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Applied Economics · Ecuador · 2022-03-28

Processing Time
97 days
Decision Date
2022-03-28
Location
Maryland
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop predictive models in the area of health economics and pharmaceutical policy, specifically studying the reliability of pharmaceutical supply chains using economic modeling and predictive analytics. His work aims to improve methods for understanding factors that influence vital economic markets and help policymakers prevent supply chain disruptions.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The research improves methods for understanding pharmaceutical markets and global supply chains, which is critical for U.S. medicine surveillance.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-equipped due to his Ph.D., 5 years of specialized research, and a record of publications and citations supported by federal funding.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

The petitioner's proven ability to provide invaluable insights for policymakers and the urgency of his research make it beneficial to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration and his 5-year research history. Evidence included 2 first-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 co-authored research report which garnered 29 citations, along with 4 expert recommendation letters and proof of funding from the HRSA and AHRQ.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 97 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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