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Challenges in Machine Generation of Analytic Products from Multi-Source Data - Intelligence Community Studies Board - Bog - National Academies Press -

Challenges in Machine Generation of Analytic Products from Multi-Source Data - Intelligence Community Studies Board - Bog - National Academies Press -

The Intelligence Community Studies Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop on August 9-10, 2017 to examine challenges in machine generation of analytic products from multi-source data. Workshop speakers and participants discussed research challenges related to machine-based methods for generating analytic products and for automating the evaluation of these products, with special attention to learning from small data, using multi-source data, adversarial learning, and understanding the human-machine relationship. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Session 1: Plenary3 Session 2: Machine Learning from Image, Video, and Map Data4 Session 3: Machine Learning from Natural Languages5 Session 4: Learning from Multi-Source Data6 Session 5: Learning from Noisy, Adversarial Inputs7 Session 6: Learning from Social Media8 Session 7: Humans and Machines Working Together with Big Data9 Session 8: Use of Machine Learning for Privacy Ethics10 Session 9: Evaluation of Machine-Generated Products11 Session 10: Capability Technology MatrixAppendixesAppendix A: Biographical Sketches of Workshop Planning CommitteeAppendix B: Workshop AgendaAppendix C: Workshop Statement of TaskAppendix D: Capability Technology TablesAppendix E: Acronyms

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Planning the Future Space Weather Operations and Research Infrastructure - Committee For The Space Weather Operations And Research Infrastructure

Planning the Future Space Weather Operations and Research Infrastructure - Committee For The Space Weather Operations And Research Infrastructure

In response to a request from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - and with the support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation - the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine conducted a two-part virtual workshop, "Space Weather Operations and Research Infrastructure," on June 16-17 and September 9-11, 2020. The overall goals of the workshop were to review present space weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities, to consider future observational infrastructure and research needs, and to consider options toward the further development of an effective, resilient, and achievable national space weather program. This publication summarizes the presentation and discussion of the workshop. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction and Workshop Background2 National Priorities and the Development of a National Strategy for Space Weather3 U.S. Department and Agencies Roles and Current and Planned Capabilities4 Complementary and Collaborative International Activities5 Space Weather User Community Needs6 Strategic Knowledge and Observation Gaps7 Other Infrastructure Issues8 Closing ObservationsAppendixesAppendix A: Statement of TaskAppendix B: Poster Session at the November 9-11, 2020, WorkshopAppendix C: Workshop AgendasAppendix D: Acronyms and AbbreviationsAppendix E: Biographies of Committee Members and Staff

DKK 318.00
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Allied Health Workforce and Services - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Allied Health Workforce and Services - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

The demand for health care is growing as the nation ages and seeks to provide coverage for the millions of Americans who lack health insurance. At the same time, escalating costs have led to a variety of initiatives to make the delivery of health care more effective and efficient. The allied health workforce is critical to the success of these efforts. The IOM held a workshop May 9-10, 2011, to examine the current allied health care workforce and consider how it can contribute to improving health care access, quality, and effectiveness.

DKK 266.00
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Discouraging Terrorism - Center For Social And Economic Studies - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Discouraging Terrorism - Center For Social And Economic Studies - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

This report addresses the question of what terrorists hold in value. This question is posed in order to assess some means and strategies for deterring, deflecting, or preventing terrorist activities. The report approaches the question on several levels, moving from the use of short-term deterrent strategies to the modification of the broader contexts and conditions conducive to terrorist activities in the long run. The report focuses on contemporary Islamic extremist terrorism but deals with generic dimensions in many instances. Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive SummaryDiscouraging Terrorism: Some Implications of 9/11ReferencesAppendix: Population Dynamics and Political Stability

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Sex Differences and Implications for Translational Neuroscience Research - Forum On Neuroscience And Nervous System Disorders - Bog - National

Sex Differences and Implications for Translational Neuroscience Research - Forum On Neuroscience And Nervous System Disorders - Bog - National

Biological differences between the sexes influence not only individual health but also public health, biomedical research, and health care. The Institute of Medicine held a workshop March 8-9, 2010, to discuss sex differences and their implications for translational neuroscience research, which bridges the gap between scientific discovery and application. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Studying Sex Differences in Health and Disease3 Studying Sex Differences in Translational Research: Examples from Four Major Disease Areas4 Reporting Sex Differences in Research Publications5 Sex Differences in Drug Development: Policy and Practice6 Needs, Opportunities, and Next StepsAppendix A: ReferencesAppendix B: Registered AttendeesAppendix C: Workshop Agenda

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Information Sharing and Collaboration - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Information Sharing and Collaboration - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and subsequent anthrax mailings, the U.S. government prioritized a biosurveillance strategy aimed at detecting, monitoring, and characterizing national security health threats in human and animal populations, food, water, agriculture, and the environment. However, gaps and challenges in biosurveillance efforts and integration of biosurveillance activities remain. September 8-9, 2011, the IOM held a workshop to explore the information-sharing and collaboration processes needed for the nation's integrated biosurveillance strategy.Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction and Overview2 Experiences of Federal Agencies3 State and Local Experiences4 Outside Perspectives5 Discussion of a Scenario6 Concept of OperationsReferencesAppendix A: Workshop AgendaAppendix B: Speaker BiographiesAppendix C: Planning Committee BiographiesAppendix D: Standing Committee on Health Threats Resilience

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Summary of the Workshop to Identify Gaps and Possible Directions for NASA's Meteoroid and Orbital Debris Programs - National Research Council - Bog -

Summary of the Workshop to Identify Gaps and Possible Directions for NASA's Meteoroid and Orbital Debris Programs - National Research Council - Bog -

A Summary of the Workshop to Identify the Gaps and Possible Directions for NASA's Meteoroid and Orbital Debris Programs summarizes the two-day workshop held on March 9-10, 2011, where various stakeholders presented diverse perspectives on matters concerning NASA Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris (MMOD) programs, NASA mission operators, the role and relationships of NASA MMOD programs to other federal agencies, MMOD and the commercial industry, and orbital debris retrieval and removal. The report assesses NASA's existing efforts, policies, and organizations with regard to orbital debris and micrometeoroids by creating advisory dialogue on potential opportunities for program enhancement and maintenance practices. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary of Remarks Made by Workshop ParticipantsAppendix A: Letter of RequestAppendix B: Statement of TaskAppendix C: Workshop AgendaAppendix D: Committee and Staff Biographical InformationAppendix E: Acronyms

DKK 136.00
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A Roadmap for Disclosure Avoidance in the Survey of Income and Program Participation - Division Of Behavioral And Social Sciences And Education - Bog

A Roadmap for Disclosure Avoidance in the Survey of Income and Program Participation - Division Of Behavioral And Social Sciences And Education - Bog

The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) is one of the U.S. Census Bureau's major surveys with features making it a uniquely valuable resource for researchers and policy analysts. However, the Census Bureau faces the challenge of protecting the confidentiality of survey respondents which has become increasingly difficult because numerous databases exist with personal identifying information that collectively contain data on household finances, home values, purchasing behavior, and other SIPP-relevant characteristics. A Roadmap for Disclosure Avoidance in the Survey of Income and Program Participation addresses these issues and how to make data from SIPP available to researchers and policymakers while protecting the confidentiality of survey respondents. The report considers factors such as evolving privacy risks, development of new methods for protecting privacy, the nature of the data collected through SIPP, the practice of linking SIPP data with administrative data, the types of data products produced, and the desire to provide timely access to SIPP data. The report seeks to balance minimizing the risk of disclosure against allowing researchers and policymakers to have timely access to data that support valid inferences. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Overview: Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) and Its Uses3 Measuring of Disclosure Risk and Ways of Assessing It4 Overview of Disclosure Limitation Approaches5 Disclosure Limitation Approaches: Secure Online Data Access (SODA)6 Disclosure Limitation Approaches: Synthetic Data7 Disclosure Limitation Approaches: Flexible Table Generator and Remote Analysis Platforms8 Disclosure Limitation Approaches: Geography Variables9 Maintaining Usability While Preserving Confidentiality: Potential Strategies10 Conclusions and RecommendationsReferencesAppendix A: Technical Details on Measuring Disclosure RiskAppendix B: Inferences Based on Multiple Synthetic DataAppendix C: Technical Details for Differential Privacy Table BuilderAppendix D: Technical Details for Geography VariablesAppendix E: Data Collection ReportAppendix F: Sources Used for Figures 9-1 and 9-2Appendix G: Biographical Sketches of the PanelCommittee on National Statistics

DKK 312.00
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Oceanography in 2025 - Committee On Oceanography In 2025: A Workshop - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Oceanography in 2025 - Committee On Oceanography In 2025: A Workshop - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

On January 8 and 9, 2009, the Ocean Studies Board of the National Research Council, in response to a request from the Office of Naval Research, hosted the "Oceanography in 2025" workshop. The goal of the workshop was to bring together scientists, engineers, and technologists to explore future directions in oceanography, with an emphasis on physical processes. The focus centered on research and technology needs, trends, and barriers that may impact the field of oceanography over the next 16 years, and highlighted specific areas of interest: submesoscale processes, air-sea interactions, basic and applied research, instrumentation and vehicles, ocean infrastructure, and education. To guide the white papers and drive discussions, four questions were posed to participants: What research questions could be answered? What will remain unanswered? What new technologies could be developed? How will research be conducted?

DKK 370.00
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Managing Food Safety Practices from Farm to Table - Food Forum - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Managing Food Safety Practices from Farm to Table - Food Forum - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Legal regulations and manufacturers' monitoring practices have not been enough to prevent contamination of the national food supply and protect consumers from serious harm. In addressing food safety risks, regulators could perhaps better ensure the quality and safety of food by monitoring food production not just at a single point in production but all along the way, from farm to table. Recognizing the troubled state of food safety, the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) Food Forum met in Washington, DC, on September 9, 2008, to explore the management of food safety practices from the beginning of the supply chain to the marketplace. Table of ContentsFront MatterOverview1 Introduction2 Recent Outbreaks in Food Products: Lessons Learned from Past Experience3 The Complexities of Food Safety and Some Strategic Approaches Being Taken4 The Way Forward: Varying PerspectivesAppendix A: Workshop AgendaAppendix B: Workshop ParticipantsAppendix C: Speaker, Moderator, and Disscussant BiographiesAppendix D: Acronyms and Abbreviations

DKK 412.00
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The Effects of Solar Variability on Earth's Climate - Committee On The Effects Of Solar Variability On Earth's Climate - Bog - National Academies

The Effects of Solar Variability on Earth's Climate - Committee On The Effects Of Solar Variability On Earth's Climate - Bog - National Academies

On September 8-9, 2011, experts in solar physics, climate models, paleoclimatology, and atmospheric science assembled at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado for a workshop to consider the Sun's variability over time and potential Sun-climate connections. While it does not provide findings, recommendations, or consensus on the current state of the science, The Effects of Solar Variability on Earth's Climate: A Workshop Report briefly introduces the primary topics discussed by presenters at the event. As context for these topics, the summary includes background information on the potential Sun-climate connection, the measurement record from space, and potential perturbations of climate due to long-term solar variability. This workshop report also summarizes some of the science questions explored by the participants as potential future research endeavors. Table of ContentsFront MatterOverview1 Background2 Workshop Presentations3 Panel DiscussionAppendixesAppendix A: Statement of Task and Preliminary WorkplanAppendix B: Workshop Agenda and ParticipantsAppendix C: Abstracts Prepared by Workshop SpeakersAppendix D: Biographies of Committee Members and StaffAppendix E: Acronyms and Terms

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Priorities for GEOINT Research at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency - Mapping Science Committee - Bog - National Academies Press -

Priorities for GEOINT Research at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency - Mapping Science Committee - Bog - National Academies Press -

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) provides geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) to support national security, both as a national intelligence and a combat support agency. In the post-9/11 world, the need for faster and more accurate geospatial intelligence is increasing. GEOINT uses imagery and geospatial data and information to provide knowledge for planning, decisions, and action. For example, data from satellites, pilotless aircraft and ground sensors are integrated with maps and other intelligence data to provide location information on a potential target. This report defines 12 hard problems in geospatial science that NGA must resolve in order to evolve their capabilities to meet future needs. Many of the hard research problems are related to integration of data collected from an ever-growing variety of sensors and non-spatial data sources, and analysis of spatial data collected during a sequence of time (spatio-temporal data). The report also suggests promising approaches in geospatial science and related disciplines for meeting these challenges. The results of this study are intended to help NGA prioritize geospatial science research directions.

DKK 318.00
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Current Status and Response to the Global Obesity Pandemic - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Current Status and Response to the Global Obesity Pandemic - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

The increasing prevalence and burden of obesity transcends borders, straining populations worldwide. Data shows that 50 million girls, 74 million boys, 390 million women, and 281 million men were estimated to have obesity in 2016 (NCD-RisC, 2017). The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop on October 9, 2018 to address the status of the global obesity pandemic and discuss diverse approaches to manage this problem. Speakers examined the collective prevalence, costs, and drivers of obesity around the world using cross-cultural comparisons. Panels and group discussions emphasized the need to reduce disparities in prevention and treatment efforts and to generate new policy and system initiatives related to nutrition and physical activity worldwide. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Global Trends in Obesity3 Global Obesity Prevention and Treatment Efforts4 Managing the Global Epidemic: Challenges and Cross-Cultural Insights5 Reflections on the Global Approach and Lessons for Next StepsReferencesAppendix A: Workshop AgendaAppendix B: Acronyms and AbbreviationsAppendix C: Biographical Sketches of Workshop Speakers and Planning Committee Members

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Improving Intergroup Relations Among Youth - Forum On Adolescence - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Improving Intergroup Relations Among Youth - Forum On Adolescence - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

On November 9-10, 1998, the Forum on Adolescence of the Board on Children, Youth, and Families, a cross-cutting initiative of the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, convened a workshop entitled Research to Improve Intergroup Relations Among Youth. Held at the request of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, this workshop considered selected findings of 16 research projects that have focused on intergroup relations among children and adolescents; all 16 received funding from Carnegie Corporation of New York for their work on this issue. The funding of these projects was part of a larger research initiative supported by Carnegie Corporation of New York that sought to update and expand the knowledge, sources, and dynamics of racial and ethnic prejudice among youth, identifying approaches to foster intergroup understanding. Improving Intergroup Relations Among Youth is the summary of the workshop, which provided an opportunity to learn about the work and preliminary findings of the 16 projects. This report reviews the knowledge base regarding the effectiveness of interventions designed to promote peaceful, respectful relations among youth of different ethnic groups.

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Combat Vehicle Weight Reduction by Materials Substitution - Defense Materials Manufacturing And Infrastructure Standing Committee - Bog - National

Combat Vehicle Weight Reduction by Materials Substitution - Defense Materials Manufacturing And Infrastructure Standing Committee - Bog - National

Vehicle weight reduction is an effective strategy for reducing fuel consumption in civilian vehicles. For combat vehicles, it presents not only an important opportunity to reduce fuel use and associated logistics, but also important advantages in transport and mobility on the battlefield. Although there have been numerous efforts in the past to reduce the overall weight of combat vehicles, combat vehicle weight has continued to increase over time due to new threats and missions. On December 8 and 9, 2014, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop to explore opportunities in lightweight materials for armored vehicles. This was the ninth workshop in an ongoing series for the U.S. military on materials and manufacturing issues. The workshop discussed future advances in weight reduction by materials substitution for vehicles, including such topics as armor, structure, automotive parts, and armaments. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop. Table of ContentsFront MatterIntroductionPlenary Session: Combat Vehicle Weight Reduction - The U.S. Army Research ChallengeTopic 1: ArmorTopic 2: Structure and Automotive IssuesPanel Session: Implications for Armor/Structure and Automotive IssuesTopic 3: System Effects and TestingConcluding RemarksAppendixesAppendix A: Statement of TaskAppendix B: Workshop ParticipantsAppendix C: Workshop AgendaAppendix D: Acronyms

DKK 422.00
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Fostering Visions for the Future - Aeronautics And Space Engineering Board - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Fostering Visions for the Future - Aeronautics And Space Engineering Board - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

The NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC) was formed in 1998 to provide an independent source of advanced aeronautical and space concepts that could dramatically impact how NASA develops and conducts its missions. Until the program's termination in August 2007, NIAC provided an independent open forum, a high-level point of entry to NASA for an external community of innovators, and an external capability for analysis and definition of advanced aeronautics and space concepts to complement the advanced concept activities conducted within NASA. Throughout its 9-year existence, NIAC inspired an atmosphere for innovation that stretched the imagination and encouraged creativity. As requested by Congress, this volume reviews the effectiveness of NIAC and makes recommendations concerning the importance of such a program to NASA and to the nation as a whole, including the proper role of NASA and the federal government in fostering scientific innovation and creativity and in developing advanced concepts for future systems. Key findings and recommendations include that in order to achieve its mission, NASA must have, and is currently lacking, a mechanism to investigate visionary, far-reaching advanced concepts. Therefore, a NIAC-like entity should be reestablished to fill this gap.

DKK 236.00
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Relationships Among the Brain, the Digestive System, and Eating Behavior - Food And Nutrition Board - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Relationships Among the Brain, the Digestive System, and Eating Behavior - Food And Nutrition Board - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

On July 9-10, 2014, the Institute of Medicine's Food Forum hosted a public workshop to explore emerging and rapidly developing research on relationships among the brain, the digestive system, and eating behavior. Drawing on expertise from the fields of nutrition and food science, animal and human physiology and behavior, and psychology and psychiatry as well as related fields, the purpose of the workshop was to (1) review current knowledge on the relationship between the brain and eating behavior, explore the interaction between the brain and the digestive system, and consider what is known about the brain's role in eating patterns and consumer choice; (2) evaluate current methods used to determine the impact of food on brain activity and eating behavior; and (3) identify gaps in knowledge and articulate a theoretical framework for future research. Relationships among the Brain, the Digestive System, and Eating Behavior summarizes the presentations and discussion of the workshop. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Interaction Between the Brain and the Digestive System3 Assessing the Science Behind Methodologies Being Used to Characterize Food as Addictive4 Future Directions: Is the Addiction Model for Drugs and Alcohol Appropriate for Food?5 Integrating the EvidenceReferencesAppendix A: Abbreviations and AcronymsAppendix B: Workshop AgendaAppendix C: Speaker Biographical Sketches

DKK 292.00
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The Use of Telehealth for Disability Evaluations in Medicine and Allied Health - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press -

The Use of Telehealth for Disability Evaluations in Medicine and Allied Health - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press -

Over the past few years the common use of telehealth technology has been rapidly expanding. While remote models of care have been successfully used in rural communities for decades, the adoption of telehealth rapidly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, narrowing some gaps in care access and equity while exacerbating health care inequities in other ways. At the request of the Social Security Administration, the National Academies hosted a workshop on March 9 and 10, 2022 to examine the use of telehealth for patient evaluation. The workshop explored the evolution of telehealth and commonly used terminology, the impact of inequities in digital access, privacy and cybersecurity concerns, its use in a variety of allied health and medical specialties for patient evaluation, and interstate licensure related to providing telehealth care. This publication provides a high-level summary of the presentations and discussions from the workshop. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Telehealth Overview3 Telehealth and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency4 The Use of Telehealth for Evaluations by Clinical Specialties5 Telehealth Access6 The Experiences of Other Health Care Systems7 Licensure, Privacy, and Security8 ReflectionsAppendix A: ReferencesAppendix B: Statement of TaskAppendix C: Workshop AgendaAppendix D: Planning Committee and Speaker BiographiesAppendix E: Acronyms and Abbreviations

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Applications of an Analytic Framework on Using Public Opinion Data for Solving Intelligence Problems - Division Of Behavioral And Social Sciences And

Applications of an Analytic Framework on Using Public Opinion Data for Solving Intelligence Problems - Division Of Behavioral And Social Sciences And

Measuring and analyzing public opinion comes with tremendous challenges, as evidenced by recent struggles to predict election outcomes and to anticipate mass mobilizations. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine publication Measurement and Analysis of Public Opinion: An Analytic Framework presents in-depth information from experts on how to collect and glean insights from public opinion data, particularly in conditions where contextual issues call for applying caveats to those data. The Analytic Framework is designed specifically to help intelligence community analysts apply insights from the social and behavioral sciences on state-of-the-art approaches to analyze public attitudes in non- Western populations. Sponsored by the intelligence community, the National Academies' Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences hosted a 2-day hybrid workshop on March 8-9, 2022, to present the Analytic Framework and to demonstrate its application across a series of hypothetical scenarios that might arise for an intelligence analyst tasked with summarizing public attitudes to inform a policy decision. Workshop participants explored cutting-edge methods for using large-scale data as well as cultural and ethical considerations for the collection and use of public opinion data. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions of the workshop. Table of ContentsFront MatterIntroduction1 Public Opinion Data and the Analytic Framework2 Hypothetical Applications of the Analytic Framework3 Lessons Learned and Future PathwaysReferencesAppendix A: Workshop AgendaAppendix B: Biographical Information for Workshop Participants

DKK 195.00
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Examining Challenges and Possible Strategies to Strengthen U.S. Health Security - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press -

Examining Challenges and Possible Strategies to Strengthen U.S. Health Security - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press -

As the United States continues to adapt to a more digital, mobile, and interconnected world, health care and public health professionals have sought to better prepare for and respond to long-standing and emerging threats to the nation's health security. Health security is the collective effort to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the health consequences of natural, man-made, and technological disasters. Although substantial progress has been made in the past 15 years toward improving health care and public health systems and capacities for health security threats, many complex challenges persist, and often the nation's preparedness efforts are not sufficient. On March 8-9, 2017, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies hosted a two-day public workshop to acknowledge these persistent issues; to evaluate past, and perhaps inadequate, approaches to addressing them; and to discuss intentional and innovative new solutions. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 A Brief Overview of Health Security Threats and Programs3 Proposed Priorities and Persistent Challenges Related to Health Security4 Underlying Issues in Health Security5 Potential Strategies for Strengthening the Nation's Health Security6 Future OpportunitiesReferencesAppendix A: Workshop AgendaAppendix B: Statement of TaskAppendix C: Biographical Sketches of Workshop Speakers and Moderators

DKK 396.00
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Review of the Draft Second State of the Carbon Cycle Report (SOCCR2) - Committee To Review The Draft Second State Of The Carbon Cycle Report - Bog -

Review of the Draft Second State of the Carbon Cycle Report (SOCCR2) - Committee To Review The Draft Second State Of The Carbon Cycle Report - Bog -

The second "State of the Climate Cycle Report" (SOCCR2) aims to elucidate the fundamental physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the carbon cycle and to discuss the challenges of accounting for all major carbon stocks and flows for the North American continent. This assessment report has broad value, as understanding the carbon cycle is not just an academic exercise. Rather, this understanding can provide an important foundation for making a wide variety of societal decisions about land use and natural resource management, climate change mitigation strategies, urban planning, and energy production and consumption. To help assure the quality and rigor of SOCCR2, this report provides an independent critique of the draft document. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummaryIntroductionReport Overview AnalysisComments on the Executive SummaryChapter 1: Overview of the Global Carbon CycleChapter 2: The North American Carbon Budget: Past, Present, and FutureChapter 3: Energy SystemsChapter 4: UrbanChapter 5: AgricultureChapter 6: Social Science Perspectives on CarbonChapter 7: Tribal LandsChapter 8: Observations of Atmospheric CO2 and CH4Chapter 9: ForestsChapter 10: GrasslandsChapter 11: Arctic and Boreal CarbonChapter 12: SoilsChapter 13: Terrestrial WetlandsChapter 14: Inland WatersChapter 15: Tidal Wetlands and EstuariesChapter 16: Coastal Oceans and Continental ShelvesChapter 17: Consequences of Rising Atmospheric CO2Chapter 18: Carbon Cycle Science in the Support of Decision-makingChapter 19: Future of the North American Carbon CycleReferencesAppendix: Committee Biosketches

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Gulf War and Health - Committee On Gulf War And Health - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Gulf War and Health - Committee On Gulf War And Health - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Since the United States began combat operations in Afghanistan in October 2001 and then in Iraq in March 2003, the numbers of US soldiers killed exceed 6,700 and of US soldiers wounded 50,500. Although all wars since World War I have involved the use of explosives by the enemy, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq differ from previous wars in which the United States has been involved because of the enemy's use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The use of IEDs has led to an injury landscape different from that in prior US wars. The signature injury of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars is blast injury. Numerous US soldiers have returned home with devastating blast injuries and they continue to experience many challenges in readjusting to civilian life. Gulf War and Health, Volume 9 is an assessment of the relevant scientific information and draws conclusions regarding the strength of the evidence of an association between exposure to blast and health effects. The report also includes recommendations for research most likely to provide VA with knowledge that can be used to inform decisions on how to prevent blast injuries, how to diagnose them effectively, and how to manage, treat, and rehabilitate victims of battlefield traumas in the immediate aftermath of a blast and in the long term.

DKK 472.00
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Tracking Radiation Exposure from Medical Diagnostic Procedures - Nuclear And Radiation Studies Board - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Tracking Radiation Exposure from Medical Diagnostic Procedures - Nuclear And Radiation Studies Board - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

The growing use of medical diagnostic procedures is correlated with tremendous and undeniable benefits in the care of most patients. However, it is accompanied by growing concerns about the risks associated with diagnostic computed tomography and other procedures that utilize ionizing radiation. A number of initiatives in radiation safety in medicine have taken place in the United States and internationally, each serving different purposes. Their ultimate goals are to provide higher quality clinical management of the patient and to ensure that reasonable steps are taken to keep the exposures as low as possible without compromising diagnostic efficacy. Tracking Radiation Exposure from Medical Diagnostic Procedures: Workshop Reports provides a summary of the presentations and discussions that took place during the December 8-9, 2011, workshop titled "Tracking Radiation Exposure from Medical Diagnostic Procedures." This workshop was organized by the Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board of the National Academy of Sciences and sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This workshop report was authored by a six-member committee of experts appointed by the National Academy of Sciences. This committee brought together public health regulators, physicians, manufacturers, researchers, and patients to explore "why," "what," and "how" to track exposure from medical diagnostic procedures and possible next steps.

DKK 247.00
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Roundtable on Data Science Postsecondary Education - Computer Science And Telecommunications Board - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Roundtable on Data Science Postsecondary Education - Computer Science And Telecommunications Board - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Established in December 2016, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Roundtable on Data Science Postsecondary Education was charged with identifying the challenges of and highlighting best practices in postsecondary data science education. Convening quarterly for 3 years, representatives from academia, industry, and government gathered with other experts from across the nation to discuss various topics under this charge. The meetings centered on four central themes: foundations of data science; data science across the postsecondary curriculum; data science across society; and ethics and data science. This publication highlights the presentations and discussions of each meeting. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Meeting #1: The Foundations of Data Science from Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering3 Meeting #2: Examining the Intersection of Domain Expertise and Data Science4 Meeting #3: Data Science Education in the Workplace5 Meeting #4: Alternative Mechanisms for Data Science Education6 Meeting #5: Integrating Ethical and Privacy Concerns into Data Science Education7 Meeting #6: Improving Reproducibility by Teaching Data Science as a Scientific Process8 Meeting #7: Programs and Approaches for Data Science Education at the Ph.D. Level9 Meeting #8: Challenges and Opportunities to Better Engage Women and Minorities in Data Science Education10 Meeting #9: Motivating Data Science Education Through Social Good11 Meeting #10: Improving Coordination Between Academia and Industry12 Meeting #11: Data Science Education at Two-Year CollegesReferencesAppendixesAppendix A: Biographical Sketches of Roundtable MembersAppendix B: Meeting Participants

DKK 370.00
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