550 research outputs found
Alternatives to Detention– Theory of Change Convening
Purpose of this work, from Erin Bock, Sherwood Foundation: Our community has come a long way over the last year in strategically partnering to reform the Juvenile Justice system in Douglas County. The strengthened relationships across the system are now enabling us to ask more assertive questions and gather catalytic evidence towards change. We are also in a position to foster mutual accountability for that change. It’s up to all of us! In that light, the OYS/JDAI Data Committee has commissioned an evaluation of the Alternatives to Detention (ATD) in Douglas County and will partner with Dr. Ryan Spohn in the implementation of that process. This evaluation is meant to ground, support, and increase efficiency for our local efforts…not duplicate or impede. We are starting this evaluation by convening local stakeholders in a Theory of Change (TOC) process… What follows below is a transcription and narrative of the work which was completed on April 8th, among a variety of stakeholders interested in strengthening the utilization of Alternatives to Detention across our community
Alternatives to Detention Theory of Change Report
Our community has come a long way over the last year in strategically partnering to reform the Juvenile Justice system in Douglas County. The strengthened relationships across the system are now enabling us to ask more assertive questions and gather catalytic evidence towards change. We are also in a position to foster mutual accountability for that change. It’s up to all of us!
In that light, the OYS/JDAI Data Committee has commissioned an evaluation of the Alternatives to Detention (ATD) in Douglas County and will partner with Dr. Ryan Spohn in the implementation of that process. This evaluation is meant to ground, support, and increase efficiency for our local efforts…not duplicate or impede.
We are starting this evaluation by convening local stakeholders in a Theory of Change (TOC) process
The 39 Steps
Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece bursts onto the stage as a fast-paced, riproaring farce that will keep you guessing to the last moment! Winner of two Tony Awards, The 39 Steps is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (brilliantly played by four actors), an on-stage plane crash, and tomfoolery. And through all the daring action comes unexpected romance, as a man and woman discover the beating of their own hearts.https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/theatre_productions/1028/thumbnail.jp
Pride and Prejudice
All of the wit and romance of Jane Austen\u27s classic 1813 novel come to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation. Finding a husband is hardly Elizabeth Bennet\u27s most urgent priority. But with four sisters, an overzealous match-making mother, and a string of unsuitable suitors, it\u27s difficult to escape the subject. When the independent-minded Elizabeth meets the handsome but enigmatic Mr. Darcy, she is determined not to let her feelings triumph over her own good sense -- but the truth turns out to be slipperier than it seems. In a society where subtle snubs and deceit proliferate, is it possible for Elizabeth and Darcy to look beyond his pride and her prejudice, and to make the best match of all?https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/theatre_productions/1027/thumbnail.jp
Polarization Properties of Extragalactic Radio Sources and Their Contribution to Microwave Polarization Fluctuations
We investigate the statistical properties of the polarized emission of
extragalactic radio sources and estimate their contribution to the power
spectrum of polarization fluctuations in the microwave region. The basic
ingredients of our analysis are the NVSS polarization data, the multifrequency
study of polarization properties of the B3-VLA sample (Mack et al. 2002) which
has allowed us to quantify Faraday depolarization effects, and the 15 GHz
survey by Taylor et al. (2001), which has provided strong constraints on the
high-frequency spectral indices of sources. The polarization degree of both
steep- and flat-spectrum at 1.4 GHz is found to be anti-correlated with the
flux density. The median polarization degree at 1.4 GHz of both steep- and
flat-spectrum sources brighter than mJy is . The data by Mack et al. (2002) indicate a substantial mean Faraday
depolarization at 1.4 GHz for steep spectrum sources, while the depolarization
is undetermined for most flat/inverted-spectrum sources. Exploiting this
complex of information we have estimated the power spectrum of polarization
fluctuations due to extragalactic radio sources at microwave frequencies. We
confirm that extragalactic sources are expected to be the main contaminant of
Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) polarization maps on small angular scales. At
frequencies GHz the amplitude of their power spectrum is expected to be
comparable to that of the -mode of the CMB. At higher frequencies, however,
the CMB dominates.Comment: 10 pages, A&A in pres
Business cycles and cyclical behaviour of trade flows in Turkey
Turkey has a strongly countercyclical trade balance like other emerging market economies. De Bock (2010) claims that the procyclical behavior of capital good imports is an important factor driving the countercyclicality of the trade balance in emerging economies. This paper, following De Bock (2010), documents and analyzes the composition and cyclical properties of the trade balance in Turkey. The analysis of Turkish data shows that capital good imports are a sizable fraction of total imports and they are procyclical as in other emerging markets. Based on this observation, a two sector small open economy model, calibrated to Turkish data, is used to quantitatively analyze the role of import structure in driving the cyclical properties of the trade balance, as well as other business cycle properties. The model is able to generate a strongly countercyclical trade balance and also match the major business cycle regularities in the data
Tagging, Folksonomy & Co - Renaissance of Manual Indexing?
This paper gives an overview of current trends in manual indexing on the Web.
Along with a general rise of user generated content there are more and more
tagging systems that allow users to annotate digital resources with tags
(keywords) and share their annotations with other users. Tagging is frequently
seen in contrast to traditional knowledge organization systems or as something
completely new. This paper shows that tagging should better be seen as a
popular form of manual indexing on the Web. Difference between controlled and
free indexing blurs with sufficient feedback mechanisms. A revised typology of
tagging systems is presented that includes different user roles and knowledge
organization systems with hierarchical relationships and vocabulary control. A
detailed bibliography of current research in collaborative tagging is included.Comment: Preprint. 12 pages, 1 figure, 54 reference
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