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  1. 76 FR 63289 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-10-12

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years, an information collection request with... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including...

  2. 78 FR 19695 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-04-02

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years an information collection... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including...

  3. 77 FR 34367 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-06-11

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), intends to extend for three years, an information collection request with... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including...

  4. 77 FR 62267 - Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Gamma Radiation Surveys

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-10-12

    ... Extension of Existing Information Collection; Gamma Radiation Surveys AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health...-9440 (voice); or 202-693-9441 (facsimile). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Gamma radiation... debilitating occupational diseases. Natural sources include rocks, soils, and ground water. Gamma radiation...

  5. 76 FR 16000 - Voluntary Protection Programs Information; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-22

    ... management programs including how the programs successfully address management leadership and employee...] Voluntary Protection Programs Information; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's... concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) approval of the information...

  6. 78 FR 26613 - Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-05-07

    ... announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's (RBS) intention to request an extension for a currently... information is necessary for the proper performance of RBS functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of RBS' estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of...

  7. Education-to-Go: Jan Poley and USDA's Extension Service.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    EDUCOM Review, 1993

    1993-01-01

    Examines plans for the cooperative extension service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and includes background on the director for communication, information, and technology, Janet Poley. Highlights include the use of new technology and major trends shaping future plans, including networking, globalization, organizational restructuring,…

  8. 75 FR 11834 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-03-12

    ... announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's (RBS) intention to request an extension for a currently... Development Grants. Abstract: The primary purpose of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) is to... performance of RBS functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy...

  9. An Extensible Information Grid for Risk Management

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Maluf, David A.; Bell, David G.

    2003-01-01

    This paper describes recent work on developing an extensible information grid for risk management at NASA - a RISK INFORMATION GRID. This grid is being developed by integrating information grid technology with risk management processes for a variety of risk related applications. To date, RISK GRID applications are being developed for three main NASA processes: risk management - a closed-loop iterative process for explicit risk management, program/project management - a proactive process that includes risk management, and mishap management - a feedback loop for learning from historical risks that escaped other processes. This is enabled through an architecture involving an extensible database, structuring information with XML, schemaless mapping of XML, and secure server-mediated communication using standard protocols.

  10. Beginning Farmer Education in Iowa: Implications to Extension.

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    Trede, Larry D.

    1998-01-01

    Responses from 138 of 286 beginning Iowa farmers rated experiential learning, problem solving, and critical thinking as important skills. Cutting-edge technologies were preferred for extension program delivery, as well as verbal rather than printed information. Highly rated topics included business management of farming. Extension was well…

  11. 75 FR 41214 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-15

    ... a brief abstract: Primary: Individual or Households, Business or other non-profit. The information... necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will...

  12. Modular space station phase B extension period executive summary

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Tischler, A. A.; Could, C. L.

    1972-01-01

    A narrative summary is presented of technical, programmatic, and planning information developed during the space station definition study extension period. The modular space station is emphasized, but tasks pertaining to shuttle sorties missions and information management advanced development are included. A series of program options considering technical, schedule, and programmatic alternatives to the baseline program are defined and evaluated.

  13. Extension Professionals' Perspectives on Supporting Feedstock Production for Biofuels: Concerns, Challenges, and Opportunities

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Townsend, Patricia A.; Haider, Nora M.; Asah, Stanley T.; Zobrist, Kevin W.

    2016-01-01

    The development of successful bioenergy programs will depend on informed and prepared Extension professionals who are willing and equipped to provide technical support. A survey of Extension professionals in the Pacific Northwest revealed barriers to program development, including limits on time and knowledge and concerns about economic returns…

  14. 75 FR 5369 - Approved Information Collection Extension Request; Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-02-02

    ... informational request and reporting frequency to that necessary to meet its program and administrative... of information technology. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the...

  15. 75 FR 71434 - Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-11-23

    ... reliable U.S. space-based services--including communications and remote sensing satellite services for the... information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of... information. Needs and Uses: This collection will be submitted as an extension after the 60-day comment period...

  16. Extension of a Kinetic-Theory Approach for Computing Chemical-Reaction Rates to Reactions with Charged Particles

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Liechty, Derek S.; Lewis, Mark J.

    2010-01-01

    Recently introduced molecular-level chemistry models that predict equilibrium and nonequilibrium reaction rates using only kinetic theory and fundamental molecular properties (i.e., no macroscopic reaction rate information) are extended to include reactions involving charged particles and electronic energy levels. The proposed extensions include ionization reactions, exothermic associative ionization reactions, endothermic and exothermic charge exchange reactions, and other exchange reactions involving ionized species. The extensions are shown to agree favorably with the measured Arrhenius rates for near-equilibrium conditions.

  17. Use of ADR in Extension Public Policy Education Programs and Roles Extension Can Play in Dispute Resolution.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Danielson, Leon E.; Garber, Simon K.

    The extension educator in public policy education and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has many roles from which to choose. These include information provider, technical advisor, convener, facilitator and program developer. The increased importance of issues programming and the increased priority given to measurement of results are creating…

  18. 77 FR 46750 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-08-06

    ... Questionnaire Testing, Evaluation, and Research.'' The proposed collection will utilize qualitative and quantitative methodologies to pretest questionnaires and validate EIA survey forms data quality, including..., Evaluation, and Research; (3) Type of Request: Extension, Without Change, of a Previously Approved Collection...

  19. 75 FR 23219 - Information Collection; Direct Loan Servicing-Special

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-05-03

    ... other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Farm Service Agency Information Collection; Direct Loan Servicing... interested individuals and organizations on the extension with a revision of a currently approved information...

  20. 75 FR 34684 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-06-18

    ... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of RBS, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RBS' estimate of the burden of the proposed...

  1. Measuring Florida Extension Faculty's Agricultural Paradigmatic Preferences

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    Warner, Laura A.; Murphrey, Theresa Pesl; Lawver, David E.; Baker, Matt; Lindner, James R.

    2014-01-01

    The demand for sustainable agriculture has increased, and many institutions, including the University of Florida, have adopted agricultural sustainability as a major goal. Extension has been identified as a critical information source, important in disseminating sustainable agricultural growing techniques. However, research has demonstrated that…

  2. Grower Communication Networks: Information Sources for Organic Farmers

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Crawford, Chelsi; Grossman, Julie; Warren, Sarah T.; Cubbage, Fred

    2015-01-01

    This article reports on a study to determine which information sources organic growers use to inform farming practices by conducting in-depth semi-structured interviews with 23 organic farmers across 17 North Carolina counties. Effective information sources included: networking, agricultural organizations, universities, conferences, Extension, Web…

  3. 77 FR 4054 - Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: TSA Customer Comment Card

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-26

    ... Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: TSA Customer Comment Card AGENCY: Transportation Security...). TSA uses a customer comment card to collect passenger comments at airports, including complaints... other forms of information technology. Information Collection Requirement Title: TSA Customer Comment...

  4. 77 FR 65631 - Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563: Seamen's Claims; Admiralty Extension Act Claims; and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-10-30

    ... and all other penalty provisions for making false, fictitious, or fraudulent claims, statements or...'s knowledge, information, and belief. If the person's signature does not include the first name... the claimant's knowledge, information, and belief. If the person's signature does not include the...

  5. 75 FR 54059 - Extension of Filing Accommodation for Static Pool Information in Filings With Respect to Asset...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-09-03

    ... information could include a significant amount of statistical information that would be difficult to file... required static pool information. Given the large amount of statistical information involved, commentators....; and 18 U.S.C. 1350. * * * * * 2. Amend Sec. 232.312 paragraph (a) introductory text by removing...

  6. 77 FR 47048 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-08-07

    ... collection requests a three-year extension of its Petroleum Marketing Program, OMB Control Number 1905-0174... as the needs of EIA's public and private customers. Data collected include costs, sales, prices, and... petroleum marketing survey forms listed below: EIA-14, ``Refiners' Monthly Cost Report'' EIA-182, ``Domestic...

  7. Proceeding for the Symposium on Research in Extension Education (Columbus, Ohio, May 16-18, 1989).

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Cooperative Extension Service.

    This proceeding includes 27 papers: "Tools to Support Information Delivery" (Miller); "Present Trends in European Agricultural Advisory Services" (Nitsch); "The Look of Extension in the Future" (Boyle); "Assessing Needs for Organizational Development, Staff Development, and Management during Periods of…

  8. 78 FR 69040 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-11-18

    ... Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed... approved information collection in support of the program for 7 CFR Part 4284, subpart J, Value-Added... functions of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, including whether the information will have practical...

  9. 75 FR 50985 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-08-18

    ... Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed... performance of the functions of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, including whether the information will... techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Cheryl Thompson, Regulations and...

  10. 78 FR 70856 - Information Reporting of Mortgage Insurance Premiums

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-11-27

    ... Information Reporting of Mortgage Insurance Premiums AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION... regulations that require information reporting by persons who receive mortgage insurance premiums, including... reporting requirements that result from the extension of the treatment of mortgage insurance premiums made...

  11. 78 FR 49491 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-574); Comment Request; Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-08-14

    ... State Commission is exercising that jurisdiction. 18 CFR Part 152 specifies the data required to be..., including salary + benefits. Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information is...

  12. 77 FR 53878 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-714); Comment Request; Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-09-04

    ... reliability and other operating attributes in regulatory proceedings, monitor market trends and behaviors, and... or for a Federal agency. For further explanation of what is included in the information collection...

  13. 75 FR 35451 - Access by EPA Contractors To Information Claimed as Confidential Business Information (CBI...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-06-22

    ... further extensions without further notice. Under Contract Number EP10H000097, Computer Science Corporation... EPA procedures, including comprehensive system security plans (SSPs) that are consistent with those...

  14. 77 FR 3798 - Asbestos in Construction Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB...

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    2012-01-25

    ...] Asbestos in Construction Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of... proposal to extend OMB's approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Asbestos in... occupational exposure to asbestos, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis (an emphysema-like condition...

  15. History of the Kansas Extension Service From 1868 to 1964; (Vol. I, II, III).

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Teagarden, Earl H., Comp.

    The comprehensive history of the Kansas Extension Service from 1868 is presented in three volumes and includes administration, information dissemination, club work, special area reports, personnel training, and continuing education. Administration involves such aspects as personnel, finances, organizational changes, cooperation with other agencies…

  16. 76 FR 39419 - Information Collection Activity: Plans and Information, Extension of a Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-07-06

    ..., you should comment and provide your total capital and startup cost components or annual operation... cost factors, including system and technology acquisition, expected useful life of capital equipment, discount rate(s), and the period over which you incur costs. Capital and startup costs include, among other...

  17. 78 FR 55238 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-09-10

    ... performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b..., utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the..., electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology...

  18. 75 FR 13073 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-03-18

    ... performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b..., utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the..., electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology...

  19. 78 FR 63280 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of an Approved Information Collection Request...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-10-23

    ... holidays. Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and docket number. For detailed..., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin...

  20. 77 FR 77069 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-730); Comment Request; Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-12-31

    ... reliability and to reduce the cost of delivered power by reducing transmission congestion. Order No. 679 also... information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality...

  1. 76 FR 36562 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of a Currently Approved Information...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-06-22

    ... academic or language-training institution, to include approved private elementary and secondary schools and... appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of... Secretary of Education, to develop and conduct a program to collect information on nonimmigrant foreign...

  2. Metaproteomics: Harnessing the power of high performance mass spectrometry to identify the suite of proteins that control metabolic activities in microbial communities

    PubMed Central

    Hettich, Robert L.; Pan, Chongle; Chourey, Karuna; Giannone, Richard J.

    2013-01-01

    Summary The availability of extensive genome information for many different microbes, including unculturable species in mixed communities from environmental samples, has enabled systems-biology interrogation by providing a means to access genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic information. To this end, metaproteomics exploits the power of high performance mass spectrometry for extensive characterization of the complete suite of proteins expressed by a microbial community in an environmental sample. PMID:23469896

  3. 75 FR 63506 - Logging Operations; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-10-15

    ...] Logging Operations; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information... Logging Operations (29 CFR 1910.266). DATES: Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by... following elements: Safe work practices, including the use, operation, and maintenance of tools, machines...

  4. 76 FR 8780 - Standard on the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout); Extension of the Office of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-02-15

    ... Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements AGENCY: Occupational Safety... public comments concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements... number for the Information Collection Request (ICR) (OSHA- 2011-0033). All comments, including any...

  5. 77 FR 2712 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-19

    ... collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including... soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be sent to Andre de Fontaine, EE-2F/ Forrestal... information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Andre de Fontaine, EE-2F/Forrestal...

  6. Postsecondary Education in California Information Digest 1978.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    California State Postsecondary Education Commission, Sacramento.

    The digest provides extensive data on postsecondary education in the state in the form of charts, graphs, and tables, with only occasional narration; it is designed for the layman, and only summary information is displayed. The information includes private as well as public institutions, significant trends, opening enrollments and their…

  7. 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...

  8. 78 FR 59366 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-09-26

    ... required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individual or Households, Business or other non... necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will... Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension, with non-substantive change of a currently approved...

  9. 76 FR 12213 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of an Approved Information Collection Request...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-04

    ...: Household Goods Consumer Information Program Assessment Study AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety... Notice. Note that DOT posts all comments received without change to http://www.regulations.gov... your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or post card or print the...

  10. 75 FR 9869 - Silicon Metal From the People's Republic of China: Extension of Time Limit for the Preliminary...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-03-04

    ... information pertaining to complex issues, including surrogate value information relating to certain raw material inputs. Therefore, in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act, the Department is extending...

  11. Olympic Information in the SPORT Database.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Belna, Alison M.; And Others

    1984-01-01

    Profiles the SPORT database, produced by Sport Information Resource Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, which provides extensive coverage of individual sports including practice, training and equipment, recreation, sports medicine, physical education, sport facilities, and international sport history. Olympic coverage in SPORT, sports sciences, online…

  12. 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...

  13. So What's It to Me? Sexual Assault Information for Guys: Activity Guide.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Stringer, Gayle M.; Rants-Rodriguez, Deanna

    This document is a group leader activity guide to accompany a sexual assault prevention program focusing on information for male teenagers. Background information, large group activities, comments for small group leaders, extension activities, activity sheets, and transparency masters are included for 15 group activities. These topics are covered…

  14. 75 FR 11623 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-03-11

    ...., Washington, DC 20503, Attention DOT Desk Officer. You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including: (1) Whether the proposed collection is necessary for the FHWA's performance; (2) the..., SE., Washington, DC 20590, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Federal-Aid Highway Construction Equal...

  15. 75 FR 41214 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-15

    ... proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical.../Collection: Non-Immigrant Checkout Letter. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of... abstract: Primary: Individual or Households. When an alien (other than one who is required to depart under...

  16. 78 FR 28852 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Substances...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-05-16

    ... From Use in Animal Food or Feed; Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feed; Extension AGENCY: Food... requirements for this information collection, regarding animal proteins prohibited in ruminant feed. DATES... information'' is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes Agency requests or requirements...

  17. 78 FR 36597 - Comment Request for Information Collection for Job Corps Application Data; Extension With Minor...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-06-18

    ... largest residential, educational, and career technical training program for young Americans. Job Corps was...), and career technical training credentials, including industry-recognized certifications, state... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Comment Request for Information...

  18. Maslow and Motherboards: Taking a Hierarchical View of Technology Planning.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Johnson, Doug

    2003-01-01

    Presents a planning model for educational uses of technology that is based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Topics include established infrastructure; effective administration; extensive resources; enhanced teaching, including creating distance learning opportunities; empowered students, including evaluation methods and information literacy skills;…

  19. 75 FR 39710 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-12

    ... 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...

  20. 77 FR 14347 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; NOAA Restoration Center Performance Progress...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-09

    ... Collection; Comment Request; NOAA Restoration Center Performance Progress Report AGENCY: National Oceanic and... is for an extension of a currently approved information collection. NOAA funds habitat restoration projects including grass-roots, community-based habitat restoration; debris prevention and removal; removal...

  1. Toward a statewide health information technology center (abbreviated version).

    PubMed

    Sittig, Dean F; Joe, John C

    2010-11-01

    With the passage of The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 that includes the Health Care Information Technology for Economic & Clinical Health Act, the opportunity for states to develop a Health Information Technology Center (THITC) has emerged. The Center provides the intellectual, financial, and technical leadership along with the governance and oversight for all health information technology-related activities in the state. This Center would be a free-standing, not-for-profit, public-private partnership that would be responsible for operating one or more (in large states) Regional Health Information Technology Extension Centers (Extension Centers) along with several Regional Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) and one or more Regional Health Information Data Centers (Data Centers). We believe that if these features and functions could be developed, deployed, and integrated statewide, the health and welfare of the citizens of the state could be improved while simultaneously reducing the costs associated with the provision of care.

  2. Window treatments

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

    Nielson, K.J.

    1990-01-01

    This book includes basic material as well as information the professional needs for designing appropriate window treatments for residential and nonresidential buildings: site, orientation, climate, energy efficiency, sound-proofing, privacy, protection, view, ventilation and interior and exterior aesthetics. Also includes a guide to the window treatment industry, a list of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, information on window treatment fibers and fabrics, three glossaries, an extensive bibliography, and over 800 illustrations.

  3. Food and Nutrition, In-Service Training for Extension Aides: A Problem-Centered Approach.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Extension Service (USDA), Washington, DC.

    This guide is intended to assist trainer agents in providing inservice training for extension aides working with low-income families whose resources are limited. Included are a list of reference materials from which additional information may be obtained as well as outlines for units of study on: (1) What Food Means To People, (2) Breads and…

  4. 78 FR 36582 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested; Extension With...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-06-18

    ... Richard L. Nagy, Unit Chief, Domestic Strategic Intelligence Unit, Office of Intelligence, Warning, Plans...' estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology... number: None. Component: Intelligence Division, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Department of...

  5. 77 FR 15183 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of a Currently-Approved Information...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-14

    ... forwarders, property brokers, and certain Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to register their operations with... we received your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard, or print..., freight forwarders, brokers, and certain Mexico-domiciled. Estimated Number of Respondents: 37,239...

  6. 75 FR 28098 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved...

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    2010-05-19

    ... studying crashes using case-control methods including the Grand Rapids study, (Borkenstein, R.F., Crowther... Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Motorcycle Crash Causation Study and Pilot Motorcycle Crash Causes and Outcomes Study. OMB Control #: 2125-0619. Background: Motorcycle injuries and...

  7. 75 FR 2556 - Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Transportation Security...

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    2010-01-15

    ... Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Transportation Security Officer (TSO) Medical Questionnaire... Evaluation, Cardiac Further Evaluation, Diabetes Further Evaluation, Drug or Alcohol Use Further Evaluation... evaluate a candidate's physical and medical qualifications to be a TSO, including visual and aural acuity...

  8. 78 FR 11626 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2013-02-19

    ... of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Agency... and extension of a current information collection). Number of Respondents: 10,380. Average Hours per... operations, based on pre-approved questions: (1) Processors, including onshore plants, floating processing...

  9. 77 FR 73050 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comments Requested, Extension of a...

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    2012-12-07

    ... and Assaulted ACTION: 60-day notice. The Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation.... Blasher, Unit Chief, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS..., including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and...

  10. 77 FR 17464 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-26

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY U.S. Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy. ACTION: Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Extension; Notice and Request for Comments. SUMMARY...

  11. 78 FR 9901 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-02-12

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION... Energy (DOE) has submitted an information collection request to the OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension...

  12. 75 FR 4055 - Agency Information Collection Extension

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-01-26

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION... Energy (DOE) has submitted an information collection request to the OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension...

  13. 78 FR 38305 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION... Energy (DOE) has submitted an information collection request to the OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension...

  14. 77 FR 23704 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2012-04-20

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY U.S. Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Extension; Notice and Request for Comments. SUMMARY...

  15. 78 FR 13333 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2013-02-27

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY U.S. Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Extension; Notice and Request for Comments. SUMMARY...

  16. Whither the White Knight: CDROM in Technical Services.

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    Campbell, Brian

    1987-01-01

    Outlines evaluative criteria and compares optical data disk products used in library technical processes, including bibliographic records for cataloging, acquisition databases, and local public access catalogs. An extensive table provides information on specific products, including updates, interfaces, edit screens, installation help, manuals,…

  17. 77 FR 23469 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2012-04-19

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted an information collection request to OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension...

  18. 75 FR 38091 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2010-07-01

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted an information collection request to the OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension...

  19. 77 FR 44602 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2012-07-30

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted an information collection request to OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension...

  20. 75 FR 54859 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2010-09-09

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted an information collection request to the OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension...

  1. 76 FR 53887 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2011-08-30

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted an information collection request to the OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension...

  2. 76 FR 31598 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2011-06-01

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Department of Energy (DOE) has submitted an information collection request to the OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection requests a three-year extension...

  3. PubMed-EX: a web browser extension to enhance PubMed search with text mining features.

    PubMed

    Tsai, Richard Tzong-Han; Dai, Hong-Jie; Lai, Po-Ting; Huang, Chi-Hsin

    2009-11-15

    PubMed-EX is a browser extension that marks up PubMed search results with additional text-mining information. PubMed-EX's page mark-up, which includes section categorization and gene/disease and relation mark-up, can help researchers to quickly focus on key terms and provide additional information on them. All text processing is performed server-side, freeing up user resources. PubMed-EX is freely available at http://bws.iis.sinica.edu.tw/PubMed-EX and http://iisr.cse.yzu.edu.tw:8000/PubMed-EX/.

  4. 77 FR 30323 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Comments...

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    2012-05-22

    ... against individuals with disabilities, including domestic violence and sexual assault, against older or... Training and Services To End Violence Against and Abuse of Women Later in Life Program ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review. The Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against...

  5. Teaching Students about Their Civic Obligation--Jury Duty.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Engelhardt, Leah T.; Steinbrink, John E.

    2001-01-01

    Contends that early adolescents need to learn how the jury trial system works. Provides background information on the topic for teachers. Includes a two-day lesson plan on jury duty as a civic obligation, background information for students, and extension activities relating to jury trials in the appendix. (CMK)

  6. 75 FR 9599 - Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-03-03

    ..., Franchise Application Process. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Form Number: N... franchising authorities from unreasonably refusing to award competitive franchises for the provision of cable... 76.41(b) requires a competitive franchise applicant to include the following information in writing...

  7. 75 FR 31413 - Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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    2010-06-03

    ... that will assist RMA in operating and evaluating these programs. The primary objective of the.... Respondents/Affected Entities: Education institutions, community based and cooperative organizations, and non... necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will...

  8. 77 FR 15456 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

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    2012-03-15

    ... charge regarding the employment history of, and the publicly adjudicated disciplinary and enforcement... for a State and national criminal background check; and (2) personal history and experience, including... criminal history background reports and actions taken with respect thereto. Type of Review: Extension of a...

  9. Program Management Tool

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Gawadiak, Yuri; Wong, Alan; Maluf, David; Bell, David; Gurram, Mohana; Tran, Khai Peter; Hsu, Jennifer; Yagi, Kenji; Patel, Hemil

    2007-01-01

    The Program Management Tool (PMT) is a comprehensive, Web-enabled business intelligence software tool for assisting program and project managers within NASA enterprises in gathering, comprehending, and disseminating information on the progress of their programs and projects. The PMT provides planning and management support for implementing NASA programmatic and project management processes and requirements. It provides an online environment for program and line management to develop, communicate, and manage their programs, projects, and tasks in a comprehensive tool suite. The information managed by use of the PMT can include monthly reports as well as data on goals, deliverables, milestones, business processes, personnel, task plans, monthly reports, and budgetary allocations. The PMT provides an intuitive and enhanced Web interface to automate the tedious process of gathering and sharing monthly progress reports, task plans, financial data, and other information on project resources based on technical, schedule, budget, and management criteria and merits. The PMT is consistent with the latest Web standards and software practices, including the use of Extensible Markup Language (XML) for exchanging data and the WebDAV (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) protocol for collaborative management of documents. The PMT provides graphical displays of resource allocations in the form of bar and pie charts using Microsoft Excel Visual Basic for Application (VBA) libraries. The PMT has an extensible architecture that enables integration of PMT with other strategic-information software systems, including, for example, the Erasmus reporting system, now part of the NASA Integrated Enterprise Management Program (IEMP) tool suite, at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The PMT data architecture provides automated and extensive software interfaces and reports to various strategic information systems to eliminate duplicative human entries and minimize data integrity issues among various NASA systems that impact schedules and planning.

  10. Project management tool

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Maluf, David A. (Inventor); Bell, David G. (Inventor); Gurram, Mohana M. (Inventor); Gawdiak, Yuri O. (Inventor)

    2009-01-01

    A system for managing a project that includes multiple tasks and a plurality of workers. Input information includes characterizations based upon a human model, a team model and a product model. Periodic reports, such as a monthly report, a task plan report, a budget report and a risk management report, are generated and made available for display or further analysis. An extensible database allows searching for information based upon context and upon content.

  11. Home garden plums

    USDA-ARS?s Scientific Manuscript database

    The paper is to provide extension information on plums for home owners in Georgia and other Southeastern states. It includes seven sections: introduction, varieties, planting, pruning, fertilization, pests/diseases, and long term care....

  12. Ideas: NCTM Standards-Based Instruction, Grades K-4.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hynes, Michael C., Ed.

    This document is a collection of activity-based mathematics lessons for grades K-4 from the "Ideas" department in "Arithmetic Teacher: Mathematics Education through the Middle Grades." Each lesson includes background information, objectives, directions, extensions, and student worksheets. A matrix is included which correlates…

  13. Ideas: NCTM Standards-Based Instruction, Grades 5-8.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hynes, Michael C., Ed.

    This document is a collection of activity-based mathematics lessons for grades 5-8 from the "Ideas" department in "Arithmetic Teacher: Mathematics Education through the Middle Grades." Each lesson includes background information, objectives, directions, extensions, and student worksheets. A matrix is included which correlates…

  14. Bed Bug Information Clearinghouse

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    Its purpose is to help states, communities, and consumers in efforts to prevent and control bed bug infestations. Currently includes only reviewed material from federal/state/local government agencies, extension services, and universities.

  15. 78 FR 66890 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of...

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    2013-11-07

    ... Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS-2013-0092] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information... Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment request... Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information...

  16. An Informatics Blueprint for Healthcare Quality Information Systems

    PubMed Central

    Niland, Joyce C.; Rouse, Layla; Stahl, Douglas C.

    2006-01-01

    There is a critical gap in our nation's ability to accurately measure and manage the quality of medical care. A robust healthcare quality information system (HQIS) has the potential to address this deficiency through the capture, codification, and analysis of information about patient treatments and related outcomes. Because non-technical issues often present the greatest challenges, this paper provides an overview of these socio-technical issues in building a successful HQIS, including the human, organizational, and knowledge management (KM) perspectives. Through an extensive literature review and direct experience in building a practical HQIS (the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Outcomes Research Database system), we have formulated an “informatics blueprint” to guide the development of such systems. While the blueprint was developed to facilitate healthcare quality information collection, management, analysis, and reporting, the concepts and advice provided may be extensible to the development of other types of clinical research information systems. PMID:16622161

  17. 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...

  18. Performance of the S - [chi][squared] Statistic for Full-Information Bifactor Models

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    Li, Ying; Rupp, Andre A.

    2011-01-01

    This study investigated the Type I error rate and power of the multivariate extension of the S - [chi][squared] statistic using unidimensional and multidimensional item response theory (UIRT and MIRT, respectively) models as well as full-information bifactor (FI-bifactor) models through simulation. Manipulated factors included test length, sample…

  19. 77 FR 16064 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Semi...

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    2012-03-19

    ... disabilities, including domestic violence and sexual assault, against older or disabled individuals. Grantees... End Violence Against and Abuse of Women Later in Life Program ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review. The Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) will be submitting...

  20. 78 FR 8528 - Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated...

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    2013-02-06

    ... Number: 3060-1103. Title: Section 76.41, Franchise Application Process. Type of Review: Extension of a... competitive franchises for the provision of cable services. The Commission found that the current franchising... CFR 76.41(b) requires a competitive franchise applicant to include the following information in...

  1. Biotechnology: Education and Training. Special Reference Briefs Series No. SRB 96-08.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Dobert, Raymond

    This document, prepared by The Biotechnology Information Center at the National Agricultural Library, contains sources of information that can provide a starting point for teachers, university faculty, extension agents, and other education leaders who have an interest in biotechnology education and training. Sections include a bibliography of the…

  2. 76 FR 56503 - Agency Information Collection (Report of Treatment in Hospital) Activity Under OMB Review

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    2011-09-13

    ... of Treatment in Hospital) Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration... nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data... Treatment in Hospital, VA FL 29-551. OMB Control Number: 2900-0119. Type of Review: Extension of a currently...

  3. 75 FR 4611 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved...

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    2010-01-28

    ... resources to the byway community in creating a unique travel experience and enhanced local quality of life... of Transportation. Grant applications are solicited on an annual basis. Eligible projects are on... and is used to determine project eligibility. The legislation also includes information about the...

  4. 76 FR 4709 - Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Certified Cargo Screening...

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    2011-01-26

    ... period soliciting comments, of the following collection of information on October 14, 2010, 75 FR 63191. TSA has received no comments. The collections include: (1) Applications from entities that wish to... CCSFs and validation firms; (3) implementation of a standard security program or submission of a...

  5. 78 FR 28594 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

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    2013-05-15

    ... information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of..., 47 CFR Part 52, Subpart (C) and CC Docket No. 95-116. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of... suits their needs and enhancing competition. In the Porting Interval Order and Further Notice, the...

  6. 75 FR 36371 - Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

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    2010-06-25

    ... Grain in Licensed Warehouses. SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et... of the information collection and its expected costs and burden; it includes the actual data... in Licensed Warehouses, OMB Control No. 3038-0019. This is a request for extension of a currently...

  7. 75 FR 47311 - Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Aviation Security...

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    2010-08-05

    ...This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0018, abstracted below to OMB for review and approval of an extension of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. TSA published a Federal Register notice, with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments, of the following collection of information on March 4, 2010, 75 FR 9920. Please note that the OMB control number (1652-0001) cited in the 60-day notice was not correct. The correct OMB number for this collection is 1652-0018. The information collection would require the retention of certain information necessary for TSA to help set the Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee (ASIF), including information about air carriers' and foreign air carriers' costs related to screening passengers and property in calendar year 2000.

  8. 78 FR 55279 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Passenger and Crew Manifest

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    2013-09-10

    ... passenger and crew member include: full name; date of birth; gender; citizenship; document type; passport... collected. Type of Review: Extension with no change Affected Public: Businesses, Individuals Commercial...

  9. 76 FR 3178 - Proposed Extension of Existing Information Collection; Rock Burst Control Plan, Metal and...

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    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...

  10. Details on Exclusive Use Data Protection for Minor Use Registrations

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This document provides information about issues related to exclusive use data protection for minor use registrations, including extension of the exclusive use period and establishing a new exclusive use period.

  11. 78 FR 66909 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2013-11-07

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Department of Energy (DOE) has previously published its Agency Information Collection Extension request in... collection request to the OMB for extension under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The...

  12. A Polar Specific 20-year Data Set of Cloud Fraction and Height Derived from Satellite Radiances

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Francis, Jennifer; Schweiger, Axel

    2004-01-01

    This is a final report to fulfill reporting requirements on NASA grant NASA NAG5-11800. Jennifer Francis, PI at Rutgers University is currently continuing work on this project under a no-cost extension. Work at the University of Washington portion of the project is completed and reported here. Major accomplishments and results from this portion of the project include: 1) Extension and reprocessing of TOVS Polar Pathfinder (Path-P) data set; 2) Analysis of Arctic cloud variability; 3) Validation of Southern Hemisphere ocean cloud retrievals; 4) Intercompared cloud height information from AVHRR retrievals and surface-based cloud radar information.

  13. Statistical Summary of Missouri Higher Education, 1996-1997.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education, Jefferson City.

    Extensive data tables on higher education in Missouri present information on: the academic preparation of college freshmen (fall 1996), including distribution of American College Testing (ACT) scores and high school rankings; tuition, fees, and financial aid (state and federal, by aid type, including merit-based scholarships) and trends;…

  14. Missouri Higher Education: 1995-1996 Statistical Summary.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Missouri State Coordinating Board for Higher Education, Jefferson City.

    Extensive data tables on higher education in Missouri present information on: the academic preparation of college freshmen (fall 1995), including distribution of American College Testing (ACT) scores and high school rankings; tuition, fees, and financial aid (state and federal, by aid type, including merit-based scholarships) and trends;…

  15. 78 FR 44521 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Veterinary Services...

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    2013-07-24

    ...] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Veterinary Services Customer... an extension of approval of an information collection to evaluate service delivery by Veterinary... coming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the Veterinary Services customer service...

  16. Building the capacity of Extension educators to address climate change and agricultural sustainability

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Pathak, T. B.; Doll, J. E.

    2016-12-01

    It is evident that changes in climate will adversely impact various sectors including agriculture and natural resources worldwide. Increased temperatures, longer than normal growing seasons, more frequent extreme weather events, decreased winter snowpack, earlier snowmelt, and vulnerability to pest are some of the examples of changes and impacts documented in the literature. According to the IPCC 2007, mainstreaming` climate change issues into decision-making is an important aspect for sustainability. Due to the lack of locally and regionally focused educational programs, it becomes difficult for people to translate the science into meaningful actions. One of the strengths of the Cooperative Extension system is that it is one of the most trusted sources of science-based information that is locally relevant. In order to utilize strong network of Cooperative Extension system, we implemented a project to provide regionally tailored climate change and sustainable agriculture professional development for Cooperative Extension and Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) educators in 12 states in north central US. We conducted these activities: 1) creation and dissemination of a Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture Resource Handbook and a curriculum and 2) two climate change and sustainable agriculture workshops. In general, this project resulted in improved ability of Cooperative Extension academics to respond to climate change questions with science-based information. Several workshop attendees also integrated information provided to them through resource handbook and curriculum into their existing programming. In the long-term, we hope these programs will result in educators and farmers making informed choices and recommendations that lead to sustainable agriculture in the face of climate change.

  17. Information needs related to extension service and community outreach.

    PubMed

    Bottcher, Robert W

    2003-06-01

    Air quality affects everyone. Some people are affected by air quality impacts, regulations, and technological developments in several ways. Stakeholders include the medical community, ecologists, government regulators, industries, technology providers, academic professionals, concerned citizens, the news media, and elected officials. Each of these groups may perceive problems and opportunities differently, but all need access to information as it is developed. The diversity and complexity of air quality problems contribute to the challenges faced by extension and outreach professionals who must communicate with stakeholders having diverse backgrounds. Gases, particulates, biological aerosols, pathogens, and odors all require expensive and relatively complex technology to measure and control. Economic constraints affect the ability of regulators and others to measure air quality, and industry and others to control it. To address these challenges, while communicating air quality research results and concepts to stakeholders, three areas of information needs are evident. (1) A basic understanding of the fundamental concepts regarding air pollutants and their measurement and control is needed by all stakeholders; the Extension Specialist, to be effective, must help people move some distance up the learning curve. (2) Each problem or set of problems must be reasonably well defined since comprehensive solution of all problems simultaneously may not be feasible; for instance, the solution of an odor problem associated with animal production may not address atmospheric effects due to ammonia emissions. (3) The integrity of the communication process must be preserved by avoiding prejudice and protectionism; although stakeholders may seek to modify information to enhance their interests, extension and outreach professionals must be willing to present unwelcome information or admit to a lack of information. A solid grounding in fundamental concepts, careful and fair problem definition, and a resolute commitment to integrity and credibility will enable effective communication of air quality information to and among diverse stakeholders.

  18. Pinkerton's Creator: Steven Kellogg.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Brodie, Carolyn S.

    2002-01-01

    Describes the life of Steven Kellogg, a children's book illustrator and writer. Includes extension ideas for school library media center activities related to his works and presents a selected annotated bibliography in chronological order, videos, and biographical information. (LRW)

  19. 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

  20. 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

  1. 76 FR 7563 - Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office...

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    2011-02-10

    ... necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information... small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of... Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit. [[Page...

  2. 75 FR 77588 - Foreign Futures and Options Contracts on a Non-Narrow-Based Security Index; Commission...

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    2010-12-13

    ...; information and data relating to the index, including the design, computation and maintenance thereof. In... extension is necessary to address complex or novel issues. The information that a foreign board of trade... 45 days if the foreign security index futures contract raises novel or complex issues that require...

  3. Evaluation of atmospheric density models and preliminary functional specifications for the Langley Atmospheric Information Retrieval System (LAIRS)

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Lee, T.; Boland, D. F., Jr.

    1980-01-01

    This document presents the results of an extensive survey and comparative evaluation of current atmosphere and wind models for inclusion in the Langley Atmospheric Information Retrieval System (LAIRS). It includes recommended models for use in LAIRS, estimated accuracies for the recommended models, and functional specifications for the development of LAIRS.

  4. 78 FR 19312 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Import/Export...

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    2013-03-29

    ...) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection to include online... brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit. Other: Not-for-profit; State, local, and tribal...,395 0.2833 17 2,379 Form 486--Export (Online)....... 25 434 0.1333 8 58 Form 486--Export Return 189 5...

  5. 75 FR 12570 - Presence Sensing Device Initiation (PSDI); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's...

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    2010-03-16

    ... information is in the desired format, reporting burden (time and costs) is minimal, collection instruments are....217(h) regulates the use of presence sensing devices (``PSDs'') used to initiate the operation of..., including whether the information is useful; The accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the burden (time and costs...

  6. Decision-Making, Information Communication Technology, and Data Analysis by School Leaders about Student Achievement

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    Akoma, Ahunna Margaux

    2012-01-01

    This case study of one school district examined how school leaders use student performance data and technology-based data analysis tools to engage in data-informed decision-making for continuous improvement. School leaders in this context included leaders at the district, school, and classroom levels. An extensive literature review provided the…

  7. 75 FR 77663 - Information Collection Extension Request

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    2010-12-13

    ... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Information Collection Extension Request ACTION... agencies with an opportunity to comment on information collection extension request in accordance with the... collection of the Compliance Information Report--29 CFR part 31 (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act...

  8. 78 FR 15034 - Information Collection Extension

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    2013-03-08

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U.S. Geological Survey [GX12GH009980000] Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior. ACTION: Notice of an extension of an information... Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. To comply with the Paperwork...

  9. U.S.-Mexico Border Geographic Information System

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Parcher, Jean W.

    2008-01-01

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the development of extensive geodatabases have become invaluable tools for addressing a variety of contemporary societal issues and for making predictions about the future. The United States-Mexico Geographic Information System (USMX-GIS) is based on fundamental datasets that are produced and/or approved by the national geography agencies of each country, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica Y Geografia (INEGI) of Mexico, and the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC). The data are available at various scales to allow both regional and local analysis. The USGS and the INEGI have an extensive history of collaboration for transboundary mapping including exchanging digital technology and developing methods for harmonizing seamless national level geospatial datasets for binational environmental monitoring, urban growth analysis, and other scientific applications.

  10. 77 FR 50980 - Notice of Request for a Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection...

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    2012-08-23

    ...] Notice of Request for a Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Tuberculosis... request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the bovine tuberculosis... coming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the domestic tuberculosis program, contact Dr...

  11. 75 FR 48303 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Veterinary Services...

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    2010-08-10

    ...] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Veterinary Services; Customer... extension of approval of an information collection to evaluate service delivery by Veterinary Services to... INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the Veterinary Services customer service survey, contact Ms. Pam Hart...

  12. 78 FR 5504 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request

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    2013-01-25

    ... OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of the Director of National Intelligence... Intelligence (DNI) as Security Executive Agent. Accordingly, ODNI is giving public notice regarding extension...

  13. 78 FR 58513 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Communicable Diseases...

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    2013-09-24

    ...] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Communicable Diseases in Horses AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an information... announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of...

  14. 77 FR 31612 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

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  15. An Introduction to Fortran Programming: An IPI Approach.

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    Fisher, D. D.; And Others

    This text is designed to give individually paced instruction in Fortran Programing. The text contains fifteen units. Unit titles include: Flowcharts, Input and Output, Loops, and Debugging. Also included is an extensive set of appendices. These were designed to contain a great deal of practical information necessary to the course. These appendices…

  16. Survey of Crop Losses in Response to Phytoparasitic Nematodes in the United States for 1994

    PubMed Central

    Koenning, S. R.; Overstreet, C.; Noling, J. W.; Donald, P. A.; Becker, J. O.; Fortnum, B. A.

    1999-01-01

    Previous reports of crop losses to plant-parasitic nematodes have relied on published results of survey data based on certain commodities, including tobacco, peanuts, cotton, and soybean. Reports on crop-loss assessment by land-grant universities and many commodity groups generally are no longer available, with the exception of the University of Georgia, the Beltwide Cotton Conference, and selected groups concerned with soybean. The Society of Nematologists Extension Committee contacted extension personnel in 49 U.S. states for information on estimated crop losses caused by plant-parasitic nematodes in major crops for the year 1994. Included in this paper are survey results from 35 states on various crops including corn, cotton, soybean, peanut, wheat, rice, sugarcane, sorghum, tobacco, numerous vegetable crops, fruit and nut crops, and golf greens. The data are reported systematically by state and include the estimated loss, hectarage of production, source of information, nematode species or taxon when available, and crop value. The major genera of phytoparasitic nematodes reported to cause crop losses were Heterodera, Hoplolaimus, Meloidogyne, Pratylenchus, Rotylenchulus, and Xiphinema. PMID:19270925

  17. Survey of crop losses in response to phytoparasitic nematodes in the United States for 1994.

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    Koenning, S R; Overstreet, C; Noling, J W; Donald, P A; Becker, J O; Fortnum, B A

    1999-12-01

    Previous reports of crop losses to plant-parasitic nematodes have relied on published results of survey data based on certain commodities, including tobacco, peanuts, cotton, and soybean. Reports on crop-loss assessment by land-grant universities and many commodity groups generally are no longer available, with the exception of the University of Georgia, the Beltwide Cotton Conference, and selected groups concerned with soybean. The Society of Nematologists Extension Committee contacted extension personnel in 49 U.S. states for information on estimated crop losses caused by plant-parasitic nematodes in major crops for the year 1994. Included in this paper are survey results from 35 states on various crops including corn, cotton, soybean, peanut, wheat, rice, sugarcane, sorghum, tobacco, numerous vegetable crops, fruit and nut crops, and golf greens. The data are reported systematically by state and include the estimated loss, hectarage of production, source of information, nematode species or taxon when available, and crop value. The major genera of phytoparasitic nematodes reported to cause crop losses were Heterodera, Hoplolaimus, Meloidogyne, Pratylenchus, Rotylenchulus, and Xiphinema.

  18. Data-Base Software For Tracking Technological Developments

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Aliberti, James A.; Wright, Simon; Monteith, Steve K.

    1996-01-01

    Technology Tracking System (TechTracS) computer program developed for use in storing and retrieving information on technology and related patent information developed under auspices of NASA Headquarters and NASA's field centers. Contents of data base include multiple scanned still images and quick-time movies as well as text. TechTracS includes word-processing, report-editing, chart-and-graph-editing, and search-editing subprograms. Extensive keyword searching capabilities enable rapid location of technologies, innovators, and companies. System performs routine functions automatically and serves multiple users.

  19. 78 FR 61397 - Stand Down Grant Requests; Extension of Availability of Funds

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    ... training, counseling, and placement services (including job readiness and literacy and skills training) to... Training (DVET) for your state. You will find address and contact information for DVET(s) at http://www.dol...

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  1. 47 CFR 1.1311 - Environmental information to be included in the environmental assessment (EA).

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    2010-10-01

    ... facilities on any district, site, building, structure or object listed, or eligible for listing, in the... land utilized (e.g., deforestation, water diversion, wetland fill, or other extensive change of surface...

  2. 76 FR 59669 - Notice of Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-519); Comment Request; Extension...

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    ... (rounded). \\1\\ Number of hours an employee works each year. \\2\\ Average annual salary per employee... salary per employee (including overhead). Dated: September 19, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc...

  3. A comparison of the views of extension agents and farmers regarding extension education courses in Dezful, Iran

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    Nazarzadeh Zare, Mohsen; Dorrani, Kamal; Gholamali Lavasani, Masoud

    2012-11-01

    Background and purpose : This study examines the views of farmers and extension agents participating in extension education courses in Dezful, Iran, with regard to problems with these courses. It relies upon a descriptive methodology, using a survey as its instrument. Sample : The statistical population consisted of 5060 farmers and 50 extension agents; all extension agents were studied owing to their small population and a sample of 466 farmers was selected based on the stratified ratio sampling method. For the data analysis, statistical procedures including the t-test and factor analysis were used. Results : The results of factor analysis on the views of farmers indicated that these courses have problems such as inadequate use of instructional materials by extension agents, insufficient employment of knowledgeable and experienced extension agents, bad and inconvenient timing of courses for farmers, lack of logical connection between one curriculum and prior ones, negligence in considering the opinions of farmers in arranging the courses, and lack of information about the time of courses. The findings of factor analysis on the views of extension agents indicated that these courses suffer from problems such as use of consistent methods of instruction for teaching curricula, and lack of continuity between courses and their levels and content. Conclusions : Recommendations include: listening to the views of farmers when planning extension courses; providing audiovisual aids, pamphlets and CDs; arranging courses based on convenient timing for farmers; using incentives to encourage participation; and employing extension agents with knowledge of the latest agricultural issues.

  4. 77 FR 59224 - Comment Request for Information Collection for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Management...

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    ... Collection for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Management Information and Reporting System; Extension With... changes that are being requested in the extension with revisions to the WIA Management Information and.... III. Current Actions Type of Review: Extension with revisions. Title: WIA Management Information and...

  5. 78 FR 65293 - Collection of Information; Proposed Extension of Approval; Comment Request-Publicly Available...

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    ... Extension of Approval; Comment Request--Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database... Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database. The Commission will consider all comments... intention to seek extension of approval of a collection of information for a database on the safety of...

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  7. 78 FR 13300 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Fruits...

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    ... Information Collection; Importation of Fruits and Vegetables AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment request. SUMMARY: In... Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated...

  8. Cancer Biochemistry and Host-Tumor Interactions: A Decimal Classification, (Categories 51.6, 51.7, and 51.8).

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    Schneider, John H.

    This is a hierarchical decimal classification of information related to cancer biochemistry, to host-tumor interactions (including cancer immunology), and to occurrence of cancer in special types of animals and plants. It is a working draft of categories taken from an extensive classification of many fields of biomedical information. Because the…

  9. Extending the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model to Include Cross-Informant Data

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    van Dulmen, Manfred H. M.; Goncy, Elizabeth A.

    2010-01-01

    This paper illustrates an extension of the APIM technique within a path analysis framework by using cross-informant data on the outcome variable. Data for the current study were derived from a sample of young adult heterosexual couples who had been in a romantic relationship for at least four months (N = 115 couples). The findings from the current…

  10. BOREAS Level-0 NS001 TMS Imagery: Digital Counts in BIL Format

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Hall, Forrest G. (Editor); Newcomer, Jeffrey A.; Dominguez, Roseanne

    2000-01-01

    For BOREAS, the NS001 TMS imagery, along with the other remotely sensed images, was collected in order to provide spatially extensive information over the primary study areas. This information includes detailed land cover and biophysical parameter maps such as fPAR and LAI. Data collections occurred over the study areas during the 1994 field campaigns.

  11. 77 FR 69897 - Comment Request for Information Collection for Occupational Code Assignment, Extension Without...

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    2012-11-21

    ....onetcenter.org/ombclearance.html . DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the... information in the O*NET Web sites including O*NET OnLine ( http://online.onetcenter.org ), My Next Move ( www.MyNextMove.gov ) and My Next Move for Veterans ( www.MyNextMove.org/vets ) O*NET Code Connector ( www...

  12. Survey of veterinary extension in the United States.

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    Sischo, W M; Floyd, J G; McKean, J D; Hueston, W D

    1999-11-15

    To assess veterinary extension in the United States as perceived by veterinary extension personnel. Cross-sectional survey. Extension veterinarians in the United States. 2 surveys were designed and mailed to extension veterinarians listed by the USDA and the American Association of Extension Veterinarians. 34 states had > or = 1 extension veterinarian. The majority (> 60%) of extension veterinarians did not commit time to resident education and were not involved in research activities. Paradoxically, 23% of responding extension veterinarians did not report extension work. Programs for food animal producers, horse owners, and companion animal owners were provided by 100, 63, and 37% of states, respectively. Continuing education (CE) programs were provided for food animal veterinarians, equine veterinarians, and companion animal veterinarians by 96, 63, and 52% of states, respectively. Challenges facing veterinary extension included limited recognition of veterinary extension activities by universities, lack of university personnel to support CE programs, and decreased support for companion animal extension programs. Extension veterinarians need to identify and clearly articulate the mission of veterinary extension, develop more collaborative programs across regions, and continue to serve as catalysts to bring diverse constituents together. Extension veterinarians must distinguish their mission not solely as information transfer, which can be accomplished in a variety of ways outside of extension, but as a coherent and consistent program of education and policy developed on a national level and distributed locally.

  13. 76 FR 34032 - Notice of Revision and Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Swine...

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    ...] Notice of Revision and Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Swine Health... revise an information collection associated with regulations to prevent the interstate spread of swine diseases and to request extension of approval of the information collection to protect swine health. DATES...

  14. 75 FR 33574 - Notice of Revision and Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Swine Health

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    ...] Notice of Revision and Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Swine Health... an information collection associated with regulations to prevent the interstate spread of swine diseases and protect swine health and to request extension of approval of the information collection DATES...

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    ...] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Fresh Baby Kiwi... an information collection; comment request. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act... an extension of approval of an information collection associated with the regulations for the...

  16. 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 ...

  17. Acid Rain: Activities for Science Teachers.

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    Johnson, Eric; And Others

    1983-01-01

    Seven complete secondary/college level acid rain activities are provided. Activities include overview; background information and societal implications; major concepts; student objectives; vocabulary/material lists; procedures; instructional strategies; and questions/discussion and extension suggestions. Activities consider effects of acid rain on…

  18. 76 FR 4350 - Health Information Technology Extension Program

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Health Information Technology Extension Program ACTION: Public Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces changes to the Health Information Technology Extension... technology, as authorized under section 3012(c) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by the American...

  19. MindSeer: a portable and extensible tool for visualization of structural and functional neuroimaging data

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    Moore, Eider B; Poliakov, Andrew V; Lincoln, Peter; Brinkley, James F

    2007-01-01

    Background Three-dimensional (3-D) visualization of multimodality neuroimaging data provides a powerful technique for viewing the relationship between structure and function. A number of applications are available that include some aspect of 3-D visualization, including both free and commercial products. These applications range from highly specific programs for a single modality, to general purpose toolkits that include many image processing functions in addition to visualization. However, few if any of these combine both stand-alone and remote multi-modality visualization in an open source, portable and extensible tool that is easy to install and use, yet can be included as a component of a larger information system. Results We have developed a new open source multimodality 3-D visualization application, called MindSeer, that has these features: integrated and interactive 3-D volume and surface visualization, Java and Java3D for true cross-platform portability, one-click installation and startup, integrated data management to help organize large studies, extensibility through plugins, transparent remote visualization, and the ability to be integrated into larger information management systems. We describe the design and implementation of the system, as well as several case studies that demonstrate its utility. These case studies are available as tutorials or demos on the associated website: . Conclusion MindSeer provides a powerful visualization tool for multimodality neuroimaging data. Its architecture and unique features also allow it to be extended into other visualization domains within biomedicine. PMID:17937818

  20. MindSeer: a portable and extensible tool for visualization of structural and functional neuroimaging data.

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    Moore, Eider B; Poliakov, Andrew V; Lincoln, Peter; Brinkley, James F

    2007-10-15

    Three-dimensional (3-D) visualization of multimodality neuroimaging data provides a powerful technique for viewing the relationship between structure and function. A number of applications are available that include some aspect of 3-D visualization, including both free and commercial products. These applications range from highly specific programs for a single modality, to general purpose toolkits that include many image processing functions in addition to visualization. However, few if any of these combine both stand-alone and remote multi-modality visualization in an open source, portable and extensible tool that is easy to install and use, yet can be included as a component of a larger information system. We have developed a new open source multimodality 3-D visualization application, called MindSeer, that has these features: integrated and interactive 3-D volume and surface visualization, Java and Java3D for true cross-platform portability, one-click installation and startup, integrated data management to help organize large studies, extensibility through plugins, transparent remote visualization, and the ability to be integrated into larger information management systems. We describe the design and implementation of the system, as well as several case studies that demonstrate its utility. These case studies are available as tutorials or demos on the associated website: http://sig.biostr.washington.edu/projects/MindSeer. MindSeer provides a powerful visualization tool for multimodality neuroimaging data. Its architecture and unique features also allow it to be extended into other visualization domains within biomedicine.

  1. 78 FR 16534 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Existing Collection; Comments Requested;Extension of a...

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    ... 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...

  2. Information Theory Broadens the Spectrum of Molecular Ecology and Evolution.

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    Sherwin, W B; Chao, A; Jost, L; Smouse, P E

    2017-12-01

    Information or entropy analysis of diversity is used extensively in community ecology, and has recently been exploited for prediction and analysis in molecular ecology and evolution. Information measures belong to a spectrum (or q profile) of measures whose contrasting properties provide a rich summary of diversity, including allelic richness (q=0), Shannon information (q=1), and heterozygosity (q=2). We present the merits of information measures for describing and forecasting molecular variation within and among groups, comparing forecasts with data, and evaluating underlying processes such as dispersal. Importantly, information measures directly link causal processes and divergence outcomes, have straightforward relationship to allele frequency differences (including monotonicity that q=2 lacks), and show additivity across hierarchical layers such as ecology, behaviour, cellular processes, and nongenetic inheritance. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  3. Preferred Methods for Delivery of Technological Information by the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service: Opinions of Agricultural Producers Who Use Extension Information.

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    Richardson, John G.; Mustian, R. David

    The findings of a questionnaire survey of 702 North Carolina agricultural producers indicated that communication methods historically used by the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service for information dissemination are accepted by state farmers and continue to be popular. Information delivery methods most frequently preferred are…

  4. 77 FR 2266 - Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Grain Inspection, Packers and...- year extension and revision of a currently approved information collection for ``Export Inspection and...

  5. 75 FR 27980 - Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Under the...

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    ... livestock, meat packing and poultry industries. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments from the... on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or...

  6. Childhood Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)—Health Professional Version

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    Treatment options for children with nasopharyngeal cancer include combined-modality therapy with chemotherapy and radiation. Surgery has a limited role because the disease is usually considered unresectable due to extensive local spread. Get detailed treatment information in this clinician summary.

  7. 78 FR 55237 - Notice of a Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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    ... from cow's milk (except soft-ripened cheese such as Brie) and certain non-cheese dairy products (including butter and dried milk) are subject to TRQs and the Regulation. Licenses are issued each quota year...

  8. User interface for ground-water modeling: Arcview extension

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    Tsou, Ming‐shu; Whittemore, Donald O.

    2001-01-01

    Numerical simulation for ground-water modeling often involves handling large input and output data sets. A geographic information system (GIS) provides an integrated platform to manage, analyze, and display disparate data and can greatly facilitate modeling efforts in data compilation, model calibration, and display of model parameters and results. Furthermore, GIS can be used to generate information for decision making through spatial overlay and processing of model results. Arc View is the most widely used Windows-based GIS software that provides a robust user-friendly interface to facilitate data handling and display. An extension is an add-on program to Arc View that provides additional specialized functions. An Arc View interface for the ground-water flow and transport models MODFLOW and MT3D was built as an extension for facilitating modeling. The extension includes preprocessing of spatially distributed (point, line, and polygon) data for model input and postprocessing of model output. An object database is used for linking user dialogs and model input files. The Arc View interface utilizes the capabilities of the 3D Analyst extension. Models can be automatically calibrated through the Arc View interface by external linking to such programs as PEST. The efficient pre- and postprocessing capabilities and calibration link were demonstrated for ground-water modeling in southwest Kansas.

  9. Potential Technologies for Assessing Risk Associated with a Mesoscale Forecast

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2015-10-01

    American GFS models, and informally applied on the Weather Research and Forecasting ( WRF ) model. The current CI equation is as follows...Reen B, Penc R. Investigating surface bias errors in the Weather Research and Forecasting ( WRF ) model using a Geographic Information System (GIS). J...Forecast model ( WRF -ARW) with extensions that might include finer terrain resolutions and more detailed representations of the underlying atmospheric

  10. 78 FR 24721 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently...: Extension of currently approved information collection. Abstract: The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food... its Local, Area, State, and National offices. This information will be used to determine applicant...

  11. 77 FR 14829 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Comments...

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1103-0093] Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Comments Requested COPS Extension Request Form ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community...

  12. Minimum information about a single amplified genome (MISAG) and a metagenome-assembled genome (MIMAG) of bacteria and archaea

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    Bowers, Robert M.; Kyrpides, Nikos C.; Stepanauskas, Ramunas

    We present two standards developed by the Genomic Standards Consortium (GSC) for reporting bacterial and archaeal genome sequences. Both are extensions of the Minimum Information about Any (x) Sequence (MIxS). The standards are the Minimum Information about a Single Amplified Genome (MISAG) and the Minimum Information about a Metagenome-Assembled Genome (MIMAG), including, but not limited to, assembly quality, and estimates of genome completeness and contamination. These standards can be used in combination with other GSC checklists, including the Minimum Information about a Genome Sequence (MIGS), Minimum Information about a Metagenomic Sequence (MIMS), and Minimum Information about a Marker Gene Sequencemore » (MIMARKS). Community-wide adoption of MISAG and MIMAG will facilitate more robust comparative genomic analyses of bacterial and archaeal diversity.« less

  13. Minimum information about a single amplified genome (MISAG) and a metagenome-assembled genome (MIMAG) of bacteria and archaea

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    Bowers, Robert M.; Kyrpides, Nikos C.; Stepanauskas, Ramunas; ...

    2017-08-08

    Here, we present two standards developed by the Genomic Standards Consortium (GSC) for reporting bacterial and archaeal genome sequences. Both are extensions of the Minimum Information about Any (x) Sequence (MIxS). The standards are the Minimum Information about a Single Amplified Genome (MISAG) and the Minimum Information about a MetagenomeAssembled Genome (MIMAG), including, but not limited to, assembly quality, and estimates of genome completeness and contamination. These standards can be used in combination with other GSC checklists, including the Minimum Information about a Genome Sequence (MIGS), Minimum Information about a Metagenomic Sequence (MIMS), and Minimum Information about a Marker Genemore » Sequence (MIMARKS). Community-wide adoption of MISAG and MIMAG will facilitate more robust comparative genomic analyses of bacterial and archaeal diversity.« less

  14. Minimum information about a single amplified genome (MISAG) and a metagenome-assembled genome (MIMAG) of bacteria and archaea

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    Bowers, Robert M.; Kyrpides, Nikos C.; Stepanauskas, Ramunas

    Here, we present two standards developed by the Genomic Standards Consortium (GSC) for reporting bacterial and archaeal genome sequences. Both are extensions of the Minimum Information about Any (x) Sequence (MIxS). The standards are the Minimum Information about a Single Amplified Genome (MISAG) and the Minimum Information about a MetagenomeAssembled Genome (MIMAG), including, but not limited to, assembly quality, and estimates of genome completeness and contamination. These standards can be used in combination with other GSC checklists, including the Minimum Information about a Genome Sequence (MIGS), Minimum Information about a Metagenomic Sequence (MIMS), and Minimum Information about a Marker Genemore » Sequence (MIMARKS). Community-wide adoption of MISAG and MIMAG will facilitate more robust comparative genomic analyses of bacterial and archaeal diversity.« less

  15. Enhanced project management tool

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    Hsu, Chen-Jung (Inventor); Patel, Hemil N. (Inventor); Maluf, David A. (Inventor); Moh Hashim, Jairon C. (Inventor); Tran, Khai Peter B. (Inventor)

    2012-01-01

    A system for managing a project that includes multiple tasks and a plurality of workers. Input information includes characterizations based upon a human model, a team model and a product model. Periodic reports, such as one or more of a monthly report, a task plan report, a schedule report, a budget report and a risk management report, are generated and made available for display or further analysis or collection into a customized report template. An extensible database allows searching for information based upon context and upon content. Seven different types of project risks are addressed, including non-availability of required skill mix of workers. The system can be configured to exchange data and results with corresponding portions of similar project analyses, and to provide user-specific access to specified information.

  16. Design of an extensive information representation scheme for clinical narratives.

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    Deléger, Louise; Campillos, Leonardo; Ligozat, Anne-Laure; Névéol, Aurélie

    2017-09-11

    Knowledge representation frameworks are essential to the understanding of complex biomedical processes, and to the analysis of biomedical texts that describe them. Combined with natural language processing (NLP), they have the potential to contribute to retrospective studies by unlocking important phenotyping information contained in the narrative content of electronic health records (EHRs). This work aims to develop an extensive information representation scheme for clinical information contained in EHR narratives, and to support secondary use of EHR narrative data to answer clinical questions. We review recent work that proposed information representation schemes and applied them to the analysis of clinical narratives. We then propose a unifying scheme that supports the extraction of information to address a large variety of clinical questions. We devised a new information representation scheme for clinical narratives that comprises 13 entities, 11 attributes and 37 relations. The associated annotation guidelines can be used to consistently apply the scheme to clinical narratives and are https://cabernet.limsi.fr/annotation_guide_for_the_merlot_french_clinical_corpus-Sept2016.pdf . The information scheme includes many elements of the major schemes described in the clinical natural language processing literature, as well as a uniquely detailed set of relations.

  17. 76 FR 79703 - Notice of Submission for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection to OMB; Comment...

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  18. 78 FR 23883 - Marketing Orders for Fruit Crops; Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently...

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  19. 77 FR 29690 - Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Comments Requested; COPS Extension Request Form

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Agency Information Collection Activities [OMB Number 1103-0093] Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Comments Requested; COPS Extension Request Form ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review. The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community...

  20. 77 FR 67737 - Proposed Information Collection (Student Verification of Enrollment) Activity: Comment Request

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    ...The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine an individual's continued entitlement to VA benefits.

  1. 75 FR 6793 - Proposed Information Collection (Rehabilitation Needs Inventory) Activity: Comment Request

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    ...The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine a claimant's entitlement to vocational rehabilitation services.

  2. 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.

  3. 77 FR 5217 - Retrospective Review Under E.O. 13563: Seamen's Claims; Admiralty Extension Act Claims; and...

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    ... the provision of 18 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 287 and 1001 and all other penalty provisions for making false... knowledge, information, and belief. If the person's signature does not include the first name, middle...

  4. 77 FR 65854 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Products...

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    2012-10-31

    ... products of carcasses, and eggs (other than hatching eggs) of poultry, game birds, and other birds to... importation apply. The regulations in Sec. 94.6 include provisions that allow poultry meat that originates in...

  5. 75 FR 3236 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Cost Accounting Standards Administration

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    2010-01-20

    ... Accounting Standards Administration AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration... extension of a previously approved information collection requirement concerning cost accounting standards... include pertinent rules and regulations related to the Cost Accounting Standards along with necessary...

  6. 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...

  7. Transition to adult-oriented health care: perspectives of youth and adults with complex physical disabilities.

    PubMed

    Young, Nancy L; Barden, Wendy S; Mills, Wendy A; Burke, Tricia A; Law, Mary; Boydell, Katherine

    2009-01-01

    The transition to adulthood is extremely difficult for individuals with disabilities. We sought to explore the specific issue of transition to adult-oriented health care in a Canadian context. We conducted semi-structured individual interviews with 15 youth and 15 adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and acquired brain injuries of childhood, and their parents (n = 30). Respondents discussed their health care services, their experience with clinical transition, and contributing factors. We analyzed the transcripts using qualitative methods. All participants identified challenges in transition, including: lack of access to health care; lack of professionals' knowledge; lack of information and uncertainty regarding the transition process. Two solutions were identified: early provision of detailed information and more extensive support throughout the clinical transition process. The challenges of clinical transition were universal. More extensive information and support is needed during transition to ensure an efficient move to appropriate adult-oriented health care.

  8. Environmental sciences information storage and retrieval system

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

    Engstrom, D.E.; White, M.G.; Dunaway, P.B.

    Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co., Inc. (REECo), has since 1970 accumulated information relating to the AEC's Nevada Applied Ecology Group (NAEG) programs at the Nevada Test Site (NTS). These programs, involving extensive soil, vegetation, and small-animal studies, have generated informational data concerning the collecting, processing, analyzing, and shipping of sample materials to various program participants and contractors. Future plans include incorporation of Lawrence Livermore Laboratory's resuspension study data, REECo's on-site air data, and EPA's large-animal, off-site air, and off-site soil data. (auth)

  9. Determining forest carbon stock losses due to wildfire disturbance in the Western United States

    Treesearch

    John M. Zobel; John W. Coulston

    2015-01-01

    Quantifying carbon stock losses after wildfire events is challenging due to the lack of detailed information before and after the disturbance. We propose to use the extensive Western FIA database (including periodic and annual inventories) to recreate pre- and post-fire conditions to better estimate actual carbon losses. Methods include using remeasurement date where...

  10. Information processing in the primate visual system - An integrated systems perspective

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Van Essen, David C.; Anderson, Charles H.; Felleman, Daniel J.

    1992-01-01

    The primate visual system contains dozens of distinct areas in the cerebral cortex and several major subcortical structures. These subdivisions are extensively interconnected in a distributed hierarchical network that contains several intertwined processing streams. A number of strategies are used for efficient information processing within this hierarchy. These include linear and nonlinear filtering, passage through information bottlenecks, and coordinated use of multiple types of information. In addition, dynamic regulation of information flow within and between visual areas may provide the computational flexibility needed for the visual system to perform a broad spectrum of tasks accurately and at high resolution.

  11. 78 FR 79564 - Proposed Information Collection (Request for Supplemental Information on Medical and Nonmedical...

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    2013-12-30

    ...The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension without change of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to this notice. This notice solicits comments on information needed to determine the insured's eligibility to reinstate or change government life insurance.

  12. 78 FR 79418 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2013-12-30

    ...The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995), intends to extend for three years, an information collection request (OMB Control Number 1910-1700) with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The proposed voluntary collection will request that an individual or an authorized designee provide pertinent information for easy record retrieval allowing for increased efficiencies and quicker processing. Pertinent information includes the requester's name, shipping address, phone number, email address, previous work location, the action requested and any identifying data that will help locate the records (e.g., maiden name, occupational license number, time and place of employment). Comments are invited on: (a) whether the extended collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and, (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

  13. 77 FR 71774 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; National Management...

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    2012-12-04

    ...] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; National Management Information... approval of an information collection associated with cooperative wildlife damage management programs... FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the national management information system for cooperative...

  14. Assessing risks and preventing disease from environmental chemicals.

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    Dunnette, D A

    1989-01-01

    In the last 25 years there has been considerable concern expressed about the extent to which chemical agents in the ambient and work environments are contributing to the causation of disease. This concern is a logical extension of our increased knowledge of the real and potential effects of environmental chemicals and the methodological difficulties in applying new knowledge that could help prevent environmentally induced disease. Chemical risk assessment offers an approach to estimating risks and involves consideration of relevant information including identification of chemical hazards, evaluation of the dose-response relationship, estimation of exposure and finally, risk characterization. Particularly significant uncertainties which are inherent in use of this and other risk models include animal-human and low dose-high dose extrapolation and estimation of exposure. Community public health risks from exposure to environmental chemicals appear to be small relative to other public health risks based on information related to cancer trends, dietary intake of synthetic chemicals, assessment data on substances such as DDT and "dioxin," public health effects of hazardous waste sites and contextual considerations. Because of inherent uncertainty in the chemical risk assessment process, however, we need to apply what methods are available in our efforts to prevent disease induced by environmental chemicals. There are a number of societal strategies which can contribute to overall reduction of risk from environmental chemicals. These include acquisition of information on environmental risk including toxicity, intensity and extensity of exposure, biological monitoring, disease surveillance, improvement in epidemiological methods, control of environmental chemical exposures, and dissemination of hazardous chemical information. Responsible environmental risk communication and information transfer appear to be among the most important of the available strategies for preventing disease induced by chemicals in the environment.

  15. 75 FR 21686 - Extension of Comment Period for Commercialization of University Research Request for Information

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    2010-04-26

    ... OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL Extension of Comment Period for Commercialization of University Research Request for Information ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period. The comment period for the joint request for information issued by the Office of Science and Technology Policy...

  16. 76 FR 65163 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of...

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    2011-10-20

    ...] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Christmas Cactus and Easter Cactus in Growing Media From the Netherlands and Denmark AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an information collection; comment request...

  17. V-TECS Guide for Bookkeeping/Accounting/Payroll Clerk.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Gregory, Margaret R.; Benson, Robert T.

    This guide, an extension of the Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States (V-TECS) catalog, includes such considerations as background information, decision-making skills, attitudes, and learning methods surrounding the occupations of bookkeeper/accountant/payroll clerk. The guide provides job-relevant task, performance objectives,…

  18. XML under the Hood.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Scharf, David

    2002-01-01

    Discusses XML (extensible markup language), particularly as it relates to libraries. Topics include organizing information; cataloging; metadata; similarities to HTML; organizations dealing with XML; making XML useful; a history of XML; the semantic Web; related technologies; XML at the Library of Congress; and its role in improving the…

  19. Teaching Biology to Visually Handicapped Students. Resource Manual.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Ricker, Kenneth S.

    This resource manual presents numerous techniques for adapting science activities to the visually handicapped student, applicable to introductory biology courses in which microscopes are used extensively in the laboratory. Chapters include information on the following: alternative microscopic viewing techniques, physical models, tactile diagrams,…

  20. Enhancing Diversity in Vocational Education. Information Series No. 351.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Bowen, Blannie E.; Jackson, Gary B.

    Vocational education can play a significant role in achieving the ideals of a diverse society. Although workplace changes and global economics make vocational education essential, an increasingly diverse population includes groups that have not traditionally participated extensively in vocational education. Philosophical and attitudinal changes…

  1. Progress connecting multi-disciplinary geoscience communities through the VIVO semantic web application

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Gross, M. B.; Mayernik, M. S.; Rowan, L. R.; Khan, H.; Boler, F. M.; Maull, K. E.; Stott, D.; Williams, S.; Corson-Rikert, J.; Johns, E. M.; Daniels, M. D.; Krafft, D. B.

    2015-12-01

    UNAVCO, UCAR, and Cornell University are working together to leverage semantic web technologies to enable discovery of people, datasets, publications and other research products, as well as the connections between them. The EarthCollab project, an EarthCube Building Block, is enhancing an existing open-source semantic web application, VIVO, to address connectivity gaps across distributed networks of researchers and resources related to the following two geoscience-based communities: (1) the Bering Sea Project, an interdisciplinary field program whose data archive is hosted by NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL), and (2) UNAVCO, a geodetic facility and consortium that supports diverse research projects informed by geodesy. People, publications, datasets and grant information have been mapped to an extended version of the VIVO-ISF ontology and ingested into VIVO's database. Data is ingested using a custom set of scripts that include the ability to perform basic automated and curated disambiguation. VIVO can display a page for every object ingested, including connections to other objects in the VIVO database. A dataset page, for example, includes the dataset type, time interval, DOI, related publications, and authors. The dataset type field provides a connection to all other datasets of the same type. The author's page will show, among other information, related datasets and co-authors. Information previously spread across several unconnected databases is now stored in a single location. In addition to VIVO's default display, the new database can also be queried using SPARQL, a query language for semantic data. EarthCollab will also extend the VIVO web application. One such extension is the ability to cross-link separate VIVO instances across institutions, allowing local display of externally curated information. For example, Cornell's VIVO faculty pages will display UNAVCO's dataset information and UNAVCO's VIVO will display Cornell faculty member contact and position information. Additional extensions, including enhanced geospatial capabilities, will be developed following task-centered usability testing.

  2. 77 FR 70741 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2012-11-27

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY U.S. Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice... being achieved. These data are also needed to satisfy numerous public requests for detailed information...

  3. 77 FR 51791 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2012-08-27

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY U.S. Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice and request for OMB review and comment. SUMMARY: The EIA has submitted an information collection request to...

  4. 77 FR 70742 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2012-11-27

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY U.S. Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice..., under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an information collection request to the...

  5. 78 FR 14520 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2013-03-06

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Energy Information Administration Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice and Request... information collection request to the OMB under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for a...

  6. Catalog of the Neotropical Trichoptera (Caddisflies)

    PubMed Central

    Holzenthal, Ralph W.; Calor, Adolfo R.

    2017-01-01

    Abstract The Neotropical caddisfly (Trichoptera) fauna is cataloged from a review of over 1,000 literature citations through 2015 (partial 2016) to include 3,262 currently recognized, valid species-group names in 25 families and 155 extant genera. Fourteen subspecies are included in the total as well as 35 fossil species and 1 fossil genus. The region covered includes all of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Genus-group and species-group synonyms are listed. For each nominal species, information on the type locality, type depository, sex of type, distribution by country, and other pertinent taxonomic or biological information is included. Summary information on taxonomy, phylogeny, distribution, immature stages, and biology are provided for each family and genus where known. An extensive index to all nominal taxa is included to facilitate use of the catalog. The glossosomatid species Mexitrichia usseglioi Rueda Martín & Gibon, is transferred to Mortoniella comb. n. PMID:28331396

  7. 78 FR 32234 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection: Public Health...

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    2013-05-29

    ... Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection: Public Health Information System... rabbit slaughter for the Public Health Information System--Animal Disposition Reporting because the.... SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Public Health Information System-- Animal Disposition Reporting. Type of...

  8. 75 FR 52710 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; National Management...

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    2010-08-27

    ...] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; National Management Information... approval of an information collection associated with cooperative wildlife damage management programs...: For information on the national management information system for cooperative wildlife damage...

  9. 77 FR 65900 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension, With Change, of an Existing Information...

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    2012-10-31

    ... technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic... Information Collection Activities: Extension, With Change, of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection for Review; File No. 10-002, Electronic Funds...

  10. 77 FR 15115 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension, without Change, of an Existing Information...

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    2012-03-14

    ..., mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g...; or inquiries for additional information should be directed to: John Ramsay, Forms Program Manager, U... Information Collection Activities: Extension, without Change, of an Existing Information Collection; Comment...

  11. Coverage of Jade Goody's cervical cancer in UK newspapers: a missed opportunity for health promotion?

    PubMed Central

    2010-01-01

    Background It has been claimed that publicity surrounding popular celebrity Jade Goody's experience of cervical cancer will raise awareness about the disease. This study examines the content of newspaper articles covering her illness to consider whether 'mobilising information' which could encourage women to adopt risk-reducing and health promoting behaviours has been included. Methods Content analysis of 15 national newspapers published between August 2008 and April 2009 Findings In the extensive coverage of Goody's illness (527 articles in the 7 months of study) few newspaper articles included information that might make women more aware of the signs and symptoms or risk factors for the disease, or discussed the role of the human papilloma virus (HPV) and the recently introduced HPV vaccination programme to reduce the future incidence of cervical cancer. For example, less than 5% of articles mentioned well-known risk-factors for cervical cancer and less than 8% gave any information about HPV. The 'human interest' aspects of Goody's illness (her treatment, the spread of her disease in later months, her wedding, and her preparations for her children's future) were more extensively covered. Conclusions Newspaper coverage of Goody's illness has tended not to include factual or educational information that could mobilise or inform women, or help them to recognise early symptoms. However, the focus on personal tragedy may encourage women to be receptive to HPV vaccination or screening if her story acts as a reminder that cervical cancer can be a devastating and fatal disease in the longer term. PMID:20576115

  12. 77 FR 71830 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Previously Approved Information...

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    2012-12-04

    ... DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1103-0100] Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Previously Approved Information Collection; Comments Requested Monitoring Information Collections ACTION: 30-Day Notice. The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing...

  13. Past, Present and Future of UHECR Observations

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Dawson, B. R.; Fukushima, M.; Sokolsky, P.

    2017-12-01

    Great advances have been made in the study of ultra-high energy cosmic rays (UHECR) in the past two decades. These include the discovery of the spectral cut-off near 5 x 10^19 eV and complex structure at lower energies, as well as increasingly precise information about the composition of cosmic rays as a function of energy. Important improvements in techniques, including extensive surface detector arrays and high resolution air fluorescence detectors, have been instrumental in facilitating this progress. We discuss the status of the field, including the open questions about the nature of spectral structure, systematic issues related to our understanding of composition, and emerging evidence for anisotropy at the highest energies. We review prospects for upgraded and future observatories including Telescope Array, Pierre Auger and JEM-EUSO and other space-based proposals, and discuss promising new technologies based on radio emission from extensive air showers produced by UHECR.

  14. 26 CFR 1.6081-8 - Automatic extension of time to file certain information returns.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... 26 Internal Revenue 13 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Automatic extension of time to file certain... TREASURY (CONTINUED) INCOME TAX (CONTINUED) INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) Extension of Time for Filing Returns § 1.6081-8 Automatic extension of time to file certain information returns. (a) In general. Except as...

  15. 26 CFR 1.6081-8 - Automatic extension of time to file certain information returns.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... 26 Internal Revenue 13 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Automatic extension of time to file certain... TREASURY (CONTINUED) INCOME TAX (CONTINUED) INCOME TAXES Extension of Time for Filing Returns § 1.6081-8 Automatic extension of time to file certain information returns. (a) In general. Except as provided in...

  16. 26 CFR 1.6081-8 - Automatic extension of time to file certain information returns.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... 26 Internal Revenue 13 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Automatic extension of time to file certain... TREASURY (CONTINUED) INCOME TAX (CONTINUED) INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) Extension of Time for Filing Returns § 1.6081-8 Automatic extension of time to file certain information returns. (a) In general. Except as...

  17. 26 CFR 1.6081-8 - Automatic extension of time to file certain information returns.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... 26 Internal Revenue 13 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Automatic extension of time to file certain... TREASURY (CONTINUED) INCOME TAX (CONTINUED) INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) Extension of Time for Filing Returns § 1.6081-8 Automatic extension of time to file certain information returns. (a) In general. Except as...

  18. 26 CFR 1.6081-8 - Automatic extension of time to file certain information returns.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... 26 Internal Revenue 13 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Automatic extension of time to file certain... TREASURY (CONTINUED) INCOME TAX (CONTINUED) INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) Extension of Time for Filing Returns § 1.6081-8 Automatic extension of time to file certain information returns. (a) In general. Except as...

  19. 12 CFR 567.1 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... extension or renewal and upon a new, bona fide credit analysis utilizing current information on financial... means a financial institution that engages in the business of banking; that is recognized as a bank by... assumption of any credit risk is a direct credit substitute. Direct credit substitutes include: (1) Financial...

  20. 12 CFR 567.1 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... extension or renewal and upon a new, bona fide credit analysis utilizing current information on financial... means a financial institution that engages in the business of banking; that is recognized as a bank by... assumption of any credit risk is a direct credit substitute. Direct credit substitutes include: (1) Financial...

  1. 12 CFR 567.1 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... extension or renewal and upon a new, bona fide credit analysis utilizing current information on financial... means a financial institution that engages in the business of banking; that is recognized as a bank by... assumption of any credit risk is a direct credit substitute. Direct credit substitutes include: (1) Financial...

  2. 12 CFR 567.1 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... extension or renewal and upon a new, bona fide credit analysis utilizing current information on financial... means a financial institution that engages in the business of banking; that is recognized as a bank by... assumption of any credit risk is a direct credit substitute. Direct credit substitutes include: (1) Financial...

  3. 76 FR 65164 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Hawaiian and...

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    2011-10-20

    .... Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure... from Hawaii and U.S. territories, including Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, are...

  4. Handbook of Perceptual Dialectology, Volume 1.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Preston, Dennis R., Ed.

    This collection of 22 papers offers a detailed record of the development of the field and its modern extension. Part 1, "The Dutch Contribution: 'Little Arrows'," includes: (1) "Informant Classification of Dialects" (W.G. Rensink); (2) "Dialects" (Jo C. Daan); and (3) "The Netherlands-German National Border as a…

  5. Thoughts on a Pedagogy OF Complexity

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Byrne, David

    2014-01-01

    There is now a developed and extensive literature on the implications of the "complexity frame of reference" (Castellani & Hafferty, 2009) for education in general and pedagogy in particular. This includes a wide range of interesting contributions which consider how complexity can inform, inter alia, research on educational systems…

  6. Outreach Education To Private and Government Sectors.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Spranger, Michael

    1998-01-01

    Describes outreach elements of Sea Grant College Programs. Staff serve as intellectual resources and partners with agencies and industry. Examples include the marine advisory service program (extension program), where advisory specialists and coastal field agents report information and research results to the marine community, and a communication…

  7. Curriculum for Individuals with a Developmental Disability: An Overview.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Palma, Gloria M; And Others

    1993-01-01

    A functional curriculum for individuals who are developmentally disabled was developed at Tohatchi Special Education and Training Center, located within the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. The curriculum guide includes a contextual framework, extensive background information, and objectives for fine- and gross-motor and language and…

  8. 78 FR 53135 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2013-08-28

    ... Synfuel data Minor revisions to instructions and definitions Form EIA-7A: Coal Production and Preparation... Production and Preparation Report;'' EIA-8A ``Coal Stocks Report;'' EIA-20 ``Weekly Coal Monitoring Report... environment. EIA surveys are conducted to collect coal market data. The data elements include production...

  9. 78 FR 53464 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for Review; Information Collection Extension...

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    2013-08-29

    ... hours. Dated: August 1, 2013. Rick Stevens, Chief Information Officer for Science and Technology. [FR... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS-2012-0013] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for Review; Information Collection Extension Request for the Department of Homeland...

  10. Numeric Databases in Chemical Thermodynamics at the National Institute of Standards and Technology

    PubMed Central

    Chase, Malcolm W.

    1989-01-01

    During the past year the activities of the Chemical Thermodynamics Data Center and the JANAF Thermochemical Tables project have been combined to obtain an extensive collection of thermodynamic information for many chemical species, including the elements. Currently available are extensive bibliographic collections and data files of heat capacity, enthalpy, vapor pressure, phase transitions, etc. Future plans related to materials science are to improve the metallic oxide temperature dependent tabulations, upgrade the recommended values periodically, and maintain the bibliographic citations and the thermochemical data current. The recommended thermochemical information is maintained on-line, and tied to the calculational routines within the data center. Recent thermodynamic evaluations on the elements and oxides will be discussed, as well as studies in related activities at NIST. PMID:28053395

  11. 76 FR 51997 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-602; Extension of an Existing Information...

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    2011-08-19

    ...: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I- 602, Application by Refugee for Waiver...: Extension of an existing information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application by Refugee...

  12. 77 FR 23462 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP...

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    2012-04-19

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Institute of Standards and Technology Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Management Information Reporting... record. Dated: April 16, 2012. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information...

  13. 75 FR 4054 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2010-01-26

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: Department of Energy. ACTION: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review..., has obtained emergency approval of an information collection request with the Office of Management and...

  14. 77 FR 37063 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved...

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    2012-06-20

    ... information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information... additional information should be directed to: John Ramsay, Program (Forms) Manager, U.S. Immigration and... Information Collection Activities: Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection; Comment...

  15. Life Cycle Assessment of III-V Precursors for Photovoltaic and Semiconductor Applications

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

    Horowitz, Kelsey A; Smith, Brittany L.; Babbitt, Callie W.

    This study provides detailed information on the manufacture of III-V metal organic vapor phase epitaxy precursors through extensive literature and patent research. This data informed a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of these chemicals. Reported impacts include cumulative energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. The results were interpreted to identify sources of environmental burden within the life cycle and were compared to energy demand reported in previous studies.

  16. Guidelines for Inclusion of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Clinical Trial Protocols: The SPIRIT-PRO Extension.

    PubMed

    Calvert, Melanie; Kyte, Derek; Mercieca-Bebber, Rebecca; Slade, Anita; Chan, An-Wen; King, Madeleine T; Hunn, Amanda; Bottomley, Andrew; Regnault, Antoine; Chan, An-Wen; Ells, Carolyn; O'Connor, Daniel; Revicki, Dennis; Patrick, Donald; Altman, Doug; Basch, Ethan; Velikova, Galina; Price, Gary; Draper, Heather; Blazeby, Jane; Scott, Jane; Coast, Joanna; Norquist, Josephine; Brown, Julia; Haywood, Kirstie; Johnson, Laura Lee; Campbell, Lisa; Frank, Lori; von Hildebrand, Maria; Brundage, Michael; Palmer, Michael; Kluetz, Paul; Stephens, Richard; Golub, Robert M; Mitchell, Sandra; Groves, Trish

    2018-02-06

    Patient-reported outcome (PRO) data from clinical trials can provide valuable evidence to inform shared decision making, labeling claims, clinical guidelines, and health policy; however, the PRO content of clinical trial protocols is often suboptimal. The SPIRIT (Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials) statement was published in 2013 and aims to improve the completeness of trial protocols by providing evidence-based recommendations for the minimum set of items to be addressed, but it does not provide PRO-specific guidance. To develop international, consensus-based, PRO-specific protocol guidance (the SPIRIT-PRO Extension). The SPIRIT-PRO Extension was developed following the Enhancing Quality and Transparency of Health Research (EQUATOR) Network's methodological framework for guideline development. This included (1) a systematic review of existing PRO-specific protocol guidance to generate a list of potential PRO-specific protocol items (published in 2014); (2) refinements to the list and removal of duplicate items by the International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) Protocol Checklist Taskforce; (3) an international stakeholder survey of clinical trial research personnel, PRO methodologists, health economists, psychometricians, patient advocates, funders, industry representatives, journal editors, policy makers, ethicists, and researchers responsible for evidence synthesis (distributed by 38 international partner organizations in October 2016); (4) an international Delphi exercise (n = 137 invited; October 2016 to February 2017); and (5) consensus meeting (n = 30 invited; May 2017). Prior to voting, consensus meeting participants were informed of the results of the Delphi exercise and given data from structured reviews evaluating the PRO protocol content of 3 defined samples of trial protocols. The systematic review identified 162 PRO-specific protocol recommendations from 54 sources. The ISOQOL Taskforce (n = 21) reduced this to 56 items, which were considered by 138 international stakeholder survey participants and 99 Delphi panelists. The final wording of the SPIRIT-PRO Extension was agreed on at a consensus meeting (n = 29 participants) and reviewed by external group of experts during a consultation period. Eleven extensions and 5 elaborations to the SPIRIT 2013 checklist were recommended for inclusion in clinical trial protocols in which PROs are a primary or key secondary outcome. Extension items focused on PRO-specific issues relating to the trial rationale, objectives, eligibility criteria, concepts used to evaluate the intervention, time points for assessment, PRO instrument selection and measurement properties, data collection plan, translation to other languages, proxy completion, strategies to minimize missing data, and whether PRO data will be monitored during the study to inform clinical care. The SPIRIT-PRO guidelines provide recommendations for items that should be addressed and included in clinical trial protocols in which PROs are a primary or key secondary outcome. Improved design of clinical trials including PROs could help ensure high-quality data that may inform patient-centered care.

  17. 76 FR 2762 - Proposed Information Collection (VAAR Clause 852.236.89, Buy American Act) Activity: Comment Request

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    ...The Office of Management (OM), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information needed to consider the use of domestic foreign construction material.

  18. 78 FR 13681 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Mammography...

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    ...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.

  19. 75 FR 77940 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of a Currently-Approved Information...

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket No. FMCSA-2010-0391] Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of a Currently-Approved Information Collection Request: Transportation of Hazardous Materials, Highway Routing AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier...

  20. 78 FR 20948 - Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request

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    ..., electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY... opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the...

  1. 76 FR 48874 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form G-884, Extension of an Existing Information...

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    ... Activities: Form G-884, Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form G- 884, Request for the Return of Original Document(s... information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This Information...

  2. 77 FR 59597 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2012-09-28

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: Office of Electricity... extend for three years, an information collection request with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB... invited on: (a) [[Page 59598

  3. Health information technology needs help from primary care researchers.

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    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.

  4. 75 FR 48302 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Credit Account Approval...

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    ....gov ). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on credit account approval for reimbursable..., at (301) 851-2908. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Credit Account Approval for Reimbursable... Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS-2010-0071] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information...

  5. 78 FR 54617 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Credit Account Approval...

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    ...] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Credit Account Approval for... (202) 799-7039 before coming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on credit account... Coordinator, at (301) 851-2908. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Credit Account Approval for Reimbursable...

  6. 75 FR 47822 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form G-639, Extension of a Currently Approved...

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    ... Collection Activities: Form G-639, Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form G- 639, Freedom of Information/Privacy... technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic...

  7. 75 FR 5097 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form G-646, Extension of a Currently Approved...

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    2010-02-01

    ... Collection Activities: Form G-646, Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 30-day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form G- 646, Sworn Statement of Refugee... information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Overview of This information...

  8. 78 FR 73915 - Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection

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    2013-12-09

    ..., Enterprise Information Security & Policy. [FR Doc. 2013-29218 Filed 12-6-13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8120-08-P ... TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information... Currently Approved Information Collection. SUMMARY: The information collection described below will be...

  9. 76 FR 71072 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension With Change of a Previously Approved...

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    ...: 30-Day notice. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC..., including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; --Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity... Assessment and other reports and assessments produced by the National Drug Intelligence Center. It provides...

  10. Acting Out Immunity: A Simulation of a Complicated Concept.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Bealer, Jonathan; Bealer, Virginia

    1996-01-01

    Presents a lecture and play in which the students themselves become the elements of the immune system. Aims at facilitating student comprehension and retention of the complicated processes associated with the immune system. Includes objectives, outline, background information sources, instructor guide, student narrator guide, extension, and topics…

  11. 76 FR 15888 - Special Regulations; Areas of the National Park System, Cape Cod National Seashore

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    2011-03-22

    ... the public of the regulatory change. The proposed rule follows an extensive environmental analysis... rule would implement the Cape Cod National Seashore Hunting Program Environmental Impact Statement of... posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov , including any personal information provided. For...

  12. 76 FR 11279 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection

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    ... (institutions of higher education) of the Grants to Reduce Violent Crimes Against Women on Campus Program whose... of higher education to develop and strengthen effective security and investigation strategies to combat violent crimes against women on campuses, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual...

  13. 75 FR 44837 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved...

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    ... could be minimized, including the use of electronic technology, without reducing the quality of the... CONTACT: Henry Murdaugh, 703-235-0535, Office of Professional and Corporate Development, Federal Highway... education and research, and attract qualified students to the field of transportation. The Eisenhower...

  14. The College Fact Book: Academic Year 2000-2001.

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    El Centro Coll., Dallas, TX.

    This comprehensive fact book is part of the institutional effectiveness effort at El Centro College in Texas. It provides extensive information on students, graduation, performance measures, continuing education, faculty, and finances. Report highlights (for fall 2000, unless noted otherwise) include: (1) unduplicated headcount was 4,227; (2)…

  15. Meeting Stakeholder Energy Technology Education Needs Using a Mobile Demonstration

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    de Koff, Jason P.; Ricketts, John C.; Robbins, Chris; Illukpitiya, Prabodh; Wade, Alvin

    2017-01-01

    Understanding the impact of workshops that include mobile demonstrations for describing technical applications can be useful when planning an Extension program on new energy technologies. We used a mobile demonstration in a workshop that provided information on small-scale on-farm biodiesel production. Evaluation of the workshop outcomes…

  16. The Electronic School Library Resource Center: Facilities Planning for the New Information Technologies.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Blodgett, Teresa; Repman, Judi

    1995-01-01

    Addresses the necessity of incorporating new computer technologies into school library resource centers and notes some administrative challenges. An extensive checklist is provided for assessing equipment and furniture needs, physical facilities, and rewiring needs. A glossary of 20 terms and 11 additional resources is included. (AEF)

  17. Resources for Family and Consumer Science Teachers, 1995.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Scholl, Jan

    This annotated bibliography of resources for family and consumer science teachers lists 59 items developed for "Teacher Pages" (an electronic information service) by Penn State Cooperative Extension Service between December 1, 1993 and December 1, 1994. Each listing includes a short description, source, address, price if appropriate, and ordering…

  18. 77 FR 28393 - Proposed Information Collection Activity; Comment Request

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    2012-05-14

    ... include the IAATP Trainee Pretest Survey and the IAATP Trainee Follow-up Survey. Title XII, Subtitle A, of... their subsequent work with pregnant women. Extension of the pretest and follow-up data collection... increasing awareness of community resources for adoption. Pretest and follow-up versions of the survey...

  19. 76 FR 59397 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

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    2011-09-26

    ... in March of 2007, concurrently with the amendment of the Franchise Rule. Part 437 mirrors the requirements and prohibitions of the original Franchise Rule, and imposes no additional disclosure or... to include a broader array of business opportunities than those covered by the original Franchise...

  20. 78 FR 25095 - Notice of an Extension of an Information Collection (1028-0092)

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    2013-04-29

    ... the development of The National Map and other national geospatial databases. In FY 2010, projects for... including elevation, orthoimagery, hydrography and other layers in the national databases may be possible. We will accept applications from State, local or tribal governments and academic institutions to...

  1. Review of log sort yards

    Treesearch

    John Rusty Dramm; Gerry L. Jackson; Jenny Wong

    2002-01-01

    This report provides a general overview of current log sort yard operations in the United States, including an extensive literature review and information collected during on-site visits to several operations throughout the nation. Log sort yards provide many services in marketing wood and fiber by concentrating, merchandising, processing, sorting, and adding value to...

  2. Incorporating Writing into the Science Curriculum: A Sample Activity.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Totten, Samuel; Tinnin, Claire

    1988-01-01

    Presents a lesson on introducing writing into the science curriculum by using an experiment to illustrate the detrimental effect of tobacco smoke on human lungs. Outlines the materials, procedures, a summary of the project, extension activities, and additional information about the writing process. Two handout sheets are included. (RT)

  3. 75 FR 34449 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension Without Change of Existing Collection...

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    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...

  4. Saving the Information Commons.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Bollier, David

    2003-01-01

    Discusses the control of digital content and the stakes for libraries and our democratic culture. Highlights include copyright term extension, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, use of contract law to limit the public domain, database legislation, trademarks versus the public domain, the void in our cultural vocabulary, and the concept of the…

  5. U.S.-China Partnership: Building Regional Synergy for Stability and Security of the Korean Peninsula

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2013-03-01

    control on its populace. For over sixty years, these controls have included extensive censorship of information in and out of the country. A...Anniversary Summit in 2007, the 10 full ASEAN Members (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia , Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

  6. Systems of Knowledge Organization for Digital Libraries: Beyond Traditional Authority Files.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hodge, Gail

    This report provides an overview of knowledge organization systems (KOSs) and includes pertinent examples of their application to digital materials, offering extensive practical information for institutions embarking on digital library initiatives. The first section of the report defines the general characteristics of KOSs, with emphasis on their…

  7. 77 FR 13313 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2012-03-06

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to reinstate and extend for three years, an information collection request with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The information collection request, Historic...

  8. 76 FR 43996 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-510); Comment Request; Extension

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    2011-07-22

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC11-510-000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-510); Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory...) 273-0873. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected under the requirements of FERC-510...

  9. 76 FR 16393 - Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

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    2011-03-23

    ...] Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection and request for... public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described below. DATES: Comments in...

  10. Development and Testing of Carbon-Carbon Nozzle Extensions for Upper Stage Liquid Rocket Engines

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Valentine, Peter G.; Gradl, Paul R.; Greene, Sandra E.

    2017-01-01

    Carbon-carbon (C-C) composite nozzle extensions are of interest for use on a variety of launch vehicle upper stage engines and in-space propulsion systems. The C-C nozzle extension technology and test capabilities being developed are intended to support National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, as well as those of the broader Commercial Space industry. For NASA, C-C nozzle extension technology development primarily supports the NASA Space Launch System (SLS) and NASA's Commercial Space partners. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) efforts are aimed at both (a) further developing the technology and databases needed to enable the use of composite nozzle extensions on cryogenic upper stage engines, and (b) developing and demonstrating low-cost capabilities for testing and qualifying composite nozzle extensions. Recent, on-going, and potential future work supporting NASA, DOD, and Commercial Space needs will be discussed. Information to be presented will include (a) recent and on-going mechanical, thermal, and hot-fire testing, as well as (b) potential future efforts to further develop and qualify domestic C-C nozzle extension solutions for the various upper stage engines under development.

  11. 75 FR 2161 - Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request; Employee Benefit Plan Claims...

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    2010-01-14

    ... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request; Employee Benefit Plan Claims Procedures Under ERISA AGENCY: Employee Benefits... Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is soliciting comments on a proposed extension of the...

  12. 77 FR 59664 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension Requested; Comments Requested, Monitoring...

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    2012-09-28

    ... DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1103-0100] Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension Requested; Comments Requested, Monitoring Information Collections ACTION: 60-day notice. The Department of.... (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Monitoring Information Collections. (3) Agency form number, if any...

  13. 75 FR 35841 - Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment; Prohibited...

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposed Extension of Information... Between Individual Retirement Accounts and Authorized Purchasers of American Eagle Coins AGENCY: Employee... continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information...

  14. 78 FR 41062 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Existing Collection; Emergency Extension

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    ... Information Collection--Emergency Extension without Change: Demographic Information on Applicants for Federal... gathering data on the race, sex and national origin status of applicants. Overview of Information Collection..., national origin, sex and disability status of applicants for both permanent and temporary employment...

  15. 75 FR 54859 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years, an information collection request (ICR... Safety and Health Policy uses the information collected from the contractors to evaluate the adequacy of...

  16. 78 FR 62609 - Agency Information Collection Extension

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    2013-10-22

    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Agency Information Collection Extension AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy... Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years, an information collection request (ICR... Safety and Health Policy uses the information collected from the contractors to evaluate the adequacy of...

  17. 78 FR 77484 - Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Pipeline System Operator...

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    ... Federal agency for pipeline security, it is important for TSA to have contact information for company... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Pipeline System Operator Security Information AGENCY...

  18. 76 FR 35870 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-523); Comment Request; Extension

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    ..., such as administrative costs and the cost for information technology. Indirect or overhead costs are... other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology e.g. permitting... Information Collection Activities (FERC-523); Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory...

  19. 77 FR 70475 - Comment Request for Information Collection for Contractor Information Gathering, Extension...

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    ... Collection for Contractor Information Gathering, Extension Without Revisions AGENCY: Employment and Training... contractor information gathering and reporting requirements (expiration date November 30, 2012). DATES... Job Corps program is such that many activities required of contractors must be coordinated with other...

  20. 75 FR 64301 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-537); Comment Request; Extension

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    ... Information Collection Activities (FERC-537); Comment Request; Extension October 8, 2010. AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection and request for comments... (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the proposed information collection described below...

  1. Survey of techniques used to preserve biological materials

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Feinler, E. J.; Hubbard, R. W.

    1972-01-01

    The techniques used to preserve biological materials are documented and summarized. The report is presented in a handbook format that categorizes the most important preservation techniques available, and includes a representative sampling of the thousands of applications of these techniques to biological materials and organisms. Details of the information coverage and method of approach are outlined. Data are given in tabular form, and an index and extensive bibliography are included.

  2. 75 FR 51094 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-600; Extension of an Existing Information...

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    2010-08-18

    ...-0057] Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-600; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection under Review; Form N- 600... be evaluating whether to revise the Form N-600. Should USCIS decide to revise Form N-600 we will...

  3. 75 FR 51095 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-336; Extension of an Existing Information...

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    2010-08-18

    ...-0050] Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-336; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection under Review; Form N- 336..., 2010. During this 60 day period, USCIS will be evaluating whether to revise the Form N-336. Should...

  4. 78 FR 11216 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension, Without Change, of an Existing Information...

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    2013-02-15

    ... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension, Without Change, of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection; File No. I-352, Immigration Bond; OMB Control No. 1653-0022. The Department of Homeland...

  5. 78 FR 23577 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension, Without Change, of an Existing Information...

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    2013-04-19

    ... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension, Without Change, of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection for Review; File No. I- 352, Immigration Bond; OMB Control No. 1653-0022. The Department of...

  6. 76 FR 24908 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form G-639; Extension of an Existing Information...

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    2011-05-03

    ... Collection Activities: Form G-639; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Form G- 639, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act... Form G-639. Should USCIS decide to revise Form G-639 we will advise the [[Page 24909

  7. 75 FR 31746 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Mangoes...

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    ...] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Mangoes from the... approval of an information collection associated with regulations for the importation of mangoes from the... INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on regulations for the importation of mangoes from the Philippines...

  8. 77 FR 57070 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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    2012-09-17

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed... announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's (RBS) intention to request an extension for a currently...

  9. 77 FR 260 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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    2012-01-04

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed... announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's intention to request an extension for a currently...

  10. 77 FR 63800 - Proposed Extension of Approval of Information Collection; Comment Request-Safety Standard for...

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    2012-10-17

    ... CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Proposed Extension of Approval of Information Collection; Comment Request--Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety.... Chapter 35), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requested comments on a proposed extension of...

  11. 77 FR 64099 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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    2012-10-18

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed... announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's (RBS) intention to request an extension of a currently...

  12. 75 FR 11835 - Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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    2010-03-12

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Business-Cooperative Service Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA. ACTION: Proposed... announces the Rural Business-Cooperative Service's (RBS) intention to request an extension for a currently...

  13. 77 FR 38289 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated...

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    2012-06-27

    ... comment for 30 days to revise, without extension, Capital Assessments and Stress Testing information..., without extension, the Capital Assessments and Stress Testing information collection (FR Y-14A/Q/M). In...

  14. 75 FR 41216 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-644, Extension of a Currently Approved...

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    2010-07-15

    ... Collection Activities: Form N-644, Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form N- 644, Application for Posthumous...

  15. USGS Colorado Water Science Center bookmark

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    ,

    2016-12-05

    The U.S. Geological Survey Colorado Water Science Center conducts its water-resources activities primarily in Colorado in cooperation with more than 125 different entities. These activities include extensive data-collection efforts and studies of streamflow, water quality, and groundwater to address many specific issues of concern to Colorado water-management entities and citizens. The collected data are provided in the National Water Information System, and study results are documented in reports and information served on the Internet.

  16. 77 FR 70746 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-592); Comment Request; Extension

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    2012-11-27

    ... information collection, Standards of Conduct for Transmission Provider; and Marketing Affiliates of Interstate... transportation information, which allows them to compete with marketing affiliates on a more equal basis. 18 CFR... Information Collection Activities (FERC-592); Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory...

  17. 78 FR 23544 - Proposed Extension of Approval of Information Collection; Comment Request: Recordkeeping...

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    2013-04-19

    ... Information Collection; Comment Request: Recordkeeping Requirements Under the Safety Standard for Infant...) requests comments on a proposed 3-year extension of approval of information collection for the... and Budget (OMB) previously approved the collection of information under control number 3041-0141. OMB...

  18. AstroCappella: Songs of the Universe

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    Boyd, P. T.; Smale, A. P.; Smale, K. M.

    2008-11-01

    The AstroCappella Project is a classroom-ready collection of upbeat pop songs, lesson plans, and background information, all rich in science content. It was developed as a collaboration between working research astronomers, educators, and a contemporary vocal band, The Chromatics. A multimedia music CD, ``AstroCappella 2.0,'' has been produced containing 13 astronomically correct songs with original lyrics and music. Song topics range from the Sun, Moon, planets and small bodies of the Solar System, through the Doppler shift, the nearest stars, and extra-solar planets, to radio and X-ray astronomy. The CD also contains extensive CD-ROM materials including science background information, curriculum notes, lesson plans and activities for each song, images, movies, and slide shows. The songs and accompanying information have been extensively field-tested, and align to the K--12 National Science Education Standards. The AstroCappella materials are in widespread use in classrooms and homes across the U.S., and are supplemented with frequent live performances and teacher workshops.

  19. Urban History in 4 Dimensions - Supporting Research and Education

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    Münster, S.; Friedrichs, K.; Kröber, C.; Bruschke, J.; Henze, F.; Maiwald, F.; Niebling, F.

    2017-08-01

    The new research group on the four-dimensional research and communication of urban history (Urban History 4D) aims to investigate and develop methods and technologies to access extensive repositories of historical media and their contextual information in a spatial model, with an additional temporal component. This will make content accessible to different target groups, researchers and the public, via a 4D browser. A location-dependent augmented-reality representation can be used as an information base, research tool, and means of communicating historical knowledge. The data resources for this research include extensive holdings of historical photographs of Dresden, which have documented the city over the decades, and digitized map collections from the Deutsche Fotothek (German photographic collection) platform. These will lay the foundation for a prototype model which will give users a virtual experience of historic parts of Dresden.

  20. 77 FR 38307 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, Extension, Without...

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  3. 75 FR 17682 - Notice of Request for an Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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  6. Little cigars, big cigars: omissions and commissions of harm and harm reduction information on the Internet.

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    Dollar, Katherine M; Mix, Jacqueline M; Kozlowski, Lynn T

    2008-05-01

    We conducted a comparative analysis of "harm," "harm reduction," and "little cigar" information about cigars on 10 major English-language health Web sites. The sites were from governmental and nongovernmental organizations based in seven different countries and included "harm" and "harm reduction" information, discussions of little cigars, quantitative estimates of health risks, and qualifying behavioral characteristics (inhalation, number per day). Of the 10 Web sites, 7 offered statements explicitly indicating that cigars may be safer than cigarettes. None of the Web sites reviewed described that little cigars are likely as dangerous as cigarettes. Some Web sites provided quantitative estimates of health risks and extensive discussions of qualifying factors. Reading grade levels were higher than desirable. Extensive and complex information on the reduced risks of cigars compared with cigarettes is available on Web sites affiliated with prominent health organizations. Yet these sites fail to warn consumers that popular cigarette-like little cigars and cigarillos are likely to be just as dangerous as cigarettes, even for those who have never smoked cigarettes. Improvement of these Web sites is urgently needed to provide the public with high-quality health information.

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    ...] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Select Agent Registration... . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information regarding the select agent registration process... Dr. Charles Divan, Branch Chief, Agriculture Select Agent Program, RIPPS, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road...

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    ... ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I- 526, Immigrant Petition by Alien...: Extension of an existing information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Immigrant Petition by...

  19. EEGLAB: an open source toolbox for analysis of single-trial EEG dynamics including independent component analysis.

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    Delorme, Arnaud; Makeig, Scott

    2004-03-15

    We have developed a toolbox and graphic user interface, EEGLAB, running under the crossplatform MATLAB environment (The Mathworks, Inc.) for processing collections of single-trial and/or averaged EEG data of any number of channels. Available functions include EEG data, channel and event information importing, data visualization (scrolling, scalp map and dipole model plotting, plus multi-trial ERP-image plots), preprocessing (including artifact rejection, filtering, epoch selection, and averaging), independent component analysis (ICA) and time/frequency decompositions including channel and component cross-coherence supported by bootstrap statistical methods based on data resampling. EEGLAB functions are organized into three layers. Top-layer functions allow users to interact with the data through the graphic interface without needing to use MATLAB syntax. Menu options allow users to tune the behavior of EEGLAB to available memory. Middle-layer functions allow users to customize data processing using command history and interactive 'pop' functions. Experienced MATLAB users can use EEGLAB data structures and stand-alone signal processing functions to write custom and/or batch analysis scripts. Extensive function help and tutorial information are included. A 'plug-in' facility allows easy incorporation of new EEG modules into the main menu. EEGLAB is freely available (http://www.sccn.ucsd.edu/eeglab/) under the GNU public license for noncommercial use and open source development, together with sample data, user tutorial and extensive documentation.

  20. Secretary's report to Congress. Secretary's statement, program review and outlook

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    1982-08-01

    All elements of the Department of Energy are discussed. Three annexes are included: the Fifth Report to Congress - Comprehensive Program and Plan for Federal Energy Education, Extension, and Information Activities (Published December 1981 by the Office of State and Local Programs, Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy, US Department of Energy); Third Annual Report to Congress on the Automotive Technology Development Program (Published February 16, 1982, by the Office of Vehicle and Engine Research and Development, Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy,US Department of Energy); and Observations and Recommendations on the Future of the Energy Extension Service Program; Fourth Report by the National Energy Extension Service Advisory Board (Published January 182 by the Office of State and Local Programs, Office of Conservation and Renewable Energy, US Department of Energy).

  1. 75 FR 23785 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form G-639; Extension of an Existing Information...

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    ... Collection Activities: Form G-639; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Form G- 639, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act... until July 6, 2010. During this 60 day period, USCIS will be evaluating whether to revise the Form G-639...

  2. Assessing information content and interactive relationships of subgenomic DNA sequences of the MHC using complexity theory approaches based on the non-extensive statistical mechanics

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    Karakatsanis, L. P.; Pavlos, G. P.; Iliopoulos, A. C.; Pavlos, E. G.; Clark, P. M.; Duke, J. L.; Monos, D. S.

    2018-09-01

    This study combines two independent domains of science, the high throughput DNA sequencing capabilities of Genomics and complexity theory from Physics, to assess the information encoded by the different genomic segments of exonic, intronic and intergenic regions of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) and identify possible interactive relationships. The dynamic and non-extensive statistical characteristics of two well characterized MHC sequences from the homozygous cell lines, PGF and COX, in addition to two other genomic regions of comparable size, used as controls, have been studied using the reconstructed phase space theorem and the non-extensive statistical theory of Tsallis. The results reveal similar non-linear dynamical behavior as far as complexity and self-organization features. In particular, the low-dimensional deterministic nonlinear chaotic and non-extensive statistical character of the DNA sequences was verified with strong multifractal characteristics and long-range correlations. The nonlinear indices repeatedly verified that MHC sequences, whether exonic, intronic or intergenic include varying levels of information and reveal an interaction of the genes with intergenic regions, whereby the lower the number of genes in a region, the less the complexity and information content of the intergenic region. Finally we showed the significance of the intergenic region in the production of the DNA dynamics. The findings reveal interesting content information in all three genomic elements and interactive relationships of the genes with the intergenic regions. The results most likely are relevant to the whole genome and not only to the MHC. These findings are consistent with the ENCODE project, which has now established that the non-coding regions of the genome remain to be of relevance, as they are functionally important and play a significant role in the regulation of expression of genes and coordination of the many biological processes of the cell.

  3. Determinants of field edge habitat restoration on farms in California's Sacramento Valley.

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    Garbach, Kelly; Long, Rachael Freeman

    2017-03-15

    Degradation and loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services pose major challenges in simplified agricultural landscapes. Consequently, best management practices to create or restore habitat areas on field edges and other marginal areas have received a great deal of recent attention and policy support. Despite this, remarkably little is known about how landholders (farmers and landowners) learn about field edge management practices and which factors facilitate, or hinder, adoption of field edge plantings. We surveyed 109 landholders in California's Sacramento Valley to determine drivers of adoption of field edge plantings. The results show the important influence of landholders' communication networks, which included two key roles: agencies that provide technical support and fellow landholders. The networks of landholders that adopted field edge plantings included both fellow landholders and agencies, whereas networks of non-adopters included either landholders or agencies. This pattern documents that social learning through peer-to-peer information exchange can serve as a complementary and reinforcing pathway with technical learning that is stimulated by traditional outreach and extension programs. Landholder experience with benefits and concerns associated with field edge plantings were also significant predictors of adoption. Our results suggest that technical learning, stimulated by outreach and extension, may provide critical and necessary support for broad-scale adoption of field-edge plantings, but that this alone may not be sufficient. Instead, outreach and extension efforts may need to be strategically expanded to incorporate peer-to-peer communication, which can provide critical information on benefits and concerns. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  4. Sample Size Estimation in Cluster Randomized Educational Trials: An Empirical Bayes Approach

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    Rotondi, Michael A.; Donner, Allan

    2009-01-01

    The educational field has now accumulated an extensive literature reporting on values of the intraclass correlation coefficient, a parameter essential to determining the required size of a planned cluster randomized trial. We propose here a simple simulation-based approach including all relevant information that can facilitate this task. An…

  5. The Development of Adaptive Conformity in Young Children: Effects of Uncertainty and Consensus

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    Morgan, Thomas J. H.; Laland, Kevin N.; Harris, Paul L.

    2015-01-01

    Human culture relies on extensive use of social transmission, which must be integrated with independently acquired (i.e. asocial) information for effective decision-making. Formal evolutionary theory predicts that natural selection should favor adaptive learning strategies, including a bias to copy when uncertain, and a bias to disproportionately…

  6. Kentucky County Data Book. Resource Development Series 16.

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    Ramsey, Ralph J.; Warner, Paul D.

    Providing information by counties, grouped according to Extension Areas and Area Development Districts, this data book is designed as an aid to identification of Kentucky problems. Included are definitions of terms, explanations of comparability of 1960 and 1970 figures, suggested uses, and exemplary uses. Tables provide 1960 and 1970 figures on:…

  7. Ascospores of Pyxidiophora on mites associated with beetles in trees and wood

    Treesearch

    Meredith Blackwell; John C. Moser; Jerzy Wisniewski

    1989-01-01

    Records of Pyxidiophora ascospores attached to 116 collections of 35 species of mites associated with beetle habitats in trees and wood show that these associations are common and widespread. Range extensions include western North America, Asia, New Guinea. A large series from one Louisiana locality porived information on ontogenetic and...

  8. 77 FR 19680 - Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Rail Transportation Security

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    ... receivers of certain hazardous materials; and passenger railroad carriers, including each carrier operating light rail or heavy rail transit service on track that is part of the general railroad system of transportation and rail transit systems. Also, these persons are required to report significant security concerns...

  9. 75 FR 36059 - Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection

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    2010-06-24

    .... Under the Act, orders may authorize the following: Production and marketing research, including paid... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. AMS-FV-10-0033; FV10-902-1NC...: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In accordance with the...

  10. Modeling forest landscape change in the Ozarks: guiding principles and preliminary implementation

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    Stephen R. Shifley; Frank R., III Thompson; David R. Larsen; David J. Mladenoff

    1997-01-01

    Although research and management approaches for ecosystem management have been troublesome to define, we believe a number of guidelines can be used to focus research. These include: (1) synthesize the extensive information describing hardwood ecosystem response to disturbance, (2) ensure that syntheses cross traditional boundaries between disciplines and resources, (3...

  11. Family Ethnicity: Strength in Diversity. Sage Focus Editions, Volume 41.

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    McAdoo, Harriette Pipes, Ed.

    Extensive information is provided about the various cultural elements, including attitudes toward education and work, that different family groups have drawn on in order to exist in the United States today. The family ethnicities of five distinct cultures (Native American, African American, Mexican American and Spanish origin, Muslim American, and…

  12. Factors Affecting Student Retention at One Independent School in the Southwest

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    Ahlstrom, Dan Roger

    2013-01-01

    This mixed-methods case study determined the factors and examined the issues associated with student retention at a faith-based independent day school in southwestern United States of America. The data included online surveys, personal interviews, collection of archival information, and the researcher's extensive field notes. Surveys (530) were…

  13. 75 FR 3758 - Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements

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    ..., identified by Control Number 1215- 0036, by either one of the following methods: E-mail: [email protected] . Mail, Hand Delivery, Courier: Regulatory Analysis Branch, Wage and Hour Division, U.S... transmit their comments electronically via e-mail or to submit them by mail early. Comments, including any...

  14. Business and Technology Concepts/Business Communications. Teacher's Guide.

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    Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. Dept. of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education.

    This curriculum guide is one of five developed as part of the Illinois Plan for Business, Marketing, and Management Education for use at the orientation level (typically the 9th and 10th grades). The curriculum guide includes a wide variety of teacher and student activities that provide extensive flexibility for implementation. Information on how…

  15. 75 FR 70948 - Proposed Extension of the Approval of Information Collection Requirements

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    ...Rulemaking Portal: http:[sol][sol]www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail... comments electronically via the regulations.gov Web site or to submit them by mail early. Comments... regulations.gov Web site. They will also be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management...

  16. Tuition and Living Accommodation Costs at Canadian Universities, 1978-79 and 1979-80.

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    Dulac, Claude

    Tuition and living accommodation costs for students at most Canadian universities are summarized in this publication from Statistics Canada. Extensive data tables include information on accommodation costs for university-operated residences and housing and tuition fees. The range of tuition fees at the undergraduate level reflects a fee structure…

  17. 77 FR 31395 - The Temporary Labor Camps Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB...

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    ... Hours: 54 hours. Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $0. IV. Public Participation--Submission of..., reporting burden (time and costs) is minimal, collection instruments are clearly understood, and OSHA's..., including whether the information is useful; The accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the burden (time and costs...

  18. Decentralization and Educational Performance: Evidence from the PROHECO Community School Program in Rural Honduras

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    Di Gropello, Emanuela; Marshall, Jeffery H.

    2011-01-01

    We analyze the effectiveness of the Programa Hondureno de Educacion Comunitaria (PROHECO) community school program in rural Honduras. The data include standardized tests and extensive information on school, teacher, classroom and community features for 120 rural schools drawn from 15 states. Using academic achievement decompositions we find that…

  19. Surfing for Social Studies Software: A Practical Guide to Locating and Selecting Resources on the Internet.

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    Foster, Stuart J.; Hoge, John

    1997-01-01

    Reviews a list of seven Web sites that provide extensive information on software available from educational agencies or companies specializing in media products. Recommends 15 social studies software programs covering a variety of topics including the Mayan civilization, Abraham Lincoln, and the Vietnam War. (MJP)

  20. The epidemiology of bovine respiratory disease: What is the evidence for preventive measures?

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    Taylor, Jared D.; Fulton, Robert W.; Lehenbauer, Terry W.; Step, Douglas L.; Confer, Anthony W.

    2010-01-01

    Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is the most common and costly disease of beef cattle in North America. Despite extensive research, industry practices are often more informed by dogma than by fact. Frequently advocated interventions, including vaccination, various processing procedures, and nutritional manipulation, have limited impact on morbidity and mortality. Evidence for use of oral antimicrobials, either in feed or water, appears to be equivocal. In contrast, preconditioning and metaphylaxis have significant scientific evidence of efficacy, with weaning prior to sale potentially being the most important component of preconditioning. The inability to reach more definitive conclusions in preventing BRD may be attributable to difficulties in investigating the disease. Study challenges include potential for extensive confounding, tremendous variability, the multi-factorial nature of the disease, and inadequate methods for diagnosis. PMID:21358927

  1. 76 FR 47566 - Agency Information Collection Extension; Correction

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Agency Information Collection Extension; Correction AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of... INFORMATION CONTACT: Benjamin Goldstein, Buy American Coordinator, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable...

  2. Ostracism Reduces Reliance on Poor Advice from Others during Decision Making.

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    Byrne, Kaileigh A; Tibbett, Thomas P; Laserna, Lauren N; Carter-Sowell, Adrienne R; Worthy, Darrell A

    2016-10-01

    Decision-making is rarely context-free, and often both social information and non-social information are weighed into one's decisions. Incorporating information into a decision can be influenced by previous experiences. Ostracism has extensive effects, including taxing cognitive resources and increasing social monitoring. In decision-making situations, individuals are often faced with both objective and social information and must choose which information to include or filter out. How will ostracism affect the reliance on objective and social information during decision-making? Participants ( N =245) in Experiment 1 were randomly assigned to be included or ostracized in a standardized, group task. They then performed a dynamic decision-making task that involved the presentation of either non-social (i.e. biased reward feedback) or social (i.e., poor advice from a previous participant) misleading information. In Experiment 2, participants ( N =105) completed either the ostracism non-social condition or social misleading information condition with explicit instructions stating that the advice given was from an individual who did not partake in the group task. Ostracized individuals relied more on non-social misleading information and performed worse than included individuals. However, ostracized individuals discounted misleading social information and outperformed included individuals. Results of Experiment 2 replicated the findings of Experiment 1. Across two experiments, ostracized individuals were more critical of advice from others, both individuals who may have ostracized them and unrelated individuals. In other words, compared to included individuals, ostracized individuals underweighted advice from another individual, but overweighted non-social information during decision-making. We conclude that when deceptive objective information is present, ostracism results in disadvantageous decision-making.

  3. 75 FR 48303 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; U.S. Origin Health...

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS-2010-0067... AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Extension of approval of an information... announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request extension of approval of an...

  4. Adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by Agricultural Science and Extension Teachers in Abuja, Nigeria

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    Alabi, Olugbenga Omotayo

    2016-01-01

    This study examined adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by agricultural science and extension teachers in Abuja, Nigeria. Specifically, the objectives are to: identify the background and demographic characteristics of agricultural science and extension teachers in the study area; examine the factors influencing adoption…

  5. 76 FR 34031 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Animal Welfare

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    2011-06-10

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [Docket No. APHIS-2011-0050] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Animal Welfare AGENCY: Animal... the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request extension of approval of an...

  6. Marine Related Films Available from the University of Maine Film Rental Library.

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    Ring, Paul D.

    Marine related films with informative annotations are listed along with information on their availability. Extension reports such as this one are provided by the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Maine, Orono, and Fisheries Extension Service of the Maine Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries, Augusta. (NTIS)

  7. 75 FR 31747 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Interstate Movement of...

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    ...] Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Interstate Movement of Certain... interstate movement of certain land tortoises. DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or... FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on regulations for the interstate movement of certain land...

  8. 76 FR 21913 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-644; Extension of an Existing Information...

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    ... Collection Activities: Form N-644; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form N- 644, Application for Posthumous... 60 days until June 20, 2011 this 60-day period, USCIS will be evaluating whether to revise the Form N...

  9. 75 FR 21013 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-644; Extension of an Existing Information...

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    ... Collection Activities: Form N-644; Extension of an Existing Information Collection; Comment Request ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Form N- 644, Application for Posthumous... until June 21, 2010. During this 60 day period, USCIS will be evaluating whether to revise the Form N...

  10. 78 FR 4121 - Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Cut...

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    ...] Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Cut Flowers... collection associated with the regulations for the importation of cut flowers from countries with... coming. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the regulations for the importation of cut...

  11. 76 FR 31971 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form I-212; Extension of an Existing Information...

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    ...: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Form I- 212, Application for Permission to...: Extension of an existing information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States after Deportation or Removal. (3) Agency form...

  12. 76 FR 50239 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Information...

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  14. Organizational Issues Involved in the Development and Operation of Farm Informational Systems for Modernizing Agriculture.

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    Lionberger, Herbert F.

    The need for an information development system for farmers is discussed in this paper. Issues and alternatives are described in terms of the research-extension-teaching trinity, extension services, role combinations, specialist advisor issues, innovations, research orientation, reward structures, and information services. Information gathered in…

  15. 78 FR 21157 - Derricks; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information...

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    ... information to the workers to assure that the derricks are used as designed and not overloaded or used beyond...] Derricks; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection... Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements contained in...

  16. Public Service Communications Satellite User Requirements Workshop

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    Wolff, E. A.

    1977-01-01

    Information on user requirements for public service communications was acquired to provide the basis of a study to determine the optimum satellite system to satisfy user requirements. The concept for such a system is described: Topics discussed included requirements for data and message services, elementary and secondary education, extension and continuing education, environmental communications, library services, medical education, medical services, public broadcasting, public safety, religious applications, state and local communications, and voluntary services. Information was also obtained on procedures to follow to make the transfer to commercial services.

  17. The ARC/INFO geographic information system

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    Morehouse, Scott

    1992-05-01

    ARC/INFO is a general-purpose system for processing geographic information. It is based on a relatively simple model of geographic space—the coverage—and contains an extensive set of geoprocessing tools which operate on coverages. ARC/INFO is used in a wide variety of applications areas, including: natural-resource inventory and planning, cadastral database development and mapping, urban and regional planning, and cartography. This paper is an overview of ARC/INFO and discusses the ARC/INFO conceptual architecture, data model, operators, and user interface.

  18. BOREAS Level-0 ER-2 Daedalus TMS Imagery Digital Counts in BIL Format

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    Newcomer, Jeffrey A.; Dominguez, Roseanne; Hall, Forrest G. (Editor)

    2000-01-01

    The level-0 Daedalus Thematic Mapper Simulator (TMS) imagery, along with the other remotely sensed images, was collected to provide spatially extensive information about radiant energy over the primary BOReal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study (BOREAS) study areas. This information includes detailed land cover and biophysical parameter maps such as fraction of Photosynthetically Active Radiation (fPAR) and Leaf Area Index (LAI). Two flights of the Daedalus TMS instrument were made onboard the ER-2 aircraft on 16-Sep-1994 and 17-Sep-1994.

  19. Aging in Place vs. Relocation for Older Adults with a Neurocognitive Disorder: Applications of Wiseman’s Behavioral Model

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    Kaplan, Daniel; Andersen, Troy; Lehning, Amanda; Perry, Tam Elisabeth

    2015-01-01

    Some older adults are more vulnerable to housing concerns due to physical and cognitive challenges, including those with a neurocognitive disorder who need extensive support. Environmental gerontology frameworks, including Wiseman’s (1980) Behavioral Model of Elderly Migration, have informed scholarship on aging in place and relocation. It remains unclear, however, the extent to which this conceptual work informs services and supports for older adults, and the Wiseman model has not been applied to people with a neurocognitive disorder. Understanding Wiseman’s model, including considerations for working with families confronting a neurocognitive disorder, can help practitioners ensure that older clients live in settings that best meet their wants and needs. PMID:26016530

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  6. 75 FR 51986 - Agency Information Collection Extension; Correction

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  7. Applying high resolution remote sensing image and DEM to falling boulder hazard assessment

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    Huang, Changqing; Shi, Wenzhong; Ng, K. C.

    2005-10-01

    Boulder fall hazard assessing generally requires gaining the boulder information. The extensive mapping and surveying fieldwork is a time-consuming, laborious and dangerous conventional method. So this paper proposes an applying image processing technology to extract boulder and assess boulder fall hazard from high resolution remote sensing image. The method can replace the conventional method and extract the boulder information in high accuracy, include boulder size, shape, height and the slope and aspect of its position. With above boulder information, it can be satisfied for assessing, prevention and cure boulder fall hazard.

  8. Assessment of the quality of harms reporting in non-randomised studies and randomised controlled studies of topiramate for the treatment of epilepsy using CONSORT criteria.

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    Carmichael, Katie; Nolan, Sarah J; Weston, Jennifer; Tudur Smith, Catrin; Marson, Anthony G

    2015-08-01

    Treatment decisions should be informed by high quality evidence of both the potential benefit and harms of treatment alternatives. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) provide the best evidence regarding benefits; however information relating to serious, rare and long-term harms is usually available only from non-randomised studies (NRSs). The aim of this study was to use a checklist based on the CONSORT (Consolidating Standards for Reporting Trials) extension for harms recommendations to assess the quality of reporting of harms data in both NRSs and RCTs of antiepileptic drugs, using studies of topiramate as an example. Seventy-eight studies were included from an online search of seven databases. Harms data was extracted from each study using a 25-point checklist. The mean number of items met was 11.5 (SD 2.96) per study. Commercially funded studies met on average 12.7 items and non-commercially funded studies met 10.08 (p value < 0.001). RCTs met on average 13.0 items and NRSs met 10.8 (p = 0.001). Multi-centre studies and commercially funded studies met significantly more items than single centre and non-commercially funded studies respectively. There was no significant difference in the mean number of items met by studies that had included adult vs. child participants, or studies published pre- vs. post-CONSORT extension for harms in 2004. Reporting of harms is significantly better in RCTs than in NRSs of TPM, but is suboptimal overall and has not improved since the publication of CONSORT extension for harms in 2004. There is a need to improve the reporting of harms in order to better inform treatment decisions. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

  9. Communicating and visualizing data quality through Web Map Services

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    Roberts, Charles; Blower, Jon; Maso, Joan; Diaz, Daniel; Griffiths, Guy; Lewis, Jane

    2014-05-01

    The sharing and visualization of environmental data through OGC Web Map Services is becoming increasingly common. However, information about the quality of data is rarely presented. (In this presentation we consider mostly data uncertainty as a measure of quality, although we acknowledge that many other quality measures are relevant to the geoscience community.) In the context of the GeoViQua project (http://www.geoviqua.org) we have developed conventions and tools for using WMS to deliver data quality information. The "WMS-Q" convention describes how the WMS specification can be used to publish quality information at the level of datasets, variables and individual pixels (samples). WMS-Q requires no extensions to the WMS 1.3.0 specification, being entirely backward-compatible. (An earlier version of WMS-Q was published as OGC Engineering Report 12-160.) To complement the WMS-Q convention, we have also developed extensions to the OGC Symbology Encoding (SE) specification, enabling uncertain geoscience data to be portrayed using a variety of visualization techniques. These include contours, stippling, blackening, whitening, opacity, bivariate colour maps, confidence interval triangles and glyphs. There may also be more extensive applications of these methods beyond the visual representation of uncertainty. In this presentation we will briefly describe the scope of the WMS-Q and "extended SE" specifications and then demonstrate the innovations using open-source software based upon ncWMS (http://ncwms.sf.net). We apply the tools to a variety of datasets including Earth Observation data from the European Space Agency's Climate Change Initiative. The software allows uncertain raster data to be shared through Web Map Services, giving the user fine control over data visualization.

  10. FuGEFlow: data model and markup language for flow cytometry.

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    Qian, Yu; Tchuvatkina, Olga; Spidlen, Josef; Wilkinson, Peter; Gasparetto, Maura; Jones, Andrew R; Manion, Frank J; Scheuermann, Richard H; Sekaly, Rafick-Pierre; Brinkman, Ryan R

    2009-06-16

    Flow cytometry technology is widely used in both health care and research. The rapid expansion of flow cytometry applications has outpaced the development of data storage and analysis tools. Collaborative efforts being taken to eliminate this gap include building common vocabularies and ontologies, designing generic data models, and defining data exchange formats. The Minimum Information about a Flow Cytometry Experiment (MIFlowCyt) standard was recently adopted by the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry. This standard guides researchers on the information that should be included in peer reviewed publications, but it is insufficient for data exchange and integration between computational systems. The Functional Genomics Experiment (FuGE) formalizes common aspects of comprehensive and high throughput experiments across different biological technologies. We have extended FuGE object model to accommodate flow cytometry data and metadata. We used the MagicDraw modelling tool to design a UML model (Flow-OM) according to the FuGE extension guidelines and the AndroMDA toolkit to transform the model to a markup language (Flow-ML). We mapped each MIFlowCyt term to either an existing FuGE class or to a new FuGEFlow class. The development environment was validated by comparing the official FuGE XSD to the schema we generated from the FuGE object model using our configuration. After the Flow-OM model was completed, the final version of the Flow-ML was generated and validated against an example MIFlowCyt compliant experiment description. The extension of FuGE for flow cytometry has resulted in a generic FuGE-compliant data model (FuGEFlow), which accommodates and links together all information required by MIFlowCyt. The FuGEFlow model can be used to build software and databases using FuGE software toolkits to facilitate automated exchange and manipulation of potentially large flow cytometry experimental data sets. Additional project documentation, including reusable design patterns and a guide for setting up a development environment, was contributed back to the FuGE project. We have shown that an extension of FuGE can be used to transform minimum information requirements in natural language to markup language in XML. Extending FuGE required significant effort, but in our experiences the benefits outweighed the costs. The FuGEFlow is expected to play a central role in describing flow cytometry experiments and ultimately facilitating data exchange including public flow cytometry repositories currently under development.

  11. 77 FR 20650 - Proposed Extension of Information Collection Requests Submitted for Public Comment: Definition of...

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  15. Where Field Staff Get Information. Approaching the Electronic Times.

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    Shih, Win-Yuan; Evans, James F.

    1991-01-01

    Top 3 information sources identified in a survey of 109 extension agents were extension publications, specialists, and personal files. Electronic sources such as satellite programing and bibliographic databases were used infrequently, because of lack of access, user friendliness, and ready applicability of information. (SK)

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  17. Extension algorithm for generic low-voltage networks

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    Marwitz, S.; Olk, C.

    2018-02-01

    Distributed energy resources (DERs) are increasingly penetrating the energy system which is driven by climate and sustainability goals. These technologies are mostly connected to low- voltage electrical networks and change the demand and supply situation in these networks. This can cause critical network states. Network topologies vary significantly and depend on several conditions including geography, historical development, network design or number of network connections. In the past, only some of these aspects were taken into account when estimating the network investment needs for Germany on the low-voltage level. Typically, fixed network topologies are examined or a Monte Carlo approach is used to quantify the investment needs at this voltage level. Recent research has revealed that DERs differ substantially between rural, suburban and urban regions. The low-voltage network topologies have different design concepts in these regions, so that different network topologies have to be considered when assessing the need for network extensions and investments due to DERs. An extension algorithm is needed to calculate network extensions and investment needs for the different typologies of generic low-voltage networks. We therefore present a new algorithm, which is capable of calculating the extension for generic low-voltage networks of any given topology based on voltage range deviations and thermal overloads. The algorithm requires information about line and cable lengths, their topology and the network state only. We test the algorithm on a radial, a loop, and a heavily meshed network. Here we show that the algorithm functions for electrical networks with these topologies. We found that the algorithm is able to extend different networks efficiently by placing cables between network nodes. The main value of the algorithm is that it does not require any information about routes for additional cables or positions for additional substations when it comes to estimating network extension needs.

  18. 76 FR 37055 - Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Importation of Baby...

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  19. Information Search Behaviors of Indian Farmers: Implications for Extension Services

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    Glendenning, Claire J.; Babu, Suresh C.; Asenso-Okyere, Kwadwo

    2012-01-01

    Purpose: In India, a national survey conducted in 2003 showed that only 40% of farmers accessed extension. But little is known of the characteristics of farmers who did not access extension. However, this understanding is needed in order to target approaches to farmers, who differ in their access and use of information, that is their information…

  20. Workshop on the Development of an Experimental Global Drought Information System (GDIS): Overview of Workshop Goals

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    Schubert, Siegfried

    2012-01-01

    Among the key recommendations of a recent WCRP Workshop on Drought Predictability and Prediction in a Changing Climate is the development of an experimental global drought information system (GDIS). The timeliness of such an effort is evidenced by the wide aITay of relevant ongoing national and international (as well as regional and continental scale) efforts to provide drought information, including the US and North American drought monitors, and various integrating activities such as GEO and the Global Drought Portal. The workshop will review current capabilities and needs, and focus on the steps necessary to develop a GDIS that will build upon the extensive worldwide investments that have already been made in developing drought monitoring (including new space-based observations), drought risk management, and climate prediction capahilities.

  1. The effect of information on beef husbandry systems on consumers' preferences and willingness to pay.

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    Risius, Antje; Hamm, Ulrich

    2017-02-01

    This paper evaluates communication treatments and price differentiation for beef raised organically and in conventional animal husbandry production systems. Data were obtained from a choice experiment, assessing animal husbandry, organic or conventional production and price, with 676 consumers in six grocery stores in three different German cities. When choosing beef, participants exhibited a high preference for enhanced husbandry conditions and organic production. Without further information about the husbandry conditions, 'organic' and 'pasture-based' production labelling was most likely to influence buying decisions. When informed about the conditions of 'extensive suckler cow husbandry', consumers were most likely to be motivated by the label 'extensive suckler cow husbandry', followed by 'organic production'; accordingly, willingness to pay for a beef steak was highest for 'extensive suckler cow husbandry'. Informing consumers about suckler cow husbandry results in a change of their preferences from 'organic' to 'extensive suckler cow husbandry'. This holds great potential for extensively produced beef. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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  8. Changes in the Use of Precision Farming Information Sources among Cotton Farmers and Implications for Extension

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    Edge, Brittani; Velandia, Margarita; Lambert, Dayton M.; Roberts, Roland K.; Larson, James A.; English, Burton C.; Boyer, Christopher; Rejesus, Roderick; Mishra, Ashok

    2017-01-01

    Using information from precision farmer surveys conducted in the southern United States in 2005 and 2013, we evaluated changes in the use of precision farming information sources among cotton producers. Although Extension remains an important source for producers interested in precision farming information, the percentage of cotton producers using…

  9. Experimental study using Nearfield Acoustical Holography of sound transmission fuselage sidewall structures

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    Maynard, J. D.

    1983-01-01

    This project involves the development of the Nearfield Acoustic Holography (NAH) technique (in particular its extension from single frequency to wideband noise measurement) and its application in a detailed study of the noise radiation characteristics of several samples of aircraft sidewall panels. With the extensive amount of information provided by the NAH technique, the properties of the sound field radiated by the panels may be correlated with their structure, mounting, and excitation (single frequency or wideband, spatially correlated or uncorrelated, structure-borne). The work accomplished at the beginning of this grant period included: (1) Calibration of the 256 microphone array and test of its accuracy. (2) extension of the facility to permit measurements on wideband noise sources. The extensions incuded the addition of high-speed data acquisition hardware and an array processor, and the development of new software. (3) Installation of motion picture graphics for correlating panel motion with structure, mounting, radiation, etc. (4) Development of new holographic data processing techniques.

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  16. "What Page, Miss?" Enhancing Text Accessibility with DAISY (Digital Accessible Information SYstem)

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    Spooner, Sue

    2014-01-01

    Introduction: The provision of specially formatted materials is a complex and increasingly difficult task, given the extensive and burgeoning range of texts and resources available for classroom use. The need to extend the provision of accessible formats to include digital resources (in addition to braille, audio, and large print) led to a study…

  17. Using Social Media to Engage and Educate Teen Parents

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    Allen, Kim; Jolly, Christina; Barnes, Jenna

    2016-01-01

    Employing social media to engage youth in real-time learning is a growing trend. Although the use of social media by youth is increasing, barriers exist for Extension educators wanting to capitalize on youth interest in social media, including a lack of information on how best to employ social media in programming. This article highlights a teen…

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  19. The Center for Community Development Annual Report, FY 1984-85. Volume II, Addendum 6.

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    A variety of information is included in this 1984-85 annual report of Humboldt State University's Center for Community Development (California), which has been instrumental in establishing a wide range of community services and has worked extensively to preserve the language and culture of four northwestern California tribes--Hupa, Karuk, Tolowa,…

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  1. PRISMA-MAR: An Architecture Model for Data Visualization in Augmented Reality Mobile Devices

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    Gomes Costa, Mauro Alexandre Folha; Serique Meiguins, Bianchi; Carneiro, Nikolas S.; Gonçalves Meiguins, Aruanda Simões

    2013-01-01

    This paper proposes an extension to mobile augmented reality (MAR) environments--the addition of data charts to the more usual text, image and video components. To this purpose, we have designed a client-server architecture including the main necessary modules and services to provide an Information Visualization MAR experience. The server side…

  2. Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway Navigation Season Extension. Volume 6. Appendixes H - L

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    1979-08-01

    Great Lakes Shipping *Includes integrated tug-barge ’ Presque Isle " of 5Z.000 DWT. which. for operations purposes, is considered a vessel. As part of...Oniario, and Erie , Pennsylvania . Data collected from Under the National Oil and Haiardous Sub- these stations included solar radiation measurcments...individuals have As with other groups, they asked for more information 103 4 Presque Isle workv tender winter conditions. IM T 46! -- --qJ.,i~j

  3. Power Extension Package (PEP) system definition extension, orbital service module systems analysis study. Volume 7: PEP logistics and training plan requirements

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    1979-01-01

    Recommendations for logistics activities and logistics planning are presented based on the assumption that a system prime contractor will perform logistics functions to support all program hardware and will implement a logistics system to include the planning and provision of products and services to assure cost effective coverage of the following: maintainability; maintenance; spares and supply support; fuels; pressurants and fluids; operations and maintenance documentation training; preservation, packaging and packing; transportation and handling; storage; and logistics management information reporting. The training courses, manpower, materials, and training aids required will be identified and implemented in a training program.

  4. Creation of a ceramics handbook

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    Craft, W. J.

    1976-01-01

    A group of common ceramic materials (alumina, magnesium oxide, silicon nitride, and silicon carbide) were characterized through literature searches according to their physical properties. The files used were the NASA file, DDC/GRA File, Engineering Index File and standard library searches. The results of these searches are arranged by material properties including mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic, where applicable, and fracture; and the entries are arranged in chronological order by candidate. A list, by author, follows where tabular information including charts and figures of results is given along with a brief statement of the results and conclusions. In both cases, information on the independent variables along with their range is given. The results of an extensive industry survey asking for names of other candidates on which information is lacking and also what type of service, if any, is desired in keeping a current information file on general ceramic materials.

  5. The future of bibliographic standards in a networked information environment

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    1997-01-01

    The main mission of the CENDI Cataloging Working Group is to provide guidelines for cataloging practices that support the sharing of database records among the CENDI agencies, and that incorporate principles based on cost effectiveness and efficiency. Recent efforts include the extension of COSATI Guidelines for the Cataloging of Technical Reports to include non-print materials, and the mapping of each agency's export file structure to USMARC. Of primary importance is the impact of electronic documents and the distributed nature of the networked information environment. Topics discussed during the workshop include the following: Trade-offs in Cataloging and Indexing Internet Information; The Impact on Current and Future Standards; A Look at WWW Metadata Initiatives; Standards for Electronic Journals; The Present and Future Search Engines; The Roles for Text Analysis Software; Advanced Search Engine Meets Metathesaurus; Locator Schemes for Internet Resources; Identifying and Cataloging Web Document Types; In Search of a New Bibliographic Record. The videos in this set include viewgraphs of charts and related materials of the workshop.

  6. A Proposal for Public and Private Partnership in Extension.

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    Krell, Rayda K; Fisher, Marc L; Steffey, Kevin L

    2016-01-01

    Public funding for Extension in the United States has been decreasing for many years, but farmers' need for robust information on which to make management decisions has not diminished. The current Extension funding challenges provide motivation to explore a different model for developing and delivering extension. The private sector has partnered with the public sector to fund and conduct agricultural research, but partnering on extension delivery has occurred far less frequently. The fundamental academic strength and established Extension network of the public sector combined with the ability of the private sector to encourage and deliver practical, implementable solutions has the potential to provide measurable benefits to farmers. This paper describes the current Extension climate, presents data from a survey about Extension and industry relationships, presents case studies of successful public- and private-sector extension partnerships, and proposes a framework for evaluating the state of effective partnerships. Synergistic public-private extension efforts could ensure that farmers receive the most current and balanced information available to help with their management decisions.

  7. A Proposal for Public and Private Partnership in Extension

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    Krell, Rayda K.; Fisher, Marc L.; Steffey, Kevin L.

    2016-01-01

    Public funding for Extension in the United States has been decreasing for many years, but farmers’ need for robust information on which to make management decisions has not diminished. The current Extension funding challenges provide motivation to explore a different model for developing and delivering extension. The private sector has partnered with the public sector to fund and conduct agricultural research, but partnering on extension delivery has occurred far less frequently. The fundamental academic strength and established Extension network of the public sector combined with the ability of the private sector to encourage and deliver practical, implementable solutions has the potential to provide measurable benefits to farmers. This paper describes the current Extension climate, presents data from a survey about Extension and industry relationships, presents case studies of successful public- and private-sector extension partnerships, and proposes a framework for evaluating the state of effective partnerships. Synergistic public–private extension efforts could ensure that farmers receive the most current and balanced information available to help with their management decisions. PMID:26949567

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  20. The Case for a Paradigm Shift in Extension from Information-Centric to Community-Centric Programming

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    Strong, Emma; Rowntree, Jason; Thurlow, Kable; Raven, Matt R.

    2015-01-01

    Since its establishment through the Smith-Lever Act, the Cooperative Extension Service has sought to use non-formal education programs centered on community needs to provide research-based information. However, the onset of the information age has transformed the way knowledge is shared and as a result altered the way people access information.…

  1. Ostracism Reduces Reliance on Poor Advice from Others during Decision Making

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    Byrne, Kaileigh A.; Tibbett, Thomas P.; Laserna, Lauren N.; Carter-Sowell, Adrienne R.; Worthy, Darrell A.

    2016-01-01

    Decision-making is rarely context-free, and often both social information and non-social information are weighed into one’s decisions. Incorporating information into a decision can be influenced by previous experiences. Ostracism has extensive effects, including taxing cognitive resources and increasing social monitoring. In decision-making situations, individuals are often faced with both objective and social information and must choose which information to include or filter out. How will ostracism affect the reliance on objective and social information during decision-making? Participants (N=245) in Experiment 1 were randomly assigned to be included or ostracized in a standardized, group task. They then performed a dynamic decision-making task that involved the presentation of either non-social (i.e. biased reward feedback) or social (i.e., poor advice from a previous participant) misleading information. In Experiment 2, participants (N=105) completed either the ostracism non-social condition or social misleading information condition with explicit instructions stating that the advice given was from an individual who did not partake in the group task. Ostracized individuals relied more on non-social misleading information and performed worse than included individuals. However, ostracized individuals discounted misleading social information and outperformed included individuals. Results of Experiment 2 replicated the findings of Experiment 1. Across two experiments, ostracized individuals were more critical of advice from others, both individuals who may have ostracized them and unrelated individuals. In other words, compared to included individuals, ostracized individuals underweighted advice from another individual, but overweighted non-social information during decision-making. We conclude that when deceptive objective information is present, ostracism results in disadvantageous decision-making. PMID:28469290

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    ...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 information collection provisions of FDA's guidance for industry entitled ``Channels of Trade Policy for Commodities With Residues of Pesticide Chemicals, for Which Tolerances Have Been Revoked, Suspended, or Modified by the Environmental Protection Agency Pursuant to Dietary Risk Considerations.''

  3. A functional-structural model of rice linking quantitative genetic information with morphological development and physiological processes.

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    Xu, Lifeng; Henke, Michael; Zhu, Jun; Kurth, Winfried; Buck-Sorlin, Gerhard

    2011-04-01

    Although quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis of yield-related traits for rice has developed rapidly, crop models using genotype information have been proposed only relatively recently. As a first step towards a generic genotype-phenotype model, we present here a three-dimensional functional-structural plant model (FSPM) of rice, in which some model parameters are controlled by functions describing the effect of main-effect and epistatic QTLs. The model simulates the growth and development of rice based on selected ecophysiological processes, such as photosynthesis (source process) and organ formation, growth and extension (sink processes). It was devised using GroIMP, an interactive modelling platform based on the Relational Growth Grammar formalism (RGG). RGG rules describe the course of organ initiation and extension resulting in final morphology. The link between the phenotype (as represented by the simulated rice plant) and the QTL genotype was implemented via a data interface between the rice FSPM and the QTLNetwork software, which computes predictions of QTLs from map data and measured trait data. Using plant height and grain yield, it is shown how QTL information for a given trait can be used in an FSPM, computing and visualizing the phenotypes of different lines of a mapping population. Furthermore, we demonstrate how modification of a particular trait feeds back on the entire plant phenotype via the physiological processes considered. We linked a rice FSPM to a quantitative genetic model, thereby employing QTL information to refine model parameters and visualizing the dynamics of development of the entire phenotype as a result of ecophysiological processes, including the trait(s) for which genetic information is available. Possibilities for further extension of the model, for example for the purposes of ideotype breeding, are discussed.

  4. A functional–structural model of rice linking quantitative genetic information with morphological development and physiological processes

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    Xu, Lifeng; Henke, Michael; Zhu, Jun; Kurth, Winfried; Buck-Sorlin, Gerhard

    2011-01-01

    Background and Aims Although quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis of yield-related traits for rice has developed rapidly, crop models using genotype information have been proposed only relatively recently. As a first step towards a generic genotype–phenotype model, we present here a three-dimensional functional–structural plant model (FSPM) of rice, in which some model parameters are controlled by functions describing the effect of main-effect and epistatic QTLs. Methods The model simulates the growth and development of rice based on selected ecophysiological processes, such as photosynthesis (source process) and organ formation, growth and extension (sink processes). It was devised using GroIMP, an interactive modelling platform based on the Relational Growth Grammar formalism (RGG). RGG rules describe the course of organ initiation and extension resulting in final morphology. The link between the phenotype (as represented by the simulated rice plant) and the QTL genotype was implemented via a data interface between the rice FSPM and the QTLNetwork software, which computes predictions of QTLs from map data and measured trait data. Key Results Using plant height and grain yield, it is shown how QTL information for a given trait can be used in an FSPM, computing and visualizing the phenotypes of different lines of a mapping population. Furthermore, we demonstrate how modification of a particular trait feeds back on the entire plant phenotype via the physiological processes considered. Conclusions We linked a rice FSPM to a quantitative genetic model, thereby employing QTL information to refine model parameters and visualizing the dynamics of development of the entire phenotype as a result of ecophysiological processes, including the trait(s) for which genetic information is available. Possibilities for further extension of the model, for example for the purposes of ideotype breeding, are discussed. PMID:21247905

  5. Extended preoperative patient education using a multimedia DVD-impact on patients receiving a laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomised controlled trial.

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    Wilhelm, D; Gillen, S; Wirnhier, H; Kranzfelder, M; Schneider, A; Schmidt, A; Friess, H; Feussner, H

    2009-03-01

    The informed consent is a legal requirement prior to surgery and should be based on an extensive preoperative interview. Multimedia productions can therefore be utilised as supporting tool. In a prospective randomised trial, we evaluated the impact of an extended education on patients undergoing cholecystectomy. For extended patient information, a professionally built DVD was used. After randomisation to either the DVD or the control group, patients were informed with or without additional presentation of the DVD. The quality of education was evaluated using a purpose-built questionnaire. One hundred fourteen patients were included in the DVD and 98 in the control group. Patient characteristics did not differ significantly despite a higher educational level in the DVD group. The score of correctly answered questions was higher in the DVD group (19.88 vs. 17.58 points, p < 0.001). As subgroup analysis revealed, particular patient characteristics additionally impacted on results. Patients should be informed the most extensively prior to any surgical procedure. Multimedia productions therefore offer a suitable instrument. In the presented study, we could prove the positive impact of an information DVD on patients knowledge. Nevertheless, multimedia tools cannot replace personal interaction and should only be used to support daily work.

  6. Core competency requirements among extension workers in peninsular Malaysia: Use of Borich's needs assessment model.

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    Umar, Sulaiman; Man, Norsida; Nawi, Nolila Mohd; Latif, Ismail Abd; Samah, Bahaman Abu

    2017-06-01

    The study described the perceived importance of, and proficiency in core agricultural extension competencies among extension workers in Peninsular Malaysia; and evaluating the resultant deficits in the competencies. The Borich's Needs Assessment Model was used to achieve the objectives of the study. A sample of 298 respondents was randomly selected and interviewed using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Thirty-three core competency items were assessed. Instrument validity and reliability were ensured. The cross-sectional data obtained was analysed using SPSS for descriptive statistics including mean weighted discrepancy score (MWDS). Results of the study showed that on a scale of 5, the most important core extension competency items according to respondents' perception were: "Making good use of information and communication technologies/access and use of web-based resources" (M=4.86, SD=0.23); "Conducting needs assessments" (M=4.84, SD=0.16); "organizing extension campaigns" (M=4.82, SD=0.47) and "Managing groups and teamwork" (M=4.81, SD=0.76). In terms of proficiency, the highest competency identified by the respondents was "Conducting farm and home visits (M=3.62, SD=0.82) followed by 'conducting meetings effectively' (M=3.19, SD=0.72); "Conducting focus group discussions" (M=3.16, SD=0.32) and "conducting community forums" (M=3.13, SD=0.64). The discrepancies implying competency deficits were widest in "Acquiring and allocating resources" (MWDS=12.67); use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and web-based resources in agricultural extension (MWDS=12.59); and report writing and sharing the results and impacts (MWDS=11.92). It is recommended that any intervention aimed at developing the capacity of extension workers in Peninsular Malaysia should prioritize these core competency items in accordance with the deficits established in this study. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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  9. Kandia: threatened forest, threatened livelihood - a study of human-environment interaction in the Department of Velingara, Senegal

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    Freudenberger, Karen Schoonmaker; Tappan, G. Gray

    1997-01-01

    This case study is one of several carried out as part the Long-term Environmental Monitoring in Senegal Project. Co-financed by USAID and the U.S. Geological Survey's EROS Data Center (EDC), and implemented by EDC and the Centre de Suivi Ecologique (CSE), this project has carried out extensive monitoring of natural resources and land use patterns in Senegal in order to better understand the complex dynamics of change in semi-arid tropics. The monitoring, as carried out by EROS staff and their Senegalese collaborators, has involved use of information collected by remote sensing (satellite and aerial photographs) as well as extensive field work including the collection of physical information about soils, vegetation, land use practices, and biodiversity at 2 over 600 sites in all parts of the country (Tappan and Wood, 1995). This information provides a remarkable record of changes in physical and land cover parameters over the last 30 years. Figure 2 presents a satellite image of the eastern Kolda Region covering the Department of Velingara.

  10. PIMS sequencing extension: a laboratory information management system for DNA sequencing facilities.

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    Troshin, Peter V; Postis, Vincent Lg; Ashworth, Denise; Baldwin, Stephen A; McPherson, Michael J; Barton, Geoffrey J

    2011-03-07

    Facilities that provide a service for DNA sequencing typically support large numbers of users and experiment types. The cost of services is often reduced by the use of liquid handling robots but the efficiency of such facilities is hampered because the software for such robots does not usually integrate well with the systems that run the sequencing machines. Accordingly, there is a need for software systems capable of integrating different robotic systems and managing sample information for DNA sequencing services. In this paper, we describe an extension to the Protein Information Management System (PIMS) that is designed for DNA sequencing facilities. The new version of PIMS has a user-friendly web interface and integrates all aspects of the sequencing process, including sample submission, handling and tracking, together with capture and management of the data. The PIMS sequencing extension has been in production since July 2009 at the University of Leeds DNA Sequencing Facility. It has completely replaced manual data handling and simplified the tasks of data management and user communication. Samples from 45 groups have been processed with an average throughput of 10000 samples per month. The current version of the PIMS sequencing extension works with Applied Biosystems 3130XL 96-well plate sequencer and MWG 4204 or Aviso Theonyx liquid handling robots, but is readily adaptable for use with other combinations of robots. PIMS has been extended to provide a user-friendly and integrated data management solution for DNA sequencing facilities that is accessed through a normal web browser and allows simultaneous access by multiple users as well as facility managers. The system integrates sequencing and liquid handling robots, manages the data flow, and provides remote access to the sequencing results. The software is freely available, for academic users, from http://www.pims-lims.org/.

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  13. Cartographic Encounters at the Bureau of Indian Affairs Geographic Information System Center of Calculation

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    The centering processes of geographic information system (GIS) development at the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) was an extension of past cartographic encounters with American Indians through the central control of geospatial technologies, uneven development of geographic information resources, and extension of technically dependent…

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  11. Preschoolers’ Novel Noun Extensions: Shape in Spite of Knowing Better

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    Saalbach, Henrik; Schalk, Lennart

    2011-01-01

    We examined the puzzling research findings that when extending novel nouns, preschoolers rely on shape similarity (rather than categorical relations) while in other task contexts (e.g., property induction) they rely on categorical relations. Taking into account research on children’s word learning, categorization, and inductive inference we assume that preschoolers have both a shape-based and a category-based word extension strategy available and can switch between these two depending on which information is easily available. To this end, we tested preschoolers on two versions of a novel-noun label extension task. First, we paralleled the standard extension task commonly used by previous research. In this case, as expected, preschoolers predominantly selected same-shape items. Second, we supported preschoolers’ retrieval of item-related information from memory by asking them simple questions about each item prior to the label extension task. Here, they switched to a category-based strategy, thus, predominantly selecting same-category items. Finally, we revealed that this shape-to-category shift is specific to the word learning context as we did not find it in a non-lexical classification task. These findings support our assumption that preschoolers’ decision about word extension change in accordance with the availability of information (from task context or by memory retrieval). We conclude by suggesting that preschoolers’ noun extensions can be conceptualized within the framework of heuristic decision-making. This provides an ecologically plausible processing account with respect to which information is selected and how this information is integrated to act as a guideline for decision-making when novel words have to be generalized. PMID:22073036

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  14. EXTENSION EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM: reinventing extension as a resource--what does the future hold?

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    Mirando, M A; Bewley, J M; Blue, J; Amaral-Phillips, D M; Corriher, V A; Whittet, K M; Arthur, N; Patterson, D J

    2012-10-01

    The mission of the Cooperative Extension Service, as a component of the land-grant university system, is to disseminate new knowledge and to foster its application and use. Opportunities and challenges facing animal agriculture in the United States have changed dramatically over the past few decades and require the use of new approaches and emerging technologies that are available to extension professionals. Increased federal competitive grant funding for extension, the creation of eXtension, the development of smartphone and related electronic technologies, and the rapidly increasing popularity of social media created new opportunities for extension educators to disseminate knowledge to a variety of audiences and engage these audiences in electronic discussions. Competitive grant funding opportunities for extension efforts to advance animal agriculture became available from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and have increased dramatically in recent years. The majority of NIFA funding opportunities require extension efforts to be integrated with research, and NIFA encourages the use of eXtension and other cutting-edge approaches to extend research to traditional clientele and nontraditional audiences. A case study is presented to illustrate how research and extension were integrated to improve the adoption of AI by beef producers. Those in agriculture are increasingly resorting to the use of social media venues such as Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter to access information required to support their enterprises. Use of these various approaches by extension educators requires appreciation of the technology and an understanding of how the target audiences access information available on social media. Technology to deliver information is changing rapidly, and Cooperative Extension Service professionals will need to continuously evaluate digital technology and social media tools to appropriately integrate them into learning and educational opportunities.

  15. [A comparative analysis of inner wrapping and package inserts for medicines containing Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer].

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    Auricchio, Mariangela Tirico; Batistic-Longatto, Mônica Arcon; Nicoletti, Maria Aparecida

    2007-10-01

    The information provided on package inserts and inner wrapping of eight products containing Panax ginseng from different manufacturers was compared internally and checked against data from the scientific literature. The inserts included extensive text, containing abundant information on indications for use, but no scientific evidence in humans. All the inserts lacked information on potential adverse effects and drug interaction. There was no standardization as to dose regimens, particularly in relation to the dried extract and ginsenoside concentration. The eight inserts thus showed no concern over standardization, indication for usage, or possible side effects and drug interactions.

  16. DCO-VIVO: A Collaborative Data Platform for the Deep Carbon Science Communities

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    Wang, H.; Chen, Y.; West, P.; Erickson, J. S.; Ma, X.; Fox, P. A.

    2014-12-01

    Deep Carbon Observatory (DCO) is a decade-long scientific endeavor to understand carbon in the complex deep Earth system. Thousands of DCO scientists from institutions across the globe are organized into communities representing four domains of exploration: Extreme Physics and Chemistry, Reservoirs and Fluxes, Deep Energy, and Deep Life. Cross-community and cross-disciplinary collaboration is one of the most distinctive features in DCO's flexible research framework. VIVO is an open-source Semantic Web platform that facilitates cross-institutional researcher and research discovery. it includes a number of standard ontologies that interconnect people, organizations, publications, activities, locations, and other entities of research interest to enable browsing, searching, visualizing, and generating Linked Open (research) Data. The DCO-VIVO solution expedites research collaboration between DCO scientists and communities. Based on DCO's specific requirements, the DCO Data Science team developed a series of extensions to the VIVO platform including extending the VIVO information model, extended query over the semantic information within VIVO, integration with other open source collaborative environments and data management systems, using single sign-on, assigning of unique Handles to DCO objects, and publication and dataset ingesting extensions using existing publication systems. We present here the iterative development of these requirements that are now in daily use by the DCO community of scientists for research reporting, information sharing, and resource discovery in support of research activities and program management.

  17. Bibliography of NRL Works on X-Ray Fluorescence Authored by L. S. Birks, D. B. Brown, J. W. Criss, H. Friedman, and J. V. Gilfrich

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    2001-10-15

    by Friedman outside the field of XRF is available within the holdings of the NRL Ruth H. Hooker Research Library and Technical Information Center...Herbert Friedman. The extensive collection of publications by Friedman outside the field of XRF is available within the holdings of the NRL Ruth H. Hooker...and which includes other information and filenames of electronic scans of many of the entries) has been supplied to the NRL Ruth H. Hooker Research

  18. Shuttle/spacelab contamination environment and effects handbook

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    Bareiss, L. E.; Payton, R. M.; Papazian, H. A.

    1986-01-01

    This handbook is intended to assist users of the Spacelab/Space Transportation System by providing contamination environments and effects information that may be of value in planning, designing, manufacturing, and operating a space flight experiment. A summary of available molecular and particulate contamination data on the Space Transportation System and its facilities is presented. Contamination models, contamination effects, and protection methods information are also presented. In addition to contamination, the effects of the space environments at STS altitudes on spacecraft materials are included. Extensive references, bibliographies, and contacts are provided.

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  20. Scalability, Complexity and Reliability in Quantum Information Processing

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    2007-03-01

    hidden subgroup framework to abelian groups which are not finitely generated. An extension of the basic algorithm breaks the Buchmann-Williams...finding short lattice vectors . In [2], we showed that the generalization of the standard method --- random coset state preparation followed by fourier...sampling --- required exponential time for sufficiently non-abelian groups including the symmetric group , at least when the fourier transforms are

  1. A climate adaptation strategy for conservation and management of yellowcedar in Alaska

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    Paul E. Hennon; Carol M. McKenzie; David D' Amore; Dustin T. Wittwer; Robin L. Mulvey; Melinda S. Lamb; Frances E. Biles; Rich C. Cronn

    2016-01-01

    A conservation and management strategy for yellow-cedar in Alaska is presented in the context of climate change. This document has four sections. Section 1 covers the ecology and silvics of yellow-cedar, as well as other background information. Section 2 outlines knowledge on the extensive mortality to yellow-cedar, including the role of climate. Section 3 describes...

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  3. Adaptive management of natural resources: theory, concepts, and management institutions.

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    George H. Stankey; Roger N. Clark; Bernard T. Bormann

    2005-01-01

    This report reviews the extensive and growing literature on the concept and application of adaptive management. Adaptive management is a central element of the Northwest Forest Plan and there is a need for an informed understanding of the key theories, concepts, and frameworks upon which it is founded. Literature from a diverse range of fields including social learning...

  4. A comparison of forest canopy models derived from LIDAR and INSAR data in a Pacific Northwest conifer forest.

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    Hans-Erik Andersen; Robert J. McGaughey; Ward W. Carson; Stephen E. Reutebuch; Bryan Mercer; Jeremy Allan

    2004-01-01

    Active remote sensing technologies, including interferometric radar (InSAR) and airborne laser scanning (LIDAR) have the potential to provide accurate information relating to three-dimensional forest canopy structure over extensive areas of the landscape. In order to assess the capabilities of these alternative systems for characterizing the forest canopy dimensions,...

  5. The impact of economic sanctions on health and human rights in Haiti, 1991-1994.

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    Gibbons, E; Garfield, R

    1999-01-01

    OBJECTIVES: This report examines the impact of an economic embargo from 1991 to 1994 on health, well-being, and human rights in Haiti. METHODS: Data from surveillance systems for nutrition, reportable diseases, and hospital diagnoses were combined with survey data and interviews with affected women, governmental representatives, diplomats, and staff of nongovernmental organizations. RESULTS: Changes included declining income, rising unemployment, poorer nutrition, declining infant mortality, rising mortality among 1- to 4-year-olds, decreased attention to children's well-being and education, and family breakdown. Survival strategies among poor Haitians included changed dietary habits, informal-sector economic activity, moving in with relatives, selling domestic goods, increased informal unions among couples, decreased school attendance, and indentured servitude among children. CONCLUSIONS: The implementation of economic sanctions in Haiti resulted in extensive violations of rights; the impact was greatest on the most disadvantaged Haitians. Many Haitian and international supporters of democracy were unaware of the extensive negative impact that sanctions could have. The impact continues now, 5 years after sanctions ended. Modified policies reduced some of the burden of sanctions, and international assistance prevented what otherwise might have become a humanitarian disaster during sanctions. PMID:10511830

  6. Network Performance Measurements for NASA's Earth Observation System

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    Loiacono, Joe; Gormain, Andy; Smith, Jeff

    2004-01-01

    NASA's Earth Observation System (EOS) Project studies all aspects of planet Earth from space, including climate change, and ocean, ice, land, and vegetation characteristics. It consists of about 20 satellite missions over a period of about a decade. Extensive collaboration is used, both with other US. agencies (e.g., National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOA), United States Geological Survey (USGS), Department of Defense (DoD), and international agencies (e.g., European Space Agency (ESA), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)), to improve cost effectiveness and obtain otherwise unavailable data. Scientific researchers are located at research institutions worldwide, primarily government research facilities and research universities. The EOS project makes extensive use of networks to support data acquisition, data production, and data distribution. Many of these functions impose requirements on the networks, including throughput and availability. In order to verify that these requirements are being met, and be pro-active in recognizing problems, NASA conducts on-going performance measurements. The purpose of this paper is to examine techniques used by NASA to measure the performance of the networks used by EOSDIS (EOS Data and Information System) and to indicate how this performance information is used.

  7. Extensible Ontological Modeling Framefork for Subject Mediation

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    Kalinichenko, L. A.; Skvortsov, N. A.

    An approach for extensible ontological model construction in a mediation environment intended for heterogeneous information sources integration in various subject domains is presented. A mediator ontological language (MOL) may depend on a subject domain and is to be defined at the mediator consolidation phase. On the other hand, for different information sources different ontological models (languages) can be used to define their own ontologies. Reversible mapping of the source ontological models into MOL is needed for information sources registration at the mediator. An approach for such reversible mapping is demonstrated for a class of the Web information sources. It is assumed that such sources apply the DAML+OIL ontological model. A subset of the hybrid object-oriented and semi-structured canonical mediator data model is used for the core of MOL. Construction of a reversible mapping of DAML+OIL into an extension of the core of MOL is presented in the paper. Such mapping is a necessary pre-requisite for contextualizing and registration of information sources at the mediator. The mapping shows how extensible MOL can be constructed. The approach proposed is oriented on digital libraries where retrieval is focused on information content, rather than on information entities.

  8. A peptide extension dictates IgM assembly.

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    Pasalic, Dzana; Weber, Benedikt; Giannone, Chiara; Anelli, Tiziana; Müller, Roger; Fagioli, Claudio; Felkl, Manuel; John, Christine; Mossuto, Maria Francesca; Becker, Christian F W; Sitia, Roberto; Buchner, Johannes

    2017-10-10

    Professional secretory cells can produce large amounts of high-quality complex molecules, including IgM antibodies. Owing to their multivalency, polymeric IgM antibodies provide an efficient first-line of defense against pathogens. To decipher the mechanisms of IgM assembly, we investigated its biosynthesis in living cells and faithfully reconstituted the underlying processes in vitro. We find that a conserved peptide extension at the C-terminal end of the IgM heavy (Ig-μ) chains, termed the tailpiece, is necessary and sufficient to establish the correct geometry. Alanine scanning revealed that hydrophobic amino acids in the first half of the tailpiece contain essential information for generating the correct topology. Assembly is triggered by the formation of a disulfide bond linking two tailpieces. This induces conformational changes in the tailpiece and the adjacent domain, which drive further polymerization. Thus, the biogenesis of large and topologically challenging IgM complexes is dictated by a local conformational switch in a peptide extension.

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  11. Extension Approach for an Effective Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension Service in India

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    Kumaran, M.; Vimala, D. Deboral; Chandrasekaran, V. S.; Alagappan, M.; Raja, S.

    2012-01-01

    Purpose: Public-funded fisheries extension services have been blamed as poor and responsible for the slow pace of aquaculture development in India. The present investigation aimed to find concrete interventions to streamline the extension service by understanding the research-extension-farmer linkage indirectly in terms of information sources of…

  12. Constraints Affecting ICT Utilization by Agricultural Extension Officers in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

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    Akpabio, I. A.; Okon, D. P.; Inyang, E. B.

    2007-01-01

    The study focused on constraints affecting the utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for agricultural extension activities by Agricultural Extension Officers in Nigeria's Niger Delta Region. Data were derived from 160 extension officers affiliated to both public and private extension organizations in four states of the…

  13. EarthCollab, building geoscience-centric implementations of the VIVO semantic software suite

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    Rowan, L. R.; Gross, M. B.; Mayernik, M. S.; Daniels, M. D.; Krafft, D. B.; Kahn, H. J.; Allison, J.; Snyder, C. B.; Johns, E. M.; Stott, D.

    2017-12-01

    EarthCollab, an EarthCube Building Block project, is extending an existing open-source semantic web application, VIVO, to enable the exchange of information about scientific researchers and resources across institutions. EarthCollab is a collaboration between UNAVCO, a geodetic facility and consortium that supports diverse research projects informed by geodesy, The Bering Sea Project, an interdisciplinary field program whose data archive is hosted by NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory, and Cornell University. VIVO has been implemented by more than 100 universities and research institutions to highlight research and institutional achievements. This presentation will discuss benefits and drawbacks of working with and extending open source software. Some extensions include plotting georeferenced objects on a map, a mobile-friendly theme, integration of faceting via Elasticsearch, extending the VIVO ontology to capture geoscience-centric objects and relationships, and the ability to cross-link between VIVO instances. Most implementations of VIVO gather information about a single organization. The EarthCollab project created VIVO extensions to enable cross-linking of VIVO instances to reduce the amount of duplicate information about the same people and scientific resources and to enable dynamic linking of related information across VIVO installations. As the list of customizations grows, so does the effort required to maintain compatibility between the EarthCollab forks and the main VIVO code. For example, dozens of libraries and dependencies were updated prior to the VIVO v1.10 release, which introduced conflicts in the EarthCollab cross-linking code. The cross-linking code has been developed to enable sharing of data across different versions of VIVO, however, using a JSON output schema standardized across versions. We will outline lessons learned in working with VIVO and its open source dependencies, which include Jena, Solr, Freemarker, and jQuery and discuss future work by EarthCollab, which includes refining the cross-linking VIVO capabilities by continued integration of persistent and unique identifiers to enable automated lookup and matching across institutional VIVOs.

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  8. AbMiner: a bioinformatic resource on available monoclonal antibodies and corresponding gene identifiers for genomic, proteomic, and immunologic studies.

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    Major, Sylvia M; Nishizuka, Satoshi; Morita, Daisaku; Rowland, Rick; Sunshine, Margot; Shankavaram, Uma; Washburn, Frank; Asin, Daniel; Kouros-Mehr, Hosein; Kane, David; Weinstein, John N

    2006-04-06

    Monoclonal antibodies are used extensively throughout the biomedical sciences for detection of antigens, either in vitro or in vivo. We, for example, have used them for quantitation of proteins on "reverse-phase" protein lysate arrays. For those studies, we quality-controlled > 600 available monoclonal antibodies and also needed to develop precise information on the genes that encode their antigens. Translation among the various protein and gene identifier types proved non-trivial because of one-to-many and many-to-one relationships. To organize the antibody, protein, and gene information, we initially developed a relational database in Filemaker for our own use. When it became apparent that the information would be useful to many other researchers faced with the need to choose or characterize antibodies, we developed it further as AbMiner, a fully relational web-based database under MySQL, programmed in Java. AbMiner is a user-friendly, web-based relational database of information on > 600 commercially available antibodies that we validated by Western blot for protein microarray studies. It includes many types of information on the antibody, the immunogen, the vendor, the antigen, and the antigen's gene. Multiple gene and protein identifier types provide links to corresponding entries in a variety of other public databases, including resources for phosphorylation-specific antibodies. AbMiner also includes our quality-control data against a pool of 60 diverse cancer cell types (the NCI-60) and also protein expression levels for the NCI-60 cells measured using our high-density "reverse-phase" protein lysate microarrays for a selection of the listed antibodies. Some other available database resources give information on antibody specificity for one or a couple of cell types. In contrast, the data in AbMiner indicate specificity with respect to the antigens in a pool of 60 diverse cell types from nine different tissues of origin. AbMiner is a relational database that provides extensive information from our own laboratory and other sources on more than 600 available antibodies and the genes that encode the antibodies' antigens. The data will be made freely available at http://discover.nci.nih.gov/abminer.

  9. Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels: Database Extension Task 3.0 and Impact Damage Effects Control Task 8.0

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    Beeson, Harold D.; Davis, Dennis D.; Ross, William L., Sr.; Tapphorn, Ralph M.

    2002-01-01

    This document represents efforts accomplished at the NASA Johnson Space Center White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in support of the Enhanced Technology for Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPV) Program, a joint research and technology effort among the U.S. Air Force, NASA, and the Aerospace Corporation. WSTF performed testing for several facets of the program. Testing that contributed to the Task 3.0 COPV database extension objective included baseline structural strength, failure mode and safe-life, impact damage tolerance, sustained load/impact effect, and materials compatibility. WSTF was also responsible for establishing impact protection and control requirements under Task 8.0 of the program. This included developing a methodology for establishing an impact control plan. Seven test reports detail the work done at WSTF. As such, this document contributes to the database of information regarding COPV behavior that will ensure performance benefits and safety are maintained throughout vessel service life.

  10. Agroclimate.Org: Tools and Information for a Climate Resilient Agriculture in the Southeast USA

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    Fraisse, C.

    2014-12-01

    AgroClimate (http://agroclimate.org) is a web-based system developed to help the agricultural industry in the southeastern USA reduce risks associated with climate variability and change. It includes climate related information and dynamic application tools that interact with a climate and crop database system. Information available includes climate monitoring and forecasts combined with information about crop management practices that help increase the resiliency of the agricultural industry in the region. Recently we have included smartphone apps in the AgroClimate suite of tools, including irrigation management and crop disease alert systems. Decision support tools available in AgroClimate include: (a) Climate risk: expected (probabilistic) and historical climate information and freeze risk; (b) Crop yield risk: expected yield based on soil type, planting date, and basic management practices for selected commodities and historical county yield databases; (c) Crop diseases: disease risk monitoring and forecasting for strawberry and citrus; (d) Crop development: monitoring and forecasting of growing degree-days and chill accumulation; (e) Drought: monitoring and forecasting of selected drought indices, (f) Footprints: Carbon and water footprint calculators. The system also provides background information about the main drivers of climate variability and basic information about climate change in the Southeast USA. AgroClimate has been widely used as an educational tool by the Cooperative Extension Services in the region and also by producers. It is now being replicated internationally with version implemented in Mozambique and Paraguay.

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  12. Mobile Applications for Extension

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Drill, Sabrina L.

    2012-01-01

    Mobile computing devices (smart phones, tablets, etc.) are rapidly becoming the dominant means of communication worldwide and are increasingly being used for scientific investigation. This technology can further our Extension mission by increasing our power for data collection, information dissemination, and informed decision-making. Mobile…

  13. 78 FR 32277 - Comment Request for Information Collection; Extension With Minor Revisions

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    2013-05-29

    ... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Comment Request for Information Collection; Extension With Minor Revisions AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor... with Minor Revisions. Title: Workforce Investment Act National Emergency Grant. OMB Number: 1205-0439...

  14. 78 FR 30333 - Proposed Extension of Information Collection Requests Submitted for Public Comment

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    2013-05-22

    ...: Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor. Title: Notice Requirements of the Health... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposed Extension of Information Collection Requests Submitted for Public Comment AGENCY: Employee Benefits Security Administration...

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

    Susandi, Armi, E-mail: armi@meteo.itb.ac.id; Tamamadin, Mamad, E-mail: mamadtama@meteo.itb.ac.id; Djamal, Erizal, E-mail: erizal-jamal@yahoo.com

    This paper describes information system of rice planting calendar to help farmers in determining the time for rice planting. The information includes rainfall prediction in ten days (dasarian) scale overlaid to map of rice field to produce map of rice planting in village level. The rainfall prediction was produced by stochastic modeling using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and Non-Linier Least Squares methods to fit the curve of function to the rainfall data. In this research, the Fourier series has been modified become non-linear function to follow the recent characteristics of rainfall that is non stationary. The results have been alsomore » validated in 4 steps, including R-Square, RMSE, R-Skill, and comparison with field data. The development of information system (cyber extension) provides information such as rainfall prediction, prediction of the planting time, and interactive space for farmers to respond to the information submitted. Interfaces for interactive response will be critical to the improvement of prediction accuracy of information, both rainfall and planting time. The method used to get this information system includes mapping on rice planting prediction, converting the format file, developing database system, developing website, and posting website. Because of this map was overlaid with the Google map, the map files must be converted to the .kml file format.« less

  16. Enhancing Geoscience Research Discovery Through the Semantic Web

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Rowan, Linda R.; Gross, M. Benjamin; Mayernik, Matthew; Khan, Huda; Boler, Frances; Maull, Keith; Stott, Don; Williams, Steve; Corson-Rikert, Jon; Johns, Erica M.; Daniels, Michael; Krafft, Dean B.; Meertens, Charles

    2016-04-01

    UNAVCO, UCAR, and Cornell University are working together to leverage semantic web technologies to enable discovery of people, datasets, publications and other research products, as well as the connections between them. The EarthCollab project, a U.S. National Science Foundation EarthCube Building Block, is enhancing an existing open-source semantic web application, VIVO, to enhance connectivity across distributed networks of researchers and resources related to the following two geoscience-based communities: (1) the Bering Sea Project, an interdisciplinary field program whose data archive is hosted by NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL), and (2) UNAVCO, a geodetic facility and consortium that supports diverse research projects informed by geodesy. People, publications, datasets and grant information have been mapped to an extended version of the VIVO-ISF ontology and ingested into VIVO's database. Much of the VIVO ontology was built for the life sciences, so we have added some components of existing geoscience-based ontologies and a few terms from a local ontology that we created. The UNAVCO VIVO instance, connect.unavco.org, utilizes persistent identifiers whenever possible; for example using ORCIDs for people, publication DOIs, data DOIs and unique NSF grant numbers. Data is ingested using a custom set of scripts that include the ability to perform basic automated and curated disambiguation. VIVO can display a page for every object ingested, including connections to other objects in the VIVO database. A dataset page, for example, includes the dataset type, time interval, DOI, related publications, and authors. The dataset type field provides a connection to all other datasets of the same type. The author's page shows, among other information, related datasets and co-authors. Information previously spread across several unconnected databases is now stored in a single location. In addition to VIVO's default display, the new database can be queried using SPARQL, a query language for semantic data. EarthCollab is extending the VIVO web application. One such extension is the ability to cross-link separate VIVO instances across institutions, allowing local display of externally curated information. For example, Cornell's VIVO faculty pages will display UNAVCO's dataset information and UNAVCO's VIVO will display Cornell faculty member contact and position information. About half of UNAVCO's membership is international and we hope to connect our data to institutions in other countries with a similar approach. Additional extensions, including enhanced geospatial capabilities, will be developed based on task-centered usability testing.

  17. Weather dissemination and public usage

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Stacey, M. S.

    1973-01-01

    The existing public usage of weather information was examined. A survey was conducted to substantiate the general public's needs for dissemination of current (0-12 hours) weather information, needs which, in a previous study, were found to be extensive and urgent. The goal of the study was to discover how the general public obtains weather information, what information they seek and why they seek it, to what use this information is put, and to further ascertain the public's attitudes and beliefs regarding weather reporting and the diffusion of weather information. Major findings from the study include: 1. The public has a real need for weather information in the 0-6 hour bracket. 2. The visual medium is preferred but due to the lack of frequent (0-6 hours) forecasts, the audio media only, i.e., telephone recordings and radio weathercasts, were more frequently used. 3. Weather information usage is sporadic.

  18. 78 FR 33153 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Information Collection Renewal; Submission for OMB...

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    2013-06-03

    ...The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Under 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. In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning its information collection titled, ``Notice Regarding Unauthorized Access to Customer Information.'' The OCC is also giving notice that it has sent the collection to OMB for review.

  19. Dynamics of information diffusion and its applications on complex networks

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Zhang, Zi-Ke; Liu, Chuang; Zhan, Xiu-Xiu; Lu, Xin; Zhang, Chu-Xu; Zhang, Yi-Cheng

    2016-09-01

    The ongoing rapid expansion of the Word Wide Web (WWW) greatly increases the information of effective transmission from heterogeneous individuals to various systems. Extensive research for information diffusion is introduced by a broad range of communities including social and computer scientists, physicists, and interdisciplinary researchers. Despite substantial theoretical and empirical studies, unification and comparison of different theories and approaches are lacking, which impedes further advances. In this article, we review recent developments in information diffusion and discuss the major challenges. We compare and evaluate available models and algorithms to respectively investigate their physical roles and optimization designs. Potential impacts and future directions are discussed. We emphasize that information diffusion has great scientific depth and combines diverse research fields which makes it interesting for physicists as well as interdisciplinary researchers.

  20. Communication networks for the tactical edge

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Evans, Joseph B.; Pennington, Steven G.; Ewy, Benjamin J.

    2017-04-01

    Information at the tactical level is increasingly critical in today's conflicts. The proliferation of commercial tablets and smart phones has created the ability for extensive information sharing at the tactical edge, beyond the traditional tactical voice communications and location information. This is particularly the case in Gray Zone conflicts, in which tactical decision making and actions are intertwined with information sharing and exploitation. Networking of tactical devices is the key to this information sharing. In this work, we detail and analyze two network models at different parts of the Gray Zone spectrum, and explore a number of networking options including Named Data Networking. We also compare networking approaches in a variety of realistic operating environments. Our results show that Named Data Networking is a good match for the disrupted networking environments found in many tactical situations

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