scholarly journals Perspective Developing Successful Collaborative Research Partnerships with AI/AN Communities

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9089
Author(s):  
Jonathan Credo ◽  
Jani C. Ingram
Keyword(s):  
Alaska Native ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Collaborative Partnerships ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Research Partnerships ◽  
Tribal Communities ◽  
Data Ownership ◽  
Legal Battle

In the United States, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people are frequently under- or misrepresented in research and health statistics. A principal reason for this disparity is the lack of collaborative partnerships between researchers and tribes. There are hesitations from both academic Western scientists and tribal communities to establish new partnerships due to differences in cultural and scientific understanding, from data ownership and privacy to dissemination and project expansion. An infamous example is the mishandling of samples collected from the Havasupai Tribe by Arizona State University (ASU) scientists, leading to a legal battle between the tribe and ASU and ending in a moratorium of research with the Havasupai people. This paper will explore three successful and positive collaborations with a large and small tribe, including how the partnerships were established and the outcomes of the collaboration. In addition, the paper will provide perspective of what needs to be addressed by Western scientists if productive collaborations with tribal groups are to be established.

scholarly journals Fostering Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Research in Tribal Communities: The Center for the Ethics of Indigenous Genomic Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 271-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Y. Hiratsuka ◽  
Julie A. Beans ◽  
Justin Reedy ◽  
Joseph M. Yracheta ◽  
Michael T. Peercy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Alaska Native ◽  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Genomic Research ◽  
Ethical Concerns ◽  
Tribal Communities ◽  
Diverse Cultures

Genomic research raises unique ethical concerns among Alaska Native and American Indian (AN/AI) people and their communities. The Center for the Ethics of Indigenous Genomic Research (CEIGR) was created to foster research that takes these concerns into account while considering the sovereign status of AN/AI tribal nations. Relationships developed within CEIGR have allowed for effective, collaborative research among individuals who come from diverse cultures, political and historical backgrounds, and academic disciplines, and who work for organizations with varying resources, capacities, and expectations. The CEIGR framework may inform other groups seeking to conduct social science research related to genomic research with tribal people and their communities.

What's Going On

1978 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 39
Keyword(s):  
Task Force ◽  
The United States ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Math Skills ◽  
Migrant Students ◽  
Whole Numbers ◽  
Probability And Statistics ◽  
Level 2

The MIGRANT MATH SK ILLS INFORMATI ON SYSTEM commun icates the previously learned math skil ls and the math skill area the students were working on at the send ing school to the receiving school. The system serves all migrant students in the United States and is designed to aid teachers in pl acing newly arriving students in appropriate math studies. Part of the National Migrant Students Record Transfer System (MSRTS), the math system is based on a four-level “dictionary” of math skills; level 1 is topics, which include readiness, number meaning, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement geometry, sets, probability, and statistics. Level 2 is subtopics, with levels 3 and 4 being skills and subskills. For further information, contact Gary Bitter, Migrant Math Skills Task Force chairman, College of Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281.

Bibliographies on Health Promotion Programs for Business and Industry

1982 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-247
Author(s):  
Francine Martin ◽  
Suzanne Dandoy ◽  
Bradford Kirkman-Liff ◽  
Stacy Chaconas
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
New Ventures ◽  
The United States ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Health Services Administration ◽  
Health Promotion Programs ◽  
Rapid Pace ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Made In

Health promotion programs have been developing at a rapid pace throughout the United States. Business and industry have been major targets for and supporters of these new ventures. This intense interest in health promotion programs has produced a need for a systematic review of past experience. The Center for Health Services Administration at Arizona State University prepared two comprehensive bibliographies of references on occupational health promotion programs. The annotated bibliography includes ninety references that were deemed most relevant to the subject at the time the searches were made in Spring of 1982. The second bibliography, which is not annotated, is supplemental and provides eighty-eight additional related references.

scholarly journals The Influence of an Information Environment on Construction Organization's Culture: A Case Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth T. Sullivan ◽  
Dean T. Kashiwagi ◽  
Nathan Chong
Keyword(s):  
United States Army ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
The United States ◽  
Information Environment ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Change Orders ◽  
Procurement Contract ◽  
Procurement System ◽  
Owner Satisfaction

Construction professionals have identified public contract law and bureaucratic procurement/contract offices as a source of problems in the construction industry. The culture within the United State's Federal Government Acquisitions is based on the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and its interpretation, often placing organizations/agencies in the price-based environment and continuously resulting in poor performance. The United States Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) (approximately $100 M in construction renovation awards per year) attempted to overcome this obstacle through a partnership with the Performance-Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG) at Arizona State University. The MEDCOM implemented the information environment portion of the Performance Information Procurement System (PIPS) into Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts through the specifications. Without controlling the various contract/procurement processes, the developed information environment stimulated an atmosphere of accountability to all parties involved, while reducing the client's internal bureaucratic resistance. The concept has met with preliminary success, minimizing construction management issues by over 50%, raising owner satisfaction by 9%, resulting in 99% of projects ending with no contractor-generated change orders, and assisting MEDCOM leadership in measuring the performance of their infrastructure revitalization program.

scholarly journals Comparing the Chinese Construction Industry with Other Developing Countries to Identify an Applicable Solution to Low Construction Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Yutian Chen ◽  
Oswald Chong
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
The United States ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
High Performing ◽  
Best Value ◽  
The World

The Chinese Construction Industry (CCI) has become one of the largest in the world within the last 20 years. However, due to its rapid growth it has been experiencing issues causing the industry to struggle with delivering high performing projects. Due to the differences between developed and developing countries construction industries, research from other developing countries that were similar to China (Vietnam and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) were used to help identify solutions to improve the CCI. Previous research has identified the major risks in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. It has also been identified the only solution that has documented evidence that it can improve construction performance is the Best Value Approach that was developed in the United States at Arizona State University. A literature research was performed identifying the major risks and issues that have been documented in the CCI. These risks were then compared to that of the Vietnam and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s construction industry risks. It was identified that the majority of the top risks were similar in all three countries. Identifying that developing countries have been experiencing the same issues. This also identifies that the Best Value Approach might be a solution to help improve the CCI.

scholarly journals Biomedical Informatics in the Desert - A New and Unique Program at Arizona State University

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 150-156
Author(s):  
S. Panchanathan ◽  
V. Patel ◽  
H. Silverman ◽  
E. H. Shortliffe ◽  
R. A. Greenes
Keyword(s):  
Biomedical Informatics ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Biomedical Science ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Research Partnerships ◽  
University Of Arizona ◽  
The University

Summary Objectives A new academic Biomedical Informatics (BMI) Program in Phoenix, Arizona, embodies a unique organizational structure to draw on the strengths of a computer science and informatics school and the biomedical and clinical strengths of a college of medicine, in an effort to infuse informatics approaches broadly. MethodsThe program reflects a partnership of two state universities that situates the Arizona State University (ASU) Department of BMI on a new downtown Phoenix Biomedical Campus with the University of Arizona (UA) College of Medicine in partnership with ASU (COMPHX). Plans call for development of faculty and expertise in the four major subdomains of BMI, as well as in various cross-cutting capabilities. Results Coming into existence in a state that is investing significantly in biomedical science and technology, BMI has already developed Masters and PhD degree programs, is working with COMPHX to integrate informatics intensively into the education of the medical students, and has been authorized to plan for an undergraduate program in BMI. Reflecting the statewide emphasis on the biomedical and health sector, the growing faculty are engaged in a number of research partnerships and collaborative centers. Conclusions As one of the newest academic BMI programs is taking shape in Arizona, it is embarking on a wide-ranging educational program and a broad research agenda that are now in their earliest stages.

scholarly journals Industry Transformation: Testing Best-Value and Leadership in Non-Construction Industries

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Kenneth Sullivan ◽  
John Michael
Keyword(s):  
Process Model ◽  
The United States ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Transformation Model ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Best Value ◽  
Leadership Process ◽  
Dining Services ◽  
Industry Transformation

The Performance Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG) in the Del E. Webb School of Construction at Arizona State University has conducted research in the development and application of best-value and leadership based process models in construction for the past 14 years. Despite significant success in terms of construction performance, the concepts and ideas of the best-value/leadership process models have met consistent resistance. Due to the construction industry’s characteristics, fragmented system, and inability to change easily, documenting industry impact has been difficult. The PBSRG has embarked on an effort to test their research concepts of best-value/leadership process models in industries outside of construction, with a less fragmented system, but with similar characteristics. In this way, the authors hope to gain a better understanding of the research models’ impact on an industry. This paper presents the initial testing of the bestvalue/ leadership process model in the area of dining services, specifically on a $300+ million contract for one of the largest campuses in the United States, Arizona State University. The initial results show a significant increase in guaranteed money, performance, and risk minimization. The expanse of the effort seeks to create an industry transformation model to be first tested in dining services and then brought back to the construction industry as an example to drive change in the future.

Evaluating the Useability of a Spanish Language Drug and Substance Abuse Education Program

1981 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack V. Toohey ◽  
Gloria J. Valenzuela ◽  
Thomas L. Dezelsky
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Education Program ◽  
The United States ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Language Program ◽  
Student Activity ◽  
Substance Abuse Education

This project in developing and evaluating a Spanish language drug and substance abuse education program was divided into three phases. Phase one and two; developing a student activity booklet and instructors manual was funded by the Partners of the Americas, Washington, D.C. Phase three; the useability evaluation of the program was funded by the Faculty Grant-In-Aid-Program of Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona. Traditional value gaming strategies used in the United States with success were those adapted for this Spanish language program. A pilot study was conducted at a juvenile residence in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico with follow up programs in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico. The useability evaluation of the program took place in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico during the Summer of 1980. The useability evaluation indicated that Spanish speaking agencies could utilize both the student guide and instructors manual as a tool for drug education with their own staff conducting the program.

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