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Showing 1 to 20 of 108 for “"Human ecology"”.
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Critical issues in human ecology
… systematically some issues in Classical Human Ecology and discussing them in the light of methodological criteria derived from the above mentioned sources. It is hoped that this discussion will contribute to a more systematic evaluation of criticisms or issues in Classical Human Ecology; …
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A Critical Analysis of Human Ecology
… means of understanding complex situations of human and ecological interrelationships. Such an approach forms a useful addition to the conceptual framework of human ecology because it enables understanding the dynamics of change in humanecological situations in ways that are simple and yet …
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A Critical Analysis of Human Ecology
… means of understanding complex situations of human and ecological interrelationships. Such an approach forms a useful addition to the conceptual framework of human ecology because it enables understanding the dynamics of change in humanecological situations in ways that are simple and yet …
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A study to determine the value of predictive tests in relation to human ecology
This item was digitized by the Internet Archive. Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University
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An Investigation into the factors which impinge on the reading comprehension abilities of first year human ecology students at UWC
… reading comprehension abilities of first year Human Ecology students as they attempt to interpret commercial patterns. A commercial pattern is a retail pattern which is mass-produced in different sizes by various manufacturers and consists of pattern pieces ( from which fabric is cut) and an …
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The archi-liturgical movement and the Seventh-day Adventist church
… (M.A.)--Michigan State University. College of Human Ecology, 1975
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Residential segregation of blacks in Virginia cities: assessing socioeconomic factors
… majority of the regression results supported the human ecology theory that minority spatial assimilation is an outcome of socioeconomic achievements. Findings also suggested that the relationship between minority socioeconomic status and degrees of segregation did not vary in strength in the …
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Urban Growth and Segregation in the Roanoke, Virginia, Metropolis: The Effects of Low-Density Development on Low-Income Populations and Racial Minorities
… It draws on the literature of contemporary human ecology and social area analysis to examine the effects of low-density development on low-income populations and racial minorities. The continuous spread of residential development beyond the boundaries of the central city and older suburbs …
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Sea shells ashore : a study of the role of shellfish in prehistoric diet and lifestyle at Eland's Bay, Southwestern Cape, South Africa
… of prehistoric coastal diet and on aspects of human ecology and behaviour.
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A Comparative Analysis of Diseases Associated with Mining and Non-Mining Communities: A Case Study of Obusai and Asankrangwa, Ghana
… mining town in Ghana, West Africa. Political ecology/economy and the human ecology frameworks are used to explain the prevalence of diseases. Mining alters the environment and allows disease causing pathogens and vectors to survive more freely than in other similar environments. Certain …
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Geography of Tuberculosis in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
… average (58.6 per 100,000 population). Using the human ecology model, this study attempts to explain the spatial distribution of the disease.
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The role of Ad-36 and its E4orf-1 protein in modulating glycemic control
… or lifestyle changes may be highly useful. Human adenovirus Ad36 offers such a model. Ad36 improves glycemic control in chow-fed mice or rats and attenuates diabetes and hepatic steatosis in high fat(HF)-fed mice, despite the HF intake and without reducing adiposity. In human adults, natural …
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Dietary resistant starch improved maternal glycemic control in Goto-Kakizaki rat
Treatment for maternal hyperglycemia is limited on account of safety concerns for fetus. Our previous work has shown that inclusion of resistant starch in the diet decreases body fat accumulation in rodents, increases GLP-1 at both the gene expression level and plasma levels, and improves glucose …
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Fewer rainy days for those who praise: a psychological examination of religion and depression
Current research indicates paucity in studying the intersection between specific facets of religion and psychological functioning. The current study addresses symptoms commonly manifested in university students adjusting to new expectations. The study addresses the interface between religion and …
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Who said "words can never hurt?": an investigation of child weight status, childhood psycosocial variables, and later adult quality of life
The first purpose of the research project was to examine the relationship between child weight status and adult quality of life. The second purpose of the research project was to test psychosocial variables as mediators of the relationship between child weight status and adult quality of life. A …
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A qualitative exploration of Christian, Native American families
Research on Native American families is limited and emphasizes the deficits of families and overlooks those Native American families that are thriving. This study seeks to illuminate the strengths of highly religious, Christian, Native American, married couples. The study employs a strengths-based …
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Fabrication and Evaluation of Specialty Nonwoven Materials
The present work is to develop multifunctional materials with high performance on chemical absorption, adsorption and on acoustic absorption and insulation using natural fiber nonwovens via carbonization and activation. Evaluation of these textile materials includes tensile strength, …
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Children's representations of parenting behaviors, basic negative emotions, and negative self-conscious emotions in the Narrative Story Stem Technique
The current study examined middle childhood aged Romanian children’s representations of parenting behaviors, basic negative emotions, and negative self-conscious emotions in the Narrative Story Stem Technique (NSST; Bretherton, Ridgeway, & Cassidy, 1990). More specifically, the research objectives …
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Osteoporosis and osteopenia management in women: survey, case-referent study, and interventional exercise trial
Three studies are presented; the first epidemiological study was a survey of Baton Rouge/New Orleans physicians who manage osteoporosis. When the respondents’ answers were compared to selected guidelines, they displayed poor knowledge regarding osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment …
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