A Methodology to manage victim components using CBO measure

The current practices of software industry demands development of a software within time and budget which is highly productive. The traditional approach of developing a software from scratch requires considerable amount of effort. To overcome the drawback a reuse drive software development approach is adopted. However there is a dire need for realizing effective software reuse. This paper presents several measures of reusability and presents a methodology of reconfiguring the victim components. The CBO measure helps in identifying the component to be reconfigured. The proposed strategy is simulated using HR portal domain specific component system.Comment: 10 pages, 3 figures. arXiv admin note: text overlap with arXiv:1202.560

Anti-social behaviour and civil preventive measures: creating localised criminal codes?

This thesis examines the implementation of anti-social behaviour (ASB) tools and powers in England and Wales. The main focus of this thesis is to assess how the 2014 amendments to the ASB regime have been implemented and to explore whether this resulted in the indirect criminalisation of certain kinds of behaviour. Although, in theory, the rationale underpinning these measures (such as the Part 1 injunction) is the prevention of further ASB, the ambiguous drafting of the relevant legislation in conjunction with the significant degree of discretion granted to local enforcement agents appear to allow for the imposition of sanctions akin to criminal punishment. Central to this thesis is the assumption that despite the preventive nature of these measures, it is essential to look beyond the official classification of legal rules (ie, ASB rules as non-criminal) and investigate how these have been implemented in practice. To achieve this, a working definition of criminalisation is formulated in order to determine whether the rules in question should be regarded as criminal or non-criminal. The theoretical analysis of criminalisation and of the relevant legislation relating to ASB was complemented by empirical data collected through twenty-nine interviews in two counties in England. As part of the empirical study, semi-structured interviews with local practitioners and police officers were conducted. The findings of this research do not only shed light on the implementation of the 2014 amendments, but they also challenge a number of preconceptions regarding criminalisation and the administration of ASB. This research found that in most cases the implementation of these measures did not result in the indirect criminalisation of ASB based on the working definition of criminalisation formulated in this thesis. The study found that although the administration of ASB is primarily risk-driven, it was also informed by a number of other factors, such as the need to address the underlying causes of the behaviour in question. However, the study also found that there was, in some cases, scope for the implementation of ASB measures to be used as a means of criminalisation. This meant that non-criminal conduct could be criminalised indirectly

Community-based social services: practical advice based upon lessons from outside the World Bank

The purpose of this paper is to gather information in both developed and developing countries, on design and delivery of community based social service initiatives. While the field is sufficiently new that best practice may not yet be fully identifiable, there are many initiatives funded by other governments, NGOs, and donor agencies, which taken along with acknowledged good practice from the industrialized world, can help task managers with the design of community-based social service projects.Street Children,Adolescent Health,Health Monitoring&Evaluation,Banks&BankingReform,Civil Society

Making Room for Change: Community School Space and Shifting the Educational Paradigm

Schools are often seen as integral parts of a city's physical and social infrastructure. However, there is often minimal communication between planners and key stakeholders in defining what school space can/should be used for. Using in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, this study seeks to examine the spatial implications of service integration within the school environment. Often referred to as 'community schools', the model has grown in popularity within New York City, playing a central role in Mayor Bill de Blasio's new education plan. More specifically, this study seeks to answer the question of how the physical space of a school enhances or limits the successful implementation of a community school model. It is hypothesized that when considering whether or not a community model will succeed, the design of classrooms and buildings are secondary to rules and regulations governing space. The paper concludes with several policy recommendations to help further improve and support the community school model in New York City

Perceptions of Fidelity and Adaptation in Evidence-Informed Interventions by Women of Color Sexuality Health Educators

Sexuality health educators (SHEs) adapt interventions to the participants’ needs in the dissemination and implementation of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) programming. However, there is a lack of understanding of how, why and when SHEs make such adaptations. Success or failure of the transfer of prevention technology to practitioners occurs by determining community capacities and preparedness to adopt/adapt high-impact interventions to effectively manage implementation. Experts argue for evidence-informed interventions (EII), as opposed to evidence-based interventions (EBI), as the best way to incorporate research in applied settings. EBIs are solely guided by recommendations from current evidence, whereas EIIs recognize and incorporate the practitioner’s judgment and professional expertise in the context of program implementation. This exploratory study used qualitative methods, purposive sampling and an inductive approach. Semi-structured focus groups explored perceptions of adaptation and fidelity with women of color (WOC) SHEs currently implementing CSE behavioral interventions with young women of color (YWOC). Five focus groups were facilitated in total (one face-to-face, four virtually, via Google Hangouts); n=24, with an average of five participants per focus group. Focus groups were audio and video (online only) recorded, transcribed, and analyzed. The research team coded transcripts using Dedoose Qualitative Research Software, and conducted analysis using Grounded Theory methodology. Three dominant themes and sixteen related sub-themes were identified using a number of analytic approaches, including: simultaneous coding, values coding, calculating frequency, comparing and contrasting emerging themes, language comparison and language analysis (i.e. metaphors, analogies, similes), research team memos, and noting participants’ non-verbal cues. The dominant themes identified include: Professional Expertise, Socio-Cultural Understanding, and Situational Awareness. Key sub-themes included Curriculum Adaptation; Training; Approach; Interaction with Agency and Funding Staff; Pop Culture and Social Media; Themes Addressing Race, Culture, Colorism, and Related Biases; Trauma; Race/Ethnicity; Geographic Location; Community; and Group. An in-depth examination of the themes, sub-themes, related trends and similarities is discussed, along with implications for future research, policy and practice. Study findings demonstrate true intersectionality in the approach, methodology, and scope WOC SHEs use to implement and adapt CSE curricula. Furthermore, current monitoring and evaluation practices that prioritize high fidelity should be re-assessed and updated to reflect the lessons learned during implementation practice

Unemployed at Ages 40 Through 65: Perceptions of Success of a Supported Employment Model Used in Low-Income, Urban Communities

The purpose of this study was to inquire about the perceived success of a supported employment (SE) type model that assists individuals in obtaining and sustaining competitive employment more rapidly than traditional employment models. Using semi-structured interview questions, the researcher interviewed program administrators at community-based organizations (CBOs) who directly use the SE model with individuals they serve in their employment programs. A variation of the original SE model, which was influenced by supporting individuals with mental health issues in attaining and sustaining employment, was used in this study with participants associated with CBOs. The theoretical frameworks that guided this study were resilience theory, adult learning theory, and psychoanalytic theory of psychosocial development. The study found that the CBOs comprehensively support employment models, which include components that have goals, objectives, and outcomes that were measured for success. The CBOs conducted timely program reviews that identified areas of continuous improvement, constantly ensuring the programs implemented provided benefits to the participants and were in line with the CBOs’ missions. The CBOs SE model programs to deliver skills and education training to prepare the participants for entry, or return to, sustainable employment. These programs also offered mental health services for the participants in need of these services. The CBOs serviced all genders, ethnic groups, socioeconomic statuses and age groups, 18 years and older, without discrimination to vulnerable populations in the communities they served. However, the education or skill set needs and job attainment outcomes were minimally captured for the 40 to 65-year-old age group

An analysis of the use of the Social Security Number as Veteran Identification as it relates to identity theft : a cost benefit analysis of transitioning the Department of Defense and Veterans Administration to a Military Identification Number

Identity theft has become one of the fastest growing crimes in America and stems from the widespread and growing reliance of organizations across the nation to use Social Security Numbers (SSN) as a primary personal identifier. Originally intended for the very limited purpose of tracking social security benefits, the value of the SSN as a unique identifier was quickly recognized, and its use rapidly grew. This â functionality creepâ has led to the SSN becoming an almost de facto national ID number. Employers, universities, credit agencies and financial institutions began using the SSN as a unique personal identifier. The military started to use the SSN as a personal identifier in 1969 in place of the Military Serial Number. Today, the SSN is used pervasively throughout the military, from personnel rosters to medical records, from administrative records to operational orders. This thesis analyzes the elimination of the SSN as the primary personal identifier within the Department of Defense and the Veteransâ Administration, replacing it with a Military Identification Number (MIN). The elimination of the SSN at all but one critical location (pay related matters at the Defense Finance and Accounting System), would render all lost or stolen data useless to an identity thief. A Cost/Benefit Analysis of the transition from SSN to MIN using six methods of analysispayback period method, discounted payback period, benefit cost ratio, net present value, internal rate of return, and a probabilistic NPV were examined. Each methodâ s benefits and drawbacks are discussed and the findings are summarized. The CBA shows that the transition to a MIN is a cost effective solution with a Net Present Value that falls between $701 million and$554 million over a 10 year period.http://archive.org/details/annalysisofuseof109453633US Marine Corps (USMC) authors.Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited