Operationally relevant research and practice in terrorism threat assessments.

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 192-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randy Borum
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Research ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Terrorism Threat ◽  
Threat Assessments

scholarly journals Assessing Terrorism Threats to New Zealand: The role of the Combined Threat Assessment Group

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Threat Assessment ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Threat Level ◽  
Terrorism Threat ◽  
And Function ◽  
First Time ◽  
Threat Assessments

This article has been produced by the Combined Threat Assessment Group (CTAG). It provides in detail, and publicly for the first time, a genuinely informed explanation for the origins and function of CTAG. It covers the nature and challenge of threat assessment, the methodology applied as well various iterations of the threat assessments that are undertaken. This leads on to an explanation of how New Zealand’s National Terrorism Threat Level is set. Overall, this article provides an informative and well-rounded explanation of the components that comprise the National Terrorism Threat Level and makes for essential reading for wider public service, academic, and security conscious public and private institutions across the country.

Artificial Intelligence: A Strategic Disruption in Public Relations

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geetanjali Panda ◽  
Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay ◽  
Komal Khandelwal
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Mass Personalization

This article discusses the concept, benefits, application, impact and role of artificial intelligence (AI) in public relations (PR) industry. It examines the application of AI-based systems and their role as strategic disruption in the PR industry. This article is based on qualitative semi-structured interviews of 31 PR professionals and is grounded in the insights from the review of relevant research papers, articles, and case studies. It highlights the developments in research and practice related to AI application in the PR industry. AI-powered systems can scan social media and are smart, intelligent and experts in handling queries. These AI-enabled systems can post responses on social media in real time for the client and manage the crisis. With AI, PR professionals can save time spent on mundane activities like creating media lists, scheduling meetings and sending follow-up emails. Mass personalization and customization using AI are improving the effectiveness of PR activities. It is too early to say whether AI will act as strategic disruption in the PR industry. Based on the insights and discussion in this article, the PR professionals and researchers can make decisions on whether to invest in AI tools and solutions.

Knowledge Strategic Alignment

2011 ◽  
pp. 188-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek A. Asoh ◽  
Salvatore Belardo ◽  
Peter Duchessi
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Strategic Alignment ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Organizational Resource ◽  
Reference Fields

Knowledge has been recognized as a key organizational resource. Yet, despite commitment in knowledge management (KM), many researchers and organizations overlook the need to engage in the alignment of knowledge-related resources with business-related strategies (knowledge strategic alignment). Although many reasons may be advanced for the lack of research and practice on knowledge strategic alignment, two reasons stand out. First, the alignment concept is difficult to understand and measure (Chan, Huff, Barclay & Copeland, 1997), and second, the KM field is relatively new and lacks appropriate frameworks, models, and methodologies for expected research and practice (Earl, 2001). The objectives of this chapter are twofold: The first is an attempt to respond to the call for frameworks, models, and methodologies for research in KM; and the second is an attempt to “simplify” the understanding of the alignment concept within the KM field. To attain both objectives, we first review the KM literature, and then opine on research from the alignment “reference fields” (Information Systems/Information Technology (IS/IT) and strategic management), where the alignment concept is well researched and practiced to propose a framework for research on alignment in the KM field. We identify relevant research models, discuss conceptualizations of alignment in KM, and illustrate the application of the framework, models, and alignment concepts.

scholarly journals Community-Oriented Policing: Hiring in the Spirit of Service

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 573-582
Author(s):  
Leaetta M. Hough
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Personnel Selection ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Leadership Culture ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Real World Problem ◽  
Community Oriented Policing ◽  
Management Leadership ◽  
The World

The authors of the focal article ask a very important question: “Baltimore Is Burning: Can I-O Psychologists Help Extinguish the Flames?” (Ruggs et al., 2016). The answer is yes, emphatically, yes. The applied science of industrial–organizational (I-O) psychology knows a great deal that can be brought to bear to help solve this real-world problem. As the title of this commentary indicates, personnel selection is one area that is highly relevant to this issue. Personnel selection is one of I-O psychology's specialty areas and is thought of by many around the world, including those in the U.S. legal system, as “owned” by I-O psychology. Other I-O specialty areas such as recruitment, training and development, onboarding/socialization, performance management, leadership, culture/climate, and culture/climate change also clearly have much to offer to help solve the problem. Others can address relevant research and practice in those areas; this commentary, however, is devoted to personnel selection. Revising a police department's hiring strategy is not a quick fix, nor is it, by itself, sufficient. Nonetheless, it is an important part of the package that I-O psychology has to offer.

Mind the Gap!

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry Knoors ◽  
Annet de Klerk ◽  
Marc Marschark
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Hard Of Hearing ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Deaf Students ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Successful Education

Research is continually adding to the evidence base for successful education of deaf students, but improved education does not automatically follow from well-conducted research. It requires a combination of the talents of individual students, proper support from parents, and adequate instruction by teachers. Research will have an impact only if it enhances the effectiveness of teaching practices and student learning. While early intervention generally leads to better development of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, for some learners, better may not be good enough. Those students need specific interventions. The fact that many teachers of deaf students in regular and special schools seem to ignore available and relevant research evidence points to a considerable gap between research and practice. This chapter summarizes relevant research and discusses what actions can be taken to close the gap between research and practice. We conclude that professional development is a key factor.

Advancing the Science of Implementation across the Cancer Cancer Continuum

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Topic Area ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
Public Health Practitioners

While many effective interventions have been developed with the potential to significantly reduce morbidity and mortality from cancer, they are of no benefit to the health of populations if they cannot be delivered. In response to this challenge, Advancing the Science of Implementation across the Cancer Continuum provides an overview of research that can improve the delivery of evidence-based interventions in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship. Chapters explore the field of implementation science and its application to practice, a broad synthesis of relevant research and case studies illustrating each cancer-focused topic area, and emerging issues at the intersection of research and practice in cancer. Both comprehensive and accessible, this book is an ideal resource for researchers, clinical and public health practitioners, medical and public health students, and health policymakers.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial Improvisation: Research Review, Integration Framework and Future Outlook

2021 ◽  
Vol 96 ◽  
pp. 04001
Author(s):  
Xuejiao Xu ◽  
Yaqi Zhao ◽  
Jing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Research Review ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Integration Framework ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Induction Mechanism ◽  
The Future ◽  
Development Context ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Constituent Elements

At present, the development context of entrepreneurial improvisation research is still unclear. This article reviews and sorts out the relevant literature on entrepreneurial improvisation from the individual and organizational levels: starting from the connotation, constituent elements and induction mechanism, classifies and sorts out the relevant research on entrepreneurial improvisation, and proposes an integrated framework and framework based on the summary of the frontier topics of entrepreneurial improvisation. The prospect of the future is expected to provide reference for the in-depth research and practice of entrepreneurial improvisation in the future.

What is a Theme Park? A Synthesis and Research Framework

2021 ◽  
pp. 109634802110691
Author(s):  
Zengxian Liang ◽  
Xiang (Robert) Li
Keyword(s):  
Research Synthesis ◽  
Theme Park ◽  
Closed Space ◽  
Theme Parks ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Research Framework ◽  
Managerial Practices ◽  
Uniform Definition

Theme parks have attracted extensive scholarly attention within and outside the tourism literature. These parks have been studied from various stances, yet a uniform definition and integrated framework remain lacking for theme park research and practice. Based on a comprehensive review and research synthesis, this article defines a theme park as a dedicated space featuring five main characteristics: thematic identity, closed space with controlled access, hybrid consumption, performative labor, and merchandising. This article further considers multidisciplinary lenses in theme park studies, particularly in terms of how these five characteristics can be assessed. A research framework covering four domains (industry, tourists/visitors, environment, and impacts) is accordingly proposed to inspire theoretical advances, identify research gaps, promote relevant research, and facilitate managerial practices. This article encourages scholars to move beyond current empirical confines and shape the interdisciplinary future of theme park tourism research.

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