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An evaluation of a 9th and 10th grade Native American virtual pilot: Utilizing a culturally responsive and Inclusive Science model

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Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2025-02-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102563

Linnea L. Hjelm , Carolee Dodge Francis , Noehealani Bareng-Antolin

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Bridging the gaps in sustainability assessment: A systematic literature review, 2014–2023

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Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2025-02-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102557

Mita Marra

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Consumer welfare of the state-level franchising processes for multi-channel video programming distributors

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Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2025-02-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102558

Heasun Chun , Jin Ki Kim

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Following the science to understand how to reduce prejudice and its harmful consequences: A guide for evaluators and program planners

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Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102556

Stewart I. Donaldson, Jennifer P. Villalobos, Minji Cho

{"title":"Following the science to understand how to reduce prejudice and its harmful consequences: A guide for evaluators and program planners","authors":"Stewart I. Donaldson, Jennifer P. Villalobos, Minji Cho","doi":"10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102556","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102556","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>“Follow the Science” was the cry heard worldwide during the COVID-19 global pandemic. This approach was used to develop evidence-based prevention measures (e.g., social distancing, hand washing, and mask-wearing), COVID treatments, and vaccines and to prevent significant declines in well-being (Donaldson, Cabrera, and Gaffaney, 2021). Leveraging this approach, the study aimed to understand promising ways to disrupt patterns of prejudice and its harmful consequences and identify the most exemplary interventions. The current study systematically reviewed 2515 published peer-reviewed studies included in 13 meta-analyses and systematic reviews on prejudice reduction interventions, using inclusion and exclusion criteria focused on gender and/or race/ethnicity. Phase 1 identified 13 studies, highlighting four exemplary evidence-based approaches: <em>Contact Interventions, Perspective Taking, Interactive and Narrative Modalities, and Multi-faceted Interventions</em>. These approaches presented notable success with the largest effect sizes and should be considered carefully when planning new prejudice reduction efforts. In Phase 2, the study extracted specific interventions from the 13 studies, identifying six specific exemplary interventions for mitigating prejudice and its adverse effects. The study discusses the implications of these findings for program planners and evaluators, suggesting the use of empirical insights to design post-COVID interventions, such as cultural exchange programs, virtual reality experiences, and cross-cultural music initiatives, to create meaningful social changes. Despite these practical insights, the study has limitations, including partial adherence to PRISMA guidelines and the omission of risk of bias assessment for individual studies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48046,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation and Program Planning","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 102556"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143394902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Vocational training and employability: A study in reference to skill development program from Gujarat, India

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Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102554

Anurag Kumar Srivastava , Bhavya Logar , Surbhi Sanghvi , Avani Vaghela , Manish Adwani

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Participatory simulation training design: The MAMA interprofessional team-training program for obstetric care of pregnant individuals living with HIV in Tanzania

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Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102550

Susanna R. Cohen , Virginie Marchand , Kimberly Calkins , Maya J. Stephens , Mariam L. Barabara , Linda M. Minja , Gaudensia A. Olomi , Janeth Mlay , Pendo S. Mlay , Olivia R. Hanson , Blandina T. Mmbaga , Melissa H. Watt

{"title":"Participatory simulation training design: The MAMA interprofessional team-training program for obstetric care of pregnant individuals living with HIV in Tanzania","authors":"Susanna R. Cohen , Virginie Marchand , Kimberly Calkins , Maya J. Stephens , Mariam L. Barabara , Linda M. Minja , Gaudensia A. Olomi , Janeth Mlay , Pendo S. Mlay , Olivia R. Hanson , Blandina T. Mmbaga , Melissa H. Watt","doi":"10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102550","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102550","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Stigma towards women living with HIV (WLHIV) during childbirth can lead to suboptimal care and clinical outcomes. In this paper we describe the design of <em>MAMA</em>, a simulation team-training curriculum for labor and delivery (L&D) providers to reduce HIV stigma, provide more respectful maternity care (RMC), and improve clinical empathy.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In order to adapt the PRONTO model of simulation training, we integrated and applied the ADAPT-ITT framework for systematic adaptation of evidence-based interventions (EBI) and participatory design principles to create a responsive and innovative program. This process ensured we met local needs through continuous and iterative input from stakeholders, enabling those who would benefit from the intervention to drive its creation.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The final intervention is a 2.5 days workshop, followed by a 2-hour <em>in-situ</em> refresher in the providers’ clinical setting. The training centers simulation scenarios, teamwork and communication activities, and interactive lessons on principles of RMC, HIV stigma, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, implicit bias, teamwork, clinical empathy, and coping with burnout.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The ADAPT-ITT model, augmented by participatory design strategies, provides a systematic yet flexible process to adapt and contextualize EBIs. The use of these complementary approaches resulted in a locally grounded intervention to build provider confidence and skills caring for WLHIV giving birth and to improve RMC in facilities in Tanzania.</div></div><div><h3>Trial registration</h3><div>NCT 03600142</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48046,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation and Program Planning","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 102550"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143182650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Parent training programs for immigrant families in Europe: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

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Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102555

Ragnhild Bjørknes , Merete Saus , Simon Peter Neumer , Siri Gammelsæter , Therese Bjørndal Halvorsen , Joshua Patras , Marcela Douglas , Ida Mari Haug , Lene-Mari Potulski Rasmussen

{"title":"Parent training programs for immigrant families in Europe: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials","authors":"Ragnhild Bjørknes , Merete Saus , Simon Peter Neumer , Siri Gammelsæter , Therese Bjørndal Halvorsen , Joshua Patras , Marcela Douglas , Ida Mari Haug , Lene-Mari Potulski Rasmussen","doi":"10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102555","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102555","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review analyzes randomized controlled studies that investigated parent training interventions in Europe. Included studies had to have utilized interventions based on social learning theory and enrolled immigrant families.</div><div>Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed, and the review was pre-registered with PROSPERO. A search of nine databases identified 8286 publications, seven of which fulfilled the inclusion criteria. These articles were published between 2010 and 2017. Since 1996, extremely few effective trials have been conducted in Europe. The meta-analysis revealed a small but significant overall effect for child problem behaviors and positive and negative parenting (effect size = 0.26, 0.24, and 0.20, respectively), compared with the control conditions, thus favoring parent training. Only some studies have addressed the migration or cultural issues in family life—a barrier to the development of future programs. This review highlights issues such as cultural adaptation and intersectionality to assist evaluators and planners in improving the practice of their professions and their knowledge base.</div><div>We call for more evidence regarding the effects of parental programs on immigrant families living in Europe.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48046,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation and Program Planning","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 102555"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Assessing the expenditure decentralization in enhancing public service quality: Evidence from 29 province in China

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Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2025-01-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102551

Wenjun Mai , Lijun Mai , Yanpeng Chen

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Unveiling training effectiveness through behavior and performance evaluations: A case from developing country

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Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2025-01-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102553

Md. Faisal-E-Alam , Zeennat Ara Begum , Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam

{"title":"Unveiling training effectiveness through behavior and performance evaluations: A case from developing country","authors":"Md. Faisal-E-Alam , Zeennat Ara Begum , Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam","doi":"10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102553","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102553","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the effects of training on behavioral changes and overall performance at both the employee and organizational levels within the private banking sector of Bangladesh. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Goal-Setting Theory (GST) as the theoretical framework, the research explores the underexamined third and fourth levels of Kirkpatrick’s training evaluation model, focusing specifically on behavioral outcomes and their subsequent influence on performance. Data collected from employees through structured questionnaires were analyzed using the Paired sample t-test. Findings reveal that training positively impacts employee behavior and enhances individual and organizational performance, particularly in effective teamwork, job satisfaction, work quality, task efficiency, and retaining existing clients while attracting new ones. This study represents one of the first empirical investigations in the banking sector of Bangladesh to link behavioral change evaluation to performance outcomes evaluation following training interventions. The research provides valuable insights for policymakers and organizational leaders, emphasizing the need for comprehensive training programs to promote skill development and behavioral and performance improvements. Future research should incorporate a larger sample size, adopt a longitudinal design, use advanced statistical methods like structural equation modeling (SEM), and investigate moderating variables to better understand the complex relationships between training interventions, employee behavior, and performance outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48046,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation and Program Planning","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 102553"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143180646","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The pre-implementation process of the continuity of midwifery care research strategy: An implementation science methodologically guided initiative

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Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2025-01-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102552

Yvonne Kuipers , Alix Aitken-Arbuckle , Kathryn Hardie , Amy Corrigan , Holly Jenkins , Justine Craig

{"title":"The pre-implementation process of the continuity of midwifery care research strategy: An implementation science methodologically guided initiative","authors":"Yvonne Kuipers , Alix Aitken-Arbuckle , Kathryn Hardie , Amy Corrigan , Holly Jenkins , Justine Craig","doi":"10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102552","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102552","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In 2017, the continuity of midwifery care model was introduced as the way forward in Scottish maternity and neonatal services. There is no shared research strategy aligning research needs with an agenda, setting goals and revising plans. In this paper, we outline the systematic multi-actor and integrated knowledge translation process that frames and informs our initiative to develop a continuity of midwifery care research strategy, focusing on establishing a comprehensive mission, vision, and research topics. Guided by the pre-implementation process as part of the implementation science methodology, we engaged with a Scottish group of stakeholders, including service providers, academics, managers/policymakers, service users’ advocates and midwifery students during targeted activities to contribute to a widely held perspective. We collected data using an online poll, subgroup brainstorming sessions, plenary group discussions, evaluation and video recording to frame and inform the research mission, vision and study topics. Data collection tools included word clouds, brainstorming sheets, observation notes, ranking, evaluation forms and recording transcripts. The outcomes of a stepwise analytic approach of mapping, synthesising, and using the data to develop a continuity of midwifery care research direction and focus will inform future funding applications, studies and projects. The pre-implementation process and actions described in this paper can serve as an example of structuring comprehensive research strategies in other settings, cultures, domains or contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48046,"journal":{"name":"Evaluation and Program Planning","volume":"110 ","pages":"Article 102552"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143075893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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