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Examining The Bifactor Irt Model For Vertical Scaling In K-12 Assessment, James Koepfler
Examining The Bifactor Irt Model For Vertical Scaling In K-12 Assessment, James Koepfler
Dissertations, 2014-2019
Over the past decade, educational policy trends have shifted to a focus on examining students’ growth from kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12). One way states can track students’ growth is with a vertical scale. Presently, every state that uses a vertical scale bases the scale on a unidimensional IRT model. These models make a strong but implausible assumption that a single construct is measured, in the same way, across grades. Additionally, research has found that variations of psychometric methods within the same model can result in different vertical scales. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of …
The Threat To The U.S. 7th Fleet By The Chinese, Mohammed Lamrani
The Threat To The U.S. 7th Fleet By The Chinese, Mohammed Lamrani
Masters Theses, 2010-2019
This research identifies key sciences and technologies that are possessed or sought after by the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). An overview of Chinese naval history is presented to better understand the possible reasons for China’s expansion to the South China Sea. By looking at Chinese official news reports as well as statements by Chinese military and other high ranking officials, a Chinese perspective is developed. Types of defense purchases, spending, and military espionage are evaluated to reflect the new-found capabilities and current technologies of interest for the Chinese Armed Forces. The threat to the US 7th fleet is increasing …
Data Curation Is For Everyone! The Case For Master's And Baccalaureate Institutional Engagement With Data Curation, Yasmeen Shorish
Data Curation Is For Everyone! The Case For Master's And Baccalaureate Institutional Engagement With Data Curation, Yasmeen Shorish
Libraries
This article describes the fundamental challenges to data curation, how these challenges may be compounded for smaller institutions, and how data management is an essential and manageable component of data curation. Data curation is often discussed within the confines of large research universities. As a result, master's and baccalaureate institutions may be left with the impression that they cannot engage with data curation. However, by proactively engaging with faculty, libraries of all sizes can build closer relationships and help educate faculty on data documentation and organizational best practices. This article describes experiences from one master's comprehensive institution as it engages …
Building Group Resilience: A Three-Day Curriculum, Andrew Willis Garcés
Building Group Resilience: A Three-Day Curriculum, Andrew Willis Garcés
Educational Specialist, 2009-2019
Social change organizations are often exposed to stress and disruptive, potentially traumatic events. Despite this, few such groups invest time into actively cultivating resilience practices. Likewise, most existing resilience promotion initiatives are designed for use with individuals, not organizations, and lack the experience-based pedagogical approach necessary to interest many social change activists. This curriculum intervention provides a needed bridge between social change activism and resilience promotion theory. Designed as a three-day workshop, it can be used with entire organizations to support both self-awareness of their existing strengths and the development of new protective measures to boost collective resilience.
12th Meeting Of The States Parties To The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (2012), Apmbc
12th Meeting Of The States Parties To The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (2012), Apmbc
Global CWD Repository
The 12MSP was a formal meeting of the 160 States which had, as of the time of the meeting, accepted the 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction. It was held in accordance with Article 11 of the Convention and pursuant to the decisions of the 2009 Second Review Conference and the 2011 Eleventh Meeting of the States Parties (11MSP).
The 12MSP was important because it took place at the mid-way point between the 2009 Cartagena Summit on a Mine-Free World and the Convention’s Third Review Conference in …
Transitioning Mine Action Programmes To National Ownership | Afghanistan, Gichd
Transitioning Mine Action Programmes To National Ownership | Afghanistan, Gichd
Global CWD Repository
In response to the limited guidance on the topic of transition to national ownership, the GICHD commissioned nine country case studies in 2011 to highlight different contexts, processes, challenges, good practices and lessons learnt from the process of transition to national ownership.
Based on lessons learnt and the good practices highlighted in the case studies, the GICHD, in collaboration with UNMAS, produced a Guide on Transitioning Mine Action Programmes to National Ownership.
Mine Action Support For Armed Violence Reduction: Mission Creep Or Responding To Wider Security Needs? Policy Brief, Gichd
Global CWD Repository
he policy brief summarises the findings of GICHD study into the role of mine action organisations in reducing armed violence.
The 12 case studies profile the AVR-related programmes of different organisations.
Download policy brief and case studies in English, with some versions in French and Spanish
Albania Mine and Munitions Coordination Office's and DanChurchAid's UXO hotspot clearance project in Albania
Action On Armed Violence's post-conflict rehabilitation and reintegration programme in Liberia
DanChurchAid’s SALW awareness raising project in Burundi
Danish Demining Group’s Community Safety Programmes in Somaliland and Uganda
HALO Trust’s reintegration of former combatants into demining in Afghanistan
Handicap International’s …
Mystery At The Library: An Orientation Game For Jmu Engineering Students, Kelly Giles, Andrew Evans
Mystery At The Library: An Orientation Game For Jmu Engineering Students, Kelly Giles, Andrew Evans
Libraries
Inventor Nikola Tesla is the inspiration for a library orientation game at JMU. Engineering freshmen learn about the library’s layout and resources while searching both in the building and online for clues about the theft of Tesla’s notebook. This presentation will cover the creation, implementation, and evaluation of the game.
Experimenting In An Ipad Sandbox, Liz Thompson, Jamie Calcagno-Roach, Jennifer Keach, Mark Lane, Jonathan Paulo, Cindi Sandridge
Experimenting In An Ipad Sandbox, Liz Thompson, Jamie Calcagno-Roach, Jennifer Keach, Mark Lane, Jonathan Paulo, Cindi Sandridge
Libraries
Many people use personal mobile devices, but what are the advantages to educational and organizational use? The JMU Libraries and Educational Technologies (L&ET) faculty and staff experimented with mobile devices using a Sandbox format. From program structure and budgeting to sample group demonstrations and assessment, get a practical look at the planning necessary to implement a technology Sandbox. This results of the JMU L&ET technology Sandbox was presented at the 2012 VLA Annual Conference in the VLACRL poster session.
Ddasaccident830, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident830, Hd-Aid
Global CWD Repository
On the 19th October 2012 at [International demining organisation] task CBU 319, an uncontrolled detonation of two US M series M42 sub-munitions occurred while [International demining organisation] site supervisor [the Victim] was preparing for the demolition of these found sub-munitions.
[The Victim] sustained amputation of his left wrist and injuries in his abdomen, intestine, spleen, and left kidney. When he picked up two armed M42 sub-munitions and detonated above the ground.
Based on all available evidence, the BOI team concludes that the accident occurred due to the handling of two Armed M series M42 sub-munitions by [the Victim], most likely …
Healing The Wounds Of War: Victim Assistance In Post-Conflict Burundi, Cameron Macauley
Healing The Wounds Of War: Victim Assistance In Post-Conflict Burundi, Cameron Macauley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Although violence in Burundi has subsided, the majority of the survivors still suffer from psychological trauma, including depression, poor self-esteem and anxiety. To manage these negative effects, the Centre d'Encadrement et de Développement des Anciens Combattants (Training Centre for Development of Ex-Combatants) initiated a peer-support program to help ex-combatants solve their challenges as a group. James Madison University’s Center for International Stabilization and Recovery and Action on Armed Violence worked with CEDAC on this peer-support program. The program is funded jointly by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and AOAV.
The Journal Of Erw And Mine Action Issue 16.3 (2012), Cisr Journal
The Journal Of Erw And Mine Action Issue 16.3 (2012), Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Mine Risk Education | Africa | Disability Rights | Notes from the Field | Research and Development
Mine/Erw Risk Education In Afghanistan, Samim Hashimi
Mine/Erw Risk Education In Afghanistan, Samim Hashimi
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Afghanistan continues to face many challenges from landmines and explosive remnants of war. The Mine Action Coordination Centre of Afghanistan and its many partners coordinate to reduce risk for affected communities. Teacher training, mass media and a revamped mine risk education curriculum for schools are important facets of recent efforts. In addition, regular monitoring of MRE ensures quality education for all citizens in at-risk areas.
Victim Assistance And Disability Rights: Beyond The Rhetoric, Sheree Bailey
Victim Assistance And Disability Rights: Beyond The Rhetoric, Sheree Bailey
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article provides a brief overview of the evolution of victim assistance, the coherence between victim assistance and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and stresses the importance of moving beyond disability rhetoric by turning ideas and words into concrete action.
Sri Lanka: A Photographic Essay, Sean Sutton
Sri Lanka: A Photographic Essay, Sean Sutton
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1997, the author has worked for MAG (Mines Advisory Group), documenting the impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war on countries such as Iraq, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka and Sudan. Through a multimedia approach, Sutton creates photo exhibits and films to educate the public on landmines, unexploded ordnance, and small arms and light weapons.
Community Reporting Increases Safety In Quang Tri Province, Ngo Xuan Hien, Dinh Ngoc Vu
Community Reporting Increases Safety In Quang Tri Province, Ngo Xuan Hien, Dinh Ngoc Vu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Established in 2001, Project RENEW—Restoring the Environment and Neutralizing the Effects of the War—develops and tests new ways of providing effective responses to the humanitarian challenge caused by explosive remnants of war. In accordance with international standards, the project embraces major pillars of mine action including surveys and assessments for the development of a mine action database, clearance, risk education, victim assistance and community development.
Mine Detection Rats: Effects Of Repeated Extinction On Detection Accuracy, Amanda Mahoney, Amy Durgin, Alan Poling, Bart Weetjens, Christophe Cox, Tess Tewelde, Tekimiti Gilbert
Mine Detection Rats: Effects Of Repeated Extinction On Detection Accuracy, Amanda Mahoney, Amy Durgin, Alan Poling, Bart Weetjens, Christophe Cox, Tess Tewelde, Tekimiti Gilbert
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article describes the performance of Giant African Pouched Rats where reinforcement (reward) or extinction (no reward) conditions affected landmine identification. Accuracy deteriorated quickly in the absence of reinforcement, suggesting that reinforcement is essential.
The Need For Collaboration Between Ordnance Manufacturers And Uxo Clean-Up Personnel, Jack Imber
The Need For Collaboration Between Ordnance Manufacturers And Uxo Clean-Up Personnel, Jack Imber
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The ability to locate unexploded ordnance remotely and accurately increases the safety and efficiency of clearance efforts. To achieve maximum effectiveness, UXO manufacturers and removal groups should coordinate resources and information to create new and practical technologies to assist in efforts to identify failure rates and prevent civilian casualties. The Lost Puppy Proposal is one example of a life-saving technology that could result from such collaboration.
Darfur: Baseline Kapb Survey, Beatrice Winkler, Shaza Ragab
Darfur: Baseline Kapb Survey, Beatrice Winkler, Shaza Ragab
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article summarizes the first baseline Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Beliefs Survey conducted in Darfur since 2003. The purpose of the survey was to gain a better understanding of the knowledge, attitudes, practices and beliefs of the at-risk population in Darfur regarding explosive remnants of war, and to evaluate aspects of transfer of knowledge, use of mass media and surveillance mechanisms.
Handicap International’S Risk Education Challenges, Valentina Crini
Handicap International’S Risk Education Challenges, Valentina Crini
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Handicap International advocates an integrated approach to mine/explosive remnants of war education that on one hand involves participants ranging from actors in the field to national and international policymakers, and on the other hand includes all pillars of mine action. This article examines some prominent challenges facing these practitioners.
Cisr Donates 200 Mobile Phones To Peer-Support Workers, Cameron Macauley
Cisr Donates 200 Mobile Phones To Peer-Support Workers, Cameron Macauley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
On 11 June 2012, the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery at James Madison University donated 200 mobile phones to its partner organization IBUKA (“Never Forget” in Kinyarwanda), the largest support network for genocide survivors in Rwanda.
Peer Programs Across Disability Groups: A Partnership For Human Rights, Sam Nickels
Peer Programs Across Disability Groups: A Partnership For Human Rights, Sam Nickels
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In looking at the approach taken by three different articles that deal with mental illness, the author finds peer-to-peer support to be a common thread among all three.
The Development Of Victim Assistance In Cambodia, Lao Veng, Sisary Kheng
The Development Of Victim Assistance In Cambodia, Lao Veng, Sisary Kheng
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Cambodian Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation has played an active role in collaboration and support to mobilize resources for victims in Cambodia. A number of local and international organizations contributed to the development of better victim assistance services.
Advocacy For Persons With Disabilities In Tajikistan, Reykhan Muminova
Advocacy For Persons With Disabilities In Tajikistan, Reykhan Muminova
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 2007, the Tajikistan Mine Action Centre, in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan and its partners, has organized a range of activities to increase awareness on the rights of persons with disabilities and to advocate for the country’s accession to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilitie.
Providing Safe Drinking Water In Post-Civil War Sri Lanka, Hartmut Thoms
Providing Safe Drinking Water In Post-Civil War Sri Lanka, Hartmut Thoms
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
After decades of Civil War, Sri Lanka is making positive strides toward recovery. As former refugees return home, it remains to be seen whether the poorest districts will have access to one of the most basic human necessities, clean water. Fondation Suisse de Déminage (Swiss Foundation for Mine Action) hopes to alleviate this situation by clearing contaminated wells.
The Lethality Ratio Of Anti-Vehicle Mines, Armen Harutyunyan
The Lethality Ratio Of Anti-Vehicle Mines, Armen Harutyunyan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
TheConvention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention or APMBC) brought AP mines to the forefront of many people’s minds. Anti-vehicle mines, however, remain the most lethal mines today, and they are not banned under international conventions.
Relationship Between Imas, Nmas And Sops, Faiz Paktian
Relationship Between Imas, Nmas And Sops, Faiz Paktian
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
To avoid confusion in application, this article clarifies the roles and responsibilities of mine action entities in relation to International Mine Action Standards, National Mine Action Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
Franco-Mines: A French-Language Forum For Mine Action And Other Explosive Devices, Manuel Gonzal
Franco-Mines: A French-Language Forum For Mine Action And Other Explosive Devices, Manuel Gonzal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In 2005 the United Nations Development Programme – Africa organized the Socio-Economic Approaches to Mine Action Planning and Management Regional Workshop for Africa at the International Mine Action Training Centre in Nairobi. This workshop aimed to study socioeconomic approaches to mine action.
2012 Humanitarian Demining Research And Development Workshop, Edward Lajoie
2012 Humanitarian Demining Research And Development Workshop, Edward Lajoie
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Representing the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery, Ed Lajoie, assistant project manager and research specialist, and Lois Carter Crawford, editor-in-chief of The Journal of ERW and Mine Action, attended a workshop from 19 to 21 June 2012 sponsored by the Department of Defense’s Demining Research and Development Program. This workshop hosted mine action representatives from around the world to discuss technologies currently used and the need for other technologies in mine detection and removal, their functionality, detection and removal strategies, as well as to demonstrate the use of several of these technologies
Humanitarian Demining Symposium In Šibenik, Croatia, Nicole Neitzey
Humanitarian Demining Symposium In Šibenik, Croatia, Nicole Neitzey
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article highlights the events of the 9th Annual Humanitarian Demining Symposium and Equipment Exhibition in Šibenik, Croatia, held 2426 April 2012.