As rates of obesity continue to rise in the United States, interest in restaurant menu labeling has become a growing phenomenon. Many proposed initiatives to require posted nutrition information at the point of sale or decision point for choosing restaurant fare are gaining attention. Research to explore how nutrition labeling...
This literature review will outline HPV vaccination rates among those ages 13-17, barriers to HPV vaccination and highlight physician recommendation, the strongest predictor of HPV vaccine uptake. It was found that only about 54.2% of adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 are up to date with HPV vaccination...
This review aimed to identify the factors that influence human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization initiation and completion among adolescents and young adults. A review of literature pertaining to HPV vaccination was performed that used data published after 2012. It was found that the average HPV vaccination rate in the United States...
To date, no investigation of the Emerging Church Movement has made an effort to examine the environmental and political views of its members. Despite the vast research on the politics and environmental opinions of American evangelicals, little is known about where the majority of members of the Emerging Church Movement...
Climate change is a hot potato policy: the responsibility for it is constantly passed between the domestic and international realms. By definition global climate change is a global problem yet, in the US, domestic concerns are preventing federal lawmakers from taking action and presidents from taking leadership at both the...
A publication containing advice on a wide range of gardening topics, including composting, container gardens, fall/winter gardens, fertilizing, insect pests, plant diseases, planting guidelines, raised beds, site selection, slugs, soil improvement, tilling, warm-season crops, watering, and weeds. Includes regional tips for various parts of Oregon.
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Low-skilled and historically marginalized migrants are often seen as a drain on society and resources, leading policy makers to enact strict border measures and integration policies that are often harmful. Given the current climate of anti-immigrant sentiment and the rise of the far right in both the United States and...
This paper critically examines the notion of citizenship and how its construction has evolved over time. As the world becomes increasingly more globalized and connected, it becomes even more important to consider forms of citizenship that are transnational and move beyond the traditional borders of the nation-state. This is especially...
Over the last several decades, the narrative around international development has shifted away from neoclassical models towards an increased focus on sustainability and community-driven participatory approaches. However, there is a lack of research looking at whether these theoretical concepts manifest in practical realities that avoid the imperialistic flaws of previous...
Drosophila suzukii was a known pest of berries, grapes, and stone fruits in East Asia for almost a century. Yet in recent years it has successfully migrated throughout the United States, Mexico, and Europe due to globalized fruit trade. The invasive success of D. suzukii is causing unrest for fruit...