Definitions Fitness – the ability of an organism to have reproductive success Birth Interval – the time between the birth of a child and the following child Reproductive Tenure – the total period between the first and last child Altruism – the act of helping another individual without any benefit
Key Words Hypoxia – insufficient levels of blood oxygen required to maintain normal body function Ischemia – insufficient blood flow required to maintain normal body function Encephalopathy – a disease affecting brain function or structure Asphyxiation – oxygen deprivation Birth can be an anxious period of time, but is a
Growing up, children are educated and raised in a manner that will best set them up for entering the workforce. After completing high school, post-secondary, or advanced education, most begin careers that will lead them into retirement. However, decades of hours committed to a workplace can take a toll on
In certain areas of the world, monolinguals are in the minority. Canada and Europe have reported rates of 55% and 67% bilingual populations, respectively, whereas India and the United States report 25% and 20%, respectively, thereby showing regional differences in bilingualism [2]. Recently, there has been an increase in the
It is not an understatement to say that the world exists on a very fragile status quo. Until the past century, a dichotomous lens has been used to define social beliefs and any deviations from these norms resulted in mockery, exclusion, or public ridicule. However, through public efforts and campaigns,
18 years ago, the world was introduced to a new type of threat – an international coronavirus outbreak. The first wave of its kind in the 21st century, Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) quickly swept through many countries, causing international panic and threatening many of Asia’s economies. Affecting over 8000
