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Public networks for public safety: a workshop on the present and future of mesh networks


This briefing document was developed in conjunction with “Public Networks for Public Safety: A Workshop on the Present and Future of Mesh Networking,” which was held on March 30, 2012, at Harvard University. The workshop was intended as a starting point for conversation about whether mesh networks can and should be adopted within consumer technologies...
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Modelling the economic impact of cloud computing


This study, based on all sectors of the economy other than agriculture, found that information, communication and technology (ICT) capital and operating expenditure is expected to significantly reduce over the long run (10 years plus). As a result, firms are able to produce greater amounts of output with the same level of input, or else...
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The role of simulations in the authentic learning for national security policy development: implications for practice


The aim of this paper is to provide the National Security College with an evidence-based case and examples of practice that illustrate the use of authentic learning and simulations in post-graduate and on-campus learning environments, especially when applied national security policy education.
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Management of ePassports


This audit assessed the effectiveness of DFAT's implementation of biometric technology in meeting international requirements for enhanced passport security.
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Open access publishing practices in a complex environment: conditions, barriers, and bases of power

The system of scholarly communication is a complex environment made up of various stakeholders including not only researchers, librarians, and publishers, but also academic administrators. This paper examines conditions each group faces while also noting barriers preventing movement toward open access.