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This document provides details about a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report on improving characterization of anthropogenic methane emissions in the United States. It includes information about accessing the full PDF report, contributors to the report, the committee that authored the report, and organizations that supported the study. The report examines approaches to measuring, monitoring and developing inventories of methane emissions with the goal of improving accuracy and verifiability of U.S. methane emissions inventories.
Opportunities in Biotechnology for Future Army ApplicationsIlya Klabukov
Opportunities in Biotechnology for Future Army Applications. Committee on Opportunities in Biotechnology for Future Army Applications, Board on Army Science and Technology, National Research Council. ISBN: 0-309-50302-7, 118 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, (2001). This PDF is available from the National Academies Press at: http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10142.html
In Situ Bioremediation: When Does It Work?Zohaib HUSSAIN
by Committee on In Situ Bioremediation (Author), Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (Author), National Research Council (Author), Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems (Author)
Combined with the more traditional employer occupational safety and health protection activities are newer employment-based programs to promote better health through helping workers quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or exercise more regularly. In support of these efforts, some employers have made changes in their policies and facilities to support physical activity and healthier eating, and some employers connect with ommunity resources for health education, health fairs, and
other services. From company to company, the interest in, resources for, and ability to do more for employee health and well-being vary. Employees’ interest in, needs for, and priorities for these types of programs also vary.
Review of doe's vision 21 research and development program nrcSteve Wittrig
This document summarizes information about the National Academies Press, which publishes books from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council. It provides details on how to access free and purchased books from their website, including downloading free PDFs, reading books online for free, purchasing printed books and PDFs. It also describes their research tools and notifications for new book publications. Contact information is given for customer service. The document notes that this book and thousands more are available at their website, www.nap.edu.
Evaluations of the Effect of Workshop/Laboratory Accidents and Precautionary ...IOSR Journals
A good number of scientist, engineers, laboratory or workshop users have lost their lives and the
lives of others due to accidents in the workshop caused by ignorance, neglect or carelessness. This paper focus
on the incident and prevalence rate of workshop and laboratory accidents in twenty (20) schools within Cross
River State, Nigeria. The investigation took place between January 2008 and December 2012 (a period of five
years). A total of 66 departments were investigated. The data was source with the help of the technologist and
head of Department of each of the schools. Based on these data, using descriptive analysis, multiple bar chart
and Trend analysis (Analysis of variance-SPSS) to show the growth and decline of laboratory or workshop
accidents across various departments over the years of study. The result revealed that the average number of
accidents occurred most in chemistry department; UNICAL and CRUTECH at 25 and 18 respectively, (table 1
and 2). And that of 18 secondary schools indicated that Bekwara Local Government Area was the highest
numbers of accidents (20.0) table 3, while Biase Local Government Area had the least (10.2), physics and
biology had recorded less accidents (table 3). In the two universities, computer/Maths statistic Department had
less laboratory accident due to not being exposed to heavy chemical. Hence, from this result, 40 workshop
safety and precautionary steps are release to avoid or minimize accidents in the laboratory or workshop towards
a healthy carrier.
1 Introduction and Overview 1
PART I
UNDERSTANDING BULLYING
2 Overview of Bullying and Victimization 9
3 Targets of Bullying and Bullying Behavior 19
PART II
CONTEXTS FOR PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
4 School-Based Interventions 35
5 Family-Focused Interventions 49
6 Technology-Based Interventions 57
7 Community-Based Interventions 65
8 Peer-Led and Peer-Focused Programs 73
9 Laws and Public Policies 81
PART III
FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND OVERALL THEMES
10 Translating Bullying Research into Policy and Practice 91
11 Reflections of School Personnel and Student Perspectives 103
12 Final Thoughts 113
APPENDIXES
A References 121
B Workshop Agenda 131
C Workshop Statement of Task 139
Bullying—long tolerated as just a part of growing up—finally has been recognized as a substantial and preventable health problem. Bullying is associated with anxiety, depression, poor school performance, and future
delinquent behavior among its targets, and reports regularly surface of youth who have committed suicide at least in part because of intolerable bullying. Bullying can also have harmful effects on children who bully, on
bystanders, on school climates, and on society at large. Bullying can occur at all ages, from before elementary school to after high school. It can take the form of physical violence, verbal attacks, social isolation, spreading
rumors, or cyber bullying.
Increased concern about bullying has led 49 states and the District of Columbia to enact anti-bullying legislation since 1999. In addition, researchon the causes, consequences, and prevention of bullying has expanded greatly in recent decades. However, major gaps still exist in the understanding of bullying and of interventions that can prevent or mitigate the effectsof bullying.
This publication examines reviewed research on bullying
prevention and intervention efforts as well as efforts in related areas of research and practice, implemented in a range of contexts and settings, including
• Schools
• Peers
• Families
• Communities
• Laws and Public Policies
• Technology
This document provides details about a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report on improving characterization of anthropogenic methane emissions in the United States. It includes information about accessing the full PDF report, contributors to the report, the committee that authored the report, and organizations that supported the study. The report examines approaches to measuring, monitoring and developing inventories of methane emissions with the goal of improving accuracy and verifiability of U.S. methane emissions inventories.
Opportunities in Biotechnology for Future Army ApplicationsIlya Klabukov
Opportunities in Biotechnology for Future Army Applications. Committee on Opportunities in Biotechnology for Future Army Applications, Board on Army Science and Technology, National Research Council. ISBN: 0-309-50302-7, 118 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, (2001). This PDF is available from the National Academies Press at: http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10142.html
In Situ Bioremediation: When Does It Work?Zohaib HUSSAIN
by Committee on In Situ Bioremediation (Author), Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (Author), National Research Council (Author), Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems (Author)
Combined with the more traditional employer occupational safety and health protection activities are newer employment-based programs to promote better health through helping workers quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or exercise more regularly. In support of these efforts, some employers have made changes in their policies and facilities to support physical activity and healthier eating, and some employers connect with ommunity resources for health education, health fairs, and
other services. From company to company, the interest in, resources for, and ability to do more for employee health and well-being vary. Employees’ interest in, needs for, and priorities for these types of programs also vary.
Review of doe's vision 21 research and development program nrcSteve Wittrig
This document summarizes information about the National Academies Press, which publishes books from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council. It provides details on how to access free and purchased books from their website, including downloading free PDFs, reading books online for free, purchasing printed books and PDFs. It also describes their research tools and notifications for new book publications. Contact information is given for customer service. The document notes that this book and thousands more are available at their website, www.nap.edu.
Evaluations of the Effect of Workshop/Laboratory Accidents and Precautionary ...IOSR Journals
A good number of scientist, engineers, laboratory or workshop users have lost their lives and the
lives of others due to accidents in the workshop caused by ignorance, neglect or carelessness. This paper focus
on the incident and prevalence rate of workshop and laboratory accidents in twenty (20) schools within Cross
River State, Nigeria. The investigation took place between January 2008 and December 2012 (a period of five
years). A total of 66 departments were investigated. The data was source with the help of the technologist and
head of Department of each of the schools. Based on these data, using descriptive analysis, multiple bar chart
and Trend analysis (Analysis of variance-SPSS) to show the growth and decline of laboratory or workshop
accidents across various departments over the years of study. The result revealed that the average number of
accidents occurred most in chemistry department; UNICAL and CRUTECH at 25 and 18 respectively, (table 1
and 2). And that of 18 secondary schools indicated that Bekwara Local Government Area was the highest
numbers of accidents (20.0) table 3, while Biase Local Government Area had the least (10.2), physics and
biology had recorded less accidents (table 3). In the two universities, computer/Maths statistic Department had
less laboratory accident due to not being exposed to heavy chemical. Hence, from this result, 40 workshop
safety and precautionary steps are release to avoid or minimize accidents in the laboratory or workshop towards
a healthy carrier.
1 Introduction and Overview 1
PART I
UNDERSTANDING BULLYING
2 Overview of Bullying and Victimization 9
3 Targets of Bullying and Bullying Behavior 19
PART II
CONTEXTS FOR PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION
4 School-Based Interventions 35
5 Family-Focused Interventions 49
6 Technology-Based Interventions 57
7 Community-Based Interventions 65
8 Peer-Led and Peer-Focused Programs 73
9 Laws and Public Policies 81
PART III
FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND OVERALL THEMES
10 Translating Bullying Research into Policy and Practice 91
11 Reflections of School Personnel and Student Perspectives 103
12 Final Thoughts 113
APPENDIXES
A References 121
B Workshop Agenda 131
C Workshop Statement of Task 139
Bullying—long tolerated as just a part of growing up—finally has been recognized as a substantial and preventable health problem. Bullying is associated with anxiety, depression, poor school performance, and future
delinquent behavior among its targets, and reports regularly surface of youth who have committed suicide at least in part because of intolerable bullying. Bullying can also have harmful effects on children who bully, on
bystanders, on school climates, and on society at large. Bullying can occur at all ages, from before elementary school to after high school. It can take the form of physical violence, verbal attacks, social isolation, spreading
rumors, or cyber bullying.
Increased concern about bullying has led 49 states and the District of Columbia to enact anti-bullying legislation since 1999. In addition, researchon the causes, consequences, and prevention of bullying has expanded greatly in recent decades. However, major gaps still exist in the understanding of bullying and of interventions that can prevent or mitigate the effectsof bullying.
This publication examines reviewed research on bullying
prevention and intervention efforts as well as efforts in related areas of research and practice, implemented in a range of contexts and settings, including
• Schools
• Peers
• Families
• Communities
• Laws and Public Policies
• Technology
Nrc study implementing us climate change researchSteve Wittrig
This document summarizes a report from the National Academies that reviewed the U.S. Climate Change Science Program's (CCSP) strategic plan for climate and global change research. The committee found that the revised strategic plan addressed many of the issues identified in their previous review, but that further development is still needed, particularly for decision support activities. The plan establishes a broad scientific scope and outlines goals and activities, but implementation will require establishing priorities and coordination across agencies. Overall the revised plan is improved but continued efforts are needed during implementation to enhance its usefulness for decision making.
Planning us climate change research nrcSteve Wittrig
The document summarizes information about accessing books published by the National Academies Press. It provides details on downloading free PDFs, reading books online for free, signing up for notifications of new publications, and purchasing printed books or PDFs. It also thanks readers for downloading the free PDF and provides customer service contact information as well as the web address and ISBN number for the downloaded book.
Global Medical Cures™ | PCAST Report- Combating Antibiotic ResistanceGlobal Medical Cures™
Global Medical Cures™ | PCAST Report- Combating Antibiotic Resistance
DISCLAIMER-
Global Medical Cures™ does not offer any medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or recommendations. Only your healthcare provider/physician can offer you information and recommendations for you to decide about your healthcare choices.
National Academies Press Communications and Tech for Violence Prevention Work...Cat Meurn
This document summarizes a workshop on using communication and technology for violence prevention. The workshop brought together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funders to discuss how new communication platforms can transform violence prevention efforts. Speakers addressed methodological considerations for these platforms, their potential to help reduce health disparities, and how to effectively frame violence prevention messages. The workshop aimed to spur multisector collaboration on innovative approaches to prevent interpersonal and self-directed violence globally.
This document summarizes a report from the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) on U.S. preparations for the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. The report reviews the U.S. response to the emerging pandemic and makes recommendations. It finds that while initial concerns about the virus's fatality rate have decreased, the expected resurgence in the fall poses a serious health threat. The report assesses the federal response plans, identifies remaining questions and gaps, and suggests further opportunities to mitigate the pandemic's impact.
Applications of biotechnology to traditional fermented foods nap-2004LEIDYNMARILYNABANTOR2
This document is a report from 1992 by the National Research Council that examines applications of biotechnology to traditional fermented foods. It provides an overview of the current state of knowledge and outlines key research priorities. The report includes chapters written by an international panel of experts on topics such as upgrading traditional bioprocesses, genetic improvement of starter cultures, fermented foods from various world regions, and commercialization opportunities. The goal is to provide guidance on harnessing modern biotechnology to improve and develop fermented foods globally in a sustainable manner.
This document summarizes a guidebook published by the National Academies Press titled "On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research." The guidebook provides an overview of professional standards and ethics in scientific research. It is intended to help early career researchers learn proper conduct, as many no longer learn solely through experience. The changing nature of science also presents new challenges to upholding standards. Experienced researchers must continue serving as role models and mentors for upholding integrity.
This document provides a summary of George Chousos' work placement at the National Centre for Scientific Research "Demokritos" in Athens, Greece from July 10, 2015. It describes the learning outcomes achieved, including enhancing teamwork and communication skills, contributing to writing a scientific paper, and gaining knowledge about air pollution issues. It also outlines George's duties as a scientific researcher/laboratory assistant, which involved analyzing atmospheric particulate matter samples to determine organic/elemental carbon, ions, and volatile organic compounds. George was also trained in photocatalysis instrumentation and methods for eliminating air pollutants. The placement helped George improve critical thinking, research skills, and understanding of air quality measurement techniques.
Design of Nuclear Security Regime to Combat Nuclear TerrorismAM Publications
Uses of nuclear and radioactive materials in peaceful applications in energy production, medicine,
research and industry, to improve the daily lives of individuals internationally makes these materials on the move and
in demand. On the other hand, the possible risk of using in terrorist purposes, by it falling into the wrong hands is a
real and growing concern of the international community and one that stresses enhanced nuclear security. In this
paper, the author will focus on efforts done by new nuclear energy users in the Middle East to sustain nuclear
security and reduce this risk. These efforts include accounting of radioactive material and their related facilities, and
helping to prevent illegal uses or transporting these materials, construction of a solid legislative, regulatory and
enforcement bases, enhanced national capacity, and increasing international cooperation in nuclear security.
A short paper on the radiation experiments by M.I.T. at Fernald and current oversight of radiation research. I wrote this prior to the current headlines.
The Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry in the US designs and manufactures products that carry more than three billion passengers worldwide on any given day as well as systems which are vital to our national security. In order to transition to lead-free electronics the A&D industry demands careful analysis and research into the performance, reliability and safety of these materials in order to maintain public safety and assure our war-fighters’ mission success is not compromised or risked.
In this effort the College of Engineering at Tuskegee University and the Boeing Company has teamed to fill some of the many knowledge gaps that surround this new technology. The mechanisms of inanition and growth of tin whiskers and the Probability of occurrence of Induced Short are investigated. Since the formation of binary compounds are suspected of causing fractures in these new Pb-free solder alloys, Tuskegee is studying the migration of binary compounds as a root cause. The effects tin whiskers may have on the ability of conformal coatings to protect Circuit Boards from corrosion is also studied.
Innovation: managing risk, not avoiding it - evidence and case studiesbis_foresight
This document is a collection of evidence and case studies that form the basis for the UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser's 2014 annual report on innovation and risk. It contains chapters on perspectives on innovation and risk from social sciences, future trends in innovation, and a chronology of public risk management in the UK government. It also includes case studies on specific innovative technologies and contexts like synthetic biology, hydraulic fracturing, flooding, and financial crises. The collection aims to provide a wide range of expert views and perspectives to inform the Chief Scientific Adviser's examination of the links between risk and innovation.
This document discusses the threat of a growing U.S. innovation deficit due to declining public investment in basic research. It provides case studies of underfunded areas of science that could yield major benefits, including advances in health, energy, high-tech industries, and national security. These include research related to Alzheimer's disease, cybersecurity, space exploration, plant sciences, quantum information technologies, policy analysis, catalysis, fusion energy, infectious diseases, defense technologies, photonics, synthetic biology, materials discovery, robotics, and batteries. Increased investment in these fields could lead to new treatments, more efficient energy and manufacturing, economic growth, and strategic advantages over competitors like China.
"Engaging with DARPA"
Dr. Tyler McQuade,
Program Manager
Defense Sciences Office
DARPA
February 13, 2015
***
Dr. Tyler McQuade Bio
Dr. D. Tyler McQuade joined DARPA as a program manager in the Defense Sciences Office in 2013.
Prior to joining DARPA, Dr. McQuade was a visiting group leader at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, on leave from his faculty position at The Florida State University.
Dr. McQuade was an NIH Post-doctoral Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He received a Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin, and Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Biology from the University of California – Irvine.
Модульная революция: распространение модульного дизайна и эпоха модульных пла...Ilya Klabukov
Княгинин В.Н. Модульная революция: распространение модульного дизайна и эпоха модульных платформ: учеб. пособие / под ред. М. С. Липецкой, С. А. Шмелевой. – СПб., 2013. — 80 с.
Учебное пособие содержит аналитические материалы по истории развития модульного производства в мире с подробным описанием региональных особенностей и промышленной политики, направленной на поддержание модульной архитектуры, реализуемой различными странами. Приведены описание цикла развития модульного производства и преимущества его использования, позволяющие управлять возрастающей сложностью производимой продукции.
В заключительном разделе приводятся данные по использованию модульных производств в России и предложения по разработке «дорожной карты» их развития.
Издание подготовлено в рамках проекта «Промышленный и технологический форсайт Российской Федерации». Инициатором проекта выступило Министерство промышленности и торговли Российской Федерации.
Personal Augmentation–The Ethics and Operational Considerations of Personal A...Ilya Klabukov
Michaud-Shields, M., & Michaud, M. M. (2014). Personal Augmentation–The Ethics and Operational Considerations of Personal Augmentation in Military Operations. Canadian Military Journal, 15(1).
This document outlines NASA's astrobiology strategy and identifies six major topics of research:
1) Identifying abiotic sources of organic compounds and understanding how these led to prebiotic chemistry and the origin of life on Earth.
2) Examining the synthesis and function of macromolecules like proteins and nucleic acids that were central to the origin of life.
3) Studying early life and increasing complexity to understand evolutionary processes in early life forms and innovations that allowed life to emerge.
4) Investigating the co-evolution of life and the physical environment through time to understand biological and geochemical interactions.
5) Identifying, exploring, and characterizing environments in our solar system and beyond to
Обзор рынка биотехнологий в России и оценка перспектив его развитияIlya Klabukov
Компания Frost & Sullivan в сотрудничестве с Российской венчурной компанией (РВК) и Рынком инноваций и инвестиций Московской биржи подготовили комплексное исследование «Обзор рынка биотехнологий в России и оценка перспектив его развития». В отчете предлагается краткий обзор глобальных трендов в области биотехнологий по ключевым направлениям – биофармацевтика и биомедицина, промышленные биотехнологии и биоэнергетика, природоохранные и агробиотехнологии. Особое внимание уделено анализу текущего состояния отрасли в России в русле мировых тенденций и утвержденной Правительством «Комплексной программы развития биотехнологий в Российской Федерации на период до 2020 года». Приводится обзор основных сегментов, игроков, государственных программ, тенденций на рынке венчурного капитала, движущих и сдерживающих факторов развития отрасли.
Исследование будет интересно потенциальным российским и международным инвесторам, представителям органов государственной власти, биотехнологическим компаниям и компаниям из смежных отраслей, отраслевым экспертам, а также более широкой публике, заинтересованной инновационным развитием биотехнологической отрасли в стране.
Nrc study implementing us climate change researchSteve Wittrig
This document summarizes a report from the National Academies that reviewed the U.S. Climate Change Science Program's (CCSP) strategic plan for climate and global change research. The committee found that the revised strategic plan addressed many of the issues identified in their previous review, but that further development is still needed, particularly for decision support activities. The plan establishes a broad scientific scope and outlines goals and activities, but implementation will require establishing priorities and coordination across agencies. Overall the revised plan is improved but continued efforts are needed during implementation to enhance its usefulness for decision making.
Planning us climate change research nrcSteve Wittrig
The document summarizes information about accessing books published by the National Academies Press. It provides details on downloading free PDFs, reading books online for free, signing up for notifications of new publications, and purchasing printed books or PDFs. It also thanks readers for downloading the free PDF and provides customer service contact information as well as the web address and ISBN number for the downloaded book.
Global Medical Cures™ | PCAST Report- Combating Antibiotic ResistanceGlobal Medical Cures™
Global Medical Cures™ | PCAST Report- Combating Antibiotic Resistance
DISCLAIMER-
Global Medical Cures™ does not offer any medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or recommendations. Only your healthcare provider/physician can offer you information and recommendations for you to decide about your healthcare choices.
National Academies Press Communications and Tech for Violence Prevention Work...Cat Meurn
This document summarizes a workshop on using communication and technology for violence prevention. The workshop brought together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and funders to discuss how new communication platforms can transform violence prevention efforts. Speakers addressed methodological considerations for these platforms, their potential to help reduce health disparities, and how to effectively frame violence prevention messages. The workshop aimed to spur multisector collaboration on innovative approaches to prevent interpersonal and self-directed violence globally.
This document summarizes a report from the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) on U.S. preparations for the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. The report reviews the U.S. response to the emerging pandemic and makes recommendations. It finds that while initial concerns about the virus's fatality rate have decreased, the expected resurgence in the fall poses a serious health threat. The report assesses the federal response plans, identifies remaining questions and gaps, and suggests further opportunities to mitigate the pandemic's impact.
Applications of biotechnology to traditional fermented foods nap-2004LEIDYNMARILYNABANTOR2
This document is a report from 1992 by the National Research Council that examines applications of biotechnology to traditional fermented foods. It provides an overview of the current state of knowledge and outlines key research priorities. The report includes chapters written by an international panel of experts on topics such as upgrading traditional bioprocesses, genetic improvement of starter cultures, fermented foods from various world regions, and commercialization opportunities. The goal is to provide guidance on harnessing modern biotechnology to improve and develop fermented foods globally in a sustainable manner.
This document summarizes a guidebook published by the National Academies Press titled "On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research." The guidebook provides an overview of professional standards and ethics in scientific research. It is intended to help early career researchers learn proper conduct, as many no longer learn solely through experience. The changing nature of science also presents new challenges to upholding standards. Experienced researchers must continue serving as role models and mentors for upholding integrity.
This document provides a summary of George Chousos' work placement at the National Centre for Scientific Research "Demokritos" in Athens, Greece from July 10, 2015. It describes the learning outcomes achieved, including enhancing teamwork and communication skills, contributing to writing a scientific paper, and gaining knowledge about air pollution issues. It also outlines George's duties as a scientific researcher/laboratory assistant, which involved analyzing atmospheric particulate matter samples to determine organic/elemental carbon, ions, and volatile organic compounds. George was also trained in photocatalysis instrumentation and methods for eliminating air pollutants. The placement helped George improve critical thinking, research skills, and understanding of air quality measurement techniques.
Design of Nuclear Security Regime to Combat Nuclear TerrorismAM Publications
Uses of nuclear and radioactive materials in peaceful applications in energy production, medicine,
research and industry, to improve the daily lives of individuals internationally makes these materials on the move and
in demand. On the other hand, the possible risk of using in terrorist purposes, by it falling into the wrong hands is a
real and growing concern of the international community and one that stresses enhanced nuclear security. In this
paper, the author will focus on efforts done by new nuclear energy users in the Middle East to sustain nuclear
security and reduce this risk. These efforts include accounting of radioactive material and their related facilities, and
helping to prevent illegal uses or transporting these materials, construction of a solid legislative, regulatory and
enforcement bases, enhanced national capacity, and increasing international cooperation in nuclear security.
A short paper on the radiation experiments by M.I.T. at Fernald and current oversight of radiation research. I wrote this prior to the current headlines.
The Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry in the US designs and manufactures products that carry more than three billion passengers worldwide on any given day as well as systems which are vital to our national security. In order to transition to lead-free electronics the A&D industry demands careful analysis and research into the performance, reliability and safety of these materials in order to maintain public safety and assure our war-fighters’ mission success is not compromised or risked.
In this effort the College of Engineering at Tuskegee University and the Boeing Company has teamed to fill some of the many knowledge gaps that surround this new technology. The mechanisms of inanition and growth of tin whiskers and the Probability of occurrence of Induced Short are investigated. Since the formation of binary compounds are suspected of causing fractures in these new Pb-free solder alloys, Tuskegee is studying the migration of binary compounds as a root cause. The effects tin whiskers may have on the ability of conformal coatings to protect Circuit Boards from corrosion is also studied.
Innovation: managing risk, not avoiding it - evidence and case studiesbis_foresight
This document is a collection of evidence and case studies that form the basis for the UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser's 2014 annual report on innovation and risk. It contains chapters on perspectives on innovation and risk from social sciences, future trends in innovation, and a chronology of public risk management in the UK government. It also includes case studies on specific innovative technologies and contexts like synthetic biology, hydraulic fracturing, flooding, and financial crises. The collection aims to provide a wide range of expert views and perspectives to inform the Chief Scientific Adviser's examination of the links between risk and innovation.
This document discusses the threat of a growing U.S. innovation deficit due to declining public investment in basic research. It provides case studies of underfunded areas of science that could yield major benefits, including advances in health, energy, high-tech industries, and national security. These include research related to Alzheimer's disease, cybersecurity, space exploration, plant sciences, quantum information technologies, policy analysis, catalysis, fusion energy, infectious diseases, defense technologies, photonics, synthetic biology, materials discovery, robotics, and batteries. Increased investment in these fields could lead to new treatments, more efficient energy and manufacturing, economic growth, and strategic advantages over competitors like China.
"Engaging with DARPA"
Dr. Tyler McQuade,
Program Manager
Defense Sciences Office
DARPA
February 13, 2015
***
Dr. Tyler McQuade Bio
Dr. D. Tyler McQuade joined DARPA as a program manager in the Defense Sciences Office in 2013.
Prior to joining DARPA, Dr. McQuade was a visiting group leader at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, on leave from his faculty position at The Florida State University.
Dr. McQuade was an NIH Post-doctoral Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He received a Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin, and Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Biology from the University of California – Irvine.
Модульная революция: распространение модульного дизайна и эпоха модульных пла...Ilya Klabukov
Княгинин В.Н. Модульная революция: распространение модульного дизайна и эпоха модульных платформ: учеб. пособие / под ред. М. С. Липецкой, С. А. Шмелевой. – СПб., 2013. — 80 с.
Учебное пособие содержит аналитические материалы по истории развития модульного производства в мире с подробным описанием региональных особенностей и промышленной политики, направленной на поддержание модульной архитектуры, реализуемой различными странами. Приведены описание цикла развития модульного производства и преимущества его использования, позволяющие управлять возрастающей сложностью производимой продукции.
В заключительном разделе приводятся данные по использованию модульных производств в России и предложения по разработке «дорожной карты» их развития.
Издание подготовлено в рамках проекта «Промышленный и технологический форсайт Российской Федерации». Инициатором проекта выступило Министерство промышленности и торговли Российской Федерации.
Personal Augmentation–The Ethics and Operational Considerations of Personal A...Ilya Klabukov
Michaud-Shields, M., & Michaud, M. M. (2014). Personal Augmentation–The Ethics and Operational Considerations of Personal Augmentation in Military Operations. Canadian Military Journal, 15(1).
This document outlines NASA's astrobiology strategy and identifies six major topics of research:
1) Identifying abiotic sources of organic compounds and understanding how these led to prebiotic chemistry and the origin of life on Earth.
2) Examining the synthesis and function of macromolecules like proteins and nucleic acids that were central to the origin of life.
3) Studying early life and increasing complexity to understand evolutionary processes in early life forms and innovations that allowed life to emerge.
4) Investigating the co-evolution of life and the physical environment through time to understand biological and geochemical interactions.
5) Identifying, exploring, and characterizing environments in our solar system and beyond to
Обзор рынка биотехнологий в России и оценка перспектив его развитияIlya Klabukov
Компания Frost & Sullivan в сотрудничестве с Российской венчурной компанией (РВК) и Рынком инноваций и инвестиций Московской биржи подготовили комплексное исследование «Обзор рынка биотехнологий в России и оценка перспектив его развития». В отчете предлагается краткий обзор глобальных трендов в области биотехнологий по ключевым направлениям – биофармацевтика и биомедицина, промышленные биотехнологии и биоэнергетика, природоохранные и агробиотехнологии. Особое внимание уделено анализу текущего состояния отрасли в России в русле мировых тенденций и утвержденной Правительством «Комплексной программы развития биотехнологий в Российской Федерации на период до 2020 года». Приводится обзор основных сегментов, игроков, государственных программ, тенденций на рынке венчурного капитала, движущих и сдерживающих факторов развития отрасли.
Исследование будет интересно потенциальным российским и международным инвесторам, представителям органов государственной власти, биотехнологическим компаниям и компаниям из смежных отраслей, отраслевым экспертам, а также более широкой публике, заинтересованной инновационным развитием биотехнологической отрасли в стране.
The Indomitable Technological Vision [Неукротимое технологическое предвидение]
[черновик рукописи] [rough copy book]
Данная книга основана на диссертационной работе Тамары Карлтон «Значение предвидения в радикальных технологических новшествах» о секретах успеха американского Агентстве передовых оборонных исследовательских проектов (DARPA). Одним из таких «секретов» является уникальная компетенция сотрудников агентства - способность полностью, в мельчайших деталях представлять себе научно-технический облик исследовательской программы, «технологическое предвидение».
Работа будет полезна людям, которые хотели бы вникнуть в проблематику создания национальных организаций передовых исследований. Особенную актуальность она приобретает в связи с ростом попыток создания организаций, претендующих на создание радикальных технологических новшеств.
Книга предназначена для исследователей, практиков, студентов и аспирантов как естественно-научных вузов (МФТИ, МИФИ, МГУ), так и академий государственного управления (РАГСиНХ, ГУ-ВШЭ).
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency FY2016 Budget Estimates.
Предварительная бюджетная смета Агентства передовых оборонных исследовательских проектов на 2016 финансовый год.
Businesses across the nation are involved in every aspect of their communities and the economy and can be powerful partners in terms of improving the health of the nation, said George Isham, a senior advisor at HealthPartners, Inc., a senior fellow at the HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research, and a co-chair of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Roundtable on Population Health Improvement. On July 30, 2014, the IOM roundtable held a workshop at the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) in New York City to consider the role of business in improving population health beyond the usual worksite wellness and health promotion activities.
In welcoming participants to NYAM, the academy’s president, Jo Ivey Boufford, said that economic development is a crucial factor in achieving population health and that there are many opportunities to create win–win situations for business to promote population health in the communities where they live and serve. She added that in New York State business has been a fundamental
part of a large, multi-stakeholder group that is implementing a prevention agenda for the state and helping communities to identify and address priority needs.
This document provides an overview of a workshop on building capacity to reduce bullying. The workshop, organized by the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council, brought together representatives from different sectors involved in bullying prevention. Presenters discussed research on effective bullying prevention programs in schools, with peers, families, communities, and online. Student and school personnel panels also shared perspectives. The goal was to identify successful conceptual models and interventions, discuss how to increase protective factors for youth, and explore appropriate roles for different groups in prevention. Over 200 people participated via webcast. The workshop aimed to help address the substantial public health problem of bullying and close remaining knowledge gaps.
Inter-professional Education for Collaboration:
Learning How to
Improve Health from Inter-professional Models Across the
Continuum of Education to Practice
The document describes the National Academies Press, which publishes books from various National Academies organizations. It provides information about accessing books from the press, including downloading PDFs for free, reading books online for free, exploring research tools, and being notified of new publications. It also provides customer service contact information and details about purchasing printed books and PDFs.
The Joint Commission establishes National Patient Safety Goals to improve safety and reduce risks of harm in healthcare settings. One such goal is targeted medication management to prevent errors like administering the wrong drug. Meeting safety goals requires systems to reliably identify patients, clearly label medications, and check for allergies and interactions. Reducing medication errors improves outcomes and is a priority for quality improvement.
Despite spending far more on medical care than any other nation and despite having seen a century of unparalleled improvement in population health and longevity, the United States has fallen behind many of its global counterparts and competitors in such health outcomes as overall life expectancy and rates of preventable diseases and
injuries.
A fundamental but often overlooked driver of the imbalance
between spending and outcomes is the nation’s inadequate investment in nonclinical strategies that promote health and prevent disease and injury population-wide, strategies that fall under the rubric of “population
health.
Abstract
Approximately 20 percent of Americans are affected by mental health and substance use
disorders, which are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. While the evidence
base for the effectiveness of interventions to treat these disorders is sizable, a considerable gap
exists between what is known to be effective and interventions that are actually delivered in
clinical care. Addressing this quality chasm in mental health and substance use care is
particularly critical given the recent passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
(ACA) and Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which are changing the delivery of
care and access to treatments for mental health and substance use disorders. Increasing
emphasis on accountability and performance measurement, moreover, will require strategies to
promote and measure the quality of psychosocial interventions.
In this report, the study committee develops a framework that can be used to chart a path
toward the ultimate goal of improving the outcomes of psychosocial interventions for those with
mental health and substance use disorders. This framework identifies the key steps entailed in
successfully bringing an evidence-based psychosocial intervention into clinical practice. It
highlights the need to (1) support research to strengthen the evidence base on the efficacy and
effectiveness of psychosocial interventions; (2) based on this evidence, identify the key elements
that drive an intervention’s effect; (3) conduct systematic reviews to inform clinical guidelines
that incorporate these key elements; (4) using the findings of these systematic reviews, develop
quality measures—measures of the structure, process, and outcomes of interventions; and
(5) establish methods for successfully implementing and sustaining these interventions in regular
practice including the training of providers of these interventions. The committee intends for this
framework to be an iterative one, with the results of the process being fed back into the evidence
base and the cycle beginning anew. Central to the framework is the importance of using the
consumer perspective to inform the process.
The recommendations offered in this report are intended to assist policy makers, health
care organizations, and payers that are organizing and overseeing the provision of care for
mental health and substance use disorders while navigating a new health care landscape. The
recommendations also target providers, professional societies, funding agencies, consumers, and
researchers, all of whom have a stake in ensuring that evidence-based, high-quality care is
provided to individuals receiving mental health and substance use services.
Genetically Engineered Crops: Experiences and Prospects (2016)Anatol Alizar
This document is a report by the Committee on Genetically Engineered Crops that examines the past experiences and future prospects of genetically engineered crops. The committee is convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and includes experts from universities, research institutions, and private industry. The report provides an independent evaluation of genetically engineered crops and their impacts.
Committee on the Status and Future Directions in U.S Weather Modification Res...ssuserd9c442
The report provides an assessment of the current state of weather modification research and operations in the United States. While observing and modeling capabilities have advanced, little progress has been made in applying these tools to answer fundamental questions about weather modification. Every prior National Academies assessment found a lack of scientific proof that cloud seeding works, and called for dedicated research to address basic uncertainties, but such an effort has not occurred. The report examines new measurement technologies and modeling advances, and identifies critical uncertainties still limiting the ability to modify weather in a scientifically demonstrable manner. It concludes that significant progress depends on sustained research applying modern tools to key cloud and precipitation processes.
A Path Forward in Research
Making the Nation Safe from Fire
A Path Forward in Research Committee to Identify Innovative Research Needs to Foster Improved Fire Safety in the United States.
Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment
Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
This document summarizes a workshop discussing the need to improve fire safety in the U.S. through innovative research. Key points discussed include:
- The U.S. continues to lead in fire deaths and losses despite efforts since the 1970s.
- Federal funding of university fire research has declined 85% since the 1970s, limiting research scope and breadth.
- Workshop participants identified knowledge gaps in areas like fire behavior, materials, systems, tools, structures, and human behavior that could be addressed through increased research funding and coordination.
Feeding Infants and Children From birth to 24 months.pdfTayeDosane
This document summarizes an existing report titled "Feeding Infants and Children from Birth to 24 Months: Summarizing Existing Guidance". The report was produced by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and examines guidelines on feeding recommendations for infants and young children. It abstracts recommendations from 38 eligible guideline documents on topics like breastfeeding, introduction of complementary foods, nutrient supplementation, and communication strategies. The report also evaluates the consistency of recommendations between guidelines and identifies gaps in evidence to help inform future guidance.
This document outlines an assignment for a nursing student to write a paper addressing challenges facing nurses today, key messages from the 2010 Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing report, and the IOM's five core competencies for health professionals. The paper must be 1500-2000 words, cite at least five sources using APA style, and include an introduction, three main sections addressing each assignment point, and a conclusion.
FORUM ON INVESTING IN YOUNG
CHILDREN GLOBALLY OVERVIEW
In January 2014, the Board on Children, Youth, and Families of the
Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the National Research Council (NRC), in
collaboration with the IOM Board on Global Health, launched the Forum
on Investing in Young Children Globally (forum). At this meeting, the
participants agreed to focus on creating and sustaining, over 3 years, an
evidence-driven community of stakeholders that aims to explore existing,
new, and innovative science and research from around the world and
translate this evidence into sound and strategic investments in policies
and practices that will make a difference in the lives of children and their
caregivers.
This document discusses a report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) on the future of nursing. It examines eight recommendations from the IOM report to improve nursing and advance public health. One recommendation is discussed in more detail that contributes to better health outcomes in the U.S., with a focus on increasing access to care.
Subjective well-being refers to how people experience and evaluate their lives and specific domains and activities in their lives. This information has already proven valuable to researchers, who have produced insights about the emotional states and experiences of people belonging to different groups, engaged in different activities, at different points in the life course, and involved in different family and community structures. Research has also revealed relationships between people's self-reported, subjectively assessed states and their behavior and decisions. Research on subjective well-being has been ongoing for decades, providing new information about the human condition. During the past decade, interest in the topic among policy makers, national statistical offices, academic researchers, the media, and the public has increased markedly because of its potential for shedding light on the economic, social, and health conditions of populations and for informing policy decisions across these domains.
This document contains the proceedings from a workshop on obesity and overweight in the armed forces held by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The workshop addressed the problem of obesity and overweight in the military and its effects on recruitment, retention, resilience, and readiness. Presentations were given on service-specific issues related to obesity in the different military branches. The document explored innovative strategies to address obesity in the armed forces.
[Panel on research_and_development_priorities_for_(book_fi.org)Mad Monk
1) The panel was tasked with assessing research and development priorities for the U.S. Census Bureau's state and local government statistics program to identify issues regarding goals, content, methodology, quality, and dissemination of data.
2) The panel held a workshop with presentations from Census Bureau officials and other experts to gather information on data uses, users, and how well current programs meet needs.
3) This report provides the panel's recommendations to improve the government statistics program based on their review and discussions at the workshop.
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Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
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Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.