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Non-Technical Survey: A Model For Evidence-Based Assessment, Aron Larsson, Love Ekenberg, Asa Wessel, Håvard Bach Apr 2010

Non-Technical Survey: A Model For Evidence-Based Assessment, Aron Larsson, Love Ekenberg, Asa Wessel, Håvard Bach

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In an ongoing effort to improve the Non-technical Survey, the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining teamed with Stockholm University to create an enhanced version of the Cambodia Mine Action Centre’s Evidence Assessment Model. The aim of the project was to make the existing model more user-friendly and modify the current standards for assessment of mine-affected land. CMAC is testing a revised model to ensure that it meets the needs of their Non-technical Survey teams.

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Letter To The Editor, Tamar Gabelnick Apr 2010

Letter To The Editor, Tamar Gabelnick

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

I was dismayed to read Dennis Barlow’s editorial “Amending the Ottawa Convention: A Way Forward,” in the Winter 2009 edition of The Journal of ERW and Mine Action. The idea of weakening one of the core provisions of this highly effective treaty should raise alarm bells throughout the mine-action community. The treaty as it stands provides the best protection for civilians living in mine-affected countries without placing an undue burden on their governments.

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A Tribute To Dennis Barlow, John Noftsinger Apr 2010

A Tribute To Dennis Barlow, John Noftsinger

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

When I first met Dennis Barlow in the Senate Armed Services Conference Room on Capitol Hill in February 1996, he was dressed in his U.S. Army uniform. He had been summoned from his Pentagon office by Virginia’s Senior Senator John Warner to meet with James Madison University’s then-President Dr. Ronald Carrier and me. We engaged him in conversation, explained our purpose for the meeting and explored several ideas.

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Ottawa Survey Results, Nicole Neitzey Apr 2010

Ottawa Survey Results, Nicole Neitzey

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In the last issue, The Journal ran an editorial by Dennis Barlow suggesting the Ottawa Convention should be amended to redefine the endstate required for clearance goals to be met. We then asked our readers to submit their opinion via a short online survey.

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Building The Foundation For Sustainable Prosthetic And Orthotic Services In Cambodia, Michael Scott Apr 2010

Building The Foundation For Sustainable Prosthetic And Orthotic Services In Cambodia, Michael Scott

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Cambodia Trust was formed in 1989 to meet the rehabilitative needs of Cambodia’s many landmine survivors. Five years after its inception, the Trust helped establish the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, which has since provided invaluable services to Cambodia’s landmine survivors. This article explores the various ways rehabilitation services are being strengthened in Cambodia through this school and its partnership with other organizations.

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The Cromac Qa/Qc System, Nikola Gambiroza Apr 2010

The Cromac Qa/Qc System, Nikola Gambiroza

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In order to achieve efficiency in the established humanitarian demining quality-assurance/quality-control system, acceptable quality levels have been defined for mechanical ground processing using demining machines, manual-detection methods and/or a combination of the manual method and the use of mine-detection dogs.

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Falkland-Malvinas Islands Update, Cory Kuklick Apr 2010

Falkland-Malvinas Islands Update, Cory Kuklick

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Since conflict between the United Kingdom and Argentina ceased in 1982, the Falkland-Malvinas Islands have remained riddled with landmines. Under its obligation to the Ottawa Convention, the U.K. is removing the landmines from this territory. Despite concerns about clearance there, a successful pilot program has been conducted.

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Linking Mine Action And Economic Development, Charles Downs Apr 2010

Linking Mine Action And Economic Development, Charles Downs

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

There is often a separation between mine-action programs and economic development, which is unfortunate because mine action is an important part of economic progress. This article focuses on potential strategies for the integration of support to economic development into mine-action programs.

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An Analysis Of Mre Provisions In Recent Ma-Related Conventions, Gustavo Laurie Apr 2010

An Analysis Of Mre Provisions In Recent Ma-Related Conventions, Gustavo Laurie

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

A trend in the international community regarding explosive remnants of war and mine action is the incorporation of mine-risk education, highlighting the effectiveness of the process as a tool to avoid accidents. MRE as a concept is an appropriate course of action for mine-affected countries, and thus is included in the most influential provisions and conventions.

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Two Strategies For Landmine Detection By Giant Pouched Rats, Alan Poling, Christophe Cox, Bart Weetjens, Negussie Beyene, Andrew Sully Apr 2010

Two Strategies For Landmine Detection By Giant Pouched Rats, Alan Poling, Christophe Cox, Bart Weetjens, Negussie Beyene, Andrew Sully

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article compares the performance of Giant African Pouched Rats under two different management systems, both appropriate for mine-detection operational use. Employing International Mine Action Standards for accreditation, the researchers outline the process of conditioning and testing these mine-detection animals for field use.

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Arwa: An Inspiring Story For Landmine Survivors, Mansour Al-Ezzi, Lauren Hill Apr 2010

Arwa: An Inspiring Story For Landmine Survivors, Mansour Al-Ezzi, Lauren Hill

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In 1999, Arwa Ali Saeed Wais was herding sheep in Al-Atabat village in the Morais district of Al-Dhale’e governorate, Yemen. As was the tradition in Arwa’s village, she spent much of her childhood caring for her family’s sheep in the nearby mountainous area instead of attending school. When she was 10 years old, she stepped on a landmine. Her right leg was immediately torn off, and her left leg was severely damaged. She was sent to Ibn Khaldon Hospital in Lahj governorate, where she underwent an above-the-knee bilateral amputation. After she was discharged from the hospital, she returned home to …

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Endnotes Issue 14.1, Cisr Journal Apr 2010

Endnotes Issue 14.1, Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Endnotes Issue 14.1

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Signature Recognition: Reading The Signs Of Explosive Ordnance, Colin King Apr 2010

Signature Recognition: Reading The Signs Of Explosive Ordnance, Colin King

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Signature recognition can be a valuable tool for identifying types of ordnance emplaced, clearing ordnance and enhancing mine-risk education. Additionally, it aids medical professionals in determining the cause of injury and can identify illegal ordnance use. While signature recognition is already a major component of explosive-ordnance-disposal training, it can also provide substantial benefits for local communities affected by landmines.

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The Journal Of Erw And Mine Action Issue 14.1 (2010), Cisr Journal Apr 2010

The Journal Of Erw And Mine Action Issue 14.1 (2010), Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Focus: Asia and the Pacific | Feature: Military Role in Mine Action and EOD | Special Report: Novel Approaches to Landmine/ERW Remediation | Notes from the Field | Research and Development

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Environmental Impact On The Functionality Of Landmines: Does Aging Matter?, Martin Jebens Apr 2010

Environmental Impact On The Functionality Of Landmines: Does Aging Matter?, Martin Jebens

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Mines buried in Skallingen, Denmark, during World War II have since shown varying reactions to their environments in beach, dune and marsh areas. This article explains the results of several tests that may assist in the development of a more efficient, cost-effective demining plan in these areas. It also posits that a similar analysis of mines and soils in other old minefields could result in more flexibility with clearance, leading to greater efficiency.

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The Saloglu Project, Perviz Gidayev Apr 2010

The Saloglu Project, Perviz Gidayev

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

After the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Azerbaijan and the subsequent destruction of an Azeri ammunition warehouse, a large portion of the southern region was contaminated by unexploded ordnance. Following an incorrect initial estimate and the obstacle of lack of funds, the Saloglu Project, a partnership among NATO, its Maintenance and Supply Agency, and the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action, was undertaken to clear the UXO. There is still work to be done, but much has already been accomplished.

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Mag's Questionnaire To Assess The Impact Of Clearance In Lao Pdr, Jo Durham, Xaya Xayavong, Boulphan Inthaxay Apr 2010

Mag's Questionnaire To Assess The Impact Of Clearance In Lao Pdr, Jo Durham, Xaya Xayavong, Boulphan Inthaxay

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In an effort to assess the impact of clearing unexploded ordnance, MAG (Mines Advisory Group) developed a questionnaire to analyze local perspectives on clearance operations and to ensure positive livelihood development.

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Half Of Nepali Minefields Cleared, News Brief Apr 2010

Half Of Nepali Minefields Cleared, News Brief

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Nepal has successfully cleared half of the minefields laid during a decade-long internal conflict. Media reports credit the United Nations and local agencies for supporting national demining efforts, which began two years ago. Clearance and victim assistance were major components of the 2007 peace accord between the government of Nepal and the Unified Community Party of Nepal

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Humanitarian Mine Action Training Mission To Sri Lanka, Amy Crockett Apr 2010

Humanitarian Mine Action Training Mission To Sri Lanka, Amy Crockett

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Starting in August 2009, Sri Lanka received much-needed aid from the United States to address its vast mine/explosive remnants of war contamination. With the provision of training and equipment to the Sri Lanka School of Military Engineering, the citizens of Sri Lanka’s Northern province are slowly returning to their communities.

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The Performance Of Militaries In Humanitarian Demining, Ted Paterson Apr 2010

The Performance Of Militaries In Humanitarian Demining, Ted Paterson

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Studies indicate that humanitarian demining under civilian oversight is safer and more cost-efficient than humanitarian demining under military oversight. This article provides examples supporting such evidence, cites possible exceptions, and explores reasons for performance inadequacies in military demining units.

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Space Assets For Demining Assistance, Thomas Bouvet Apr 2010

Space Assets For Demining Assistance, Thomas Bouvet

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article discusses an innovative study the European Space Agency is funding to examine the feasibility of applying space assets to the field of mine action to improve the land-release process. It also announces the opportunity to get involved in implementing the study.

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“We Love Life!”: A Novel Approach To Explosive Remnants Of War, Kamel Sa'adi Apr 2010

“We Love Life!”: A Novel Approach To Explosive Remnants Of War, Kamel Sa'adi

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In 2009 a team of nongovernmental organizations, academics and artists secured grant funding from the U.S. Department of State to use theater as a delivery method for mine-risk education. As a result, more than 7,000 Jordanian children have seen the highly successful stage play “We Love Life.”

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Introducing Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment, Tim Lardner, Nick Bateman, Landon Shroder Apr 2010

Introducing Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment, Tim Lardner, Nick Bateman, Landon Shroder

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article describes the Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment and how it seeks to contextualize ERW-related risks at community, mine-action-operator, national-authority and donor levels in order to prioritize community aid so funds are used effectively and communities receive the assistance they need.

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Future Developments Trends In Mechanical-Demining Technology, Heinz Rath, Dieter Schroder, Raymond Twiesselmann Apr 2010

Future Developments Trends In Mechanical-Demining Technology, Heinz Rath, Dieter Schroder, Raymond Twiesselmann

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The authors argue that there is a need to turn toward cheaper and more effective mechanical demining. The future of demining technology is very important for countries with landmine-clearance needs.

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Humanitarian Demining Requirements Workshop, Sean Burke Apr 2010

Humanitarian Demining Requirements Workshop, Sean Burke

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The 2010 Humanitarian Demining Requirements Workshop will gather mine-action participants from governmental and nongovernmental agencies and various international organizations to share information and ideas pertaining to new technology development, and to discuss the latest results from global demining activities. Selected participants from approximately 12 countries will attend this year’s gathering 21–23 June 2010. Each demining organization is expected to share a presentation detailing its specific activities with the workshop participants.

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Positive Youth Justice: Framing Justice Interventions Using The Concepts Of Positive Youth Development, Jeffrey A. Butts, Gordon Bazemore, Aundra Saa Meroe Apr 2010

Positive Youth Justice: Framing Justice Interventions Using The Concepts Of Positive Youth Development, Jeffrey A. Butts, Gordon Bazemore, Aundra Saa Meroe

Publications and Research

Positive youth development could be an effective framework for designing general interventions for young offenders. Such a framework would encourage youth justice systems to focus on protective factors and risk factors, strengths, problems, and broader efforts to facilitate successful transitions to adulthood for justice-involved youth. The positive youth development approach supports youth in successfully transitioning from adolescence to early adulthood by encouraging young people to develop useful skills and competencies and build stronger connections with pro-social peers, families, and communities (Butts, Mayer, & Ruth, & Ruth, 2005). Young people engaged with trustworthy adults and peers to pursue meaningful activities and …

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April 21, 2010 - Advisory Council Meeting Minutes Apr 2010

April 21, 2010 - Advisory Council Meeting Minutes

ALEC Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

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Market Forces And Indigenous Resistance Paradigms, Maggie Walter Apr 2010

Market Forces And Indigenous Resistance Paradigms, Maggie Walter

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

The pervasive force in the relationship between the nation-state and Australian Indigenous peoples during the 1990s and 2000s was, and is, neoliberalism. Free market ideals became the dominant political philosophy and Indigenous people were coerced into a political ‘experimental’ cutting of a neoliberal template into the fabric of Indigenous life. The pairing of market ideology with concerted efforts to de-power Indigenous groups and people align, at least thematically, the Indigenous experience of neoliberalism with that of a social movement. This article details the entwined story of explicit Indigenous resistance and activism and the how and what of the infiltration of …

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Welfare Benefits After The 1996 Reform Act: A New Look At The Idea Of States As Welfare Magnets, Erin Sollund Apr 2010

Welfare Benefits After The 1996 Reform Act: A New Look At The Idea Of States As Welfare Magnets, Erin Sollund

Political Science Theses and Capstones

The focus of this research is to find the differences of how each state’s welfare policies have changed since the welfare reform act of 1996, and also how recipients have responded to this change. In my analysis I combined data from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Preliminary results suggest that states with a higher percentage of recipients on welfare before the reform showed a greater change in number of recipients than states starting with a lower percentage as did states with stronger Democratic leanings, a more …

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Testing The Impact Of Global Mindset On Positive Organizational Outcomes: A Multi-Level Analysis, Joana S. Story Apr 2010

Testing The Impact Of Global Mindset On Positive Organizational Outcomes: A Multi-Level Analysis, Joana S. Story

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

This multi-level study examined the relationship between leaders’ global mindset with followers’ rating of trust in leader, quality of the leader-member relationship (LMX), and organizational commitment. Complexity of global role and leader distance were also examined as moderating variables. Data were collected from 78 leader participants and 240 raters from one Fortune 100 multinational organization. A multilevel data analysis was conducted using Hierarchical Linear Modeling. No significant relationships were found between global mindset and ratings of follower trust in leader and quality of the leader-member-relationship. A significant negative relationship was found between global mindset of leaders and follower organizational commitment. …

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