A local height-diameter model with mixed-effects for Abies religiosa in Tlaxcala, Mexico

Height–diameter equations for boreal tree species in Ontario using a mixed-effects modeling approach

Height–diameter relationships based on stand characteristics (trees/ha, basal area, and dominant stand height) were investigated for balsam fir, balsam poplar, black spruce, jack pine, red pine, trembling aspen, white birch, and white spruce using data from permanent growth study plots in northern Ontario, Canada. Approximately half the data were used to estimate model parameters with the rest ...

Getting connected: Kinship and compadrazgo in rural Tlaxcala, Mexico*

The Socio - Economic Impacts of NAFTA in Tlaxcala , Mexico

NAFTA has impacted farm commodity prices and labor allocations in Mexico. This study takes a close look at a rural/industrial region (Tlaxcala) in Mexico where the growth of post-NAFTA industrial employment opportunities has impacted the rural population and the agricultural economy. Through personal interviews and surveys, the impact of NAFTA on the interaction between agricultural and industr...

Abortion and women's roles in society: opinions from Tlaxcala, Mexico.

OBJECTIVE We aim to assess the opinions of Mexicans in the state of Tlaxcala on abortion and other topics concerning women's reproductive health and status in society. MATERIAL AND METHODS We summarize opinions on abortion and women's roles in society and perform logit regressions to assess characteristics correlated with support for abortion rights. RESULTS A majority of respondents were a...

Designing and Validating a local Model for Managing Natural Disasters in Villages (Case study: Ardabil province); A Mixed Approach

Background and objective: The severity of natural disasters in many rural parts of the country is such that the continuation of the social and economic life of the residents of these areas always faces a crisis. Villages are more vulnerable to natural disasters and hazards due to their traditional structure and texture compared to cities, and every year, natural disasters cause a lot of damage ...