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Light Spectra Distributions in Temperate Conifer-Forest Canopy Gaps, Oregon and in Tropical Cloud-Forest Canopy, Venezuela

Description: Light spectra distributions were measured in two different montane forests: temperate and tropical. Spectral light measurements were made in different sized canopy gaps in the conifer forest at H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest in Oregon, USA. Researchers at Oregon State University created these gaps of 20 m, 30 m, and 50 m in diameter. In the tropical cloud forest, spectral light measurements were made in two plots that were permanently established at La Mucuy Parque Nacional in Venezuela, in … more
Date: December 1997
Creator: Monteleone, Susan Elaine
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Life History Biology of the Desert Nesting Seagull Larus modestus

Description: Gray gulls Larus modestus are unique among birds of northern Chile as the only species nesting in the interior Atacama Desert, and the only seagull nesting far (30 - 100 km) from surface water. During breeding-nesting (August - February) gray gulls congregate on the coast of northern Chile where they feed and initiate courtship. As early as August, breeding pairs commute daily to the inner desert to establish nesting territories, round-trip distances of 60-200 Km. During incubation (30 days) an… more
Date: December 1987
Creator: Guerra Correa, Carlos Guillermo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Venezuela: Background and U.S, Policy

Description: This report describes the government and political structure, economy, and the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela as well as U.S. policy towards Venezuela and recent humanitarian assistance offers made by Congress.
Date: December 11, 2017
Creator: Seelke, Clare Ribando
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

Description: This report discusses the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), a free trade agreement that includes nations on both sides of the Pacific. Original members of the TPP were Brunei, Chile, New Zealand, and Singapore. The United States, Australia, Peru, and Vietnam have committed themselves to joining and expanding this group. This report discusses similar trade partnerships, the importance of Asia to U.S. trade and security interests, and U.S. participation in the TPP.
Date: December 12, 2011
Creator: Fergusson, Ian F. & Vaughn, Bruce
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues

Description: This report is a brief overview of current policies regarding temporatry protected status (TPS), which is relief from removal under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It includes information about humanitarian migrants, temporary protected status, other blanket forms of relief, nationalities receiving protections, and issues with TPS, as well as recent legislation.
Date: December 13, 2011
Creator: Wasem, Ruth Ellen & Ester, Karma
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Reconnaissance for Uranium in the Chanaral-Taltal area, Provinces of Antofagasta and Atacama, Chile

Description: Abstract: In the Chañaral-Taltal area of northern Chile irregular replacement type iron deposits are especially well developed along a somewhat radioactive lithologic belt in andesite volcanic rocks and Cretaceous dioretic intrusions to the east of the Atacama fault, a prominent shear zone.
Date: December 1961
Creator: Bowes, William A.; Knowles, Paul H.; Moraga B., Aldo & C., Mario Serrano
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Reconnaissance for Uranium in the San Pedro de Atacama and Laco areas, Province of Antofagasta, Chile

Description: Abstract: A reconnaissance for uranium in and a general geologic study of the San Pedro de Atacama and Laco areas of nothern Chile disclosed no significant radioactivity in the Laco area, but near San Pedro de Atacama slight anomalies were detected in limey silts of the San Pedro formation.
Date: December 1961
Creator: Knowles, Paul H.; Bowes, William A.; C., Mario Serrano & Moraga B., Aldo
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Formação Continuada dos Bibliotecários do Ministério Público de Santa Catarina, Brasil: Contribuições Do Centro De Estudos e Aperfeiçoamento Funcional (CEAF)

Description: Paper presents the librarian’ continuing education of Ministério Público de Santa Catarina, Brazil’ and the contributions of the Centro de Estudos e Aperfeiçoamento Funcional (CEAF) for them.
Date: December 4, 2019
Creator: Carrier Mendonça, Thais & Silva, Andrea Aparecida
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Competências Segundo o World Economic Forum: Estudo com Gestores de Startups Residentes em um Laboratório de Inovação Aberta.

Description: Paper attempts to map and identify the innovation competences pointed out by the World Economic Forum in managers of startups residing in an open innovation laboratory in the city of Florianópolis.
Date: December 4, 2019
Creator: Martins, Gisely Jussyla Tonello; Costa, Rejane & de Sa Freire, Patricia
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Paradigma das Estruturas Tarifárias em Saneamento

Description: Paper presents the paradigm breaking of the current Brazilian tariff system in the light of changes made to the pricing structure in some sanitation companies.
Date: December 4, 2019
Creator: de Mello, Ricardo Alexandre; Alves, Custódio; de Ramos, Mário César; de Almeida Pires, Marcos Henrique & Zschornack, Thiago
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Proposta de um Instrumento para Análise dos Processos e Ações de Melhoria nos Núcleos de Educação Infantil da Rede Municipal de Florianópolis

Description: Paper describes research analyzing how the large-scale assessment of Toddler Environment Rating Scale Revision Edition (ITERS-R) contributed to the improvement of the quality of the environments in the Early Childhood Education Centers of the Florianópolis Municipal Education Network.
Date: December 4, 2019
Creator: Becker, Tagma Angélica Nilson; Zanella, Andreia & de Sa Freire, Patricia
Partner: UNT College of Information
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A Utilização de Ambientes Virtuais de Aprendizagem para Disseminação de Conhecimento Pelo Governo Federal - Poder Executivo

Description: Paper analyzes distance education initiatives fomented by the federal executive power in Virtual Learning Environments in Brazil.
Date: December 4, 2019
Creator: dos Santos, Caio Alvarez Marcondes; Techio, Leila Regina; da Rosa, Luziana Quadros; da Silva Cândido, Gabriela & Souza, Marcio Vieira de
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Modeling State Repression in Argentina and Chile: A Time Series Analysis

Description: This study is an attempt to contribute to the emerging theoretical literature on state repression. A time-series model was developed to test the hypothesis that state violence in Argentina and Chile is largely a function of four internal political factors and their interactions: 1) the inertial influence of past restrictive policies on the formulation of current policies, 2) the annual incidence of political protest demonstrations, 3) the perceived effectiveness of repressive measures on unrest… more
Date: December 1993
Creator: King, John Christopher
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Argentina: Background and U.S. Relations

Description: Argentina, a South American country with a population of around 41 million, has had a vibrant democratic tradition since its military relinquished power in 1983. Argentina has Latin America's third-largest economy and is endowed with vast natural resources. Agriculture has traditionally been a main economic driver, but the country also has a diversified industrial base and a highly educated population. U.S.-Argentine relations, as described by the Department of State, are based on such shared … more
Date: December 9, 2014
Creator: Sullivan, Mark P. & Nelson, Rebecca M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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