scholarly journals Outcomes of fire research: is science used?

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly E. Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Random Sample ◽  
Fire Research ◽  
Web Survey ◽  
Boundary Spanners ◽  
Science Program ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Fire Science ◽  
Science Application ◽  
Lines Of Evidence

An assessment of outcomes from research projects funded by the Joint Fire Science Program was conducted to determine whether or not science has been used to inform management and policy decisions and to explore factors that facilitate use of fire science. In a web survey and follow-up phone interviews, I asked boundary spanners and scientists about how findings from a random sample of 48 projects had been applied and factors that acted as barriers or facilitators to science application. In addition, I conducted an investigation of recent planning documents to determine whether products from the sampled projects were cited. All lines of evidence suggest that information from most (44 of 48) of these projects have been used by fire and fuels managers in some capacity. Science has mostly been used during planning efforts, to develop treatment prescriptions, and to evaluate current practices. Lack of manager awareness was commonly identified as a barrier to application of science. Conversely, activities and organisations that foster interaction between scientists and managers were identified as facilitating the application of science. The efforts of the Joint Fire Science Program to communicate science findings and engage managers has likely contributed to the application of fire science.

Social science research related to wildfire management: an overview of recent findings and future research needs

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah McCaffrey ◽  
Eric Toman ◽  
Melanie Stidham ◽  
Bruce Shindler
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Human Dimensions ◽  
Fire Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Science Program ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Fire Science

As with other aspects of natural-resource management, the approach to managing wildland fires has evolved over time as scientific understanding has advanced and the broader context surrounding management decisions has changed. Prior to 2000 the primary focus of most fire research was on the physical and ecological aspects of fire; social science research was limited to a small number of studies. However, as more people moved into fire-prone areas interest grew in understanding relevant social dynamics. This growing interest was supported by increased funding for fire research overall with the creation of the Joint Fire Science Program in 1998 and the National Fire Plan in 2000. In subsequent years, a significant body of research has developed on the human dimensions of wildland fire covering diverse topics including: attitudes towards pre-fire mitigation, social acceptability of fire and fuels management, community preparedness, public response during fires, citizen–agency communications and post-fire recovery. This paper reports on two aspects of a Joint Fire Science Program project intended to take stock of the key social science lessons provided to date: a basic review of findings in the non-economic fire social science literature and identification of future research needs.

Joint Fire Science Program Fire Exchange Network evaluation data: 2011-2018

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
William P. Evans ◽  
Loretta Singletary ◽  
Lorie L. Sicafuse ◽  
Lisa D. Maletsky ◽  
Christopher J. Copp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Science Program ◽  
Evaluation Data ◽  
Fire Science ◽  
Network Evaluation ◽  
Exchange Network

scholarly journals Crown Street Revisited

1996 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Moore
Keyword(s):  
Inner City ◽  
Additional Benefit ◽  
Anecdotal Evidence ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Political Climate ◽  
Social Survey ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Similar Work ◽  
Changing Attitudes

This note describes a study to discover the extent to which it would be possible to follow the respondents in a 1978/79 social survey in inner Liverpool. The follow up would be used to describe the ways in which peoples’ circumstances had changed in the intervening 17 years. It would also provide an opportunity to discover how the respondents themselves viewed the changes that had taken place in inner Liverpool (if that was where they still lived) and the extent to which they had realized the aspirations they expressed in 1978/79 (wherever they now lived). An additional benefit of the research was to ‘test the water’ for forthcoming policy related research in Liverpool. The results of the pilot study are clear and unambiguous: it was not possible to follow up the previous respondents. Reasons for this are believed to include changing attitudes towards giving information and to reservations about collaborating in research projects which in the context of inner city Liverpool are seen to have no benefits to local people. The prognosis for future survey-based research is poor. These findings are consistent with more anecdotal evidence from colleagues working elsewhere in inner city areas and in sharp contrast to similar work undertaken in the very different political climate of the 1970s.

Chronic Gastritis: Progression of Inflammation and Atrophy in a Six-Year Endoscopic Follow-Up of a Random Sample of 142 Estonian Urban Subjects

1991 ◽  
Vol 26 (sup186) ◽  
pp. 135-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Villako ◽  
M. Kekki ◽  
H.-I. Maaroos ◽  
P. Sipponen ◽  
R. Uibo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Random Sample ◽  
Chronic Gastritis

Rethinking Industry—University Cooperation in Europe

1993 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leenamaija Otala ◽  
Matti Otala
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Competition ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Societal Values ◽  
European Industry ◽  
World Economic ◽  
University Cooperation ◽  
University Industry ◽  
Opening Up

In the March 1993 issue of Industry and Higher Education, Matti Otala identified and briefly summarized major trends in cooperation between industry, R&D centres and universities. These trends were seen in the context of the fundamental changes which industry is experiencing in its operations, structure, mores and economics – changes which are the effects of intensifying international competition, shifting societal values, new organizational ideals, and the restructuring of several world-economic blocks. This follow-up article looks specifically at the practical impacts of these changes on university–industry relationships and focuses on the increased need to ‘recycle’ employees who have lost their skills competence, and the opening up of the universities for more and larger research projects. The authors argue that the competitiveness of European industry is at stake and highlight measures which must be taken to ensure its survival.

Abstract 3573: Higher Soluble Thrombomodulin is Associated with Risk of Coronary Artery Calcification: Longitudinal Analysis of the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)

Circulation ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 116 (suppl_16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhananjay Vaidya ◽  
Mary Cushman ◽  
Paul Holvoet ◽  
Joseph F Polak ◽  
Robyn L McClelland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Robust Regression ◽  
Subclinical Atherosclerosis ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Lipid Lowering ◽  
Significant Heterogeneity ◽  
Soluble Thrombomodulin ◽  
Increased Risk

Background. A prior cross sectional study reported that higher soluble thrombomodulin (sTM) was associated with subclinical atherosclerosis only in the presence of higher soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1, sICAM-1. We evaluated this interaction longitudinally with regard to coronary artery calcium (CAC) in the MESA cohort. Methods: MESA is a multi-center longitudinal study with baseline measurements of endothelial biomarkers in a random sample (n=1000) of the baseline cohort. In the random sample, 374 men and 496 women had CT measurement for CAC (Agatston score) at baseline and a median follow-up of 2.9 years. Among those with no baseline CAC (n=490), we estimated the relative risk of detectable CAC at follow-up using general linear models with Gaussian error and robust standard errors. Among those with detectable baseline CAC (n=380), change in CAC on follow-up was modeled using robust regression that down-weights outliers. Models with log(sTM) as predictor were adjusted for follow-up time, sex, ethnicity and baseline age, BMI, smoking, diabetes, systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, use of BP or lipid-lowering medications and for hormone replacement (HRT) in women in separate models. Interactions between sTM and sICAM-1, sex and ethnicity was assessed. Results: The median [interquartile range] of sTM was 38 [28 to 47] ng/mL for persons with incident detectable CAC, and 30 [23 to 41] ng/mL in those without (rank sum p <0.001). On adjustment, a 2-fold higher sTM at baseline (e.g., from 23 to 46 ng/mL) was associated with a 1.36-fold increased risk of detectable CAC on follow-up (95% CI: 1.03, 1.79, p=0.031). Among those with baseline detectable CAC, the rank correlation between sTM level and change in CAC score was 0.10 (p = 0.042), however, on adjustment, a 2-fold higher sTM was associated with a non-significant 0.86 Agatston units greater CAC change (p = 0.84). Higher sICAM-1 did not modify the association of sTM with CAC incidence (interaction p = 0.15) or change (interaction p = 0.26). There was no significant heterogeneity by sex, or ethnicity, or confounding by HRT in women. Conclusion: High circulating levels of sTM were independently associated with incident calcification of the coronary arteries.

scholarly journals Recognizing Women Leaders in Fire Science: Revisited

Fire ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Alistair M.S. Smith ◽  
Eva K. Strand
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Women Leaders ◽  
Fire Research ◽  
Fire Science ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
In Fire

In August, 2018, an editorial in Fire entitled Recognizing Women Leaders in Fire Science was published. This was intended to ignite a conversation into diversity in fire science by highlighting several women leaders in fire research and development. This editorial was released alongside a new Topical Collection in Fire called Diversity Leaders in Fire Science. The response on social media was fantastic, leading to numerous recommendations of women leaders in fire science that had been inadvertently missed in the first editorial. In this editorial, we acknowledge 145 women leaders in fire science to promote diversity across our disciplines. Fire is continually committed to improving diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the journal and welcomes perspectives, viewpoints, and constructive criticisms to help advance that mission.

scholarly journals Indigenous healers in the North West province: A survey of their clinical activities in health care in the rural areas

Curationis ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. N. Shai-Mahoko
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Southern Africa ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Simple Random Sample ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Clinical Conditions

The purpose of this study was to explore the clinical conditions brought to indigenous healers by people in the rural areas in search of health care. The demographic variables and preventive, promotive, curative and follow-up activities of indigenous healers were investigated. Data were collected from a simple random sample of 35 indigenous healers. A questionnaire designed by Mogoba (1984) for investigation of training and functioning of traditional doctors in Southern Africa was modified and used to collect data.

Freshman Withdrawal from College: An Empirical Examination of the Usefulness of “Autopsy Studies”

1977 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 672-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank R. Timmons
Keyword(s):  
Random Sample ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
Continuing Students

“Autopsy studies” are investigations in which students are asked at their time of withdrawal from college why they are leaving. Some authors (2, 4) have questioned the usefulness of these studies, noting that withdrawing students may tend to downplay their true problems and overemphasize more socially desirable reasons for leaving. Moreover, previous “autopsy studies” have not used any comparison groups to check to see whether continuing students had the same difficulties as withdrawers but chose to remain in college. The present study rectifies these two major problems of “autopsy studies” by interviewing withdrawers at least several months after withdrawal and by comparing their responses on a follow-up questionnaire with the responses of a random sample of continuers. The results do, indeed, indicate that continuers have significantly more problems in a number of areas than do the withdrawers but choose not to withdraw despite these problems.

scholarly journals Post cardiac arrest care and follow-up in Sweden – a national web-survey

BMC Nursing ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Israelsson ◽  
Gisela Lilja ◽  
Anders Bremer ◽  
Jean Stevenson-Ågren ◽  
Kristofer Årestedt
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Web Survey
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