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Strategy-Policy Mismatch : How the U.S. Army Can Help Close Gaps in Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (2014)

Bonds, Timothy M. [VerfasserIn] ; Larson, Eric V. [VerfasserIn] ; Eaton, Derek [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833089892 , 9780833086310

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Keywords: Military history ; Nuclear weapons ; Defence strategy, planning & research ; Treaties & other sources of international law ; Military engineering

Abstract: Although two successive presidents have determined that weapons of mass destruction (WMD) pose the greatest threat to the American people and have listed countering their proliferation as a top strategic priority, neither administration has followed through by allocating appropriate budgetary resources to it. This report addresses and analyzes the ground force capacity and capabilities needed to perform WMD elimination missions and tasks

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Final Report : Evaluation of Tools and Metrics to Support Employer Selection of Health Plans (2014)

Mattke, Soeren [VerfasserIn] ; Van Busum, Kristin R. [VerfasserIn] ; Martsolf, Grant [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833086075

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Keywords: Insurance & actuarial studies ; Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: The Affordable Care Act places strong emphasis on quality of care as a means to improve outcomes for Americans and promote the financial sustainability of our health care system. This report attempts to help employers understand the structural differences between health plans and the performance dimensions along which plans can differ, as well as to educate employers about available tools that can be used to evaluate plan options

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Evaluation of the SAMHSA Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) Grant Program : Final Report (Task 13) (2014)

Scharf, Deborah M. [VerfasserIn] ; Eberhart, Nicole K. [VerfasserIn] ; Schmidt Hackbarth, Nicole [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833086501

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Keywords: Health systems & services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Psychology ; Coping with personal problems

Abstract: Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration (PBHCI) is intended to improve the overall wellness of people with serious mental illness by providing integrated health care services in a setting where the population already receives care. This report describes the results of RAND’s evaluation of the PBHCI grants program, including how grantee programs were implemented, whether the program leads to improvements in outcomes, and which program models and features lead to better processes of care and consumer outcomes

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Air Force Major Defense Acquisition Program Cost Growth Is Driven by Three Space Programs and the F-35A : Fiscal Year 2013 President's Budget Selected Acquisition Reports (2014)

Leonard, Robert S. [VerfasserIn] ; Wallace, Akilah [VerfasserIn]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833089946 , 9780833084361

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Keywords: Military history ; Air forces & warfare ; Military engineering

Abstract: Controlling costs in Major Defense Acquisition Programs is essential to the overall affordability of Air Force modernization plans. A handful of ongoing and recently terminated programs account for substantially higher cost growth in recent Air Force programs compared with complete programs. Cost growth to date in four continuing large-dollar programs must be contained to ensure affordability of the Air Force’s long-term investment plans

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New Security and Justice Sector Partnership Models : Implications of the Arab Uprisings (2014)

McNerney, Michael J. [VerfasserIn] ; Moroney, Jennifer D. P. [VerfasserIn] ; Mandaville, Peter [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833089854 , 9780833085757

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Keywords: African history ; Middle Eastern history ; Military history

Abstract: The United States faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities in strengthening security and justice sector partnerships in the Middle East and North Africa. RAND researchers analyzed potential new partnership models that could help implement recent policy guidance related to improving security and justice sector assistance and promoting reform in this region

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Changing the Army's Weapon Training Strategies to Meet Operational Requirements More Efficiently and Effectively (2014)

Crowley, James C. [VerfasserIn] ; Hallmark, Bryan W. [VerfasserIn] ; Shanley, Michael G. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833089960 , 9780833082619

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Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Military history ; Military engineering

Abstract: This report presents the results of a project supporting the Army’s efforts to adapt its weapon training strategies to better support operational requirements and unit readiness processes, take full advantage of training technologies, and increase efficiency. It outlines directions the Army could take to improve its weapon training strategies and the processes for adapting them

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Recruiting Older Youths : Insights from a New Survey of Army Recruits (2014)

Rostker, Bernard D. [VerfasserIn] ; Klerman, Jacob Alex [VerfasserIn] ; Zander-Cotugno, Megan [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833086471 , 9780833083906

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Keywords: Advice on careers & achieving success ; Personnel & human resources management ; Military history

Abstract: The group of high school graduates who did not enlist immediately after graduation but later join the Army has made up a significant and increasing portion of total enlistments. This report presents the results of a survey of 5,000 Army recruits designed to answer questions about why they did not immediately enlist and why they later chose to do so

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Management Perspectives Pertaining to Root Cause Analyses of Nunn-McCurdy Breaches, Volume 6 : Contractor Motivations and Anticipating Breaches (2014)

Arena, Mark V. [VerfasserIn] ; Birkler, John [VerfasserIn] ; Blickstein, Irv [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833090089 , 9780833087393

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Keywords: Military history ; Political control & freedoms ; Military engineering

Abstract: The authors explore defense contractor motivations and identify mechanisms that might more closely align those incentives with Department of Defense goals. They also analyze major defense acquisition programs to determine if it is possible to identify programs that might incur a future Nunn-McCurdy breach by reviewing a number of acquisition programs that have incurred breaches and analyzing them for common characteristics

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Assessing Locally Focused Stability Operations (2014)

Osburg, Jan [VerfasserIn] ; Paul, Christopher [VerfasserIn] ; Saum-Manning, Lisa [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833090003 , 9780833085641

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Keywords: Military history ; Defence strategy, planning & research ; Warfare & defence ; Treaties & other sources of international law ; Military engineering

Abstract: This report describes how to best measure and assess the progress and outcomes of locally focused stability operations (LFSO)—the missions, tasks, and activities that create stability by building security, governance, and development. It identifies assessment and foundational challenges and outlines solutions, along with recommendations and implementation guidance. The report concludes with an assessment plan for a notional LFSO scenario

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Mapping Gender Differences in Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Care : A Pilot Assessment of LDL Cholesterol Testing Rates in a California Health Plan (2014)

Bird, Chloe E. [VerfasserIn] ; Fremont, Allen [VerfasserIn] ; Hanson, Mark [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833084613

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Keywords: Coping with illness & specific conditions ; History of the Americas ; Cardiovascular medicine ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Clinical & internal medicine

Abstract: The care women receive for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes—and their health outcomes—continue to lag behind those of men, even for routine care. Awareness of and action to address gender gaps in women’s CVD care are limited, in part, because quality of care is not routinely measured and reported by gender. This pilot project describes and maps gender differences in CVD and diabetes care using data from a large health plan

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Quantifying the Contribution of Public Parks to Physical Activity and Health : Introducing SOPARC (2014)

Cohen, Deborah A. [VerfasserIn] ; Sturm, Roland [VerfasserIn] ; Han, Bing [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833089496

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Keywords: History of the Americas ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: This paper introduces the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC), a reliable, valid, and easy-to-use tool for quantifying park use and park-based physical activity. The authors explain what SOPARC is and how it is used, as well as provide background information on the importance of physical activity to health

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Behavioral Fitness and Resilience : A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-Being (2014)

Robson, Sean [VerfasserIn] ; Salcedo, Nicholas [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833090072 , 9780833084507

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Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Air forces & warfare ; Nursing & ancillary services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Population & demography

Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families. It examines the relationship between behavioral fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that relate to sleep, alcohol use, and tobacco use

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Iran’s Influence in Afghanistan : Implications for the U.S. Drawdown (2014)

Nader, Alireza [VerfasserIn] ; Scotten, Ali G. [VerfasserIn] ; Rahmani, Ahmad Idrees [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833085931 , 9780833085924

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Keywords: Military history ; Asian history ; Warfare & defence

Abstract: This study explores Iranian influence in Afghanistan and the implications for the United States after most U.S. forces depart Afghanistan in 2016. Iran has substantial economic, political, cultural, and religious leverage in Afghanistan. Although Iran will attempt to shape a post-2014 Afghanistan, Iran and the United States share core interests: to prevent the country from again becoming dominated by the Taliban and a safe haven for al Qaeda

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France's War in Mali : Lessons for an Expeditionary Army (2014)

Shurkin, Michael [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833089502

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Keywords: African history ; European history ; Military history ; Defence strategy, planning & research ; Military engineering

Abstract: This report discusses the 2013 French Army operations in Mali (Operation Serval) to provide a model for an expeditionary force that has attributes and competencies the United States Army seeks. The French demonstrated that they are adept at fielding small yet capable forces tailored for specific objectives and reiteratively task organizing as the situation evolves. They also have a culture and force structure geared for expeditionary operations

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Improving Strategic Competence : Lessons from 13 Years of War (2014)

Robinson, Linda [VerfasserIn] ; Miller, Paul D. [VerfasserIn] ; Gordon, John IV [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833089410 , 9780833087751

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Keywords: Military history ; Defence strategy, planning & research ; Warfare & defence ; Military engineering

Abstract: Drawing lessons from the past 13 years of war, this study analyzes the future operating environment and identifies critical requirements for land forces and special operations forces to operate successfully in conjunction with joint, interagency, and multinational partners in irregular and hybrid conflicts

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An Evaluation of the Implementation and Perceived Utility of the Airman Resilience Training Program (2014)

Gonzalez, Gabriella C. [VerfasserIn] ; Singh, Reema [VerfasserIn] ; Schell, Terry L. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833087133 , 9780833086280

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Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Abnormal psychology ; Psychology

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Defense has implemented many programs to support service members experiencing difficulties handling stress, mental health problems, or deficits caused by a traumatic brain injury. This report describes RAND’s assessment of one such program, Airman Resilience Training (ART), an Air Force psychoeducational program designed to improve airmen’s reactions to stress during and after deployment

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DoD and Commercial Advanced Waveform Developments and Programs with Multiple Nunn-McCurdy Breaches, Volume 5 (2014)

Arena, Mark V. [VerfasserIn] ; Blickstein, Irv [VerfasserIn] ; Gonzales, Daniel [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833090096 , 9780833087348

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Keywords: Military history ; Political control & freedoms ; Military engineering

Abstract: The report presents the results of two studies: The first compares the capabilities and development approaches used in the Joint Tactical Radio System wideband networking waveform and the commercial long-term evolution waveform, and the second analyzes military acquisition programs that have exceeded certain cost thresholds more than once

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Elements of Success : How Type of Secondary Education Credential Helps Predict Enlistee Attrition (2014)

Burkhauser, Susan [VerfasserIn] ; Hanser, Lawrence M. [VerfasserIn] ; Hardison, Chaitra M. [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833085221 , 9780833084248

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Keywords: Advice on careers & achieving success ; Personnel & human resources management ; Military history

Abstract: The U.S. military services have traditionally used a tiering system including education credentials as one element of gauging the likelihood of a recruit persevering through his or her first term of service. To assess the continuing value of this system, the authors compared attrition rates for those with distance learning or homeschool credentials to those of high school diploma holders

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An Examination of New York State’s Integrated Primary and Mental Health Care Services for Adults with Serious Mental Illness (2014)

Scharf, Deborah M. [VerfasserIn] ; Breslau, Joshua [VerfasserIn] ; Schmidt, John W. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833089748

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Keywords: Complementary therapies, healing & health ; History of the Americas ; Medical equipment & techniques ; Health systems & services ; Public health & preventive medicine

Abstract: Several ongoing New York state initiatives promote integrated care for adults with serious mental illness, provided or coordinated by community mental health center staff. This report examines Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration grants, Medicaid Incentives, and Medicaid Health Homes and concludes with recommendations for strengthening state integrated care initiatives

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Mental Health Stigma in the Military (2014)

Acosta, Joie D. [VerfasserIn] ; Becker, Amariah [VerfasserIn] ; Cerully, Jennifer L. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833089991 , 9780833085047

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Keywords: Military history ; Military veterans ; Psychology

Abstract: This report assesses the U.S. military’s approach to reducing stigma for mental health disorders and their treatment, how well it is working, and how it might be improved. It presents priorities for program and policy development and research and evaluation to get service members the treatment they need as efficiently and effectively as possible

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Nutritional Fitness and Resilience : A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-Being (2014)

Florez, Karen R. [VerfasserIn] ; Shih, Regina A. [VerfasserIn] ; Martin, Margret T. [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833090065 , 9780833082602

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Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Air forces & warfare ; Nursing & ancillary services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Population & demography

Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families. It examines the relationship between nutritional fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address address self-regulation, positive affect, perceived control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism

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Prolonged Cycle Times and Schedule Growth in Defense Acquisition : A Literature Review (2014)

Riposo, Jessie [VerfasserIn] ; McKernan, Megan [VerfasserIn] ; Duran, Chelsea Kaihoi [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833086730 , 9780833085153

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Keywords: Military history ; History of the Americas ; Military engineering

Abstract: This report summarizes a selection of the defense acquisition literature from the 1960s to the present on potential sources of prolonged acquisition cycle times and schedule growth, as well as potential opportunities for improvement. It presents the range of possible causes of schedule-related problems and various recommendations cited for improving schedules by various authors and organizations

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Psychological Fitness and Resilience : A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-Being (2014)

Robson, Sean [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833085689 , 9780833080769

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Keywords: Personnel & human resources management ; Nursing & ancillary services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Population & demography

Abstract: This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families. It examines the relationship between psychological fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address address self-regulation, positive affect, perceived control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism

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Quantitative Evaluation of the Impact of the Healthy Communities Initiative in Cincinnati (2014)

Mattke, Soeren [VerfasserIn] ; Liu, Hangsheng [VerfasserIn] ; Hirshman, Samuel [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833089625 , 9780833087546

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Keywords: Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Medical research ; Clinical & internal medicine

Abstract: Recently, large employers, health plans, and health care providers in the Cincinnati area joined with community organizations in an effort to improve health care and population health, as well as reduce health care costs. The resulting Healthy Communities Initiative in Cincinnati was implemented in 2009. In 2012, RAND Health Advisory Services assessed the Initiative’s progress to date

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Authorities and Options for Funding USSOCOM Operations (2014)

Loredo, Elvira N. [VerfasserIn] ; Peters, John E. [VerfasserIn] ; Stanley, Karlyn D. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833087157 , 9780833085061

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Keywords: Finance ; Military history ; Defence strategy, planning & research

Abstract: This report examines mechanisms, sources, and inter-Service agreements for funding special operations forces (SOF) operations and provides recommendations to reduce the frequency and duration of disputes between the United States Special Operations Command, the Military Departments, and Geographic Combatant Commands over their respective funding responsibilities for SOF

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Sourcing and Global Distribution of Medical Supplies (2014)

Resnick, Adam C. [VerfasserIn] ; Welser, William IV [VerfasserIn] ; Yoho, Keenan D. [VerfasserIn]

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ISBN: 9780833085184

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Keywords: Economic systems & structures ; Production & quality control management ; Military history ; Medicolegal issues ; Military engineering

Abstract: The Department of Defense provides medical care to service members all over the world and must ensure that health care providers have the proper quantity and quality of medical materiel. RAND investigated opportunities to gain efficiencies in the logistics enterprise without sacrificing capability, notably through minimizing intermediate materiel handling, seeking greater value from commercial freight, and streamlining warehouse operations

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NATO and the Challenges of Austerity (2012)

Larrabee, F. Stephen [VerfasserIn] ; Johnson, Stuart E. [VerfasserIn] ; Gordon IV, John [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833068507 , 9780833068477

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Keywords: Military history ; Warfare & defence ; Treaties & other sources of international law

Abstract: In the coming decade, NATO faces growing fiscal austerity and declining defense budgets. This study analyzes the impact of planned defense budget cuts on the capabilities of seven European members of NATO: the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland. The authors assess the implications of the cuts for NATO capabilities and strategy and for U.S. policy

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Evaluation of the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Program : Progress Through 2011 (2012)

Engberg, John [VerfasserIn] ; Scharf, Deborah M. [VerfasserIn] ; Lovejoy, Susan L. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833079862 , 9780833076298

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Keywords: Health systems & services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Medical research ; Giving up smoking

Abstract: In 2001, Arkansas ranked 45th of 50 states on a composite score of all health outcomes. Arkansas is now a regional leader in tobacco control. This final biennial report documents the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission’s continued activity and progress, and gauges the effectiveness of the state’s seven health-related programs in the past decade. Included is an evaluation of the changes in health outcomes attributed to these programs

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A Strategy-Based Framework for Accommodating Reductions in the Defense Budget (2012)

Johnson, Stuart E. [VerfasserIn] ; Blickstein, Irv [VerfasserIn] ; Gompert, David C. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833079756 , 9780833076861

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Keywords: Military history ; Defence strategy, planning & research ; Treaties & other sources of international law ; Military engineering

Abstract: RAND analysts posit that the ongoing pressure to reduce the federal budget deficit may result in further reductions in the Defense Department budget and suggest starting from a strategy basis in determining the reductions, prioritizing challenges, and identifying where to accept more risk. The report demonstrates this approach using three illustrative strategic directions

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Interventions to Reduce Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination : A Literature Review to Guide Evaluation of California's Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Initiative (2012)

Collins, Rebecca L. [VerfasserIn] ; Wong, Eunice C. [VerfasserIn] ; Cerully, Jennifer L. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833083586

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Psychology

Abstract: A number of programs aim to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness, and they can include a variety of components such as training, education, media campaigns, and contact with people with mental illness. Stigma and discrimination reduction activities are evaluated in this report, using evidence from an extensive literature review

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A Blueprint for Improving the Promotion and Delivery of Adult Vaccination in the United States (2012)

Harris, Katherine M. [VerfasserIn] ; Uscher-Pines, Lori [VerfasserIn] ; Mattke, Soeren [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833059789

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Coping with illness & specific conditions ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Medical profession

Abstract: Vaccine-preventable disease continues to take a heavy toll on adults despite the widespread availability of effective vaccines. This report identifies where efforts to improve the delivery of adult vaccination have stalled and recommends targeted strategies that are supported by available evidence and build on existing infrastructure

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Evaluation of the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Program : Progress Through 2011 – Summary (2012)

Engberg, John [VerfasserIn] ; Scharf, Deborah M. [VerfasserIn] ; Lovejoy, Susan L. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833079466 , 9780833076755

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Health systems & services ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Medical research ; Giving up smoking

Abstract: In 2001, Arkansas ranked 45th of 50 states on a composite score of all health outcomes. Arkansas is now a regional leader in tobacco control. This summary of the final biennial report documents the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission’s continued activity and progress, and gauges the effectiveness of the state’s seven health-related programs in the past decade. Included is an evaluation of the changes in health outcomes attributed to these programs

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The Uses and Limits of Small-Scale Military Interventions (2012)

Watts, Stephen [VerfasserIn] ; Baxter, Caroline [VerfasserIn] ; Dunigan, Molly [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833076564 , 9780833076533

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Military history ; Defence strategy, planning & research ; Warfare & defence

Abstract: The authors assess the utility and limitations of “minimalist stabilization”—small-scale interventions designed to stabilize a partner government engaged in violent conflict—and propose policy recommendations concerning when minimalist stabilization missions may be appropriate and the strategies most likely to make such interventions successful, as well as the implications for U.S. Army force structure debates and partnership strategies

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Interventions to Improve Student Mental Health : A Literature Review to Guide Evaluation of California's Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Initiative (2012)

Stein, Bradley D. [VerfasserIn] ; Sontag-Padilla, Lisa M. [VerfasserIn] ; Osilla, Karen Chan [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833083579

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Psychology

Abstract: The authors review data on the prevalence of youth mental health disorders and schools’ use of student mental health (SMH) programs. They also describe the role of schools in addressing SMH concerns and outline a conceptual model for guiding evaluation of SMH programs. Finally, they touch on issues related to students’ access to resources and services and review some of the challenges associated with evaluating SMH programs

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Interventions to Prevent Suicide : A Literature Review to Guide Evaluation of California's Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Initiative (2012)

Acosta, Joie D. [VerfasserIn] ; Ramchand, Rajeev [VerfasserIn] ; Jaycox, Lisa H. [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833079480

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Medicolegal issues ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Psychology

Abstract: Prevention and early intervention initiatives aim to reduce the incidence of suicide, and the authors evaluate these initiatives by reviewing suicide prevention (SP) literature to learn about SP program effectiveness and the methodologies previously used to evaluate SP programs. Using evidence from the literature review, they provide an overview of the epidemiology of suicides and of non-fatal self-inflicted injuries in California and present a framework for conceptualizing SP programs

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Financial Sustainability for Nonprofit Organizations : A Review of the Literature (2012)

Sontag-Padilla, Lisa M. [VerfasserIn] ; Staplefoote, Lynette [VerfasserIn] ; Morganti, Kristy Gonzalez [VerfasserIn]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833082787

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Personal finance ; Public health & preventive medicine ; Population & demography

Abstract: Nonprofits face a myriad of challenges in establishing and maintaining financial sustainability, and these challenges are exacerbated for nonprofits serving low-resources, high-need communities. This literature review identifies key themes and findings that may inform operations and decisionmaking related to improving sustainability in such organizations

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An Assessment of the Assignments and Arrangements of the Executive Agent for DoD Biometrics and Status Report on the DoD Biometrics Enterprise (2012)

Shontz, Douglas [VerfasserIn] ; Libicki, Martin C. [VerfasserIn] ; Rudavsky, Rena [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

[Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : RAND Corporation

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ISBN: 9780833079879 , 9780833077073

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Military history ; Espionage & secret services ; Military engineering

Abstract: As the need to identify known and suspected combatants has elevated the importance of biometrics in the Department of Defense (DoD), RAND researchers assessed how current activities are supporting end users and how DoD is preparing to focus biometrics on different missions. As overseas contingency operations wind down, DoD’s biometrics program must move in a new direction, and continued funding must be justified in new ways

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Improving Air Force Depot Programming by Linking Resources to Capabilities (2012)

Snyder, Don [VerfasserIn] ; Kim, Julie [VerfasserIn] ; Carrillo, Manuel [VerfasserIn] ; [et al.]

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ISBN: 9780833083494 , 9780833059673

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Pages: 1 Online-Ressource

Keywords: Military history ; Science: general issues ; Military engineering

Abstract: Depot purchased equipment maintenance (DPEM) funds the bulk of the work done at Air Force depots that does not involve the repair of spares or work on modification programs. This report analyzes how to better program for DPEM, emphasizing the importance of defining metrics that relate directly to objectives in operational plans and that are defined broadly enough to embrace a range of funding areas

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