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Journal Article
More Talk, Less Conflict: Evidence from Requiring Informal Discovery Conferences
Discovery is the formal process of exchanging information under the supervision of the courts. This study examines whether case management techniques can reduce the likelihood of a discovery dispute.
Feb 19, 2024
Eric Helland, Minjae Yun
Journal Article
Advancing Equity in Maternal Health With Virtual Doula Care
This viewpoint reviews the current offerings and reimbursement landscape of virtual doula services and discusses the advantages and limitations of virtual doula services and their potential to address the maternal health crisis.
Feb 19, 2024
Molly Waymouth, Kortney Floyd James, Lori Uscher-Pines
Journal Article
Perceived Loss of Support to Community Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States
This article uses data collected during COVID-19 from 2,214 community caregivers in the United States before vaccination. We assessed caregivers' reports of perceived lost and reduced network support and test for associations with lost support.
Feb 19, 2024
David P. Kennedy, Esther M. Friedman, Allison Kirkegaard, Sarah E Edgington, Regina A. Shih
Journal Article
Study to Support the Evaluation of the Directive on Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and Protecting Its Victims and an Impact Assessment for a Legislative Proposal on the Topic: Second Final Report for Acceptance
This study evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU Added Value of Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings (THB) and protecting its victims.
Feb 16, 2024
Emma Louise Blondes, Michaela Bruckmayer, Sara d'Auria, Emma Disley, Julia Doyle, Fook Nederveen, Ilia Gaglio, Paola Parisi, Antonino Sorrenti
Journal Article
On the Great Lakes Horizon: Scenarios, Opportunities, Threats, and Responsive Governance
The Water Quality Board of the International Joint Commission analyzed environmental, economic, social, political, and technological trends to identify four scenarios that describe trajectories for the Great Lakes region over the next 30 years.
Feb 16, 2024
John F. Bratton, Michael T. Wilson, Michelle E. Miro, Chelsie Boles, Michelle Platz, Jeremy Grush
Report
Policies Restricting Teaching About Race and Gender Spill Over into Other States and Localities: Findings from the 2023 State of the American Teacher Survey
By January 2023, 18 states had enacted policies to restrict instruction on topics related to race and gender. The authors of this report explore how the impact of these state policies is spilling over into places where no such restrictions exist.
Feb 15, 2024
Ashley Woo, Melissa Kay Diliberti, Elizabeth D. Steiner
Report
Emerging Technology and Risk Analysis: Synthetic Pandemics
Researchers provide an assessment of the risk of a nefarious actor developing a synthetic pandemic using an engineered virus. They considered technology availability, threat, vulnerability, and consequences.
Feb 15, 2024
Daniel M. Gerstein, Bianca Espinosa, Erin N. Leidy
Report
Emerging Technology and Risk Analysis: Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is increasingly important for licit and illicit uses. This report focuses on illicit commercial use, particularly counterfeiting, because of its potentially significant effects on economic prosperity and national security.
Feb 15, 2024
Daniel M. Gerstein, Erin N. Leidy
Report
Emerging Technology and Risk Analysis: Unmanned Aerial Systems Intelligent Swarm Technology
Researchers provide an assessment of the risk to the U.S. homeland from intelligent swarm technology using unmanned aerial systems or drones. They consider technology availability, threat, vulnerability, and consequences over the next decade.
Feb 15, 2024
Daniel M. Gerstein, Erin N. Leidy
Report
Machine Learning in Air Force Human Resource Management: Volume 2, A Framework for Vetting Use Cases with Example Applications
The Department of the Air Force is seeking artificial intelligence and machine learning systems for mission areas and support functions. The authors reviewed how private-sector organizations assess such projects and developed a selection framework.
Feb 15, 2024
Matthew Walsh, Sean Robson, Albert A. Robbert, David Schulker
Report
Government Acquisition of Cyber Technologies: Lessons Derived from Analysis of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Cyber Acquisition Processes
Analysts examined how different elements that acquisition supports can improve speed, flexibility, and rigor in federal cyber acquisition. This report captures the researchers' recommendations to make them available to a wider audience.
Feb 13, 2024
Chad Heitzenrater, James Dimarogonas, Kyle Bunch, Frank Camm, Ryan Consaul, Sarah W. Denton, Quentin E. Hodgson, Erin N. Leidy, Laurinda L. Rohn, James Ryseff, Yuliya Shokh, Padmaja Vedula
Commentary
Enhancing Lateral Entry Initiatives in the U.S. Air Force to Increase Uniformed Senior Leader Diversity and Overall Innovation
This publication covers how enhancing lateral entry programs to address human capital shortfalls could also increase the diversity needed to grow and develop U.S. Air Force leaders, which, under current strength levels, has not been possible.
Feb 13, 2024
Dwayne M. Butler, Jacqueline Gardner Burns, Tiffany Keyes, Eli Talbert, Will Shumate, Sarah W. Denton, Doris Espelien
Research Brief
The Effects of Providing Intensive Coaching and Professional Development to School Principals: Findings from Two Randomized Controlled Trial Studies of the Executive Development Program
This brief describes the key findings from two randomized controlled trial studies of the Executive Development Program and paired coaching, designed to help principals improve their schools' instructional practices, climate, and student achievement.
Feb 13, 2024
Elaine Lin Wang, Heather L. Schwartz, Monica Mean, Laura Stelitano, Benjamin K. Master, Fatih Unlu, Jonathan Schweig, Louis T. Mariano, Jessie Coe, Brian Phillips, Tiffany Berglund
Report
Technological and Economic Threats to the U.S. Financial System: An Initial Assessment of Growing Risks
The authors explore emerging and understudied threats to the financial system, focusing on risks from social media, advances in artificial intelligence, and the changing role of economic statecraft in geopolitics.
Feb 13, 2024
Tobias Sytsma, James V. Marrone, Anton Shenk, Gabriel Leonard, Lydia Grek, Joshua Steier
Report
Understanding the Impact of Department of Defense Youth Programs on Bridging the Civilian-Military Divide
The authors assess school leaders’ awareness and perception of Department of Defense youth programs, the ways such programs build connections with communities, and the extent to which these programs help bridge the civilian-military divide.
Feb 13, 2024
Stephani L. Wrabel, Jennie W. Wenger, Melissa Kay Diliberti, Christopher Joseph Doss, Jenna W. Kramer
Report
Has Trust in the U.S. Intelligence Community Eroded? Examining the Relationship Between Policymakers and Intelligence Providers
Researchers explored whether and to what degree trust in intelligence predictions has degraded over time and what factors might have driven any perceived or real changes in the relationship between U.S. policymakers and the intelligence community.
Feb 13, 2024
Christopher Dictus, Yuliya Shokh, Isabelle Nazha, Marek N. Posard, Richard S. Girven, Sina Beaghley, Anthony Vassalo
Report
Evaluation of Alternative Price and Credit Policies for Spare Parts: Addressing Price Changes and Reliance on Credits
Researchers analyzed alternative price and credit policies for depot-level reparable parts to identify options that would provide units more-predictable budget execution, reduce reliance on credits, and ease the financial management workload.
Feb 13, 2024
Ellen M. Pint, Adam C. Resnick, Marygail K. Brauner, Aisha Najera Chesler, Kenneth J. Girardini, Erin N. Leidy, Candice Miller
Testimony
Reducing Costs and Improving Access to Care: Employer-Driven Health Benefit Design Innovations: Addendum
Document submitted February 5, 2024, as an addendum to testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee on Health, Employment and Pensions on January 11, 2024.
Feb 12, 2024
Christopher M. Whaley
Report
Leveraging Machine Learning to Improve Human Resource Management: Volume 1, Key Findings and Recommendations for Policymakers
The authors conducted a literature and policy review, then implemented and tested a machine learning (ML) system to demonstrate the feasibility of applying ML to existing Department of the Air Force human resource management processes.
Feb 12, 2024
David Schulker, Matthew Walsh, Avery Calkins, Monique Graham, Cheryl K. Montemayor, Albert A. Robbert, Sean Robson, Claude Messan Setodji, Joshua Snoke, Joshua Williams, Li Ang Zhang
Journal Article
Do No Harm Guide: Applying Equity Awareness in Data Privacy Methods
We introduce concepts in this guide to provide a starting point for practitioners and policymakers trying to understand the current privacy technology landscape from an equity lens.
Feb 12, 2024
Claire McKay Bowen, Joshua Snoke

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