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Economic analysis of subsistence farmers in Bolivia: Three essays
(2010-12)
The first essay examines the role that remittances plays in income diversification strategies in the developing world. Using a large and nationally representative survey for Bolivia, we find that remittances alleviate ...
Geographical Study of the Varying Impact of Demominational Affiliation and Poverty on Presidential Voting in Kansas: 1972 to 2012
(Oklahoma State University, 2014-05-01)
This empirical study examines the claim made by political analysts such as Thomas Frank that, in Kansas, residents' presidential party affiliations are influenced more heavily by social issues than economic issues. A popular ...
Effects of Changing Farm Structure on Rural Migration in the United States
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-05-01)
A decline in rural migration in the United States has been a concern to many for the last few decades. Simultaneously, corporate agriculture has grown its market share to dominate the industry. Given the dependence of many ...
Electronic Medical Record Adoption in Oklahoma: Rural-urban Differences and the Role of Broadband Availability
(Oklahoma State University, 2014-05-01)
Electronic medical records (EMRs) are an important part of the healthcare industry, providing legible and organized patient information along with the potential to reduce healthcare costs and improve health outcomes. ...
Relation between Body Mass Index and Aggression in First Grade Children
(Oklahoma State University, 2007-07-01)
The present study focused on the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and aggression in first grade children. Participants in the study consisted of 608 first grade children at rural public elementary schools recruited ...
Comparative Study of Agricultural Literacy of Urban Vs. Rural Third and Fourth Graders: Before and After an Agricultural Program
(Oklahoma State University, 2013-12-01)
Agricultural literacy is an important part of education in the United States. Public and policy maker understanding of agricultural and natural resources is a national research priority set forth by the American Association ...
Relationships Among Weight Status, Physical Activity, and Body Esteem in 3rd Grade Children from Rural Oklahoma
(Oklahoma State University, 2011-07-01)
Currently, 37% of children ages 6 to 11 years are either overweight or obese in the U.S. Overweight children have an increased risk for chronic diseases and lower self-esteem than normal weight children. Some studies ...
Classroom performance differences between students of differing locale and socioeconomic backgrounds
(2020-12)
Institutions are interested in the academic performance of students of different demographics, because academic performance plays a role in their persistence and graduation. Race/Ethnicity and socioeconomic status are ...
Long-term Economic Impacts of USDA Water Infrastructure Investments in Oklahoma
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-05-01)
One of USDA Rural Development's most popular programs is the funding for public water and sewer infrastructure projects in rural communities. This study reviews the water infrastructure projects funded in the state of ...
Rural Direct and Counter-cyclical Payments and Their Impact in a Rural-urban Perspective (A Case in Oklahoma)
(Oklahoma State University, 2011-05-01)
The total value of goods and services traded between rural and urban Oklahoma is estimated around $7.42 billion in 2008. Rural Oklahoma supplied urban Oklahoma with basic ag commodities while urban Oklahoma furnished rural ...