Sentences with phrase «with migration studies»

This is of concern, since several reports have indicated an increase in the incidence of male reproductive disorders over the recent decades (Swan et al., 1997; Boisen et al., 2004, 2005; Richiardi et al., 2004) and the geographical distribution together with migration studies (Hemminki and Li, 2002) have suggested that lifestyle and environmental factors play key roles in the pathogenesis.

Not exact matches

A study issued by CIBC World Markets in March suggested that a system of carbon tariffs, combined with oil prices more than $ 100 a barrel, «could reverse the migration of certain manufacturing industries that have left North America for much cheaper labour markets in China.»

She graduated from the University of Oxford with a master's degree in refugee and forced migration studies.

The migration scholarship has traditionally been concerned with the position of migrants vis - à - vis countries of residence and their interaction with official structures; the study of political transnationalism, however, attunes us simultaneously to the multi-dimensional, fragmented and shifting nature of migrants» political lives.

«The most likely scenario is that a single migration of people into the heartland of North America around 15,000 years ago gave rise to the Clovis and their descendants, which includes modern Native Americans,» says Mike Waters of Texas A&M University in College Station, a co-author with Willerslev on the latest study.

She and her colleagues are working with census data to calculate the migration numbers that she needs to study differences between the Southwest, New England, or other regions.

This study, published in the journal Microarrays, shows that lack of SOST in the bone microenvironment promotes the expression of many genes associated with cell migration and / or invasion, including long non-coding RNA MALAT1 in prostate cancer, suggesting that SOST has an inhibitory effect on prostate cancer invasion.

In a new study, NAIST scientists, in collaboration with researchers at the Osaka National Hospital and University of Tokyo, report that the L1 Cell Adhesion Molecule (L1 - CAM) is crucial for directed axon migration.

Studies on animals with mating or migration patterns that revolve around lunar cycles could also illuminate the underlying biological drivers as well as the evolutionary benefit of having a moon - synced clock.

Now, researchers behind a new study from The Condor: Ornithological Applications have created a model of Whooping Crane habitat use with the potential to greatly improve the targeting of conservation efforts during their migration.

Norman Myers, a marathon runner in his spare time, takes the reader several times around the planet to support his thesis with regional case studies, while considering how problems such as population, mass migrations and the massive extinction of species are related.

A year earlier, the team had tagged golden - winged warblers (Vermivora chrysoptera, pictured) with leg trackers in order to study their annual migrations to South America.

They can scrutinize groups of sharks» migration patterns or study how the creatures interact with different protected or heavily fished regions of the ocean.

Other studies have gauged how climate changes will affect migration, flowering, and other factors that could put plants and animals out of step with the world around them.

A study by Sofia J. Araújo, a Ramón y Cajal researcher with the Morphogenesis in Drosophila lab at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB), elucidates the genetic regulation of cell migration.

One of the trends in the study that is consistent with climate change science, in general, was the poleward migrations of these toxic algae, particularly in the North Atlantic.

The study is believed to be the first to demonstrate how present - day migration statistics can be obtained by compiling the same data that advertisers use to target their audience on Facebook, and by combining that source with information from the Census Bureau.

The study also suggests that migration into urban regions with a high concentration of services may not necessarily lead to effective pathways to recovery.

«In this study, we found that enhanced neuropilin - 1 (NRP - 1) and NEDD9 levels in endometrial and lung cancer positively correlated with metastasis, while liver kinase B1 (LKB1) inhibited the migration of cancer cells.»

Prof Jiming Liu who led the study explained, «By basing our model on wild bird migration and distribution of potentially infected poultry we are able to produce a time line of the estimated risk of human infection with H7N9.

Putting together the genetic data on the ancient and modern samples, namely those already present in the literature and those analysed in this study, researchers have now proposed the following scenario to explain the Iceman's genetic history: Ötzi's paternal lineage, G2a, is part of an ancient genetic substrate that arrived in Europe from the Near East with the migrations of the first Neolithic peoples some 8,000 years ago.

Researchers also were able to find household panel data with what the study called an «exceptional tracking rate» that allowed them to study migration before and after disasters, as well as climate variations from 1993 to 2007.

By comparing the genes of current - day North and South Americans with African and European populations, an Oxford University study has found the genetic fingerprints of the slave trade and colonization that shaped migrations to the Americas hundreds of years ago.

«These results are consistent with the idea that juvenile salmon imprint on (i.e. learn and remember) the magnetic signature of their home river, and then seek that same magnetic signature during their spawning migration,» said Nathan Putman, a post-doctoral researcher at Oregon State University and the lead author of the study.

In our study, most of the women demonstrated symptoms of ZIKV infection in the first trimester, which could be associated with the disturbance in neuronal migration processes and the formation of the neural tube.

Therefore the group studies with sophisticated imaging technology in vitro and ex vivo: i) the molecular mechanism driving the migration of HIV through the intestinal epithelial barrier; ii) the cellular targets in the mucosa, in specific macrophages and DCs, to identify the possible pathways to invade the tissue and disseminate to other organs; iii) the involvement of DCs and their functional properties in mediating adaptive immune responses at mucosal level; and iv) the role of antibodies with different effector functions in changing the pathways of the virus.

Understanding the biomechanics of this little snail could help engineers design some nifty sea - faring robots, and it could also help with ecological studies: Zooplankton like helicina move upwards to the surface of the ocean each night to eat (and avoid being eaten), and this mass migration of tiny organisms is one of the biggest biomass movements on the planet.

The Pacific Northwest Coast proves an intriguing focus for these studies because of its association with coastal migration models and genetic ancestral patterns that are difficult to reconcile with modern DNA alone.

Studies utilising autosomal, Y chromosomal and mitochondrial DNA markers in selected Pakistani populations revealed a mixture of Western Eurasian -, South - and East Asian - specific lineages, some of which were unequivocally associated with past migrations.

For example, a study conducted in his own lab found that forebrain assembloids generated from patients with Timothy syndrome — a genetic disease associated with autism and epilepsy, showed abnormal migration of GABAergic neurons during the development of the cerebral cortex.

A «WOW» maple syrup finding: Take this 2015 study reported in Oncology Reports: the researchers examined the effect of three grades of maple syrup (grades are based on the color of the syrup and ranges from light to darker with color being influenced by time of year and processing technique) on the proliferation, migration, and invasion of colorectal cancer (CRC) cells in order to investigate whether maple syrup is suitable as a phytomedicine for cancer treatment.

The study examined migration between 2000 and 2012 and found that there were no links between the number of migrant pupils and the performance of schools, including the UK, where schools with a high proportion of migrant families did not perform any differently from the average.

In this article, I will share two case studies that reflect dynamics that will resonate with most organizations and will provide the pointers on what approaches will help you design an efficient and effective migration strategy and convert legacy courses into HTML5 the right way.

Though anecdotal reports in California said teachers from disadvantaged schools fled when new positions opened up in other schools when class sizes were reduced, what the follow - up studies show is that after rising temporarily in all schools, teacher migration rates fell dramatically to much lower levels than before, most sharply in schools with large numbers of poor students.

The same study hypothesizes that early pariah dogs originated in Asia and migrated with nomadic human groups both south to Africa and north to the Arctic, with subsequent migrations occurring throughout Asia.

Although the finding that shelter intake declined in association with the inception of the voucher program, the presence of extraneous (confounding) factors associated both with time and shelter intake can not be ruled out, including migration into and out of the county (although the human population actually increased during the study period).

The animals were fitted with scientific satellite tracking devices so their migration, behavior and progress can be tracked to current locations and studied.

Before being released, Dylan was fitted with a satellite tag, provided by Georgia Aquarium, so that the turtle's migration and behavior can be recorded and studied.

In closely - read case studies, we encounter artworks by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Ana Mendieta, Louise Bourgeois, Alina Szapocznikow, Anna Maria Maiolino, Vera Frenkel, Sarah Kofman and Chantal Akerman to explore trauma and bereavement, fatal illness, first and second generation Holocaust experience, migration, exile and the encounter with political horror and atrocity.

After completing her studies in media theory and social sciences at the University of Bologna and Santiago de Compostela, she has been involved in multiple research projects focusing on irregular migration via the Mediterranean Sea, and on mapping informal urban practices in Egypt, which she worked on in collaboration with the American University in Cairo and the Cairo Lab for Urban Studies, Training and Environmental Research respecstudies in media theory and social sciences at the University of Bologna and Santiago de Compostela, she has been involved in multiple research projects focusing on irregular migration via the Mediterranean Sea, and on mapping informal urban practices in Egypt, which she worked on in collaboration with the American University in Cairo and the Cairo Lab for Urban Studies, Training and Environmental Research respecStudies, Training and Environmental Research respectively.

Analogies with past migration experiences are used frequently in such studies (McLeman and Hunter 2010).

«Our study clearly showed that European migratory bird species with declining breeding populations in Europe in the last decades (1990 — 2000) responded the least to recent climate change as reflected by the temporal trend in spring migration phenology, or even delayed their timing of spring migration, whereas species with stable or increasing populations advanced migration.»

Pre-construction studies of raptor behavior should not be limited to migration issues but should be comprehensive and include not only the risk associated with direct turbine strikes and possible avoidance behavior, but also terrestrial habitat degradation and its effects on nesting and wintering raptors, as well as the effect of such degradation on migrating raptors» roosting needs.

This study shows that, because skilled individuals will have greater migration opportunities, climate change may lead parents to have fewer children and invest more in each individual child, with consequences for local income inequality.

Patterns and rates of plant migration are documented using our macrofossil studies in combination with pollen stratigraphy.

It should probably be seen as a violation of the general principle of equality to construct legislation that excludes even the possibility — it is not just a question of money, the insurance does not exist on the market — of non-economic migration for those with chronic or ongoing illnesses, even though they may well be capable of study or normal life.

Conducted hundreds of raceway experiments with lamprey studying nocturnal migration and mating behaviors

The authors share insight on their multidisciplinary research covering areas of social policy, economics, poverty, gender studies, nutrition, agriculture, labour, migration, and conflict with the objective of fostering informed debate on social, political and economic issues and policies.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Customer Service Representative — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee customer service and IT support across a variety of industries and settings Responsible for 24 hour, 7 days per week help desk management for both clients and team members Utilize interpersonal skills and advanced IT knowledge in service of national and international clients Direct team of IT and customer service professional handling inquiries and escalations in a timely manner Responsible for Level 1, 2, and 3 service across a variety of highly technical IT matters Document customer service activities, update client accounts, and follow up as needed Build and strengthen professional relationships with clients and partners resulting in loyalty and strong revenue Responsible for departmental budget, team workflows, and IT inventory management Hire and train employees in customer service and IT management best practices Manage varied IT projects including migrations, infrastructure development, and network administration Utilize strong abilities and training in Microsoft, Linux, and Apple systems Serve as liaison between multiple departments and senior leadership Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity