Political Science - General

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Often called "the voice of CDC," the MMWR series is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful...

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is part of Cabinet departments and independent agencies of the United States federal government, as well as some state and local governments. Each office includes an Inspector General and employees whom identify, audit, and investigate: fraud, waste,...

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Often called "the voice of CDC," the MMWR series is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful...

For planners and leaders to formulate plans in dealing with adversaries, at least a basic understanding of their decision-loop is necessary. This paper seeks to answer two basic questions in furthering the debate over decision-making analysis. The question is whether the time and effort...

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is part of Cabinet departments and independent agencies of the United States federal government, as well as some state and local governments. Each office includes an Inspector General and employees whom identify, audit, and investigate: fraud, waste,...

The Naval War College Review was established in 1948 and is a forum for discussion of public policy matters of interest to the maritime services. The forthright and candid views of the authors are presented for the professional education of the readers. Articles published...

The first agriculture Census was taken in 1840 as part of the Sixth Decennial Census of Population. For 156 years the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census was responsible for collecting data for the Census of Agriculture. The Census of Agriculture, taken...

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is part of Cabinet departments and independent agencies of the United States federal government, as well as some state and local governments. Each office includes an Inspector General and employees whom identify, audit, and investigate: fraud, waste,...

This revised report updates "Geosynthetics for Trails in Wet Areas: 2000 Edition," by Steve Monlux and Brian Vachowski. Geosynthetics are synthetic materials used with soil or rock in many types of construction. They perform three major functions: separation, reinforcement, and drainage. This report describes...

The author defines paralytic warfare as "...aimed at incapacitating the opponent's war-making system by causing a complete or partial loss of function involving the power of motion or of sensing in any part of his system. Paralysis-based warfare is precision warfare: it relies on...

Space vehicles must have thermal protection systems to maintain acceptable temperatures. When designing the TPS, aerospace engineers must consider the heat from atmospheric friction on a spacecraft during launch and re-entry and the extreme heat generated from the exhaust plumes of the engine. In...

These activities comprise a series of 24 practical mathematics applications in space science. This collection of activities is based on a weekly series of space science problems distributed to teachers during the 2005-2006 school year. The problems in this booklet investigate science and mathematics...

The issue this paper examines is whether the political, economic, security, and social situations in Mexico today are permissive for a second Mexican Revolution. The thesis of the paper was the Mexican Revolution occurred due to a lack of representative government within Mexico and...

This study contains a detailed narrative of the First Army operations and analyzes the maneuvers, terrain, planning, tasks, and leadership.Author: Wendell L. ClemsonISBN-10: 128828408XISBN-13: 9781288284085Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2012Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.15d

This study contains a narration of the operation at Montdidier and discusses the topics of surprise, tactics, liaison, and armament. Based on a digest of "Montdidier" by Colonel A. Grasset.Author: Richard M. LevyISBN-10: 1288283989ISBN-13: 9781288283989Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2012Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w...

This study discusses the possibility of the infantry scheme of maneuver being the best possible under the existing circumstances and in relation to the terrain and the principles of war.Author: Frank E. SharplessISBN-10: 128828389XISBN-13: 9781288283897Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2012Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w...

This study discusses the events of the Anzac landing including reasons as to why it was a failure.Author: Fred W. MillerISBN-10: 1288283857ISBN-13: 9781288283859Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2012Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.07d

This study contains a narrative of the events of the Fifth Corps, discusses the results of actions, and a conclusion of the effective attack.Author: Don P. BransonISBN-10: 1288283962ISBN-13: 9781288283965Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2012Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.05d

This study discusses the plans and movements of the British pointing out the lack of aggression in the offensive and a strategic failure to obtain the objective.Author: Nelson M. ImbodenISBN-10: 1288283741ISBN-13: 9781288283743Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2012Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.07d

This paper gives a critical analysis of French operations in Luxemburg, 1914, to include the Battle of the Ardennes. The paper discusses the French armed forces, military plans, contains translations from other sources ("La Guerre de 1914-1918" for example), and reasons for the defeat...

This study discusses the French Army being numerically much stronger, failing to get a decisive victory over the German 9th Division in the battle.Author: Fred DuringISBN-10: 1288283725ISBN-13: 9781288283729Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2012Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.17d

This study discusses both the German and French movements and determines the factors that effected the outcome of the battle.Author: Daniel H. MallanISBN-10: 1288283679ISBN-13: 9781288283675Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2012Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.05d

This study discusses one of the first uses of tanks in battle, determining that it assisted the advance of infantry and had demonstrated capability for future development in mechanics and tactics.Author: Ernest S. BarkerISBN-10: 1288283776ISBN-13: 9781288283774Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2012Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.69h x...

Battle of Verdun, 1916; France; German Armed Forces; World War, 1914-1918; World War I; WWI; Military operations; Attacks; Force disposition; Military strategy; Tactics; French Armed ForcesAuthor: George W. RiceISBN-10: 1288283822ISBN-13: 9781288283828Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2012Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.07d

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

Outlines a national strategy to guide suicide prevention actions. Includes 13 goals and 60 objectives across four strategic directions: wellness and empowerment; prevention services; treatment and support services; and surveillance, research, and evaluation.Author: Substance Abuse and Mental Health ServicISBN-10: 1288241410ISBN-13: 9781288241415Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2012Pages:...

Provides a training program for substance abuse treatment counselors and other clinicians on medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. Covers basic principles, best practices, history, and regulation. Includes scripted modules and handouts.Author: Substance Abuse and Mental Health ServicISBN-10: 1288237839ISBN-13: 9781288237838Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/31/2012Pages: 214Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Helps clinicians address issues concerning people with HIV/AIDS who are in treatment for alcohol abuse or drug abuse. Discusses risk factors and prevention, HIV testing, medical and legal issues, culture/gender/sexuality, counseling, and case management.Author: Substance Abuse and Mental Health ServicISBN-10: 1288235216ISBN-13: 9781288235216Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

The United States Government Printing Office (GPO) was created in June 1860, and is an agency of the U.S. federal government based in Washington D.C. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including Congress, the Supreme Court, the Executive Office...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

Using data from the National Study of Postsecondary Faculty: 1993 (NSOPF:93) and the NSOPF of 1999 (NSOPF:99), this study focused on changes in the tenure status of full-time instructional faculty and staff at two- and four-year institutions between fall 1992 and fall 1998. It...

The United States Government Printing Office (GPO) was created in June 1860, and is an agency of the U.S. federal government based in Washington D.C. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including Congress, the Supreme Court, the Executive Office...

In 1901 the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) was founded to provide standard weights and measures and to be the national physical laboratory for the United States of America. The NBS conducted a lot of research in the fields of science and technology which...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that works for Congress. The GAO watches over Congress, and investigates how the federal government spends taxpayers dollars. The Comptroller General of the United States is the leader of the GAO, and is appointed...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was introduced on December 2, 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The agency is charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA's struggle to protect health...

The United States Government Printing Office (GPO) was created in June 1860, and is an agency of the U.S. federal government based in Washington D.C. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including Congress, the Supreme Court, the Executive Office...

The United States Government Printing Office (GPO) was created in June 1860, and is an agency of the U.S. federal government based in Washington D.C. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including Congress, the Supreme Court, the Executive Office...

The authors will report initial progress on the PIAudit project as a Research Resident Associate Program. The objective of this research is to prototype a tool for visualizing decision-making behaviours in autonomous spacecraft. This visualization will serve as an information source for human analysts....

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that works for Congress. The GAO watches over Congress, and investigates how the federal government spends taxpayers dollars. The Comptroller General of the United States is the leader of the GAO, and is appointed...

The NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) houses half a million publications that are a valuable means of information to researchers, teachers, students, and the general public. These documents are all aerospace related with much scientific and technical information created or funded by NASA. Some...

The NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) houses half a million publications that are a valuable means of information to researchers, teachers, students, and the general public. These documents are all aerospace related with much scientific and technical information created or funded by NASA. Some...

A viewgraph presentation outlines the current status and future activities of the composite, cryogenic, conformal, common bulkhead, aerogel-insulated tank (CBAT). Each term (composite, cryogenic, conformal, etc.) is explained. The fabrication method for the CBAT is described, including challenges and their solutions. Near term and...

Current back plane technologies such as VME, and current personal computer back planes such as PCI, are shared bus systems that can exhibit nondeterministic latencies. This means a card can take control of the bus and use resources indefinitely affecting the ability of other...

In friction stir welding (FSW), a rotating threaded pin tool is inserted into a weld seam and literally stirs the edges of the seam together. To determine optimal processing parameters for producing a defect free weld, a better understanding of the resulting metal deformation...