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Creator:: Opas, Matthew E.
Abstract:: Thesis explores the ways in which Information and Communication Technology (ICT)use, specifically that of telephones and the Internet, impacts the lives of Eritrean refugees in Rome, Italy. Informal interviews, semi-structured interviews, and participant observation were carried out in a 'center of second reception.' Results show that information obtained through the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Carroll, Joanna M.
Abstract:: This analysis explores potential changes in the behavior of Oregon's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants after the 2008 recession. I examine this using individual-level administrative data from the State of Oregon in a linear probability model and a duration model. After controlling for a standard set of factors known...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (Blank & Ruggles, 1994; Heflin, 2004; Lacombe, Michieka, & Gebremedhin, 2012; Mabli & Ohls 2012; Slack

Creator:: Iyob, Biniam
Abstract:: The objective of this study was to examine vegetation and vegetation change in Eritrea over a period from the mid 1980s to 2002 using satellite remote sensing, and relate observed changes to the recent history of drought and war in the region. Specific objectives were (1) to examine vegetation change...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: available for fuel consumption (Rock 1999 and Kifle 2003). It should be noted that drought is not a new

Creator:: Andrew, Alyssa C.
Abstract:: Agrivoltaic systems promote dual use of land by combining solar energy and agricultural production. Grazing sheep in these systems is popular but research on intentionally designed pastures to increase production is lacking. This study seeks to compare the herbage growth and lamb production in simple, diverse, and legume pasture mixes...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: gain (g head-1 d-1). The change in weight between each liveweight measurement date yielded liveweight

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