Improving Logistics for Perishable Agricultural Products in the People's Republic of ChinaApril 11, 2017
This report highlights several areas in which policy changes can promote efficiency improvements in agricultural logistics in the PRC.
Student-Authored Publications
Pardee RAND Graduate School students participate in many RAND research projects through their On-the-Job Training. These projects provide students with tremendous opportunities to publish their work in RAND reports and peer-reviewed journals. In fact, many of our students develop an impressive publications record during their tenure at Pardee RAND, which enables them to compete successfully for positions at universities and other research institutions.
Below is a list of publications that our students have recently authored or co-authored. The list provides an excellent illustration of the range of publications that our students have had a hand in developing.
2016
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Implementation of K–12 State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts and Literacy: Findings from the American Teacher PanelApril 4, 2017
This report examines teachers' implementation of new, more-rigorous K--12 state standards for mathematics and English language arts and literacy, including use of instructional materials, perceptions about content and approaches aligned with standards, and student engagement with standards. Results are intended to help states or districts reflect upon areas where teachers may benefit from guidance about how to address their state standards.
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Innovative Pathways Through Developmental Education and Postsecondary Success: An Examination of Developmental Math Interventions Across TexasMarch 15, 2017
This study assessed alternative course delivery for developmental education (DE) math and student outcomes in community colleges in Texas.
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Attitudes, Practices, and Experiences with Implementing a Patient-Centered Medical Home for Women VeteransMarch 14, 2017
Strengthening positive attitudes toward female veterans may matter more than changing women’s health practice characteristics alone.
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Text-based Writing Assignments for College ReadinessMarch 13, 2017
The authors describe the features of text-based writing assignments that increase students' reading comprehension and analytic writing skills and put students on the path to college readiness.
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Kid's Menu Portion Sizes: How Much Should Children Be Served?January 3, 2017
Children are more likely to order a la carte items—versus bundled meals—so it is important for restaurants to set calorie limits for common kid's menu choices.
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Connecting College Students to Alternative Sources of Support: The Single Stop Community College Initiative and Postsecondary OutcomesNovember 30, 2016
This report examines Single Stop U.S.A.'s Community College Initiative, a program designed to improve the well-being of low-income communities by connecting individuals to public benefits and other institutional and community resources to address nonacademic barriers to college completion.
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Hyaluronic Acid Injection Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Concordant Efficacy and Conflicting Serious Adverse Events in Two Systematic ReviewsNovember 28, 2016
A lack of standards for reporting and synthesizing adverse events associated with common treatments can lead to conflicting conclusions about the balance of their benefits and harms.
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Building a More Sustainable U.S. Blood SystemNovember 28, 2016
Describes trends affecting the U.S. blood system, presents insights into its sustainability, and offers recommendations for how policymakers can ensure the safety and sustainability of the blood supply.
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Strengthening Integration of Health Services and SystemsNovember 28, 2016
Integrating medical care, public health, and social services will increase access to care and improve health and well-being for all individuals.
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How Does Expanding Health Insurance Coverage Affect Workers' Compensation Costs?November 22, 2016
The Affordable Care Act's expansion of coverage for people under age 26 led to a 1-percent reduction in uninsurance, equating to a 0.8-percent decrease in workers' compensation claim frequency, and a roughly 1-percent decrease in overall claim costs.
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Toward a Sustainable Blood Supply in the United States: An Analysis of the Current System and Alternatives for the FutureNovember 21, 2016
This report describes the status quo in the U.S. blood system, explores a set of six specific research questions related to the sustainability of this system through analysis and discussion, and presents policy alternatives and recommendations that aim to improve blood system is sustainability. We employed a mixed-methods approach, blending insight from analyses of available data and from interviews and other interactions with stakeholders.
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Review of the Research Literature on Defining and Demonstrating Quality Teaching and Impact in Higher EducationNovember 18, 2016
RAND Europe conducted a literature of research published since 2012, with the aim of identifying and summarising the key trends and issues in the literature on how 'quality teaching' and its impact are currently being defined and demonstrated at higher education institutions.
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Decomposing the Racial Gap in STEM Major Attrition: A Course-Level InvestigationNovember 17, 2016
Examines differences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math majors) retention between minority and non-minority undergraduate students.
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Education of EU migrant children in EU Member StatesNovember 16, 2016
This policy brief examines intra-EU mobility with a focus on EU migrant children in education. It examines some of the literature and data on the topic to identify key differences between both groups. Next, it outlines some policies and practices aimed at improving educational outcomes and progression of migrants. Using case studies, the brief illustrates how particular programmes respond to the demands and challenges in education systems.
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Evaluation of Policy Options for Increasing the Availability of Primary Care Services in Rural Washington StateNovember 15, 2016
The Washington State legislature has recently considered several policy options to address a perceived shortage of primary care physicians in rural Washington. RAND Corporation researchers projected the effects that various policy options could have on Washington State's rural primary care workforce through 2025. This report presents background information, the researchers' methods, and their findings.
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Evaluation of an Intervention to Prevent FallsOctober 26, 2016
Researchers followed up on a previously published report of a randomized controlled trial of a fall-prevention intervention. Linking trial data to Medicare claims, they considered whether the intervention reduced health care costs or the frequency of emergency department visits for fall-related injuries. They used these objectively measured outcomes to provide an overall assessment of the intervention's effectiveness.
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A Collaborative Approach to Behavioral Health Care for Veterans and Their FamiliesOctober 26, 2016
RAND evaluated the Unified Behavioral Health Center for Military Veterans and Their Families, a new model of behavioral health care that provides colocated and coordinated care for veterans and their families.
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The Unified Behavioral Health Center for Military Veterans and Their Families: Documenting Structure, Process, and Outcomes of CareOctober 26, 2016
Many veterans and their families struggle with behavioral health, family reintegration, and relationship problems. However, unlike many veterans, family members are generally not eligible to receive care at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. The Unified Behavioral Health Center is offering a new model of care by providing colocated and coordinated care for veterans and their families. This report presents an evaluation of this model.
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A Structured Protocol Model of Depression Care Versus Clinical Acumen: A Cluster Randomized Trial of the Effects on Depression Screening, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Treatment Uptake in Ugandan HIV ClinicsOctober 18, 2016
Trained lay workers and medical providers in Uganda were able to successfully implement depression screening, diagnosis, and treatment prescription when given training and ongoing supervision from mental health specialists.