations of the United States, Canada, and... more Abstract. This paper analyzes the international trade relations of the United States, Canada, and Mexico with the now defunct Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP12) member countries currently and historically in order to provide insights for potential future effects provided United States decides to join the new Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP or TPP11) with the remaining original TPP countries. Using a gravity model estimation, we find that the existing free trade agreements (FTAs) between TPP12 countries (intra-TPP) and FTAs between TPP12 members and other countries (extra-TPP) have positively impacted trade in the 1980-2015 period. A revived TPP12 agreement promises to boost trade further. Keywords. International trade, Gravity model, Free trade agreements, Trans-Pacific partnership. JEL. F10.

Research paper thumbnail of Heterogeneous Agents and Mechanism Design in Cooperative Resource Management: Licensing Considerations for a Tuna Coalition in the Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean contributes more than 50 percent to global tuna production. The central and eas... more The Pacific Ocean contributes more than 50 percent to global tuna production. The central and eastern regions have the most productive tuna fisheries in the Pacific. These regions include countries that are signatories to the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA), a coalition of eight countries rich in tuna resources. In 2007 the PNA introduced the Vessel Day Scheme (VDS), an effort or input based management scheme. Under the VDS, licenses to fish in PNA exclusive economic zones (EEZ) are sold on a ‘per-day effort’ basis. Each member country is assigned a share of the licenses which are specific to each country. Each country is responsible for the sale of its licenses, the majority of which are sold by auction to foreign fishing fleets. A key aim of the PNA countries is to ensure the future health of the fishery, while maximizing the returns from this important source of income. This thesis attempts to contribute to this effort by examining the PNA and the VDS to analyse two key ques...

Research paper thumbnail of Anti-CD4 monoclonal antibody-induced allograft tolerance despite persistence of donor-reactive T cells

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural and socio-economic determinants of energy consumption on small remote islands

Natural resources forum (Print), Nov 21, 2013

In this crosscountry analysis of four small and remote islands, we integrate multiple dimensions ... more In this crosscountry analysis of four small and remote islands, we integrate multiple dimensions of socioeconomic demographic data, such as population, land area, remoteness, tourist arrivals and earnings, export earnings, financial support, average incomes, fuel and electricity prices, penetration of renewable energy sources, and motor vehicle usage; we compare these characteristics with per capita use of energy carriers such as electricity, petrol and diesel. From these characteristics, we identify key determinants of energy consumption in the islands. Whereas we focus on energy, our analysis also applies to emissions of carbon and energy-related pollutants. Our results indicate that cultural and social contexts are at least as relevant for policymaking as economic and technological aspects. We suggest that in small island developing States there is scope for policymaking to at the same time: reduce economic vulnerability due to dependence on imported fossil fuels; reduce environmental impact; and progress sustainable development. Such progress can be implemented through peer-to-peer learning programmes facilitated by targeted international cooperation and partnerships.

Research paper thumbnail of Experience of isolation and quarantine hotels for COVID-19 in Hawaii

Journal of Travel Medicine, 2021

Experience of isolation and quarantine hotels for COVID-19 in Hawaii Victoria Y. Fan , ScD, Tiana... more Experience of isolation and quarantine hotels for COVID-19 in Hawaii Victoria Y. Fan , ScD, Tiana M. Fontanilla, MPH, Craig T. Yamaguchi, BS, Stephen M. Geib, MURP, Joshua R. Holmes, MPH, Sunja Kim, MPH, Bobby Do, BA, Thomas H. Lee, PhD, Deveraux K.P. Talagi, PhD, Yara Sutton, MS, Amihan Aiona, BSW, Amy B. Curtis, PhD, and Edward Mersereau, MSW Center on Aging, Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA and Behavioral Health Administration, Hawaii Department of Health, Honolulu, HI, USA

Research paper thumbnail of International Trade Effects of Trans-Pacific Partnership for North America

Econometric Modeling: International Economics eJournal, 2017

This paper analyzes the international trade relations of the United States, Canada, and Mexico wi... more This paper analyzes the international trade relations of the United States, Canada, and Mexico with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) member countries currently and historically in order to provide insights for TPP’s future effects provided it potentially comes into force. Using a gravity model estimation, we find that the existing free trade agreements (FTAs) between TPP countries (intra-TPP) and FTAs between TPP members and other countries (extra-TPP) have positively impacted trade in the 1980-2015 period. A successful completion of the TPP agreement promises to boost trade further.

Research paper thumbnail of International trade effects of a potentially revived Trans-Pacific partnership for North America

Abstract. This paper analyzes the international trade relations of the United States, Canada, and... more Abstract. This paper analyzes the international trade relations of the United States, Canada, and Mexico with the now defunct Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP12) member countries currently and historically in order to provide insights for potential future effects provided United States decides to join the new Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP or TPP11) with the remaining original TPP countries. Using a gravity model estimation, we find that the existing free trade agreements (FTAs) between TPP12 countries (intra-TPP) and FTAs between TPP12 members and other countries (extra-TPP) have positively impacted trade in the 1980-2015 period. A revived TPP12 agreement promises to boost trade further. Keywords. International trade, Gravity model, Free trade agreements, Trans-Pacific partnership. JEL. F10.

Research paper thumbnail of Heterogeneous Agents and Mechanism Design in Cooperative Resource Management: Licensing Considerations for a Tuna Coalition in the Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean contributes more than 50 percent to global tuna production. The central and eas... more The Pacific Ocean contributes more than 50 percent to global tuna production. The central and eastern regions have the most productive tuna fisheries in the Pacific. These regions include countries that are signatories to the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA), a coalition of eight countries rich in tuna resources. In 2007 the PNA introduced the Vessel Day Scheme (VDS), an effort or input based management scheme. Under the VDS, licenses to fish in PNA exclusive economic zones (EEZ) are sold on a ‘per-day effort’ basis. Each member country is assigned a share of the licenses which are specific to each country. Each country is responsible for the sale of its licenses, the majority of which are sold by auction to foreign fishing fleets. A key aim of the PNA countries is to ensure the future health of the fishery, while maximizing the returns from this important source of income. This thesis attempts to contribute to this effort by examining the PNA and the VDS to analyse two key ques...