Inquiry into the Conceptual Dimensions of Project Portfolio Management by Pedro Bruno de Souza, Jorge Carneiro, Rodrigo Bandeira-de-Mello

“…Although much has been written about how to manage individual projects, there is still little guidance on how to evaluate the “quality” of project portfolio management itself, that is, the degree of “accomplishment” of the process by which the project portfolio is formed and run. …”
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Women and Money: Unique Issues – Selecting Your Financial Professional Team by Brenda C. Williams, Diann Douglas, Martie Gillen, Lynda Spence

“…On your road to building wealth, you may choose to engage financial professionals for guidance. Seeking out professional advice will include fees and expenses, so use care when selecting the appropriate services. …”
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The Intermediate Data Structure (IDS) for Longitudinal Historical Microdata, version 4 by George Alter, Kees Mandemakers

“…Discussions with users over the last four years resulted in important changes, like the inclusion of a new table defining the hierarchical relationships among ‘contexts’, decision schemes for recording relationships, additional fields in the metadata table, rules for handling stillbirths, a reciprocal model for relationships, guidance for linking IDS data with geospatial information, and the introduction of an extended IDS for computed variables.…”
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Reframing Recognition in Organizations by Matthew Sowcik, Hannah Carter, Valerie McKee

“…This article looks at utilizing Bolman and Deal’s four frame model (including structural, human resources, political, and symbolic) to provide leaders with a better understanding of recognition programs and guidance regarding changes a program can undergo to more accurately match the organizational landscape.  …”
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Worker Protection Standard: Information at a Central Location by Frederick M. Fishel, Tatiana Sanchez

“…This revised 4-page document provides general guidance to help you comply with the requirements of the Federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides, 40 CFR part 170, as amended in 2015. …”
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Postflight Data Processing Instructions on the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Agricultural Applications by Sri Charan Kakarla, Yiannis Ampatzidis

“…This 6-page document provides guidance on the use of post-processing software to visualize data collected by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for agricultural applications. …”
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Plasticity of the Central Nervous System Involving Peripheral Nerve Transfer by Jun Shen

“…Hopefully, it will help surgeons perform successful nerve transfer under the guidance of modern concepts in neuroplasticity.…”
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Book review: Residential child care: prospects and challenges Andrew Kendrick, Editor by Irene Stevens

“…Excellent evidence-based discussions on restraint, peer violence and the use of secure accommodation are generally lacking in this area which is often, ironically, one where practitioners and policy makers seek most guidance. This area of the work can be very stressful for staff and young people alike and it is refreshing to see it discussed in such an objective way. …”

Choose the Right Citrus Rootstock by William S. Castle, Stephen Futch, Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi

“…This publication provides guidance in 4 aspects of scion selection: site history, objectives, sources of information on rootstocks, and choosing a rootstock that matches site and grower objectives. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs178 This is a revision, original publication: Castle, William, and James Ferguson. 1. …”
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Toolkit for Implementing a Community-Based “IMBY” Safety Event by Carol Lehtola, Charles Brown

“… This publication provides guidance and materials to help implement a safety workshop using the video “Rhythm of the Seasons: A Journey Beyond Loss” and the In My Back Yard (IMBY) Home and Farm Hazard Hunt workbook. …”
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Choose the Right Citrus Rootstock by William S. Castle, Stephen Futch, Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi

“…This publication provides guidance in 4 aspects of scion selection: site history, objectives, sources of information on rootstocks, and choosing a rootstock that matches site and grower objectives. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs178 This is a revision, original publication: Castle, William, and James Ferguson. 1. …”
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The Intermediate Data Structure (IDS) for Longitudinal Historical Microdata, version 4 by George Alter, Kees Mandemakers

“…Discussions with users over the last four years resulted in important changes, like the inclusion of a new table defining the hierarchical relationships among ‘contexts’, decision schemes for recording relationships, additional fields in the metadata table, rules for handling stillbirths, a reciprocal model for relationships, guidance for linking IDS data with geospatial information, and the introduction of an extended IDS for computed variables.…”
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From Educators, For Educators by Cynthia Demetriou, Debra Hrelic

“…Educator experiences are shared with the hope that faculty will use peer guidance to reflect on their own activities, make enhancements, and enact change. …”
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COVID-19 FAQ for Food Banks: Best Practices and Communication by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, Ben Chapman, Michelle Danyluk

“…This flyer in particular provides guidance regarding COVID-19 for food banks. Published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, March 2020. …”
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Community ButterflyScaping: How to Move Beyond Butterfly Gardening to Create a Large-Scale Butterfly Habitat by Kathy C. Malone, Wendy Wilber, Gail Hansen, Jaret C. Daniels, Claudia Larsen, Esen Momol

“…Daniels, Claudia Larsen, and Esen Momol, provides developers, community associations, and homeowners with guidance in planning the vegetation in common areas, stormwater management systems, undeveloped areas, and yards to form large-scale habitats attractive to butterflies, pollinators, birds, and other local wildlife. …”
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COVID-19 Preventative Measures: Clean Your Hands Often by Natalie Seymour, Mary Yavelak, Candice Christian, Ben Chapman, Michelle Danyluk

“…This flyer in particular provides guidance for washing your hands to prevent the spread of COVID-19. …”
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Landscaping on or near Septic Drain Fields by Whitney C Elmore, William Lester, James Moll, Andrea Albertin, Mary Lusk

“…The purpose of this new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences is to provide landscape management guidance for septic system drain fields. Information presented here will be useful for homeowners, landscape management professionals, and Extension agents who work in horticulture, natural resources, agriculture, and family services. …”
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Care to learn? The educational experiences of children and young people who are looked after by Alison Ritchie, Elizabeth Morrison, Steven Paterson

“…Scotland worked with the BAAF Adoption & Fostering, the Scottish Institute for Residential Child Care, and the University of Strathclyde Department of Educational Support and Guidance, Professional Development Unit and Quality in Education Centre to develop the Learning with Care materials. …”

Estimating Benefits of Residential Outdoor Water Conservation: A Step-by-Step Guide by Tatiana Borisova, Laura A. Warner, Weizhe Weng, Jennison Searcy, Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Michael Dukes

“… This article was developed to help Extension agents, water-conservation managers, and homeowners estimate the economic benefits of residential outdoor water conservation. It provides guidance for reporting benefits, including lowered utility bills for homeowners, reduced water-delivery costs for utilities, and increased water supply. …”
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Worker Protection Standard: Notification and Hazard Communication by Frederick M. Fishel, Tatiana Sanchez

“…This 3-page document provides general guidance to help you comply with the requirements of the Federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides, 40 CFR part 170, as amended in 2015. …”
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