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Showing 1 to 20 of 1986 for “"applied science"”.
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Invasive species: fundamental and applied science
Management of invasive alien species (IAS) is notoriously difficult, with many examples of expensive, failed attempts. While there is growing consensus that prevention is better than cure, successful prevention requires user-friendly, effective methods to quantify the ecological impacts of …
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Knowledge-development in applied science: the case of range management
This study traces the evolution of the applied ecological discipline of range management in terms of the goals, methods, concepts, and criteria developed by range management for their science between 1897 and 1920. It argues, in contrast to the traditional view uÌ uat describes the …
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Plagiarism among undergraduate students in the faculty of applied science at a South African higher education institution
… of plagiarism among students in the Faculty of Applied Science at a higher education institution. It also examines student awareness of institutional policies and guidelines regarding plagiarism.
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Grass-counters, stock-feeders, and the dual orientation of applied science: the history of range science, 1895-1960
According to the predominant image, applied science is a linear, sequential process, the application of science. First scientists or applied scientists develop knowledge that satisfies the epistemic criteria of science, and applied scientists then find ways to use this certified knowledge to solve …
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A Study of the Impact of the Associate of Applied Science Degree on the Region Served by Walters State Community College.
… the impact a community college associate of applied science degree from a rural college in east Tennessee has on the area served by the college. Variables explored in this study included residence location, employment status, employment location, salary range, and advanced degree …
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Appropriate technology in irrigation : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in the Lincoln University, New Zealand
A review of existing philosophies that underlie the concept of appropriate technology (AT) has been done and a suitable philosophy fonnulated. Accordingly, AT is a technology best suited to the environment in which it is used. It is not primitive or obsolete, but is economic, 'culturally …
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The effect of simulated training on basketball performance : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Applied Science at Lincoln University
… 128.2 ± 11.3). The training programme applied during the study was the same for both groups, but with different environmental conditions during the selected interval training sessions. All subjects performed two high intensity interval training sessions per week in addition to two team …
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Community Recreation Opportunity Planning Process: an alternative planning and management tool : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science at Lincoln University
Rural communities often have different community recreation opportunities than urban areas. The aim of this research is to examine one rural community’s recreation opportunities and develop an alternative model for planning and managing these in the future. A qualitative methodology was adopted and …
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Understanding the drivers behind farmer decision making toward a new farm management approach : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master Applied Science at Lincoln University
Growing climatic and environmental pressures are forcing many stakeholders to question the ability of the current global food production system to meet growing demand. This complex pressure leads food producers to consider whether they are doing all they can to sustain and future-proof their …
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Development of a restriction endonuclease analysis method for differentiating human and animal derived faecal streptococci : A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Applied Science in Lincoln University
One hundred and seventy-three group D streptococci were isolated from the faeces of humans and cows, and presumptively speciated using a battery of biochemical and physiological tests. A minimethod for extracting chromosomal DNA from these organisms was developed, based on the larger scale method …
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The evaluation of a self-learn scheme in applied science for students of hotel, catering and institutional management and home economics, and the identification of factors which may be associated with aspects of student performance.
… and teaching method. This Self-Learn Scheme in Applied Science was designed by A. Milson of the Department of Hotel and Catering Studies and Home Economics of Sheffield City Polytechnic (formerly Sheffield Polytechnic). It was first implemented in the academic year 1973/74 and was significantly …
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Genetic diversity and pathogenicity of pea downy mildew (Peronospora viciae f. sp. pisi) in New Zealand : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Applied Science at Lincoln University
Downy mildew of peas is caused by the biotrophic pathogen Peronospora viciae f. sp pisi (Pvp) which occurs sporadically throughout temperate pea growing regions across the world. Severe infections can completely disrupt commercial production by reducing crop quality and yield; early season systemic …
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Stakeholder perspectives on the giant African land snail and its spread in Samoa : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Applied Science in International Rural Development, Lincoln University
The Giant African Land Snail (Achatina fulica Bowdich) is native to East Africa and occurs in a large number of countries around the world. All of the countries in which it is established have tropical climates with warm, mild year round temperatures and high humidity. The snail has several …
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Organic farming in Thailand: case studies on chemical-free vegetable production in Chiangmai, Thailand : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science (International Rural Development) at Lincoln University
The purpose of this study was to examine the outcomes of organic farming, in particular chemical-free vegetable production, in Chiangmai, Thailand. The main objective of the study was to assess the outcomes in terms of the farmers' objectives, economic performance, and other effects from this …
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