Public Support for Using “Second Chance” Mechanisms to Reconsider Long-Term Prison Sentences for Drug Crimes

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-79
Author(s):  
Colleen M. Berryessa
Keyword(s):  
Public Support ◽  
National Sample ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Drug Offenders ◽  
Technical Violations ◽  
Drug Offense ◽  
Original Sentence ◽  
Second Chance ◽  
Levels Of Support

Using a national sample of U.S. adults (N = 371), this study experimentally examines (1) public support for the use of strategies that provide early release (i.e., “second chance” mechanisms) to individuals serving long-term prison sentences for drug crimes; and (2) how levels of support, and reasons for support, may vary depending on the type of drug-related offense. Results show moderate levels of support for using second chance mechanisms, both generally and in relation to specific strategies commonly available across jurisdictions, for a range of drug offenders. Yet participants showed significantly more support for using presumptive parole, elimination of parole revocations for technical violations, second-look sentencing, and compassionate release in the cases of those incarcerated long term for serious trafficking of marijuana, as compared to serious trafficking of serious drugs. Data also suggest that the public finds a range of factors—including the original sentence being extreme by international standards, extreme due to racially biased practices, out of step with current sentencing values/practices, too costly, and continuing to incarcerate someone unlikely to be a public safety threat—as at least moderately important to their support for the use of second chance mechanisms across drug crimes, and the importance of these factors to that support does not appear to differ significantly based on the type of drug offense. The importance of these results for policy making and utilization are discussed, as well as implications for reducing our historical reliance on drug-related incarceration.

Treatment Retention of Crack and Cocaine Users in a National Sample of Long Term Residential Clients

2000 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace A. Rowan-Szal ◽  
George W. Joe ◽  
D. Dwayne Simpson
Keyword(s):  
National Sample ◽  
Treatment Retention ◽  
Cocaine Users

Public Tolerance of Retributive Violence against Insurgencies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Mironova ◽  
Sam Whitt
Keyword(s):  
Public Support ◽  
Public Security ◽  
Islamic State ◽  
Survey Experiments ◽  
Security Concerns

Abstract What drives public support for retributive violence against insurgents, a desire for revenge or security? We consider the case of suspected Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Mosul Iraq. Using survey experiments, we inquire about public support for judicial as well as extrajudicial violence against insurgent combatants. We sample among ordinary civilians in Mosul who lived under ISIS rule as well as ISIS-affiliated families in displacement camps outside Mosul. We find that many Mosul civilians are highly tolerant of retributive violence against insurgents, but this tolerance is driven primarily by security concerns rather than revenge. In contrast, others, especially in displacement camps, oppose the punitive killing of insurgents because they regard such actions as counterproductive to long-term security goals. This tension speaks to potential security dilemmas surrounding retaliatory responses to insurgency. Instead, public security interests may be better served through nonviolent strategies, to include negotiations with insurgent forces and more restorative approaches to justice.

A Novel High Cycle Fatigue Assessment of Small-Bore Side Branches: Tailor-Made Acceptable Vibration Levels Based on the Remaining Life of Existing Structures

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pieter van Beek ◽  
Richard Pijpers ◽  
Kenneth Macdonald ◽  
Johan Maljaars ◽  
Knud Lunde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Mechanics ◽  
High Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Side Branch ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Piping System ◽  
Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Assessment ◽  
Mechanics Model

In the process systems of offshore installations, welded small-bore side branches can prove vulnerable to high-cycle fatigue failure due to vibrations. This is especially the case for welded connections at tie-in points to the main pipe which are often critical details. International standards and guidelines therefore provide maximum acceptable vibration levels to ensure long term safe operation. In some guidelines, however, these acceptable vibration levels are phrased in terms of screening levels and in practice can be unduly conservative. Process pipework might then unjustly be regarded as unsafe based on measured vibrations in the field. This is especially true for offshore systems, which are characterized by low mechanical damping in the structure. This may result in overdesigned piping or over-conservative operational limits in order to keep vibration levels within the acceptable range. Furthermore, the screening methods and any detailed fatigue assessments typically use established stress-life (S-N) based fatigue design methods where uncertainty exists in the very high-cycle regime. This paper describes a novel and advanced tailor-made fatigue assessment method whereby acceptable vibration levels are based on maximum acceptable stress ranges for individual side branches. The acceptable stress ranges for each critical welded connection are based on a fracture mechanics analysis of fatigue crack growth. This method also minimizes the cantilevered (overhung) mass of small-bore side branches, whilst remaining safe for long-term operation. To illustrate the strength of the assessment methodology in practice, this paper describes the application of the procedure to a 2″ side branch connected to a main piping system. A fracture mechanics model and a detailed 3D finite element model are made. By comparing the stress ranges from the fracture mechanics model with the normalized stress ranges obtained from the dynamic FE analysis, maximum acceptable vibration levels for this particular side branch have been derived. The method is validated with experimental modal analysis and strain gauge measurements.

scholarly journals Co-benefits associated with public support for climate-friendly COVID-19 recovery policies and political activism

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (05) ◽  
pp. A08
Author(s):  
Jagadish Thaker ◽  
Brian Floyd
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Collective Efficacy ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Disease Outbreaks ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Policy Support ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
Infectious Disease Outbreaks ◽  
Using Data

Scientists highlight that actions that address environmental protection and climate change can also help with reducing infectious disease threats. Results using data from a national sample survey in New Zealand indicate that perceptions of co-benefits of actions to address environmental protection that also protect against infectious disease outbreaks such as the coronavirus is associated with policy support and political engagement. This association was partly mediated through perceived collective efficacy. Local councils with higher level of community collective efficacy were more likely to declare climate emergency. Communication about potential co-benefits is likely to shape public engagement and enact policy change.

scholarly journals Olfactory ensheathing cell transplantation for chronic spinal cord injury: A long-term follow-up study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-105
Author(s):  
Naifeng Kuang ◽  
Xiaoyu Wang ◽  
Yuexia Chen ◽  
Guifeng Liu ◽  
Fan’e Kong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Autonomic Function ◽  
Spinal Injury ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Olfactory Ensheathing Cell ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Spinal cord injury is a serious disabling condition. Transplantation of olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) is one of the most promising treatments for spinal cord injury (SCI). Thirty-nine patients with chronic SCI received OEC transplantation and completed long-term follow-up, with a minimum follow-up of 7 years. We assessed sensorimotor function with the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale (AIS) and autonomic nervous function by the International Standards to document remaining Autonomic Function after Spinal Cord Injury (ISAFSCI), and sympathetic skin responses (SSR). The scores of each group were significantly higher after OECs transplantation than before treatment. SSR latencies were shorter and response amplitudes increased after treatment. Long-term follow-up showed further improvement only in motor function and autonomic function compared with 3 months postoperatively. No complications occurred in any patient during long-term follow-up. The results indicate that the transplantation of OECs in spinal cord restored function without serious side effects.

scholarly journals Levels of support for the licensing of tobacco retailers in Australia: Findings from the National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2004-2016

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Baker ◽  
Mohd Masood ◽  
Muhammad Aziz Rahman ◽  
Stephen Begg
Keyword(s):  
Public Support ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Public Health Policies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Tobacco Policies ◽  
Behavioural Characteristics ◽  
National Drug ◽  
Never Smokers ◽  
Levels Of Support ◽  
Clear Majority

Abstract Assessing public opinion towards tobacco policies is important, particularly when determining the possible direction of future public health policies. The aim of this study was to describe the implementation of tobacco retailer licensing systems by state and territory governments in Australia, and to use the National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) to assess levels of public support for a retailer licensing system in each jurisdiction over time and by a range of socio-demographic and behavioural attributes. National and state/territory estimates of public support for a tobacco retailer licensing system were derived as proportions using NDSHS data from 2004 to 2016. The effect of one’s jurisdiction of residence on the likelihood of supporting such an initiative in 2016 was assessed using logistic regression while controlling for various socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics. Public support for a tobacco retailer licensing system ranged from a high of 67.2% (95% CI 66.5% – 67.9%) nationally in 2007 and declined to 59.5% (95% CI 58.9% – 60.2%) in 2016. In 2016, support was greatest amongst those from Tasmania, those aged 50 years and older, females, those from the least disadvantaged areas, those living in major cities, never-smokers and never-drinkers. After adjusting for the socio-demographic and behavioural attributes of respondents, those from Queensland were significantly less likely to support a licensing system (adjusted OR = 0.85, 95% CI 0.77 – 0.94) compared to those from other jurisdictions, while those from Tasmania were significantly more likely to support a licensing system compared to those from other jurisdictions (adjusted OR = 1.29 , 95% CI 1.09 – 1.52). A clear majority of the public support a tobacco retailer licensing system, regardless of whether or not such a system is already in place in their jurisdiction of residence. Tobacco control initiatives other than a retailer licensing system may explain some of the residual variations in support observed between jurisdictions.

scholarly journals INFORMATION COVERAGE IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN THE APPLICATION OF IAS AND IFRS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (40) ◽  
pp. 276-287
Author(s):  
O. Yarmoliuk ◽  
О. Hubaryk ◽  
Т. Savanchuk ◽  
О. Dmytrenko ◽  
N. Khomiak
Keyword(s):  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Position Information ◽  
Financial Position ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
A Current

Abstract. The information demands of a globalized society are forcing businesses to produce financial statements that meet the requirements of all stakeholders. The purpose of the article was to assess what information entities disclose in the financial statements prepared in accordance with IAS and IFRS, and what conflicts arise. Theoretical and methodological aspects of the results of scientists prove the importance of information disclosure in the financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. At the same time, the issue of disclosure of information in the financial statements remains open, taking into account the needs of current activities of enterprises. In view of this, there is a need to: study the provision of users of financial statements with information, the disclosure of which provides for international standards; testing hypotheses about the need to study the differences between the types of financial statements provided for in IFRS and IAS and reviewing the long-term liability in the event of early repayment. Based on the analysis, it is established that the information required for disclosure in the financial statements determines the type of financial statements. The conducted research testifies to the presence of gaps in IFRS in the order of compilation and information content of the combined reporting. It is proposed that the combined financial statements be prepared by entities that for one reason or another do not meet the requirements of IFRS 10. It is established that an important condition for reliable reflection in the Statement of financial position information on long-term credit is the need to analyze during the year. It is proposed to consider part of the long-term loan in the form of payments, which must be repaid within twelve months from the date of reporting, as a current liability. This approach requires reclassifying existing credit from long-term to current liabilities, which will lead to further changes in cash flow estimates, adjusting the carrying amount of liabilities. The results of the study can be used by practitioners in various sectors of the economy in the formation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Keywords: financial statements, IFRS reporting, financial results, enterprise, standards, accounting, IFRS, IAS. JEL Classification M40, M 41, M 48 Formulas: 0; fig.: 1; tabl.: 1; bibl.: 19.

scholarly journals Medieval Bulgaria in the Context of Political Imagology

Slovene ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 527-537
Author(s):  
Irina Yu. Vashcheva ◽  
Dmitry A. Koryakov
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Community ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Significant Part ◽  
Scientific Level ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Scientific Dialogue ◽  
Long Term Studies

The article is a review of the book written by the famous Bulgarian medievalist P. Angelov. The work under review is a collection of articles published in different years and divided into four thematic blocks: Serbian-Bulgarian relations, medieval Bulgarian diplomacy, Bulgarians as seen by their neighbours, and other nations as seen by the medieval Bulgarians. The authors of this review think highly of the book. A significant part of its articles was published in the last five years, but even the earlier articles have still not lost their relevance. The long-term studies of P. Angelov recreate a fairly clear and bright picture of military and diplomatic contacts of Bulgaria and Serbia, Bulgaria and Byzantium, Bulgaria and other countries of the region in a rather broad historical perspective. Some of the debatable assumptions made by the author do not in the least detract from the significance of the work, but, on the contrary, contribute to a constructive scientific dialogue. In general, the new collection of works by P. Angelov, without a doubt, is scientifically relevant, makes a significant contribution to important fields of study, meets the modern international standards of scientific level and will certainly be in demand in the Russian and European scientific community.

Application of Reference Designation for Power Plants to Wind Turbines

2014 ◽  
Vol 529 ◽  
pp. 476-480
Author(s):  
Li Yi ◽  
San Yong Liu ◽  
Qiang Qiang Yu
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Wind Power ◽  
Wind Turbines ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Economic Effect ◽  
Technical Committee ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Identification System ◽  
Wind Power Plant

RDS-PP (Reference Designation for Power Plants) is a new identification system for power plants, which basis and structure are based on international standards. With the purposes to meet the designation of new power plants like wind power plant, KKS (Kraftwerk-Kennzeichen system) is developed to RDS-PP. VGB technical committee recommends newly-built power plants adopts RDS-PP directly. Though leading to additional work, adopting new identification system have a long term economic effect.

Abstract P53: Long-Term Mortality Among Ischemic Stroke Patients With Pre-Existing Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhaan S Vahidy ◽  
Thomas Potter ◽  
Jennifer Meeks ◽  
Alan Pan ◽  
Osman Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Pooled Data ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Long Term Mortality

Introduction: The contribution of preexisting mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia (MCID) towards long term mortality in Ischemic Stroke (IS) patients is under studied. Methods: We conducted a propensity score (PS) matched analysis of pooled data from 39 healthcare organizations to evaluate the association between MCID and post stroke mortality (PSM) through a 5-year period. Using ICD-10 codes for MCI, Alzheimer disease, vascular/other dementias, and MCID specific medications; we flagged preexisting MCID diagnoses up till 1 month prior to the index IS event (MCID group). The non-MCID group had no documented MCID diagnoses till after 1 month of the index event. Groups were PS matched on demographic (age, sex, race, ethnicity) and comorbidity variables. Risk Ratios (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Results: Among 544,700 IS patients, 124,892 (22.9%) had preexisting MCID. MCID patients (vs. non-MCID) were older (mean age: 67.8 vs. 64.8 years), had higher proportion (%) of females (52.8 vs. 49.4) and Blacks (21.1 vs. 17.1). A higher proportion (%) of MCID patients had hypertension (77.3 vs. 36.0), diabetes (36.9 vs. 17.4), ischemic heart disease (31.6 vs 13.5), chronic kidney disease (21.4 vs. 7.8) and liver disease (9.5 vs. 3.1). Optimal co-variate balance was achieved post PS match (figure). In the unmatched sample, 8.6% of MCID and 6.0% of non-MCID patients experienced PSM by the 1-year time point; representing 56.2% and 64.2% of the total 5-year PSM, respectively. Matched and unmatched RR (CI) for PSM at 3 month and 1,3,5-year are reported (figure). An increasing risk of PSM was observed across the four time-points which was significantly higher for years 1,3, and 5 in the matched sample. Conclusion: A 24% long term increased risk of PSM was observed in a large national sample of IS patients with preexisting MCID. Majority of PSM burden is experienced by 1 year. MCID screening and exploring mechanisms of MCID-linked PSM is critical among IS patients.

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