Decolonising Approach to Policy Impact: Lessons for Research Culture
Engaging with policy in Global South countries and addressing power imbalances and historical complexities is crucial in policy impact and research culture. The Institute for Policy and Engagement at the University of Nottingham focuses on decolonising policies and research practices to promote equi
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Practical Guide to Writing Policy Briefs for Research Engagement with Policy Makers
Effective communication with policy makers is essential for influencing policy decisions. This practical guide offers advice on creating high-quality policy briefs based on research evidence, providing tools and indicators to measure impact.
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Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Policy Overview
This overview highlights the Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy promoted by the Department of Personnel Management in Papua New Guinea. The policy aims to ensure fair participation of disadvantaged individuals in employment and opportunities, along with social inclusion to realize the
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Comprehensive Training Plan for Tobacco Dependence Treatment Services
Developing a structured training plan is crucial for enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competencies of healthcare professionals in tobacco dependence treatment. This plan facilitates improved patient care, staff satisfaction, and compliance with standards, leading to better clinical outcomes and
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Overview of Policy Service Node (PSN) Architecture
The Policy Service Node (PSN) architecture consists of various key components such as Policy Administration Node (PAN), Monitoring Node (MnT), Inline Posture Node (IPN), and Multi-Function Node. These components work together to enable efficient policy management and network monitoring within a netw
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Understanding Policy-Making Process for Health Improvement
Policy-making involves defining policy, recognizing its complex nature, identifying windows of opportunity, and framing health issues. The policy-making cycle includes stages like agenda setting, formulation, and implementation. Alignment of problems, policies, and politics is crucial for effective
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Effective Writing and Policy Briefs: Enhancing Impact in Policy-making
A policy brief is a compelling document designed to influence decision-makers by outlining policy alternatives and courses of action. Discover the value of policy briefs, effective characteristics, and strategies for agenda setting and policy formulation in this comprehensive module.
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Understanding Theories of the Policy Cycle in Policy Analysis
The policy cycle theory describes the evolution of policy issues from inception to evaluation, impacting scientific research and policy formulation. It outlines stages from the 1950s, influenced by Lasswell's seven-stage model, serving as a framework for organizing policy processes. Despite the line
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Understanding Alcohol Dependence, Withdrawal, and Health Impacts
Alcohol dependence is a serious issue leading to many deaths and health problems. Dr. Joanne Woolley highlights the impact of alcohol on mortality rates, family breakdowns, job loss, and societal costs. Guidelines for safe alcohol consumption and calculations for unit intake are provided. Recognizin
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Understanding the Elements of Society: Society, Community & Education
Society is a complex web of social relationships characterized by likeness, inter-dependence, and cooperation among individuals. It is not just a group of people but a system of organized associations and communication within a community. With elements like similarity, diversity, inter-dependence, a
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Preliminary Analysis of Fuel Dependence and E-Mobility in the Pacific
This study by PhD Candidate Edoardo Santagata at UNSW delves into the fuel dependence and potential for e-mobility in the Pacific region. It includes data collection on energy consumption, fuel demand, vehicle registrations, and scenarios for electric vehicle integration. Preliminary findings highli
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National Youth Policy 2030 Presentation to the Portfolio Committee
The National Youth Policy 2030 presentation provides an update on the approved policy, focusing on the youthful population in South Africa and the importance of youth development. The policy aims to address past injustices and current challenges, empowering young people to drive positive change. Pas
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Understanding Public Policy-Making Process in Government
Explore the intricacies of public policy-making in government administration, focusing on the importance of providing equal access to basic services for all citizens. Delve into the nature of public policy, factors influencing policy-making, and the procedural aspects involved, including planning, o
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Understanding Nicotine Dependence and Treatment
Nicotine dependence is a serious issue, but there are effective pharmacotherapies available to help individuals quit smoking. Nicotine, though not a carcinogen itself, is highly addictive and rapidly delivered to the brain through tobacco products. Treatments like pharmacotherapy significantly impro
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Understanding the Importance of a Smokefree Trust Policy
A Smokefree Trust prohibits smoking on-site and provides evidence-based treatment for tobacco dependence. This policy is crucial due to the health risks associated with smoking, including premature death, increased hospital admissions, and high healthcare costs. As a healthcare organization, promoti
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Understanding Alcohol Dependence: Causes, Effects, and Treatment
Alcohol Dependence Syndrome is a serious issue affecting individuals and society. This overview covers the definition, properties, epidemiology, causes, stages, and clinical features of alcoholism. It discusses the different types of drinkers, the process of alcoholism, and the clinical manifestatio
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Management of Opioid Dependence During Pregnancy: Best Practices for Mother and Baby
The presentation addresses best practices for managing opioid dependence during pregnancy, focusing on treatment options, inpatient care, and guidelines for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). It discusses concerns, laws in the USA regarding substance abuse during pregnancy, and reporting practices
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Green Industrial Innovation Policy Making in Europe by Reinilde Veugelers
Shifting economies towards green industrial innovation in Europe is a significant transformation that requires reconciling various objectives like decarbonization, economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. The role of innovation in green industrial policy is crucial for delivering n
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Challenges in Policy Implementation and Lessons Learned
The content discusses the challenges faced in policy implementation, focusing on the gap between policy design and execution. It highlights key steps in policy-making, reasons for implementation failures, and factors influencing successful policy outcomes. Examples from Zambia's National Science and
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Unpacking the RIA Process for Effective Policy Implementation
Delve deeper into the RIA process to understand its technical capacity and policy implications. This group exercise focuses on setting clear objectives, analyzing key policy issues, and creating a mock RIA process template tailored to the Indian context. Participants explore real-world problem-solvi
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Analysis of Global Commodity Export Dependence Trends 2013-2017
The analysis includes data from the State of Commodity Dependence 2019 PDF, focusing on the degree of commodity export dependence of countries worldwide from 2013 to 2017. It examines specific countries falling into different percentage categories and explores the factors contributing to their posit
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Insights on Prayer: Perspectives on Dependence and Unity
Explore diverse perspectives on prayer from theologians like Calvin, Luther, and Augustine. Discover the key components of prayer - dependence, time in His presence, and allowing Him to move in us. Understand the importance of an attitude of dependence in prayer, and the challenge of finding delight
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Tobacco Dependence Treatment Strategies and Guidelines
Nurse Practitioner Patricia Mallaber discusses effective strategies for healthcare professionals in addressing tobacco dependence among patients. The presentation emphasizes the role of various healthcare professionals in initiating conversations, assessing readiness to quit, providing assistance, a
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Compass Commission: Public Policy in Chile Based on Rigorous Scientific Evidence
The Compass Commission, initiated by the Ministry of Planning of Chile in collaboration with J-PAL, aimed to identify social policy challenges in Chile and propose innovative public policies for evaluation through randomized control trials. The initiative involved academic members, international and
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The Evolving Dependence on ICTs in the Second Machine Age: Professionalism Journey
Explore the evolving dependence on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the second machine age through insights from Stephen Ibaraki's keynotes and industry views. Delve into the trends, big questions, and societal impacts of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and rob
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Implementation of Cell Phone Policy to Improve English Grades at Richwoods High School
Implementation of a cell phone policy at Richwoods High School was driven by the need to enhance English grades and academic performance. The policy aims to reduce distractions and disruptions caused by non-academic cell phone use in classrooms. Results from previous semesters showed significant imp
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Understanding Path Dependence in Operational Research
Path dependence in operational research highlights how the sequence of steps taken in decision-making processes can significantly impact outcomes. This phenomenon, recognizing the influence of history on current states, emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement, structuring models, and eth
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Understanding Path Dependence in Operational Research
Path dependence plays a crucial role in Operational Research (OR) affecting outcomes based on the path followed. This concept is evident in various aspects of OR processes like problem framing, model choice, data collection, and implementation. Recognized early in OR literature, path dependence high
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Raw Materials Policy of the Czech Republic: History, Modernization, and Challenges
The Raw Materials Policy of the Czech Republic has undergone significant changes and challenges throughout its history. From the approval of the previous policy in 1999 to the recent modernization efforts in 2015, political and environmental factors have played a crucial role in shaping the current
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Investigation of PMT Rate Dependence in Calorimetry Study
Anastasia Basharina-Freshville from University College London conducted a study on the rate dependence of PMT response in a calorimetry experiment. The investigation involved pulsing an LED into a scintillator optically coupled to a PMT at various voltages and peak currents to analyze the behavior o
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Understanding Pragmatics in Language Analysis
Pragmatics in language analysis involves studying utterance meaning beyond semantics, focusing on context-dependence, complete context-dependence, and pragmatic knowledge. Basic concepts include semantics, discourse, Grice's Relevance Theory, Speech Acts, Metaphor Theory, and more. Truth-conditional
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Theories and Strategies for Effective Policy Change
Explore the intricacies of strategic planning, outcome mapping, change theories, policy windows, and more in the realm of policy entrepreneurship and advocacy. Learn about key concepts such as large leaps theory, policy streams theory, and how think tanks can influence policy decision-making process
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Tobacco Dependence Screening and Treatment in Behavioral Health Settings
This presentation focuses on building the capacity of prescribing clinicians in behavioral health settings to integrate best practices for prescribing tobacco cessation pharmacotherapy into standard care delivery. It includes goals, objectives, an agenda, and valuable information on tobacco dependen
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Understanding Opioids: Effects, Tolerance, and Withdrawal
Explore the world of opioids, including heroin, morphine, and oxycodone, their effects on the brain, physical manifestations, development of tolerance, dependence, and addiction. Learn about the importance of total abstinence for successful recovery from substance abuse. Unveil the critical differen
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Morality in UK Drug Policy: Policy Constellations Analysis
Morality plays a significant role in shaping drug policy in the UK, as revealed by the research conducted by Professor Alex Stevens at the University of Kent. The study investigates the moral commitments underlying different policy positions in UK drug policy debates, highlighting five ethico-politi
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Understanding Drug and Alcohol Dependence in Psychiatry: Introductory Lectures
Alcohol consumption can lead to relaxation and pleasure for many, but it can also result in hazardous or harmful use, causing physical or mental damage. Dependence may develop with repeated substance use, leading to withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol abuse is a significant public health issue, with millio
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Industrial Policy: The Old and The New - Insights by Dani Rodrik
Industrial policy, as presented by Dani Rodrik in May 2019, emphasizes the importance of empirical work, the differences between old and new policies, and the targets industrial policy should focus on. The theoretical arguments for industrial policy highlight market imperfections, learning spillover
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Environmental Stochasticity and Density Dependence in Population Models
Explore vital rate simulations, density dependence, and habitat selection models in the context of single species population growth. Learn about important calculations, useful distributions, and the mechanisms behind environmental stochasticity and carrying capacity constraints in population dynamic
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Understanding Policy Formulation: Key Concepts and Approaches
Policy formulation is a crucial step in the policy-making process, involving identifying and crafting policy alternatives to address various issues. This phase requires participants to define policy problems, develop alternatives, and select the most feasible solutions based on criteria such as feas
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Emotion Regulation and Cognitive Control in Alcohol Dependence Study
This research study focuses on emotion regulation and cognitive control in alcohol dependence among patients in Russia, exploring treatment characteristics and barriers. The goal is to understand how these factors influence sobriety maintenance post-detoxification to develop effective psychotherapeu
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