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Translating Standardized Effects of Education Programs Into More Interpretable Metrics

Compares four ways to translate standardized effect sizes into metrics that may be easier for educators and policymakers to interpret. Concludes that translating to years of learning is a poor choice; translating to percentile gains is recommended.

May 23, 2019

Matthew D. Baird, John F. Pane
Report

Evaluation of North Carolina's Pathways from Prison to Postsecondary Education Program

RAND researchers focus on North Carolina's implementation of the Pathways from Prison to Postsecondary Education Project. They examine the in-prison and community components of the program and the experiences of Pathways students and staff.

May 22, 2019

Lois M. Davis, Michelle C. Tolbert
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Journal Article

Association Between State Laws Facilitating Pharmacy Distribution of Naloxone and Risk of Fatal Overdose

Although many states have passed some type of law affecting naloxone availability, only laws allowing direct dispensing by pharmacists appear to be useful. Communities in which access to naloxone is improved should prepare for increases in nonfatal overdoses and link these individuals to effective treatment.

May 22, 2019

Rahi Abouk, Rosalie Liccardo Pacula, David Powell
Tool

Database of Literature on Oil Spills and Public Health

Overview that describes the literature search CRCG undertook and the database developed with a goal of assessing the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the health, social, and economic wellbeing of Gulf Coast communities.

May 20, 2019

Vanessa Parks, Rajeev Ramchand, Amanda F. Edelman
Report

Report

A scoping study on the link between exposure to or interaction with the natural environment and mental health outcomes

This scoping review explores the association between exposure to the natural environment and mental health. While no definitive conclusions can be made, the study highlights.

May 20, 2019

Amelia Harshfield, Catriona Manville, Natasha Elmore, Pamina Smith, Daniela Rodriguez Rincon, Courtney Hood, Daniel Gehrt
Report

School Improvement Plans: Is There Room for Improvement?

School Improvement Plans (SIPs) have been a central feature of American school reform for over two decades. This Data Note explores teacher and principal awareness of and attitudes toward SIP effectiveness and areas where views diverge.

May 16, 2019

Christopher Joseph Doss, Goke Akinniranye, Katie Tosh
Testimony

Fostering Skills and Creating New Pipelines for Military Service: Provisions in the FY 2019 NDAA

Testimony presented before the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service on May 16, 2019.

May 16, 2019

Katherine L. Kidder
Journal Article

Journal Article

Evaluation of Walk and Bicycle Demand Modeling Practice

An evaluation of the current state of research and practice in regional pedestrian and bicycle demand modelling for both commute and noncommute trips. The results of the study were connected to planning needs and practice.

May 16, 2019

Mark Bradley
Report

Contemporary Asian Drug Policy: Insights and Opportunities for Change

Changing patterns in drug use and supply can affect the well-being and development of Asian countries in many ways. RAND researchers discuss the shifting drug policy landscape in Asia, with a special focus on the Philippines, Thailand, and China.

May 15, 2019

Bryce Pardo, Beau Kilmer, Wenjing Huang
Journal Article

Journal Article

External Threat, Internal Rivalry, and Alliance Formation

Coalitions of rivals, while formidable against common threats, may find it difficult or impossible to avoid struggles among themselves even if they share an enemy.

May 15, 2019

Emerson M. Niou, Sean M. Zeigler
Report

News in a Digital Age: Comparing the Presentation of News Information over Time and Across Media Platforms

This report presents a quantitative assessment of how news presentation has changed over time and how it varies across platforms from more-objective event- and context-based reporting to more-subjective reporting that includes more emotional appeals.

May 14, 2019

Jennifer Kavanagh, William Marcellino, Jonathan S. Blake, Shawn Smith, Steven Davenport, Mahlet G. Tebeka
Research Brief

Facts Versus Opinions: How the Style and Language of News Presentation Is Changing in the Digital Age

This brief describes results of a study focused on changes in news presentation over time and across platforms, finding a general shift from objective event-based reporting to reporting that relies more heavily on argumentation and advocacy.

May 14, 2019

Jennifer Kavanagh, William Marcellino, Jonathan S. Blake, Shawn Smith, Steven Davenport, Mahlet G. Tebeka
Report

Report

Service Member Separation: Updating the DD Form 214

This report offers suggestions for updating DD Form 214, which is used to characterize separating servicemembers' service, military history, and the reasons for separation, for electronic delivery.

May 14, 2019

Michael Schwille, Samantha Cherney, Andrea M. Abler, Agnes Gereben Schaefer
Journal Article

Preparing for Future Droughts in Lima, Peru: Enhancing Lima's Drought Management Plan to Meet Future Challenges

This study evaluates the performance of Lima, Peru's current drought management plan against future droughts and proposes augmentations, and it recommends ways to ensure that the drought management plan performs will in the uncertain future.

May 14, 2019

David G. Groves, Laura Bonzanigo, James Syme, Nathan Lee Engle, Ivan Rodriguez Cabanillas
Report

Report

A Stated Preference Analysis of the Determinants of Unit and Soldier Operational Effectiveness

The authors assess the relative importance of component status relative to a number of potential determinants of operational effectiveness, including but not limited to unit type, training level, experience in country, and associated costs and risk.

May 13, 2019

Craig A. Bond, M. Wade Markel, Olesya Tkacheva, Richard E. Darilek, Robert G. Fix, Bryan W. Hallmark, Henry A. Leonard, Duncan Long, Todd Nichols
Report

Meeting the Language and Culture Training Needs of U.S. Department of Defense Personnel: An Evaluation of the Language Training Center Program

RAND researchers evaluated the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD's) Language Training Center Program, which partners with institutions of higher education to train DoD personnel in language, culture, and regional area studies.

May 13, 2019

Jennifer J. Li, Richard S. Girven, Norah Griffin
Report

Business Bribery Risk Assessment

Report introduces a new index, the TRACE Matrix, for business bribery risk assessment. The index provides a quick and useful guide for businesses operating overseas based on a conceptual model of bribery risk and supported by data specific to firms.

May 13, 2019

Karlyn D. Stanley, Elvira N. Loredo, Nicholas Burger, Jeremy N. V. Miles, Clinton W. Saloga
Report

Report

Strategic Surveillance for Food Safety: Designing a surveillance approach and considerations for implementation

The Food Standards Agency engaged RAND Europe to design an approach to strategic surveillance for the UK food system. The study team produced an end-to-end approach, identified implementation steps and considered their impact and feasibility.

May 13, 2019

Jon Freeman, Nathan Ryan, Julian Glenesk
Report

Report

OCEANS 17 Tabletop Exercise: Findings and Recommendations

In December 2017, the RAND Corporation conducted a tabletop exercise on air operations across the boundaries between geographic combatant commands. This report describes the exercise's design, key insights from our analysis, and recommendations.

May 9, 2019

Elizabeth M. Bartels, Adam R. Grissom, Russell Hanson, Christopher A. Mouton
Report

Prices Paid to Hospitals by Private Health Plans Are High Relative to Medicare and Vary Widely: Findings from an Employer-Led Transparency Initiative

Based on all hospitals analyzed in this report, RAND Corporation researchers found that the prices paid to hospitals by private employer-sponsored health plans rose from 236 percent of Medicare reimbursement rates in 2015 to 241 percent in 2017.

May 9, 2019

Chapin White, Christopher Whaley

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