Experience Of Agencies Research Articles

Road Police officers training aimed at personal safety protection

The research object is social relations emerging in the field of road police officers’ personal and collective safety protection while in the execution of their duties. The research object is the formation and improvement of personal safety protection skills of internal affairs officers in the process of their professional training. The topicality of the research is connected with the tasks of professional training quality improvement at the educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, and the necessity to maintain the working efficiency of law enforcement officers which determines the effectiveness of their work. The study contains the analysis of road accidents, determines the types of persons allowing them to happen, and describes the proportion of road accidents caused by drivers in a state of alcoholic intoxication. The authors define the main causes of internal affairs and road police officers traumatization; analyze the probability of conflict situations between road police officers and drivers in a state of alcoholic intoxication. The research methodology is based on the methods of involved observation, the analysis of the practical experience of the internal affairs agencies, and the interdisciplinary analysis of academic works and regulating documents in the field under consideration. The scientific novelty of the research is as follows: a) the authors analyze the offences committed in the recent years; b) the authors raise the problem of the improvement of personal safety protection skills of internal affairs officers; c) the authors analyze the contents and the structure of professional training programs. The conclusions of the research substantiate the necessity to improve the main professional training program and to take particular steps aimed at the protection of personal safety of internal affairs officers while in the execution of their duties. The statistical data described in the article as well as the example of a road police officer traumatization while making up a protocol, proves the importance of research in this field.   

Internationalization of higher education in Brazil: advances, obstacles, and challenges

Abstract In recent years, in Brazil, the theme of the internationalization of universities has become part of the agenda of academic leaders, main funding agencies and representative entities of public and private HEIs. This article aims to analyze the experience of HEIs and funding agencies in Brazil regarding the issue of internationalization. Starting from the process of traditional international academic cooperation, we seek to observe advances of Brazilian universities towards the definition of broader and more complex institutional strategies and objectives regarding internationalization. Drawing on concepts of the internationalization process, we briefly depict the main features of the Brazilian higher education and postgraduate system, analyzing cooperation and international influences within it. Then, we discuss the internationalization policies implemented by central government agencies and the involvement of HEIs in institutional internationalization actions. It is observed that the internationalization of Brazilian higher education system is still incipient and that HEIs are scarcely proactive in the development of institutional policies to receive and in leveraging the opportunities offered in the process.

FOREIGN NEWS IN THE FIELD OF CRIMINALISTIC TECHNOLOGY

After the Revolution of dignity and the reform of the National Police, the number of criminal offenses committed in our country unfortunately remains at a high level. This is confirmed by the statistics provided on the website of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. Therefore, the total number of all registered criminal offenses in Ukraine amounted to 565 182 in 2015, 592 604 in 2016, 523 911 in 2017, 483 133 in 2018, 444 130 in 2019. At present, one of the priority areas of the law enforcement bodies of our state is the investigation of criminal offenses against participants in the Revolution of Dignity, as well as crimes committed in the areas of environmental protection, which is emphasized by the country’s leadership and the directed expectations of ordinary citizens. During the commission of grave and especially grave criminal offenses, law enforcement officers confiscate a variety of material evidence, among which quite often there are used cartridges, bullets, remnants of explosive devices, burned cars, etc. heating (for example, sleeves after a shot). That is why, more and more often, there is a need for constant updating of modern forensic technology and methods for its use and the introduction of the positive experience of law enforcement agencies of foreign countries in the investigation of crimes and subsequent work with material evidence in the framework of forensic examinations. The seizure of such material evidence as fingerprints or biological fluids of the offender’s personality are the most significant evidence in court, subject to the positive conclusions of the examinations carried out on these traces, which will allow to identify the person and prove his involvement in the commission of a criminal offense. The use of forensic technology in the detection and investigation of hidden fingerprints and biological fluids in the investigation of crimes is the subject of the work of such domestic and foreign scientists as V. P. Bakhin, R. S. Belkin, P. D. Bilenchuk, M. S. Bokarius, V. G. Goncharenko, I. V. Mountains, A.V. Ishchenko, E. P. Ishchenko, V. A. Kolesnyk, V. K. Lysychenko, M. M. Lysova, E. D. Lukianchykov, A. V. Oderii, O. A. Parfylo, M. A. Pohoretskyi, M. V. Saltevskyi, T. A. Sedovoi, V. S. Kuzmicheva, M. Ya. Sehai, V. V. Tyshchenko, V. Yu. Shepitko, N. E. Shumylo, M. G. Shcherbakovskyi and other scientists.

МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНА МОДЕЛЬ ПОРІВНЯЛЬНО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНОГО ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ ФАХІВЦІВ З ОХОРОНИ КОРДОНУ В КРАЇНАХ ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОГО СОЮЗУ

У статті на основі узагальненого досвіду прикордонних відомств країн Європейського Союзу та праць вітчизняних та закордонних компаративістів реалізовано методологічну модель порівняльно-педагогічного дослідження професійної підготовки фахівців з охорони кордону в країнах Європейського Союзу. Висвітлено актуальність порівняльно-педагогічного дослідження у цій сфері і розробки подібної моделі для позначення орієнтирів розбудови системи професійної підготовки українських прикордонників в умовах євроінтеграції. У зв’язку із цим особливого інтересу набуває систематизація і узагальнення досвіду прикордонних відомств країн ЄС та Агенції FRONTEX, які займаються підготовкою європейських фахівців з охорони кордону. Побудована методологічна модель охоплює чотири рівні: теоретико-аналітичний, осмислювально-методологічний, узагальнювально-інтерпретаційний та порівняльно-результативний. Рівні містять методологічні підходи, методи їх реалізації, принципи проведення компаративних досліджень та враховують хронологічні межі становлення та розвитку уніфікованої професійної підготовки фахівців з охорони кордону в країнах Європейського Союзу. Розглянуто питання застосування розглянутої методологічної моделі у практичній площині з метою дослідження системи професійної підготовки фахівців з охорони кордону в країнах Європейського Союзу. Автором було проведено аналіз можливості використання цього досвіду з метою його впровадження в систему професійної підготовки персоналу прикордонного відомства України.

СИСТЕМА ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ ФАХІВЦІВ З ОХОРОНИ КОРДОНУ В КРАЇНАХ ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОГО СОЮЗУ

У статті реалізовано модель системи професійної підготовки фахівців з охорони кордону в країнах ЄС розробленої з метою сприяння впровадження передового європейського досвіду в систему професійної підготовки персоналу Державної прикордонної служби України. Обґрунтовано, що сучасні особливості спільної професійної діяльності фахівців з охорони кордону в країнах ЄС, необхідність її узгодження і розроблення спільних стандартів підготовки та організації мережевої взаємодії, а також об’єктивна необхідність узагальнення й впровадження передового досвіду в практику підготовки персоналу вітчизняного прикордонного відомства вимагають узагальнення системи професійної підготовки фахівців з охорони кордону в країнах ЄС. Визначено, що підготовка прикордонників в країнах ЄС відбувається відповідно до загальноєвропейських уніфікованих стандартів, основними з яких вважаються уніфіковані програми підготовки та Галузева рамка кваліфікацій сфери охорони кордонів країн ЄС. Систему професійної підготовки фахівців з охорони кордону в країнах ЄС трактовано як динамічну, цілеспрямовану, просторово-часову інтеграцію елементів, для якої характерна функціональна структура та яка містить взаємопов’язані й взаємозумовлені підсистеми: цільова, законодавчо-нормативна; інституційно-управлінська; організаційна; теоретико-методологічна; змістовно-технологічна; діагностично-результативна. Таку систему професійної підготовки побудовано на основі зв’язків підсистем та їх взаємовідношення, що об’єднує їх у холістичну структуру. Автором було проведено аналіз можливості використання цього досвіду з метою його впровадження в систему професійної підготовки персоналу прикордонного відомства України.

Quantitative regulatory impact analysis: Experience of regulatory agencies in Brazil

This research considers the experience of Brazilian agencies with the application of complex Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) using based on quantitative methods of cost-benefit analysis. Public consultations with regulatory agencies were held to verify how the agencies have applied RIA. The collection of documents and information allows us to conclude that Brazilian agencies have little or no experience in conducting RIA with quantitative cost-benefit analysis.

Основные направления деятельности Государственной автомобильной инспекции Вологодской области в 1937–1991 гг.

At the moment in a society of great concern is the state of accidents on the roads. In this regard a significant scientific and public interest is the study of the historical experience of law enforcement agencies to ensure road safety. Within the framework of this article the authors on the basis of new archival documents reviewed the activities of the State Traffic Patrol Department of the Vologda Region in the years 1937–1991. The authors conclude that the role of State Traffic Patrol Department of the Vologda Region increased with the increase in the number of motor vehicles and the growth of the road network. Due to the specifics of the tasks performed, the State Traffic Patrol Department occupied a special place in the structure of the territorial bodies of internal affairs being the most mobile and technically equipped departmental unit. Its main functions were the fight against accidents, the development of technical standards for the operation of vehicles and its accounting, control over the preparation of the driver’s staff. Despite the growing complexity and intensity of work the staff of the State Traffic Patrol Department performed their professional tasks with honor and dignity, ensuring order on the roads.

Magyar rendőrök a Balkánon: a magyar rendvédelmi békefenntartás Nyugat-Balkáni tapasztalatai

The author briefly summarises the more than twenty years long experience of the Hungarian Law Enforcement Agencies in the Western Balkans. He broadly outlines those peacekeeping missions where our experts participated between 1996 and 2018.

Public sector coordination in Papua New Guinea: responsibilities and experience of central coordination agencies

This article focuses on agencies at the centre of government in Papua New Guinea with specific responsibilities for fostering policy and administrative coordination. Of particular interest are levels of inter-agency collaboration, along with factors affecting the effectiveness with which coordination can be achieved, both horizontally at the centre and vertically between the centre and subnational administrations. The experience to-date confirms the definite need for the arrangements to be reviewed and transformed with the aim of considerably enhancing their efficacy.

On the History of Implementation of Dispensary Methodology in 1920s in Russia

The article considers the development of preventive direction and implementation of dispensary methodology into health care practice during the first decade after organization of the RSFSR Narkomzdrav. The roles of such leaders of the Soviet health care as N. A. Semashko and Z. P. Soloviev in organizing functioning of dispensaries, including experience of the Moscow health care agencies in the organization of dispensarization are demonstrated.

Modernization of Professional Training of Future Border Guard Officers in Ukraine on the Basis of Experience of Indian Border Agencies

Abstract The article is devoted to the analysis of modernization of professional training of future border guards considering the experience of border agencies of the Republic of India. The possibilities of its creative implementation at the educational establishments of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine have been estimated. The topicality of the comparative analysis of professional training of border guards in Ukraine and the Republic of India has been explained with the fact that these states belong to the group of developing countries and face similar border security threats. It has been proved that it is necessary to compare the systems of professional training of border guards in both countries and to analyse the modernization characteristics implemented in the Republic of India. While researching, a wide range of various scientific methods – archival research, content analysis, generalization of scientific material, deductive method of analysis and nonparticipant observation method – has been used. It has been found out that modernization of professional training of future border guard officers concerns the changes of professional training oriented towards its adaptation to up-to-date dynamic professional and educational environment. Having analyzed the experience of Indian agency-specific educational establishments, we have come to the conclusion that the following characteristics can be implemented in the process of professional training of border guard officers in Ukraine: implementation of foreign progressive ideas, spread of universal philosophical concepts, hybrid variant of professional training, life-long training, academic autonomy and academic mobility, standardization of instructors’ training, person-oriented approach, wider usage of information and communications technologies, improvement of infrastructure of educational establishments, extension of practical lessons and internship, effective usage of extra-curriculum work, blended courses, and psychological relaxation techniques.

Integrated Water Resources Management in Canada: the experience of watershed agencies

Water agencies from 7 of the 10 Canadian provinces shared their experiences regarding history, successes, challenges and lessons learned with integrated watershed management. Based on these contributions, it is clear that an integrated approach does not mean ‘all-encompassing’. Rather, it proposes desirable and feasible solutions through a systems approach based on sound technical information (e.g. biophysical and socio-economic), public engagement and monitoring. The roles of all participants must be clearly defined in order to promote success and facilitate implementation. Enduring and emerging challenges, such as adequate capacity and financing, engagement with Aboriginal communities and other stakeholders, and successful implementation, are identified.

Світовий досвід державного регулювання механізмів розвитку житлово-комунального господарства

У статті розкриваються особливості державного регулювання житлово-комунальної галузі (ЖКГ) в розвинутих країнах світу з метою створення ефективного середовища замовників і виконавців відповідних послуг. Дослідження виконано на основі публікацій у засобах масової інформації та наукових статей. Зокрема, звернуто увагу на важливу роль держави і муніципалітетів в Європі та США в створенні кондомініумів і просуванні механізмів привабливого для власника інвестування у своє житло для підвищення його ринкової вартості. З урахуванням актуальності для України вказаного питання, вивчений досвід іноземних держустанов по розвитку ринку керуючих компаній у житловій інфраструктурі міста, здійснений порівняльний аналіз функцій управителя в різних моделях економік. Також здійснений огляд практичних результатів роботи органів публічного адміністрування в країнах Скандинавії, Прибалтики, Східної Європи щодо вирішення проблем капітальних ремонтів житлового фонду та його модернізації, який доцільно запроваджувати в українських реаліях. В результаті дослідження, на прикладі позитивного досвіду міських громад високорозвинутих країн світу, чітко окреслені напрями роботи державних установ України щодо ефективного адміністрування і оптимізації ринку ЖКГ-послуг.

The methodical approaches to health technology assessment in Ukraine according to the european model

The aim of the study was to analyze and present the methodical approaches of health technology assessment(HTA) in Ukraine based on the European experience of HTA Agencies and the opportunities and prospects of adaptation of international data. The methods of HTA have been analyzed and substantiated on the example of treatment of endometriosis in Ukraine. The analysis of the national and international scientific publications, articles, systematic reviews, guidelines on HTA using PubMed,EMBASE and internet resources has been conducted. The HTA methods with the HTA Core Model have been substantiated and tested; directions for the use of the main methodical approaches to HTA taking into account the peculiarities of the national pharmaceutical and medical care have been suggested. As a result of our systematic analysis of the use of the HTA Core Model® by European HTA Agencies the algorithm of the HTA Core model in Ukraine on the national and regional levels according to the European requirements taking into account all the priorities and key trends has been determined. On the example of endometriosis management the method of the HTA Core Model® has been adapted, the alternative treatment regimens have been assessed and the adaptation stages for the assessment of methods and data have been proposed.

Climate Change and Displacement: Learning from Resettlement in the Development Context

Climate change is expected to eventually affect hundreds and millions of people and they will require resettlement, since their existing habitations will no longer remain liveable. Resettlement as a response to climate change impacts (or an adaptation strategy) is now becoming increasingly acceptable. But for humanitarian agencies, essentially focused on protecting and assisting the victims of human rights abuses, resettlement is an unchartered territory. They can, however, learn much from resettlement experience of development agencies, international as well as national. This article presents resettlement experience associated with development projects, its strengths and weaknesses, and looks at its implications for planning climate change resettlement.

The Issues of Legal Status of a Witness under the Legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan

This article discusses the preliminary investigation problems related to the presence of witnesses in the course ofthe investigation. At present, the institution of witnesses exists only in the legal system of post-Soviet states andin foreign countries, in order to secure the progress and results of investigative activities the technical means areused for a long time. Historical analysis of the emergence of witnesses in criminal proceedings suggests that theinstitution of the witnesses has existed since the Middle Ages, to this date, it is not a special significance, as inthe past century, and is a relic of an outdated legal system. In writing this report, the author pursued thefollowing objectives: to examine and analyze contemporary issues in the post-Soviet institution of witnesses;based on the experience of law enforcement agencies of foreign countries, as well as several works of scientistsjustify the possibility of replacing of witnesses in the investigation with the use of technical fixation means; tomake an analysis of the rules of criminal legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan regulating the legal status of awitness, and to formulate suggestions for the improvement of these rules. As a result of the research, the authorhas come to the following conclusions: in the practice of criminal prosecution bodies of the Republic ofKazakhstan and a number of neighboring states there have been accumulated a lot of problems associated withthe presence of witnesses in the conduct of investigative activities; in order to eliminate these problems we needto make a number of amendments and additions to the Criminal Procedure Code: Article 86 of the CriminalProcedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan is necessary to specify the time of legal status gaining by awitness, as well as to differentiate the responsibility for his/her failure within procedural obligations; in order toprevent violations of the constitutional rights of citizens, it is necessary to provide a legislative involvement ofwitnesses to participate in the investigation only with their consent; given the experience of foreign countries, infuture, Kazakhstan legislator needs to gradually withdraw from the witnesses’ participation in the conduct ofinvestigative actions, replacing it with the use of technical evidence fixation means.

Preparing for a Public Sector Mental Health Reform in New Mexico: The Experience of Agencies Serving Adults with Serious Mental Illness

In 2005, New Mexico began a comprehensive reform of state-funded mental health care. This paper reports on differences in characteristics, infrastructure, financial status, and services across mental health agencies. We administered a telephone survey to senior leadership to assess agency status prior to and during the first year of reform. Non-profit/public agencies were more likely than others to report reductions or no changes in administrative staff. CMHCs were more likely to report a decline in their financial situation. Findings demonstrated that CMHCs, non-profit/public agencies and rural agencies were more likely to offer critical services to adults with serious mental illness.

Program assessment at the 20 year mark: experiences of Massachusetts companies and communities with the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) program

The Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) model is widely cited as an effective blend of mandatory and voluntary components, and is considered a model nation-wide and internationally. There is ample documentation of the reductions in toxic chemical use achieved by Massachusetts facilities under TURA. The present study was designed to gather other information about the experience of these facilities. Through an online survey and telephone interviews, the study investigated how these facilities are achieving toxics use reduction, how TURA affects internal company dynamics, what benefits and difficulties facilities experience, and how their experiences in the program have changed over time. Survey results indicate that the benefits experienced most frequently by facilities subject to TURA requirements are increased management attention to environmental practices; improved worker health and safety; and financial savings. Most frequently cited obstacles to TUR implementation are technical feasibility problems; financial costs; concerns about product quality; and customer requirements. Survey results also indicate that the TUR planning process is most useful in the first and second planning cycles, although most respondents indicated that they sometimes identify useful TUR options in subsequent planning cycles as well. Over all, the results indicate that facilities are continuing to experience significant benefits from the TURA program, while they also continue to face some challenges. These results provide a snapshot of the experience of Massachusetts facilities 20 years since the inception of the TURA program. They also provide baseline information that will be useful for later evaluations of the effects of statutory changes to TURA adopted in 2006 and implemented in subsequent years. The study also included a preliminary assessment of the experience of Massachusetts municipal agencies, community organizations, small business associations and others that receive assistance from the TURA program.

The Randomized Controlled Trial as a Demonstration Project: An Ethical Perspective

The Randomized Controlled Trial as a Demonstration Project: An Ethical Perspective

Third Party Intervention Reconsidered: New Roles for Australian Industrial Tribunals

This paper examines the decisive shift away from traditional forms of third party intervention by public dispute resolution agencies in Canada, the US, Ireland and the UK. It also argues that, given the decline of dispute resolution in the Australian context and the imminent establishment of Fair Work Australia, it is timely to consider providing our federal workplace tribunal with a more expansive dispute prevention capability. In doing so, policy-makers in Australia would be wise to consider the recent experience of comparable overseas agencies. Moving in this direction would fit with the government’s often-stated objectives for the new system of workplace regulation: fairness for employees, national competitiveness, and the productivity needs of businesses.