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Honest Or Deceitful?: A Study Of Persons' Mental Models For Judging Veracity, John S. Seiter Dec 1997

Honest Or Deceitful?: A Study Of Persons' Mental Models For Judging Veracity, John S. Seiter

Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies Faculty Publications

This study focused on understanding the detailed and dynamic mental models that people develop for judging veracity. It was hypothesized that individual differences in such mental models, assessed by using Thagard's (1989) ECHO computer simulation program, would predict participants' attributions and confidence in making attributions. After watching videotapes of targets, 120 participants rated targets' veracity and their own confidence in making attributions. Half of these participants also provided “on-line” information that, in turn, was entered into ECHO. The two groups did not differ in their judgments of veracity, but the on-line group was significantly more confident. Results from ECHO and …

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Establishment In Tree Shelters I: Shelters Reduce Growth, Water Use, And Hardiness, But Not Drought Avoidance, Roger Kjelgren, Larry Rupp Dec 1997

Establishment In Tree Shelters I: Shelters Reduce Growth, Water Use, And Hardiness, But Not Drought Avoidance, Roger Kjelgren, Larry Rupp

Plants, Soils, and Climate Faculty Publications

We investigated water use and potential drought avoidance of Norway maple (Acer platanoides L.) and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh) seedlings grown in protective plastic shelters. Gravimetric tree water use and reference evapotranspiration for fescue turf (ETo) were monitored for 1 to 3 days during the growing season. Water use of trees was 8% to 14% of ETo in shelters vs. 29% to 40% for trees not in shelters. Trunk diameter was affected more than whole-tree water relations by lack of irrigation, suggesting that the nonirrigated trees were subjected to only mild water stress. Shelters did not improve drought avoidance, …

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Establishment In Treeshelters Ii: Effect Of Shelter Color On Gas Exchange And Hardiness, Roger Kjelgren, Thayne Montague, Larry Rupp Dec 1997

Establishment In Treeshelters Ii: Effect Of Shelter Color On Gas Exchange And Hardiness, Roger Kjelgren, Thayne Montague, Larry Rupp

Plants, Soils, and Climate Faculty Publications

We investigated the microclimate, gas exchange, and growth of field-grown Norway maple (Acer platanoides L.) and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh) trees nonsheltered, and in brown and white shelters. Shelter microclimate—air temperature (Ta), vapor pressure deficit (VPD), and radiation—and tree leaf area, growth in diameter, stomatal conductance (gs), and photosynthesis were measured during the first growing season after bare-root transplanting. Bark temperatures in midwinter were also measured. Treeshelter microclimate was greenhouse-like compared to ambient conditions, as shortwave radiation was lower, and midday Ta and relative humidity were higher. Although trees in shelters had greater shoot elongation and higher gs than …

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1997.2 - Opera House Dallas, Martin Price, Patrick Cox Dec 1997

1997.2 - Opera House Dallas, Martin Price, Patrick Cox

School of Architecture Student Projects

Design work from the 1997 fall semester, Studio Martin Price, School of Architecture, The University of Texas at Arlington. Opera House. Patrick Cox. The site is in Dallas adjacent to the Meyerson Concert Hall. Rhythmic lines form patterns of naturally flowing paths of movement, dramatically expressed in the approach to the design of the entry, lobby, and seating spaces. Seating flexibly pivots and moves with a hydraulic system to accommodate both traditional staging as well as experimental staging, where the stage thrusts forward from the proscenium into the audience. The exterior form pivots and spirals upward, expressing the various functions …

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Ddasaccident139, Hd-Aid Nov 1997

Ddasaccident139, Hd-Aid

Global CWD Repository

The investigators checked the Team's detectors and found five to be not "in proper working condition". The victim used one of these detectors. At the end of the working day the victim was taking his equipment to the store and either stepped into an uncleared area or stepped on a missed mine (due to the faulty detectors).

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Malaysia– Recent Economic Developments, International Monetary Fund (Imf) Nov 1997

Malaysia– Recent Economic Developments, International Monetary Fund (Imf)

Documents

No abstract provided.

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Mitigating The Tragedy Of The Commons Through Cooperation: An Experimental Evaluation, Charles F. Mason, Owen R. Phillips Sep 1997

Mitigating The Tragedy Of The Commons Through Cooperation: An Experimental Evaluation, Charles F. Mason, Owen R. Phillips

Charles F Mason

No abstract provided.

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Technology To Learn Anytime Anywhere, Norman Desmarais Sep 1997

Technology To Learn Anytime Anywhere, Norman Desmarais

Library Faculty and Staff papers

This paper looks at a pilot program designed to promote the "Anytime Anywhere Learning" concept. Microsoft and Toshiba have joined forces to implement a laptop learning program with fifty-two schools around the country. It looks at how personal learning tools, such as laptops, change the way that students learn, transforming teachers' roles and increasing parental involvement in their children's education.

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Full Issue, Spanish Colonial Research Center Sep 1997

Full Issue, Spanish Colonial Research Center

Colonial Latin American Historical Review

No abstract provided.

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Research To Practice: Unrealized Potential: Differing Outcomes For Individuals With Mental Retardation And Other Disability Groups, Sheila Fesko Sep 1997

Research To Practice: Unrealized Potential: Differing Outcomes For Individuals With Mental Retardation And Other Disability Groups, Sheila Fesko

Research to Practice Series, Institute for Community Inclusion

A national study examined job search practices used by community rehabilitation providers and state vocational rehabilitation counselors. Employment outcomes for individuals with mental retardation are contrasted with those for individuals with other disabilities.

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Thailand Letter Of Intent, August 14, 1997, Thanong Biyada, Chaiyawat Wibulswasdi Aug 1997

Thailand Letter Of Intent, August 14, 1997, Thanong Biyada, Chaiyawat Wibulswasdi

Documents

Letter of Intent for Thailand's 34-month SBA with the IMF, dated August 14, 1997.

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Ddasaccident234, Hd-Aid Aug 1997

Ddasaccident234, Hd-Aid

Global CWD Repository

The Team Commander knew that there were mines present. "After thorough checking [he] had ordered the removal of 15cm of topsoil, followed by a second 15cm. The mine was still 15cm below the surface. This was too deep for the detector to pick it up and too deep for the prodder to reveal its presence… the ground compacted under his weight and set off the mine."

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Shelters Affect Tree Seedling Establishment Under Grass Competition, Roger Kjelgren, Larry Rupp Jul 1997

Shelters Affect Tree Seedling Establishment Under Grass Competition, Roger Kjelgren, Larry Rupp

Plants, Soils, and Climate Faculty Publications

We investigated growth and water relations of tree seedlings grown in treeshelters surrounded by competing grass. Treeshelters were placed over one-year-old gambel oak (Quercus gambellii) and bigtooth maple (Acer grandidentatum) planted in field soil, and crested wheatgrass (Agrypyron cristatum x A. repens) was planted around half of the trees. Trees were irrigated only the first year. Surviving plants were counted over two years, and above-ground growth, root growth, and leaf water potential were measured the second year. Without shelters, all maples and most oaks under grass competition died within two years, while about half or more of those in shelters …

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Production Of Η Mesons In Double Pomeron Exchange, Alec Schramm, Daniel Reeves May 1997

Production Of Η Mesons In Double Pomeron Exchange, Alec Schramm, Daniel Reeves

Alec J Schramm

We estimate the production cross section for ηc and ηb mesons via Pomeron-Pomeron fusion in peripheral heavy-ion collisions. Total and elastic PP cross sections are calculated in an equivalent Pomeron approximation.

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Fragment Distributions For Highly Charged Systems, C. Williams, W. G. Lynch, C. Schwarz, M. B. Tsang, W. C. Hsi, M. J. Huang, D. R. Bowman, J. Dinius, C. K. Gelbke, D. O. Handzy, G. J. Kunde, M. A. Lisa, Graham F. Peaslee, L. Phair, A. Botvina, M-C. Lemaire, S. R. Souza, G. Van Buren, R. J. Charity, L. G. Sobotka, U. Lynen, J. Pochodzalla, H. Sann, W. Trautmann, D. Fox, R. T. De Souza, N. Carlin May 1997

Fragment Distributions For Highly Charged Systems, C. Williams, W. G. Lynch, C. Schwarz, M. B. Tsang, W. C. Hsi, M. J. Huang, D. R. Bowman, J. Dinius, C. K. Gelbke, D. O. Handzy, G. J. Kunde, M. A. Lisa, Graham F. Peaslee, L. Phair, A. Botvina, M-C. Lemaire, S. R. Souza, G. Van Buren, R. J. Charity, L. G. Sobotka, U. Lynen, J. Pochodzalla, H. Sann, W. Trautmann, D. Fox, R. T. De Souza, N. Carlin

Faculty Publications

Charge and transverse energy distributions for intermediate mass fragments have been extracted for central 84Kr+197Au collisions at E/A=35-400 MeV. The slopes of the measured fragment charge distributions decrease monotonically with incident energy, consistent with the expectations for highly charged systems, but not with recent critical exponent analyses. Statistical model calculations, which reproduce the experimental trends, suggest that post-breakup fragment secondary decays alter significantly the observed charge distributions. Radial expansion velocities extracted from these calculations follow the systematics of Au+Au collisions.

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United States Agricultural Information Network / International, Dana W. R. Boden, Mary Cassner Apr 1997

United States Agricultural Information Network / International, Dana W. R. Boden, Mary Cassner

UNL Libraries: Faculty Publications

General overview of the first ever United States Agricultural Information Network (USAIN)/ International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists (IAALD) Joint Conference and Pre-Conference Workshops held April 3-7, 1997, Tucson, Arizona. The conference theme was "The Information Frontier: Linking People and Resources in a Changing World". Representatives from over 35 countries were in attendance.

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Fraters In Facultate: Models Of Excellence In Fraternity Advising, Charles G. Eberly Mar 1997

Fraters In Facultate: Models Of Excellence In Fraternity Advising, Charles G. Eberly

Charles G. Eberly

This paper is the first of a number I planned to carry out on models of excellent in fraternity chapter advising. I am still working on the qualitative data I collected a decade and a half later. The thesis is that if one focused on models of excellence in fraternity operations to learn the manner in which successful leaders and organizations achieve their objectives, much greater progress would be made than focusing on the reduction of negative issues and problems such as alcohol abuse, sexual abuse, and hazing.

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Kinetics Of Transesterification Of Soybean Oil, Hossein Noureddini, D Zhu Mar 1997

Kinetics Of Transesterification Of Soybean Oil, Hossein Noureddini, D Zhu

Papers in Biomaterials

Transesterification of soybean oil with methanol was investigated. Three stepwise and reversible reacttons are believed to occur. The effect of variations in mixing intensity (Reynolds number = 3,100 to 12,400) and temperature (30 to 70'CJ on the rate oireaction were studied while the molar ratio of alcohol to triglycerol (6:l) and the concentration of catalyst (0.20 wt% based on soybean oil) were held constant. The variations in mixing intensity appear to effect the reaction parallel to the variations in temperature. A reaction mechanism consisting of an initial mass transfer-controlled region followed by a kinetically controlled region is proposed. The experimental …

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Research To Practice: Responding To The Needs Of Youth With Disabilities Who Are Runaway Or Homeless, Sheila Fesko, David Temelini Feb 1997

Research To Practice: Responding To The Needs Of Youth With Disabilities Who Are Runaway Or Homeless, Sheila Fesko, David Temelini

Research to Practice Series, Institute for Community Inclusion

Results from a national survey of Family Youth and Service Bureau-funded agencies regarding their knowledge of the needs of youth with disabilities who are runaways, homeless, or at risk for running away.

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Fragment Multiplicity Dependent Charge Distributions In Heavy Ion Collisions, M. B. Tsang, C. Williams, M. J. Huang, W. G. Lynch, L. Phair, D. R. Bowman, J. Dinius, C. K. Gelbke, D. O. Handzy, W. C. Hsi, G. J. Kunde, M. A. Lisa, Graham F. Peaslee, A. Botvina, M-C. Lemaire, S. R. Souza, G. Van Buren, R. J. Charity, L. G. Sobotka, C. Schwarz, U. Lynen, J. Pochodzalla, H. Sann, W. Trautmann, D. Fox, R. T. De Souza, N. Carlin Feb 1997

Fragment Multiplicity Dependent Charge Distributions In Heavy Ion Collisions, M. B. Tsang, C. Williams, M. J. Huang, W. G. Lynch, L. Phair, D. R. Bowman, J. Dinius, C. K. Gelbke, D. O. Handzy, W. C. Hsi, G. J. Kunde, M. A. Lisa, Graham F. Peaslee, A. Botvina, M-C. Lemaire, S. R. Souza, G. Van Buren, R. J. Charity, L. G. Sobotka, C. Schwarz, U. Lynen, J. Pochodzalla, H. Sann, W. Trautmann, D. Fox, R. T. De Souza, N. Carlin

Faculty Publications

The dependence of intermediate-mass-fragment (IMF) element distributions on the multiplicity, NIMF, of detected fragments has been measured for 84Kr+197Au collisions at E/A=35, 55, 70, 100, 200, and 400 MeV. The observed dependence can be parametrized as P(NIMF|Z)∝P(Z)exp(-c⋅NIMF⋅Z), where c is a beam-energy and excitation-energy dependent parameter. Previous work indicated this parameter is zero in the liquid-gas coexistence region and positive in the gaseous phase. In contrast, we observe both negative and positive values for c, revealing the meaning of this parameter to be less straightforward than previously assumed. The magnitude of c appears nonetheless to provide a nontrivial test of …

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The Optimal Number Of Firms In The Commons: A Dynamic Approach, Charles F. Mason, Stephen Polasky Jan 1997

The Optimal Number Of Firms In The Commons: A Dynamic Approach, Charles F. Mason, Stephen Polasky

Charles F Mason

No abstract provided.

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Ddasaccident114, Hd-Aid Jan 1997

Ddasaccident114, Hd-Aid

Global CWD Repository

The investigators determined that the victim was squatting to prod with a bayonet and applied too much pressure. He used the presence of bamboo to explain why he squatted to prod. The mine was identified as a PMN from "found fragments". His visor was shattered in the accident and his bayonet was "lost".

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Probable Causes And The Distinction Between Subjective And Objective Chance, Stuart M. Glennan Jan 1997

Probable Causes And The Distinction Between Subjective And Objective Chance, Stuart M. Glennan

Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS

In this paper I present both a critical appraisal of Humphreys' probabilistic theory of causality and a sketch of an alternative view of the relationship between the notions of probability and of cause. Though I do not doubt that determinism is false, I claim that the examples used to motivate Humphreys' theory typically refer to subjective rather than objective chance. Additionally, I argue on a number of grounds that Humphreys' suggestion that linear regression models be used as a canonical form for the description of causal relations is untenable. I conclude by exploring the variety of ways in which probabilistic …

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Using A Jury Simulation As A Classroom Exercise, Robert B. Bennett, Jordan H. Leibman, Richard Fetter Jan 1997

Using A Jury Simulation As A Classroom Exercise, Robert B. Bennett, Jordan H. Leibman, Richard Fetter

Scholarship and Professional Work - Business

The authors' empirical research project considers the effects of differences in actual legal rules on jury decisions and, concurrently, gives business students the opportunity to participate in a realistic jury experience. The project uses actual trial evidence to produce a videotaped simulated trial presentation thereby insuring that the testimony, legal arguments, jury instructions and facts are realistic. To date, approximately 2,000 business students have participated in the simulation, under the supervision of 13 different Academy members at 11 different universities. This article describes the project and its curricular benefits within the context of an introductory course in law.

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Distressing Aspects Of Women's Roles, Sandra P. Thomas Jan 1997

Distressing Aspects Of Women's Roles, Sandra P. Thomas

Faculty Publications and Other Works -- Nursing

Individuals internalize the roles they play and the statuses they occupy in their social networks. It logically follows that the benefits and costs of women's role commitments may be critically important to their physical and mental health. This literature review focuses on distressing or negative aspects of enacting the specific primary roles of worker, wife, and mother. Vicarious stress and inadequate social support for women in these roles may contribute to immunosupression and disease vulnerability. Some women may choose the sick role as a means of escape from taxing role responsibilities. Future directions for women's health research are suggested, along …

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Ranking Law Reviews By Author Prominence - Ten Years Later, Phyllis G. Coleman Jan 1997

Ranking Law Reviews By Author Prominence - Ten Years Later, Phyllis G. Coleman

Faculty Scholarship

Phyllis Coleman, Ranking Law Reviews by Author Prominence - Ten Years Later, 39 Arizona Law Review 15 (1997).

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Orientation Workshops For Interpreters Of All Languages: How To Strike A Balance Between The Ideal World And Reality, Holly Mikkelson, Hanne Mintz Jan 1997

Orientation Workshops For Interpreters Of All Languages: How To Strike A Balance Between The Ideal World And Reality, Holly Mikkelson, Hanne Mintz

Holly Mikkelson

No abstract provided.

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Concerto Grosso For Homemade Instruments (1997), Frank Felice Jan 1997

Concerto Grosso For Homemade Instruments (1997), Frank Felice

Music Faculty Scores

Homemade instruments and orchestra – composed for Diane Wittry and the Symphony of Southeast Texas– premiered, January 1998

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Passage (1997), Frank Felice Jan 1997

Passage (1997), Frank Felice

Music Faculty Scores

Concert band/wind ensemble – composed for Barry Johnson, Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma and the Lamar University Symphonic Band – premiered by them, March 1998

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Antics (Pagliacciata) (1997), Frank Felice Jan 1997

Antics (Pagliacciata) (1997), Frank Felice

Music Faculty Scores

Wind ensemble – composed for Robert Grechesky and the Butler Wind Ensemble, premiered by them, April, 1997

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