he inability to distinguish among people infected by agents of biological warfare, those infected by more benign agents, and those who simply perceive relevant signs and symptoms has been a major impediment to the rapid resolution of biological warfare attacks. The initial signs and symptoms reported for infection with biological warfare agents mimic those of more common illnesses such as the f...

Unmanned Military Vehicles (UMVs) are enablers of military capability with clear endorsement at the highest level. Many NATO Nations have active programmes to develop and integrate UMV systems into the front line military force mix. UMVs are most commonly characterised as dealing well with 3D tasks – dull, dirty and dangerous. They are used extensively in intelligence, surveillance and reconnai...

This study uses longitudinal data from an ethnically diverse sample of 300 ninth grade students to examine the moderating effect of parenting practices upon the relationship between gang involvement and adolescent problem behavior. Results of hierarchical linear modeling indicate that gang involvement is a highly significant positive predictor of each of three categories of problem behavior (mi...

This paper conceptualises the enhancement of technological capability by firms, following international technology transfer, as an evolutionary process. During this process, the existing technological, managerial and other complementary resources may require restructuring. Since China is in transition from central planning to market orientation, the organisational and managerial practices of Ch...

The purpose of this study is to summarize current terminology related unconventional warfare. Based on extensive research, and the experience gained over past decades, paper proposes a synthesized definition that consistent with philosophy reinterpreting contemporary military conflicts. War, as part human nature (N. Machiavelli) social phenomenon has been marked by constant development strategi...

Background and aim: Chronic skin lesions are common late complications of sulfur mustard intoxication which would result in numerous complaints including pruritus, skin dryness and burn feeling. In chemical warfare injured veterans, pruritus is the most common complaint in chronic status with significant effects on patient's quality of life. This study has evaluated efficacy of topical ph...

This study examined the role of adaptation in the first year of middle school (Grade 6, age 11) to affiliation with gangs by the last year of middle school (Grade 8, age 13). The sample consisted of 714 European American (EA) and African American (AA) boys and girls. Specifically, academic grades, reports of antisocial behavior, and peer relations in 6th grade were used to predict multiple meas...

OBJECTIVES We examined the possible public health consequences of adolescent gang membership for adult functioning. METHODS Data were drawn from the Seattle Social Development Project, a longitudinal study focusing on the development of positive and problem outcomes. Using propensity score matching and logistic regression analyses, we assessed the effects of adolescent gang membership on ille...

Since prehistoric times, water conflicts have occurred as a result of wide range tensions and/or violence, which rarely taken the form traditional warfare waged over resources alone. Instead, has historically been (re)source tension and factor in that start for other reasons. In some cases, was used directly weapon through its ability to cause damage deprivation or erosion enemy populations the...