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Review Of Applied Urban Research 1984, Vol. 12, No. 06, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Decency vs. Affordability: A 'Catch-22' in Housing for Douglas County GA Clients?" by R. K. Piper.

This is Part II of an article based on a CAUR study of housing conditions and availability concerning recipients of Dougals County General Assistance payments. Part I (May, 1984) investigated housing conditions and Part II examines availability and costs. The author would like to acknowledge the contributions of Dr. Donald A. Nielson, professor of real estate and land use economics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha; Dr. Pelgy Vaz for her efforts with regard …

A Review Of Explicit And Implicit Propositions About Women As Terrorists, Ineke Haan Marshall, Vincent J. Webb, Dennis Hoffman

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The purpose of this paper on women as terrorists is threefold. The first aim is to examine a portion of the existing literature in order to identify explicit and implicit propositions and hypotheses about the causal dynamics involved in female terrorism. The second is to make a critical examination of these propositions and hypotheses and to categorize the nature of prevailing explanations of women as terrorists. Finally, the policy implications of the various approaches to explaining female involvement in terrorist activities are examined.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1984, Vol. 12, No. 05, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Health Care Professionals' Views of Omaha Hospice Use," by Carole M. Davis, Marjorie J. Corrigan, and Susan Stensland.

At the request of the Community Resources and Service Committee of the Omaha Hospice Organization, this study was made to determine the knowledge and/or use of hospice concepts and programs by health care professionals. These persons were selected for the survey because of the vital role they play in educating potential clients about hospice philosophy and available programs.

Sorobon (Abacus) To Silicon Chip, Floyd T. Waterman

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This report covers the objectives with which the writer was guided in the planning and implementation of his faculty development leave in Japan for the academic year 1983-84. today, (2) Japanese Initial objectives were to study language, (3) women in (1) Japanese culture leadership roles, (4) characteristics of high-achieving Japanese students in the areas of mathematics and science, and (5) the reasons why Japanese students surpass their American counterparts in these areas.

Analysis Of Proposals For An Electronic Data Processing System For The City Of Nebraska City, Nebraska, Donald F. Norris

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An evaluation of proposals submitted by multiple companies for an electronic data processing system for the Nebraska City, Nebraska.

Request For Proposal Automated Data Processing Equipment And Software For Nebraska City, Nebraska, Donald F. Norris

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On October 1, 1984, the City of Nebraska City, Nebraska released a request for proposal (RFP) for an in-house, on-line, real time, multi-user or multiprogramming data processing system or comparable on-line, real time, multi-user or multiprogramming time sharing capability.

Microcomputers And Small And Rural Local Governments: Final Report To The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Donald F. Norris

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On June 17, 1982, the Center for Applied Urban Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha received an award of $72,212 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to conduct a training and technical assistance program in microcomputers and small and rural local governments. The overall purpose of this project was to enhance the management capabilities of these governments through the use of computers. The following is a brief report on the activities undertaken during the second year of the project.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1984, Vol. 12, No. 04, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Computing in Local Governments in Southeast Nebraska," by David R. DiMartino and Donald F. Norris.

In December of 1983, CAUR undertook a survey of computing in local governmental agencies in southeastern Nebraska in order to identify the type and extent of data processing services used by these governments. Data were gathered by telephone interviews with five types of jurisdictions in southeast Nebraska. These included all city governments with a population of 2,500 or more, all county governments, all school districts with enrollments of 1 ,000 and greater, all electric utilities with …

Fact Book 1984, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

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This third edition of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Fact Book has been designed to present a variety of information and data, about the University, in a concise, easily used format. I hope this provides a profile of UNO that will expand your understanding of our institution.

I would like to draw your attention to the expansion of the "Students and Alumni" section. Some areas are covered that have not been subjects in previous editions: the ethnic distribution of the student body, distribution by class standing, high school origin of the freshmen class, and data on ACT performances by …

Evaluation Of Proposals For An Electronic Data Processing System For The Papio Natural Resources District, Donald F. Norris

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An evaluation of proposals submitted by multiple companies for an electronic data processing system for the Papio Natural Resources District, Nebraska.

Automated Word Processing Requirements For The City Of Omaha, Nebraska, Donald F. Norris

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On April 1, 1984 the Center for Applied Urban Research initiated a study of the requirements for automated word processing for the city of Omaha. The study involved the collection and analysis of information regarding the amount and kind of typing activities in each city department in the civic center. The purpose was to determine whether automated word processing would be feasible and practical in these departments and, if so, how many word processing work stations and printers would be required.

Request For Proposal Automated Data Processing Equipment And Software For The Papio Natural Resources District, Donald F. Norris

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This Request for Proposal (RFP) is submitted to solicit proposals from qualified vendors of computer hardware, software, and support for the Papio Natural Resources District. In order to receive consideration, a proposed system must meet the requirements of the Papio Natural Resources District as herein described.

Evaluation Of Proposals For An Automated Data Processing System For The City Of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Donald F. Norris, Rebecca S. Fahrlander

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An evaluation of proposals submitted by multiple companies for an electronic data processing system for the city of Gothenburg, Nebraska.

The Relative Impact Of Environmental Factors On The Welfare Policies Of Some American States: A Causal Analysis, Ihemelam Joshua Uhiara

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Public policy in the American states has attracted the attention of an increasing number of political scientists in recent times. Many and varied kinds of studies have been done to determine the relationships between factors in the political environments of American states and the content of the public policies of these states. The results of these studies vary as do the studies themselves. More often than not, the findings contradict each other. One such contradiction is observed in the findings of studies on the relationship between economic and political factors within the political environment and state public policy. Some studies …

Request For Proposal Automated Data Processing Equipment And Software For The City Of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Donald F. Norris, Rebecca S. Fahrlander

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On June 4, 1984, the City of Gothenburg, Nebraska released a request for proposal (RFP) for an in-house, on-line, real time, multi-user or multiprogramming data processing system or comparable on-line, real time, multi-user or multiprogramming time sharing capability.

Data Processing Analysis And Recommendations For Hall County Nebraska, David R. Dimartino, Rebecca S. Fahrlander

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This report presents an analysis with recommendations regarding the data processing needs of Hall County, Nebraska. It was undertaken pursuant to an agreement dated October, 1983 between the Center for Applied Urban Research of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the Hall County Board of Supervisors.

Enrollment Potential For St. James Church School During The 1980s, David R. Dimartino

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This analysis was designed to estimate the trend in St. James school enrollments through the 1980's. The trend was determined by analyzing the actual and estimated population of elementary school age from 1980 through 1989 for the area included within St. James and st. Elizabeth Ann Parishes.

Data Processing Analysis And Recommendations For The City Of Nebraska City, Nebraska, Donald F. Norris

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This report presents an analysis with recommendations regarding the data processing needs of the city of Nebraska City, Nebraska. The analysis was undertaken pursuant to an agreement between the Center for Applied Urban Research (CAUR) of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the city of Nebraska City.

Evaluation Of Proposals For An Electronic Data Processing System For The Clerk Of District Court And County Attorney's Offices, Dawson County, Nebraska, Donald F. Norris

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An evaluation of proposals submitted by multiple companies for an electronic data processing system for the Dawson County , Nebraska, Clerk of District Court and County Attorney's Offices.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1984, Vol. 12, No. 02, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "Decency vs. Affordability: A 'Catch-22' in Housing for Douglas County GA Clients?"

This is Part I of an article based on a CAUR study of housing conditions and availability concerning rectplents of Douglas County General Assistance payments. Part I investigates housing conditions and is based on an original CAUR report entitled, "Legal Aid Clients with General Assistance Problems: A Study of Housing Conditions," by R.K. Piper, Robert Meyerson, and Chris Wayne.

Part II, which will be published in a subsequent issue, will investigate housing availability and costs.

Evaluation Of Proposals For An Electronic Data Processing System For The City Of Wayne, Nebraska, David R. Dimartino

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An evaluation of proposals submitted by multiple companies for an electronic data processing system for the city of Wayne, Nebraska.

Review Of Applied Urban Research 1984, Vol. 12, No. 03, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This issue of Review of Applied Urban Research features "An Analysis of the Omaha Apartment Market," by Donald A. Nielson and F. Don Olsen.

This article is an update of the Omaha apartment market study that was published in the September, 1981, issue of the Review of Applied Urban Research, Volume IX, Number 7. The purpose is to examine the historical construction ... of apartments in the Omaha area as a result of fluctuating interest rates, rising raw materials and energy costs, and to identify the market conditions operating in today's economy that have hampered expansion.

Training Materials For A Study Of Housing, Vacant Land, And Neighborhood Conditions In The City Of Lincoln, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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Training materials and instructions for studying the housing, vacant land, and neighborhood conditions in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Request For Proposal Microcomputer Equipment And Programming For Dawson County, Ne, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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This Request for Proposal (RFP) is submitted to solicit proposals from qualified vendors of computer hardware, software, and support for the Clerk of District Court and County Attorney's office, Dawson County, Nebraska. In order to receive consideration, a proposed system must meet the requirements of the county as herein described.

Evaluation Of Proposals For An Electronic Data Processing System For The City Of Seward, Nebraska, Center For Public Affairs Research (Cpar)

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An evaluation of proposals submitted by multiple companies for an electronic data processing system for the City of Seward, Nebraska.

New High-Value Housing In Douglas County: An Analysis, David R. Dimartino, Donald F. Norris, Jack Ruff

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Understanding the contemporary housing market or submarkets requires knowledge of the current supply of and demand for housing stock. The purpose of this study is threefold: 1) to determine the current supply of lots and platting trends, 2) to characterize the occupants of new higher value housing through the use of census data, and 3) to estimate growth and locational preference of managerial personnel through a survey of large employers.

Computing In Small Local Governments In Nebraska, Donald F. Norris

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A 1983 study found that patterns of computer use among small local governments (cities under 50,000 and counties under 100 ,000) in seven plains and mountains states were not substantially different from the patterns of computing detected in earlier studies of larger governments. The 1983 study also found that, among other things, basic "housekeeping" functions were the most frequently automated activities; that computer adoption was associated with governmental size, form, type, and metropolitan status; and that most governments owned in-house minicomputers.

Survey Of Corporate Government Affairs Departments, Rebecca S. Fahrlander

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This summary obtained information on the role of corporate government affairs departments in 22 corporations both within and outside the field of energy and from all regions of the United States.

Data Processing Analysis And Recommendation For The Papio Natural Resources District, Donald F. Norris

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This report presents an analysis of and recommendations on the data processing needs of the Papio Natural Resources District (N.R.D.). The analysis was undertaken pursuant to an agreement dated December, 1983 between the Center for Applied Urban Research (CAUR) of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the Papio N.R.D.

Data Processing Analysis And Recommendations For The City Of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Donald F. Norris

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This report presents an analysis with recommendations regarding the data processing needs of the city of Gothenburg, Nebraska. The analysis was undertaken pursuant to an agreement dated November 7, 1983 between the Center for Applied Urban Research (CAUR) of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the city of Gothenburg.