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  • 1
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    [Place of publication not identified] : Pearson
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (368 pages) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: Tenth edition ; Windows 11edition.
    Serie: Absolute beginner's guide
    DDC: 004.16
    Schlagwort(e): Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Computers ; Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Computers ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: Make the most of your Windows 11 laptop or desktop computer--without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 11 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do!
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  • 2
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    [Place of publication not identified] : AARP
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (416 pages) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: [First edition].
    DDC: 005.4/46
    Schlagwort(e): Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Computers and older people ; Windows (Computer programs) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Ordinateurs et personnes âgées ; Fenêtres (Informatique) ; Systèmes d'exploitation (Ordinateurs) ; operating systems ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: My Windows 11 Computer for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. Written specifically for seniorsthis is not a beginner level book that is shoehorned into the "Seniors" mold Full-color, custom interior that is designed specifically for seniors, using larger text and images Part of the wildly popular My... series, which has already shown some traction with the seniors audience.
    Anmerkung: Includes index
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  • 3
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780137381265
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (304 pages)
    Ausgabe: 1st edition
    Schlagwort(e): Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Full-color, clear, and readable tasks show you how to get the most out of Zoom and other video chat platforms. Step-by-step instructions that show you exactly how to host and participate in video chats with friends and family. Help when you have specific questions. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your video chats. Learn how to Use video chat to keep in touch with friends, family, and co-workers Discover the differences between the most popular video chat platforms: Apple FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, WhatsApp, and Zoom Choose the right video chat platforms for all your needs Video chat on a variety of devices--Android and Apple phones and tablets, as well as Mac, Windows, and Chromebook computers Participate in one-on-one and group video chats--and host your own chats Improve your video chats with useful accessories, such as lights and microphones Use Zoom advanced features, including virtual backgrounds Video chat with smart displays such as the Amazon Echo Show, Facebook Portal, and Google Nest Hub Max Use video chat for large events such as birthday parties, neighborhood meetings, and business conferences Keep your video chats safe and private
    Anmerkung: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed March 26, 2021) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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  • 4
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780136824077
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (352 pages)
    Ausgabe: 1st edition
    Schlagwort(e): Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Step-by-step instructions that show you exactly how and where to watch what you want to watch. Help when you have specific questions. Tips and notes to help you get the most from local, cable, satellite, and streaming TV. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through watching TV today on a variety of devicesand saving money doing so. Learn how to Cut the cable and satellite cord Save money on your cable or satellite TV bill Watch local TV stations for free Choose the best TV and streaming media player for you Connect and use an Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Roku streaming media player Watch Amazon Prime Video, CBS All Access, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Net_ ix, Peacock, and other streaming video services Watch live streaming video services like AT&T TV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV Find where to best watch sporting events Get a better picture with HD, 4K, 8K, and HDR Get better sound with a sound bar or surround
    Anmerkung: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed September 18, 2020) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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  • 5
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780136824244
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (496 pages)
    Ausgabe: 1st edition
    Schlagwort(e): Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Covers all iPads running iOS 14. Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to: Wirelessly connect to and browse the Internet, at home or away Video chat with your friends using FaceTime over Wi-Fi or cellular Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen Use Siris voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime video chats Shoot, share, and view photos and videos Listen to streaming music and watch streaming movies and TV shows online Find locations and get directions using the new Maps app Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online Troubleshoot common iPad problems
    Anmerkung: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed December 11, 2020) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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  • 6
    Online-Ressource
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (417 pages)
    Ausgabe: 1st edition
    Schlagwort(e): Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: My Microsoft Windows 10 Computer for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. Veteran author Michael Miller is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using step-by-step instructions and large, full-color photos to cover all the most popular tasks. Miller will help you learn to: Get started with Windows 10, whether you're experienced with computers or not Configure Windows 10 to work better for those with vision and physical challenges Explore the web with Microsoft's Edge browser and Google Search Find, install, and use the best Windows apps Reliably connect to the Internet, both at home and away Shop safely online and avoid online scams Make and receive video and voice calls with Skype Connect your phone to your PC to text and make calls Stay connected with friends and family on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter Store, touch up, and share your pictures Send and receive email with Windows 10's Email app Keep track of all your files, and back them up safely Watch streaming video on your PC with Disney+, Netflix, YouTube, and more Discover great new music with Spotify and Pandora Fix common PC problems, and manage Windows updates
    Anmerkung: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed July 20, 2020) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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  • 7
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    [Place of publication not identified] : Que
    ISBN: 9780135228722 , 0135228727
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: Fourth edition.
    Schlagwort(e): Facebook (Electronic resource) ; Online social networks ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems using the Facebook app and website Tips and notes to help you connect with family and friends The full-color, step-by-step tasks-in legible print-walk you through sharing posts, photos, and videos on Facebook. Whether you are new to Facebook or would like to explore more of its features, My Facebook for Seniors makes learning to use the world's most popular social media site simple and fun. The full-color, step-by-step instructions make it easy to connect with family, friends, and colleagues; share digital photos and videos; interact with topic-oriented groups; and much more. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 200 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. Here are just a few things you will learn how to do in this top-selling book: · Sign up for Facebook (it's free!) and create a new account · Use Facebook on your smartphone, tablet, or computer · Configure Facebook's privacy settings to keep your personal information private · Discover how to avoid fake news posted in your News Feed · Find out what you should-and shouldn't-share on Facebook · Find old friends who are also on Facebook · Discover how best to use Facebook to keep in touch with your kids and grandkids · Use the News Feed to discover what your friends and family are up to · Update your friends and family on your current activities
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed August 27, 2018)
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  • 8
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    [Place of publication not identified] : Que
    ISBN: 9780135591772 , 0135591775
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Schlagwort(e): Television and older people ; Television broadcasting ; Digital television ; Equipment and supplies ; Streaming video ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Covers What, How, and Where to Watch TV for Less Millions of people are cutting the cord on old-fashioned cable TV plans, and choosing more modern, efficient, and cost-effective ways to watch their favorite programming and movies. My TV for Seniors is an exceptionally easy and complete full-color guide to all the services and hardware you'll need to do it. No ordinary "beginner's book," it approaches every topic from a senior's point of view, using meaningful examples, step-by-step tasks, large text, close-up screen shots, and a full-color interior designed for comfortable reading. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through watching TV today on a variety of devices-and saving money doing so. Learn how to Cut the cable and satellite cord Save money on your cable or satellite TV bill Watch local TV stations for free Choose the best TV and streaming media player for you Connect and use an Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, or Roku device Watch Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, and other streaming video services Use live streaming services like DirecTV Now, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, and YouTube TV Find where to best watch sporting events Get a better picture with HD, Ultra HD, and HDR Get better sound with a sound bar or surround sound system Watch TV on your phone, tablet, or computer An AARP TV for Grownups publication
    Anmerkung: "Covers what, how, and where to watch for less"--Cover. - "An AARP TV for Grownups publication"--Cover. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed April 25, 2019)
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  • 9
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    [Place of publication not identified] : Que
    ISBN: 9780135238837 , 0135238838
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: Sixth edition.
    Schlagwort(e): iPad (Computer) ; Tablet computers ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPad Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to · Wirelessly connect to the Internet at home or away · Personalize the way your iPad looks and works · Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen · Use the Control Center to adjust frequently used settings · Browse and search the Internet with Safari · Use Siri's voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information · Find useful health and travel apps and fun games in Apple's App Store · Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime video chats · Shoot, share, and view photos and videos · Listen to music and watch movies and TV shows over the Internet · Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online · Troubleshoot common iPad problems
    Anmerkung: "Covers all iPads running iOS 12"--Cover. - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed January 22, 2019)
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  • 10
    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (352 pages)
    Ausgabe: 1st edition
    Schlagwort(e): Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Updated for the Latest Windows 10 2019 This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 10 operating system. Make the most of your Windows 10 notebook or desktop computer—without becoming a technical expert! This is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you’ve never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: Set up your computer and use the Windows 10 Start menu and desktop Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn Use Windows 10’s built-in apps—and find great new apps in the Windows Store Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup Connect to a home wireless network or public Wi-Fi hotspot Go online to shop and sell—and smart search with Microsoft Cortana® Get work done quickly with Microsoft Office Organize, view, and share photos Listen to streaming music with Pandora and Spotify Watch streaming movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, and more Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam Keep your system running reliably at top speed
    Anmerkung: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed November 15, 2019)
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  • 11
    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (304 pages)
    Ausgabe: 1st edition
    Schlagwort(e): Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: My Social Media for Seniors Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you along the way Learn how to get the most out of social media! We've identified the essential skills you need to stay connected with the people you care about; reconnect with old friends and classmates; and share your life with loved ones near and far. Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! · Learn the pros and cons of social media and how to use it safely · Find out what to share–and what not to share–on social media · Distinguish between fake news and real news online · Use social media to find friends, family, schoolmates, and co-workers · Keep in touch with friends and family on Facebook® · Save and share interesting images on Pinterest™ · Connect with people and businesses on LinkedIn® · Tweet and retweet on Twitter™ · Share photos on Instagram™ · Use Skype to participate in video chats with friends and family members
    Anmerkung: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed July 31, 2019)
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  • 12
    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (272 pages)
    Ausgabe: 1st edition
    Schlagwort(e): Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Google Chromebook photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into Chromebook problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Chromebook Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through doing exactly what you want with your Chromebook. Learn how to Set up and configure your new Chromebook Personalize your Chromebook's desktop and other settings Use your Chromebook with the touchpad, keyboard, or touchscreen Browse and search the Web with the Google Chrome browser Manage your files wherever they're stored: on your Chromebook, on an external drive, or in the cloud Find great new Chrome and Android apps in the Google Play Store Strengthen privacy with Incognito Mode and Google's privacy settings Watch streaming TV shows and movies with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video Listen to streaming music with Pandora, Spotify, and Google Play Music View and fix photos with Google Photos Print from anywhere with Google Cloud Print Send, receive, read, and manage email through Google Gmail Get productive with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Use your Google Chromebook for education Optimize Chromebook performance and battery life Troubleshoot and recover from problems
    Anmerkung: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed August 14, 2019)
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  • 13
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    Minneapolis : Lerner Publishing Group
    ISBN: 9781541543911
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (148 pages)
    Paralleltitel: Print version Miller, Michael Exposing Hate : Prejudice, Hatred, and Violence in Action
    DDC: 305.5/68
    Schlagwort(e): Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: Cover -- Front Flap -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Copyright Information -- Contents -- Chapter 1 Violence Erupts: Extremism Turning to Hate -- Chapter 2 A Long History: Hate in the United States -- Chapter 3 Organizing Hate: Hate Groups -- Chapter 4 Enacting Hate: Hate Crimes -- Chapter 5 Promoting Hate: Hate Speech -- Chapter 6 Drawn In: Why Some Choose Hate -- Chapter 7 Resist: Combating Hate -- Glossary -- Source Notes -- Selected Bibliography -- Further Information -- Index -- About the Author -- Photo Acknowledgments -- Back Flap -- Back Cover
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  • 14
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Que | Boston, MA : Safari
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (448 pages)
    Ausgabe: 1st edition
    Schlagwort(e): Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Covers All iPads Running iPadOS 13 Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to Discover all the new features of iPadOS 13 Wirelessly connect to and browse the Internet, at home or away Personalize the way your iPad looks and works-including the new Dark Mode Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen Use Siri's voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime video chats Shoot, share, and view photos and videos Listen to streaming music and watch streaming movies and TV shows online Connect and use the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online Troubleshoot common iPad problems
    Anmerkung: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed December 13, 2019)
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  • 15
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    [Place of publication not identified] : Microsoft Press
    ISBN: 9781509306756 , 1509306757
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: Second edition.
    Schlagwort(e): Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Learn the simplest ways to get things done with Windows 10 Here's WHAT you'll learn • Navigate Windows 10 Fall Creators Update quickly, easily, and efficiently • Get online with the sleek Microsoft Edge web browser • Make the most of the Cortana personal assistant • Efficiently manage your email, calendar, photos, and more • Access your files from anywhere with Microsoft OneDrive • Help secure your computer and protect your data Here's HOW you'll learn • Jump in wherever you need answers • Follow easy steps and screenshots to see exactly what to do • Get handy tips for new techniques and shortcuts • Use Try This! exercises to apply what you learn right away
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed March 30, 2018)
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  • 16
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134856438 , 0134856430
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: Second edition.
    Schlagwort(e): Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: My Microsoft® Windows® 10 Computer for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. Veteran author Michael Miller is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using step-by-step instructions and large, full-color photos to cover all the most popular tasks. Miller will help you learn to: • Get started with Windows 10, whether you're experienced with computers or not • Configure Windows 10 to work better for those with vision and physical challenges • Explore the web with Microsoft's Edge browser and Google Search • Find, install, and use the best new Windows apps • Reliably connect to the Internet, both at home and away • Find online bargains, shop safely, and avoid online scams • Make and receive video and voice calls with Skype • Stay connected with friends and family on Facebook and Pinterest • Capture, touch up, organize, and share your pictures • Read eBooks on your PC-even enlarge text for greater comfort • Send and receive email with Windows 10's Email app • Keep track of all your files, and back them up safely • Discover great new music with Spotify and Pandora • Fix common PC and Internet problems • Search your computer and the Internet-and send and receive text messages-with the Cortana virtual assistant
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed January 29, 2018)
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  • 17
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134761060 , 0134761065
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: Fifth edition.
    Schlagwort(e): iPad (Computer) ; Tablet computers ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Covers all iPads running iOS 11 My iPad for Seniors, 5th Edition , is a full-color, fully illustrated guide to using all of Apple's iPad models. It includes everything from basic setup information to finding and installing new apps to using the iPad for communication, entertainment, and productivity. The information presented in this book is targeted at users aged 50 and up; whenever possible, one best way for any given task is presented, and instructions are simplified with older users in mind. In addition, much content specific for people 50+ is included. Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPad photos that show you exactly what to do. Common-sense help when you run into iPad problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPad. Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Learn how to: Wirelessly connect to the Internet at home or away Personalize the way your iPad looks and works Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen Use the Control Center to adjust frequently used settings Browse and search the Internet with Safari Use Siri's voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information Find useful health and travel apps and fun games in Apple's App Store Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime video chats Shoot, share, and view photos and videos Listen to music and watch movies and TV shows over the Internet Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online Troubleshoot common iPad problems
    Anmerkung: "Covers all iPads running iOS 11"--Cover. - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed January 9, 2018)
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134767642 , 0134767640
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: Second edition.
    Schlagwort(e): Computers and older people ; Online social networks ; Social media ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Learn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Skype, and More! My Social Media for Seniors helps you learn what social media is all about, and how to use it to connect with friends, families, and more. The full-color book provides a general overview of what social media is and what it does, then offers step-by-step instruction on how to use the most popular social media-- Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Twitter. It also covers other social media, including online message boards and group video chat services such as Skype and Google Hangouts. In addition, the book offers strategies for using social media to find old friends and colleagues, as well as how to use social media safely and securely. Here are a few things you will learn: What Social Media is and why we use it What to share and what not to share on Social Media Using Social Media safely and privately Comparing the most popular Social Media Keeping in touch with friends and family on Facebook Sharing pictures and videos on Facebook Discovering interesting groups on Facebook Configuring Facebook's privacy settings Pinning and repinning on Pinterest Finding other users and boards to follow on Pinterest Fine-tuning your professional profile on LinkedIn Connecting with people and businesses on LinkedIn Tweeting and retweeting on Twitter Sharing photos with instagram Getting social on special interest message boards Playing social games Getting social with video chats Using Social Media to find old friends Using Social Media on your smartphone or tablet Exploring other social media
    Anmerkung: "AARP, real possibilities.". - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed November 1, 2017)
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134589015 , 0134589017
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: Third edition.
    Schlagwort(e): Facebook (Electronic resource) ; Online social networks ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: The perfect book to help anyone 50+ learn Facebook--in full color! Whether you are new to Facebook or would like to explore more of its features, My Facebook for Seniors makes learning to use the world's most popular social media site simple and fun. The full-color, step-by-step instructions make it easy to connect with family, friends, and colleagues; share digital photos; play social games on Facebook; and much more. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 100 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. Here are just a few things you will learn how to do in this top-selling book: • Sign up for Facebook (it's free!) and create a new account • Use Facebook on your computer, smartphone, or tablet • Configure Facebook's privacy settings to keep your personal information private • Find old friends who are also on Facebook • Use the News Feed to discover what your friends are up to • Discover how best to use Facebook to keep in touch with your kids and grandkids • Update your friends and family on your current activities • Use the Facebook Messenger app to text your Facebook friends • View your friends' digital photos-and share your photos with friends and family • Personalize the Timeline page that your friends see • Use Facebook to schedule and manage real-world events-including birthdays • Chat privately with friends and family-via text or video • Find and follow pages from your favorite public figures and companies • Discover interesting topic-specific groups • Find out what you should-and shouldn't-share on Facebook
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed September 27, 2016)
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    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780789759894 , 0789759896 , 9780134752792 , 0134752791
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Schlagwort(e): Computers and older people ; Technology and older people ; Dwellings ; Energy conservation ; Ecological houses ; Heating and ventilation ; Internet of things ; Smart structures ; Home automation ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: This full-color introduction to the smart home has been written from the ground up with one audience in mind: seniors. No ordinary "beginner's book," My Smart Home for Seniors approaches every topic from a 50+ person's point of view, using meaningful, realistic examples. Full-color, step-by-step tasks-in legible print-walk you through making your home safer and easier to live in using smart technology. Learn how to: Control your home's lighting with smart bulbs and switches Make your home more secure with smart doorbells, door locks, and security cameras Automatically control your home's temperature with a smart thermostat Make cooking and cleaning easier with smart appliances Use voice commands or your smart phone to control your smart devices Use If This Then That (IFTTT) to make your smart devices interact with each other automatically Get smart about the security and privacy concerns of smart devices Set up your smart devices and get them to work with one another Compare and select the best smart hub for your smart home needs Learn to use Amazon Alexa, Google Home and other voice-activated devices, as well as Apple's HomeKit on the iPhone, to make your smart devices work together
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed August 1, 2017)
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    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134581903 , 0134581903
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Schlagwort(e): Samsung Galaxy S (Smartphone) ; Smartphones ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: The perfect book to help anyone 50+ learn the Samsung Galaxy S7 - in full color! My Samsung Galaxy S7 for Seniors helps you quickly and easily get started with the new smartphone and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 100 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. Set up contacts, accounts, and voicemail Make and receive voice and video calls Turn your phone into an alarm clock Explore the Web with Google Chrome Customize your phone's settings Master the arts of texting and emailing Take and share great photos and videos Get driving directions Watch TV and movies in the palm of your hand Use your phone to monitor your health Learn all the exclusive features of the Galaxy S7 Edge Keep your phone safe and secure
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from resource description page (Safari, viewed July 25, 2016)
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    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134589732 , 0134589734
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: Fourth edition.
    Schlagwort(e): iPad (Computer) ; Tablet computers ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Covers iOS 10 for all models of iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro, and iPad 4th generation My iPad for Seniors, 4th Edition, is a comprehensive guide to using all of Apple's iPad models. It includes everything from basic setup information to finding and installing new apps to using the iPad for communication, entertainment, and productivity. The information presented in this book is targeted at users aged 50 and up; whenever possible, one best way for any given task is presented, and instructions are simplified with older users in mind. In addition, much content specific for people 50+ is included. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPad Learn how to: Connect your iPad to the Internet via Wi-Fi Personalize the way your iPad looks and works Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen Make the data on your iPad more secure with fingerprint login Control frequently used settings with your iPad's Control Center Browse and search the Internet with Safari Use Siri's voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information Find fun and useful apps and games in Apple's App Store Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime video chats Shoot, share, and view photos and videos Listen to music and watch movies and TV shows over the Internet Share music and videos with other devices via AirDrop and AirPlay Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online Discover the most popular health, travel, and productivity apps Troubleshoot common iPad problems
    Anmerkung: "Covers iOS 10 for all models of iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro, and iPad 4th generation"--Cover. - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed December 9, 2016)
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    ISBN: 9780833092922 , 0833092928
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: Online Ressource (xxxv, 148 pages) , color illustrations, color map, color charts.
    Serie: Research Report RR-1236-OSD
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 303.62509599
    Schlagwort(e): United States / Army / Special Forces ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Terrorism Prevention ; Philippines ; Counterinsurgency Philippines ; Transnational crime Prevention ; International cooperation ; Operation Enduring Freedom, 2001- ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Transnational crime Prevention ; International cooperation ; Counterinsurgency ; Terrorism Prevention ; Terrorism Prevention ; Operation Enduring Freedom, 2001- ; Counterinsurgency ; Transnational crime Prevention ; International cooperation ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Terrorism ; Prevention ; HISTORY ; Asia ; Southeast Asia ; Military relations ; Strategic aspects of individual places ; Combined operations (Military science) ; Counterinsurgency ; Philippines Strategic aspects ; 21st century ; United States Military relations ; Philippines ; Philippines Military relations ; United States ; Philippines Military relations ; Philippines Strategic aspects 21st century ; United States Military relations ; United States Military relations ; Philippines Military relations ; Philippines Strategic aspects 21st century ; Philippines ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "This report examines the 14-year experience of U.S. special operations forces in the Philippines from 2001 through 2014. The objective of this case history is to document and evaluate the activities and effects of special operations capabilities employed to address terrorist threats in Operation Enduring Freedom--Philippines through (1) training and equipping Philippine security forces, (2) providing operational advice and assistance, and (3) conducting civil–military and information operations. The report evaluates the development, execution, and adaptation of the U.S. effort to enable the Philippine government to counter transnational terrorist groups. An average of 500 to 600 U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps special operations units were employed continuously under the command of a joint special operations task force. They provided training, advice, and assistance during combat operations to both Philippine special operations units and selected air, ground, and naval conventional units; conducted civil–military and information operations on Basilan, in the Sulu archipelago, and elsewhere in Mindanao; provided intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, medical evacuation, and emergency care; aided planning and intelligence fusion at joint operational commands and force development at institutional headquarters; and coordinated their programs closely with the U.S. embassy country team. The authors conclude that Operation Enduring Freedom--Philippines contributed to the successful degradation of transnational terrorist threats in the Philippines and the improvement of its security forces, particularly special operations units. It identifies contributing and limiting factors, which could be relevant to the planning and implementation of future such efforts"--Publisher's description
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: Preface -- Figures -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Study Purpose -- Research Approach -- Organization of the Report -- Chapter 2: U.S.-Philippine Relations in Historical Perspective: U.S.-Philippine Policy Decisions -- The Initial Assessment -- Joint Task Force 510 and the Terms of Reference -- 2003-2004: Transition to Joint Special Operations Task Force--Philippines -- Summary -- Chapter 4: 2005-2007: The Move to Jolo and Operation Ultimatum: Assessment and Adaptation -- Plan Execution -- Increased Emphasis on Armed Forces of Philippines Targeting of Abu Sayyaf Group Leaders -- Summary -- Chapter 6: 2010-2012: Transitioning Up: Assessment and Adaptation -- Plan Execution -- Summary -- Chapter 7: 2012-2014: Zamboanga Siege and Transitioning Out: Assessment and Adaptation -- Plan Execution -- Summary -- Chapter 8: Conclusion: Overall Outcomes -- Limiting Factors -- Key Contributing Factors -- Generalizability of Findings -- Appendixes: A. Balikatan 02-1 Terms of Reference -- B. Plan Analysis Tool -- Bibliography.
    Anmerkung: "April 6, 2016"--Table of contents page. - Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-148). - Online resource; title from PDF title page (RAND, viewed April 7, 2016) , Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-148)
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    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : AARP
    ISBN: 9780134467924 , 0134467922
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Schlagwort(e): Computers and older people ; Technology and older people ; Internet ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: The perfect book to help anyone 50+ get the most out of the Internet--safely and securely! My Internet for Seniors helps you quickly and easily get online and start using everything the Internet has to offer. With step-by-step tasks, large text, close-up screen shots, and a custom full-color interior designed for comfortable reading, you'll quickly be getting the most out of your online experience. Top-selling author Michael Miller wrote this book from his 50+ perspective, and it covers everything you need to connect your computer, tablet, or smartphone to the Internet and start accessing websites, email, social networks, and more. Choose the right type of Internet service for your home Connect to the Internet--at home or away Choose and use the right web browser for your needs Browse and search the Web Shop safely online Use Facebook and other social media Find old friends and make new ones online Find news, sports, and weather online Enjoy TV shows, movies, and music online Get productive with online office apps Share your photos online Research your family tree online Manage your finances and track your health Play online games Email friends and family Video chat in real time Explore the mobile Internet with your tablet or smartphone Stay safe and secure while online
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed February 5, 2016)
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    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134077499 , 0134077490
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Serie: Absolute beginner's guides
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als
    Schlagwort(e): Computers ; Windows (Computer programs) ; Microcomputers ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Make the most of your new Windows® 10 notebook or desktop computer-without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the new Windows 10 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: Set up your new computer and use the Windows 10 Start menu and desktop Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge Get started with social networking on Facebook®, Twitter™, Pinterest™, and LinkedIn® Use Windows 10's built-in apps-and find great new apps in the Windows Store Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup Create a home network in just minutes Go online to shop and sell-and smart search with Microsoft Cortana® Get your office work done fast Organize, view, and share photos Play music using Spotify®, Pandora®, iTunes®, and more Watch TV shows and movies online with Netflix® and Hulu™ Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam Keep your system running reliably at top speed
    Anmerkung: Description based on print version record
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    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Alpha, a member of Penguin Random House LLC
    ISBN: 9781465458070 , 1465458077
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations.
    Ausgabe: First American edition.
    Serie: Idiot's guides. As Easy as it gets!
    Schlagwort(e): Popular music ; Production and direction ; Sound recordings ; Production and direction ; Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: Idiot's Guides: Mixing Music breaks down all the complex jargon for beginners and discussing a blend of skillful principles and techniques that anyone can utilize when mixing. It covers all the fundamentals from the various mixing styles, the element of a mix and how to build one, the rules of arrangement, the secrets of equalization and frequencies. This guide is packed full of expert advice and be platform neutral for any home mixer. Also includes: + In-depth review of budget-friendly music equipment and purchasing. + Chock full of tips, tricks, and techniques on perfecting mixes. + Easy-to-comprehend breakdown of terms and techniques that any mixer can master. + The fundamentals of music mixing, breaking the process down so readers understand the basics. + The building blocks of mixing: reverb, blend, size, tone, sustaining sound, delay types and how to calculate them, balancing, and sonic layering. + Reviews of the various mixing styles, rules for arrangement, and all the tips and tricks for adding effects and creating that perfect sound. + An exploration of the current mixing techniques and principles. + In-depth discussion on the essential home recording budget-conscious mixer needs, what equipment to purchase and what to avoid, and whether or not to use freeware.
    Anmerkung: Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed January 17, 2017)
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    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134216058 , 0134216059
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als
    Schlagwort(e): Samsung Galaxy S (Smartphone) ; Smartphones ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: The perfect book to help anyone 50+ learn the Samsung Galaxy S6 - in full color! My Samsung Galaxy S6 for Seniors helps you quickly and easily get started with the new smartphone and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 100 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. • Set up contacts, accounts, and voicemail • Make and receive voice and video calls • Turn your phone into an alarm clock • Explore the Web with Google Chrome • Connect with family and friends on Facebook, Pinterest, and other social networks • Customize your phone's settings • Master the arts of texting and emailing • Take and share great photos and videos • Get driving directions • Watch TV and movies in the palm of your hand • Use your phone to monitor your health • Learn all the exclusive features of the Galaxy S6 Edge • Keep your phone safe and secure Register your book to download more than a dozen bonus tasks and a Glossary.
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134196879 , 0134196872
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: Third edition.
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als
    Schlagwort(e): Chromebook (Computer) ; Laptop computers ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Google Chromebook photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into Chromebook problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Chromebook Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through doing exactly what you want with Google Apps. Learn how to: Browse and search the Web with Google Chrome Manage your content wherever it's stored: on your Chromebook, an external drive, or in The Cloud Find great new apps and extensions for business, education, and fun Strengthen privacy with Incognito Mode and Google's privacy settings Watch TV, movies, and other video with Netflix, Hulu, or YouTube Listen to music you've downloaded or streamed from Spotify or Pandora Print with Google Cloud Print, even if your printer wasn't designed for it Fix photos in The Cloud with Adobe Photoshop Express Send, receive, read, and manage email through Google Gmail Create, import, edit, and format documents with Google Docs Build and share powerful spreadsheets with Google Sheets Prepare and deliver live presentations with Google Slides Optimize Chromebook performance and battery life Troubleshoot and recover from problems
    Anmerkung: Description based on print version record
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    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134077642 , 0134077644
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als
    Schlagwort(e): Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: In Full Color! See it done. Do it yourself. It's that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows 10 Edition , teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from your computer hardware and software. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common computer tasks. No need to feel intimidated; we'll hold your hand every step of the way. Learn how to... Set up and configure your new Windows 10 computer Upgrade your system with new hardware and software Use Microsoft Windows 10--and personalize it just for you Connect to the Internet for web browsing, email, Facebook, and listening to digital music View and edit digital photos Watch your favorite movies and TV shows online with Netflix and Hulu Protect your family and your computer from viruses, spam, and spyware Set up a wireless home network and share your Internet connection with multiple computers
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Alpha, a member of Penguin Random House LLC
    ISBN: 9781465454102 , 1465454101 , 9781465454119 , 146545411X
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations, music.
    Ausgabe: Third edition.
    Serie: Idiot's guides: as easy as it gets!
    Schlagwort(e): Music theory ; Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: Many people find music theory a tough subject-- but it doesn't have to be! The best-selling Idiot's Guides: Music Theory, Third Edition, is a concise and clear guide that teaches any budding musician (and even more experienced ones) how to read musical notation by navigating the basics of reading and composing music. This book covers: - The basics of tones, including pitches, clefs, scales, intervals, and major and minor keys. - The building blocks of rhythm, including note values, basic notation, time signatures, and tempo, dynamics, and navigation. - How tunes are created, starting with melodies, chords, chord progressions, and phrases and forms. - The basics of accompaniment, including transcribing, accompanying melodies, and transposing to other keys. - Composing and arranging, including coverage of musical genres and forms, how to compose your own music, arranging for voices and instruments, working with lead sheets and scores, and performing your music. - Helpful reference appendixes, including a glossary, chord charts, and instrument ranges. - Exercises at the end of each chapter, and an answer key appendix. - All-new coverage of genres, composing, and arranging. - Expanded online ear-training and transcribing exercise content.
    Anmerkung: Description based on online resource; title from title page (viewed January 12, 2017)
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    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134275796 , 0134275799
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Schlagwort(e): Computers and older people ; Online social networks ; Social media ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Learn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Skype, and More! My Social Media for Seniors helps you learn what social media is all about, and how to use it to connect with friends, families, and more. The full-color book provides a general overview of what social media is and what it does, then offers step-by-step instruction on how to use the most popular social media-- Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Twitter. It also covers other social media, including online message boards and group video chat services such as Skype and Google Hangouts. In addition, the book offers strategies for using social media to find old friends and colleagues, as well as how to use social media safely and securely. Here are a few things you will learn: What Social Media is and why we use it What to share and what not to share on Social Media Using Social Media safely and privately Comparing the most popular Social Media Keeping in touch with friends and family on Facebook Sharing pictures and videos on Facebook Discovering interesting groups on Facebook Configuring Facebook's privacy settings Pinning and repinning on Pinterest Finding other users and boards to follow on Pinterest Fine-tuning your professional profile on LinkedIn Connecting with people and businesses on LinkedIn Tweeting and retweeting on Twitter Sharing photos with instagram Getting social on special interest message boards Playing social games Getting social with video chats Using Social Media to find old friends Using Social Media on your smartphone or tablet Exploring other social media
    Anmerkung: "AARP, real possibilities.". - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed November 16, 2015)
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    ISBN: 9780833092830 , 0833093746 , 0833092839 , 9780833093745
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 114 pages)
    Serie: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1243-OSD
    Schlagwort(e): U.S. Task Force for Business and Stability Operations ; U.S. Task Force for Business and Stability Operations ; Economic development ; Nation-building Economic aspects ; Economic development ; Nation-building ; Economic development ; Afghanistan ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "The Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO), a multi-year endeavor for the U.S. Department of Defense, sought to use private-sector strategies to create sustainable economies in Iraq and Afghanistan. In this report, RAND researchers use semistructured interviews and both public and internal documentation to identify lessons from the Task Force's activities in Afghanistan, offering insights for similar projects in the future. The analysis describes the multitude of the Task Force's stakeholders resulting from its complex institutional status, plus the challenges that resulted from these diverse stakeholders. It uses a stakeholder-focused approach to explore several prominent TFBSO projects, informed by disparate stakeholder views. Ultimately, lessons identified from the Task Force's activities in Afghanistan fell under six categories: programmatic flexibility, leadership, measures of success, staffing, freedom of movement, and contracting. Because economic development is likely to remain a key component of U.S. contingency operations, policymakers can use the lessons identified in this report when planning and designing similar organizations in the future to find the right balance for success"--Publisher's web site
    Kurzfassung: "The Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO), a multi-year endeavor for the U.S. Department of Defense, sought to use private-sector strategies to create sustainable economies in Iraq and Afghanistan. In this report, RAND researchers use semistructured interviews and both public and internal documentation to identify lessons from the Task Force's activities in Afghanistan, offering insights for similar projects in the future. The analysis describes the multitude of the Task Force's stakeholders resulting from its complex institutional status, plus the challenges that resulted from these diverse stakeholders. It uses a stakeholder-focused approach to explore several prominent TFBSO projects, informed by disparate stakeholder views. Ultimately, lessons identified from the Task Force's activities in Afghanistan fell under six categories: programmatic flexibility, leadership, measures of success, staffing, freedom of movement, and contracting. Because economic development is likely to remain a key component of U.S. contingency operations, policymakers can use the lessons identified in this report when planning and designing similar organizations in the future to find the right balance for success"--Publisher's web site
    Anmerkung: "National Security Research Division , Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-114) , Series from web site
    URL: Volltext  (kostenfrei)
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    ISBN: 9780833096289 , 0833096281
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 88 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1463-CDC
    DDC: 363.11
    Schlagwort(e): Evidence-based medicine ; Industrial safety Research ; Methodology ; Industrial hygiene Research ; Methodology ; Evidence-based medicine ; Industrial safety ; Industrial hygiene ; Evidence-based medicine ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "This report introduces systematic reviews of the literature as a research methodology to summarize the existing evidence with a transparent, reliable, and valid approach. It covers the systematic review steps: (1) define the question, (2) create a protocol, (3) conduct a literature search and screen for inclusion, (4) document and assess included studies, and (5) evaluate and interpret the body of evidence. The report also provides resources for drawing conclusions and developing recommendations based on the systematic review. We performed a literature review and consulted with producers and consumers of systematic reviews over the course of the project to identify available resources. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) staff provided a draft systematic review framework and continuous input to ensure relevance and applicability to occupational safety and health questions. The report draws on key general existing guidance for systematic reviews as well as identified resources specific to occupational safety and health evidence synthesis. Occupational safety and health is an extensive multidisciplinary field and encompasses a broad spectrum of issues that affect the health and safety of individuals in the workplace. Standard systematic review tools and methods may need to be adapted to fit the unique requirements of evidence synthesis for occupational safety and health questions. The report provides practical guidance to execute a systematic review as well as considerations specific to evidence synthesis for occupational safety and health questions"--Publisher's description
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: Preface -- Figures and Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction and Report Methods: Background -- Methods -- Objective -- 2. Systematic Review Step 1: Define the Question: Scope of the Review -- Review Questions -- Review Team, Technical Expert Panels, Key Informants, and Stakeholders -- 3. Systematic Review Step 2: Create a Protocol: Systematic Review Protocol Elements -- Analytic Framework -- Methodological Conduct of the Review -- Systematic Review Protocol Function -- Other Evidence Review Products -- Scalability of Evidence Review Methods -- Transparency of Review Methods -- 4. Systematic Review Step 3: Conduct a Literature Search and Screen for Inclusion: Data Sources -- Search Strategy -- Eligibility Criteria and Inclusion Screening -- Flow Diagram -- 5. Systematic Review Step 4: Document and Assess Included Studies: Data Extraction -- Evidence Table -- Critical Appraisal -- Data Access -- 6. Systematic Review Step 5: Evaluate and Interpret the Body of Evidence: Synthesizing Evidence -- Grading Evidence -- Integrating Evidence -- Body-of-Evidence Evaluation and Interpretation Transparency -- 7. Draw Conclusions and Develop Recommendations: Systematic Review Reporting -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Translational Products -- 8. Discussion and Outlook -- References.
    Anmerkung: "July 11, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-88)
    URL: Volltext  (kostenfrei)
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    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
    ISBN: 9780833092236 , 0833095188 , 0833092235 , 9780833095183
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 43 pages)
    Serie: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1211-A
    Schlagwort(e): United States Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; Forecasting ; United States Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; Costs ; United States Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; Mathematical models ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Recruiting and enlistment Mathematical models ; Advertising Recruiting and enlistment ; Recruiting and enlistment ; Advertising ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; Advertising ; Recruiting and enlistment ; Recruiting and enlistment ; Mathematical models ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "This report describes research conducted to improve the Army's ability to use recruiting resources and enlistment eligibility policies effectively to meet enlisted accession requirements under good, average, and bad recruiting conditions. We consider the cost of meeting accession requirements when an optimal mix of television advertising and enlistment incentives is feasible (the baseline strategy) or when an incentive-centric strategy -- which favors incentives over other resources due to incentives' faster rate of increasing recruits -- is required"--Publisher's web site
    Kurzfassung: "This report describes research conducted to improve the Army's ability to use recruiting resources and enlistment eligibility policies effectively to meet enlisted accession requirements under good, average, and bad recruiting conditions. We consider the cost of meeting accession requirements when an optimal mix of television advertising and enlistment incentives is feasible (the baseline strategy) or when an incentive-centric strategy -- which favors incentives over other resources due to incentives' faster rate of increasing recruits -- is required"--Publisher's web site
    Anmerkung: "Arroyo Center , Includes bibliographical references (pages 41-43) , Series from web site
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    ISBN: 9780833088680 , 0833094459 , 0833088688 , 9780833094452
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 144 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-960-KRG
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als Vernez, Georges Initiatives to improve quality of education in the Kurdistan region, Iraq
    Schlagwort(e): Education Evaluation ; Education and state ; Teachers Training of ; Educational change ; Private schools ; Education ; Education and state ; Teachers ; Educational change ; Private schools ; Educational change ; Private schools ; Teachers ; Training of ; Iraq ; Kurdistān ; HISTORY ; Middle East ; General ; Education and state ; Education ; Evaluation ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: Preface -- Figures -- Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter One: Introduction: Background -- Economy, Population, and Workforce -- Education -- Chapter Two: Reorganizing the KRG Ministry of Education: Literature on Organization Design -- Organization of Ministries of Education in Six Countries -- Why Reorganize the KRG’s Ministry of Education? -- Proposed Organization for the KRG’s Ministry of Education -- Chapter Three: Developing a School Quality Assurance System: Current Approaches to Quality Assurance in the KRI -- Characteristics of Effective School Quality Assurance Systems -- Proposed School Quality Assurance Framework.-- Implementing School Monitoring -- Recommendations -- Chapter Four: Monitoring Quality and Encouraging Growth of Private Schools in the KRI: Overview of the KRI's Private School Sector, Law, and Practice -- International Approaches to Managing Private Schools -- Recommendations for Managing KRI's Private Schools -- Chapter Five: Assessing Teacher Training: Governance and Management of Training -- Approaches to Training Planning and Delivery -- Training Programs, Participation, and Alignment with Needs -- Recommendations -- Chapter Six: Conclusion: Quality Improvement Recommendations -- Next Steps for Improving KRG K–12 Education -- Appendix: Job Descriptions for the Proposed Organization Structure -- Bibliography
    Kurzfassung: Preface -- Figures -- Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter One: Introduction: Background -- Economy, Population, and Workforce -- Education -- Chapter Two: Reorganizing the KRG Ministry of Education: Literature on Organization Design -- Organization of Ministries of Education in Six Countries -- Why Reorganize the KRG’s Ministry of Education? -- Proposed Organization for the KRG’s Ministry of Education -- Chapter Three: Developing a School Quality Assurance System: Current Approaches to Quality Assurance in the KRI -- Characteristics of Effective School Quality Assurance Systems -- Proposed School Quality Assurance Framework.-- Implementing School Monitoring -- Recommendations -- Chapter Four: Monitoring Quality and Encouraging Growth of Private Schools in the KRI: Overview of the KRI's Private School Sector, Law, and Practice -- International Approaches to Managing Private Schools -- Recommendations for Managing KRI's Private Schools -- Chapter Five: Assessing Teacher Training: Governance and Management of Training -- Approaches to Training Planning and Delivery -- Training Programs, Participation, and Alignment with Needs -- Recommendations -- Chapter Six: Conclusion: Quality Improvement Recommendations -- Next Steps for Improving KRG K–12 Education -- Appendix: Job Descriptions for the Proposed Organization Structure -- Bibliography
    Anmerkung: "February 26, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-144)
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  • 36
    ISBN: 9780833094148 , 0833094440 , 0833094149 , 9780833094445
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (22 pages)
    Serie: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1197-A
    Schlagwort(e): United States Recruiting, enlistment, etc ; United States Data processing ; United States ; United States ; Big data ; Recruiting and enlistment Data processing ; Big data ; Recruiting and enlistment ; COMPUTERS ; Internet ; General ; Armed Forces ; Data processing ; Big data ; Recruiting and enlistment ; Recruiting and enlistment ; Data processing ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "This report assesses empirical applications of web search data and discusses the prospective value such data can offer Army recruiting efforts. The authors examine three different tools -- Google Trends, Google AdWords, and Google Correlate -- that can be used to access and analyze readily available, anonymous data from Internet searches related to the Army and to Army service. They found that Google search queries can inform how interest in military careers has evolved over time and by geographic location and can identify the foremost Army-related concerns that potential recruits have. Moreover, by analyzing how search terms correlate across time, it is possible to predict with reasonable accuracy what non-Army related terms people are searching for in the months before or after an Army query. These queries serve as leading and lagging indicators of army-related searches and can offer a glimpse into the concerns of individuals near the time period when they are considering joining. The results suggest that search terms can serve as an indicator of propensity and can be incorporated into models to predict highly qualified Army accessions"--Publisher's web site
    Kurzfassung: "This report assesses empirical applications of web search data and discusses the prospective value such data can offer Army recruiting efforts. The authors examine three different tools -- Google Trends, Google AdWords, and Google Correlate -- that can be used to access and analyze readily available, anonymous data from Internet searches related to the Army and to Army service. They found that Google search queries can inform how interest in military careers has evolved over time and by geographic location and can identify the foremost Army-related concerns that potential recruits have. Moreover, by analyzing how search terms correlate across time, it is possible to predict with reasonable accuracy what non-Army related terms people are searching for in the months before or after an Army query. These queries serve as leading and lagging indicators of army-related searches and can offer a glimpse into the concerns of individuals near the time period when they are considering joining. The results suggest that search terms can serve as an indicator of propensity and can be incorporated into models to predict highly qualified Army accessions"--Publisher's web site
    Anmerkung: "Arroyo Center , Includes bibliographical references (pages 21-22) , Series from web site
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    ISBN: 9780833095169 , 0833095161
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (5 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1162-COMMASS
    DDC: 362.10973
    Schlagwort(e): Minorities Medical care ; Health care reform ; Health services accessibility ; Social status Health aspects ; Minorities ; Health care reform ; Health services accessibility ; Social status ; Health Services Accessibility statistics & numerical data ; Health Care Reform ; Ethnic Groups statistics & numerical data ; United States ; United States ; Health care reform ; Health services accessibility ; Minorities ; Medical care ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "A key aim of U.S. health care reforms is to ensure equitable care while improving quality for all Americans. Limited race/ethnicity data in health care records hamper efforts to meet this goal. Despite improvements in access and quality, gaps persist, particularly among persons belonging to racial/ethnic minority and low-income groups. This report describes the use of indirect estimation methods to produce probabilistic estimates of racial/ethnic populations to monitor health care utilization and improvement. One method described, called Bayesian Indirect Surname Geocoding, uses a person's Census surname and the racial/ethnic composition of their neighborhood to produce a set of probabilities that a given person belongs to one of a set of mutually exclusive racial/ethnic groups. Advances in methods for estimating race/ethnicity are enabling health plans and other health care organizations to overcome a long-standing barrier to routine monitoring and actions to reduce disparities in care. Though these new estimation methods are promising, practical knowledge and guidance on how to most effectively apply newly available race/ethnicity data to address disparities can be greatly extended"--Publisher's description
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: Key findings -- NEWER INDIRECT ESTIMATION METHODS -- ACCURACY OF NEWER ESTIMATES -- USES OF INDIRECTLY ESTIMATED RACE/ETHNICITY -- RELATED APPLICATIONS OF INDIRECT ESTIMATION -- CONCLUSION -- REFERENCES.
    Anmerkung: "March 28, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (page 5)
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  • 38
    ISBN: 9780833095831 , 0833095838
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (19 pages)
    Serie: [Research report] RR-1398-TUCI
    DDC: 649/.107
    Schlagwort(e): Child rearing Study and teaching ; Parenting Study and teaching ; Child rearing ; Parenting ; Parenting ; Study and teaching ; Tennessee ; Shelby County ; Child rearing ; Study and teaching ; Electronic books
    Anmerkung: Includes bibliographical references (16-19)
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  • 39
    ISBN: 9780833095763 , 0833095765
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (15 pages)
    Serie: Research Report RR-1095-OSD
    DDC: 362.860973
    Schlagwort(e): Veterans Medical care ; Veterans Mental health services ; Veterans Employment ; Veterans Education ; Veterans Services for ; Career changes ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Career changes ; Veterans ; Employment ; Veterans ; Medical care ; Veterans ; Mental health services ; Veterans ; Services for ; United States ; Career changes ; Veterans ; Education ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "The transition from military service to the civilian world can be very challenging, particularly for young veterans with no prior civilian work experience and those with injuries or disabilities. As part of their duty to care for the men and women who have served the country in uniform--as well as to promote strong member recruitment in the future--the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seek to monitor and improve the education and employment opportunities and the health and well-being of military veterans and reservists. Over the past decade, the RAND Corporation has proactively pursued a program of research addressing veterans' transitions to the civilian labor market. This document compiles RAND's body of work on this topic and highlights the breadth of topics RAND has studied. It distills more than a decade's worth of research on many facets of veteran life into a set of ten questions and answers gleaned from this work"--Publisher's description
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: Overview -- HOW WIDESPREAD IS VETERAN UNEMPLOYMENT? : RAND Findings: Collecting the Right Data -- More-Robust Results -- Read More -- WHY ARE SO MANY VETERANS ON UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE?: RAND Findings: Building a Better Database -- Suggested Solutions -- Read More -- ARE TAX CREDITS FOR HIRING VETERANS USEFUL AND COST-EFFECTIVE?: RAND Findings -- Do Companies Unfairly Benefit? -- Benefits Outweigh the Costs -- Read More -- DO SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS EARN LESS THAN CIVILIANS?: RAND Findings -- Occupational Differences -- College Enrollment -- Economic Condition -- Read More -- HOW EFFECTIVE ARE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VETERANS' TRANSITIONS?: RAND Findings -- PaYS -- 100,000 Jobs Mission -- Beyond Yellow Ribbon -- Toolkit for Translating Skills -- Read More -- WHAT DO VETERANS EXPERIENCE WHEN RETURNING TO SCHOOL?: RAND Findings -- GI Bill Costs and Savings: Veterans' College Experience and For-Profit Institutions -- Read More -- HOW WIDESPREAD AND COSTLY ARE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AMONG SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS?: RAND Findings -- Gaps in Mental Health Services -- Effects of PTSD on Earnings -- Read More -- IS SUICIDE A CRISIS IN THE MILITARY?: RAND Findings -- Mismatched Research Funding -- Read More ARE DISABLED VETERANS AND SURVIVORS SUITABLY COMPENSATED?: RAND Findings -- Disability Benefits -- Disincentive to Return to Work -- Compensating Survivors -- Read More -- WHAT ARE PROMISING AVENUES FOR FUTURE RESEARCH ON VETERANS?: Findings from Previous Research -- Potential Research on Veterans' Transitions -- Mapping Veterans' Employment Paths -- Broad Long-Term Study of Veterans’ Education Outcomes -- About This Report.
    Anmerkung: "May 23, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833093004 , 0833095242 , 0833093002 , 9780833095244
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (ix, 62 pages)
    Serie: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1420-AF
    Schlagwort(e): Civil-military relations ; Civil-military relations ; HISTORY / Military / Aviation ; Civil-military relations ; Military policy ; United States ; United States Military policy ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "Today's U.S. military is full of perplexing questions and issues. Individually, each can be explained, but collectively the explanations seem too complicated. This complexity makes the military difficult to comprehend even to those in uniform. This report is an attempt to understand this complexity and to start a conversation about how to better understand America's 21st-century military. To do that, a return to first principles is necessary, starting with how the nation understands 'the common defense' and the role that organized violence plays in providing for it. The nation's understanding of both the common defense and organized violence has changed dramatically in the years since 2001. The diversification in the employment of violence produced a profound paradigm shift that Thomas Kuhn's seminal work, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, helps to identify and explain. America's senior civilian and military leaders must understand this shift in order to create the military the nation needs in the coming decades and to ensure that it is an institution the American people continue to trust"--Publisher's web site
    Kurzfassung: "Today's U.S. military is full of perplexing questions and issues. Individually, each can be explained, but collectively the explanations seem too complicated. This complexity makes the military difficult to comprehend even to those in uniform. This report is an attempt to understand this complexity and to start a conversation about how to better understand America's 21st-century military. To do that, a return to first principles is necessary, starting with how the nation understands 'the common defense' and the role that organized violence plays in providing for it. The nation's understanding of both the common defense and organized violence has changed dramatically in the years since 2001. The diversification in the employment of violence produced a profound paradigm shift that Thomas Kuhn's seminal work, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, helps to identify and explain. America's senior civilian and military leaders must understand this shift in order to create the military the nation needs in the coming decades and to ensure that it is an institution the American people continue to trust"--Publisher's web site
    Anmerkung: "RAND Project Air Force , "April 27, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-62) , Series from web site
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    ISBN: 9780833095824 , 083309582X
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (4 pages)
    Serie: [Research report] RR-1389-CMHSA
    DDC: 363.28/9
    Schlagwort(e): Campus police Training ; Interactive videos Evaluation ; Synthetic training devices Evaluation ; Campus police ; Interactive videos ; Synthetic training devices ; Interactive videos ; Evaluation ; Synthetic training devices ; Evaluation ; California ; Electronic books
    Anmerkung: Caption title , Includes bibliographical references (page 4)
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  • 42
    ISBN: 9780833092014 , 0833095196 , 0833092014 , 9780833095190
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 44 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1246-AF
    Schlagwort(e): Resilience (Personality trait) ; Risk management ; Emergency management ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Risk management ; Emergency management ; HISTORY / Military / Aviation ; Emergency management ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Risk management ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "In an effort to support U.S. Air Force space community resilience objectives, researchers conducted a review of the academic literature defining and describing resiliency in various domains, and case-study reports about how organizations build resilient missions. This report summarizes key findings from this review that have broad application to any organization seeking to enhance resilience, which includes the space community. This report presents the approaches taken by three different types of communities to develop and maintain resilient operations. The discussion presented in this report illustrates three methods for building resilience, each illustrated by the approach of one community; resilience through withstanding an adverse event (impact avoidance and robustness), resilience through adaptation and flexibility, and resilience through recovery and restoration. These approaches are broadly described in this report as: withstand, adapt, and recover. Communities seeking to develop more resilient operations can gain insight from applying the various methods described in the literature, and applying lessons derived from similar operational environments and how they addressed resilience. Recognizing that any given organization can incorporate all three of these approaches in various parts of an overall resilience plan, this report seeks to highlight organizations that will be most likely to emphasize one of these approaches over another"--Publisher's web site
    Kurzfassung: "In an effort to support U.S. Air Force space community resilience objectives, researchers conducted a review of the academic literature defining and describing resiliency in various domains, and case-study reports about how organizations build resilient missions. This report summarizes key findings from this review that have broad application to any organization seeking to enhance resilience, which includes the space community. This report presents the approaches taken by three different types of communities to develop and maintain resilient operations. The discussion presented in this report illustrates three methods for building resilience, each illustrated by the approach of one community; resilience through withstanding an adverse event (impact avoidance and robustness), resilience through adaptation and flexibility, and resilience through recovery and restoration. These approaches are broadly described in this report as: withstand, adapt, and recover. Communities seeking to develop more resilient operations can gain insight from applying the various methods described in the literature, and applying lessons derived from similar operational environments and how they addressed resilience. Recognizing that any given organization can incorporate all three of these approaches in various parts of an overall resilience plan, this report seeks to highlight organizations that will be most likely to emphasize one of these approaches over another"--Publisher's web site
    Anmerkung: "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-44)
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    ISBN: 9780833095299 , 0833095293
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (13 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1478-RC
    DDC: 338.4/76292
    Schlagwort(e): Autonomous vehicles Decision making ; Autonomous vehicles ; Traffic safety ; Intelligent control systems ; Automobile industry and trade ; Motor vehicles ; Traffic safety ; Intelligent control systems ; Automobile industry and trade Technological innovations ; Motor vehicles Automatic control ; Automated vehicles Decision making ; Traffic safety ; United States ; Automobile industry and trade ; Technological innovations ; Intelligent control systems ; Motor vehicles ; Automatic control ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "How safe are autonomous vehicles? The answer is crucial for developing sound policies to govern their deployment. One proposal to assess safety is to test-drive autonomous vehicles in real traffic, observe their performance, and make statistical comparisons to human driver performance. This approach is logical, but it is practical? In this report, we calculate the number of miles that would need to be driven to provide clear statistical evidence of autonomous vehicle safety. Given that current traffic fatalities and injuries are rare events compared with vehicle miles traveled, we show that fully autonomous vehicles would have to be driven hundreds of millions of miles and sometimes hundreds of billions of miles to demonstrate their safety in terms of fatalities and injuries. Under even aggressive testing assumptions, existing fleets would take tens and sometimes hundreds of years to drive these miles--an impossible proposition if the aim is to demonstrate performance prior to releasing them for consumer use. Our findings demonstrate that developers of this technology and third-party testers cannot simply drive their way to safety. Instead, they will need to develop innovative methods of demonstrating safety and reliability. And yet, it may still not be possible to establish with certainty the safety of autonomous vehicles. Therefore, it is imperative that autonomous vehicle regulations are adaptive--designed from the outset to evolve with the technology so that society can better harness the benefits and manage the risks of these rapidly evolving and potentially transformative technologies"--Publisher's description
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: Key Findings -- HOW MANY MILES WOULD AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES HAVE TO BE DRIVEN WITHOUT FAILURE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEIR FAILURE RATE IS BELOW SOME BENCHMARK? -- HOW MANY MILES WOULD AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES HAVE TO BE DRIVEN TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR FAILURE R ATE TO A PARTICULAR DEGREE OF PRECISION? -- HOW MANY MILES WOULD AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES HAVE TO BE DRIVEN TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEIR FAILURE RATE IS STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN THE HUMAN DRIVER FAILURE RATE? -- DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS -- REFERENCES -- About the Authors.
    Anmerkung: "April 12, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 12-13)
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    ISBN: 9780833095213 , 0833095218
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 95 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1397-MCF
    DDC: 323.0420869120973
    Schlagwort(e): Immigrants Services for ; Cost effectiveness ; Immigrants ; Emigration and immigration ; Political aspects ; Social policy ; United States ; Emigration and immigration ; Economic aspects ; United States Social policy 21st century ; United States Emigration and immigration ; Economic aspects ; United States Emigration and immigration 21st century ; Political aspects ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "Traditionally, immigration policy has been a federal responsibility but, in the past decade, states have begun to adopt policies through legislation and other actions to respond to trends in unauthorized immigration. Some states have adopted restrictive policies toward unauthorized immigrants, such as expanding state and local enforcement of immigration laws, requiring employers to verify employment eligibility, and precluding access to driver's licenses or in-state tuition for public higher education. Other states have adopted policies that are unrestrictive — for example, making driver's licenses and in-state tuition available regardless of immigration status. The expanding role of states in these areas of policy raises questions about the consequences of state-level action for various stakeholders in the public and private sectors. This report features a cost-benefit framework for classifying the potential impacts of specific state-level immigration-related policies, identifying the potential domains of impact and how different stakeholders in the public and private sectors would be affected. The authors also review research literature to identify empirical evidence, where it exists, regarding the likely magnitudes of the impacts of specific state-level immigration-related policies, and use the cost-benefit framework, together with the assembled empirical evidence, to assess the rigor and relevance of existing studies of the fiscal and economic impacts of specific state-level immigration policy actions. This study should be of interest to policymakers at all levels of government, as well stakeholders in the private sector, focused on state-level immigration policy and the costs and benefits associated with state policy actions pertaining to unauthorized immigrants"--Publisher's description
    Kurzfassung: "Traditionally, immigration policy has been a federal responsibility but, in the past decade, states have begun to adopt policies through legislation and other actions to respond to trends in unauthorized immigration. Some states have adopted restrictive policies toward unauthorized immigrants, such as expanding state and local enforcement of immigration laws, requiring employers to verify employment eligibility, and precluding access to driver's licenses or in-state tuition for public higher education. Other states have adopted policies that are unrestrictive — for example, making driver's licenses and in-state tuition available regardless of immigration status. The expanding role of states in these areas of policy raises questions about the consequences of state-level action for various stakeholders in the public and private sectors. This report features a cost-benefit framework for classifying the potential impacts of specific state-level immigration-related policies, identifying the potential domains of impact and how different stakeholders in the public and private sectors would be affected. The authors also review research literature to identify empirical evidence, where it exists, regarding the likely magnitudes of the impacts of specific state-level immigration-related policies, and use the cost-benefit framework, together with the assembled empirical evidence, to assess the rigor and relevance of existing studies of the fiscal and economic impacts of specific state-level immigration policy actions. This study should be of interest to policymakers at all levels of government, as well stakeholders in the private sector, focused on state-level immigration policy and the costs and benefits associated with state policy actions pertaining to unauthorized immigrants"--Publisher's description
    Anmerkung: "March 8, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 83-95)
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    ISBN: 9780833095879 , 0833095870
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (23 pages)
    Serie: [Research report] RR-1580-WF
    DDC: 371.102
    Schlagwort(e): American School Leader Panel ; American School Leader Panel ; Teachers Supervision of ; Teachers Education (Continuing education) ; Mentoring in education ; Teachers ; Teachers ; Mentoring in education ; United States ; Mentoring in education ; Teachers ; Education (Continuing education) ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "An abundance of research suggests that effective school leaders are vital to promoting student outcomes in schools across the United States. Recognizing this, many state and local education agencies are motivated to develop a strong corps of highly qualified principals and assistant principals. Although a lot of emphasis is placed on recruitment and preservice training for new principals, many school districts are also working to support administrators once they are placed in schools. However, relatively little is known about the types of on-the-job supports currently available to school leaders, particularly on a national scale. This report presents findings from a Wallace Foundation — funded survey of RAND's American School Leader Panel, a nationally representative sample of principals, regarding the quantity, content, and perceived quality of on-the-job support offered to them by their school districts. It focuses on three particular types of support — supervision, mentoring, and professional development — and investigates not only the prevalence of support for school leaders but also how this support reflects the role of leadership in instruction. In addition, responses of principals from small, midsize, and large school districts are examined to consider whether school leader support may look different depending on district size. This report was updated in October 2016. The current version provides estimates based on updated weights for a small percentage of the respondents. Weights were updated to account for infrequent misclassification in the assignment of school-level characteristics"--Publisher's description
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: INTRODUCTION -- SAMPLE AND DATA -- RESULTS: Prevalence of Supports for School Leaders -- Support for Principals' Roles as Instructional Leaders -- Differences in School-Leader Support in Small, Midsize, and Large School Districts -- CONCLUSION: Implications -- NOTES -- APPENDIX: ASLP SURVEY INSTRUMENT -- REFERENCES.
    Anmerkung: "October 31, 2016"--Table of contents page , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references (pages 22-23)
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    ISBN: 9780833094070 , 0833094076
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (19 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1165/4-RC
    DDC: 355.1/1560973
    Schlagwort(e): United States ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Veterans' hospitals Medical care ; Veterans Legal status, laws, etc ; Veterans Services for ; Veterans Medical care ; Government policy ; Health services accessibility ; Veterans' hospitals ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Veterans ; Health services accessibility ; Veterans ; Services for ; United States ; Health services accessibility ; United States ; Veterans ; Legal status, laws, etc ; Veterans ; Medical care ; Government policy ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "In response to concerns that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has faced about veterans' access to care and the quality of care delivered, Congress enacted the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Veterans Choice Act") in August 2014. The law was passed to help address access issues by expanding the criteria through which veterans can seek care from civilian providers. In addition, the law called for a series of independent assessments of the VA health care system across a broad array of topics related to the delivery of health care services to veterans in VA-owned and -operated facilities, as well as those under contract to VA. RAND conducted three of these assessments: Veteran demographics and health care needs (A), VA health care capabilities (B), and VA authorities and mechanisms for purchasing care (C). This report summarizes the findings of our assessments and includes recommendations from the reports for improving the match between veterans' needs and VA's capabilities, including VA's ability to purchase necessary care from the private sector."--Publisher's description
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: Introduction -- CHAPTER ONE: Demand: How Much Care Do Veterans Use? -- CHAPTER TWO: Supply: What Is VA's Capacity to Deliver Health Care and How Might This Impact Veterans' Access? -- CHAPTER THREE: What Should Policymakers Consider When Examining Changes to Purchased Care? -- Recommendations.
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    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND
    ISBN: 9780833096296 , 083309629X , 9780833095411 , 0833095412
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xii, 40 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1526-CMS
    DDC: 617.9/195
    Schlagwort(e): Medical fees Law and legislation ; Health insurance claims ; Postoperative care Costs ; Managed care plans (Medical care) ; Medical fees ; Health insurance claims ; Postoperative care ; Managed care plans (Medical care) ; Managed Care Programs ; Fees, Medical legislation & jurisprudence ; Postoperative Care economics ; Health insurance claims ; United States ; Managed care plans (Medical care) ; Medical fees ; Law and legislation ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) uses a fee schedule to pay physicians and nonphysician practitioners for their professional services. For many surgeries and other types of procedures, Medicare's payment for the procedure includes post-operative visits delivered during a global period of ten or 90 days anchored on the surgery date. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 requires CMS gather the necessary data to appropriately value post-operative care. The law requires CMS to collect data on the "number and level" of visits in the global period from a representative sample of physicians beginning January 1, 2017. Congress suggested, but does not require, that the data be collected through claims. CMS asked the RAND Corporation to provide recommendations on how to best collect the number and level of post-operative visits through the use of nonpayment claims. To do so, RAND first gathered input from individuals performing surgical procedures on the range of post-operative care provided during the global period. RAND consulted with an expert panel on how to categorize the care into codes that capture the major differences in the breadth and intensity of post-operative care across care settings. This report provides recommendations for a set of nonpayment codes that combine visit times with the complexity of services, for both inpatient and office-based services. The recommended codes attempt to balance the need for a simple and straightforward system with the demand for a set of codes to capture the granularity and heterogeneity associated with post-operative care delivery"--Publisher's description
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: Preface -- Tables -- Figure -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Glossary -- 1. Introduction: Background -- Project Objectives -- Organization of this Report -- Clarifications on Terminology -- 2. Overview of Current Payment Policy for Post-Operative Services in the Global Period: Process for Determining Valuation of Global Procedures -- Billing for Post-Operative Services Provided During the Global Period -- 3. Interviews on Post-Operative Care: Interview Sampling Approach -- Interview Guide -- Interview Findings -- Summary of Interview Findings -- 4. Challenges Identified During Interviews and Expert Panel in Capturing Post-Operative Care via Codes: Expert Panel -- Challenges Identified During the Interviews and/or Expert Panel -- Summary of Challenges Associated with Capturing Post-Operative Care -- 5. Options for Capturing Post-Operative Care: Setting of Care -- Existing E&M Codes -- Scope of Care -- Time -- Summary of Options -- 6. Recommendations for Capturing Post-Operative Care: Proposed Framework of Post-Operative Codes -- Inpatient Codes: A, B, and C -- Office-Based Visit Codes: D and E -- Code for Non–Face-to-Face Care: F -- Codes for Clinical Staff: G and H -- Choosing the Correct Time Increment -- Summary of Recommendations -- 7. Summary and Next Steps: Other Considerations -- Next Steps -- Conclusion -- References.
    Anmerkung: "July 19, 2016"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 38-40)
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    ISBN: 9780833092625 , 0833093835 , 0833092626 , 9780833093837
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 38 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1273-OSD
    Schlagwort(e): Counterinsurgency ; Asymmetric warfare ; Low-intensity conflicts (Military science) ; Peacekeeping forces ; Insurgency History 21st century ; Counterinsurgency Case studies ; Counterinsurgency ; Asymmetric warfare ; Low-intensity conflicts (Military science) ; Peacekeeping forces ; Insurgency ; Counterinsurgency ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Asymmetric warfare ; Counterinsurgency ; Insurgency ; Low-intensity conflicts (Military science) ; Peacekeeping forces ; Afghanistan ; Case studies ; History ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "Previous RAND research examined 71 insurgencies begun and completed worldwide between World War II and 2010 to analyze correlates of success in counterinsurgency (COIN). A key finding was that a case's score on a scorecard of 15 equally weighted good and 11 equally weighted bad COIN factors and practices corresponded perfectly with the outcomes of the cases analyzed. That is, the balance of good and bad factors and practices was always positive when the outcome was a COIN win (insurgent loss) and always negative when the outcome was a COIN loss (insurgent win). Using the scorecard approach as its foundation, a RAND study sought to apply the findings to the case of Afghanistan in 2015. The effort involved an expert elicitation in which experts were asked to make "worst-case" assessments of the factors to complete the scorecard for ongoing operations in Afghanistan. It was the third Afghanistan-focused exercise conducted with the scorecard, allowing rough comparisons with scores assigned by expert panels in 2011 and 2013. The 2015 consensus results indicated that Afghanistan continues to have a positive score, though its score is tied with the lowest-scoring historical wins. Two factors remained absent in Afghanistan in 2015 but essential to success in historical COIN campaigns: disrupting flows of tangible support to the insurgents and a demonstration (and improvement) of commitment and motivation on the part of the Afghan National Security Forces, the primary COIN force since the coalition drawdown. Despite some potentially positive developments resulting from the 2014 election of a new government in Afghanistan, it appears that the most promising end to the conflict will be a negotiated settlement in which the Afghan government makes some concessions to the insurgents and in which external powers, including the United States and Pakistan, help broker a satisfactory power-sharing agreement that brings greater stability to the country"--Publisher's description
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: Preface -- Figure and Tables -- Summary -- Counterinsurgency Scorecard Update: Afghanistan in Early 2015 Relative to Insurgencies Since World War II -- Findings from Previous Research on Insurgency: Findings from Previous Research on Insurgency -- The Counterinsurgency Scorecard -- Endgames for Insurgencies: Getting to Negotiated Settlements -- Scoring the Ongoing Conflict in Afghanistan: Using the Delphi Method -- Building on Previous Scorecards -- 2015 Scorecard Results: Specific Factors in the Current Case -- Notes on Factors Present or Absent in 2015 but Tenuous in the Future -- 2015 Results Compared with Previous Results and Analyses: What Improved? -- What Declined? -- What Stayed the Same? -- Scorecard and Duration of Conflict -- Summary of Scorecard Analyses -- Prospects for a Negotiated Settlement -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- APPENDIX -- References.
    Anmerkung: Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-38)
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  • 49
    ISBN: 9780134021300 , 0134021304
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als
    Schlagwort(e): Internet of things ; Ubiquitous computing ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: How the Internet of Things will change your life: all you need to know, in plain English! The Internet of Things (IoT) won't just connect people: It will connect "smart" homes, appliances, cars, offices, factories, cities... the world. You need to know what's coming: It might just transform your life. Now, the world's #1 author of beginning technology books has written the perfect introduction to IoT for everyone. Michael Miller shows how connected smart devices will help people do more, do it smarter, do it faster . He also reveals the potential risks-to your privacy, your freedom, and maybe your life. Make no mistake: IoT is coming quickly. Miller explains why you care, helps you use what's already here, and prepares you for the world that's hurtling toward you. --What is IoT? How does it work? How will it affect me? --What's realistic, and what's just hype? --How smart is my "smart TV" really? (And, is it watching me?) --Can smart IoT devices make me healthier? --Will smart appliances ever be useful? --How much energy could I save with a smart home? --What's the future of wearable tech? --When will I have a self-driving car? --When will I have a nearly self-driving car? (Hint: Surprisingly soon.) --Is IoT already changing the way I shop? --What's the future of drones, at war and in my neighborhood? --Could smart cities lower my taxes? --Who gets the data my devices are collecting? --How can I profit from the Internet of Things? --What happens when the whole world is connected? --Will I have any privacy left at all?
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on print version record
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    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134076348 , 0134076346
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: Second edition.
    Schlagwort(e): Facebook (Electronic resource) ; Online social networks ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: The perfect book to help anyone 50+ learn Facebook--in full color! Whether you are new to Facebook or would like to explore more of its features,¿ My Facebook for Seniors makes learning to use the world's most popular social media site simple and fun. The full-color, step-by-step instructions make it easy to connect with family, friends, and colleagues; share digital photos; play social games on Facebook; and much more. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 100 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers.¿Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. Here are just a few things you will learn how to do in this top-selling book: • Sign up for Facebook (it's free!) and create a new account • Configure Facebook's privacy settings to keep your personal information private • Find old friends who are also on Facebook • Use the News Feed to discover what your friends are up to • Discover how best to use Facebook to keep in touch with your kids and grandkids • Update your friends and family on your current activities • View your friends' digital photos--and share your photos with friends and family • Personalize the Timeline page that your friends see • Use Facebook to schedule and manage real-world events--including birthdays • Chat privately with friends and family--via text or video • Find and follow pages from your favorite public figures and companies • Discover interesting topic-specific groups • Enhance Facebook with interesting apps and fun social games • Search Facebook for useful information • Find out what you should--and shouldn't--share on Facebook • Use Facebook on your iPad, iPhone, or Android device
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed January 16, 2015)
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    Indianapolis, Ind. : Sams
    ISBN: 9780133798418 , 0133798410
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Ausgabe: 2nd ed.
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als
    Schlagwort(e): Gmail (Electronic resource) ; Electronic mail systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Sams Teach Yourself Gmail in 10 Minutes, Second Edition , gives you straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. Work through its 10-minute lessons to make the most of the world's most powerful and popular email system! This book will show you how to send and receive email from any web browser or smartphone using Gmail. You'll learn how to send pictures and other file attachments, add a signature to your outgoing messages, and customize Gmail for your own personal use. You'll even learn how to create and organize your Gmail contacts! Tips point out shortcuts and solutions. Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls. Notes provide additional information. 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to... Create, send, receive, read, forward, and reply to emails Format your email to be more attractive--and effective Include pictures, web links, and file attachments Add an email signature to all your messages Organize stored messages and flag important ones Work with Gmail offline Store information about people, businesses, and organizations Automate how Gmail handles specific messages Use Vacation Responder to tell contacts you're away Customize Gmail's appearance and behavior Deal with annoying spam Participate in free Hangout video chats Use Gmail on your smartphone or tablet
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    Indianapolis, IN : Que
    ISBN: 9780133580969 , 0133580962
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als
    Schlagwort(e): Electronic funds transfers ; Money ; Legal tender ; Electronic commerce ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: The Ultimate Guide to Bitcoin covers all aspects of the Bitcoin phenomenon, explaining how virtual currency works, how it differs from and compares to traditional currency, the history of Bitcoin, how to purchase and pay with bitcoins, where and how one can obtain and manage a Bitcoin wallet, how to become a Bitcoin minor, and more. In addition, this book presents information about competing virtual currencies, and compares them to Bitcoin. Readers will also learn to judge the relative value and safety of the Bitcoin currency, and determine whether the rewards outweigh the risks. Bitcoin is the virtual currency of the Internet, a distributed, worldwide, decentralized digital money. It's the most popular of several current cryptocurrencies, devised in 2009 by programmer Satoshi Nakamoto.(Although that's probably not his real name...) The unit of currency in the Bitcoin system is called a bitcoin , or BTC. A bitcoin is not a physical currency, such as a dollar bill or nickel, but rather just a number associated with a Bitcoin Address. Unlike traditional currencies, Bitcoin is not issued from or managed by any central government bank or organization. With Bitcoin, users become their own banks - and assume all the risks inherent in that proposal. As such, the value of a bitcoin is not pegged to any traditional real-world currency. Over the currency's relatively short life, the dollar value of a bitcoin has fluctuated from 14 cents (actually, zero at inception) to more than $1,2000. (Today a bitcoin is worth approximately 800 US dollars.) Bitcoin exists on a peer-to-peer network, much like BitTorrent. Users on the P2P network, called miners , enable their PCs to be used to host and manage bitcoin transactions. To use Bitcoin, a user must sign up with an online wallet service, through which all transactions are managed. This digital wallet is typically stored on the P2P servers, with all transactions secured via public-key encryption. The public key is used to encode all payments, which can then be retrieved only with the use of the user's private key. One can earn bitcoins by providing goods or services to other users or by participating in the mining process. Users can also purchase bitcoins with traditional currency from one of several Bitcoin Exchanges. Bitcoins can then be spent on other goods and services available over the Internet.
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    ISBN: 9780833091765 , 0833093983 , 083309176X , 9780833093981
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    Serie: [Research Report] RR-1239-CFAT
    Paralleltitel: Print version
    DDC: 370.11
    Schlagwort(e): State universities and colleges ; Education, Higher ; Competency-based education ; State universities and colleges ; Education, Higher ; Competency-based education ; Texas ; Social Sciences ; Competency-based education ; Education ; Education, Higher ; State universities and colleges ; Education, Special Topics ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "This report aims to describe existing competency-based degrees and certificate prgorams in Texas; to summarize the national landscape for competency based programs, including the perceived benefits and limitations; and to suggest some potential areas for focus as the state of Texas and higher-education institutions explore the possibility of further expanding these programs"-- Preface
    Kurzfassung: "This report aims to describe existing competency-based degrees and certificate prgorams in Texas; to summarize the national landscape for competency based programs, including the perceived benefits and limitations; and to suggest some potential areas for focus as the state of Texas and higher-education institutions explore the possibility of further expanding these programs"-- Preface
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    ISBN: 9780833091857 , 0833093797 , 0833091859 , 9780833093790
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (75 pages)
    Serie: [Research report] RR-1258-NCMICF
    Paralleltitel: Print version Herman, Patricia M Complementary and alternative medicine, professions or modalities?
    Schlagwort(e): Alternative medicine ; Alternative medicine ; Complementary Therapies ; Licensure, Medical ; HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies ; Alternative medicine ; Alternative Medicine ; Medicine ; Health & Biological Sciences ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: 1. Introduction -- 2. Background on professions versus procedures -- 3. CAM professions represented in this report -- 4. Examples of policies where profession versus procedures makes a difference -- 5. CAM expert panel -- 6. Health policy decisionmaker panel -- 7. Summary and conclusions -- Appendix A. Members of the CAM expert panel -- Appendix B. Members of the health policy decisionmakers panel -- Appendix C. Briefing paper for the health policy decisionmakers panel -- Appendix D. Past collective efforts across the CAM professions.
    Kurzfassung: Using development of a background paper on the policy issues associated with the scope of practice and utilization of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the health care system, input from a panel of CAM experts, and input from a panel of health care policy decisionmakers, this report explores the policy challenges associated with coverage, licensure, scope of practice, institutional privileges, and research among the CAM professions
    Anmerkung: "Sponsored by the NCMIC Foundation , Includes bibliographical references (pages 70-75)
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    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
    ISBN: 9780833089014 , 0833092081 , 0833089013 , 9780833092083
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 286 pages)
    Serie: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1021-AF
    Paralleltitel: Print version Blank, Jonah Look east, cross black waters
    Schlagwort(e): India ; Southeast Asia ; United States ; Politics and government ; Southeast Asia ; Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East ; History & Archaeology ; Diplomatic relations ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; General ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Government ; International ; Southeast Asia Foreign relations ; India Politics and government 21st century ; India Foreign relations ; United States Foreign relations ; India Foreign relations ; Southeast Asia ; India ; India ; United States ; India ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "The global security interests of India and the United States overlap far more than they clash, and this is particularly the case in Southeast Asia. India's core goals for Southeast Asia are all in basic harmony with those of the United States -- including regional stability; prevention of any outside nation from dominating the politics or economy of the region; peaceful settlement of territorial disputes such as the South China Sea; secure shipping through the Straits of Malacca and other crucial transit points; increased land, sea and air connectivity infrastructure; Myanmar's democratic transition; and containment of radicalism in states including Indonesia and Malaysia. But America should not expect India to enter any sort of alliance (formal or de facto), nor join any coalition to balance against China. This does not indicate an anti-American outlook, but a determination to engage with Southeast Asia at a pace and manner of India's own choosing -- and a deep caution about precipitating conflict with Beijing. The replacement of a Congress Party government with a Bharatiya Janata Party administration in May 2014 has resulted in a recalibration of India's foreign policy, but not a radical shift in its overall direction. For U.S. policymakers in the security arena, the challenge in building cooperation with India in Southeast Asia will boil down to four elements: (1) understanding India's own goals for the region better, (2) adopting strategic patience in working at a pace and manner comfortable to India, (3) finding specific areas on which to focus attention, such as technology transfer, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Myanmar policy, and (4) moving forward, laying the foundation for future progress"--Publisher's web site
    Kurzfassung: "The global security interests of India and the United States overlap far more than they clash, and this is particularly the case in Southeast Asia. India's core goals for Southeast Asia are all in basic harmony with those of the United States -- including regional stability; prevention of any outside nation from dominating the politics or economy of the region; peaceful settlement of territorial disputes such as the South China Sea; secure shipping through the Straits of Malacca and other crucial transit points; increased land, sea and air connectivity infrastructure; Myanmar's democratic transition; and containment of radicalism in states including Indonesia and Malaysia. But America should not expect India to enter any sort of alliance (formal or de facto), nor join any coalition to balance against China. This does not indicate an anti-American outlook, but a determination to engage with Southeast Asia at a pace and manner of India's own choosing -- and a deep caution about precipitating conflict with Beijing. The replacement of a Congress Party government with a Bharatiya Janata Party administration in May 2014 has resulted in a recalibration of India's foreign policy, but not a radical shift in its overall direction. For U.S. policymakers in the security arena, the challenge in building cooperation with India in Southeast Asia will boil down to four elements: (1) understanding India's own goals for the region better, (2) adopting strategic patience in working at a pace and manner comfortable to India, (3) finding specific areas on which to focus attention, such as technology transfer, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Myanmar policy, and (4) moving forward, laying the foundation for future progress"--Publisher's web site
    Anmerkung: "RAND Project AIR FORCE , Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-286) , Series from web site
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    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
    ISBN: 9780833090379 , 0833090372 , 9780833090386 , 0833090380 , 9780833088505 , 0833090313
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 110 pages)
    DDC: 303.48/25106
    Schlagwort(e): Geopolitics ; National security ; China ; Africa ; China ; Africa ; United States ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Electronic book
    Kurzfassung: "This report explores China's rapidly expanding involvement in Africa in order to better inform U.S. thinking about its relations both with China and with African states. The report pays particular attention to geostrategic competition in Africa, potential security threats, and opportunities on the continent. It examines the economic, political, and security interests driving Chinese engagement with African states and assesses potential medium-term changes in Sino-African relations across these three dimensions. It then assesses how China's interests and behavior on the continent affect the interests of the United States. In this matter, misperceptions often result from faulty assumptions about the potential for conflict over resources, images of Cold War-style geopolitical competition, and the nature of China's economic engagement with the continent. The report concludes by offering policy recommendations for U.S. and Army leaders concerned with U.S. security relationships with African states and with managing Sino-American relations in Africa. In particular, the report recommends that the United States should view China's sometimes-unfavorable activities in Africa in context and continue to seek opportunities to engage Beijing on mutual interests, such as defeating violent extremists, improving African infrastructure to promote trade and development, and encouraging economic and political stability on the continent."--Page 4 of cover
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    ISBN: 9780833091666 , 083309355X , 0833091662 , 9780833093554
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    Serie: RR 1116-TFA
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als
    Schlagwort(e): Teach for America (Project) Evaluation ; Teach for America (Project) ; Educational equalization ; School principals Statistics Attitudes ; Educational equalization ; School principals ; Educational equalization ; Statistics ; Evaluation ; Teach for America (Project) ; School principals ; Attitudes ; EDUCATION ; General ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: The results of the 2015 National Principal Survey show the context in which Teach For America (TFA) corps members work, how principals perceive corps members, and how principals perceive their interactions with TFA. These findings can help TFA staff provide more-tailored supports to corps members, inform professional development, and continue to build relationships with the principals of schools in which corps members serve
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    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
    ISBN: 9780833091741 , 0833093509 , 0833091743 , 9780833093509
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xix, 76 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1082-AF
    Schlagwort(e): Sex offenders Psychology ; Research ; Sex offenders ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency ; Social Welfare & Social Work ; Social Sciences ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "Sexual assault continues to be a pervasive problem, both for society in general and within the military community. To assist the Air Force in its continued efforts to combat sexual assault within its ranks, we reviewed the existing empirical literature on the characteristics and behaviors of adult perpetrators who commit sexual assault against other adults. Our search was not limited to studies of military populations. While a vast majority of the existing literature has focused on sole male perpetrators who assault female victims, we identified some research on other types of perpetrators, including female sexual assault perpetrators, men who perpetrate assault against other men, and perpetrators who participate in group sexual assault. This body of research indicates that adult perpetrators are diverse in terms of their demographics, background characteristics, and motivations. Moreover, research indicates that sexual assault perpetration is likely influenced by a combination of factors, including an individual's developmental and family history; his or her personality, including attitudes/cognitions; and environmental factors, including peer attitudes and alcohol consumption. The complexity of factors that influence sexual assault perpetration and the multiple pathways that lead to an attack make it difficult to predict whether an individual is prone to commit sexual assault. While predicting sexual assault perpetration is problematic, we identified a number of factors related to perpetration that may be relevant for intervention efforts and offer recommendations for the Air Force"--Publisher's web site
    Kurzfassung: "Sexual assault continues to be a pervasive problem, both for society in general and within the military community. To assist the Air Force in its continued efforts to combat sexual assault within its ranks, we reviewed the existing empirical literature on the characteristics and behaviors of adult perpetrators who commit sexual assault against other adults. Our search was not limited to studies of military populations. While a vast majority of the existing literature has focused on sole male perpetrators who assault female victims, we identified some research on other types of perpetrators, including female sexual assault perpetrators, men who perpetrate assault against other men, and perpetrators who participate in group sexual assault. This body of research indicates that adult perpetrators are diverse in terms of their demographics, background characteristics, and motivations. Moreover, research indicates that sexual assault perpetration is likely influenced by a combination of factors, including an individual's developmental and family history; his or her personality, including attitudes/cognitions; and environmental factors, including peer attitudes and alcohol consumption. The complexity of factors that influence sexual assault perpetration and the multiple pathways that lead to an attack make it difficult to predict whether an individual is prone to commit sexual assault. While predicting sexual assault perpetration is problematic, we identified a number of factors related to perpetration that may be relevant for intervention efforts and offer recommendations for the Air Force"--Publisher's web site
    Anmerkung: "RAND Project Air Force , Includes bibliographical references (pages 59-76)
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    ISBN: 9780833088673 , 0833093312 , 083308867X , 9780833093318
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiii, 96 pages)
    Serie: [Research report] RR-935-OSD
    Paralleltitel: Print versionPaul, Christopher, 1971- Building partner capacity assessment framework
    Schlagwort(e): National security International cooperation ; Evaluation ; Soldiers Training of ; International cooperation ; Evaluation ; Military education International cooperation ; Evaluation ; Military assistance, American Evaluation ; National security ; Soldiers ; Military education ; Military assistance, American ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Security (National & International) ; Military assistance, American ; Evaluation ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "For both diplomatic and national security reasons, security cooperation continues to be important for the United States. The Department of Defense conducts an assortment of programs aimed at building the capacity of partner nations, and training is an important element of these efforts. The needs and existing capabilities of various nations differ, however, as will results. Planning for each building partner capacity (BPC) effort carefully, assessing progress while the effort is in progress, and assessing results are all important to ensure that it meets U.S. goals and partner expectations. This report presents a framework intended to aid all these steps. Before execution, the framework can help determine and plan for what might go wrong with the intended BPC effort. During BPC execution, the framework can help monitor progress to discover whether everything is going according to plan and, if not, what is wrong and what can be done about it. Finally, the framework can help determine whether the BPC has achieved its objectives and, if not, why and what can be done about it in the future"--Publisher's description
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: Preface -- Figures and Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter One: Introduction: Study Background and Companion Reports -- Methods and Approach -- Outline of the Remainder of the Report -- Chapter Two: The BPC Training and Equipping Logic Model: Nested Logic Models -- Target High-Level Outcomes in the BPC Training and Equipping Logic Model -- Target Core Outputs of the Sequential Phases of the BPC Training and Equipping Logic Model -- Input Categories -- BPC Training and Equipping Logic Model Overview -- Chapter Three: Description of Logic Model Elements for the Preengagement Phase: U.S. Program Goals and Plans: Preengagement -- U.S. Political Will: Preengagement -- Partner Nation Political Will: Preengagement -- Funding: Preengagement -- Partner Nation Personnel: Preengagement -- U.S. Trainers: Preengagement -- Equipment: Preengagement -- Logistics and Transport: Preengagement -- Facilities: Preengagement -- Curriculum and Training Content: Preengagement -- Chapter Four: Description of Logic Model Elements for the Engagement Phase: U.S. Program Goals and Plans: During Engagement -- U.S. Political Will: During Engagement -- Partner Nation Political Will: During Engagement -- Funding: During Engagement -- Partner Nation Personnel: During Engagement -- U.S. Trainers: During Engagement -- Equipment: During Engagement -- Logistics and Transport: During Engagement -- Facilities: During Engagement -- Curriculum and Training Content: During Engagement -- Chapter Five: Description of Logic Model Elements for the Postengagement Phase, Including Outcomes: U.S. Program Goals and Plans: Postengagement -- U.S. Program Goals and Plans: Outcomes -- U.S. Political Will: Postengagement -- U.S. Political Will: Outcomes -- Partner Nation Political Will: Postengagement -- Partner Nation Political Will: Outcomes -- Funding: Postengagement -- Funding: Outcomes -- Partner Nation Personnel: Postengagement -- Partner Nation Personnel: Outcomes -- U.S. Trainers: Postengagement -- U.S. Trainers: Outcomes -- Equipment: Postengagement -- Equipment: Outcomes -- Logistics and Transportation: Postengagement -- Logistics and Transportation: Outcomes -- Facilities: Postengagement -- Facilities: Outcomes -- Curriculum and Training Content: Postengagement -- Curriculum and Training Content: Outcomes -- Chapter Six: Using the BPC Training and Equipping Logic Model as Part of an Assessment Framework: Three Questions, Three Places to Start -- Contextualizing the Logic Model -- The Logic Model Helps with Selection and Prioritization of Measures -- References.
    Anmerkung: "Prepared for the Joint Staff J5, the Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy"--Preface , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 95-96)
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  • 60
    ISBN: 9780833089755 , 0833089757
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    Serie: Research report
    DDC: 331.2/81362172
    Schlagwort(e): Medical fees ; Medicare Finance ; Medical care, Cost of ; Medical fees ; Medicare ; Medical care, Cost of ; Medicare ; Finance ; Medical care, Cost of ; Medical fees ; Electronic books
    Anmerkung: "Sponsored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services , Includes bibliographical references
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  • 61
    ISBN: 9780833093776 , 0833093770 , 9780833091437 , 0833091433
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 347.7367
    Schlagwort(e): Evidence, Expert ; Forensic sciences ; Evidence, Expert ; Forensic sciences ; Forensic sciences ; Evidence, Expert ; Electronic books
    Anmerkung: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 62
    ISBN: 9780833093783 , 0833093789
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (11 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1257-CMHSA
    DDC: 362.209794
    Schlagwort(e): Mental health services Evaluation ; Discrimination against the mentally ill ; Mental illness Public opinion ; Mental health services ; Discrimination against the mentally ill ; Mental illness ; Health Services Research ; Program Evaluation ; Mental Health Services ; Prejudice prevention & control ; Social Stigma ; Mental illness ; Public opinion ; Discrimination against the mentally ill ; California ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; California ; Electronic books ; Review
    Kurzfassung: "Describes the methods and results of a RAND evaluation of stigma and discrimination reduction efforts by Runyon Saltzman Einhorn, Inc., involving screenings of a documentary film called 'A New State of Mind: Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness' "--Publisher's description
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: Key Findings -- Methods: Sampling Procedure and Survey Administration -- Measures -- Expected Short-Term Outcomes of RSE Documentary Screening Events -- Results: Sample Characteristics -- Analysis Strategy -- Short-Term Outcomes of RSE Documentary Screening Events -- RSE documentary screening event participation reduced perceptions of dangerousness, increased beliefs about recovery, and had no effect on beliefs about the contributions that people with mental illness can make to society -- RSE documentary screening events resulted in slight increases in awareness of stigma and intentions to reduce discrimination -- RSE documentary screening events resulted in a very small increase in the likelihood of seeking professional help if needed, a very small decrease in likelihood of delaying treatment, and a small decrease in the likelihood of concealing a mental health problem -- RSE documentary screening events were more effective at reducing stigma among participants who had never personally experienced a mental illness and who had never had family members with mental illness -- RSE documentary screening event effectiveness varied by participant race/ethnicity, but not by stakeholder role or gender -- Discussion -- Notes -- Appendix. RSE Documentary Screening Event Effectiveness Variation Among Participant Subgroups -- References -- About the Authors -- Acknowledgments.
    Anmerkung: "October 27, 2015"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (page 11)
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  • 63
    ISBN: 9780833093349 , 0833093347
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 115 pages)
    Serie: Rand Corporation research report series RR-963-WWP
    Schlagwort(e): Wounded Warrior Project Evaluation ; Wounded Warrior Project ; Disabled veterans Employment ; Disabled veterans Education ; Disabled veterans Health and hygiene ; Disabled veterans Mental health ; Disabled veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Disabled veterans ; Evaluation ; United States ; SELF-HELP ; Substance Abuse & Addictions ; General ; Disabled veterans ; Employment ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) provides support and raises public awareness for service members and veterans who incurred physical or mental injury, illness, or wound coincident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001, as well as their families and caregivers. Through WWP, members (Alumni) have access to programs that support four main areas of recovery -- engagement, mind, body, and economic empowerment. Using 2014 WWP Annual Alumni Survey data, RAND researchers offer a detailed analysis of how Alumni of different genders, races and ethnicities, military service histories, and service-related health conditions fare in terms of mental health, physical health, and economic well-being. The report also offers recommendations for the organization's decisionmakers to consider in setting goals and creating programs to support WWP Alumni"--Publisher's web site
    Kurzfassung: "Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) provides support and raises public awareness for service members and veterans who incurred physical or mental injury, illness, or wound coincident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001, as well as their families and caregivers. Through WWP, members (Alumni) have access to programs that support four main areas of recovery -- engagement, mind, body, and economic empowerment. Using 2014 WWP Annual Alumni Survey data, RAND researchers offer a detailed analysis of how Alumni of different genders, races and ethnicities, military service histories, and service-related health conditions fare in terms of mental health, physical health, and economic well-being. The report also offers recommendations for the organization's decisionmakers to consider in setting goals and creating programs to support WWP Alumni"--Publisher's web site
    Anmerkung: "Prepared for the Wounded Warrior Project , "National Security Research Division , Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-115) , Series from web site
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  • 64
    ISBN: 9780833091284 , 083309128X , 9780833090485 , 0833090488
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxi, 233 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1075-DOS
    Paralleltitel: Print versionGreenfield, Victoria A., 1964- Reducing the cultivation of opium poppies in southern Afghanistan
    DDC: 362.293
    Schlagwort(e): Opium poppy growers ; Rural development ; Opium trade ; Opium poppy growers ; Rural development ; Opium trade ; Opium trade ; Rural development ; Social Sciences ; Afghanistan ; Social Welfare & Social Work ; Substance Abuse ; Agriculture ; Opium poppy growers ; Afghanistan Agriculture ; Afghanistan ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "This report identifies a broad range of factors that drive opium poppy cultivation in southern Afghanistan, the locus of opium production in that country, and assesses the positive and negative effects of programs designed to promote rural development, eradicate opium poppies, or otherwise create incentives for farmers to reduce the cultivation of opium poppies. The authors consider the decision to cultivate opium poppy or other crops from the perspective of farmers who must balance concerns about household income and food sufficiency in the context of socio-economic and environmental factors that, for example, relate to security, eradication, and environmental risks; governance and religiosity; landholding terms and conditions; household circumstances; and agricultural input costs and commodity prices. A factor might encourage or discourage opium poppy cultivation and, in some instances, it could have indeterminate or conflicting effects. Then, the authors examine how rural development, crop eradication, and other programs touch on the factors --and affect poppy cultivation--through mechanisms that include subsidies on fertilizer, high-quality wheat seed, saplings and vines, and farm equipment and facilities; infrastructure investment; training; introduction of non-traditional crops; cash-for-work programs; improved market links; and non-agricultural rural income. On the basis of the assessment, the authors also provide advice on how to design programs that might better serve to reduce the cultivation of opium poppies in southern Afghanistan over the long term"--Abstract
    Kurzfassung: "This report identifies a broad range of factors that drive opium poppy cultivation in southern Afghanistan, the locus of opium production in that country, and assesses the positive and negative effects of programs designed to promote rural development, eradicate opium poppies, or otherwise create incentives for farmers to reduce the cultivation of opium poppies. The authors consider the decision to cultivate opium poppy or other crops from the perspective of farmers who must balance concerns about household income and food sufficiency in the context of socio-economic and environmental factors that, for example, relate to security, eradication, and environmental risks; governance and religiosity; landholding terms and conditions; household circumstances; and agricultural input costs and commodity prices. A factor might encourage or discourage opium poppy cultivation and, in some instances, it could have indeterminate or conflicting effects. Then, the authors examine how rural development, crop eradication, and other programs touch on the factors --and affect poppy cultivation--through mechanisms that include subsidies on fertilizer, high-quality wheat seed, saplings and vines, and farm equipment and facilities; infrastructure investment; training; introduction of non-traditional crops; cash-for-work programs; improved market links; and non-agricultural rural income. On the basis of the assessment, the authors also provide advice on how to design programs that might better serve to reduce the cultivation of opium poppies in southern Afghanistan over the long term"--Abstract
    Anmerkung: "June 17, 2015"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-233)
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  • 65
    ISBN: 9780833091499 , 0833093398 , 0833091492 , 9780833093394
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxvii, 234 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1008-OSD
    Schlagwort(e): United States ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Human Resources & Personnel Management ; Armed Forces ; Minorities ; Armed Forces ; Women ; United States Armed Forces ; Minorities ; United States Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; United States Armed Forces ; Women ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: In January 2012, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced plans for a large-scale reduction, or drawdown, of its military force. The last drawdown to affect all four DoD services occurred in the 1990s, after the end of the Cold War. During that period, the military shrank by almost 37 percent, from about 2.17 million in FY 1987 to 1.37 million by FY 2000. Despite having a variety of goals and strategies for the 1990s and mid-2000s drawdowns, the services had few, if any, explicit diversity goals or strategies related to the drawdowns. Based on our discussions with force management experts, demographic diversity is also not part of their recent drawdown goals and strategies. However, the drawdown could have unintended consequences for demographic diversity even when diversity is not part of drawdown decisionmaking. To address the issue of unintended consequences of drawdowns on diversity, the Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity (ODMEO) in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) asked RAND to analyze how force reductions could affect the demographic diversity of the DoD workforce. Our study focuses on gender and race/ethnicity, although we include other individual differences, such as education, in some analyses
    Kurzfassung: In January 2012, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced plans for a large-scale reduction, or drawdown, of its military force. The last drawdown to affect all four DoD services occurred in the 1990s, after the end of the Cold War. During that period, the military shrank by almost 37 percent, from about 2.17 million in FY 1987 to 1.37 million by FY 2000. Despite having a variety of goals and strategies for the 1990s and mid-2000s drawdowns, the services had few, if any, explicit diversity goals or strategies related to the drawdowns. Based on our discussions with force management experts, demographic diversity is also not part of their recent drawdown goals and strategies. However, the drawdown could have unintended consequences for demographic diversity even when diversity is not part of drawdown decisionmaking. To address the issue of unintended consequences of drawdowns on diversity, the Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity (ODMEO) in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) asked RAND to analyze how force reductions could affect the demographic diversity of the DoD workforce. Our study focuses on gender and race/ethnicity, although we include other individual differences, such as education, in some analyses
    Anmerkung: "October 26, 2015"--Table of contents page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-234)
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  • 66
    ISBN: 9780833086440 , 0833086448 , 9780833086457 , 0833086456 , 9780833086433 , 083308643X
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    Paralleltitel: Print version Ramchand, Rajeev Suicide postvention in the Department of Defense
    Schlagwort(e): United States Personnel management ; Research ; United States ; Soldiers Suicidal behavior ; Military research ; Suicide Prevention ; Government policy ; Suicide Prevention ; Research ; Psychology, Military ; Soldiers ; Military research ; Suicide ; Suicide ; Psychology, Military ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Security ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Services & Welfare ; Military research ; Personnel management ; Research ; Psychology, Military ; Soldiers ; Suicidal behavior ; Suicide ; Prevention ; Government policy ; United States ; United States ; United States Armed Forces ; Mental health services ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been struggling with increasing rates of suicide among military personnel for the past decade. As DoD continues to implement new programs and examine its policies in an effort to prevent military personnel from taking their own lives, it is important to assess its current responses to suicide and to identify opportunities to enhance these programs and policies. Unfortunately, there is little scientific evidence on how best to respond to suicides, how to ensure that surveillance activities are managed appropriately and that loss survivors are given sufficient support to grieve, how additional suicides can be prevented, and how to honor and respect the decedent and his or her loved ones. At the same time, there are many resource guides intended to provide recommendations for organizations (mostly schools) in responding to suicides. A review of the existing scientific evidence on postvention (responses to prevent additional suicides in the aftermath of a suicide) and guidance for other types of organizations provides potential insights for DoD, however. Complemented by the perspectives of those most intimately touched by military suicide - the family and friends of those who have died - these sources may help DoD formulate its guidance in a practical and sensitive way
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  • 67
    ISBN: 9780833088659 , 0833089463 , 0833088653 , 9780833089465
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 68 pages)
    Paralleltitel: Print version Friedman, Esther M., 1976- Advancing the careers of military spouses
    Schlagwort(e): Military spouses Training of ; Military spouses Services for ; Military spouses Employment ; Military spouses Education (Continuing education) ; Military spouses ; Military spouses ; Military spouses ; Military spouses ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; Military Administration ; Military & Naval Science ; Law, Politics & Government ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: Since the move to an all-volunteer force, the U.S. military has increasingly provided an array of programs, services, and facilities to support military families, including programs to assist spouses in pursuing their educational and employment goals. These programs are particularly important, given that military spouses face challenges related to military life that can make it difficult for them to maintain and develop careers. One program designed to help spouses of junior military personnel meet their educational and employment objectives is the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) scholarship. This report analyzes data collected from November 2012 to March 2013 on the 2012 Active Duty Spouse Survey to examine MyCAA scholarship use in the previous year and educational and employment goals and barriers faced by recent MyCAA users and nonusers. The survey showed that nearly one in five eligible spouses used MyCAA in the previous year, and more than half of nonusers were unaware of the scholarship. Key reasons for not using the scholarship among those who were aware of it include perceived program ineligibility and lack of time for education. Reported barriers to achieving educational and employment goals were remarkably similar for recent MyCAA users and nonusers. Cost was the key reason spouses reported for not pursuing higher education. Barriers to both education and employment among interested spouses included competing family responsibilities and difficulties with child care. The authors conclude with recommendations for improving and complementing the existing MyCAA scholarship to help military spouses achieve their educational and career objectives
    Kurzfassung: Since the move to an all-volunteer force, the U.S. military has increasingly provided an array of programs, services, and facilities to support military families, including programs to assist spouses in pursuing their educational and employment goals. These programs are particularly important, given that military spouses face challenges related to military life that can make it difficult for them to maintain and develop careers. One program designed to help spouses of junior military personnel meet their educational and employment objectives is the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) scholarship. This report analyzes data collected from November 2012 to March 2013 on the 2012 Active Duty Spouse Survey to examine MyCAA scholarship use in the previous year and educational and employment goals and barriers faced by recent MyCAA users and nonusers. The survey showed that nearly one in five eligible spouses used MyCAA in the previous year, and more than half of nonusers were unaware of the scholarship. Key reasons for not using the scholarship among those who were aware of it include perceived program ineligibility and lack of time for education. Reported barriers to achieving educational and employment goals were remarkably similar for recent MyCAA users and nonusers. Cost was the key reason spouses reported for not pursuing higher education. Barriers to both education and employment among interested spouses included competing family responsibilities and difficulties with child care. The authors conclude with recommendations for improving and complementing the existing MyCAA scholarship to help military spouses achieve their educational and career objectives
    Anmerkung: "RR-784-OSD , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-68)
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  • 68
    ISBN: 9780833088123 , 0833089307 , 0833088122 , 9780833089304
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 46 pages)
    Paralleltitel: Print version Anthony, C. Ross Making an impact in the Kurdistan region -- Iraq
    Schlagwort(e): Vocational education ; Technical education ; Health care reform ; Human services ; Labor market ; Vocational education ; Technical education ; Health care reform ; Human services ; Labor market ; Human services ; Labor market ; Statistical services ; Technical education ; Vocational education ; Social Welfare & Social Work - General ; Social Welfare & Social Work ; Social Sciences ; Iraq ; Kurdistān ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Labor ; Health care reform ; Kurdistān (Iraq) Statistical services ; Kurdistān (Iraq) ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "This executive summary describes key results from four studies carried out by the RAND Corporation as part of Phase II of its work for the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The KRG asked RAND to undertake several studies aimed at improving the economic and social development of the Kurdistan Region -- Iraq."--Page 4 of cover
    Kurzfassung: "This executive summary describes key results from four studies carried out by the RAND Corporation as part of Phase II of its work for the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The KRG asked RAND to undertake several studies aimed at improving the economic and social development of the Kurdistan Region -- Iraq."--Page 4 of cover
    Anmerkung: "RR-873-KRG"--Page 4 of cover , "Sponsored by the Kurdistan Regional Government , At head of title: Kurdistan Regional Government, Ministry of Planning , Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-46)
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  • 69
    ISBN: 9780833088772 , 0833088777
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxii, 196 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-864
    Paralleltitel: Print version Caulkins, Jonathan P Considering Marijuana Legalization : Insights for Vermont and Other Jurisdictions
    Schlagwort(e): Drug legalization ; Marijuana Government policy ; Marijuana abuse ; Marijuana Government policy ; Marijuana abuse ; Drug legalization ; Marijuana Taxation ; Marijuana Taxation ; Drug legalization ; Marijuana ; Marijuana abuse ; Marijuana ; Marijuana abuse ; Drug legalization ; Marijuana ; Marijuana ; Cannabis ; Marijuana Abuse ; United States ; Vermont ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Security ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Social Services & Welfare ; Drug legalization ; Marijuana abuse ; Marijuana ; Government policy ; Marijuana ; Taxation ; United States ; Vermont ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: Cover; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; A Brief Overview of Marijuana Policy; Report Overview; Chapter Two: The Marijuana Landscape in Vermont; Introduction; Marijuana Laws in Vermont; Marijuana Prevention and Treatment in Vermont; Indicators of Marijuana Use in Vermont; Estimating the Size of the Marijuana Market in Vermont in 2014; Criminal Justice Costs Associated with Marijuana Prohibition in Vermont; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Three: Consequences of Marijuana Use; Introduction; Limitations of Existing Studies; Consequences of Marijuana Consumption on Health; Consequences of Marijuana Consumption on Other Outcomes; Consequences of Marijuana Prohibition; Substitution for or Complementarity with Other Substances; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Four: Supply Architectures; Introduction; The Commonly Discussed Options; The Middle-Ground Options; The Extreme Options; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Five: Taxation and Other Sources of Revenue; Introduction; Bases for Taxing Marijuana; Collection Point; Mechanisms for Changing the Tax Burden.; Fees and Auctions; Other Revenue Considerations; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Six: Regulation; Introduction; A Regulatory Checklist; A Closer Examination of Eight Regulatory Decisions for Legal Marijuana; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Seven: How Legalization in Vermont Could Influence Tax Revenue, Consumption, and Public Budgets; Introduction; Potential Revenue from Taxing Vermonters' Marijuana Consumption When the Only Competition Comes from the Black Market; Sales to Marijuana Tourists and Exports; Threats to Tax-Revenue Collection in the Longer Run; Cost of Regulation; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Eight: Closing Remarks: Introduction; Uncertainty; Weighing Policy Options; Final Thoughts for Vermont; Appendixes; A. Evidence Concerning Substitution and Complementarity; B. Business Deductions and U.S. Code Title 26 Section 280E; References
    Kurzfassung: Cover; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One: Introduction; A Brief Overview of Marijuana Policy; Report Overview; Chapter Two: The Marijuana Landscape in Vermont; Introduction; Marijuana Laws in Vermont; Marijuana Prevention and Treatment in Vermont; Indicators of Marijuana Use in Vermont; Estimating the Size of the Marijuana Market in Vermont in 2014; Criminal Justice Costs Associated with Marijuana Prohibition in Vermont; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Three: Consequences of Marijuana Use; Introduction; Limitations of Existing Studies; Consequences of Marijuana Consumption on Health; Consequences of Marijuana Consumption on Other Outcomes; Consequences of Marijuana Prohibition; Substitution for or Complementarity with Other Substances; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Four: Supply Architectures; Introduction; The Commonly Discussed Options; The Middle-Ground Options; The Extreme Options; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Five: Taxation and Other Sources of Revenue; Introduction; Bases for Taxing Marijuana; Collection Point; Mechanisms for Changing the Tax Burden.; Fees and Auctions; Other Revenue Considerations; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Six: Regulation; Introduction; A Regulatory Checklist; A Closer Examination of Eight Regulatory Decisions for Legal Marijuana; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Seven: How Legalization in Vermont Could Influence Tax Revenue, Consumption, and Public Budgets; Introduction; Potential Revenue from Taxing Vermonters' Marijuana Consumption When the Only Competition Comes from the Black Market; Sales to Marijuana Tourists and Exports; Threats to Tax-Revenue Collection in the Longer Run; Cost of Regulation; Concluding Thoughts; Chapter Eight: Closing Remarks: Introduction; Uncertainty; Weighing Policy Options; Final Thoughts for Vermont; Appendixes; A. Evidence Concerning Substitution and Complementarity; B. Business Deductions and U.S. Code Title 26 Section 280E; References
    Kurzfassung: "Marijuana legalization is a controversial and multifaceted issue that is now the subject of serious debate. Since 2012, four U.S. states have passed ballot initiatives to remove prohibition and legalize a for-profit commercial marijuana industry. Voters in Washington, D.C., took the more limited step of passing an initiative to legalize home production and personal possession. In December 2013, Uruguay became the first country to experiment with legalization nationwide. In May 2014, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed a bill into law that required the Secretary of Administration to provide a report about the consequences of legalizing marijuana. This report was produced for the Secretary of Administration in response to that legislation. The report does not make a recommendation about whether Vermont should change its marijuana laws. The goal is to inform, not sway, discussions about the future of marijuana policy in Vermont and other jurisdictions considering alternatives to traditional marijuana prohibition. The principal message of the report is that marijuana policy should not be viewed as a binary choice between prohibition and the for-profit commercial model we see in Colorado and Washington. Legalization encompasses a wide range of possible regimes, distinguished along at least four dimensions: the kinds of organizations that are allowed to provide the drug, the regulations under which those organizations operate, the nature of the products that can be distributed, and price. These choices could have profound consequences for health and social well-being, as well as job creation and government revenue"--Publisher's description
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  • 70
    ISBN: 9780833091864 , 0833093800 , 0833091867 , 9780833093806
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (23 pages)
    Serie: Research report RR-1267-OSD
    Paralleltitel: Print versionShatz, Howard J Islamic state we knew
    Schlagwort(e): IS (Organization) ; IS (Organization) ; Terrorism Prevention ; International cooperation ; Radicalism ; Islamic fundamentalism ; Terrorism ; Radicalism ; Islamic fundamentalism ; Radicalism ; Terrorism ; Prevention ; International cooperation ; Middle East ; HISTORY ; General ; IS (Organization) ; Islamic fundamentalism ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "The group calling itself the Islamic State poses a grave threat, not just to Iraq and Syria but to the region more broadly and to the United States and its global coalition partners. A deadly and adaptive foe, the Islamic State seemed to come out of nowhere in June 2014, when it conquered Mosul. However, the Islamic State of today is the direct descendant of a group that Iraq, the United States, and their partners once fought as al-Qa'ida in Iraq and then as the Islamic State of Iraq. The wealth of publicly available information about the group indicates that the Islamic State's reemergence in 2014, and especially its methods and goals, should not have come as a surprise, although the strength and scope of that reemergence were rightfully shocking. The history considered in this report provides information known by the end of 2011 about the group's origins, finances, organization, methods of establishing control over territory, and response to airpower. Now that the Islamic State has reemerged, countering it can rely, in part, on the great deal of accumulated knowledge available. Because Iraqis and coalition forces routed the group once, the group's history can inform four components of a successful strategy against the Islamic State: degrading the group's finances, eliminating its leadership and potential leadership, creating a better strategy to hold recaptured territory, and making use of airpower"-- Provided by publisher
    Anmerkung: "This report is derived from a May 27, 2015 talk presented at the 11th Annual National Security Conference of the Fisher Institute for Air and Space Strategic Studies in Herzliya, Israel, "Winning Small Wars and the Role of Air Power." The talk appeared in a session titled "Knowing, Perceiving, Understanding: What We Knew but Did Not Understand." The full conference agenda and videos of selected presentations are available on the Fisher Instituter's website"-- Back cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 20-23)
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    ISBN: 9780833089007 , 083309338X , 0833089005 , 9780833093387
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xi, 62 pages)
    Serie: Research reports RR-1007-AF
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als Snyder, Don, 1962- Improving the cybersecurity of U.S. Air Force military systems throughout their life cycles
    Schlagwort(e): United States Rules and practice ; United States ; Computer networks Security measures ; Cyberspace Security measures ; Cyberinfrastructure Security measures ; Evaluation ; Risk assessment ; Cyberterrorism Prevention 21st century ; National security 21st century ; Computer networks ; Cyberspace ; Cyberinfrastructure ; Risk assessment ; Cyberterrorism ; National security ; HISTORY ; Military ; Aviation ; Computer networks ; Security measures ; Cyberterrorism ; Prevention ; National security ; Risk assessment ; Telecommunications ; Electrical & Computer Engineering ; Engineering & Applied Sciences ; United States ; United States ; Rules ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "There is increasing concern that Air Force systems containing information technology are vulnerable to intelligence exploitation and offensive attack through cyberspace. In this report, the authors analyze how the Air Force acquisition/life-cycle management community can improve cybersecurity throughout the life cycle of its military systems. The focus is primarily on the subset of procured systems for which the Air Force has some control over design, architectures, protocols, and interfaces (e.g., weapon systems, platform information technology), as opposed to commercial, off-the-shelf information technology and business systems. The main themes in the authors' findings are that cybersecurity laws and policies were created to manage commercial, off-the-shelf information technology and business systems and do not adequately address the challenges of securing military systems. Nor do they adequately capture the impact to operational missions. Cybersecurity is mainly added on to systems, not designed in. The authors recommend 12 steps that the Air Force can take to improve the cybersecurity of its military systems throughout their life cycles"--Publisher's description
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: Preface -- Figures -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Cybersecurity Management: Introduction -- What Should Cybersecurity in Acquisition Achieve? -- Managing Cybersecurity Risk -- Challenges for Managing Cybersecurity -- Principles for Managing Cybersecurity -- Principles for Managing Cybersecurity -- Summary -- 2. Cybersecurity Laws and Policies -- Introduction -- Legislation and Federal Cybersecurity Policy -- Department of Defense Cybersecurity Policy -- Cybersecurity and Air Force Life-Cycle Management -- Conclusion -- 3. Findings and Recommendations: Findings -- Discussion -- Recommendations -- Closing Remarks -- Abbreviations -- References.
    Anmerkung: "October 27, 2015"--Table of contents page
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    ISBN: 9780833090751 , 0833093150 , 0833090755 , 9780833093158
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    Serie: Rand Project Air Force series on resiliency
    Serie: [Research report] RR-106-AF
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als
    DDC: 355.0019
    Schlagwort(e): United States Airmen ; Mental health ; United States Airmen ; Health and hygiene ; United States ; United States ; Families of military personnel Health and hygiene ; Stress (Psychology) ; Psychology, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Families of military personnel Mental health ; Families of military personnel ; Stress (Psychology) ; Psychology, Military ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Families of military personnel ; Stress (Psychology) ; United States ; Psychology, Military ; United States ; Resilience (Personality trait) ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: This final report in a series is designed to help the Air Force promote mental and physical resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families and thus improve overall health and well-being. The report reviews the concepts and measures of resilience, resilience factors, hardiness and flourishing. It highlights the eight fitness domain companion reports and types of Air Force data that could be used to track resilience
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    ISBN: 9780833089205 , 083308920X
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 56 pages)
    Serie: Research reports RR-957-TSF
    DDC: 358.1754
    Schlagwort(e): Ballistic missile defenses ; Ballistic missile defenses ; Russia (Federation) ; United States ; Military policy ; Iran ; Ballistic missile defenses ; Diplomatic relations ; Russia Foreign relations ; United States Military policy ; United States Foreign relations ; United States Foreign relations ; Iran Foreign relations ; Russia ; United States ; United States ; United States ; Iran ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: The United States developed the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) missile defense system to defend against a variety of current and future Iranian missile threats. Russia has expressed dissatisfaction with the system, protesting that it presented a significant threat to Russia's nuclear deterrent. U.S. officials have repeatedly stated that the EPAA does not pose a threat to Russia's missile forces, arguing that the system is designed for ballistic missile threats from outside the Euro-Atlantic area and can neither negate nor undermine Russia's strategic deterrent capabilities. Nevertheless, in 2013, the Obama administration canceled Phase 4 of the system. This report demonstrates that the restructured EPAA system is able to defend against a range of current and future Iranian missile threats and does not pose a threat to Russian intercontinental ballistic missiles. Canceling Phase 4 of the EPAA system has opened a window for the United States and Russia to come together on additional bilateral nuclear arms reduction measures and missile defense cooperation
    Kurzfassung: The United States developed the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) missile defense system to defend against a variety of current and future Iranian missile threats. Russia has expressed dissatisfaction with the system, protesting that it presented a significant threat to Russia's nuclear deterrent. U.S. officials have repeatedly stated that the EPAA does not pose a threat to Russia's missile forces, arguing that the system is designed for ballistic missile threats from outside the Euro-Atlantic area and can neither negate nor undermine Russia's strategic deterrent capabilities. Nevertheless, in 2013, the Obama administration canceled Phase 4 of the system. This report demonstrates that the restructured EPAA system is able to defend against a range of current and future Iranian missile threats and does not pose a threat to Russian intercontinental ballistic missiles. Canceling Phase 4 of the EPAA system has opened a window for the United States and Russia to come together on additional bilateral nuclear arms reduction measures and missile defense cooperation
    Anmerkung: "Supported by the Stanton Foundation , Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-56)
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    ISBN: 9780833089199 , 0833089196
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 362.209794
    Schlagwort(e): Mental health services Evaluation ; Mental illness Prevention ; Mental health services ; Mental illness ; Mental illness ; Prevention ; California ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Electronic books
    Anmerkung: Caption title , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833092663 , 0833092669 , 9780833092038 , 0833092030
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxviii, 186 pages)
    Serie: Research report (Rand Corporation) RR-1103-USMC
    Paralleltitel: Print version Schaefer, Agnes Gereben Implications of integrating women into the Marine Corps infantry
    Schlagwort(e): United States Personnel management ; United States ; Women and the military ; Women soldiers ; Women in combat ; Women marines ; Women and the military ; Women soldiers ; Women in combat ; Women marines ; Women marines ; Armed Forces ; Personnel management ; Women and the military ; Women in combat ; United States ; HISTORY ; Military ; Other ; Women soldiers ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Military Science ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: This study for the U.S. Marine Corps consisted of four tasks: (1) review the literature on the integration of women in ground combat and other physically demanding occupations, (2) conduct interviews with representatives of organizations that have integrated women into physically demanding occupations, (3) estimate the costs of potential initiatives to promote successful gender integration, and (4) develop an approach for monitoring implementation of gender integration of the infantry. RAND researchers present a historical overview of the integration of women into the U.S. military and explore the importance of cohesion and what influences it. The gender integration experiences of foreign militaries, as well as those of domestic police and fire departments, are examined for insights on effective policies. The potential one-time and recurring costs associated with integration are estimated as well. The report culminates in a summary of previous monitoring efforts and broad strategic monitoring issues, as well as recommendations to the Marine Corps for implementation
    Kurzfassung: This study for the U.S. Marine Corps consisted of four tasks: (1) review the literature on the integration of women in ground combat and other physically demanding occupations, (2) conduct interviews with representatives of organizations that have integrated women into physically demanding occupations, (3) estimate the costs of potential initiatives to promote successful gender integration, and (4) develop an approach for monitoring implementation of gender integration of the infantry. RAND researchers present a historical overview of the integration of women into the U.S. military and explore the importance of cohesion and what influences it. The gender integration experiences of foreign militaries, as well as those of domestic police and fire departments, are examined for insights on effective policies. The potential one-time and recurring costs associated with integration are estimated as well. The report culminates in a summary of previous monitoring efforts and broad strategic monitoring issues, as well as recommendations to the Marine Corps for implementation
    Anmerkung: "RAND National Defense Research Institute"--PDF back cover page , Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-186)
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    ISBN: 9780833091833 , 083309369X , 0833091832 , 9780833093691
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 83 pages)
    Serie: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1231-OSD
    Paralleltitel: Print versionBaron, Joshua William National security implications of virtual currency
    Schlagwort(e): National security Economic aspects ; Electronic funds transfers Political aspects ; National security ; Electronic funds transfers ; COMPUTERS ; Internet ; General ; National security ; Economic aspects ; Banking ; Finance ; Business & Economics ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "This report examines the feasibility for non-state actors, including terrorist and insurgent groups, to increase their political and/or economic power by deploying a virtual currency (VC) for use in regular economic transactions. A VC, such as Bitcoin, is a digital representation of value that can be transferred, stored, or traded electronically and that is neither issued by a central bank or public authority, nor necessarily attached to a fiat currency (dollars, euros, etc.), but is accepted by people as a means of payment. We addressed the following research questions from both the technological and political-economic perspectives: (1) Why would a non-state actor deploy a VC? That is, what political and/or economic utility is there to gain? How might this non-state actor go about such a deployment? What challenges would it have to overcome? (2) How might a government or organization successfully technologically disrupt a VC deployment by a non-state actor, and what degree of cyber sophistication would be required? (3) What additional capabilities become possible when the technologies underlying the development and implementation of VCs are used for purposes broader than currency?"--Publisher's web site
    Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis: Preface -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter One: Introduction: Approach -- Chapter Two: The Current State of Virtual Currencies: The Evolution to Virtual Currencies -- Origins and Trends of Virtual Currencies -- Early Systems -- Bitcoin -- Virtual Currencies After Bitcoin: Altcoins -- Authority (De)centralization and Implications for Virtual Currency Design -- Virtual Currencies and Non-State Actors -- Chapter Three: Can Virtual Currencies Increase Political Power?: Non-State Currencies Emerge When State Currencies Do Not Meet Groups' Needs -- Non-State Currencies Are Not Likely to Be VCs Now But Could Be VCs in the Future -- Chapter Four: Technical Challenges to Virtual Currency Deployment: Developing and Deploying a Virtual Currency: Developing Software for a Virtual Currency -- Physically Deploying a Virtual Currency -- Deployment Challenges for Decentralized Virtual Currencies -- Virtual Currencies, Adoption, and Value -- Ensuring Anonymity of Currency Use: Anonymity Versus Virtual Currency Centralization -- "Anonymity": A Bitcoin Case Study -- Some New Altcoins Build in Anonymous Transactions -- Cyber Threats to Virtual Currencies: Attacks Used by Tier I and Tier II Opponents -- Attacks Used by Tier III and Tier IV Opponents -- Attacks Used by Tier V and Tier VI Opponents -- The Possibility of Successful Defense -- Chapter Five: Implications Beyond Currency: Block-Chain Technology and Distributed Consensus -- Virtual Currencies Increase Cryptographic Sophistication -- Virtual Currencies and the Trend Toward Resilient, Decentralized Cyber Services -- Toward Resilient, Public Cyber Key Terrain -- Chapter Six: Conclusions and Future Research: For Future Research -- Appendix: Rating Cyber Threat Sophistication by Tiers -- References.
    Anmerkung: "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-83) , Series from web site
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    ISBN: 9780833088802 , 0833089293 , 0833088807 , 9780833089298
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xx, 56 pages)
    Paralleltitel: Print version Oak, Gillian S Building the Guatemalan interagency task force Tecún Umán
    Schlagwort(e): Military assistance, American ; Drug control ; Military assistance, American ; Drug control ; Military assistance, American ; Guatemala ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; Treaties ; Drug control ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: Guatemala is a major transit point for drugs bound for the United States and the recipient of U.S. counternarcotics aid and technical assistance, much of which is provided through U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) and U.S. Army South. As a first step by Guatemala in putting this aid to work toward developing its own counternarcotics capacity, the president of Guatemala established the Interagency Task Force (IATF) Tecún Umán. USSOUTHCOM has expressed the intent to apply the IATF as a model to other similarly porous border regions in the area. Thus, documenting and using lessons from the IATF Tecún Umán will help in the development of new and similar units. This report is intended to support that lessons-learned function, demonstrate how these preliminary lessons are being applied to future IATF development, and provide recommendations on how to resolve remaining IATF challenges. Lessons learned include the importance of establishing the interagency legal framework early, clearly defining the interagency relationships, developing an intelligence capability organic to the task force, implementing police authority and leadership, identifying measures of success, communicating the IATF's purpose and success to the public, and maintaining equipment. Remaining tasks include resolving the duality-of-command issue, improving operational planning capability, addressing corruption problems, and addressing IATF Tecún Umán issues before refocusing efforts to IATF Chortí. The United States has played a key role in supporting Guatemala's efforts to overcome these challenges. By investing in the IATF and building capacity, the United States will contribute to the Guatemalans' ability to sustain the IATF themselves
    Kurzfassung: Guatemala is a major transit point for drugs bound for the United States and the recipient of U.S. counternarcotics aid and technical assistance, much of which is provided through U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) and U.S. Army South. As a first step by Guatemala in putting this aid to work toward developing its own counternarcotics capacity, the president of Guatemala established the Interagency Task Force (IATF) Tecún Umán. USSOUTHCOM has expressed the intent to apply the IATF as a model to other similarly porous border regions in the area. Thus, documenting and using lessons from the IATF Tecún Umán will help in the development of new and similar units. This report is intended to support that lessons-learned function, demonstrate how these preliminary lessons are being applied to future IATF development, and provide recommendations on how to resolve remaining IATF challenges. Lessons learned include the importance of establishing the interagency legal framework early, clearly defining the interagency relationships, developing an intelligence capability organic to the task force, implementing police authority and leadership, identifying measures of success, communicating the IATF's purpose and success to the public, and maintaining equipment. Remaining tasks include resolving the duality-of-command issue, improving operational planning capability, addressing corruption problems, and addressing IATF Tecún Umán issues before refocusing efforts to IATF Chortí. The United States has played a key role in supporting Guatemala's efforts to overcome these challenges. By investing in the IATF and building capacity, the United States will contribute to the Guatemalans' ability to sustain the IATF themselves
    Anmerkung: "RR-885-OSD"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-56)
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    ISBN: 9780833089182 , 0833089188
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 353.6/4
    Schlagwort(e): Mental Health First Aid (Program) ; Mental Health First Aid (Program) ; Mental illness Diagnosis ; Mental health services ; Substance abuse Diagnosis ; First aid in illness and injury ; Substance abuse Treatment ; Mental illness Treatment ; Mental illness ; Mental health services ; Substance abuse ; First aid in illness and injury ; Substance abuse ; Mental illness ; Mental health services ; Mental illness ; Diagnosis ; Mental illness ; Treatment ; Substance abuse ; Diagnosis ; Substance abuse ; Treatment ; California ; First aid in illness and injury ; Electronic books
    Anmerkung: "RR-972-CMHSA"--Colophon , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833088796 , 0833090240 , 0833088793 , 9780833090249
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 83 pages)
    Paralleltitel: Print version Silberglitt, R.S. (Richard S.) Visions of law enforcement technology in the period 2024-2034
    Schlagwort(e): Technological forecasting Congresses ; Law enforcement Congresses Technological innovations 21st century ; Technological forecasting ; Law enforcement ; Conference papers and proceedings ; COMPUTERS ; Data Modeling & Design ; Law enforcement ; Technological innovations ; Technological forecasting ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "This report describes the results of the Law Enforcement Futuring Workshop, which was held at RAND's Washington Office in Arlington, Virginia, from July 22 to 25, 2014. The objective of this workshop was to identify high-priority technology needs for law enforcement based on consideration of current and future trends in society, technology, and law enforcement over a ten- to 20-year time period. During the workshop, participants developed sets of future scenarios, constructed pathways from the present to alternative futures, and considered how law enforcement use of technology might affect these pathways. They then identified technology needs (including training and changes in policies or practice) that, if addressed, could enable pathways to desirable futures or prevent or mitigate the effects of pathways to undesirable futures. On the final days of the workshop, the technology needs were prioritized using a Delphi method. The output of this workshop described in the report included ten future scenarios and 30 technology needs. The technology needs fell into three general categories--technology-related knowledge and practice, information sharing and use, and technology research and development--and were placed into three priority tiers"--Back cover
    Kurzfassung: "This report describes the results of the Law Enforcement Futuring Workshop, which was held at RAND's Washington Office in Arlington, Virginia, from July 22 to 25, 2014. The objective of this workshop was to identify high-priority technology needs for law enforcement based on consideration of current and future trends in society, technology, and law enforcement over a ten- to 20-year time period. During the workshop, participants developed sets of future scenarios, constructed pathways from the present to alternative futures, and considered how law enforcement use of technology might affect these pathways. They then identified technology needs (including training and changes in policies or practice) that, if addressed, could enable pathways to desirable futures or prevent or mitigate the effects of pathways to undesirable futures. On the final days of the workshop, the technology needs were prioritized using a Delphi method. The output of this workshop described in the report included ten future scenarios and 30 technology needs. The technology needs fell into three general categories--technology-related knowledge and practice, information sharing and use, and technology research and development--and were placed into three priority tiers"--Back cover
    Anmerkung: "Sponsored by the National Institute of Justice , "Results of a workshop held at the RAND Corporation's Washington Office in Arlington, Virginia, from July 22 to 25, 2014"--Page iii , "RR-908-NIJ."--Back cover , At head of title: Priority Criminal Justice Needs Initiative. A project of the RAND Corporation, the Police Executive Research Forum, RTI International, and the University of Denver , Includes bibliographical references (pages 77-83)
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    ISBN: 9780833089335 , 0833089331
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 363.739/20951
    Schlagwort(e): Air quality management Government policy ; Air quality management Government policy ; Costs ; Air Pollution ; Government policy ; Air Pollution ; Government policy ; Costs ; Air quality management ; Air quality management ; Air ; Air ; Air quality management ; Government policy ; China ; Air ; Pollution ; Government policy ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "Air pollution has been one of the most pernicious consequences of China's last three decades of economic transformation and growth. This report estimates the costs of three measures to reduce air pollution in China: replacing coal with natural gas for residential and commercial heating, replacing half of China's coal-fired electric power generation with renewables or nuclear power, and scrapping highly polluting vehicles"--Publisher's description
    Kurzfassung: "Air pollution has been one of the most pernicious consequences of China's last three decades of economic transformation and growth. This report estimates the costs of three measures to reduce air pollution in China: replacing coal with natural gas for residential and commercial heating, replacing half of China's coal-fired electric power generation with renewables or nuclear power, and scrapping highly polluting vehicles"--Publisher's description
    Anmerkung: Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833091321 , 0833091328
    Sprache: Englisch
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    Serie: Research report
    DDC: 372.2109751
    Schlagwort(e): Delaware Stars for Early Success (Program) ; Delaware Stars for Early Success (Program) ; Early childhood education Standards ; Early childhood education Evaluation ; Early childhood education ; Early childhood education ; Delaware ; Early childhood education ; Evaluation ; Early childhood education ; Standards ; Electronic books
    Anmerkung: "Sponsored by the Delaware Office of Early Learning , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833091291 , 0833091298
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 362.209794
    Schlagwort(e): Mental illness Treatment ; Mental illness Prevention ; Mental health services ; Discrimination against the mentally ill ; Mental illness ; Mental illness ; Mental health services ; Discrimination against the mentally ill ; Mental illness ; Prevention ; California ; Discrimination against the mentally ill ; Mental health services ; Mental illness ; Treatment ; Electronic books
    Anmerkung: "RR-1074-CMHSA"--Colophon , Caption title , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833091475 , 0833091476
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    Serie: Research report
    DDC: 616.044
    Schlagwort(e): Chronic diseases Treatment ; Chronic diseases ; Chronic diseases ; Chronic diseases ; Chronic diseases ; Chronic diseases ; Treatment ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: 1. Introduction -- 2. Program prevalence -- 3. Program design -- 4. Member interaction -- 5. Coordinating plan and provider activities -- 6. Chronic care management program evaluation -- 7. Challenges to chronic care management program success -- 8. Conclusions -- Appendix A. Detailed results from survey -- Appendix B. Case studies.
    Kurzfassung: The need for better management of chronic conditions is urgent. Many health plans have developed innovative approaches to improving care for their members with chronic conditions. This report documents the current range of health plans' chronic care management services, identifies best practices and industry trends, and examines factors in plans' operating environment that limit their ability to optimize chronic care programs
    Anmerkung: Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833089151 , 0833089153
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 331.12/509768
    Schlagwort(e): Postsecondary education ; Labor supply ; Postsecondary education ; Labor supply ; Texas ; Postsecondary education ; Labor supply ; Electronic books
    Anmerkung: "Prepared for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board"--Page 1 of cover , Includes bibliographical references
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    ISBN: 9780833092151 , 0833092154
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxxii, 377 pages)
    Schlagwort(e): United States Evaluation ; United States ; Health services accessibility ; Veterans Medical care ; Health services accessibility ; Veterans ; United States ; MEDICAL ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; Evaluation ; Health services accessibility ; Veterans ; Medical care ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 addressed the need for access to timely, high-quality health care for veterans. Section 201 of the legislation called for an independent assessment of various aspects of veterans' health care. The RAND Corporation was tasked with an assessment of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA's) current and projected health care capabilities and resources. An examination of data from a variety of sources, along with a survey of VA medical facility leaders, revealed the breadth and depth of VA resources and capabilities: fiscal resources, workforce and human resources, physical infrastructure, interorganizational relationships, and information resources. The assessment identified barriers to the effective use of these resources and capabilities. Analysis of data on access to VA care and the quality of that care showed that almost all veterans live within 40 miles of a VA health facility, but fewer have access to VA specialty care. Veterans usually receive care within 14 days of their desired appointment date, but wait times vary considerably across VA facilities. VA has long played a national leadership role in measuring the quality of health care. The assessment showed that VA health care quality was as good or better on most measures compared with other health systems, but quality performance lagged at some VA facilities. VA will require more resources and capabilities to meet a projected increase in veterans' demand for VA care over the next five years. Options for increasing capacity include accelerated hiring, full nurse practice authority, and expanded use of telehealth
    Kurzfassung: The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 addressed the need for access to timely, high-quality health care for veterans. Section 201 of the legislation called for an independent assessment of various aspects of veterans' health care. The RAND Corporation was tasked with an assessment of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA's) current and projected health care capabilities and resources. An examination of data from a variety of sources, along with a survey of VA medical facility leaders, revealed the breadth and depth of VA resources and capabilities: fiscal resources, workforce and human resources, physical infrastructure, interorganizational relationships, and information resources. The assessment identified barriers to the effective use of these resources and capabilities. Analysis of data on access to VA care and the quality of that care showed that almost all veterans live within 40 miles of a VA health facility, but fewer have access to VA specialty care. Veterans usually receive care within 14 days of their desired appointment date, but wait times vary considerably across VA facilities. VA has long played a national leadership role in measuring the quality of health care. The assessment showed that VA health care quality was as good or better on most measures compared with other health systems, but quality performance lagged at some VA facilities. VA will require more resources and capabilities to meet a projected increase in veterans' demand for VA care over the next five years. Options for increasing capacity include accelerated hiring, full nurse practice authority, and expanded use of telehealth
    Anmerkung: "Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , DOI: 10.7249/RR1165.2 , Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-377)
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  • 86
    ISBN: 9780833087812 , 0833093207 , 0833087819 , 9780833093202
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (13 pages)
    Serie: Rand Corporation research report series RR-759-OSD
    Schlagwort(e): Military Health System (U.S.) Evaluation ; Military Health System (U.S.) ; Mental health services Evaluation ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; Military Health System (U.S.) ; United States ; MEDICAL ; Evidence-Based Medicine ; United States Armed Forces ; Mental health services ; Evaluation ; United States ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "The Military Health System (MHS) strives to provide high-quality care and improve outcomes for individuals with psychological health conditions. Over the last decade, the MHS has provided care to a growing number of individuals with psychological health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). However, little is known about the extent to which the MHS delivers care that is consistent with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines or if it is achieving positive outcomes for its service members. To better understand these issues, the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) asked the RAND Corporation to describe civilian health plans' approaches to systematically measuring the quality of psychological health care delivered by providers in their networks. This work was part of a larger effort by RAND to develop a framework and identify a set of measures for monitoring the quality of care provided by the MHS for psychological health conditions"--Publisher's web site
    Kurzfassung: "The Military Health System (MHS) strives to provide high-quality care and improve outcomes for individuals with psychological health conditions. Over the last decade, the MHS has provided care to a growing number of individuals with psychological health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). However, little is known about the extent to which the MHS delivers care that is consistent with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines or if it is achieving positive outcomes for its service members. To better understand these issues, the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) asked the RAND Corporation to describe civilian health plans' approaches to systematically measuring the quality of psychological health care delivered by providers in their networks. This work was part of a larger effort by RAND to develop a framework and identify a set of measures for monitoring the quality of care provided by the MHS for psychological health conditions"--Publisher's web site
    Anmerkung: "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 12-13) , Series from web site
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  • 87
    ISBN: 9780833093950 , 0833093959
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 56 pages)
    Serie: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1349-OSD
    Schlagwort(e): Military spouses Employment ; Military spouses ; United States ; LAW ; Labor & Employment ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "The frequent relocations associated with military service place distinct demands on service members and their families and can complicate military spouses' career trajectories. Recognizing this challenge, the White House published a directive in 2011 ordering the Department of Defense to expand the Army Spouse Employment Partnership, which had recruited 52 employer partners since its inception in 2003 to assist military spouses seeking employment, to serve Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force spouses. The resulting Military Spouse Employment Partnership, launched on June 29, 2011, is one of four initiatives under the Department of Defense's Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. In December 2014, the U.S. Congress mandated an evaluation of the Partnership and the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy sponsored RAND to assess the extent to which the Partnership addresses its objectives. This report documents the first phase of research to help meet the congressional requirement for a 'report evaluating the progress of military spouse employment programs.' This research should be of interest to policymakers responsible for programs or oversight of programs supporting military spouse quality of life, as well as scholars who study military spouse issues and program evaluation"--Publisher's web site
    Kurzfassung: "The frequent relocations associated with military service place distinct demands on service members and their families and can complicate military spouses' career trajectories. Recognizing this challenge, the White House published a directive in 2011 ordering the Department of Defense to expand the Army Spouse Employment Partnership, which had recruited 52 employer partners since its inception in 2003 to assist military spouses seeking employment, to serve Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force spouses. The resulting Military Spouse Employment Partnership, launched on June 29, 2011, is one of four initiatives under the Department of Defense's Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. In December 2014, the U.S. Congress mandated an evaluation of the Partnership and the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy sponsored RAND to assess the extent to which the Partnership addresses its objectives. This report documents the first phase of research to help meet the congressional requirement for a 'report evaluating the progress of military spouse employment programs.' This research should be of interest to policymakers responsible for programs or oversight of programs supporting military spouse quality of life, as well as scholars who study military spouse issues and program evaluation"--Publisher's web site
    Anmerkung: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-56) , Series from web site
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  • 88
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    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que
    ISBN: 9780133552430 , 0133552438
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Ausgabe: 7th ed.
    Serie: Absolute beginner's guide
    Schlagwort(e): Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Make the most of your new Windows ® 8.1 notebook, desktop computer, or tablet-without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the new Windows 8.1 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: • Set up Windows 8.1 and get online fast • Use the new Windows 8.1 Modern interface • Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn • Use Windows 8.1's built-in apps-and find great new apps in the Windows Store • Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup • Create a home network in just minutes • Go online to shop, sell your stuff, manage your money, and do research • Get your office work done fast • Organize, view, and share photos • Play music using Windows 8.1, iTunes, or streaming music services • Watch TV shows and movies online • Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam • Keep your system running reliably at top speed
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed Feb. 6, 2014)
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  • 89
    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Indiana : Que
    ISBN: 9780134077581 , 013407758X
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 volume) , illustrations
    Schlagwort(e): Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Operating systems (Computers) ; Computers and older people ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Book + 2 Hours of Free Video My Windows® Computer 10 for Seniors is an easy, full-color tutorial on the latest operating system from Microsoft. It includes 2 hours of FREE step-by-step video tutorials to help you learn how to navigate and customize the new Windows 10 desktop. How to access the free video: Follow the instructions within the book to learn how to register your book to access the 2 hours of FREE step-by-step video. Veteran author Michael Miller has written more than 100 nonfiction books and is known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. Michael wrote this book from the 50+ point of view, using relevant examples and covering all the most popular tasks. Miller will help you learn to: Set up your computer with no fuss or aggravation Get productive fast, even if you don't have computer experience Use Windows' new touch features if you have a touchscreen device Safeguard your privacy, and protect yourself from online scams Find, install, and use easy new Modern apps Display up-to-the-minute news, weather, and stock prices Use new SmartSearch to find everything faster on the Internet Discover reliable health and financial information online Make free Skype video calls to friends and family Use Facebook to find old friends and see what they're up to Store your pictures, fix them, and share them with loved ones Read eBooks on your PC-even enlarge text for greater comfort Watch TV or movies with Netflix, Hulu Plus, or YouTube Enjoy your music, and discover great music you've never heard Fix your own computer problems without help There are 12 additional videos, each averaging 10 minutes each, for a total of approximately two hours of video instruction. The videos will show how to perform specific tasks in step-by-step function, or illustrate specific features visually. The following videos are included: 1. Connecting a New PC Hands-on guide to making all the necessary connections -- speakers, mouse, keyboard, monitor, USB peripherals. 2. Getting to Know Windows 10 General tour of Windows 10 and most useful features. 3. Personalizing Windows Presenting all of Windows 10's customizable interface features. 4. Making Windows Easier to Use Examining Windows 10's Ease of Access features 5. Browsing and Searching the Web Using the new Edge browser (and Google search engine) to browse and search the Internet 6. Protecting Yourself Online Tips and advice for safe and secure use of the Internet ...
    Anmerkung: "AARP, real possibilities.". - Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed October 26, 2015)
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  • 90
    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, IN : Que
    ISBN: 9780133831795 , 0133831795
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Schlagwort(e): Microsoft Windows (Computer file) ; Application software ; operating systems ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Windows 8 and 8.1 are all about the new Modern interface and new full-screen Modern apps. There are more than 60,000 Modern apps in the Windows Store--so how do you find the ones that are best for you? Here's where to start: Top 100 Windows 8.1 Apps , by Michael Miller. As the title implies, this book points out the top 100 Modern Windows apps in ten different categories, from games to social media to sports to travel. Use this book to go right to the best apps in every category--and discover another couple of hundred "honorable mentions" worth considering, too!
    Anmerkung: Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed Apr. 11, 2014)
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  • 91
    Online-Ressource
    Online-Ressource
    Indianapolis, Ind. : Que
    ISBN: 9780133812657 , 0133812650
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 online resource (1 v.) , ill.
    Schlagwort(e): eBay (Firm) ; Internet and older people ; Internet auctions ; Electronic commerce ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; local
    Kurzfassung: Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Over the years, you've learned a lot. Now, learn eBay! We've identified the eBay skills you need to find bargains on great items, shop safely online, and sell your own stuff on eBay. Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you're an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use! Sign up for eBay Find the best bargains Buy fixed-price items Bid--and win--in online auctions Shop safely Prepare your own items for sale Create both fixed-price and auction listings Collect payments via PayPal Deal with deadbeats and disputes Pack and ship the items you sell Use eBay to downsize your home Manage your activity with My eBay Use eBay on your smartphone or tablet
    Anmerkung: Includes index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed May 30, 2014)
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  • 92
    ISBN: 9780833089823 , 083308982X
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 303.48/3
    Schlagwort(e): Technological innovations ; Patents ; Electronic books ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
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  • 93
    ISBN: 9780833084125 , 0833084143 , 0833084119 , 0833084127 , 9780833084118 , 9780833084149
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xvii, 151 pages)
    Serie: RAND Corporation research report series RR521
    Paralleltitel: Print version Hanauer, Larry Chinese engagement in Africa
    Schlagwort(e): Außenpolitik ; Internationale Wirtschaftspolitik ; Wirtschaftshilfe ; Entwicklungshilfe ; Auslandsinvestition ; Regions & Countries - Asia & the Middle East ; History & Archaeology ; East Asia ; Regions & Countries - Africa ; China ; China ; Afrika ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Government ; International ; POLITICAL SCIENCE ; International Relations ; General ; HISTORY ; Africa ; General ; Africa ; International relations ; China Relations ; Africa Relations ; China Foreign public opinion, African ; China ; Africa ; China ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: "Most analyses of Chinese engagement in Africa focus either on what China gets out of these partnerships or the impacts that China's aid and investment have had on African countries. This analysis approaches Sino-African relations as a vibrant, two-way dynamic in which both sides adjust to policy initiatives and popular perceptions emanating from the other. The authors focus on (1) Chinese and African objectives in the political and economic spheres and how they work to achieve them, (2) African perceptions of Chinese engagement, (3) how China has adjusted its policies to accommodate often-hostile African responses, and (4) whether the United States and China are competing for influence, access, and resources in Africa and how they might cooperate in the region. The authors find that Chinese engagement in the region is primarily concerned with natural resource extraction, infrastructure development, and manufacturing, in contrast to the United States' focus on higher-technology trade and services as well as aid policies aimed at promoting democracy, good governance, and human development. African governments generally welcome engagement with China, as it brings them political legitimacy and contributes to their economic development. Some segments of African society criticize Chinese enterprises for their poor labor conditions, unsustainable environmental practices, and job displacement, but China has been modifying its approach to the continent to address these concerns. China and the United States are not strategic rivals in Africa, but greater American commercial engagement in African markets could generate competition that would both benefit African countries and advance U.S. interests."--Back cover
    Kurzfassung: "Most analyses of Chinese engagement in Africa focus either on what China gets out of these partnerships or the impacts that China's aid and investment have had on African countries. This analysis approaches Sino-African relations as a vibrant, two-way dynamic in which both sides adjust to policy initiatives and popular perceptions emanating from the other. The authors focus on (1) Chinese and African objectives in the political and economic spheres and how they work to achieve them, (2) African perceptions of Chinese engagement, (3) how China has adjusted its policies to accommodate often-hostile African responses, and (4) whether the United States and China are competing for influence, access, and resources in Africa and how they might cooperate in the region. The authors find that Chinese engagement in the region is primarily concerned with natural resource extraction, infrastructure development, and manufacturing, in contrast to the United States' focus on higher-technology trade and services as well as aid policies aimed at promoting democracy, good governance, and human development. African governments generally welcome engagement with China, as it brings them political legitimacy and contributes to their economic development. Some segments of African society criticize Chinese enterprises for their poor labor conditions, unsustainable environmental practices, and job displacement, but China has been modifying its approach to the continent to address these concerns. China and the United States are not strategic rivals in Africa, but greater American commercial engagement in African markets could generate competition that would both benefit African countries and advance U.S. interests."--Back cover
    Anmerkung: "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "RR-521-OSD."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , "RAND Corporation research report series."--Web page (PDF) , "National Security Research Division , "This research was conducted within the International Security and Defense Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute."--Title page verso , Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-151)
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  • 94
    ISBN: 9780833087720 , 083308772X , 9780833087737 , 0833087746 , 0833087738 , 0833087711 , 9780833087713 , 9780833087744
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
    Paralleltitel: Erscheint auch als Ramchand, Rajeev Developing a research strategy for suicide prevention in the Department of Defense
    Schlagwort(e): 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
    Kurzfassung: 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
    Anmerkung: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 95
    ISBN: 9780833089908 , 0833089900 , 9780833086914
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 62 pages)
    Paralleltitel: Print version Hunt, Priscilla Evaluation of the Shreveport predictive policing experiment
    Schlagwort(e): 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
    Kurzfassung: "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
    Kurzfassung: "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
    Anmerkung: "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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  • 96
    ISBN: 0833089935 , 0833084097 , 9780833089939 , 9780833084095
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: Online-Ressource (xxii, 113 pages) , illustrations
    Ausgabe: Online-Ausg.
    Paralleltitel: Print version Shatz, Howard J Assessment of the present and future labor market in the Kurdistan region - Iraq
    Schlagwort(e): Employment forecasting ; Labor market ; Skilled labor ; Labor supply ; Education ; Employment forecasting ; Labor market ; Labor supply ; Skilled labor ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Labor ; Iraq ; KurdistaÌ„n ; Economic policy ; Education ; Kurdistān (Iraq) Economic policy ; KurdistaÌ„n (Iraq) Economic policy ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: The study addresses the question of how the Kurdistan Regional Government can improve the private-sector labor market in the Kurdistan Region-Iraq (KRI). Doing so will involve creating mechanisms by which job-seekers can develop the right skills and find employers who will hire them, employers can find the employees they need, and the government can create an enabling environment in which the best matches between job-seekers and employers can be made. The study estimates the likely number and education levels of new job-seekers through 2020. It conducts an original, scientific survey to learn about employer perceptions of skill gaps in the KRI. Then, it investigates sectoral employment growth in comparison economies to identify promising growth sectors. Finally, it outlines policy steps for the government to take to improve the functioning of the private-sector labor market
    Kurzfassung: Introduction -- Education Levels, Skills, and Labor-Force Participation of Potential Future Labor-Market Entrants -- Skills Gaps and Expected Private-Sector Labor Demand in the Kurdistan Region-Iraq -- Scenarios for Sectoral Employment Growth in the Kurdistan Region-Iraq -- Labor-Market Information Systems -- Conclusions and Policy Directions -- Appendix A: The RAND Survey of Business Establishments 2012: The RAND Skills Survey -- Appendix B: The RAND Survey of Business Establishments 2012: Sampling Design
    Anmerkung: "Ministry of Planning , "Kurdistan Regional Government , "RAND Labor and Population , Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-113)
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  • 97
    ISBN: 9780833089649 , 0833089641
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (30 pages)
    Schlagwort(e): 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
    Kurzfassung: 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
    Anmerkung: 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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  • 98
    ISBN: 9780833089441 , 0833089447
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource
    DDC: 324.7/80973
    Schlagwort(e): 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
    Anmerkung: Includes bibliographical references
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  • 99
    ISBN: 9780833089878 , 0833089870
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (15 pages)
    Paralleltitel: Print version Jackson, Brian A Police department investments in information technology systems
    DDC: 363.2/0285
    Schlagwort(e): Police Information technology ; Evaluation ; Police ; Electronic books
    Kurzfassung: The potential effects of information technology (IT) systems on police productivity will be driven, in part, by the match between the technology and police activities. In modern policing, how information is used for reactive response to incidents is significantly different from proactive and community-policing activities, so we expect the effects of IT to be quite different. The authors developed a logic model of police functions to guide examination of the different expected effects of IT on productivity. The logic model helped guide a statistical analysis in an effort to identify productivity and budgetary effects of different IT investments in police departments. However, even the best available data were insufficient to break down police agencies' use of the technology at a sufficient level of granularity to provide meaningful results. Future efforts to assess the effects of IT systems on law enforcement performance can benefit from the results of the logic modeling and exploratory analysis. Specifically, it is important to collect data not just on department acquisition of IT systems, but also on how the systems are used and the activities that the use is intended to support. In considering potential productivity improvement from IT use, analysts need ways to measure relative levels of effort devoted to different police functions because the role of IT as a force multiplier means that its benefits will be driven, in part, by the force available to multiply
    Anmerkung: Caption title , Includes bibliographical references (pages 13-15)
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  • 100
    ISBN: 9780833085559 , 0833085557 , 9780833085580 , 0833085565 , 0833085581 , 9780833085566
    Sprache: Englisch
    Seiten: 1 Online-Ressource (xxx, 258 pages)
    Serie: RAND Corporation research report series RR-499-TEDF
    Schlagwort(e): 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
    Kurzfassung: "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
    Kurzfassung: "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
    Kurzfassung: 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
    Anmerkung: "RR-499-TEDF"--Page 4 of cover , Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-258)
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