75 FR 6250 - Notice of Submission to OMB for an Information Collection: National Census of Ferry Operators

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-02-08

... ferry operations. The information to be collected will be used to produce a descriptive database of existing ferry operations. A summary report of survey findings will be published on the BTS Web page. The... conducted a survey of approximately 250 ferry operators to identify: (1) Existing ferry operations including...

Correlation Immunity, Avalanche Features, and Other Cryptographic Properties of Generalized Boolean Functions

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-09-01

information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect...of this collection of information , including suggestions for reducing this burden to Washington headquarters Services, Directorate for Information

Optimizing Sparse Representations of Kinetic Distributions via Information Theory

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-07-31

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Political Revolution And Social Communication Technologies

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-12-01

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Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT)

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-12-01

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Support Documents for EPA’s Second Review of Existing Drinking Water Standards

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

The support documents for the Six-Year Review 2 of existing National Primary Drinking Water Standards contain extensive information including protocol for the review, and chemical contaminant health effects among others

Support Documents for EPA’s Third Review of Existing Drinking Water Standards

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

The support documents for the Six-Year Review 3 of existing National Primary Drinking Water Standards contain extensive information including protocol for the review, and chemical contaminant health effects among others

Determining Source Attenuation History to Support Closure by Natural Attenuation

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-11-01

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Microstructure Analyses of Detonation Diamond Nanoparticles

DTIC Science & Technology

2012-05-01

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Alaska Native Parkinson’s Disease Registry

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-11-01

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Adaptive Campaigning Applied: Australian Army Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-05-01

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Optimizing Human Input in Social Network Analysis

DTIC Science & Technology

2018-01-23

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Two Invariants of Human-Swarm Interaction

DTIC Science & Technology

2018-01-16

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Coupling Considerations in Assembly Language. Revision 1

DTIC Science & Technology

2018-02-13

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Inclusion of Disaster Resiliency in City/Neighborhood Comprehensive Plans

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-09-01

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Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-12-01

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Radical Islam

DTIC Science & Technology

2002-07-01

0704-0188 Public reporting burder for this collection of information is estibated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...information operations and reports, 1215 Jefferson davis highway, suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the office of management and budget, paperwork

Infrared Ship Target Segmentation Based on Spatial Information Improved FCM.

PubMed

Bai, Xiangzhi; Chen, Zhiguo; Zhang, Yu; Liu, Zhaoying; Lu, Yi

2016-12-01

Segmentation of infrared (IR) ship images is always a challenging task, because of the intensity inhomogeneity and noise. The fuzzy C-means (FCM) clustering is a classical method widely used in image segmentation. However, it has some shortcomings, like not considering the spatial information or being sensitive to noise. In this paper, an improved FCM method based on the spatial information is proposed for IR ship target segmentation. The improvements include two parts: 1) adding the nonlocal spatial information based on the ship target and 2) using the spatial shape information of the contour of the ship target to refine the local spatial constraint by Markov random field. In addition, the results of K -means are used to initialize the improved FCM method. Experimental results show that the improved method is effective and performs better than the existing methods, including the existing FCM methods, for segmentation of the IR ship images.

Acting on Information: Representing Actions That Manipulate Information

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Golden, Keith

1999-01-01

Information manipulation is the creation of new information based on existing information sources. This paper discusses problems that arise when planning for information manipulation, and proposes a novel action representation, called ADLIM, that addresses these problems, including: How to represent information in a way sufficient to express the effects of actions that modify the information. I present a simple, yet expressive, representation of information goals and effects that generalizes earlier work on representing sensing actions; How to concisely represent actions that copy information, or produce new information that is based on existing information sources. I show how this is a generalization of the frame problem, and present a solution based on generalized frame effects; and How to generate a pipeline of information-processing commands that will produce an output containing exactly the desired information. I present a new approach to goal regression.

Characterizing Candidate Oncogenes at 8q21 in Breast Cancer

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-03-01

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Applications of Electromagnetic Waves to Problems in Nondestructive Testing and Target Identification

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-09-09

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Defence Science and Technology Strategy. Science and Technology for a Secure Canada

DTIC Science & Technology

2006-12-01

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Overcoming Resistance to Trastuzumab in HER2-Amplified Breast Cancers

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-08-01

Approved OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for...reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources , gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of...information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing

Post-Remediation Evaluation of EVO Treatment: How Can We Improve Performance

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-11-15

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Attribution In Influence: Relative Power And The Use Of Attribution

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-12-01

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Role of the U.S. Government in the Cybersecurity of Private Entities

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-12-01

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Bioinspired Surface Treatments for Improved Decontamination: Handling andDecontamination Considerations

DTIC Science & Technology

2018-03-16

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How The Democratization Of Technology Enhances Intelligence-Led Policing And Serves The Community

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-12-01

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Navy And Marine Corps IT/IS Acquisition: A Way Forward

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-12-01

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DoD Software Intensive Systems Development: A Hit and Miss Process

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-05-01

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Epigenetic Regulation of microRNA Expression: Targeting the Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Phenotype

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-10-01

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77 FR 9708 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-02-17

... burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection..., Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy... information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the...

End-Users: Dollars but Doubts.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Arnold, Stephen E.

1989-01-01

Identifies existing categories of end users of online information retrieval systems, discusses problems that have been encountered by information providers and customers, and suggests strategies for capturing new end-user markets. Issues discussed include user cordial interfaces, CD-ROM products, ethics involved in information provision, and…

Constructor theory of information

PubMed Central

Deutsch, David; Marletto, Chiara

2015-01-01

We propose a theory of information expressed solely in terms of which transformations of physical systems are possible and which are impossible—i.e. in constructor-theoretic terms. It includes conjectured, exact laws of physics expressing the regularities that allow information to be physically instantiated. Although these laws are directly about information, independently of the details of particular physical instantiations, information is not regarded as an a priori mathematical or logical concept, but as something whose nature and properties are determined by the laws of physics alone. This theory solves a problem at the foundations of existing information theory, namely that information and distinguishability are each defined in terms of the other. It also explains the relationship between classical and quantum information, and reveals the single, constructor-theoretic property underlying the most distinctive phenomena associated with the latter, including the lack of in-principle distinguishability of some states, the impossibility of cloning, the existence of pairs of variables that cannot simultaneously have sharp values, the fact that measurement processes can be both deterministic and unpredictable, the irreducible perturbation caused by measurement, and locally inaccessible information (as in entangled systems). PMID:25663803

Consumer Information. Final Report.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

CEMREL, Inc., St. Ann, MO.

One of three projects reported by the Central Midwestern Regional Educational Laboratory included analysis of 178 existing consumer information products. Steps in the analytical scheme were preparation of an annotated bibliography and development of a plan for providing objective, comparative information on such products. These were found in the…

On accuracy, privacy, and complexity in the identification problem

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Beekhof, F.; Voloshynovskiy, S.; Koval, O.; Holotyak, T.

2010-02-01

This paper presents recent advances in the identification problem taking into account the accuracy, complexity and privacy leak of different decoding algorithms. Using a model of different actors from literature, we show that it is possible to use more accurate decoding algorithms using reliability information without increasing the privacy leak relative to algorithms that only use binary information. Existing algorithms from literature have been modified to take advantage of reliability information, and we show that a proposed branch-and-bound algorithm can outperform existing work, including the enhanced variants.

Striving for Balance: The Co-Existence of Multi-, Inter- and Transdisciplinary Curricula in Information Management Education To Address Information Imbalances on Tertiary Level.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Fairer-Wessels, Felicite A.

Within the South African tertiary education context, information management is taught from a variety of perspectives, including computer science, business management, informatics, and library and information science. Each discipline has a particular multidisciplinary focus dealing with its fundamentals. To investigate information management…

Human Systems Integration (HSI) in Acquisition. HSI Domain Guide

DTIC Science & Technology

2009-08-01

job simulation that includes posture data , force parameters, and anthropometry . Output includes the percentage of men and women who have the strength...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of

The RADAR Test Methodology: Evaluating a Multi-Task Machine Learning System with Humans in the Loop

DTIC Science & Technology

2006-10-01

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Strategy Essay Competition: Essays 2002

DTIC Science & Technology

2002-10-01

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Social and Cognitive Functioning as Risk Factors for Suicide: A Historical-Prospective Cohort Study

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-04-01

Report Documentation Page Form ApprovedOMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per...response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources , gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and...reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including

Adaptive Training in an Unmanned Aerial Vehicel: Examination of Several Candidate Real-time Metrics

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-01-01

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Operative Therapy and the Growth of Breast Cancer Micrometastases: Cause and Effect

DTIC Science & Technology

2006-08-01

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Factors Impacting Intra-District Collaboration: A Field Study in a Midwest Police Department

DTIC Science & Technology

2018-03-01

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Agent And Component Object Framework For Concept Design Modeling Of Mobile Cyber Physical Systems

DTIC Science & Technology

2018-03-01

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An Analysis of the Marine Corps Selection Process: Does Increased Competition Lead to Increased Quality

DTIC Science & Technology

2018-03-01

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V-22 Osprey Joint Services Advanced Vertical Lift Aircraft (V-22)

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-12-01

Documentation Page Form ApprovedOMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response...including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the... collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions

Geochemical Characterization of Concentrated Gas Hydrate Deposits on the Hikurangi Margin, New Zealand: Preliminary Geochemical Cruise Report

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-02-29

information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect...of this collection of information , including suggestions for reducing this burden to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services

Competition, Jobs, and Information Policy: The Case for Private-Sector Information Services: U.S. Patents.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Ebersole, Joseph L.

1994-01-01

Discusses the argument for private-sector involvement in the distribution of government information, using U.S. patents as an example. Highlights include industry competitiveness; jobs creation; public access; identifying users; costs; user fees; existing systems of information dissemination; and implications of the Internet and NREN (National…

76 FR 81517 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-131, Revision of an Existing Information...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-12-28

...-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I- 131, Application for Travel Document. The... burden and associated response time should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS... estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology...

Missile Defense: Opportunities Exist to Reduce Acquisition Risk and Improve Reporting on System Capabilities

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-05-01

effort on an unsound acquisition footing and pursuing a kill vehicle that may not be the best solution to meet the warfighter’s needs within cost...No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing...instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information

A Unified Approach to Information Security Compliance

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Adler, M. Peter

2006-01-01

The increased number of government-mandated and private contractual information security requirements in recent years has caused higher education security professionals to view information security as another aspect of regulatory or contractual compliance. The existence of fines, penalties, or loss (including bad publicity) has also increased the…

ASSESSMENT OF CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES FOR REDUCING EMISSIONS OF SO2 AND NOX FROM EXISTING COAL-FIRED UTILITY BOILERS

EPA Science Inventory

The report reviews information and estimated costs on 15 emissioncontrol technology categories applicable to existing coal-fired electric utility boilers. he categories include passive controls such as least emission dispatching, conventional processes, and emerging technologies ...

76 FR 20996 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of an Existing Information Collection...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-04-14

...-training institution, to include approved private elementary and secondary schools and public secondary..., mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g... directs the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Education...

Technological Advances and Information Education 1982-2007: Some Perspectives

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Guy, Fred

2007-01-01

The paper considers technological advances in relation to information education over the 25 years of existence of the journal, "Education for Information." Some key developments before 1980 such as the appearance of MARC and library co-operatives are mentioned along with key post-1980 developments including networking, the World Wide…

Developing the Navy’s NC Flying Boats: Transforming Aeronautical Engineering for the First Transatlantic Flight

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-12-01

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Evaluation of Factors on the Patterns of Ship Movement and Predictability of Future Ship Location in the Gulf of Mexico

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-03-01

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CAPSULE REPORT: HARD CHROME FUME SUPPRESSANTS & CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES

EPA Science Inventory

All existing information which includes the information extrapolated from the Hard Chrome Pollution Prevention Demonstration Project(s) and other sources derived from plating facilities and industry contacts, will be condensed and featured in this document. At least five chromium...

40 CFR 79.58 - Special provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... deletion of Tier 2 studies or study specifications, and/or changes in underlying engine or equipment... manufacturer shall provide existing information in the form of a literature search, a discussion of the... literature search shall include existing data on potential health and welfare effects due to exposure to the...

40 CFR 79.58 - Special provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... deletion of Tier 2 studies or study specifications, and/or changes in underlying engine or equipment... manufacturer shall provide existing information in the form of a literature search, a discussion of the... literature search shall include existing data on potential health and welfare effects due to exposure to the...

40 CFR 79.58 - Special provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... deletion of Tier 2 studies or study specifications, and/or changes in underlying engine or equipment... manufacturer shall provide existing information in the form of a literature search, a discussion of the... literature search shall include existing data on potential health and welfare effects due to exposure to the...

40 CFR 79.58 - Special provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... deletion of Tier 2 studies or study specifications, and/or changes in underlying engine or equipment... manufacturer shall provide existing information in the form of a literature search, a discussion of the... literature search shall include existing data on potential health and welfare effects due to exposure to the...

40 CFR 79.58 - Special provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... deletion of Tier 2 studies or study specifications, and/or changes in underlying engine or equipment... manufacturer shall provide existing information in the form of a literature search, a discussion of the... literature search shall include existing data on potential health and welfare effects due to exposure to the...

High Energy Computed Tomographic Inspection of Munitions

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-11-01

this collection of information is estimated to av erage 1 hour per response, including the time for rev iewing instructions, searching existing data... estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to Department of Defense, Washington...UNCLASSIFIED i CONTENTS Page System Background 1 Unique Features 3 Scattering Estimating Device 3 Distortion and Geometric Calibration

Gateway Portal

DTIC Science & Technology

2004-03-01

using standard Internet technologies with no additional client software required. Furthermore, using a portable...Wilkerson Computational and Information Sciences Directorate, ARL Approved for public release... information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and

Is More Always Better?

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Bell, Steven J.

2003-01-01

Discusses full-text databases and whether existing aggregator databases are meeting user needs. Topics include the need for better search interfaces; concepts of quality research and information retrieval; information overload; full text in electronic journal collections versus aggregator databases; underrepresentation of certain disciplines; and…

78 FR 59335 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Previously Approved Information Collection (Industry...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-09-26

... information collection concerning industry responses to noncompliance records. There are no changes to the existing information collection. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received on or before November 25... this docket will be made available for public inspection and posted without change, including any...

Designing Informal Learning Spaces Using Student Perspectives

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Riddle, Matthew David; Souter, Kay

2012-01-01

This article describes the design of informal learning spaces at an Australian university that support students in the generation of knowledge. Recent learning space design projects at La Trobe have been informed by a number of pre-existing projects, including a small research project on student use of technologies, a national project on learning…

77 FR 43968 - Ownership and Control Reports, Forms 102/102S, 40/40S, and 71

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-07-26

... (via existing Form 40); and (2) information necessary to identify ``special accounts'' \\5\\ (via... each special account; requiring the reporting of certain omnibus account information on Form 71 (``Form... TSS data (which includes trading account numbers but not names). The information proposed to be...

Developing a Value of Information (VoI) Enabled System from Collection to Analysis

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-11-01

Information, Android, smartphone , information dissemination, visual analytic 16. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF: 17. LIMITATION OF...List of Figures Fig. 1 Spot report main screen .........................................................................2 Fig. 2 Smartphone app...included the creation of 2 Android smartphone applications (apps) and the enhancement of an existing tool (Contour). Prior work with Android

75 FR 69095 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Revision of an Existing Information Collection; Comment...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-11-10

... necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency's, including whether the information... Status--For Academic and Language Students/ICE Form I- 20 (Students). 90,000 Certificate of 0.5 Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status--For Academic and Language Students/ICE Form I- 20 (Spouse...

CAPSULE REPORT: HARD CHROME FUME ...

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

All existing information which includes the information extrapolated from the Hard Chrome Pollution Prevention Demonstration Project(s) and other sources derived from plating facilities and industry contacts, will be condensed and featured in this document. At least five chromium emission prevention/control devices have been tested covering a wide spectrum of techniques currently in use at small and large-sized chrome metal plating shops. The goal for limiting chromium emissions to levels specified in the MACT Standards are: (1) 0.030 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter of air (mg/dscm) for small facilities with existing tanks, (2) 0.015 mg/dscm for small facilities with new tanks or large facilities with existing or new tanks. It should be emphasized that chemical mist suppressants still have quality issues and work practices that need to be addressed when they are used. Some of the mist suppressants currently in use are: one-, two-, and three-stage mesh pad mist eliminators; composite mesh pad mist eliminators; packed-bed scrubbers and polyballs. This capsule report should, redominantly, emphasize pollution prevention techniques and include, but not be restricted to, the afore-mentioned devices. Information

The Reality Of The Homeland Security Enterprise Information Sharing Environment

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-12-01

THE HOMELAND SECURITY ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SHARING ENVIRONMENT by Michael E. Brown December 2017 Thesis Advisors: Erik Dahl Robert...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate or

Trauma-Informed Guilt Reduction (TrIGR) Intervention

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-10-01

AWARD NUMBER: W81XWH-15-1-0331 TITLE: Trauma- Informed Guilt Reduction (TrIGR) Intervention PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Christy Capone, PhD...Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions...searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information . Send comments

Microscopic approaches to quantum nonequilibriumthermodynamics and information

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2018-02-09

Microscopic approaches to quantum non- equilibrium thermodynamics and information The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this report are... information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering...and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other

Development of Information Assurance Protocol for Low Bandwidth Nanosatellite Communications

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-09-01

INFORMATION ASSURANCE PROTOCOL FOR LOW BANDWIDTH NANOSATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS by Cervando A. Banuelos II September 2017 Thesis Advisor...reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction...searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments

Agent Reasoning Transparency: The Influence of Information Level on Automation Induced Complacency

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-06-01

ARL-TR-8044 ● JUNE 2017 US Army Research Laboratory Agent Reasoning Transparency: The Influence of Information Level on...US Army Research Laboratory Agent Reasoning Transparency: The Influence of Information Level on Automation-Induced Complacency by Julia...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources

Scalable Database Design of End-Game Model with Decoupled Countermeasure and Threat Information

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2017-11-01

Threat Information by Decetria Akole and Michael Chen Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited...Scalable Database Design of End-Game Model with Decoupled Countermeasure and Threat Information by Decetria Akole The Thurgood Marshall...for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data

30 CFR 285.626 - What must I include in my COP?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... ENERGY ALTERNATE USES OF EXISTING FACILITIES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Plans and Information Requirements Contents of the Construction and Operations Plan § 285.626 What must I include in my COP? (a) You...

Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2012

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-03-29

including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and... reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including...advisor, John Holdren—have raised concerns about the potential harm of a “boom-bust” approach to federal R&D funding (i.e., rapid growth in federal R

PISCES The Commander’s Tool for an Effective Exit Strategy

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2003-05-16

per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing...and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information...international “police-like” capability, including training in SWAT tactics and non-lethal weapons. This force would specialize in Preventive Intervention

SIRT3 Is a Mitochondrial Tumor Suppressor and Genetic Loss Results in a Murine Model for ER/PR-Positive Mammary Tumors Connecting Metabolism and Carcinogenesis

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-09-01

0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing...instructions, searching existing data sources , gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information...Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to

Enhancements to the Redmine Database Metrics Plug in

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2017-08-01

management web application has been adopted within the US Army Research Laboratory’s Computational and Information Sciences Directorate as a database...Metrics Plug-in by Terry C Jameson Computational and Information Sciences Directorate, ARL Approved for public... information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and

Deployed Analyst Handbook

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-06-01

chapter parallels information from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) on communicating the ORSA profession...mathematics courses at the United States Military Academy (USMA), Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Air Force Institute of Technology or a TRADOC School...event location, event category, etc. One should compare these audited records with the existing record and include this information in the

Design Knowledge Management System (DKMS) Beta Test Report

DTIC Science & Technology

1992-11-01

design process. These problems, which include knowledge representation, constraint propagation, model design, and information integration, are...effective delivery of life-cycle engineering knowledge assistance and information to the design/engineering activities. It does not matter whether these...platfomi. 4. Reuse - existing data, information , and knowledge can be reused. 5. Remote Execution -- automatically handles remote execution without

75 FR 39710 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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... information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of... Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549-0213. Extension: Rule 303, SEC... (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the existing collection of information provided for in Rule 303 (17...

76 FR 38719 - Interim Notice of Funding Availability for the Department of Transportation's National...

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... emissions, (applicants are encouraged to provide quantitative information regarding expected reductions in...). Applicants are encouraged to provide quantitative information that validates the existence of substantial... infrastructure investments on systematic analysis of expected benefits and costs, including both quantitative and...

Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction (TrIGR) Intervention

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-10-01

AWARD NUMBER: W81XWH-15-1-0330 TITLE: Trauma- Informed Guilt Reduction (TrIGR) Intervention PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Sonya Norman, PhD CONTRACTING...Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions...searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information . Send comments

Fake News, Conspiracy Theories, and Lies: An Information Laundering Model for Homeland Security

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2018-03-01

THEORIES, AND LIES: AN INFORMATION LAUNDERING MODEL FOR HOMELAND SECURITY by Samantha M. Korta March 2018 Co-Advisors: Rodrigo Nieto...for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing...data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden

Direct Thermodynamic Measurements of the Energetics of Information Processing

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2017-08-08

Report: Direct thermodynamic measurements of the energetics of information processing The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this report are... information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other

Hacking the Silos: Eliminating Information Barriers Between Public Health and Law Enforcement

DTIC Science & Technology

2018-03-01

ELIMINATING INFORMATION BARRIERS BETWEEN PUBLIC HEALTH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT by Cody L. Minks March 2018 Thesis Advisor: Anke Richter...burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching...existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this

Workshop on Information Engines at the Frontiers of Nanoscale Thermodynamics

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2017-11-01

Report: Workshop on Information Engines at the Frontiers of Nanoscale Thermodynamics The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this report are... information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other

Information theory in systems biology. Part II: protein-protein interaction and signaling networks.

PubMed

Mousavian, Zaynab; Díaz, José; Masoudi-Nejad, Ali

2016-03-01

By the development of information theory in 1948 by Claude Shannon to address the problems in the field of data storage and data communication over (noisy) communication channel, it has been successfully applied in many other research areas such as bioinformatics and systems biology. In this manuscript, we attempt to review some of the existing literatures in systems biology, which are using the information theory measures in their calculations. As we have reviewed most of the existing information-theoretic methods in gene regulatory and metabolic networks in the first part of the review, so in the second part of our study, the application of information theory in other types of biological networks including protein-protein interaction and signaling networks will be surveyed. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Establishment of a Photon Data Section of the BNL National Nuclear Data Center: A preliminary proposal

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Hanson, A.L.; Pearlstein, S.

1992-05-01

It is proposed to establish a Photon Data Section (PDS) of the BNL National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC). This would be a total program encompassing both photon-atom and photon-nucleus interactions. By utilizing the existing NNDC data base management expertise and on-line access capabilities, the implementation of photon interaction data activities within the existing NNDC nuclear structure and nuclear-reaction activities can reestablish a viable photon interaction data program at minimum cost. By taking advantage of the on-line capabilities, the x-ray users' community will have access to a dynamic, state-of-the-art data base of interaction information. The proposed information base would include datamore » that presently are scattered throughout the literature usually in tabulated form. It is expected that the data bases would include at least the most precise data available in photoelectric cross sections, atomic form factors and incoherent scattering functions, anomalous scattering factors, oscillator strengths and oscillator densities, fluorescence yields, Auger electron yields, etc. It could also include information not presently available in tabulations or in existing data bases such as EXAFS (extended x-ray absorption fine structure) reference spectra, chemical bonding induced shifts in the photoelectric absorption edge, matrix corrections, x-ray Raman, and x-ray resonant Raman cross sections. The data base will also include the best estimates of the accuracy of the interaction data as it exists in the data base. It is proposed that the PDS would support computer programs written for calculating scattering cross sections for given solid angles, sample geometries, and polarization of incident x-rays, for calculating Compton profiles, and for analyzing data as in EXAFS and x-ray fluorescence.« less

Establishment of a Photon Data Section of the BNL National Nuclear Data Center: A preliminary proposal

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Hanson, A.L.; Pearlstein, S.

1992-05-01

It is proposed to establish a Photon Data Section (PDS) of the BNL National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC). This would be a total program encompassing both photon-atom and photon-nucleus interactions. By utilizing the existing NNDC data base management expertise and on-line access capabilities, the implementation of photon interaction data activities within the existing NNDC nuclear structure and nuclear-reaction activities can reestablish a viable photon interaction data program at minimum cost. By taking advantage of the on-line capabilities, the x-ray users` community will have access to a dynamic, state-of-the-art data base of interaction information. The proposed information base would include datamore » that presently are scattered throughout the literature usually in tabulated form. It is expected that the data bases would include at least the most precise data available in photoelectric cross sections, atomic form factors and incoherent scattering functions, anomalous scattering factors, oscillator strengths and oscillator densities, fluorescence yields, Auger electron yields, etc. It could also include information not presently available in tabulations or in existing data bases such as EXAFS (extended x-ray absorption fine structure) reference spectra, chemical bonding induced shifts in the photoelectric absorption edge, matrix corrections, x-ray Raman, and x-ray resonant Raman cross sections. The data base will also include the best estimates of the accuracy of the interaction data as it exists in the data base. It is proposed that the PDS would support computer programs written for calculating scattering cross sections for given solid angles, sample geometries, and polarization of incident x-rays, for calculating Compton profiles, and for analyzing data as in EXAFS and x-ray fluorescence.« less

43 CFR 404.16 - What information must I include in my statement of interest?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR RECLAMATION RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM Overview § 404... water supply project, including: (1) Geographical scope; (2) Demographics; and (3) Existing rural water... description of project alternatives that may be considered in the investigation, including: (1) Water supply...

Adapting Semantic Natural Language Processing Technology to Address Information Overload in Influenza Epidemic Management

PubMed Central

Keselman, Alla; Rosemblat, Graciela; Kilicoglu, Halil; Fiszman, Marcelo; Jin, Honglan; Shin, Dongwook; Rindflesch, Thomas C.

2013-01-01

Explosion of disaster health information results in information overload among response professionals. The objective of this project was to determine the feasibility of applying semantic natural language processing (NLP) technology to addressing this overload. The project characterizes concepts and relationships commonly used in disaster health-related documents on influenza pandemics, as the basis for adapting an existing semantic summarizer to the domain. Methods include human review and semantic NLP analysis of a set of relevant documents. This is followed by a pilot-test in which two information specialists use the adapted application for a realistic information seeking task. According to the results, the ontology of influenza epidemics management can be described via a manageable number of semantic relationships that involve concepts from a limited number of semantic types. Test users demonstrate several ways to engage with the application to obtain useful information. This suggests that existing semantic NLP algorithms can be adapted to support information summarization and visualization in influenza epidemics and other disaster health areas. However, additional research is needed in the areas of terminology development (as many relevant relationships and terms are not part of existing standardized vocabularies), NLP, and user interface design. PMID:24311971

Primary Grade Students' Knowledge and Thinking about Transportation

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Brophy, Jere; Alleman, Janet

2005-01-01

Very little information exists about children's prior knowledge and thinking (including misconceptions) about transportation, a topic commonly taught in elementary social studies. To develop such information, individual interviews were conducted with 96 K-3 students, stratified according to grade level, achievement level, and gender. The students…

DEVELOPMENT OF A STRUCTURE-SEARCHABLE DATABASE FOR PESTICIDE METABOLITES AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATES

EPA Science Inventory

USEPA is modifying and enhancing existing software for the depiction of metabolic maps to provide access via structures to metabolism information and associated data in EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP). The database includes information submitted to EPA in support of pest...

75 FR 30460 - Notice of Funding Availability for the Department of Transportation's National Infrastructure...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-06-01

... provide quantitative information regarding expected reductions in emissions of CO 2 or fuel consumption as... provide quantitative information that validates the existence of substantial transportation-related costs... infrastructure investments on systematic analysis of expected benefits and costs, including both quantitative and...

Next Generation Highly Conducting Organic Films Using Novel Donor-Acceptor Molecules for Opto-electronic Applications

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-06-01

addition, a new class of donor molecules was invented in the course of the DRI program. 2.1 Polymer Based Donor-acceptor Material The following work by...average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data...information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information

Applicability of Human Simulation for Enhancing Operations of Dismounted Soldiers

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-10-01

information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect...consisted of a data capturing phase, in which field-trials at a German MOUT training facility were observed, a subsequent data -processing including

Research review for information management

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Bishop, Peter C.

1988-01-01

The goal of RICIS research in information management is to apply currently available technology to existing problems in information management. Research projects include the following: the Space Business Research Center (SBRC), the Management Information and Decision Support Environment (MIDSE), and the investigation of visual interface technology. Several additional projects issued reports. New projects include the following: (1) the AdaNET project to develop a technology transfer network for software engineering and the Ada programming language; and (2) work on designing a communication system for the Space Station Project Office at JSC. The central aim of all projects is to use information technology to help people work more productively.

Data Base Management Systems Panel Workshop: Executive summary

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1979-01-01

Data base management systems (DBMS) for space acquired and associated data are discussed. The full range of DBMS needs is covered including acquiring, managing, storing, archiving, accessing and dissemination of data for an application. Existing bottlenecks in DBMS operations, expected developments in the field of remote sensing, communications, and computer science are discussed, and an overview of existing conditions and expected problems is presented. The requirements for a proposed spatial information system and characteristics of a comprehensive browse facility for earth observations applications are included.

Blind, Deaf, and Dumb: We Must Be Prepared to Fight for Information

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-05-25

Blind, Deaf, and Dumb: We Must Be Prepared to Fight for Information A Monograph By LTC Stephen M. Johnson United States Army... information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect

China’s War by Other Means: Unveiling China’s Quest for Information Dominance

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-06-09

CHINA’S WAR BY OTHER MEANS: UNVEILING CHINA’S QUEST FOR INFORMATION DOMINANCE A thesis presented to the Faculty of the U.S...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate

Intelligent Command and Control Demonstration Setup and Presentation Instructions

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-12-01

and Control Demonstration Setup and Presentation Instructions by Laurel C Sadler and Somiya Metu Computational and Information Sciences...0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing...instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection information . Send

Unitary Transformations in 3 D Vector Representation of Qutrit States

DTIC Science & Technology

2018-03-12

Representation of Qutrit States Vinod K Mishra Computational and Information Sciences Directorate, ARL Approved for public... information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect

Coexistence of Named Data Networking (NDN) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-09-01

Networking (NDN) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) by Vinod Mishra Computational and Information Sciences Directorate, ARL...reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching...existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection information . Send comments regarding this

37 CFR 1.555 - Information material to patentability in ex parte reexamination and inter partes reexamination...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... duty of candor and good faith in dealing with the Office, which includes a duty to disclose to the... proceeding. The individuals who have a duty to disclose to the Office all information known to them to be... owner in a reexamination proceeding. The duty to disclose the information exists with respect to each...

77 FR 24455 - Notice of Request for a New Information Collection (Laboratories)

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-04-24

... inspection and posted without change, including any personal information, to http://www.regulations.gov....580). FSIS will use the data collected in the desk audit of existing labs or the appraisal of a new..., national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or...

Espey, Huston & Associates Technical Library. A Proposal.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Fortine, Suellen

This proposal for the establishment of a library or information center for an environmental and engineering consulting firm in Texas is divided into two phases--current problems, and future expansion of library service. Major considerations include informational problems of the existing small library facility, i.e., locational and subject access,…

The values jury to aid natural resource decisions

Treesearch

Thomas C. Brown; George L. Peterson; Bruce E. Tonn

1995-01-01

Congressional legislation emphasizes that public resource allocation should reflect the values citizens assign to those resources. Yet, information about assigned values and preferences of members of the public, including economic measures of value, required by decision makers is often incomplete or unavailable. Existing sources of information about the public's...

Nuclear Physics Research Activity Today in the World and in Brazil

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Lepine-Szily, Alinka

2009-06-03

The international effort in Nuclear Physics is described, including informations on working force, its evolution, budgets, existing, new and projected facilities. The main goals of this research and its recent achievements are also presented. The specific informations on Brazil are also highlighted in the presentation.

Informal Adoption Among Black Families.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Hill, Robert B.

This study of informal adoption patterns among black families throughout the United States examines the role of the extended family and the functioning of a kinship network which includes foster care of children by relatives other than parents. The study's basic mode of investigation was secondary analysis of existing data: quantitative national…

Primary-Grade Students' Knowledge and Thinking about Communication as a Cultural Universal.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Brophy, Jere; Alleman, Janet

The traditional K-3 social studies curriculum has focused on food, clothing, shelter, communication, transportation, and other cultural universals. Little information exists about children's prior knowledge and thinking (including misconceptions) about these topics. This study was designed to provide such information with respect to the topic of…

75 FR 13273 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment...

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2010-03-19

... Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Solid Waste Disposal Facility.... For further information about the electronic docket, go to www.regulations.gov . Title: Solid Waste... include owners or operators of new municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLFs), existing MSWLFs, and lateral...

PMHOME: A DATABASE OF CONTINUOUS PARTICLE MEASUREMENTS IN AN OCCUPIED HOUSE OVER A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD

EPA Science Inventory

Although considerable data exist on 24-hour integrated measurements of fine and coarse particles indoors, much less information is available on moment-to-moment variation for a full range of particle sizes including ultrafine particles. Also, information is limited on the rela...

Moral judgment as information processing: an integrative review.

PubMed

Guglielmo, Steve

2015-01-01

How do humans make moral judgments about others' behavior? This article reviews dominant models of moral judgment, organizing them within an overarching framework of information processing. This framework poses two distinct questions: (1) What input information guides moral judgments? and (2) What psychological processes generate these judgments? Information Models address the first question, identifying critical information elements (including causality, intentionality, and mental states) that shape moral judgments. A subclass of Biased Information Models holds that perceptions of these information elements are themselves driven by prior moral judgments. Processing Models address the second question, and existing models have focused on the relative contribution of intuitive versus deliberative processes. This review organizes existing moral judgment models within this framework and critically evaluates them on empirical and theoretical grounds; it then outlines a general integrative model grounded in information processing, and concludes with conceptual and methodological suggestions for future research. The information-processing framework provides a useful theoretical lens through which to organize extant and future work in the rapidly growing field of moral judgment.

Moral judgment as information processing: an integrative review

PubMed Central

Guglielmo, Steve

2015-01-01

How do humans make moral judgments about others’ behavior? This article reviews dominant models of moral judgment, organizing them within an overarching framework of information processing. This framework poses two distinct questions: (1) What input information guides moral judgments? and (2) What psychological processes generate these judgments? Information Models address the first question, identifying critical information elements (including causality, intentionality, and mental states) that shape moral judgments. A subclass of Biased Information Models holds that perceptions of these information elements are themselves driven by prior moral judgments. Processing Models address the second question, and existing models have focused on the relative contribution of intuitive versus deliberative processes. This review organizes existing moral judgment models within this framework and critically evaluates them on empirical and theoretical grounds; it then outlines a general integrative model grounded in information processing, and concludes with conceptual and methodological suggestions for future research. The information-processing framework provides a useful theoretical lens through which to organize extant and future work in the rapidly growing field of moral judgment. PMID:26579022

Chemical Manufacturing Sector (NAICS 325)

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

find EPA regulatory information for the chemical manufacturing sector, including NESHAPs, the SNAP program for ozone depleting substances,effluent guidelines, and new and existing chemicals testing requirements under TSCA.

34 CFR 682.210 - Deferment.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... provide information, including an example, on the impact of capitalization of accrued, unpaid interest on... applicable, the post-deferment grace period expire, a borrower resumes any delinquency status that existed...

Pediatric palliative care and eHealth opportunities for patient-centered care.

PubMed

Madhavan, Subha; Sanders, Amy E; Chou, Wen-Ying Sylvia; Shuster, Alex; Boone, Keith W; Dente, Mark A; Shad, Aziza T; Hesse, Bradford W

2011-05-01

Pediatric palliative care currently faces many challenges including unnecessary pain from insufficiently personalized treatment, doctor-patient communication breakdowns, and a paucity of usable patient-centric information. Recent advances in informatics for consumer health through eHealth initiatives have the potential to bridge known communication gaps, but overall these technologies remain under-utilized in practice. This paper seeks to identify effective uses of existing and developing health information technology (HIT) to improve communications and care within the clinical setting. A needs analysis was conducted by surveying seven pediatric oncology patients and their extended support network at the Lombardi Pediatric Clinic at Georgetown University Medical Center in May and June of 2010. Needs were mapped onto an existing inventory of emerging HIT technologies to assess what existing informatics solutions could effectively bridge these gaps. Through the patient interviews, a number of communication challenges and needs in pediatric palliative cancer care were identified from the interconnected group perspective surrounding each patient. These gaps mapped well, in most cases, to existing or emerging cyberinfrastructure. However, adoption and adaptation of appropriate technologies could improve, including for patient-provider communication, behavioral support, pain assessment, and education, all through integration within existing work flows. This study provides a blueprint for more optimal use of HIT technologies, effectively utilizing HIT standards-based technology solutions to improve communication. This research aims to further stimulate the development and adoption of interoperable, standardized technologies and delivery of context-sensitive information to substantially improve the quality of care patients receive within pediatric palliative care clinics and other settings. Copyright © 2011 American Journal of Preventive Medicine. All rights reserved.

Imperishable Networks: Complexity Theory and Communication Networking-Bridging the Gap Between Algorithmic Information Theory and Communication Networking

DTIC Science & Technology

2003-04-01

gener- ally considered to be passive data . Instead the genetic material should be capable of being algorith - mic information, that is, program code or...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other

An Expertise Recommender using Web Mining

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Joshi, Anupam; Chandrasekaran, Purnima; ShuYang, Michelle; Ramakrishnan, Ramya

2001-01-01

This report explored techniques to mine web pages of scientists to extract information regarding their expertise, build expertise chains and referral webs, and semi automatically combine this information with directory information services to create a recommender system that permits query by expertise. The approach included experimenting with existing techniques that have been reported in research literature in recent past , and adapted them as needed. In addition, software tools were developed to capture and use this information.

Characterizing local EMS systems.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2013-08-01

Emergency medical services (EMS) systems are configured differently depending on several factors, including the size, demographics, geography, and politics of the local communities they serve. Although some information exists about the organization, ...

Mems-Based Waste Vibration and Acoustic Energy Harvesters

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-12-01

information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other...Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork

An Evaluation of Shipyard Practices and Their Correlation to Ship Costs

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-12-01

Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate

Far Infrared Photonic Crystals Operating in the Reststrahl Region

DTIC Science & Technology

2007-08-20

REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE Form Approved OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1...hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources , gathering and maintaining the data needed, and...completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information

Second-Order Active NLO Chromophores for DNA Based Electro-Optics Materials

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-09-21

REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE Form Approved OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour...per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources , gathering and maintaining the data needed, and...completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information

SWCC Prediction: Seep/W Add-In Functions

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-11-01

acquire this information is to investigate from which soil data set the predictive method was derived. ERDC/GSL SR-17-4 rev. 38 References...Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing...instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information . Send

Analysis-Driven Design of Representations For Sensing-Action Systems

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-10-01

from the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) (http://www.dtic.mil). AFRL-RY-WP-TR-2017-0196 HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND IS APPROVED FOR...Layered Sensing Exploitation Division This report is published in the interest of scientific and technical information exchange, and its...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources

Propagation of Statistical Noise Through a Two-Qubit Maximum Likelihood Tomography

DTIC Science & Technology

2018-04-01

University Daniel E Jones, Brian T Kirby, and Michael Brodsky Computational and Information Sciences Directorate, ARL Approved for...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other

Pathfinder. Volume 9, Number 2, March/April 2011

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-03-01

vides audio, video, desktop sharing and chat.” The platform offers a real-time, Web- based presentation tool to create information and general...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate or

75 FR 28042 - Privacy Act of 1974: System of Records; Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-05-19

... the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. To achieve... the media when there exists a legitimate public interest in disclosing information. Release under this..., including identification media and identifying information such as name, address, gender, date of birth...

75 FR 28046 - Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration-002...

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2010-05-19

... nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. To achieve this.... Another routine use permits the release of information to the media when there exists a legitimate public... limited to, Social security number; pilot certificate information, including number and country of...

75 FR 43209 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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2010-07-23

...) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use... Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 20549-0213. Extension: Rule 17a-1, SEC... soliciting comments on the existing collection of information provided for in Rule 17a-1 (17 CFR 240.17a-1...

46 CFR 550.203 - Failure to provide information.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... shall be liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each day... information ordered produced under § 550.201, make appropriate findings of fact and inferences, including the inference that conditions unfavorable to shipping in the foreign trade of the United States do exist. [58 FR...

46 CFR 550.203 - Failure to provide information.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... shall be liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each day... information ordered produced under § 550.201, make appropriate findings of fact and inferences, including the inference that conditions unfavorable to shipping in the foreign trade of the United States do exist. [58 FR...

Stress Management for Elementary Schools.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Humphrey, James H.

Stress management for school children has had various degrees of success. School officials need information about stress and how to deal with it. The purpose of this book is to provide information useful in inauguration of such programs where they do not exist. While stress management should begin in the home and include nutrition, physical…

International Disability Educational Alliance (IDEAnet)

DTIC Science & Technology

2009-03-01

this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden...educational services ................................................32 R2: Conduct literature review and evaluation of cost-effective delivery options

76 FR 28128 - Reports, Forms, and Record Keeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB...

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2011-05-13

... INFORMATION CONTACT: Randolph Atkins, Ph.D., Office of Behavioral Safety Research, National Highway Traffic... this countermeasure to assist other communities in establishing well-designed speed management programs, including ASE. This study will conduct a census survey of existing ASE programs in the United States, as...

Making Information Literacy Instruction More Efficient by Providing Individual Feedback

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Peter, Johannes; Leichner, Nikolas; Mayer, Anne-Kathrin; Krampen, Günter

2017-01-01

This paper presents an approach to information literacy instruction in colleges and universities that combines online and classroom learning (Blended Learning). The concept includes only one classroom seminar, so the approach presented here can replace existing one-shot sessions at colleges and universities without changes to the current workflow.…

Design and Implementation of Marine Information System, and Analysis of Learners' Intention toward

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Pan, Yu-Jen; Kao, Jui-Chung; Yu, Te-Cheng

2016-01-01

The goal of this study is to conduct further research and discussion on applying the internet on marine education, utilizing existing technologies such as cloud service, social network, data collection analysis, etc. to construct a marine environment education information system. The content to be explored includes marine education information…

A Human Factors Engineering Assessment of the Buffalo Mine Protection Clearance Vehicle Roof Hatch

DTIC Science & Technology

2007-10-01

this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data ...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection information. Send comments regarding this burden...3 2. Method 4 2.1 Anthropometric Data

NASA reliability preferred practices for design and test

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1991-01-01

Given here is a manual that was produced to communicate within the aerospace community design practices that have contributed to NASA mission success. The information represents the best technical advice that NASA has to offer on reliability design and test practices. Topics covered include reliability practices, including design criteria, test procedures, and analytical techniques that have been applied to previous space flight programs; and reliability guidelines, including techniques currently applied to space flight projects, where sufficient information exists to certify that the technique will contribute to mission success.

Identification and Management of Information Problems by Emergency Department Staff

PubMed Central

Murphy, Alison R.; Reddy, Madhu C.

2014-01-01

Patient-care teams frequently encounter information problems during their daily activities. These information problems include wrong, outdated, conflicting, incomplete, or missing information. Information problems can negatively impact the patient-care workflow, lead to misunderstandings about patient information, and potentially lead to medical errors. Existing research focuses on understanding the cause of these information problems and the impact that they can have on the hospital’s workflow. However, there is limited research on how patient-care teams currently identify and manage information problems that they encounter during their work. Through qualitative observations and interviews in an emergency department (ED), we identified the types of information problems encountered by ED staff, and examined how they identified and managed the information problems. We also discuss the impact that these information problems can have on the patient-care teams, including the cascading effects of information problems on workflow and the ambiguous accountability for fixing information problems within collaborative teams. PMID:25954457

Patient Information about Gout: An International Review of Existing Educational Resources.

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Johnston, Megan E; Treharne, Gareth J; Chapman, Peter T; Stamp, Lisa K

2015-06-01

Inadequate patient information about gout may contribute to poor disease outcomes. We reviewed existing educational resources for gout to identify strengths and weaknesses and compare resources cross-nationally. Content, readability, and dietary recommendations were reviewed using a sample of 30 resources (print and Web-based) from 6 countries. More than half of the resources were written at a highly complex level. Some content areas were lacking coverage, including comorbidity risks, uric acid target levels, and continuing allopurinol during acute attacks. Our findings suggest significant room for improvement in gout patient educational resources, particularly regarding self-management.

The hidden and informal curriculum across the continuum of training: A cross-sectional qualitative study.

PubMed

Doja, Asif; Bould, M Dylan; Clarkin, Chantalle; Eady, Kaylee; Sutherland, Stephanie; Writer, Hilary

2016-04-01

The hidden and informal curricula refer to learning in response to unarticulated processes and constraints, falling outside the formal medical curriculum. The hidden curriculum has been identified as requiring attention across all levels of learning. We sought to assess the knowledge and perceptions of the hidden and informal curricula across the continuum of learning at a single institution. Focus groups were held with undergraduate and postgraduate learners and faculty to explore knowledge and perceptions relating to the hidden and informal curricula. Thematic analysis was conducted both inductively by research team members and deductively using questions structured by the existing literature. Participants highlighted several themes related to the presence of the hidden and informal curricula in medical training and practice, including: the privileging of some specialties over others; the reinforcement of hierarchies within medicine; and a culture of tolerance towards unprofessional behaviors. Participants acknowledged the importance of role modeling in the development of professional identities and discussed the deterioration in idealism that occurs. Common issues pertaining to the hidden curriculum exist across all levels of learners, including faculty. Increased awareness of these issues could allow for the further development of methods to address learning within the hidden curriculum.

The hidden and informal curriculum across the continuum of training: A cross-sectional qualitative study.

PubMed

Doja, Asif; Bould, M Dylan; Clarkin, Chantalle; Eady, Kaylee; Sutherland, Stephanie; Writer, Hilary

2016-01-01

The hidden and informal curricula refer to learning in response to unarticulated processes and constraints, falling outside the formal medical curriculum. The hidden curriculum has been identified as requiring attention across all levels of learning. We sought to assess the knowledge and perceptions of the hidden and informal curricula across the continuum of learning at a single institution. Focus groups were held with undergraduate and postgraduate learners and faculty to explore knowledge and perceptions relating to the hidden and informal curricula. Thematic analysis was conducted both inductively by research team members and deductively using questions structured by the existing literature. Participants highlighted several themes related to the presence of the hidden and informal curricula in medical training and practice, including: the privileging of some specialties over others; the reinforcement of hierarchies within medicine; and a culture of tolerance towards unprofessional behaviors. Participants acknowledged the importance of role modeling in the development of professional identities and discussed the deterioration in idealism that occurs. Common issues pertaining to the hidden curriculum exist across all levels of learners, including faculty. Increased awareness of these issues could allow for the further development of methods to address learning within the hidden curriculum.

Retrospective Evaluation of the Protocol for US Army Corps of Engineers Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects. Part 2. Database Content and Data Entry Guidelines

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-01-01

entry and review procedures; (2) explain the various database components; (3) outline included datafields and datasets; and (4) document the...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or

ASRDI oxygen technology survey. Volume 5: Density and liquid level measurement instrumentation for the cryogenic fluids oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Roder, H. M.

1974-01-01

Information is presented on instrumentation for density measurement, liquid level measurement, quantity gauging, and phase measurement. Coverage of existing information directly concerned with oxygen was given primary emphasis. A description of the physical principle of measurement for each instrumentation type is included. The basic materials of construction are listed if available from the source document for each instrument discussed. Cleaning requirements, procedures, and verification techniques are included.

HMIS and decision-making in Zambia: re-thinking information solutions for district health management in decentralized health systems.

PubMed

Mutemwa, Richard I

2006-01-01

At the onset of health system decentralization as a primary health care strategy, which constituted a key feature of health sector reforms across the developing world, efficient and effective health management information systems (HMIS) were widely acknowledged and adopted as a critical element of district health management strengthening programmes. The focal concern was about the performance and long-term sustainability of decentralized district health systems. The underlying logic was that effective and efficient HMIS would provide district health managers with the information required to make effective strategic decisions that are the vehicle for district performance and sustainability in these decentralized health systems. However, this argument is rooted in normative management and decision theory without significant unequivocal empirical corroboration. Indeed, extensive empirical evidence continues to indicate that managers' decision-making behaviour and the existence of other forms of information outside the HMIS, within the organizational environment, suggest a far more tenuous relationship between the presence of organizational management information systems (such as HMIS) and effective strategic decision-making. This qualitative comparative case-study conducted in two districts of Zambia focused on investigating the presence and behaviour of five formally identified, different information forms, including that from HMIS, in the strategic decision-making process. The aim was to determine the validity of current arguments for HMIS, and establish implications for current HMIS policies. Evidence from the eight strategic decision-making processes traced in the study confirmed the existence of different forms of information in the organizational environment, including that provided by the conventional HMIS. These information forms attach themselves to various organizational management processes and key aspects of organizational routine. The study results point to the need for a radical re-think of district health management information solutions in ways that account for the existence of other information forms outside the formal HMIS in the district health system.

Secondary Aluminum Production: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for new and existing sources at secondary aluminum production facilities. Includes rule history, summary, federal register citations and implementation information.

Safety issues with herbal products.

PubMed

Marrone, C M

1999-12-01

To review safety issues associated with the use of herbal products. Literature accessed through MEDLINE and other Internet search engines. Key search terms included herbs, dietary supplements, and safety. A misconception exists among consumers that herbal remedies are safe because they are natural. In an effort to provide healthcare practitioners with information necessary for a patient discussion, a review of safety concerns with herbal products was conducted. Several safety concerns exist with herbal products including lack of safety data, absence of quality-control requirements for potency and purity, and lenient labeling standards.

Long-term care planning and preparation among persons with multiple sclerosis.

PubMed

Putnam, Michelle; Tang, Fengyan

2008-01-01

Individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) primarily rely on informal supports such as family members and assistive technology to meet their daily needs. As they age, formal supports may become important to compliment these supports and sustain community-based living. No previous research exists exploring plans and preparations of persons with MS for future independent living and long-term care needs. We analyzed data from a random sample survey (N = 580) to assess knowledge and perceptions of future service needs using ANOVA, chi-square, correlations, and MANOVA procedures. Results indicate that overall, most respondents are not well informed and have not planned or prepared for future care needs. Persons reporting severe MS were more likely to plan and prepare. Key "entry points" for making preparations include receiving specific education and planning information, discussions with family and professional service providers, and increased age, education, and income. We recommend greater infusion of long-term care planning into these existing entry points and creation of new entry points including healthcare provides and insurers.

Techniques for Updating Pedestrian Network Data Including Facilities and Obstructions Information for Transportation of Vulnerable People

PubMed Central

Park, Seula; Bang, Yoonsik; Yu, Kiyun

2015-01-01

Demand for a Pedestrian Navigation Service (PNS) is on the rise. To provide a PNS for the transportation of vulnerable people, more detailed information of pedestrian facilities and obstructions should be included in Pedestrian Network Data (PND) used for PNS. Such data can be constructed efficiently by collecting GPS trajectories and integrating them with the existing PND. However, these two kinds of data have geometric differences and topological inconsistencies that need to be addressed. In this paper, we provide a methodology for integrating pedestrian facilities and obstructions information with an existing PND. At first we extracted the significant points from user-collected GPS trajectory by identifying the geometric difference index and attributes of each point. Then the extracted points were used to make an initial solution of the matching between the trajectory and the PND. Two geometrical algorithms were proposed and applied to reduce two kinds of errors in the matching: on dual lines and on intersections. Using the final solution for the matching, we reconstructed the node/link structure of PND including the facilities and obstructions information. Finally, performance was assessed with a test site and 79.2% of the collected data were correctly integrated with the PND. PMID:26404307

Appraisal Skills, Health Literacy and the Patient-Provider Relationship: Considerations as the Health Care Consumer Turns to the Internet to Inform their Care

PubMed Central

O’Dell, Rosann

2012-01-01

Health care consumers increasingly obtain health information from the Internet to inform their health care; the health care consumer, who also has the role of patient, maintains the right to access information from sources of their choosing for this purpose. However, noteworthy considerations exist including information appraisal skills, health literacy and the patient-provider relationship. Awareness and education are warranted to assist the health care consumer in achieving proficiency as they turn to the Internet for health information. PMID:23569625

Appraisal Skills, Health Literacy and the Patient-Provider Relationship: Considerations as the Health Care Consumer Turns to the Internet to Inform their Care.

PubMed

O'Dell, Rosann

2012-01-01

Health care consumers increasingly obtain health information from the Internet to inform their health care; the health care consumer, who also has the role of patient, maintains the right to access information from sources of their choosing for this purpose. However, noteworthy considerations exist including information appraisal skills, health literacy and the patient-provider relationship. Awareness and education are warranted to assist the health care consumer in achieving proficiency as they turn to the Internet for health information.

Information technology, the internet, and the future of neurology.

PubMed

Maulden, Sarah A

2003-05-01

This review addresses the impact of information technology and the Internet on the current and future practice of neurology. Information technology is influencing medical practice in ways that could be both beneficial and harmful. Scenarios are presented to depict some of the ways in which the practice of neurology is being influenced by the growth of technology. First, the advantages and disadvantages of e-mail as a means of doctor-patient communication are presented. Some of the ethical and legal issues arising in this context are discussed.Second, the Internet is changing neurologists' relationships to other professionals in the health care industry. Geographical isolation is less problematic than in the past. Telemedicine, including remote consulting via the Web, has special implications for neurologists in several areas, including stroke management, movement disorders, and epilepsy.Third, the growing availability of large databases, powerful search engines, and online full-text journals is discussed. Skill in navigating and managing these resources will become increasingly important. New computer-assisted decision support systems will continue to be implemented. Applications exist or are being developed for use by clinicians for many specific neurologic disorders.Finally, some of the problematic issues concerning medical use of the Internet are discussed, including availability, portability, security, quality, and outcomes. Medical information systems, with their attendant advantages and limitations, will become increasingly significant in the practice of neurology. Despite overall improvement in access to information, major barriers still exist to the proper implementation and utilization of truly integrated information systems.

43 CFR 404.16 - What information must I include in my statement of interest?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

...; (2) Water demand management alternatives (e.g., water conservation and other approaches to reduce... BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR RECLAMATION RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM Overview § 404... water supply project, including: (1) Geographical scope; (2) Demographics; and (3) Existing rural water...

43 CFR 404.16 - What information must I include in my statement of interest?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

...; (2) Water demand management alternatives (e.g., water conservation and other approaches to reduce... BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR RECLAMATION RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM Overview § 404... water supply project, including: (1) Geographical scope; (2) Demographics; and (3) Existing rural water...

43 CFR 404.16 - What information must I include in my statement of interest?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

...; (2) Water demand management alternatives (e.g., water conservation and other approaches to reduce... BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR RECLAMATION RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROGRAM Overview § 404... water supply project, including: (1) Geographical scope; (2) Demographics; and (3) Existing rural water...

Growing Healing One Garden at a Time.

PubMed

Ashman, Julann

2016-01-01

Evidence exists regarding the effect of horticultural therapy on improving human well-being, including promotion of overall health and quality of life, physical strength, and cardiac function. This article shares how a nurse created a healing garden at Lourdes Hospital, where she works. Resource information about therapeutic gardens is included.

Critical Issues in Large-Scale Assessment: A Resource Guide.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Redfield, Doris

The purpose of this document is to provide practical guidance and support for the design, development, and implementation of large-scale assessment systems that are grounded in research and best practice. Information is included about existing large-scale testing efforts, including national testing programs, state testing programs, and…

The Unfinished Business of Learning.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Bureau of Adult/Community Education.

A Florida task force investigated the educational levels of the state's elderly population. Data collection included the construction of statistical summaries, examination of existing documents (including a prior study of education and the elderly), and a review of the literature on aging. The following information was gained from the study: a…

Term Coverage of Dietary Supplements Ingredients in Product Labels.

PubMed

Wang, Yefeng; Adam, Terrence J; Zhang, Rui

2016-01-01

As the clinical application and consumption of dietary supplements has grown, their side effects and possible interactions with prescribed medications has become a serious issue. Information extraction of dietary supplement related information is a critical need to support dietary supplement research. However, there currently is not an existing terminology for dietary supplements, placing a barrier for informatics research in this field. The terms related to dietary supplement ingredients should be collected and normalized before a terminology can be established to facilitate convenient search on safety information and control possible adverse effects of dietary supplements. In this study, the Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) was chosen as the data source from which the ingredient information was extracted and normalized. The distribution based on the product type and the ingredient type of the dietary supplements were analyzed. The ingredient terms were then mapped to the existing terminologies, including UMLS, RxNorm and NDF-RT by using MetaMap and RxMix. The large gap between existing terminologies and ingredients were found: only 14.67%, 19.65%, and 12.88% of ingredient terms were covered by UMLS, RxNorm and NDF-RT, respectively.

Remote Sensing Information Sciences Research Group, year four

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Estes, John E.; Smith, Terence; Star, Jeffrey L.

1987-01-01

The needs of the remote sensing research and application community which will be served by the Earth Observing System (EOS) and space station, including associated polar and co-orbiting platforms are examined. Research conducted was used to extend and expand existing remote sensing research activities in the areas of georeferenced information systems, machine assisted information extraction from image data, artificial intelligence, and vegetation analysis and modeling. Projects are discussed in detail.

An Approach Using MIP Products for the Development of the Coalition Battle Management Language Standard

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-06-01

collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or...Control Information Exchange Data Model (JC3IEDM). The Coalition Battle Management Language (CBML) being developed by the Simulation Interoperability

Disaster Response Preparedness and Training: A Capabilities Assessment of the Asia Pacific Military Health Exchange

DTIC Science & Technology

2018-02-01

that may relate to them. Qualified requestors may obtain copies of this report from the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) (http...report is published in the interest of scientific and technical information exchange, and its publication does not constitute the Government’s...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources

Scalable Matrix Algorithms for Interactive Analytics of Very Large Informatics Graphs

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-06-14

information networks. Depending on the situation, these larger networks may not fit on a single machine. Although we considered traditional matrix and graph...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate or

Military Review. Volume 92, Number 4, July-August 2012

DTIC Science & Technology

2012-08-01

shared the information . Although it took more than a year to become accepted within the community , the resulting intelligence community message... information operations message and then plan an operation to support it. According to a report from the Army War College , “Insur­ gents use kinetic actions to... information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions , searching existing data sources, gathering and

Strategic Stability: Contending Interpretations

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-02-01

prospect of a simple fait accompli. With secure and reliable communications to command centers capable of obtaining the most up to date information ... information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions , searching existing data sources, gathering and...other provision of law, no person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently

Learning to Leave. The Preeminence of Disengagement in US Military Strategy

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-05-01

information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of...Information center cataloging Data Brown, R. Greg. Learning to leave : the preeminence of disengagement in US military strategy / R. Greg Brown. p. ; cm

Configurations of EMS systems : a pilot study

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2008-03-01

Emergency medical services (EMS) systems are configured differently depending on several factors, including the size, demographics, geography, and politics of the local communities they serve. Although some information exists about the organization, ...

Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick Walls

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Natarajan, H.; Klocke, S.; Puttagunta, S.

2012-06-01

This measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-by-step design and installation procedures while explaining the benefits and tradeoffs where applicable. The authors intend that this document be useful to a varied audience that includes builders, remodelers, contractors and homeowners.

Measure Guideline. Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick Walls

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Natarajan, Hariharan; Klocke, Steve; Puttagunta, Srikanth

2012-06-01

This measure guideline provides information on an effective method to insulate the interior of existing brick masonry walls with extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board. The guide outlines step-by-step design and installation procedures while explaining the benefits and tradeoffs where applicable. The authors intend that this document be useful to a varied audience that includes builders,remodelers, contractors and homeowners.

A review and evaluation of the Langley Research Center's Scientific and Technical Information Program. Results of phase 5. Design and evaluation of STI systems: A selected, annotated bibliography

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Pinelli, T. E.; Hinnebusch, P. A.; Jaffe, J. M.

1981-01-01

A selected, annotated bibliography of literature citations related to the design and evaluation of STI systems is presented. The use of manual and machine-readable literature searches; the review of numerous books, periodicals reports, and papers; and the selection and annotation of literature citations were required. The bibliography was produced because the information was needed to develop the methodology for the review and evaluation project, and a survey of the literature did not reveal the existence of a single published source of information pertinent to the subject. Approximately 200 citations are classified in four subject areas. The areas include information - general; information systems - design and evaluation, including information products and services; information - use and need; and information - economics.

14 CFR 121.693 - Load manifest: All certificate holders.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... (including corrections for altitude and gradient, and wind and temperature conditions existing at the takeoff... approved limits. (e) Names of passengers, unless such information is maintained by other means by the...

30 CFR 285.641 - What must I demonstrate in my GAP?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... RENEWABLE ENERGY ALTERNATE USES OF EXISTING FACILITIES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Plans and Information... harm or damage to natural resources; life (including human and wildlife); property; the marine, coastal...

Organizing the National Guard to Provide Effective Domestic Operations

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-12-01

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA THESIS Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited ORGANIZING THE ...this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden

Whole Sky Imaging of Clouds in the Visible and IR for Starfire Optical Range

DTIC Science & Technology

2007-07-31

burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing...data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this...30 Fig. 36 Nearly cloud-free moonlight case..................................................................31 Fig. 37

Scientific Visualization of Landscapes and Landforms

DTIC Science & Technology

2012-01-01

on high resolution elevation data readily available in laboratory and mobile environments. Acknowledgements The authors would like to gratefully... The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing...instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send

Special Operations Forces Interagency Counterterrorism Reference Manual

DTIC Science & Technology

2009-03-01

information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering...and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other...Presidential Review Directives and Presidential Decision Directives (Clin- ton administration) and National Security Study Directives and National

25 CFR 700.271 - Requests for notification of existence of records: Submission.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... to himself and shall supply such additional identifying information, if any, as is called for in the... pertaining to him or her may be filed under a name other than the name he or she is currently using (e.g., a maiden name), he or she shall include this information in the request. ...

Resensitizing Resistant Bacteria to Antibiotics

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-04-01

per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and...completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information...Fig. 2). These data suggest the pentaglycine crossbridge must be partially exposed, an assertion which is supported by evidence that anti

Dissemination Of Opinions And Ideas Via Complex Contagion On Social Networks

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-09-23

including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing   data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and... reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or   any other aspect of this collection of information, including...networks, islamic extremists, online idealogy 16. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF: 17. LIMITATION OF ABSTRACT SAR 18. NUMBER OF PAGES      4      19a.  NAME

Vegetation communities at Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Missouri

USGS Publications Warehouse

Struckhoff, Matthew A.; Grabner, Keith W.; Stroh, Esther D.

2011-01-01

New and existing data were used to describe and map vegetation communities at Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. Existing data had been gathered during the growing seasons of 2002, 2003, and 2004. New data were collected in 2007 to describe previously unsampled communities and communities within which insufficient data had been collected. Plot data and field observations were used to describe 17 natural and semi-natural communities at the Association level of the National Vegetation Classification System (NVCS). Four ruderal communities not included in the NVCS are also described. Data were used to inform delineation of communities using aerial photos from 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007. During this process, eleven additional land cover classes including cultural features, managed vegetation communities, and water features were identified. These features were mapped, some were described, but no vegetation data were collected. In 2009, nearly all community polygons were field visited and classified to the Association level. When necessary, polygon boundaries were adjusted based on field observations. The final map includes 482 polygons of 27 land cover classes encompassing 3,174 hectares on 5 units of the refuge. Data and information will inform the development of the refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan.

Building the United States National Vegetation Classification

USGS Publications Warehouse

Franklin, S.B.; Faber-Langendoen, D.; Jennings, M.; Keeler-Wolf, T.; Loucks, O.; Peet, R.; Roberts, D.; McKerrow, A.

2012-01-01

The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Vegetation Subcommittee, the Ecological Society of America Panel on Vegetation Classification, and NatureServe have worked together to develop the United States National Vegetation Classification (USNVC). The current standard was accepted in 2008 and fosters consistency across Federal agencies and non-federal partners for the description of each vegetation concept and its hierarchical classification. The USNVC is structured as a dynamic standard, where changes to types at any level may be proposed at any time as new information comes in. But, because much information already exists from previous work, the NVC partners first established methods for screening existing types to determine their acceptability with respect to the 2008 standard. Current efforts include a screening process to assign confidence to Association and Group level descriptions, and a review of the upper three levels of the classification. For the upper levels especially, the expectation is that the review process includes international scientists. Immediate future efforts include the review of remaining levels and the development of a proposal review process.

A network meta-analysis on the effects of information technology application on preoperative knowledge of patients.

PubMed

Lai, Yi-Horng

2015-01-01

The application of information technology in health education plan in Taiwan has existed for a long time. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between information technology application in health education and patients' preoperative knowledge by synthesizing existing researches that compare the effectiveness of information technology application and traditional instruction in the health education plan. In spite of claims regarding the potential benefits of using information technology in health education plan, results of previous researches were conflicting. This study is carried out to examine the effectiveness of information technology by using network meta-analysis, which is a statistical analysis of separate but similar studies in order to test the pooled data for statistical significance. Information technology application in health education discussed in this study include interactive technology therapy (person-computer), group interactive technology therapy (person-person), multimedia technology therapy and video therapy. The result has shown that group interactive technology therapy is the most effective, followed by interactive technology therapy. And these four therapies of information technology are all superior to the traditional health education plan (leaflet therapy).

The United States Marine Corps in Cyberspace: Every Marine a Cyber Warrior

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-01-01

information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other...TillS COLLECTION OF INFORMATION IS ESTIMATED TO AVERAGE I HOUR PER RESPONSE, INCWDING TIlE TIME FOR REVIEWING INSTRUCTIONS. SEARCHING E.’\\’lSTING

Field Portable GC-MS Unit for Semi-Volatile Compound Analysis in Groundwater

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-06-01

for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data ...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden...notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does

Design and Analysis of Low Frequency Communication System in Persian Gulf

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-09-01

information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources , gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other...other provision of law, no person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently

Development of a Tetrathioether (S4) Bifunctional Chelate System for Rh-105

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-07-01

information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources , gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect...information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. 1. REPORT DATE (DD-MM-YYYY

Application of the Fractions Skill Score for Tracking the Effectiveness of Improvements Made to Weather Research and Forecasting Model Simulations

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2017-11-22

Weather Research and Forecasting Model Simulations by John W Raby and Huaqing Cai Computational and Information Sciences Directorate, ARL...burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching...existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection information . Send comments regarding this

Development of a Torque Sensor-Based Test Bed for Attitude Control System Verification and Validation

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-12-30

from the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) (http://www.dtic.mil). AFRL-RV-PS-TR-2018-0008 HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND IS APPROVED FOR...report is published in the interest of scientific and technical information exchange, and its publication does not constitute the Government’s approval... information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and

Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-12-02

collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions , searching existing data sources...notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a ...to operate informally .9 In March 2001, Administration officials received a Taliban envoy to discuss bilateral issues. In one significant departure

Joint Force Quarterly. Issue 76, 1st Quarter 2015

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-01-01

behavior as culture is, and tapping the human capital of professionals in this area can be a powerful tool for informing strategic communication ...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions , searching existing data sources...any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a

Health information exchange: persistent challenges and new strategies

PubMed Central

Gamm, Larry D

2010-01-01

Recent federal policies and actions support the adoption of health information exchange (HIE) in order to improve healthcare by addressing fragmented personal health information. However, concerted efforts at facilitating HIE have existed for over two decades in this country. The lessons of these experiences include a recurrence of barriers and challenges beyond those associated with technology. Without new strategies, the current support and methods of facilitating HIE may not address these barriers. PMID:20442146

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Sadoulet, B.

The use of drift chambers in the field of high energy physics is reviewed including existing apparatus, plans and dreams. Comments are made especially on low cost large area drift chambers, use of pulse height information and high spatial resolution applications. (auth)

Primary Aluminum Reduction Industry - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

National emission standards for each new or existing potline, paste production operation, and anode bake furnace associated with a primary aluminum reduction plant. Includes rule history, implementation information and additional resources.

Notice to Workers About Pesticide Applications and Pesticide-Treated Areas

EPA Pesticide Factsheets

Learn about requirements for employers must notify workers about areas where pesticide applications are taking place or where restricted-entry intervals (REIs) are in effect. Notifications include oral and written information. Exceptions exist.

78 FR 69939 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Regulation Project

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2013-11-21

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78 FR 7804 - Privacy Act of 1974; as amended; Notice to Amend an Existing System of Records

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Existing and Emerging Technologies in Education: A Descriptive Overview. CREATE Monograph Series.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Bakke, Thomas W.

Second in a series of six monographs on the use of new technologies in the instruction of learning disabled students, the paper offers a descriptive overview of new technologies. Topics addressed include the following: (1) techniques for sharing computer resources (including aspects of networking, sharing information through databases, and the use…

Manned systems utilization analysis (study 2.1). Volume 4: Program manual and users guide for the LOVES computer code

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Wray, S. T., Jr.

1975-01-01

Information necessary to use the LOVES computer program in its existing state or to modify the program to include studies not properly handled by the basic model is provided. A users guide, a programmers manual, and several supporting appendices are included.

High-Fidelity Simulations of Moving and Flexible Airfoils at Low Reynolds Numbers (Postprint)

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-02-01

1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other...phased-averaged structures for both values of Reynolds number are found to be in good agreement with the experimental data . Finally, the effect of

Enhancement of Spatial Ability in Girls in a Single-Sex Environment through Spatial Experience and the Impact on Information Seeking

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Swarlis, Linda L.

2008-01-01

The test scores of spatial ability for women lag behind those of men in many spatial tests. On the Mental Rotations Test (MRT), a significant gender gap has existed for over 20 years and continues to exist. High spatial ability has been linked to efficiencies in typical computing tasks including Web and database searching, text editing, and…

Protecting Adolescents' Right to Seek Treatment for Sexually Transmitted Diseases without Parental Consent: The Arizona Experience with Senate Bill 1309

PubMed Central

Goodwin, Kimberly D.; Taylor, Melanie M.; Brown, Erin C. Fuse; Winscott, Michelle; Scanlon, Megan; Hodge, James G.; Mickey, Tom; England, Bob

2012-01-01

In 2010, Senate Bill 1309 included language to repeal an existing Arizona law that enables minors younger than 18 years of age to seek diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) without parental consent. Numerous implications were identified that would have stemmed from parental consent provisions originally proffered in Senate Bill 1309. These implications included diminished access to essential health services among minors, exacerbated existing health disparities, increased health-care spending costs, and thwarted efforts to curb the spread of STDs. Lastly, minors would have been deprived of existing privacy protections concerning their STD-related medical information. This case study describes how collaborative advocacy efforts resulted in the successful amendment of Senate Bill 1309 to avert the negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes among adolescents stemming from the potential repeal of their existing legal right to seek STD treatment without parental consent. PMID:22547855

Protecting adolescents' right to seek treatment for sexually transmitted diseases without parental consent: the Arizona experience with Senate Bill 1309.

PubMed

Goodwin, Kimberly D; Taylor, Melanie M; Brown, Erin C Fuse; Winscott, Michelle; Scanlon, Megan; Hodge, James G; Mickey, Tom; England, Bob

2012-01-01

In 2010, Senate Bill 1309 included language to repeal an existing Arizona law that enables minors younger than 18 years of age to seek diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) without parental consent. Numerous implications were identified that would have stemmed from parental consent provisions originally proffered in Senate Bill 1309. These implications included diminished access to essential health services among minors, exacerbated existing health disparities, increased health-care spending costs, and thwarted efforts to curb the spread of STDs. Lastly, minors would have been deprived of existing privacy protections concerning their STD-related medical information. This case study describes how collaborative advocacy efforts resulted in the successful amendment of Senate Bill 1309 to avert the negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes among adolescents stemming from the potential repeal of their existing legal right to seek STD treatment without parental consent.

Learning in the informal spaces and re-signification of the existence of undergraduate students of nursing

PubMed Central

de Jesus, Isabel Silva; Sena, Edite Lago da Silva; Andrade, Luana Machado

2014-01-01

OBJECTIVE: to describe the perception of lecturers and undergraduate nursing students regarding the dialogic experience in the informal spaces and its relationship with training in health. METHOD: experiential descriptions were collected in the context of a public university in the non-metropolitan region of the state of Bahia, Brazil, using open interviews. These descriptions were analyzed according to the principles of the phenomenology of Maurice Merleau-Ponty. RESULTS: it was revealed that the informal spaces contribute significantly to the construction of knowledge and professional training strengthening teaching and promoting the re-signification of the subjects' experience. CONCLUSION: it is evidenced that the dialogic experience has relevancy for rethinking the teaching-learning process in the university, such that the informal spaces should be included and valued as producers of meanings for the personal and academic life of lecturers and students, with the ability to re-signify existence. PMID:25493667

What should we measure? Conceptualizing usage in health information exchange

PubMed Central

Jasperson, Jon

2010-01-01

Under the provisions of the Health Information Technology for Economic & Clinical Health act providers need to demonstrate their ‘meaningful use’ of electronic health record systems' health information exchange (HIE) capability. HIE usage is not a simple construct, but the choice of its measurement must attend to the users, context, and objectives of the system being examined. This review examined how usage is reported in the existing literature and also what conceptualizations of usage might best reflect the nature and objectives of HIE. While existing literature on HIE usage included a diverse set of measures, most were theoretically weak, did not attend to the interplay of measure, level of analysis and architectural strategy, and did not reflect how HIE usage affected the actual process of care. Attention to these issues will provide greater insight into the effects of previously inaccessible information on medical decision-making and the process of care. PMID:20442148

A new catalog of planetary maps

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Batson, R. M.; Inge, J. L.

1991-01-01

A single, concise reference to all existing planetary maps, including lunar ones, is being prepared that will allow map users to identify and locate maps of their areas of interest. This will be the first such comprehensive listing of planetary maps. Although the USGS shows index maps on the collar of each map sheet, periodically publishes index maps of Mars, and provides informal listings of the USGS map database, no tabulation exists that identifies all planetary maps, including those published by DMA and other organizations. The catalog will consist of a booklet containing small-scale image maps with superimposed quadrangle boundaries and map data tabulations.

Effectiveness of Condition-Based Maintenance in Army Aviation

DTIC Science & Technology

2009-06-12

for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data ...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this...increase in efficiency in dollars spent per operational flight hour, the data set was too small to draw major conclusions. Recommendations for

Towards a (Preliminary) Theory of Cyberpower

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-06-01

response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and... reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information...In the 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review , a request was made to have the Center for Technology and National Security Policy (CTNSP), National Defense

Development of an Air-Deployable Ocean Profiler

DTIC Science & Technology

2009-01-01

select the most appropriate technology for each component; sanity check that the selected technolgies can meet the design goals; and detailed...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden estimate

Complexity Theory and Network Centric Warfare

DTIC Science & Technology

2003-09-01

realms of the unknown. Defence thinkers everywhere are searching forward for the science and alchemy that will deliver operational success. CCRP...0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing...instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send

Activity Recognition for Agent Teams

DTIC Science & Technology

2007-07-01

Uncertainty in Artifcial Intelligence (UAI), 1994. [47] S. Intille and A. Bobick. Visual tracking using closed-worlds. Technical Report 294, MIT Media Lab...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other

The Effects of Physical Impairment on Shooting Performance

DTIC Science & Technology

2012-08-01

Anthropometry Anthropometric data were collected from each participant. Summary anthropometric statistics are shown in table 1. Table 1...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of

Modeling of ETL-Processes and Processed Information in Clinical Data Warehousing.

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Tute, Erik; Steiner, Jochen

2018-01-01

Literature describes a big potential for reuse of clinical patient data. A clinical data warehouse (CDWH) is a means for that. To support management and maintenance of processes extracting, transforming and loading (ETL) data into CDWHs as well as to ease reuse of metadata between regular IT-management, CDWH and secondary data users by providing a modeling approach. Expert survey and literature review to find requirements and existing modeling techniques. An ETL-modeling-technique was developed extending existing modeling techniques. Evaluation by exemplarily modeling existing ETL-process and a second expert survey. Nine experts participated in the first survey. Literature review yielded 15 included publications. Six existing modeling techniques were identified. A modeling technique extending 3LGM² and combining it with openEHR information models was developed and evaluated. Seven experts participated in the evaluation. The developed approach can help in management and maintenance of ETL-processes and could serve as interface between regular IT-management, CDWH and secondary data users.

Assessing the content, presentation, and readability of dental informed consents.

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Glick, Aaron; Taylor, David; Valenza, John A; Walji, Muhammad F

2010-08-01

Informed consents are important aids in helping patients make optimal decisions. Little knowledge exists about the quality of dental informed consents. Fifty-two informed consents used throughout the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dental Branch were evaluated based on the quality of their content, readability, and presentation. Content quality was judged on four basic elements: description of procedure, risk, benefits, and alternatives. Of the clinical consents, 26 percent of forms contained all four of the basic content elements, 48 percent contained three of four elements, 16 percent contained two of four elements, and 10 percent contained one of four elements. Presentation quality was judged on twelve criteria items. The average clinical consent included seven out of twelve presentation items, and the average nonclinical consent included eight out of twelve items. Readability was judged using three standard instruments for rating readability: Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade-Level, and Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG) grading. Average Flesch-Kincaid Grade-Level was 12.7 (range, 7.4 to 19.1), significantly higher than the recommended ninth grade level (p<.001). The results suggest that many existing dental informed consents may be improved by 1) increasing the comprehensiveness of the content, 2) improving the design and layout, and 3) reducing the readability levels for patient comprehension.

Iterative Neighbour-Information Gathering for Ranking Nodes in Complex Networks

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Xu, Shuang; Wang, Pei; Lü, Jinhu

2017-01-01

Designing node influence ranking algorithms can provide insights into network dynamics, functions and structures. Increasingly evidences reveal that node’s spreading ability largely depends on its neighbours. We introduce an iterative neighbourinformation gathering (Ing) process with three parameters, including a transformation matrix, a priori information and an iteration time. The Ing process iteratively combines priori information from neighbours via the transformation matrix, and iteratively assigns an Ing score to each node to evaluate its influence. The algorithm appropriates for any types of networks, and includes some traditional centralities as special cases, such as degree, semi-local, LeaderRank. The Ing process converges in strongly connected networks with speed relying on the first two largest eigenvalues of the transformation matrix. Interestingly, the eigenvector centrality corresponds to a limit case of the algorithm. By comparing with eight renowned centralities, simulations of susceptible-infected-removed (SIR) model on real-world networks reveal that the Ing can offer more exact rankings, even without a priori information. We also observe that an optimal iteration time is always in existence to realize best characterizing of node influence. The proposed algorithms bridge the gaps among some existing measures, and may have potential applications in infectious disease control, designing of optimal information spreading strategies.

33 CFR 106.262 - Security measures for newly-hired employees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... following information on the new hire into the Coast Guard's Homeport Web site (http://homeport.uscg.mil): (i) Full legal name, including middle name if one exists; (ii) Date of birth; (iii) Social security...

33 CFR 106.262 - Security measures for newly-hired employees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... following information on the new hire into the Coast Guard's Homeport Web site (http://homeport.uscg.mil): (i) Full legal name, including middle name if one exists; (ii) Date of birth; (iii) Social security...

43 CFR 3602.49 - When will BLM issue a non-renewable contract?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... conflicting, purpose after mineral materials are removed; (2) The deposit of mineral materials may be... will include this information. (c) If your contract is in existence on December 24, 2001, BLM will...

The LOGCAP III to LOGCAP IV Transition in Northern Afghanistan. Contract Services Phase-in and Phase-out on a Grand Scale

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-02-01

Contracting • Engineering and Technology • Logistics • Acquisition Management • Program Management For more information , visit http://clc.dau.mil ...for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this burden

Online information and support needs of women with advanced breast cancer: a qualitative analysis.

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Kemp, Emma; Koczwara, Bogda; Butow, Phyllis; Turner, Jane; Girgis, Afaf; Schofield, Penelope; Hulbert-Williams, Nicholas; Levesque, Janelle; Spence, Danielle; Vatandoust, Sina; Kichenadasse, Ganessan; Roy, Amitesh; Sukumaran, Shawgi; Karapetis, Christos S; Richards, Caroline; Fitzgerald, Michael; Beatty, Lisa

2018-04-24

Women with advanced breast cancer (ABC) face significant adjustment challenges, yet few resources provide them with information and support, and attendance barriers can preclude access to face-to-face psychosocial support. This paper reports on two qualitative studies examining (i) whether information and support-seeking preferences of women with ABC could be addressed in an online intervention, and (ii) how an existing intervention for patients with early stage cancer could be adapted for women with ABC. Women with ABC participated in telephone interviews about their information and support-seeking preferences (N = 21) and evaluated an online intervention focused on early-stage cancer (N = 15). Interviews were transcribed and underwent thematic analysis using the framework method to identify salient themes. Participants most commonly sought medical, lifestyle-related, and practical information/support; however, when presented with an online intervention, participants most commonly gave positive feedback on content on coping with emotional distress. Difficulty finding information and barriers to using common sources of information/support including health professionals, family and friends, and peers were reported; however, some women also reported not wanting information or support. All participants evaluating the existing intervention gave positive feedback on various components, with results suggesting an online intervention could be an effective means of providing information/support to women with ABC, given improved specificity/relevance to ABC and increased tailoring to individual circumstances and preferences. Adaptation of an existing online intervention for early stage cancer appears to be a promising avenue to address the information and support needs of women with ABC.

A survey of nuclear-related agreements and possibilities for nuclear cooperation in South Asia: Cooperative Monitoring Center Occasional Paper/15

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RAJEN,GAURAV

2000-04-01

Several existing nuclear-related agreements already require India and Pakistan, as members, to share information. The agreements are bilateral, regional, and international. Greater nuclear transparency between India and Pakistan could be promoted by first understanding the information flows required by existing agreements. This understanding is an essential step for developing projects that can incrementally advance the sensitivity of the information being shared. This paper provides a survey of existing nuclear-related agreements involving India and Pakistan, and suggests future confidence-building projects using the frameworks provided by these agreements. The Bilateral Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Reactors and Nuclear Facilitiesmore » is discussed as a basis for creating further agreements on restricting the use and deployment of nuclear weapons. The author suggests options for enhancing the value of the list of nuclear facilities exchanged annually as a part of this agreement. The International Atomic Energy Agency's regional cooperation agreement among countries in the Asia-Pacific region is an opportunity for greater subregional nuclear cooperation in South Asia. Linking the regional agreement with South Asian environmental cooperation and marine pollution protection efforts could provide a framework for projects involving Indian and Pakistani coastal nuclear facilities. Programs of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations that use nuclear techniques to increase food and crop production and optimize water management in arid areas also provide similar opportunities for nuclear cooperation. Other frameworks for nuclear cooperation originate from international conventions related to nuclear safety, transportation of nuclear wastes, worker protection against ionizing radiation, and the nondeployment of nuclear weapons in certain areas. The information shared by existing frameworks includes: laws and regulations (including internal inspection procedures that enforce compliance); lists of nuclear facilities; emergency response procedures and available resources; information related to the transportation of nuclear wastes (particularly via shipping); understanding and notification of accidental releases; and radionuclide release data from select coastal facilities. Incremental increases in the sensitivity of the information being shared could strengthen norms for Indian and Pakistani nuclear transparency. This paper suggests seven technology-based Indian and Pakistani nuclear transparency projects for consideration. Existing nuclear-related agreements provide an information-sharing framework within which the projects could occur. Eventually, as confidence increases and new agreements are negotiated, future projects could begin to deal with the accounting of fissile materials and nuclear weapons disposition and control.« less

[Ethics guidelines for the creation and use of registries for biomedical research purposes].

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Abajo Iglesias, Francisco J de; Feito Grande, Lydia; Júdez Gutiérrez, Javier; Martín Arribas, M Concepción; Terracini, Benedetto; Pàmpols Ros, Teresa; Campos Castelló, Jaime; Martín Uranga, Amelia; Abascal Alonso, Moisés; Herrera Carranza, Joaquín; Sánchez Martínez, María José

2008-01-01

The clinical information stored in registries and records of different types is a fundamental tool for biomedical research. Up until just a few years ago, hardly any limitations existed on the creation and use of epidemiological registries or the use of information from pre-existing records for research purposes. This situation has changed substantially due mainly to the growing importance current laws place upon the safeguarding of the privacy and confidentiality of personal data. Although the legal framework is already quite explicit, a certain degree of leeway exists for ethical debate and prudence advice for the purpose of conducting valid, useful research with this information which will also respect the rights of the subjects and the laws in force. These guidelines deal with those aspects which have been considered relevant from an ethical standpoint in the handling of records and registries for research-related purposes, including not only the use but also the creation proper of the registries. A total of twenty-four recommendations are provided, grouped into ten sections: warranting of the creation of registry, organization and definition of responsibilities, scientific validity of the research project, ethical requirements of the collections of anonymous and anonymized data, ethical requirements of the registries including personal data, uses of medical records for research purposes, use of historical records of deceased individuals, contact with the research subjects, notification of results and review by a Research Ethics Committee.

Mars Surveyor 2001 Landing Site Workshop

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Gulick, Virginia C. (Editor)

1998-01-01

This document is composed of abstracts of presentations from a conference convened to discuss the scientific value of various landing sites for the Mars Surveyor 2001 Mission. Issues of interest to science included discovering more information about possible life either past or present, and the existence of water on Mars. Other interests included the geology, and mineralogy of Mars

Do You See the Signs? Evaluating Language, Branding, and Design in a Library Signage Audit

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Stempler, Amy F.; Polger, Mark Aaron

2013-01-01

Signage represents more than directions or policies; it is informational, promotional, and sets the tone of the environment. To be effective, signage must be consistent, concise, and free of jargon and punitive language. An efficient assessment of signage should include a complete inventory of existing signage, including an analysis of the types…

78 FR 16534 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Existing Collection; Comments Requested;Extension of a...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-03-15

... the month of June), the number of inmates confined in jail facilities including; male and female adult... including; male and female adult and juvenile inmates; persons under age 18 held as adults; convicted and unconvicted males and females; persons held for a felony, misdemeanor; their most serious offense (e.g...

Emerging Contaminants in Wet-Weather Flow: Characterization and Treatability

EPA Science Inventory

An extensive literature review was conducted on the presence and magnitude of emerging contaminants (ECs) in wet-weather flow (WWF) including separate stormwater, combined sewer overflow (CSO), and sanitary sewer overflow (SSO). Although little information exists for stormwater ...

Track Construction Manual.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Banke, Ron; Di Gennaro, Guy; Ediger, Rick; Garner, Lanny; Hersom, Steve; Miller, Jack; Nemeth, Ron; Petrucelli, Jim; Sierks, Donna; Smith, Don; Swank, Kevin; West, Kevin

This book establishes guidelines for the construction and maintenance of tracks by providing information for building new tracks or upgrading existing tracks. Subjects covered include running track planning and construction, physical layout, available surfaces, and maintenance. General track requirements and construction specifications are…

Road diet informational guide.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2014-11-01

A classic Road Diet converts an existing four-lane undivided roadway segment to a three-lane segment consisting of two : through lanes and a center two-way left turn lane (TWLTL). A Road Diet improves safety by including a protected left-turn lane : ...

Receptivity of Librarians to Optical Information Technologies and Products.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Eaton, Nancy

1986-01-01

Examines factors which may affect the receptivity of librarians to the use of optical disk technologies, including hardware and software issues, the content of currently available databases, and the integration of optical technologies into existing library services. (CLB)

Collaboratives for Wildlife-Wind Turbine Interaction Research: Fostering Multistakeholder Involvement (Poster)

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Sinclair, K.

This poster highlights the various wildlife-wind collaboratives (specific to wildlife-wind turbine interaction research) that currently exist. Examples of collaboratives are included along with contact information, objectives, benefits, and ways to advance the knowledge base.

Medicine's Library Lifeline.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Shipman, Jean; Homan, Michael

2003-01-01

Discusses how librarians in the new role of "informationist" can help doctors and researches of medical information. Describes existing models of the informationist; potential benefits of working across professional boundaries outside the library; professional requirements; and unresolved issues for the new role, including potential…

Seattle To Portland Inter-City ITS Corridor Study And Communications Plan, Final Report

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1996-03-01

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE FINAL REPORT PRESENTING THE SEATTLE TO PORTLAND INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (ITS) EARLY DEPLOYMENT PLAN. THE FINAL REPORT SYNTHESIZES INFORMATION FROM TECHNICAL MEMORANDUMS 1 THROUGH 5; INCLUDING EXISTING AND FUTURE CONDITI...

Heavy and overweight vehicle brake testing : combination six-axle, final report.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2017-05-01

The Heavy and Overweight Vehicle Brake Testing (HOVBT) program exists in order to provide information about the effect of gross vehicle weight (GVW) and on braking performance testing included service brake stopping distance tests, constant-pressure ...

75 FR 11542 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Mammography...

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2010-03-11

...The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the estimated reporting and recordkeeping burden associated with the Mammography Quality Standards Act requirements.

Contract-Based Integration of Cyber-Physical Analyses

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2014-10-14

Conference on Embedded Software Report Documentation Page Form ApprovedOMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is...estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the ...data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this

DOD Manufacturing Arsenals: Actions Needed to Identify and Sustain Critical Capabilities

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2015-11-01

to each develop their own unique method. A senior OSD official described the resulting process as unsound . Each manufacturing arsenal declared what...Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions...searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments

Prevention of Blast-Related Injuries

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2013-07-01

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Nitrogen Rings and Cages Stabilized by Metallic Atoms

DTIC Science & Technology

2009-12-18

1 UNIVERSIDAD DE GUANAJUATO DEPARTAMENTO DE QUIMICA DIVISION DE CIENCIAS NATURALES Y EXACTAS Dr. Gabriel Merino NORIA ALTA s/n...this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data...collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. 1 . REPORT

Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Dynamics and Predictability of MJO’s

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2012-09-30

chlorophyll modulation by the MJO Previous studies analyzed ocean color satellite data and suggested that the primary mechanism of surface...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of

Effective Client Management: Maximizing The Influence of External Sponsors Over Affiliated Armed Groups

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2017-12-01

MANAGEMENT : MAXIMIZING THE INFLUENCE OF EXTERNAL SPONSORS OVER AFFILIATED ARMED GROUPS by Anders C. Hamlin December 2017 Thesis Co...burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching...existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding this

Economic evaluation: Concepts, selected studies, system costs, and a proposed program

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Osterhoudt, F. H. (Principal Investigator)

1979-01-01

The more usual approaches to valuing crop information are reviewed and an integrated approach is recommended. Problems associated with implementation are examined. What has already been accomplished in the economic evaluation of LACIE-type information is reported including various studies of benefits. The costs of the existing and proposed systems are considered. A method and approach is proposed for further studies.

Mechanisms of Dynamic Deformation and Dynamic Failure in Aluminum Nitride

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2012-06-01

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Spectral Analysis for DIAL and Lidar Detection of TATP

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2008-08-13

REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE Form Approved OMB No. 0704-0188 The public reporting burden for this collection of information is. estimated to average 1...hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources , gathering and maintaining the data needed, and...completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of

Rand National Security Division Annual Report 2006

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2007-01-01

collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any...this opportunity, they need to control enough personnel and material resources to secure and supply at least the capital. Marshaling Resources to Meet

Domestic embedded reporter program: saving lives and securing tactical operations

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-03-01

estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the...13. ABSTRACT (maximum 200 words) Advances in technology have provided journalists the tools to obtain and share real- time information during domestic...terrorist and mass-shooting incidents. This real- time information-sharing compromises the safety of first responders, victims, and reporters. Real

Combating Transnational Organized Crime: Strategies and Metrics for the Threat

DTIC Science & Technology

2012-05-01

TOC to facilitate weapons of mass destruction (WMD). 2. Use open source intelligence ( OSINT ) sources to develop profiles of individuals and...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources ...Government. All information and sources for this paper were drawn from unclassified materials. Samuel Musa is a Senior Research Fellow at the Center

Contrast Analysis for Side-Looking Sonar

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-09-30

bound for shadow depth that can be used to validate modeling tools such as SWAT (Shallow Water Acoustics Toolkit). • Adaptive Postprocessing: Tune image...0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions...searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send

Influence of the Pulse Duration in the Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD) Lower-Leg Loading Mechanics

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2015-08-01

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Super Searchers Go to the Source: The Interviewing and Hands-On Information Strategies of Top Primary Researchers--Online, on the Phone, and in Person. Super Searchers.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Sacks, Risa

This book presents interviews with 12 of the best primary researchers in the business. These research professionals reveal their strategies for integrating online and offline resources, identifying experts, and getting past gatekeepers to obtain information that exists only in someone's head. Topics include how searchers use a combination of…

Towards a General Theory of Counterdeception

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-02-20

AFRL-OSR-VA-TR-2015-0067 TOWARDS A GENERAL THEORY OF COUNTERDECEPTION Scott Craver RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK THE Final...reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching...existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send comments regarding

Inventory of gate-sensing equipment at 14 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams in Texas

USGS Publications Warehouse

Harwell, Glenn R.

2005-01-01

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is a worldwide organization that provides engineering services, environmental restoration, and construction support for a wide variety of civil and military projects. The primary civil mission of the USACE is developing and managing the Nation's water resources. USACE develops projects to reduce flood damage, improve navigation channels and harbors, protect wetlands, and preserve, safeguard, and enhance the environment. Additional missions of the Corps include managing federal real estate, assisting communities with emergency operations and recovery, and providing recreation opportunities.Accurate and timely information on reservoir gate openings is critical for managing flood pools, reducing flood damage downstream from reservoirs, delivering drinking-water supplies, and meeting an assortment of competing downstream water-use needs. Documentation, operation, and maintenance of gate sensors are needed so that reliable, timely information is available to USACE to make reservoir operation decisions.USACE requested that the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) prepare an inventory and documentation of existing gate-sensing equipment at 14 reservoirs that will serve as a user’s manual for operating the equipment. The 14 reservoirs include Aquilla Lake, Bardwell Lake, Benbrook Lake, Canyon Lake, Georgetown Lake, Granger Lake, Grapevine Lake, Jim Chapman Lake, Joe Pool Lake, Lake O’ the Pines, Ray Roberts Lake, Somerville Lake, Stillhouse Hollow Lake, and Wright Patman Lake.This report presents the inventory and documentation of the existing gate-sensing equipment at the 14. The report is organized by lake; information in each lake section includes location of lake and intake structure, directions to each lake (road log), access, equipment description, operation and maintenance information, job hazard analysis, wiring diagrams, photographs, and datalogger programs. The report also includes a list of contact information for the different manufacturers of equipment in service at the lakes.

Initiation of a Database of CEUS Ground Motions for NGA East

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Cramer, C. H.

2007-12-01

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has funded the first stage of development of a database of central and eastern US (CEUS) broadband and accelerograph records, along the lines of the existing Next Generation Attenuation (NGA) database for active tectonic areas. This database will form the foundation of an NGA East project for the development of CEUS ground-motion prediction equations that include the effects of soils. This initial effort covers the development of a database design and the beginning of data collection to populate the database. It also includes some processing for important source parameters (Brune corner frequency and stress drop) and site parameters (kappa, Vs30). Besides collecting appropriate earthquake recordings and information, existing information about site conditions at recording sites will also be gathered, including geology and geotechnical information. The long-range goal of the database development is to complete the database and make it available in 2010. The database design is centered on CEUS ground motion information needs but is built on the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center's (PEER) NGA experience. Documentation from the PEER NGA website was reviewed and relevant fields incorporated into the CEUS database design. CEUS database tables include ones for earthquake, station, component, record, and references. As was done for NGA, a CEUS ground- motion flat file of key information will be extracted from the CEUS database for use in attenuation relation development. A short report on the CEUS database and several initial design-definition files are available at https://umdrive.memphis.edu:443/xythoswfs/webui/_xy-7843974_docstore1. Comments and suggestions on the database design can be sent to the author. More details will be presented in a poster at the meeting.

European Birth Cohorts for Environmental Health Research

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Casas, Maribel; Bergström, Anna; Carmichael, Amanda; Cordier, Sylvaine; Eggesbø, Merete; Eller, Esben; Fantini, Maria P.; Fernández, Mariana F.; Fernández-Somoano, Ana; Gehring, Ulrike; Grazuleviciene, Regina; Hohmann, Cynthia; Karvonen, Anne M.; Keil, Thomas; Kogevinas, Manolis; Koppen, Gudrun; Krämer, Ursula; Kuehni, Claudia E.; Magnus, Per; Majewska, Renata; Andersen, Anne-Marie Nybo; Patelarou, Evridiki; Petersen, Maria Skaalum; Pierik, Frank H.; Polanska, Kinga; Porta, Daniela; Richiardi, Lorenzo; Santos, Ana Cristina; Slama, Rémy; Sram, Radim J.; Thijs, Carel; Tischer, Christina; Toft, Gunnar; Trnovec, Tomáš; Vandentorren, Stephanie; Vrijkotte, Tanja G.M.; Wilhelm, Michael; Wright, John; Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark

2011-01-01

Background: Many pregnancy and birth cohort studies investigate the health effects of early-life environmental contaminant exposure. An overview of existing studies and their data is needed to improve collaboration, harmonization, and future project planning. Objectives: Our goal was to create a comprehensive overview of European birth cohorts with environmental exposure data. Methods: Birth cohort studies were included if they a) collected data on at least one environmental exposure, b) started enrollment during pregnancy or at birth, c) included at least one follow-up point after birth, d) included at least 200 mother–child pairs, and e) were based in a European country. A questionnaire collected information on basic protocol details and exposure and health outcome assessments, including specific contaminants, methods and samples, timing, and number of subjects. A full inventory can be searched on www.birthcohortsenrieco.net. Results: Questionnaires were completed by 37 cohort studies of > 350,000 mother–child pairs in 19 European countries. Only three cohorts did not participate. All cohorts collected biological specimens of children or parents. Many cohorts collected information on passive smoking (n = 36), maternal occupation (n = 33), outdoor air pollution (n = 27), and allergens/biological organisms (n = 27). Fewer cohorts (n = 12–19) collected information on water contamination, ionizing or nonionizing radiation exposures, noise, metals, persistent organic pollutants, or other pollutants. All cohorts have information on birth outcomes; nearly all on asthma, allergies, childhood growth and obesity; and 26 collected information on child neurodevelopment. Conclusion: Combining forces in this field will yield more efficient and conclusive studies and ultimately improve causal inference. This impressive resource of existing birth cohort data could form the basis for longer-term and worldwide coordination of research on environment and child health. PMID:21878421

The South Carolina LGBT needs assessment: a descriptive overview.

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Coleman, Jason D; Irwin, Jay A; Wilson, Ryan C; Miller, Henry C

2014-01-01

Limited quantitative information exists about the demographics and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in South Carolina, a predominately rural Southern state. Responses to a needs assessment survey (n = 715) were analyzed to understand the diversity and needs of members of the LGBT community in SC. The purpose was to inform future programming and guide the development of a more comprehensive portfolio of services to be offered by a local LGBT community center. Findings suggest that a diverse LGBT community exists in SC and needs include increased programming for community members as well as efforts to provide policy-level support and increased acceptability and understanding of LGBT persons in South Carolina.

Dementia ascertainment using existing data in UK longitudinal and cohort studies: a systematic review of methodology.

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Sibbett, Ruth A; Russ, Tom C; Deary, Ian J; Starr, John M

2017-07-03

Studies investigating the risk factors for or causation of dementia must consider subjects prior to disease onset. To overcome the limitations of prospective studies and self-reported recall of information, the use of existing data is key. This review provides a narrative account of dementia ascertainment methods using sources of existing data. The literature search was performed using: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychInfo and Web of Science. Included articles reported a UK-based study of dementia in which cases were ascertained using existing data. Existing data included that which was routinely collected and that which was collected for previous research. After removing duplicates, abstracts were screened and the remaining articles were included for full-text review. A quality tool was used to evaluate the description of the ascertainment methodology. Of the 3545 abstracts screened, 360 articles were selected for full-text review. 47 articles were included for final consideration. Data sources for ascertainment included: death records, national datasets, research databases and hospital records among others. 36 articles used existing data alone for ascertainment, of which 27 used only a single data source. The most frequently used source was a research database. Quality scores ranged from 7/16 to 16/16. Quality scores were better for articles with dementia ascertainment as an outcome. Some papers performed validation studies of dementia ascertainment and most indicated that observed rates of dementia were lower than expected. We identified a lack of consistency in dementia ascertainment methodology using existing data. With no data source identified as a "gold-standard", we suggest the use of multiple sources. Where possible, studies should access records with evidence to confirm the diagnosis. Studies should also calculate the dementia ascertainment rate for the population being studied to enable a comparison with an expected rate.

A comparative approach to the principal mechanisms of different memory systems

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Rensing, Ludger; Koch, Michael; Becker, Annette

2009-12-01

The term “memory” applies not only to the preservation of information in neuronal and immune systems but also to phenomena observed for example in plants, single cells, and RNA viruses. We here compare the different forms of information storage with respect to possible common features. The latter may be characterized by (1) selection of pre-existing information, (2) activation of memory systems often including transcriptional, and translational, as well as epigenetic and genetic mechanisms, (3) subsequent consolidation of the activated state in a latent form ( standby mode), and (4) reactivation of the latent state of memory systems when the organism is exposed to the same (or conditioned) signal or to previous selective constraints. These features apparently also exist in the “evolutionary memory,” i.e., in evolving populations which have highly variable mutant spectra.

Designing healthcare information technology to catalyse change in clinical care.

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Lester, William T; Zai, Adrian H; Grant, Richard W; Chueh, Henry C

2008-01-01

The gap between best practice and actual patient care continues to be a pervasive problem in our healthcare system. Efforts to improve on this knowledge-performance gap have included computerised disease management programs designed to improve guideline adherence. However, current computerised reminder and decision support interventions directed at changing physician behaviour have had only a limited and variable effect on clinical outcomes. Further, immediate pay-for-performance financial pressures on institutions have created an environment where disease management systems are often created under duress, appended to existing clinical systems and poorly integrated into the existing workflow, potentially limiting their real-world effectiveness. The authors present a review of disease management as well as a conceptual framework to guide the development of more effective health information technology (HIT) tools for translating clinical information into clinical action.

Providing image management and communication functionality as an integral part of an existing hospital information system

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Dayhoff, Ruth E.; Maloney, Daniel L.

1990-08-01

The effective delivery of health care has become increasingly dependent on a wide range of medical data which includes a variety of images. Manual and computer-based medical records ordinarily do not contain image data, leaving the physician to deal with a fragmented patient record widely scattered throughout the hospital. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is currently installing a prototype hospital information system (HIS) workstation network to demonstrate the feasibility of providing image management and communications (IMAC) functionality as an integral part of an existing hospital information system. The core of this system is a database management system adapted to handle images as a new data type. A general model for this integration is discussed and specifics of the hospital-wide network of image display workstations are given.

NATIONAL CARTOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CENTER: AN INFORMATION RESOURCE ON MAPPING PRODUCTS FOR THE NATION.

USGS Publications Warehouse

Stevens, Alan R.

1985-01-01

Since its inception in 1974 the National Cartographic Information Center (NCIC), US Geological Survey, has rapidly developed to become a focal point for providing information on the availability of cartographic data, including maps/charts, aerial photographs, satellite imagery, geodetic control, digital mapping data, map materials and related cartographic products. In early years NCIC concentrated its efforts on encoding and entering several major National Mapping Division record collections into its systems. NCIC is now stressing the acquisition of data from sources outside the National Mapping Division, including 37 Federal agencies and more than a thousand State and private institutions. A critical review has recently been conducted by NCIC of its systems with the aim of improving its efficiency and levels of operation. Several activities which resulted include improving its existing networks, refinement of digital data distribution, study of new storage media and related projects.

Metallic Fuels Handbook

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Janney, Dawn E.; Papesch, Cynthia A.; Burkes, Douglas E.

This is not a typical External Report--It is a Handbook. No Abstract is involved. This includes both Parts 1 and 2. The Metallic Fuels Handbook summarizes currently available information about phases and phase diagrams, heat capacity, thermal expansion, and thermal conductivity of elements and alloys in the U-Pu-Zr-Np-Am-La-Ce-Pr-Nd system. Although many sections are reviews and updates of material in previous versions of the Handbook [1, 2], this revision is the first to include alloys with four or more elements. In addition to presenting information about materials properties, the handbook attempts to provide information about how well each property is knownmore » and how much variation exists between measurements. Although it includes some results from models, its primary focus is experimental data.« less

77 FR 35396 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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... on transitional care, including needs assessment, discharge planning, post-discharge intervention... test modifications to address the particular circumstances related to Medicaid readmissions and safety... and test existing strategies to reduce avoidable readmissions for their adequacy and applicability to...

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... (telephone). You may review the ICR online at http://www.reginfo.gov . Follow the instructions to review... existing animal populations. Also included in this ICR are three forms associated with recruitment and...

RX for School Nursing.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Smolkin, Rachel

2003-01-01

Describes how some districts are coping with nursing shortages and tight budgets by employing several approaches to providing health services to students, including requesting additional services from existing staff, establishing partnerships with local health agencies and hospitals, and obtaining information about school-health programs from…

Culture: Copying, Compression, and Conventionality

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Tamariz, Mónica; Kirby, Simon

2015-01-01

Through cultural transmission, repeated learning by new individuals transforms cultural information, which tends to become increasingly compressible (Kirby, Cornish, & Smith, 2008; Smith, Tamariz, & Kirby, 2013). Existing diffusion chain studies include in their design two processes that could be responsible for this tendency: learning…

Medical Knowledge Bases.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Miller, Randolph A.; Giuse, Nunzia B.

1991-01-01

Few commonly available, successful computer-based tools exist in medical informatics. Faculty expertise can be included in computer-based medical information systems. Computers allow dynamic recombination of knowledge to answer questions unanswerable with print textbooks. Such systems can also create stronger ties between academic and clinical…

Geospatial compilation of historical water-level altitudes in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers 1977-2013 and Jasper aquifer 2000-13 in the Gulf Coast aquifer system, Houston-Galveston Region, Texas

USGS Publications Warehouse

Johnson, Michaela R.; Ellis, Robert H.H.

2013-01-01

Maps were georeferenced and digitized where existing geographic information system (GIS) data were unavailable (1977–89, 1991, 1995–99). Existing GIS data available for 1990, 1992–94, and 2000–13 were included in the geodatabase. The feature classes were organized into three feature datasets by principal aquifer: Chicot, Evangeline, and Jasper aquifers.

Installation Restoration Program. Phase I. Records Search, Buckley Air National Guard Base, Aurora, Colorado.

DTIC Science & Technology

1982-09-01

Buffalo and Gramma grasses. The only native trees are plains cottonwood and some willows. Many introduced species exist at Buckley, including Bluegrass...irrigation purposes. The upper sec- tion of the aquifer is unsaturated. - No rare or endangered species of plants or wildlife are found at Buckley...was then made, based upon all of the above information and utilizing the decision tree shown in Figure 4.1, concerning the existence of potential for

Enhancing capacity among faith-based organizations to implement evidence-based cancer control programs: a community-engaged approach.

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Leyva, Bryan; Allen, Jennifer D; Ospino, Hosffman; Tom, Laura S; Negrón, Rosalyn; Buesa, Richard; Torres, Maria Idalí

2017-09-01

Evidence-based interventions (EBIs) to promote cancer control among Latinos have proliferated in recent years, though adoption and implementation of these interventions by faith-based organizations (FBOs) is limited. Capacity building may be one strategy to promote implementation. In this qualitative study, 18 community key informants were interviewed to (a) understand existing capacity for health programming among Catholic parishes, (b) characterize parishes' resource gaps and capacity-building needs implementing cancer control EBIs, and (c) elucidate strategies for delivering capacity-building assistance to parishes to facilitate implementation of EBIs. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted. Key informants concurred about the capacity of Catholic parishes to deliver health programs, and described attributes of parishes that make them strong partners in health promotion initiatives, including a mission to address physical and mental health, outreach to marginalized groups, altruism among members, and existing engagement in health programming. However, resource gaps and capacity building needs were also identified. Specific recommendations participants made about how existing resources might be leveraged to address challenges include to: establish parish wellness committees; provide "hands-on" learning opportunities for parishioners to gain program planning skills; offer continuous, tailored, on-site technical assistance; facilitate relationships between parishes and community resources; and provide financial support for parishes. Leveraging parishes' existing resources and addressing their implementation needs may improve adoption of cancer control EBIs.

Barriers to asymptomatic screening and other STD services for adolescents and young adults: focus group discussions

PubMed Central

Tilson, Elizabeth C; Sanchez, Victoria; Ford, Chandra L; Smurzynski, Marlene; Leone, Peter A; Fox, Kimberley K; Irwin, Kathleen; Miller, William C

2004-01-01

Background Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a major public health problem among young people and can lead to the spread of HIV. Previous studies have primarily addressed barriers to STD care for symptomatic patients. The purpose of our study was to identify perceptions about existing barriers to and ideal services for STDs, especially asymptomatic screening, among young people in a southeastern community. Methods Eight focus group discussions including 53 White, African American, and Latino youth (age 14–24) were conducted. Results Perceived barriers to care included lack of knowledge of STDs and available services, cost, shame associated with seeking services, long clinic waiting times, discrimination, and urethral specimen collection methods. Perceived features of ideal STD services included locations close to familiar places, extended hours, and urine-based screening. Television was perceived as the most effective route of disseminating STD information. Conclusions Further research is warranted to evaluate improving convenience, efficiency, and privacy of existing services; adding urine-based screening and new services closer to neighborhoods; and using mass media to disseminate STD information as strategies to increase STD screening. PMID:15189565

Radiation Biomarker Research Using Mass Spectrometry

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2007-07-01

also warns of common pitfalls of biomarker analyses. Gerd Assmann18 chose HDL (high density lipoprotein) detection. Known as the “ good ...this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response , including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data... RESPONSIBLE PERSON Walter G. Hubert OF ABSTRACT a. REPORT b. ABSTRACT c. THIS PAGE 19b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (include area code) Unclassified

Army AL&T, October-December 2007

DTIC Science & Technology

2007-12-01

school students and under- graduates, including cadets and midship- men, to study science and engineering. IAT is also the lead biannual Electromag- netic... learning . The ICT has developed active partner- ships with government laboratories, other universities, Army schools , PMs and industry to align its...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions , searching existing data sources, gathering and

Immunization information systems in Canada: Attributes, functionality, strengths and challenges. A Canadian Immunization Research Network study.

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Wilson, Sarah E; Quach, Susan; MacDonald, Shannon E; Naus, Monika; Deeks, Shelley L; Crowcroft, Natasha S; Mahmud, Salaheddin M; Tran, Dat; Kwong, Jeffrey C; Tu, Karen; Johnson, Caitlin; Desai, Shalini

2017-03-01

Canada does not have a national immunization registry. Diverse systems to record vaccine uptake exist, but these have not been systematically described. Our objective was to describe the immunization information systems (IISs) and non-IIS processes used to record childhood and adolescent vaccinations, and to outline the strengths and limitations of the systems and processes. We collected information from key informants regarding their provincial, territorial or federal organization's surveillance systems for assessing immunization coverage. Information collection consisted of a self-administered questionnaire and a follow-up interview. We evaluated systems against attributes derived from the literature using content analysis. Twenty-six individuals across 16 public health organizations participated over the period of April to August 2015. Twelve of Canada's 13 provinces and territories (P/Ts) and two organizations involved in health service delivery for on-reserve First Nations people participated. Across systems, there were differences in data collection processes, reporting capabilities and advanced functionality. Commonly cited challenges included timeliness and data completeness of records, particularly for physician-administered immunizations. Privacy considerations and the need for data standards were stated as challenges to the goal of information sharing across P/T systems. Many P/Ts have recently implemented new systems and, in some cases, legislation to improve timeliness and/or completeness. Considerable variability exists among IISs and non-IIS processes used to assess immunization coverage in Canada. Although some P/Ts have already pursued legislative or policy initiatives to address the completeness and timeliness of information, many additional opportunities exist in the information technology realm.

Capabilities of the RENEB network for research and large scale radiological and nuclear emergency situations.

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Monteiro Gil, Octávia; Vaz, Pedro; Romm, Horst; De Angelis, Cinzia; Antunes, Ana Catarina; Barquinero, Joan-Francesc; Beinke, Christina; Bortolin, Emanuela; Burbidge, Christopher Ian; Cucu, Alexandra; Della Monaca, Sara; Domene, Mercedes Moreno; Fattibene, Paola; Gregoire, Eric; Hadjidekova, Valeria; Kulka, Ulrike; Lindholm, Carita; Meschini, Roberta; M'Kacher, Radhia; Moquet, Jayne; Oestreicher, Ursula; Palitti, Fabrizio; Pantelias, Gabriel; Montoro Pastor, Alegria; Popescu, Irina-Anca; Quattrini, Maria Cristina; Ricoul, Michelle; Rothkamm, Kai; Sabatier, Laure; Sebastià, Natividad; Sommer, Sylwester; Terzoudi, Georgia; Testa, Antonella; Trompier, François; Vral, Anne

2017-01-01

To identify and assess, among the participants in the RENEB (Realizing the European Network of Biodosimetry) project, the emergency preparedness, response capabilities and resources that can be deployed in the event of a radiological or nuclear accident/incident affecting a large number of individuals. These capabilities include available biodosimetry techniques, infrastructure, human resources (existing trained staff), financial and organizational resources (including the role of national contact points and their articulation with other stakeholders in emergency response) as well as robust quality control/assurance systems. A survey was prepared and sent to the RENEB partners in order to acquire information about the existing, operational techniques and infrastructure in the laboratories of the different RENEB countries and to assess the capacity of response in the event of radiological or nuclear accident involving mass casualties. The survey focused on several main areas: laboratory's general information, country and staff involved in biological and physical dosimetry; retrospective assays used, the number of assays available per laboratory and other information related to biodosimetry and emergency preparedness. Following technical intercomparisons amongst RENEB members, an update of the survey was performed one year later concerning the staff and the available assays. The analysis of RENEB questionnaires allowed a detailed assessment of existing capacity of the RENEB network to respond to nuclear and radiological emergencies. This highlighted the key importance of international cooperation in order to guarantee an effective and timely response in the event of radiological or nuclear accidents involving a considerable number of casualties. The deployment of the scientific and technical capabilities existing within the RENEB network members seems mandatory, to help other countries with less or no capacity for biological or physical dosimetry, or countries overwhelmed in case of a radiological or nuclear accident involving a large number of individuals.

Strengthening health security at the Hajj mass gatherings: characteristics of the infectious diseases surveillance systems operational during the 2015 Hajj.

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Alotaibi, Badriah M; Yezli, Saber; Bin Saeed, Abdul-Aziz A; Turkestani, Abdulhafeez; Alawam, Amnah H; Bieh, Kingsley L

2017-05-01

Hajj is one of the largest and the most ethnically and culturally diverse mass gatherings worldwide. The use of appropriate surveillance systems ensures timely information management for effective planning and response to infectious diseases threats during the pilgrimage. The literature describes infectious diseases prevention and control strategies for Hajj but with limited information on the operations and characteristics of the existing Hajj infectious diseases surveillance systems. We reviewed documents, including guidelines and reports from the Saudi Ministry of Health's database, to describe the characteristics of the infectious diseases surveillance systems that were operational during the 2015 Hajj, highlighting best practices and gaps and proposing strategies for strengthening and improvement. Using Pubmed and Embase online search engines and a combination of search terms including, 'mass gatherings' 'Olympics' 'surveillance' 'Hajj' 'health security', we explored the existing literature and highlighted some lessons learnt from other international mass gatherings. A regular indicator-based infectious disease surveillance system generates routine reports from health facilities within the Kingdom to the regional and central public health directorates all year round. During Hajj, enhanced indicator-based notifiable diseases surveillance systems complement the existing surveillance tool to ensure timely reporting of event information for appropriate action by public health officials. There is need to integrate the existing Hajj surveillance data management systems and to implement syndromic surveillance as an early warning system for infectious disease control during Hajj. International engagement is important to strengthen Hajj infectious diseases surveillance and to prevent disease transmission and globalization of infectious agents which could undermine global health security. © International Society of Travel Medicine, 2017. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com

Health information technology needs help from primary care researchers.

PubMed

Krist, Alex H; Green, Lee A; Phillips, Robert L; Beasley, John W; DeVoe, Jennifer E; Klinkman, Michael S; Hughes, John; Puro, Jon; Fox, Chester H; Burdick, Tim

2015-01-01

While health information technology (HIT) efforts are beginning to yield measurable clinical benefits, more is needed to meet the needs of patients and clinicians. Primary care researchers are uniquely positioned to inform the evidence-based design and use of technology. Research strategies to ensure success include engaging patient and clinician stakeholders, working with existing practice-based research networks, and using established methods from other fields such as human factors engineering and implementation science. Policies are needed to help support primary care researchers in evaluating and implementing HIT into everyday practice, including expanded research funding, strengthened partnerships with vendors, open access to information systems, and support for the Primary Care Extension Program. Through these efforts, the goal of improved outcomes through HIT can be achieved. © Copyright 2015 by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Assessment of the Accountability of Night Vision Devices Provided to the Security Forces of Iraq

DTIC Science & Technology

2009-03-17

of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering...and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other... data in this project. The qualitative data consisted of individual interviews, direct observation, and written documents. Quantitative data

Acquisition Program Lead Systems Integration/Lead Capabilities Integration Decision Support Methodology and Tool

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-04-30

from the MIT Sloan School that provide a relative complexity score for functions (Product and Context Complexity). The PMA assesses the complexity...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or

Battlefield Visualization

DTIC Science & Technology

1998-12-15

A study analyzing battlefield visualization (BV) as a component of information dominance and superiority. This study outlines basic requirements for effective BV in terms of terrain data, information systems (synthetic environment; COA development and analysis tools) and BV development management, with a focus on technology insertion strategies. This study also reports on existing BV systems and provides 16 recommendations for Army BV support efforts, including interested organization, funding levels and duration of effort for each recommended action.

Launch and Recovery System Literature Review

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-12-01

information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing he collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect...if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. PLEASE DO NOT RETURNYOU FORM TO THE AVOVE ADDRESS. 1. REPORT DATE (DD-MM-YYYY) 31-12

JPRS Report, Soviet Union, Kommunist, No. 14, September 1987.

DTIC Science & Technology

1988-01-06

scientific workers and representatives of yet another very young scientific offspring— undergraduate and graduate students . No such people were...interest shown by students in such problems and their lack of information and vagueness of concepts. This includes idealizing the existing situation...helps to channel the thoughts of the students in the right direction. Information published in the mass press is an important but not the only way

Advanced Multi-Photon Chromophores for Broad-Band Ultra-Fast Optical Limiting

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-11-04

for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data ...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this...with expanded -system. This data provides crucial insight into the push-pull 2PA-enhancement mechanism. Following systems were studied in detail: i

Children on the Homefront: The Experiences of Children from Military Families

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-03-01

2010). Children on the homefront : the experience of children from military families. Pediatrics. 25 ( 1 ), 13-25. Department of Defense, Public...around the world . Visit RAND at www.rand.org Explore RAND Testimony View document details For More Information Browse Books & Publications Make a...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and

CrossTalk: The Journal of Defense Software Engineering. Volume 21, Number 5

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-05-01

per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing...and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information...the publisher of CrossTalk, providing both editorial oversight and technical review of the journal.CrossTalk’s mission is to encourage the engineering

Experimental and Computational Analysis of a Miniature Ramjet at Mach 4.0

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-09-01

this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden...intermittent after the second World War, with the most well-known example being Lockheed Martin’s SR-71 Blackbird using the Pratt & Whitney J58 turbojet

Deformation Mechanisms and High Strain Rate Properties of Magnesium (Mg) and Mg Alloys

DTIC Science & Technology

2012-08-01

collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or...conference in June 2010 (2). A comprehensive historical review of the U.S. military applications of Mg alloys has recently been published (3

Computational Sensitivity Analysis for the Aerodynamic Design of Supersonic and Hypersonic Air Vehicles

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-05-18

response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and... reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information...five times the speed of sound. For reference, the SR-71 Blackbird , the fastest manned airbreathing typically flew at three times the speed of sound

Environmental Assessment: T-10 Hush House Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-07-01

the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden...require modification of Tinker AFB’s current permits. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A Notice of Availability for public review of the Draft EA was published in the

Introduction to the United States Air Force

DTIC Science & Technology

2001-01-01

per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing...and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information...royalties from both the book and the movie were used to construct a new orphanage near Seoul. Hess retired from the USAF in 1969. Col Dean Hess • Was

Radiative Transfer in Submerged Macrophyte Canopies

DTIC Science & Technology

2001-09-30

estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources , gathering and maintaining the data...needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection...person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control

Corrosion: It’s Your Fault

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-02-09

the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden...Screw It Up  If You Start With a Corrosion Resistant Design…  No Skip Welds  Abundant Drain Holes  Sound Material Selection  State of the Art

Revisiting Modernization Theory in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Relationship Between Industrialization and Democratization

DTIC Science & Technology

2012-06-01

per capita and gross domestic product. Literacy is a function of educational opportunity and quality such that people may communicate and acquire...Private capitalists do, however, face the challenges of a largely agricultural and/or informal labor force with lower education, skills and literacy rates... information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction , searching existing data sources, gathering and

Optimization of an Innovative Biofiltration System as a VOC Control Technology for Aircraft Painting Facilities

DTIC Science & Technology

2004-04-20

EUROPE (Leson, 1991). Chemical Operations Coffee Roasting Composting Facilities Chemical Storage Coca Roasting Landfill Gas Extraction Film Coating...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect

Drug advertising in medical journals

PubMed Central

Morgan, A. H.; Jeffers, T. A.; Petrie, J. C.; Walker, W.

1976-01-01

1 One hundred different drug advertisements from each of seven leading medical journals have been assessed. 2 Information about drug interactions, adverse reactions, mode of action, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and cost was seldom provided in UK journals. 3 A requirement should exist that drug advertisements include such clinically important information. Only a few pharmaceutical companies are attempting to educate doctors through their marketing and promotional material in advertisements in medical journals. PMID:22216530

Systems and methods of monitoring acoustic pressure to detect a flame condition in a gas turbine

DOEpatents

Ziminsky, Willy Steve [Simpsonville, SC; Krull, Anthony Wayne [Anderson, SC; Healy, Timothy Andrew , Yilmaz, Ertan

2011-05-17

A method may detect a flashback condition in a fuel nozzle of a combustor. The method may include obtaining a current acoustic pressure signal from the combustor, analyzing the current acoustic pressure signal to determine current operating frequency information for the combustor, and indicating that the flashback condition exists based at least in part on the current operating frequency information.

A Case Study in Transnational Crime: Ukraine and Modern Slavery

DTIC Science & Technology

2007-06-01

remained unable to appropriate resources or plan efficiently. The full extent of the decline remains unknown, because statistics were manipulated to hide...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of

High Resolution Bathymetry Estimation Improvement with Single Image Super-Resolution Algorithm Super-Resolution Forests

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-01-26

Naval Research Laboratory Washington, DC 20375-5320 NRL/MR/5514--17-9692 High Resolution Bathymetry Estimation Improvement with Single Image Super...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate

F-35 Risk during Department of Defense Financial Crisis

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-03-01

information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering...and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other...program, an approach intended to save time and money by launching construction at an early stage and at the same time the aircraft was put through

A Toolchain for the Detection of Structural and Behavioral Latent System Properties

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-03-19

thus reducing the number of defects propagated to successive phases. 1 Introduction In software development, the cost to repair a defect increases...0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing...instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information . Send

Phase II Private Sector Financed Military Family Housing Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska

DTIC Science & Technology

2004-06-01

collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and...of Proposed Action and Alternatives Phase II Private Sector Financed Military Family Housing 2-11 Existing mature trees within the housing area...would be retained in place to the maximum extent practicable. Removal of mature trees would be avoided wherever possible in order to retain the

Multimodal Signal Processing for Personnel Detection and Activity Classification for Indoor Surveillance

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-11-15

features and designed a classifier that achieves up to 95% classification accuracy on classifying the occupancy with indoor footstep data. MDL-based...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other

A Qualitative Analysis of the Navy’s HSI Billet Structure

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-06-01

of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data sources, gathering...and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other...subspecialty code. The research results support the hypothesis that the work requirements of the July 2007 data set of 4600P-coded billets (billets

Human Systems Integration (HSI) in Acquisition. Acquisition Phase Guide

DTIC Science & Technology

2009-08-01

information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and...maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of...available Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and other available data 1.1 Select and review Baseline Comparison System(s) (BCS) documentation 1.2 Assess

A FORCEnet Framework for Analysis of Existing Naval C4I Architectures

DTIC Science & Technology

2003-06-01

best qualities of humans and computers. f. Information Weapons Information weapons integrate the use of military deception, psychological ...operations, to include electronic warfare, psychological operations, computer network attack, computer network defense, operations security, and military...F/A-18 ( ATARS /SHARP), S-3B (SSU), SH-60 LAMPS (HAWKLINK) and P-3C (AIP, Special Projects). CDL-N consists of two antennas (one meter diameter

27 CFR 9.12 - AVA petition requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... viticulture includes the following: (i) Climate. Temperature, precipitation, wind, fog, solar orientation and radiation, and other climate information; (ii) Geology. Underlying formations, landforms, and such... appellation of origin or in a brand name. (c) Modification of an existing AVA—(1) Boundary change. If a...

Training Feedback Handbook. Research Product 83-7.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Burnside, Billy L.; And Others

This handbook is designed to assist training developers and evaluators in structuring their collection of feedback data. Addressed first are various methods for collecting feedback data, including informal feedback, existing unit performance records, questionnaires, structured interviews, systematic observation, and testing. The next chapter, a…

Quality Assurance in a School of Dentistry: Getting Started.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Guba, Christianne J.

1990-01-01

Steps in establishment of Indiana University School of Dentistry's quality assurance program included gathering existing information on quality assurance; ascertaining administrative support; appointing a committee; defining terms and setting goals; raising awareness and commitment; designing a patient satisfaction survey; undertaking a chart…

Validating commercial remote sensing and spatial information (CRS&SI) technologies for streamlining environmental and planning processes in transportation projects.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2010-03-01

Transportation corridor-planning processes are well understood, and consensus exists among practitioners : about common practices for stages and tasks included in traditional EIS approaches. However, traditional approaches do : not typically employ f...

An environmental assessment of grass-finishing beef operations in Pennsylvania

USDA-ARS?s Scientific Manuscript database

Concern for the environmental sustainability of traditional beef production has increased consumer interest in alternatively produced beef products perceived to be more environmentally friendly. This includes those marketed under “grassfed beef” labels. However, little information exists on the env...

43 CFR 4.1132 - Scope of discovery.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

..., the parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the proceeding, including the existence, description, nature, custody... persons having knowledge of any discoverable matter. (b) It is not ground for objection that information...

43 CFR 4.1132 - Scope of discovery.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

..., the parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the proceeding, including the existence, description, nature, custody... persons having knowledge of any discoverable matter. (b) It is not ground for objection that information...

43 CFR 4.1132 - Scope of discovery.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

..., the parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the proceeding, including the existence, description, nature, custody... persons having knowledge of any discoverable matter. (b) It is not ground for objection that information...

43 CFR 4.1132 - Scope of discovery.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

..., the parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the proceeding, including the existence, description, nature, custody... persons having knowledge of any discoverable matter. (b) It is not ground for objection that information...

Parenting online and lay literature on infant spanking: information readily available to parents.

PubMed

Cain, Daphne S

2008-01-01

Professional consensus exists against the spanking of infants based on the risk of escalation and injury. Moreover, infants are unable to recognize connections between their behavior and punishment and to modify their behavior in response. However, pediatricians and other health care professionals do not frequently discuss the issue of infant spanking with parents. Meanwhile, parents are increasingly seeking parenting information from other sources including the Internet and lay parenting books. Using content analysis methodology, online parenting sites and popular "how to" parenting books were reviewed with regard to the advisability of corporal punishment with infants. Results reveal that although the vast majority of online and popular print literature on infant parenting is developmentally sound, a small constituency of spanking advocates does exist. Given that some of the information available to parents contradicts professional consensus against the spanking of infants, it seems important for professionals concerned with the well being of infants to address the gaps in information and inherent dangers of infant spanking.

Development of a flexible higher education curriculum framework for geographic information science

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Veenendaal, B.

2014-04-01

A wide range of geographic information science (GIScience) educational programs currently exist, the oldest now over 25 years. Offerings vary from those specifically focussed on geographic information science, to those that utilise geographic information systems in various applications and disciplines. Over the past two decades, there have been a number of initiatives to design curricula for GIScience, including the NCGIA Core Curriculum, GIS&T Body of Knowledge and the Geospatial Technology Competency Model developments. The rapid developments in geospatial technology, applications and organisations means that curricula need to constantly be updated and developed to maintain currency and relevance. This paper reviews the curriculum initiatives and outlines a new and flexible GIScience higher education curriculum framework which complements and utilises existing curricula. This new framework was applied to the GIScience programs at Curtin University in Perth, Australia which has surpassed 25 years of GIScience education. Some of the results of applying this framework are outlined and discussed.

78 FR 13681 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Mammography...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-02-28

...The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the estimated reporting, recordkeeping, and third-party disclosure burden associated with the Mammography Quality Standards Act requirements.

Environmental information volume: Liquid Phase Methanol (LPMEOH{trademark}) project

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

NONE

1996-05-01

The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the commercial viability of the Liquid Phase Methanol Process using coal-derived synthesis gas, a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. This report describes the proposed actions, alternative to the proposed action, the existing environment at the coal gasification plant at Kingsport, Tennessee, environmental impacts, regulatory requirements, offsite fuel testing, and DME addition to methanol production. Appendices include the air permit application, solid waste permits, water permit, existing air permits, agency correspondence, and Eastman and Air Products literature.

The integration of a LANDSAT analysis capability with a geographic information system

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Nordstrand, E. A.

1981-01-01

The integration of LANDSAT data was achieved through the development of a flexible, compatible analysis tool and using an existing data base to select the usable data from a LANDSAT analysis. The software package allows manipulation of grid cell data plus the flexibility to allow the user to include FORTRAN statements for special functions. Using this combination of capabilities the user can classify a LANDSAT image and then selectivity merge the results with other data that may exist for the study area.

Decentralized control of Markovian decision processes: Existence Sigma-admissable policies

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Greenland, A.

1980-01-01

The problem of formulating and analyzing Markov decision models having decentralized information and decision patterns is examined. Included are basic examples as well as the mathematical preliminaries needed to understand Markov decision models and, further, to superimpose decentralized decision structures on them. The notion of a variance admissible policy for the model is introduced and it is proved that there exist (possibly nondeterministic) optional policies from the class of variance admissible policies. Directions for further research are explored.

The Influence of Weight-of-Evidence Messages on (Vaccine) Attitudes: A Sequential Mediation Model.

PubMed

Clarke, Christopher E; Weberling McKeever, Brooke; Holton, Avery; Dixon, Graham N

2015-01-01

Media coverage of contentious risk issues often features competing claims about whether a risk exists and what scientific evidence shows, and journalists often cover these issues by presenting both sides. However, for topics defined by scientific agreement, balanced coverage erroneously heightens uncertainty about scientific information and the issue itself. In this article, we extend research on combating so-called information and issue uncertainty using weight of evidence, drawing on the discredited autism-vaccine link as a case study. We examine whether people's perceptions of issue uncertainty (about whether a link exists) change before and after they encounter a news message with weight-of-evidence information. We also explore whether message exposure is associated with broader issue judgments, specifically vaccine attitudes. Participants (n = 181) read news articles that included or omitted weight-of-evidence content stating that scientific studies have found no link and that scientists agree that none exists. Postexposure issue uncertainty decreased-in other words, issue certainty increased-from preexposure levels across all conditions. Moreover, weight-of-evidence messages were associated with positive vaccine attitudes indirectly via reduced information uncertainty (i.e., one's belief that scientific opinion and evidence concerning a potential link is unclear) as well as issue uncertainty. We discuss implications for risk communication.

Graduating to Postdoc: Information-Sharing in Support of Organizational Structures and Needs

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Keller, Richard M.; Lucas, Paul J.; Compton, Michael M.; Stewart, Helen J.; Baya, Vinod; DelAlto, Martha

1999-01-01

The deployment of information-sharing systems in large organizations can significantly impact existing policies and procedures with regard to authority and control over information. Unless information-sharing systems explicitly support organizational structures and needs, these systems will be rejected summarily. The Postdoc system is a deployed Web-based information-sharing system created specifically to address organizational needs. Postdoc contains various organizational support features including a shared, globally navigable document space, as well as specialized access control, distributed administration, and mailing list features built around the key notion of hierarchical group structures. We review successes and difficulties in supporting organizational needs with Postdoc

Package research based on COM+ technical of web service

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Liu, Xiaoyue; Du, Liang

2011-10-01

Early information management systems are established for realization of specific business functions ordered by enterprise, including the control and management of production, supply, sales and customer service and so on. Enterprises in accordance with their various departments establish a variety of enterprise information systems used by them, and in the actual work play a huge role in the production. In this paper, from the overall view a variety of enterprise information management systems is considered, thereafter according to specific business needs to unify arrangement of these systems, and use a suitable platform for the organic integration of existing enterprise information management systems, so that the "information islands" link.

Evolution of natural agents: preservation, advance, and emergence of functional information.

PubMed

Sharov, Alexei A

2016-04-01

Biological evolution is often viewed narrowly as a change of morphology or allele frequency in a sequence of generations. Here I pursue an alternative informational concept of evolution, as preservation, advance, and emergence of functional information in natural agents. Functional information is a network of signs (e.g., memory, transient messengers, and external signs) that are used by agents to preserve and regulate their functions. Functional information is preserved in evolution via complex interplay of copying and construction processes: the digital components are copied, whereas interpreting subagents together with scaffolds, tools, and resources, are constructed. Some of these processes are simple and invariant, whereas others are complex and contextual. Advance of functional information includes improvement and modification of already existing functions. Although the genome information may change passively and randomly, the interpretation is active and guided by the logic of agent behavior and embryonic development. Emergence of new functions is based on the reinterpretation of already existing information, when old tools, resources, and control algorithms are adopted for novel functions. Evolution of functional information progressed from protosemiosis, where signs correspond directly to actions, to eusemiosis, where agents associate signs with objects. Language is the most advanced form of eusemiosis, where the knowledge of objects and models is communicated between agents.

Evolution of natural agents: preservation, advance, and emergence of functional information

PubMed Central

Sharov, Alexei A.

2016-01-01

Biological evolution is often viewed narrowly as a change of morphology or allele frequency in a sequence of generations. Here I pursue an alternative informational concept of evolution, as preservation, advance, and emergence of functional information in natural agents. Functional information is a network of signs (e.g., memory, transient messengers, and external signs) that are used by agents to preserve and regulate their functions. Functional information is preserved in evolution via complex interplay of copying and construction processes: the digital components are copied, whereas interpreting subagents together with scaffolds, tools, and resources, are constructed. Some of these processes are simple and invariant, whereas others are complex and contextual. Advance of functional information includes improvement and modification of already existing functions. Although the genome information may change passively and randomly, the interpretation is active and guided by the logic of agent behavior and embryonic development. Emergence of new functions is based on the reinterpretation of already existing information, when old tools, resources, and control algorithms are adopted for novel functions. Evolution of functional information progressed from protosemiosis, where signs correspond directly to actions, to eusemiosis, where agents associate signs with objects. Language is the most advanced form of eusemiosis, where the knowledge of objects and models is communicated between agents. PMID:27525048

Consumer health information seeking in social media: a literature review.

PubMed

Zhao, Yuehua; Zhang, Jin

2017-12-01

The objective of this literature review was to summarise current research regarding how consumers seek health-related information from social media. Primarily, we hope to reveal characteristics of existing studies investigating the health topics that consumers have discussed in social media, ascertaining the roles social media have played in consumers' information-seeking processes and discussing the potential benefits and concerns of accessing consumer health information in social media. The Web of Science Core Collection database was searched for existing literature on consumer health information seeking in social media. The search returned 214 articles, of which 21 met the eligibility criteria following review of full-text documents. Between 2011 and 2016, twenty-one studies published explored various topics related to consumer information seeking in social media. These ranged from online discussions on specific diseases (e.g. diabetes) to public health concerns (e.g. pesticide residues). Consumers' information needs vary depending on the health issues of interest. Benefits of health seeking on social media, in addition to filling a need for health information, include the social and emotional support health consumers gain from peer-to-peer interactions. These benefits, however, are tempered by concerns of information quality and authority and lead to decreased consumer engagement. © 2017 Health Libraries Group.

Travel Vaccines Enter the Digital Age: Creating a Virtual Immunization Record

PubMed Central

Wilson, Kumanan; Atkinson, Katherine M.; Bell, Cameron P.

2016-01-01

At present, proof of immunization against diseases such as yellow fever is required at some international borders in concordance with the International Health Regulations. The current standard, the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), has limitations as a paper record including the possibility of being illegible, misplaced, or damaged. We believe that a complementary, digital record would offer advantages to public health and travelers alike. These include enhanced availability and reliability, potential to include lot specific information, and integration with immunization information systems. Challenges exist in implementation, particularly pertaining to verification at border crossings. We describe a potential course for the development and implementation of a digital ICVP record. PMID:26711516

Fish Ontology framework for taxonomy-based fish recognition

PubMed Central

Ali, Najib M.; Khan, Haris A.; Then, Amy Y-Hui; Ving Ching, Chong; Gaur, Manas

2017-01-01

Life science ontologies play an important role in Semantic Web. Given the diversity in fish species and the associated wealth of information, it is imperative to develop an ontology capable of linking and integrating this information in an automated fashion. As such, we introduce the Fish Ontology (FO), an automated classification architecture of existing fish taxa which provides taxonomic information on unknown fish based on metadata restrictions. It is designed to support knowledge discovery, provide semantic annotation of fish and fisheries resources, data integration, and information retrieval. Automated classification for unknown specimens is a unique feature that currently does not appear to exist in other known ontologies. Examples of automated classification for major groups of fish are demonstrated, showing the inferred information by introducing several restrictions at the species or specimen level. The current version of FO has 1,830 classes, includes widely used fisheries terminology, and models major aspects of fish taxonomy, grouping, and character. With more than 30,000 known fish species globally, the FO will be an indispensable tool for fish scientists and other interested users. PMID:28929028

Columbia River Coordinated Information System (CIS); Data Catalog, 1992 Technical Report.

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

O'Connor, Dick; Allen, Stan; Reece, Doug

1993-05-01

The Columbia River Coordinated Information system (CIS) Project started in 1989 to address regional data sharing. Coordinated exchange and dissemination of any data must begin with dissemination of information about those data, such as: what is available; where the data are stored; what form they exist in; who to contact for further information or access to these data. In Phase II of this Project (1991), a Data Catalog describing the contents of regional datasets and less formal data collections useful for system monitoring and evaluation projects was built to improve awareness of their existence. Formal datasets are described in amore » `Dataset Directory,` while collections of data are Used to those that collect such information in the `Data Item Directory.` The Data Catalog will serve regional workers as a useful reference which centralizes the institutional knowledge of many data contacts into a single source. Recommendations for improvement of the Catalog during Phase III of this Project include addressing gaps in coverage, establishing an annual maintenance schedule, and loading the contents into a PC-based electronic database for easier searching and cross-referencing.« less

Improving access to important recovery information for heart patients with low health literacy: reflections on practice-based initiatives.

PubMed

Naccarella, Lucio; Biuso, Catuscia; Jennings, Amanda; Patsamanis, Harry

2018-05-29

Evidence exists for the association between health literacy and heart health outcomes. Cardiac rehabilitation is critical for recovery from heart attack and reducing hospital readmissions. Despite this, <30% of people participate in a program. Significant patient, hospital and health system challenges exist to improve recovery through increased heart health literacy. This brief case study reflects and documents practice-based initiatives by Heart Foundation Victoria to improve access to recovery information for patients with low literacy levels. Three key initiatives, namely the Six Steps To Cardiac Recovery resource, the Love Your Heart book and the nurse ambassador program, were implemented informed by mixed methods that assessed need and capacity at the individual, organisational and systems levels. Key outcomes included increased access to recovery information for patients with low health literacy, nurse knowledge and confidence to engage with patients on recovery information, improved education of patients and improved availability and accessibility of information for patients in diverse formats. Given the challenges involved in addressing heart health literacy, multifaceted practice-based approaches are essential to improve access to recovery information for patients with low literacy levels. What is known about the topic? Significant challenges exist for patients with lower health literacy receiving recovery information after a heart attack in hospitals. What does this paper add? This case study provides insights into a practice-based initiative by Heart Foundation Victoria to improve access to recovery information for patients with low literacy levels. What are the implications for practitioners? Strategies to improve recovery through increased heart health literacy must address the needs of patients, nursing staff and the health system within hospitals. Such strategies need to be multifaceted and designed to build the capacity of nurses, heart patients and their carers, as well as support from hospital management.

27 CFR 9.12 - AVA petition requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... viticulture includes the following: (i) Climate. Temperature, precipitation, wind, fog, solar orientation and radiation, and other climate information; (ii) Geology. Underlying formations, landforms, and such... appellation of origin or in a brand name. (c) Modification of an existing AVA.—(1) Boundary change. If a...

27 CFR 9.12 - AVA petition requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... viticulture includes the following: (i) Climate. Temperature, precipitation, wind, fog, solar orientation and radiation, and other climate information; (ii) Geology. Underlying formations, landforms, and such... appellation of origin or in a brand name. (c) Modification of an existing AVA.—(1) Boundary change. If a...

27 CFR 9.12 - AVA petition requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... viticulture includes the following: (i) Climate. Temperature, precipitation, wind, fog, solar orientation and radiation, and other climate information; (ii) Geology. Underlying formations, landforms, and such... appellation of origin or in a brand name. (c) Modification of an existing AVA.—(1) Boundary change. If a...

What's Missing? Anti-Racist Sex Education!

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Whitten, Amanda; Sethna, Christabelle

2014-01-01

Contemporary sexual health curricula in Canada include information about sexual diversity and queer identities, but what remains missing is any explicit discussion of anti-racist sex education. Although there exists federal and provincial support for multiculturalism and anti-racism in schools, contemporary Canadian sex education omits crucial…

Development of a Tetrathioether (S4) Bifunctional Chelate System for Rh-105

DTIC Science & Technology

2012-07-01

hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources , gathering and maintaining the data needed, and...completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of

Knowledge Gateways: The Building Blocks.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Hawkins, Donald T.; And Others

1988-01-01

Discusses the need for knowledge gateway systems to provide access to scattered information and the use of technologies in gateway building, including artificial intelligence and expert systems, networking, online retrieval systems, optical storage, and natural language processing. The status of four existing gateways is described. (20 references)…

77 FR 20792 - New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC); Public Meeting

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2012-04-06

... experimental fishery permit applications that have been made available since the January 2012 Council meeting... will present information about future plans for the federal sea scallop survey, including the integration of Habcam (towed underwater camera) results with existing survey technologies. The Enforcement...

40 CFR 442.25 - Pretreatment standards for existing sources (PSES).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... contribute to a discharge that would be incompatible with treatment at the POTW; (iv) All spent cleaning solutions, including interior caustic washes, interior presolve washes, interior detergent washes, interior..., prerinse/pre-steam wastes, spent cleaning solutions); (ix) Information on the volumes, content, and...

40 CFR 442.15 - Pretreatment standards for existing sources (PSES).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... contribute to a discharge that would be incompatible with treatment at the POTW; (iv) All spent cleaning solutions, including interior caustic washes, interior presolve washes, interior detergent washes, interior..., prerinse/pre-steam wastes, spent cleaning solutions); (ix) Information on the volumes, content, and...

40 CFR 442.15 - Pretreatment standards for existing sources (PSES).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... contribute to a discharge that would be incompatible with treatment at the POTW; (iv) All spent cleaning solutions, including interior caustic washes, interior presolve washes, interior detergent washes, interior..., prerinse/pre-steam wastes, spent cleaning solutions); (ix) Information on the volumes, content, and...

40 CFR 442.25 - Pretreatment standards for existing sources (PSES).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... contribute to a discharge that would be incompatible with treatment at the POTW; (iv) All spent cleaning solutions, including interior caustic washes, interior presolve washes, interior detergent washes, interior..., prerinse/pre-steam wastes, spent cleaning solutions); (ix) Information on the volumes, content, and...

40 CFR 442.15 - Pretreatment standards for existing sources (PSES).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... contribute to a discharge that would be incompatible with treatment at the POTW; (iv) All spent cleaning solutions, including interior caustic washes, interior presolve washes, interior detergent washes, interior..., prerinse/pre-steam wastes, spent cleaning solutions); (ix) Information on the volumes, content, and...

40 CFR 442.25 - Pretreatment standards for existing sources (PSES).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... contribute to a discharge that would be incompatible with treatment at the POTW; (iv) All spent cleaning solutions, including interior caustic washes, interior presolve washes, interior detergent washes, interior..., prerinse/pre-steam wastes, spent cleaning solutions); (ix) Information on the volumes, content, and...

76 FR 12714 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Marianas Trench Marine National Monument...

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2011-03-08

... Collection; Comment Request; Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Knowledge and Attitudes Survey AGENCY... questions on awareness, knowledge, and attitudes regarding the Monument, preferences for management and... activities. Additional questions include experiences with and attitudes toward existing uses of coastal and...

Resources for Functional Genomics Studies in Drosophila melanogaster

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Mohr, Stephanie E.; Hu, Yanhui; Kim, Kevin; Housden, Benjamin E.; Perrimon, Norbert

2014-01-01

Drosophila melanogaster has become a system of choice for functional genomic studies. Many resources, including online databases and software tools, are now available to support design or identification of relevant fly stocks and reagents or analysis and mining of existing functional genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, etc. datasets. These include large community collections of fly stocks and plasmid clones, “meta” information sites like FlyBase and FlyMine, and an increasing number of more specialized reagents, databases, and online tools. Here, we introduce key resources useful to plan large-scale functional genomics studies in Drosophila and to analyze, integrate, and mine the results of those studies in ways that facilitate identification of highest-confidence results and generation of new hypotheses. We also discuss ways in which existing resources can be used and might be improved and suggest a few areas of future development that would further support large- and small-scale studies in Drosophila and facilitate use of Drosophila information by the research community more generally. PMID:24653003

Ecology and Life Cycle Patterns of Echinococcus Species.

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Romig, T; Deplazes, P; Jenkins, D; Giraudoux, P; Massolo, A; Craig, P S; Wassermann, M; Takahashi, K; de la Rue, M

2017-01-01

The genus Echinococcus is composed of eight generally recognized species and one genotypic cluster (Echinococcus canadensis cluster) that may in future be resolved into one to three species. For each species, we review existing information on transmission routes and life cycles in different geographical contexts and - where available - include basic biological information of parasites and hosts (e.g., susceptibility of host species). While some Echinococcus spp. are transmitted in life cycles that involve predominantly domestic animals (e.g., dog - livestock cycles), others are wildlife parasites that do or do not interact with domestic transmission. In many cases, life cycle patterns of the same parasite species differ according to geography. Simple life cycles contrast with transmission patterns that are highly complex, involving multihost systems that may include both domestic and wild mammals. Wildlife transmission may be primary or secondary, i.e., resulting from spillovers from domestic animals. For most of the species and regions, existing information does not yet permit a conclusive description of transmission systems. Such data, however, would be highly relevant, e.g., for anticipation of geographical changes of the presence and frequency of these parasites in a warming world, or for initiating evidence-based control strategies. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Key strategies to improve systems for managing patient complaints within health facilities - what can we learn from the existing literature?

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Mirzoev, Tolib; Kane, Sumit

2018-01-01

Information from patient complaints - a widely accepted measure of patient satisfaction with services - can inform improvements in service quality, and contribute towards overall health systems performance. While analyses of data from patient complaints received much emphasis, there is limited published literature on key interventions to improve complaint management systems. The objectives are two-fold: first, to synthesise existing evidence and provide practical options to inform future policy and practice and, second, to identify key outstanding gaps in the existing literature to inform agenda for future research. We report results of review of the existing literature. Peer-reviewed published literature was searched in OVID Medline, OVID Global Health and PubMed. In addition, relevant citations from the reviewed articles were followed up, and we also report grey literature from the UK and the Netherlands. Effective interventions can improve collection of complaints (e.g. establishing easy-to-use channels and raising patients' awareness of these), analysis of complaint data (e.g. creating structures and spaces for analysis and learning from complaints data), and subsequent action (e.g. timely feedback to complainants and integrating learning from complaints into service quality improvement). No one single measure can be sufficient, and any intervention to improve patient complaint management system must include different components, which need to be feasible, effective, scalable, and sustainable within local context. Effective interventions to strengthen patient complaints systems need to be: comprehensive, integrated within existing systems, context-specific and cognizant of the information asymmetry and the unequal power relations between the key actors. Four gaps in the published literature represent an agenda for future research: limited understanding of contexts of effective interventions, absence of system-wide approaches, lack of evidence from low- and middle-income countries and absence of focused empirical assessments of behaviour of staff who manage patient complaints.

Key strategies to improve systems for managing patient complaints within health facilities – what can we learn from the existing literature?

PubMed Central

2018-01-01

ABSTRACT Background: Information from patient complaints – a widely accepted measure of patient satisfaction with services – can inform improvements in service quality, and contribute towards overall health systems performance. While analyses of data from patient complaints received much emphasis, there is limited published literature on key interventions to improve complaint management systems. Objectives: The objectives are two-fold: first, to synthesise existing evidence and provide practical options to inform future policy and practice and, second, to identify key outstanding gaps in the existing literature to inform agenda for future research. Methods: We report results of review of the existing literature. Peer-reviewed published literature was searched in OVID Medline, OVID Global Health and PubMed. In addition, relevant citations from the reviewed articles were followed up, and we also report grey literature from the UK and the Netherlands. Results: Effective interventions can improve collection of complaints (e.g. establishing easy-to-use channels and raising patients’ awareness of these), analysis of complaint data (e.g. creating structures and spaces for analysis and learning from complaints data), and subsequent action (e.g. timely feedback to complainants and integrating learning from complaints into service quality improvement). No one single measure can be sufficient, and any intervention to improve patient complaint management system must include different components, which need to be feasible, effective, scalable, and sustainable within local context. Conclusions: Effective interventions to strengthen patient complaints systems need to be: comprehensive, integrated within existing systems, context-specific and cognizant of the information asymmetry and the unequal power relations between the key actors. Four gaps in the published literature represent an agenda for future research: limited understanding of contexts of effective interventions, absence of system-wide approaches, lack of evidence from low- and middle-income countries and absence of focused empirical assessments of behaviour of staff who manage patient complaints. PMID:29658393

The Cost of Commonality: Assessing Value in Joint Programs

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-12-01

this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data ...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden...economies of scale in order to provide cheaper goods. When those economies of scale are not realized, as was the case with the U.S. auto market “ Big Three

Odontocete Studies Off the Pacific Missile Range Facility in February 2013: Satellite-Tagging, Photo-Identification, and Passive Acoustic Monitoring for Species Verification

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-12-16

ODONTOCETE STUDIES OFF THE PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY IN FEBRUARY 2013: SATELLITE-TAGGING, PHOTO- IDENTIFICATION, AND PASSIVE ACOUSTIC...burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching...existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this

Improving Large Cetacean Implantable Satellite Tag Designs to Maximize Tag Robustness and Minimize Health Effects to Individual Animals

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-09-30

for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data ...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden...relatively small for quantitative comparisons and some of the deployed tags are still transmitting, their overall performance appears to have improved. 2

Identification of Genes and Genetic Variants Associated with Poor Treatment Response in Patients with Prostate Cancer

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-10-01

collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate...variants which explain much more than a small amount of risk for prostate cancer among a small population of men. Even less progress has been made

Investigating Inter-Organizational Collaboration during the Haiti Relief Effort from a Macrocognition Perspective

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-06-01

No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing ...instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information...problems. The remainder of this paper is organized as follows: the background provides a brief review of the literature on collaboration and a model

Decomposition Measurements of RP-1, RP-2, JP-7, n-Dodecane, and Tetrahydroquinoline in Shock Tubes (Preprint)

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-11-23

Pressure. First article. Cracking normal paraffin hydrocarbons,” Foreign Petroleum Technology , Vol. 7, No. 5/6, 1939, pp. 209-224. [7] Greensfelder...hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and...completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information

Assessment of the Compositional Variability of RP-1 and RP-2 with the Advanced Distillation Curve Approach

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-04-21

paraffins , olefins , and aromatics 3 . Although the sulfur concentration specification for RP-1 was set at 500 ppm (mass/mass), the typical as-delivered...hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and...completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information

Identifying Enterprise Leverage Points in Defense Acquisition Program Performance

DTIC Science & Technology

2009-09-01

estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining...the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this...of law, no person shall be subject to a penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB

Biomarker Discovery in Gulf War Veterans: Development of a War Illness Diagnostic Panel

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-10-17

estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the... data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this...that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it

Human-Robot Teams Informed by Human Performance Moderator Functions

DTIC Science & Technology

2012-08-29

seem to converge probably because situation is bad enough that any algorithm would perform just as well. Figure 29 shows the set commonality graph...burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing...for writing the report, performing the research, or credited with the content of the report. The form of entry is the last name, first name, middle

Thin family: a new barcode concept

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Allais, David C.

1991-02-01

This paper describes a new space-efficient family of thin bar code symbologies which are appropriate for representing small amounts of information. The proposed structure is 30 to 50 percent more compact than the narrowest existing bar code when 12 or fewer bits of information are to be encoded in each symbol. Potential applications for these symbologies include menus catalogs automated test and survey scoring and biological research such as the tracking of honey bees.

Incorporating Variational Local Analysis and Prediction System (vLAPS) Analyses with Nudging Data Assimilation: Methodology and Initial Results

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-09-01

Robert E Dumais Jr  Computational and  Information  Sciences Directorate, ARL    Yuanfu Xie  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Boulder, CO...No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for...reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection information

New opportunities of real-world data from clinical routine settings in life-cycle management of drugs: example of an integrative approach in multiple sclerosis.

PubMed

Rothenbacher, Dietrich; Capkun, Gorana; Uenal, Hatice; Tumani, Hayrettin; Geissbühler, Yvonne; Tilson, Hugh

2015-05-01

The assessment and demonstration of a positive benefit-risk balance of a drug is a life-long process and includes specific data from preclinical, clinical development and post-launch experience. However, new integrative approaches are needed to enrich evidence from clinical trials and sponsor-initiated observational studies with information from multiple additional sources, including registry information and other existing observational data and, more recently, health-related administrative claims and medical records databases. To illustrate the value of this approach, this paper exemplifies such a cross-package approach to the area of multiple sclerosis, exploring also possible analytic strategies when using these multiple sources of information.

Earth observing system. Data and information system. Volume 2A: Report of the EOS Data Panel

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1986-01-01

The purpose of this report is to provide NASA with a rationale and recommendations for planning, implementing, and operating an Earth Observing System data and information system that can evolve to meet the Earth Observing System's needs in the 1990s. The Earth Observing System (Eos), defined by the Eos Science and Mission Requirements Working Group, consists of a suite of instruments in low Earth orbit acquiring measurements of the Earth's atmosphere, surface, and interior; an information system to support scientific research; and a vigorous program of scientific research, stressing study of global-scale processes that shape and influence the Earth as a system. The Eos data and information system is conceived as a complete research information system that would transcend the traditional mission data system, and include additional capabilties such as maintaining long-term, time-series data bases and providing access by Eos researchers to relevant non-Eos data. The Working Group recommends that the Eos data and information system be initiated now, with existing data, and that the system evolve into one that can meet the intensive research and data needs that will exist when Eos spacecraft are returning data in the 1990s.

Food Science in Developing Countries: A Selection of Unsolved Problems.

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National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC.

Presented are summaries of 42 unsolved problems in food science which exist in various developing countries throughout the world. Problems deal with new foods, food processing, food composition, nutrition, and health. Each problem presented includes the problem description, background information, possible approaches to solutions, special…

Collaborative Partnerships in Maryland To Reduce Adult Illiteracy.

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National Inst. for Work and Learning, Washington, DC.

A study examined existing collaborative activities between private or public employers and adult basic education (ABE), general educational development (GED), and English as a second language (ESL) programs in Maryland's 24 local education agencies. Information was gathered directly from 16 ABE administrators (including 4 community college…

Valuation of Online Continuing Medical Education and Telemedicine in Taiwan

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Wang, Fuhmei

2008-01-01

Physicians have acknowledged information technology (IT) efficiency and now utilize it in their professional practice and patient management. The benefits of IT within the health care environment has received academic attention, however existing literature currently pertains to limited areas, including the financial effects of telemedicine…

Multinational Exchange Mechanisms of Educational Audio-Visual Materials. Appendixes.

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Center of Studies and Realizations for Permanent Education, Paris (France).

These appendixes contain detailed information about the existing audiovisual material exchanges which served as the basis for the analysis contained in the companion report. Descriptions of the objectives, structure, financing and services of the following national and international organizations are included: (1) Educational Resources Information…

24 CFR 35.82 - Scope and applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... applicability. This subpart applies to all transactions to sell or lease target housing, including subleases, with the exception of the following: (a) Sales of target housing at foreclosure. (b) Leases of target...) Renewals of existing leases in target housing in which the lessor has previously disclosed all information...

24 CFR 35.82 - Scope and applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... applicability. This subpart applies to all transactions to sell or lease target housing, including subleases, with the exception of the following: (a) Sales of target housing at foreclosure. (b) Leases of target...) Renewals of existing leases in target housing in which the lessor has previously disclosed all information...

24 CFR 35.82 - Scope and applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... applicability. This subpart applies to all transactions to sell or lease target housing, including subleases, with the exception of the following: (a) Sales of target housing at foreclosure. (b) Leases of target...) Renewals of existing leases in target housing in which the lessor has previously disclosed all information...

24 CFR 35.82 - Scope and applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... applicability. This subpart applies to all transactions to sell or lease target housing, including subleases, with the exception of the following: (a) Sales of target housing at foreclosure. (b) Leases of target...) Renewals of existing leases in target housing in which the lessor has previously disclosed all information...

24 CFR 35.82 - Scope and applicability.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... applicability. This subpart applies to all transactions to sell or lease target housing, including subleases, with the exception of the following: (a) Sales of target housing at foreclosure. (b) Leases of target...) Renewals of existing leases in target housing in which the lessor has previously disclosed all information...

Knowledge Management: The Bedrock of Enterprise Strategy.

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Stevens, George H.; Krasner, Scott M.

2001-01-01

Discussion of information technology and competitive advantages in organizations focuses on the scope of knowledge management, its goals, components, and outcomes. Highlights include the relationship between effective identification and use of existing knowledge; the creation and re-use of new knowledge; and the ability of an organization to…

77 FR 25235 - Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances

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2012-04-27

... action may also affect certain entities through pre-existing import certification and export notification..., including provisions for developing test data. B. What is the agency's authority for taking this action...) consent orders). Tests recommended by EPA to provide sufficient information to evaluate the chemical...

Evaluation of existing district health management information systems a case study of the district health systems in Kenya.

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Odhiambo-Otieno, George W

2005-09-01

This paper discusses some of the issues and challenges of implementing appropriate and coordinated District Health Management Information System (DHMIS) in environments dependent on external support especially when insufficient attention has been given to the sustainability of systems. It also discusses fundamental issues which affect the usability of DHMIS to support District Health System (DHS), including meeting user needs and user education in the use of information for management; and the need for integration of data from all health-providing and related organizations in the district. This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in three DHSs in Kenya. Data was collected through use of questionnaires, focus group discussions and review of relevant literature, reports and operational manuals of the studied DHMISs. Key personnel at the DHS level were not involved in the development and implementation of the established systems. The DHMISs were fragmented to the extent that their information products were bypassing the very levels they were created to serve. None of the DHMISs was computerized. Key resources for DHMIS operation were inadequate. The adequacy of personnel was 47%, working space 40%, storage space 34%, stationery 20%, 73% of DHMIS staff were not trained, management support was 13%. Information produced was 30% accurate, 19% complete, 26% timely, 72% relevant; the level of confidentiality and use of information at the point of collection stood at 32% and 22% respectively and information security at 48%. Basic DHMIS equipment for information processing was not available. This inhibited effective and efficient provision of information services. An effective DHMIS is essential for DHS planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation activities. Without accurate, timely, relevant and complete information the existing information systems are not capable of facilitating the DHS managers in their day-today operational management. The existing DHMISs were found not supportive of the DHS managers' strategic and operational management functions. Consequently DHMISs were found to be plagued by numerous designs, operational, resources and managerial problems. There is an urgent need to explore the possibilities of computerizing the existing manual systems to take advantage of the potential uses of microcomputers for DHMIS operations within the DHS. Information system designers must also address issues of cooperative partnership in information activities, systems compatibility and sustainability.

The effectiveness of interventions in supporting self-management of informal caregivers of people with dementia; a systematic meta review.

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Huis In Het Veld, Judith G; Verkaik, Renate; Mistiaen, Patriek; van Meijel, Berno; Francke, Anneke L

2015-11-11

Informal caregivers of people with dementia are challenged in managing the consequences of dementia in daily life. The objective of this meta-review was to synthesize evidence from previous systematic reviews about professional self-management support interventions for this group. In March 2014, searches were conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase and PsycINFO. The PRISMA Statement was followed. Interventions were grouped using Martin's targets of self-management, covering 5 targets: relationship with family, maintaining an active lifestyle, psychological wellbeing, techniques to cope with memory changes and information about dementia. Using an evidence synthesis, the outcomes from the included interventions were synthesized and conclusions were drawn about the level of evidence for the effectiveness of interventions within each target. Ten high-quality systematic reviews were selected. Evidence exists for the effectiveness of professional self-management support interventions targeting psychological wellbeing on stress and social outcomes of informal caregivers. In addition, evidence exists for the effectiveness of interventions targeting information on ability/knowledge. Limited evidence was found for the effectiveness of interventions targeting techniques to cope with memory change on coping skills and mood, and for interventions targeting information on the outcomes sense of competence and decision-making confidence of informal caregivers. Scientific evidence exists for the effectiveness of a number of professional self-management support interventions targeting psychological wellbeing and information. Health care professionals could take account of the fact that psycho-education was integrated in most of the self-management support interventions that were found to be effective in this meta-review. Furthermore, longer and more intensive interventions were associated with greater effects.

Indianapolis I3: the third generation Integrated Advanced Information Management Systems*

PubMed Central

McGowan, Julie J.; Overhage, J. Marc; Barnes, Mike; McDonald, Clement J.

2004-01-01

In 2001, the Regenstrief Institute for Health Care and the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) began an IAIMS planning effort to create a vision and a tactical plan for the first Integrated Advanced Information Management Systems (IAIMS) implementation to cross a large area and include unaffiliated institutions. A number of elements made this planning effort unique. Among these elements were the existence of a network infrastructure that supported the Indianapolis Network for Patient Care, the existence of a mature medical informatics program at the Regenstrief Institute, and the existence of a wide-area knowledge network fostered by the IUSM libraries. However, the leadership for a strong information technology role in the IUSM that could promote collaboration in support of education and research across the diverse Indianapolis hospital systems had been lacking. By bringing together various groups, each with a commitment to improve health care quality and public health across the Indianapolis metropolitan area, regardless of individual institutional affiliation, the strategic directions for I3–Indianapolis IAIMS Initiative have been defined and the foundations for a third generation IAIMS construct have been laid in Indianapolis, Indiana. PMID:15098046

Referral Finder: Saving Time and Improving The Quality of In-hospital Referrals.

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Cathcart, Jennifer; Cowan, Neil; Tully, Vicki

2016-01-01

Making referrals to other hospital specialties is one of the key duties of the foundation doctor, which can be difficult and time consuming. In Ninewells hospital, Scotland, in our experience the effectiveness of referrals is limited by contact details not being readily accessible and foundation doctors not knowing what information is relevant to each specialty. We surveyed foundation doctors on their experience of the existing referral process to identify where we needed to focus to improve the process. The doctors reported significant delays in obtaining contact details from the operator, and found they did not know the specific information needed in each referral. To increase the information available to foundation doctors, we set up a page on the staff intranet called 'Referral Finder'. This page includes contact details, guidelines for referral, and links to relevant protocols for each specialty. By making this information readily accessible our objective was to increase the speed and quality of referrals. When surveyed two months after the web page was established, foundation doctors reported a reduction in calls to operator from baseline and reported achieving more effective referrals. When asked to comment, many doctors asked if the page could include details for other hospitals in our health board and provide more specialty specific information. This feedback prompted us to extend the scope of the page to include the district general hospital in our region, and update many of the existing details. Doctors were then surveyed after the updates, 100% agreed that the website saved time and there was a 49.3% reduction in doctors who reported not knowing the specific information needed for a referral. Having adequate information improved referrals and resulted in time saved. This would allow more time for patient care. The quality improvement project was praised among doctors as a useful, innovative and replicable project.

Referral Finder: Saving Time and Improving The Quality of In-hospital Referrals

PubMed Central

Cathcart, Jennifer; Cowan, Neil; Tully, Vicki

2016-01-01

Making referrals to other hospital specialties is one of the key duties of the foundation doctor, which can be difficult and time consuming. In Ninewells hospital, Scotland, in our experience the effectiveness of referrals is limited by contact details not being readily accessible and foundation doctors not knowing what information is relevant to each specialty. We surveyed foundation doctors on their experience of the existing referral process to identify where we needed to focus to improve the process. The doctors reported significant delays in obtaining contact details from the operator, and found they did not know the specific information needed in each referral. To increase the information available to foundation doctors, we set up a page on the staff intranet called ‘Referral Finder’. This page includes contact details, guidelines for referral, and links to relevant protocols for each specialty. By making this information readily accessible our objective was to increase the speed and quality of referrals. When surveyed two months after the web page was established, foundation doctors reported a reduction in calls to operator from baseline and reported achieving more effective referrals. When asked to comment, many doctors asked if the page could include details for other hospitals in our health board and provide more specialty specific information. This feedback prompted us to extend the scope of the page to include the district general hospital in our region, and update many of the existing details. Doctors were then surveyed after the updates, 100% agreed that the website saved time and there was a 49.3% reduction in doctors who reported not knowing the specific information needed for a referral. Having adequate information improved referrals and resulted in time saved. This would allow more time for patient care. The quality improvement project was praised among doctors as a useful, innovative and replicable project. PMID:27158494

A nationwide survey of patient centered medical home demonstration projects.

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Bitton, Asaf; Martin, Carina; Landon, Bruce E

2010-06-01

The patient centered medical home has received considerable attention as a potential way to improve primary care quality and limit cost growth. Little information exists that systematically compares PCMH pilot projects across the country. Cross-sectional key-informant interviews. Leaders from existing PCMH demonstration projects with external payment reform. We used a semi-structured interview tool with the following domains: project history, organization and participants, practice requirements and selection process, medical home recognition, payment structure, practice transformation, and evaluation design. A total of 26 demonstrations in 18 states were interviewed. Current demonstrations include over 14,000 physicians caring for nearly 5 million patients. A majority of demonstrations are single payer, and most utilize a three component payment model (traditional fee for service, per person per month fixed payments, and bonus performance payments). The median incremental revenue per physician per year was $22,834 (range $720 to $91,146). Two major practice transformation models were identified--consultative and implementation of the chronic care model. A majority of demonstrations did not have well-developed evaluation plans. Current PCMH demonstration projects with external payment reform include large numbers of patients and physicians as well as a wide spectrum of implementation models. Key questions exist around the adequacy of current payment mechanisms and evaluation plans as public and policy interest in the PCMH model grows.

A review of existing and emerging digital technologies to combat the global trade in fake medicines.

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Mackey, Tim K; Nayyar, Gaurvika

2017-05-01

The globalization of the pharmaceutical supply chain has introduced new challenges, chief among them, fighting the international criminal trade in fake medicines. As the manufacture, supply, and distribution of drugs becomes more complex, so does the need for innovative technology-based solutions to protect patients globally. Areas covered: We conducted a multidisciplinary review of the science/health, information technology, computer science, and general academic literature with the aim of identifying cutting-edge existing and emerging 'digital' solutions to combat fake medicines. Our review identified five distinct categories of technology including mobile, radio frequency identification, advanced computational methods, online verification, and blockchain technology. Expert opinion: Digital fake medicine solutions are unifying platforms that integrate different types of anti-counterfeiting technologies as complementary solutions, improve information sharing and data collection, and are designed to overcome existing barriers of adoption and implementation. Investment in this next generation technology is essential to ensure the future security and integrity of the global drug supply chain.

The common practice of "curbside consultation": A systematic review.

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Papermaster, Amy; Champion, Jane Dimmitt

2017-10-01

Point-of-care information needs for nurse practitioners are tremendous. A phenomenon often referred to as curbside consultation (CC) with colleagues is an information source for point-of-care clinical decision making. This literature review was conducted to describe: (a) characteristics of CC, (b) consistency of CC definition, and (c) attitudes about CC among health professionals using this information source for point-of-care clinical decision making. This literature review includes research conducted from 1980 to 2016 concerning CC among health professionals. Data bases including PubMed, CINAHL, Google Scholar, Web of Science, PsychInfo, Business Source, and Cochrane Library were searched resulting in 15 articles for inclusion in this review. Fink's recommendations were used to assess study bias risk. Only studies including physician samples met inclusion criteria. These studies, primarily from consultant perspectives, were conducted in varied settings and were considered highly valuable. CC s averaging 9.4 min were defined as informal advice and information-seeking without formal consultation. A paucity of information exists concerning CC use among nurse practitioners. An assessment of CC processes among nurse practitioners is indicated to inform education and practice for research dissemination ultimately promoting patient care quality. ©2017 American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

78 FR 37245 - Submission for Review: OPM Form 1203-FX, Occupational Questionnaire

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2013-06-20

...The Automated Systems Management Branch, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on an existing information collection request (ICR) 3206-0040, Occupational Questionnaire, OPM Form 1203-FX. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35) as amended by the Clinger-Cohen Act (Pub. L. 104- 106), OPM is soliciting comments for this collection. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments that: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of OPM, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of OPM's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses.

A framework for developing an evidence-based, comprehensive tobacco control program

PubMed Central

2010-01-01

Background Tobacco control is an area where the translation of evidence into policy would seem to be straightforward, given the wealth of epidemiological, behavioural and other types of research available. Yet, even here challenges exist. These include information overload, concealment of key (industry-funded) evidence, contextualization, assessment of population impact, and the changing nature of the threat. Methods In the context of Israel's health targeting initiative, Healthy Israel 2020, we describe the steps taken to develop a comprehensive tobacco control strategy. We elaborate on the following: a) scientific issues influencing the choice of tobacco control strategies; b) organization of existing evidence of effectiveness of interventions into a manageable form, and c) consideration of relevant philosophical and political issues. We propose a framework for developing a plan and illustrate this process with a case study in Israel. Results Broad consensus exists regarding the effectiveness of most interventions, but current recommendations differ in the emphasis they place on different strategies. Scientific challenges include integration of complex and sometimes conflicting information from authoritative sources, and lack of estimates of population impact of interventions. Philosophical and political challenges include the use of evidence-based versus innovative policymaking, the importance of individual versus governmental responsibility, and whether and how interventions should be prioritized. The proposed framework includes: 1) compilation of a list of potential interventions 2) modification of that list based on local needs and political constraints; 3) streamlining the list by categorizing interventions into broad groupings of related interventions; together these groupings form the basis of a comprehensive plan; and 4) refinement of the plan by comparing it to existing comprehensive plans. Conclusions Development of a comprehensive tobacco control plan is a complex endeavour, involving crucial decisions regarding intervention components. "Off the shelf" plans, which need to be adapted to local settings, are available from a variety of sources, and a multitude of individual recommendations are available. The proposed framework for adapting existing approaches to the local social and political climate may assist others planning for smoke-free societies. Additionally, this experience has implications for development of evidence-based health plans addressing other risk factors. PMID:20507612

A framework for developing an evidence-based, comprehensive tobacco control program.

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Rosen, Laura; Rosenberg, Elliot; McKee, Martin; Gan-Noy, Shosh; Levin, Diane; Mayshar, Elana; Shacham, Galia; Borowski, John; Nun, Gabi Bin; Lev, Boaz

2010-05-27

Tobacco control is an area where the translation of evidence into policy would seem to be straightforward, given the wealth of epidemiological, behavioural and other types of research available. Yet, even here challenges exist. These include information overload, concealment of key (industry-funded) evidence, contextualization, assessment of population impact, and the changing nature of the threat. In the context of Israel's health targeting initiative, Healthy Israel 2020, we describe the steps taken to develop a comprehensive tobacco control strategy. We elaborate on the following: a) scientific issues influencing the choice of tobacco control strategies; b) organization of existing evidence of effectiveness of interventions into a manageable form, and c) consideration of relevant philosophical and political issues. We propose a framework for developing a plan and illustrate this process with a case study in Israel. Broad consensus exists regarding the effectiveness of most interventions, but current recommendations differ in the emphasis they place on different strategies. Scientific challenges include integration of complex and sometimes conflicting information from authoritative sources, and lack of estimates of population impact of interventions. Philosophical and political challenges include the use of evidence-based versus innovative policymaking, the importance of individual versus governmental responsibility, and whether and how interventions should be prioritized.The proposed framework includes: 1) compilation of a list of potential interventions 2) modification of that list based on local needs and political constraints; 3) streamlining the list by categorizing interventions into broad groupings of related interventions; together these groupings form the basis of a comprehensive plan; and 4) refinement of the plan by comparing it to existing comprehensive plans. Development of a comprehensive tobacco control plan is a complex endeavour, involving crucial decisions regarding intervention components. "Off the shelf" plans, which need to be adapted to local settings, are available from a variety of sources, and a multitude of individual recommendations are available. The proposed framework for adapting existing approaches to the local social and political climate may assist others planning for smoke-free societies. Additionally, this experience has implications for development of evidence-based health plans addressing other risk factors.

Urban topography for flood modeling by fusion of OpenStreetMap, SRTM and local knowledge

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Winsemius, Hessel; Donchyts, Gennadii; Eilander, Dirk; Chen, Jorik; Leskens, Anne; Coughlan, Erin; Mawanda, Shaban; Ward, Philip; Diaz Loaiza, Andres; Luo, Tianyi; Iceland, Charles

2016-04-01

Topography data is essential for understanding and modeling of urban flood hazard. Within urban areas, much of the topography is defined by highly localized man-made features such as roads, channels, ditches, culverts and buildings. This results in the requirement that urban flood models require high resolution topography, and water conveying connections within the topography are considered. In recent years, more and more topography information is collected through LIDAR surveys however there are still many cities in the world where high resolution topography data is not available. Furthermore, information on connectivity is required for flood modelling, even when LIDAR data are used. In this contribution, we demonstrate how high resolution terrain data can be synthesized using a fusion between features in OpenStreetMap (OSM) data (including roads, culverts, channels and buildings) and existing low resolution and noisy SRTM elevation data using the Google Earth Engine platform. Our method uses typical existing OSM properties to estimate heights and topology associated with the features, and uses these to correct noise and burn features on top of the existing low resolution SRTM elevation data. The method has been setup in the Google Earth Engine platform so that local stakeholders and mapping teams can on-the-fly propose, include and visualize the effect of additional features and properties of features, which are deemed important for topography and water conveyance. These features can be included in a workshop environment. We pilot our tool over Dar Es Salaam.

Evaluated community fire safety interventions in the United States: a review of current literature.

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Ta, Van M; Frattaroli, Shannon; Bergen, Gwendolyn; Gielen, Andrea Carlson

2006-06-01

The purpose of the study was to assess the state of fire prevention research, provide an updated synthesis of evaluated fire prevention programs, and discuss the role of fire fighters and data systems in prevention efforts. The review included all evaluations of U.S. based fire prevention interventions published between January 1998 and September 2004 and any earlier articles about U.S. fire prevention interventions not included in two prior review articles. We retrieved information from each identified study including evaluation findings, involvement of fire service personnel and use of existing data systems. We identified twelve articles: seven reported on smoke alarm interventions, three on multi-faceted programs, and two other programs. Five programs involved fire service personnel in the design, implementation, and/or evaluation, and three used existing data systems. Studies reviewed suggest that canvassing and smoke alarm installations are the most effective means of distributing alarms and increasing the functional status of distributed alarms. The functionality of smoke alarms, an issue noted in earlier reviews, remains a problem. Programs involving partnerships with fire departments have indicated success in preventing fires and deaths, improving smoke alarm ownership and functional status, and improving children's fire safety knowledge. Using existing data systems to target and to evaluate interventions was effective. In the years since prior reviews, some improvements in the rigor of evaluation designs have been made, but there is still a need for high quality evaluations that will inform fire injury prevention efforts.

Does Informal Employment Exist in the United States and Other Developed Countries?

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Siqueira, Carlos E

2016-08-01

This editorial argues that informal employment does exist in developed countries and needs to be studied as such to complement the existing literature mostly published on informal work in developing countries. © The Author(s) 2016.

AE9/AP9/SPM Radiation Environment Model: User’s Guide

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-02-18

5776 DTIC COPY NOTICE AND SIGNATURE PAGE Using Government drawings, specifications, or other data included in this document for any purpose other...specifications, or other data does not license the holder or any other person or corporation; or convey any rights or permission to manufacture, use...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources

Gender and Ethnicity Classification from Small Subsets of Human Body Measurements

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-03-01

SIGNATURE PAGE Using Government drawings, specifications, or other data included in this document for any purpose other than Government procurement...does not in any way obligate the U.S. Government. The fact that the Government formulated or supplied the drawings, specifications, or other data does...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources

ImTK: an open source multi-center information management toolkit

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Alaoui, Adil; Ingeholm, Mary Lou; Padh, Shilpa; Dorobantu, Mihai; Desai, Mihir; Cleary, Kevin; Mun, Seong K.

2008-03-01

The Information Management Toolkit (ImTK) Consortium is an open source initiative to develop robust, freely available tools related to the information management needs of basic, clinical, and translational research. An open source framework and agile programming methodology can enable distributed software development while an open architecture will encourage interoperability across different environments. The ISIS Center has conceptualized a prototype data sharing network that simulates a multi-center environment based on a federated data access model. This model includes the development of software tools to enable efficient exchange, sharing, management, and analysis of multimedia medical information such as clinical information, images, and bioinformatics data from multiple data sources. The envisioned ImTK data environment will include an open architecture and data model implementation that complies with existing standards such as Digital Imaging and Communications (DICOM), Health Level 7 (HL7), and the technical framework and workflow defined by the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Information Technology Infrastructure initiative, mainly the Cross Enterprise Document Sharing (XDS) specifications.

WebCIS: large scale deployment of a Web-based clinical information system.

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Hripcsak, G; Cimino, J J; Sengupta, S

1999-01-01

WebCIS is a Web-based clinical information system. It sits atop the existing Columbia University clinical information system architecture, which includes a clinical repository, the Medical Entities Dictionary, an HL7 interface engine, and an Arden Syntax based clinical event monitor. WebCIS security features include authentication with secure tokens, authorization maintained in an LDAP server, SSL encryption, permanent audit logs, and application time outs. WebCIS is currently used by 810 physicians at the Columbia-Presbyterian center of New York Presbyterian Healthcare to review and enter data into the electronic medical record. Current deployment challenges include maintaining adequate database performance despite complex queries, replacing large numbers of computers that cannot run modern Web browsers, and training users that have never logged onto the Web. Although the raised expectations and higher goals have increased deployment costs, the end result is a far more functional, far more available system.

The ethical use of existing samples for genome research.

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Bathe, Oliver F; McGuire, Amy L

2009-10-01

Modern biobanking efforts consist of prospective collections of tissues linked to clinical data for patients who have given informed consent for the research use of their specimens and data, including their DNA. In such efforts, patient autonomy and privacy are well respected because of the prospective nature of the informed consent process. However, one of the richest sources of tissue for research continues to be the millions of archived samples collected by pathology departments during normal clinical care or for research purposes without specific consent for future research or genetic analysis. Because specific consent was not obtained a priori, issues related to individual privacy and autonomy are much more complicated. A framework for accessing these existing samples and related clinical data for research is presented. Archival tissues may be accessed only when there is a reasonable likelihood of generating beneficial and scientifically valid information. To minimize risks, databases containing information related to the tissue and to clinical data should be coded, no personally identifying phenotypic information should be included, and access should be restricted to bona fide researchers for legitimate research purposes. These precautions, if implemented appropriately, should ensure that the research use of archival tissue and data are no more than minimal risk. A waiver of the requirement for informed consent would then be justified if reconsent is shown to be impracticable. A waiver of consent should not be granted, however, if there is a significant risk to privacy, if the proposed research use is inconsistent with the original consent (where there is one), or if the potential harm from a privacy breach is considerable.

Continuously Available Battlefield Surveillance

DTIC Science & Technology

2007-04-01

the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data...display a currently valid OMB control number. 1 . REPORT DATE APR 2007 2. REPORT TYPE 3. DATES COVERED 00-00-2007 to 00-00-2007 4. TITLE AND... 1 The Thesis of this Report

Hospitality Education: A Guide for High School Teachers.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Illinois State Office of Education, Springfield. Div. of Vocational and Technical Education.

The guide presents key steps in establishing hospitality education curricula, based on recommendations of more than 300 surveyed educators and industry personnel and on information from over 60 proposed or existing curricula. The scope of the hospitality industries is described as including the categories of food service, lodging, tourism, and…

Fiber Optic Biosensors for Contaminant Monitoring

DTIC Science & Technology

2005-12-01

collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources...currently valid OMB control number 1 . REPORT DATE DEC 2005 2. REPORT TYPE 3. DATES COVERED 00-00-2005 to 00-00-2005 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE... 1 Executive Summary

77 FR 55512 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-09-10

... Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a...''). The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and...-Leach-Bliley Act (``GLBA''), which include the requirement that at the time of establishing a customer...

Bits & Bytes of Dental Health. Teaching Dental Health in the Classroom.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Daugs, Donald R.; Cazier, Calvert F.

Instructional activities in this manual are designed for integration into the existing curriculum framework for health education. The activities are organized in sections corresponding to major topics. Each section begins with background information intended to provide content background for the teacher. Each activity includes a curriculum…

30 CFR 285.116 - Requests for information on the state of the offshore renewable energy industry.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... offshore renewable energy industry. 285.116 Section 285.116 Mineral Resources MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY ALTERNATE USES OF EXISTING FACILITIES ON THE OUTER... the state of the offshore renewable energy industry, including the identification of potential...

30 CFR 285.640 - What is a General Activities Plan (GAP)?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... RENEWABLE ENERGY ALTERNATE USES OF EXISTING FACILITIES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Plans and Information... conceptual decommissioning plans for all planned facilities, including testing of technology devices and... easements for the assessment and development of your limited lease or grant. (b) You must receive MMS...

Genetically-Based Biologic Technologies. Biology and Human Welfare.

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Mayer, William V.; McInerney, Joseph D.

The purpose of this six-part booklet is to review the current status of genetically-based biologic technologies and to suggest how information about these technologies can be inserted into existing educational programs. Topic areas included in the six parts are: (1) genetically-based technologies in the curriculum; (2) genetic technologies…

The Seeds of Mobilization: Emotional Frames and Influence

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-03-01

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Financing Lifelong Learning for All: An International Perspective. Working Paper.

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Burke, Gerald

Recent international discussions provide information on various countries' responses to lifelong learning, including the following: (1) existing unmet needs and emerging needs for education and training; (2) funds required compared with what was provided; and (3) methods for acquiring additional funds, among them efficiency measures leading to…

Integration of DNA marker information into breeding value predictions

USDA-ARS?s Scientific Manuscript database

Calves from seven breeds including 20 herds were genotyped with a reduced DNA marker panel for weaning weight. The marker panel used was derived using USMARC Cycle VII animals. The results from the current study suggest marker effects are not robust across breeds and that methodology exists to integ...

30 CFR 585.601 - When am I required to submit my plans to BOEM?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

...? 585.601 Section 585.601 Mineral Resources BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ALTERNATE USES OF EXISTING FACILITIES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF... conduct additional reviews, including NEPA analysis, if significant new information becomes available...

30 CFR 285.601 - When am I required to submit my plans to MMS?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

...? 285.601 Section 285.601 Mineral Resources BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT, REGULATION, AND ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY ALTERNATE USES OF EXISTING FACILITIES ON THE... additional reviews, including NEPA analysis, if significant new information becomes available after you...

The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC.

This report presents recommendations of an American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) task force which revised existing guidelines for nursing education. An introduction provides background information and notes major trends in health care and nursing. Also provided is a summary of the revision process which included two invitational…

National Telerehabilitation Service System: Helping Rural Under-Served Communities and Individuals with Disabilities

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Exceptional Parent, 2006

2006-01-01

The National Telerehabilitation Service System (NTSS) was created to provide access to quality rehabilitation services by researching new or existing telecommunications (communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice, and video, over long distances) and computing technologies and modifying them to meet the needs of people with…

Data, Data Everywhere but Not a Byte to Read: Managing Monitoring Information.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Stafford, Susan G.

1993-01-01

Describes the Forest Science Data Bank that contains 2,400 data sets from over 350 existing ecological studies. Database features described include involvement of the scientific community; database documentation; data quality assurance; security; data access and retrieval; and data import/export flexibility. Appendices present the Quantitative…

Ornamental Horticulture Technology; Suggested 2-Year Post High School Curriculums.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Bureau of Adult, Vocational, and Technical Education (DHEW/OE), Washington, DC. Div. of Vocational and Technical Education.

Developed by a technical education specialist, this guide is designed to aid school administrators in planning and developing 2-year post-high school programs or evaluating existing programs in ornamental horticulture technology. In addition to general information on the program, contents include course outlines with examples of tests and…

75 FR 57062 - Proposed Collection of Information; Comment Request

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-09-17

... procedures. The delegation includes specific terms and conditions and is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the ``Standard Operating Procedures for Delegated Government-Owned Real Property'' ``SOP... Administration and Management (OASAM) operates the FPB under a 2003 delegation from GSA; the existing GSA-DOL...

Intergroup Relations Curriculum. Program Report.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Bye, Margaret

The description provides information on the elementary social studies one-year program designed for use as the basis of curriculum or as a supplement to an existing program. A long term goal is for students to develop democratic human relations. Terminal objectives include affective and cognitive developments, helping students to understand the…

Teacher Learning in the Digital Age: Online Professional Development in STEM Education

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Dede, Chris, Ed.; Eisenkraft, Arthur, Ed.; Frumin, Kim, Ed.; Hartley, Alex, Ed.

2016-01-01

With an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) training, "Teacher Learning in the Digital Age" examines exemplary models of online and blended teacher professional development, including information on the structure and design of each model, intended audience, and existing research and evaluation data. From…

77 FR 4045 - Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-01-26

...) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use... Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is to promote safety and health at work for all people... translating existing, English-language training materials into Spanish rather than developing new materials...

76 FR 40918 - Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-07-12

... respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information... health at work for all people through research and prevention. Under Public Law 91-596, Section 20 and 22... materials. Typically, this need has been met by translating existing, English-language training materials...

36 CFR 801.7 - Information requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... project; (ii) A description of the proposed project including, as appropriate, photographs, maps, drawings... Criteria exist in the project area, or a brief statement explaining why the Criteria of Effect (See § 801.3... appropriate, photographs, maps, drawings and specifications; (iii) A copy of the National Register form or a...

The Integrated Library System of the 1990s: The OhioLINK Experience.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Hawks, Carol Pitts

1992-01-01

Discussion of integrated library systems focuses on the development of the Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK). Capabilities of eight existing systems are described, including catalog creation and maintenance; the online public access catalog (OPAC); circulation, interlibrary loan, and document delivery; acquisitions and serials…

29 CFR 4.51 - Prevailing in the locality determinations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... determination is made. Such information is most frequently derived from area surveys made by the Bureau of Labor... classification data, patterns existing between survey periods, and the way the separate classification data... mean may be used include situations where: (1) The number of workers studied for the job classification...

A Business Plan Outline.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Kirchner, Charles, Ed.

This document identifies the information that should be included in a business plan, and in what order, to make it an effective management tool and an effective tool to communicate a proposed or existing company's strengths and potential to potential financiers. Following an introduction, the document explains the following sections of a business…

A National Curricular Needs Assessment for a Unique Community College Program.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Jay, Thomas S.; Gose, Frank J.

In 1981, a nationwide survey of gunsmithing professionals was conducted to provide information for the revision of Yavapai College's gunsmithing program. The survey was motivated by serious problems with the existing program, including high costs, low enrollment and completion rates, little instructional continuity, and disagreement within the…

20 CFR 404.1569 - Listing of Medical-Vocational Guidelines in appendix 2.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 20 Employees' Benefits 2 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Listing of Medical-Vocational Guidelines in appendix 2. 404.1569 Section 404.1569 Employees' Benefits SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FEDERAL OLD-AGE... includes information about jobs (classified by their exertional and skill requirements) that exist in the...

75 FR 34449 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension Without Change of Existing Collection...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-06-17

... to EEOC, comments may be submitted to EEOC electronically on the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . After accessing this web site, follow its instructions for submitting comments. All comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov , including any...

Electrophysiological Signals of Familiarity and Recency in the Infant Brain

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Snyder, Kelly A.; Garza, John; Zolot, Liza; Kresse, Anna

2010-01-01

Electrophysiological work in nonhuman primates has established the existence of multiple types of signals in the temporal lobe that contribute to recognition memory, including information regarding a stimulus's relative novelty, familiarity, and recency of occurrence. We used high-density event-related potentials (ERPs) to examine whether young…

Literacy Requirements in Business and Industry.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Mikulecky, Larry; Diehl, William

This paper is a summary of existing literature on the literacy requirements of various businesses and industries, including the Federal Government. The findings came from a spring 1979 search for literature on the literacy requirements of various businesses and industries during 1969-1979. The report contains information on the following topics:…

Designing Corporate Databases to Support Technology Innovation

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Gultz, Michael Jarett

2012-01-01

Based on a review of the existing literature on database design, this study proposed a unified database model to support corporate technology innovation. This study assessed potential support for the model based on the opinions of 200 technology industry executives, including Chief Information Officers, Chief Knowledge Officers and Chief Learning…

First Report of the Preliminary Findings and Recommendations of the Interagency Collaborative Group on Hyperkinesis.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Interagency Collaborative Group on Hyperkinesis, Washington, DC.

Presented is the preliminary report of the Interagency Collaborative Group on Hyperkinesis (ICGH) with functions which include exchanging information, coordinating expertise, evaluating existing data from ongoing research and reviewing proposed research for the purpose of making recommendations concerning hyperkinesis and dietary factors. The…

40 CFR 62.8102 - Identification of plan.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... Mist Emissions from Existing Sulfuric Acid Plants § 62.8102 Identification of plan. (a) [Reserved] (b... Plants” of Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations effective May 10, 1984. (2) Supplemental information submitted on March 29, 1985. (c) Identification of sources. The plan includes the following plants...

40 CFR 62.8102 - Identification of plan.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... Mist Emissions from Existing Sulfuric Acid Plants § 62.8102 Identification of plan. (a) [Reserved] (b... Plants” of Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations effective May 10, 1984. (2) Supplemental information submitted on March 29, 1985. (c) Identification of sources. The plan includes the following plants...

40 CFR 62.8102 - Identification of plan.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... Mist Emissions from Existing Sulfuric Acid Plants § 62.8102 Identification of plan. (a) [Reserved] (b... Plants” of Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations effective May 10, 1984. (2) Supplemental information submitted on March 29, 1985. (c) Identification of sources. The plan includes the following plants...

40 CFR 62.8102 - Identification of plan.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... Mist Emissions from Existing Sulfuric Acid Plants § 62.8102 Identification of plan. (a) [Reserved] (b... Plants” of Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations effective May 10, 1984. (2) Supplemental information submitted on March 29, 1985. (c) Identification of sources. The plan includes the following plants...

Woodcock reovirus

USGS Publications Warehouse

Docherty, D.E.

1999-01-01

This chapter provides information on a recently identified disease of the American woodcock. Little is known about the disease or the virus that causes it. It has been included in this Manual to enhance awareness that such a disease exists and to stimulate additional interest in further investigations to define the importance of woodcock reovirus. More information about this disease is needed because it is not known whether or not this virus is a factor in the decline of woodcock populations within the United States.

Afghan National Police: More than $300 Million in Annual, U.S.-funded Salary Payments Is Based on Partially Verified or Reconciled Data

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-01-01

Data SIGAR JANUARY 2015 Report Documentation Page Form ApprovedOMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is...estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data...needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this

U.S. Army War College Guide to National Security Issues. Volume 2. National Security Policy and Strategy

DTIC Science & Technology

2012-06-01

1998 National War College paper entitled “U.S. National Se- curity Structure: A New Model for the 21st Century” defines the national security community ...fueled by revolu- tions in communications and information management, the emergence of a truly global market and world economy, the primacy of economic...collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions , searching existing data sources

Indicator-based water sustainability assessment - a review.

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Juwana, I; Muttil, N; Perera, B J C

2012-11-01

In the past few decades, there have been extensive efforts on measuring sustainability. One example is the development of assessment tools based on sustainability indicators. Several individuals and organisations have suggested various indices for assessing sustainability. This paper focuses on the review of water sustainability assessment using the indicator-based approach. It discusses major definitions of sustainable development that have been proposed and more specific concepts of sustainability based on sustainability principles and criteria. It then proceeds with the review of existing definitions, principles and guidelines on sustainable water resource management. The paper then explores elements of indicator-based water sustainability assessment. These elements include the selection of components and indicators, obtaining sub-index values, weighting schemes for components and indicators, aggregation of components and indicators, robustness analysis of the index, and interpretation of the final index value. These six elements are explored considering four existing water sustainability indices and two other sustainability indices that are thought to be useful for the development and use of water sustainability indices. The review presented in this paper on indicator-based water sustainability assessment can provide significant inputs to water stakeholders worldwide for using existing indices, for customising existing indices for their applications, and for developing new water sustainability indices. These indices can provide information on current conditions of water resources, including identifying all factors contributing to the improvement of water resources. This information can be used to communicate the current status of existing water resources to the wider community. Also, the water sustainability indices can be used to assist decision makers to prioritise issues, challenges and programmes related to water resource management. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Multi-service terminal adapter based on IP technology applications in rural area

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Gao, Li; Li, Xiaobo; Yan, Juntao; Ren, Xupeng

Take advantage of ample modern existing telecom network resources to rural areas may achieve it's information society gradually. This includes the establishment of integrated rural information service platform, modern remote education center and electronic administration management platform for rural areas. The geographical and economic constraints must be overcome for structuring the rural service support system, in order to provide technical support, information products and information services to modern rural information service system. It is important that development an access platform based IP technology, which supports multi-service access in order to implement a variety of types of mobile terminal equipment adapter access and to reduce restrictions on mobile terminal equipment.

FishTraits Database

USGS Publications Warehouse

Angermeier, Paul L.; Frimpong, Emmanuel A.

2009-01-01

The need for integrated and widely accessible sources of species traits data to facilitate studies of ecology, conservation, and management has motivated development of traits databases for various taxa. In spite of the increasing number of traits-based analyses of freshwater fishes in the United States, no consolidated database of traits of this group exists publicly, and much useful information on these species is documented only in obscure sources. The largely inaccessible and unconsolidated traits information makes large-scale analysis involving many fishes and/or traits particularly challenging. FishTraits is a database of >100 traits for 809 (731 native and 78 exotic) fish species found in freshwaters of the conterminous United States, including 37 native families and 145 native genera. The database contains information on four major categories of traits: (1) trophic ecology, (2) body size and reproductive ecology (life history), (3) habitat associations, and (4) salinity and temperature tolerances. Information on geographic distribution and conservation status is also included. Together, we refer to the traits, distribution, and conservation status information as attributes. Descriptions of attributes are available here. Many sources were consulted to compile attributes, including state and regional species accounts and other databases.

Road and Roadside Feature Extraction Using Imagery and LIDAR Data for Transportation Operation

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Ural, S.; Shan, J.; Romero, M. A.; Tarko, A.

2015-03-01

Transportation agencies require up-to-date, reliable, and feasibly acquired information on road geometry and features within proximity to the roads as input for evaluating and prioritizing new or improvement road projects. The information needed for a robust evaluation of road projects includes road centerline, width, and extent together with the average grade, cross-sections, and obstructions near the travelled way. Remote sensing is equipped with a large collection of data and well-established tools for acquiring the information and extracting aforementioned various road features at various levels and scopes. Even with many remote sensing data and methods available for road extraction, transportation operation requires more than the centerlines. Acquiring information that is spatially coherent at the operational level for the entire road system is challenging and needs multiple data sources to be integrated. In the presented study, we established a framework that used data from multiple sources, including one-foot resolution color infrared orthophotos, airborne LiDAR point clouds, and existing spatially non-accurate ancillary road networks. We were able to extract 90.25% of a total of 23.6 miles of road networks together with estimated road width, average grade along the road, and cross sections at specified intervals. Also, we have extracted buildings and vegetation within a predetermined proximity to the extracted road extent. 90.6% of 107 existing buildings were correctly identified with 31% false detection rate.

Integration, acceptance testing, and clinical operation of the Medical Information, Communication and Archive System, phase II.

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Smith, E M; Wandtke, J; Robinson, A

1999-05-01

The Medical Information, Communication and Archive System (MICAS) is a multivendor incremental approach to picture archiving and communications system (PACS). It is a multimodality integrated image management system that is seamlessly integrated with the radiology information system (RIS). Phase II enhancements of MICAS include a permanent archive, automated workflow, study caches, Microsoft (Redmond, WA) Windows NT diagnostic workstations with all components adhering to Digital Information Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standards. MICAS is designed as an enterprise-wide PACS to provide images and reports throughout the Strong Health healthcare network. Phase II includes the addition of a Cemax-Icon (Fremont, CA) archive, PACS broker (Mitra, Waterloo, Canada), an interface (IDX PACSlink, Burlington, VT) to the RIS (IDXrad) plus the conversion of the UNIX-based redundant array of inexpensive disks (RAID) 5 temporary archives in phase I to NT-based RAID 0 DICOM modality-specific study caches (ImageLabs, Bedford, MA). The phase I acquisition engines and workflow management software was uninstalled and the Cemax archive manager (AM) assumed these functions. The existing ImageLabs UNIX-based viewing software was enhanced and converted to an NT-based DICOM viewer. Installation of phase II hardware and software and integration with existing components began in July 1998. Phase II of MICAS demonstrates that a multivendor open-system incremental approach to PACS is feasible, cost-effective, and has significant advantages over a single-vendor implementation.

Using secondary analysis of qualitative data of patient experiences of health care to inform health services research and policy.

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Ziebland, Sue; Hunt, Kate

2014-07-01

Qualitative research is recognized as an important method for including patients' voices and experiences in health services research and policy-making, yet the considerable potential to analyse existing qualitative data to inform health policy and practice has been little realized. This failure may partly be explained by: a lack of awareness amongst health policy makers of the increasing wealth of qualitative data available; and around 15 years of internal debates among qualitative researchers on the strengths, limitations and validity of re-use of qualitative data. Whilst acknowledging the challenges of qualitative secondary data analysis, we argue that there is a growing imperative to be pragmatic and to undertake analysis of existing qualitative data collections where they have the potential to contribute to health policy formulation. Time pressures are inherent in the policy-making process and in many circumstances it is not possible to seek funding, conduct and analyse new qualitative studies of patients' experiences in time to inform a specific policy. The danger then is that the patient voice, and the experiences of relatives and carers, is either excluded or included in a way that is easily dismissed as 'unrepresentative'. We argue that secondary analysis of qualitative data collections may sometimes be an effective means to enable patient experiences to inform policy decision-making. © The Author(s) 2014 Reprints and permissions: sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav.

76 FR 3178 - Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Rock Burst Control Plan, Metal and...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-01-19

... Extension of Existing Information Collection; Rock Burst Control Plan, Metal and Nonmetal Mines AGENCY: Mine... extension of the information collection for 30 CFR 57.3461 Rock Bursts. DATES: All comments must be received... contains the request for an extension of the existing collection of information in 30 CFR 57.3461 Rock...

SIMON: Integration of mobility and parking solutions for people with disabilities.

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Ferreras, Alberto; Barberà, Ricard; Durá-Gil, Juan Vicente; Solaz, José; Muñoz, Eva María; Serrano, Manuel; Marqués, Antonio

2015-01-01

Mobility and parking in urban areas are often difficult for people with disabilities. Obstacles include lack of accessible information on routes, transport alternatives and parking availability, as well as fraud in the use of the specific services intended for these citizens. The SIMON project aims to improve this situation through the integration of different ICT solutions. SIMON is enhancing the European Parking Card for disable people with contactless technologies and integrates mobile solutions to support user unique identification in existing parking areas whilst preserving privacy. SIMON will also promote better mobility solutions for mobility including information, navigation and access to restricted areas.

Survey of methods for soil moisture determination

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Schmugge, T. J.; Jackson, T. J.; Mckim, H. L.

1979-01-01

Existing and proposed methods for soil moisture determination are discussed. These include: (1) in situ investigations including gravimetric, nuclear, and electromagnetic techniques; (2) remote sensing approaches that use the reflected solar, thermal infrared, and microwave portions of the electromagnetic spectrum; and (3) soil physics models that track the behavior of water in the soil in response to meteorological inputs (precipitation) and demands (evapotranspiration). The capacities of these approaches to satisfy various user needs for soil moisture information vary from application to application, but a conceptual scheme for merging these approaches into integrated systems to provide soil moisture information is proposed that has the potential for meeting various application requirements.

76 FR 79204 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension, Without Change, of an Existing Information...

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2011-12-21

... information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information... Information Collection Activities: Extension, Without Change, of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request. ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection; No form; Emergency Federal Law Enforcement...

The use of social media and mobile device applications to disseminate natural hazard information by Natural Resources Canada

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Bird, A. L.; Ulmi, M.; Majewski, C.; Hayek, K.; Edwards, W.; McCormack, D. A.; Cole, R. T.; de Paor, D. R.

2011-12-01

Public expectation of near-instant and reliable information is constantly rising. Such expectation puts increasing demands on organizations charged with providing the public with information on hazard events in near-real-time, while ensuring quality and accuracy of content. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has responded by augmenting existing methods for earthquake information distribution with new and varied methods for relaying natural hazards information. We profile tools now employed operationally by NRCan to distribute earthquake information to emergency measures organizations, news media and the public. Also presented will be an example of a smart-'phone application which includes several tools for natural hazard preparedness and response, supplemented with automated real-time alerts.

Putting Climate Adaptation on the Map: Developing Spatial Management Strategies for Whitebark Pine in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

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Ireland, Kathryn B; Hansen, Andrew J; Keane, Robert E; Legg, Kristin; Gump, Robert L

2018-06-01

Natural resource managers face the need to develop strategies to adapt to projected future climates. Few existing climate adaptation frameworks prescribe where to place management actions to be most effective under anticipated future climate conditions. We developed an approach to spatially allocate climate adaptation actions and applied the method to whitebark pine (WBP; Pinus albicaulis) in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). WBP is expected to be vulnerable to climate-mediated shifts in suitable habitat, pests, pathogens, and fire. We spatially prioritized management actions aimed at mitigating climate impacts to WBP under two management strategies: (1) current management and (2) climate-informed management. The current strategy reflected management actions permissible under existing policy and access constraints. Our goal was to understand how consideration of climate might alter the placement of management actions, so the climate-informed strategies did not include these constraints. The spatial distribution of actions differed among the current and climate-informed management strategies, with 33-60% more wilderness area prioritized for action under climate-informed management. High priority areas for implementing management actions include the 1-8% of the GYE where current and climate-informed management agreed, since this is where actions are most likely to be successful in the long-term and where current management permits implementation. Areas where climate-informed strategies agreed with one another but not with current management (6-22% of the GYE) are potential locations for experimental testing of management actions. Our method for spatial climate adaptation planning is applicable to any species for which information regarding climate vulnerability and climate-mediated risk factors is available.

Putting Climate Adaptation on the Map: Developing Spatial Management Strategies for Whitebark Pine in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Ireland, Kathryn B.; Hansen, Andrew J.; Keane, Robert E.; Legg, Kristin; Gump, Robert L.

2018-06-01

Natural resource managers face the need to develop strategies to adapt to projected future climates. Few existing climate adaptation frameworks prescribe where to place management actions to be most effective under anticipated future climate conditions. We developed an approach to spatially allocate climate adaptation actions and applied the method to whitebark pine (WBP; Pinus albicaulis) in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). WBP is expected to be vulnerable to climate-mediated shifts in suitable habitat, pests, pathogens, and fire. We spatially prioritized management actions aimed at mitigating climate impacts to WBP under two management strategies: (1) current management and (2) climate-informed management. The current strategy reflected management actions permissible under existing policy and access constraints. Our goal was to understand how consideration of climate might alter the placement of management actions, so the climate-informed strategies did not include these constraints. The spatial distribution of actions differed among the current and climate-informed management strategies, with 33-60% more wilderness area prioritized for action under climate-informed management. High priority areas for implementing management actions include the 1-8% of the GYE where current and climate-informed management agreed, since this is where actions are most likely to be successful in the long-term and where current management permits implementation. Areas where climate-informed strategies agreed with one another but not with current management (6-22% of the GYE) are potential locations for experimental testing of management actions. Our method for spatial climate adaptation planning is applicable to any species for which information regarding climate vulnerability and climate-mediated risk factors is available.

Health literacy, health communication challenges, and cancer screening among rural native Hawaiian and Filipino women.

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Sentell, Tetine; Dela Cruz, May Rose; Heo, Hyun-Hee; Braun, Kathryn L

2013-06-01

Native Hawaiians and Filipinos are disproportionately impacted by cancer and are less likely to participate in cancer screening than whites. Limited information exists about health information pathways and health communication challenges as they relate to cancer screening in these groups. Six focus groups (n=77) of Native Hawaiian and Filipino women age 40+years were conducted to investigate these research gaps. Participants noted many health information challenges. Challenges were both practical and interpersonal and included both written and oral health communication. Practical challenges included "big" words, complexity of terms, and lack of plain English. Interpersonal issues included doctors rushing, doctors not assessing comprehension, and doctors treating respondents as patients not people. Women noted that they would often not ask questions even when they knew they did not understand because they did not want the provider to think negatively of them. Overarching themes to improve cancer communication gaps included: (1) the importance of family and community in health information dissemination, (2) the key role women play in interpreting health information for others, (3) the importance of personal experience and relationships to the salience of health information, and (4) the desire for local cultural relevance in health communication. Findings are discussed in light of the 2010 National Action Plan for Health Literacy.

Health literacy, health communication challenges, and cancer screening among rural Native Hawaiian and Filipino Women

PubMed Central

Sentell, Tetine; Cruz, May Rose Dela; Heo, Hyun Hee; Braun, Kathryn

2013-01-01

Native Hawaiians and Filipinos are disproportionately impacted by cancer, and are less likely to participate in cancer screening than whites. Limited information exists about health information pathways and health communication challenges as they relate to cancer screening in these groups. Six focus groups (n=77) of Native Hawaiian and Filipino women age 40+ years were conducted to investigate these research gaps. Participants noted many health information challenges. Challenges were both practical and interpersonal and included both written and oral health communication. Practical challenges included “big” words, complexity of terms, and lack of plain English. Interpersonal issues included doctors rushing, doctors not assessing comprehension, and doctors treating respondents as patients not people. Women noted that they would often not ask questions even when they knew they did not understand because they did not want the provider to think negatively of them. Overarching themes to improve cancer communication gaps included: (1) the importance of family and community in health information dissemination; (2) the key role women play in interpreting health information for others; (3) the importance of personal experience and relationships to the salience of health information; and (4) the desire for local cultural relevance in health communication. Findings are discussed in light of the 2010 National Action Plan for Health Literacy. PMID:23536194

[The scientific basis of current official dietary recommendations in relation to pregnancy].

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Olsen, Sjúrour F; Dragsted, Lars O; Hansen, Harald S; Michaelsen, Kim Fleischer; Milman, Nils; Nielsen, Mie Julin; Ovesen, Lars; Petersen, Tove; Tabor, Ann

2005-06-20

The Danish Nutrition Council has examined the latest scientific literature on nutrition during pregnancy to evaluate the basis for the existing official recommendations. The recommendation to overweight women to gain only eight kilo should be accompanied with a recommendation to lose weight pre-conceptionally. Individualised recommendations should be provided in the prevention of iron deficiency, and the recommendation for calcium should include information on quantity. The recommendation of periconceptional folic acid supplementation does not benefit unplanned pregnancies. Arguments exist for adding a recommendation for vitamin D.

K-12 education sector desk reference. Final report

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

NONE

1998-01-01

K-12 schools are a major energy customer. To help utility managers better analyze their business relationships with this important market segment, this reference provides background information, statistics, and other useful information. This is a reference. It is a compilation of figures, charts, and tables taken from many existing sources representing some of the best information available about K-12 schools. Analysts reviews over 2,500 pages of government and private sector documents (listed in Appendix A) to select the 100 pages included here. They made every effort to select documents likely to be useful to utility planning staff and program managers. Wherevermore » possible, specific state data have been included to help utility staff compute impacts within a service territory. Both a phone number and e-mail address have been included wherever available for each document listed in Appendix A. The report includes data on the following: energy use; federal mandates; deferred maintenance; indoor air quality; and technology in education. 21 figs., 49 tabs.« less

A ROle-Oriented Filtering (ROOF) approach for collaborative recommendation

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Ghani, Imran; Jeong, Seung Ryul

2016-09-01

In collaborative filtering (CF) recommender systems, existing techniques frequently focus on determining similarities among users' historical interests. This generally refers to situations in which each user normally plays a single role and his/her taste remains consistent over the long term. However, we note that existing techniques have not been significantly employed in a role-oriented context. This is especially so in situations where users may change their roles over time or play multiple roles simultaneously, while still expecting to access relevant information resources accordingly. Such systems include enterprise architecture management systems, e-commerce sites or journal management systems. In scenarios involving existing techniques, each user needs to build up very different profiles (preferences and interests) based on multiple roles which change over time. Should this not occur to a satisfactory degree, their previous information will either be lost or not utilised at all. To limit the occurrence of such issues, we propose a ROle-Oriented Filtering (ROOF) approach focusing on the manner in which multiple user profiles are obtained and maintained over time. We conducted a number of experiments using an enterprise architecture management scenario. In so doing, we observed that the ROOF approach performs better in comparison with other existing collaborative filtering-based techniques.

Conducting systematic reviews of economic evaluations.

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Gomersall, Judith Streak; Jadotte, Yuri Tertilus; Xue, Yifan; Lockwood, Suzi; Riddle, Dru; Preda, Alin

2015-09-01

In 2012, a working group was established to review and enhance the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidance for conducting systematic review of evidence from economic evaluations addressing a question(s) about health intervention cost-effectiveness. The objective is to present the outcomes of the working group. The group conducted three activities to inform the new guidance: review of literature on the utility/futility of systematic reviews of economic evaluations and consideration of its implications for updating the existing methodology; assessment of the critical appraisal tool in the existing guidance against criteria that promotes validity in economic evaluation research and two other commonly used tools; and a workshop. The debate in the literature on the limitations/value of systematic review of economic evidence cautions that systematic reviews of economic evaluation evidence are unlikely to generate one size fits all answers to questions about the cost-effectiveness of interventions and their comparators. Informed by this finding, the working group adjusted the framing of the objectives definition in the existing JBI methodology. The shift is away from defining the objective as to determine one cost-effectiveness measure toward summarizing study estimates of cost-effectiveness and informed by consideration of the included study characteristics (patient, setting, intervention component, etc.), identifying conditions conducive to lowering costs and maximizing health benefits. The existing critical appraisal tool was included in the new guidance. The new guidance includes the recommendation that a tool designed specifically for the purpose of appraising model-based studies be used together with the generic appraisal tool for economic evaluations assessment to evaluate model-based evaluations. The guidance produced by the group offers reviewers guidance for each step of the systematic review process, which are the same steps followed in JBI reviews of other types of evidence. The updated JBI guidance will be useful for researchers wanting to synthesize evidence about economic questions, either as stand-alone reviews or part of comprehensive or mixed method evidence reviews. Although the updated methodology produced by the work of the working group has improved the JBI guidance for systematic reviews of economic evaluations, there are areas where further work is required. These include adjusting the critical appraisal tool to separate out questions addressing intervention cost and effectiveness measurement; providing more explicit guidance for assessing generalizability of findings; and offering a more robust method for evidence synthesis that facilitates achieving the more ambitious review objectives.

Clinical modeling--a critical analysis.

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Blobel, Bernd; Goossen, William; Brochhausen, Mathias

2014-01-01

Modeling clinical processes (and their informational representation) is a prerequisite for optimally enabling and supporting high quality and safe care through information and communication technology and meaningful use of gathered information. The paper investigates existing approaches to clinical modeling, thereby systematically analyzing the underlying principles, the consistency with and the integration opportunity to other existing or emerging projects, as well as the correctness of representing the reality of health and health services. The analysis is performed using an architectural framework for modeling real-world systems. In addition, fundamental work on the representation of facts, relations, and processes in the clinical domain by ontologies is applied, thereby including the integration of advanced methodologies such as translational and system medicine. The paper demonstrates fundamental weaknesses and different maturity as well as evolutionary potential in the approaches considered. It offers a development process starting with the business domain and its ontologies, continuing with the Reference Model-Open Distributed Processing (RM-ODP) related conceptual models in the ICT ontology space, the information and the computational view, and concluding with the implementation details represented as engineering and technology view, respectively. The existing approaches reflect at different levels the clinical domain, put the main focus on different phases of the development process instead of first establishing the real business process representation and therefore enable quite differently and partially limitedly the domain experts' involvement. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

Electronic Health Object

PubMed Central

Almunawar, Mohammad Nabil; Anshari, Muhammad; Younis, Mustafa Z.; Kisa, Adnan

2015-01-01

Electronic health records (EHRs) store health-related patient information in an electronic format, improving the quality of health care management and increasing efficiency of health care processes. However, in existing information systems, health-related records are generated, managed, and controlled by health care organizations. Patients are perceived as recipients of care and normally cannot directly interact with the system that stores their health-related records; their participation in enriching this information is not possible. Many businesses now allow customers to participate in generating information for their systems, strengthening customer relationships. This trend is supported by Web 2.0, which enables interactivity through various means, including social networks. Health care systems should be able to take advantage of this development. This article proposes a novel framework in addressing the emerging need for interactivity while preserving and extending existing electronic medical data. The framework has 3 dimensions of patient health record: personal, social, and medical dimensions. The framework is designed to empower patients, changing their roles from static recipient of health care services to dynamic and active partners in health care processes. PMID:26660486

Exploring Health Information Exchange Implementation Using Qualitative Assessments of Nursing Home Leaders

PubMed Central

Alexander, Gregory L.; Popejoy, Lori; Lyons, Vanessa; Shumate, Sue; Mueller, Jessica; Galambos, Colleen; Vogelsmeier, Amy; Rantz, Marilyn; Flesner, Marcia

2016-01-01

Objectives Limited research exists on nursing home information technologies, such as health information exchange (HIE) systems. Capturing the experiences of early HIE adopters provides vital information about how these systems are used. In this study, we conduct a secondary analysis of qualitative data captured during interviews with 15 nursing home leaders representing 14 nursing homes in the midwestern United States that are part of the Missouri Quality Improvement Initiative (MOQI) national demonstration project. Methods The interviews were conducted as part of an external evaluation of the HIE vendor contracting with the MOQI initiative with the purpose of understanding the challenges and successes of HIE implementation, with a particular focus on Direct HIE services. Results Emerging themes included (1) incorporating HIE into existing work processes, (2) participation inside and outside the facility, (3) appropriate training and retraining, (4) getting others to use the HIE, (5) getting the HIE operational, and 6) putting policies for technology into place. Discussion Three essential areas should be considered for nursing homes considering HIE adoption: readiness to adopt technology, availability of technology resources, and matching of new clinical workflows. PMID:27843423

Evolution of Scientific and Technical Information Distribution

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Esler, Sandra; Nelson, Michael L.

1998-01-01

World Wide Web (WWW) and related information technologies are transforming the distribution of scientific and technical information (STI). We examine 11 recent, functioning digital libraries focusing on the distribution of STI publications, including journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports. We introduce 4 main categories of digital library projects: based on the architecture (distributed vs. centralized) and the contributor (traditional publisher vs. authoring individual/organization). Many digital library prototypes merely automate existing publishing practices or focus solely on the digitization of the publishing cycle output, not sampling and capturing elements of the input. Still others do not consider for distribution the large body of "gray literature." We address these deficiencies in the current model of STI exchange by suggesting methods for expanding the scope and target of digital libraries by focusing on a greater source of technical publications and using "buckets," an object-oriented construct for grouping logically related information objects, to include holdings other than technical publications.

The Joanna Briggs Institute Best Practice Information Sheet: music as an intervention in hospitals.

PubMed

2011-03-01

This Best Practice Information Sheet aims to synthesize the best-available evidence on music as a therapeutic intervention for the management of anxiety or pain related to procedural or operative interventions. The information that is contained in this sheet has been derived from studies that were included in a systematic review that was conducted by The Joanna Briggs Institute. The original references can be sourced from the systematic review. Music as a therapeutic intervention is a development largely of the mid-20th century; however, it has existed in various forms in most cultures for many centuries. The Best Practice Information Sheet includes music-listening before a procedure or operation, during a procedure or operation, and after a procedure or operation. It excludes other forms of music therapy. Several recommendations for practice are made. © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd.

HIV prevention needs for men who have sex with men in Swaziland.

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Sithole, Bhekie

2017-12-01

Men who have sex with men (MSM) have a high HIV burden and also often face multiple other challenges accessing HIV services, including legal and social issues. Although Swaziland recently started responding with interventions for MSM, significant gaps still exist both in information and programming. This study aimed to explore the HIV prevention needs of MSM in Swaziland, including factors elevating their risks and vulnerabilities to HIV infection; to find out what HIV prevention strategies exist; and to determine how best to meet the prevention needs of MSM. A total of 50 men who reported anal sex with other men in the past 12 months were recruited through simple respondent driven sampling. They completed either a structured quantitative survey (n = 35) or participated in a semi-structured qualitative interview (n = 15). Both quantitative and qualitative findings indicated perceived and experienced stigma among MSM. This predominantly manifested as internalised stigma, which may lead to alcohol abuse and sexual risky behaviours. At least 83% (29/35) of the quantitative sample had been labelled with derogatory terms because of their sexual orientation, while 66% (23/35) had experienced being avoided. There was limited knowledge of risk practices: When asked, 54% (19/35) of quantitative respondents reported that vaginal and anal sex carry an equal risk of HIV infection. Participants also had little knowledge on new HIV prevention methods such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and rectal microbicides. MSM needs included safe spaces in form of drop-in centres and non-hostile HIV services. Although Swaziland recently started interventions for key populations, including MSM, there is still a general lack on information to inform managers and implementers on the HIV prevention needs of MSM in Swaziland. Such information is crucial for designers of official and HIV programmes. Research is needed to increase knowledge on the HIV prevention needs for key populations, including MSM.

Concept of intellectual charging system for electrical and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Russian Federation

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Kolbasov, A.; Karpukhin, K.; Terenchenko, A.; Kavalchuk, I.

2018-02-01

Electric vehicles have become the most common solution to improve sustainability of the transportation systems all around the world. Despite all benefits, wide adaptation of electric vehicles requires major changes in the infrastructure, including grid adaptation to the rapidly increased power demand and development of the Connected Car concept. This paper discusses the approaches to improve usability of electric vehicles, by creating suitable web-services, with possible connections vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure, and vehicle-to-grid. Developed concept combines information about electrical loads on the grid in specific direction, navigation information from the on-board system, existing and empty charging slots and power availability. In addition, this paper presents the universal concept of the photovoltaic integrated charging stations, which are connected to the developed information systems. It helps to achieve rapid adaptation of the overall infrastructure to the needs of the electric vehicles users with minor changes in the existing grid and loads.

Incorporating A Structured Writing Process into Existing CLS Curricula.

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Honeycutt, Karen; Latshaw, Sandra

2014-01-01

Good communication and critical thinking are essential skills for all successful professionals, including Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science (CLS/MLS) practitioners. Professional programs can incorporate writing assignments into their curricula to improve student written communication and critical thinking skills. Clearly defined, scenario-focused writing assignments provide student practice in clearly articulating responses to proposed problems or situations, researching and utilizing informational resources, and applying and synthesizing relevant information. Assessment rubrics, structured feedback, and revision writing methodologies help guide students through the writing process. This article describes how a CLS Program in a public academic medical center, located in the central United States (US) serving five centrally-located US states has incorporated writing intensive assignments into an existing 11-month academic year using formal, informal and reflective writing to improve student written communication and critical thinking skills. Faculty members and employers of graduates assert that incorporating writing intensive requirements have better prepared students for their professional role to effectively communicate and think critically.

The 2 SOPS Ephemeris Enhancement Endeavor (EEE)

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1997-12-01

reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching...if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. 1 . REPORT DATE DEC 1997 2. REPORT TYPE 3. DATES COVERED 00-00-1997 to 00-00-1997 4...deficiencies. They include: 1 . Solar Pressure States. A 1995 study revealed that some deficiencies exist within the solar state model used by the

Conceptualising paediatric health disparities: a metanarrative systematic review and unified conceptual framework.

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Ridgeway, Jennifer L; Wang, Zhen; Finney Rutten, Lila J; van Ryn, Michelle; Griffin, Joan M; Murad, M Hassan; Asiedu, Gladys B; Egginton, Jason S; Beebe, Timothy J

2017-08-04

There exists a paucity of work in the development and testing of theoretical models specific to childhood health disparities even though they have been linked to the prevalence of adult health disparities including high rates of chronic disease. We conducted a systematic review and thematic analysis of existing models of health disparities specific to children to inform development of a unified conceptual framework. We systematically reviewed articles reporting theoretical or explanatory models of disparities on a range of outcomes related to child health. We searched Ovid Medline In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations, Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, Ovid Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Ovid Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Scopus (database inception to 9 July 2015). A metanarrative approach guided the analysis process. A total of 48 studies presenting 48 models were included. This systematic review found multiple models but no consensus on one approach. However, we did discover a fair amount of overlap, such that the 48 models reviewed converged into the unified conceptual framework. The majority of models included factors in three domains: individual characteristics and behaviours (88%), healthcare providers and systems (63%), and environment/community (56%), . Only 38% of models included factors in the health and public policies domain. A disease-agnostic unified conceptual framework may inform integration of existing knowledge of child health disparities and guide future research. This multilevel framework can focus attention among clinical, basic and social science research on the relationships between policy, social factors, health systems and the physical environment that impact children's health outcomes. © Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted.

International photovoltaic program. Volume 2: Appendices

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Costello, D.; Koontz, R.; Posner, D.; Heiferling, P.; Carpenter, P.; Forman, S.; Perelman, L.

1979-01-01

The results of analyses conducted in preparation of an international photovoltaic marketing plan are summarized. Included are compilations of relevant statutes and existing Federal programs; strategies designed to expand the use of photovoltaics abroad; information on the domestic photovoltaic plan and its impact on the proposed international plan; perspectives on foreign competition; industry views on the international photovoltaic market and ideas about the how US government actions could affect this market;international financing issues; and information on issues affecting foreign policy and developing countries.

Assessing the Effectiveness of the Early Aberration Reporting System (EARS) for Early Event Detection of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus

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2010-09-01

Given that the sample standard deviation is based on the previous 7–9 days worth of data , it is no wonder that a 3 sigma threshold fails to signal...this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instruction, searching existing data ...sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden

Breast Cancer and Early Onset Childhood Obesity: Cell Specific Gene Expression in Mammary Epithelia and Adipocytes

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2006-07-01

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C3: The Compositional Construction of Context. A New, More Effective and Efficient Way to Marshal Inferences from Background Knowledge

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2014-09-01

quarter. Deep natural language understanding , efficient inference, pragmatics, background knowledge U U U SAR 4 Dr. David McDonald (781) 718-1964 C3...effective and efficient way to marshal inferences from background knowledge ’ N00014-13-1-0228 Dr. David McDonald Smart Information Flow Technologies, dba...for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data

Improving the Capacity of Language Recognition Systems to Handle Rare Languages Using Radio Broadcast Data

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2011-01-01

Training databases for LRE2007 and LRE2009 systems CF CallFriend CH CallHome F Fisher English Part 1 .and 2. F Fisher Levantine Arabic F HKUST Mandarin...information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering...information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. 1 . REPORT DATE (DD-MM

Blast Mitigation Seat Analysis - Assessment of the Effect of Personal Protective Equipment on the 5th Percentile Female Anthropomorphic Test Devices Performance in Drop Tower Evaluations (Briefing Charts)

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2015-08-01

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Banning tobacco sales in Massachusetts' pharmacies.

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Woodward, Alan C; Henley, Patricia P; Wilson, Donald J

2012-06-01

Bans on the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies allow pharmacies to provide health information and services without the conflict of interest posed by concurrent tobacco sales. As health care providers, pharmacies are trusted sources of information for patients. The existence of tobacco products in pharmacies is contrary to their mission as a health care entity. By May 2012, a full 27 Massachusetts municipalities had banned the sale of tobacco products in health care institutions, including pharmacies. These bans covered 30% of the state's population.

Recharge Data Package for Hanford Single-Shell Tank Waste Management Areas

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Fayer, Michael J.; Keller, Jason M.

2007-09-24

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) assists CH2M HILL Hanford Group, Inc., in its preparation of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Facility Investigation report. One of the PNNL tasks is to use existing information to estimate recharge rates for past and current conditions as well as future scenarios involving cleanup and closure of tank farms. The existing information includes recharge-relevant data collected during activities associated with a host of projects, including those of RCRA, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the CH2M HILL Tank Farm Vadose Zone Project, and the PNNL Remediation and Closure Science Project.more » As new information is published, the report contents can be updated. The objective of this data package was to use published data to provide recharge estimates for the scenarios being considered in the RCRA Facility Investigation. Recharge rates were estimated for areas that remain natural and undisturbed, areas where the vegetation has been disturbed, areas where both the vegetation and the soil have been disturbed, and areas that are engineered (e.g., surface barrier). The recharge estimates supplement the estimates provided by PNNL researchers in 2006 for the Hanford Site using additional field measurements and model analysis using weather data through 2006.« less

Epilepsy Care in the World: results of an ILAE/IBE/WHO Global Campaign Against Epilepsy survey.

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Dua, Tarun; de Boer, Hanneke M; Prilipko, Leonid L; Saxena, Shekhar

2006-07-01

Information about existing resources available within the countries to tackle the huge medical, social, and economic burden caused by epilepsy is lacking. To fill this information gap, a survey of country resources available for epilepsy care was conducted within the framework of the ILAE/IBE/WHO Global Campaign Against Epilepsy. The study represents a major collaborative effort involving the World Health Organization (WHO), the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE). Data were collected from 160 countries representing 97.5% of the world population. The information included availability, role, and involvement of professional and patient associations for epilepsy, epilepsy treatment and services including antiepileptic drugs, human resources involved in epilepsy care, teaching in epileptology, disability benefits, and problems encountered by people with epilepsy and health professionals involved in epilepsy care. The data confirm that epilepsy care is grossly inadequate compared with the needs in most countries. In addition, large inequities exist across regions and income groups of countries, with low-income countries having extremely meager resources. Complete results of this survey can be found in the Atlas: Epilepsy Care in the World. The data reinforce the need for urgent, substantial, and systematic action to enhance resources for epilepsy care, especially in low-income countries.

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National Scale Marine Geophysical Data Portal for the Israel EEZ with Public Access Web-GIS Platform

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Ketter, T.; Kanari, M.; Tibor, G.

2017-12-01

Recent offshore discoveries and regulation in the Israel Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) are the driving forces behind increasing marine research and development initiatives such as infrastructure development, environmental protection and decision making among many others. All marine operations rely on existing seabed information, while some also generate new data. We aim to create a single platform knowledge-base to enable access to existing information, in a comprehensive, publicly accessible web-based interface. The Israel EEZ covers approx. 26,000 sqkm and has been surveyed continuously with various geophysical instruments over the past decades, including 10,000 km of multibeam survey lines, 8,000 km of sub-bottom seismic lines, and hundreds of sediment sampling stations. Our database consists of vector and raster datasets from multiple sources compiled into a repository of geophysical data and metadata, acquired nation-wide by several research institutes and universities. The repository will enable public access via a web portal based on a GIS platform, including datasets from multibeam, sub-bottom profiling, single- and multi-channel seismic surveys and sediment sampling analysis. Respective data products will also be available e.g. bathymetry, substrate type, granulometry, geological structure etc. Operating a web-GIS based repository allows retrieval of pre-existing data for potential users to facilitate planning of future activities e.g. conducting marine surveys, construction of marine infrastructure and other private or public projects. User interface is based on map oriented spatial selection, which will reveal any relevant data for designated areas of interest. Querying the database will allow the user to obtain information about the data owner and to address them for data retrieval as required. Wide and free public access to existing data and metadata can save time and funds for academia, government and commercial sectors, while aiding in cooperation and data sharing among the various stakeholders.

NANOSAT Employment: A Theoretical Conops for Space Object Identification

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2014-06-01

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Telepsychiatry.

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1998-09-01

existing data sources. gathering end maintaning the date needed, end completing an reviewing the collection of information. Send comment regarding thie...Cooperative Agreement. The first phase of data collection included identifying the different regions and the relevant agencies and persons. Menninger...34 Menninger contacted commanders of 54 MTFs and interviewed 24 different commanders, lead agent staff, behavioral health consultants, and telepsychiatry