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Estimating Costs for Nitrate and Perchlorate Treatment for Small Drinking Water Systems
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A new paper from Abt and EPA identifies the costs of different processes for removing nitrate and percholate for small drinking water systems.
Long-Term Carbon Sinks in Marsh Soils of Coastal Louisiana Are at Risk to Wetland Loss
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This journal article validated the use of historical habitats when evaluating a coastal area’s long-term status as a carbon sink.
The Growth of the Evaluation Tree in the Policy Analysis Forest: Recent Developments in Evaluation
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Featured in the Policy Studies Journal’s Annual Yearbook, this seminal article examines recent developments and trends in the field of evaluation.
Children's absenteeism from pre-K to kindergarten: A focus on children receiving child care subsidies
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This article reveals absenteeism is high among children receiving child care subsidies during pre-K and pre-K absenteeism predicts kindergarten absenteeism.
Using Ecometric Data to Explore Sources of Cross-Site Impact Variance in Multi-Site Trials
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A guide to learning more from social experiments using data from participants to measure implementation practices and local confounding factors.
Democratizing the Development of Evidence
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This essay by Abt’s Cara Jackson is to establish a framework for democratizing evidence to support the needs of communities served by educational institutions.
Tradeoffs in Habitat Value to Maximize Natural Resource Benefits From Coastal Restoration in a Rapidly Eroding Wetland: Is Monitoring Land Area Sufficient?
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This article compares the benefits of shallow open water areas to emergent restored wetlands in Coastal Louisiana to explore restoration ecosystem benefits.
Exploring the Neighborhood‑Level Impact of Retail Marijuana Outlets on Crime in Washington State
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This article shows a modest increase in property crimes in Washington State neighborhoods where legal marijuana retail stores open.
Unpacking Context in Realist Evaluations: Findings from a Comprehensive Review
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This article examines how context is conceptualized in realist evaluations, based on the findings of a comprehensive review.
Climate Change, Riverine Flood Risk and Adaptation for the Conterminous United States
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This article predicts an up-to-30 percent increase in annual losses from riverine flooding due to climate change, and offers approaches to evaluate adaptation.