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Changing Employment Patterns In Nonmetropolitan America: Implications For Family Structure, Don E. Albrecht, Stan L. Albrecht

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

During the past few decades, the industria/employment structure of rural America has changed dramatically. The major causes of these changes have been technological developments which have reduced the human labor needs in the natural resources industries of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and mining. While employment in the natural resources industries has declined, the loss of these jobs has been offset by increased employment in the manufacturing and service industries. This paper explores the relationship between variations in the industrial structure of nonmetropolitan counties in the United States and several family structure variables. It was found that counties with larger proportions of …

Patterns Of In-Migration And Out-Migration: Human Capital Movements In The Lower Mississippi Delta Region, Donald E. Voth, Molly Sizer, Frank L. Farmer

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

No abstract provided.

Farm Families Moving To Town: An Analysis Of Farm Population Declines, Don E. Albrecht

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Recent census data indicate that a sizable proportion of individuals and families operating farms in the United States are choosing to live in urban and rural communities rather than on the farmstead. This phenomena is occurring in all regions of the country. In this paper, hypotheses are developed and tested to help explain and understand this phenomena and the variations that exist from county to county. County level data from the 1978 and 1987 Census of Agriculture and the 1980 and 1990 Census of Population are analyzed. Results show that counties with larger proportions of farm families living in the …

A Social Exchange Explanation Of Participation In The U.S. Farm Program, John K. Thomas, Jack Thigpen

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Passage of the 1990 Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act resulted from the political influence of many environmental interest groups and, consequently, included many conservation provisions. As agricultural policy has increasingly reflected the environmental concerns of the public, farmers who participate in the Farm Program have adjusted their production practices to conserve land and water resources, minimize use of agrichemicals, and control animal wastes. Social exchange theory was used to examine personal and farm characteristics that could affect agroenvironmental attitudes, Farm Program participation, and conservation practices of Texas farmers (n = 1,063 farmers) in 199 1. One in four farmers …

Conflict In The Community: A Challenge For Land Grant Universities, Thomas W. Ilvento

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This paper revisits the notion of conflict in the community and then discusses a relatively new strategy for dealing with community conflict that is gaining popularity: alternative dispute resolution (ADR), particularly mediation. While ADRs are not entirely new, there has been a renewed interest in them as viable strategies for community development and public policy education. Conflict in communities is ubiquitous and should demand greater attention by rural sociologists, particularly those involved in community development. Environmental mediation is a strategy through which rural sociologists can effectively assist a community in resolving conflict Furthermore, as rural sociologists study and practice environmental …

Role Of Philippine Coast Guard In Marine Casualty Investigation And Its Impact On The Maritime Safety In The Philippines, Lino H. Dabi

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Development Of Marine Environmental Protection Curricula For Cadets At The Arab Academy For Science And Technology And Maritime Transport, Gamal Ahmed Mohamed Ghalwash

World Maritime University Dissertations

Marine environmental protection is becoming, increasingly, a world-wide demand. Marine accidental and operational pollution due to shipping activities, though contributing by a relatively small percentage of the annual global inputs into the seas, is characterized by massive releases of oil or hazardous substances causing acute pollution, which enjoys media coverage and public concem. The human factor has always been behind most accidental and operational marine pollution from shipping activities The IMO emphasised the role of the human factor in the effective and efficient implementation of international regulations, including marine pollutin prevention, through the revised STCW 1978, as amended in 1995. …

Effecting A Framework For A National Oil Spill Contingency Plan For The Kingdom Of Cambodia, Viboth Houy

World Maritime University Dissertations

Constant increase in an annual oil consumption world-wide from 880,632 million gallons in 1983 to 1,004,268 million gallons in 1993 demonstrates the grgmng v ' mr 1 n n iilii iltn in ' " ‘ of 0j]_SQl_USinto the coastal and marine .....' ‘ The most catastrophic oil spills reportedly took place in 1979 when about 193 million gallons ofoilweredischargedintotheseas.Withnoexception, '.I A threats of oil nnllntinn ' since the nation araduallv involves with ma_u'1imetransnort and oil and gas ‘ ‘ ‘ When introduced into the seas, an oil spill presents two kinds of negative impacts: ecological impact, including impact on biological …

Analysis Of Marine Environment Protection Law In Tanzania, Mkakili Fauster Ngowi

World Maritime University Dissertations

The polluting potential of wastes generated is a function of the volume of effluent discharged, their dilution in the receiving water, and their toxicity to marine life. The coastal pollution in Tanzania is no exception to this defined parameter of polluting potential. Most of the factories along the Tanzanian coast often discharge their wastes without treatment directly into the sea. This coupled with the rapidly growing human population and settlements in the coastal zone further exert pressure on the coastal resources. The current state of the Tanzanian marine pollution therefore, is a matter of concern. The environmental challenges that Tanzania …

The Elaboration Of Appropriate Legislation And Institutional Framework To Address Inland Waterway Transport On Lake Victoria : The Case Of Uganda, Rossette Katungye Nyirinkindi

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation focuses on the legal and institutional framework governing inland water transport (hereinafier referred to as IWT) on Lake Victoria based on a historical, geopolitical and economic perspective. It encompasses the inadequacies manifested in said framework. Reference is made to relevant national and regional policies. Diverse issues are addressed. They include, inter alia, environment degradation and protection; economic viability of international transport on the Lake; commercialisation or privatisation of the fleet and port infrastructure; prioritisation of regional co-operation: emergency/disaster preparedness: comprehensive regional contingency plans; certification of seafarers and ship surveys; management processes; institutional and legal reform. This list is …

The Importance Of The Rhine-Main-Danube Transport Corridor : Its Impact On The Central And East European Countries, With An Emphasis On Romania, Constantin Sava

World Maritime University Dissertations

his dissertation tries to analyse the importance of a major waterway transport that is the Rhine-Main-Danube corridor, both for Romania and the Danube’s riparian countries. Made up through the connection of two major European rivers, the Danube and the Rhine, the corridor connects not only two seas - the North Sea and the Black Sea - but also the two halves of Europe, the West and the East. In the past, the Danube has connected the eastern Europe with some of the western countries - Germany and Austria - but the political and economical systems’ differences have prevented the development …

Economics Of Environmental Damage In Coastal Development, Saujanya Sinha

World Maritime University Dissertations

Economics is a science of choice, of unlimited wants chasing scarce resources. In choosing the resources, human-beings leave a mark on the environment - depleting it, degrading it and, sometimes, destroying it. The destruction is manifest in the tropical coastal waters where some of the world’s richest ecosystems, characterised by extensive coral reefs and dense mangrove forests, exist. Large-scale destruction of valuable resources can cause serious degradation of the environment, thus affecting the economic life of coastal habitants. In economic terms then, is the ‘supply’ of coastal resources infinitely elastic? If not, what is the cost of achieving such elasticity, …

Considerations For The Control Of Marine Pollution In Pakistan, Rahim Uddin

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is a study of the state of the marine environment and pollution control set-up in Pakistan. The principle features of Pakistan marine environment are highlighted with the_ evaluation of pollution in different areas. The areas of extensive marine pollution are pointed out. The importance of the endangered wetland habitats is highlighted. The hazards associated with marine pollution are examined. The main sources of marine pollution are investigated. The measures to control marine pollution are collated. The development of legal documents for marine environment protection is scrutinised. The current global control of marine pollution is discussed and compared to …

The Implementation Of The Moroccan Vts And Its Role In The Safety Of Navigation In The Strait Of Gibraltar, Mohamed Briouig

World Maritime University Dissertations

The paper is an attempt to examine the situation regarding the safety of navigation in the Strait of Gibraltar and investigates the role which the VTS of Tangier can play as a component of the aforesaid safety scheme.

High-Speed Craft (Hsc) : A Study Of Their Safe Operation And Navigation, And Their Impact Upon The Malacca Strait, Lim Yew Seng

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is a study of the safe operation and navigation of High-speed Craft (HSC) and their impact upon the Malacca Strait. The definitions of HSC are compared and illustrated. The future trend, growth and development of current types of HSC and their inherent design limitations are investigated. The maneuvering systems and characteristics of HSC are analyzed. The active safety system employed by HSC is compared to the passive safety system of conventional vessels. The operation and navigation problems due to high-speed are investigated. The human resource management methods of reducing human errors are discussed. The navigational requirements of the …

The Need To Revitalise And Re-Establish A Short Sea Shipping In Mozambique : Its Implications For Maritime Sector Development, Training And Employment, Plínio Ângelo Tsevete

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is a study of the present shipping situation in Mozambique, focusing on the coastal shipping company as an operating unit, and the industry as a whole. A short overview is given at the shipping industry and its environment. The environment includes such things as the characteristics of the market or markets within the coastal shipping company, Navique. Its operations and the amount and type of competition it faces within these markets are investigated. Other environmental factors are the political and economic changes, which are affecting the operating procedures, the government policies and regulations. Further, the cargo carrying capacity …

Overview Of Tunisia's Marine Environment In Support Of Administrative Policies And Programmes, Fredj Derouiche

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is a real investigation in the marine environment field, which few people are familiar with, although it concerns everybody. The investigation being carried out in three steps; each step covering one aspect of the marine environment, and the result is given in the conclusion. As a first step, the main problems affecting the marine environment in Tunisia, are identified and analysed. An attempt is made to identify the impact of such problems on the marine environment, human health and the national economy. In the second part, the institutional framework, dealing with the marine environment, is presented and analysed. …

Introduction To Maritime Administration In The Kingdom Of Cambodia, Dara Chan

World Maritime University Dissertations

The Dissertation is a study of the management systems and strategies of the maritime administration which can be followed and implemented for the future maritime development in Cambodia. It consists of six chapters, each of which relates and connects with the subject. First of all, an overview of Cambodia is presented by including its historical background, government management system, and the economic status with a potential growth of domestic products, and external trade. A brief look is also taken at the challenge for all modes of transport in Cambodia. A general description of the marine affairs of Cambodia is also …

Towards New Technology : An Overview Of The Development And Potential Use Of The Electronic Chart, King Kurwijira Ngabho Chiragi

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Harmonisation Of Certain Rules Relating To The Mortgages And Maritime Liens In Slovakia With International Standards, Matej Dostal

World Maritime University Dissertations

The dissertation is a study of ship mortgages as a means of ship financing and maritime liens being closely linked with and affecting this banking security. It is based on investigation of legislation governing maritime liens and mortgages in legal systems of different developed maritime nations and three international conventions dealing with these matters. The first part of the second chapter briefly outlines the possibilities of ship financing, showing that mortgage loans are still broadly used and very much preferred. The second part compares the differences between mortgages in the common law system and hypothecs in the civil law system, …

Maintaining Liberia's Position As The Leader In Registration Tonnage In The Face Of Strong International Open Registry Competition, Samuel Alahdemah Kanasuah

World Maritime University Dissertations

Trying to maintain Liberia’s position as the Leader in Registration Tonnage in the face of Strong International Open Registry Competition is all what this dissertation is about. Until 1993/1994, Liberia has been the largest registry in the world in tenns of gross registered tonnage. Considering the size and population of Liberia, proceeds received from its open registry activities is significant. Inspite of the seven years civil war, the registry has remain the only principal source of income for the government. But there are emerging competitions which pose threat to the registry. The aim of this study is to investigate who …

New Mexico Labor Market Review 12-31-1996, New Mexico Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

This issue of the New Mexico Labor Market Review presents November 1996 employment, unemployment, wage, and economic activity data for New Mexico, its counties, and metropolitan areas.

Pvn-Cat-411-B-078-009-Fwo, Edward Schortman

Four Valleys Archive

No abstract provided.

Pvn-Cat-470-B-014-002-Cnmdl, Marne Ausec

Four Valleys Archive

No abstract provided.

Pvn-Cat-018-P-042-011-Lcth, Marne Ausec

Four Valleys Archive

No abstract provided.

Pvn-Cat-018-I-036-001-Fwo, Edward Schortman

Four Valleys Archive

No abstract provided.

Pvn-Cat-444-P-004-004-Cncmp, Patricia Urban

Four Valleys Archive

No abstract provided.

Pvn-Cat-013-N-016-000a-Cncmpbmdl, Edward Schortman

Four Valleys Archive

No abstract provided.

Pvn-Cat-018-I-009-000-Fwo, Edward Schortman

Four Valleys Archive

No abstract provided.

St. Justin Catholic Deaf Community Sunday Bulletin, December 29, 1996

Saint Justin Catholic Deaf Community Sunday Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Pittsburgh, PA

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