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Ethnobotanical Resources Of Manikhel Forests, Orakzai Tirah, Pakistan, Habib Ahmad Et Al. Jan 2005

Ethnobotanical Resources Of Manikhel Forests, Orakzai Tirah, Pakistan, Habib Ahmad Et Al.

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Manikhel forests, the far southern extension of Hindu Kush Mountain ranges, exhibit rich floral diversity in its nearly 175 Km2 area. It comprises sub-tropical semi deciduous thorny forests in the southern low lying Mediterranean type of climate and evergreen Oak-Yew forests in the northern faces of the Himalayan type of climate. A wide variety of plants are present in the area but this paper includes only those species whose common use is either known locally or they are in daily use for various purposes. The present investigations comprise 172 plant species belonging to 80 families. Bulk of these plants exhibit …

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The Role Of Natural Products In Pharmacotherapy Of Alzheimer’S Disease, Amrit Pal Singh Jan 2005

The Role Of Natural Products In Pharmacotherapy Of Alzheimer’S Disease, Amrit Pal Singh

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Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by forgetfulness, disturbance in memory and loss of mental abilities. The final outcome of the disease is loss of personality and intellectual functions. Alzheimer’s disease is common cause of dementia particularly after the age of 70 years. Cholinesterase inhibitors are used for the treatment of Alzheimer’s dementia, but due to unpleasant side effect, these groups of drugs can not be used for long term treatment. Phyto drugs are being investigated for possible cure of Alzheimer’s disease. A number of constituents like Galanthamine, Huperzine, Hyperforin, and Desoxy-peganine have shown promising result. Some Ayurvedic herbs like Bacopa monneria …

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The Legal Implications Of The Israeli-Palestinian Water Crisis, Juliette Niehuss Jan 2005

The Legal Implications Of The Israeli-Palestinian Water Crisis, Juliette Niehuss

PEEL Alumni Scholarship

While the non-oil economy of the Middle East is largely agricultural, it is based in an arid, untamable desert environment. Water is naturally scarce in the region, and there has always been conflict over possession and use of water resources. Recent history has shown that while water supplies in the Middle East are limited, maldistribution and overuse of water resources by Israel has aggravated development, and ultimately peace, between Israel and Palestine, and the region as a whole. Specifically, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be attributed, in part, to disputes over scarce and valuable water resources of the Jordan River basin …

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Facing Arbitration For Environmental Regulation: Arbitration Under Chapter 11 Of The North American Free Trade Agreement Between Methanex Corporation And The United States Of America, Rekhao Rao Jan 2005

Facing Arbitration For Environmental Regulation: Arbitration Under Chapter 11 Of The North American Free Trade Agreement Between Methanex Corporation And The United States Of America, Rekhao Rao

PEEL Alumni Scholarship

In 1999, the Governor of California released Executive Order D-55-99 that ordered the removal of Methyl Tertiary- Butyl Ether (“MTBE”) from California gasoline at the earliest possible date, but no later than December 31, 2002. In March 2002, the Governor extended the phase out for another year, until March 2003. MTBE is a chemical made of oxygen, but often is added to gasoline to boost its octane content, specifically to meet clean fuel requirements. The oxygen content in gasoline helps the gasoline burn more completely and reduce the harmful emissions from automobiles. MTBE has been used by the United States …

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The Challenge Of Battling Privatization: A Case Study Of Swedish Water Companies, Erin Webreck Jan 2005

The Challenge Of Battling Privatization: A Case Study Of Swedish Water Companies, Erin Webreck

PEEL Alumni Scholarship

In 2003, during the Third World Water Forum in Kyoto, Japan, Koichiro Matsuura, Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (“UNESCO”), called for the creation of a World Cooperation Facility. The Facility, comprised of a network of organizations, would help resolve water conflicts and aid in transboundary water governance. Director General Matsuura’s proposal came in response to the increasingly complex and multifaceted system of global water management, a system sorely needing regulation. As transnational corporations have become involved in water privatization projects worldwide, their actions often gen- erate intense criticism from the affected local communities as …

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The Challenge Of Battling Privatization: A Case Study Of Swedish Water Companies, Erin Webreck Jan 2005

The Challenge Of Battling Privatization: A Case Study Of Swedish Water Companies, Erin Webreck

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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Improving Legislation Through Social Analysis: A Case Study In Methodology From The Water Sector In Uzbekistan, Jonathan Brown, Ayse Kudat, Kristen Mcgeeney Jan 2005

Improving Legislation Through Social Analysis: A Case Study In Methodology From The Water Sector In Uzbekistan, Jonathan Brown, Ayse Kudat, Kristen Mcgeeney

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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Facing Arbitration For Environmental Regulation: Arbitration Under Chapter 11 Of The North American Free Trade Agreement Between Methanex Corporation And The United States Of America , Rekha Rao Jan 2005

Facing Arbitration For Environmental Regulation: Arbitration Under Chapter 11 Of The North American Free Trade Agreement Between Methanex Corporation And The United States Of America , Rekha Rao

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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Volume 5 Issue 2 , Sustainable Development Law & Policy Jan 2005

Volume 5 Issue 2 , Sustainable Development Law & Policy

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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Business And Climate Change: Examining Drivers For Action, Sara Standish Jan 2005

Business And Climate Change: Examining Drivers For Action, Sara Standish

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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The Financial Service Industry And Climate Change: Insurance And Reinsurance, Cari Shiffman Jan 2005

The Financial Service Industry And Climate Change: Insurance And Reinsurance, Cari Shiffman

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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Adapting To Sea Change: Managing Marine Resources In The Face Of Climate Uncertainties, Stephen T. Hesse Jan 2005

Adapting To Sea Change: Managing Marine Resources In The Face Of Climate Uncertainties, Stephen T. Hesse

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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Keeping It Private, Going Public: Assessing, Monitoring, And Disclosing The Global Warming Performance Of Project Finance, Julia Philpott Jan 2005

Keeping It Private, Going Public: Assessing, Monitoring, And Disclosing The Global Warming Performance Of Project Finance, Julia Philpott

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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Border Power Plant Working Group V. Department Of Energy, Kelly Rain Jan 2005

Border Power Plant Working Group V. Department Of Energy, Kelly Rain

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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World News, Jane Garrido, Catherine Landers, Cari Shiffman Jan 2005

World News, Jane Garrido, Catherine Landers, Cari Shiffman

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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Editors' Note, Kelly Rain, Kirk Herbertson Jan 2005

Editors' Note, Kelly Rain, Kirk Herbertson

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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Post-Conflict Convergence Of Development Planning: Implementation Of The Sustainable Development Related Millennium Development Goals In Afghanistan, Belinda Bowling, Asif Ali Zaidi Jan 2005

Post-Conflict Convergence Of Development Planning: Implementation Of The Sustainable Development Related Millennium Development Goals In Afghanistan, Belinda Bowling, Asif Ali Zaidi

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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The Millennium Challenge Account: A Critical Look At The Newly Focused Development Approach And Its Potential Impact On The U.S Agency For International Development , Melanie Nakagawa Jan 2005

The Millennium Challenge Account: A Critical Look At The Newly Focused Development Approach And Its Potential Impact On The U.S Agency For International Development , Melanie Nakagawa

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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The Millennium Development Goals And Hiv/Aids, J.C. Sylvan Jan 2005

The Millennium Development Goals And Hiv/Aids, J.C. Sylvan

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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Harmonization Around Results Reporting: A Synthesis Of Four Country Studies, Elizabeth M. White, Rosalía Rodriguez-García, Rema Balasundaram Jan 2005

Harmonization Around Results Reporting: A Synthesis Of Four Country Studies, Elizabeth M. White, Rosalía Rodriguez-García, Rema Balasundaram

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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The Millennium Challenge Account And The Program Assessment Rating Tool: The Difficulties Of Measuring Accountability, Ayako Sato Jan 2005

The Millennium Challenge Account And The Program Assessment Rating Tool: The Difficulties Of Measuring Accountability, Ayako Sato

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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The Anti-Prostitution Pledge: Limiting Speech And Development , Rachael Moshman Jan 2005

The Anti-Prostitution Pledge: Limiting Speech And Development , Rachael Moshman

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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World News, Blase Kornacki, Abby Okrent, Jennifer Rohleder, Mauro Zinner Jan 2005

World News, Blase Kornacki, Abby Okrent, Jennifer Rohleder, Mauro Zinner

Sustainable Development Law & Policy

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Ethnobotany Of Some Useful Trees Of Hindu-Kush Mountain Region: A Case Study Of Swat Kohistan, District Swat, Pakistan, Muhammad Hamayun Jan 2005

Ethnobotany Of Some Useful Trees Of Hindu-Kush Mountain Region: A Case Study Of Swat Kohistan, District Swat, Pakistan, Muhammad Hamayun

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

An ethnobotanical study was carried out in order to document the folk uses of tree species in the remote region of Swat Kohistan. The population of the region primarily depends upon plant resources for their domestic needs. It was found that 28 tree species belonging to 15 different families are utilized for multiple purposes in Swat Kohistan. Cedrus deodara and Pinus wallichiana is also exported to other parts of Pakistan and thus play a vital role in the economy of the area. Most of these tree species are also used for medicinal purposes.

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Influence Of Farming Culture On Rituals Of North Malabar Region Of Kerala State, M. P. Jayashree, F. M. H. Khaleel, Ranjan S. Karippai Jan 2005

Influence Of Farming Culture On Rituals Of North Malabar Region Of Kerala State, M. P. Jayashree, F. M. H. Khaleel, Ranjan S. Karippai

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

This paper forms a part of the theses entitled “Influence of farming culture on the folk arts and rituals of North Malabar region of Kerala state”. The objective of the study was to identify specific elements as influenced by farming culture and to assess their scientific rationale, if any. The research design followed was exploratory and ex post facto in nature. The study revealed that most of the rituals have been originated from an ancient agrarian society which had a deep-rooted stand in farming culture. It was also seen that these rituals, through superstitions, taboos, etc., prompted the public to …

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Ethnobotanical Profile Of Utror And Gabral Valleys, District Swat, Pakistan, Muhammad Hamayun Et Al. Jan 2005

Ethnobotanical Profile Of Utror And Gabral Valleys, District Swat, Pakistan, Muhammad Hamayun Et Al.

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Present studies were carried out to investigate ethnobotanical profile of Utror and Gabral. The twin valleys are located in the remote northwestern part of District Swat. The area is gifted with diverse and unique flora as it is adjacent to the confluence point of Himalayas, Hindu Kush and Karakorum. The people are mostly poor, illiterate and depend upon plant resources for their domestic needs. The inhabitants of Utror and Gabral utilize 176 plant species for more than 42 domestic needs. Based on their type of usage, the major usage types include 133 medicinal plants, 29 fuel wood species, 33 fodder …

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Healing Or Recovery Ability Of Harvested Stem Bark Of A Medicinal Plant, Khaya Senegelensis (Desr.) A. Juss., In A Cultivated Arboretum In The Greater-Accra Region Of Ghana, Y. Ameyaw, I. Ampaw Jan 2005

Healing Or Recovery Ability Of Harvested Stem Bark Of A Medicinal Plant, Khaya Senegelensis (Desr.) A. Juss., In A Cultivated Arboretum In The Greater-Accra Region Of Ghana, Y. Ameyaw, I. Ampaw

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Stem bark harvested from Ayikuma arboretum of the Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine, Mampong-Akuapem, was used for the research. The research was to investigate the healing or recovery strength or ability of K. senegelensis (Desr.) A. Juss. over a period of six months. The result showed varied healing or recovery strength or ability of the ten sampled plant species, which may be due to variation in edaphic factors, since environmental factors were uniform within the sampled plot.

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The Medicinally Important Leafy Vegetables Of Southwestern Nigeria, A. E. Ayodele Jan 2005

The Medicinally Important Leafy Vegetables Of Southwestern Nigeria, A. E. Ayodele

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

This paper focuses on twenty eight medicinally important leafy vegetables documented from the South western part of Nigeria. It also highlights their medicinal importance in the treatment of minor ailments as well as their sources. The family Compositae (Asteraceae) contained the highest number of plants followed by the Cucurbitaceae, Malvaceae and Solanaceae. Sixty-eight percent of the documented vegetables are cultivated, eleven percent is usually obtained in the wild while twenty-one percent is either cultivated or obtained from the wild. The need for concern on the conservation of genetic resources of these plants (especially those in the wild) is stressed in …

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Comparison In Various Bioactive Compounds Of Leaves And Seeds Of Foeniculum Vulgare Mill., Muhammad Gulfraz Et Al. Jan 2005

Comparison In Various Bioactive Compounds Of Leaves And Seeds Of Foeniculum Vulgare Mill., Muhammad Gulfraz Et Al.

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Medicinal plants a gift of nature are being used against various infections and diseases in the subcontinent since past history. Herbs were use as food ( vegetables ) and flavors for hundred of years in many parts of world. Whereas number of herbs have also been traditionally regarded as natural remedies for common ailments of human population. Furthermore some herbal plants are considered as house of medicines and played an important role in nearly every culture on earth, including Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. A study was conducted to analyze the leaves and seeds of Foeniculum vulgare for different …

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The Economic Impact Of The Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association Hospitals On The Dayton, Ohio Regional Economy, Nihan Ezel Jan 2005

The Economic Impact Of The Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association Hospitals On The Dayton, Ohio Regional Economy, Nihan Ezel

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This study measures the economic impact of the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association (GDAHA) hospitals. Measurement of the economic impact employs total expenditures, full-time equivalent employment and the total payroll generated by the GDAHA hospitals in the healthcare industry and ripple effect in the supporting and related industries in the Greater Dayton Area. This study uses input-output analysis with IMPLAN multipliers as a methodology to measure the economic impact of the GDAHA hospitals in Dayton, Ohio. The results of this study indicate that the hospitals generate a substantial amount of output, employment, payroll, and community benefits in the Greater Dayton …

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