Government Advice Research Articles

Aktualisasi Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Dalam Melaksakan Pencegahan Covid-19 Di Desa Sambimulyo

Covid-19 hit many countries in the world including Indonesia. The Covid-19 outbreak is not only a national problem within a country, but is already a global problem. Covid-19 originated in the Wuhan area of ​​China. The spread of Covid -19, which is so fast and deadly, is transmitted through physical contact through the mouth, eyes and nose. The spread of Covid-19 is out of control, the government invites the public to participate in keeping the spread from spreading by limiting social or physical contact. Community participation is the main key to success in preventing the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak. Social distancing and physical distancing are implemented to cut the chain of spread of the virus.Some people have consciously followed this social restriction mechanism, but some have not participated. This paper examines community participation in preventing the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Handling the spread of this virus can be carried out well if the community participates in following the government's advice to always maintain a safe distance from one another, one of which is to stay at home. Covid-19 is an epidemic virus and has the potential for a public health emergency. In the Bangorejo sub-district itself, the government and various local community institutions in dealing with this epidemic have implemented several programs and policies to minimize and prevent the Covid-19 outbreak, but in reality some people do not heed the appeals and directions from the government or social institutions.

Awareness and adoption of wearable technologies for health and safety management in the Nigerian construction industry

PurposeTechnologies have had a positive impact on the construction industry. Technologies such as BIM, automation, augmented and virtual reality, Internet of Things and robotics have been adopted by construction firms to enhance productivity. However, not much research has been done on the awareness and adoption of wearable technologies for health and safety (H&S) management. This paper investigates the level of awareness and adoption of wearable technologies for H&S management in the Nigerian construction industry.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative research method was adopted for the study. An electronic questionnaire format was used as an instrument to collect the data. Both descriptive (mean score) and inferential statistics (Kruskal–Wallis test) were used to analyse the data.FindingsThe results indicate that organisations rarely use H&S wearable devices for H&S management although professionals within the construction industry are somewhat aware of the common H&S wearable devices. The findings further indicate that all 11 variables were perceived as “rarely adopted”, whereas 2 variables were perceived as “aware”, 3 variables as “slightly aware” and the remaining 6 variables as “somewhat aware”.Research limitations/implicationsData were collected from only construction professionals working in government agencies, consultancy firms and grade D contracting firms in Lagos and Abuja. For a broader perspective, a study that expands the number of states and categories of construction firms is recommended.Practical implicationsThe construction industry in Nigeria can use the recommendations to improve H&S management on site. Moreover, the recommendations can contribute to the development of policies to promote the adoption of wearable technologies in construction sites.Originality/valueResearch on wearable technologies, particularly in the Nigerian construction industry, is at the developing stage. With this article, the authors contribute to the body of knowledge in this area of research.

Aiding empirical research on the commercial determinants of health: a scoping review of datasets and methods about lobbying

BackgroundTo support public health researchers and advocates seeking to challenge the influence of powerful commercial actors on health, it is necessary to develop a deeper understanding of corporate political activities. This project explores political science scholarship analysing lobbying to identify new datasets and research methods that can be applied to public health and stimulate further research and advocacy.MethodsWe undertook a systematic scoping review of peer-reviewed and grey literature reports analysing the practice of lobbying. Titles and abstracts of 4533 peer-reviewed and 285 grey literature reports were screened, with 233 peer-reviewed and 280 grey literature reports assessed for eligibility. We used a two-stage process for data extraction. In stage 1, we collected two pieces of information from all included studies: data sources and indicators used to measure lobbying. For the second stage, data extraction was limited to 15 studies that focused on meetings.ResultsThe most common indicators used to measure lobbying activity were: registrations of active lobbyists; expenditure on lobbying; meetings; written comments and submissions made to government consultations; bills; and committee participation. A range of different data sources were used to analyse lobbying, including from governments, not-for-profits and commercial sources. All 15 studies analysing lobbyist meetings were from high-income contexts. The studies analysed three key variables: the types of government actors targeted by lobbying; the policies of interest; and the lobbyists and/or their clients. The studies used a range of taxonomies to classify policy issues and the types of actors engaged in lobbying. All studies discussed challenges with accessing and analysing lobbying data.ConclusionsThere is enormous potential for public health research and advocacy concerned with commercial lobbying to learn from political science scholarship. This includes both conceptual frameworks and sources of empirical data. Moreover, the absence of good quality transparency internationally emphasises the importance of advocacy to support policy change to improve the quality of political transparency to make it easier to monitor commercial lobbying.

Unpacking assertions made by the alcohol industry and how they make them: An analysis of submissions into Australia's National Alcohol Strategy.

Alcohol is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. One significant barrier to the implementation of evidence-based alcohol policy is alcohol industry opposition. Making submissions to national policy processes is one way in which the industry exert influence. The aim of this study was to analyse alcohol industry submissions into Australia's National Alcohol Strategy to determine key assertions made by the alcohol industry and the ways in which they use evidence and refute the effectiveness of public health policies to make their claims. Submissions made by alcohol industry actors (n = 12) were analysed using content analysis to determine key industry assertions. A pre-existing framework on alcohol industry use of evidence was then applied to analyse the evidentiary practices used to make these assertions. Five common industry assertions were identified: 'Drinking alcohol in moderation has health benefits'; 'Alcohol isn't the cause of violence'; 'Targeted initiatives, not population level alcohol policies, are needed'; 'Strong alcohol advertising regulations are not necessary'; and 'Minimum unit price and pricing and taxation policies more broadly are not needed'. The industry systematically manipulated, misused and ignored evidence throughout their submissions. The alcohol industry is misusing evidence in their submissions to government consultations to make their assertions about alcohol policy. It is therefore essential that industry submissions are scrutinised and not accepted on face value. Additionally, it is suggested that the alcohol industry requires a distinct model of governance similarly to that which regulates the tobacco industry to prevent their attempts to undermine evidence-based public health policy.

An Empirical Analysis of the Dimension of Loyalty to Determine Customer Retention for E-Commerce

COVID-19 has fostered the growth and transformation of digital media in every aspect, importantly in the area of electronic commerce. During these days, many new practices inhabiting in human behaviour bring new norms for the marketers. Use of online shopping has increased incrementally due to the government advisory, changing consumer buying behaviour as well. An amalgamation of the old and new medium of selling goods and services are now bringing new business challenges post pandemic for the marketer, and customer retention is one of them. Henceforth, there is a dearth of studies addressing the impact of dimension of loyalty (behaviour/ attitude) on customer retention in online shopping platforms post pandemic. This study considers post pandemic as the context of research to determine the impact of behavioural and attitudinal loyalty on customer retention for the online shopping platforms. Further research also aims to determine whether the brand image plays a critical role in mediating the relationship between dimensions (Behavioural/ Attitudinal) of loyalty and customer retention for online shopping platforms or not? In the research, primary data represent the respondent from Delhi NCR. The author applied linear regression to validate the research idea. The findings indicate that attitudinal loyalty significantly enforces customer retention over behavioural loyalty. Also, brand image mediates the impact of attitudinal loyalty on retention.

IMPLEMENTASI PROTOKOL KESEHATAN OLEH MAHASISWA DI KOTA MALANG SELAMA GELOMBANG KE-2 COVID-19: PERIODE JULI-AGUSTUS 2021

The second wave of COVID-19 infection spread has occurred in Indonesia. There has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in various provinces in Indonesia based on a June 2021 report. This should encourage every community group, especially students, to be more strict in carrying out health protocols. The study used a questionnaire (google form) to collect data with a number of questions as many as 15 items. Sampling techniques are accidental sampling. Data is done validation and reliability test, then the difficulty is analyzed using a univariate test. During the 2nd wave of COVID-19, the government imposed restrictions on community activities in Malang City. During this time, students are increasingly aware of implementing health protocols by government advice. The percentage of respondents who kept their distance (91%), washed their hands, and used hand sanitizer (92.6%) during the 2nd wave of COVID-19 was very high. Respondent's interest in participating in vaccination programs is very high at 85.3%. Some other positive activities are also carried out to increase immunity such as taking vitamins (75.5%), as well as exercise and sunbathing (70.5%). The discipline of implementing health protocols will reduce the potential for the emergence of the third wave of COVID-19 in Indonesia.

Developing better understanding of hygiene is key to developing hygiene behaviour change in home and everyday life settings.

Polling indicates the public has fairly good knowledge of times when hygiene is needed in their homes and everyday life in public spaces, but limited understanding of hygiene risk; this results in omitting some key behaviours and incorrectly applying untargeted behaviours. This poll explores how the public responded to government advice, and information from other sources, to address a specific disease threat - that is, COVID-19 infection. An online poll was developed, and data were collected from 1730 respondents in England aged 18 and above. Data suggest that the UK public has a high level of concern about the importance of hygiene to prevent spread of COVID-19. They had good recall of advice given during the pandemic and were able to identify routes of infection transmission. When asked to identify key times for handwashing, most people (86%-90%) identified 'after coughing, sneezing etc., before eating food with fingers, after touching contact surfaces and when returning home', but a similar number also identified using the toilet, food handling and pet handling, despite the fact that government advice does not identify these as risk actions for COVID-19. This suggests they were unable to use their knowledge of how the virus spreads to make informed decisions about when to practice hygiene. Despite government guidance, public practices are still influenced by a conviction that deep cleaning, including non-targeted disinfectant usage on environmental surfaces, gives added protection, leading them to practise additional cleaning and disinfection in situations where there is little benefit. New insights from public polling, together with the nine moments Targeted Hygiene approach, offer a more robust communications approach to enable the public to make cognitive links between when, where, how and why to practise good hygiene, and in doing so, promote more effective and sustainable behaviours.

Global prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease mutations associated with nirmatrelvir or ensitrelvir resistance

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) and ensitrelvir are 3-chymotrypsin-like cysteine protease (3CLpro) inhibitors which have been approved for the treatment of COVID-19 in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Previous studies have identified 3CLpro mutations that are associated with reduced susceptibility to these antivirals. The aim of the current study was to estimate the global prevalence of 3CLpro inhibitor-resistant SARS-CoV-2 strains. We compiled a list of 3CLpro mutations which have been associated with nirmatrelvir or ensitrelvir resistance based on either viral replication or 3CLpro activity assays, and determined their prevalence among 13.4 million sequences deposited in GISAID as of December 14, 2022, about 1 year after the approval of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir. We analyzed the prevalence for different time periods, SARS-CoV-2 lineages and geographical locations. Overall, 0.5% (67,095/13,446,588) of the sequences contained at least one mutation that was shown to affect the inhibitory activity of nirmatrelvir or ensitrelvir on viral replication or 3CLpro activity. We did not observe any increasing trend of resistance after the widespread clinical use of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir. G15S (2070 per million) andT21I (1386 per million) were the most prevalent mutations, and these mutations were dominant in some SARS-CoV-2 lineages. E166V and S144E, previously shown to affect the inhibitory activity of nirmatrelvir on viral replication or protease activity by>100-folds, were found in <1 per million sequences. Our data suggest that 3CLpro inhibitor resistance is currently rare. However, continuous global genotypic and phenotypic surveillance would be crucial in the early detection of resistant mutants. Richard and Carol Yu, May Tam Mak Mei Yin, The Shaw Foundation Hong Kong, Michael Tong, Marina Lee, Government Consultancy Service, the Emergency Key Program of Guangzhou Laboratory (See acknowledgements for full list).

Dampak Pandemi Covid-19 Terhadap Masyarakat di Kampung Tarekat Naqsabandiyah Babussalam Besilam

Kampung Tarekat Naqsabandiyah Babussalam in Langkat was founded by Syekh Abdul Wahab Rokan upon the initiative of Sultan Musa. This village, built and developed with a spirit of mutual cooperation, is exceptional as it was established as a center for teaching and spreading the Naqsabandiyah Sufi Order, which played a vital role in disseminating this spiritual path. The purpose of this writing is to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the behavior of the community around Kampung Tarekat Naqsabandiyah Babussalam in Besilam. The research method employs both primary and secondary data obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics (Badan Pusat Statistik) of Langkat Regency. The findings of this research indicate that a majority of the community experienced changes in both the economic and behavioral sectors. Economically, the income of the community decreased due to the decline in businesses around the religious tourism area. Regarding behavior, the community adhered to government advisories such as working from home (WFH), maintaining distance, wearing double-layered masks, and consistently using hand sanitizer when traveling.

Prioritizing areas for ecological restoration: A participatory approach based on cost‐effectiveness

AbstractLandscape‐scale prioritization models are powerful decision‐making tools in ecological restoration. Yet, they often fail to integrate multi‐stakeholder perspectives and socio‐ecological criteria.We designed a new methodology to identify high‐priority areas for landscape‐scale restoration. This participatory cost‐effectiveness analysis model is based on execution and maintenance costs and the potential increase in the supply of multiple ecosystem services.We tested the model in a 181,000 ha heavily anthropized semi‐arid landscape in southeastern Spain. Restoring the whole area would cost 221 million EUR and enhance the supply of ecosystem services by 39%. The cost‐effectiveness of restoring pine forest and abandoned and irrigated crops were higher than restoring other Landscape Units. Restoring the least degraded sites was more cost‐effective than the most degraded areas or randomly selecting sites, even when potential recovery was incomplete.Synthesis and applications. The cost‐effectiveness of restoration actions depends on the type of ecosystem and degradation state. Visualizing the outcomes of alternative restoration scenarios needs participatory prioritization maps based on financial costs and the potential supply of ecosystem services. We propose a participatory prioritization protocol that is flexible and adaptable and can help government agencies, environmental managers, investors, consultancies and NGOs' plan restoration actions at the landscape scale and optimize the effectiveness of restoration programs.

EXPLORING THE APPLICABILITY OF OPTION THEORY IN VALUING ESG-FOCUSED BUSINESSES

The interest in promoting business sustainability through the adoption of ESG practices has gained widespread support from various stakeholders, including government agencies, investors, consultants, and researchers. This movement towards achieving environmental, social, and economic sustainability not only aligns with global objectives but also offers potential benefits for businesses by generating additional profits for shareholders. However, concerns have been raised about the efficacy of investing in ESG practices and associated risks. The skepticism towards ESG investments is mainly due to their low payback rates and unprofitability as measured by the traditional financial model of discounted cash flows (DCF). It is essential to consider the limitations of the DCF model, including its short forecasting period, non-linearity of pricing, non-zero value of shares, and susceptibility to volatility, which may not fully account for the unique features of ESG investments and enterprise shares. In this article, we investigate the hypothesis of using option theory to evaluate ESG-focused businesses, including the conditions for its application and a review of the relevant mathematical models. We propose further research into practical tools that can aid in understanding and analyzing the predictive effectiveness of option theory.

The institutional origins of vaccines distrust: Evidence from former-Soviet countries.

How is vaccines scepticism related to the exposure to Soviet communism? Using individual level evidence on vaccine trust with regards to its efficiency and safety in 122 countries that differ in their exposure to communism, we document that past exposure to Soviet communism is associated with lower trust in vaccination. We show that exposure to socio-political regimes can negatively affect trust in vaccines, which is explained by weak trust in both government and medical advice from doctors as well as in people from the neighbourhood. These results suggest that roots of vaccine scepticism lie in a wider distrust in public and state institutions resulting from the exposure to Soviet communism.

A comparative study of industry responses to government consultations about alcohol and gambling in the UK.

There is growing evidence that common strategies are used across unhealthy commodity industries (UCIs) to influence policy decisions in line with their commercial interests. To date, there have been relatively few studies comparing corporate political activity (CPA) across UCIs, especially comparing the alcohol and gambling industries. A comparative and inductive thematic analysis of alcohol and gambling industry submissions to two House of Lords (HoL) inquiries in the UK was conducted. Themes in the framing, arguments and strategies used by the alcohol and gambling industries in CPA were compared. Alcohol and gambling industry responses largely used the same framings, both in terms of the problems and solutions. This included arguing that harms are only experienced by a 'minority' of people, emphasising individual responsibility and shifting blame for harms to other industry actors. They promoted targeted or localised solutions to these harms, in place of more effective population level solutions, and emphasised the perceived harms of introducing regulation not in the industries' interests. These findings are consistent with previous literature suggesting that UCIs use the same framing and arguments to shape the narrative around their harms and solutions to those harms. This study also identified novel strategies such as shifting blame of harms to other industry actors. Policy makers should be aware of these strategies to avoid undue industry influence on policy decisions and understanding commonalities in strategies may help to inform more effective public health responses across all UCIs.

Effect of vaccine booster, vaccine type, and hybrid immunity on humoral and cellular immunity against SARS-CoV-2 ancestral strain and Omicron variant sublineages BA.2 and BA.5 among older adults with comorbidities: a cross sectional study

Vaccination reduces COVID-19-related hospitalization among older adults. However, how SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccine regimens affect vaccine-elicited immunity remain unclear. This is a cross-sectional study recruiting adults aged ≥70 years with comorbidities in Hong Kong. Demographic and clinical information were collected using a questionnaire. Neutralizing antibody (nAb) titers (against ancestral and Omicron strains) and SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell response were analyzed according to infection and vaccination status. Multivariable regression analysis was performed to assess the associations of BNT162b2 and booster doses with higher nAb titers, with adjustment for comorbidities. In July 2022, 101 patients were recruited, of whom 25 (24%) had previous infection. Overall, the geometric mean titer (GMT) of BA.5 nAb was 2.8-fold lower than that against BA.2 (P<0.0001). The ancestral strain and BA.2 titers were higher for the 3-4-dose-BNT162 group than the 2-dose-BNT162b2 group. Non-infected individuals in the 3-4-dose-CoronaVac group had a more robust T cell response than the 2-dose-CoronaVac group (P=0.0181), but there was no significant difference between the 2-dose-BNT162b2 and 3-4-dose-BNT162b groups. Patients who had heterologous CoronaVac-BNT162b2 prime-boost regimen had 3.22-fold higher BA.5 nAb titers than those who were primed/boosted with CoronaVac (P=0.0207). Patients with hybrid immunity had higher Omicron nAb titers than those with vaccine-only immunity. Multivariable analysis showed that BNT162b2 and booster doses were independently associated with higher ancestral strain nAb titers. Our data support the use of booster doses for older adults with or without prior infection. Non-infected individuals primed with CoronaVac will benefit from heterologous mRNA vaccine booster. Richard and Carol Yu, May Tam Mak Mei Yin, The Shaw Foundation Hong Kong, Michael Tong, Marina Lee, Government Consultancy Service (See acknowledgements for full list).

The Effect of Online Learning VS Face-To-Face Learning on Student Learning Motivation Post the Covid - 19 Pandemic at Schools and Colleges

This study aims to look at a comparative description of learning motivation during online learning and face-to-face learning after the end of the Covid pandemic. The Covid-19 disease outbreak is a situation beyond predictions that has brought urgent changes in various sectors of activity including in the world of education. The development of the virus quickly spread throughout the world. This affects policies to be implemented in the world of education by changing learning that has to come to class to be sufficient at home. With the government's advice to stay at home and always keep a distance and learning is done online so that it has a decreasing impact on learning outcomes. This activity has been going on for about 2 years which has resulted in a drastic decline in learning motivation. Online learning is less able to motivate students whose interactions are online using zoom, Google Meet, Google Classroom and WhatsApp between educators and students virtually. To increase learning motivation, namely by re-enacting face-to-face learning at school. At this time, face-to-face learning has been allowed again, so that this research can be carried out. This research needs to be done to see changes in student motivation. Where it is hoped that there will be a comparison of learning motivation, where learning motivation by face-to-face learning increases when compared to online learning.

Effects of urbanization on multiple human perceived temperatures in South China

Under the combined effects of global warming and local human activities such as urbanization, increasing populations are exposed to the threat of extreme heat events. While the effects of regional urbanization on the changes in air temperature and its extremes have been well studied, the effects on mean and extreme human perceived temperatures (HPT) are still to be explored. Based on a dynamic meteorological station classification approach, this study quantitatively assessed the impacts and relative contribution of urbanization on the mean and extreme human perceived temperatures in South China by analyzing ten different human perceived temperatures indicators and taking Guangdong Province as an example. It was found that for all human perceived temperatures indicators, the mean human perceived temperatures and the frequency of extreme human perceived temperatures events in South China notably increased from 1971 to 2020, especially in the regions with comparatively higher levels of local urbanization (e.g., the Pearl River Delta). Urbanization contributed significantly to the long-term changes in both mean and extreme human perceived temperatures in Guangdong. On average, the relative contributions of urbanization to the total increases in mean human perceived temperatures and the frequency of extreme human perceived temperatures events were 15.5% and 15.1%, respectively. These contributions vary across different human perceived temperatures indicators, and the urbanization contributions to the human perceived temperatures indicators that consider the combined effects of wind speed were even higher than those merely related to near-surface air temperature and humidity. Among different seasons, the contributions of urbanization to mean and extreme human perceived temperatures in both fall and winter were greater than that in spring and summer. The findings reported here provide scientific advice for governments’ policy-making and adaption for human-perceived thermal comfort in subtropical humid climate zones.

Regional Energy–Economy–Environment Coupling Coordinated Development System Driven by Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutralization over 13 Cities in Jiangsu Province

It is important to explore the energy–economy–environment (3E) coupling mechanism for building a sustainable economy in the context of carbon-peaking and carbon-neutralization strategy. Based on the DPSIRM (driving force–pressure–state–influence–response–management) theoretical model, this paper constructs the evaluation system of 3E coupling-coordinated development, takes the carbon-neutral and sustainable-development strategy and spatiotemporal heterogeneity into account in the index system, and constitutes the energy–economy–environment and carbon-neutral strategy–sustainable development–space (3E3S) strategic-development model. This paper uses the coupling-coordination-degree model to measure the coordinated development of 3E in Jiangsu from 2010 to 2020 and analyzes the time-sequence evolution and spatial-difference evolution characteristics of the coupling-coordinated development. The results show that (1) when the coupling coefficient of 3E was in a stable and high-level coupling state and the correlation degree of each system was high, the coupling-coordination degree increased from 0.4 in 2010 to 0.7 in 2020; the level of coordination of 3E coupling transited from the initial maladjustment recession to the intermediate coordinated development and moved towards high-quality coordinated development. (2) In addition, at the beginning, the development level of southern and central Jiangsu was generally higher than that of northern Jiangsu; in the middle term, the overall development was in a stage of barely coordinated development. The urban difference between northern and central Jiangsu was relatively high, and the level in southern Jiangsu was generally high; in the later stage, the overall development was in a well-coordinated stage. The development of southern Jiangsu was relatively saturated, gradually approaching the stage of high-quality coordinated development. Roughly speaking, in 2010, the average level of coupling coordination degree of South Jiangsu, Central Jiangsu, and North Jiangsu was 0.5, 0.4, and 0.3, respectively; by 2020, it had developed to 0.9, 0.8, and 0.7, respectively, and the development level rose steadily despite regional differences. The level of coupling coordination generally increased from north to south. Therefore, strengthening the strategic-development awareness of 3E and establishing and improving the government consultation mechanism according to local conditions will help decision-makers to formulate effective regional sustainable-development and carbon-neutral strategies and form a coordinated-development strategy of 3E3S in Jiangsu.

National pilots for PrEP access from community pharmacies recommended by government advisers

National pilots for PrEP access from community pharmacies recommended by government advisers

Government to change law to reclassify so-called 'diet drug' as a poison

The so-called ‘diet pill’ 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) will be added to the list of regulated poisons, campaigners have said, after receiving a letter from the Home Office announcing the plans. The letter, sent to campaigners on 9 December 2022 and seen by The Pharmaceutical Journal, said that, following a government consultation, “the Home Office intends to […]

A Critical Analysis of Completed Abandoned Construction Projects in Ghana

The paper presents findings from a study of abandoned infrastructure projects and provides recommendations to lessen the adverse effects of infrastructural sustainability in Ghana. The study adopted a mixed-method approach, using face-to-face interviews, and a questionnaire survey. Responses were received from selected government officials, consultants, and end-users involved in selecting and approving government projects in the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (M.M.D.A.s) of the 16 regions of Ghana. Qualitative data gathered from an interview of 45 candidates were transcribed and coded with Atlas ti eight and line-by-line content analysis. Whilst, quantitative data from questionnaires completed by 320 respondents were analysed by the researcher with the aid of Mann- Whitney U-test in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (S.P.S.S.) to evaluate the magnitude of the impacts of completed project abandonment in Ghana. Findings indicate that completed project abandonment exists in Ghana, and its economic, social, and environmental implications are considerable on the long-term sustainability of infrastructure development and the country's overall economic growth. Infrastructural sustainability was found to be equally contingent on the initial stages of project preparation. The study draws readers’ attention to the critical role of project selection and approval criteria. The study identified critical impacts of project selection and approval process and the construction industry's long-term sustainability.