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    Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury

    Committee on the Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Reviewing the health effects of methylmercury, this work discusses the estimation of mercury exposure from measured biomarkers, how differences between individuals affect mercury toxicity, and appropriate statistical methods for analysis…

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    Summary of a Forum on Spectrum Management Policy Reform

    Committee on Wireless Technology Prospects and Policy Options,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    In 2003, the Department of Commerce’s Spectrum Policy Initiative was established for promoting a more efficient and beneficial use of the spectrum. This report presents a summary of the views…

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    Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake

    Geotechnical Board,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Reviews research on the Loma Prieta quake and draws from it’s practical lessons that can be applied to other earthquake-prone areas of the country. This work contains papers presented at…

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    Toward an Integrated Arctic Observing Network

    Committee on Designing an Arctic Observing Network,Polar Research Board,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Observable changes with regional and global implications, such as warming temperatures and reduced sea ice, are taking place across the Arctic. However, the record of Arctic observations suffers from incomplete…

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    Expanding Access to Research Data: Reconciling Risks and Opportunities

    Panel on Data Access for Research Purposes,National Research Council

    Policy makers need information about the nation which comes from research based on data. The risk of expanded access to potentially sensitive data is the increased probability of breaching the…

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    Protecting and Accessing Data from the Survey of Earned Doctorates: A Workshop Summary

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    The Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) collects data on the number and characteristics of individuals receiving research doctoral degrees from all accredited U.S. institutions. The results of this annual survey…

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    Condensed-Matter and Materials Physics: Basic Research for Tomorrow’s Technology

    Committee on Condensed-Matter and Materials Physics,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Identifies opportunities, priorities, and challenges for the field of condensed-matter and materials physics. Topics discussed in this book include technology, novel quantum phenomena and experimental and computational tools. It also…

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    Review of the Research and Development Plan for the Office of Advanced Automotive Technologies

    National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Committee on Advanced Automotive Technologies Plan,National Academy of Sciences

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    Probability and Algorithms

    Panel on Probability and Algorithms,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Concepts from the field of probability are useful in analyzing the performance of algorithms. This book surveys both of these areas on the interface of the mathematical sciences and computer…

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    Elementary Particle Physics: Revealing the Secrets of Energy and Matter

    Committee on Elementary-Particle Physics,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    As physicists have probed ever deeper into the structure of matter, they have begun to explore one of the fundamental questions that one can ask about the universe: What gives…

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    Science at Sea: Meeting Future Oceanographic Goals with a Robust Academic Research Fleet

    Committee on Evolution of the National Oceanographic Research Fleet,National Research Council

    The U.S. academic research fleet is an essential national resource, and it is likely that scientific demands on the fleet will increase. Oceanographers are embracing a host of remote technologies…

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    Biosafety in the Laboratory: Prudent Practices for Handling and Disposal of Infectious Materials

    Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Committee on Hazardous Biological Substances in the Laboratory,National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Academy of Sciences

    A set of practical guidelines for handling and disposing of biohazardous material. This volume provides the information needed for immediate improvement of safety practices. It discusses high and low-risk biological…

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    Amendments to the National Academies’ Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

    Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Presents the Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee’s set of amendments to the Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research . This report clarifies earlier recommendations and conclusions, including…

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    The U.S. National Plant Germplasm System

    Committee on Managing Global Genetic Resources: Agricultural Imperatives,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    In the US, the critical task of preserving plant genetic resources is the responsibility of the National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS). This book outlines the importance and status of plant…

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    The Psychological Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates

    National Research Council,Commission on Life Sciences,Institute for Laboratory Animal Research,Committee on Well-Being of Nonhuman Primates,National Academy of Sciences

    Focuses on what is known about the psychological needs of primates and makes suggestions for assessing and promoting their well-being. This volume examines the elements of an effective care program…

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    Effectiveness of Air Force Science and Technology Program Changes

    Committee on Review of the Effectiveness of Air Force Science and Technology Program Changes,Air Force Science and Technology Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Under mandate of Section 253, Study and Report on Effectiveness of Air Force Science and Technology Program Changes, of the Fiscal Year 2002 National Defense Authorization Act, the U.S. Air…

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    Soil Conservation: Assessing the National Resources Inventory

    Committee on Conservation Needs and Opportunities,Board on Agriculture,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Gives an analysis of an important national data base, the National Resources Inventory. This work cites potential uses of the NRI in controlling soil erosion; determining land use; deciding conservation…

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    Land Use Planning and Oil and Gas Leasing on Onshore Federal Lands

    Committee on Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Examines the consideration of oil and gas leasing in the land use planning processes of the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service. This book was required by the Federal…

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    Cognitive Aspects of Survey Methodology: Building a Bridge Between Disciplines

    National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on National Statistics

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    Interim Report of the Committee on Exclusive Economic Zone Information Needs: Coastal States and Territories

    National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Marine Board,National Academy of Sciences

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    Fusion of Security System Data to Improve Airport Security

    Committee on Assessment of Security Technologies for Transportation,National Research Council

    The security of the US commercial aviation system has grown since the 1970’s when the hijacking of aircraft became a serious problem. This book focuses on data fusion as a…

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    Ergonomic Models of Anthropometry, Human Biomechanics and Operator-Equipment Interfaces: Proceedings of a Workshop

    National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Human-Systems Integration,Committee on Human Factors,National Academy of Sciences

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    The Role of Scientists in the Professional Development of Science Teachers

    National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on Biology Teacher Inservice Programs

    Scientists nationwide are showing greater interest in contributing to the reform of science education, yet many do not know how to begin. Based on information from over 180 professional development…

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    Advanced Energetic Materials

    National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Manufacturing and Engineering Design,Committee on Advanced Energetic Materials and Manufacturing Technologies,National Academy of Sciences

    To assist in addressing the concerns of the nation’s ability to maintain and improve the knowledge base in the area of advanced energetic materials, two offices within DOD asked the…

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    Path to Effective Recovering of DNA from Formalin-Fixed Biological Samples in Natural History Collections: Workshop Summary

    National Research Council,Board on Life Sciences,National Academy of Sciences,Division on Earth and Life Studies

    Museums catalogue our knowledge of the Earth’s biodiversity, and their collections represent many decades of work by experts. Access to DNA sequence information in archival specimens would greatly extend knowledge…

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    Reliability Issues for DOD Systems: Report of a Workshop

    Committee on National Statistics,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,National Research Council

    Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council of the National Academies.

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    Polymer Science and Engineering: The Shifting Research Frontiers

    National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Committee on Polymer Science and Engineering,National Academy of Sciences

    Explores the universe of polymers, describing their properties and potential. This volume includes an overview of the use of polymers in various fields such as medicine, biotechnology, and more. It…

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    Aviation Weather Services: A Call for Federal Leadership and Action

    National Aviation Weather Services Committee,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Examines the provision of national aviation weather services and related research and technology development efforts. This book discusses responsibilities and resources. It develops an approach whereby the federal government could…

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    Review of NASA’s Solid-Earth Science Strategy

    Committee to Review NASA's Solid-Earth Science Strategy,Board on Earth Sciences & Resources,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    The report reviews NASA’s solid-earth science strategy, placing particular emphasis on observational strategies for measuring surface deformation, high-resolution topography, surface properties, and the variability of the earthaEURO ™s magnetic and…

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    U.S. Research Institutes in the Mathematical Sciences: Assessment and Perspectives

    National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Committee on U.S. Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes,National Academy of Sciences

    This report is the result of a fast-track study of U.S. mathematical sciences research institutes done in response to a request from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The task of…

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    Nutrient Requirements of Horses

    Committee on Nutrient Requirements of Horses,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Proper formulation of diets for horses depends on adequate knowledge of their nutrient requirements. This book covers information on the composition of feeds, feed additives, and other compounds routinely fed…

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    Myopia: Prevalence and Progression

    Committee on Vision,National Research Council

    Considers the issues surrounding the occurrence, progression, and predictability of myopia, with emphasis on the 16- to 26-year-old population. This book presents the research in this area, analyzing the findings…

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    2001 Assessment of the Office of Naval Research’s Aircraft Technology Program

    National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Naval Studies Board,Committee for the Review of ONR's Aircraft Technology Program,National Academy of Sciences

    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) contracted with the Naval Studies Board (NSB) of the National Research Council (NRC) to establish a committee to review ONR’s Aircraft Technology Program (ATP)…

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    Behavioral and Social Science: 50 Years of Discovery

    Committee on Basic Research in the Behavioral and Social Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    In 1933, President Herbert Hoover commissioned the Ogburn Report, a comprehensive study of social trends in the US. Containing chapters related to the developments detailed in the Ogburn Report to…

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    Assessment of Wingtip Modifications to Increase the Fuel Efficiency of Air Force Aircraft

    Committee on Assessment of Aircraft Winglets for Large Aircraft Fuel Efficiency,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Presents a review of wingtip modifications; an examination of previous analyses and experience with such modifications. This report also provides an assessment of wingtip modifications for various Air Force aircraft…

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    Human Factors in Automated and Robotic Space Systems: Proceedings of a Symposium

    National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Human-Systems Integration,Committee on Human Factors,National Academy of Sciences

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    Mission to Planet Earth

    Task Group on Earth Sciences,Space Science Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

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    The Science of Regional and Global Change: Putting Knowledge to Work

    Committee on Global Change Research,National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Policy Division

    Intended to promote a dialogue between the scientific community and the government officials who lead our nation on global change research. This report offers a brief description of the challenges…

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    Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals – Russian Version

    Commission on Life Sciences,Institute for Laboratory Animal Research,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Suitable for researchers, animal care technicians, facilities managers, administrators at research institutions, policymakers involved in research issues, and animal welfare advocates, this book provides a framework for the judgments required…

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    Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals – Chinese Version

    Commission on Life Sciences,Institute for Laboratory Animal Research,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Suitable for researchers, animal care technicians, facilities managers, administrators at research institutions, policymakers involved in research issues, and animal welfare advocates, this book provides a framework for the judgments required…

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    Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals – Korean Edition

    National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Institute for Laboratory Animal Research,Commission on Life Sciences,National Academy of Sciences

    Suitable for researchers, animal care technicians, facilities managers, administrators at research institutions, policymakers involved in research issues, and animal welfare advocates, this book provides a framework for the judgments required…

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    Modern Interdisciplinary University Statistics Education: Proceedings of a Symposium

    Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Examines how the discipline of statistics should respond to the changing environment in which statisticians work. This book examines what the academic, industry, and government customer need and how the…

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    Toxicity of Military Smokes and Obscurants

    Subcommittee on Military Smokes and Obscurants,National Research Council,Committee on Toxicology,National Academy of Sciences

    A variety of smokes and obscurants have been developed and used to screen armed forces from view, signal friendly forces, and mark positions. Smokes are produced by burning or vaporizing…

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    Population, Land Use, and Environment: Research Directions

    National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    Offers recommendations for research to improve understanding of how changes in human populations affect the natural environment by means of changes in land use, such as deforestation, urban development, and…

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    Summary of a Workshop on Software Certification and Dependability

    National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee on Certifiably Dependable Software Systems

    Presents a summary of workshop participants; and presentations and subsequent discussion. This report covers, among other things, the strengths and limitations of process; challenges and opportunities; experience to date; organization…

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    Evaluation of Redesigning the National Assessment of Educational Progress

    Committee on Evaluation of National and State Assessments of Educational Progress,Board on Testing and Assessment,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

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    Sharing Research Data

    Committee on National Statistics,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

    General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1985-05 Original Publisher: National Academies Original Identifier: NAP:00087 Subjects: Communication in the social sciences Intellectual cooperation Social sciences Communication in the social…

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    Transfer of Pollution Prevention Technologies

    Committee to Evaluate Transfer of Pollution Prevention Technology for the U.S. Army,Board on Manufacturing and Engineering Design,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

    The activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) and its contractors in manufacturing, testing, maintaining, and disposing of military equipment make up a significant portion of the industrial processes conducted…

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