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UNINA9910779624903321 |
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Autore |
Hanslmeier Arnold |
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Titolo |
Astrobiology the search for life in the universe [[electronic resource] /] / Arnold Hanslmeier |
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[Sharjah, U.A.E.], : Bentham Science Publishers, 2013 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (220 p.) |
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Exobiology |
Life on other planets |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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""Title ""; ""EUL ""; ""Contents ""; ""Foreword ""; ""Preface ""; ""Chapter 01 ""; ""Chapter 03 ""; ""Chapter 02 ""; ""Chapter 04 ""; ""Chapter 05 ""; ""Chapter 06 ""; ""Chapter 07 ""; ""Chapter 08 ""; ""Chapter 09 ""; ""Chapter 10 ""; ""Bibliography ""; ""Index "" |
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Astrobiology refers to the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. This encompasses extraterrestrial life and life on Earth. Astrobiology is an interdisciplinary field that is gaining a rapidly growing interest among both the general public and the astronomical research community. This e-book explains the detection and evolution of exoplanets and discusses the question of habitability on such objects. Chapters in this text include cited references enabling the reader to acquire more information on specific aspects of astrobiology. It is also a suitable |
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UNINA9910220098003321 |
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Autore |
Stecher Brian M |
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Toward a culture of consequences : performance-based accountability systems for public services : executive summary / / Brian M. Stecher ... [et al.] |
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Santa Monica, Calif., : Rand, 2010 |
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1-282-94043-0 |
9786612940439 |
0-8330-5035-4 |
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[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (52 p.) |
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Rand Corporation monograph series ; ; MG-1019 |
Rand education |
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Government accountability - United States |
Organizational effectiveness - United States |
Performance - Management |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Table; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Executive Summary; Research Approach; Findings; Decision to Adopt a Performance-Based Accountability System Is Shaped by Political, Historical, and Cultural Contexts; Selection of Incentive Structures Has Proven Challenging; Design of Performance Measures Requires a Balance Among Competing Priorities; Successful Implementation Must Overcome Many Potential Pitfalls; Evidence of System Effectiveness Is Limited and Leads to Varying Conclusions by Sector; Recommendations for System Developers |
Design of the Performance-Based Accountability SystemIncentives and Performance Measurement; Implementation; Evaluation; Areas for Further Research; Concluding Thoughts; APPENDIX: The Five Sectors; Back Cover |
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Performance-based accountability systems (PBASs) link incentives to measured performance to improve services to the public. Research suggests that PBASs influence provider behaviors, but little is known |
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about PBASs' effectiveness at achieving their performance goals. This document explores the design and effectiveness of nine PBASs in five sectors: child care, education, health care, public health emergency preparedness, and transportation. |
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