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  • 1
    ISBN: 1977402313 , 9781977402318
    Language: English
    Pages: xxiii, 220 Seiten , Diagramme , 23 cm
    Edition: Also available on the internet via WWW in PDF format
    Additional Information: Facts versus opinions : how the style and language of news presentation is changing in the digital age
    DDC: 302.23/0973
    Keywords: Mass media Objectivity ; Journalism Objectivity ; Newspapers ; Television broadcasting of news ; Digital media ; Digital media ; Journalism ; Objectivity ; Mass media ; Objectivity ; Newspapers ; Television broadcasting of news ; United States ; USA ; Massenmedien ; Neue Medien ; Zeitung ; Journalismus ; Objektivität
    Abstract: Introduction -- Data and Methodology -- Changes in Newspaper Reporting over Time -- Differences in Television News -- Comparing Print and Online Journalism -- Summary and Conclusions -- Appendix A: About RAND-Lex -- Appendix B: Graphs from Subsample Analyses -- Appendix C: ANOVA Results.
    Abstract: This report presents a quantitative assessment of how the presentation of news has changed over the past 30 years and how it varies across platforms. Using RAND-Lex, a suite of tools that combine machine learning and text analysis, the researchers considered such linguistic characteristics as social attitude, sentiment, affect, subjectivity, and relation with authority for four comparisons: newspapers before and after 2000 (through 2017), broadcast television news before and after 2000 (through 2000), broadcast news and prime-time cable programming for the period from 2000 to 2017, and newspapers and online journalism during the 2012-2017 period. Over time, and as society moved from "old" to "new" media, news content has generally shifted from more-objective event- and context-based reporting to reporting that is more subjective, relies more heavily on argumentation and advocacy, and includes more emotional appeals. These changes were observed across platforms, appearing least significant in the evolution of print journalism and most stark in comparisons of broadcast news with prime-time cable programming and of print journalism with online journalism. The report quantifies the sizes of observed changes and provides examples of what these changes look like in context. It also includes a discussion of the implications of these trends for the changing media ecosystem and for Truth Decay-the term RAND uses to refer to the diminishing role of facts and analysis in political discourse
    Note: "Countering truth decay: a RAND initiative to restore the role of facts and analysis in public life." , Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-217) , See also RAND/RB-10059-RC , Also available on the internet via WWW in PDF format.
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  • 2
    ISBN: 9780833090508 , 0833090526 , 9780833090492 , 0833090518 , 083309050X , 9780833090515 , 9780833090522
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxi, 188 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-978-OSD
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Hepner, Kimberly A Quality of care for PTSD and depression in the Military Health System
    Keywords: Medicine, Military Evaluation ; Post-traumatic stress disorder Treatment ; Depression, Mental Treatment ; Evaluation ; Soldiers Mental health ; Medicine, Military ; Post-traumatic stress disorder ; Depression, Mental ; Soldiers ; Military Medicine ; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic therapy ; Depression therapy ; Mental Health Services standards ; HEALTH & FITNESS ; Diseases ; General ; MEDICAL ; Clinical Medicine ; MEDICAL ; Diseases ; MEDICAL ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; MEDICAL ; Internal Medicine ; Post-traumatic stress disorder ; Treatment ; Soldiers ; Mental health ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Psychopathology ; Depression ; United States Armed Forces ; Medical care ; Evaluation ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Preface -- Figures -- Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter One: Introduction: PTSD and Depression Among Service Members -- Care Provided to Service Members with PTSD and Depression -- Measuring Quality of Health Care -- PTSD and Depression Quality Measures -- Organization of This Report -- Chapter Two: Methods: Overview -- Processing Inpatient and Outpatient Encounter Data -- Identification of Service Members in PTSD and Depression Cohorts -- Technical Specifications for Quality Measures -- Analyses -- Chapter Three: Characteristics of Service Members in PTSD and Depression Cohorts, and Their Care Settings and Treatments: Demographic Characteristics of the PTSD and Depression Cohorts -- Military Service Characteristics of the PTSD and Depression Cohorts -- Utilization of Mental Health Services -- Treatment Setting, Encounter Characteristics, and Types of Providers Seen by PTSD and Depression Patients -- Assessments and Behavioral Interventions Delivered to Service Members in the PTSD and Depression Cohorts -- Prescriptions for Psychotropic Medications Filled by Service Members in the PTSD and Depression Cohorts -- Summary -- Chapter Four: Quality of Care for PTSD and Depression: Quality Measure Results for PTSD -- Overview of Measures for Service Members in PTSD Cohort -- Quality Measure Results for Depression -- Summary of Measures for Service Members in the Depression Cohort -- Chapter Five: Variations in Care for PTSD and Depression Based on Patient Characteristics: Performance of PTSD Measures by Age of Service Member -- Performance of PTSD Measures by Race/Ethnicity of Service Member -- Performance of PTSD Measures by Gender of Service Member -- Performance of PTSD Measures by Pay Grade of Service Member -- Performance of PTSD Measures by Deployment History of Service Member -- Performance of Depression Measures by Age of Service Member -- Performance of Depression Measures by Race/Ethnicity of Service Member -- Performance of Depression Measures by Gender of Service Member -- Performance of Depression Measures by Pay Grade of Service Member -- Performance of Depression Measures by Deployment History of Service Member -- Summary of Variations by Service Member Characteristics -- Chapter Six: Summary and Recommendations: Main Findings -- Policy Implications -- Final Thoughts -- Appendix: A. Technical Specifications for Administrative Data Quality Measures for PTSD -- B. Technical Specifications for Administrative Data Quality Measures for Depression -- C. Rules for Processing Administrative Data for Inpatient Stays and Outpatient Visits -- References
    Abstract: Preface -- Figures -- Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter One: Introduction: PTSD and Depression Among Service Members -- Care Provided to Service Members with PTSD and Depression -- Measuring Quality of Health Care -- PTSD and Depression Quality Measures -- Organization of This Report -- Chapter Two: Methods: Overview -- Processing Inpatient and Outpatient Encounter Data -- Identification of Service Members in PTSD and Depression Cohorts -- Technical Specifications for Quality Measures -- Analyses -- Chapter Three: Characteristics of Service Members in PTSD and Depression Cohorts, and Their Care Settings and Treatments: Demographic Characteristics of the PTSD and Depression Cohorts -- Military Service Characteristics of the PTSD and Depression Cohorts -- Utilization of Mental Health Services -- Treatment Setting, Encounter Characteristics, and Types of Providers Seen by PTSD and Depression Patients -- Assessments and Behavioral Interventions Delivered to Service Members in the PTSD and Depression Cohorts -- Prescriptions for Psychotropic Medications Filled by Service Members in the PTSD and Depression Cohorts -- Summary -- Chapter Four: Quality of Care for PTSD and Depression: Quality Measure Results for PTSD -- Overview of Measures for Service Members in PTSD Cohort -- Quality Measure Results for Depression -- Summary of Measures for Service Members in the Depression Cohort -- Chapter Five: Variations in Care for PTSD and Depression Based on Patient Characteristics: Performance of PTSD Measures by Age of Service Member -- Performance of PTSD Measures by Race/Ethnicity of Service Member -- Performance of PTSD Measures by Gender of Service Member -- Performance of PTSD Measures by Pay Grade of Service Member -- Performance of PTSD Measures by Deployment History of Service Member -- Performance of Depression Measures by Age of Service Member -- Performance of Depression Measures by Race/Ethnicity of Service Member -- Performance of Depression Measures by Gender of Service Member -- Performance of Depression Measures by Pay Grade of Service Member -- Performance of Depression Measures by Deployment History of Service Member -- Summary of Variations by Service Member Characteristics -- Chapter Six: Summary and Recommendations: Main Findings -- Policy Implications -- Final Thoughts -- Appendix: A. Technical Specifications for Administrative Data Quality Measures for PTSD -- B. Technical Specifications for Administrative Data Quality Measures for Depression -- C. Rules for Processing Administrative Data for Inpatient Stays and Outpatient Visits -- References
    Note: "February 18, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references
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  • 3
    ISBN: 9780833092205 , 0833092367 , 9780833092359 , 0833092200 , 9780833092366
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 163 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-1210-RC
    Series Statement: Strategic rethink
    Parallel Title: Print version Binnendijk, Hans Friends, foes, and future directions
    Keywords: World politics 21st century ; National security ; World politics ; National security ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Military policy ; Military relations ; National security ; World politics ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Treaties ; United States Military policy ; United States Military relations ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: " ... RAND experts explore the elements of a national strategy for the conduct of U.S. foreign and security policy in this administration and the next. The report evaluates three broad strategies for dealing with U.S. partners and adversaries in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East in a time of diminishing defense budgets and an American public preference for a domestic focus. The three strategies are to be more assertive, to be more collaborative, or to retrench from international commitments. All three of these alternative approaches are constrained and a balance will need to be struck among them -- that balance may differ from region to region."--Publisher's description
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- The Partnership Setting -- Anatomy of the Potential Adversaries: China ; Russia ; North Korea ; Iran ; Salafi jihadism -- U.S. Constraints Limit Assertiveness -- European Partners and the "Free Rider" Problem -- Asian Partners and Inadequate Security Structures -- In Search of a Middle East Partnership Strategy Conclusion: Choosing an Approach.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-163)
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  • 4
    ISBN: 9780833087607 , 0833087606 , 9780833087591 , 0833087622 , 0833087592 , 9780833087621
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 100 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Long, Austin. Building Special Operations Partnerships in Afghanistan and Beyond Challenges and Best Practices from Afghanistan, Iraq, and Colombia
    Keywords: Soldiers Training of ; Soldiers Training of ; Soldiers Training of ; Nation-building ; Nation-building ; Nation-building ; Internal security ; Internal security ; Internal security ; Military assistance, American ; Military assistance, American ; Military assistance, American ; Soldiers ; Soldiers ; Soldiers ; Nation-building ; Nation-building ; Nation-building ; Internal security ; Internal security ; Internal security ; Military assistance, American ; Military assistance, American ; Military assistance, American ; Armies ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; HISTORY ; Middle East ; General ; Internal security ; Afghanistan ; Colombia ; Iraq ; United States ; Military assistance, American ; Military relations ; Nation-building ; Soldiers ; Training of ; Military Science - General ; Iraq Armed Forces ; Training of ; Colombia Armed Forces ; Training of ; United States Military relations ; United States Military relations ; United States Military relations ; Afghanistan Armed Forces ; Training of ; Iraq ; Colombia ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Afghanistan ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Preface -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter One: Introduction -- Chapter Two: SOF Partnership in Afghanistan: The Ministry of Interior's National Mission Units -- Chapter Three: SOF Partnership in Afghanistan: The Ministry of Interior's Provincial Response Companies -- Chapter Four: SOF Partnership in Afghanistan: The ANASOF Special Operations Kandaks -- Chapter Five: SOF Partnership in Iraq -- Chapter Six: SOF Partnership in Colombia -- Chapter Seven: Best Practices and Recommendations for SOF Partnering -- Chapter Eight: Conclusion: SOF Partnership Beyond Afghanistan -- Appendix: Interview Protocol -- References
    Abstract: Preface -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter One: Introduction -- Chapter Two: SOF Partnership in Afghanistan: The Ministry of Interior's National Mission Units -- Chapter Three: SOF Partnership in Afghanistan: The Ministry of Interior's Provincial Response Companies -- Chapter Four: SOF Partnership in Afghanistan: The ANASOF Special Operations Kandaks -- Chapter Five: SOF Partnership in Iraq -- Chapter Six: SOF Partnership in Colombia -- Chapter Seven: Best Practices and Recommendations for SOF Partnering -- Chapter Eight: Conclusion: SOF Partnership Beyond Afghanistan -- Appendix: Interview Protocol -- References
    Note: "RR-713-OSD , Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-100)
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  • 5
    ISBN: 9780833086587 , 0833086588 , 9780833086594 , 0833086596 , 9780833086570 , 083308657X , 9780833086563
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
    Parallel Title: Print version Hepner, Kimberly A Measuring the quality of care for psychological health conditions in the military health system
    Keywords: Soldiers Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Post-traumatic stress disorder ; Post-traumatic stress disorder Treatment ; Evaluation ; Depression, Mental ; Depression, Mental Treatment ; Evaluation ; Soldiers ; Post-traumatic stress disorder ; Post-traumatic stress disorder ; Depression, Mental ; Depression, Mental ; HEALTH & FITNESS ; Diseases ; General ; MEDICAL ; Clinical Medicine ; MEDICAL ; Diseases ; MEDICAL ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; MEDICAL ; Internal Medicine ; Depression, Mental ; Post-traumatic stress disorder ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Medical care ; Evaluation ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In recent years, the number of U.S. service members treated for psychological health conditions has increased substantially. In particular, at least two psychological health conditions - posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) - have become more common, with prevalence estimates up to 20 percent for PTSD and 37 percent for MDD. Delivering quality care to service members with these conditions is a high-priority goal for the military health system (MHS). Meeting this goal requires understanding the extent to which the care the MHS provides is consistent with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and its own standards for quality. To better understand these issues, RAND Corporation researchers developed a framework to identify and classify a set of measures for monitoring the quality of care provided by the MHS for PTSD and MDD. The goal of this project was to identify, develop, and describe a set of candidate quality measures to assess care for PTSD and MDD. To accomplish this goal, the authors performed two tasks: (1) developed a conceptual framework for assessing the quality of care for psychological health conditions and (2) identified a candidate set of measures for monitoring, assessing, and improving the quality of care for PTSD and MDD. This document describes their research approach and the candidate measure sets for PTSD and MDD that they identified. The current task did not include implementation planning but provides the foundation for future RAND work to pilot a subset of these measures
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 6
    ISBN: 9780833092427 , 0833093215 , 0833092421 , 9780833093219
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 52 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Balkovich, Edward Electronic surveillance of mobile devices
    Keywords: Electronics in criminal investigation ; Mobile communication systems ; Electronic surveillance Law and legislation ; Electronics in criminal investigation ; Mobile communication systems ; Electronic surveillance ; Law - U.S. - General ; Law - U.S ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; LAW ; Privacy ; Electronic surveillance ; Law and legislation ; Electronics in criminal investigation ; Mobile communication systems ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Mobile phones, the networks they connect to, the applications they use, and the services they access all collect and retain enormous amounts of information that can be useful in criminal investigations. However, state and local law enforcement face two substantial challenges when accessing these data: (1) maintaining awareness of the sources and nature of commercial data available to an investigator and (2) determining the legal rules for access to these data. This report explores these issues and describes the development of a prototype tool, the Mobile Information and Knowledge Ecosystem (MIKE), intended to help law enforcement, commercial entities, and policy analysts explore the mobile ecosystem and understand the laws regulating law enforcement's use of data contained within the mobile ecosystem. The tool might also serve as a mechanism for sharing best practices in electronic surveillance
    Abstract: Mobile phones, the networks they connect to, the applications they use, and the services they access all collect and retain enormous amounts of information that can be useful in criminal investigations. However, state and local law enforcement face two substantial challenges when accessing these data: (1) maintaining awareness of the sources and nature of commercial data available to an investigator and (2) determining the legal rules for access to these data. This report explores these issues and describes the development of a prototype tool, the Mobile Information and Knowledge Ecosystem (MIKE), intended to help law enforcement, commercial entities, and policy analysts explore the mobile ecosystem and understand the laws regulating law enforcement's use of data contained within the mobile ecosystem. The tool might also serve as a mechanism for sharing best practices in electronic surveillance
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 49-52)
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  • 7
    ISBN: 9780833088918 , 0833093339 , 0833088912 , 9780833093332
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 54 pages)
    Series Statement: RR-949-OSD Advising the command
    Keywords: Military assistance, American ; Military education ; Consultants Armed Forces ; Military assistance, American ; Military education ; Consultants ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Military assistance, American ; Military education ; Military relations ; Armies ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Afghanistan ; United States ; United States Military relations ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Special Operators assigned to Special Operations Advisory Groups advise the commanders and staff of the Afghan Special Security Forces. Drawing on in-depth interviews with these personnel, this report identifies best practices for operational level advising. Topics addressed include rapport building, the advising engagement, integration, sustainability, pre-deployment training, and continuity of operations"--Puiblisher's description
    Abstract: "Special Operators assigned to Special Operations Advisory Groups advise the commanders and staff of the Afghan Special Security Forces. Drawing on in-depth interviews with these personnel, this report identifies best practices for operational level advising. Topics addressed include rapport building, the advising engagement, integration, sustainability, pre-deployment training, and continuity of operations"--Puiblisher's description
    Note: "RR-949-OSD , Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-54)
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  • 8
    ISBN: 9780833088314 , 0833088319 , 9780833088321 , 0833088335 , 0833088327 , 0833088300 , 9780833088307 , 9780833088338
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 184 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Chase, Michael China's incomplete military transformation
    Keywords: China ; China ; Defense industries ; Defense industries ; Military policy ; Military readiness ; Strategic aspects of individual places ; China ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; China ; Defense industries ; China Strategic aspects ; China Military policy ; China Defenses ; China ; China ; China ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report examines many of the weaknesses in China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) human capital and organization realms, its combat capabilities across various domains, and China's defense research and industrial complex. Furthermore, the report analyzes how these weaknesses affect the PLA's performance of missions tasked by Beijing. China's military isn't ready to win wars despite spending heavily to modernize. The People's Liberation Army suffers from 'potentially serious weaknesses' that could limit its ability to conduct the operations required to fight and win future conflicts. "Although the PLA's capabilities have increased dramatically, its remaining weaknesses increase the risk of failure to successfully perform the missions the Chinese Communist Party leaders may task it to perform," the report says. It cited Taiwan contingencies, maritime claim missions, protecting sea lines of communications and some non-war military operations. The report looks at two critical shortcomings: institutional and combat capabilities. On institutional issues, the PLA faces shortcomings regarding outdated command structures, quality of personnel, professionalism and corruption. Combat weaknesses include logistical, insufficient strategic airlift capabilities, limited numbers of special-mission aircraft, and deficiencies in fleet air defense and anti-submarine warfare
    Abstract: This report examines many of the weaknesses in China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) human capital and organization realms, its combat capabilities across various domains, and China's defense research and industrial complex. Furthermore, the report analyzes how these weaknesses affect the PLA's performance of missions tasked by Beijing. China's military isn't ready to win wars despite spending heavily to modernize. The People's Liberation Army suffers from 'potentially serious weaknesses' that could limit its ability to conduct the operations required to fight and win future conflicts. "Although the PLA's capabilities have increased dramatically, its remaining weaknesses increase the risk of failure to successfully perform the missions the Chinese Communist Party leaders may task it to perform," the report says. It cited Taiwan contingencies, maritime claim missions, protecting sea lines of communications and some non-war military operations. The report looks at two critical shortcomings: institutional and combat capabilities. On institutional issues, the PLA faces shortcomings regarding outdated command structures, quality of personnel, professionalism and corruption. Combat weaknesses include logistical, insufficient strategic airlift capabilities, limited numbers of special-mission aircraft, and deficiencies in fleet air defense and anti-submarine warfare
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-172)
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  • 9
    ISBN: 9780833088208 , 083308822X , 9780833088178 , 0833088211 , 0833088203 , 9780833088215 , 9780833088222
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als McCombs, Jennifer Sloan, 1970- Ready for fall?
    Keywords: Academic achievement ; Low-income students ; Summer schools ; Academic achievement ; Low-income students ; Summer schools ; EDUCATION ; Evaluation & Assessment ; Academic achievement ; Low-income students ; Summer schools ; Education ; Social Sciences ; Education, Special Topics ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Analytic Methods Used to Estimate Program EffectsCHAPTER THREE: Who Were the Students in the Study?; Study Student Characteristics; Study Student Attendance in Summer Programs; Attendance in the District Summer Programs; Attendance in Other Summer Programs; CHAPTER FOUR: How Did Implementation of the Summer Programs Vary?; The Summer Learning Programs; Boston Summer Learning Project; Dallas Thriving Minds Summer Camp; Duval Super Summer Academy; Pittsburgh Summer Dreamers Academy; Rochester Summer Scholars; Cross-District Program Implementation; Amount of Instruction Received
    Abstract: Analytic Methods Used to Estimate Program EffectsCHAPTER THREE: Who Were the Students in the Study?; Study Student Characteristics; Study Student Attendance in Summer Programs; Attendance in the District Summer Programs; Attendance in Other Summer Programs; CHAPTER FOUR: How Did Implementation of the Summer Programs Vary?; The Summer Learning Programs; Boston Summer Learning Project; Dallas Thriving Minds Summer Camp; Duval Super Summer Academy; Pittsburgh Summer Dreamers Academy; Rochester Summer Scholars; Cross-District Program Implementation; Amount of Instruction Received
    Abstract: Instructional QualitySite Discipline and Order; CHAPTER FIVE: What Were the Near-Term Effects of the Summer Programs?; The Programs Had a Positive Effect on Fall 2013 Mathematics Achievement; The Programs Had No Discernable Effect on Fall 2013 Reading Achievement; The Programs Had No Discernable Effect on Fall 2013 Social-Emotional Outcomes; Student Demographics and Characteristics Were Not Related to Near-Term Outcomes; Lack of Service Contrast Is Unlikely to Have Caused the Study to Underestimate Program Effects; CHAPTER SIX: What Aspects of Summer Programs Are Related to Positive Outcomes?
    Abstract: Instructional QualitySite Discipline and Order; CHAPTER FIVE: What Were the Near-Term Effects of the Summer Programs?; The Programs Had a Positive Effect on Fall 2013 Mathematics Achievement; The Programs Had No Discernable Effect on Fall 2013 Reading Achievement; The Programs Had No Discernable Effect on Fall 2013 Social-Emotional Outcomes; Student Demographics and Characteristics Were Not Related to Near-Term Outcomes; Lack of Service Contrast Is Unlikely to Have Caused the Study to Underestimate Program Effects; CHAPTER SIX: What Aspects of Summer Programs Are Related to Positive Outcomes?
    Abstract: Students Who Attended the Programs Entered School in the Fall with Stronger Mathematics Skills Than Those Who Did NotThe Programs Did Not Produce Near-Term Effects in Reading; The Summer Programs Did Not Affect Social-Emotional Outcomes; Next Steps; Bibliography; Technical Appendixes; Copyright; Table Contents; Figures and Tables; Figures; Table; Abbreviations; A. Randomization Design and Implementation; Randomization of Students to Treatment and Control Groups; Stratification Plan; Writing the Computer Code for the Randomization; Siblings; Program Uptake; Minimum Detectable Effect Sizes
    Abstract: Students Who Attended the Programs Entered School in the Fall with Stronger Mathematics Skills Than Those Who Did NotThe Programs Did Not Produce Near-Term Effects in Reading; The Summer Programs Did Not Affect Social-Emotional Outcomes; Next Steps; Bibliography; Technical Appendixes; Copyright; Table Contents; Figures and Tables; Figures; Table; Abbreviations; A. Randomization Design and Implementation; Randomization of Students to Treatment and Control Groups; Stratification Plan; Writing the Computer Code for the Randomization; Siblings; Program Uptake; Minimum Detectable Effect Sizes
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  • 10
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    ISBN: 9780833088529 , 0833088521 , 9780833088536 , 0833088548 , 083308853X , 0833088513 , 9780833088512 , 9780833088543
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Sleep in the military : promoting healthy sleep among U.S. servicemembers
    Keywords: Soldiers Health and hygiene ; Sleep disorders ; Sleep deprivation ; Sleep Social aspects ; Soldiers ; Sleep disorders ; Sleep deprivation ; Sleep ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Sleep deprivation ; Sleep disorders ; Soldiers ; Health and hygiene ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Sleep disturbances are a common reaction to stress and are linked to a host of physical and mental health problems. Given the unprecedented demands placed on U.S. military forces since 2001, there has been growing concern about the prevalence and consequences of sleep problems for servicemembers. Sleep problems often follow a chronic course, persisting long after servicemembers return home from combat deployments, with consequences for their reintegration and the readiness and resiliency of the force. Therefore, it is critical to understand the role of sleep problems in servicemembers' health and functioning and the policies and programs available to promote healthy sleep. This report provides the first comprehensive review of sleep-related policies and programs across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), along with a set of actionable recommendations for DoD, commanders, researchers, and medical professionals who treat U.S. servicemembers. This multimethod study also examined the rates and correlates of sleep problems among post-deployed servicemembers, finding negative effects on mental health, daytime impairment, and perceived operational readiness. The research reviewed evidence-based interventions to treat sleep disturbances among servicemembers and veterans and exposed several individual- and system-level barriers to achieving healthy sleep. Implementing evidence-based treatments is just one step toward improving sleep across the force; as the research recommendations highlight, it is equally important that policies and programs also focus on preventing sleep problems and their consequences
    Abstract: Sleep disturbances are a common reaction to stress and are linked to a host of physical and mental health problems. Given the unprecedented demands placed on U.S. military forces since 2001, there has been growing concern about the prevalence and consequences of sleep problems for servicemembers. Sleep problems often follow a chronic course, persisting long after servicemembers return home from combat deployments, with consequences for their reintegration and the readiness and resiliency of the force. Therefore, it is critical to understand the role of sleep problems in servicemembers' health and functioning and the policies and programs available to promote healthy sleep. This report provides the first comprehensive review of sleep-related policies and programs across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), along with a set of actionable recommendations for DoD, commanders, researchers, and medical professionals who treat U.S. servicemembers. This multimethod study also examined the rates and correlates of sleep problems among post-deployed servicemembers, finding negative effects on mental health, daytime impairment, and perceived operational readiness. The research reviewed evidence-based interventions to treat sleep disturbances among servicemembers and veterans and exposed several individual- and system-level barriers to achieving healthy sleep. Implementing evidence-based treatments is just one step toward improving sleep across the force; as the research recommendations highlight, it is equally important that policies and programs also focus on preventing sleep problems and their consequences
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  • 11
    ISBN: 9780833089168 , 0833089161
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (9 pages)
    DDC: 362.1/0425
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Health Care Reform legislation & jurisprudence ; Insurance, Health economics ; Health Insurance Exchanges legislation & jurisprudence ; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (United States) ; Electronic book
    Abstract: This report assesses expected changes in enrollment and premiums in the ACA-compliant individual market in FFM states if the Supreme Court eliminates subsidies in those states
    Note: Includes bibliographical references , Title from title screen (viewed on February 24, 2015) , System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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  • 12
    ISBN: 9780833093165 , 0833093169 , 9780833084163 , 083308416X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (ix, 78 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-498-ARA
    Parallel Title: Print version Surprise Out of Zion?
    Keywords: Preemptive attack (Military science) Case studies ; Preemptive attack (Military science) ; Diplomatic relations ; Israel ; United States ; Preemptive attack (Military science) ; HISTORY ; Middle East ; Israel ; Case studies ; Military history ; Israel Case studies Foreign relations ; Israel History, Military 20th century ; United States Case studies Foreign relations ; Israel ; Israel ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Might U.S. officials be surprised by an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities? This study examines key historical precedents, considering four cases in which Israeli leaders chose preemptive or preventive military strikes and had to decide whether to notify or consult with the United States: the Suez crisis of 1956, the Six-Day War of 1967, the 1981 strike on Iraq's nuclear reactor, and the 2007 bombing of Syria's al-Kibar nuclear facility"--Publisher's description
    Abstract: "Might U.S. officials be surprised by an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities? This study examines key historical precedents, considering four cases in which Israeli leaders chose preemptive or preventive military strikes and had to decide whether to notify or consult with the United States: the Suez crisis of 1956, the Six-Day War of 1967, the 1981 strike on Iraq's nuclear reactor, and the 2007 bombing of Syria's al-Kibar nuclear facility"--Publisher's description
    Note: "June 29, 2015"--Table of Contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-78)
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  • 13
    ISBN: 9780833086440 , 0833086448 , 9780833086457 , 0833086456 , 9780833086433 , 083308643X
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Parallel Title: Print version Ramchand, Rajeev Suicide postvention in the Department of Defense
    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; Research ; United States ; Soldiers Suicidal behavior ; Military research ; Suicide Prevention ; Government policy ; Suicide Prevention ; Research ; Psychology, Military ; Soldiers ; Military research ; Suicide ; Suicide ; Psychology, Military ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Security ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Services & Welfare ; Military research ; Personnel management ; Research ; Psychology, Military ; Soldiers ; Suicidal behavior ; Suicide ; Prevention ; Government policy ; United States ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Mental health services ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been struggling with increasing rates of suicide among military personnel for the past decade. As DoD continues to implement new programs and examine its policies in an effort to prevent military personnel from taking their own lives, it is important to assess its current responses to suicide and to identify opportunities to enhance these programs and policies. Unfortunately, there is little scientific evidence on how best to respond to suicides, how to ensure that surveillance activities are managed appropriately and that loss survivors are given sufficient support to grieve, how additional suicides can be prevented, and how to honor and respect the decedent and his or her loved ones. At the same time, there are many resource guides intended to provide recommendations for organizations (mostly schools) in responding to suicides. A review of the existing scientific evidence on postvention (responses to prevent additional suicides in the aftermath of a suicide) and guidance for other types of organizations provides potential insights for DoD, however. Complemented by the perspectives of those most intimately touched by military suicide - the family and friends of those who have died - these sources may help DoD formulate its guidance in a practical and sensitive way
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    ISBN: 9780833091055 , 0833090305 , 9780833090270 , 0833091042 , 0833091050 , 9780833091048 , 9780833090300
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Keller, Kirsten M Hazing in the U.S. Armed Forces : recommendations for hazing prevention policy and practice
    Keywords: Bullying ; Hazing Government policy ; Military offenses ; Soldiers Social conditions ; Bullying ; Hazing ; Military offenses ; Soldiers ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Workplace Culture ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Armed Forces ; Military life ; Bullying ; Military offenses ; Soldiers ; Social conditions ; Military Science - General ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Military life ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Initiation activities have long been part of U.S. military culture as a way to mark significant transitions, status changes, and group membership. However, along with these activities have often come acts of hazing, in which individuals were subjected to abusive and harmful treatment that went beyond sanctioned ceremonies. In recent years, extreme cases of alleged hazing have led to the high-profile deaths of several service members, resulting in renewed interest from the public and Congress in seeing these hazing rituals eliminated from military culture. The Department of Defense (DoD) asked RAND to examine and provide recommendations on current hazing policy and practices across the services. To do so, the researchers examined current DoD and service-specific policy, practices, and data collection related to hazing; reviewed the scientific literature and interviewed leading experts in the field; and reviewed existing DoD incident tracking databases. This report addresses ways to improve the armed forces' definition of hazing, the effects of and motivations for hazing, how the armed forces can prevent and respond to hazing, and how the armed forces can improve the tracking of hazing incidents"--Publisher's description
    Abstract: "Initiation activities have long been part of U.S. military culture as a way to mark significant transitions, status changes, and group membership. However, along with these activities have often come acts of hazing, in which individuals were subjected to abusive and harmful treatment that went beyond sanctioned ceremonies. In recent years, extreme cases of alleged hazing have led to the high-profile deaths of several service members, resulting in renewed interest from the public and Congress in seeing these hazing rituals eliminated from military culture. The Department of Defense (DoD) asked RAND to examine and provide recommendations on current hazing policy and practices across the services. To do so, the researchers examined current DoD and service-specific policy, practices, and data collection related to hazing; reviewed the scientific literature and interviewed leading experts in the field; and reviewed existing DoD incident tracking databases. This report addresses ways to improve the armed forces' definition of hazing, the effects of and motivations for hazing, how the armed forces can prevent and respond to hazing, and how the armed forces can improve the tracking of hazing incidents"--Publisher's description
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    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
    ISBN: 9780833091130 , 083309114X , 0833091093 , 0833091158 , 0833091131 , 9780833091154 , 9780833091093 , 9780833091147
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxi, 134 pages)
    Series Statement: Strategic rethink
    Series Statement: [Research report] RR-1114-RC
    Parallel Title: Print version Dobbins, James, 1942- Choices for America in a turbulent world
    Keywords: National security ; National interest ; Strategic planning ; International relations ; Security, International ; National security ; National interest ; Strategic planning ; International relations ; Security, International ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Government ; International ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; General ; Diplomatic relations ; Economic policy ; International relations ; National interest ; National security ; Politics and government ; Security, International ; Strategic planning ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; United States Economic policy ; United States Foreign relations ; United States Politics and government ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: "This book is the first of a series in which RAND will explore the elements of a national strategy for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy in a fast-changing world. Here, we lay out the major choices facing the next American administration both globally and in three critical regions. The initial chapters lay out alternatives for managing the world economy and the national defense, countering international terrorism, handling conflict in the cyber domain, and dealing with climate change. Subsequent chapters examine in more detail the choices to be faced in Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia. The final section proposes broad strategic guidelines that can inform and guide these choices"--Provided by publisher
    Abstract: "This book is the first of a series in which RAND will explore the elements of a national strategy for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy in a fast-changing world. Here, we lay out the major choices facing the next American administration both globally and in three critical regions. The initial chapters lay out alternatives for managing the world economy and the national defense, countering international terrorism, handling conflict in the cyber domain, and dealing with climate change. Subsequent chapters examine in more detail the choices to be faced in Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia. The final section proposes broad strategic guidelines that can inform and guide these choices"--Provided by publisher
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