Abstract: Objective Study on the application of WAIS-RC short forms and adult intelligence disability scale in mental impairment assessment. Methods Mental impairment assessment cases between July 2009 and March 2011 in judicial appraisal institute of Taizhou University were collected. Assessment results obtained with the WAIS-RC short forms and adult intelligence disability scale were compared with the experts assessing conclusions and analyzed using SPSS 11.5 software. Results Assessment results with the two scales did not fully comply with the expert's conclusions, with reliability coefficient were 0.785 and 0.940 respectively, correlation coefficient were 0.850 and 0.922 respectively. Conclusion The intelligence assessment was influenced by many factors. When the appraised individuals had nerve dysfunction and mild intelligence disability or mental disorders, the two scales should be used together. When the appraised individuals had moderate intelligence disability or mental disorders, adult intelligence disability scale had advantage.

Abstract: An important intelligence source of information warfare comes from radar intelligence.Assessment of radar intelligence is an effective way of improving the value of radar intelligence,and a prime basis for evaluating the operational efficiency of radar troops as well.At the viewing angle of whole assessment system of military intelligence,this paper presents the assessment index system of the radar intelligence that consists of six indexes,such as timeliness,accuracy,availability,comprehensiveness,objectivity and continuity,based on which the assessment model combining qualitative with quantitative analysis is given.What the scheme can provide for radar intelligence assessment can also be verified by examples,finally.

Abstract: Intelligence testing with its strong history and ever growing scope can be regarded as "mother of psychometrics". Like many other developing countries, intelligence testing has gained much attention in Pakistan for educational, clinical, and research purposes. Many intelligence tests are in use in Pakistan by different organizations and testing services (Mahmood, 1991). Some efforts have been made to develop indigenous intelligence tests for use in Pakistan but due to limited resources, these efforts can not be considered as satisfactory. First, most of these tests are non-verbal in nature while in educational research measurement of verbal intellectual ability is of much importance (Gardaizi, 2001). Secondly, most of these tests are not standardized adequately, so due to limited normative data, they are not applicable or interpretable through out the country. Moreover, most of them are not following the recent intelligence testing trends as they are relying on the old dichotomy of verbal/non-verbal and verbal/performance intelligence for their interpretation (see for example Test of Intellectual Development for Pakistani pre-school children; Abbas & Israr, 1990, Group Verbal Intelligence Test; Hussain, 2001, & Indigenous Non-verbal Test of Intelligence; Gardaizi, 2001). In the presence of such difficulties like having limited resources and expertise, it is more practical to adapt already existing well-established tests against local criteria and context (Hambleton & Pastula, 1999).Test adaptation involves balanced handling of psychological, psychometric, linguistic, cross-cultural, and cultural considerations in assessment (Van de Vijver & Poortinga, as cited in Hassan, 2006). Test adaptation is beneficial as it limits duplication of efforts in test construction; save test developmental cost; help in achieving fairness in assessment; and facilitates comparative studies across cultures (Hambleton & Pastula, 1999). Specially, in researches where cross-cultural comparison is required adaptation of test is almost essential. So many countries have adapted internationally known intelligence and cognitive tests for their countries (Glaub & Kamphus, 1991). Very few efforts have been made to adapt intelligence tests in Pakistan. Even the intelligence tests that have been adapted in this country can not be considered psychometrically sound due to limited adherence to the standard test adaptation guidelines (Aziz, 1997). Hence a need is felt for comprehensive intellectual assessment tool in Pakistan. Especially for children the importance for a comprehensive, well-standardized intelligence assessment tool is multifold. Intellectual ability needs to be assessed to predict child's learning potential and it is of great utility in clinical and research fields as well.Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fourth edition (WISC-IV; Wechsler, 2003) with its clinical utility, psychometric soundness, and comprehensive interpretative system is one of the most widely used tests for children in the world especially in English speaking countries. It is the language and the culturally loaded content that limit its use in non-English speaking countries. To compensate for that limitation WISC has been translated or adapted to many languages and norms have been established for a number of countries (e.g. WISC-IV Australian, 2003; WISC-IV Spanish, 2005). WISC-III is available to the practitioners in more than two dozen languages with norms available in more than 16 languages and countries. Various editions of WISC have also been adapted in many Asian countries like India, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan (as cited in Paniker, Hirisave, & Subbakrishna, 2006; Weiss el al., 2006). In Pakistan clinicians, researchers, and educationists cannot benefit effectively from WISC due to language, cultural, and ethnic differences. So its adaptation following all the adaptation guidelines would help in assessing intellectual ability of children effectively. …

Abstract: Increasing calls for intelligence support and continuing innovations in intelligence technologies combine to create significant challenges for both the executive and legislative branches. This report discusses Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, which are integral components of both national policymaking and military operations, including counterterrorism operations. ISR systems are costly and complicated, and the relationships among organizations responsible for designing and operating these systems are equally complicated. These factors create numerous oversight issues for Congress, which this report addresses.

Abstract: INTRODUCTION Knowledge management (KM) is the process through which organizational performance is improved through better management of corporate knowledge. Its goal is to improve the management of internal knowledge processes so that all information required for corporate decisions can be made available and efficiently used. Competitive intelligence (CI) is a process for gathering usable knowledge about the external business environment and turning it into the intelligence required for tactical or strategic decisions. The two are strongly connected because gathered CI has no long-term value unless an effective KM process is in place to turn the information into something usable. Although most information collected during a CI investigation is used in immediate decision making, it must be integrated into the internal knowledge systems to provide a long-term resource when companies attempt to detect trends or adapt to changes in their environments (Aware, 2004). Both KM and CI systems are designed to enhance the information resources of an enterprise, but often target different information types and sources. While CI is concerned with gathering information from the external environment to enable the company to gain competitive advantage (Williams, 2002), most investigation into KM has focused on capturing the knowledge stored within the minds of individual employees for collecting, managing, and sharing internally generated knowledge. Restricting the focus to internal data severely limits the potential of KM systems. The vast wealth of knowledge outside the traditional boundaries of the company may prove just as useful to organizations seeking a competitive advantage (Gold, Malhotra, & Segars, 2001). Fortunately, some studies indicate an awareness of the value of external information. Abramson (1999) notes that KM enables companies to create and systematically use the very best internal and external knowledge that they can obtain. Grzanka (1999) notes that KM provides a methodology to leverage and manage all knowledge, whether external or internal. Other researchers take it a step further and recognize the synergies between KM and CI. Johnson (1999) states that KM and CI are two parts of the same whole because both are designed to apply enterprise knowledge of the internal and external environment for long-term competitive advantage. KM and CI " have similar goals and are natural extensions of one another (e.g., manage information overload and timely/targeted information delivery, provide tools for data analysis, identify subject matter experts, enable collaboration) " (Meta Group, 1998). Davenport (1999) even goes so far as to take the stance …

Abstract: Have you ever wondered what IQ is and how it is measured? Why is there such a premium placed on high IQ? What do we mean by intelligence? What does your IQ score mean? There can be no denying the enduring appeal of IQ over the last century. It is probably one of the most misunderstood yet highly researched psychological constructs ever. Such has been the controversy surrounding this topic that it is difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. Intelligence and Intelligence Testing is a text that aims to address that. This book examines the controversial psychological construct that is IQ, discussing and reviewing the history and current status of the research on intelligence and providing an overview of its development, measurement and use. From Galton, Spearman and Binet to the relatively recent controversy caused by the research of Herrnstein and Murray, this important book makes a major claim about the importance today of ‘problem solving on demand’ as one of the key components of today’s notions of intelligence. Chapters include coverage of: Intelligence and schooling; Cultural differences in views of intelligence; The history of IQ testing and its emergence into public consciousness; IQ as predictor of educational and occupational outcomes; Psychometrics and measurement of intelligence; The future of intelligence research. Written by Richard B. Fletcher and John Hattie, the author of the highly-regarded Visible Learning, this textbook will be invaluable for all undergraduate and Masters level students studying the theory of intelligence and the impact of testing on educational. Detailed and annotated further reading lists and a glossary of terms are also included.