Materials research policy

The topic of the chemical and physical lifetime limits of macromolecular materials Is receiving Increased attention throughout that part of the scientific and technical community Interested In the effective utilization of materials. This paper outlines some of the trends and scientific challenges In materials utilization that relate to the durability of materials and points out the role of basic materials science In contributing to an effective understanding of materials durability and lifetime prediction. In addition, several topics related to materials research policy are addressed. 

The Director of the DARPA Materials Science Office lists DARPA s various "institutionalized" programs, and examines the "coupling" programs (1966-1973) in some detail. Proposes a number of "lessons learned" from the experience. Appended is NSF s 1973 "MRL Program Policy Statement" which governed the takeover of these interdisciplinary laboratories for materials research from DARPA. 

Sarker, B.R. and G.R. Parija, Optimal Batch Size and Raw Material Ordering Policy for a Production System with a Fixed-Interval, Lumpy Demand Delivery System , European Journal of Operational Research, 89 (1996), 593-608. 

The scope of this branch of chemistry encompasses both the fundamental understanding of how to measure properties and amounts of chemicals, and the practical understanding of how to implement such measurements, including the design of the necessary instruments. The need for analytical measurements arises in all research disciplines, industrial sectors, and human activities that entail the need to know not only the identities and amounts of chemical components in a mixture, but also how they are distributed in space and time. These sectors of need include research in specific disciplines (such as chemistry, physics, materials science, geology, archeology, medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry) and in interdisciplinary areas (such as forensic, atmospheric, and environmental sciences), as well as the needs of government policy, space exploration, and commerce. 

As stated, much of this book is intended to be a guideline. It should not be construed that the material presented herein is the absolute requirement for any facility. Indeed, many organizations have their own policies, standards and practices for the protection of their facilities. Portions of this book are a synopsis of common practices employed in the industry and can be referred to as such where such information is unavailable or outdated. Numerous design guidelines and specifications of major, small and independent oil companies as wen as information from engineering firms and published industry references have been reviewed to assist in its preparation. Some of the latest published practices and research into fire and explosions have also been mentioned. 

Referrals, policy development, research and advocacy. Expertise in indoor air issues, rights of those disabled by chemical/environ-mental exposures, public and commercial buildings access issues, accommodations in the workplace and more. Provides info package, media packages, educational materials and speakers bureau. Member of the President s Committee on Employment of People with... 

Background material should be brief and relevant to the research described. Detailed or lengthy reviews of the literature should be avoided. (Scope, Editorial Policy, and Preparation of Manuscripts, Chemical Research in Toxicology 2007, 20, 12A)... 

Behrens A (2004) Environmental policy instruments for dematerialisation of the European Union. SERI Background Papers, No 7. Sustainable Europe Research Institute, Vienna EUROSTAT (2001) Economy-wide material flow accounts and derived indicators. A methodological guide. Statistical Office of the European Union, Luxembourg Giljum S (2006) Material flow-based indicators for evaluation of eco-efficiency and dematerialisation policies. In Lawn P (ed) Sustainability indicators in Ecological Economics. Edward Elgar, Cheltenham... 

White, Bruce D. Drugs, Ethics, and Quality of Life Cases and Materials on Ethical, Legal, and Public Policy Dilemmas in Medicine and Pharmacy Practice. New York Pharmaceutical Products Press, 2007. Among the case studies of drug ethics are several relating to drug research. 

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