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This report presents findings from the 2015 QuickCompass of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response-Related Responders (2015 QSAPR) conducted by the Defense Research, Surveys, and Statistics Center (RSSC) within the Defense Manpowe...
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This report presents findings from the 2015 QuickCompass of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response-Related Responders (2015 QSAPR) conducted by the Defense Research, Surveys, and Statistics Center (RSSC) within the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). This survey was conducted at the request of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) as part of its ongoing evaluation efforts of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) programs towards sexual assault prevention and survivor support. The survey was designed to provide insights about SAPR responders-Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) and Victims Advocates (VAs)-at military installations worldwide, to understand how effectively responders are trained for their positions, and their perceptions of how well their program is supported and executed.
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When a computer security attack on an organization occurs, an intrusion is recognized, or some other kind of computer security incident occurs, it is critical for the organization to have a fast and effective means of responding. ...
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When a computer security attack on an organization occurs, an intrusion is recognized, or some other kind of computer security incident occurs, it is critical for the organization to have a fast and effective means of responding. One method of addressing this need is to establish a formal incident response capability or a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). When an incident occurs, the goal of the CSIRT is to control and minimize any damage, preserve evidence, provide quick and efficient recovery, prevent similar future events, and gain insight into threats against the organization. This handbook describes different organizational models for implementing incident handling capabilities, including each model's advantages and disadvantages and the kinds of incident management services that best fit with it. An earlier SEI publication, the Handbook for Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) (CMU/SEI-2003-HB-002), provided the baselines for establishing incident response capabilities. This new handbook builds on that coverage by enabling organizations to compare and evaluate CSIRT models. Based on this review they can then identify a model for implementation that addresses their needs and requirements.
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This document provides guidance on forming and operating a computer security incident response team (CSIRT). In particular, it helps an organization to define and document the nature and scope of a computer security incident handl...
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This document provides guidance on forming and operating a computer security incident response team (CSIRT). In particular, it helps an organization to define and document the nature and scope of a computer security incident handling service, which is the core service of a CSIRT. The document explains the functions that make up the service; how those functions interrelate; and the tools, procedures, and roles necessary to implement the service. This document also describes how CSlRTs interact with other organizations and how to handle sensitive information. In addition, operational and technical issues are covered, such as equipment, security, and staffing considerations. This document is intended to provide a valuable resource to both newly forming teams and existing teams whose services, policies, and procedures are not clearly defined or documented. The primary audience for this document is managers who are responsible for the creation or operation of a CSIRT or an incident handling service. It can also be used as a reference for all CSIRT staff, higher level managers, and others who interact with a CSlRT.
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A 1999 report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) suggests that medical errors are responsible for as many as 98,000 deaths annually. In response to this crisis, then President Clinton established the Quality Interagency Coordinati...
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A 1999 report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) suggests that medical errors are responsible for as many as 98,000 deaths annually. In response to this crisis, then President Clinton established the Quality Interagency Coordination (QulC) Task Force to develop a Federal plan for reducing the number and severity of medical errors. One of the QulC's primary recommendations was the adaptation of Crew Resource Management (CRM) training-a sub-domain of team training to medicine. This paper will present evidence to support the relation between team training and patient safety. It extends earlier work by Pizzi and colleagues who argue that CRM training has a great deal of potential as a safe patient practice. Training medical professionals to operate as a well-coordinated team should enhance patient safety and lead to a reduction in medical errors.
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In March of 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Survey Measurement (CSM) conducted a usability evaluation of Iteration 3.0 of the newly designed American FactFinder (AFF) Web site. The usability testing evaluated the success...
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In March of 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Survey Measurement (CSM) conducted a usability evaluation of Iteration 3.0 of the newly designed American FactFinder (AFF) Web site. The usability testing evaluated the success (accuracy and efficiency) and satisfaction of participants with the increasingly higher fidelity site. As the site was still in production, not all the data were loaded into the system. However, all screens and links were working. Tasks were developed to gain an understanding of whether users understood the Web sites search and navigation capabilities as well as some table and map functions. Usability testing revealed several major findings, including confusion about how the geography overlay worked and lack of understanding of how the different components of the faceted search all worked together. This report provides a complete summary of this usability evaluation, including methods, findings and team decisions based on our findings. Future changes to the AFF site should be evaluated for usability to maintain the iterative approach towards improvement that has been adopted.
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Antiestrogens are effective in premenopausal and postmenopausal patients, and in the chemopreventive, adjuvant and metastatic settings (5), probably through the induction of growth arrest/apoptosis (5). The triphenylethylene TAM, ...
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Antiestrogens are effective in premenopausal and postmenopausal patients, and in the chemopreventive, adjuvant and metastatic settings (5), probably through the induction of growth arrest/apoptosis (5). The triphenylethylene TAM, a partial agonist, is the most widely used anti estrogen. Long term TAM use reduces the incidence of contralateral breast cancer (antagonist) and primary breast cancer in high risk women (antagonist), maintains bone density (agonist) and increases the risk of endometrial carcinomas (agonist) (10). Newer antiestrogens include the 'pure antagonist' ICI 182,780 (no agonist activity). In patients that had previously shown a response to TAM but recurred, ICI 182,780 produces a response rate significantly higher than the response rate for crossover to another triphenylethylene (Toremifene) following TAM failure (29).
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Evaluating the environmental consequences of contaminant bioaccumulationresulting from dredged material disposal is a complex technical and regulatory problem. This problem is exacerbated by the high cost of bioaccumulation testin...
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Evaluating the environmental consequences of contaminant bioaccumulationresulting from dredged material disposal is a complex technical and regulatory problem. This problem is exacerbated by the high cost of bioaccumulation testing and the lack of explicit guidance on how bioaccumulation data should be interpreted and used within a regulatory program. Bioaccumulation is a measurable phenomenon, rather than an effect. Without specific information about biological effects (e.g., reduced survival, growth, reproduction in animals, cancer risk in humans) resulting from bioaccumulation, it is difficult if not impossible from a regulatory standpoint to objectively determine what level of bioaccumulation constitutes an 'unacceptable adverse effect.' Existing regulatory guidance attempts to overcome this with two approaches, both of which use low aquatic trophic level organisms and a reference-based comparison. In the first approach, the level of bioaccumulation of a specific contaminant is compared with a numerical effect limit, such as a Food and Drug Administration action level or a fish advisory. If the level of the contaminant in the organism exceeds the numerical limit, it is equated to an unacceptable adverse effect. If it does not, or there is no numerical limit, the second approach involves a comparison with animals exposed to a reference sediment. If bioaccumulation in the animals exposed to the dredged material exceeds that of animals exposed to the reference, a number of subjective factors are then evaluated to determine whether or not dredged material disposal will result in an 'unacceptable adverse effect' (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 1991, 1994).
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The Department of Defense (DoD) audit, inspection and investigative community acts as an agent of positive change in identifying better ways to accomplish the DoD mission by controlling risk, fighting fraud and reducing costs. By ...
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The Department of Defense (DoD) audit, inspection and investigative community acts as an agent of positive change in identifying better ways to accomplish the DoD mission by controlling risk, fighting fraud and reducing costs. By closely linking our oversight activities with the Department's strategic goals and management improvement plans, as well as extensively participating in DoD team problem solving efforts, we try to provide objective, relevant, practical and timely advice to policy makers, managers and commanders. In the two previous semiannual reports, we discussed the principal high risk areas in the Department-- Acquisition, Financial Management, Infrastructure and Information Technology Management. In addition, we addressed certain focus areas where there continuously are numerous significant audits and investigations-- Acquisition Reform, Health Care Fraud, Readiness, Property Disposal and Official Misconduct. In this report, we provide updates on the main high risk areas, with additional detail on Information Technology Management. We also discuss another focus area--Environment.
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Because of their high compliance, the lungs are probably more vulnerable todamage by high intensity, low frequency underwater sound than any other part of the human anatomy. The objective of this research was to study the effects ...
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Because of their high compliance, the lungs are probably more vulnerable todamage by high intensity, low frequency underwater sound than any other part of the human anatomy. The objective of this research was to study the effects of low frequency (50-1200 Hz) underwater sound on the lungs to assist in estimating safe exposure conditions for swimmers and divers. To accurately assess the risk, it is necessary to have a complete understanding of the vibrational response of the lungs as well as knowledge of the potential damage mechanism. Lung resonances in an animal model (pigs) and humans were measured at low intensities using NIVAMS (Non-Invasive Vibration Amplitude Measurement System). The results from the human subjects indicated that the fundamental lung resonance was below the lowest frequency used (50 Hz) and that a secondary resonance appeared in the 100 to 200 Hz range for subjects with their head above the surface. Also an attempt was made to determine damage mechanisms by exposing animals to high intensity sound while submerged. There was no damage detected for the three pigs exposed to sound pressure levels up to 177 dB.
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The purpose of this thesis is to analyze the contracting practices for majorweapon systems procurement in the Chilean Navy. The case analysis method, with emphasis in risk assessment and management, has been used to analyze the pr...
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The purpose of this thesis is to analyze the contracting practices for majorweapon systems procurement in the Chilean Navy. The case analysis method, with emphasis in risk assessment and management, has been used to analyze the procurement of a ship missile system, referred to in this thesis as the 'Kilo Missile System'. The organizational structure, rules, regulations and authority chains are also analyzed using the Agency theory, the Information Processing model, and the Interpretivist model. Procurement practices used currently by the U.S. Department of Defense and private firms are used as a point of comparison for the case analysis. The analysis shows that the project involved a high risk, which was not realized by the Project Team. However, the competency and commitment of the Project Managers, the good relationship with the contractor, and the commitment of the latter with its national Navy allowed a favorable outcome. The thesis also provides a set of lessons learned and recommendations in the areas of organization, education and Project Management for improvement of future weapon acquisitions.
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