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    Santa Monica, Calif. ; Nachgewiesen 92.1949 -
    Language: Undetermined
    Dates of Publication: Nachgewiesen 92.1949 -
    Series Statement: Rand publications
    Former Title: Research memorandum
    Former Title: Memorandum
    DDC: 600
    Keywords: Monografische Reihe
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  • 2
    ISBN: 9783843045353
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
    Keywords: (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1114
    Note: Lizenzpflichtig. - Vom Verlag als Druckwerk on demand und/oder als E-Book angeboten
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  • 3
    ISBN: 9783843040389
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
    Keywords: (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1114
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  • 4
    ISBN: 9783843038355
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Rietschel, Ernst, 1804-1861 Erinnerungen aus meinem Leben
    Keywords: (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1110 ; Erzählende Literatur
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  • 5
    ISBN: 9783843045346
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
    Keywords: (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1114
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  • 6
    ISBN: 9783843042208
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
    Keywords: (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1114
    Note: Lizenzpflichtig. - Vom Verlag als Druckwerk on demand und/oder als E-Book angeboten
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  • 7
    ISBN: 9780833059420 , 0833084860 , 0833059424 , 9780833084866
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 56 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND toolkit v. 1
    Parallel Title: Print version Acosta, Joie D Development and application of the RAND program classification tool
    Keywords: Medical care Evaluation ; Mental health services Evaluation ; Brain Wounds and injuries ; Treatment ; Evaluation ; Health services administration ; Evaluation ; Medical care ; Mental health services ; Brain ; Health services administration ; Evaluation ; Mental Health Services ; Program Evaluation methods ; Quality Improvement ; Brain Injuries therapy ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Psychopathology ; Depression ; Evaluation ; Health services administration ; Medical care ; Evaluation ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; United States ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: As a result of extended military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan during the past decade, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented numerous programs to support servicemembers and family members who experience difficulty handling stress, face mental health challenges, or are affected by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). As these efforts have proliferated, it has become more challenging to monitor these programs and to avoid duplication. To support DoD in this area, RAND compiled a comprehensive catalog of DoD-funded programs that address psychological health and TBI. In creating the catalog of programs, RAND recognized the need to consistently describe and compare multiple programs according to a set of core program characteristics, driven largely by the lack of a single, clear, widely-accepted operational definition of what constitutes a program. To do this, RAND developed the RAND Program Classification Tool (R-PCT) to allow users to describe and compare programs, particularly those related to psychological health and TBI, along eight key dimensions. The tool consists of a set of questions and responses for consistently describing various aspects of programs, along with detailed guidance regarding how to select the appropriate responses. The purpose of this report is to describe the R-PCT, to help potential users understand how it was developed, and to explain how the tool can be used
    Note: "RR-487/1-OSD."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , "Glossary": pages 53-54 , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury , "RAND Corporation research report series."--Web page (PDF) , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-56)
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  • 8
    ISBN: 9780833084934 , 0833085298 , 0833084933 , 9780833085290
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvii, 124 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-564-BJA
    Parallel Title: Print version How effective is correctional education, and where do we go from here?
    Keywords: Educational evaluation ; Prisoners Education ; Evaluation ; Juvenile delinquents Education ; Evaluation ; Educational evaluation ; Prisoners ; Juvenile delinquents ; EDUCATION ; Evaluation & Assessment ; Prisoners ; Education ; Evaluation ; Educational evaluation ; Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency ; Juvenile delinquents ; Education ; Evaluation ; United States ; Social Sciences ; Social Welfare & Social Work ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Penology ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "More than 2 million adults are incarcerated in U.S. prisons, and each year more than 700,000 leave federal and state prisons and return to communities. Unfortunately, within three years, 40 percent will be reincarcerated. One reason for this is that ex-offenders lack the knowledge, training, and skills to support a successful return to communities. Trying to reduce such high recidivism rates is partly why states devote resources to educating and training individuals in prison. This raises the question of how effective -- and cost-effective -- correctional education is: an even more salient question given the funding environment states face from the 2008 recession and its continuing aftermath. With funding from the Second Chance Act of 2007, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice, asked RAND to help answer this question as part of a comprehensive examination of the current state of correctional education for incarcerated adults and juveniles. The RAND team conducted a systematic review of correctional education programs for incarcerated adults and juveniles. This included a meta-analysis on correctional education's effects on recidivism and postrelease employment outcomes for incarcerated adults, as well as a synthesis of evidence on programs for juveniles. The study also included a nationwide survey of state correctional education directors to understand how correctional education is provided today and the recession's impact. The authors also compared the direct costs of correctional education with those of reincarceration to put the recidivism findings into a broader context."--Provided by publisher
    Abstract: "More than 2 million adults are incarcerated in U.S. prisons, and each year more than 700,000 leave federal and state prisons and return to communities. Unfortunately, within three years, 40 percent will be reincarcerated. One reason for this is that ex-offenders lack the knowledge, training, and skills to support a successful return to communities. Trying to reduce such high recidivism rates is partly why states devote resources to educating and training individuals in prison. This raises the question of how effective -- and cost-effective -- correctional education is: an even more salient question given the funding environment states face from the 2008 recession and its continuing aftermath. With funding from the Second Chance Act of 2007, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice, asked RAND to help answer this question as part of a comprehensive examination of the current state of correctional education for incarcerated adults and juveniles. The RAND team conducted a systematic review of correctional education programs for incarcerated adults and juveniles. This included a meta-analysis on correctional education's effects on recidivism and postrelease employment outcomes for incarcerated adults, as well as a synthesis of evidence on programs for juveniles. The study also included a nationwide survey of state correctional education directors to understand how correctional education is provided today and the recession's impact. The authors also compared the direct costs of correctional education with those of reincarceration to put the recidivism findings into a broader context."--Provided by publisher
    Note: "RR-564-BJA."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-124)
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  • 9
    ISBN: 9780833085849 , 0833085840
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Crane, Keith. The Effectiveness of China's Industrial Policies in Commercial Aviation Manufacturing
    Keywords: Aircraft industry Government policy ; Aeronautics, Commercial Government policy ; Aircraft industry ; Aeronautics, Commercial ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Industries ; General ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Trade & Tariffs ; Aeronautics, Commercial ; Government policy ; Aircraft industry ; Government policy ; Business & Economics ; Transportation Economics ; China ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Chapter Two: China's Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing Industry -- Structure of China's Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Industry; Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC); Commercial Aircraft Company of China; The Development of China's Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Industry; History; Output and Employment; Technological Capabilities of China's Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Industry -- Chapter Three: China's Industrial Policy and Its Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing Industry -- Chinese Government Policy Goals; Chinese Policy Instruments; Setting Up National Champions; Providing Launch Aid; Compelling State-Owned Airlines to Purchase Chinese Aircraft; Targeting Orders to Foreign Manufacturers with Assembly Operations or Suppliers in China; Stipulating That Foreign Suppliers Enter into Joint Ventures with Chinese Partners; Acquisitions of Foreign Companies and Foreign Technologies; Encouraging Foreign Countries to Purchase Chinese Aircraft Through Diplomatic Suasion and the Provision of Loans
    Abstract: Chapter Two: China's Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing Industry -- Structure of China's Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Industry; Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC); Commercial Aircraft Company of China; The Development of China's Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Industry; History; Output and Employment; Technological Capabilities of China's Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Industry -- Chapter Three: China's Industrial Policy and Its Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing Industry -- Chinese Government Policy Goals; Chinese Policy Instruments; Setting Up National Champions; Providing Launch Aid; Compelling State-Owned Airlines to Purchase Chinese Aircraft; Targeting Orders to Foreign Manufacturers with Assembly Operations or Suppliers in China; Stipulating That Foreign Suppliers Enter into Joint Ventures with Chinese Partners; Acquisitions of Foreign Companies and Foreign Technologies; Encouraging Foreign Countries to Purchase Chinese Aircraft Through Diplomatic Suasion and the Provision of Loans
    Abstract: Chapter Five: Performance of the Chinese and U.S. Aircraft Manufacturing Industries -- China's Industry; Output; Exports; Employment; Imports; Technology; The U.S. Industry; Output; Exports; Employment; Technology; Competitive Position of the U.S. Industry -- Chapter Six: Net Assessment of the Effectiveness of China's Industrial Policies for Commercial Aviation Manufacturing -- Are Chinese Industrial Policies Likely to Be as Effective in the Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Industry as in Other Industries?; High-Speed Trains; Wind-Power Generation; Automobile Manufacturing; Lessons from These Three Sectors; Strengths and Weaknesses of China's Industry and Its Foreign Competitors; Technologies; Labor; Finance; Marketing; Net Assessment; Foreign Companies --Chapter Seven: Policy Implications -- Policy Implications for the United States and the European Union; China's Industrial Policies in Commercial Aviatioin Manufacturing and the WTO; State Subsidies; Government Procurement and Purchases of Aircraft; Stipulations on Foreign Investment; United States; European Union; Policy Options for the United States and the European Union; Implications for the Government of China -- Appendix: Domestic and Foreign Aviation Manufacturing Companies in China -- Bibliography
    Abstract: Chapter Five: Performance of the Chinese and U.S. Aircraft Manufacturing Industries -- China's Industry; Output; Exports; Employment; Imports; Technology; The U.S. Industry; Output; Exports; Employment; Technology; Competitive Position of the U.S. Industry -- Chapter Six: Net Assessment of the Effectiveness of China's Industrial Policies for Commercial Aviation Manufacturing -- Are Chinese Industrial Policies Likely to Be as Effective in the Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Industry as in Other Industries?; High-Speed Trains; Wind-Power Generation; Automobile Manufacturing; Lessons from These Three Sectors; Strengths and Weaknesses of China's Industry and Its Foreign Competitors; Technologies; Labor; Finance; Marketing; Net Assessment; Foreign Companies --Chapter Seven: Policy Implications -- Policy Implications for the United States and the European Union; China's Industrial Policies in Commercial Aviatioin Manufacturing and the WTO; State Subsidies; Government Procurement and Purchases of Aircraft; Stipulations on Foreign Investment; United States; European Union; Policy Options for the United States and the European Union; Implications for the Government of China -- Appendix: Domestic and Foreign Aviation Manufacturing Companies in China -- Bibliography
    Abstract: Preface; Figures and Tables; Summary; Abbreviations -- Chapter One: Introduction -- Purpose; Approach and Organization of This Report; Assessing the Performance of China's Commercial Aviation Industry; Identifying Chinese Government Policies; Determining Foreign Company Strategies; Assessing Shifts in Output in the Global Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Industry; Evaluating the Relative Effectiveness of Chinese Policies and Foreign Manufacturers' Strategies; Policy Implications for Foreign Governments and China's Government
    Note: "Rand environment, energy and economic development program , Includes bibliographical references , Title from PDF title page (viewed on May 6, 2014)
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  • 10
    ISBN: 9780833084248 , 0833085220 , 0833084240 , 9780833085221
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 47 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-374-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Burkhauser, Susan Elements of success
    Keywords: Military discharge ; Education, Secondary Evaluation ; Military discharge ; Education, Secondary ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; United States ; Education, Secondary ; Evaluation ; Military discharge ; Recruiting and enlistment ; United States Armed Forces ; Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; United States Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The U.S military services have traditionally used a tiering system, including education credentials such as high school diplomas, in combination with Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) scores to help gauge the likelihood of a recruit persevering through his or her first term of service. But what about less traditional credentials, such as diplomas earned through homeschooling and distance learning? The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) asked RAND to examine whether its current education-credential tiering policy is still useful in predicting first-term attrition. The authors examined attrition rates at 12, 24, and 36 months of service for all enlistees from 2000 through 2011. Using statistical regression techniques, they compared attrition rates for those with distance learning or homeschool credentials to those of high school diploma holders, after controlling for other observable population differences. Overall, the analyses support current tiering policy classifying homeschool diplomas as Tier 1 if a recruit's AFQT score is 50 or higher (i.e., they are treated the same as high school diploma holders) or Tier 2 if a recruit's AFQT score is lower than 50. The results also support classifying distance learning credentials as Tier 2 regardless of AFQT score
    Abstract: The U.S military services have traditionally used a tiering system, including education credentials such as high school diplomas, in combination with Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) scores to help gauge the likelihood of a recruit persevering through his or her first term of service. But what about less traditional credentials, such as diplomas earned through homeschooling and distance learning? The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) asked RAND to examine whether its current education-credential tiering policy is still useful in predicting first-term attrition. The authors examined attrition rates at 12, 24, and 36 months of service for all enlistees from 2000 through 2011. Using statistical regression techniques, they compared attrition rates for those with distance learning or homeschool credentials to those of high school diploma holders, after controlling for other observable population differences. Overall, the analyses support current tiering policy classifying homeschool diplomas as Tier 1 if a recruit's AFQT score is 50 or higher (i.e., they are treated the same as high school diploma holders) or Tier 2 if a recruit's AFQT score is lower than 50. The results also support classifying distance learning credentials as Tier 2 regardless of AFQT score
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 47)
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  • 11
    ISBN: 9780833059383 , 0833084852 , 0833059386 , 9780833084859
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 61 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND toolkit v. 2
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR487z2
    Parallel Title: Print version Acosta, Joie D RAND online measure repository for evaluating psychological health and traumatic brain injury programs
    Keywords: Medical care Evaluation ; Mental health services Evaluation ; Brain Wounds and injuries ; Treatment ; Evaluation ; Health services administration ; Psychodiagnostics ; Medical care ; Mental health services ; Brain ; Health services administration ; Psychodiagnostics ; Program Evaluation methods ; Mental Health Services ; Quality Improvement ; Brain Injuries therapy ; United States ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Psychopathology ; Depression ; Health services administration ; Medical care ; Evaluation ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Psychodiagnostics ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Since 2001, U.S. military forces have been engaged in extended conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. While most military personnel cope well across the deployment cycle, the operational tempo may raise the risk of mental health problems, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression, and consequences from traumatic brain injury (TBI). To support servicemembers and their families as they cope with these challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense has implemented numerous programs addressing biological, social, spiritual, and holistic influences on psychological health along the resilience, prevention, and treatment continuum that focus on a variety of clinical and nonclinical concerns. As these efforts have proliferated, evaluating their effectiveness has become increasingly important. To support the design and implementation of program evaluation, RAND developed the RAND Online Measure Repository (ROMR) which indexes and describes measures related to psychological health and TBI. The ROMR is a publicly accessible, online, searchable database containing 171 measures related to psychological health and TBI. This report describes the rationale for developing the ROMR, the content included in the ROMR, and its potential in both civilian and military populations. The ROMR includes information about measure domains, psychometrics, number of items, and costs, which can inform the selection of measures for program evaluations. Included measures address domains of primary importance to psychological health (PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and resiliency) and TBI (cognition, executive functioning, and memory). Also identified are measures relevant to military units, such as unit cohesion and force readiness and preservation
    Abstract: Since 2001, U.S. military forces have been engaged in extended conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. While most military personnel cope well across the deployment cycle, the operational tempo may raise the risk of mental health problems, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression, and consequences from traumatic brain injury (TBI). To support servicemembers and their families as they cope with these challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense has implemented numerous programs addressing biological, social, spiritual, and holistic influences on psychological health along the resilience, prevention, and treatment continuum that focus on a variety of clinical and nonclinical concerns. As these efforts have proliferated, evaluating their effectiveness has become increasingly important. To support the design and implementation of program evaluation, RAND developed the RAND Online Measure Repository (ROMR) which indexes and describes measures related to psychological health and TBI. The ROMR is a publicly accessible, online, searchable database containing 171 measures related to psychological health and TBI. This report describes the rationale for developing the ROMR, the content included in the ROMR, and its potential in both civilian and military populations. The ROMR includes information about measure domains, psychometrics, number of items, and costs, which can inform the selection of measures for program evaluations. Included measures address domains of primary importance to psychological health (PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and resiliency) and TBI (cognition, executive functioning, and memory). Also identified are measures relevant to military units, such as unit cohesion and force readiness and preservation
    Note: "Glossary": pages 55-56 , "RR-487/2-OSD."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury , "RAND Corporation research report series."--Web page (PDF) , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (page 61)
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  • 12
    ISBN: 9780833085900 , 0833086464 , 0833085905 , 9780833086464
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 107 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Designing a system for collecting policy-relevant data for the kurdistan
    Keywords: Statistics Methodology ; Statistics ; Statistics ; Methodology ; HISTORY ; Middle East ; General ; Iraq ; Kurdistān ; Statistics ; Government policy ; Statistical services ; Kurdistān (Iraq) Statistical services ; Kurdistān (Iraq) Statistics ; Government policy ; Kurdistān (Iraq) ; Kurdistān (Iraq) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Comprehensive and reliable statistics are crucial for policy formulation in any region or country. The Kurdistan Region--Iraq (KRI) is hampered by the lack of such statistics as it aims to improve infrastructure, encourage private-sector development, attract foreign investment, and create a sustainable economy. The authors of this study, which was funded by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), interviewed officials in several KRI ministries, assessed available data within the KRI, conducted cross-country benchmarking, and studied best practices in data-collection methodologies. In this volume, the authors describe the KRG's statistical institutions; identify ten high-priority areas for the KRI and the types of data that should be collected to support policymaking in these areas; and outline a system to collect and disseminate these data on an ongoing basis. The authors conclude with a series of recommendations on the topics that should be addressed by statistics legislation, the structure and oversight of data institutions, the implementation and use of surveys and censuses, and the use of administrative data. Together, these recommendations provide a road map that will help the KRG assemble the core elements of a quality data system, which, in turn, will increase the availability of data to help KRG leaders achieve their most important policy goals
    Abstract: Comprehensive and reliable statistics are crucial for policy formulation in any region or country. The Kurdistan Region--Iraq (KRI) is hampered by the lack of such statistics as it aims to improve infrastructure, encourage private-sector development, attract foreign investment, and create a sustainable economy. The authors of this study, which was funded by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), interviewed officials in several KRI ministries, assessed available data within the KRI, conducted cross-country benchmarking, and studied best practices in data-collection methodologies. In this volume, the authors describe the KRG's statistical institutions; identify ten high-priority areas for the KRI and the types of data that should be collected to support policymaking in these areas; and outline a system to collect and disseminate these data on an ongoing basis. The authors conclude with a series of recommendations on the topics that should be addressed by statistics legislation, the structure and oversight of data institutions, the implementation and use of surveys and censuses, and the use of administrative data. Together, these recommendations provide a road map that will help the KRG assemble the core elements of a quality data system, which, in turn, will increase the availability of data to help KRG leaders achieve their most important policy goals
    Note: "RAND Labor and Population , "Ministry of Planning , "Data Source Database & Data Indicators Spreadsheets" available on CD-ROM in back pocket , "Kurdistan Regional Government , Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-107)
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  • 13
    ISBN: 9780833084286 , 0833086960 , 0833084283 , 9780833086969
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 70 pages)
    Series Statement: Project Air Force report
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation Research report series
    Parallel Title: Print version Lim, Nelson Improving demographic diversity in the U.S. Air Force officer corps
    Keywords: United States Officers ; United States ; Diversity in the workplace ; Diversity in the workplace ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Air Forces ; Armed Forces ; Officers ; Diversity in the workplace ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Despite the Air Force's efforts to create a force that mirrors the racial, ethnic, and gender differences of the nation's population, minority groups and women are underrepresented in the active-duty line officer population, especially at senior levels (i.e., colonel and above). This report examines the reasons for this, with the goal of identifying potential policy responses. The authors analyzed data from multiple sources on Air Force eligibility, youths' intention to serve, accessions, retention, and promotion. A key finding is that African Americans and Hispanics are underrepresented in the Air Force compared with the nation's population mainly because they meet Air Force officer eligibility requirements at lower rates (e.g., they are much less likely than whites to have a college degree). Another reason for lower representation of minorities and women among senior leaders is that, once in the military, women and minorities are less likely to choose career fields that give them the highest potential to become senior leaders. In addition, female officers have lower retention rates than male officers, and the reasons for this are not clear. Finally, the authors comprehensively examined the Air Force promotion system and found no evidence to suggest it treats women and minorities differently than white men with similar records. The authors recommend that the Air Force should seek comparable quality across ethnic/minority groups in the accession processes, since competitiveness even at this stage is a predictor of promotion success. More racial/ethnic minorities and women who are cadets and officers should be in rated career fields, which have the highest promotion rates to the senior ranks."--Publisher's website
    Abstract: "Despite the Air Force's efforts to create a force that mirrors the racial, ethnic, and gender differences of the nation's population, minority groups and women are underrepresented in the active-duty line officer population, especially at senior levels (i.e., colonel and above). This report examines the reasons for this, with the goal of identifying potential policy responses. The authors analyzed data from multiple sources on Air Force eligibility, youths' intention to serve, accessions, retention, and promotion. A key finding is that African Americans and Hispanics are underrepresented in the Air Force compared with the nation's population mainly because they meet Air Force officer eligibility requirements at lower rates (e.g., they are much less likely than whites to have a college degree). Another reason for lower representation of minorities and women among senior leaders is that, once in the military, women and minorities are less likely to choose career fields that give them the highest potential to become senior leaders. In addition, female officers have lower retention rates than male officers, and the reasons for this are not clear. Finally, the authors comprehensively examined the Air Force promotion system and found no evidence to suggest it treats women and minorities differently than white men with similar records. The authors recommend that the Air Force should seek comparable quality across ethnic/minority groups in the accession processes, since competitiveness even at this stage is a predictor of promotion success. More racial/ethnic minorities and women who are cadets and officers should be in rated career fields, which have the highest promotion rates to the senior ranks."--Publisher's website
    Note: "RR-495-AF"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 68-70)
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  • 14
    ISBN: 9780833086280 , 0833087134 , 0833086286 , 9780833087133
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 83 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report
    Parallel Title: Print version Evaluation of the implementation and perceived utility of the Airman Resilience Training Program
    Keywords: United States Airmen ; United States ; Military education ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Military art and science ; Military education ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Military art and science ; Military education ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air Forces ; United States ; MEDICAL ; Preventive Medicine ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Airmen ; Military art and science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Since 2001, the U.S. military has been functioning at an operational tempo that is historically high for the all-volunteer force in which service members are deploying for extended periods on a repeated basis. Even with the drawdown of troops from Iraq in 2011, some service members are returning from deployment experiencing difficulties handling stress, mental health problems, or deficits caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In response to these challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented numerous programs to support service members and their families in these areas. In 2009, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to develop a comprehensive catalog of existing programs sponsored or funded by DoD to support psychological health and care for TBI, to create tools to support ongoing assessment and evaluation of the DoD portfolio of programs, and to conduct evaluations of a subset of these programs. This report describes RAND's assessment of an Air Force program, Airman Resilience Training (ART), a psychoeducational program designed to improve airmen's reactions to stress during and after deployment and to increase the use of mental health services when needed. ART was initiated in November 2010, replacing a previous program named Landing Gear, which had been in place since April 2008. The RAND study took place from August 2011 through November 2011. This report will be of particular interest to officials within the Air Force who are responsible for the psychological health and well-being of airmen, as well as to others within the military who are developing programs for service members to help them cope with stress while in combat situations and after returning from deployment."--"Abstract" on web page
    Abstract: "Since 2001, the U.S. military has been functioning at an operational tempo that is historically high for the all-volunteer force in which service members are deploying for extended periods on a repeated basis. Even with the drawdown of troops from Iraq in 2011, some service members are returning from deployment experiencing difficulties handling stress, mental health problems, or deficits caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In response to these challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented numerous programs to support service members and their families in these areas. In 2009, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to develop a comprehensive catalog of existing programs sponsored or funded by DoD to support psychological health and care for TBI, to create tools to support ongoing assessment and evaluation of the DoD portfolio of programs, and to conduct evaluations of a subset of these programs. This report describes RAND's assessment of an Air Force program, Airman Resilience Training (ART), a psychoeducational program designed to improve airmen's reactions to stress during and after deployment and to increase the use of mental health services when needed. ART was initiated in November 2010, replacing a previous program named Landing Gear, which had been in place since April 2008. The RAND study took place from August 2011 through November 2011. This report will be of particular interest to officials within the Air Force who are responsible for the psychological health and well-being of airmen, as well as to others within the military who are developing programs for service members to help them cope with stress while in combat situations and after returning from deployment."--"Abstract" on web page
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "National Defense Research Institute , "RR-655-OSD , Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-83)
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  • 15
    ISBN: 9780833082084 , 0833090011 , 0833082086 , 9780833090010
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 53 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-337-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Mills, Patrick, 1975- Balancing agile combat support manpower to better meet the future security environment
    Keywords: United States Combat sustainability ; United States Operational readiness ; United States Personnel management ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Manpower ; Military planning ; Manpower ; Military planning ; Manpower ; Military planning ; Air Forces ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Combat sustainability ; Armed Forces ; Operational readiness ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management
    Abstract: The U.S. Air Force's (USAF's) current approach to sizing and shaping non-maintenance agile combat support (ACS) manpower often results in a discrepancy between the supply of ACS forces and operational demands because much of ACS is sized and shaped to meet the requirements of home-station installation operations, not expeditionary operations. This report proposes a more enterprise-oriented approach to measuring ACS manpower requirements by synthesizing combatant commander operational plans, Defense Planning Scenarios, functional area deployment rules, and subject-matter expert input. Using these new expeditionary metrics to assess the capacity of the current ACS manpower mix to support expeditionary operations, this report finds that there are imbalances among its career fields relative to expeditionary demands. To address these imbalances, it develops and assesses several rebalanced manpower mixes and finds that the USAF can achieve more expeditionary ACS capacity than it currently has by realigning manpower, and it can realize substantial savings by reducing end strength and substituting civilian billets for military billets
    Abstract: The U.S. Air Force's (USAF's) current approach to sizing and shaping non-maintenance agile combat support (ACS) manpower often results in a discrepancy between the supply of ACS forces and operational demands because much of ACS is sized and shaped to meet the requirements of home-station installation operations, not expeditionary operations. This report proposes a more enterprise-oriented approach to measuring ACS manpower requirements by synthesizing combatant commander operational plans, Defense Planning Scenarios, functional area deployment rules, and subject-matter expert input. Using these new expeditionary metrics to assess the capacity of the current ACS manpower mix to support expeditionary operations, this report finds that there are imbalances among its career fields relative to expeditionary demands. To address these imbalances, it develops and assesses several rebalanced manpower mixes and finds that the USAF can achieve more expeditionary ACS capacity than it currently has by realigning manpower, and it can realize substantial savings by reducing end strength and substituting civilian billets for military billets
    Note: "The analysis was conducted within the Resource Management Program of RAND Project Air Force"--Preface , "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 50-53)
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    ISBN: 9780833087706 , 0833089560 , 0833087703 , 9780833089564
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (x, 51 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Speier, Richard Cruise missile penaid nonproliferation
    Keywords: Cruise missiles ; Antimissile missiles ; Technology transfer ; Arms control ; Export controls ; Cruise missiles ; Antimissile missiles ; Technology transfer ; Arms control ; Export controls ; Arms control ; Cruise missiles ; Export controls ; Technology transfer ; Law, Politics & Government ; International Relations ; HISTORY ; Military ; Weapons ; Antimissile missiles ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) becomes a greater threat when accompanied by the proliferation of effective means of delivery. The threat of one means of delivery, cruise missiles, will increase if proliferators can acquire effective countermeasures against missile defenses. Such countermeasures, when incorporated in an attacker's missile, are known as penetration aids or penaids. As proliferator nations acquire ballistic and cruise missiles for this purpose, it will be important to establish effective measures to counter WMD attacks. This research was designed to assist U.S. agencies charged with generating policies to discourage the proliferation of WMD and cruise missile delivery systems, thereby strengthening deterrence. Specifically, it recommends controls on potential exports of penaid-related items according to the structure of the current international policy against missile proliferation, the Missile Technology Control Regime. The recommendations account for 18 classes of such items and are based on structured interviews with government and nongovernment experts, as well as an independent technical assessment to develop a preliminary characterization of the technologies and equipment most critical to the emerging penaid threat. The project also brought together a selected group of experts to participate in a workshop to review the initial characterization of penaid technologies and equipment
    Abstract: Preface. -- Summary. -- Acknowledgments. -- Cruise missile penaid nonproliferation. -- The missile technology control regime. -- Items proposed for penaid export controls. -- Implementing penaid export constrols. -- Concluding observations. -- References
    Abstract: The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) becomes a greater threat when accompanied by the proliferation of effective means of delivery. The threat of one means of delivery, cruise missiles, will increase if proliferators can acquire effective countermeasures against missile defenses. Such countermeasures, when incorporated in an attacker's missile, are known as penetration aids or penaids. As proliferator nations acquire ballistic and cruise missiles for this purpose, it will be important to establish effective measures to counter WMD attacks. This research was designed to assist U.S. agencies charged with generating policies to discourage the proliferation of WMD and cruise missile delivery systems, thereby strengthening deterrence. Specifically, it recommends controls on potential exports of penaid-related items according to the structure of the current international policy against missile proliferation, the Missile Technology Control Regime. The recommendations account for 18 classes of such items and are based on structured interviews with government and nongovernment experts, as well as an independent technical assessment to develop a preliminary characterization of the technologies and equipment most critical to the emerging penaid threat. The project also brought together a selected group of experts to participate in a workshop to review the initial characterization of penaid technologies and equipment
    Note: "Prepared for the Naval Postgraduate School, Project on Advanced Systems and Concepts for Combating WMD , Includes bibliographical references (pages 49-51)
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    ISBN: 9780833087379 , 0833089587 , 0833087371 , 9780833089588
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 62 pages + database)
    Series Statement: Report RR-736-AF
    Keywords: Database of U.S. security treaties and agreements ; Database of U.S. security treaties and agreements ; Information storage and retrieval systems Treaties ; Information storage and retrieval systems Status of forces agreements ; Status of forces agreements Databases ; National security Law and legislation ; Legal research ; Information storage and retrieval systems ; Information storage and retrieval systems ; Status of forces agreements ; National security ; Information storage and retrieval systems ; Status of forces agreements ; Law - U.S ; Law, Politics & Government ; Law - U.S. - General ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Treaties ; United States ; Diplomatic relations ; Databases ; Treaties ; United States Treaties Foreign relations ; United States Databases Foreign relations ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Treaties and agreements are powerful foreign policy tools that the United States uses to build and solidify relationships with partners and to influence the behavior of other states. As a result, the overall U.S. portfolio of treaties and agreements can offer insight into the distribution and depth of U.S. commitments internationally, including its military commitments and 'presence' in a given country or region. However, despite their importance, there is currently no comprehensive record of current or historical security-related treaties signed by the United States that can be used for empirical analysis. To address the shortcomings in existing datasets and indexes to contribute to the study of U.S. security treaties and agreements, we have developed a new, more comprehensive treaty database that will enhance the ability of researchers to study the full portfolio of U.S. security agreements. This report discusses our approach to data collection and coding and also presents a summary of the database's content. Its appendixes define each individual variable used in the analysis. The database was developed as part of a larger project focused on estimating the economic value of U.S. military presence overseas. In the context of this larger project, the treaty database provided an alternative way to measure 'military presence.' In addition to using numbers of troops as a measure of presence, we also used numbers of security-related agreements, drawing on the information in the treaty database described in this report. This measure provided us with additional insight into the value and role of U.S. engagement and operations in overseas areas
    Abstract: Treaties and agreements are powerful foreign policy tools that the United States uses to build and solidify relationships with partners and to influence the behavior of other states. As a result, the overall U.S. portfolio of treaties and agreements can offer insight into the distribution and depth of U.S. commitments internationally, including its military commitments and 'presence' in a given country or region. However, despite their importance, there is currently no comprehensive record of current or historical security-related treaties signed by the United States that can be used for empirical analysis. To address the shortcomings in existing datasets and indexes to contribute to the study of U.S. security treaties and agreements, we have developed a new, more comprehensive treaty database that will enhance the ability of researchers to study the full portfolio of U.S. security agreements. This report discusses our approach to data collection and coding and also presents a summary of the database's content. Its appendixes define each individual variable used in the analysis. The database was developed as part of a larger project focused on estimating the economic value of U.S. military presence overseas. In the context of this larger project, the treaty database provided an alternative way to measure 'military presence.' In addition to using numbers of troops as a measure of presence, we also used numbers of security-related agreements, drawing on the information in the treaty database described in this report. This measure provided us with additional insight into the value and role of U.S. engagement and operations in overseas areas
    Note: "The accompanying CD ... contains an actual Excel database of treaties. The database does not include text, but includes titles, dates, and other classifications."--Email from author , "Prepared for the United States Air Force , "RAND Project AIR FORCE , Includes bibliographical references (pages 59-62)
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    ISBN: 9780833082169 , 083309002X , 0833082167 , 9780833090027
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvi, 106 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR309
    Keywords: United States Airborne troops ; Reorganization ; United States Airborne troops ; Equipment ; United States ; United States ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Airborne operations (Military science) ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Airborne operations (Military science) ; Airborne operations (Military science) ; Armored vehicles, Military ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armies ; United States ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Electronic book
    Abstract: At the request of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, a RAND research team examined options to increase the mobility, protection, and firepower of the Army's airborne forces, given likely future missions and threats, identifying a concept for enhancing today's forces by adding a light armored infantry capability. Because the Army requested near-term options, the new concept incorporates equipment and platforms that are already available within the U.S. Department of Defense. The near-term focus also meant that the current Air Force airlift fleet was an important consideration, since Army airborne forces rely on Air Force transport aircraft to deploy. The research team examined notional future brigade- and battalion-sized airborne units, including the numbers and types of vehicles that would be needed to create an airborne light armored force that could be airdropped or air-landed from Air Force transport planes. The primary light armored vehicle possibilities studied were the Stryker (currently used by the Army) and the Light Armored Vehicle, second generation (LAV-II, used by the Marine Corps and the militaries of several other nations). Each family of vehicles would have advantages and disadvantages for the Army's airborne force, with the LAV-II provisionally identified as the preferred candidate. A tabletop exercise with subject-matter experts, using scenarios developed through a review of historical Army missions, identified how the addition of light armor could enhance the performance of airborne units
    Abstract: At the request of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, a RAND research team examined options to increase the mobility, protection, and firepower of the Army's airborne forces, given likely future missions and threats, identifying a concept for enhancing today's forces by adding a light armored infantry capability. Because the Army requested near-term options, the new concept incorporates equipment and platforms that are already available within the U.S. Department of Defense. The near-term focus also meant that the current Air Force airlift fleet was an important consideration, since Army airborne forces rely on Air Force transport aircraft to deploy. The research team examined notional future brigade- and battalion-sized airborne units, including the numbers and types of vehicles that would be needed to create an airborne light armored force that could be airdropped or air-landed from Air Force transport planes. The primary light armored vehicle possibilities studied were the Stryker (currently used by the Army) and the Light Armored Vehicle, second generation (LAV-II, used by the Marine Corps and the militaries of several other nations). Each family of vehicles would have advantages and disadvantages for the Army's airborne force, with the LAV-II provisionally identified as the preferred candidate. A tabletop exercise with subject-matter experts, using scenarios developed through a review of historical Army missions, identified how the addition of light armor could enhance the performance of airborne units
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-106)
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    ISBN: 9780833089649 , 0833089641
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (30 pages)
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Models, Economic ; Insurance, Health economics ; Health Insurance Exchanges legislation & jurisprudence ; Health Care Reform legislation & jurisprudence ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Security ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Services & Welfare ; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (United States) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report summarizes analysis in which the COMPARE microsimulation model was used to estimate how several potential changes to the ACA, including eliminating the individual mandate, eliminating the law's tax-credit subsidies, and combined scenarios that change these and other provisions of the act, might affect 2015 individual market premiums and overall insurance coverage. Underlying these estimates is our COMPARE-based analysis of how premiums and insurance coverage outcomes depend on young adults' propensity to enroll in insurance coverage
    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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    ISBN: 9780833091062 , 0833091069
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (22 pages)
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; United States ; Health Care Reform legislation & jurisprudence ; Insurance, Health legislation & jurisprudence ; Health Care Costs trends ; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (United States) ; MEDICAL ; General ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report describes a comparative analysis of three proposals to remedy the situation: one by the White House, another by Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA), and a third by Representative Fred Upton (R-MI). The proposals are evaluated based on their potential impact on the ACA-compliant market and the cost and coverage of health insurance. The possibility of each proposal causing a "death spiral," in which rising premiums and decreasing enrollment undermine the viability of the ACA-compliant market, is also addressed. The authors find that the three proposals vary from slight to moderate impact on ACA premiums, enrollment, and federal spending, but none of them would result in the unraveling of the ACA-compliant market
    Note: Includes bibliographical references , Title from title caption (viewed on March 4, 2014)
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    ISBN: 9780833084378 , 0833084372 , 0833083988 , 9780833084392 , 9780833083982 , 0833084399
    Language: English
    Pages: XXVIII, 185 S. , Ill., graph. Darst.
    Edition: Online-Ausg. Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-443-1-RC
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Automobile industry and trade Technological innovations ; Automobile industry and trade Environmental aspects ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Industries ; General ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Civil ; Highway & Traffic ; Automobile industry and trade Environmental aspects ; Automobile industry and trade Technological innovations ; Automobile industry and trade ; Automobile industry and trade Technological innovations ; Automobile industry and trade Environmental aspects ; Automobile industry and trade ; Automobile industry and trade ; Automobile industry and trade ; Business & Economics ; Industries ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Civil ; Highway & Traffic ; Automobile industry and trade ; Automobile industry and trade ; Environmental aspects ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Industries ; General ; Automobile industry and trade ; Technological innovations ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The automotive industry appears close to substantial change engendered by 'self-driving' technologies. This technology offers the possibility of significant benefits to social welfare: saving lives; reducing crashes, congestion, fuel consumption, and pollution; increasing mobility for the disabled; and ultimately improving land use. This report is intended as a guide for state and federal policymakers on the many issues that this technology raises"--Provided by publisher
    Description / Table of Contents: ch. 1 Introduction -- What Are Autonomous and Automated Vehicles? -- Why Is Autonomous Vehicle Technology Important Now? -- What Decisions Do Policymakers Face? -- ch. 2 The Promise and Perils of Autonomous Vehicle Technology -- A Summary of the Social Costs of Driving -- Effects of Autonomous Vehicle Technology on Safety and Crashes -- Effect of Autonomous Vehicle Technologies on Mobility for Those Unable to Drive -- Congestion -- Potential Effects on Traffic Congestion -- Potential Effects on the Costs of Traffic Congestion -- Land Use -- Energy and Emissions Implications of Autonomous Vehicles -- Fuel Economy -- Autonomous Vehicles Might Enable Alternative Fuels -- How Will Travel Demand Affect Energy and Emissions? -- Costs and Disadvantages -- Conclusion -- ch. 3 Current State Law and Legislative Activity -- Nevada's Certificate of Compliance -- Comparison of State Legislation -- Nevada (NRS 482.A and NAC 482.A) -- Florida (Fla -- Stat -- Title XXIII, Ch -- 319, S 145) -- California (Cal -- Veh -- Code, Division 16.6) -- Washington, D.C -- (L19-0278) -- Ongoing Legislation in Other States -- Arizona (HB 2167) -- Colorado (SB 13-016) -- Hawaii (HB 1461) -- Massachusetts (HB 3369) -- Michigan (SB 0169) -- New Hampshire (HB 444) -- New Jersey (A2757) -- New York (S4912) -- Oklahoma (HB 3007) -- Oregon (HB 2428) -- South Carolina (HB 4015) -- Texas (HB 2932) -- Washington (HB 1649) -- Wisconsin (SB 80) -- Stakeholder Interviews -- Conclusion -- ch. 4 Brief History and Current State of Autonomous Vehicles -- A Brief History -- Phase 1: Foundational Research -- Phase 2: Grand Challenges -- Phase 3: Commercial Development -- State of Autonomous Vehicle Technology -- Making Sense of the World -- Integrity, Security, and Verification -- Policy Implications -- Conclusion -- ch. 5 The Role of Telematics and Communications -- A Review of the Communications Technologies Used by Autonomous Vehicles -- Commercial Wireless Services -- Dedicated Short-Range Communications -- Bluetooth -- Wi-Fi -- Stakeholder Viewpoints on Autonomous Vehicle Communications -- Spectrum Issues for Autonomous Vehicles -- Who Regulates It? -- Will Spectrum Regulation Affect the Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles? -- How Will the FCC Proceed to Make Decisions Concerning DSRC Spectrum? -- How Will the FCC Weigh Competing Claims Concerning Spectrum Use? -- Spectrum Policy Issues -- Other Autonomous Vehicle Technology Communications Policy Issues -- Distracted Driving Laws -- Developmental Standards -- Data Security -- Data Ownership and Privacy -- Conclusion -- ch. 6 Standards and Regulations and Their Application to Autonomous Vehicle Technologies -- Overview of Regulations for Automobiles -- Case Study: Air-Bag Regulation -- Current Standards and Regulations for Autonomous Vehicle Technologies -- Future Implications for Standards and Regulations for Autonomous Vehicle Technologies -- Standards and Regulations to Facilitate Human-Machine Interaction -- Performance Standards and Regulations -- Conclusion -- ch. 7 Liability Implications of Autonomous Vehicle Technology -- Tort Liability for Drivers and Insurers -- Theories of Driver Liability -- Autonomous Vehicle Technologies, Liability of Drivers, and Insurance -- Liability of Manufacturers -- The Role of Cost-Benefit Analysis -- Types of Defectiveness -- Human-Computer Interaction -- Effect of Regulation on Liability and Preemption -- Explicit Legislative Preemption -- ch. 8 Guidance for Policymakers and Conclusion -- Risks from Market Failure -- Risks from Regulation -- Risks from Liability -- Federal Statute Limiting Tort -- No-Fault Approach -- Irrebuttable Presumption of Driver Control of Vehicle -- Incorporation of Appropriate Cost-Benefit Tests in Liability Determinations -- What Principles Should Guide Policymakers? -- Policy Research Needs -- Appendix -- Conclusions from Qualitative Interviews with Stakeholders -- Bibliography.
    Note: "RAND Transportation, Space, and Technology Program , "This report results from the RAND Corporation's Investment in People and Ideas program."--Title page verso , "RR-443-1-RC."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833084170 , 0833084836 , 0833084178 , 9780833084835
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 70 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND toolkit v. 3
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR487z3
    Parallel Title: Print version Martin, Laurie T Systematic process to facilitate evidence-informed decisionmaking regarding program expansion
    Keywords: Health services administration ; Medical care Evaluation ; Evidence-based medicine Handbooks, manuals, etc ; Mental health services Evaluation ; Brain Wounds and injuries ; Treatment ; Evaluation ; Health services administration ; Medical care ; Evidence-based medicine ; Mental health services ; Brain ; Quality Improvement ; Decision Making ; Evidence-Based Practice ; Brain Injuries therapy ; Mental Health Services ; Program Evaluation ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; Evaluation Studies as Topic ; Military Personnel psychology ; United States ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Handbooks and manuals ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Psychopathology ; Depression ; Evidence-based medicine ; Health services administration ; Medical care ; Evaluation ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: While the Department of Defense supports more than 200 psychological health and traumatic brain injury programs, it lacks an approach and process to systematically develop, track, and assess the performance of this portfolio of programs. Further, there is not yet a uniform approach to decisionmaking around program support and expansion of particularly promising, evidence-based programs. This lack of centralized oversight may result in the proliferation of untested programs that are developed without an evidence base; an inefficient use of resources; and added cost and administrative inefficiencies. RAND researchers developed a potential model and tools to support a centralized, systematic, and ongoing process to help in making decisions around continued program support, and by which expansion can be facilitated. This report includes two tools. The first is a Program Abstraction Form, which collects relevant background information from programs and asks explicitly about program effectiveness and the design of the program evaluation used to assess program effectiveness, as a poor evaluation design may lead to incorrect conclusions about the effectiveness of the program. The second is the RAND Program Expansion Tool, which provides a standardized summary of the quality and outcome of a program evaluation. The focus of these tools is on decisionmaking around program expansion, and does not preclude or address initial funding decisions of particularly promising new programs that may not yet have a solid evidence base
    Abstract: While the Department of Defense supports more than 200 psychological health and traumatic brain injury programs, it lacks an approach and process to systematically develop, track, and assess the performance of this portfolio of programs. Further, there is not yet a uniform approach to decisionmaking around program support and expansion of particularly promising, evidence-based programs. This lack of centralized oversight may result in the proliferation of untested programs that are developed without an evidence base; an inefficient use of resources; and added cost and administrative inefficiencies. RAND researchers developed a potential model and tools to support a centralized, systematic, and ongoing process to help in making decisions around continued program support, and by which expansion can be facilitated. This report includes two tools. The first is a Program Abstraction Form, which collects relevant background information from programs and asks explicitly about program effectiveness and the design of the program evaluation used to assess program effectiveness, as a poor evaluation design may lead to incorrect conclusions about the effectiveness of the program. The second is the RAND Program Expansion Tool, which provides a standardized summary of the quality and outcome of a program evaluation. The focus of these tools is on decisionmaking around program expansion, and does not preclude or address initial funding decisions of particularly promising new programs that may not yet have a solid evidence base
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury , "RR-487/3-OSD."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , "Glossary": pages xv-xvi , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "National Defense Research Institute , "RAND Corporation research report series."--Web page (PDF) , Includes bibliographical references (pages 69-70)
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    ISBN: 9780833091444 , 0833091441
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Research report
    DDC: 658.382
    Keywords: Employee health promotion ; Health behavior ; Occupational health services ; Industrial hygiene ; Employee health promotion ; Health behavior ; Occupational health services ; Industrial hygiene ; Employee health promotion ; Health behavior ; Industrial hygiene ; Occupational health services ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report leverages existing data on wellness programs to explore patterns of wellness program availability, employers' use of incentives, and program participation and utilization among employees. Researchers used two sets of data for this project: The first included data from the 2012 RAND Employer Survey, which used a nationally representative sample of U.S. employers that had detailed information on wellness program offerings, program uptake, incentive use, and employer characteristics. These data were used to answer questions on program availability, configuration, uptake, and incentive use. The second dataset included health care claims and wellness program information for a large employer. These data were analyzed to predict program participation and changes in utilization and health. The findings underscore the increasing prevalence of worksite wellness programs. About four-fifths of all U.S. employers with more than 1,000 employees are estimated to offer such programs. For those larger employers, program offerings cover a range of screening activities, interventions to encourage healthy lifestyles, and support for employees with manifest chronic conditions. Smaller employers, especially those with fewer than 100 employees, appear more reserved in their implementation of wellness programs. The use of financial incentives appears to increase employee participation in wellness programs, but only modestly. Employee participation in lifestyle management aspects of workplace wellness programs does not reduce healthcare utilization or cost regardless of whether we focus on higher-risk employees or those who are more engaged in the program
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    ISBN: 9780833082589 , 0833082582 , 9780833082572 , 0833082574
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 PDF file (xx, 101 pages)))
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series
    Parallel Title: Print version Krull, Heather Health and Economic Outcomes in the Alumni of the Wounded Warrior Project : 2010-2012
    Keywords: Wounded Warrior Project ; Disabled veterans ; Veterans Mental health ; Veterans Health and hygiene ; Veterans Employment ; Disabled veterans Health and hygiene ; Disabled veterans Mental health ; Disabled veterans Economic conditions ; Disabled veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Veterans Health ; Military Personnel ; Disabled Persons rehabilitation ; Organizations, Nonprofit ; Rehabilitation economics ; Treatment Outcome ; HEALTH & FITNESS ; Diseases ; General ; MEDICAL ; Clinical Medicine ; MEDICAL ; Diseases ; MEDICAL ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; MEDICAL ; Internal Medicine ; LAW ; Labor & Employment ; Disabled veterans ; Veterans ; Employment ; Veterans ; Health and hygiene ; Veterans ; Mental health ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books ; Statistics
    Abstract: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction and Background; Chapter Two: Survey Methodology; Chapter Three: Analysis and Results; Methodology; Ensure That Wounded Warriors Are Well-Adjusted in Mind and Spirit; Strategic Objective 1a: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Visiting Health Care Professionals to Get Help with Such Issues as Stress, Emotional, Alcohol, Drug, or Family Problems. Strategic Objective 1b: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Talk with Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans as a Resource or Tool to Help Cope with Feelings of Stress or Emotional or Mental Health ConcernsStrategic Objective 1d: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Emotional Problems Interfere with Work or Regular Activities; Strategic Objective 1e: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Military Experiences Were So Frightening, Horrible, or Upsetting That They Have Not Been Able to Escape from Memories or Effects of Them. Strategic Objective 1g: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Can Adapt When Change Occurs or Bounce Back After Illness, Injury, or HardshipDepression Risk Questionnaire; Summary; Ensure That Wounded Warriors Are Well-Adjusted in Body; Strategic Objective 2b: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Physical Health Problems Interfere with Work or Regular Activities; Strategic Objective 2e: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Who Are Overweight or Obese; Summary; Ensure That Wounded Warriors Are Economically Empowered. Strategic Objective 3a: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Complete Associate's Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, or HigherStrategic Objective 3b: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Complete Business, Technical, or Vocational School (Certificate or Diploma); Strategic Objective 3c: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Are Employed Full Time or Part Time or Self-Employed; Strategic Objective 3e: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Own Homes; Strategic Objective 3f: Reduce Alumni's Total Amount of Outstanding Debt, Excluding Mortgage, That Is Greater Than 20,000; Summary. Chapter Four: Comparisons with Related StudiesWounded Warrior Project Alumnus Characteristics; Strategic Objective 1a: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Visiting Health Care Professionals to Get Help with Such Issues as Stress, Emotional, Alcohol, Drug, or Family Problems; Strategic Objective 1e: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Military Experiences Were So Frightening, Horrible, or Upsetting That They Are Not Able to Escape from Memories or Effects of Them; Patient Health Questionnaire: Major Depressive Disorder. Strategic Objective 2b: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Physical Problems Interfere with Work or Regular Activities
    Abstract: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction and Background; Chapter Two: Survey Methodology; Chapter Three: Analysis and Results; Methodology; Ensure That Wounded Warriors Are Well-Adjusted in Mind and Spirit; Strategic Objective 1a: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Visiting Health Care Professionals to Get Help with Such Issues as Stress, Emotional, Alcohol, Drug, or Family Problems. Strategic Objective 1b: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Talk with Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans as a Resource or Tool to Help Cope with Feelings of Stress or Emotional or Mental Health ConcernsStrategic Objective 1d: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Emotional Problems Interfere with Work or Regular Activities; Strategic Objective 1e: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Military Experiences Were So Frightening, Horrible, or Upsetting That They Have Not Been Able to Escape from Memories or Effects of Them. Strategic Objective 1g: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Can Adapt When Change Occurs or Bounce Back After Illness, Injury, or HardshipDepression Risk Questionnaire; Summary; Ensure That Wounded Warriors Are Well-Adjusted in Body; Strategic Objective 2b: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Physical Health Problems Interfere with Work or Regular Activities; Strategic Objective 2e: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Who Are Overweight or Obese; Summary; Ensure That Wounded Warriors Are Economically Empowered. Strategic Objective 3a: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Complete Associate's Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, or HigherStrategic Objective 3b: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Complete Business, Technical, or Vocational School (Certificate or Diploma); Strategic Objective 3c: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Are Employed Full Time or Part Time or Self-Employed; Strategic Objective 3e: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Who Own Homes; Strategic Objective 3f: Reduce Alumni's Total Amount of Outstanding Debt, Excluding Mortgage, That Is Greater Than 20,000; Summary. Chapter Four: Comparisons with Related StudiesWounded Warrior Project Alumnus Characteristics; Strategic Objective 1a: Increase the Percentage of Alumni Visiting Health Care Professionals to Get Help with Such Issues as Stress, Emotional, Alcohol, Drug, or Family Problems; Strategic Objective 1e: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Military Experiences Were So Frightening, Horrible, or Upsetting That They Are Not Able to Escape from Memories or Effects of Them; Patient Health Questionnaire: Major Depressive Disorder. Strategic Objective 2b: Decrease the Percentage of Alumni Whose Physical Problems Interfere with Work or Regular Activities
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    ISBN: 9780833086921 , 0833086359 , 0833086928 , 9780833086358
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 50 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Mattke, Soeren Role of health care transformation for the Chinese dream
    Keywords: Medical care Information technology ; Older people Medical care ; Health insurance ; Medical policy ; Medical care ; Older people ; Health insurance ; Medical policy ; Developing countries economics ; Developing Countries economics ; Health Care Sector economics ; Health Policy ; Health Plan Implementation ; Delivery of Health Care ; MEDICAL ; Health Policy ; Health insurance ; Medical policy ; Older people ; Medical care ; China ; China ; Electronic book
    Abstract: After having successfully expanded health insurance coverage, China now faces the challenge of building an effective and efficient delivery system to serve its large and aging population. The country finds itself at a crossroads--it can emulate the models of Western countries with their well-known limitations, or embark on an ambitious endeavor to create an innovative and sustainable model. We recommend that China choose the second option and design and implement a health care system based on population health management principles and sophisticated health information technology. Taking this path could yield a triple dividend for China: Health care will contribute to the growth of service sector employment, stimulate domestic demand by unlocking savings, and enable China to export its health system development capabilities to other emerging economies, mirroring its success in building other critical infrastructure. These forces can help turn the Chinese Dream into a reality
    Abstract: After having successfully expanded health insurance coverage, China now faces the challenge of building an effective and efficient delivery system to serve its large and aging population. The country finds itself at a crossroads--it can emulate the models of Western countries with their well-known limitations, or embark on an ambitious endeavor to create an innovative and sustainable model. We recommend that China choose the second option and design and implement a health care system based on population health management principles and sophisticated health information technology. Taking this path could yield a triple dividend for China: Health care will contribute to the growth of service sector employment, stimulate domestic demand by unlocking savings, and enable China to export its health system development capabilities to other emerging economies, mirroring its success in building other critical infrastructure. These forces can help turn the Chinese Dream into a reality
    Note: "RR-600-1-AETNA"--Back cover , "RAND Health , Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-50)
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    ISBN: 9780833085863 , 0833089889 , 0833085867 , 9780833089885
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 1, 61 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Satellite anomalies
    Keywords: Artificial satellites Computer networks ; Artificial satellites ; Mechanical Engineering ; Aeronautics Engineering & Astronautics ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Infrastructure ; Engineering & Applied Sciences ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Satellite anomalies are mission-degrading events that negatively affect on-orbit operational spacecraft. All satellites experience anomalies of some kind during their operational lifetime. They range in severity from temporary errors in noncritical subsystems to loss-of-contact and complete mission failure. There is a range of causes for these anomalies, and investigations by the satellite operator or manufacturer to determine the cause of a specific anomaly are sometimes conducted at significant expense. Maintaining an anomaly database is one way to build an empirical understanding of what situations are more or less likely to result in satellite anomalies, and help determine causal relationships. These databases can inform future design and orbital regimes, and can help determine measures to prolong the useful life of an on-orbit spacecraft experiencing problems. However, there is no centralized, up-to-date, detailed, and broadly available database of anomalies covering many different satellites. This report describes the nature and causes of satellite anomalies, and the potential benefits of a shared and centralized satellite anomaly database. Findings indicate that a shared satellite anomaly database would bring significant benefits to the commercial community, and the main obstacles are reluctance to share detailed information with the broader community, as well as a lack of dedicated resources available to any trusted third party to build and manage such a database. Trusted third parties and cryptographic methods such as secure multiparty computing or differential privacy are not complete solutions, but show potential to be further tailored to help resolve the issue of securely sharing anomaly data
    Abstract: Satellite anomalies are mission-degrading events that negatively affect on-orbit operational spacecraft. All satellites experience anomalies of some kind during their operational lifetime. They range in severity from temporary errors in noncritical subsystems to loss-of-contact and complete mission failure. There is a range of causes for these anomalies, and investigations by the satellite operator or manufacturer to determine the cause of a specific anomaly are sometimes conducted at significant expense. Maintaining an anomaly database is one way to build an empirical understanding of what situations are more or less likely to result in satellite anomalies, and help determine causal relationships. These databases can inform future design and orbital regimes, and can help determine measures to prolong the useful life of an on-orbit spacecraft experiencing problems. However, there is no centralized, up-to-date, detailed, and broadly available database of anomalies covering many different satellites. This report describes the nature and causes of satellite anomalies, and the potential benefits of a shared and centralized satellite anomaly database. Findings indicate that a shared satellite anomaly database would bring significant benefits to the commercial community, and the main obstacles are reluctance to share detailed information with the broader community, as well as a lack of dedicated resources available to any trusted third party to build and manage such a database. Trusted third parties and cryptographic methods such as secure multiparty computing or differential privacy are not complete solutions, but show potential to be further tailored to help resolve the issue of securely sharing anomaly data
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "This research was ... conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-61)
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    ISBN: 9780833089915 , 0833089919 , 9780833087492 , 0833087495
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 133 pages)
    DDC: 355.5/40973
    Keywords: United States Officers ; Training of ; United States ; Asymmetric warfare ; Military education Evaluation ; Leadership ; Asymmetric warfare ; Military education ; Leadership ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Science - General ; United States ; Armed Forces ; Officers ; Training of ; Asymmetric warfare ; Leadership ; Military education ; Evaluation ; United States ; Military & Naval Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Asymmetric Warfare Group offers the Asymmetric Warfare Adaptive Leader Program (AWALP)--a 10-day course designed to enhance adaptive performance in leaders and promote innovative solutions in training in support of unified land operations. This report describes results of a systematic evaluation of AWALP, offers recommendations to improve the course, and provides recommendations for ongoing evaluation of AWALP and other courses or events that address adaptive performance and acquisition of other intangible skills. The study used a pretest-posttest design and collected data from 104 students who participated in AWALP. Results show substantial improvement in training outcomes, including students' self-efficacy for being adaptive and leading adaptive teams and knowledge of course concepts. Graduates also reported that they were applying course concepts on the job after returning to their units. In addition, students had exceptionally favorable reactions to AWALP and remained extremely positive about the course three months after graduation. Results indicate few needs for improvement in the course; the most important area to address is challenges in applying concepts on the job because of the command climate and entrenched leadership. Recommendations for ongoing evaluation focus on obtaining additional measures of adaptive performance, particularly to establish the impact of AWALP on subsequent job performance. The current success of AWALP suggests that its approach to training might be usefully expanded in the Army, and the authors discuss strategies to achieve broader dissemination. Finally, the authors describe how the methods used in this study might be applied to evaluating related training in other contexts
    Abstract: The Asymmetric Warfare Group offers the Asymmetric Warfare Adaptive Leader Program (AWALP)--a 10-day course designed to enhance adaptive performance in leaders and promote innovative solutions in training in support of unified land operations. This report describes results of a systematic evaluation of AWALP, offers recommendations to improve the course, and provides recommendations for ongoing evaluation of AWALP and other courses or events that address adaptive performance and acquisition of other intangible skills. The study used a pretest-posttest design and collected data from 104 students who participated in AWALP. Results show substantial improvement in training outcomes, including students' self-efficacy for being adaptive and leading adaptive teams and knowledge of course concepts. Graduates also reported that they were applying course concepts on the job after returning to their units. In addition, students had exceptionally favorable reactions to AWALP and remained extremely positive about the course three months after graduation. Results indicate few needs for improvement in the course; the most important area to address is challenges in applying concepts on the job because of the command climate and entrenched leadership. Recommendations for ongoing evaluation focus on obtaining additional measures of adaptive performance, particularly to establish the impact of AWALP on subsequent job performance. The current success of AWALP suggests that its approach to training might be usefully expanded in the Army, and the authors discuss strategies to achieve broader dissemination. Finally, the authors describe how the methods used in this study might be applied to evaluating related training in other contexts
    Note: "RR-504-A."--Back cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-133)
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    ISBN: 9780833087683 , 0833089420 , 0833087681 , 9780833089427
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (30 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Tanielian, Terri L Ready to serve
    Keywords: Community mental health services ; Soldiers Mental health services ; Veterans Mental health services ; Mental health personnel ; Cultural competence ; Families of military personnel Services for ; Community mental health services ; Soldiers ; Veterans ; Mental health personnel ; Cultural competence ; Families of military personnel ; Veterans psychology ; Military Family psychology ; Quality of Health Care statistics & numerical data ; Culturally Competent Care statistics & numerical data ; Community Mental Health Services statistics & numerical data ; United States ; Community mental health services ; Cultural competence ; Families of military personnel ; Services for ; Mental health personnel ; Veterans ; Mental health services ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Psychopathology ; Depression ; United States ; Electronic books ; Statistics
    Abstract: Ensuring that military veterans and their families have access to high-quality mental health care is a national priority. Over the past several years, the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs have increased the number of mental health professionals working within their facilities and have rolled out training and quality improvement initiatives designed to promote the use of evidence-based treatments. Despite these important efforts, research continues to demonstrate that many veterans prefer to seek services outside the Department of Defense and/or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Thus, providers working in the civilian sector are an increasingly important part of the overall workforce addressing veterans' mental health needs. To better understand a key aspect of our nation's ability to provide veterans and their families with access to high-quality mental health care, RAND conducted a survey of civilian mental health providers to gather information about their competency with military and veteran culture and their training and experience treating posttraumatic stress disorder and depression. This report provides the results of that survey. The findings and recommendations from this study should be relevant to individuals, organizations, and policy officials concerned about the capacity of the civilian health care sector to deliver culturally competent, high-quality services to veterans and their families
    Note: "This research was sponsored by the United Health Foundation in collaboration with the Military Officers Association of America and conducted within RAND Health"--Page 30 , Includes bibliographical references (pages 25-28)
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    ISBN: 9780833076236 , 083307623X , 9780833076267 , 0833076264 , 9780833076274 , 0833076280 , 0833076272 , 9780833076281
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvii, 156 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation monograph series
    Series Statement: Rand Project Air Force
    Parallel Title: Print version Caston, Lauren Future of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile force
    Keywords: Intercontinental ballistic missiles ; Minuteman (Missile) ; Intercontinental ballistic missiles ; Minuteman (Missile) ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air Forces ; Military & Naval Science ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Intercontinental ballistic missiles ; Minuteman (Missile) ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In the lead-up to the Air Force Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Analysis of Alternatives, RAND was asked to examine and assess possible intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) alternatives against the current Minuteman III system and to provide insights into the potential impact of further force reductions. The researchers developed a framework consisting of five categories - basing, propulsion, boost, reentry, and payload - to characterize alternative classes of ICBM and to assess the survivability and effectiveness of possible alternatives. Using existing cost analyses and cost data from historical ICBM programs, they derived likely cost bounds on alternative classes of ICBM systems. Finally, they developed force reduction scenarios, examined their impacts on several key nuclear specialty career fields to understand the implications of reductions on the current organizational structure, and compared sustainment and requirement profiles within the various reduction scenarios
    Abstract: In the lead-up to the Air Force Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Analysis of Alternatives, RAND was asked to examine and assess possible intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) alternatives against the current Minuteman III system and to provide insights into the potential impact of further force reductions. The researchers developed a framework consisting of five categories - basing, propulsion, boost, reentry, and payload - to characterize alternative classes of ICBM and to assess the survivability and effectiveness of possible alternatives. Using existing cost analyses and cost data from historical ICBM programs, they derived likely cost bounds on alternative classes of ICBM systems. Finally, they developed force reduction scenarios, examined their impacts on several key nuclear specialty career fields to understand the implications of reductions on the current organizational structure, and compared sustainment and requirement profiles within the various reduction scenarios
    Note: "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-156)
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    ISBN: 9780833085801 , 0833085808 , 9780833084552 , 0833085816 , 0833084550 , 9780833085818
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 44 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series
    Parallel Title: Print version Groves, David G Strengthening coastal planning
    Keywords: Coastal zone management ; Shore protection Planning ; Planning Technique ; Coastal engineering Planning ; Coastal zone management ; Shore protection ; Planning ; Coastal engineering ; Coastal zone management ; Planning ; Technique ; Shore protection ; Planning ; Sociology & Social History ; Social Sciences ; Communities - Urban Groups ; United States ; Louisiana ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Real Estate ; General ; NATURE ; Natural Disasters ; Electronic book
    Abstract: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; Forces at Work on the Louisiana Coast; A Modified River Runs Through It; Business as Usual Will Not Halt the Land Loss; The Risk of Coastal Flooding Is Rising; Economic and Social Implications of a Coast at Risk; Challenges in Creating a Master Plan; Diverse Range and Large Number of Possible Solutions; The Future Is Uncertain; A Diverse Region Seeking Different and Sometimes Conflicting Outcomes; Need for Coordination Across Jurisdictions.
    Abstract: Determining How To Allocate Funds Across Project TypesStriking a Balance Between Near-Term and Long-Term Outcomes; Balancing Among Different Planning Objectives; Ensuring Robustness for the Uncertain Future; Louisiana's 2012 Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast; Next Steps for Louisiana; Chapter Four: Reducing Coastal Risk Through Integrated Planning; Growing Vulnerability of Coastal Regions; Costs of Coastal Flooding; Strengthening Coastal Resilience Requires a Comprehensive Planning Process; Coastal Risks Are Increasing, but in Uncertain Ways.
    Abstract: Evolution of the Master Planning ProcessChapter Two: Analytical Support for the Development of Louisiana's 50-Year Comprehensive Plan; New Analytical Capabilities Informed the Planning Framework; Accounting for Deep Uncertainty Using Scenarios; Systems Models, CLARA, and Innovative Flood Risk Modeling; The Planning Tool and Innovative Decisionmaking; Supporting CPRA Decisionmaking with Analysis; Chapter Three: Using the Planning Tool to Support the Development of a Comprehensive Plan for Louisiana; Planning Tool Analysis Supported Deliberations; Comparing Projects on an Even Playing Field.
    Abstract: This report highlights RAND's contributions to the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority's Master Plan. Its purpose is to help policymakers in other coastal regions understand the value of a solid technical foundation to support decisionmaking on strategies to reduce flood risk, rebuild or restore coastal environments, and increase the resilience of developed coastal regions
    Abstract: There Are Many Different Types of Strategies to Consider to Reduce Risks and Restore Coastal LandscapesSolutions Will Be Implemented by Local, Regional, State, and Federal Agencies; Principles for Integrated Coastal Planning; Public Participation Is Essential Throughout the Planning Process; Technical Analysis Is Meant to Inform Deliberations and Value Judgments by Decisionmakers; A Sustainable Long-Term Strategy Must Be Robust and Adaptive; Building on Louisiana's Planning Experience; Appendix: A Brief Description of Robust Decision Making; References.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833085382 , 0833085387 , 9780833085351 , 0833085352
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (21 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Willis, Henry H National security perspectives on terrorism risk insurance in the United States
    Keywords: United States Evaluation ; United States ; Terrorism History 21st century ; Terrorism Risk assessment ; Risk management Evaluation ; Risk (Insurance) Evaluation ; Terrorism insurance Evaluation ; Terrorism ; Terrorism ; Risk management ; Risk (Insurance) ; Terrorism insurance ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Insurance ; General ; United States ; History ; Evaluation ; Risk management ; Evaluation ; Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (United States) ; Terrorism ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Congress enacted the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) in 2002, in response to terrorism insurance becoming unavailable or, when offered, extremely costly in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. The law provides a government reinsurance backstop in the case of a terrorist attack by providing mechanisms for avoiding an immediate drawdown of capital for insured losses or possibly covering the most extreme losses. Extended first in 2005 and again in 2007, TRIA is set to expire at the end of 2014, and Congress is again reconsidering the appropriate government role in terrorism insurance markets. This policy brief examines the potential national security implications of allowing TRIA to expire. Examining the history of terrorism in the United States since the passage of TRIA and reviewing counterterrorism studies, the authors find that terrorism remains a real national security threat, but one that is very difficult for insurers to model the risk of. They also find that terrorism risk insurance can contribute to making communities more resilient to terrorism events, so, to the extent that terrorism insurance is more available with TRIA than without it, renewing the legislation would contribute to improved national security
    Note: "Policy Brief , "This work was conducted within the RAND Center for Catastrophic Risk Management and Compensation ... part of RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment"--Back cover , "RAND Corporation , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references (pages 19-21)
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    ISBN: 9780833085788 , 0833086324 , 0833086111 , 0833085786 , 9780833086112 , 9780833086327
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxiii, 216 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation monograph series
    Parallel Title: Print version Future of health care in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq
    Keywords: Primary care (Medicine) Evaluation ; Medical care Evaluation ; Primary care (Medicine) ; Medical care ; Primary Health Care ; Delivery of Health Care ; Medical care ; Evaluation ; HISTORY ; Middle East ; General ; Iraq ; Kurdistān ; Primary care (Medicine) ; Evaluation ; Iraq ; Electronic book
    Abstract: At the request of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), RAND researchers undertook a yearlong analysis of the health care system in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a focus on primary care. RAND staff reviewed available literature on the Kurdistan Region and information relevant to primary care; interviewed a wide range of policy leaders, health practitioners, patients, and government officials to gather information and understand their priorities; collected and studied all available data related to health resources, services, and conditions; and projected future supply and demand for health services in the Kurdistan Region; and laid out the health financing challenges and questions. In this volume, the authors describe the strengths of the health care system in the Kurdistan Region as well as the challenges it faces. The authors suggest that a primary care-oriented health care system could help the KRG address many of these challenges. The authors discuss how such a system might be implemented and financed, and they make recommendations for better utilizing resources to improve the quality, access, effectiveness, and efficiency of primary care
    Abstract: At the request of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), RAND researchers undertook a yearlong analysis of the health care system in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a focus on primary care. RAND staff reviewed available literature on the Kurdistan Region and information relevant to primary care; interviewed a wide range of policy leaders, health practitioners, patients, and government officials to gather information and understand their priorities; collected and studied all available data related to health resources, services, and conditions; and projected future supply and demand for health services in the Kurdistan Region; and laid out the health financing challenges and questions. In this volume, the authors describe the strengths of the health care system in the Kurdistan Region as well as the challenges it faces. The authors suggest that a primary care-oriented health care system could help the KRG address many of these challenges. The authors discuss how such a system might be implemented and financed, and they make recommendations for better utilizing resources to improve the quality, access, effectiveness, and efficiency of primary care
    Note: "This study provides an analysis of the health care system, with an emphasis on primary care, in the Kurdistan Region and what strategies can be pursued to move toward a more effective and higher-quality health care system. This report is based on a variety of methods and analyses. These include a review of the existing literature; analyses of available data; an analysis of Kurdistan Regional and Iraqi National documents and laws; modeling of future health care demand; and a qualitative assessment of numerous conversations with government officials, health care providers, health care policymakers, and private sector health care leaders."--Preface , "Kurdistan Regional Government, Ministry of Planning; Ministry of Health , Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-216)
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    ISBN: 9780833083869 , 0833083872 , 0833083864 , 9780833083876
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (31 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Jackson, Brian A., 1972- How do we know what information sharing is really worth?
    Keywords: Selective dissemination of information ; Intelligence service ; Information policy ; Communication in law enforcement ; Government information Access control ; Terrorism Prevention ; Domestic intelligence ; Exchange of government information ; Selective dissemination of information ; Intelligence service ; Information policy ; Communication in law enforcement ; Government information ; Terrorism ; Domestic intelligence ; Exchange of government information ; Selective dissemination of information ; Terrorism ; Prevention ; United States ; COMPUTERS ; Internet ; Security ; Communication in law enforcement ; Domestic intelligence ; Exchange of government information ; Government information ; Access control ; Information policy ; Intelligence service ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the sharing of intelligence and law enforcement information has been a central part of U.S. domestic security efforts. Though much of the public debate about such sharing focuses on addressing the threat of terrorism, organizations at all levels of government routinely share varied types of information through multiagency information systems, collaborative groups, and other links. Given resource constraints, there are concerns about the effectiveness of information-sharing and fusion activities and, therefore, their value relative to the public funds invested in them. Solid methods for evaluating these efforts are lacking, however, limiting the ability to make informed policy decisions. Drawing on a substantial literature review and synthesis, this report lays out the challenges of evaluating information-sharing efforts that frequently seek to achieve multiple goals simultaneously; reviews past evaluations of information-sharing programs; and lays out a path to improving the evaluation of such efforts going forward
    Note: "RAND Homeland Security and Defense Center , "This research was conducted within the RAND Homeland Security and Defense Center ... a joint center of two research divisions: RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment, and the RAND National Security Research Division"--Back cover , "RAND Corporation research report series."--Web Page (PDF) , "RR-380-OSD"--Page 31 , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references (pages 27-30)
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    ISBN: 9780833082619 , 083308996X , 0833082612 , 9780833089960
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 75 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-448-A
    Parallel Title: Print version Crowley, James C., 1945- Changing the Army's weapon training strategies to meet operational requirements more efficiently and effectively
    Keywords: Military education ; Military weapons ; Soldiers Training of ; Military education ; Military weapons ; Soldiers ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Military weapons ; Soldiers ; Training of ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Military Science - General ; Military education ; Military & Naval Science ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "The ability of soldiers to engage the enemy effectively is fundamental to the operational success of the U.S. Army. As a result, the Army devotes considerable effort and resources to weapon training. The Army's current challenge is to adapt weapon training strategies to meet complex operational environments and changing unit readiness processes; take full advantage of training technologies; and, in an era of declining defense budgets, make weapon training strategies more efficient. This report documents the findings, conclusions, and implications of a two-year project supporting the Army's efforts to adapt its weapon training strategies and the processes through which they are developed. The potential of emerging technologies to make weapon training strategies more effective and efficient is also examined. The report outlines directions the Army could take to improve its weapon training strategies and the processes for adapting them. It concludes that improving the processes for adapting weapon training to new requirements can make them more effective and efficient, but that improvements should be made in the context of holistically improving the Army's training and leader development programs. In addition, while there are many potential benefits to increasing the use of technologies in weapon training strategies, there are many factors that act to limit the amount of improvement that must be considered before deciding on implementation."--Abstract on RAND home page
    Abstract: "The ability of soldiers to engage the enemy effectively is fundamental to the operational success of the U.S. Army. As a result, the Army devotes considerable effort and resources to weapon training. The Army's current challenge is to adapt weapon training strategies to meet complex operational environments and changing unit readiness processes; take full advantage of training technologies; and, in an era of declining defense budgets, make weapon training strategies more efficient. This report documents the findings, conclusions, and implications of a two-year project supporting the Army's efforts to adapt its weapon training strategies and the processes through which they are developed. The potential of emerging technologies to make weapon training strategies more effective and efficient is also examined. The report outlines directions the Army could take to improve its weapon training strategies and the processes for adapting them. It concludes that improving the processes for adapting weapon training to new requirements can make them more effective and efficient, but that improvements should be made in the context of holistically improving the Army's training and leader development programs. In addition, while there are many potential benefits to increasing the use of technologies in weapon training strategies, there are many factors that act to limit the amount of improvement that must be considered before deciding on implementation."--Abstract on RAND home page
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Army , "RAND Arroyo Center , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "RR-448-A"--Page 4 of cover , "The research described in this report was sponsored by the United States Army under Contract, No. W74V8H-06-C-0001"--Title page verso , Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-75)
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    ISBN: 9780833087720 , 083308772X , 9780833087737 , 0833087746 , 0833087738 , 0833087711 , 9780833087713 , 9780833087744
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Ramchand, Rajeev Developing a research strategy for suicide prevention in the Department of Defense
    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; Research ; United States ; Suicide Prevention ; Government policy ; Military research ; Suicide Prevention ; Research ; Psychology, Military ; Suicide ; Military research ; Suicide ; Psychology, Military ; Military research ; Personnel management ; Research ; Psychology, Military ; Suicide ; Prevention ; Government policy ; Military Science - General ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; United States ; PSYCHOLOGY ; Suicide ; United States Armed Forces ; Mental health services ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The study indexed each of 12 research goals according to rankings of importance, effectiveness, cultural acceptability, cost, and learning potential provided by experts who participated in a multistep elicitation exercise. The results revealed that research funding is overwhelmingly allocated to prevention goals already considered by experts to be effective. Other goals considered by experts to be important and appropriate for the military context receive relatively little funding and have been the subject of relatively few studies, meaning that there is still much to learn about these strategies. Furthermore, DoD, like other organizations, suffers from a research-to-practice gap. The most promising results from studies funded by DoD and other entities do not always find their way to those responsible for implementing suicide prevention programs that serve military personnel
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    ISBN: 9780833088062 , 0833089323 , 0833088068 , 9780833089328
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 84 pages)
    Keywords: Competency-based education ; Competency-based education ; Competency-based education ; Education ; Social Sciences ; Theory & Practice of Education ; EDUCATION ; Evaluation & Assessment ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Efforts to prepare students for college, careers, and civic engagement have traditionally emphasized academic skills, but a growing body of research suggests that interpersonal and intrapersonal competencies, such as communication and resilience, are important predictors of postsecondary success and citizenship. One of the major challenges in designing educational interventions to support these outcomes is a lack of high-quality measures that could help educators, students, parents, and others understand how students perform and monitor their development over time. This report provides guidelines to promote thoughtful development of practical, high-quality measures of interpersonal and intrapersonal competencies that practitioners and policymakers can use to improve valued outcomes for students
    Note: "RAND Education , Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-84)
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    ISBN: 9780833084354 , 0833089951 , 0833084356 , 9780833089953
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 112 pages)
    Series Statement: Research report RR-471-AF
    Parallel Title: Print version Sims, Carra S Strength testing in the Air Force
    Keywords: United States Personnel management ; United States Physical training ; United States ; United States ; Physical fitness Evaluation ; Physical fitness Measurement ; Physical fitness ; Physical fitness ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Air Forces ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; Armed Forces ; Physical training ; Physical fitness ; Measurement ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Introduction -- Background and Research on the Strength Aptitude Test -- Observations and Interviews at the Military Entrance Processing Stations -- Strength Requirements Survey: Sample and Screener -- Survey Results: Actions and Movement Type -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Appendix A: AFSC Codes and Career Field Specialty Names -- Appendix B: Additional Details on the Process Currently Used to Establish SAT Cut Scores -- Appendix C: LNCO and Recruit Interview Questions -- Appendix D: Tabular Overview of Survey -- Appendix E: Responses to Open-Ended Survey Questions -- Appendix F: Population and Sample Characteristics for Strength Requirements Survey
    Note: "Prepared for the United States Air Force , "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833089533 , 0833089536
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 616.85/8445
    Keywords: Suicidal behavior Treatment ; Suicide Prevention ; Mental health personnel Training of ; Suicidal behavior ; Suicide ; Mental health personnel ; California ; Mental health personnel ; Training of ; Suicidal behavior ; Treatment ; Suicide ; Prevention ; Electronic books
    Note: Caption title , Includes bibliographical references
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  • 39
    ISBN: 9780833089472 , 0833089471
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    Series Statement: Research report
    DDC: 368.38/2009788
    Keywords: Connect for Health Colorado (Health insurance exchange) ; Connect for Health Colorado (Health insurance exchange) ; Medically uninsured persons ; Health insurance exchanges ; Medically uninsured persons ; Health insurance exchanges ; Connect for Health Colorado (Health insurance exchange) ; Health insurance exchanges ; Medically uninsured persons ; Colorado ; Electronic books
    Note: "Sponsored by the Colorado Health Foundation , Includes bibliographical references
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  • 40
    ISBN: 9780833089441 , 0833089447
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 324.7/80973
    Keywords: National Institute on Money in State Politics (U.S.) ; National Institute on Money in State Politics (U.S.) ; Elections States ; Campaign funds States ; Elections ; Campaign funds ; United States ; Campaign funds ; U.S. states ; Elections ; U.S. states ; Electronic books
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 41
    ISBN: 9780833089908 , 0833089900 , 9780833086914
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 62 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Hunt, Priscilla Evaluation of the Shreveport predictive policing experiment
    Keywords: Forecasting Statistical methods ; Social prediction ; Crime prevention ; Offenses against property Prevention ; Regression analysis ; Police administration Case studies ; Law enforcement ; Forecasting ; Social prediction ; Crime prevention ; Offenses against property ; Regression analysis ; Police administration ; Law enforcement ; Law enforcement ; Offenses against property ; Prevention ; Police administration ; Regression analysis ; Social prediction ; Social Welfare & Social Work ; Social Sciences ; Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency ; Louisiana ; Shreveport ; MATHEMATICS ; Probability & Statistics ; Regression Analysis ; Case studies ; Crime prevention ; Forecasting ; Statistical methods ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Even though there is a growing interest in predictive policing, to date there have been few, if any, formal evaluations of these programs. This report documents an assessment of a predictive policing effort in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 2012, which was conducted to evaluate the crime reduction effects of policing guided by statistical predictions. RAND researchers led multiple interviews and focus groups with the Shreveport Police Department throughout the course of the trial to document the implementation of the statistical predictive and prevention models. In addition to a basic assessment of the process, the report shows the crime impacts and costs directly attributable to the strategy. It is hoped that this will provide a fuller picture for police departments considering if and how a predictive policing strategy should be adopted. There was no statistically significant change in property crime in the experimental districts that applied the predictive models compared with the control districts; therefore, overall, the intervention was deemed to have no effect. There are both statistical and substantive possibilities to explain this null effect. In addition, it is likely that the predictive policing program did not cost any more than the status quo."--"Abstract" on web page
    Abstract: "Even though there is a growing interest in predictive policing, to date there have been few, if any, formal evaluations of these programs. This report documents an assessment of a predictive policing effort in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 2012, which was conducted to evaluate the crime reduction effects of policing guided by statistical predictions. RAND researchers led multiple interviews and focus groups with the Shreveport Police Department throughout the course of the trial to document the implementation of the statistical predictive and prevention models. In addition to a basic assessment of the process, the report shows the crime impacts and costs directly attributable to the strategy. It is hoped that this will provide a fuller picture for police departments considering if and how a predictive policing strategy should be adopted. There was no statistically significant change in property crime in the experimental districts that applied the predictive models compared with the control districts; therefore, overall, the intervention was deemed to have no effect. There are both statistical and substantive possibilities to explain this null effect. In addition, it is likely that the predictive policing program did not cost any more than the status quo."--"Abstract" on web page
    Note: "RAND Corporation research report series , "RR-531-NIJ."--Page 4 of cover , "The research described in this report was sponsored by the National Institute of Justice and was conducted in the Safety and Justice Program within RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment."--Title page verso , Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-62)
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  • 42
    ISBN: 9780833088147 , 0833089382 , 0833088149 , 9780833089380
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (viii, 45 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Hall, Kimberly Curry Veteran employment
    Keywords: Veterans Services for ; Veterans Employment ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Military Administration ; United States ; Veterans ; Services for ; Military & Naval Science ; LAW ; Labor & Employment ; Law, Politics & Government ; Veterans ; Employment ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Eleven companies cofounded the 100,000 Jobs Mission in 2011 to promote veteran employment, with a goal of hiring 100,000 veterans by 2020. The coalition has grown to over 175 companies, which have exceeded the initial goal and are now on track to hire 200,000 veterans by the end of 2014. These companies represent nearly every U.S. industry and vary in size, geographic location, and in the types of veterans they hire. Reflecting on the first three years of operation, JPMorgan Chase & Co. asked the RAND Corporation to capture the lessons and experiences from the 100,000 Jobs Mission to identify further improvements to veteran employment opportunities. RAND researchers conducted qualitative interviews with representatives of a sample of member companies, delving into the ways they recruit and hire veterans, help veterans transition into their new jobs, and manage and develop veteran employees and the value veterans bring as employees. Interviewees pointed out that veterans are most noted for their leadership skills and teamwork; for their flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment without undue stress; for their dependability, integrity, and loyalty; and for their experience working in a culturally diverse or global environment. This research also explored the challenges to hiring and employing veterans and provides recommendations to assist employers and promote veteran employment opportunities more broadly
    Abstract: Eleven companies cofounded the 100,000 Jobs Mission in 2011 to promote veteran employment, with a goal of hiring 100,000 veterans by 2020. The coalition has grown to over 175 companies, which have exceeded the initial goal and are now on track to hire 200,000 veterans by the end of 2014. These companies represent nearly every U.S. industry and vary in size, geographic location, and in the types of veterans they hire. Reflecting on the first three years of operation, JPMorgan Chase & Co. asked the RAND Corporation to capture the lessons and experiences from the 100,000 Jobs Mission to identify further improvements to veteran employment opportunities. RAND researchers conducted qualitative interviews with representatives of a sample of member companies, delving into the ways they recruit and hire veterans, help veterans transition into their new jobs, and manage and develop veteran employees and the value veterans bring as employees. Interviewees pointed out that veterans are most noted for their leadership skills and teamwork; for their flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment without undue stress; for their dependability, integrity, and loyalty; and for their experience working in a culturally diverse or global environment. This research also explored the challenges to hiring and employing veterans and provides recommendations to assist employers and promote veteran employment opportunities more broadly
    Note: "This research was sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and conducted within RAND Labor and Population"--Page 45 , "RAND Labor and Population , Includes bibliographical references (pages 41-43)
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  • 43
    ISBN: 9780833087348 , 0833090097 , 0833087347 , 9780833090096
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxvii, 112 pages)
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; Cost control ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Political Freedom ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Cost control ; United States ; Electronic books
    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 (WNW) and the commercial long-term evolution waveform, and the second analyzes military acquisition programs that have repeatedly exceeded certain cost thresholds. The first study compares differences in system designs, technical requirements, intellectual property protection schemes, and cost in the development of WNW. It also examined how technical risks and challenging requirements contributed to schedule and cost increases. The second study attempts to identify unique characteristics of programs that overrun their budgets more than once
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "This research was sponsored by the Performance Assessments and Root Cause Analysis (PARCA) office, in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, and conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , "RAND National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-112)
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  • 44
    ISBN: 9780833082602 , 0833090062 , 0833082604 , 9780833090065
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 69 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Project Air Force series on resiliency Nutritional fitness and resilience
    Parallel Title: Print version Floréz, Karen R Nutritional fitness and resilience
    Keywords: United States Airmen ; Health and hygiene ; United States Civilian employees ; Health and hygiene ; United States ; United States ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Nutrition ; Diet ; Families of military personnel Health and hygiene ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Nutrition ; Diet ; Families of military personnel ; Family Health ; Health ; Human Activities ; Military Personnel ; Named Groups ; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena ; Occupational Groups ; Persons ; Phenomena and Processes ; Physical Fitness ; Physiological Phenomena ; Population Characteristics ; Psychiatry and Psychology ; Psychological Phenomena and Processes ; Resilience, Psychological ; Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena ; Delivery of Health Care ; Nutrition ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Medicine ; Health & Biological Sciences ; Military & Naval Medicine ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Diet ; Electronic books
    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 family members. It examines the relationship between nutritional fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address self-regulation, positive affect, perceived control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism. Supporting or increasing the levels of the key measures of nutritional fitness identified in this report may facilitate resilience and can protect Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families from the negative effects of stress. The report also reviews construct measures, well-being, and resilience outcomes as well as interventions designed to promote the nutritional fitness constructs
    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 family members. It examines the relationship between nutritional fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address self-regulation, positive affect, perceived control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism. Supporting or increasing the levels of the key measures of nutritional fitness identified in this report may facilitate resilience and can protect Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families from the negative effects of stress. The report also reviews construct measures, well-being, and resilience outcomes as well as interventions designed to promote the nutritional fitness constructs
    Note: "RAND Project AIR FORCE , Includes bibliographical references (pages 41-69)
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  • 45
    ISBN: 9783843045735
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
    Keywords: (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1114
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  • 46
    ISBN: 9783843070973
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
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  • 47
    ISBN: 9783843040181
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
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  • 48
    ISBN: 9783843071550
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
    Keywords: (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1480
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  • 49
    ISBN: 9783843038492
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
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  • 50
    ISBN: 9783843039840
    Language: German
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    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
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  • 51
    ISBN: 9783843046817
    Language: German
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    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
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  • 52
    ISBN: 9783843040082
    Language: German
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    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
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  • 53
    ISBN: 9783843040099
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
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  • 54
    ISBN: 9783843037471
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
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  • 55
    ISBN: 9783843046466
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
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  • 56
    ISBN: 9783843040716
    Language: German
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    DDC: 390
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  • 57
    ISBN: 9783843040730
    Language: German
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    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 290
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  • 58
    ISBN: 9783843040464
    Language: German
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    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
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  • 59
    ISBN: 9783843046206
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 398.20951
    Keywords: Chinesisch ; Märchen ; (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1114 ; (VLB-FS)Märchen ; (VLB-FS)China ; Anthologie ; Anthologie ; Anthologie ; Anthologie ; Chinesisch ; Märchen ; Anthologie
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    ISBN: 9783843072465
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781 Fabeln
    DDC: 390
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    ISBN: 9783843046893
    Language: German
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    ISBN: 9783843047746
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    ISBN: 9783843048699
    Language: German
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    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 943
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    ISBN: 9783843046183
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    ISBN: 9783843039628
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    ISBN: 9783843040297
    Language: German
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    DDC: 390
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    ISBN: 9783843040143
    Language: German
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    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 820
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    ISBN: 9783843046756
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    ISBN: 9783843047883
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    DDC: 830
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    ISBN: 9783843071659
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    ISBN: 9783843040778
    Language: German
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    ISBN: 9783843040129
    Language: German
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    ISBN: 9783843039994
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    ISBN: 9783843045551
    Language: German
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    ISBN: 9783843046732
    Language: German
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    ISBN: 9783843038522
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    ISBN: 9783843046879
    Language: German
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    ISBN: 9783843071208
    Language: German
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    ISBN: 9783843040273
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Schwänke vom Bosporus
    DDC: 830
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    ISBN: 9783843041232
    Language: German
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    ISBN: 9783843041058
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    DDC: 390
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    ISBN: 9783843072397
    Language: German
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    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
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  • 83
    ISBN: 9783843037518
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
    Keywords: (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1114
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  • 84
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    ISBN: 9783843043595
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
    Keywords: (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1114
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  • 85
    ISBN: 9783843037488
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
    Keywords: (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1114
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  • 86
    ISBN: 9783843040242
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 390
    Keywords: (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1114
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  • 87
    ISBN: 9783843069823
    Language: German
    Pages: Online-Ressource
    Edition: 1. Auflage
    DDC: 830
    Keywords: (Produktform)Electronic book text ; (VLB-WN)1114 ; Erzählende Literatur: Anthologien ; Erzählende Literatur: Anthologien
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  • 88
    ISBN: 9780833082114 , 0833084704 , 0833082116 , 9780833084705
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 167 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-382-OSD
    Parallel Title: Print version Connable, Ben Modeling, simulation, and operations analysis in Afghanistan and Iraq
    Keywords: Soldiers Protection ; Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Logistics Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Military planning Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Decision making Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Operations research ; Counterinsurgency Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Irregular warfare Simulation methods ; Evaluation ; Soldiers ; Logistics ; Military planning ; Decision making ; Operations research ; Counterinsurgency ; Irregular warfare ; COMPUTERS ; Data Modeling & Design ; Operations research ; Military Science - General ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Electronic book
    Abstract: RAND conducted a lessons learned examination of operations analysis, modeling, and simulation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This report identifies ways in which analysts have attempted to support commanders' decisions in counterinsurgency and irregular warfare, describes many of the models and tools they employed, provides insight into the challenges they faced, and suggests ways in which the application of modeling, simulation, and analysis might be improved for current and future operations. RAND identified four broad categories of decisions: force protection, logistics, campaign assessment, and force structuring. Modeling, simulation, and analysis were most effective in supporting force protection and logistics decisions, and least effective in supporting campaign assessment and force structuring
    Abstract: RAND conducted a lessons learned examination of operations analysis, modeling, and simulation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This report identifies ways in which analysts have attempted to support commanders' decisions in counterinsurgency and irregular warfare, describes many of the models and tools they employed, provides insight into the challenges they faced, and suggests ways in which the application of modeling, simulation, and analysis might be improved for current and future operations. RAND identified four broad categories of decisions: force protection, logistics, campaign assessment, and force structuring. Modeling, simulation, and analysis were most effective in supporting force protection and logistics decisions, and least effective in supporting campaign assessment and force structuring
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-167)
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  • 89
    ISBN: 9780833084897 , 0833084895
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 87 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Chivvis, Christopher S. Libya After Qaddafi Lessons and Implications for the Future
    DDC: 323
    Keywords: Qaddafi, Muammar ; Qaddafi, Muammar ; Postwar reconstruction ; Nation-building ; Postwar reconstruction ; Nation-building ; Libya Politics and government 2011- ; Libya
    Abstract: In 2011, NATO and a number of Arab and other countries backed a rebel overthrow of longstanding Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi. When Qaddafi was killed in October, the intervening powers abruptly wrapped up military operations. A small United Nations mission was given responsibility for coordinating post-conflict stabilization support. The essential tasks of establishing security, building political and administrative institutions, and restarting the economy were left almost entirely up to Libya's new leaders. The results of this very limited international approach have been lackluster at best. Libya has fallen behind on a number of critical post-conflict fronts, jihadist groups have made inroads, and there is still a possibility that this newly freed nation could once again collapse into civil war. Although Libya's fate is ultimately in the hands of Libyans themselves, international actors could have done more to help and could still take steps to avert further deterioration of Libya itself as well as the broader region. This report is based on research and interviews with officials in Washington, London, Paris, Brussels, and Tripoli and draws on existing RAND work on post-conflict reconstruction. It explains the challenges that Libya faced after the war, assesses the steps taken to overcome them, draws implications for future post-conflict efforts, and sketches a way forward in Libya itself
    Abstract: In 2011, NATO and a number of Arab and other countries backed a rebel overthrow of longstanding Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi. When Qaddafi was killed in October, the intervening powers abruptly wrapped up military operations. A small United Nations mission was given responsibility for coordinating post-conflict stabilization support. The essential tasks of establishing security, building political and administrative institutions, and restarting the economy were left almost entirely up to Libya's new leaders. The results of this very limited international approach have been lackluster at best. Libya has fallen behind on a number of critical post-conflict fronts, jihadist groups have made inroads, and there is still a possibility that this newly freed nation could once again collapse into civil war. Although Libya's fate is ultimately in the hands of Libyans themselves, international actors could have done more to help and could still take steps to avert further deterioration of Libya itself as well as the broader region. This report is based on research and interviews with officials in Washington, London, Paris, Brussels, and Tripoli and draws on existing RAND work on post-conflict reconstruction. It explains the challenges that Libya faced after the war, assesses the steps taken to overcome them, draws implications for future post-conflict efforts, and sketches a way forward in Libya itself
    Note: "RAND Corporation , Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-97)
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  • 90
    ISBN: 9780833085559 , 0833085557 , 9780833085580 , 0833085565 , 0833085581 , 9780833085566
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 258 pages)
    Series Statement: RAND Corporation research report series RR-499-TEDF
    Keywords: Veterans Health and hygiene ; Military social work ; Veterans Care ; Psychological aspects ; Veterans Mental health services ; Veterans Medical care ; Medicine, Military ; Caregivers Services for ; Psychology, Military ; Military nursing ; Veterans ; Military social work ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Medicine, Military ; Caregivers ; Psychology, Military ; Military nursing ; Veterans statistics & numerical data ; Disabled Persons rehabilitation ; Needs Assessment statistics & numerical data ; Social Support ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Caregivers statistics & numerical data ; Veterans ; Mental health services ; HEALTH & FITNESS ; Work-Related Health ; United States ; Caregivers ; Services for ; Medicine, Military ; Military nursing ; Military social work ; Psychology, Military ; Veterans ; Health and hygiene ; Veterans ; Medical care ; HISTORY ; United States ; State & Local ; General ; United States ; Electronic books ; Statistics
    Abstract: "While much has been written about the role of caregiving for the elderly and chronically ill and for children with special needs, little is known about "military caregivers"--The population of those who care for wounded, ill, and injured military personnel and veterans. These caregivers play an essential role in caring for injured or wounded service members and veterans. This enables those for whom they are caring to live better quality lives, and can result in faster and improved rehabilitation and recovery. Yet playing this role can impose a substantial physical, emotional, and financial toll on caregivers. This report summarizes the results of a study designed to describe the magnitude of military caregiving in the United States today, as well as to identify gaps in the array of programs, policies, and initiatives designed to support military caregivers. Improving military caregivers' well-being and ensuring their continued ability to provide care will require multifaceted approaches to reducing the current burdens caregiving may impose, and bolstering their ability to serve as caregivers more effectively. Given the systematic differences among military caregiver groups, it is also important that tailored approaches meet the unique needs and characteristics of post-9/11 caregivers."--Abstract
    Abstract: "While much has been written about the role of caregiving for the elderly and chronically ill and for children with special needs, little is known about "military caregivers"--The population of those who care for wounded, ill, and injured military personnel and veterans. These caregivers play an essential role in caring for injured or wounded service members and veterans. This enables those for whom they are caring to live better quality lives, and can result in faster and improved rehabilitation and recovery. Yet playing this role can impose a substantial physical, emotional, and financial toll on caregivers. This report summarizes the results of a study designed to describe the magnitude of military caregiving in the United States today, as well as to identify gaps in the array of programs, policies, and initiatives designed to support military caregivers. Improving military caregivers' well-being and ensuring their continued ability to provide care will require multifaceted approaches to reducing the current burdens caregiving may impose, and bolstering their ability to serve as caregivers more effectively. Given the systematic differences among military caregiver groups, it is also important that tailored approaches meet the unique needs and characteristics of post-9/11 caregivers."--Abstract
    Abstract: Introduction -- Critical Lifelines : The Role and Contributions of Military Caregivers -- Understanding and Addressing Caregiver Needs : the Risks and Consequences of Caregiving and Programs to Mitigate Them -- Evolving Needs : Sustaining Caregiver and Care Recipient Well-Being Now and in the Future -- Closing Gaps : Conclusions and Recommendations -- Appendices : A. Survey Methods ; B. Survey Analysis ; C. Enumeration of Military Caregivers -D. Environmental Scan Methods -- E. Environmental Scan Organizational Characteristics -- F. Federal and State Policies and Programs to Support Military Caregivers -- G. Programs and Organizations Excluded from the Environmental Scan -- H. Military Support Programs and Organizations Included in the Environmental Scan
    Note: "RR-499-TEDF"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-258)
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  • 91
    ISBN: 9780833084415 , 0833084410 , 9780833084439 , 0833084437 , 9780833084422 , 9780833084408
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (191 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Paul, Christopher, 1971- Mexico is not Colombia
    Keywords: Drug control ; Internal security ; Insurgency ; Drug traffic ; Violent crimes ; Violence ; Drug control ; Internal security ; Insurgency ; Drug traffic ; Violent crimes ; Violence ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; General ; SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Criminology ; Drug control ; Drug traffic ; Insurgency ; Internal security ; Violence ; Violent crimes ; Substance Abuse ; Social Welfare & Social Work ; Social Sciences ; Mexico ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Infrastructure ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Despite the scope of the threat they pose to Mexico's security, violent drug-trafficking organizations are not well understood, and optimal strategies to combat them have not been identified. While there is no perfectly analogous case from history, Mexico stands to benefit from historical lessons and efforts that were correlated with improvement in countries facing similar challenges related to violence and corruption"--Provided by publisher
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  • 92
    ISBN: 9780833084941 , 0833085700 , 0833084941 , 9780833085702
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 84 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Gonzales, Daniel Improving interagency information sharing using technology demonstrations
    Keywords: United States ; United States ; Civil-military relations ; Drug control Technological innovations ; Drug traffic Prevention ; Border security ; Interagency coordination ; Information networks Management ; Military law ; Civil-military relations ; Drug control ; Drug traffic ; Border security ; Interagency coordination ; Information networks ; Military law ; Information networks ; Management ; Interagency coordination ; Military law ; Law - U.S ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Law - U.S ; United States ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Border security ; Civil-military relations ; United States ; Drug control ; Technological innovations ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) has developed new sensor technologies to support military forces operating in Iraq and Afghanistan. These new capabilities may be useful in counterdrug (CD) operations along the southern U.S. border. DoD has held technology demonstrations to test and demonstrate new technologies along the southern border--because the field conditions along the border closely resemble those in current military theaters of operation and because they can also reveal whether new technologies are useful for CD operations led by domestic law enforcement agencies. However, there are legal questions about whether such technology demonstrations fully comply with U.S. law and whether advanced DoD sensors can legally be used in domestic CD operations when they are operated by U.S. military forces. In this report, the authors examine federal law and DoD policy to answer these questions. Some parts of U.S. law mandate information sharing among federal departments and agencies for national security purposes and direct DoD to play a key role in domestic CD operations in support of U.S. law enforcement agencies, while other parts of the law place restrictions on when the U.S. military may participate in law enforcement operations. Reviewing relevant federal law and DoD policy, the authors conclude that there is no legal reason why a DoD sensor should be excluded from use in an interagency technology demonstration or in an actual CD operation as long as a valid request for support is made by an appropriate law enforcement official and so long as no personally identifiable or private information is collected. The authors recommend DoD policy on domestic CD operations be formally clarified and that an approval process should be established for technology demonstrations with a CD nexus
    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) has developed new sensor technologies to support military forces operating in Iraq and Afghanistan. These new capabilities may be useful in counterdrug (CD) operations along the southern U.S. border. DoD has held technology demonstrations to test and demonstrate new technologies along the southern border--because the field conditions along the border closely resemble those in current military theaters of operation and because they can also reveal whether new technologies are useful for CD operations led by domestic law enforcement agencies. However, there are legal questions about whether such technology demonstrations fully comply with U.S. law and whether advanced DoD sensors can legally be used in domestic CD operations when they are operated by U.S. military forces. In this report, the authors examine federal law and DoD policy to answer these questions. Some parts of U.S. law mandate information sharing among federal departments and agencies for national security purposes and direct DoD to play a key role in domestic CD operations in support of U.S. law enforcement agencies, while other parts of the law place restrictions on when the U.S. military may participate in law enforcement operations. Reviewing relevant federal law and DoD policy, the authors conclude that there is no legal reason why a DoD sensor should be excluded from use in an interagency technology demonstration or in an actual CD operation as long as a valid request for support is made by an appropriate law enforcement official and so long as no personally identifiable or private information is collected. The authors recommend DoD policy on domestic CD operations be formally clarified and that an approval process should be established for technology demonstrations with a CD nexus
    Note: "RR551-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , "RAND National Security Research Division , "This research was ... conducted within the International Security and Defense Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-84)
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  • 93
    ISBN: 9780833085689 , 0833085689 , 9780833080769 , 0833080768
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 48 pages)
    Series Statement: Rand Project Air Force series on resiliency
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Robson, Sean Psychological fitness and resilience
    Keywords: Families of military personnel Health and hygiene ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Psychology, Military ; Adjustment (Psychology) ; Airmen Health and hygiene ; Stress management ; Families of military personnel ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Psychology, Military ; Adjustment (Psychology) ; Airmen ; Stress management ; Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms ; Behavior ; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities ; Behavioral Symptoms ; Military Personnel ; Named Groups ; Occupational Groups ; Personality Assessment ; Persons ; Psychiatry and Psychology ; Psychological Phenomena and Processes ; Psychophysiology ; Resilience, Psychological ; Stress, Psychological ; Adjustment (Psychology) ; Psychology, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Stress management ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Engineering ; MEDICAL ; Preventive Medicine ; Electronic books
    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 family members. It examines the relationship between physical fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address self-regulation, positive affect, perceived control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism. Supporting or increasing the levels of the key measures of psychological fitness identified in this report may facilitate resilience and can protect Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families from the negative effects of stress. The report also reviews construct measures, well-being, and resilience outcomes as well as interventions designed to promote the psychological fitness constructs
    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 family members. It examines the relationship between physical fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address self-regulation, positive affect, perceived control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and optimism. Supporting or increasing the levels of the key measures of psychological fitness identified in this report may facilitate resilience and can protect Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families from the negative effects of stress. The report also reviews construct measures, well-being, and resilience outcomes as well as interventions designed to promote the psychological fitness constructs
    Note: "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 33-48)
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  • 94
    ISBN: 9780833086686 , 0833086685 , 9780833086679 , 0833086669 , 9780833086303 , 0833086677 , 9780833086662
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 40 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Shih, Regina A Improving dementia long-term care
    Keywords: Older people with disabilities Long-term care ; Chronically ill Long-term care ; Medical policy ; Older people with mental disabilities Long-term care ; Dementia Patients ; Long-term care ; Government policy ; Dementia Patients ; Long-term care ; Older people with disabilities ; Chronically ill ; Medical policy ; Older people with mental disabilities ; Dementia ; Dementia ; Quality Improvement ; Aged ; Dementia therapy ; Long-Term Care ; Electronic books ; MEDICAL ; Geriatrics ; Chronically ill ; Long-term care ; Dementia ; Patients ; Long-term care ; Medical policy ; Older people with disabilities ; Long-term care ; Psychiatry ; Health & Biological Sciences ; Psychiatric Disorders, Individual ; United States ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Security ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Services & Welfare ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "In 2010, 15 percent of Americans older than age 70 had dementia, and the number of new dementia cases among those 65 and older is expected to double by the year 2050. As the baby boomer generation ages, many older adults will require dementia-related long-term services and supports (LTSS). This blueprint is the only national document to date that engages local, state, and national stakeholders to specifically focus on policy options at the intersection of dementia and LTSS. The authors undertook five major tasks that resulted in a prioritized list of policy options and research directions to help decisionmakers improve the dementia LTSS delivery system, workforce, and financing. These were to (1) identify weaknesses in the LTSS system that may be particularly severe for persons with dementia; (2) review national and state strategies addressing dementia or LTSS policy; (3) identify policy options from the perspective of a diverse group of stakeholders; (4) evaluate the policy options; and (5) prioritize policy options by impact and feasibility. Stakeholders identified 38 policy options. RAND researchers independently evaluated these options against prespecified criteria, settling on 25 priority options. These policy options can be summarized into five objectives for the dementia LTSS system: (1) increase public awareness of dementia to reduce stigma and promote earlier detection; (2) improve access to and use of LTSS; (3) promote high-quality, person- and caregiver-centered care; (4) provide better support for family caregivers of people with dementia; and (5) reduce the burden of dementia LTSS costs on individuals and families. This policy blueprint provides a foundation upon which to build consensus among a larger set of stakeholders to set priorities and the sequencing of policy recommendations"--
    Abstract: "In 2010, 15 percent of Americans older than age 70 had dementia, and the number of new dementia cases among those 65 and older is expected to double by the year 2050. As the baby boomer generation ages, many older adults will require dementia-related long-term services and supports (LTSS). This blueprint is the only national document to date that engages local, state, and national stakeholders to specifically focus on policy options at the intersection of dementia and LTSS. The authors undertook five major tasks that resulted in a prioritized list of policy options and research directions to help decisionmakers improve the dementia LTSS delivery system, workforce, and financing. These were to (1) identify weaknesses in the LTSS system that may be particularly severe for persons with dementia; (2) review national and state strategies addressing dementia or LTSS policy; (3) identify policy options from the perspective of a diverse group of stakeholders; (4) evaluate the policy options; and (5) prioritize policy options by impact and feasibility. Stakeholders identified 38 policy options. RAND researchers independently evaluated these options against prespecified criteria, settling on 25 priority options. These policy options can be summarized into five objectives for the dementia LTSS system: (1) increase public awareness of dementia to reduce stigma and promote earlier detection; (2) improve access to and use of LTSS; (3) promote high-quality, person- and caregiver-centered care; (4) provide better support for family caregivers of people with dementia; and (5) reduce the burden of dementia LTSS costs on individuals and families. This policy blueprint provides a foundation upon which to build consensus among a larger set of stakeholders to set priorities and the sequencing of policy recommendations"--
    Note: "The research in this report was produced within RAND Health and RAND Labor and Population."--Title page verso , "This report results from the RAND Corporation's Investment in People and Ideas program."--Title page verso , Includes bibliographical references
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  • 95
    ISBN: 9780833083906 , 0833086472 , 0833083902 , 9780833086471
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 66 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Rostker, Bernard Recruiting older youths
    Keywords: United States Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; United States ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; Recruiting and enlistment ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; Electronic book
    Abstract: More than half of all U.S. Army recruits are choosing to join later in life instead of immediately after high school graduation. Older recruits tend to reenlist and receive promotions at greater rates than their younger peers. Among those surveyed, recruits who enlisted later were more concerned about the domestic job market and less concerned about external factors, such as opposition from family and friends. Since the advent of the all-volunteer force, little attention has been paid to high school graduates who do not enlist immediately after graduation, primarily those who seek employment in the private sector of the economy. However, over time, this group has made up a significant and increasing portion of total enlistments. However, since 2005, the majority of the Army's recruits has not joined directly out of high school but has instead made the decision to join at a later time. Why these recruits initially chose not to join when they had the opportunity after graduating from high school and why they changed their minds several years later and enlisted are the subjects of this report. Given the importance of older recruits to the Army, the authors examine what is known about these recruits, their performance during military service, and why they came to join the Army after first choosing another postsecondary path. The results of a survey of 5,000 Army recruits designed to answer this question are presented. Finally, the implications of the survey results are discussed, along with suggestions of ways to gain additional insights by tracking this survey cohort through their Army careers
    Abstract: More than half of all U.S. Army recruits are choosing to join later in life instead of immediately after high school graduation. Older recruits tend to reenlist and receive promotions at greater rates than their younger peers. Among those surveyed, recruits who enlisted later were more concerned about the domestic job market and less concerned about external factors, such as opposition from family and friends. Since the advent of the all-volunteer force, little attention has been paid to high school graduates who do not enlist immediately after graduation, primarily those who seek employment in the private sector of the economy. However, over time, this group has made up a significant and increasing portion of total enlistments. However, since 2005, the majority of the Army's recruits has not joined directly out of high school but has instead made the decision to join at a later time. Why these recruits initially chose not to join when they had the opportunity after graduating from high school and why they changed their minds several years later and enlisted are the subjects of this report. Given the importance of older recruits to the Army, the authors examine what is known about these recruits, their performance during military service, and why they came to join the Army after first choosing another postsecondary path. The results of a survey of 5,000 Army recruits designed to answer this question are presented. Finally, the implications of the survey results are discussed, along with suggestions of ways to gain additional insights by tracking this survey cohort through their Army careers
    Note: "National Defense Research Institute , "RR-247-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-66)
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  • 96
    ISBN: 9780833085641 , 0833090003 , 0833085646 , 9780833090003
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 97 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Osburg, Jan Assessing locally focused stability operations
    Keywords: Counterinsurgency ; Counterinsurgency ; United States ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; Armed Forces ; Stability operations ; Military Science - General ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Counterinsurgency ; United States Armed Forces ; Stability operations ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This report describes how the Army and other services can better measure and assess the progress and outcomes of locally focused stability operations (LFSO), which are defined as the missions, tasks, and activities that build security, governance, and development by, with, and through the directly affected community, in order to increase stability at the local level. A number of issues related to assessing LFSO are identified, along with foundational challenges that include an inherently complex operational environment, limited doctrinal guidance, competing visions of stability, untested assumptions, and redundant or excessive reporting requirements. The report offers solutions to these and other challenges, and provides concrete recommendations and implementation-related guidance for designing and conducting assessments of LFSO. The report concludes with an assessment plan for a notional African LFSO scenario that illustrates the practical application of those insights
    Abstract: This report describes how the Army and other services can better measure and assess the progress and outcomes of locally focused stability operations (LFSO), which are defined as the missions, tasks, and activities that build security, governance, and development by, with, and through the directly affected community, in order to increase stability at the local level. A number of issues related to assessing LFSO are identified, along with foundational challenges that include an inherently complex operational environment, limited doctrinal guidance, competing visions of stability, untested assumptions, and redundant or excessive reporting requirements. The report offers solutions to these and other challenges, and provides concrete recommendations and implementation-related guidance for designing and conducting assessments of LFSO. The report concludes with an assessment plan for a notional African LFSO scenario that illustrates the practical application of those insights
    Note: "RAND Arroyo Center , "This research was sponsored by the Army's Asymmetric Warfare Group and was conducted within RAND Arroyo Center's Force Development and Technology Program"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-97)
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  • 97
    ISBN: 9780833082305 , 0833082078 , 0833082302 , 9780833082077
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 51 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Moore, Nancy Y., 1947- Small business and strategic sourcing
    Keywords: United States Procurement ; United States ; Small business ; Strategic planning ; Government contractors ; Government purchasing ; Defense contracts ; Small business ; Strategic planning ; Government contractors ; Government purchasing ; Defense contracts ; Small business ; Strategic planning ; United States ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Outsourcing ; Armed Forces ; Procurement ; Defense contracts ; United States ; Government contractors ; Government purchasing ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) may face challenges as it attempts to maintain its goal of spending about 23 percent of its prime-contract dollars for goods and services with small businesses and at the same time apply strategic-sourcing practices to reduce total costs and improve performance in ways that will not conflict with small-business goals while making DoD purchasing more effective and efficient. Strategic sourcing practices, for example, recommend consolidation of the supply base to reduce total costs, which can lead to fewer, larger, longer-term contracts with fewer and, often, larger suppliers
    Abstract: The Department of Defense (DoD) may face challenges as it attempts to maintain its goal of spending about 23 percent of its prime-contract dollars for goods and services with small businesses and at the same time apply strategic-sourcing practices to reduce total costs and improve performance in ways that will not conflict with small-business goals while making DoD purchasing more effective and efficient. Strategic sourcing practices, for example, recommend consolidation of the supply base to reduce total costs, which can lead to fewer, larger, longer-term contracts with fewer and, often, larger suppliers
    Note: "RAND National Defense Research Institute , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "This research was conducted within the Acquisition and Technology Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-51)
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  • 98
    ISBN: 9780833089557 , 0833089552 , 9780833087355 , 0833087355
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (118 pages)
    Parallel Title: Print version Assessing the potential to expand community college baccalaureate programs in Texas
    DDC: 610.73071/1
    Keywords: Nursing Study and teaching ; Community colleges ; Nursing ; Community colleges ; Community colleges ; Nursing ; Study and teaching ; Texas ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Many workforce-development needs, particularly those requiring baccalaureate degrees, remain unmet in some areas of Texas. Employers and students are calling for additional programs to develop workplace skills and to provide opportunities for career advancement. On May 22, 2013, the Texas Legislature approved a bill mandating a study on whether community college baccalaureate degree programs should be expanded in Texas. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board asked the RAND Corporation to partner with the Texas Higher Education Policy Initiative to conduct the study. In this report, the authors assess unmet workforce-development needs in nursing and the applied sciences, assess the arguments for and against baccalaureate expansion, and recommend potential activities to support implementation of any new policies undertaken to expand community college baccalaureate programs. They find significant need for more baccalaureate nurses, although rapidly growing distance learning programs may be able to meet this need. The authors find varying needs for the four applied science occupations they examined: computer and information technology, management of fire sciences, management of production/operations technicians, and health information technology. While expanding community college baccalaureate degree programs could help meet unmet needs and increase degree attainment among students, there are concerns about costs, mission creep at community colleges, counterproductive competition between community colleges and universities, and a decline in the overall quality of a Texas baccalaureate. The authors discuss the inherent tradeoffs that policymakers face in this regard
    Abstract: Many workforce-development needs, particularly those requiring baccalaureate degrees, remain unmet in some areas of Texas. Employers and students are calling for additional programs to develop workplace skills and to provide opportunities for career advancement. On May 22, 2013, the Texas Legislature approved a bill mandating a study on whether community college baccalaureate degree programs should be expanded in Texas. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board asked the RAND Corporation to partner with the Texas Higher Education Policy Initiative to conduct the study. In this report, the authors assess unmet workforce-development needs in nursing and the applied sciences, assess the arguments for and against baccalaureate expansion, and recommend potential activities to support implementation of any new policies undertaken to expand community college baccalaureate programs. They find significant need for more baccalaureate nurses, although rapidly growing distance learning programs may be able to meet this need. The authors find varying needs for the four applied science occupations they examined: computer and information technology, management of fire sciences, management of production/operations technicians, and health information technology. While expanding community college baccalaureate degree programs could help meet unmet needs and increase degree attainment among students, there are concerns about costs, mission creep at community colleges, counterproductive competition between community colleges and universities, and a decline in the overall quality of a Texas baccalaureate. The authors discuss the inherent tradeoffs that policymakers face in this regard
    Note: "The research in this report was produced for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by RAND Education , "Prepared for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board , Includes bibliographical references (pages 108-112) , Title from title screen (viewed on August 28, 2014)
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  • 99
    ISBN: 9780833087294 , 0833087320 , 0833087312 , 0833087304 , 0833087290 , 9780833087300 , 9780833087317 , 9780833087324
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Brown, Ryan Andrew Access to behavioral health care for geographically remote service members and dependents in the U.S
    Keywords: Soldiers Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Soldiers ; Military dependents Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Rural health ; Needs assessment ; Military dependents ; Rural health ; Needs assessment ; Veterans Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Mental Health Services ; Military Personnel ; Family ; Health Services Accessibility ; Rural Population ; Rural health ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Armed Forces ; Medical care ; United States ; Needs assessment ; United States Armed Forces ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: With many service members now returning to the United States from the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, concern over adequate access to behavioral health care (treatment for mental, behavioral, or addictive disorders) has risen. Yet data remain very sparse regarding how many service members (and their dependents) reside in locations remote from behavioral health providers, as well as the resulting effect on their access to and utilization of care. Little is also known about the effectiveness of existing policies and other efforts to improve access to services among this population. To help fill these gaps, a team of RAND researchers conducted a geospatial analysis using TRICARE and other data, finding that roughly 300,000 military service members and 1 million dependents are geographically distant from behavioral health care, and an analysis of claims data indicated that remoteness is associated with lower use of specialty behavioral health care. A review of existing policies and programs discovered guidelines for access to care, but no systematic monitoring of adherence to those guidelines, limiting their value. RAND researchers recommend implementing a geospatial data portal and monitoring system to track access to care in the military population and mark progress toward improvements in access to care. In addition, the RAND team highlighted two promising pathways for improving access to care among remote military populations: telehealth and collaborative care that integrates primary care with specialty behavioral care
    Abstract: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE: Introduction; CHAPTER TWO: Scope of the Problem: How Many Service Members and Dependents Are Remote, and Who Are They?; Data Sources for Location of Service Members and Providers; A Working Definition of Remoteness; Data Analysis: Implementing the Remoteness Definition; Summary; CHAPTER THREE: Effects of Remoteness on Civilian Behavioral Health Care Use; Rural and Urban Differences in Use of Behavioral Health Care; Analysis of the National Survey of Drug Use and Health
    Abstract: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE: Introduction; CHAPTER TWO: Scope of the Problem: How Many Service Members and Dependents Are Remote, and Who Are They?; Data Sources for Location of Service Members and Providers; A Working Definition of Remoteness; Data Analysis: Implementing the Remoteness Definition; Summary; CHAPTER THREE: Effects of Remoteness on Civilian Behavioral Health Care Use; Rural and Urban Differences in Use of Behavioral Health Care; Analysis of the National Survey of Drug Use and Health
    Abstract: With many service members now returning to the United States from the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, concern over adequate access to behavioral health care (treatment for mental, behavioral, or addictive disorders) has risen. Yet data remain very sparse regarding how many service members (and their dependents) reside in locations remote from behavioral health providers, as well as the resulting effect on their access to and utilization of care. Little is also known about the effectiveness of existing policies and other efforts to improve access to services among this population. To help fill these gaps, a team of RAND researchers conducted a geospatial analysis using TRICARE and other data, finding that roughly 300,000 military service members and 1 million dependents are geographically distant from behavioral health care, and an analysis of claims data indicated that remoteness is associated with lower use of specialty behavioral health care. A review of existing policies and programs discovered guidelines for access to care, but no systematic monitoring of adherence to those guidelines, limiting their value. RAND researchers recommend implementing a geospatial data portal and monitoring system to track access to care in the military population and mark progress toward improvements in access to care. In addition, the RAND team highlighted two promising pathways for improving access to care among remote military populations: telehealth and collaborative care that integrates primary care with specialty behavioral care
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 100
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    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
    ISBN: 9780833085047 , 0833089994 , 0833085042 , 9780833089991
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxii, 296 pages)
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Acosta, Joie D Mental health stigma in the military
    Keywords: Stigma (Social psychology) ; Soldiers Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Mental health policy ; Stigma (Social psychology) ; Soldiers ; Mental health policy ; Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment ; Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena ; Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms ; Behavior ; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities ; Delivery of Health Care ; Evaluation Studies as Topic ; Health Care Economics and Organizations ; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms ; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services ; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation ; Health Services ; Investigative Techniques ; Mental Health Services ; Military Personnel ; Named Groups ; Occupational Groups ; Persons ; Policy ; Psychiatry and Psychology ; Public Policy ; Quality of Health Care ; Social Behavior ; Social Control Policies ; Social Control, Formal ; Social Sciences ; Social Stigma ; Sociology ; Law, Politics & Government ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Veterans ; Mental health policy ; Stigma (Social psychology) ; United States Armed Forces ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; United States ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Despite the efforts of both the U.S. Department of Defense and the Veterans Health Administration to enhance mental health services, many service members are not regularly seeking needed care when they have mental health problems. Without appropriate treatment, these mental health problems can have wide-ranging and negative impacts on the quality of life and the social, emotional, and cognitive functioning of affected service members. The services have been actively engaged in developing policies, programs, and campaigns designed to reduce stigma and increase service members' help-seeking behavior. However, there has been no comprehensive assessment of these efforts' effectiveness and the extent to which they align with service members' needs or evidence-based practices. The goal of this research was to assess DoD's approach to stigma reduction, how well it is working and how it might be improved. To address these questions, RAND researchers used five complementary methods: (1) literature review, (2) a microsimulation modeling of costs, (3) interviews with program staff, (4) prospective policy analysis, and (5) an expert panel. The priorities outlined in this report identify ways in which program and policy development and research and evaluation can improve understanding of how best to efficiently and effectively provide needed treatment to service members with mental illness
    Abstract: Despite the efforts of both the U.S. Department of Defense and the Veterans Health Administration to enhance mental health services, many service members are not regularly seeking needed care when they have mental health problems. Without appropriate treatment, these mental health problems can have wide-ranging and negative impacts on the quality of life and the social, emotional, and cognitive functioning of affected service members. The services have been actively engaged in developing policies, programs, and campaigns designed to reduce stigma and increase service members' help-seeking behavior. However, there has been no comprehensive assessment of these efforts' effectiveness and the extent to which they align with service members' needs or evidence-based practices. The goal of this research was to assess DoD's approach to stigma reduction, how well it is working and how it might be improved. To address these questions, RAND researchers used five complementary methods: (1) literature review, (2) a microsimulation modeling of costs, (3) interviews with program staff, (4) prospective policy analysis, and (5) an expert panel. The priorities outlined in this report identify ways in which program and policy development and research and evaluation can improve understanding of how best to efficiently and effectively provide needed treatment to service members with mental illness
    Note: "RR-426-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-296)
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