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This thesis researched the meanings of 25 contract terms. First the literaturewas reviewed for existing definitions, then a proposed definition was written for each term, based on the literature search. These definitions were then...
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This thesis researched the meanings of 25 contract terms. First the literaturewas reviewed for existing definitions, then a proposed definition was written for each term, based on the literature search. These definitions were then mailed out to selected contracting professionals for their review. The definitions were then revised based on the comments received.
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This research assesses the economic returns to military service by examining theimpact of service on in-service and post-service earnings. It extends the authors' previous research in several ways. First, it builds an extensive li...
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This research assesses the economic returns to military service by examining theimpact of service on in-service and post-service earnings. It extends the authors' previous research in several ways. First, it builds an extensive literature review on the subject since our research was completed. The review focuses on techniques of measuring the economic returns to military service. Second, it adjusts the earnings equations for self-selection bias. Third, it extends our earlier analysis and model development to female veterans and nonveterans, where the theoretical, empirical, and econometric issues are not precisely analogous to those for men. Fourth, it uses the most military data available from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Youth.
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This report is a review of the body of literature, theoretical and empirical, that exists to substantiate the methods and practice of lightning protection as embodied in the current National Fire Protection Association's Standard ...
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This report is a review of the body of literature, theoretical and empirical, that exists to substantiate the methods and practice of lightning protection as embodied in the current National Fire Protection Association's Standard 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. Development of this report is in direct response to the request embodied in the National Fire Protection Association's Standards Council Decision 00-30 for governmental users to participate in submission of technical substantiation regarding lightning protection systems.
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Literature, internet, and museum resources were surveyed for information on nonindigenous species in the greater Tampa Bay ecosystem, Florida. Field surveys were also conducted for confirmation of some species. The greater Tampa B...
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Literature, internet, and museum resources were surveyed for information on nonindigenous species in the greater Tampa Bay ecosystem, Florida. Field surveys were also conducted for confirmation of some species. The greater Tampa Bay ecosystem is here defined as coastal marine and estuarine waters from Anclote Keys to the southern end of Sarasota Bay, including Tampa Bay and all marine-influenced tributaries. Sixty-five species are discussed in detail. Of these, 41 species are known to occur in the greater Tampa Bay ecosystem, nine species are suspected to be present but not well documented and 15 species are potential or expected invaders from nearby ecosystems. Of the species known or suspected to be present, 12 are cryptogenic in origin. Well-studied groups, including mollusks, chordates (fish and sea squirts), and crustaceans make up the majority of the known invasives. It is probable that continued field surveys would reveal many more nonindigenous and cryptogenic species, particularly among the smaller invertebrates. Known or suspected invasion vectors for invasion of these nonindigenous species include: shipping (ballast water, hull fouling, wet cargo, etc.), fisheries and aquaculture (bait, fishery enhancement, aquaculture escape) and private releases. Many invasions occurred decades or centuries ago, and the modern importance of these vectors is unknown. We recommend two actions. First, a formal rapid assessment of nonindigenous species in the greater Tampa Bay ecosystem should be conducted. A rapid assessment is a cost-effective means to rapidly expand our database on nonindigenous species in the area, and will help resource managers decide how to allocate funds towards research on impacts from biological invaders. Second, a formal investigation of the importance of different vectors for biological invasion to the region should be undertaken. Such a study is essential for managers and regulators when allocating resources to limit new biological invasions.
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;Contents: Literature Summary (Introduction, Natural History, Habitat SuitabilityModel, Maternity Roost Habitat, Foraging Habitat, Literature Cited); Indiana Bat (Myotis Sodalis) Summer Habitat Suitability Index Model (Introductio...
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;Contents: Literature Summary (Introduction, Natural History, Habitat SuitabilityModel, Maternity Roost Habitat, Foraging Habitat, Literature Cited); Indiana Bat (Myotis Sodalis) Summer Habitat Suitability Index Model (Introduction, Model structure, Foraging Habitat, Landscape Attributes, Field Application of Model).
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