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Showing 1 to 20 of 94 for “"American Black"”.
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African symbolism and form on two American black college campuses
Thesis (M.Arch)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1981.
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THE GUT MICROBIOTA OF A WILD AMERICAN BLACK BEAR (Ursus americanus) POPULATION
… to facilitate the harvest of wildlife such as American black bear (<em>Ursus americanus</em>). Additionally, much of our knowledge of wildlife-GMB relationships is based on studies of colon GMB communities derived from the feces of captive specimens. To better understand wildlife-GMB …
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Innately American, Black America’s Inheritance: A Rhetorical Analysis of Black Death & Identity
… narrative added to the cultural collective of Black faces killed by police violence. I was a year from graduating undergrad when Freddie Gray was killed. I remember distinctly, the feeling in the air There was a thickness. A sense of doom lurked in the air. This feeling has stayed with me for …
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Habitat use and energetics of American black ducks wintering at Chincoteague, Virginia
The habitat use and energetics of American black ducks (Anas rubripes) wintering at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia, were investigated. Twenty-two female black ducks were systematically radiotracked on the 25,600 ha study area between 15 December 1985 and 28 February 1986. Diurnal …
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Effects of Infanticide Risk and Timber Harvest on American Black Bear Space Use
… mixed models (GLMM) to determine if female American black bear (<em>Ursus americanus</em>) space use was consistent with avoidance behavior to reduce infanticide risk in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan during the 2009–2011 and 2013–2014 breeding seasons. Females with cubs occupied core areas …
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African American/Black Undergraduate Students: Perceptions of Their Experiences Attending an Upper Midwest University
… understanding of the perceptions held by African American/"black" undergraduate students of their experiences attending a predominately white institution (PWI) of higher education in the Upper Midwest. Participants consisted of a sample of six African American/black juniors during the 2009–2010 …
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The Importance of Multiple Study Areas in Landscape Genetics: The American Black Bear in the Rocky Mountains
… will likely reduce connectivity among many black bear populations across their distribution. I used individual-based landscape genetics analyses in 12 study areas in western Montana and northern Idaho to assess the influence of landscape features on gene flow among American black bears …
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The Importance of Multiple Study Areas in Landscape Genetics: The American Black Bear in the Rocky Mountains
… will likely reduce connectivity among many black bear populations across their distribution. I used individual-based landscape genetics analyses in 12 study areas in western Montana and northern Idaho to assess the influence of landscape features on gene flow among American black bears …
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A Bear's Eye View: Insight on American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Hibernation and Foraging Ecology in Virginia's Central Appalachian Mountains
… deforestation in the late 1800s and early 1900s, American black bear populations (Ursus americanus, hereafter black bear) were low across most of Virginia. The Department of Wildlife Resources (VADWR) and the United States Forest Service worked to rebuild wildlife habitat in the state, leading to …
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Socially Responsible Leadership Capacity Development: Predictors Among African American/ Black Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly White Institutions
… of socially responsible leadership among African American/ Black college students at HBCUs and PWIs using data from the Multi-institutional Study of Leadership. An independent sample t-test was used to test the hypothesis that African American/ Black students at HBCUs would have higher leadership …
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An Evaluation Of The Factor Structure, Reliability And Construct Validity Of The Male Role Norms Inventory-Revised For African American/black Men
… Among men, the life expectancy for African American/Blacks is 72.1 years compared to 76.6 years for White/European Americans. African-American/Black men experience an earlier onset and more severe disease with higher rates of complications than White/European American men. Masculinity …
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Exploring Public School K-12 Educators’ Experiences With The Special Education Eligibility Process For African American/Black And Hispanic/Latino Students In Rural Communities
… education eligibility process for African American/Black and Hispanic/Latino students in a rural community. Guided by the theories of intersectionality and systems view of school climate, and employing a phenomenological analysis, this study addressed the lack of professional development …
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"You Can't Put People In One Category Without Any Shades of Gray:" A Study of Native American, Black, Asian, Latino/a and White Multiracial Identity
This study seeks to explore variations in the development of racial identities for multiracial Virginians in the 21st century by focusing on the roles that physical appearance, group associations and social networks, family and region play in the process. Simultaneously, this study seeks to explore …
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Temporal, Spatial, and Environmental Influences on the Demographics and Harvest Vulnerability of American Black Bears (Ursus americanus ) in Urban Habitats in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia
… States have addressed the spatial ecology of black bears (Ursus americanus) in urban and suburban habitats, and there is limited information regarding black bear space use, habitat selection, and harvest vulnerability. I assessed the harvest vulnerability, home range size, and spatial ecology …
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Treatment Decision Making in African American Women Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer
… the treatment staff. Research suggests African American/Black women diagnosed with breast cancer are more likely to engage in behavior contradictory to medical advice such as treatment delay or premature termination. In addition, African American/Black women are most susceptible to negative …
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Systematic classification of black bears in the southeastern United States
… assessed genetic variation within and between 18 American black bear (Ursus americanus) populations in the southeastern United States using multilocus DNA fingerprinting techniques (Hinf I restriction digests, Jeffreys’ 33.15 probe). Band-sharing data indicated that American black bear populations …
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Determination of denning bear isolate and its effects on non-denning guinea pigs
The North American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) fasts for five months in the winter. While maintaining body temperature at 35$\sp\circ$C, the bear requires no food or water and does not urinate or defecate. Anabolic functions such as protein synthesis and bone remodeling continue. Female bears …
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Racial identity development of African American students during their first semester at a research University
… racial identity and racial attitudes of African American/Black first-time, first-year University students. This study is concerned with the changes in racial identity and racial attitudes of African American/Black undergraduates during their first semester. The first semester was chosen because …
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The labeling theory: an empirical test
… minority group labels (Negro, Colored, Afro-American, Black). The random sample of 800 was divided into four groups cf 200, each receiving a different form of the questionnaire. Proposed differentiation responses were measured by the use of mean prejudice scores on a cognitive, emotional and …
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