University of Nebraska Omaha

About: University of Nebraska Omaha is a education organization based out in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Poison control. The organization has 4526 authors who have published 8905 publications receiving 213914 citations. The organization is also known as: UNO & University of Omaha.

Maps and the internet.

Abstract: Part 1 Introduction and contemporary issues: maps and the Internet - an introduction, M. Peterson geographic information literacy and the World Wide Web, J. Krygier, D. Peoples maps on the Web, W. Cartwright dissemination of census and other statistical data through Web maps, C.P.J.M. van Elzakker, F. Ormeling et al Internet cartography and official tourism destination Web sites, E.R. Richmond, C.P. Keller The Internet, cartographic surveillance, and locational privacy, M. Monmonier. Part 2 Technical development: developing cartographic applets for the Internet, A. Herzog GIS for everyone - the common GIS project and beyond, G. Andrienko, N. Andrienko, H. Voss beyond serving maps - serving GIS functionality over the Internet, Bin Jiang peer-to-peer sharing of cartographic data and software, Bin Li online cartography with XML, I. Zaslavsky Webmapping with scalable vector graphics, (SVG) - delivering the promise of high quality and interactive web maps, A. Neumann, A.M. Winter. A standards-based architecture for multi-purpose publishing of geodata on the web, L. Lehto an intelligent software agent architecture for distributed cartographic knowledge bases and Internet mapping services, Ming-Hsiang Tsou three-dimensional visualisation on the Internet, P. Ottoson supporting wayfinding in desktop geovirtual environments, S. Fuhrmann. Part 3 Applications and user issues: mapping and internet based public transportation journey planning and information systems, P. Mooney, A.C. Winstanley from maps to student interaction - creating a Web-based student atlas of Russia, J.S. Torguson, M.M. Blinnikov historical geoinformation on the Web - lessons learned from the chapter 91 pilot project, A. Giordano Web-based multimedia GIS - exploring interactive maps and associated multimedia information on the internet, S. Hu Internet, maps and public participation - contemporary limits and possibilities, S. Caquard Cartography, virtual reality, and the internet - integrating abstract models of the environment via the internet, R.G. Cammack QuickTime virtual reality maps for the Web, W. Schwertley telecartography - maps, multimedia and the mobile Internet, G. Gartner geodata communication on personal digital assistants, PDA), T. Wintges. Part 4 Theoretical development: the concept of cybercartography, D.R. Fraser Taylor modelling the visualization of Internet maps, L. Brodersen foundations of research in Internet cartography, M. Peterson.

The Status of Women in STEM in Higher Education: A Review of the Literature 2007–2017

Abstract: Increased efforts to diversify science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in the United States have drastically increased the number of studies offering insight into the exp...

Describing the Use of the Internet for Health, Physical Activity, and Nutrition Information in Pregnant Women

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine how pregnant women in the Midwestern United States use the internet for health information during pregnancy including information related to physical activity and nutrition, and to determine the impact of the internet on women’s confidence in making decisions about physical activity participation and eating behaviors during pregnancy This was a descriptive, exploratory study using a convenient, non-probabilistic sample Women were recruited through handouts provided in person, fliers posted at venues, or local websites that cater to women who are pregnant or up to 1 year post-partum Overall, 293 women (285 years ± 49) completed the survey online (Survey Monkey) or in-print Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t tests, and analyses of covariance Almost all women used the internet for health information during their pregnancy Half of women used the internet for information related to physical activity during their pregnancy and some increased their physical activity as a result Women reported an increase in their confidence for making decisions related to physical activity during pregnancy after using the internet for physical activity information Women that reported increases in physical activity during pregnancy, had greater increases in confidence for making decisions from using the internet compared to women who decreased or did not change their physical activity Findings related to nutrition were similar to physical activity However, there were no significant differences in increases in confidence between those who did or did not change the foods they ate This study provides health promotional professionals useful information to consider when designing future physical activity and/or nutrition interventions for pregnant women

Funding community policing to reduce crime: have cops grants made a difference?*

Abstract: Research Summary: This research examines how funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), has affected violent and property crime rates in the United States from 1995 to 1999. Drawing on six years of panel data, we examine the effects of three types of awards made by COPS to 6,100 law enforcement agencies serving more than 145 million citizens. We estimate their impact on crime reduction over time in jurisdictions receiving funding and controlling for baseline levels of crime, socioeconomic characteristics, city size, and population diversity and mobility. Our analyses suggest that COPS hiring and innovative grant programs have resulted in significant reductions in local crime rates in cities with populations greater than 10,000 for both violent and nonviolent offenses. Multivariate analysis shows that in cities with populations greater than 10,000, an increase in one dollar of hiring grant funding per resident contributed to a corresponding decline of 5.26 violent crimes and 21.63 property crimes per 100,000 residents. Similarly, an increase in one dollar of innovative grant funding per resident has contributed to a decline of 12.93 violent crimes and 45.53 property crimes per 100,000 persons. In addition, the findings suggest that COPS grants have had no significant negative effect on violent and property crime rates in cities with less than 10,000 population. Policy Implications: The findings of this study imply that COPS program funding to medium- and large-size cities has been an effective force in reducing both violent and property crime. Federal government grants made directly to law enforcement agencies to hire additional officers and promote innovations may be an effective way to reduce crime on a national scale.

Fiscal Institutions, Credit Ratings, and Borrowing Costs

Abstract: This paper investigates the impact of fiscal institutions on state government borrowing costs. We find that institutions have both a direct and indirect effect on interest costs paid by state governments. Revenue limits are associated directly with higher interest costs; expenditure limits, stricter balanced budget rules, and restrictions on state debt issuance are indirectly associated with lower interest costs because they lead to higher credit ratings. It appears that investors and bond raters incorporate information on fiscal institutions into their assessment of state government credit quality.