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The Quality Of Life In A Midwestern Rural Community, James E. Bodensteiner

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This thesis is based on the following assumptions: (a) that the kind of community in which people live affects their sense of well-being, (b) that a community should provide certain qualities for its residents in order that they may enjoy an optimum quality of life, (c) that many large urban population centers are failing to provide the environment for this desired quality of life, and (d) that rural communities are and have been on the decline as population and business centers in the United States. In view of these assumptions this study attempted to discover whether the small rural community …

A Study Of The Relationship Between High School Grade Point Average And The Choice Of Library Orientation Among Uni Students, John Stephen Jenn

Graduate Research Papers

The basic problem under study was originally that of determining the quality of student that took Library Orientation as a freshman as UNI. The hypothesis that was tested was this: UNI as freshman were either good or poor students in high school in terms of their high school grade point averages (GPA's), and approximately equal percentages of good (greater than 3.00 GPA) and bad (under 2.25 GPA) students will be found in this majority.

Of secondary importance in this study was the collecting of statistical data on the experiential backgrounds and self-perceived character traits of the Library Orientation students as …

Effects Of Estrogen And Progesterone On Serum Ionized And Total Calcium In Ovariectomized Rats, Edward L. Hatcher, Robert J. Simpson

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

The effects of estrogen and estrogen plus progesterone on the serum ionized calcium levels were studied in ovariectomized rats. Concentrations of total and ionized calcium were measured in the serum of rats following three- and six-day treatments with estrogen (01μg daily). Concentrations of ionized calcium in estrogen- treated ovariectomized rats were significantly higher than in controls and significantly higher values were noted in the ionized: total serum calcium ratios in estrogen treated rats as compared with controls. The addition of progesterone to the estrogen treatment procedure resulted in increased total and ionized serum calcium with the ionized values remaining …

Faculty Handbook, 1974, University Of Northern Iowa

University Faculty Documents

The 1974 revised handbook was prepared as an informal guide to services; facilities; and policies at the university; as well as university structure and administration. Faculty privileges and responsibilities are described in a major section. Other chapters deal with rules and regulations; social and professional organizations; cultural and recreational opportunities; and statements of responsibility and hearing procedures. Specific details are given on: attendance at faculty meetings; advising duties; leaves; travel; research funds; insurance and other benefit programs; salaries; faculty evaluations; rank and promotions; tenure; faculty grievances; retirement; outside employment; political activity; and use of university facilities. (LBH)

A Zoosporic Tribute From The Delphic Sibyl, F. K. Sparrow

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Eight different zoosporic fungi were recovered from soil in the environs of the sanctuary and oracle of Apollo at Delphi, Greece. Two of these, Rhizophydium sibyllina and Phlyctochytrium neuhausii, are described as new species.

Detection Of Isocitrate Lyase In Achlya Flagellata, Joanne Tontz Ellzey, Christina D. Chavez

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

The colorimetric procedure of McFadden and Howes (1960) and the enzyme assay for isocitrate lyase (Shiio, Shiio, and McFadden, 1965) gave positive results for the presence of isocitrate lyase in Achlya flagellata oogonial cultures. This enzyme is an indicator of the glyoxylate pathway (metabolism of lipids to carbohydrates). Further work is in progress to determine if there is a correlation between isocitrate lyase and the microbodies of oogonial initials.

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Upper Pennsylvanian Missourian Corals Of Iowa, J. M. Cocke, Joan Mussler

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

As in Kansas where distinct zonation of corals has been recognized, the dissepimental Rugosa Dibunophyllum, Neokoninckophyllum and Geyerophyllum are invariably associated with limestones and thin calcareous shale interbeds within limestone units. In both states, the nondissepimental rugose genera Lophamplexus and Stereostyllls have been collected from both limestones and thick intervening shale units. The tabulate genera Syringopora and Cladochonus are restricted to limestones in both areas. Although the vertical distribution of Iowa and Kansas dissepimental corals is similar, Iowa rocks contain fewer and generally smaller corals than correlative Kansas units. Elements of the informal dissepimental coral zones 1, 3 and 4 …

Notes On Diatoms From Waters Of Two Drainage Tiles In Northwest Iowa, Michael L. Edwards

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Monthly collections of diatoms and water chemistry analyses were made on two drainage tiles which discharge into Big Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa. The study ran from April until October, 1971. A total of 119 taxa from 29 genera were identified. Five taxa are previously unpublished in Iowa literature.

An Improved Holding Chamber For The Measurement Of Oxygen Consumption In Mice, Kenneth M. Cook, Thomas J. Doody

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

An apparatus is described which has been useful in classroom demonstrations and for research in metabolic studies of mice. The unique feature of this modification of basic metabolators is a standard taper ground glass joint.

In Memoriam: Jean Luther Laffoon, 1922-1973, William H. Robinson, Oscar E. Tauber, Robert E. Lewis

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Jean L. Laffoon, Professor of Zoology and Entomology at Iowa State University, died January 19, 1973, in Ames, Iowa, after a brief illness.

Dr. Laffoon was born in Sioux City Iowa on August 19 1922. He graduated from Central High School, Sioux Citv, in 1939 and was awarded a B.S. degree in biology from Morningside College in 1942. In the fall of that year he entered the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, but withdrew to volunteer for service in the United States Navy. Upon his discharge, three years later, he enrolled in the Graduate College at Iowa State University, where …

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Video Tape Tutoring, J. W. Nilsson

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Engineering educators have long recognized that some of the technology created by engineering can be used to educate future generations of engineers. Television is a good example. There are several basic ways television can be used as an educational tool. First, it can be used to transmit information to many different locations simultaneously. Second, it can be used to transmit information instantaneously to or from remote locations. Third, it can be adapted to display instantaneously the output from both digital and analog computers. The words "simultaneously" and "instantaneously" are key words because otherwise conventional film could do the same thing. …

Megaliocrinus Johnsoni, A New Camerate Crinoid Species From Middle Pennsylvanian Rocks Of Illinois, H. L. Strimple

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

The steinkern of a camerate crinoid found in rocks of Middle Pennsylvanian age is of considerable interest in that very few genera or species have been reported. Megaliocrinus johnsoni, new species, is from the Cherokee Group, exposed in the Collinson quarry near Milan, Rock Island County, Illinois. Internal nerve canals radiating from the chambered organ are preserved as ridges.

Significance Of Endothelial Cell Histidine Decarboxylase Activity, James R. Yarnal, Dennis F. Rolek

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Isolated endothelial cells have been shown to have a 15-fold greater histidine decarboxylase activity than adjacent intima-media homogenates. The significance of this is discussed in regard to microcirculatory regulation and atherogenesis. The newly formed histamine is thought to play a role in microcirculatory regulation by acting on "dilator receptors" at the capillary level. The role of histamine in atherogenesis is thought to be mediated through an increased arterial wall permeability. Specifically, the increased permeability is the result of increased endothelial cell pinocytotic activity and endothelial cell contraction. These contractions eventually cause distinct gaps in the endothelium at the inter-endothelial cell …

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Food Habits, Growth And Distribution Of Larval Walleye, Stizostedion Vitreum Vitreum (Mitchill), In Clear Lake, Iowa, Vernon L. Spykerman

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Larval walleye were collected in Clear Lake, Iowa, during May and June, 1972, to determine their food habits, growth and distribution while in the pelagic stage. Larvae were pelagic until early June, and then moved into littoral areas of the lake. During the pelagic stage, larvae exhibited vertical movement toward the surface at night and to deeper zones during the day. Mean total body length of larvae was 9 mm on May 13 and 32.6 mm on June 8. Feeding commenced when larvae reached 9 mm in length. Cladocera and Copepoda comprised 94.6 percent of the total number of food …

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Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

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Environment Of Deposition Of The Cedar Valley Formation In The Vicinity Of Black Hawk County, Iowa, Wayne I. Anderson, Stephen V. Wiig

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Nine stratigraphic sections of the Cedar Valley Formation were studied in Black Hawk, Buchanan and Benton counties in an attempt to better interpret the environment of deposition of the formation. Key environmental criteria for the interpretation of shallow water carbonate environments were recognized in the Cedar Valley Formation in the study area. The environment of deposition of the Solon Member is interpreted as entirely subtidal. The environment of deposition of the Rapid Member ranged from shallow subtidal to intertidal. The Coralville Member is interpreted as having been deposited in an environment that ranged from very shallow subtidal to intertidal and …

Wall-To-Wall Children: Setting Up And Administering The First Year Of An Elementary School Library, Dorothy Stone

Graduate Research Papers

Wall-to-Wall Children" is an account of the methods used and the problems encountered in establishing a new elementary library at Frances Grout Elementary School in Waterloo, Iowa and a survey of its first year of operation with a compilation of plans for its future. The philosophies and gui1elines established are explored and tested in relation to the total elementary school experience.

Identification Of Tasks In Home Economics Related Occupations: Clothing; Apparel; And Textile Services, Billie Lou Sands, Dorothy Lee Clausen

Faculty Publications

The study of task identification in clothing; apparel; and textile services presents statistical correlations of task frequencies obtained by questionnaire in six task clusters for the occupations of fabric specialist; tailor; alternation specialist; dry cleaner; launderer; and clothing apparel and textile service occupations. One-way matrices present; for each occupation; task clusters and tasks within each cluster arranged vertically in descending order of overall mean frequency of performance. A two-way matrix correlates task information for all six occupations; with occupations arranged horizontally and task clusters and individual tasks within each cluster arranged vertically in descending order of commonality of performance as …

Innovations In Industrial Arts Teacher: Education--Curriculum--Facilities--Methodology, Alvin E. Rudisill

Faculty Publications

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Industrial Technology is involved in a three-phase curriculum development project along with new facility design and construction and implementation of instructional innovations. The report reflects decisions made to date in the process; including the completed phase of developing concept-based cluster courses to serve all majors in the department; including education majors. Second and third phases will focus on advanced technical courses; the professional sequence; and the graduate program. Considered in the report are factors influencing industrial arts teacher education at all levels; such as components of the industrial arts education program; State certification …

Bibliography Of Occupational Information, Janice Wieckhorst

Faculty Publications

This bibliography (non-annotated) is divided into three major sections. The first covers books; periodicals and pamphlets describing individual careers; job hunting techniques and the world of work. The second section contains a selected listing of U. S. government publications on employment and careers. The final section includes a group of reference materials pertinent to employment. While this bibliography is specific to the library at the University of Northern Iowa; its citations cover recognized materials generally available through reference libraries and the U. S. Government. (CKJ)

Editor's Foreword, Edward J. Thorne

Iowa Journal of Communication

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Television And The Army-Mccarthy Hearing: A Mcluhanistic Approach, James Edward Sayer

Iowa Journal of Communication

For nearly two months during the spring of 1954, the American people witnessed a true television spectacular--the United States Army versus a United States Senator, the Army-McCarthy Hearings. It provided the first lengthy exposure of the Wisconsin Senator to the public via television, and it is not unusual, in reading either about these Hearings or about the career of Senator McCarthy, to find a contemporary history to suggest something similar to Malone and Rauch's "McCarthy's exposure of himself on television led to his downfall." Often, the reader is left to himself to decide why it was that these Hearings resulted …

Iowa Journal Of Communication, Volume 4, Number 1, Spring 1974 [Download Entire Issue]

Iowa Journal of Communication

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1974 Panther, Northern University High School

Malcolm Price Laboratory School Yearbooks

The student yearbook of the Northern University High School, part of the Malcolm Price Laboratory School of the University of Northern Iowa.

The Identification Of Yeasts From Clinical Material, Leila J. Walker, Marguerite R. Luecke

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

A workable, practical scheme for the identification of yeasts isolated from clinical specimens is presented. Relationships between medically important sexual stages and imperfect forms, and characteristics of the sexual stages in clinical material, are described. Included in this report is a guide to yeast identification which relies on the Luecke plate, a modified Dalmau plate.