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The Forgotten Farmworkers Of Apopka, Florida: Prospects For Collaborative Research And Activism To Assist African-American Former Farmworkers, Rachel Newcomb

Faculty Publications

Anthropology’s crisis of representation of the 1980s has given way to a millennial crisis of involvement. As neoliberal policies proliferate and intensify wealth and social inequalities, anthropologists have considered ways to conduct engaged research that can contribute to social justice. One possibility is the prospect of collaboration between anthropologists and activists. In this article we examine our own collaborative research with an anthropologist and activist organization. We highlight benefits of long-term community engagement projects for activist-oriented community partners and students.

State Interests And The Duration Of Abortion Rights, Randy Beck

McGeorge Law Review

No abstract provided.

Endangered And Threatened Wildlife And Plants; Designation Of Critical Habitat For Gunnison Sage-Grouse; Proposed Rule, Patty Gelatt

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose to designate critical habitat for the Gunnison sagegrouse (Centrocercus minimus) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act). If we finalize this rule as proposed, it would extend the Act’s protections to this species’ critical habitat. The effect of this regulation is to designate critical habitat for the Gunnison sage-grouse under the Act. In total, approximately 689,675 hectares (ha) (1,704,227 acres (ac)) are being proposed for designation as critical habitat in Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, and San Miguel Counties in Colorado, and in …

Review Of Captive-Reared Mallard Regulations On Shooting Preserves- Final Report

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

As numbers of wild ducks declined and hunting opportunities became more restricted in the mid- 1980s, interest in shooting captive-reared mallards on shooting preserves increased dramatically. In 1985, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) received a series of letters regarding the interpretation of regulations in 50 CFR 21.13 and the practice in Maryland of releasing captive-reared mallards in a freeflying condition on their State-licensed shooting preserves. Prior to this time, shooting preserves released flighted mallards from towers as a general practice to be shot immediately after release and maintained tighter control to prevent these birds from escaping to …

Endangered Status And Designation Of Critical Habitat For Gunnison Sage-Grouse: Literature Cited

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

Literature Cited A-Z

Aldridge, C.L. 1998. Status of the sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) in Alberta. Alberta Environmental Protection, Wildlife Management Division, and Alberta Conservation Association, Wildlife Status Report No. 13, Edmonton, AB. 23 pp.

Aldridge, C.L. and M.S. Boyce. 2007. Linking occurrence and fitness to persistence: a habitat-based approach for endangered greater sage-grouse. Ecological Applications 17:508-526.

Aldridge, C.L. and R.M. Brigham. 2003. Distribution, abundance, and status of the greater sage-grouse, Centrocercus urophasianus, in Canada. Canadian Field-Naturalist 117:25-34.

Aldridge, C.L., S.E. Nielsen, H.L. Beyer, M.S. Boyce, J.W. Connelly, S.T. Knick, and M.A. Schroeder. 2008. Range-wide patterns of …

Lumpkin College Of Business And Applied Sciences Annual Report, Lumpkin College Of Business And Applied Sciences, Eastern Illinois University

Criterion 3 Documents

No abstract provided.

Health Education Promotion And Services, 2007–2013, Health Services

Criterion 1 Documents

No abstract provided.

Ethics International, Sheila P. Davis

Journal of Health Ethics

No abstract provided.

[Undergraduate Bulletin, 2013, Fall]., College Of Arts And Sciences, University Communications

Undergraduate Course Bulletins

No abstract provided.

Fresh Squeezed: The Dilemma Of Local Food Production Along Colorado's Front Range Urban Corridor, Amanda Jessie Weaver

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Today, the Front Range Urban Corridor of Colorado is one example from the urban/agricultural battlefield. The history of food production and urbanization in this area is similar to many regions throughout the western United States. Originally an extraction based economy, Colorado later became agriculturally/pastorally based, and more recently became a service-based, urban economy. On the Front Range Urban Corridor specifically, the urban core of Denver and Boulder developed with rich agricultural lands toward the northeast to Weld County along the northern border of the state. Though a semi-arid region, this agricultural zone produces a volume and variety of food-based crops …

The Role Of Private International Financial Capital Flows In Support Of Development For Emerging Market Countries, Jason Victor Reuter

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Economic growth and development are critical issues for emerging market economies as they seek increase their standards of living. Financial globalization, innovation and international financial capital flows are prominent factors influencing macroeconomic stability and the pace of growth and development around the globe. This dynamic has become even more pronounced since the Asian Financial Crisis at the end of the 1990s and the Global Financial Crisis starting in 2008. In the wake of these two global economic events, the need for reflection on the drivers of growth and development as well as impediments to these activities is warranted. This thesis …

Beyond Survival To Thrival: A Narrative Study Of An Urban Teacher's Career Journey, Kristina Marie Valtierra

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Abstract

Teacher burn out contributes to the epidemic of early career exit. At least half of all new K-12 teachers leave the profession by the time they reach their fifth year of teaching. Conversely, there are urban teachers who survive burn out and thrive as career- long educators.

This qualitative study is an in-depth look into one 40-year veteran teacher's career narrative, answering the question: How did this teacher not only survive but also thrive as a career-long urban teacher? Additionally, the following sub-questions are explored: a) How is her spirit sustained throughout her teacher lifecycle? b) How can her …

Genetically Modified Food In The Us And The Uk: Proponents, Dissenters And Media Coverage, Tess Ann Doezema

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This research is a qualitative study examining the communication surrounding the issue of genetically modified food in the UK and the UK from October, 2011 through September, 2012. Material from biotechnology industry organizations, industry-funded non-profits, groups campaigning against the continued use of the technology, and mainstream media coverage of the issue in both countries during this time was examined using thematic analysis. The issue is analyzed through the lenses of Herman and Chomsky's propaganda model, agenda building and framing theory. The research finds support for agenda building as well as a modernized understanding of the propaganda model, which the researcher …

Africom's Impact On International And Human Security: A Case Study Of Tanzania, Mikenna Maroney

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The expansion of U.S. military engagement in Africa is based on American national security interests. The objective of this research was to add to existing evaluations of the U.S. Combatant Command for Africa (AFRICOM) by taking an in-depth look at its impact through a case study of Tanzania and sought to answer three questions: What is the impact of AFRICOM on executing U.S. national security policy in Tanzania? To what extent has AFRICOM addressed the conditions of human insecurity in Tanzania? What is the public perception about AFRICOM among the Tanzanian public? To answer these questions this assessment utilized secondary …

Religiosity And Spirituality: Meaningful Activities For Aging Adults, Andrew Phillip Rodriguez Bauer

Theses Digitization Project

This study examines the religious and spiritual activities that held the most value for older males and females, gender differences in these salient activities, and how elders rank church related activities with the idea of acquiring an understanding of the effects these activities had for the elderly. This study employed an in-person survey that used qualitative and quantitative methods to explore religiosity and spirituality. Participants were representative of the Christian religious and spiritual church congregations of the Inland Empire area, San Bernardino County.

A Parent Education Curriculum For Families With An Autism Spectrum Disorders Child, Amber Marie Vela

Theses Digitization Project

This project provides a comprehensive, parenting education program that focuses on educating parents of young newly-diagnosed ASD children about coordinated services, supporting the family to promote the ASD child's growth and development, and supporting the family system during critical early years.

Keeping The Doctor Away: Experimental Evidence On Investment In Preventative Health Products, Jennifer Meredith, Jonathan Robinson, Sarah Walker, Bruce Wydick

Economics Faculty Publications

Household investment in preventative health products in developing countries is typically low even though the returns to such products are high. In this paper, we experimentally estimate demand curves for health products and test whether (1) information about health risk, (2) cash liquidity, (3) peer effects, and (4) intra-household differences in preferences affect demand. In our main experiment in Kenya involving children’s shoes - critical for preventing hookworm infection - price is by far the most important predictor of purchase. Providing liquidity and targeting women also increased demand. Information had no effect even though we find that genuine learning occurred. …

Does International Child Sponsorship Work? A Six-Country Study Of Impacts On Adult Life Outcomes, Bruce Wydick, Paul Glewwe, Laine Rutledge

Economics Faculty Publications

Child sponsorship is a leading form of direct aid from wealthy country households to children in developing countries. Over 9 million children are supported through international sponsorship organizations. Using data from six countries, we estimate impacts on several outcomes from sponsorship through Compassion International, a leading child sponsorship organization. To identify program effects, we utilize an age-eligibility rule implemented when programs began in new villages. We find large, statistically significant impacts on years of schooling; primary, secondary, and tertiary school completion; and the probability and quality of employment. Early evidence suggests that these impacts are due, in part, to increases …

Mobilization Of Lipids And Fortification Of Cell Wall And Cuticle Are Important In Host Defense Against Hessian Fly, Chitvan Khajuria, Haiyan Wang, Xuming Liu, Shanda Wheeler, John C. Reese, Mustapha El Bouhssini, R. Jeff Whitworth, Ming-Shun Chen

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

Background: Wheat – Hessian fly interaction follows a typical gene-for-gene model. Hessian fly larvae die in wheat plants carrying an effective resistance gene, or thrive in susceptible plants that carry no effective resistance gene.

Results: Gene sets affected by Hessian fly attack in resistant plants were found to be very different from those in susceptible plants. Differential expression of gene sets was associated with differential accumulation of intermediates in defense pathways. Our results indicated that resources were rapidly mobilized in resistant plants for defense, including extensive membrane remodeling and release of lipids, sugar catabolism, and amino acid transport …

Bridgewater College Catalog, Session 2013-14, Bridgewater College

Bridgewater College Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Arkansauce, 2013, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Libraries

Arkansauce

No abstract provided.

Understanding Infant Feeding Practices Among Chinese Mothers In New York City, Adele Lee

Nutrition Science and Dietetics - Theses

As the fastest growing Asian subgroup, Chinese-Americans have received limited attention on their rates of breastfeeding versus formula feeding, and what factors influence that choice. For this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 Chinese postpartum mothers to explore factors that influenced feeding choices and the challenges they faced in raising young children in New York City. In order to examine infant feeding experiences and maternal health among Chinese mothers in the United States (US), this study explored the support Chinese mothers received at the hospital, at home, and at work. The Social Cognitive Theory was used to explore …

Community Outreach And Engagement To Prepare For Household Recruitment Of National Children's Study Participants In A Rural Setting, Nancy L. Fahrenwald, Betty Wey, Ann Martin, Bonny L. Specker

Ethel Austin Martin Program Publications

CONTEXT: The National Children's Study (NCS) is a longitudinal study of environmental influences on children's health. Recruitment of a representative birth cohort that will be followed until 21 years of age requires unique approaches across the nationwide study communities.
PURPOSE: To describe community outreach and engagement in preparation for household recruitment of women of childbearing age at a rural-classified NCS location that includes 4 adjacent Northern Plains counties spanning 2,500 square miles.
METHODS: Outreach and engagement methods focused on rural community characteristics. The team established an advisory council, conducted outreach meetings with agencies and groups, participated in local events, and …

2013-14 South Dakota State Equestrian Media Guide, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbit Equestrian Media Guides (2005-2014)

SDSU Quick Facts / Schedule [page] 1
2013-14 Roster [page] 2
Jackrabbit Coaching Staff [page] 3-4
Strength and Conditioning Staff [page] 5
Sports Medicine Staff [page] 6
Athletic Support Staff [page] 7-9
Season Preview [page] 10
Jackrabbit Riders [page] 11-20
Seniors [page] 12-14
Juniors [page] 15-16
Sophomores [page] 17-18
Freshmen [page] 19-20
NCEA History and Mission [page] 21
SDSU at 2013 NCEA Nationals [page] 22-23
All- Time Letter Winners [page] 24
SDSU Horses [page] 25-30
DeHaan Equestrian Center [page] 31
Jackrabbit Athletics Facilities [page] 32
SDSU Equestrian History [page] 33
2011-12 Standings and Results [page] 34
Welcome to SDSU [page] …

The Role Of Elevation And Soil Chemistry In The Distribution And Ion Accumulation Of Floral Morphs Of Streptanthus Polygaloides Gray (Brassicaceae), A Californian Nickel Hyperaccumulator, N Pope, M Fong, R Boyd, N Rajakaruna

Faculty Publications, Biological Sciences

Background: The flora of serpentine/ultramafic soils provides an excellent model system for the study of natural selection in plant populations. Streptanthus polygaloides is a nickel hyperaccumulator that is endemic to serpentine soils in the Sierra Nevada of California, and has four floral morphs (yellow, purple, yellow-to-purple and undulate). Aims: We investigate three hypotheses: (1) the purple morph occurs in colder, wetter climates than the yellow morph; (2) tissue–soil ionic relationships differ among morphs; and (3) morphs occur on soils with differing elemental concentrations. Methods: We queried herbarium records to investigate patterns of occurrence among the yellow and purple floral morphs, …

Food Intake Patterns And Plate Waste Among Community Meal Center Guests Show Room For Improvement, Marjorie Freedman, Catherine Bartoli

Faculty Publications

Food insecure individuals often consume nutritionally inadequate diets. Using a weighted plate waste analysis, we examined whether adult guests of 2 independently operated meal centers were served and consumed Food and Drug Administration–recommended serving sizes (reference amount customarily consumed; RACC) of protein, starch, fruit, vegetables, and bread for the dinner meal. In both centers, guests were served and consumed more than 100% of RACC for protein. Regardless of amount served and independent of whether guests took seconds, consumption of fruit and vegetables was less than RACC. Larger servings of vegetables, but not of protein or starch, resulted in more plate …

Local Policy Scan On Climate Change Adaptation, Adrienne I. Greve, Michael R. Boswell

City and Regional Planning

The Climate Change Adaptation Policy Scan provides a snapshot of the current state of community-level activities in the United States and Canada for addressing climate change impacts on public health. The report was developed using a combination of literature review, expert interviews, and case studies to identify best practices, common challenges, and keys to success. This report is intended to be useful to public health officials and community organizations; city and county public agencies, especially those involved in city planning and sustainability; and scholars in these fields. The information provided for the emerging area of climate adaptation policy development is …

2013 South Dakota State Soccer Media Guide, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbit Soccer Media Guides (2000-2014)

General Information
Senior Reflection
SDSU Facilities
Season Preview
Coaching Staff
Strength Staff
Sports Medicine
Jackrabbit Profiles
2013 Opponents
Composite Schedule
The Summit League
Under Amour
2012 Recap
Values
Jackrabbit History
South Dakota State University

2012-13 South Dakota State Track And Field Media Guide, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbit Track and Field Media Guides (2011-2015)

2012-13 Season Preview [page] 1-3
Jackrabbit Coaching Staff [page] 4-9
2013 Jackrabbits [page] 10-22
Season Reviews [page] 23-25
Jackrabbit Track and Field History [page]
The Indoor Practice Facility [page] 35-37
The Summit League [page] 38-40
Welcome to South Dakota State University [page] 41-48

South Dakota Animal Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory: Annual Report 2013, Animal Disease Research And Diagnostic Laboratory, South Dakota State University

South Dakota Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL)

This document is the 2013 annual report of the South Dakota Veterinary and Biomedical Science Department Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory.