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The Growth And Reproduction In Laboratory Culture Of Two Cryptomonad Algae, Mary Carolyn Sullivan Bowen

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Walker Percy's Phenomenological Method : A Clue To Meaning In The Moviegoer, The Last Gentleman, And Lovein The Ruins, Lois Sandusky Mauldin

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No abstract provided.

Implementation Of Inquiry In Mississippi Classrooms, Kevin Brian Bales

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Optimal Control Using Kalman Filtering Of The Reduced Models Ofthe Williams-Otto Reactor, Chetan Bal Kudtarkar

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Heat Transfer In Trickle-Bed Reactor / By James King-How Shieh, James King-How Shieh

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Effects Of Listeria Hemolysin On Mouse Embryos, Bruce A. Beck

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Listeriosis, an infectious disease of animals and man, is characterized by localized encephalitis, meningoencephalitis or abortion. In 1933 Listeria was first isolated from a human infant and in the late 1930’s, listeric abortion was first recorded in cattle and sheep. Not until 1950 was much attention given to perinatal listeric infection. Since then, uterine infection and abortion, stillbirth or neonatal death have been reported in virtually all species of animals. Statistics from the South Dakota Animal Research and Diagnostic Laboratory show that abortion cause by Listeria monocytogenes accounted for 48 per cent of the 164 reported cases of listeriosis over …

The Effects Of Varying Intensities Of Physical Activity On Performance Of A Gross Motor Task, Jan E. Flynn

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The effects of varying intensities of warm-up in the performance of a gross motor task were tested among women who were members of a basic instruction individual fitness class. The bicycle ergometer was used as the warm-up device, while the heart rate was monitored through the use of a Corbin-Farnsworth Cardiotachometer. A modified jump test served as the gross motor task. The data collection occurred over a four day period. An analysis of variance procedure was used to determine whether significant differences occurred in test performance between subjects, and between the four treatments for each subject. At the .05 level, …

Bacterial Methylation Of Selenium, Wen-Ing Hwang

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For several decades, excessive levels of selenium in feeds have been known to cause various toxic symptoms in livestock. Excessive selenium levels in feeds are the result of plants growing on soils which contain significant levels of selenium. The natural cycling process by which selenium becomes available appears to involve various chemical weathering processes. In addition, microbial action may play a direct or indirect role in rendering selenium soluble. (1). The extent to which microoganisms are involved in the natural cycling processes has been subject to considerable discussion. It has been demonstrated that mold can convert selenate or selenite to …

Preparation And Analysis Of Coal For Metals, Jim Parker

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The effect of sample preparation on the analysis of coal for metals is reported. Wet and dry ashing methods were investigated for the dissolution of coal samples. Nitric acid was the primary oxidizing acid. Sulfuric and perchloric acids were also used and their effect on the results is reported. Hydrofluoric acid was used to dissolve any siliceous material present in the coal. Different acid combinations were investigated for the dissolution of high temperature coal ash. The effect of particle size on oxidation was also investigated and the results are reported. A National Bureau of Standards’ coal sample was analyzed. The …

A Content Analysis Of The Huron Daily Plainsman's Coverage Of The Oahe Issue For The Year Of 1975, Ron James Volesky

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The study by Spector was based on a comparison of the count of favorable, unfavorable and neutral editorial items with vote on a municipal referendum. Spector found a high correlation between editorial position and the election outcome. The editorial policy of the Bridgeport daily newspaper was decidedly against the municipal referendum. Spector coded 23 unfavorable editorials (against the referendum), one neutral in content, and none favorable. Bridgeport voters voted 73 percent against the referendum. Voters in the 15 1/2 – county Oahe Conservancy Sub-District in 1960 voted overwhelmingly (85.5%) to establish the sub-district board to monitor and promote the Oahe …

Cover Use And Activity Time Budget Of Blue-Winged Teal, Mallard, And Pintail Broods, James K. Ringelman

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Blue-winged teal (Anas discors), mallard (A. platyrhynchos), and pintail (A. acuta) broods were observed on 17 days between 25 June and 30 July, 1976. Brood activities and cover uses were recorded continuously from first light until dark. Observations of 269 broods from three wetlands were evaluated by species and brood age-class. Activity time budgets revealed significant (p<.01) age specific differences in total feeding time and visibility among age-classes of all species combined and age-classes of blue-winged teal broods. Feeding modes also varied among age-classes. Daily patterns of cover use varied among brood age-classes and species. Morning and evening feeding peaks became more pronounced, and overall visibility increased, with brood age. Interspecific differences in daily activity patterns were observed among broods of the same age-class. Duration of active periods increased with age in blue-winged teal broods. Active periods recurred at regular intervals in all broods throughout the day, suggestive of polycyclic behavior patterns similar to those of adult ducks. A progressive increase in brood visibility was attributed primarily to seasonal changes in brood age structure and to wetland water loss. Temperature and wind speed influenced brood visibility during most observation days. Climatic conditions favorable to nighttime brood activity influenced brood behavior during the following day. Accuracy of present brood inventory techniques could be improved if considerations were made for brood behavior patterns and environmental factors which alter brood cover use.

Aspects Of Some Compacted Campground Ameliorating Practices, Keith Foster

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The purpose of this study was to determine if the direct mechanical manipulation of compacted campground soils, with and without the addition of organic materials and the planting of grasses, had any long lasting effect on the amelioration of these deteriorated campsites. An attempt was also made to determine the natural recovery time for East Texas sandy loam soils using the campground closure method. Closure or partial (seasonal) closure of campsites reduced compaction to an acceptable level in three years. Roto-tilling alone was the least effective treatment. Roto-tilling and the addition of bark or chips to maintain the loose soil …

One Blake : The Principles And Method Of Visionary Awakening In The Marriage Of Heaven And Hell, Milton, And Jerusalem., Richard Lee Record

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Essential to an understanding of William Blake is the knowledge of his intense identification with the messianic "perfect prophet," described by the Old Testament prophets, St. John, and Milton, and of the thematic unity which this identification produces in his work. The principles which lead to the attainment of this prophetic role--visionary awakening--and the moment of vision itself are the raw materials for his canon and provide the framework for his three key engraved works. The principles of visionary awakening and the epiphanic moment are outlined in The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, elaborated in Milton, and extended to all …

Harmony In Selected Piano Works Of Frederick Chopin, Charles Andrew Wood

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A Syntactic Analysis Of William Faulkner's Prose Fiction, Anne Conner Gaddis

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A Methodology For The Elucidation Of The Object-Choice Phenomenon In Drug Addiction : A Comparison Of The Jungian, Castanedan And Laingian Paradigms, Michael Jay Sturman

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This study attempts to outline three methodologies that could assist the client in learning higher order language and processing of the symbols of the self in an attempt at creatively struggling with his sense of existence.

Arranging For The Marching Band : A Comprehensive Text, Johnnie B. Vinson

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Band music;"University of Mississippi. Department of Music -- Doctoral essays"

A Practical Guide For The Collegium Musicum, Harry Evers Spell

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The Influences Of The Drum And Bugle Corps On The High School Marching Bands In The State Of Mississippi, John Howard Hanbery

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Perceptual Motor Match: Impact Of Two Motor Training Programs, Jo B. Cleek

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Purpose. The purpose of the study was to compare the impact of two motor training programs upon a selected perceptual motor task, verbal intelligence and motivation of kindergarten children. (Abstract shortened.)

The Effect Of Frequency Of Home Visits On Parent Behavior And Child Achievement, William W. Locke

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Statement of the Problem. The problem of this study was to determine if the frequency of home visits made to families enrolled in a home-based early childhood education program was related to changes in parental behavior and student achievement. Design of the Study. The procedural analysis for the study was the randomized three group pretest-posttest design. One hundred twenty low income families who had one or more children between three and five years of age, and who volunteered to participate in the home-based early childhood education program, were selected for the study. The early childhood program consisted of three basic …

The Relationship Between Selected Factors Of Leadership Behavior And Selected Factors Of Teacher And Principal Self-Concepts, Wade B. Mccamey

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Purpose. The purpose of the study was to determine if relationships existed between (1) the observed leader behavior of the school principal as seen by representative teachers and the self concepts of those same teachers, (2) principal self concept and teacher self concept, (3) principal self concept and principal leader behavior, and (4) the way teachers with high self esteem perceived the leadership behavior of the principal and the way teachers with low self esteem perceived the leadership behavior of the same principal. (Abstract shortened.)

Practices In The Selection And Preparation Of Supervising Teachers In Accredited Elementary Education Programs In State-Supported Teacher Education Institutions In The United States, Montess Byrd

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Purpose. The problem of this study was to determine the present practices in the selection and preparation of off-campus supervising teachers in accredited elementary education programs in state-supported teacher education institutions in the United States. (Abstract shortened.)

Practices In The Selection And Preparation Of Supervising Teachers In Accredited Elementary Education Programs In State-Supported Teacher Education Institutions In The United States, Montess Byrd

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Purpose. The problem of this study was to determine the present practices in the selection and preparation of off-campus supervising teachers in accredited elementary education programs in state-supported teacher education institutions in the United States. (Abstract shortened.)

Perceptual Motor Match: Impact Of Two Motor Training Programs, Jo B. Cleek

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Purpose. The purpose of the study was to compare the impact of two motor training programs upon a selected perceptual motor task, verbal intelligence and motivation of kindergarten children. (Abstract shortened.)

The Relationship Between Creativity And The Ability To Do Certain Selected Piagetian Classification Tasks In Kindergarten Children, Patricia A. Meyer

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Purpose of the Study: This study was designed to determine the relationship between creativity and the ability to do certain Piagetian classification tasks in kindergarten children. (Abstract shortened.)

A Critical Evaluation Of Rhetorical Processes In The Preaching Of Pearl Howard Welshimer Through An Analysis Of Representative Sermons, Keith Peter Keeran

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The, purpose of this study was to describe, analyze,

and evaluate the preaching of P. H. Welshimer. Within the

frame of reference of classical rhetorical theory, as

amplified by twentieth century rhetoricians essentially

within the classical tradition, this study sought successively

(1) to determine the biographical and influential

factors that accounted for Welshimer's success as a

speaker; (2) to trace his phenomenal preaching career;

and (3) to describe, analyze, and evaluate his rhetorical

practice on the basis of five selected sermons.

A Study Of Needs Assessment Methods Used For Program Development In Adult Education, Richard L. Gilmore

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The Problem. The problem of this study was to evaluate methods employed in identifying needs for program development in adult education among selected public community colleges in the United States. (Abstract shortened.)

The Effectiveness Of The Tarmac Reading Program, Dan G. Wilder

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Statement of the Problem. It was the problem of this study to determine if educationally-deprived students participating in the TARMAC Diagnostic-Prescriptive Reading Program would show significant differences in reading abilities compared with educationally-deprived students who were not participants in that program. Limitations of the Study. The following limitations were imposed upon the study: 1. Initial grade levels in reading in control and experimental groups were measured by California Achievement Test scores as criteria for defining educationally deprived. 2. The 1975-76 school year was used as the experimental period. 3. The results were limited to one school and forty student participants. …

Subjective Associations Between Classical Mythology And Modern Technology Expressed In Graphic, Charles Abraham

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[No abstract provided.]