New RAND Publications2024-03-19T01:50:07ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/new.htmlhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2870-1.htmlDrugsgerelateerde corruptie op Schiphol en in de Rotterdamse haven: Een analyse van corruptiedreigingen, impact en beleidsinstrumenten op basis van de methodologie voor National Risk AssessmentEmma ZürcherMafalda PardalIris LeussinkStijn Hoorens2024-03-18T10:00:00Z2024-03-18T10:00:00ZThis study provides insight into drug-related corruption threats at Schiphol Airport and the Port of Rotterdam. It highlights the characteristics that can make these ports vulnerable to corruption, the risks, potential impact, and existing policies.https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2803-1.htmlDeveloping the Department of the Air Force Military Workforce of the FutureKelly Atkinson2024-03-18T09:00:00Z2024-03-18T09:00:00ZThe author considers how the Department of the Air Force should develop its military workforce now to prepare for the scenarios described in the Air Force Futures office’s Air Force Global Futures Report.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70417.htmlPeer Comparison or Guideline-Based Feedback and Postsurgery Opioid PrescriptionsZachary WagnerAllison KirkegaardLouis T. MarianoJason N. DoctorXiaowei Sherry YanStephen D. PersellNoah J. GoldsteinCraig FoxChad M. BrummettRobert J. RomanelliKathryn E. BouskillMeghan MartinezKyle ZanoccoDaniella MeekerSatish MudigantiJennifer F. WaljeeKatherine E. Watkins2024-03-18T09:00:00Z2024-03-18T09:00:00ZIn this cluster-RCT that included 640 surgeons, social norm-based email feedback sent to surgeons with postoperative opioid prescriptions above guideline-recommended amounts significantly reduced future guideline-discordant prescribing.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70418.htmlSober Curiosity and Participation in Temporary Alcohol Abstinence Challenges in a Cohort of U.S. Emerging AdultsDaniel SiconolfiJoan S. TuckerEric R. PedersenLilian PerezMichael Stephen DunbarJordan P. DavisAnthony RodriguezRachana SeelamElizabeth J. D'Amico2024-03-18T09:00:00Z2024-03-18T09:00:00ZSober curiosity and temporary alcohol abstinence challenges may have potential to engage young people with a desire to moderate or eliminate their alcohol consumption. This can include use of these strategies or connecting with additional services.https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA956-19.htmlStaffing, Budget, Politics, and Academic Recovery in DistrictsMelissa Kay DilibertiHeather L. Schwartz2024-03-14T09:00:00Z2024-03-14T09:00:00ZAuthors provide an update on four key challenges that U.S. school districts face today — school staffing, budgeting, the politicization of schooling, and academic recovery efforts — using data from the fall 2023 American School District Panel survey.https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA956-20.htmlTechnical Documentation for the Eighth American School District Panel SurveyDavid GrantClaude Messan SetodjiGerald P. HunterMelissa Kay DilibertiHeather L. Schwartz2024-03-14T09:00:00Z2024-03-14T09:00:00ZThis report provides technical information about the fall 2023 survey of the American School District Panel. The authors describe the survey administration and weighting processes they used to produce nationally representative estimates.https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2735-2.htmlOnderzoek Experiment gesloten coffeeshopketen: Rapportage nulmeting 2022Ralph MennesStijn HoorensMargriet van LaarKarin MonshouwerRosa AndreePieter OomenMafalda PardalEmma LeendersIrene SchoonbeekErwin van der LeeSander RigterBen Senator2024-03-14T09:00:00Z2024-03-14T09:00:00ZThis baseline report maps cannabis consumption, the sale of cannabis from tolerated dispensaries (coffeeshops) and the illegal sale of hash and weed in the Netherlands before the introduction of an experiment with a controlled cannabis supply chain.https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA1734-1.htmlExploring Options to Improve Supply Chain OperationsJames A. LeftwichDahlia Anne GoldfeldBradley DeBloisChad HeitzenraterLuke MuggyShannon PrierJoshua SteierChristopher E. MaerzluftSydne J. Newberry2024-03-14T09:00:00Z2024-03-14T09:00:00ZRAND Project Air Force researchers identified technology and investment options related to spare part forecasting, cybersecurity, and robotic process automation that could mitigate supply chain degradation.https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RBA2552-2.htmlSupporting Student Mental HealthHolly KosiewiczHeidi KaneTrey MillerLisa Sontag-PadillaDenise Williams2024-03-14T09:00:00Z2024-03-14T09:00:00ZColleges are struggling to support student mental health. This research brief summarizes key findings and recommendations from a University of Texas, Dallas and RAND study of efforts to support student mental health at ten Texas community colleges.https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2552-2.htmlUnderstanding How Texas Community College Campuses Are Supporting Student Mental HealthHolly KosiewiczHeidi KaneTrey MillerLisa Sontag-PadillaDenise Williams2024-03-14T09:00:00Z2024-03-14T09:00:00ZWith the rate of individuals with mental illness rising across the United States, the authors present findings from a descriptive study of ten community colleges in Texas that are working to address student mental health at their institutions.https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA279-6.htmlSupports for Implementing Equitable Practices in the K–12 ClassroomAllyson D. GittensElaine Lin WangMaya Rabinowitz2024-03-14T09:00:00Z2024-03-14T09:00:00ZIn this report, the authors examine the messages that teachers report receiving from various sources about teaching in an equitable way and how teachers operationalize such messages to teach students from traditionally underserved backgrounds.https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2205-1.htmlThe Future of Indo-Pacific Information WarfareRussell HansonAdam R. GrissomChristopher A. Mouton2024-03-14T07:45:00Z2024-03-14T07:45:00ZThe authors address the timely issue of AI-powered information warfare in the Indo-Pacific region and its implications for regional and global security, delving into the appropriate strategies required for an effective response.https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA3131-1.htmlAnalyzing Harms from AI-Generated Images and Safeguarding Online AuthenticityBilva Chandra2024-03-13T09:00:00Z2024-03-13T09:00:00ZThe author highlights the challenges of tackling the myriad safety harms that arise from artificial intelligence–generated images and provides considerations for U.S. policy to safeguard the authenticity of images on the internet.https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA1870-1.htmlTeach For Nigeria EvaluationKata MihalyJonathan SchweigElaine Lin WangSabrina Lee2024-03-13T09:00:00Z2024-03-13T09:00:00ZThis report summarizes the findings from a two-year mixed methods evaluation of the effect of the Teach For Nigeria teacher training program on whole child development, perceptions of teaching quality, and the school community.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70415.htmlWritten Evidence Submitted by RAND EuropeRebecca LucasMaxime Sommerfeld AntoniouMelusine Lebret2024-03-13T09:00:00Z2024-03-13T09:00:00ZEconomic security is increasingly recognised as a key element of national security. This response examines the need to clearly define economic security, how to strengthen HMG’s approach and the opportunities offered by international cooperation.https://www.rand.org/pubs/presentations/PTA2884-7.htmlTrust, But VerifySina BeaghleyJessica Welburn PaigeMarek N. PosardDavid StebbinsCharlie Sowell2024-03-13T09:00:00Z2024-03-13T09:00:00ZRAND hosted a moderated panel discussion about steps that the U.S. government can take to ensure that the security clearance process is better understood and fair and equitable from the perspective of candidates.https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA108-21.htmlCountering the Emerging Drone Threat to Correctional SecurityJoe RussoDulani WoodsSamuel PetersonMichael J. D. VermeerBrian A. Jackson2024-03-13T09:00:00Z2024-03-13T09:00:00ZDrones are being used to deliver contraband—such as drugs, cell phones, and weapons—into correctional institutions. This report presents findings from a workshop to explore key needs that must be met to better address this drone threat.https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70416.htmlThe Infant Health Effects of DoulasEvan D. PeetDana SchultzSusan L. LovejoyFuchaing (Rich) Tsui2024-03-13T09:00:00Z2024-03-13T09:00:00ZWe use unique data, machine learning, and causal inference to examine doula services. We show that the benefits to infant health increase as the risk increases, demonstrating the potential to use big data to provide cost-effective support.https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA1754-1.htmlUsing Modeling and Simulation to Advance Effects-Based Security Forces PlanningBrian A. JacksonVikram KilambiDavid R. FrelingerThomas LightAisha Najera CheslerPaul EmslieAnthony Lawrence2024-03-13T07:45:00Z2024-03-13T07:45:00ZThis report summarizes research on how top-down risk analysis models could help inform decisions regarding U.S. Air Force Security Forces staffing, systems, and strategies to address threats that are both civilian and military in nature.https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2418-1.htmlA Framework for Assessing the Costs and Benefits of Digital EngineeringN. Peter WhiteheadThomas LightAdrian LunaJim Mignano2024-03-13T07:00:00Z2024-03-13T07:00:00ZThis report shares efforts to develop decision support frameworks for assessing the costs and benefits of digital engineering in defense weapon system programs.