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Osteoporosis Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Beliefs among College Students in the USA and China
Journal of Osteoporosis, 2011 This study investigated differences in osteoporosis knowledge, self-efficacy, and health beliefs among Chinese and American college students. Information obtained will be used in developing osteoporosis prevention programs for younger adults.
M. Allison Ford +4 more
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Concentrations of railway metal theft and the locations of scrap-metal dealers [PDF]
, 2015 Metal theft has become a substantial crime problem in many areas. In response, several countries have introduced legislation to regulate scrap-metal recycling yards. However, at present there is little evidence to support this use of the market reduction
Ashby, MPJ, Bowers, KJ
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Effects of Roads on Animal Abundance: an Empirical Review and Synthesis
Ecology and Society, 2009 We attempted a complete review of the empirical literature on effects of roads and traffic on animal abundance and distribution. We found 79 studies, with results for 131 species and 30 species groups.
Lenore Fahrig, Trina Rytwinski
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Road density analysis based on skeleton partitioning for road generalization
Geo-spatial Information Science, 2009 This paper proposes an algorithm for road density analysis based on skeleton partitioning. Road density provides metric and statistical information about overall road distribution at the macro level. Existing measurements of road density based on grid method, fractal geometry and mesh density are reviewed, and a new method for computing road density ...
Xingjian Liu, Tinghua Ai, Yaolin Liu
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Effects of culling on badger abundance : implications for tuberculosis control [PDF]
, 2008 Culling is often considered as a tool for controlling wildlife diseases that can also infect people or livestock. Culling European badgers Meles meles can cause both positive and negative effects on the incidence of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in cattle ...
Ballantyne E.E. +12 more
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Snag distributions in relation to human access in ponderosa pine forests
Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2013 Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) forests in western North America provide habitat for numerous cavity‐using wildlife species that often select large‐diameter snags for nesting and roosting.
Jeff P. Hollenbeck +3 more
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Use of generated artificial road profiles in road roughness evaluation [PDF]
, 2017 In the evaluation of road roughness and its effects on vehicles response in terms of ride quality, loads induced on pavement, drivers’ comfort, etc., it is very common to generate road profiles based on the equation provided by ISO 8608 standard ...
LOPRENCIPE, Giuseppe, ZOCCALI, PABLO
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Jurnal Bangunan, Konstruksi & Desain, 2023 Every housing complex must have adequate road access because roads are a means of public transportation used by the community to support daily activities. Road infrastructure makes transportation easier and allows people to carry out activities. The road
Hanifah Asnur +3 more
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Simulasi Numerik Model Arus Lalu Lintas dengan Pengaruh Kepadatan Kendaraan dan Kondisi Jalan
Contemporary Mathematics and Applications (ConMathA), 2023 Traffic jams are common in developing countries. This is generally caused by traffic density, road conditions, and the driver's personality. This phenomenon can be simulated using a mathematical model, allowing it to be seen how these factors affect ...
Nashrul Millah
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Geoplanning: Journal of Geomatics and Planning, 2018 Energy consumption is influenced by many factors. Sprawl development is often alleged as one of its driving factors. Other factors like the increase of community welfare and the improvement of regional infrastructures are often indicated to trigger ...
Imam Buchori +5 more
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