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University of Western Australia
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Armstrong, Colin James.
A tactical management model of forensic evidence processes.
Degree: PhD, 2010, University of Western Australia
URL: http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=31915&local_base=GEN01-INS01 
► This thesis argues for the development of a tactical management model of forensic evidence processes. Seeking desired justice outcomes beyond a single jurisdiction to address…
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▼ This thesis argues for the development of a tactical management model of forensic evidence processes. Seeking desired justice outcomes beyond a single jurisdiction to address transnational crime is difficult. Not only are laws and legal systems different, evidence processing is not standardised. Management of forensic evidence demands global and local solutions. Without international consensus for the standardisation of evidence definitions, terminologies, and processes impartial interpretations of evidence will continue to be subjected to prejudices and biases. Scientific and technological progress is changing the political nature of justice. Stakeholders with different perspectives and different objectives exasperate problems with forensic evidence processing. Law enforcers, forensic scientists, and the judiciary understand evidence from different perspectives and maintain conflicting and at times disparaging views of each other. This situation results in injustices that sees the innocent convicted and the guilty unpunished. Law enforcement personnel are at the beginning of the forensic evidence lifecycle and flawed evidence processing at this point must progress to unjust consequences. Most practitioners in the forensic evidence lifecycle are perceived to be professional and academically qualified but law enforcers are often seen as blue collar workers. Using the design science approach, this research aims to alleviate that situation by contributing a new framework for building better forensic evidence solutions. This objective is to be achieved after investigating the scope and nature of the problem interviewing evidence practitioners with law enforcement, forensic science, and judiciary perspectives and reviewing pertinent literature. The design science approach facilitated iterative develop of a preliminary model during the consultative data collection phase.
Combining high level theory building with practitioners feedback of the abstracted problem and solution building phase led to the development of a meta model. The resulting meta model and constituent parts address challenges to tactical management of forensic evidence processes to provide a holistic management tool. The meta model provides a framework for six component models addressing the perspective and reason for the intervention, the building of evidence knowledge, analysis of the relationships between evidence items, building forensic evidence networks of investigated cases, an evidence resource library, and finally evidence classification schemes. The meta model and incorporated component models provide the forensic evidence practitioner community with a global level holistic framework, and meaningful local level models addressing standardising the practicalities of forensic evidence processes. Evaluation of the meta model and components was conducted iteratively during interviews where potential solutions were explored whilst gathering data from evidence experts. The high level and global nature of the meta model proved testing and validation a…
Subjects/Keywords: Forensic evidence; Evidence mapping; Evidence meta model; Evidence modelling; Evidence networks
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Armstrong, C. J. (2010). A tactical management model of forensic evidence processes. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Western Australia. Retrieved from http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=31915&local_base=GEN01-INS01
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Armstrong, Colin James. “A tactical management model of forensic evidence processes.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Western Australia. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=31915&local_base=GEN01-INS01.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Armstrong, Colin James. “A tactical management model of forensic evidence processes.” 2010. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Armstrong CJ. A tactical management model of forensic evidence processes. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Western Australia; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=31915&local_base=GEN01-INS01.
Council of Science Editors:
Armstrong CJ. A tactical management model of forensic evidence processes. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Western Australia; 2010. Available from: http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=31915&local_base=GEN01-INS01
Rutgers University
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Ramirez, Fanny Anne, 1986-.
The digital turn in public criminal defense.
Degree: PhD, Communication, Information and Library Studies, 2019, Rutgers University
URL: https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/61916/
► This dissertation studies the digital turn in public criminal defense. It focuses on public defenders, who are court-appointed attorneys, and their indigent clients, who come…
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▼ This dissertation studies the digital turn in public criminal defense. It focuses on public defenders, who are court-appointed attorneys, and their indigent clients, who come primarily from minority populations. I argue that the defining feature of the digital turn is that it brings judicial actors into contact with increasingly personal parts of defendants’ lives. As part of handling cases, both the prosecution and the defense interact with photos, conversation records, and location information, and use these pieces of digital evidence to understand the people, events, and circumstances around alleged crimes. I situate my study at the intersection of communication scholarship, socio-legal studies, and critical race theory. I draw on the latter’s legal storytelling framework to help make sense of how public defenders and prosecutors use digital evidence to create competing narratives about poor defendants and their alleged crimes.
To examine the digital turn in public criminal defense, I conducted an ethnographic study of a public defender office and its in-house, digital forensics laboratory. The goal was to understand how digital evidence is shaping criminal case processing, especially defense work, and the relationship between public defenders and their indigent clients. I developed an original framework called the “life cycle.” This framework makes an important contribution to socio-legal studies and scholarship in the area of communication and technology by presenting a process-oriented approach that allows scholars and legal practitioners to understand how different moments in the life of a case unfold in the digital turn. Using the life cycle approach, I trace the life of digital evidence in public criminal defense, from the evidence’s arrival in the public defender office to its eventual application during hearings, plea negotiations, and trials. Throughout the analysis, I highlight the challenges and opportunities public defenders experience in the digital turn.
Advisors/Committee Members: Lane, Jeffre (chair), Wolfson, Todd (internal member), Schement, Jorge (internal member), Gibbs, Jennifer (outside member), School of Graduate Studies.
Subjects/Keywords: Digital evidence; Electronic evidence
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Ramirez, Fanny Anne, 1. (2019). The digital turn in public criminal defense. (Doctoral Dissertation). Rutgers University. Retrieved from https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/61916/
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ramirez, Fanny Anne, 1986-. “The digital turn in public criminal defense.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Rutgers University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/61916/.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ramirez, Fanny Anne, 1986-. “The digital turn in public criminal defense.” 2019. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Ramirez, Fanny Anne 1. The digital turn in public criminal defense. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Rutgers University; 2019. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/61916/.
Council of Science Editors:
Ramirez, Fanny Anne 1. The digital turn in public criminal defense. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Rutgers University; 2019. Available from: https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/61916/
University of Western Ontario
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Sutton, Desiree S.
Evidence Reversal: When New Evidence Contradicts Established Practices.
Degree: 2015, University of Western Ontario
URL: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3468
► Evidence reversal occurs when new evidence contradicts established practices. The first component of this thesis is an umbrella overview of investigations – reviews and collections…
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▼ Evidence reversal occurs when new evidence contradicts established practices. The first component of this thesis is an umbrella overview of investigations – reviews and collections of studies – into evidence reversal to gather concepts and methods that we identified as useful to lay a foundation for a standardized ‘theory of reversal.’ The foundation of this review enables the construction of a framework that will provide structure to this field, as no formal organization currently exists. The next component builds upon this foundation and proposes a framework for evidence reversal and its related concepts. The second review takes this framework and applies it to Original Articles from New England Journal of Medicine to generate the groundwork for potential causes of reversal. Reversals were found in 7% of randomized trials that were original articles concerning a medical practice, including 50% of established clinical practices. The final component suggests a framework of potential reasons for reversal. Improved research in this field may help improve efficiency of knowledge translation as it applies to getting right evidence into practice.
(PROSPERO Protocol Registration Number: CRD42014013768).
Subjects/Keywords: Evidence Reversal; Evidence Confirmation; Evidence Replacement; Evidence Equivalent or Less; Evidence Maturity; Evidence Sufficiency; Evidence Stability; Evidence Fragility; Disinvestment; De-Implementation; Medicine and Health Sciences
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Sutton, D. S. (2015). Evidence Reversal: When New Evidence Contradicts Established Practices. (Thesis). University of Western Ontario. Retrieved from https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3468
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Sutton, Desiree S. “Evidence Reversal: When New Evidence Contradicts Established Practices.” 2015. Thesis, University of Western Ontario. Accessed February 25, 2020.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3468.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Sutton, Desiree S. “Evidence Reversal: When New Evidence Contradicts Established Practices.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Sutton DS. Evidence Reversal: When New Evidence Contradicts Established Practices. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3468.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Sutton DS. Evidence Reversal: When New Evidence Contradicts Established Practices. [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2015. Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3468
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Hawaii – Manoa
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Wilson, Diane Christine.
Innovation attributes, workplace climate, and organizational facilitators as predictors of integrated dual disorders treatment implementation.
Degree: 2016, University of Hawaii – Manoa
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/101642
► Ph.D. University of Hawaii at Manoa 2011.
Despite an extensive body of evidence supporting the effectiveness of specific mental health and substance disorder treatments, evidence-based…
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▼ Ph.D. University of Hawaii at Manoa 2011.
Despite an extensive body of evidence supporting the effectiveness of specific mental health and substance disorder treatments, evidence-based practices (EBPs) remain sparse in routine clinical settings. The purpose of this study was to identify modifiable practitioner level variables that predict implementation of a specific EBP, integrated dual disorders treatment (IDDT). A prospective correlational design was used to assess the degree to which practitioners‟ views about innovation attributes, workplace climate, and organizational facilitators predict IDDT implementation beyond practitioner characteristics, including training and experience. Participants were 115 practitioners in the state of Hawaii who had received training in IDDT. Standard regression analyses showed that innovation attributes (a composite of relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, observability, voluntariness, and image) predicted scores on implementation measures of general IDDT interventions and motivational interviewing. Workplace climate and organizational facilitators did not predict implementation. Attention to innovation attributes in the development, packaging, and dissemination of EBPs may enhance implementation, ultimately improving service quality and outcomes.
Subjects/Keywords: evidence-based practices
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Wilson, D. C. (2016). Innovation attributes, workplace climate, and organizational facilitators as predictors of integrated dual disorders treatment implementation. (Thesis). University of Hawaii – Manoa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10125/101642
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wilson, Diane Christine. “Innovation attributes, workplace climate, and organizational facilitators as predictors of integrated dual disorders treatment implementation.” 2016. Thesis, University of Hawaii – Manoa. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10125/101642.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wilson, Diane Christine. “Innovation attributes, workplace climate, and organizational facilitators as predictors of integrated dual disorders treatment implementation.” 2016. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Wilson DC. Innovation attributes, workplace climate, and organizational facilitators as predictors of integrated dual disorders treatment implementation. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Hawaii – Manoa; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/101642.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Wilson DC. Innovation attributes, workplace climate, and organizational facilitators as predictors of integrated dual disorders treatment implementation. [Thesis]. University of Hawaii – Manoa; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/101642
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Addis Ababa University
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Roza, Abate.
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice and Barriers on Evidence Based Medicine among Physicians Practicing in Tikur Anbessa Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Degree: 2014, Addis Ababa University
URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5761
► Abstract Background Evidence based medicine plays a crucial role as a tool that helps integrate research evidence into clinical practice. However, few reports have yet…
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▼ Abstract
Background
Evidence based medicine plays a crucial role as a tool that helps integrate research
evidence into
clinical practice. However, few reports have yet to examine its applicat ion in daily practice
among resident physicians in Japan. The aim of this study was to assess the attitudes towards and
knowledge of EBM among resident physicians in Japanese and determine perceived barriers to
its use.
Objectives:
The main objective of this study is to assess and determine the knowledge, attitude and practice
towards EBM among physicians and their perceived barriers impeding the application of EBM
practice.
Methods:
A conventional study was conducted in TASH from March, 1-May 30, 2014 on 400 physicians
(residents and interns) working at Tikur Anbessa Hospital to assess their knowledge, attitude and
practice towards EBM. Data were collected using a structured pre tested questionnaire.
Results
A total of (422) physicians were interviewed. Out of which 20 declined to participate, which
makes giving a response rate of 95.3 % and the nonresponsive rate 4.7 % and two
questionnaires were rejected because of their incompleteness. Among the 400 participants
(293)73.3% were males and (107)26.7% were females. The (374) 93.5% of the study participants
were between the age of 21 - 30 years and the remaining (26)6.5% of them belonging to the age
group 31-40 years. Among the total respondents (173) 43.3% were interns and (227) 56.7% were
residents.
From the total study subjects 75.5 % have heard about EBM and among all of the widely known
and used during clinical decision making EBM resources indicated in this survey are Uptodate
(85%), Google(57.3%) followed by PUBMED(39.5%). Familiarity and use of electronic EBM
resources did not differ between male and female residents. Residents with internet access at
work compared to those without internet access, had no effect on familiarity and use of
electronic EBM resources. There was significant correlation between years of residency and
familiarity and use of electronic EBM resources. Comparing the interns and the residents, 53.2%
of the interns were familiar to electronic EBM resources whereas 92.5% for the residents.
There was no significant mean difference in familiarity of electronic EBM sources between male
and female respondents (Mann Whitney U test P = 0.226), and those with and without Internet
facilities at work (Independent sample T test P = 0.228). Similarly, no significant correlation is
seen between the residents graduated university and the familiarity and use of electronic EBM.
The Positive responses toward EBM reflected the positive attitude and welcoming situation in
the medical school. 96% of physicians agree that EBM practices improves patient care ; 94.6%
EBM improves patient outcomes; 94.8%EBM helps clinical decision making; 67.1%EBM
practice reduce healthcare cost; 93.1%EBM brings about quick knowledge update; 74.6%EBM
focused on patients value; 94.8%EBM should be taught in medical school ;…
Advisors/Committee Members: Dr.Aklilu Azazh (MD, Internist, Associate Professor, Emergency Physician) (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Evidence based medicine
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Roza, A. (2014). Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice and Barriers on Evidence Based Medicine among Physicians Practicing in Tikur Anbessa Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
(Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5761
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Roza, Abate. “Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice and Barriers on Evidence Based Medicine among Physicians Practicing in Tikur Anbessa Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
” 2014. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5761.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Roza, Abate. “Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice and Barriers on Evidence Based Medicine among Physicians Practicing in Tikur Anbessa Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Roza A. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice and Barriers on Evidence Based Medicine among Physicians Practicing in Tikur Anbessa Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
[Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5761.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Roza A. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice and Barriers on Evidence Based Medicine among Physicians Practicing in Tikur Anbessa Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
[Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2014. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5761
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Southern California
6.
Chan, Rosa K.
Allocation of educational resources to improve student
learning in a sample of California schools.
Degree: EdD, Education (Leadership), 2010, University of Southern California
URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/356182/rec/624
► Due to current and projected state budgetary constraints, California schools are forced to allocate resources even more effectively in order to meet state mandated student…
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▼ Due to current and projected state budgetary
constraints, California schools are forced to allocate resources
even more effectively in order to meet state mandated student
achievement targets, in accordance with NCLB. The need to
effectively educate such a diverse student population with limited
resources calls for educational adequacy measures to effectively
allocate resources to support student achievement growth.
Therefore, determining and planning for effective resource
allocation strategies are vital to the success of K-12 schools
across the U.S.; This study examines the resource allocation
strategies of improving Southern California high schools in
comparison to the
Evidence-Based Model. The investigator will use a
mixed methods research approach, where both quantitative and
qualitative methods will be used to collect data for the
development of case studies of schools that have demonstrated high
student achievement despite serving significant numbers of
socioeconomically-disadvantaged students. The efforts made by the
sample schools to improve student achievement will be compared to
the
Evidence-Based Model for costing out an education in which
essentially all students attain academic proficiency. The
collection of multiple types of data will provide a means for
district and school administrators to link instructional
vision/strategies and effective resources allocation practices to
improving student performance.
Advisors/Committee Members: Picus, Lawrence O. (Committee Chair), Brewer, Dominic J. (Committee Member), Nelson, John L. (Committee Member).
Subjects/Keywords: evidence-based model
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Chan, R. K. (2010). Allocation of educational resources to improve student
learning in a sample of California schools. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/356182/rec/624
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Chan, Rosa K. “Allocation of educational resources to improve student
learning in a sample of California schools.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Southern California. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/356182/rec/624.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Chan, Rosa K. “Allocation of educational resources to improve student
learning in a sample of California schools.” 2010. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Chan RK. Allocation of educational resources to improve student
learning in a sample of California schools. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/356182/rec/624.
Council of Science Editors:
Chan RK. Allocation of educational resources to improve student
learning in a sample of California schools. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2010. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll127/id/356182/rec/624
Boston University
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Lake, Anneliese Elizabeth.
A comparison of packaging materials for wet biological evidence.
Degree: MS, Biomedical Forensic Sciences, 2015, Boston University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/16136
► When considering what packaging material is optimal for a piece of biological evidence there are two vital things to consider: degradation and contamination (1). Biological…
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▼ When considering what packaging material is optimal for a piece of biological evidence there are two vital things to consider: degradation and contamination (1). Biological evidence collected from a crime scene is brought to the laboratory, however, immediate testing upon arrival is highly unlikely (2). Therefore, the packaging must be suitable for transportation as well as storage. During the storage phase, if improper packaging is utilized, degradation and/or contamination could occur.
General forensic practice is to dry biological samples before packaging, then package the evidence in a paper (breathable) container. This study investigated the use of kraft stock envelopes, plastic bags, glassine envelopes, Tyvek envelopes, evidence/syringe tubes, knife pouches, and Cap-Shure® plastic swab caps to package wet blood and semen samples. The packaging materials were evaluated in a humidity study, degradation study, and transfer study to determine if the biological specimen would remain intact and contained within the packaging.
In the humidity study, it was determined that the kraft paper, glassine paper, and Tyvek® allowed for the passage of moisture, enabling the enclosed sample to readily dry. The plastic bag, evidence tube, and knife pouch created a difference in relative humidity above 20%, thus increasing the ambient moisture concentration the samples were exposed to. In the degradation study, all samples were positive for their respective biological substance when tested with screening, presumptive, and confirmatory methods, however, bacteria were observed on samples that were packaged in plastic bags evidence tubes, and plastic caps. Additionally, only one sample, packaged in an evidence tube, yielded a DNA degradation index that implied degradation had occurred.
The packaging materials were also tested to determine if the biological fluid would transfer through them, permitting cross-contamination. The kraft paper and one glassine paper did not provide a true barrier, as blood transferred through the envelopes onto a surrounding surface. The Tyvek®, knife pouch, and plastic bag all kept the wet blood contained within the package and no transfer to the surrounding surfaces occurred, although bloodstains on the interior of the Tyvek® and knife pouch could be visualized from the exterior. Overall, Tyvek® envelopes were determined to be an optimal packaging material for wet biological samples when compared to the other packaging materials used in this limited study due to their relative strength, ability to allow fluids to air dry and the lack of penetration of wet blood to the exterior surface.
Subjects/Keywords: Biology; Biological evidence; Evidence degradation; Forensic evidence; Forensic packaging materials
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Lake, A. E. (2015). A comparison of packaging materials for wet biological evidence. (Masters Thesis). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/16136
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lake, Anneliese Elizabeth. “A comparison of packaging materials for wet biological evidence.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Boston University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/2144/16136.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lake, Anneliese Elizabeth. “A comparison of packaging materials for wet biological evidence.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Lake AE. A comparison of packaging materials for wet biological evidence. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Boston University; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/16136.
Council of Science Editors:
Lake AE. A comparison of packaging materials for wet biological evidence. [Masters Thesis]. Boston University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/16136
University of Western Australia
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Robinson, Katrin.
Expert evidence in criminal trials in Australia : does the adversarial system provide an effective way of testing the reliability of expert evidence?.
Degree: M.For.SC., 2011, University of Western Australia
URL: http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=33127&local_base=GEN01-INS01
► Expert evidence on forensic techniques is regularly presented in criminal trials. Forensic results can potentially decide the outcome of a criminal trial. In order to…
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▼ Expert evidence on forensic techniques is regularly presented in criminal trials. Forensic results can potentially decide the outcome of a criminal trial. In order to achieve a just result, it is essential that the results are reliable, and that the evidence is presented in a manner which allows the decision-maker to properly assess its significance. The US decision of Daubert v Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc. outlines a number of scientific principles which should be considered when assessing the reliability of expert evidence. Australian case law has no equivalent set of criteria, but expert evidence must be reliable to be admitted. This study examines whether the reliability of two commonly used forensic techniques, namely fingerprints and DNA, is adequately tested within the adversarial system. I reviewed 20 transcripts of fingerprint evidence and 20 transcripts of DNA evidence in criminal trials in Western Australia in order to investigate how lawyers approach these two areas of expert evidence, i.e. what areas they tend to canvass during examination-in-chief and cross-examination. Part A outlines the case law in Australia and the US in relation to expert evidence, and the main scientific principles. Part B discusses the techniques of fingerprint analysis and DNA analysis, including potential difficulties associated with the two techniques, as well as the results of the analysis of the trial transcripts. The result of the analysis shows that lawyers focus on the result of the analysis, whereas the reliability of the method which the findings are based on is subject to little scrutiny. This is particularly so in the area of fingerprint evidence.
Expert evidence on forensic techniques is regularly presented in criminal trials. Forensic results can potentially decide the outcome of a criminal trial. In order to achieve a just result, it is essential that the results are reliable, and that the evidence is presented in a manner which allows the decision-maker to properly assess its significance. The US decision of Daubert v Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc. outlines a number of scientific principles which should be considered when assessing the reliability of expert evidence. Australian case law has no equivalent set of criteria, but expert evidence must be reliable to be admitted. This study examines whether the reliability of two commonly used forensic techniques, namely fingerprints and DNA, is adequately tested within the adversarial system. I reviewed 20 transcripts of fingerprint evidence and 20 transcripts of DNA evidence in criminal trials in Western Australia in order to investigate how lawyers approach these two areas of expert evidence, i.e. what areas they tend to canvass during examination-in-chief and cross-examination. Part A outlines the case law in Australia and the US in relation to expert evidence, and the main scientific principles. Part B discusses the techniques of fingerprint analysis and DNA analysis, including potential difficulties associated with the two techniques, as well as the…
Subjects/Keywords: Expert evidence; Criminal trials; DNA evidence; Fingerprint evidence
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Robinson, K. (2011). Expert evidence in criminal trials in Australia : does the adversarial system provide an effective way of testing the reliability of expert evidence?. (Masters Thesis). University of Western Australia. Retrieved from http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=33127&local_base=GEN01-INS01
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Robinson, Katrin. “Expert evidence in criminal trials in Australia : does the adversarial system provide an effective way of testing the reliability of expert evidence?.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Western Australia. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=33127&local_base=GEN01-INS01.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Robinson, Katrin. “Expert evidence in criminal trials in Australia : does the adversarial system provide an effective way of testing the reliability of expert evidence?.” 2011. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Robinson K. Expert evidence in criminal trials in Australia : does the adversarial system provide an effective way of testing the reliability of expert evidence?. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Western Australia; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=33127&local_base=GEN01-INS01.
Council of Science Editors:
Robinson K. Expert evidence in criminal trials in Australia : does the adversarial system provide an effective way of testing the reliability of expert evidence?. [Masters Thesis]. University of Western Australia; 2011. Available from: http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=33127&local_base=GEN01-INS01
9.
Scobie, Charlotte Rachel.
Considering forensic science: juror decision making and unvalidated identification evidence.
Degree: 2018, University of Adelaide
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/115179
► Rapid scientific advances mean that new techniques and areas of research are being used by crime labs to test forensic evidence, but as innovations grow,…
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▼ Rapid scientific advances mean that new techniques and areas of research are being used by crime labs to test forensic
evidence, but as innovations grow, so does fear that invalid science will make its way to the courtroom. If jurors and judges are not informed of the threats to validity that are associated with identification
evidence they are at risk of overestimating the reliability of that
evidence. The overarching goal of this thesis was to investigate whether scientifically informed opposing expert testimony or cross-examination will educate jurors about unreliable forensic science, and whether there are individual differences that will affect the perception of forensic
evidence.
Study one investigated whether opposing expert testimony could educate jurors about anthropometric facial comparison
evidence. In addition, participants’ scores on measures of epistemological sophistication and argument skill were used to test for direct effects on verdict, and indirect effects through ratings on a measure of methodological reliability. Path analysis did not show support for relationship for the two individual difference measures. Opposing expert testimony was able to reduce ratings of the reliability of the forensic
evidence, indicating that presenting participants with criticisms of unreliable forensic
evidence is capable of informing jurors of limitations.
Study two aimed to replicate the main findings of the first study while testing a different measure of individual difference: bias towards forensic
evidence, as captured by the Forensic
Evidence Evaluation Bias Scale (FEEBS, Smith & Bull, 2012, 2014). Opposing expert testimony reduced reliability, and scores on the pro-prosecution subscale of the FEEBS led to higher ratings of reliability, indicating that when the participants were predisposed to see forensic
evidence as highly trustworthy and conclusive they were more likely to convict. Qualitative analysis of responses justifying verdict choice showed that opposing expert testimony was informative, but that many participants struggled with understanding scientific methodology and had unreasonable expectations about forensic science. Study three tested whether scientifically-informed cross-examination would lead to reduced reliability. Three types of forensic identification sciences were used: anthropometric facial comparison, fingerprint, and voice identification. Participants read through expert testimony regarding one of the three types of
evidence, and then either scientifically-informed cross-examination, or questions that focussed on the qualifications and experience of the expert. Multi-group analyses and individual path analyses were conducted. Only the relationship between examination type and
evidence type was different between groups, and scientifically-informed cross-examination did not affect ratings of reliability. Scores on the FEEBS affect neither reliability nor verdict. This suggests that differences in testimony and either the origin, or complexity, of criticisms towards
evidence may have a…
Advisors/Committee Members: Semmler, Carolyn (advisor), Proeve, Michael (advisor), School of Psychology (school).
Subjects/Keywords: jury decision making; forensic evidence; expert evidence; forensic science; identification evidence
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Scobie, C. R. (2018). Considering forensic science: juror decision making and unvalidated identification evidence. (Thesis). University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2440/115179
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Scobie, Charlotte Rachel. “Considering forensic science: juror decision making and unvalidated identification evidence.” 2018. Thesis, University of Adelaide. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/2440/115179.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Scobie, Charlotte Rachel. “Considering forensic science: juror decision making and unvalidated identification evidence.” 2018. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Scobie CR. Considering forensic science: juror decision making and unvalidated identification evidence. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2018. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/115179.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Scobie CR. Considering forensic science: juror decision making and unvalidated identification evidence. [Thesis]. University of Adelaide; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2440/115179
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Dalhousie University
10.
Murphy, Matthew.
Assessing understanding of the principles of evidence-based
practice and their application: a qualitative study of
decision-making among Senior Management in Nova Scotia's addiction
services.
Degree: Master of Health Services Research, Applied Health Services Research, 2012, Dalhousie University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15359
► Provision of a high standard of care in addiction treatment and prevention services is dependent upon knowledge of evidence-based practice (EBP) principles, and the skills…
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▼ Provision of a high standard of care in addiction
treatment and prevention services is dependent upon knowledge of
evidence-based practice (EBP) principles, and the skills needed to
apply those principles, among the substance abuse workforce (SAW).
Competency profiles for Canada’s SAW define the need for skill and
knowledge of EBP. Within Canada’s SAW, persons within the
Occupational Cluster Senior Management are ultimately responsible
for decisions and therefore must possess a high level of
proficiency in EBP. This proficiency has not been assessed in this
group; the objective of this study was to conduct such an
assessment on Senior Management from Nova Scotia’s Addiction
Services. Eighteen Senior Managers completed semi-structured
qualitative interviews. Interviews were analyzed using content
analysis, five main themes emerged. It appears that Senior
Management possess an understanding of the principles of EBP, but
that their knowledge and use of the skills required for their
application requires further development.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dr Gail Dechman (external-examiner), Dr Grace Johnston (graduate-coordinator), Dr David Haardt (thesis-reader), Dr Robert Gilbert and Dr Sara Kirk (thesis-supervisor), Received (ethics-approval), Not Applicable (manuscripts), Yes (copyright-release).
Subjects/Keywords: Addiction services; Substance use; Evidence-based decision-making; Evidence-based medicine; Evidence-based practice
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practice and their application: a qualitative study of
decision-making among Senior Management in Nova Scotia's addiction
services. (Masters Thesis). Dalhousie University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15359
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Murphy, Matthew. “Assessing understanding of the principles of evidence-based
practice and their application: a qualitative study of
decision-making among Senior Management in Nova Scotia's addiction
services.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Dalhousie University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15359.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Murphy, Matthew. “Assessing understanding of the principles of evidence-based
practice and their application: a qualitative study of
decision-making among Senior Management in Nova Scotia's addiction
services.” 2012. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Murphy M. Assessing understanding of the principles of evidence-based
practice and their application: a qualitative study of
decision-making among Senior Management in Nova Scotia's addiction
services. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Dalhousie University; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15359.
Council of Science Editors:
Murphy M. Assessing understanding of the principles of evidence-based
practice and their application: a qualitative study of
decision-making among Senior Management in Nova Scotia's addiction
services. [Masters Thesis]. Dalhousie University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15359
Rhodes University
11.
Jordaan, Jason.
An examination of validation practices in relation to the forensic acquisition of digital evidence in South Africa.
Degree: Faculty of Science, Computer Science, 2014, Rhodes University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1016361
► The acquisition of digital evidence is the most crucial part of the entire digital forensics process. During this process, digital evidence is acquired in a…
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▼ The acquisition of digital evidence is the most crucial part of the entire digital forensics process. During this process, digital evidence is acquired in a forensically sound manner to ensure the legal admissibility and reliability of that evidence in court. In the acquisition process various hardware or software tools are used to acquire the digital evidence. All of the digital forensic standards relating to the acquisition of digital evidence require that the hardware and software tools used in the acquisition process are validated as functioning correctly and reliably, as this lends credibility to the evidence in court. In fact the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 in South Africa specifically requires courts to consider issues such as reliability and the manner in which the integrity of digital evidence is ensured when assessing the evidential weight of digital evidence. Previous research into quality assurance in the practice of digital forensics in South Africa identified that in general, tool validation was not performed, and as such a hypothesis was proposed that digital forensic practitioners in South Africa make use of hardware and/or software tools for the forensic acquisition of digital evidence, whose validity and/or reliability cannot be objectively proven. As such the reliability of any digital evidence preserved using those tools is potentially unreliable. This hypothesis was tested in the research through the use of a survey of digital forensic practitioners in South Africa. The research established that the majority of digital forensic practitioners do not use tools in the forensic acquisition of digital evidence that can be proven to be validated and/or reliable. While just under a fifth of digital forensic practitioners can provide some proof of validation and/or reliability, the proof of validation does not meet formal international standards. In essence this means that digital evidence, which is preserved through the use of specific hardware and/or software tools for subsequent presentation and reliance upon as evidence in a court of law, is preserved by tools where the objective and scientific validity thereof has not been determined. Since South African courts must consider reliability in terms of Section 15(3) of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 in assessing the weight of digital evidence, this is undermined through the current state of practice in South Africa by digital forensic practitioners.
Subjects/Keywords: Electronic evidence; Evidence, Criminal; Forensic sciences; Evidence, Criminal – South Africa – Law and legislation
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Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Jordaan, Jason. “An examination of validation practices in relation to the forensic acquisition of digital evidence in South Africa.” 2014. Thesis, Rhodes University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1016361.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Jordaan, Jason. “An examination of validation practices in relation to the forensic acquisition of digital evidence in South Africa.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Jordaan J. An examination of validation practices in relation to the forensic acquisition of digital evidence in South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. Rhodes University; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1016361.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Jordaan J. An examination of validation practices in relation to the forensic acquisition of digital evidence in South Africa. [Thesis]. Rhodes University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1016361
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Western Ontario
12.
Qureshi, Riaz G.
Evidence Reversal: An exploratory analysis of randomized controlled trials from the New England Journal of Medicine.
Degree: 2017, University of Western Ontario
URL: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/4652
► BACKGROUND: Evidence Reversal (ER) is the phenomenon whereby new and stronger evidence contradicts previously established evidence. OBJECTIVES: To quantify evidence reversals and to determine characteristics…
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▼ BACKGROUND: Evidence Reversal (ER) is the phenomenon whereby new and stronger evidence contradicts previously established evidence.
OBJECTIVES: To quantify evidence reversals and to determine characteristics associated with reversibility.
METHODS: Original articles from the New England Journal of Medicine (2000 to 2016) were screened for three inclusion criteria: tested a clinical practice; Randomized Controlled Trial design; and tested an established clinical practice. The proportion of RCTs that represented ER was determined. Association of trial characteristics with reversal was explored using logistic regression in order to inform a potential framework of reversibility.
RESULTS: In total, 611 RCTs met the inclusion criteria, of which 54% were evidence reversals. Based on variables associated with ER, a reversibility framework was proposed, comprised of eight trial characteristics.
CONCLUSION: More than 50% of RCTs published in the NEJM that test established practices are evidence reversals. The characteristics of RCTs that are associated with reversal will inform future research to further understand reversibility.
Subjects/Keywords: Evidence Reversal; Medical Reversal; Evidence-Based Medicine; Evidence Synthesis; De-Implementation; Decision-Making; Clinical Epidemiology
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Qureshi, R. G. (2017). Evidence Reversal: An exploratory analysis of randomized controlled trials from the New England Journal of Medicine. (Thesis). University of Western Ontario. Retrieved from https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/4652
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Qureshi, Riaz G. “Evidence Reversal: An exploratory analysis of randomized controlled trials from the New England Journal of Medicine.” 2017. Thesis, University of Western Ontario. Accessed February 25, 2020.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/4652.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Qureshi, Riaz G. “Evidence Reversal: An exploratory analysis of randomized controlled trials from the New England Journal of Medicine.” 2017. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Qureshi RG. Evidence Reversal: An exploratory analysis of randomized controlled trials from the New England Journal of Medicine. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/4652.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Qureshi RG. Evidence Reversal: An exploratory analysis of randomized controlled trials from the New England Journal of Medicine. [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2017. Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/4652
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Durham University
13.
Taylor, Christopher William.
Detectives and disclosure : an analysis of the implementation of the disclosure provisions of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 by CID officers, based on a study of operational procedure in two police force areas.
Degree: PhD, 2002, Durham University
URL: http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/4156/
;
http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.269857
► The Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 introduced new procedures for the handling of unused material in criminal cases. Defective treatment of such material has…
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▼ The Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 introduced new procedures for the handling of unused material in criminal cases. Defective treatment of such material has been a central aspect of many of the most notorious miscarriages of justice of the past 25 years. This work seeks to present an overview of the first three years of disclosure under the new provisions, by reference to a study of disclosure practice within two police force areas. In addition, by examining the process of investigation and file preparation, it is possible to identify the operational and cultural factors within the police service which continue to impede the effective treatment of unused material. Central to this process are the working practices of the CID and the way in which they interface with other elements of the criminal justice system. This thesis presents an ethnographic analysis of the reasoning and strategies employed by those involved in the process of disclosure, in an attempt to highlight weaknesses in the current regime for the handling of unused material. Having identified those aspects of police working practice which militate against the effective operation of the 1996 Act, the study concludes with consideration of the most recent Government proposals in relation to disclosure in order to assess their likely success.
Subjects/Keywords: 345; Evidence
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Taylor, C. W. (2002). Detectives and disclosure : an analysis of the implementation of the disclosure provisions of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 by CID officers, based on a study of operational procedure in two police force areas. (Doctoral Dissertation). Durham University. Retrieved from http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/4156/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.269857
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Taylor, Christopher William. “Detectives and disclosure : an analysis of the implementation of the disclosure provisions of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 by CID officers, based on a study of operational procedure in two police force areas.” 2002. Doctoral Dissertation, Durham University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/4156/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.269857.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Taylor, Christopher William. “Detectives and disclosure : an analysis of the implementation of the disclosure provisions of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 by CID officers, based on a study of operational procedure in two police force areas.” 2002. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Taylor CW. Detectives and disclosure : an analysis of the implementation of the disclosure provisions of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 by CID officers, based on a study of operational procedure in two police force areas. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Durham University; 2002. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/4156/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.269857.
Council of Science Editors:
Taylor CW. Detectives and disclosure : an analysis of the implementation of the disclosure provisions of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 by CID officers, based on a study of operational procedure in two police force areas. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Durham University; 2002. Available from: http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/4156/ ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.269857
University of Edinburgh
14.
Boult, Cameron Jeffrey.
Epistemic responsibility and radical scepticism.
Degree: PhD, 2014, University of Edinburgh
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/14190
► This thesis has two aims. One is to motivate the claim that challenging what I call a “sameness of evidence thesis” is a particularly promising…
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▼ This thesis has two aims. One is to motivate the claim that challenging what I call a “sameness of evidence thesis” is a particularly promising approach to external world scepticism. The other is to sharpen an underexplored issue that arises when challenging the sameness of evidence thesis. The second aim is the primary aim of the thesis. Pursuing the first aim, I start by examining a predominant formulation of external world scepticism known as the “closure argument” for knowledge. I examine three main strategies for responding to external world scepticism and highlight their major challenges (DeRose 1995; Dretske 1979; Nozick 1981; Sosa 1999). The goal is not to demonstrate that these challenges cannot be met, but rather to highlight a deeper issue that arises when responding to the closure problem for knowledge. In particular, I take the discussion to motivate looking at what I will call “scepticism about evidential justification” (Feldman 2000; Kornblith 2001; Pritchard forthcoming). The general argument in favour of a shift to scepticism about evidential justification is based on considerations about what an adequate response to external world scepticism should hope to achieve. I argue that one condition of adequacy is being able to account for radical forms of scepticism that challenge not only that our beliefs enjoy the epistemic status of knowledge (however that status is conceived) but also that our ordinary empirical beliefs are justified, or that we are reasonable in holding them. There are different varieties of scepticism about evidential justification. I focus in some detail on the anti-sceptical strategies of Pryor (2000; 2004) and Wright (2004) as examples of strategies that engage with scepticism about evidential justification. But I argue that one form of evidential scepticism known as the “underdetermination argument”—which Pryor and Wright do not directly engage with—is of particular importance. The main assumption in the underdetermination argument I focus on is about the nature of evidence. More specifically, the underdetermination argument presupposes that one’s evidence is the same in so-called “bad” and “good” cases in which an agent forms an empirical belief. This is the “sameness of evidence thesis.” Pursuing the main aim of the thesis, I introduce two forms an anti-sceptical strategy that involves challenging the sameness of evidence thesis. The two forms I consider differ in their commitments concerning a condition of accessibility on our evidence. Pritchard (2006; 2007; 2012; forthcoming) maintains that one’s evidence is “reflectively accessible.” Williamson (2000; 2009) rejects this claim. The central issue I aim to sharpen is that while accepting the condition of accessibility leads to serious challenges in rejecting the sameness of evidence thesis, rejecting it leads to counterintuitive consequences if we grant that there is a normative principle that requires us to proportion our beliefs to the evidence. A central part of the thesis involves examining these counterintuitive…
Subjects/Keywords: 121; scepticism; evidence; epistemic responsibility
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Boult, C. J. (2014). Epistemic responsibility and radical scepticism. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Edinburgh. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1842/14190
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Boult, Cameron Jeffrey. “Epistemic responsibility and radical scepticism.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Edinburgh. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1842/14190.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Boult, Cameron Jeffrey. “Epistemic responsibility and radical scepticism.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Boult CJ. Epistemic responsibility and radical scepticism. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/14190.
Council of Science Editors:
Boult CJ. Epistemic responsibility and radical scepticism. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/14190
Victoria University of Wellington
15.
Hickman, Caroline.
"Any evidence" in the Family Court.
Degree: 2017, Victoria University of Wellington
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6682
► This dissertation examines the origins and justification for the “any evidence” rule which has been a feature of New Zealand family law for many years.…
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▼ This dissertation examines the origins and justification for the “any evidence” rule which has been a feature of New Zealand family law for many years. The rule provides judicial discretion to admit
evidence in the Family Court which would be otherwise inadmissible. Its ongoing value has never been closely examined, although the rule has frequently been criticised.
Selected cases have been examined to determine if reliance on the
Evidence Act without the “any evidence” rule would have the deleterious outcomes contemplated. Analysis has shown that the rule has very little use and conversely, that the detriment caused by the rule is greater than the harm it was designed to remedy.
Repeal and reform options are considered to better achieve the specific purposes of the various family law statutes as well as improve the integrity of the Family Court process overall.
Advisors/Committee Members: Atkin, Bill, McDonald, Elisabeth.
Subjects/Keywords: Evidence; Family law; Litigation
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Hickman, C. (2017). "Any evidence" in the Family Court. (Masters Thesis). Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6682
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hickman, Caroline. “"Any evidence" in the Family Court.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Victoria University of Wellington. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6682.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hickman, Caroline. “"Any evidence" in the Family Court.” 2017. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Hickman C. "Any evidence" in the Family Court. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6682.
Council of Science Editors:
Hickman C. "Any evidence" in the Family Court. [Masters Thesis]. Victoria University of Wellington; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10063/6682
Oregon State University
16.
McKay, Virginia R.
Examining Evidence-based Intervention Sustainability and De-adoption in the Context of HIV Prevention.
Degree: PhD, Public Health, 2015, Oregon State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/57965
► Evidence-based interventions (EBIs), which demonstrate efficacy in research settings, are rarely sustained when implemented in public health organizations. Rather, EBIs are often de-adopted - potentially…
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▼ Evidence-based interventions (EBIs), which demonstrate efficacy in research settings, are rarely sustained when implemented in public health organizations. Rather, EBIs are often de-adopted - potentially undermining the positive benefits of the EBIs for the communities that access them. The lack of sustainability is particularly troubling among public health organizations that provide HIV-related services given that many vulnerable, at-risk individuals rely on these services for prevention and care. Characterizing the relationships among the many factors theorized to influence EBI sustainability and subsequent population outcomes may be a critical step to improving our understanding of how EBIs are sustained. Furthermore, the potential impact of EBI de-adoption is relatively unexplored. Given that new EBIs will continue to emerge, this dissertation research contributes to a growing body of knowledge dedicated to understanding the end phases of EBI implementation - sustainability and de-adoption - for HIV prevention in local settings. To achieve this goal, a multi-stage study was conducted, the results of which are presented in two manuscripts. First, a mixed-methods case study of a community-based organization dedicated entirely to HIV prevention that implemented and de-adopted RESPECT, an HIV prevention EBI was conducted. This case study and other existing data were used to inform the construction of an agent-based model, an innovative simulation approach. The agent-based model was then used to examine the impact of human resources on EBI sustainability and population risk over time. The results from these analyses, presented in the first manuscript included in this dissertation, suggest that human resources are integral to EBI sustainability, and adequate human resources must be invested to sustain EBIs and maximize benefit for communities over time. Data from the case study were also used to examine the impact of de-adopting RESPECT in this agency. The results from these analyses, presented in the second manuscript included in this dissertation, demonstrate how de-adopting an EBI has consequences, many of which are negative, for individual staff, the agency, and the community. This work can be used to inform conceptual frameworks and methods informing the study of EBI sustainability and de-adoption. This work can also be used to make recommendations for HIV prevention policy and the promotion of EBIs in practice. A continued focus on sustainability and de-adoption is a crucial opportunity to improve EBI success to maximize the benefit of EBIs for communities.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dolcini, M. Margaret (advisor), Catania, Joseph (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: HIV Prevention; Evidence-based medicine
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McKay, V. R. (2015). Examining Evidence-based Intervention Sustainability and De-adoption in the Context of HIV Prevention. (Doctoral Dissertation). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/57965
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
McKay, Virginia R. “Examining Evidence-based Intervention Sustainability and De-adoption in the Context of HIV Prevention.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Oregon State University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1957/57965.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
McKay, Virginia R. “Examining Evidence-based Intervention Sustainability and De-adoption in the Context of HIV Prevention.” 2015. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
McKay VR. Examining Evidence-based Intervention Sustainability and De-adoption in the Context of HIV Prevention. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Oregon State University; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/57965.
Council of Science Editors:
McKay VR. Examining Evidence-based Intervention Sustainability and De-adoption in the Context of HIV Prevention. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Oregon State University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/57965
Baylor University
17.
[No author].
Objectivity and subjectivity in epistemology : a defense of the phenomenal conception of evidence.
Degree: 2014, Baylor University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2104/9239
► We all have an intuitive grasp of the concept of evidence. Evidence makes beliefs reasonable, justifies jury verdicts, and helps resolve our disagreements. Yet getting…
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▼ We all have an intuitive grasp of the concept of
evidence.
Evidence makes beliefs reasonable, justifies jury verdicts, and helps resolve our disagreements. Yet getting clear about what
evidence is is surprisingly difficult. Among other possibilities,
evidence might consist in physical objects like a candlestick found at the crime scene, propositions like ‘a candlestick was found at the crime scene,’ or experiences like the experience of witnessing a candlestick at the crime scene. This dissertation is a defense of the latter view.
Evidence, we will argue, consists in experiences or mental states called ‘seeming states.’ We begin with a look at why the logical positivists came to abandon the experiential or “phenomenal” conception of
evidence and adopted what I call “the courtroom conception.” Despite its appeal, we argue that this latter view is too objective; it has trouble playing the role of subjective reasons-provider. Being more subjective, the phenomenal conception deserves another look. However, many have thought that the phenomenal conception itself is unable to fulfill other important roles of
evidence. In chapter two we dispute this, arguing that the phenomenal conception can play all four of the chief roles of
evidence. Examining the religious epistemology of Alvin Plantinga in chapter three we come to see that the phenomenal conception, while attractive, is in danger of being too subjective. If the phenomenal conception of
evidence is to be tenable, it must be offered in conjunction with a conservative epistemic principle which tethers together experiences with the beliefs they
evidence in an epistemically appropriate manner. Hence in chapter four we consider a number of conservative epistemic principles and argue for the superiority of one in particular. But these principles have themselves been
subject to criticism. For this reason, in chapter five we close by responding to a recent and pressing challenge to conservative principles in epistemology (Michael Bergmann’s dilemma for internalism) which might prevent their deployment alongside the phenomenal conception. If our arguments are correct, the phenomenal conception of
evidence is still an attractive account of
evidence today.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dougherty, Trent (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Evidence. Phenomenal conservatism. Epistemology.
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(Thesis). Baylor University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2104/9239
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
author], [No. “Objectivity and subjectivity in epistemology : a defense of the phenomenal conception of evidence.
” 2014. Thesis, Baylor University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/2104/9239.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
author], [No. “Objectivity and subjectivity in epistemology : a defense of the phenomenal conception of evidence.
” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
author] [. Objectivity and subjectivity in epistemology : a defense of the phenomenal conception of evidence.
[Internet] [Thesis]. Baylor University; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2104/9239.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
author] [. Objectivity and subjectivity in epistemology : a defense of the phenomenal conception of evidence.
[Thesis]. Baylor University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2104/9239
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
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University of Hong Kong
18.
Wong, Siu-ling.
Evidence-based clinical guidelines for pressure ulcer
prevention in elderly patients.
Degree: Master of Nursing, 2012, University of Hong Kong
URL: Wong,
S.
[黃少玲].
(2012).
Evidence-based
clinical
guidelines
for
pressure
ulcer
prevention
in
elderly
patients.
(Thesis).
University
of
Hong
Kong,
Pokfulam,
Hong
Kong
SAR.
Retrieved
from
http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4833933
;
http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4833933
;
http://hdl.handle.net/10722/174290
► Older adults are particularly vulnerable to the development of pressure ulcers (PUs) as a result of skin changes and reduced mobility (Knox, Anderson & Anderson,…
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▼ Older adults are particularly vulnerable to the
development of pressure ulcers (PUs) as a result of skin changes
and reduced mobility (Knox, Anderson & Anderson, 1994; Russell
et al., 2003). This is associated with diminished quality of life,
longer hospitalisations and increased morbidity and mortality
(Margolis et al., 2002).In view of the high incidence of PUs (grade
1-4) occurring in elderly patients in acute care, a systematic
review of related studies was conducted in August 2011. The optimal
frequency and methods of repositioning are described in the
literature. With well-designed implementation and evaluation plans,
the proposed repositioning guidelines are likely to reduce the
incidence of PUs (grade 1-4), while in turn lessening the
healthcare burden and preserving patients’ quality of life. Pilot
testing, a trial run to test the feasibility of the innovation,
will be carried out in the proposed medical ward, and training
provided to all staff before the intervention. To proceed with the
change, the intervention must be cost-effective and beneficial to
all stakeholders. Outcome evaluation determines the number of goals
achieved by the innovation and to what degree, and is very
important (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2005).The PU incidence
(grade 1-4) is expected to be different after the implementation of
the innovation.
published_or_final_version
Nursing Studies
Master
Master of Nursing
Subjects/Keywords: Bedsores - Prevention.; Evidence-based nursing.
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Wong, S. (2012). Evidence-based clinical guidelines for pressure ulcer
prevention in elderly patients. (Masters Thesis). University of Hong Kong. Retrieved from Wong, S. [黃少玲]. (2012). Evidence-based clinical guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention in elderly patients. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4833933 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4833933 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/174290
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wong, Siu-ling. “Evidence-based clinical guidelines for pressure ulcer
prevention in elderly patients.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Hong Kong. Accessed February 25, 2020.
Wong, S. [黃少玲]. (2012). Evidence-based clinical guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention in elderly patients. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4833933 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4833933 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/174290.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wong, Siu-ling. “Evidence-based clinical guidelines for pressure ulcer
prevention in elderly patients.” 2012. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Wong S. Evidence-based clinical guidelines for pressure ulcer
prevention in elderly patients. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Hong Kong; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: Wong, S. [黃少玲]. (2012). Evidence-based clinical guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention in elderly patients. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4833933 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4833933 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/174290.
Council of Science Editors:
Wong S. Evidence-based clinical guidelines for pressure ulcer
prevention in elderly patients. [Masters Thesis]. University of Hong Kong; 2012. Available from: Wong, S. [黃少玲]. (2012). Evidence-based clinical guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention in elderly patients. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4833933 ; http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4833933 ; http://hdl.handle.net/10722/174290
19.
Haecker, Bonnie Minnia.
Evidence-based Decision Making: Influences on Central-Office Administrators' Decision-Making Practices.
Degree: 2013, Texas Digital Library
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969;
http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66652
► The No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and the Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Education Act of 2004 mandated that state and local education agencies…
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▼ The No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and the Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Education Act of 2004 mandated that state and local education agencies assured that programs and interventions purchased with federal funds were proven effective through rigorous, scientifically-based research. This mandate required central office administrators who managed federal budgets to make
evidence-based decisions when purchasing interventions and programs with federal funds. In this study, central office administrators across the state of Texas were surveyed to obtain information about their
evidence-based decision-making practices and the factors that influenced them when making decisions about interventions for their districts.
The purpose of this quantitative non-experimental study was to identify the
evidence-based decision-making practices of central office administrators (n = 268) and the factors that influence them. Based on the findings in the literature, a survey was developed to collect data to examine correlations between central office administrators???
evidence use in decision-making and (a) administrator knowledge of
evidence-based practices, confidence in understanding statistical methodology and analyses, and beliefs about research; (b) individual administrator characteristics measured by education, experience, and employment; (c) school district characteristics such as size, type, location, and presence of policies; and (d) the administrator level at which
evidence-based decisions were made. Data were collected using survey methodology. Factor analysis, regression analysis, and ANOVAs were employed to analyze the data.
The present study provides
evidence that administrators??? knowledge of
evidence-based practices and their self confidence in their own ability to understand the statistical methodologies and analyses that are typically found in research studies, impact administrators???
evidence-based decision-making practices; however, results from this sample did not support the importance of administrators??? beliefs about research in general. Results indicated that individual administrator level of education, administrative experience, and current employment did not predict their
evidence-based decision-making practices. However, the data did indicate that the type of district (rural, suburban, urban), size of the district, and the presence of policies concerning
evidence-based practices did impact administrators???
evidence-based decision-making practices. Finally, to provide some insight on the impact of organizational structure on
evidence-based decision-making, this study investigated the level within the central office where
evidence-based decisions were made. Findings indicated that in urban districts, the majority of decisions were made by the program director or the assistant superintendent, whereas suburban districts identified program directors/budget managers as the primary decision-maker. Small rural districts appeared to make decisions at the higher superintendent level; however,…
Advisors/Committee Members: Thompson, Bruce (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Evidence-based decision-making
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Haecker, B. M. (2013). Evidence-based Decision Making: Influences on Central-Office Administrators' Decision-Making Practices. (Thesis). Texas Digital Library. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66652
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Haecker, Bonnie Minnia. “Evidence-based Decision Making: Influences on Central-Office Administrators' Decision-Making Practices.” 2013. Thesis, Texas Digital Library. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66652.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Haecker, Bonnie Minnia. “Evidence-based Decision Making: Influences on Central-Office Administrators' Decision-Making Practices.” 2013. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Haecker BM. Evidence-based Decision Making: Influences on Central-Office Administrators' Decision-Making Practices. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas Digital Library; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66652.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Haecker BM. Evidence-based Decision Making: Influences on Central-Office Administrators' Decision-Making Practices. [Thesis]. Texas Digital Library; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969; http://hdl.handle.net/2249.1/66652
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Missouri – Columbia
20.
Ding, Suining.
Evidence-based design utilized in hospital architecture and changing the design process: a hospital case study.
Degree: 2016, University of Missouri – Columbia
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10355/62509
► As a new paradigm in healthcare design in the 21st century, evidence-based design (EBD) has played a critical role in the changing hospital architectural design…
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▼ As a new paradigm in healthcare design in the 21st century,
evidence-based design (EBD) has played a critical role in the changing hospital architectural design process and shaping new images of hospital architecture.
Evidence-based design is research informed, and its results affect not only patients' clinical outcomes but also medical facility operational efficiency and its staff retention and satisfaction. This research investigated how EBD was implemented in hospital architectural design and how traditional design process was modified to incorporate credible research
evidence through a case study at Grand River Hospital in the United States. This study took a qualitative approach with grounded theory methodology. The methods used for this research were multiple sources of data collection through document reviews, observations, and interviews. Findings revealed that the investigation for EBD needs to focus on environment-behavior studies especially in the development of explanatory theory. This study also recommended a modified cyclical design process model for integrating EBD. This redefined design process model requires collaborations with all stakeholders by adding visioning sessions, multiple design charrettes, mock-ups, and the functional performance evaluation to help to implement research
evidence and make design decisions to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Advisors/Committee Members: Schwarz, Benyamin (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Hospital architecture; Evidence-based design
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Ding, S. (2016). Evidence-based design utilized in hospital architecture and changing the design process: a hospital case study. (Thesis). University of Missouri – Columbia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10355/62509
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ding, Suining. “Evidence-based design utilized in hospital architecture and changing the design process: a hospital case study.” 2016. Thesis, University of Missouri – Columbia. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/10355/62509.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ding, Suining. “Evidence-based design utilized in hospital architecture and changing the design process: a hospital case study.” 2016. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Ding S. Evidence-based design utilized in hospital architecture and changing the design process: a hospital case study. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Missouri – Columbia; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10355/62509.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Ding S. Evidence-based design utilized in hospital architecture and changing the design process: a hospital case study. [Thesis]. University of Missouri – Columbia; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10355/62509
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Rochester
21.
Matheson, Jonathan D. (1977 - ).
Dealing with disagreement : uniqueness and
conciliation.
Degree: PhD, 2010, University of Rochester
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/11391
► What is the epistemic significance of disagreement? That is, how should discovering that another disagrees with you concerning some proposition affect your credence in that…
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▼ What is the epistemic significance of disagreement?
That is, how should discovering that another disagrees with you
concerning some proposition affect your credence in that
proposition? My dissertation defends a conciliatory view of
disagreement. The view is conciliatory since it claims that one
gains a reason to become less justified in believing what one does
believe when one discovers that another disagrees. If this reason
is undefeated, then one becomes justified in adopting a credence in
the proposition closer to that of the disagreeing party. The
particular conciliatory view of disagreement that I defend has it
that conciliation is called for much more frequently than is
commonly thought, and to a much greater extent than is commonly
thought.
The first chapter of the dissertation aims to establish
the truth of the Uniqueness Thesis. The Uniqueness Thesis claims
that a body of evidence justifies at most one competitor doxastic
attitude toward any proposition. In this chapter I explain and
motivate my formulation of the Uniqueness Thesis, as well as
criticize motivations for the Uniqueness Thesis put forward by
Roger White. I then defend the Uniqueness Thesis from several
extant objections in the literature and note one important
consequence of the Uniqueness Thesis. I examine objections from
vagueness, the nature of doxastic attitudes, and from the Naïve
Theory of meaning. This consequence is that if the Uniqueness
Thesis is true, then there are no cases where two disagreeing
parties have the same evidence, yet each is justified in adopting
their competitor doxastic attitude toward the disputed
proposition.
In the second chapter I give motivation for accepting
a conciliatory view of disagreement. I examine several cases in the
literature that provide motivation for such a view. A conciliatory
view of disagreement claims that when one becomes justified in
believing that an epistemic peer has adopted a competitor doxastic
attitude toward a proposition, that one becomes less justified in
adopting the doxastic attitude one has toward that proposition.
In
the third chapter I examine a series of objections to conciliatory
views of disagreement based upon considerations of higher-order
evidence. I explain three reasons that Thomas Kelly gives for
doubting the truth of such views and argue that each is mistaken.
The bulk of this chapter focuses on responding to a canceling-out
argument. I explain and motivate two distinct responses to this
argument that are compatible with conciliatory views of
disagreement.
In the fourth chapter I examine the charge that
conciliatory views of disagreement are self-defeating. Such a
charge has been made by Plantinga, Elga, and Weatherson. I examine
each of these charges individually and argue that there is no
reason here to think that conciliatory views of disagreement are
false. While it might be true that contingent facts have it that
defenders of such views are not justified in believing that their
view is correct, this does not show that such views are false. Such
concerns,…
Subjects/Keywords: Epistemology; Justification; Evidence; Defeat
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Matheson, J. D. (. -. ). (2010). Dealing with disagreement : uniqueness and
conciliation. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Rochester. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1802/11391
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Matheson, Jonathan D (1977 - ). “Dealing with disagreement : uniqueness and
conciliation.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Rochester. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/1802/11391.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Matheson, Jonathan D (1977 - ). “Dealing with disagreement : uniqueness and
conciliation.” 2010. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Matheson JD(-). Dealing with disagreement : uniqueness and
conciliation. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Rochester; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/11391.
Council of Science Editors:
Matheson JD(-). Dealing with disagreement : uniqueness and
conciliation. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Rochester; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/11391
University of Southern California
22.
Alonaizan, Faisal.
Assessment of the knowledge of biostatistics and the
attitude toward evidence based practice among endodontic residents
in the United States: a cross-sectional survey.
Degree: MS, Cranio-Facial Biology, 2014, University of Southern California
URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/308957/rec/955
► Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess (1) the knowledge of basic biostatistics among endodontic residents; (2) the effect of demographic and educational…
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▼ Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess
(1) the knowledge of basic biostatistics among endodontic
residents; (2) the effect of demographic and educational factors on
the level of biostatistical knowledge; (3) the attitude of
endodontic residents towards biostatistics and
evidence based
practice. ❧ Materials and methods: An anonymous electronic survey
was distributed among currently enrolled endodontic residents
nationwide. The survey instrument included three main sections:
demographic and educational background, confidence and attitude,
and a multiple choice question test on selected basic statistical
concepts. ❧ Results: A total of 134 responses were analyzed with
response rate (RR1) of 27.7%. The percentage of overall mean
correct answers was 51.3% (SD: 17.3%). The majority of the
participants (66%) thought that biostatistical knowledge is
important for
evidence-based practice. However, only 20% had high
confidence in understanding statistical methods used in endodontic
literature. The overall mean score for the biostatistics knowledge
test was 51.3% (SD, 17.2; range, 22.2-88.9). Participants who were
younger than 30 years of age and those who had statistical
education during residency were more likely to have higher mean
score. ❧ Conclusion: We found an overall limited knowledge in
biostatistics among endodontic residents. Participants with recent
statistical education demonstrated slightly favorable knowledge
regardless of their gender, level of previous statistical
education, academic degree, or having previous scientific
publications.
Advisors/Committee Members: Paine, Michael L. (Committee Chair), Sameshima, Glenn T. (Committee Member), Zadeh, Homa H. (Committee Member), Levy, Thomas (Committee Member).
Subjects/Keywords: statistical knowledge; evidence based endodontics
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attitude toward evidence based practice among endodontic residents
in the United States: a cross-sectional survey. (Masters Thesis). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/308957/rec/955
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Alonaizan, Faisal. “Assessment of the knowledge of biostatistics and the
attitude toward evidence based practice among endodontic residents
in the United States: a cross-sectional survey.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of Southern California. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/308957/rec/955.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Alonaizan, Faisal. “Assessment of the knowledge of biostatistics and the
attitude toward evidence based practice among endodontic residents
in the United States: a cross-sectional survey.” 2014. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Alonaizan F. Assessment of the knowledge of biostatistics and the
attitude toward evidence based practice among endodontic residents
in the United States: a cross-sectional survey. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Southern California; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/308957/rec/955.
Council of Science Editors:
Alonaizan F. Assessment of the knowledge of biostatistics and the
attitude toward evidence based practice among endodontic residents
in the United States: a cross-sectional survey. [Masters Thesis]. University of Southern California; 2014. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/308957/rec/955
University of Nairobi
23.
Kaguri, Njuki J.
The relationship between business risk and leverage empirical evidence from companies listed at Nairobi stock exchange
.
Degree: 2009, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12991
► This paper studies the relationship between business risk and leverage of companies listed at Nairobi stock exchange (NSE). The main objective is to test whether…
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▼ This paper studies the relationship between business risk and leverage of companies
listed at Nairobi stock exchange (NSE). The main objective is to test whether there exist
a relationship between business risk and leverage for companies trading at NSE. Even
though the study aims at determining the relationship between business risk and leverage,
in the empirical tests, we include additional variables to minimize possible
misspecification errors owing to omitted variables. The variables are; Non-debt tax
shields, Firm size, Research and development and Advertising expenditures, Profitability
and Industrial classifications.
Using multiple regressions model and SPSS program as a tool of analysis, we analyze the
relationship between business risk and leverage in sub-period 1998 to 2002 and 2003 to
2008.
Our model finds no evidence to support theoretical work that predicts that leverage ratios
are related to firm’s business risk and firm size in both sub-periods. The result of ‘nondebt
tax shield’ and ‘profitability are mixed. In the period 1998 to 2002, the result
confirms the prediction of regression model that non-debt tax shield and profitability are
negatively related to leverage ratio and the relation is significant for non-debt tax shield
attribute and insignificant for profitability attribute. In the period 2003 to 2008, we found
profitability and non-debt tax shield attributes to be positively related to leverage but only
profitability was significantly related to leverage ratio.
Subjects/Keywords: Risk and leverage;
Empirical evidence
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Kaguri, N. J. (2009). The relationship between business risk and leverage empirical evidence from companies listed at Nairobi stock exchange
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12991
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Kaguri, Njuki J. “The relationship between business risk and leverage empirical evidence from companies listed at Nairobi stock exchange
.” 2009. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12991.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kaguri, Njuki J. “The relationship between business risk and leverage empirical evidence from companies listed at Nairobi stock exchange
.” 2009. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Kaguri NJ. The relationship between business risk and leverage empirical evidence from companies listed at Nairobi stock exchange
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12991.
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Kaguri NJ. The relationship between business risk and leverage empirical evidence from companies listed at Nairobi stock exchange
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2009. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12991
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University of Nairobi
24.
Muriithi, M O.
Do dividend clientele exist? Empirical evidence from Nairobi Stock Exchange
.
Degree: 2009, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13429
► The study was designed to test for the existence of dividend clientele among companies quoted on NSE. In the view of conflicting empirical evidence from…
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▼ The study was designed to test for the existence of dividend clientele among companies
quoted on NSE. In the view of conflicting empirical evidence from the test conducted in
different context and stock markets, this research paper intended to focus on tax dividend
clientele and investigate the situation in Kenya to answer the question; Do dividend
clientele exist in Nairobi Stock Exchange?
The study population and sample consisted of all 54 companies listed on the NSE over
the period between 2005-2008. The companies that did not trade for all the four years
under consideration were eliminated. This left a total of 42 companies.
These companies were grouped according to their shareholding structure consisting of
foreign investors, local institutional investors and local retail individual investors. A
particular category of shareholders with more than 25% of shareholding in a company
was taken to have effective control. Data regarding cash dividend payment and market
prices for each company was collected from NSE. Data on ownership structure was
obtained from CMA and NSE. Average dividend yield for each company was determined and stratified into three classes of high, average and low. A chi-square was used to test
the hypothesis to accept or reject the null hypothesis.
The findings were that dividend clientele exist among firms with effective local
institutional shareholders control which could be attributed to their tax advantage on
dividend income. However, among foreign investors and local individual investors there
was no evidence to support existence of dividend clientele among these investor groups
This could be attributed to the tax differential treatment of foreign investors on dividend
income, and the fact that capital gains are tax exempt.
Local individual investors lack of dividend preference could be attributed to their small
shareholdings and hence tax disadvantage suffered by this investor group is minimal.
These investors also lack effective control on these companies hence they are unable
to influence major policies of these companies including dividend policies.
Subjects/Keywords: Clientele;
Evidence;
Nairobi;
Dividend
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Muriithi, M. O. (2009). Do dividend clientele exist? Empirical evidence from Nairobi Stock Exchange
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13429
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Muriithi, M O. “Do dividend clientele exist? Empirical evidence from Nairobi Stock Exchange
.” 2009. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13429.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Muriithi, M O. “Do dividend clientele exist? Empirical evidence from Nairobi Stock Exchange
.” 2009. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Muriithi MO. Do dividend clientele exist? Empirical evidence from Nairobi Stock Exchange
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2009. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13429.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Muriithi MO. Do dividend clientele exist? Empirical evidence from Nairobi Stock Exchange
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2009. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13429
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Queensland University of Technology
25.
Stanfield, Allison R.
The authentication of electronic evidence.
Degree: 2016, Queensland University of Technology
URL: http://eprints.qut.edu.au/93021/
► This thesis examines whether the rules for of evidence, which were developed around paper over centuries, are adequate for the authentication of electronic evidence. The…
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▼ This thesis examines whether the rules for of evidence, which were developed around paper over centuries, are adequate for the authentication of electronic evidence. The history of documentary evidence is examined, and the nature of electronic evidence is explored, particularly recent types of electronic evidence such as social media and 'the Cloud'. The old rules are then critically applied to the varied types of electronic evidence to determine whether or not these old rules are indeed adequate.
Subjects/Keywords: Evidence Act; electronic evidence; evidence; digital evidence; business records; Hearsay Rule; metadata; hard drive; computer; the Cloud
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Stanfield, A. R. (2016). The authentication of electronic evidence. (Thesis). Queensland University of Technology. Retrieved from http://eprints.qut.edu.au/93021/
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Stanfield, Allison R. “The authentication of electronic evidence.” 2016. Thesis, Queensland University of Technology. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://eprints.qut.edu.au/93021/.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Stanfield, Allison R. “The authentication of electronic evidence.” 2016. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Stanfield AR. The authentication of electronic evidence. [Internet] [Thesis]. Queensland University of Technology; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://eprints.qut.edu.au/93021/.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Stanfield AR. The authentication of electronic evidence. [Thesis]. Queensland University of Technology; 2016. Available from: http://eprints.qut.edu.au/93021/
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NSYSU
26.
Kao, Yi-kai.
Analysis of Emergency Physicians' Perception and Application of Evidence-Based Medicine.
Degree: Master, Institute of Health Care Management, 2008, NSYSU
URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0706108-055152
► The purposes of this study were to understand emergency physiciansâ perception, attitude and application of evidence-based medicine(EBM). This cross-sectional study employed quantitative methods. Regarding the…
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▼ The purposes of this study were to understand emergency physiciansâ perception, attitude and application of
evidence-based medicine(EBM). This cross-sectional study employed quantitative methods. Regarding the quantitative method, the study population included emergency physicians in southern Taiwan of 32 participating hospitals. Structured questionnaires were sent to emergency physicians, a total of 214 questionnaires were distributed with 189 questionnaires being returned. The response rate was 88.32%. Descriptive statistics was used in data analysis. The major findings were: 1. Emergency physicianâs perception of EBM: The average score in Physiciansâ understanding EBM terminologies were from 1.88 to 2.79(score ranged from 1 to 4, 1 represented fully understand). 2. Emergency physicianâs attitude of EBM: a. There were over a half (57.7%) emergency physicians had taken EBM training courses, while 93.1% expressed their willingness to attend EBM activities in the future. b. Most emergency physicians(86.7%) agreed that application of EBM was useful in clinical practice. c. The major barriers of emergency physicians to apply EBM were lack of time(57.1%), lack of EBM knowledge(50.3%), lack of research methodology knowledge(45.5%) and hardness of critical appraisal(40.7%). d. In general, emergency physicians hold positive attitudes toward EBM, the average score was from 1.79 to 3.09 (score ranged from 1 to 5, 1 represented the most agree). 3. Emergency physicianâs application of EBM: a. The average proportion of EBM application in emergency physiciansâ clinical practice was 54.42% . b. Emergency physicianâs choice of clinical problem-treating was diverse, only little clinical problem may have uniform opinions.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hsiu-fen Tan (chair), Hung-fu Tseng (committee member), Ying-chun Li (chair).
Subjects/Keywords: evidence-based medicine; emergency physician
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Kao, Y. (2008). Analysis of Emergency Physicians' Perception and Application of Evidence-Based Medicine. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0706108-055152
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kao, Yi-kai. “Analysis of Emergency Physicians' Perception and Application of Evidence-Based Medicine.” 2008. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0706108-055152.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kao, Yi-kai. “Analysis of Emergency Physicians' Perception and Application of Evidence-Based Medicine.” 2008. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Kao Y. Analysis of Emergency Physicians' Perception and Application of Evidence-Based Medicine. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2008. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0706108-055152.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Kao Y. Analysis of Emergency Physicians' Perception and Application of Evidence-Based Medicine. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2008. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0706108-055152
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University of Western Australia
27.
Mohamed, Khairulmazidah.
The characterization of selected Western Australia spider silk as forensic trace evidence.
Degree: M.For.Sc., 2011, University of Western Australia
URL: http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=32160&local_base=GEN01-INS01
► Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope (VPSEM) imaging and analysis has been carried out on a range of spider silk samples to evaluate the forensic potential…
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▼ Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope (VPSEM) imaging and analysis has been carried out on a range of spider silk samples to evaluate the forensic potential of both the methodology and materials. Initial concerns were whether such material was suitably robust to undergo such an examination and so the primary goal was to identify optimum imaging and analysis conditions. The second goal was to establish if silks from different species could be classified and identified by this approach. Next the nature of the trapped particulates on the spider silk has been investigated to determine the location-sensitivity of such samples. This aspect has included time-based experiments to identify the rate of particle loss from spider silk traps. The results have been very encouraging. The spider silk samples are robust under the identified imaging and analysis materials. The silks from a single species are distinguishable with a high level of confidence in the samples examined. The spider silks trap a range of particulates of both biological and physical origins, many of which are clearly identifiable through imaging and x-ray analysis. The time and loading experiments show that the silks react to some materials and also that remnant particle size decreases with time, ie the larger particles are lost more rapidly. The results suggest that imaging and analysis of spider silk can provide considerable forensic information.
Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope (VPSEM) imaging and analysis has been carried out on a range of spider silk samples to evaluate the forensic potential of both the methodology and materials. Initial concerns were whether such material was suitably robust to undergo such an examination and so the primary goal was to identify optimum imaging and analysis conditions. The second goal was to establish if silks from different species could be classified and identified by this approach. Next the nature of the trapped particulates on the spider silk has been investigated to determine the location-sensitivity of such samples. This aspect has included time-based experiments to identify the rate of particle loss from spider silk traps. The results have been very encouraging. The spider silk samples are robust under the identified imaging and analysis materials. The silks from a single species are distinguishable with a high level of confidence in the samples examined. The spider silks trap a range of particulates of both biological and physical origins, many of which are clearly identifiable through imaging and x-ray analysis. The time and loading experiments show that the silks react to some materials and also that remnant particle size decreases with time, ie the larger particles are lost more rapidly. The results suggest that imaging and analysis of spider silk can provide considerable forensic information.
Subjects/Keywords: Spider silk; Forensic; Trace evidence
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Mohamed, K. (2011). The characterization of selected Western Australia spider silk as forensic trace evidence. (Masters Thesis). University of Western Australia. Retrieved from http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=32160&local_base=GEN01-INS01
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mohamed, Khairulmazidah. “The characterization of selected Western Australia spider silk as forensic trace evidence.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Western Australia. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=32160&local_base=GEN01-INS01.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mohamed, Khairulmazidah. “The characterization of selected Western Australia spider silk as forensic trace evidence.” 2011. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Mohamed K. The characterization of selected Western Australia spider silk as forensic trace evidence. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Western Australia; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=32160&local_base=GEN01-INS01.
Council of Science Editors:
Mohamed K. The characterization of selected Western Australia spider silk as forensic trace evidence. [Masters Thesis]. University of Western Australia; 2011. Available from: http://repository.uwa.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=32160&local_base=GEN01-INS01
Penn State University
28.
Novinger, Benjamin William.
USE OF ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION.
Degree: MS, Public Health Sciences, 2011, Penn State University
URL: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/12141
► This study examined the prevalence, trends, and predictors of non-evidenced based atypical antipsychotic use in commercially insured children with mental health conditions between 2003 and…
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▼ This study examined the prevalence, trends, and
predictors of non-evidenced based atypical antipsychotic use in
commercially insured children with mental health conditions between
2003 and 2009. A national administrative claims database was used
to identify a sample of 150,272 children with a mental health
condition who received a prescription for an atypical antipsychotic
medication. Generalized estimating equation models were developed
to identify patient factors associated with non-evidenced based
use. Non-evidenced based use was common in this sample (34%-62% of
subjects depending on the specific medication). Adjustment
reaction, anxiety disorder, attention-deficit disorder, conduct
disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, autism spectrum disorders, and tic disorder were all
significant predictors of non-evidenced based use. Further studies
that evaluate the temporal relationship between the diagnosis,
prescription, and presence of an inpatient admission as well as
provider factors affecting non-evidenced based use of these drugs,
should be considered.
Subjects/Keywords: atypical non-evidence children commercial
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Novinger, B. W. (2011). USE OF ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION. (Masters Thesis). Penn State University. Retrieved from https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/12141
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Novinger, Benjamin William. “USE OF ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Penn State University. Accessed February 25, 2020.
https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/12141.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Novinger, Benjamin William. “USE OF ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION.” 2011. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Novinger BW. USE OF ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Penn State University; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/12141.
Council of Science Editors:
Novinger BW. USE OF ATYPICAL ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION. [Masters Thesis]. Penn State University; 2011. Available from: https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/12141
Universidade Nova
29.
Alvarez, Ana Catarina Silva Dias.
The social stock exchange: A quantitative exploration.
Degree: 2010, Universidade Nova
URL: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/10309
► A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Economics from the NOVA – School of Business…
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▼ A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Economics from the NOVA – School of Business and Economics
We introduce the Social Stock Exchange (SSE), by presenting its work, structure and brief history. The main goal of the SSE is to promote accountability and transparency in the relationship between the donors (Social Investors) and NGOs, which allows for a privileged access to data and information about the projects listed. Hence, this study exploits all the information made available by the SSE and constructs two original models in order to measure the effectiveness of the projects listed in the SSE in a transparent, verified and mensurable manner. Furthermore, these two measures are a first attempt to overcome two main challenges concerning the study and the practice of NGO/NPO effectiveness: the ambiguity of the term “effectiveness” and the lack of empirical evidence.
Advisors/Committee Members: Tavares, José.
Subjects/Keywords: Aid; Transparency; Effectiveness; Evidence
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Alvarez, A. C. S. D. (2010). The social stock exchange: A quantitative exploration. (Thesis). Universidade Nova. Retrieved from http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/10309
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Alvarez, Ana Catarina Silva Dias. “The social stock exchange: A quantitative exploration.” 2010. Thesis, Universidade Nova. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/10309.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Alvarez, Ana Catarina Silva Dias. “The social stock exchange: A quantitative exploration.” 2010. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Alvarez ACSD. The social stock exchange: A quantitative exploration. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade Nova; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/10309.
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Alvarez ACSD. The social stock exchange: A quantitative exploration. [Thesis]. Universidade Nova; 2010. Available from: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/10309
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University of Debrecen
30.
Baloghné Kanyó, Ágnes.
The Application of Science and Technology in Law Enforcement and Justice
.
Degree: DE – TEK – Bölcsészettudományi Kar, 2013, University of Debrecen
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2437/164021
► In my thesis I will write about the application of science and technology in police work and in criminal proceedings in the USA. My purpose…
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▼ In my thesis I will write about the application of science and technology in police
work and in criminal proceedings in the USA. My purpose is to show that police work and
investigation are permeated with results and achievements of scientific research and technical
inventions and innovations. I wish to draw attention to the fact that this field of society
extensively relies on findings of several disciplines and special areas. The law enforcement
profession has had to adopt to radical changes continuously taking place in the world of
criminals. It became vital that standard knowledge of forensics and investigation should have
a place in police training to keep pace with criminals.
Advisors/Committee Members: Simon, Zoltán (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: forensic science;
evidence;
police
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. (Thesis). University of Debrecen. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2437/164021
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Baloghné Kanyó, Ágnes. “The Application of Science and Technology in Law Enforcement and Justice
.” 2013. Thesis, University of Debrecen. Accessed February 25, 2020.
http://hdl.handle.net/2437/164021.
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Baloghné Kanyó, Ágnes. “The Application of Science and Technology in Law Enforcement and Justice
.” 2013. Web. 25 Feb 2020.
Vancouver:
Baloghné Kanyó . The Application of Science and Technology in Law Enforcement and Justice
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Debrecen; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 25].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2437/164021.
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Council of Science Editors:
Baloghné Kanyó . The Application of Science and Technology in Law Enforcement and Justice
. [Thesis]. University of Debrecen; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2437/164021
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