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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ACC/AHA Clinical Performance Measures for Valvular Heart Disease
This document highlights the development of performance measures for adults with valvular heart disease by a writing committee, providing 11 measures for clinical use. The measures are divided into performance and quality categories, with emphasis on applicability, areas of improvement, and potentia
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Understanding Similarity and Dissimilarity Measures in Data Mining
Similarity and dissimilarity measures play a crucial role in various data mining techniques like clustering, nearest neighbor classification, and anomaly detection. These measures help quantify how alike or different data objects are, facilitating efficient data analysis and decision-making processe
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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 Measures of Dispersion in Statistics
Measures of dispersion in statistics help in understanding the variability of data points. They are essential for assessing the reliability of central tendency measures, comparing data sets, identifying variability causes, and guiding further statistical analysis. The properties of a good measure of
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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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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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Uganda's Tax Policy and Revenue Mobilization: Challenges and Measures
The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development in Uganda faces challenges in revenue mobilization and implementing tax policy measures. The tax policy aims to generate revenue for budget financing, promote investment and exports, redistribute income, and ensure compliance with regional
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Understanding Attribute Selection Measures in Decision Trees
Decision trees are popular in machine learning for classification tasks. This content discusses the importance of attribute selection measures such as Information Gain, Gain Ratio, and Gini Index in constructing accurate decision trees. These measures help in selecting the most informative attribute
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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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St. Cloud State University Telework Policy Overview
St. Cloud State University (SCSU) promotes flexible work arrangements through its Telework Policy, balancing students' campus experience and operational needs. The policy, aligned with the MMB Telework Policy, allows for teleworking options based on supervisor approval and job feasibility. Employees
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Bicycle Safety and Preventative Measures for Reducing Injuries
Bicycle accidents can be dangerous, but preventative measures like wearing helmets, creating bike lanes, and following safety guidelines can save lives. Understanding the risks, implementing pre, during, and post-event strategies, and promoting environmental changes are key to promoting bike safety.
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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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Key Tax Ballot Measures for November 2024 in California
Three key tax-related measures are set for the November 2024 statewide ballot in California. ACA 1 focuses on amending the state constitution to allow local governments with 55% voter approval to incur general obligation bonds or impose special taxes for affordable housing and public infrastructure.
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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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Numerical Descriptive Techniques in Statistics
This chapter delves into numerical descriptive techniques in statistics, covering measures of central location like mean, median, and mode, as well as measures of variability like range, standard deviation, variance, and coefficient of variation. It also discusses measures of relative standing, line
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Quality Measures in Healthcare: Maine Quality Forum Initiatives
Maine Quality Forum (MQF) collaborates with various healthcare stakeholders to provide comparative health care quality information to consumers, purchasers, providers, insurers, and policy makers. The forum focuses on reporting provider-specific quality measures, aligning with the Institute of Medic
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Quality Advisory Committee Meeting Summary - September 22, 2014
The Statewide Quality Advisory Committee (SQAC) meeting on September 22, 2014, focused on reviewing proposed measures related to behavioral health, pediatric care, end-of-life care, and patient-centered care. The meeting discussed evaluating new SQMS measures and identifying challenging measures rel
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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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Changes to Course Repetition Policy Fall 2013
The course repetition policy at SMC underwent significant changes in Fall 2013, primarily driven by cost-saving measures in California. The update eliminated repeatable courses in visual and performing arts, cosmetology, and physical education, with few exceptions. Students receiving A, B, C, or P g
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DHHS Coordination of Transportation Service Contracts Overview
The Department of Health and Human Services in Maine conducted an assessment of Transportation Services in June 2019. The workgroup identified three main priorities: alignment of Quality and Performance Measures, Safety Measures, and Evaluation of Transportation Services. The first priority involves
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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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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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Life Insurance Policy Details - How It Works, Plan Specifications, Benefits, and More
This detailed document provides information about a life insurance policy, including premium payment options, sum assured details, policy benefits in case of death, maturity benefits, plan features, waiting periods, and more. It outlines the policy specifications, age limits, premium payment terms,
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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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Evolution of Public Policy: From Seeds Sown in 1940s to Academic Discipline in Social Science
The lives of citizens are shaped by public policies, often unnoticed. The analysis of current public policy in America carries a unique 20th-century essence. Beginning in the 1940s, these policy seeds have profoundly influenced government and academic institutions. By the early 1950s, public policy
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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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Enhancing Policy Making: Options for Governments - An OECD Perspective
Various tools and approaches are discussed to improve policy making, including foresight, cost-benefit analysis, and regulatory tools. The changing context of policy challenges is highlighted, along with the OECD policy toolkit's modular approach. Strategies like talking to leaders, engaging stakeho
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Updated Petty Cash Policy Guidelines
Updated Petty Cash Policy Guidelines introduced by Andrea Sexton, Associate Director of Policy and Business Process at the University Financial Policy Office in April 2016. The key changes include new recommendations on the use and balances of petty cash accounts, streamlined procedures for account
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Understanding Intergroup Agreement and Disagreement Measures in Biostatistics
This presentation by Madhusmita Panda, an Associate Biostatistician at Cytel, discusses the importance of measuring intergroup agreement and disagreement in statistical analysis. The content covers various measures available in literature, intuitive approaches for measurement, and includes a hypothe
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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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Addressing Youth Unemployment: Strategies and Policy Measures
Global statistics on youth unemployment highlight the severity of the issue, emphasizing the need for targeted policy intervention. Bahrain's low unemployment rate is contrasted with the global trend. The consequences of youth unemployment are discussed, along with recommended policy areas and measu
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Understanding Measures of Central Tendency in Statistics
Measures of central tendency, such as mean, median, and mode, play a crucial role in statistics by indicating the central position of a data set. Mean is the average, while median is the middle value when data is arranged in order. These measures provide insights into data distribution, with mean ca
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Insights into DTI and Advanced MRI Measures for Cognitive Impairment
Comparison of DTI protocols and measures in 317 participants revealed strong associations with age and cognitive impairment. MD and TDF-FA emerged as best measures, with robust connections to age. NODDI in advanced MRI allows for differentiation of A-beta positive and negative groups, offering great
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