While the humanities contribute in lower absolute terms to this figure than scientists, we, as academics, are the primary cause of this as we continue to publish in commercial venues (in order to satisfy conditions of hiring, firing and assessment).
It was observed that the doping of CeO2 contributed in lowering the coefficient of friction.
"We have also helped contribute in lowering the female infanticide rates through similar awareness programmes and also because families are convinced we will help them care for their girls".
New laws approved since 2012 have trimmed early voting time in Ohio and North Carolina, contributing to lower turnout from black voters so far in those states.
It is also possible that findings from earlier studies, and increased awareness of female athlete triad, have led to improvements in athlete management contributing to lower prevalence of SF in more recent studies.
Dispersal ability may also have influenced population genetic structure in the Amphipsalta Notopsalta species, contributing to lower genetic differentiation in the forest taxa A. zelandica and A. cingulata.
Factors contributing to lower mortality in refugee camps include better access to primary health care (including vaccination and nutrition programs), adequate water and sanitation, and implementation of public health measures such as disease surveillance [ 2- 4].
One factor implicated in contributing to the lower breast cancer rates observed in Asian countries is the high consumption of soy products.
Enhanced discharge planning of HIV-infected inmates beyond that usually received by prisoners may be contributing to lower recidivism rates in the HIV-infected population in Rhode Island.
Interestingly, a study published earlier this year in the Economic Journal found that the legalization of marijuana is actually contributing to lower crime rates in the United States and Mexico.
"The spread of Uber has increased competition in taxi services, contributing to lower overall incomes for taxi drivers, and a redistribution of income from payroll taxi services to self-employed drivers," explains Carl Benedikt Frey, one of the paper's co-authors.
