Identity crime and misuse in Australia: results of the 2013 online survey

Abstract: Identity crime and misuse of personal information affect all sectors in Australia and cost individuals, business and government many millions of dollars annually. In May 2013, in order to explore the nature and scope of identity crime and misuse in Australia, the Australian Institute of Criminology was commissioned by the Attorney-General’s Department to undertake a national survey. This report presents the results of the survey. The findings confirm prior research that has found that identity crime affects a relatively high proportion of Australians who report substantial financial and other impacts

Pebbles in the glacial till of eastern North Dakota

The paper is a study of twenty-three samples of glacial in eastern North Dakota. The samples were analyzed in terms of lithology, shape, and roundness. Graphs are given showing the relationships among the various factors. The graph are discussed and significance of the various factors affecting the pebbles are evalnated

Bridging the copyright and licensing knowledge gap

Objectives: The purpose of this project was to examine the copyright and licensing knowledge gap of academic staff to identify their current understanding of, and attitudes towards, copyright, licensing and the open access movement in relation to the content they use, create, and share in their teaching and research practice. The motivation behind this study was to gather information to assist the Library in creating and providing effective information resources and training for academic staff.Methods: An anonymous online survey was distributed to Faculty of Health academic staff at Deakin University. Seventy individuals in the Faculty of Health completed the survey.Results: The results suggested that most of the academics have used content created by others in their teaching materials, but they are not confident about complying with copyright or licensing conditions whilst doing so. Most had not posted any of their own content online, but would generally be willing for it to be used by others, with attribution. Around half had never posted their published articles in an institutional or discipline repository, but again, would be willing for them to be used for educational purposes. Most academics have never shared their research data online, and some were very unwilling to do so - despite current pushes to broaden access to research data sets. Finally, most had never applied a Creative Commons licence to a piece of work, and over half were unaware of what rights they had retained under publishing agreements for their work. It was strongly indicated that an informational website would be very helpful in providing guidance around topics of copyright, licensing and sharing. Conclusions: Results were largely consistent with other similar studies conducted around these topics. There is a clear role for librarians to continue providing such training and resources as the push for Open Access resources, publishing, and data only gains momentum

Missouri farm labor guide, November 2019

This guide replaces MU Extension publication G700, Hiring and Managing Farm Labor."In a farm or other agribusiness, employees are important resources. The decision to hire additional labor begins by recognizing a work need. From that point, employers must make many decisions and create a fair, effective process to attract job candidates, hire employees, support the human resources function and ensure that employees are contributing to the business. This guide intends to outline multiple factors that affect agricultural employers who establish and manage a workforce. It divides the employment process into six segments: recruitment; hiring; on-boarding, training and mentoring; operations; retention; and termination. By understanding these six steps, employers will establish a good approach to human resources management. During recruitment and hiring, employers should follow certain practices to identify and hire suitable candidates. For individuals who get a job, on-boarding, training and mentoring protocol will ensure that new hires transition successfully into their jobs. Operational decisions about safety, employee compensation and other practices affect human resources, and record keeping is a key consideration for employers. After investing in employee development, employers benefit when they adopt practices that retain their high-performing staff. In some cases, however, business or worker performance may require that an employer terminate employment arrangements. In such instances, agricultural employers must adhere to several policies. Note, this guide is meant to share general information about developing an approach to human resources management. The material in this guide should not be used in place of legal, accounting or other professional opinions. Agricultural employers are encouraged to engage an attorney, accountant, consultant and other necessary professionals to ensure that their specific policies and human resources systems satisfy all necessary labor laws and business standards."The following authors contributed to this guide: Alice Roach (Senior Research Associate, MU Division of Applied Social Sciences), Ryan Milhollin (Extension Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU Extension), Joe Homer (Extension Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy, MU Extension), Robert Russell (Director, Labor and Workforce Development, MU Extension)New 10/17; Revised 11/1

A review : Alice Langley Hsieh, Communist China's Strategy in the Nuclear Era George K. Tanham, Communist Revolutionary Warfare : The Vietminh in Indochina

Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/67949/2/10.1177_002200276300700109.pd