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Showing 1 to 20 of 49 for “"seasonal change"”.

  1. The effects of seasonal change, impoundment, and stratification on trihalomethane precursors

    Aiken, Anne M.Virginia Tech1990

    … of this study were to investigate the effects of seasonal changes in Lake Manassas and its watershed (late winter to late summer), the impoundment of Broad Run, and the stratification of Lake Manassas on trihalomethane (THM)-precursors in Broad Run, upstream and downstream of the reservoir, and in …

    vt Repository record

  2. Seasonal sleep patterns among people with early-onset psychosis and university students

    Ásrún Á. Jónsdóttir 1986-2020

    … are common in individuals with psychosis and seasonal change in daylight affect peoples’ sleep patterns. This study aims to investigate the relationship between seasonal change and sleep patterns in people with early-onset psychosis and university students in Iceland. Three hypotheses were …

    reykjavik Repository record

  3. Child's play : facilitating child development through play and interaction with plants

    Snyders, TimothySchool of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics2014

    … other characteristics, such as growth and seasonal change. This mode of representation prioritises architectural characteristics rather than the visual qualities of the plants. Furthermore, since plants are the only element within a landscape design that changes naturally over time, methods …

    cape-town Repository record

  4. Seasons and Sovereigns: Succession in the Greenworld, 1579 - 1621

    Kelley, Shannon Elizabeth2009

    … long periods of stability, or constant change in volatile Elizabethan and early Stuart greenworlds.</p><p><p> </p><p>While environmental stability occupies a central role in two theories of sovereignty - the classical Golden Age, which experienced eternal Spring, and the two-bodied King, …

    duke Repository record

  5. Estudo experimental dos Teredinidae Rafinesque, 1815 (Mollusca: Bivalvia) do estuário da Lagoa da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil

    Junqueira, Andrea de Oliveira RibeiroUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro1986

    … results also showed the existence of a possible seasonal change regarding mainly to the atmospheric precipitation and to the consequent variation of salinity. We noticed a decrease in the number of species and specimens as we entered the lagoon. The spatial distribution is discussed for each …

    brazil-uerj Repository record

  6. Flowering in protea : a molecular and physiological study.

    Smart, MarietteDepartment of Molecular and Cell Biology2012

    … flowers. As some Proteas flower in response to seasonal change, an orthologue of the floral inducer FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT), ProteaFT (ProFT), was isolated from ‘Carnival’ (P. compacta x P. neriifolia) and its expression pattern followed diurnally and seasonally. Finally, the functions of …

    cape-town Repository record

  7. Application of NMR-based metabolomics techniques to biological systems: a case study on bivalves

    ARU, VIOLETTAUniversità degli Studi di Cagliari2016

    … The data revealed substantial time-related changes in the metabolic profiles of mussels stored at 0 °C and 4 °C. The observed biochemical modifications were in good agreement with the microbiological quality of samples, reflecting changes in their microbial loads. These results confirmed the …

    cagliari Repository record

  8. A comparative study of rodent and shrew diversity and abundance in and outside the N’washitshumbe enclosure site in the Kruger National Park

    University of Pretoria2009

    … especially when populations are influenced by changes in vegetation structure, seasonal climate fluctuations and different management practices. This project aims to determine the biodiversity of rodent populations in the northern plains of the Kruger National Park and to investigate the …

    pretoria Repository record

  9. The impact of learner transport on Grade 3 learners' physiological, emotional and educational well-being: a case study of a rural primary school in the Cape Winelands, South Africa

    Portwig, CarlaSchool of Education2018

    … were the highest performing group. Also, seasonal change influenced learner absenteeism and similar attendance patterns were found for all MoTs in summer but in winter the pedestrians came to school more often than the bus passengers.

    cape-town Repository record

  10. Evaluation of fecal glucocorticoid metabolite assays for short-term stressors and validation for stress monitoring in African herbivores

    Chinnadurai, Sathya K.University of Missouri--Columbia2006

    … stressors, we did not detect corresponding changes in FGM levels. The inability to track changes in glucocorticoid production with fecal samples indicates FGM monitoring is not reliable for detecting short-term stressors. In our second project, we validated FGM assays for multiple African …

    missouri Repository record

  11. Cone Penetration Testing and Hydrogeological Monitoring of a Retrogressive Landslide in Champlain Sea Clay

    Potvin, Joshua2013

    … data during a retrogressive landslide event. The seasonal change in the ground water regime from rapid snowmelt has shown to be a significant hydrogeological influence on triggering a retrogressive landslide along Mud Creek. With regular monitoring over multiple seasons, the seasonal pore pressure …

    queens Repository record

  12. MAPPING THE DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF WESTERN LARCH (LARIX OCCIDENTALIS NUTT.) WITH MULTI-TEMPORAL SATELLITE IMAGERY AND GRADIENT MODELING

    Touzel, Steven Joseph

    … with Normalized Difference Vegetation Index seasonal change (NDVIsc) explains 46% of the variability in larch basal area. Multivariate models built with NDVIsc and additional climatic and topographic variables only slightly improved the models. These satellite imagery based models suggest …

    montana-tech Repository record

  13. MAPPING THE DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF WESTERN LARCH (LARIX OCCIDENTALIS NUTT.) WITH MULTI-TEMPORAL SATELLITE IMAGERY AND GRADIENT MODELING

    Touzel, Steven Joseph

    … with Normalized Difference Vegetation Index seasonal change (NDVIsc) explains 46% of the variability in larch basal area. Multivariate models built with NDVIsc and additional climatic and topographic variables only slightly improved the models. These satellite imagery based models suggest …

    montana Repository record

  14. New insights into the summer distribution of basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus) in the northeast Atlantic

    Stasiuleviciute, EditaUniversity College Cork2022

    … of basking sharks in the area was highly seasonal, with individuals predominately observed during the summer months (May-August). Hotspots of occurrence were within the coastal waters off the south and west of Ireland, whereas areas such as southwest of England and west of Scotland, …

    cork Repository record

  15. Modeling sea surface height in the Gulf of Mexico

    Rigel, Adam CMassachusetts Institute of Technology2008

    … the variability in monthly SSH readings beyond seasonal change. Satellite laser altimetry data was used from October 14th 1992 to May 23rd 2007. The SSH data included an area of the Gulf of Mexico (16°N-30°N latitude, 80°W-100°W longitude) with a resolution of 1/3° by 1/3° on a Mercator grid. …

    mit Repository record

  16. A study of relationships between organizational characteristics and QR adoption in the U.S. apparel industry

    Ko, EunjuVirginia Tech1993

    … characteristics (i.e., product category, fashion change, seasonal change), and perception of QR benefits. The conceptual framework for this study was based on Rogers' adoption theory (1983). A factor approach was used to examine a cross-section of firms to determine significant characteristics …

    vt Repository record

  17. The Effects of Weather and Climate Variability on the Well-being of a Rural and Urban Aboriginal Group in Ontario, Canada

    Tam, Benita2013

    … The second study explored the effects of climate change on a rural First Nation group in Fort Albany. Observed environmental changes include changes in the timing of seasons, spring melt and ice freeze-up; warmer seasons, an increase in extreme and unpredictable weather, and changes in animal …

    toronto-retro Repository record

  18. Männyn neulaskadon arviointi laserkeilauksella

    Puolakka, PaulaHelsingfors universitet2010

    … during the last decade and due to climate change the damages are expected to become more serious. There is a need for cost-efficient methods for inventorying these outbreaks. Remote sensing is a promising means for estimating forests and damages. The purpose of this study is to investigate …

    helsinki Repository record

  19. Genetic identity and ecology of Bryde's whales in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand

    Wiseman, NickyResearchSpace@Auckland2008

    … is an important area for breeding whales. The seasonal change in 'trip encounter rate’ indicated that some whales leave the Gulf for part of the year. Whales in the Gulf were observed in shallower (12.1 to 59.8 m) and cooler (12 to 24.5oC) water than has generally been reported elsewhere. …

    auckland-ms Repository record

  20. Domestic greywater systems: a potential reservoir of antibiotic resistance genes transfer

    Kariem, Min-ghahUniversity of the Western Cape2024

    … with abundance fluctuating in response to seasonal change. Additionally, the intI1 gene was detected in all greywater and biofilm samples, which suggests that genetic exchange occurs amongst bacteria in greywater and biofilm samples. Our findings support the hypothesis that greywater …

    western-cape Repository record

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