A stochastic game model for infectious disease management decisions in schools

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Asia Pacific Management Review Pub Date : 2024-12-20 DOI:10.1016/j.apmrv.2024.12.007

Thassakorn Sawetsuthipan, Naraphorn Paoprasert, Papis Wongchaisuwat

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Abstract

Infectious diseases pose a significant threat to the health and well-being of young children. Schools are often at risk of outbreaks owing to close interactions among students; therefore, they can implement measures such as enhancing hygiene practices or temporarily canceling classes to manage these infectious diseases during outbreaks. Meanwhile, parents face the difficult decisions of keeping their children at home, sending them to school unprotected or wearing masks, weighing the risks of exposure to potential disruptions in education and work. This study developed a stochastic game model to address this issue and analyzed the strategic interactions between schools and parents during outbreaks. The results highlight the significance of the estimated utilities and transition probabilities in shaping the decisions of schools and parents to manage school closures effectively, minimize disruption to education, and protect the health of students and communities.

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Asia Pacific Management Review MANAGEMENT-

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8.00

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4.50%

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期刊介绍： Asia Pacific Management Review (APMR), peer-reviewed and published quarterly, pursues to publish original and high quality research articles and notes that contribute to build empirical and theoretical understanding for concerning strategy and management aspects in business and activities. Meanwhile, we also seek to publish short communications and opinions addressing issues of current concern to managers in regards to within and between the Asia-Pacific region. The covered domains but not limited to, such as accounting, finance, marketing, decision analysis and operation management, human resource management, information management, international business management, logistic and supply chain management, quantitative and research methods, strategic and business management, and tourism management, are suitable for publication in the APMR.