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The rapid pace at which digital printing is advancing is posing a very serious challenge to the US Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Printing (BEP). This work provides an assessment of technologies and methods to produce designs that enhance the security of US Federal Reserve notes (FRNs).

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 the criteria for determining which stem cell lines it is acceptable to use.

Presents an assessment of how the US Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates veterans with possible post traumatic stress disorder and determines the level of disability support to which they are entitled. This book presents a history of mental health disability compensation of military personnel.

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 and potential investment strategies.

Focuses on millimeter-wavelength/terahertz imaging and spectroscopy technologies that offer promise in meeting aviation security requirements. This report provides a description of the basic operation of these imaging systems, an assessment of their component technologies, and an analysis of various system concepts.

Presents a review of Air Force fuel consumption patterns; an analysis of previous programs designed to replace aircraft engines; an examination of proposed engine modifications; an assessment of the potential impact of alternative fuels and engine science and technology programs, and an analysis of costs and funding requirements.

Offers advice on the issue of assessing rates of progress in different scientific fields. This book considers knowledge about how science makes progress and examines decision-making strategies for addressing various science policy concerns. It identifies principles for setting priorities and recommendations for context of research on aging.

Given the growing importance of cyberspace to various aspects of national life, a secure cyberspace is vitally important to the nation, but cyberspace is far from secure. This title offers a strategy for research aimed at countering cyber attacks. It also explores the nature of online threats.

Software for Dependable Systems: Sufficient Evidence?

Presents a comprehensive and multidisciplinary examination of privacy in the information age. This book focuses on 3 components affecting notions, perceptions, and expectations of privacy: technological change, societal shifts, and circumstantial discontinuities.

Explores the importance of animal genetic diversity and presents a blueprint for national and international efforts to conserve animal genetic resources. This volume also evaluates genetic techniques useful in conservation programs and provides specific recommendations for establishing data bases and conducting research.

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 programs for science teachers, this volume addresses what kinds of activities work and why.

Identifies accumulated environmental, social and economic effects of oil and gas leasing, exploration, and production on Alaska's North Slope. This book makes recommendations for further environmental research related to environmental effects.

Examines the data on early childhood experience, on differences in educational opportunity, and on referral and placement. This book also considers whether disproportionate representation should be considered a problem. This is a useful resource to educators throughout the nation, as well as to policy makers at various levels.

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 and provides a helpful checklist for designing a plan for promoting psychological well-being.

Assessing the Medical Risks of Human Oocyte Donation for Stem Cell Research

"Rpt. no. 2, Reviews of research programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health"--T.p. verso.

Protecting and maintaining water distributions systems is crucial to ensuring high quality drinking water. This report evaluates approaches for risk characterization and data, and it identifies a variety of strategies that could be considered to reduce the risks posed by water-quality deteriorating events in distribution systems.