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  • An information modeling framework and desktop application to compose unit manufacturing process models for sustainable manufacturing assessment

    Creator:
    Smullin, Matteo M.
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    The demand from consumers for more sustainable products, and the need to comply with government regulations motivates manufacturers to evaluate their operations for opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve economic competitiveness. Manufacturers have actively improved the sustainability performance of their products through the use of sustainability assessment methods and...
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    review of the academic literature and roundtable meetings with industry; 2) Propose an information

  • Dine right with MENu insight : a nutrition education program for men

    Creator:
    Freeh, Colleen B.
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    The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a nutrition education program for men on healthy eating when dining out. The Health Belief Model provided the basic framework to identify factors that would potentially motivate men over 40 to change their dietary behavior to reduce heart disease risk....
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    heart disease risk. Roundtable discussions were held to identify nutrition needs. A 10 minute "Dine

  • A review of the social component of ecosystem assessments with recommendations for Oregon

    Creator:
    Armstrong, Catriona M. M.
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    Large-scale ecosystem assessments aim to assist ecosystem management by synthesizing current scientific knowledge on an area, and by providing a foundation for policy discussions and decisions on land management. These assessments go beyond traditional research efforts by moving away from narrow scope, system, and institutional boundaries, and by attempting to...
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    ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION .............................................................. 12 2.5 DEFINITION OF

  • Value and evaluation : a case study of interdisciplinary green infrastructure continuing professional education trainings

    Creator:
    Johnson, Christine M.
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    The practice of green infrastructure is synonymous with collaborative partnerships. Expertise from engineers, land care professionals, planners, and natural resource consultants are often required for successful project implementation. Traditionally, these professionals perform their responsibilities in their disciplinary “silos,” but this evolving area of sustainable development is creating a demand for...
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    discussion of successful instructional design strategies for interdisciplinary audiences are presented for

  • Converting forest biomass to energy in Oregon : stakeholder perspectives on a growing movement

    Creator:
    Stidham, Melanie
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    Within Oregon there is considerable interest in the possibility of converting woody biomass to energy. This interest stems from three converging factors: the desire to reduce the threat of uncharacteristic wildfire by removing excess material from the forests, the possibility to stimulate rural economies that are dependent on forest products,...
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    encouraged development of pilot projects to move discussion from speculation to actuality. Many research

  • (Re)claiming forestry : a case study of women's empowerment

    Creator:
    Redmore, Lauren E.
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    Nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) owners control a significant portion of forestland nationwide. Even though women own or manage NIPF lands, we know very little about how women manage forestland and what barriers women face in forest management. In addition, while there are several forestry organizations available to NIPF owners, few...
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    , and landowners equitably engage in discussions of land management. In sum, WOWnet can empower

  • The Efficiency of Dry-hopping and Strategies for the Better Utilization of Dry-hops

    Creator:
    Hauser, Dean G.
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    The popularity of hop-forward American craft beers has had a profound impact on the use of hops as an ingredient; where hops were once thought of as the “spice” of beer, they may now be considered the primary driver of flavor in beer styles such as American India Pale Ales....
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    results of these studies will help provide direction to and incite further discussion among brewers and

  • Effect of Genotype and Environment on Organic Winter and Spring Naked Barley Composition and Food Functionality

    Creator:
    Bunting, Jordyn S.
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    Naked barley is a rich source of fiber and phytonutrients but is not widely consumed by humans. The author contends that increasing population-wide consumption of wholegrain naked-barley would accrue a net positive public health benefit by helping to increase total fiber and phytonutrient consumption. Many of the leading causes of...
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    three years were assessed using a total of ten food traits, which, for ease of discussion were divided

  • Pollution prevention strategies used by Oregon hospitals

    Creator:
    Patel, Neha T.
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    Waste generated by the health care industry has been cited as a major source of toxic pollution, including mercury and dioxins, which poses a serious threat to public health. The purpose of this study was to investigate pollution prevention activities of health care facilities in Oregon related to environmentally preferable...
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    ..................................................... 30 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION ................................................ 31 GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Transforming Protective Action Strategies for Radiological Emergencies—Exacting the Science of Sheltering-in-Place

    Creator:
    Smith, Todd R.
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    Radiological emergency plans ensure that protective actions can and will be taken in the event of an accident. Principle protective actions for the early phase of an emergency are evacuation and sheltering-in-place. While evacuations are generally safe, there are deterministic, long-term health consequences from prolonged displacement that outweigh the stochastic...
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    Communication Roundtable and Focus-Group Studies ............. 181 5.7 All-Hazards Risk Communications