I used program CAPTURE to analyze 1,535 data sets for 33 North American species of small mammals for sources of variation in capture probabilities and to characterize species-specific responses to markrecapture trapping. CAPTURE incorporates seven models to account for all possible combinations of heterogeneity (h), behavioral response (b), and time...
Marginalized groups in the United States are often diagnosed with hypertension at younger ages, contributing to their excess burden of cardiovascular disease. These disparities in blood pressure control do not appear to be fully accounted for by individual risk factors, such as health behaviors or genetic differences. Experiences of discrimination...
This essay examines the low-income weatherization program in rural Oregon, shedding light on difficulties in increasing weatherization services to low-income rural households. This essay also identifies policy limitations. There are strict rules in place for utilizing Department of Energy weatherization funding and some of these rules
are likely to make...
The relationship of glucocorticoid secretion to light-induced,
early-winter priming of pelage in ranch mink was investigated. Sixteen
Standard Dark, mature, female mink were exposed to natural light conditions
of 45° North latitude beginning on December 13, 1977. A 2x4 cm
area of the right hip of each animal was sheared...
The central purpose of this study was to develop a model for
the examination of productivity in Adult Basic Education. To that
end, an instrument developed for use in the field of business was
adapted for use with an educational audience. It examined the
relationship of adult education staff decision...
A study concerning the correlation of health and science instruction in the junior high school was undertaken for the following reasons:
1) Boys and girls in junior high schools need instruction in science;
2) The need for interesting students in health is well recognized; and
3) In many schools there...
The focus of this study was threefold. This research examined the extent to which parenting alliance between incarcerated parents and the caregivers of their children, influences participation of inmate parents in parenting programs. This research explored the extent to which family contact influences participation of inmate parents in parenting programs....
Whether you have 1 or 500 acres, it's important to have natural vegetation growing along the streams on your property. It's good for wildlife, stream health and property values.
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