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3. Incorporating natural ecosystems into global health and food security programmes

Author

Jacob, Anila, Johnson, Kiersten, Cohen, Robert, and Carlson, Sara E.

Subjects
Deforestation -- Safety and security measures, Global temperature changes -- Safety and security measures, World health -- Safety and security measures, Biological pest control -- Safety and security measures, Ecosystems -- Safety and security measures, Health
Abstract

Natural ecosystems such as forests, coral reefs, mangroves and grasslands provide essential goods and services that support human health and food security. Examples of these ecosystem services include crop pollination [...]

Published
2020
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5. AN ANALYSIS OF PROCUREMENT ACQUISITION LEAD TIME (PALT) AND ACQUISITION LEAD TIME (ALT) IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

Author

Pickar, Charles K., Johnson, Kiersten, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, Department of Defense Management (DDM), Ortiz, Carlos A., Fang, Chengwen S., Ledesma, Gabriel G., Pickar, Charles K., Johnson, Kiersten, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, Department of Defense Management (DDM), Ortiz, Carlos A., Fang, Chengwen S., and Ledesma, Gabriel G.

Abstract

We evaluate the Department of Defense (DOD) Procurement Acquisition Lead Time (PALT), as it produces a vital role toward the fielding weapon systems to support our warfighters at the speed of relevance. We examine the roles of the contracting processes and associated PALT by gaining knowledge based off previous topic-related research including but not limited to: peer-review articles, theses, governing regulations, and real-life PALT data provided by a Naval Surface Warfare Center. We discuss the impact on actual real-world situations such as political agendas and worldwide events similar to the pandemic, and how it plays a role on PALT today and the influence that may arise as a nation. We studied the acquisition professional’s duties at the higher-level DOD Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. From this analysis, we developed recommendations for acquisition professionals to effectively and efficiently navigate within the constraint of the POM and PPBE five-year cycle.

Published
2022

9. Feasibility of Using Remotely Sensed Data to Aid in Long-Term Monitoring of Biodiversity

Author

Carroll, Mark L, Brown, Molly E, Elders, Akiko, and Johnson, Kiersten

Subjects
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Abstract

Remote sensing is defined as making observations of an event or phenomena without physically sampling it. Typically this is done with instruments and sensors mounted on anything from poles extended over a cornfield,to airplanes,to satellites orbiting the Earth The sensors have characteristics that allow them to detect and record information regarding the emission and reflectance of electromagnetic energy from a surface or object. That information can then be represented visually on a screen or paper map or used in data analysis to inform decision-making.

Published
2014

10. Risk factors for HIV infection in a national adult population: Evidence from the 2003 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey

Author

Johnson, Kiersten and Way, Ann

Subjects
HIV infection -- Risk factors, Women -- Health aspects, Health surveys, Health
Abstract

Data from the cross-sectional, population-based 2003 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey is used to assess the demographic, social, behavioral and biological variables as risk factors for HIV infection among men and women in Kenya. The results have indicated that differences in biological factors such as circumcision and sexually transmitted infections are important in assessing risk for HIV than differences in sexual behavior.

Published
2006

11. Forest Cover Associated with Improved Child Health and Nutrition: Evidence from the Malawi Demographic and Health Survey and Satellite Data

Author

Johnson, Kiersten B, Jacob, Anila, and Brown, Molly Elizabeth

Subjects
Geosciences (General)
Abstract

Healthy forests provide human communities with a host of important ecosystem services, including the provision of food, clean water, fuel, and natural medicines. Yet globally, about 13 million hectares of forests are lost every year, with the biggest losses in Africa and South America. As biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation due to deforestation continue at unprecedented rates, with concomitant loss of ecosystem services, impacts on human health remain poorly understood. Here, we use data from the 2010 Malawi Demographic and Health Survey, linked with satellite remote sensing data on forest cover, to explore and better understand this relationship. Our analysis finds that forest cover is associated with improved health and nutrition outcomes among children in Malawi. Children living in areas with net forest cover loss between 2000 and 2010 were 19% less likely to have a diverse diet and 29% less likely to consume vitamin A-rich foods than children living in areas with no net change in forest cover. Conversely, children living in communities with higher percentages of forest cover were more likely to consume vitamin A-rich foods and less likely to experience diarrhea. Net gain in forest cover over the 10-year period was associated with a 34% decrease in the odds of children experiencing diarrhea (P5.002). Given that our analysis relied on observational data and that there were potential unknown factors for which we could not account, these preliminary findings demonstrate only associations, not causal relationships, between forest cover and child health and nutrition outcomes. However, the findings raise concerns about the potential short- and long-term impacts of ongoing deforestation and ecosystem degradation on community health in Malawi, and they suggest that preventing forest loss and maintaining the ecosystems services of forests are important factors in improving human health and nutrition outcomes.

Published
2013
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14. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOD AND FEDERAL NON-DOD COR COMPETENCIES

Author

Johnson, Kiersten M., Keys, Bryan D., Lee, Phillip, Winn, Timothy J., Vukovich, Michael, NSWCCD West Bethesda, MD, and Business and Public Policy (GSBPP)

Subjects
competencies, training, Contracting Officer's Representative, Federal Acquisition Institute, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act
Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze and measure the effectiveness of the guidance for identification, development, certification, and management of contracting officer’s representatives (CORs) within the Department of Defense (DoD) in comparison to Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (FAC-CORs). The research team utilized responses from the DoD COR Competencies Survey and provided recommendations on its findings to improve training and technical competency structures in order to leverage best practices from the FAC-COR structures. Although the research did not demonstrate a statistically significant difference in proficiencies between DoD-CORs and FAC-CORs, the results demonstrated a strong correlation between time-spent and proficiencies, which allows for areas of further research. Regarding the proficiencies of the DoD-CORs and FAC-CORs, it is evident that there are areas the DoD can improve through coordination with FAC-CORs and Federal Acquisition Institute. http://archive.org/details/acomparativeanal1094562859 Civilian, Department of the Navy Civilian, Department of the Army Civilian, Department of the Navy Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Published
2019

15. Can nature deliver on the sustainable development goals?

Author

Fisher, Brendan, primary, Herrera, Diego, additional, Adams, Diane, additional, Fox, Helen E, additional, Gallagher, Louise, additional, Gerkey, Drew, additional, Gill, David, additional, Golden, Christopher D, additional, Hole, David, additional, Johnson, Kiersten, additional, Mulligan, Mark, additional, Myers, Samuel S, additional, Naidoo, Robin, additional, Pfaff, Alexander, additional, Rasolofoson, Ranaivo, additional, Selig, Elizabeth R, additional, Tickner, David, additional, Treuer, Timothy, additional, and Ricketts, Taylor, additional

Published
2019
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17. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOD AND FEDERAL NON-DOD COR COMPETENCIES

Author

Winn, Timothy J., Vukovich, Michael, NSWCCD West Bethesda, MD, Business and Public Policy (GSBPP), Johnson, Kiersten M., Keys, Bryan D., Lee, Phillip, Winn, Timothy J., Vukovich, Michael, NSWCCD West Bethesda, MD, Business and Public Policy (GSBPP), Johnson, Kiersten M., Keys, Bryan D., and Lee, Phillip

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze and measure the effectiveness of the guidance for identification, development, certification, and management of contracting officer’s representatives (CORs) within the Department of Defense (DoD) in comparison to Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (FAC-CORs). The research team utilized responses from the DoD COR Competencies Survey and provided recommendations on its findings to improve training and technical competency structures in order to leverage best practices from the FAC-COR structures. Although the research did not demonstrate a statistically significant difference in proficiencies between DoD-CORs and FAC-CORs, the results demonstrated a strong correlation between time-spent and proficiencies, which allows for areas of further research. Regarding the proficiencies of the DoD-CORs and FAC-CORs, it is evident that there are areas the DoD can improve through coordination with FAC-CORs and Federal Acquisition Institute., http://archive.org/details/acomparativeanal1094562859, Civilian, Department of the Navy, Civilian, Department of the Army, Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Published
2019

20. Jail-to-community treatment continuum for adults with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Author

Van Dorn, Richard A., primary, Desmarais, Sarah L., additional, Rade, Candalyn B., additional, Burris, Elizabeth N., additional, Cuddeback, Gary S., additional, Johnson, Kiersten L., additional, Tueller, Stephen J., additional, Comfort, Megan L., additional, and Mueser, Kim T., additional

Published
2017
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25. Profiling domestic violence: a multi-country study

Author

Kishor, Sunita and Johnson, Kiersten

Subjects
Profiling Domestic Violence: A Multi-Country Study Calverton (Report), Women -- Health aspects, Family violence -- Surveys, Family and marriage, Geography, Social sciences, Surveys
Abstract

Profiling Domestic Violence: A Multi-Country Study Calverton, MD: ORC Macro (2004), 120 pages. This report, from the series of DHS Analytical Studies, uses household and individual-level data from the Demographic [...]

Published
2005

26. Incontinence and trauma

Author

Peterman, Amber; Johnson, Kiersten and Peterman, Amber; Johnson, Kiersten

Abstract

PR, IFPRI3; ISI, PHND

Published
2009

30. AN ANALYSIS OF PROCUREMENT ACQUISITION LEAD TIME (PALT) AND ACQUISITION LEAD TIME (ALT) IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

Author

Ortiz, Carlos A., Fang, Chengwen S., Ledesma, Gabriel G., Pickar, Charles K., Johnson, Kiersten, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, and Department of Defense Management (DDM)

Subjects
Program Objective Memorandum, POM, ALT, PALT, Total Acquisition Lead Time, TALT, Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution, Acquisition Lead Time, PPBE, Procurement Acquisition Lead Time
Abstract

We evaluate the Department of Defense (DOD) Procurement Acquisition Lead Time (PALT), as it produces a vital role toward the fielding weapon systems to support our warfighters at the speed of relevance. We examine the roles of the contracting processes and associated PALT by gaining knowledge based off previous topic-related research including but not limited to: peer-review articles, theses, governing regulations, and real-life PALT data provided by a Naval Surface Warfare Center. We discuss the impact on actual real-world situations such as political agendas and worldwide events similar to the pandemic, and how it plays a role on PALT today and the influence that may arise as a nation. We studied the acquisition professional’s duties at the higher-level DOD Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. From this analysis, we developed recommendations for acquisition professionals to effectively and efficiently navigate within the constraint of the POM and PPBE five-year cycle. Civilian, Department of the Navy Civilian, Department of the Navy Civilian, Department of the Navy Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.

Published
2022

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