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Cumulative and Differential Effects of Early Child Care and Middle Childhood Out-of-School Time on Adolescent Functioning

Effects associated with early childcare and middle childhood organized activities were examined in a sample of adolescents. Higher quality early childcare AND more epochs of organized activities were linked to higher academic achievement at age 15.

Sep 6, 2018

Deborah L. Vandell, Kenneth T.H. Lee, Anamarie A. Whitaker, Kim M. Pierce
Report

An Assessment of the Joint Requirements Council's (JRC) Organization and Staffing

This report offers actions to improve the efficacy, effectiveness, and ability to plan for the future of the Department of Homeland Security Joint Requirements Council.

Sep 6, 2018

Michael Vasseur, Dwayne M. Butler, Brandon Crosby, Benjamin N. Harris, Christopher Scott Adams
Testimony

Evolution of the U.S. Overdose Crisis: Understanding China's Role in the Production and Supply of Synthetic Opioids

Testimony presented before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations on September 6, 2018.

Sep 6, 2018

Bryce Pardo
Journal Article

Journal Article

Learning from the UK's Research Impact Assessment Exercise: A Case Study of a Retrospective Impact Assessment Exercise and Questions for the Future

Synthesis of the results of two national evaluations of the research impact assessment exercise and reflections for the future.

Sep 6, 2018

Molly Morgan Jones, Catriona Manville, Joanna Chataway
Report

Access Management in Primary Care: Perspectives from an Expert Panel

This report outlines evidence-based access management priorities for health care organizations as they undertake initiatives to improve access to primary care.

Sep 5, 2018

Susanne Hempel, Susan Stockdale, Marjorie Danz, Danielle E. Rose, Susan Kirsh, Idamay Curtis, Lisa V. Rubenstein
Journal Article

The Impact of Changing Wildfire Risks on California's Residential Insurance Market

This study identifies the challenges faced by California residential insurance markets in areas with high wildfire risk. It also examines how climate change is expected to change wildfire risk and the potential implications for insurance markets.

Sep 5, 2018

Lloyd Dixon, Flavia Tsang, Gary Fitts
Journal Article

Journal Article

Measuring Subjective Probabilities: The Effect of Response Mode on the Use of Focal Responses, Validity, and Respondents' Evaluations

Improved measurement of people's probability judgments should benefit probability elicitation efforts relevant to risk analysis, decision making, and risk communication.

Sep 5, 2018

Wandi Bruine de Bruin, Katherine Grace Carman
Periodical

Periodical

RAND Review: September-October 2018

This issue spotlights RAND's research on social and emotional learning; workforce development in Appalachia; and the effects of marijuana ads on adolescents and young adults.

Sep 4, 2018
Dissertation

Dissertation

Choose Wisely: A Study of College Major Choice and Major Switching Behavior

This dissertation explores the college major decision-making process, both for initial and subsequent major choices, and analyzes the associations between major choice behaviors and student outcomes such as time to degree and probability of graduation.

Aug 31, 2018

Cameron Wright
Testimony

Testimony

Russian Social Media Influence: Understanding Russian Propaganda in Eastern Europe: Addendum

Document submitted August 30, 2018, as an addendum to testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on August 1, 2018.

Aug 31, 2018

Todd C. Helmus
Report

How Can Workers' Compensation Systems Promote Occupational Safety and Health? Stakeholder Views on Policy and Research Priorities

A report from RAND explores the views of key workers' compensation stakeholders. The study presents challenges and priorities to be addressed in reforming workers' compensation systems to promote occupational safety and the well-being of workers.

Aug 31, 2018

Michael Dworsky, Nicholas Broten
Report

Report

Wage Loss Monitoring for Injured Workers in California's Workers' Compensation System: 2013 Injury Year Findings (First Interim Report)

This report presents new estimates of wage loss for workers in California who suffered a workplace injury or illness in 2013 and compares these estimates with trends before, during, and after the Great Recession.

Aug 31, 2018

Michael Dworsky, Stephanie Rennane, Nicholas Broten
Report

Sectarianism in the Middle East: Implications for the United States

Many view unrest in the Middle East in the context of religious sectarianism, focusing on the Sunni-Shi'a split. The authors analyze sectarianism in the region and suggest a different interpretation of both identity and the nature of regional unrest.

Aug 30, 2018

Heather M. Robinson, Ben Connable, David E. Thaler, Ali G. Scotten
Brochure

RAND Arroyo Center Annual Report 2017-2018

This RAND Arroyo Center report presents research-based insights and courses of action to help the U.S. Army meet five of its highest priorities.

Aug 29, 2018
Dissertation

Dissertation

Financial Education among Financially Vulnerable Populations in the United States

Examines if state-mandated financial education improves debt-related and college-going behaviors among economically vulnerable young adults.

Aug 29, 2018

Melody Harvey
Tool

Personalized Hospital Performance Report Card: Review, Customize, and Compare Hospital Overall Star Ratings

The Personalized Hospital Performance Report Card allows users to review, customize, and compare hospitals across the United States based on an overall star rating system developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Aug 29, 2018

Mark W. Friedberg, Jill Gurvey
Report

Russia's Use of Media and Information Operations in Turkey: Implications for the United States

This Perspective assesses how Russia has used media and information operations to support its foreign policy goals related to Turkey.

Aug 28, 2018

Katherine Costello
Journal Article

Journal Article

Mass Incarceration and the Impact of Prison Release on HIV Diagnoses in the US South

In the US South, prison release is significantly associated with HIV incidence; prison release is also a critical period during which inmates living with HIV must be linked with community-based care and treatment.

Aug 28, 2018

Bisola O. Ojikutu, Sumeeta Srinivasan, Laura M. Bogart, S. V. Subramanian, Kenneth R. Mayer
Journal Article

Journal Article

Perceived Peer Norms, Health Risk Behaviors, and Clustering of Risk Behaviors Among Palestinian Youth

Prevention education programs for Palestinian youth should be structured to deal with a range of connected risk behaviors& for which certain youth may be at risk, not just single behaviors such as drug use.

Aug 28, 2018

Peter Glick, Umaiyeh Kammash, Mohammed Shaheen, Ryan Andrew Brown, Prodyumna Goutam, Rita Karam, Sebastian Linnemayr, Salwa Massad
Report

Is the USAF Flying Force Large Enough? Assessing Capacity Demands in Four Alternative Futures

This report draws on historical data to quantify gaps in the U.S. Air Force's capacity to meet potential future demands.

Aug 28, 2018

Alan J. Vick, Paul Dreyer, John Speed Meyers

Published Research

Cumulative and Differential Effects of Early Child Care and Middle Childhood Out-of-School Time on Adolescent Functioning

An Assessment of the Joint Requirements Council's (JRC) Organization and Staffing

Evolution of the U.S. Overdose Crisis: Understanding China's Role in the Production and Supply of Synthetic Opioids

Learning from the UK's Research Impact Assessment Exercise: A Case Study of a Retrospective Impact Assessment Exercise and Questions for the Future

Access Management in Primary Care: Perspectives from an Expert Panel

The Impact of Changing Wildfire Risks on California's Residential Insurance Market

Measuring Subjective Probabilities: The Effect of Response Mode on the Use of Focal Responses, Validity, and Respondents' Evaluations

RAND Review: September-October 2018

Choose Wisely: A Study of College Major Choice and Major Switching Behavior

Russian Social Media Influence: Understanding Russian Propaganda in Eastern Europe: Addendum

How Can Workers' Compensation Systems Promote Occupational Safety and Health? Stakeholder Views on Policy and Research Priorities

Wage Loss Monitoring for Injured Workers in California's Workers' Compensation System: 2013 Injury Year Findings (First Interim Report)

Sectarianism in the Middle East: Implications for the United States

RAND Arroyo Center Annual Report 2017-2018

Financial Education among Financially Vulnerable Populations in the United States

Personalized Hospital Performance Report Card: Review, Customize, and Compare Hospital Overall Star Ratings

Russia's Use of Media and Information Operations in Turkey: Implications for the United States

Mass Incarceration and the Impact of Prison Release on HIV Diagnoses in the US South

Perceived Peer Norms, Health Risk Behaviors, and Clustering of Risk Behaviors Among Palestinian Youth

Is the USAF Flying Force Large Enough? Assessing Capacity Demands in Four Alternative Futures

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