Influence of maneuverability on helicopter combat effectiveness [PDF]
A computational procedure employing a stochastic learning method in conjunction with dynamic simulation of helicopter flight and weapon system operation was used to derive helicopter maneuvering strategies. The derived strategies maximize either survival
Falco, M., Smith, R.
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What Would Zero Look Like? A Treaty for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons [PDF]
, 2014 Nuclear disarmament-the comprehensive, universal, and permanent abolition of all nuclear weapons, pursuant to a verifiable, legally binding international agreement-has long been one of the most ambitious, controversial, and urgent items on the agenda for
Koplow, David A
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Behavioral Sciences &the Law, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Rape myths, including the belief that victims frequently lie, contribute to barriers in justice, such as the disproportionate use of the “unfounded” classification—where, following an investigation, it is determined no crime occurred. This study analyzes rape report narratives tied to previously untested sexual assault kits (N = 5638) from a ...
Rachel E. Lovell +2 more
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Design and research of the ground robotic system structure for weapons remote control
, 2023 Ivan Dehtiarov +4 more
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Compliance with International Humanitarian Law in the Development and Use of Autonomous Weapon Systems: What does IHL Permit, Prohibit and Require? [PDF]
, 2023 Laura Bruun, Marta Bo, Netta Goussac
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“Sanguis effectum”: a continued investigation of blood effect theory on the reliability of eye witness recall [PDF]
, 2017 Witness testimony is frequently used as a form of evidence within the criminal justice system, as it possesses a high level of evidentiary power (Dando, Wilcock & Milne, 2008), however it is surrounded by much controversy.
Peacock, Katie-Louise
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Waiting for a Release: The Expectation in Virtual Gaming Communities
Journal of Consumer Behaviour, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines how virtual gaming communities influence and maintain player expectations before, during, and after a game's release. A mixed‐methods study was conducted, comprising a netnography followed by an experiment. First, a netnographic study was conducted over 12 months, tracking communities to understand player behavior and ...
Lucas Lopes Ferreira de Souza +4 more
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Solar photovoltaic research and development program of the Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory [PDF]
Progress is reported in the following areas: laser weapon effects, solar silicon solar cell concepts, and high voltage hardened, high power system technology.
Wise, J.
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Sudan at War With Itself: Civilian Devastation in the Civil War
Conflict Resolution Quarterly, EarlyView.ABSTRACT A civil war is raging in Sudan between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) along with militia groups. Beginning on April 15, 2023, and continuing at least to this writing (October 15, 2025), civilian noncombatants have been subjected to bombings, beatings, torture, shootings, rape, and murder on a large scale. Since
Daniel Rothbart +3 more
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Analysis of Errors of Piezoelectric Sensors used in Weapon Stabilizers
Metrology and Measurement Systems, 2017 Effectiveness of operation of a weapon stabilization system is largely dependent on the choice of a sensor, i.e. an accelerometer. The paper identifies and examines fundamental errors of piezoelectric accelerometers and offers measures for their ...
Korobiichuk Igor
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