Published Research

Research Brief

Deception Detection

In this report, the authors developed and tested the use of machine-learning methods to detect speech patterns that reflect attempts at deception or truthfulness during simulated security clearance background interviews.

Marek N. Posard, Christian Johnson, Julia L. Melin, Emily Ellinger, Hilary Reininger

Report

Looking for Lies: An Exploratory Analysis for Automated Detection of Deception

The authors of this report developed and tested the use of machine-learning methods to detect speech patterns that reflect attempts at deception or truthfulness during simulated security clearance background interviews.

Marek N. Posard, Christian Johnson, Julia L. Melin, Emily Ellinger, Hilary Reininger

Report

Modeling and Measuring the Effects of Economic Shocks on a Defense Industrial Base

The purpose of this report is to assist Department of Defense decisionmakers called upon to respond to adverse economic shocks by identifying opportunities for improving analysis of shocks and their effects on U.S. defense postures.

Elizabeth Hastings Roer, Brent Thomas, Grant Johnson, Sean McKenna, Nathaniel Edenfield, Chad J. R. Ohlandt

Report

Operation Inherent Resolve: U.S. Ground Force Contributions

This report, which outlines four battles within Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) and reviews U.S. ground force contributions to those battles, is intended to address gaps both in analysis and in the common understanding of OIR.

Jeffrey Martini, Sean M. Zeigler, Sebastian Joon Bae, Alexandra T. Evans, Gian Gentile, Michelle Grisé, Mark Hvizda

Brochure

Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center

Housed within the RAND Homeland Security Research Division, the Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center (HSOAC) supports federal, state, local, tribal, and public- and private-sector organizations that make up the homeland security enterprise.

Journal Article

Development and Pilot Test of the Competency Assessment for Sexual Assault Prevention Practitioners

The purpose of this study was to develop an assessment tool for sexual assault prevention practitioners regarding knowledge about and job relevancy of the core competencies.

AnnaMarie O'Neill, Joie D. Acosta, Matthew Chinman, Andra Tharp, Beverly Fortson

Report

Employee Wellbeing, Work Behaviours and Work Outcomes in a Hybrid Work Context: A Study of the Relationship Between Work, Health and Performance Using Novel Workplace Data

This study aims to build on the understanding of the links between employees' work behaviours, health and wellbeing and workplace outcomes by analysing an employee dataset incorporating Microsoft-collected workplace telemetry data.

William D. Phillips, Eliane Dufresne, Marco Hafner, Martin Stepanek, Daniel Kotzen, Shaun Subel, Christian Van Stolk

Commercial Book

Tech Wars: Transforming U.S. Technology Development

This book explores the evolution of the U.S. research and development enterprise, asks whether this organization remains appropriate for current the challenges, and proposes strategies for better preparing for the global technology race.

Daniel M. Gerstein

Journal Article

Comparing Two Federal Financing Strategies on Penetration and Sustainment of the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach for Substance Use Disorders: Protocol for a Mixed-Method Study

The project will advance understanding of effective financing strategies to support the implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practices for the treatment of adolescent substance use disorders.

Alex R. Dopp, Sarah B. Hunter, Mark D. Godley, Chau Pham, Bing Han, Rosanna Smart, Jonathan H. Cantor, Beau Kilmer, Grace Hindmarch, Isabelle González, Lora L. Passetti, Kelli L. Wright, Gregory Aarons, Jonathan Purtle

Brochure

Social Value and RAND Europe

We define social value as "the difference we make to the communities which we operate within". This brochure describes our commitment to social value through the behaviours we embed in our practices, as well as the research and analysis we conduct.

Journal Article

A Latent Class Approach to Understanding Longitudinal Sleep Health and the Association with Alcohol and Cannabis Use During Late Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Persistent poor sleep health was associated with higher levels of alcohol and cannabis use and consequences, and greater increases in alcohol-related consequences during the transition from late adolescence to emerging adulthood.

Wendy M. Troxel, Anthony Rodriguez, Rachana Seelam, Lu Dong, Lilian Perez, Joan S. Tucker, Daniel Siconolfi, Elizabeth J. D'Amico

Report

Using Getting To Outcomes® to Strengthen Sexual Assault Prevention Activities in the Military

A series of three videos guides viewers through the process of using Getting To Outcomes® (GTO) to strengthen sexual assault prevention.

Joie D. Acosta, Matthew Chinman

Research Brief

A Holistic Approach to Career Transition Support for Veterans, Spouses, and Caregivers: Experiences of Dog Tag Inc. Fellowship Alumni

This brief presents findings and recommendations to guide refinements to Dog Tag Inc.'s entrepreneurial fellowship program, which helps veterans, their spouses, and their caregivers prepare for careers in the civilian workforce.

Stephanie Brooks Holliday, Kathryn E. Bouskill, Sarita D. Lee

Report

The Impacts of Dog Tag Inc. A Mixed-Methods Exploration of an Entrepreneurial Fellowship for Veterans, Military Spouses, and Military Caregivers

This report describes efforts to help Dog Tag Inc. better understand the impacts of its entrepreneurial fellowship program, which seeks to help veterans, their spouses, and those who serve as their caregivers reintegrate into civilian life.

Stephanie Brooks Holliday, Kathryn E. Bouskill, Sarita D. Lee

Journal Article

Low Exposure to Home- and Community-Based Services Among U.S. Adults: Cause for Concern?

A lack of knowledge about HCBS is a barrier to access, and exposure to HCBS users is one source of knowledge. There are no contemporary estimates of exposure in the U.S. population. Overall, service exposure was more home- than community-based.

Daniel Siconolfi, Emma Thomas, Emily K. Chen, Esther M. Friedman, Regina A. Shih

Journal Article

Trajectories of Emerging Adults' Binge Drinking and Depressive Symptoms and Associations With Sexual Violence Victimization: Examining Differences by Sexual and Gender Minority Status

We examined longitudinal associations between binge drinking (BD), depressive symptoms, and sexual violence (sexual harassment and sexual assault) among sexual and gender minority (SGM) and non-SGM emerging adults.

Daniel Siconolfi, Jordan P. Davis, Eric R. Pedersen, Joan S. Tucker, Michael Stephen Dunbar, Anthony Rodriguez, Elizabeth J. D'Amico

Report

Trauma in the U.S. Intelligence Community: Risks and Responses

If the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) fails to address the needs of employees exposed to workplace trauma — whether deployed or at headquarters — consequences include negative effects on employees' well-being and on the IC's overall quality of work.

Karen M. Sudkamp, Heather J. Williams, Lisa H. Jaycox, Molly Dunigan, Stephanie Young

Report

The Challenges and Opportunities of Institutional Capacity Building Through Professional Military Education: Lessons from the Defense Education Enhancement Program

This report is intended to inform U.S. personnel, NATO Allies, and other Euro-Atlantic governments of the Defense Education Enhancement Program's status from 2018 to 2020, its opportunities and challenges, and ways the program can be improved.

Trevor Johnston, Alan G. Stolberg

Report

Chinese and Russian Perceptions of and Responses to U.S. Military Activities in the Space Domain

RAND researchers reviewed a variety of Chinese and Russian primary sources to understand internal Chinese and Russian perceptions of U.S. military space-related policies and activities. This report presents the results of their analysis.

Alexis A. Blanc, Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga, Khrystyna Holynska, M. Scott Bond, Stephen J. Flanagan

Report

Reducing Deaths in Law Enforcement Custody: Identifying High-Priority Needs for the Criminal Justice System

On behalf of the National Institute of Justice, RTI International and the RAND Corporation convened a panel of experts to discuss challenges and potential solutions to developing and using a national data collection of law enforcement–related deaths.

Duren Banks, Michael G. Planty, Madison Fann, Lynn Langton, Dulani Woods, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson