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• Journal of Strategic Intelligence [website]

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  "The Journal of Strategic Intelligence is an occasional journal of the College of Strategic Intelligence, National Intelligence University [NIU]. Our purpose is to publish scholarly research by U.S. intelligence analysts and security professionals that constitutes or contributes to strategic intelligence--that is, a comprehensive understanding of current or emerging regional and transnational issues broadly that will significantly impact national security or interests. We seek insightful analysis that more rigorously captures the empirical complexity of these security-related issues, in their diverse causes, shaping factors, as well as the opportunities to contain them or shape them in our national interest. Some of the articles within this journal by NIU faculty members will highlight graduate student thesis research and the role this research plays in advancing the understanding of critical strategic intelligence issues. The Journal of Strategic Intelligence seeks to fill a gap in the various related official and academic journals on strategic intelligence. This focus on strategic intelligence notwithstanding, we have made room in each issue for research related to intelligence improvement--in processes, organization, leadership, security-related education, and understanding of historical regional and transnational issues, to the extent they illuminate those of the present."

  National Intelligence University (U.S.)
• Critical Studies on Terrorism [website]

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  "Critical Studies on Terrorism is an international, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal. The journal seeks to publish quality research on all aspects of terrorism, counter-terrorism and state terror. [...] Critical Studies on Terrorism aims to create space for robust, innovative research on terrorism and political violence, and encourages fruitful intellectual engagement between critical and orthodox accounts of terrorism. [...] Critical Studies on Terrorism provides a forum for the publication of original theoretical and empirical research articles, disciplinary debates and assessments, editorial commentary, special issues and sections, research notes, announcements and book reviews. Critical Studies on Terrorism will be of interest to practitioners and scholars from a wide variety of disciplines, including: political science, security studies, international relations, sociology, psychology, history, applied philosophy, religious studies, law, criminology, anthropology, communication, media studies, cultural studies, gender studies, conflict resolution, development studies and area studies, among others."

  Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• American Journal of Criminal Justice [website]

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  "The American Journal of Criminal Justice is a peer reviewed publication offering research on a wide array of criminal justice topics and issues. Coverage addresses the criminal justice process, the formal and informal interplay between system components, problems and solutions experienced by various segments, innovative practices, policy development and implementation, evaluative research, the players engaged in these enterprises, and a wide assortment of other related interests. The Journal publishes original articles that utilize a broad range of methodologies and perspectives when examining crime, law, and criminal justice processing. This is the official journal of the Southern Criminal Justice Association (SCJA)."

  Springer Publishing Company
• Trends in Organized Crime [website]

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  "Trends in Organized Crime presents a composite of analyses and syntheses of research on organized crime, drawn from a variety of sources. It publishes peer-reviewed, original research articles and excerpts from significant governmental reports. The contents also include reviews of important new books and presents analysis and commentary on current issues in organized crime. Trends in Organized Crime is an ideal resource for practitioners and policy makers, as well as the academic community. It is published in association with the International Association for the Study of Organized Crime (IASOC)."

  Springer Publishing Company
• Fire Technology [website]

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  "Fire Technology publishes original contributions, both theoretical and empirical, that contribute to the solution of problems in fire safety science and engineering. It is the leading journal in the field, publishing applied research dealing with the full range of actual and potential fire hazards facing humans and the environment. It covers the entire domain of fire safety science and engineering problems relevant in industrial, operational, cultural, and environmental applications, including modeling, testing, detection, suppression, human behavior, wildfires, structures, and risk analysis. The aim of Fire Technology is to push forward the frontiers of knowledge and technology by encouraging interdisciplinary communication of significant technical developments in fire protection and subjects of scientific interest to the fire protection community at large. It is published in conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). The mission of NFPA is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge, and passion. The mission of SFPE is advancing the science and practice of fire protection engineering internationally. Material submitted for publication in Fire Technology is subject to a peer-review process. Decisions on manuscripts will be based on validity, usefulness, and presentation. An eminent international editorial board ensures and attracts high-quality articles. The main attributes sought in accepted contributions are originality, novelty, rigour, timeliness, and clarity. Review articles are welcome, and issues of Fire Technology may also feature brief technical communications, book reviews, and letters to the editor. Annually, two awards are presented to the best papers appearing in Fire Technology. The Harry C. Bigglestone Award for excellence in communication of fire protection concepts is given by the Fire Protection Research Foundation to the best overall paper, and the Jack Bono Award for engineering communications is given by The Society of Fire Protection Engineers' Educational and Scientific Foundation to the paper that has most contributed to the advancement of professional fire protection engineering. The Jack Watts Award for Outstanding Reviews of Fire Technology celebrates high quality and helpful reviewers, an essential component of our journal, and is presented annually to those whose reviews were most valuable in terms of the quality, in-depth, number and timelieness. With thousands of subscribers worldwide, Fire Technology is a unique agent for the dissemination of scholarly work in fire safety science."

  Springer Publishing Company
• Studies in Conflict and Terrorism [website]

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  "Studies in Conflict and Terrorism aims to cast new light on the origins and implications of conflict in the 21st Century and to illuminate new approaches and solutions to countering the growth and escalation of contemporary sub-state violence. The journal is specifically oriented to both practitioner and scholarly audiences and is thus meant to bridge the divide between theory and practice. Studies in Conflict and Terrorism thus seeks to publish theoretical and empirical studies that contribute to a better understanding of the causes of terrorism and insurgency as well as the measures required to achieve their resolution. The journal addresses security challenges fuelled by religious and nationalist strife, moribund peace processes, disputes over natural resources, and transnational organized crime. In a world of diverse and changing threats, enigmatic adversaries, and continued uncertainty, the editor's goal is to provide fresh insight, thoughtful analysis, and authoritative prescriptions to the most pressing concerns that affecting global security in the 21st century."

  Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• Terrorism and Political Violence [website]

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  "Terrorism and Political Violence advances scholarship on a broad range of issues associated with terrorism and political violence, including subjects such as: [1] the political meaning of terrorist activity, [2] violence by rebels and by states, [3] the links between political violence and organized crime, protest, rebellion, revolution, [4] the influence of social networks, and [5] the impact on human rights. The journal draws upon many disciplines and theoretical perspectives as well as comparative approaches to provide some of the most groundbreaking work in a field that has hitherto lacked rigour. Terrorism and Political Violence features symposia and edited volumes to cover an important topic in depth. Subjects have included: [1] terrorism and public policy; [2] religion and violence; [3] political parties and terrorism; [4] technology and terrorism; and [5] right-wing terrorism. The journal is essential reading for all academics, decision-makers, and security specialists concerned with understanding political violence."

  Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism [website]

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  "The Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism (JPICT) is an international peer reviewed scholarly journal that acts as a forum for those around the world undertaking high quality research and practice in the areas of: Policing studies, Intelligence studies, Terrorism and counter terrorism studies; Cyber-policing, intelligence and terrorism. The Journal offers national, regional and international perspectives on current areas of scholarly and applied debate within these fields, while addressing the practical and theoretical issues and considerations that surround them. It aims to balance the discussion of practical realities with debates and research on relevant and significant theoretical issues. The Journal has the following major aims: To publish cutting-edge and contemporary research articles, reports and reviews on relevant topics; To publish articles that explore the interface between the areas of policing, intelligence and terrorism studies; To act as an international forum for exchange and discussion; To illustrate the nexus between theory and its practical applications and vice versa."

  Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• Dynamics of Asymmetric Conflict [website]

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  "Dynamics of Asymmetric Conflict Journal (DAC) welcomes submissions from a variety of perspectives from anthropology, communications, criminology, economics, geography, history, political science, computer science, psychology, and sociology. Scholars are invited to join in a new subculture that includes policy makers, analysts, and officers of police, military and intelligence services, as well as officers of non-governmental organizations and foundations interested in peace and conflict. DAC aims to support an academic-practitioner community that will learn how to prevent and ameliorate violence between states and non-state challengers. [...] Articles will be assessed on two main criteria: (1) the degree to which the article contributes new knowledge to an understanding of conflict and terrorism. (2) the overall quality of the argument and its presentation."

  Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• Policing & Society [website]

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  "Policing & Society is widely acknowledged as the leading international academic journal specialising in the study of policing institutions and their practices. It is concerned with all aspects of how policing articulates and animates the social contexts in which it is located. This includes: [1] Social scientific investigations of police policy and activity [2] Legal and political analyses of police powers and governance [3] Management oriented research on aspects of police organisation. Space is also devoted to the relationship between what the police do and the policing decisions and functions of communities, private sector organisations and other state agencies. As such, the journal is of vital interest to academics involved in the scholarly study of all of the varied facets of contemporary policing, as well as police and other practitioners involved in social regulation and control."

  Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• Global Crime [website]

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  "Global Crime is a social science journal devoted to the study of crime across international settings. Its focus is multi-disciplinary and its principal aim is to make the best scholarship on crime available to specialists and non-specialists alike. It draws on authors from a variety of disciplines, including criminology, sociology, economics, history, political science, anthropology and area studies. The editors welcome empirical studies and original research reviews on issues relating to general crime trends, organized criminality, corruption, crime and women studies, illegal migration, terrorism, illicit markets, violence, police studies, state crime, and the process of state building."

  Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• Intelligence and National Security [website]

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  "The premier journal of intelligence studies' Eliot A. Cohen, Foreign Affairs Intelligence has never played a more prominent role in international politics than it does now in the early years of the twenty-first century. National intelligence services are larger than ever, and they are more transparent in their activities in the policy making of democratic nations. Intelligence and National Security is widely regarded as the world's leading scholarly journal focused on the role of intelligence and secretive agencies in international relations. It examines this aspect of national security from a variety of perspectives and academic disciplines, with insightful articles research and written by leading experts based around the globe."

  Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence [website]

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  "The International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence serves as a medium for professionals and scholars to exchange opinions on issues and challenges encountered by both government and business institutions in making contemporary intelligence-related decisions and policy. At the same time, this quarterly serves as an invaluable resource for researchers looking to assess previous developments and events in the field of national security. Dedicated to the advancement of the academic discipline of intelligence studies, the International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence publishes articles and book reviews focusing on a broad range of national security matters."

  Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• International Journal of Disaster Risk Science [website]

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  "'International Journal of Disaster Risk Science (IJDRS)' is a fully sponsored, peer-reviewed open access journal published under the brand Springer Open. It addresses theoretical and methodological issues in all areas of disaster risk science, policy, and practice. Coverage includes case studies and research comparing responses to major disasters worldwide. 'IJDRS' promotes Future Earth - Integrated Risk Governance Project research. This includes revealing the dynamic processes of disaster risk; using case studies and comparative analyses to establish risk governance models targeting disasters that might exceed capacities; refining modeling tools; and fostering integrated disaster risk science that meets the challenges of sustainable development. The journal is a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, which aims to improve international, national, and regional capacities for disaster risk analysis, management, and governance."

  Springer Publishing Company
• Maritime Studies

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  "Maritime Studies (or MAST) is an interdisciplinary, international journal devoted to maritime issues and is a sequel to Maritime Anthropological Studies, which appeared between 1988 and 1993. MAST has a social science focus, but functions as a platform for scholars from a broad range of disciplines who are engaged in research on maritime and coastal matters, from an academic or applied point of view. MAST is supported by MARE (Center for Maritime Research), an interdisciplinary social-science institute studying the use and management of marine resources. Its objective is to provide a stimulating intellectual climate for academics and policymakers in Europe as well as in the South. Although MARE limits its action radius to the social sciences, it seeks active collaboration with other disciplines. It strives to maintain a balanced mix of academic and policy-oriented research. MARE takes a global perspective, emphasizing the coastal zones of Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, drawing on expertise from fields such as law, history, economics, political science, public administration, anthropology, and geography."

  Springer Publishing Company
• Case Studies in Fire Safety [website]

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  "Case Studies in Fire Safety will be discontinued as of 2017. We would like to express our sincere thanks to the authors, referees, editors and editorial board members who have contributed to the journal over past few years. All published papers will remain available on ScienceDirect. We encourage authors to submit their high quality case studies to the Fire Safety Journal, as long as the case study is novel, of practical significance and of sufficient scientific/technical depth."

  Elsevier (Firm)
• Fire Safety Journal [website]

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  "Official Journal of the International Association for Fire Safety Science. 'Fire Safety Journal' is the leading publication dealing with all aspects of fire safety engineering. Its scope is purposefully wide, as it is deemed important to encourage papers from all sources within this multidisciplinary subject, thus providing a forum for its further development as a distinct engineering discipline."

  Elsevier (Firm)
• DHS Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms (DAAT) List

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  "The DHS Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms (DAAT) list contains homeland security related acronyms, abbreviations, and terms that can be found in DHS documents, reports, and the FEMA Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Terms (FAAT) list. While it is as extensive as possible, it may not contain all items used by the various Components of the Department within their individual operations. It is designed as a reference and an aid, not an authoritative source."

  United States. Department of Homeland Security
• Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Plan 2018-2026

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  From the Director's Intent, "The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has a proud history of supporting the Warfighter. Since DLA's founding in 1961, we have remained true to two core principles, providing 'effective logistics support to the operating forces of our military services' and doing so at the 'lowest possible cost to the taxpayer.' We live in such a complex, rapidly-changing world; DLA must continuously review its strategy to meet global mission requirements as prescribed by the Department of Defense. This strategic plan reaffirms and extends our commitment to Warfighter readiness and lethality and to self-accountability. The plan describes five lines of effort that DLA will leverage to provide global, end-to-end supply chain solutions."

  United States. Defense Logistics Agency
• Global Jihadi Threat [Self-Study Course]

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  This self-study course was developed by the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security. "Islam is a faith of richness and complexity that has manifested itself over time in a broad variety of ways. Unfortunately, it is also used as the basis for the violent ideologies of the Global Jihad. Understanding the fundamentals behind the religion (as well as concepts such as Jihad), the background with respect to the Islamic community's relationship to the West, the position of Muslims in modern-day Western societies and the various permutations of extremist Islamic ideologies is critical in helping policy makers, law enforcement personnel and governmental administrators at various levels relate to Islam and Muslims in an informed manner while also being able to effectively counteract extremist activities and ideas." The course includes the following modules: Module 1: Islam - Basic Principles, Origins and Divisions; Module 2: The Role of Jihad in Islam; Module 3: Islamic Civilization and the Western Challenge; Module 4: The Development of Islamic Extremism; and Module 5: Islam in the West: Integration, Isolation, Radicalization.

  Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security

  Morag, Nadav, 1965-
• Intelligence for Homeland Security: Organizational and Policy Challenges [Self-Study Course]

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  This self-study course was developed by the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security. "This course examines key questions and issues facing the U.S. intelligence community and its role in homeland security and homeland defense. Course reference materials will provide an overview of diverse intelligence disciplines and how the intelligence community operates. Course emphasis will be on issues affecting policy, oversight, and intelligence support to homeland defense/security and national decision-making. The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 is presented and the course is shaped to focus on homeland intelligence support issues at the State / Local / Tribal levels." The course includes the following modules: Module 1: Introduction to the U.S. Intelligence Community; Module 2: Interagency Processes and Intelligence Reform; Module 3: Homeland Security Intelligence for State, Local & Tribal; Module 4: Homeland Defense Intelligence; and Module 5: Intelligence Analysis.

  Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
• Darpa's Stealth Revolution: Now You See Them…

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  "Low observable technology, widely known to the world as stealth, aims to reduce as much as possible the infrared, visual, acoustic, and radar signatures emitted by vehicles, whether they are seaborne, airborne, or on the ground. DARPA [Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency] has been instrumental in developing the technologies necessary to achieve these goals."

  United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

  Maddock, Ian A.
• Security Industry Association [website]

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  "Formed in 1969, the Security Industry Association (SIA) provides its members with a full-service, international trade association promoting growth, expansion, and professionalism within the security industry by providing education, research, technical standards, representation, and defense of our member's interests. SIA has over 300 member companies representing manufacturers, distributors, service providers, integrators and others. SIA members are involved in several market segments such as, CCTV, access control, biometrics, computer security, fire/burglar alarms, home automation, just to name a few. Members work together to address issues facing the industry and develop programs to enhance the environment in which they sell products and services."

  Security Industry Association (Alexandria, Va.)
• 21st Century Nuclear Deterrence & Missile Defense

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  "The strategic environment has changed with the expanding capability of world actors. The future environment is less predictable and demands our national deterrence strategy accounts for the nature of this uncertainty. The basis of strategic deterrence includes nuclear weapon-armed long-range aircraft, land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarines, along with the vital communications elements the president of the United States uses to command and control these forces. Missile defense protects the United States, its military forces abroad and its allies and partners from the threat of a ballistic missile attack by destroying such missiles in flight before they reach their intended target. Rebuilding and modernizing capabilities and infrastructure is essential to the continued effectiveness and resiliency of the U.S. nuclear deterrent."

  United States. Department of Defense
• Disaster Services Start-up Guide for State Service Commissions

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  "Every year in the United States the selfless acts of countless citizens have proven that times of disaster bring out the best possible characteristics of the human spirit. Volunteerism before, during, and after disasters is second nature to the American people, and as we have learned from recent catastrophic events such as the September 11th attacks, Hurricane Katrina, and the Joplin Tornado, the general population craves a way to systematically channel their civic pride and compassion. State Service Commissions (Commissions) are well positioned to tap this public mandate and bring a uniquely flexible asset to their state's emergency management infrastructure. [...] This guide is designed to help you focus your efforts towards the most strategic and logical areas of disaster work for your Commission while highlighting important undergirding and preparations that will set you up for success."

  Corporation for National and Community Service (U.S.)
• Deficient Bridges by Highway System

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  A collection of tables by year and state, of deficient bridges in the United States' highway system.

  United States. Federal Highway Administration
• Public Safety Advisory Committee

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  "Under the Act, FirstNet was required to establish a Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC). In 2013, FirstNet established the PSAC consisting of 42 members who represent organizations from all disciplines of public safety as well as state,territorial,tribal, and local governments.There are also at large members and a federal member."

  United States. First Responder Network Authority
• Improvised Nuclear Device [infographic]

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  An infographic detailing what an improvised nuclear device (IND) is, main dangers and how you can protect yourself. From the document: "An Improvised Nuclear Device (IND) is a type of nuclear weapon. When an IND explodes, it gives off four types of energy: a blast wave, intense light, heat, and radiation. The bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, at the end of World War II is an example of an IND. When an IND explodes, a large fireball is created. Everything inside of this fireball vaporizes and is carried upward. This creates a mushroom-shaped cloud. The material in the cloud cools into dust-like particles and drops back to the earth as fallout. Fallout can be carried by the wind and can end up miles from the site of the explosion. Fallout is radioactive and can contaminate anything it lands on."

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
• Nuclear Weapon [infographic]

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  An infographic detailing what a nuclear weapon is, how you could be affected if a nuclear weapon was used, and what you could do to protect yourself. From the document: "A nuclear weapon is a device that uses a nuclear reaction to create an explosion. This explosion is much more powerful than that of conventional explosives (like TNT). When a nuclear weapon explodes, it gives off four types of energy: a blast wave, intense light, heat, and radiation. Nuclear weapons can be in the form of bombs or missiles."

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
• Nuclear Power Plant Accidents [infographic]

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  An infographic detailing the main dangers of a nuclear power plant incident and how you can protect yourself. From the document: "Nuclear power plants have safety and security procedures in place and are closely monitored by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). An accident at a nuclear power plant could release dangerous levels of radiation over an area (sometimes called a plume). [...] Radioactive materials in the plume from the nuclear power plant can settle and contaminate people who are outdoors, buildings, food, water, and livestock."

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)