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Measuring Photo-Induced Toxicity of North West Shelf Oil in Australia
Project
Photo-induced toxicity of crude oil occurs when ultraviolet light (UV) contacts certain photo-active polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which act as catalysts and produce reactive oxygen species. When this reaction occurs in the tissues of…
Using Ecometric Data to Explore Sources of Cross-Site Impact Variance in Multi-Site Trials
Publication
A guide to learning more from social experiments using data from participants to measure implementation practices and local confounding factors.
Understanding and Using Immunization Expenditure Data: A Primer for Immunization Program Managers
Publication
Building More Evidence in Reemployment Services for Unemployment Claimants
Project
In 2018, Congress permanently authorized the RESEA program, which aims to help Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants return to work more quickly. As a result, RESEA now requires that states use evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of their programs.
Research to Address Homelessness in California
Project
As affordable housing shrinks and poverty persists—particularly in the wake of COVID-19—California continues to face a complex homelessness crisis. To get a true understanding of the scope and nature of the challenge, the California Legislature passed a…
Promoting Early Literacy Skills
Project
Abt Global was subcontracted by RMC Research to help the National Institute for Literacy promote the findings and recommendations of the National Early Literacy Panel. The Panel synthesized research on the teaching of literacy and literacy-related skills…
Scaling Success in Workforce Training Programs
Project
Abt, in partnership with US Department of Labor(DOL) is leading a 5-year evaluation of sector training programs, identifying effective scalable workforce strategies to increase accessibility to high-quality employment.
Spotlight On: Adaptive Management
Spotlight On
Abt-led programs use adaptive management processes such as rapid cycle learning and strategy testing to promote a learning culture and deliver social impact.
3 Questions To Promote Head Start Attendance
Blog
This blog asks how we can promote attendance in Head Start, which expands access to early care and education for children from low-income households.
Estimating the Prevalence of ‘Doctor Shopping' for Prescription Drugs
Project
Misuse of opioid analgesics threatens public health and results in rising numbers of overdose deaths and admissions to emergency departments and treatment facilities. In the absence of adequate patient information systems, patients who engage in “doctor…