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Unexpected Transition From Vfr To Imc: An Examination Of Training Protocols To Mitigate Pilot Gaps In Knowledge And Performance, Julius Keller
Unexpected Transition From Vfr To Imc: An Examination Of Training Protocols To Mitigate Pilot Gaps In Knowledge And Performance, Julius Keller
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During the past ten years, there have been 264 aircraft accidents identified as Visual Flight Rules (VFR) into Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). These accidents have a nearly 90% fatality rate and hundreds of people have been fatally injured (ASI, 2014a). The general aviation community, including the Federal Aviation Administration, has called for measures to reduce the accident rate. To accomplish this goal, data analyses, education and training, and collaboration are recommended practices. This research study sought to examine the effectiveness of two training protocols as well as pilot knowledge, skills, and abilities pertaining to VFR into IMC. Data were collected …
An Overview Of The Physical And Non-Physical Health Effects Of Marathon Running, Joshua David Beck
An Overview Of The Physical And Non-Physical Health Effects Of Marathon Running, Joshua David Beck
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The purpose of this study is to summarize the current scientific literature and knowledge on the physical and non-physical health effects of marathon running. Five databases were queried, using the keywords marathon, endurance, training, wellness, injury, distance, runner, running, health, benefit, respiratory, infection, immunity, and/or risk in various combinations. Articles eligible for inclusion analyzed the effects of long-distance running (13.1 miles or greater), and were published in peer-reviewed English language journals after 1976. Of the 71 articles which meet the inclusion criteria, several discussed more than one aspect of marathon running; 26 discussed physical benefits, 11 discussed non-physical benefits, 40 …
Web Based Cyber Forensics Training For Law Enforcement, Nicholas A. Sturgeon
Web Based Cyber Forensics Training For Law Enforcement, Nicholas A. Sturgeon
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Training and education are two of the most important aspects within cyber forensics. These topics have been of concern since the inception of the field. Training law enforcement is particularly important to ensure proper execution of the digital forensics process. It is also important because the proliferation of technology in to society continues to grow at an exponential rate. Just as technology is used for good there are those that will choose to use it for criminal gains. It is critical that Law Enforcement have the tools and training in cyber forensics. This research looked to determine if web based …