Rider University

About: Rider University is a education organization based out in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Dosimetry & Creativity. The organization has 881 authors who have published 1934 publications receiving 50752 citations.

Predictors of Unintentionally Severe Harm During Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

Abstract: This study aimed to identify predictors of unintentionally severe injury during nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). The authors examined 3 potential predictors in a sample of 102 college students: addictive qualities of NSSI, impulsivity, and dissociation. Both impulsivity and addictive qualities of NSSI were associated with unintentionally severe injury during NSSI. In a logistic regression, only addictive qualities of NSSI emerged as a significant predictor of unintentionally severe injury during NSSI. Implications for counseling and research are discussed.

A characterization of geometric distribution based on weak records

Abstract: Let $${\{X_n, n\geq 1\}}$$ be a sequence of independent and identically distributed non-degenerated random variables with common cumulative distribution function F. Suppose X 1 is concentrated on 0, 1, . . . , N ≤ ∞ and P(X 1 = 1) > 0. Let $${X_{U_w(n)}}$$ be the n-th upper weak record value. In this paper we show that for any fixed m ≥ 2, X 1 has Geometric distribution if and only if $${X_{U_{w}(m)}\mathop=\limits^d X_1+\cdots+X_m ,}$$ where $${\underline{\underline{d}}}$$ denotes equality in distribution. Our result is a generalization of the case m = 2 obtained by Ahsanullah (J Stat Theory Appl 8(1):5–16, 2009).

Improving performance in very small firms through effective assessment and feedback

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to improve assessment and feedback processes in the training practices of very small firms, thereby improving the firms' human capital.Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews research and practice on effective assessment and feedback.Findings – Based on this paper, human resources are increasingly seen as a potential source of sustained competitive advantage, and well‐trained workers can boost the performance of even very small firms. Hence, a method is provided which very small firms can use to create and implement a structured assessment tool that builds on observation of critical incidents to illustrate the differences between poor, average, and good performance.Practical implications – The paper shows that readers can use the provided tools to assess and improve employee performance, thereby enhancing their firm's competitive position.Originality/value – This paper can be used by very small firms to evaluate employee performance and provide employees with...