Search

The authors classified citations included in papers presented at 10 International Society for Music Education (ISME) biennial International Research Commission Seminars across an 18-year period (1988-2006) based on the six world regions as specified by the ISME Research Commission. Citations (N = 4,535) were examined from 238 papers presented at the 12th through 21st seminars. There were 2,250 citations from 407 journals, the most prevalent sources. Twenty-eight papers from this sample were multinational in nature, with 79% (n = 22) of these by U.S. researchers as either sole or senior authors. The main result of this study is that the researchers from around the world who were presenters at these seminars primarily cited sources within their own geographical regions. Additionally, the "Journal of Research in Music Education" was by far the most referenced journal throughout the entire sample. (Contains 2 tables.)

An essay is presented which discusses the relationship between the 20th century English novels by Mary Webb, "Gone to Earth" and "Precious Bane," and the efforts of the National Trust, Great Britain's preservation fund, to preserve England's countryside. An overview of the depiction of the rural areas near Shropshire, England within Webb's novels is provided.

Heart disease is common both in the population at large but also in the population of working age. It is estimated that heart disease, including stroke and high blood pressure, is, responsible for more costs than any other disease or injury. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the main cause of death in Great Britain, accounting for over 245 000 deaths per year. The main forms of CVD are coronary heart disease and stroke. Death before retirement age is commonly attributed to CVD, accounting for 36% of premature deaths in men and 27% of premature deaths in women. CVD is responsible for 120 000 deaths a year in Great Britain and is responsible for 23% of deaths before the age of 65 years in men and 13% in women.

Examines the correlation between food intolerance and height of primary school children in Great Britain. Categorization of children according to their experience of food tolerance; Comparison between the height of food intolerant and non-food-intolerant group; Association of food intolerance with asthma and eczema.