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Socio-demographic factors associated with normal linear growth among pre-school children living in better-off households
This study examined the socio-demographic factors associated with normal linear growth among pre-school children living in better-off households, using survey data from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Mozambique and Democratic Republic...
The prevalence of stunting, overweight and obesity, and metabolic disease risk in rural South African children.
Elizabeth W Kimani-Murage, Kathleen Kahn, John M Pettifor, Stephen M Tollman, David B Dunger, Xavier F Gómez-Olivé, Shane A Norris
Jun 16, 2011
BACKGROUND: Low- to middle-income countries are undergoing a health transition with non-communicable diseases contributing substantially to disease burden, despite persistence of undernutrition and infectious diseases. This...
Interview with Miriam Elizabeth McLaurin Gulledge
Miriam McLaurin Gulledge
Jan 01, 0001
Interview with Miriam Elizabeth McLaurin Gulledge, 2012 South Carolina Mother of the Year.
Published by: Winthrop University
Nutritional status and HIV in rural South African children.
Elizabeth W Kimani-Murage, Shane A Norris, John M Pettifor, Stephen M Tollman, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Xavier F Gómez-Olivé, David B Dunger, Kathleen Kahn
Jun 14, 2011
Program for the Stage Production Ring Around Elizabeth
Curtain Club
Jan 01, 0001
This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College's production of Ring Around Elizabeth, held December 12, 1942 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the...
Charl Armstrong Curtain Club Ursinus College theater program Thompson-Gay Gymnasium Theatre and Performance Studies Theatre History
Published by: Ursinus College
Understanding and acting on the developmental origins of health and disease in Africa would improve health across generations.
Shane A Norris, Abdallah Daar, Dorairajan Balasubramanian, Peter Byass, Elizabeth Kimani-Murage, Andrew Macnab, Christoff Pauw, Atul Singhal, Chittaranjan Yajnik, James Akazili, Naomi Levitt, Jihene Maatoug, Nolwazi Mkhwanazi, Sophie E Moore, Moffat Nyirenda, Juliet RC Pulliam, Tamsen Rochat, Rihlat Said-Mohamed, Soraya Seedat, Eugene Sobngwi, Mark Tomlinson, Elona Toska, Cari van Schalkwyk
Jan 21, 2020
Data from many high- and low- or middle-income countries have linked exposures during key developmental periods (in particular pregnancy and infancy) to later health and disease. Africa faces substantial challenges with...
Africa Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD) Life course epidemiology Non-communicable disease Policy Africa Conservation of Natural Resources Female Humans Noncommunicable Diseases Pregnancy PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Public Health
Published by: Glob Health Action
Cross-Currents
Isobel Maddison
Nov 05, 2018
When Elizabeth von Arnim's novel 'Introduction to Sally' appeared in 1926, the critical response was divided. Dame Ethel Smyth may have told von Arnim the book was her 'masterpiece' but some were less convinced; the reviewer in...
LGBT College Student Career Development
LGBT college students need mentorship regarding their career development from their faculty members. This paper provides an informed approach, grounded in Social Cognitive Career Theory and supported by empirical research, for...
Published by: IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Creating the Citizen
This chapter presents an approach to civic education that integrates critical literacy with the research-based promising practices of civic education and the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies...
Civic Engagement & Social Justice Education Curriculum Development and Instructional Design Government and Law
Published by: IGI Global Scientific Publishing
IPR Policy Brief - Biofuels, development and sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa
In sub-Saharan Africa, biofuels have been hailed as a new form of green capitalism. But are they really able to deliver ‘win-win’ outcomes for communities, governments and companies, mitigate climate change and promote ‘pro...
/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/responsible_consumption_and_production name=SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/climate_action name=SDG 13 - Climate Action
Published by: University of Bath
Measuring the conservation attitudes of local communities towards the African elephant Loxodonta africana, a flagship species in the Mara ecosystem.
Gaining insights into local people's views, values and preferences for different conservation management options are increasingly gaining importance among conservationists and decision-makers. This can be achieved through the...
Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite var gene expression is modified by host antibodies
Abdirahman I Abdi, Susanne H Hodgson, Michelle K Muthui, Cheryl A Kivisi, Gathoni Kamuyu, Domtila Kimani, Stephen L Hoffman, Elizabeth Juma, Bernhards Ogutu, Simon J Draper, Faith Osier, Philip Bejon, Kevin Marsh, Peter Bull
Dec 11, 2017
Erythrocytes Animals Humans Plasmodium falciparum Malaria Falciparum Protozoan Proteins Antibodies Protozoan Antigens Protozoan Longitudinal Studies Gene Expression Adult Kenya Host-Pathogen Interactions Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Published by: BMC infectious diseases
Recommendation System for Sightseeing Tours
This research proposes a model of a recommendation system (RS) for tourist itineraries. The RS suggests tips of what to visit in a city, based on the available time, personal preferences, current geo-location, and the user's...
Business and Management Hospitality Travel and Tourism Management Hospitality Travel & Tourism Management
Published by: IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Atrium of Life Sciences Building to Be Named for Biology Professor
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
The atrium of the Life Sciences Building will be named for Elizabeth N. King, associate professor emerita of biology. King recently established the Elizabeth Norfleet King Endowment in Cellular Biology.
Published by: Winthrop University
IPR Policy Brief - Biofuels, development and sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa
In sub-Saharan Africa, biofuels have been hailed as a new form of green capitalism. But are they really able to deliver ‘win-win’ outcomes for communities, governments and companies, mitigate climate change and promote ‘pro...
/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/responsible_consumption_and_production name=SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/climate_action name=SDG 13 - Climate Action
Published by: University of Bath
Asheville, N.C., Alumna To Provide $1.2 Million Charitable Annuity and Other Gifts
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Elizabeth Hope Reed's donation will create the Reed Fellows Program. Scholarships will encourage community service experience.
Published by: Winthrop University
Inaugural Fellows Pay It Forward To Community
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Quick Facts
The inaugural class of the Elizabeth Hope Reed Fellows Program includes 16 graduate students. The community service-focused scholarship program was established by late alumna and longtime educator Elizabeth Reed '41...
Published by: Winthrop University
Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite var gene expression is modified by host antibodies
Abdirahman I Abdi, Susanne H Hodgson, Michelle K Muthui, Cheryl A Kivisi, Gathoni Kamuyu, Domtila Kimani, Stephen L Hoffman, Elizabeth Juma, Bernhards Ogutu, Simon J Draper, Faith Osier, Philip Bejon, Kevin Marsh, Peter C Bull
Aug 24, 2017
BACKGROUND: The PfEMP1 family of Plasmodium falciparum antigens play a key role in pathogenesis of severe malaria through their insertion into the surface of parasite infected erythrocytes, and adhesion to host cells. Previous...
Antibodies Controlled human malaria infection (CHMI) Immunity P. falciparum PfEMP1 Sporozoite Adult Animals Antibodies Protozoan Antigens Protozoan Erythrocytes Gene Expression Host-Pathogen Interactions Humans Kenya Longitudinal Studies Malaria Falciparum Plasmodium falciparum Protozoan Proteins Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Opening Reception, Educational Events Highlight Fall Galleries Series
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
"Between the Springmaid Sheets" and "Remnants: A Collection of Rock Hill's Visual Alterations" will show in the Rutledge and Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick galleries. An opening reception for both is scheduled for Sept. 7.
Published by: Winthrop University
Adjusting for treatment selection in phase II/III clinical trials with time to event data.
Phase II/III clinical trials are efficient two-stage designs that test multiple experimental treatments. In stage 1, patients are allocated to the control and all experimental treatments, with the data collected from them used...
Winthrop University Galleries Opens New Exhibitions with Reception Feb. 6
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Two new exhibitions will open Feb. 6 in Rutledge and Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick galleries. Both exhibitions run until March 26.
Published by: Winthrop University
College of Visual and Performing Arts Will Have Interim Dean During Fall
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
Alice Burmeister will oversee the four departments of Music, Fine Arts, Design and Theatre and Dance. Dean Elizabeth "Libby" Patenaude remains on medical leave.
Published by: Winthrop University
Emergent Bilinguals in Rural Schools
This chapter explores rural teacher attitudes towards emergent bilinguals at the secondary level before, during, and after translanguaging professional development. Within the current political climate, accountability measures...
Literacy and Language Studies Education Curriculum Development and Instructional Design Social Sciences and Humanities
Published by: IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Exhibition Designed to Inspire New Ways of Thinking Opens in Galleries
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
An opening reception for both exhibitions is scheduled for Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rutledge and Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick galleries.
Published by: Winthrop University
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