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The Changing Cultural Ecology of the Warwar Valley, 1948 - 1980

Creator:: Schneider, Evan G.
Abstract:: This thesis is an effort to formalize and document some of the changes occuring in the Warwar Valley of Gongola State, Nigeria, West Africa. The documentation will comprise a photographic study over time accompanied by an ethnographic narrative. Information gathered from photographic images, field notes and the anthropological record will...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Perceptions of language change : a case study in Veneto

Creator:: Falda, Adelia
Abstract:: The purpose of this thesis is to explore the current linguistic situation of the Venetian language (a minority language spoken in the northeastern Italian region of Veneto) and its relationship with Italian, the official language of Italy. This is a study of Venetian people and how they are reacting to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Change: A Case Study in Veneto. Abstract approved: The purpose of this thesis is to explore the current

The changing social position of the elderly in contemporary urban China

Creator:: Lin, Pei, 1966-
Abstract:: This thesis uses an anthropological approach to examine the current social status of the young elderly in contemporary urban China and explores the problems these people are facing. A review of literature sets up complementary theoretical frameworks for the understanding of the interaction between changing social environment and transitional life...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: John A. Young This thesis uses an anthropological approach to examine the current

The Va : Traditional Culture and Modernization of a Minority Nationality in China

Creator:: Chiang, Hung-i and Jiang, Hongyi
Abstract:: The Va nationality, despite its small population compared to other nationalities in China, has preserved most of its traditions largely due to limits placed by historical circumstances and geographical isolation. To non-Chinese anthropologists, the Va people still remain unknown, as there is little or no information about them in English...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Modernization of a Minority Nationality in China Redacted for Privacy Abstract Approved: . John A.!Young The

Of stereotypes and strategies : emic perspectives of shopping in a television servicescape

Creator:: Harris, Mackenzie Moore
Abstract:: Culturally based stereotypes are a pervasive force behind quick judgments about behavior, intent, and beliefs which allow individuals to interact efficiently to meet their own goals. Gender stereotypes are present in marketing media and servicescapes, where they define the behavior, needs, and wants of shoppers. The literature on consumer behavior...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: creates an interesting situation that highlights this issue. A young single mother moves to a small New

Cooperation and small to medium sized enterprises in Oregon's forest product industry

Creator:: Brown, Nicole A.
Abstract:: This thesis examines perceptions of cooperation among small to medium sized enterprises (SME) in western Oregon's forest products industry. Recent changes in the industry, such as corporate consolidation, global marketing, and government regulations have created an environment in which many SMEs find it difficult to stay competitive. Cooperation among SMEs...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Nicole A. Brown for the degree of

Why they volunteer : a study of participants at nature conservancy work parties

Creator:: Hastings, Kevin L.
Abstract:: This thesis examines the motivations of ecological restoration volunteers with the Oregon chapter of The Nature Conservancy. This study helps fill in voids left by a lack of research on the motivations of ecological restoration volunteers. Studies that have explored restoration volunteer motivation relied largely on surveys that revealed altruistic...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: degree of Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology presented on May 16, 2006 Title: Why They Volunteer: A

Community-based sea turtle conservation in Baja, Mexico : integrating science and culture

Creator:: Bird, Kristin E.
Abstract:: This thesis discusses both theoretical and practical considerations inherent in conducting community-based research within a case study of sea turtle conservation in Baja California, Mexico. A brief background, including the general ecology, status and distribution of sea turtles of the Baja peninsula is presented, with an overview of the current...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Oregon State University. My major professor, Dr. John Young did a thorough job of reviewing my drafts

American companies' criteria and values for hiring or placing expatriate employees in China

Creator:: Habiger, Sheldon
Abstract:: This thesis examines the values and criteria American companies use in hiring or placing expatriate employees in China. These values and criteria affect the success or failure of expatriate employees and a company's bottom line - profitability. Investigating this topic required an examination of the history of the political, economic,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ' Criteria and Values for Hiring or Placing Expatriate Employees in China. Abstract approved: Young This

Systems evaluation of the Guatemalan eye care project – Enfoque Ixcan : barriers and avenues for providing eye care services to rural Guatemala

Creator:: Terhes, Amanda Foshay
Abstract:: This thesis evaluates the programs, activities, and relationships of Enfoque Ixcan, a non-profit eye care project providing services to a rural area of Guatemala. I conducted ethnographic interviews with key stakeholders of the organization and carried out participant observation in the Ixcan region of Guatemala in February 2006. The research...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ John A. Young This thesis evaluates the programs, activities, and relationships of

Ecotourism, community development, and local autonomy : the experience of Shan-Mei aboriginal community in Taiwan

Creator:: Lee, Pei-Yao
Abstract:: Shan-Mei, a Tsou aboriginal village in Taiwan, is widely known as a legend of environmental conservation, where ecotourism has been successfully combined with integrated community development. Indigenous knowledge containing "ecological wisdom" and decision-making based on consensus are perceived to be the greatest contributors to this achievement. I conducted three months...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: approved:. John A. Young Shan-Mei, a Tsou aboriginal village in Taiwan, is widely known as a legend of

Cultural differences and business interaction : an analysis of conflicts between Chinese and American ways of life

Creator:: Chen, Yuejian, 1958-
Abstract:: This study uses an anthropological perspective to discuss the cultural differences between Chinese and Americans in business contexts. Through an analysis of case studies related by businesspersons involved in Sino-US trade, and by an analysis of literature on the subject, it describes how cultural differences contribute to the problems and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Conflicts between Chinese and American ways of Life Abstract approved John A. Young This study uses an

Ecotourism, poverty, and conservation in Prek Toal, Cambodia

Creator:: Conway, Kathryn
Abstract:: In Prek Toal, a poor subsistence fishing village on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake, the conservation organization Osmose is using ecotourism revenues to finance poverty intervention programs and promote conservation in a threatened ecosystem. This thesis examines local perceptions of tourism as a measure of Osmose’s success. Limited awareness of tourism...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Cambodia. Abstract approved: _________________________________________________ John A. Young

Very high physical activity predicts higher diet quality in healthy young adults, as measured by the Healthy Eating Index 2005

Creator:: Johnson, Angela K.
Abstract:: Physical inactivity and unhealthful diet are major risk factors for noncommunicable diseases, and strategies worldwide now focus on improving diet and encouraging physical activity (PA). Participation in PA lowers the risk for numerous chronic diseases, while a healthful diet also offers resistance to disease. However, practicing both behaviors offers greater...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: quality in healthy young adults, the objective of the current study. To this end, a convenience sample

The Effects of UV Irradiation on the Biosorption of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles to Heterotrophic Biomass

Creator:: Young, William M.
Abstract:: The production of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles has increased significantly in the past decades, which has generated concern due to their known toxicity in the environment. As a result of the production, use and disposal of productions containing TiO2, TiO2 nanoparticles are often received by wastewater treatment facilities. The adsorption...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Dioxide Nanoparticles to Heterotrophic Biomass by William Mark Young Jr A THESIS

Development of mucosal vaccines for avian influenza A virus composed of recombinant Lactococcus lactis and Streptococcus gordonii

Creator:: Reese, Kaleb A.
Abstract:: Novel mucosal vaccines (LL-M2e, LL-HAe, SG-HAe) were constructed from live, non-pathogenic Lactococcus lactis or Streptococcus gordonii that express conserved regions of HA or M2 antigens from avian influenza virus (AIV) A. All three vaccines evoked antigen-specific serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) responses in vaccinated chickens. The addition of the adjuvant cholera...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: influenza virus (AIV) A. All three vaccines evoked antigen-specific serum immunoglobulin G (IgG

Spring irrigation management of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) seed production

Creator:: King, Craig Millhouser
Abstract:: Introduction of later maturing cultivars of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) places more seed production fields in a period of drought common to Oregon during vital stages of reproductive development. During these stages, the final yield of the crop is largely determined by the number of seeds set, and the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Management of Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) Seed Production. Abstract approved: Thomas G. Chastain

Spring irrigation management of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) seed crops

Creator:: Orthel, Krista D.
Abstract:: Later maturing cultivars and increased ability to apply irrigation have led to inquiries by producers about proper irrigation management in tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) seed crops. The literature reveals little information about irrigation of perennial grass seed crops in general, and none about tall fescue in particular. Willamette Valley...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) Seed Crops. Abstract approved: Thomas G. Chastain Later

Seeking primary care in Oregon : utilization of the emergency room services in a Salem hospital

Creator:: Young, Elizabeth A.
Abstract:: This thesis examines how changes made to the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) in 2003 impacts those now utilizing the emergency room (ER) for primary health care. This thesis also examines how these changes impact staff members working in the ER of Salem Hospital. Through the utilization of qualitative research methods,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Elizabeth A. Young for the degree of Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology

Coming of age in rural America : sense of purpose, coping, and perceived progress toward adulthood

Creator:: Dolenc, Brooke J.
Abstract:: Individuals in their 20s today have more diverse experiences with school, work, and family transitions than previous cohorts. Contemporary young adults take longer to finish school, settle into marriages or partnerships, and begin parenting; they frequently change jobs or hold multiple part-time positions. Little is known about how young adults...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , such as a lack of health insurance for the part-time jobs young adults often hold (Furstenberg

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