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Animal Model Research: The Apples And Oranges Quandary, Kenneth J. Shapiro
Animal Model Research: The Apples And Oranges Quandary, Kenneth J. Shapiro
Kenneth J. Shapiro, PhD
In this paper, I explore the premises underlying the problem of the evaluation of animal models. I argue that the presence of similarities and differences between the model and the modelled, although historically and currently a dominant antinomy framing evaluation, is not a bottom-line consideration. What is critical is 1) whether we learn and 2) whether we improve treatment through the animal model research. Similarity between model and modelled and the closely related concept of validity are not coterminus with these critical evaluative measures. In fact, differences between the model and modelled also can provide impetus to new understanding and …
Evaluating Emergency Management After An Event: Gaps And Suggestions, Neil Dufty
Evaluating Emergency Management After An Event: Gaps And Suggestions, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
Post-event evaluations of emergency management are critical to help emergency service providers and communities learn to build disaster resilience. This paper identifies five main types of formal post-event evaluations of emergency management that are used in Australia. It argues that these evaluations should be more consistent in their conduct and approach, more comprehensive in scope, and better timed. The paper also suggests that post-event evaluation reports should be released particularly to the affected communities.
Reviewing Total Flood Warning Systems, Neil Dufty, Steven Molino
Reviewing Total Flood Warning Systems, Neil Dufty, Steven Molino
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Report Of The 2012 North East Flood Review (Report), Neil Dufty
Report Of The 2012 North East Flood Review (Report), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Examination Of The Total Flood Warning System In Victoria (Report), Neil Dufty
Examination Of The Total Flood Warning System In Victoria (Report), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Review Of Community Bushfire Warnings (Report), Neil Dufty
Review Of Community Bushfire Warnings (Report), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Are Warnings Working? Achievements And Challenges In Getting Communities To Respond, Neil Dufty, Steven Molino, Geoff Crapper, Alison Karwaj
Are Warnings Working? Achievements And Challenges In Getting Communities To Respond, Neil Dufty, Steven Molino, Geoff Crapper, Alison Karwaj
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
May 2009 East Coast Low Flood Warning Community Feedback Report, Neil Dufty
May 2009 East Coast Low Flood Warning Community Feedback Report, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Evaluation Of The Floodsmart And Stormsmart Pilot Programs And Their Transferability To The Urban Environment (Report), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Review Of The Gippsland November 2007 Flood Response (Report), Neil Dufty
Review Of The Gippsland November 2007 Flood Response (Report), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.