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Showing 1 to 20 of 452 for “"Urban and rural"”.
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Densities of indicator bacteria in urban and rural runoff
… the indicator bacterial densities in runoff from urban and rural sources and to compare these densities with the densities in both raw and secondary-treated, unchlorinated sewage effluents. Analysis was performed on a total of 42 samples, 22 of which were taken at the urban and the rural sites and …
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Behavioral Differences Between Urban and Rural American Crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
… into a human-modified environment (i.e., urbanization) on wildlife has long been a topic of concern, but has been hampered by a lack of empirical evidence focused on animal behavior. The current study was designed to explore behavioral differences between urban and rural American crows …
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Architecture in Eden: a transition between urban and rural conditions
This project examines the relationship between urban and rural conditions that exist in Alexandria, Virginia. The architect has drawn heavily from an editorial for <u>OPPOSITIONS</u> magazine entitled “The Third Typology”, by Anthony Vidler. “The Third Typology” is not utilized as a paradigm for …
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Population and labor movement between urban and rural areas of China
… of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1995.
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An evaluation of urban and rural land use change, conflict and competition
This study set out to evaluate the extent of land use change, competition and conflict in Polokwane city and in selected land restitution areas of Limpopo province. The methods of data collection and analysis included document analysis, triangulation of quantitative and qualitative survey methods, …
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Differences In Urban and Rural Natural Hazard Mortality In the United States
… United States` population has migrated away from rural environments towards urban centers and coastal areas. Both areas are considered prone to natural hazards. Two contrary trends have appeared at the same time: 1) property and crop damage from natural hazards has increased; and 2) hazard …
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Prevalence of overweight and obesity in children from urban and rural Niagara
… of environment in the development of overweight and obesity is an ongoing concern. This investigation examined the influence of urbanization on the rates of childhood overweight and obesity. Method: 2167 (1090M, 1077F) grade four children from 75 schools in Ontario's Niagara Region were sampled. …
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Factors influencing hunting license sales in urban and rural areas of Illinois
… hunter numbers, state agencies need to understand their existing market base before developing strategies to boost sales. This can be achieved by exploring the characteristics of the hunting population and factors influencing hunting license sales. Recent studies have examined these factors …
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Behavior, Physiology, and Reproduction of Urban and Rural Song Sparrows (Melospiza Melodia)
Urban areas are a unique and growing habitat type. Animals living in this novel habitat are faced with new challenges, but may also encounter novel opportunities. Though urban animals have been observed to differ from their rural counterparts in a variety of behavioral and physiological traits, …
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The Hydrology And Geochemistry Of Urban And Rural Watersheds In East-Central Missouri
This dissertation examines the physical hydrology and geochemistry of surface waters and shallow groundwaters in east-central Missouri, USA, to determine how runoff differs in flow and quality between urban and natural watersheds. The study employs high frequency in situ monitoring of relevant …
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Teachers' Perceptions Of Professional Development In Urban And Rural Schools In North Dakota
… the past decade, the North Dakota legislature and state government officials have taken steps to ensure equity in education between urban and rural schools, addressing funding issues and the implementation of regional education associations. This research investigated those efforts by examining …
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The prevalence of asthma in urban and rural Black children : an epidemiological survey
… rates of asthma in Xhosa children living in an urban westernised community, Guguletu, Cape Town and in a rural traditional community, Tsolo District, Republic of Transkei; 2. to compare the findings of this survey with studies done elsewhere in the world on prevalence rates of asthma among …
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Post-secondary Students' Travel Behavior through the Lens of Urban and Rural Contexts
… behavior of post-secondary students across urban and rural contexts through four interrelated studies. The research addresses gaps in understanding how activity choices, departure time decisions, and active transportation behaviors are shaped by contextual, demographic, and policy factors. …
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Analyzing anuran diversity in urban and rural wetlands using frog call citizen science data
… extinction rates because of habitat destruction, and climate change. Citizen science, the incorporation of citizens in data collection or management of scientific research, has become necessary to monitor populations widely. The Tennessee Amphibian Monitoring Program is a citizen science program, …
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The experiences of homeless people as victims of crime in urban and rural settings
… from acute levels of poverty, social exclusion and violence. Homeless people are often seen as a cause of crime; however, they are in fact more likely to be victims of crime rather than perpetrators. Much of the violence experienced by homeless people is committed by members of the public and …
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MANAGEMENT OF YOUTH SPORT-RELATED CONCUSSION BY URBAN AND RURAL PRACTITIONERS: A PILOT STUDY
… which made the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and other agencies classify it as an “epidemic”. If improperly managed, physical, mental, and emotional consequences can occur for SRC patients. Due to these consequences all 50 states in the US have passed legislation requiring …
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Understanding Childcare Choices amongst Low-Income Employed Mothers in Urban and Rural KwaZulu-Natal
… caring for their children using the market, kin and state. In addition, the study argues that these ‘choices' are immensely constrained and that the low-income employed mothers have no real choice. For many women, the ‘feminisation of the workforce' – the growing number of women in paid work – …
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Environmental factors associated with atopic dermatitis in children in urban and rural South Africa
… Environmental exposures related to modern urban living, and the absence of protective rural exposures, may contribute to the high prevalence of childhood atopic dermatitis (AD). Objectives: To identify environmental exposures associated with AD in children living in three residential areas …
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