58 research outputs found
The Social Structure of the Market for Force
Over the past two decades, governments have increasingly contracted private military and security companies (PMSCs) to support military operations in conflicts. However, many observers have argued that such companies are âgreedy market actorsâ or âreckless mercenariesâ and their level of performance very poor. A minority has defended them as security professionals. If market competition is present, the level of performance is high and positive contributions to the clientâs military operation can be expected. However, neither PMSC opponents nor proponents can account for the variance in the level of performance in three crucial cases â Sierra Leone, Iraq, and Afghanistan. This article argues that different market structures explain this variance. At least three ideal configurations exist: collaborative, competitive, and rival structures. These structures influence the level of performance. PMSC performance levels are expected to decrease from the first configuration, being positive, to the last, being negative
Vulcanizing Apparatus
Patent for an apparatus used during the process of retreading tires that updates the manufacture of rubber tire patches
Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Approaches to Palliative Care in Oncology
In recent decades, few fields have changed as drastically as oncology. A wide variety of approaches must be taken in order to best care for cancer patients. With the globalization of health care and modern society, nontraditional management of cancer symptoms is once again increasing in popularity. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has also recently updated their palliative care guidelines. These guidelines provide a detailed approach for the care of a wide range of cancer patients but largely focus on traditional pharmacotherapy. An increasing number of studies are being conducted on nonpharmacologic approaches to care for patients with cancer. These strategies range from mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and acupuncture to massage and music therapy. As easily accessible and highly trusted health care professionals, pharmacists have a duty to know not only about appropriate pharmacologic palliative care but also appropriate nonpharmacologic alternatives to recommend to patients and providers
Bestimmung des Austrittspotentials casiumbedeckter OberflĂ€chen bei hohen Temperaturen mit einer planparallelen CĂ€sium-DiodeâII. Physikalische Grundlagen und Messergebnisse
Does short-term exposure to mobile phone base station signals increase symptoms in individual who report sensitivity to electromagnetic fields?
Transurethral Needle Ablation of the Prostate: A Minimally Invasive Treatment for Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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