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      Pay for Performance: Evaluating Performance Appraisal and Merit Pay

      Renae F. Broderick,Anne S. Mavor,Committee on Performance Appraisal for Merit Pay,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Looks at performance appraisal and pay practices in the private sector and describes how private industry experience is relevant to federal pay reform. This book focuses on the needs of…

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      Evaluating AIDS Prevention Programs

      Panel on the Evaluation of AIDS Interventions,Committee on AIDS Research and the Behavioral, Social, and Statistical Sciences

      Offering a discussion of program evaluation and the efforts of the Centers for Disease Control, this book presents a set of recommendations to help ensure that the substantial resources devoted…

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      Estimating Eligibility and Participation for the WIC Program: Phase I Report

      Panel to Evaluate the USDA's Methodology for Estimating Eligibility and Participation for the WIC Program,Committee on National Statistics,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

      Each year the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must estimate the number of people who are eligible to participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children…

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      The Consequences of Maternal Morbidity and Maternal Mortality: Report of a Workshop

      National Research Council,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population

      In 1997 the committee published Reproductive Health in Developing Countries: Expanding Dimensions, Building Solutions, a report that recommended actions to improve reproductive health for women around the world. This title…

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      Recent Fertility Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa: Workshop Summary

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population

      Summary of the National Research Council Committee on Population Workshop on Recent Trends in Fertility in Sub-Saharan Africa, June 15-16, 2015. Held at the National Academy of Sciences Building in…

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      Equivalency and Linkage of Educational Tests: Interim Report

      Committee on Equivalency and Linkage of Educational Tests,National Research Council,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,National Academy of Sciences,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

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      Family Planning, Women’s Empowerment, and Population and Societal Impacts: Proceedings of a Workshop

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population

      Over the past several decades, fertility rates have fallen substantially in low- and middle-income countries, and efforts to limit fertility, primarily through the implementation of family planning programs, have become…

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      Early Childhood Intervention: Views from the Field: Report of a Workshop

      Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Integrating the Science of Early Childhood Development

      On June 24-25, 1999, the Committee on Integrating the Science of Early Childhood Development of the Board on Children, Youth, and Families of the National Research Council/National Academy of Sciences…

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      Structural Racism and Rigorous Models of Social Inequity: Proceedings of a Workshop

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population

      Structural racism refers to the public and private policies, institutional practices, norms, and cultural representations that inherently create unequal freedom, opportunity, value, resources, advantage, restrictions, constraints, or disadvantage for individuals…

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      Forced Migration and Mortality

      Roundtable on the Demography of Forced Migration,Committee on Population,National Research Council

      Explores the mortality patterns in humanitarian emergencies of forced migration, by examining four recent case studies: Rwanda, North Korea, Kosovo and Cambodia. The text highlights the need for research in…

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      Tendances R?centes de la F?condit? en Afrique Subsaharienne: Synth?se de l'Atelier

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population

      Note: This is the French translation of Recent Fertility Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa.

      Fertility rates and population growth influence economic development. The marked declines in fertility seen in some developing…

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      Emerging Issues in Hispanic He

      Iannotta Joah G

      Hispanics are defined as people of Spanish-speaking origin from Latin America, the Caribbean, or Europe. This title includes a review of key demographic data, such as population statistics, that characterize…

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      Measuring the Risks and Causes of Premature Death: Summary of Workshops

      National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population

      Measuring the Risks and Causes of Premature Death is the summary of two workshops conducted by The Committee on Population of the National Research Council at the National Academies to…

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      Hispanics and the Future of America

      Committee on Transforming Our Common Destiny,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Presents details of the story of a population that varies in many dimensions, including national origin, immigration status, and generation. This book describes the contours of this population, from the…

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      Improving Information for Social Policy Decisions: The Uses of Microsimulation Modeling

      Constance F. Citro,Eric A. Hanushek,National Research Council (U.S.). - Panel to Evaluate Microsimulation Models for Social Welfare Programs.

      Provides essential background material for policy analysts, researchers, statisticians, and others interested in the application of microsimulation techniques to develop estimates of the costs and population impacts of proposed changes…

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      Preparing for an Aging World: The Case for Cross-National Research

      National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on National Statistics,Committee on Population,Panel on a Research Agenda and New Data for an Aging World

      Aging is a process that encompasses virtually all aspects of life. This work looks at the behavioral and socio-economic aspects of aging; and focuses on work, retirement, and pensions; wealth…

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      The New Americans: Economic, Demographic and Fiscal Effects of Immigration

      Panel on the Demographic and Economic Impacts of Immigration,National Research Council

      Examines what immigrants gain by coming to the United States and what they contribute to the country, the skills of immigrants and those of native-born Americans, and the experiences of…

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      Research and Data Priorities for Improving Economic and Social Mobility

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Committee on National Statistics, Committee on Population

      Since around 1980, fewer Americans than before are doing better than their parents had - that is, more are experiencing downward social and economic mobility in terms of occupational status…

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      Estimating the Prevalence of Human Trafficking in the United States: Considerations and Complexities: Proceedings of a Workshop

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Committee on National Statistics

      Human trafficking has many names and can take many forms - pimp control, commercial sex, exploitation, forced labor, modern slavery, child labor, and several others - and the definitions vary…

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      Roundtable on the Demography of Forced Migration,Committee on Population,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Situations involving conflict and forced migration have become increasingly commonplace in world. The Roundtable on the Demography of Forced Migration, under the aegis of the Committee on Population of the…

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      Demographic Assessment Techniques in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Summary of a Workshop

      Roundtable on the Demography of Forced Migration,Committee on Population,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Explores the applicability of various methods in different types of emergency settings, how to improve existing methodologies and develop new ones, and the difficulties encountered by personnel in the field…

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      Assessing the Impact of Severe Economic Recession on the Elderly: Summary of a Workshop

      Steering Committee on the Challenges of Assessing the Impact of Severe Economic Recession on the Elderly,National Research Council

      The economic crisis that began in 2008 has had a significant impact on the well-being of certain segments of the population and its disruptive effects can be expected to last…

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      Leveraging Longitudinal Data in Developing Countries: Report of a Workshop

      National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Workshop on Leveraging Longitudinal Data in Developing Countries Committee

      Longitudinal data collection and analysis are critical to social, demographic, and health research, policy, and practice. They are regularly used to address questions of demographic and health trends, policy and…

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      Can Earth’s and Society’s Systems Meet the Needs of 10 Billion People?: Summary of a Workshop

      National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Life Sciences,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population

      The Earth’s population, currently 7.2 billion, is expected to rise at a rapid rate over the next 40 years. Current projections state that the Earth will need to support 9.6…

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      Offspring: Human Fertility Behavior in Biodemographic Perspective

      National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Panel for the Workshop on the Biodemography of Fertility and Family Behavior

      Few demographers worry about how biological processes might affect voluntary behavior choices that have demographic consequences even though behavioral geneticists have documented genetics effects on variables such as parenting and…

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      Improving Health Care Cost Projections for the Medicare Population: Summary of a Workshop

      Steering Committee on Improving Health Care Cost Projections for the Medicare Population,National Research Council

      Developing credible short-term and long-term projections of Medicare health care costs is critical for public- and private-sector policy planning, but faces challenges and uncertainties. There is uncertainty not only in…

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      Aging and the Macroeconomy: Long-Term Implications of an Older Population

      National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications

      The United States is in the midst of a major demographic shift. In the coming decades, people aged 65 and over will make up an increasingly large percentage of the…

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      Future Directions for the Demography of Aging: Proceedings of a Workshop

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population

      Almost 25 years have passed since the Demography of Aging (1994) was published by the National Research Council. Future Directions for the Demography of Aging is, in many ways, the…

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      Aging in Asia: Findings from New and Emerging Data Initiatives

      Panel on Policy Research and Data Needs to Meet the Challenge of Aging in Asia,Committee on Population,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

      The population of Asia is growing both larger and older. Demographically the most important continent on the world, Asia’s population, currently estimated to be 4.2 billion, is expected to increase…

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      Sharing Research Data to Improve Public Health in Africa: A Workshop Summary

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population

      Sharing research data on public health issues can promote expanded scientific inquiry and has the potential to advance improvements in public health. Although sharing data is the norm in some…

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      Forced Migration Research: From Theory to Practice in Promoting Migrant Well-Being: Proceedings of a Workshop

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population

      In 2018, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimated 70.8 million people could be considered forced migrants, which is nearly double their estimation just one decade ago. This includes…

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      Considerations for Returning Individual Genomic Results from Population-Based Surveys: Focus on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Committee on National Statistics

      Population surveys collect information from participants by asking questions. Today, many surveys also collect biologic specimens that can be used to analyze a respondents DNA and other biomarkers. The National…

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      Attitudes, Aptitudes and Aspirations of American Youth: Implications for Military Recruitment

      Committee on the Youth Population and Military Recruitment,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Offers an overview of issues for military recruiters, touching on a number of important topics including - sex and race, education and aptitude, physical and moral attributes, and military life…

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      Improving Collection of Indicators of Criminal Justice System Involvement in Population Health Data Programs: Proceedings of a Workshop

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on National Statistics

      "Workshop on Improving Collection of Indicators of Criminal Justice System Involvement in Population Health Data Programs, March 29-30, 2016 ... Washington, DC"--Page 75.

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      Cities Transformed: Demographic Change and Its Implications in the Developing World

      Panel on Urban Population Dynamics

      The benefits from urbanization cannot be overlooked, but the speed and sheer scale of transformation present many challenges. Drawing from a variety of data sources, this work explores the implications…

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      Improving the Health of Women in the United States: Workshop Summary

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population

      The environment for women’s health has changed over the last 25 years. Increased use of automobiles can lead to health risks from lack of physical activity. There has also been…

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      Growing Up Global: The Changing Transitions to Adulthood in Developing Countries

      Panel on Transitions to Adulthood in Developing Countries,National Research Council

      Highlights the persistent disadvantages for young women relative to young men, the special needs of the poor, and youth living in sub-Saharan Africa, in the context of the transition to…

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      Police Training to Promote the Rule of Law and Protect the Population

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Law and Justice,Committee on Evidence to Advance Reform in the Global Security and Justice Sectors

      Training police in the knowledge and skills necessary to support the rule of law and protect the public is a substantial component of the activities of international organizations that provide…

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      Human Factors Research Needs for an Aging Population

      Panel on Human Factors Research Issues for an Aging Population,Committee on Human Factors,National Research Council,Sara J. Czaja,National Academy of Sciences

      Describes the demographic, sociological, and ecological background of the aging society and identifies human factors problems associated with aging. This book summarizes relevant information and also recommends directions for research.

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      Policing to Promote the Rule of Law and Protect the Population: An Evidence-based Approach

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Law and Justice,Committee on Evidence to Advance Reform in the Global Security and Justice Sectors

      The U.S. Department of State, through its Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), provides foreign assistance and supports capacity building for criminal justice systems and police organizations…

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      Explaining Divergent Levels of Longevity in High-Income Countries

      Panel on Understanding Divergent Trends in Longevity in High-Income Countries,National Research Council

      Panel on Understanding Divergent Trends in Longevity in High-Income Countries, Committee on Population, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council of the National Academies.

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      Evaluating Military Advertising and Recruiting: Theory and Methodology

      Committee on the Youth Population and Military Recruitment - Phase II,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Helps the DoD improve its research on advertising and recruiting policies. This book presents a framework for evaluation that links different types of research questions to various research methodologies.

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      The Integration of Immigrants into American Society

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Panel on the Integration of Immigrants into American Society

      The United States prides itself on being a nation of immigrants, and the country has a long history of successfully absorbing people from across the globe. The integration of immigrants…

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      Initial Steps in Rebuilding the Health Sector in East Timor

      Roundtable on the Demography of Forced Migration,National Research Council,Program on Forced Migration and Health at the Mailman School of Public Health,Columbia University,National Academy of Sciences

      In May 2002 Timor Leste (East Timor) emerged as a new nation after centuries of foreign rule and decades of struggle for independence. Its birth was a painful one; a…

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      International Differences in Mortality at Older Ages: Dimensions and Sources

      Panel on Understanding Divergent Trends in Longevity in High-Income Countries,National Research Council

      In 1950 men and women in the United States had a combined life expectancy of 68.9 years, the 12th highest life expectancy at birth in the world. Today, life expectancy…

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      Measuring the Group Quarters Population in the American Community Survey: Interim Report

      Panel on Statistical Methods for Measuring the Group Quarters Population in the American Community Survey,National Research Council

      Advance copy, not for public release before Monday, December 27, 2010.

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      Improving Health Research on Small Populations: Proceedings of a Workshop

      National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Care Services,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on National Statistics

      The increasing diversity of population of the United States presents many challenges to conducting health research that is representative and informative. Dispersion and accessibility issues can increase logistical costs; populations…

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      Small Populations, Large Effects: Improving the Measurement of the Group Quarters Population in the American Community Survey

      Panel on Statistical Methods for Measuring the Group Quarters Population in the American Community Survey,Committee on National Statistics,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,National Research Council

      In the early 1990s, the Census Bureau proposed a program of continuous measurement as a possible alternative to the gathering of detailed social, economic, and housing data from a sample…

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