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The Development Of Palestinian Territoriality, Jan Charles Betholf Jan 1983

The Development Of Palestinian Territoriality, Jan Charles Betholf

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The land of Palestine has been the object of conflicting claims by numerous peoples and religions for millennia. This small, arid place generally consisting of territory east and west of the Jordan River has been ruled and coveted by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Each now possesses historical, cultural, and religious attachments to the land. The Jewish claim to Palestine rests on their conquest of the "promised land" in 1451 B. C. E. and their 1500-year occupancy which ended with the Diaspora in 71 A. D. Christian occupation during the crusades and the importance of the land that Jesus walked also …

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Ozonation Of A Municipal Surface Water Supply To Reduce Trihalomethane Formation And The Use Of Surrogate Parameters To Predict Trihalomethane Concentrations, Daniel John Graber Jan 1983

Ozonation Of A Municipal Surface Water Supply To Reduce Trihalomethane Formation And The Use Of Surrogate Parameters To Predict Trihalomethane Concentrations, Daniel John Graber

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Numerous researchers have shown that THMs are essentially absent in natural waters but are nearly always present in chlorinated water supplies. Furthermore, it is generally agreed that THMs are formed by the reaction of chlorine with organic precursors, particularly humic substances, in the water. Thus, since surface waters typically are higher in organics, surface water supplies are usually higher in halogenated organics. The factors controlling production of THMs during potable water treatment have been investigated for a number of water supplies. Water parameters such as temperature, total organic carbon (TOC) content, pH, color, chlorine demand, turbidity, and water type (surface …

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Soil Detection Using Panchromatic And Infrared Films, Bruce O. Kunze Jan 1983

Soil Detection Using Panchromatic And Infrared Films, Bruce O. Kunze

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Efforts have been made in the soil survey program to improve soil mapping quality. Three types of aerial films were tested to determine if tonal differences exist among the three film types either singularly or in combination which would allow discrimination of soil series within a landscape across several land covers. The imagery consisted of panchromatic (600-700 nm), panchromatic (SOQ-700 nm), and black and white infrared (70Q-900 nm). The utility of these film types for discrimination of the components of soil mapping unit complexes was also tested. Differences were detected between films in the accuracy of discriminating soils due to …

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Health Knowledge Assessment Of College Freshmen Educated In South Dakota K-12, Nadeen E. Lunde Jan 1983

Health Knowledge Assessment Of College Freshmen Educated In South Dakota K-12, Nadeen E. Lunde

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Nothing in life is so taken for granted when possessed, or so missed when lost, as is health. Therefore, it is essential to possess basic facts if each individual is to take advantage of medical science advances, protect himself against quackery, and obtain an optimum level of health. Health education is recognized by leading educators as of vital importance in educating our youth, but health education has not established itself in a way comparable to other subjects. Kilander noted this fact as early as 1937, and yet, 46 years later, South Dakota's health education programs have not been established. Many …

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A Comparison Of Herbicides For Postemergence Grass Control In Soybeans, Brian C. Laube Jan 1983

A Comparison Of Herbicides For Postemergence Grass Control In Soybeans, Brian C. Laube

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No-till and minimum tillage agriculture limits preplant incorporated herbicides and cultivation for weed control in soybeans. Furthermore, reduced tillage leaves crop residue on the soil surface, thereby al so limiting the effectiveness of many preemergence herbicides. A reduced tillage system with the utilization of postemergence weed control practices may reduce soil erosion and production costs while increasing weed control, water infiltration, moisture conservation, and crop yields. Postemergence herbicides are less affected by soil type and moisture than soil applied herbicides. However, the effectiveness of postemergence herbicides may be reduced when rain occurs too soon after treatment. Quackgrass [Agropyron repens (L.) …

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Climate And Agriculture Of Jordan, Ali Ahman Mahmoud Jan 1983

Climate And Agriculture Of Jordan, Ali Ahman Mahmoud

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The primary objective of this study is to identify, analyze, and explain existing and potential patterns of agricultural development in Jordan as they relate to the country's environmental resource base. Once established, an understanding of the intricate relationships that exist between environment and agriculture can enhance agricultural development planning and increase Jordan's agricultural potential. Analysis of the variable patterns of the man (culture) and land (environment) relationship long has been a primary focus of geographic, study. This study is limited to those relationships which exist between agriculture in Jordan and those environmental elements which directly influence this vital aspect of …

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Soybean Root Growth And Water Uptake, V. Rasiah Jan 1983

Soybean Root Growth And Water Uptake, V. Rasiah

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Rainfall is usually marginal for optimum crop production in the North Central Great Plains. As a result many farmers in this region are installing irrigation systems to supplement rainfall. The most common system installed is the center pivot. However, while this system has a low labor requirement it is costly. Economic reports from South Dakota State University indicate marginal to negative comparisons of irrigated crop production to dryland production. Sprinkler irrigation systems such as side roll, tow lines, hand move, side move with trail lines etc. and surface irrigation depend on root zone soil water storage to extend intervals between …

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Doodles On The Walls Of The Cave : An Interpretation Of Four Popular Novels, Carole Krysan Jan 1983

Doodles On The Walls Of The Cave : An Interpretation Of Four Popular Novels, Carole Krysan

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There are many possible influences which shape the culture or the way of life of a society. One of the strongest of these influences has been the movies. Movies and moviegoing have been a part of American culture for more than eighty-five years, but the movies as a way of life in America perhaps reached its peak in the period from 1945-1955. This was the post World War II era when there were as many as 90,000,000 paid admissions per week from a population of 150,000,000. By the end of this decade, attendance had dropped to 42,000,000 due mainly to …

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Vitamin A And Carotene Supplementation On Feedlot Lambs, Donald F. Samuel Jan 1983

Vitamin A And Carotene Supplementation On Feedlot Lambs, Donald F. Samuel

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After the discovery and identification of vitamin A as an essential nutrient, the role of the vitamin and its precursor carotene in the nutrition of animals came under widespread study. Many experiments have been designed in the past to examine the interrelationships concerning vitamin A and carotene in animal feeding. In view of the similarity of digestive systems between cattle and sheep, it was reasonable to assume that vitamin A and carotene might function much the same in the two species. As numerous investigators have demonstrated, there are many similarities in vitamin A metabolism between cattle and sheep. However, there …

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Pilot Plant Production Of Cellulase By Trichoderma Reesei Qm9414 And The Effect Of Dimethyl Sulfoxide On Cellulase Production By T. Reesei Mcg77, Paul J. Whalen Jan 1983

Pilot Plant Production Of Cellulase By Trichoderma Reesei Qm9414 And The Effect Of Dimethyl Sulfoxide On Cellulase Production By T. Reesei Mcg77, Paul J. Whalen

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Approximately 15-20 x 1010 tons of organic plant substance is produced on earth per annum. Half of this material is cellulose. Much of this cellulosic material is highly resistant to breakdown due to other plant components such as lignin and hemicellulose which together with the cellulose contribute to the structural integrity of the plants. Thus, these materials find relatively limited uses in comparison to their abundance. Cellulosic materials are utilized by ruminants as an energy source and in lumber and pulping applications but commercial cellulose processing to produce glucose or glucose derived products is not currently performed. The abundance of …

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The Relationship Between Net Migration Patterns And Selected Demographic And Socioeconomic Factors In South Dakota, 1970-1980, Linda Baer Jan 1983

The Relationship Between Net Migration Patterns And Selected Demographic And Socioeconomic Factors In South Dakota, 1970-1980, Linda Baer

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This study investigated the process of net migration in counties of South Dakota from 1970 to1980. Census Bureau and Vital Statistics data were employed to answer the basic question of how major demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of counties of South Dakota were related to patterns of net migration. A description of net migration was presented and from this specific patterns of net migration from 1970 and 1980 were determined. The net migration patterns were (1) in-migration over both decades; (2) turnaround migration: out-migration in 1970 and in-migration in 1980; (3) reverse turnaround: in-migration in 1970 and out-migration in 1980; (4) …

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A Study Of English Loanwords In Chinese Through Chinese Newswriting, Wendy Yeun-Wen Pao Jan 1983

A Study Of English Loanwords In Chinese Through Chinese Newswriting, Wendy Yeun-Wen Pao

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The purpose of the present study, therefore, is to research the signified loanwords found in current newspapers. More specifically, answer to the following questions are to be discovered: 1. How extensive is the standardization of the conventional translation or transliteration of English loanwords in Chinese in terms of explicative hybrid, loan-blend, independent hybrid, word-for-word translation, descriptive translation, and doublet? 2. What kind of proportion of these English loanwords in Chinese exist in selected newswriting in terms of the socio-political, technical-scientific, scholarly, sports, and business-economic terminology?

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Ultrafiltration Of Skim Milk Prior To Cottage Cheese Making, Izhar H. Athar Jan 1983

Ultrafiltration Of Skim Milk Prior To Cottage Cheese Making, Izhar H. Athar

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Cottage cheese has the largest sales volume potential of all cultured dairy products in the United States today. Moreover, it can be a highly profitable product if proper control is exercised during its manufacturing (46). Commercial production of cottage cheese utilizes a significant portion of the total fluid milk produced in the U. S.A. After the 1955's, yearly per capita consumption of cottage cheese increased from 1. 7 7 kg (3.9 lb) to a high of 2. 45 kg (5.4 lb) in 1972 (67) . Consumer demand for lower fat dairy products gradually increased, which put more pricing emphasis on …

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An Exploration Of The Relationship Between Adolescent Adjustment To Diabetes Mellitus And Parent-Child Relationship Problems, Ann M. Demos Jan 1983

An Exploration Of The Relationship Between Adolescent Adjustment To Diabetes Mellitus And Parent-Child Relationship Problems, Ann M. Demos

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The focus of this study is on adolescents who have diabetes mellitus and their adjustment to that disease. This study explores the relationship between adolescent adjustment to diabetes mellitus and the parent-child relationship. Erik Erikson's Theory of Cognitive Development served as the theoretical framework for the study. The study utilized descriptive methodology. Data was collected using Child's Attitude Toward Mother Scale and Child's Attitude Toward Father Scale, the Diabetic Adjustment Scale, and a researcher developed structured'interview. The study population was ten families each with a diabetic adolescent for the study. Individual case scores and correlation statistics were used to describe …

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Ozonation Of A Municipal Groundwater Supply To Reduce Iron And Manganese, Steven Lance Schjodt Jan 1983

Ozonation Of A Municipal Groundwater Supply To Reduce Iron And Manganese, Steven Lance Schjodt

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Groundwaters often contain considerable amounts of carbon dioxide and under anaerobic conditions, the ferric and manganic compounds are reduced by the slightly acidic water to their soluble ferrous and manganous states, and solution occurs without difficulty. The development of anaerobic conditions is essential for appreciable amounts of iron and manganese to gain entrance to a water supply. For this reason, groundwaters usually contain much higher concentrations of iron and manganese than do surface waters. An oxidation process is the best method for removing soluble iron and manganese. During an oxidation process, the soluble ferrous (Fe+2) and manganous (Mn+2) compounds will …

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The Subject Matter And Content Emphases Of Secondary Home Economics Programs In South Dakota, Darlys Olson Zaske Jan 1983

The Subject Matter And Content Emphases Of Secondary Home Economics Programs In South Dakota, Darlys Olson Zaske

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The purpose of this study was to describe secondary home economics programs in South Dakota. Specifically, it was designed to identify subjects being taught and pervasive themes running throughout the subjects of home economics programs. A secondary objective was to investigate the relationship between curricular emphases and certain characteristics of the school and teacher. Variables studied were 1) teaching experience, 2) class enrollments, 3) school size, 4) personal preference of teaching subject, and 5) professional interaction. To determine the curriculum emphases of the teachers, the Curriculum Orientation Survey (COS), developed by Hall, was used to measure the extent to which …

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A Case Study In Establishing An In-House Polling Operation For A South Dakota Political Campaign, Jeff Brockelsby Jan 1983

A Case Study In Establishing An In-House Polling Operation For A South Dakota Political Campaign, Jeff Brockelsby

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Evaluating what voters are thinking and deciding how best to communicate with them are critical to a political candidate planning a campaign strategy. Until recently, a candidate relied on his own instincts and those of his advisers to evaluate what people thought about a particular issue or person and to determine the most effective way of presenting campaign messages. Political polling has changed this. Political scientist Paul Van Riper said in Handbook of Practical Politics "the rapidly increasing utilization of social science techniques to help determine political strategy is one of the most important of the recent trends in American …

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Optimum Irrigation Loading Rates Of Highly Saline Wastewater On A Montmorillonitic Soil, John H. Bischoff Jan 1983

Optimum Irrigation Loading Rates Of Highly Saline Wastewater On A Montmorillonitic Soil, John H. Bischoff

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Annual applications of 125, 90, and 50 cm of secondary-treated municipal effluent were applied to a 0.76 cm/hr glaciated soil growing alfalfa for 3 years. All treatments had weekly applications with the depth of application varying from 1.5-3.2 cm for the low rate plot to 3.8-8 cm for the high plot. The amounts applied paralleled the evapotranspiration curve of the crop with weekly applications lowest in the spring and fall and highest during the summer. Water quality varied from 1500-3000 Siemens /cm for the electrolyte concentration, from 5-11 for the sodium adsorption ratio, and from 0.1-12. 4 ppm for nitrate …

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Fluorescence In Oats And Its Value As A Varietal Purity Indicator, John Van De Crommert Jan 1983

Fluorescence In Oats And Its Value As A Varietal Purity Indicator, John Van De Crommert

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In order to determine environmental effects upon different oat varieties, Benson, Chief, Froker, Lancer, Noble, and Spear were grown under greenhouse and field conditions. Lancer and Noble were crossed in the greenhouse to determine the genetic makeup of the fluorescent characteristic. Subsequent F3 generation seed was grown out and observed under greenhouse conditions alongside check samples of Noble and Lancer oat varieties. The early oat selections tested were all new entries and were grown at eleven locations in the United States. The midseason selections used were also new entries and were grown at twelve U.S. locations and Ottawa, Canada. New …

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Perceptual Regions Of Minnesota, John L. Faundeen Jan 1983

Perceptual Regions Of Minnesota, John L. Faundeen

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Economists, demographers, politicians, recreationalists, and others have divided the state of Minnesota into many different regions. In so doing, each claim to represent a meaningful division of state districts based upon their own particular viewpoint, need, or bias. Whether these regions are logically derived or merely delineated for purposes of convenience can, however, be questioned. Regardless of how the divisions carne about, they do, to a degree, represent an abstraction of space. Whether or not the average Minnesotan agrees with, or can even relate to, such abstractions is debatable. The way in which residents perceive the state and mentally delineate …

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The Effect Of Various Levels Of Dietary Sunflower Seeds On Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Pigs, Alan D. Hartman Jan 1983

The Effect Of Various Levels Of Dietary Sunflower Seeds On Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Pigs, Alan D. Hartman

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Sunflower seeds have become an important crop in several midwestern states. In the past, sunflower seeds have been used primarily in the production of sunflower oil and sunflower meal, with some seeds being used in the production of confectionery seeds. Not all sunflower seeds are suitable for these uses. An alternate use of these seeds would be incorporating them into livestock diets. Sunflower seeds may contain 40% or more oil that is highly unsaturated in nature. In swine diets the addition of a fat source such as sunflower seeds would be primarily at the expense of a carbohydrate source in …

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Characteristics And Success Of South Dakota Archery Deer Hunters, Kelly Brian Mcphillips Jan 1983

Characteristics And Success Of South Dakota Archery Deer Hunters, Kelly Brian Mcphillips

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Two mail questionnaires were sent to South Dakota archery deer hunters after the 1981 archery deer season. One questionnaire was sent to a random sample of all bowhunters, and the second was sent to a sample of bowhunters failing to return the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks (SDGFP) mandatory big game hunter report card. Success rate of bowhunters killing deer and crippling rate of deer by bowhunters were determined. A profile of the average bowhunter was developed. The SDGFP bowhunter reporting system was evaluated. Success rates from the 2 questionnaires (29% and 19%) were significantly different from …

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Differential Reinforcement Of Incompatible Behavior Versus Nonexclusionary Timeout And The Staff Time Utilized, Deborah T. Orr Jan 1983

Differential Reinforcement Of Incompatible Behavior Versus Nonexclusionary Timeout And The Staff Time Utilized, Deborah T. Orr

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Enhancement Of Parents' Involvement In Training Groups / By Barbara H. Vogel, Barbara H. Vogel Jan 1983

Enhancement Of Parents' Involvement In Training Groups / By Barbara H. Vogel, Barbara H. Vogel

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Influence Of Cultural Practices On The Sunflower Seed Weevil In South Dakota, Joe V. Gednalske Jan 1983

Influence Of Cultural Practices On The Sunflower Seed Weevil In South Dakota, Joe V. Gednalske

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate cultural methods for sunflower seed weevil control. Procedures examined included the influences of tillage methods, crop rotation, date of planting, hybrid maturity, and degree-day units in emerging seed weevil populations. Tillage practices done as both fall and spring treatments including discing, chisel plowing, nobel blading, and moldboard plowing were examined for their effect on larval position in the soil, time of adult weevil emergence, and the number of adults emerging from the soil. Crop rotations were investigated for possible influence on weevil mortality and time of adult emergence. Sunflower planting date and …

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Rumen Microbial Protein Synthesis In Cows Fed Dried Whey, Paul M. Windschitl Jan 1983

Rumen Microbial Protein Synthesis In Cows Fed Dried Whey, Paul M. Windschitl

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Two rumen fistulated Holstein cows, weighing approximately 550 kg, were used in a switchback design experiment to evaluate the effects of consuming large amounts (38% of total ration dry matter) of dried whey on rumen microbial protein synthesis. Cows were fed total mixed rations consisting of (dry matter basis) 45% corn silage, 10% alfalfa hay, and 45% concentrate mix. The concentrate mix was primarily corn and soybean meal (control) or 85% dried whole whey. Dry matter intakes averaged 16.4 and 15.3 kg/day for control and whey diets. Concentrations of bacteria and protozoa in rumen contents were estimated using diaminopimelic acid …

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An Analysis Of Selected Compositional Characteristics Of Three Works By James Clifton Williams / By William Newell Richardson, William Newell Richardson Jan 1983

An Analysis Of Selected Compositional Characteristics Of Three Works By James Clifton Williams / By William Newell Richardson, William Newell Richardson

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A Study Of Epic Words, Phrases, Lines And Passages In Horace's Sermones / By Leslie Allison Street, Leslie Allison Street Jan 1983

A Study Of Epic Words, Phrases, Lines And Passages In Horace's Sermones / By Leslie Allison Street, Leslie Allison Street

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Exercises And Programmed Studies In Eighteenth Century Counterpoint / By Michael Hale Mclarty, Michael Hale Mclarty Jan 1983

Exercises And Programmed Studies In Eighteenth Century Counterpoint / By Michael Hale Mclarty, Michael Hale Mclarty

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Caffeine Intake During Pregnancy : The Effect On The Fetus, Charlotte Ann Goode Jan 1983

Caffeine Intake During Pregnancy : The Effect On The Fetus, Charlotte Ann Goode

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