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Effective library promotion: empowering patrons to discover and create
(2011)
The message chosen to promote the library will
inevitably influence the tools selected for marketing and outreach. The tools presented here were chosen to represent a broad
spectrum of library types, and would be easily
adaptable to a more focused...
Svatbarska muzika and chalga : the fusion of music genres that contributes to a social change
(2011)
The first place prize for the 2011 Undergraduate Research Paper Contest was awarded for this paper by Alexandria Dimitrova which examines the emergence and development of two contemporary genres of Bulgarian music and their close ties with Roma...
Breaking through the Walls: Enhancing Library Services and Resources by Moving Data into and out of Library Silos
(2011)
The focus of the paper was to highlight 10 resources that can be used to enrich libraries and library user experience by using technology to move information and data into and out of library silos. Below we have found 10 emerging tools...
Comparison of bare root and RPM seedling production technologies : implications for agroforestry
(2011)
of hardwood trees. However, few scientific studies have been conducted that would support these claims. Three oak species (Quercus spp.) were the focus of this study. Seed was collected from a single mother tree of black oak (Quercus velutina, Lam.), white oak...
Technology Toolbox for Media Specialists
(2011)
The following tools are free and all require basic technological proficiency. These factors will make it easy for everyone to explore all the items on the list. Media Specialists will find tools to help with
professional ...
Consumer preference for elderberry juice products
(2011)
Increased production of the North American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) for its use in value-added specialty products is a prime example of the growth and potential of non-traditional agroforestry product markets. A ...
Comparing silvopastoral systems and prospects in six regions of the world
(2011)
to primarily focus on management of either the livestock and forage or the trees, while in other regions, the focus is on joint production. We describe and compare silvopastoral systems in six regions within five countries of the world: Misiones and Corrientes...
A success program that involves Latino volunteers
(Cambio Center, 2012)
Hispanics represent the fastest growing ethnic group with a culturally, demographically, and geographically diverse population. For opportunities to be beneficial to the Latino community, it is essential to provide ...
The role of agroforestry in fuelwood for domestic and income generation activities : a case study of three communities in the Sunyani district of Brong Ahafo region Ghana
(2011)
Residents of the Tain II forest fringe communities of Sunyani district located in the forest transition zone continually experience forest fires and fuelwood shortages. There is tendency to depend on neighboring towns for ...
Teaching the Right Curriculum Strengthening the Values of Latino Families
(Cambio Center, 2011)
Research in the field of family studies shows increasing evidence that the health of the couple relationship in a family has significant impact on children's development. In practice, however, addressing this vital part ...
Human Social and Cultural Capitals among Latino Gardeners in Denison and Marshalltown, Iowa
(Cambio Center, 2011)
This paper explores different community capitals among Latinos participating in community gardens and farmer starter programs in Denison and Marshalltown, Iowa. Using the community capital framework, this study describes ...
Involving Immigrant Latino Farmers in Local Food Systems A Community Capitals Approach
(Cambio Center, 2012)
Using the community capital framework, this study analyzes two projects that engage immigrants (Latinos) in gardening. The first project focuses on creation and implementation of a farm incubator program for both immigrant Latino farmers...
Comparison of agroforestry species for woody biomass production
(2011)
'Agriculture of Angers, France. Results will be presented, with a particular focus on the most promising species. For example, red elder (Sambucus racemosa) was found to re-grow very quickly in the year after coppice, with aboveground biomass production comparable...
Using the Porter Model to analyze the U.S. elderberry industry
(2011)
Elderberry, a perennial shrub native to North America with a variety of uses and benefits, is neither well known nor widely utilized as a specialty crop in the U.S. Up-to-date information is lacking with regard to the ...
U.S. consumers' preferences for chestnuts : post purchase evaluation
(2011)
A regional study of consumer satisfaction and preferences for various chestnut attributes was conducted in 2009. Surveys were distributed to five chestnut growers/sellers in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio and Illinois to ...
The Impact of Social Networks on Well-Being: Evidence from Latino
(Cambio Center, 2011)
on well-being have focused on "economic" well-being thereby using income as a proxy. This study uses a much-expanded concept of well-being, which is subjectively assessed on a scale of 1 to 7, which includes various facets of human behavior. Thus, social...
The policy dimensions of the context of reception for immigrants (and Latinos) in the Midwest
(Cambio Center, 2012)
of Latino immigrants now include towns and cities of less than 100,000 people located in rural areas in the Northwest, Northeast, Southeast or Midwest regions of the country (Singer 2002, & Cadge et al., 2008). The focus of this paper is recent legislation...
Rural Hispanic Women in Missouri: A Needs Assessment
(Cambio Center, 2011)
the Missouri Foundation for Health to perform an assessment of health and health services among rural-residing women 50 years and older in specific counties of rural Missouri. Focus groups occurred with groups of Spanish-speaking Latinas in two rural counties...
Naturalization: The official integration
(Cambio Center, 2012)
While the nation has focused on the border and questions about the undocumented, the local population of both immigrants and the receiving community experience the issue of newcomers by their integration, participation levels in various civic...
Latina's educational endeavors past, present and future
(Cambio Center, 2012)
Thirty years ago, MANA de Kansas City was established as a grassroots organization promoting social capital and educational development for Latinas in the Kansas City metropolitan area. This grass roots organization promotes ...