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Showing 1 to 20 of 60 for “"dual-use"”.
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Neopragmatism and the Dual-Use Issue: A Topology of Visions
… This thesis examines how this issue of dual-use has been developed, discussed, and how solutions have been proposed. In order to do so, the thesis follows a neopragmatist approach. As a neopragmatist methodology is largely underdeveloped, the thesis explores some of the key aspects of …
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Neopragmatism and the Dual-Use Issue: A Topology of Visions
… This thesis examines how this issue of dual-use has been developed, discussed, and how solutions have been proposed. In order to do so, the thesis follows a neopragmatist approach. As a neopragmatist methodology is largely underdeveloped, the thesis explores some of the key aspects of …
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Using Predictive Models to Identify Trends Among Successful Dual-Use Startups
… predictive models for assessing the success of dual-use startups in the United States. Utilizing data from the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, this research focused on startups founded post-2000 to reflect contemporary …
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Dual-Use Science and Bioethics: Governance of Biotechnology in Post-Soviet Russia
Throughout the world, systems of life science governance carry historical, cultural, and political legacies, which now confront the revolutionary and pervasive advances of twenty-first century biotechnology. Nations' adaptability to the twin challenges of attempting to secure the benefits while …
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Dual-Use Strain Sensors for Simultaneous Strain Measurement and Acoustic Source Location
The use of metal strain gauges and ultrasonic transducers have long been studied in the field of Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) as a part of structural health monitoring (SHM). Strain gauges use electrical resistance to monitor strains during the loading of a component. Ultrasonic transducers are …
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Dual-Use Strain Sensors for Acoustic Emission and Quasi-Static Bending Measurements
… strain and wide frequency bandwidth, enabling a dual-use application of both AE and static strain sensing. The USM sensor's ability to document quasi-static bending is demonstrated and once again compared with an ultrasonic transducer, which provides no significant response. This dual-use …
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The design of a dual-use pedal control system for use in roadable aircraft
… this project covers the design of a dual-use pedal user interface control system for use in the Transition roadable aircraft concept in development by Terrafugia, Inc®, in Woburn, Massachusetts. The project includes construction of a mock-up as a proof of concept and for use in …
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The Dual Use of Power Distribution Networks for Data Communications in High Speed Integrated Circuits
… increases as well. In this thesis, we propose to use PDNs for dual purposes, delivery of power and one-/two-way data communications, which is highly beneficial for pin-limited high performance ICs. To this end, we investigate signaling methods for a microscopic communication channel. Impulse-based …
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Interferences between non-proliferation and science: ‘exporting’ dual-use know-how and technology in conformity with security imperatives
… main principles, control lists and terminology used. The concluding section attempts to explain the dual-use problem by providing a definition of dual-use research. Chapter 4 explains the main policies applying for EU funded research by focusing on the dissemination and use of research results …
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Venture Capital and Human Capital Patterns in Dual Use Hardware Startups in the United States and United Kingdom
… behemoths to entrepreneurial startups with dual use technology. To identify what patterns exist for dual use hardware startups, I divide my analysis into two pieces: people and money. I study the financing models of ten early-stage dual use technology companies in strategically important …
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The dual use of cohesin and its protector Sgo1 contributes to the choreography of the chromosome and the centrosome cycle
Supernumerous centrosomes cause chromosome mis-segregation and genomic instability, thereby likely contributing to the development of cancer. Centrosome duplication in S phase requires the preceding licensing step in late mitosis/early G1 phase, centriole disengagement. Reminiscent of the control …
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Assessing the Success of Dual Use Programs: The Case of DARPA's Relationship with SEMATECH—Quiet Contributions to Success, Silenced Partner, or Both
… (GIP) dedicated to the development of dual-use programs (DUP) with the stated purpose of regaining technological superiority and market dominance in the production of a technology that had significant implications to national economic and military security. The study, builds upon the …
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AIDforINFO. L’archivio come industria dell’informazione. Protocolli dual use per l'accessibilità, la gestione del ciclo di vita e la titolazione ‘intelligente’ degli archivi militari di architettura per la conservazione e il restauro ‘informato’ del patrimonio difensivo storico.
… essential ‘public’ nature of the State Archives (dual use). It also includes the definition of protocols for the digitization of Italian architectural military archives, especially the infrastructure ones: part of the work consisted of experimenting with the digitization protocol in use at the …
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Elucidating sexual and reproductive health knowledge and interpersonal correlates and predictors of contraceptive use behaviors among young adults 18-24
… protection against both pregnancy and STD/Is is dual contraceptive use: the concurrent use of a highly effective contraceptive method and a condom. Objectives: This dissertation aims to increase our understanding of the psychosocial constructs associated with contraceptive and condom use. This …
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Assessing population yields and developing an agronomic cropping system for Silflower (Silphium integrifolium), a perennial oilseed crop
… we evaluate the potential of silflower in a dual-use oilseed and forage cropping system by comparing biomass collected at four dates early in the growing season to mimic mowing. Silflower has potential as a dual-use crop, but there are tradeoffs between forage and seed production.
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The Eyeball ROV : an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle featuring advances in rotational actuation, communication, and localization
… both simulation and experiments. In addition, a dual-use system for both communication and localization of the ROV is presented. This novel dual-use system uses visible blue light (-470nm) to relay data in addition to providing a beacon with which the orientation and position in space of the ROV …
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The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: a twenty-year journey of narratives and (in)secure landscapes
… in the global North, the narratives focused on technical solutions and outbreak fears. In doing so, the narratives produced policies and practices of biopower that obscured alternative considerations for equity, social justice, and wellbeing for the marginalized groups most directly …
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A study of two interventions to increase adherence with oral contraceptives and condom use among adolescents and young adults
… with oral contraception (OC) and their effect on dual use (oral contraception and condoms). A total of 1,155 women 16-24 years of age who requested oral contraception at one of five reproductive health clinics were recruited to participate and randomized to receive either (1) face-to-face …
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Evaluating the Strategic Intent and Competitive Dynamics of China’s Satellite Communications Constellations
… sovereignty and global influence. This study uses a scenario-based analysis that integrates system throughput analysis and financial forecasting. Three deployment scenarios (base, optimistic, and pessimistic) are analyzed, accounting for satellite production rates, launch capabilities, and …
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Persia Rising: Iran's Nuclear Program
… motives for weaponization. The dynamics of dual-use technology, weaponization activities, and deception by the Iranian leadership require the United States to address the likelihood that Iran will continue to pursue nuclear weapons, will not peacefully change its current course, and without …
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