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Book Review of Understanding Cultural Traits: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Cultural Diversity

In this book review I highlight the value of engagement between perspectives from the humanities that seek to improve conceptions of culture with perspectives from the sciences that seek to measure culture.

Dec 27, 2018

Luke J. Matthews
Journal Article

Practical Guidance for Involving Stakeholders in Health Research

This paper provides guidance to researchers on how to systematically involve stakeholder groups in their research, how to identify which stakeholders to involve, what roles they should play, and which modes of engagement are optimal.

Dec 27, 2018

Thomas W. Concannon, Sean Grant, Vivian Welch, Jennifer Petkovic, Joseph Selby, Sally Crowe, Anneliese Synnot, Regina Greer-Smith, Evan Mayo-Wilson, Ellen Tambor, Peter Tugwell
Report

Report

Can Restorative Practices Improve School Climate and Curb Suspensions? An Evaluation of the Impact of Restorative Practices in a Mid-Sized Urban School District

This study of Pittsburgh Public Schools' implementation of restorative practices represents one of the first randomized controlled trials of the effects of restorative practices on classroom and school climates and suspension rates.

Dec 27, 2018

Catherine H. Augustine, John Engberg, Geoffrey E. Grimm, Emma Lee, Elaine Lin Wang, Karen Christianson, Andrea A. Joseph
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Journal Article

Research, Innovation and Economic Growth: R&D Policy Reforms and Strategies

An assessment of the impact of five policy areas on research & development productivity. The study also developed a new model to better understand the link between research and innovation, employment and growth.

Dec 20, 2018
Journal Article

Journal Article

Elusive Search for Effective Provider Interventions: A Systematic Review of Provider Interventions to Increase Adherence to Evidence-Based Treatment for Depression

Low quality of evidence and lack of replication of specific intervention strategies across studies limit conclusions that can be drawn from the existing research about the effectiveness of interventions to improve adherence to antidepressant medications.

Dec 20, 2018

Eric R. Pedersen, Lisa V. Rubenstein, Ryan Kandrack, Marjorie S. Danz, Bradley E. Belsher, Aneesa Motala, Marika Booth, Jody Larkin, Susanne Hempel
Journal Article

Journal Article

Relative Influence of Perceived Peer and Family Substance Use on Adolescent Alcohol, Cigarette, and Marijuana Use Across Middle and High School

Substance use prevention efforts that seek to counter peer pressures should begin prior to middle school and span high school, and address the role of peer and family environments.

Dec 20, 2018

Megan S. Schuler, Joan S. Tucker, Eric R. Pedersen, Elizabeth J. D'Amico
Journal Article

Journal Article

Association Between Type of Health Insurance and Children's Oral Health, NHANES 2011–2014

Oral health outcomes were similar for children with public and private health insurance. However, children in low- income families and with less educated parents had greater odds of untreated caries, suggesting that initiatives focused on publicly insured populations may miss other vulnerable children of low socioeconomic status.

Dec 20, 2018

Erin L. Duffy, Ashley Kranz, Andrew W. Dick, Mark J. Sorbero, Bradley D. Stein
Research Brief

Training in Psychotherapy (TIP) Tool: Supporting the Availability of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies in Community Settings

Evidence-based psychotherapies improve symptoms and speed recovery from mental health conditions. The Training in Psychotherapy (TIP) tool helps ensure that psychotherapy training meets the needs of providers and supports competent delivery.

Dec 20, 2018

Kimberly A. Hepner, Stephanie Brooks Holliday, Jessica Sousa, Terri Tanielian
Report

Understanding the Emerging Era of International Competition: Theoretical and Historical Perspectives

The new era of intensifying global competition is characterized by growing rivalry in the political, economic, and military spheres. This report summarizes the findings of a RAND Corporation study about the emerging era of international competition.

Dec 19, 2018

Michael J. Mazarr, Jonathan Blake, Abigail Casey, Tim McDonald, Stephanie Pezard, Michael Spirtas
Journal Article

Journal Article

A Program for Local Health Departments to Adapt and Implement Evidence-Based Emergency Preparedness Programs

Local health departments report improved capacities when using the Getting to Outcomes approach.

Dec 19, 2018

David Eisenman, Rachel M. Adams, Cathy M. Lang, Michael Prelip, Alina Dorian, Joie D. Acosta, Deborah C. Glik, Matthew Chinman
Report

Trends in the Draw of Americans to Foreign Terrorist Organizations from 9/11 to Today

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has been more successful than al Qaeda in gaining U.S. recruits.

Dec 18, 2018

Heather J. Williams, Nathan Chandler, Eric Robinson
Journal Article

Journal Article

The Relationship Between Lifetime Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenditures, Dementia, and Socioeconomic Status in the U.S.

This paper estimates cumulative lifetime medical expenditures that can be attributed to the onset of dementia using a nationally representative longitudinal survey from the U.S., the Health and Retirement Study.

Dec 18, 2018

Peter Hudomiet, Michael D. Hurd, Susann Rohwedder
Journal Article

Challenges to the Integration of Syrian Refugees

In this study, we provide an overview of the situation of Syrian refugees and other non-citizens living in host countries. We explored the cases of Turkey, Germany, the United Kingdom, Greece, Italy, Canada and Australia.

Dec 18, 2018

Ernesto F. L. Amaral, Mahlet Atakilt Woldetsadik, Gabriela Armenta
Dissertation

Dissertation

Three Essays in Health Economics: Towards Alternative Payment Models for High-Value, High-Cost Medical Treatments

Tests how two different payment models could help address the uncertainty about clinical benefits and the high upfront cost of some emerging therapies.

Dec 17, 2018

Jakub P. Hlavka
Report

Report

Evidence synthesis on measuring the distribution of benefits of research and innovation

There are numerous benefits from R&I that are not well captured by current economic approaches. Investing in evaluation and methodological development could help develop a more holistic perspective on the benefits of R&I in the UK.

Dec 14, 2018

Susan Guthrie, Camilla d'Angelo, Becky Ioppolo, Yulia Shenderovich, Gordon R. McInroy
Tool

Better Policing Toolkit

This pilot project is intended to provide law enforcement agencies with guidance on new strategies. Its objectives are to synthesize and disseminate information on policing strategies and provide assistance on implementing novel strategies.

Dec 14, 2018

John S. Hollywood, Andrew Lauland, Dulani Woods, Kenneth N. McKay, Yingzi Zhang
Report

Report

Evidence synthesis on the conditions needed to translate research and drive innovation

A number of conditions, and their interaction, are essential to the translation and innovation process across sectors. Policy interventions can support innovation but evidence of their effectiveness is currently limited.

Dec 14, 2018

Camilla d'Angelo, Anna Knack, Calum MacLure, Jon Freeman
Journal Article

Journal Article

Economics of Vulnerability Disclosure

This study serves as a follow up to the 2015 ENISA Good Practice Guide on Vulnerability Disclosure and seeks to provide a glimpse into the economics, costs, and incentives related to discovering and disclosing vulnerabilities.

Dec 14, 2018

Erik Silfversten, William Phillips, Giacomo Persi Paoli, Cosmin Ciobanu
Report

How Much Influence Do Teachers Have in Their Schools? It Depends on Whom You Ask

This American Educator Panels Data Note highlights discrepancies between principals' and teachers' perceptions of teacher influence in schools.

Dec 13, 2018

William R. Johnston, Goke Akinniranye, Christopher Joseph Doss
Report

Using Technology to Promote Postsecondary Success and Savings: An Evaluation of the University of Texas at Tyler's PATSS Initiative

The University of Texas at Tyler has adopted a class format that allows for both online and in-person instruction. This research measures the impact of this format and offers recommendations for its continued implementation.

Dec 13, 2018

Trey Miller, Jesse M. Cunha, Julie A. Delello, Rafiq Dossani, Thomas S. Marzilli

Published Research

Book Review of Understanding Cultural Traits: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Cultural Diversity

Practical Guidance for Involving Stakeholders in Health Research

Can Restorative Practices Improve School Climate and Curb Suspensions? An Evaluation of the Impact of Restorative Practices in a Mid-Sized Urban School District

Research, Innovation and Economic Growth: R&D Policy Reforms and Strategies

Elusive Search for Effective Provider Interventions: A Systematic Review of Provider Interventions to Increase Adherence to Evidence-Based Treatment for Depression

Relative Influence of Perceived Peer and Family Substance Use on Adolescent Alcohol, Cigarette, and Marijuana Use Across Middle and High School

Association Between Type of Health Insurance and Children's Oral Health, NHANES 2011–2014

Training in Psychotherapy (TIP) Tool: Supporting the Availability of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies in Community Settings

Understanding the Emerging Era of International Competition: Theoretical and Historical Perspectives

A Program for Local Health Departments to Adapt and Implement Evidence-Based Emergency Preparedness Programs

Trends in the Draw of Americans to Foreign Terrorist Organizations from 9/11 to Today

The Relationship Between Lifetime Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenditures, Dementia, and Socioeconomic Status in the U.S.

Challenges to the Integration of Syrian Refugees

Three Essays in Health Economics: Towards Alternative Payment Models for High-Value, High-Cost Medical Treatments

Evidence synthesis on measuring the distribution of benefits of research and innovation

Better Policing Toolkit

Evidence synthesis on the conditions needed to translate research and drive innovation

Economics of Vulnerability Disclosure

How Much Influence Do Teachers Have in Their Schools? It Depends on Whom You Ask

Using Technology to Promote Postsecondary Success and Savings: An Evaluation of the University of Texas at Tyler's PATSS Initiative

Featured Publications

Countering Russian Social Media Influence 2018

Win-Win Solutions for Syrian Refugees — and Their Hosts 2018

Effects of Health Care Payment Models on Physician Practice in the United States 2018

Considering Heroin-Assisted Treatment and Supervised Drug Consumption Sites in the United States 2018

Understanding the Emerging Era of International Competition 2018

How Much Influence Do Teachers Have in Their Schools? 2018

Defeat, Not Merely Compete 2018

Alternative Paths to Korean Unification 2018

Truth Decay 2018

The Science of Gun Policy 2018

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