Product Description: Results of a systematic analysis of what is needed to ensure the sustainability of the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) and recommendations for future actions to achieve this goal. The QNRF must make measurable progress in its core mission of fostering a research culture in Qatar and must evolve its governance structure, related infrastructure, and funding model to accommodate new responsibilities mandated by Decree-Law No...read more

Product Description: An overview of the launch of the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF)—the first research-funding organization of its kind in the Middle East—including the design and implementation of its first programs, from August 2006 through January 2008...read more

Product Description: As part of the 11th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation, which is investigating the Reserve and National Guard¹s compensation and benefits, this report analyzes healthcare coverage for RC members, including participation in the TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) program, potential effects of national health reform on coverage rates, and disability evaluation outcomes for reservists...read more

Product Description: The Qatar Foundation is establishing a national research institute to conduct and collaborate on applied research in energy, environment, and water issues, the Qatar Environment and Energy ResearchInstitute. This book recommends research priorities for the new institution and reports on a survey of relevant research institutions in the region...read more

Product Description: U.S. power plants seek to diversify their fuel sources. Biomass energy is a renewable resource, generally with lower life-cycle greenhouse-gas emissions than fossil fuels. Prospective users need information about infrastructure, logistics, costs, and constraints for the full biomass life cycle...read more

Product Description: The authors describe current Department of Defense safety and occupational health programs and health information systems, as well as employee health programs outside of DoD to provide a foundation for considering a more integrated Department of Defense employee health program.

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