Small area variations

To assess the relationship between a composite measure of neighborhood disadvantage, the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), and control of blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol in the Medicare Advantage (MA) population.

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This study analyzes the increments in obesity prevalence rates in populations ≥15 years of age and the geographic variation at the regional level. We also assessed whether the obesity rates have different patterns on a smaller geographic level than national and regional ones.

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Species distribution patterns, community structure, and dynamics are determined on a small scale by soil and habitat heterogeneity. The aim of this work is to evaluate the temporal changes in composition and structure of a tree community, revealing the ecological drivers of the observed vegetation patterns. For 16 years (2000, 2005, 2010, and 2016) we monitored the temporal variations in structure and floristic composition of a semideciduous seasonal forest through 20 × 20 m2 (400 m2 ) plots, totaling 2.08 ha of sampled area encompassing Cambisol (0.4 ha), Oxysol (1.12 ha), and Nitosol (0.

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Electrochemical noise measurements have been applied to electrochemical systems that show stochastic behavior. The standard area of study that benefits from this stochastic analysis is localized corrosion modes like pitting and crevice corrosion. Application of electrochemical noise measurements to battery systems, though rare, is recently becoming more popular. The present contribution first establishes a method of analyzing electrochemical voltage noise data for NiCd batteries, then follows four samples of batteries in terms of voltage noise throughout their lifetimes.

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Physiological traits play an important role in crop growth and development. Comparative investigation on small millets, with respect different physiological traits such as leaf area index, leaf area duration, specific leaf weight, chlorophyll content, gas exchange parameters etc. and their relationship with grain yields were meager, and will be useful in small millets improvement.

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Fowlpox virus (FWPV) and Pigeonpox virus (PGPV) isolates from domesticated fowls and pigeons from Jammu region were inoculated on chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) of chicken embryonated eggs (CEE) through three passage levels to observe their cytopathic effects (CPE) and underlying pathology. Development of PGPV induced lesions was earlier than FWPV, and more severe. PGPV progressed from small white opaque lesions from first passage; to CAM thickening, haemorrhages and very prominent and extensive pock lesions at second; and by third passage, focal areas of necrosis was evident.

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The objective of this study is to measure the floristic diversity in coffee agroforests and adjoining forests as well to know the effect of different landholding sizes of coffee farms in Kodagu district, Western Ghats of Karnataka. We collected the data on trees, shrubs and herbs from 50 sample plots of 0.16 ha. Each and analyzed for various diversity parameters. Results revealed that Shannon’s (H') was highest in adjoining forests (2.48) compared to that of coffee agroforests (1.92). On the other hand, Simpson’s (D) value recorded in adjoining forests lower (0.

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Sense of belonging is recognized as an important determinant of psychological and physical well-being. Research in Canada has shown that sense of belonging has increased in recent years although important variations exist between regions and among certain ethnic groups.

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The purpose of this study is to quantify the floristic diversity in forests and coffee agroforests and to know the effects of different landholding sizes in Kodagu district of India's the Western Ghats. We collected the data on trees, shrubs and herbs from 50 sample plots of 0.16 ha. each and analyzed for various diversity parameters. Results revealed Shannon’s (H') was highest in coffee agroforests (3.60) compared to that of natural forest (3.32). Conversely, Simpson’s (D) values did not differ between the land-use types.

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The presence of salts in soil is a common phenomenon. However, the extent of salts in a soil is determined by soil type and the prevailing regional climate. The seasonal rainfall and irrigation practices will alter the salt dynamics. A study was conducted in a small area of the country’s largest micro-irrigation project – Ramthal Micro Irrigation Project of UKP command. About 500 ha of the project area with about 25 m elevation was covered and assessed for sodification risks. The sodicity indices viz.

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The use of contraception increases with increasing education. Sixty percent of women with at least some secondary education use a contraceptive method, in contrast to 43 percent of women with no education. In general, women do not begin to use contraception until they have had at least one child. Fifty-two percent of women currently in union with three or four children are currently using a modern method of contraception. The use of modern methods among women currently in union peaks between age 25-39 (50-52 percent).

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African countries have a choice between establishing an agricultural sector founded on broad-based ownership of medium-size farms (much larger than those currently operated and expanding over time) or a dual structure where a few mega farms coexist with many small producers. Given the long-term impacts associated with such choices, clear elaboration of the issues in an informed public debate about the development paths open to a country is needed.

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However, variation in need in smaller areas within HRRs, such as the Primary Care Service Areas (PCSAs), has been documented – which means that small local area shortages of physicians may still exist [18]. One study finds that policies aimed at increasing physician supply in rural areas have been successful [24]. Another finds that international medical graduates (IMGs) have disproportionately located in U.S. counties of greatest need, compared to U.S. medical graduates [25]. Other literature examines the importance of non-physician clinicians in health care [26,27].

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In gravity injection, small volumes of reagents are gravity-fed into injection well(s) over a longer application period. The distribution and dissipation of the reagents in the saturated zone is largely controlled by the site hydrogeologic conditions. The gravity injection approach may reduce some of risks associated with chemical oxidation technologies. Additionally, given its prolonged application period, the oxidants may be able to penetrate into more of the lower permeability soils to address contaminants in these areas.

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