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Opening Pandora's Box at the Roof of the World : The Past and Present of Avian Influenza Science

Creator:: Canavan, Barbara C.
Abstract:: By means of a case study and historical analysis, this dissertation examines the past and present of avian influenza. By integrating disconnected histories of human and animal influenza, this dissertation links historical insights with the concerns of contemporary avian flu science. It is not only a natural history of avian...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , environmental, economic and political implications.36 Systematic Mapping of Qinghai Case Study Sources

Decaying in Storage: The Closures of Three Nuclear Reactors in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Oney, Celia E.
Abstract:: People involved in a nuclear activity, whether they are developing it, benefiting from it, or opposing it, see inherent connections between various aspects of nuclear science and technology. This thesis investigates three nuclear sites: a university research reactor, a dual-purpose reactor that produced plutonium for the U.S. military and electricity...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Press, 1998. 4 development of the Hanford site, seeing it as a key part of economic

Donating Democracy: Measuring the Effectiveness of Foreign Aid in Central Asia

Creator:: Michaels, Julia
Abstract:: The promotion of democracy abroad has become a critical national security objective for the United States. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, newly independent states have received millions in aid to facilitate their transition to democracy. A significant portion of this funding has been administered by the United States...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: activities without fear of government repression, 2) has the organizational and financial capacity to

Out-of-pocket health care expenditures and household food insecurity among families with children

Creator:: Patton-Lopez, Megan M.
Abstract:: Since the late 1990s accelerated growth in health care spending coupled with a cost shift of health insurance from employers to employees has created an increased financial burden for many families. Past research suggests that financial burden due to out-of-pocket (OOP) health care costs limits access to health care and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: financial burden for many families. Past research suggests that financial burden due to out-of-pocket (OOP

Rural community college fundraising : a multi-site case study exploring the characteristics and motivations of alumni supporters

Creator:: Wood, Jason S.
Abstract:: Fundraising in the 21st century is becoming an increasingly important component of rural community colleges' (RCCs) overall funding strategies. Alumni represent a significant population of potential college supporters. The problem facing rural community colleges involves fiscal viability through developing innovative fundraising practices and identifying emerging sources of additional revenue. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the characteristics and motivations of RCC alumni who are likely to contribute financial support to

Municipal sewerage system resilience : disturbances and management strategies in Cook County, IL

Creator:: Oravec, Timothy J.
Abstract:: Sewerage infrastructure, including wastewater treatment facilities and conveyance pipes, is reaching the end of its useful life throughout the United States. Aging infrastructure may be more susceptible to fracturing and collapses due to deterioration. Further, sewerage infrastructure is usually designed to discharge untreated wastewater or stormwater into nearby waterways during...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: economic constraints: unpredictable and decreasing financial resources, coupled with the high cost of

Promises of the Unknown New: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of President Reagan’s April 28, 1981 Address on the Program for Economic Recovery

Creator:: Anderson, Charles E.
Abstract:: On April 28, 1981, President Reagan delivered his address on the Program for Economic Recovery before a joint session of Congress and the nation. It was the first major public appearance and speech of Reagan following his survival of the assassination attempt on March 30, 1981. The administration sought to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the economic security of the greater community (Horrowitz p. 12 140). Keynes’ economics

"Labor Market Situation for Syrian Refugees in Iraq" Case Study Arbat Refugee Camp - Kurdistan Region

Creator:: Mahmood, Aram
Abstract:: The Syrian civil war generated waves of refugees who flow into neighboring countries. These refugees have been creating excess supply of labor in host countries. This study involves a series of interviews in which respondents shared their perceptions of their involvement in the labor market in Iraq. These interviews provide...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: force, and their settlement preferences. The results of this study show that i) economic

Use of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among American Indians and Alaska Natives including the Role of the Great Recession : Evidence from the National Survey of Family Growth

Creator:: Cahn, Megan A.
Abstract:: American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) have more negative sexual and reproductive health outcomes than non-Hispanic whites. Little is known, however, about the factors that lead to sexual and reproductive health disparities for AIANs, including the role of sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS). Logistic regression analyses were performed on...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ) implementation of the Affordable Care Act and 2) resource allocation during times of economic recession

Gender Dimensions in Disaster Management : A Focus on Aquaculture and Fishing Communities in the Philippines

Creator:: Chow, Morgan
Abstract:: Many nations that invest in aquaculture and fisheries for improved nutrition and food security are located in areas prone to natural disasters, such as typhoons. While all residents are vulnerable to the effects of disasters, research suggests that women are disproportionately affected at all stages of disaster management: preparedness, response,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (Anttila-Hughes, 2012). Multiple aspects of these findings suggest that deteriorating economic conditions

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Opening Pandora's Box at the Roof of the World : The Past and Present of Avian Influenza Science

Decaying in Storage: The Closures of Three Nuclear Reactors in the Pacific Northwest

Donating Democracy: Measuring the Effectiveness of Foreign Aid in Central Asia

Out-of-pocket health care expenditures and household food insecurity among families with children

Rural community college fundraising : a multi-site case study exploring the characteristics and motivations of alumni supporters

Municipal sewerage system resilience : disturbances and management strategies in Cook County, IL

Promises of the Unknown New: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of President Reagan’s April 28, 1981 Address on the Program for Economic Recovery

"Labor Market Situation for Syrian Refugees in Iraq" Case Study Arbat Refugee Camp - Kurdistan Region

Use of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among American Indians and Alaska Natives including the Role of the Great Recession : Evidence from the National Survey of Family Growth

Gender Dimensions in Disaster Management : A Focus on Aquaculture and Fishing Communities in the Philippines

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