| Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics Version 4 (ANAM4): Select Psychometric Properties and Administration Procedures |
Dec 2012 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Susan P Proctor; Kristin J Heaton; HENRY M JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE ROCKVILLE MD
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 | The ability to accurately and efficiently monitor the neurocognitive status of US warfighters under diverse operational and experimental conditions is of critical importance to the ongoing mission and network-centered initiatives of the United States military. The Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) is a computer assisted tool for evaluating neurocognitive performance with demonstrated effectiveness for application in diverse military operational and research testing scenarios. The primary objective of this project is ... |
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| Neural Markers and Rehabilitation of Executive Functioning in Veterans with TBI and PTSD |
Oct 2012 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Eric Elbogen; NORTH CAROLINA UNIV AT CHAPEL HILL
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| The current proposal aims to explore the relationship between brain function and connectivity in selective pathways/circuits, neuropsychological functioning, and cognitive rehabilitation response in Veterans with both Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Toward this end, we propose a randomized clinical trial involving a cognitive rehabilitation intervention that targets improved executive functioning, with the participation of N=100 Veterans diagnosed with both TBI and PTSD (n=50 experimental/n=50 control). We ... |
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| The Cognition and Neuroergonomics (CaN) Collaborative Technology Alliance (CTA): Scientific Vision, Approach, and Translational Paths |
Sep 2012 |
74 pages |
| Authors:
Kelvin S Oie; Kaleb McDowell; Jason Metcalfe; W D Hairston; Scott Kerick; Tim Lee; Scott Makeig; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD HUMAN RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
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| The Cognition and Neuroergonomics (CaN) Collaborative Technology Alliance (CTA) has recently been formed by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and a consortium of leading industry and academic research partners. The CaN CTA seeks to build upon our knowledge of neuroscience, human factors, psychology, and engineering to enhance our understanding of Soldier brain function and behavior in complex operational settings, assessed outside the confines of standard research laboratories. To do ... |
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| Understanding and Addressing Cultural Variation in Costly Antisocial Punishment |
15 Aug 2012 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Joanna J Bryson; Benedikt Herrmannz; BATH UNIV (UNITED KINGDOM) DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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| This report results from a contract tasking University of Bath as follows: The varieties of human cultures are a rich treasure, valued for their wealth of knowledge as well as their aesthetics. However, some aspects of cultural variation result in measurable metric differences in indices with apparently universal ethical value, for example infant mortality or literacy rates. We seek here to understand the cultural traits that lead members of some ... |
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| Adjusting to Social Change: A Multi-level Analysis in Three Cultures |
Aug 2012 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Robin B Goodwin; BRUNEL UNIV UXBRIDGE (UNITED KINGDOM) DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY
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| Psychologists have long been interested in examining response to stressful life transitions, but little attention has been paid to the longer-term implications of major life transitions, or group and cultural differences in coping with such change. One major challenge faced by many societies is the impact of large-scale internal population movement. In the project reported here, we have brought together experts in social change, relationships and culture, and multi-level modeling ... |
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| Design and Functionality of the Graphical Interactive Narrative (Gin) System Version 0.2 |
Aug 2012 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Brent J Lance; Jonroy Canady; Kelvin S Oie; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD HUMAN RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
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| This report describes the design and functionality of version 0.2 of the Graph-theoretic Interactive Narrative (Gin) System, a system intended to increase interactivity of virtual reality environments (VEs) used for human experimentation, while still allowing for necessary experimental constraints to be enforced so that the data can be analyzed. An initial step towards increasing interactivity is to allow human subjects to control their own navigation through the VE. In order ... |
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| Auditory Spatial Perception: Auditory Localization |
May 2012 |
162 pages |
| Authors:
Tomasz R Letowski; Szymon T Letowski; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Research into human auditory localization acuity and factors that compromise this acuity is an ongoing research program at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Although there is a wealth of information in the professional literature about the physical, physiological, and psychological underpinnings of auditory localization, the specific theoretical concepts, localization error metrics, and data collection methodologies found in various books and articles are quite diverse and frequently poorly described, making generalizations ... |
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| The Moderating Effect of Psychological Empowerment on the Relationship between Network Centrality and Individual Job Performance |
22 Mar 2012 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
David A Washington; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The purpose of this research was to identify the effect of psychological empowerment (PE) on social network location and individual performance. This study sought to test three hypotheses, which were introduced through a comprehensive literature review, regarding the relationships between social network centrality and individual job performance. Research has indicated a positive relationship between network centrality and performance; however, other research suggests performance can be better predicted by including motivation ... |
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| Children of Military Service Members Resource Guide |
Jan 2012 |
54 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ARLINGTON VA
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| The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) is committed to building resilience, maximizing recovery and promoting reintegration for our nation s warriors and their families in all areas related to psychological health and traumatic brain injury. As part of that vision, DCoE recognizes that children of military service members may demonstrate mental and emotional health needs associated with their parents deployment, rehabilitation or reintegration. ... |
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| Prevention of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among Military Health Care Workers: A Systematic Review |
Jan 2012 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher A Orsello; Christopher A Alfonzo; NAVAL AEROSPACE MEDICAL INST PENSACOLA FL
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| Studies indicate that Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is not uncommon among medical personnel serving in the military and that its prevention remains a significant challenge. While extensive PTSD research findings exist that are generalizable to the military dedicated research specific to its at-risk population of medical workers is less common. The purpose of this review is to perform a systematic search for the most effective strategies in the prevention of ... |
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| Assessing Operation Purple: A Program Evaluation of a Summer Camp for Military Youth |
Jan 2012 |
177 pages |
| Authors:
Anita Chandra; Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo; Rachel M Burns; Beth A Griffin; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA CENTER FOR MILITARY HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH
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| Over the past decade, research has highlighted the challenges that parental deployment can pose for the health and well-being of youth from military families. Cumulative months of parental deployment and associated stressors can have negative consequences for youth (De Pedro et al., 2011; Flake et al., 2009; Chandra, Lara-Cinisomo, et al., 2010; Chandra, Lara-Cinisomo, et al., 2011; Cozza, 2011) and for parents (Chartrand et al., 2008; Lara-Cinisomo et al., 2012). ... |
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| A Human Factors Analysis of Fatal and Serious Injury Accidents in Alaska, 2004-2009 |
Dec 2011 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin W Williams; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OKLAHOMA CITY OK CIVIL AEROSPACE MEDICAL INST
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| This report summarizes the analysis of 97 general aviation accidents in Alaska that resulted in a fatality or serious injury to one or more aircraft occupants for the years 2004-2009. The accidents were analyzed using the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) developed by Douglas Weigmann and Scott Shappell. As found in previous studies of this nature, Skill-Based Errors were found to be the most common accident causal factor, ... |
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| Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics Version 4 (ANAM4): Examination of Select Psychometric Properties and Administration Procedures |
Dec 2011 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Susan P Proctor; Kristin J Heaton; HENRY M JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE ROCKVILLE MD
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| The ability to accurately and efficiently monitor the neurocognitive status of US warfighters under diverse operational and experimental conditions is of critical importance to the ongoing mission and network-centered initiatives of the United States military. The Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) is a computer assisted tool for evaluating neurocognitive performance with demonstrated effectiveness for application in diverse military operational and research testing scenarios. The primary objective of this project is ... |
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| Cultural Influences on Intertemporal Reasoning |
30 Nov 2011 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Donald G MacGregor; MACGREGOR BATES INC COTTAGE GROVE OR
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| Methods of formal analysis (e.g., risk assessment, decision analysis) are at the center of decision support and guidance that our Government provides to emerging nations as part of infrastructure and political development. These methods are rooted in Western concepts of intertemporal reasoning. The research identifies how cultural factors influence intertemporal reasoning, with a focus on Arab culture. Two additional cultures, Pashtun and Somali, were studied to the degree that existing ... |
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| The Impact of Cultural Differences on Crowd Dynamics in Pedestrian and Evacuation Domains |
Nov 2011 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
Gal Kaminka; BAR ILAN UNIV RAMAT GAN (ISRAEL) DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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| This report results from a contract tasking Bar Ilan University as follows: Accounting for Culture in Agent-Based Pedestrian Crowd Simulation. Accurate models of crowd dynamics are an important challenge in multi-agent systems and agent-based social simulation. Crowd models are able to predict the resulting macro level behavior from micro level interactions. However, many existing crowd models do not yet account for cultural factors in crowd behavior, and even more so, ... |
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| Social Sciences Support to Military Personnel Engaged in Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism Operations (Soutien en sciences sociales apporte au personnel militaire engage dans des operations de contre-insurrection et de contre-terrorisme) |
Nov 2011 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
NATO RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRANCE)
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| Social Sciences Support to Military Personnel Engaged in Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism Operations is a report based on the NATO-Russia Human Factors and Medicine Research Task Group (172) Workshop held in St Petersburg, Russia, June 18-20, 2009. The group consisted of NATO member representatives meeting with their Russian and Ukrainian counterparts and was an extension of previous NATO-Russia activities held in Belgium at NATO headquarters, an Advanced Research Workshop held in ... |
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| Challenges and Emerging Concepts in the Development of Adaptive, Computer-based Tutoring Systems for Team Training |
Nov 2011 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Robert A Sottilare; Heather K Holden; Keith W Brawner; Benjamin S Goldberg; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ORLANDO FL HUMAN RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
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| A renaissance in the research and development of computer-based, tutoring systems over the last ten years is motivating scientists to ponder the application of intelligent tutors and coaches in more challenging team training problem spaces where human tutors are either unavailable or impractical. This paper reviews some of the challenges and emerging technologies (tools and methods) that might influence the development of adaptive, intelligent tutors for geographically-distributed team training. Team ... |
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| PTSD Trajectory, Comorbidity, and Utilization of Mental Health Services Among Reserves |
Nov 2011 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Sandro Galea; COLUMBIA UNIV NEW YORK
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| This research will assess mental health and mental health service utilization over time among a representative sample of Reserve forces, within a multivariate causal framework taking into account life course experiences together with combat history, other military experience and civilian traumatic event experiences as determinants of mental health. We focus on the prevalence and correlates of PTSD and other mental illness and health service utilization, but also on the trajectories ... |
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| Mental Health and Resilience: Soldiers' Perceptions about Psychotherapy, Medication, and Barriers to Care in the United States Military |
Oct 2011 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Steven Southwick; YALE UNIV NEW HAVEN CT
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| Research has reported perceived barriers to care in military populations, but there have not been any studies to date that demonstrate the degree to which subjective barriers translate into lack of utilization. Moreover, studies of mental health service utilization have not examined patient beliefs and perceptions, instead focusing on characteristics such as race, gender, and sociodemographic variables. To our knowledge there have not been any systematic investigations into what soldiers ... |
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| Quantitative Tractography and Volumetric MRI in Blast and Blunt Force TBI: Predictors of Neurocognitive and Behavioral Outcome |
Oct 2011 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Lisa Delano-Wood; VETERANS MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (VETERANS AFFAIRS) SAN DIEGO CA
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| Our primary aims have been to determine whether frontal WM microstructural integrity accounts for disparate cognitive outcomes in executive function following mild TBI (mTBI) and to determine if injury severity, as measured by loss of consciousness (LOC), is related to neuropsychological outcome and WM microstructural integrity. We examined a subgroup of mTBI participants with executive dysfunction and compared them to a group with intact executive functioning on DTI measures. Results ... |
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| PTSD Trajectory, Co-morbidity, and Utilization of Mental Health Services among National Guard Forces |
Oct 2011 |
180 pages |
| Authors:
Robert Ursano; HENRY M JACKSON FOUNDATION ROCKVILLE MD
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| This research will assess mental health and mental health service utilization over time among a representative sample of Guard forces, within a multivariate causal framework taking into account life course experiences together with combat history, other military experience and civilian traumatic event experiences as determinants of mental health. We focus on the prevalence and correlates of PTSD and other mental illness and health service utilization, but also on the trajectories ... |
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| Design Requirements for Weaponizing Man-Portable UAS in Support of Counter-Sniper Operations |
Sep 2011 |
125 pages |
| Authors:
Derek J Snyder; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The sniper is a highly successful tool used by the enemy to create both physical and psychological effects on U.S. and Coalition forces. A single enemy sniper can pin down an entire company-sized element for an extended period of time, resulting in measurable disruptions in operations. This threat is as old as the rifle itself but has been somewhat shadowed by the proliferation of the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) over ... |
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| Improving Health-care Delivery for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An Interrelated Approach Leveraging Systems Engineering and Optimization |
Sep 2011 |
79 pages |
| Authors:
Scott A McKenzie; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), major depression, anxiety disorders, and other post-deployment adjustment difficulties affect a significant number of veterans returning from Operation Iraq Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. To contend with this new influx of veterans suffering from the psychological aftermath of military combat, the VA has been proactive, including commissioning this study of their PTSD health-care delivery system. Its objective is to provide the best care, in the most ... |
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| Theory-Driven Models for Correcting Fight or Flight Imbalance in Gulf War Illness |
Sep 2011 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Gordon Broderick; V Folcik; N G Klimas; S D Vernon; ALBERTA UNIV EDMONTON
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| The objective of this study is to create a comprehensive engineering model of endocrineimmune interaction dynamics in order to identify (i) theoretical failure modes of the HPAimmune axis that align with GWI, and (ii) promising treatment strategies that exploit the regulatory dynamics of these systems to reset control of the HPA-immune axis to normal. We have completed the negotiation of sub-awards to the CFIDS Association of America, the university of ... |
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| Neural and Behavioral Sequelae of Blast-Related Traumatic Brain Injury |
Sep 2011 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Stephen M Rao; CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION OH
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| Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a common occurrence from roadside blasts of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). In the proposed cross-sectional study, we aim to apply neurobehavioral testing and advanced MRI techniques [task-activated functional MRI (fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)] to gain a comprehensive understanding of the neural changes underlying blast-related MTBI. We will accomplish this goal by conducting advanced neuroimaging (task-activated fMRI and DTI fiber tracking) and neurobehavioral testing ... |
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| Proceedings of the 2011 AFMS Medical Research Symposium. Volume 6. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Psychological Health Track |
02 Aug 2011 |
153 pages |
| Authors:
Andy Tesfazion; Welford C Roberts; OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL (AIR FORCE) FALLS CHURCH VA
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| The U.S. Air Force Medical Service presented the sixth annual Air Force Medical Research Symposium coordinated by the Air Force Medical Support Agency's Research and Development Division (AFMSA/SGRS). The symposium was held 2-4 August 2011 at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD. The symposium featured two half-days of plenary sessions, one and a half days of scientific presentations, and a poster session. It was organized into ... |
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| 2011 AFMS Medical Research Symposium Held in National Harbor, Maryland on August 2-4, 2011. Volume 1: Plenary Sessions, Presentation & Poster Abstracts |
Aug 2011 |
146 pages |
| Authors:
Welford C Roberts; Cherri Shireman; Walter Cato; Velda Johnson; Andy Tesfazion; OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL (AIR FORCE) FALLS CHURCH VA
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| The U.S. Air Force Medical Service presented the sixth annual Air Force Medical Research Symposium coordinated by the Air Force Medical Support Agency's Research and Development Division (AFMSA/SGRS). The symposium was held 2-4 August 2011 at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD. The symposium featured two half-days of plenary sessions, one and a half days of scientific presentations, and a poster session. It was organized into ... |
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| Traumatic Brain Injury: Same or Different |
22 Jul 2011 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Kimberly Meyer; DEFENSE AND VETERANS BRAIN INJURY CENTER WASHINGTON DC
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| Critical Thinking and Army Religious Leadership: Challenges and Opportunities |
10 JUN 2011 |
103 pages |
| Authors:
Dawud A. Agbere; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The United States Army is changing and so must the chaplaincy. At the heart of the ongoing Army transformation is a critical thinking (CT) approach to problem solving and decision-making. Given the many complex choices Army leaders face on a daily basis, the Army considers CT to be an essential leader skill, and requires its leaders to become critical thinkers. Consequently, to remain relevant in a critical thinking Army, it ... |
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| Patching the Wetware: Addressing the Human Factor in Information Security |
JUN 2011 |
80 pages |
| Authors:
Alexander D. Nelson; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH DEPT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
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| In the practice of information security, it is increasingly observed that the weakest link in the security chain is the human operator. A reason often cited for this observation is that the human factor is simpler and cheaper to manipulate than the complex technological protections of digital information systems. Current anecdotes where the human was targeted to undermine military information protection systems include the 2008 breach of USCENTCOM computer systems ... |
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| Cognitive Algorithms for Signal Processing |
18 MAR 2011 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
Leonid I. Perlovsky; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB HANSCOM AFB MA SENSORS DIRECTORATE/ELECTROMAGNETICS TECHNOLOGY DIV
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| Processes in the mind: perception, cognition, concepts, instincts, emotions, and higher cognitive abilities are considered here within a neural modeling fields paradigm. Its fundamental mathematical mechanism is a process "from vague-fuzzy to crisp", called dynamic logic. The paper discusses why this paradigm is necessary mathematically, and relates it to a psychological description of the mind. Cognitive algorithms using Dynamic Logic result in significant improvement of signal processing. |
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| Findings of VA/DoD CPG on CAM Therapies for PTSD |
26 Jan 2011 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Miguel Roberts; Charles Engel; Elizabeth H Cordova; Wayne Jonas; DEFENSE CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ARLINGTON VA
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| Overview and agenda: the objective was to review CAM as evidenced-based treatment for PTSD. These briefing charts discuss background, CPG recommended tratments of PTSD, findings of PTSD VA/DoD CPG working group on CAM and discussion and Q&A. |
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| Coming Soon to an MTF Near You: Psychological Health Policy Initiatives |
25 Jan 2011 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Nicole Frazer; John Davison; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM
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| Psychological Health Strategic Operations develops polices and programs: To build psychological health and resilience To mitigate operational stress across the deployment cycle To ensure a fit and ready fighting force Currently three mental health policies in coordination. |
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| Keeping Tabs: DoD's Response to Psychological Risks. Lessons Learned from Health Assessments |
25 Jan 2011 |
54 pages |
| Authors:
Robert DeFraites; Hans Ritschard; Meena Vythilingam; FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION AND READINESS POLICY AND PROGRAMS FALLS CHURCH VA
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| These briefing charts discuss: background of issue, number of service members deployed, PTSD and depression screening, health assessments, alcohol abuse, mental disorders, defense medical surveillance, mental disorders incidences, and treatment provided. |
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| Severe Neuropsychiatric Reaction in a Deployed Military Member after Prophylactic Mefloquine |
Jan 2011 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Alan L Peterson; Robert A Seegmiller; Libby S Schindler; TEXAS UNIV HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
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| Recent studies of military personnel who have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan have reported a number of combat-related psychiatric disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and traumatic brain injury. This case report involves a 27- year-old male active-duty US military service member who developed severe depression, psychotic hallucinations, and neuropsychological sequelae following the prophylactic use of the antimalarial medication mefloquine hydrochloride. The patient had a recent history of depression ... |
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| Design and Rationale of a Comparative Effectiveness Study to Evaluate Two Acupuncture Methods for the Treatment of Headaches Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury |
Jan 2011 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Courtney Lee; Dawn Wallerstedt; Alaine Duncan; Alexandra York; Michael Hollifield; Stephen M Niemtzow Richard C; Wayne B Jonas; SAMUELI INST ALEXANDRIA VA
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| Exposure to deployment and battle can induce a constellation of physical, cognitive, psychological and behavioral symptoms, also referred to as war-related Trauma Spectrum Response (wrTSR). One prevalent cause of this response is traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its ensuing sequelae, such as pain and suffering caused by post-traumatic headache. Current pharmacologic treatment of these headaches is often inadequate and complicated by the multi-component nature of wrTSR. Acupuncture has been found ... |
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| Research Advances in Building Resilience in Psychological Health, Suicide Prevention, and Effects of Deployments on Family Members |
Jan 2011 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Carl Castro; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM
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| Completed Soldier suicide rates have risen High op-tempo and multiple deployment demands Military families face unique life challenges Behavioral health problems Alcohol/substance abuse & risky behaviors Environmental and situational strains Measures of resilience are not well-established and have not been validated in military populations. |
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| Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics Version 4 (ANAM4): Examination of Select Psychometric Properties and Administration Procedures |
Dec 2010 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Susan P Proctor; Kristin J Heaton; HENRY M JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MILITARY MEDICINE ROCKVILLE MD
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| The ability to accurately and efficiently monitor the neurocognitive status of US warfighters under diverse operational and experimental conditions is of critical importance to the ongoing mission and network-centered initiatives of the United States military. The Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) is a computer assisted tool for evaluating neurocognitive performance with demonstrated effectiveness for application in diverse military operational and research testing scenarios. The primary objective of this project is ... |
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| Cross-Cultural Awareness. Concept |
01 Nov 2010 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND GRANADA (SPAIN)
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| It is paramount to know and understand the local culture, not only from a descriptive approach (superficial), but also from a deeper perspective, so as to comprehend the dynamics and causes of local behaviors, attitudes and emotions, to be ultimately able to predict further reactions. Moreover, in these contexts it is also crucial to be cognizant of how the Coalition Forces' culture is perceived by the local population/actors in Theatre. ... |
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| Mental Health and Resilience: Soldiers' Perceptions about Psychotherapy, Medications, and Barriers to Care in the United States Military |
OCT 2010 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Steven Southwick; YALE UNIV NEW HAVEN CT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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| Research has reported perceived barriers to care in military populations, but there have not been any studies to date that demonstrate the degree to which subjective barriers translate into lack of utilization. Moreover, studies of mental health service utilization have not examined patient beliefs and perceptions, instead focusing on characteristics such as race, gender, and socio-demographic variables. To our knowledge there have not been any systematic investigations into what soldiers ... |
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| High Resolution Diffusion Tensor Imaging of Cortical-Subcortical White Matter Tracts in TBI |
Oct 2010 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
Deborah M Little; ILLINOIS UNIV AT CHICAGO
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| The most significant finding to date is the identification of three potential biomarkers of closed head injury. Although 20 additional subjects are required to complete data collection, our preliminary analyses have shown that thalamic projection fibers in a subgroup of 12 controls and 24 patients with TBI are sensitive to injury and correlate with cognitive function (see Little et al Neurology, 2010). The second year has focused on developing and ... |
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| Neural and Behavioral Sequelae of Blast-Related Traumatic Brain Injury (PT074924P1) |
Sep 2010 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Harvey Levin; Stephen Rao; BAYLOR COLL OF MEDICINE HOUSTON TX
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| Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a common occurrence from roadside blasts of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). In the proposed cross-sectional study, we aim to apply neurobehavioral testing and advanced MRI techniques [task-activated functional MRI (fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)] to gain a comprehensive understanding of the neural changes underlying blast-related MTBI. We will accomplish this goal by conducting advanced neuroimaging (task-activated fMRI and DTI fiber tracking) and neurobehavioral testing ... |
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| Neural and Behavioral Sequelae of Blast-Related Traumatic Brain Injury |
Sep 2010 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Stephen M Rao; Harvey Levin; CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION OH
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| Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a common occurrence from roadside blasts of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). In the proposed cross-sectional study, we aim to apply neurobehavioral testing and advanced MRI techniques [task-activated functional MRI (fMRI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)] to gain a comprehensive understanding of the neural changes underlying blast-related MTBI. We will accomplish this goal by conducting advanced neuroimaging (task-activated fMRI and DTI fiber tracking) and neurobehavioral testing ... |
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| Understanding Resilience in Wounded Warriors and Their Families |
Aug 2010 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Amy McLean; RESEARCH TRIANGLE INST (RTI) RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK NC
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| The current study aimed to identify the impact of deployment injury on three measures of family functioning (relationship adjustment, parental stress, and family chaos) as well as on three measures of psychological symptoms of the service member (PTSD, depression, and alcohol use). Spouses of returning NG members and the service members both rated family functioning lower in the face of psychological difficulties experienced by the service member. Physical injury was ... |
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| Multimodal Interfaces: Literature Review of Ecological Interface Design, Multimodal Perception and Attention, and Intelligent Adaptive Multimodal Interfaces |
MAY 2010 |
269 pages |
| Authors:
Wayne Giang; Sathya Santhakumaran; Ehsan Masnavi; Doug Glussich; Julianne Kline; Fiona Chui; Catherine Burns; Jonathan Histon; John Zelek; WATERLOO UNIV (ONTARIO)
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| To improve operational effectiveness for the Canadian Forces (CF), the Joint Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Surveillance Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) project is acquiring a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) uninhabited aerial vehicle (UAV). In support of the JUSTAS project, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) - Toronto is investigating the human factors issues of UAV ground control stations (GCS) interfaces for UAVs and exploring possible solutions using multimodal displays. This report analyzes current ... |
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| Do Trauma Symptoms Mediate the Relationship Between Childhood Physical Abuse and Adult Child Abuse Risk? |
May 2010 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Joel S Milner; Cynthia J Thomsen; Julie L Crouch; Mandy M Rabenhorst; Patricia M Martens; Christopher W Dyslin; Jennifer M Guimond; Valerie A Stander; Lex L Merrill; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| Although the intergenerational transmission of family violence has been well documented, the mechanisms responsible for this effect have not been fully determined. The present study examined whether trauma symptoms mediate the relationship between a history of child physical abuse (CPA) and adult risk of perpetrating CPA, and whether any such mediation was similar for women and men. Female and male U.S. Navy (USN) recruits and college students completed self-report measures ... |
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| Executive Clock Drawing Correlates with Performance-Based Functional Status in People with Combat-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder |
2010 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Brian W. Writer; Jason E. Schillerstrom; Heather K. Regwan; Brent S. Harlan; SAN ANTONIO MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER LACKLAND AFB TX
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| Executive Clock Drawing Tasks (CLOX parts 1 and 2) can predict functional impairment. This study determined the correlation between CLOX and other psychometric screening instruments with the Structured Assessment of Independent Living Skills (SAILS)-defined performance-based functional status in people with combat-related mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) and comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We hypothesized that CLOX would correlate significantly with functional performance. This prospective, cross-sectional study design determined the correlation ... |
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| Traumatic Brain Injury: Care and Treatment of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans |
25-Nov-2009 |
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| Authors:
Amalia K Corby-Edwards; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | Traumatic brain injury (TBI), defined in the medical literature as a disruption in brain function that is caused by a head injury, has become known as one of the signature wounds of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan due to its high occurrence in post-deployment service members and veterans of these wars. As service members return home, many need ongoing care for mild, moderate, or severe TBI. The growing number ... |
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| Hospital Admissions Related to Mental Disorders in U.S. Army Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan |
Oct-2009 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Barbara E Wojcik; Fatema Z Akhtar; L H Hassell; ARMY MEDICAL DEPT CENTER AND SCHOOL FORT SAM HOUSTON TX
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| We conducted a retrospective study of 473,964 U.S. Army soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan through December 2004 using deployment and admission records. We categorized mental disorder diagnoses using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) and identified attempted suicide/self-inflicted injuries using ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes E950-E959. We estimated and evaluated relative risks (RR) using Poisson regression models. Analysis found 1,948 psychiatric hospitalizations of deployed soldiers. The ... |
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| The Psychological Contract |
Oct 2009 |
44 pages |
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Jose M Puente; NATO RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRANCE)
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