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Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, First Update Supplement

Jack Rabin, Dale Krane, and Gary S. Marshall

Editor: Jack Rabin

"Democracy and Public Policy" co-authored by Dale Krane and Gary S. Marshall, UNO faculty members.

Providing an almost 50% increase in material, this supplement documents the latest trends in public administration, public policy, policy analysis, public finance, management, social psychology, political science, economics, and sociology-offering an abundance of up-to-date articles for the scholar and practitioner alike, as well as providing a wealth of information for further research on the topic.
In the River Province

Lisa K. Sandlin

Lisa Sandlin's third collection of short fiction centers on the daily lives of characters in northern New Mexico who interact with saints literally or metaphorically. Several stories take place on the annual Good Friday walk to the Santuario de Chimayo and incorporate traditional elements of pilgrimage: storytelling and chance.
Group Therapy: An Integrative Cognitive Social-Learning Approach

Robert Henley Woody

Woody (psychology, University of Nebraska) provides professional educators and mental health practitioners with a theoretical basis for adopting and applying an integrative cognitive social-learning approach to group therapy. To clarify theory and technique, transcribed excerpts from an actual therapy group are included, and the author's comments about the communications, interactions, processes, and behaviors that occur in the group sessions explain theory and techniques. The book will be useful for professionals as well as graduate students in education and mental health. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Sleep: Physiology, Investigations and Medicine

Michel Billiard and Jonathan Bruce Santo

Chapter 40: Circadian rhythm sleep disorders related to an abnormal escape of the sleep-wake cycle, co-authored by Jonathan Bruce Santo, UNO faculty member.

Sleep medicine is a recent discipline but its field of knowledge is already extensive. This results from the progress made in understanding sleep-wake mechanisms, the development of reliable means of investigation, and advances in our knowledge of the nosology of the disorders of sleep and wakefulness.

This volume comprises five sections: the first looks at the semiotics of normal sleep in adults and children, sleep mechanisms and the major physiological functions and mental activity during sleep. The second section is a review of the different means of investigating sleep and wakefulness and the methods of analysis currently available. The third section deals with the disorders of sleep and wakefulness, insomnias, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders and parasomnias. The fourth section describes a number of medical disorders which are either sleep-related or simply exacerbated by sleep: snoring, chronic obstructive lung diseases, restless legs syndrome or periodic limb movement disorder, sleep epilepsies, etc. The final section encompasses disorders which are not sleep-dependent but to which sleep investigations may add further insight, such as mood disorders, certain neurological pathologies, dysautonomias, and again, epilepsy. The appendix contains questionnaires, indexes, and assessment scales designed to assist the clinician in evaluating the different disorders. The present edition, written in English is a complete revision of the two preceding French editions. It represents the work of European and North and South American specialists.
The Conference Proceedings of the 2003 Air Transport Research Society (ATRS) World Conference, Volume 3

Brent D. Bowen, Sveinn Gudmundsson, Tae Hoon Oum, and UNO Aviation Institute

UNOAI Report 03-7
The Airline Quality Rating 2003

Brent D. Bowen, Dean Headley, and UNO Aviation Institute

UNOAI Report 03-1

The Airline Quality Rating (AQR) was developed and first announced in early 1991 as an objective method of comparing airline quality on combined multiple performance criteria. This current report, the Airline Quality Rating 2003, reflects monthly Airline Quality Rating scores for 2002. AQR scores for the calendar year 2002 are based on 15 elements that focus on airline performance areas important to air travel consumers.

The Airline Quality Rating 2003 is a summary of month-by-month quality ratings for the 10 largest U.S. airlines operating during 2002. Using the Airline Quality Rating system of weighted averages and monthly performance data in the areas of on-time arrivals, involuntary denied boardings, mishandled baggage, and a combination of 12 customer complaint categories, airlines’ comparative performance for the calendar year of 2002 is reported. This research monograph contains a brief summary of the AQR methodology, detailed data and charts that track comparative quality for domestic airline operations for the 12-month period of 2002, and industry average results. Also, comparative Airline Quality Rating data for 2001 are included for each airline to provide historical perspective regarding performance quality in the industry.
The Conference Proceedings of the 2003 Air Transport Research Society (ATRS) World Conference, Vol. 2

Brent Bowen, Sveinn Gudmundsson, Tae Hoon Oum, and UNO Aviation Institute

UNOAI Report 03-6
The Conference Proceedings of the 2003 Air Transport Research Society (ATRS) World Conference, Volume 1

Brent Bowen, Sveinn Gudmundsson, Tae Hoon Oum, and UNO Aviation Institute

UNOAI Report 03-5
The Conference Proceedings of the 2003 Air Transport Research Society (ATRS) World Conference, Volume 5

Brent Bowen, Sveinn Gudmundsson, Tae Hoon Oum, and UNO Aviation Institute

UNOAI Report 03-9
Crisis Communications: Lessons from September 11

A. Michael Noll and Jeremy Harris Lipschultz

Editor: A. Michael Noll

Chapter, Before 9/11: American Network Newscast Coverage of Terrorism, authored by Jeremy Harris Lipschultz, UNO faculty member.

On September 11, 2001, AT&T's traffic was 40 percent greater than its previous busiest day. Wireless calls were made from the besieged airplanes and buildings, with the human voice having a calming influence. E-mail was used to overcome distance and time zones. And storytelling played an important role both in conveying information and in coping with the disaster. Building on such events and lessons, Crisis Communications features an international cast of top contributors exploring emergency communications during crisis. Together, they evaluate the use, performance, and effects of traditional mass media (radio, TV, print), newer media (Internet, email), conventional telecommunications (telephones, cell phones), and interpersonal communication in emergency situations. Applying what has been learned from the behavior of the mass media in past crises, the authors clearly show the central role of communications on September 11. They establish how people learned of the tragedy and how they responded; examine the effects of media globalization on terrorism; and, in many cases, give specific advice for the future.
Handbook of Conflict Management

William J. Pammer, Jerri Killian, and Gary S. Marshall

Chapter, Mediated Negotiation and Democratic Theory: Implications for Practice, co-authored by Gary S. Marshall, UNO faculty member.

The Handbook of Conflict Management cuts across theoretical perspectives, strategic models, and situational contexts as the first all-encompassing conflict management reference. A young field in both research and practice, this foundational text sets precedents for furthering academic study and real-world progress in managing diverse instances of conflict. It draws on more than 600 references to probe sources of conflict and to prescribe means of reducing tension in organizational, institutional, and community settings. Introducing core themes and issues into the dialogue, the handbook provides techniques to promote peaceful negotiation, cooperation, and consensus.
The Online Method to World Regional Geography

Michael P. Peterson

Intended for teachers, this book suggests ways to incorporate the internet with a world geography course and make all of the course content available online. Peterson (University of Nebraska) describes the creation of web pages, methods for searching the web and presenting the results in text and pictures, and advanced page styles that contain panorama pictures, music, movies, and interactive quizzes.
Maps and the Internet

Michael P. Peterson and Rex G. Cammack

Edited by Michael P. Peterson

Chapter 1: Maps and the Internet an Introduction, authored by Michael P. Peterson.

Chapter 22: Cartography, Virtual Reality, and the Internet: Integrating Abstract Models of the Environment via the Internet, authored by Rex G. Cammack, UNO faculty member.

Chapter 28: Foundations of Research in Internet Cartography, authored by Michael P. Peterson.

This book examines a new trend affecting cartography and geographic information science. Presenting the work of over 30 authors from 16 different countries, the book provides an overview of current research in the new area of Internet Cartography. Chapters deal with the growth of this form of map distribution, uses in education, privacy issues, and technical aspects from the point of view of the map provider - including Internet protocols such as XML and SVG.

Many see the Internet as a revolution for cartography. Previously tied to the medium of paper and expensive large-format color print technology, maps had a limited distribution and use. The Internet made it possible to not only distribute maps to a much larger audience but also to incorporate interaction and animation in the display. Maps have also become timelier with some maps of traffic and weather being updated every few minutes. In addition, it is now possible to access maps from servers throughout the world. Finally, the Internet has made historic maps available for viewing to the public that were previously only available in map libraries with limited access.
Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, Volume 1

Jack Rabin and Dale Krane

Editor: Jack Rabin

"Home Rule" written by Dale Krane, UNO faculty member.

From the Nuremberg trials to the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 to recent budget reconciliation bills, the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy provides detailed coverage of watershed policies and decisions from such fields as privatization, biomedical ethics, education, and diversity. This second edition features a wide range of new topics, including military administration, government procurement, social theory, and justice administration in developed democracies. It also addresses current issues such as the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and covers public administration in the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and Latin America.
Phoenix Suites

Miles Waggener

The desert of the Southwest is the heartland of this poet's meditations on time, civilizations, and the heart's painful lessons. Waggener wields language like a magician, language that excites, exults and leads to discoveries about ourselves and our relationship to the desert.
The psychology of group perception: Contributions to the study of homogeneity, entitativity, and essentialism

Vincent Yzerbyt, Charles M. Judd, Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research, and Carey S. Ryan

Chapter 15: The Psychology of Group Gerception: Contributions to the Study of Homogeneity, Entitativity, and Essentialism, co-authored by Carey S. Ryan, UNO faculty member.
The Aeronautics Education, Research, and Industry Alliance (AERIAL) 2002 Report

Brent D. Bowen, Mary M. Fink, Jocelyn S. Nickerson, and UNO Aviation Institute

UNOAI Report 02-7

The NASA Nebraska Space Grant Consortium (NSGC) & EPSCoR programs at the University I of Nebraska at Omaha are involved in a variety of innovative research activities. Such research is supported through the Aeronautics Education, Research, and Industry Alliance (AERIAL) and collaborative seed funds. AERIAL is a comprehensive, mulch-faceted, five year NASA EPSCoR initiative that contributes substantially to the strategic research and technology priorities of NASA while intensifying Nebraska’s rapidly growing aeronautics research and development endeavors.

AERIAL includes three major collaborative research teams (CRTs) whose nexus is a common focus in aeronautics research. Each CRT - Small Aircraft Transportation System (SATS), Airborne Remote Sensing for Agricultural Research and Commercialization Applications (ARS), and Numerical Simulation of the Combustion of Fuel Droplets: Finite Rate Kinetics and Flame Zone Grid Adaptation (CEFD) - has a distinct research agenda. This program provides the template for funding of new and innovative research that emphasizes aerospace technology.
The Proceedings of the NASA Aerospace Technology Symposium 2002

Brent D. Bowen, Mary M. Fink, Michaela M. Schaaf, and UNO Aviation Institute

UNOAI Report 02-4
The Airline Quality Rating 2002

Brent D. Bowen, Dean Headley, and UNO Aviation Institute

UNOAI Report 02-2

The Airline Quality Rating (AQR) was developed and first announced in early 1991 as an objective method of comparing airline quality on combined multiple performance criteria. This current report, Airline Quality Rating 2002, reflects monthly Airline Quality Rating scores for 2001. AQR scores for the calendar year 2001 are based on 15 elements that focus on airline performance areas important to air travel consumers.

The Airline Quality Rating 2002 is a summary of month-by-month quality ratings for the 11 largest U.S. airlines operating during 2001. Using the Airline Quality Rating system of weighted averages and monthly performance data in the areas of on-time arrivals, involuntary denied boardings, mishandled baggage, and a combination of 12 customer complaint categories, airlines comparative performance for the calendar year of 2001 is reported. This research monograph contains a brief summary of the AQR methodology, detailed data and charts that track comparative quality for domestic airline operations for the 12-month period of 2001, and industry average results. Also, comparative Airline Quality Rating data for 2000 are included for each airline to provide historical perspective regarding performance quality in the industry.
Nebraska Initiative for Aerospace Research and Industrial Development (NIARID): Final Report

Brent D. Bowen and UNO Aviation Institute

UNOAI Report 02-1

The Nebraska Initiative for Aerospace Research and Industrial Development (NIARID) was designed to accelerate the state’s efforts to expand its capacity, national competitiveness, and infrastructure in aerospace research and industry. The systemic goal of the NIARID was to strengthen Nebraska’s long-term ability to develop new, and strengthen current, aerospace research activities that increase the state’s national research competitiveness, foster sustainable growth in aerospace-related industry and the state’s economic development; complement the mission and activities of the Nebraska Space Grant Consortium (NSGC); and advance the goals of NASA and its enterprises. Funding from NIARID accelerated the establishment of a permanent national-level research and education center in aerospace science in Nebraska.

The NIARID was founded on, and drew from, a number of supportive structures already in place in the state, including the NSGC, Nebraska EPSCoR, the Nebraska Research Initiative, the Aviation Institute, and the Department of Economic Development

The NlARID was a program of focused research and infrastructure strengthening, junior faculty development, educational outreach, industrial development, and long-term strategic planning. It took active measures to broaden the spectrum of aerospace research and industry in the state by encouraging the development of innovative scientific investigations. Its structure ensured effective technology transfer by actively involving industry in all facets of its implementation. It was designed to ensure that Nebraska’s aerospace research and development continues to thrive long after NIARID funding ends.
Best practices in crisis prevention and intervention in the schools

Stephen E. Brock, Philip J. Lazarus, Shane R. Jimerson, and Brian McKevitt

Chapter 8: Promoting Social Skills and Development of Socially Supportive Learning Environments, co-authored by Brian McKevitt, UNO faculty member.

Does your school have a crisis plan? Is it collecting dust?

Best Practices in School Crisis Prevention and Intervention offers educators, mental health professionals, and relevant community service providers the latest in theory and practice across the spectrum of issues involved in crisis management. Leading national and international experts contributed to 37 chapters that cover topics ranging from promoting school safety, identifying troubled youth, and community crisis response teams to natural disasters, school and war, and children’s grief. The book’s overriding message is that, if managed properly, crisis can be transformed into an opportunity to foster hope and resiliency as an antidote to violence.
The Family Science Starter Kit: A Manual to Assist You in the Development of a Family Aeronautical Science Program

Henry R. Leher and UNO Aviation Institute

UNOAI Report 02-6

This book is designed to involve families working together on several different hands-on activities during evening meetings at school. The basis for these activities is the in-school study of related science and mathematical concepts and topics by the students in each family. The program provides an opportunity for families to work together in an interesting and enjoyable manner. The Family Aeronautical Science demonstration project consisted of three parts: (1) the in-school study of aeronautics during select science classes; (2) the extensive after-school use of the school’s computer laboratory; and (3) evening Family Aeronautical Science Nights. Key parts of the in-class work included the study of basic aerodynamics, flight control systems, wing design, and basic flights maneuvers. The educational paradigm was that students and teachers would cover several appropriate parts of the study at school and the students would continue study after school house with family members in the computer labs using an aeronautics CD.
Crime and Local Television News: Dramatic, Breaking, and Live from the Scene

Jeremy Harris Lipschultz and Michael L. Hilt

This volume offers an analysis of crime coverage on local television, exploring the nature of local television news and the ongoing appeal of crime stories. Drawing on the perspectives of media studies, psychology, sociology, and criminology, authors Jeremy H. Lipschultz and Michael L. Hilt focus on live local television coverage of crime and examine its irresistibility to viewers and its impact on society's perceptions of itself. They place local television news in its theoretical and historical contexts, and consider it through the lens of legal, ethical, racial, aging, and technological concerns.

In its comprehensive examination of how local television newsrooms around the country address coverage of crime, this compelling work discusses such controversial issues as the use of crime coverage to build ratings, and considers new models for reform of local TV newscasts. The volume includes national survey data from news managers and content analyses from late night newscasts in a range of markets, and integrates the theory and practice of local television news into the discussion. Lipschultz and Hilt also project the future of local television news and predict the impact of social and technological changes on news.

As a provocative look at the factors and forces shaping local news and crime coverage, Crime and Local Television News makes an important contribution to the discussions taking place in broadcast journalism, mass communication, media and society, and theory and research courses. It will also interest all who consider the impact of local news content and coverage.
Roadside Geology of Nebraska

Harmon D. Maher Jr., George Felix Engelmann, and Robert Duncan Shuster

Nebraska's geology is as exciting as the Cornhuskers. The state hosts boiling riverbeds, puzzling fossil beds, and sandstone toadstools, not to mention a now dormant sea of sand that once moved fast enough to dam rivers; and these Sand Hills could be on the march again as the global climate warms. Changing climate influenced much of Nebraska's geology, from the waxing and waning of continental glaciers to the extinction of some of Nebraska's former inhabitants. You'll discover badlands, braided rivers, fossil rhinos entombed in volcanic ash, and the largest dune field in the Western Hemisphere.
Hilbert Spaces Induced by Toeplitz Covariance Kernels

Mihaela Teodora Matache and Valentin Matache

This is a book chapter that appeared in Stochastic Theory and Control by Bozenna Pasik-Duncan (ed.).

This volume contains almost all of the papers that were presented at the Workshop on Stochastic Theory and Control that was held at the Univ- sity of Kansas, 18–20 October 2001. This three-day event gathered a group of leading scholars in the ?eld of stochastic theory and control to discuss leading-edge topics of stochastic control, which include risk sensitive control, adaptive control, mathematics of ?nance, estimation, identi?cation, optimal control, nonlinear ?ltering, stochastic di?erential equations, stochastic p- tial di?erential equations, and stochastic theory and its applications. The workshop provided an opportunity for many stochastic control researchers to network and discuss cutting-edge technologies and applications, teaching and future directions of stochastic control. Furthermore, the workshop focused on promoting control theory, in particular stochastic control, and it promoted collaborative initiatives in stochastic theory and control and stochastic c- trol education. The lecture on “Adaptation of Real-Time Seizure Detection Algorithm” was videotaped by the PBS. Participants of the workshop have been involved in contributing to the documentary being ?lmed by PBS which highlights the extraordinary work on “Math, Medicine and the Mind: Discovering Tre- ments for Epilepsy” that examines the e?orts of the multidisciplinary team on which several of the participants of the workshop have been working for many years to solve one of the world’s most dramatic neurological conditions. Invited high school teachers of Math and Science were among the part- ipants of this professional meeting.