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Showing 1 to 20 of 35 for “"GUAM"”.
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Dental evidence for the peopling of Guam
… European contact Chamorro skeletal remains from Guam, Micronesia is described based on eighteen tooth crown traits. Chi-square tests for sex dimorphism do not indicate significant differences between males and females. Observer error was found for two traits on the upper first molar and one on …
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"""Proving Chamorro"": Indigenous Narratives of Race, Identity, and Decolonization on Guam"
… world of sovereignty/decolonization movements on Guam, who is and who is not ""Chamorro"" is the source of consternation and debate among Chamorros, and between Chamorros and the colonizer, the United States. The concept of ""who is Chamorro"" is infused with a complex racial tapestry; one woven …
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Craig Santos Perez: Poetry as Strategy Against Military Occupation in Guåhan (Guam)
… of Craig Santos Perez, a native Chamorro from Guam, in an attempt to begin puzzling out the idea of transformation in Guam and the military's complicity in the process. While erasure seems to be trending and emerging as a term that would, on the surface, adequately bring attention to the loss …
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Culturally Attributable Interactions Between a Stateside Science Teacher and Chamorro Students on Guam
… illuminate certain major educational issues on Guam specifically those involving science classroom interactions between secondary students and teachers by providing a rationale for these interactions. At the onset it is important to recognize that Guam's public science education program is …
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Policies and practices of Chamorro cultural narratives in the community and schools of Guam
… into their teaching. The University of Guam and the Guam Community College need to add courses specializing in the Chamorro culture and make this part of the requirements for earned degrees in Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education. Participants agree that cultural narratives …
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Colonization to Construction: Bridging the Gap Between Ancient Chamorro, Spanish Colonial & Modern Architecture on Guam
<p>Guam is an island in the Marianas that, over time, has experienced a rich cultural history brought about by its exposure to colonization, natural disasters, warfare and the continual influx of people and culture. Therefore, the architecture that exists on the island is one that divides itself …
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Breast Cancer Risk Perception, Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Screening Behaviors of Chamorro Women in Guam
… cancer is a serious public health issue in Guam and in the world. Chamorro women in Guam have the highest incidence and mortality rates of breast cancer among other ethnic groups of women living in Guam. Early detection reduces breast cancer morbidity and mortality. Little is known regarding …
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Perceptions of Principal Effectiveness and Teacher Morale: A Study of Public Secondary School Teachers on Guam
For more than a decade, the public schools on Guam have suffered from low student test scores, high turnover rates and low levels of teacher morale. Although there may be many explanations for this persistent problem, an important part of any solution is improving the overall level of teacher …
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Microgeographic and ontogenetic variability in the ecology of invasive Brown Treesnakes on Guam, and effects of roads on their landscape-scale movements
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The Implementation of the Least Restrictive Environment Provision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for Secondary Students with Learning Disabilities on Guam
… secondary students with learning disabilities on Guam. The research questions for the study addressed the following areas: (a) perceptions of the definition of LRE, (b) factors influencing the implementation of LRE, and (c) determination of LRE in relation to the national trends and literature. …
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Ecology and conservation of the Såli (Micronesian Starling, Aplonis opaca) in the presence of the invasive Brown Treesnake (Boiga irregularis) in Guam, Mariana Islands
… species. My research took place on the island of Guam, which has been particularly hard hit by invasive species in recent history. The introduction of the invasive Brown Treesnake (BTS; Boiga irregularis) to Guam in the mid-20th century caused the extinction of the vast majority of its avifauna. …
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Examining the Connection between Guam's Seasonal Rainfall and the El-Nino Southern Oscillation 1950-2023
Guam has seen an increase in water demand resulting in a need for imports of fresh water. Annual rainfall is impacted by both tropical cyclones and interannual climate variability. This interannual variability is represented by the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO). Different phases of ENSO may …
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Tapping My Way Through World War II
… as a tap dancer and entertainer, and travels to Guam, the Philippines, Japan, Korea, and Germany.</p>
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Vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in Guam – a case-study of the perceptions, attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge of a small rural community towards their watershed
… slightly more rainfall (Keener et al. 2013). For Guam, a small island owned by the United States and located in the Western Pacific Ocean, these factors mean that SLR is higher than any other place in the world and will most likely see increased precipitation. Knowing this, the social …
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Essential Principles of Contract and Sales Law in the Norhern Pacific: Federated States of Micronesia, the Republics of Palau and the Marshall Islands, and United States Territories and Political Entities
… of Palau and the Marshall Islands, Hawaii, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa and in the Federated States of Micronesia. It then compares and contrast this regional substantive law to international standards governing contract and sales law. It is unique in …
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Development and application of an analog scheme for predicting the intensification of Western North Pacific tropical cyclones
… established by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, Guam and to official forecasts issued by this activity.
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Mandalas and cultural identity: Increasing positive identification with Chamorro native heritage
… were females who resided on the island of Guam; a US territory. Almost half of the participants indicated a positive increase in their identification with Chamorro native heritage after creating their own sea turtle mandala artwork. Data findings from the Chamorro cultural questionnaires …
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Talking Story About Quitting Pugua - An Exploratory Study on Self-Driven Cessation of Betel Nut (Pugua) Chewing on Saipan
… CNMI, and existing research is focused mainly on Guam. Taking a closer look at the experiences people have had with self-driven betel nut cessation may offer insight into how local public health departments and partners can offer community-led and culturally adapted services to assist with …
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