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Showing 1 to 20 of 33 for “"Dominica"”.
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Eficácia do ozônio em grãos de trigo infestados com Rhyzopertha dominica
… avaliar a toxicidade do ozônio sobre Rhyzopertha dominica em grãos de trigo, bem como avaliar a taxa instantânea de crescimento populacional (ri) destes insetos expostos a tempos-letais. Aliado a isto, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito da ri nas características físicas, fisiológicas e físico-químicas …
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A translation of Roger Ascham’s Apologia pro Caena Dominica and contextual analysis.
… century Latin tract entitled Apologia pro Caena Dominica (‘On the Defence of the Lord’s Supper’) written by Roger Ascham. The tract has never been translated and is scarcely referenced in history writing. It is an important work that has major implications for the existing portrayal of Ascham …
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Pheromone communication and host-finding behaviour of Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae)
The lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) is a destructive pest of stored grain. Males produce a pheromone, with two components Dominicalure-1 (D 1) and Dominicalure-2 (D2), which is attractive to both sexes. However, little is known about the pheromone biology of …
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Freedom and authority in Church and society: Maude Dominica Petre 1863-1942
Maude Petre is a somewhat neglected figure mentioned today chiefly in regard to her association with the Catholic Modernist, George Tyrrell. The aim of the thesis will be to strive to retrieve her from this neglect by showing that she was a significant figure in her own right with a substantial …
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Youth and at-risk behavior: the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean Island of Dominica
… aftermath of Hurricane Maria on the island of Dominica concerning deviant behaviors in youth, educational aspirations, and choice. The challenges in the aftermath of a hurricane in the Caribbean are unique for many reasons. Due to these unique challenges, this study is necessary to understand …
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Since I Know Myself: A Cultural Examination of Medicinal Plant Use in the Commonwealth of Dominica
This research examines Dominican culture through exploring medicinal plant use on the island. Dominica, located in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean Archipelago, offers a distinctive setting because historically there has been an amalgamation of cultures that have participated in and influenced …
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Insights into the seasonal ecology and thermal biology of the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae)
… grain, the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica, is a major pest capable of infesting intact kernels and causing damage directly or indirectly through contamination and promoting fungal growth. Its resilience to chemical controls and behavior of developing within grain kernels make …
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Composição química e atividade inseticida de óleos essenciais de espécies de Myrtaceae contra Plutella xylostella e Rhyzopertha dominica
… de contato e fumigação contra Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrychidae), um dos principais insetos que causam grande perda em grãos armazenados em todo mundo. O OE mais ativo foi obtido a partir de folhas de E. resinifera coletadas após a estação seca, que apresentaram como …
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Estimativa dos tempos letais para Sitophilus zeamais e Rhyzopertha dominica submetidos a diferentes concentrações de ozônio em grãos de milho e trigo
… como Sitophilus zeamais e Rhyzopertha dominica, que são capazes de infestar grãos inteiros como milho, trigo, cevada, arroz em casca ou beneficiado, dentre outros. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a toxicidade do gás ozônio em diferentes concentrações sobre os insetos adultos de …
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Protocols, awareness, and preparedness of Dominica during Hurricane Maria: small island developing states' challenges to resiliency and adaptation to climate change
… situation, and preparedness of the country of Dominica during the event of Hurricane Maria in September 2017. The study of this island’s response to this disaster event serves as an assessment of how well SIDS, particularly those located in the Caribbean region, can respond and recover. Through …
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Ozônio como alternativa de manejo de resistência à fosfina
… a populações de Tribolium castaneum, Rhyzopertha dominica e Oryzaephilus surimanensis; determinar se existe resistência cruzada entre o ozônio e a fosfina; averiguar se há relação entre a toxicidade do ozônio e o metabolismo respiratório dos insetos; determinar os padrões reprodutivos das …
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Is the application of a vulnerability framework effective in determining patterns of the incidence of dengue disease on the island of Dominica? : the Water Associated Disease Index (WADI) model
… and environmental factors in the Commonwealth of Dominica, a small island nation in the Caribbean. Using a combination of susceptibility (social) and exposure (ecological / environmental) components, this thesis will aim to provide an evidence base for reducing disease burden from infectious …
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Genetic variation and health in a rural Caribbean village
… community (~500 people) on the island of Dominica that has been the site of a longitudinal health research project for more than 30 years. Cardiovascular diseases and metabolic health are growing local concerns. Here we analyze longitudinal growth data, cardiometabolic metrics, and …
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Distance Learner Ecologies of the University of the West Indies Open Campus Program
… within the regional university's network: Dominica, and Antigua and Barbuda. The descriptive study focused on a period of transition from dual-mode delivery (teleconference and in-person tutorial sessions, alongside print material for independent study) to online course delivery. The …
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The United States in the Commonwealth Caribbean : an assessment of America's predominance in the region
… and Tobago; the four Windward Islands of Dominica, St Lucia, Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines; the Leeward Islands of Montserrat, Antigua and Barbuda, St Kitts and Nevis; and Belize in Central America.
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The United States in the Commonwealth Caribbean : an assessment of America's predominance in the region
… and Tobago; the four Windward Islands of Dominica, St Lucia, Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines; the Leeward Islands of Montserrat, Antigua and Barbuda, St Kitts and Nevis; and Belize in Central America.
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All the King's Men: Slavery and Soldiering at the Cabrits Garrison (1763-1854)
… Atlantic world wars and slavery on the island of Dominica during the Age of Revolution (c. 1774-1848). Using archival and archaeological evidence from households at the Cabrits Garrison occupied by lower status personnel in the British army, including enslaved laborers and soldiers of African …
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Studies on Ribosome-Membrane Interaction
<p>Several aspects of the relationship between free and membrane-bound ribosomes and of the ribosome-membrane interaction were investigated in a rat liver cell-free system. a) When nascent polypeptide chains were terminated by incubating rough microsomes in a medium optimal for amino acid …
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Calidad fitosanitaria y presencia de aflatoxinas en granos de sorgo (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench), en almacen y campo, 2005
… de almacén fueron los géneros: Rhizopertha dominica ( F. ), Sitophillus oryzae ( L. ), las plagas secundarias son: Tribolium castaneum (Herbst), Orizaephillus surinamensis ( L. ), Cryptolestes sp , además se encontraron insectos depredadores como Orius sp. y parasitoides de la familia …
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