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Graduates' Perceptions Of The Adequacy And Value Of Their Undergraduate Preparation Program In Elementary Education At West Virginia University (1965-1975)., Pamela Mae Balch Jan 1977

Graduates' Perceptions Of The Adequacy And Value Of Their Undergraduate Preparation Program In Elementary Education At West Virginia University (1965-1975)., Pamela Mae Balch

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The overall purpose of this study was to ascertain the answer to the question "How do the graduates from the elementary education program at West Virginia University perceive the adequacy and effectiveness of the preparation they received?" A secondary purpose was to determine if the perceptions of the adequacy of the training were different if comparisons were made between the various graduating classes from 1965-1975. In addition, an attempt was made to determine strengths and weaknesses of the program.

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Electromagnetic Wave Propagation Within A Subsurface Coal Seam For In Situ Gasification Application., John Joseph Holmes Jan 1977

Electromagnetic Wave Propagation Within A Subsurface Coal Seam For In Situ Gasification Application., John Joseph Holmes

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The development of an efficient underground coal gasification process may become an important step in achieving energy selfsufficiency. To realize the benefits of the underground coal gasification process, an electromagnetic monitoring system must be developed to convey information about the status of the gasification process. To aid in the design of the monitoring system an electromagnetic model of the underground coal gasification process is formulated, which will prove beneficial in the saving of time and cost in the research and development stages of the system. Two types of electromagnetic systems are investigated analytically and proposed for the monitoring of the …

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The Occurrence Of Prototheca In Nature., Edward Allen Barnett Jan 1976

The Occurrence Of Prototheca In Nature., Edward Allen Barnett

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Prototheca Isolation Medium (PIM) was proven to be effective in selectively isolating Prototheca, even from heavily contaminated natural sources. Measurements of the autospores of 125 isolates of Prototheca indicated that there might exist two sub-genera, one with small autospores and one with large autospores. The addition of one percent sodium acetate to PIM resulted in a medium that inhibited the growth of isolates of the small spored sub-genus while allowing isolates of the large spored sub-genus to grow normally. A survey of various environmental habitats showed that Prototheca was common in aquatic habitats such as streams and sewage. The largest …

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The Impact Of A Labor Endorsement On The Voting Behavior Of Rank-And-File Members: A Case Study Of The 1974 General Election In Pennsylvania., Frederick H. Nesbitt Jan 1975

The Impact Of A Labor Endorsement On The Voting Behavior Of Rank-And-File Members: A Case Study Of The 1974 General Election In Pennsylvania., Frederick H. Nesbitt

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

THE PROBLEM. The 197U e le c tio n in Pennsylvania provided a unique opportunity to study th e p o te n tia l impact o f a la b o r endorsement on th e in d iv id u al v o tin g behavior o f ra n k -a n d -file members fo r th e AELCIO endorsed one Democrat and one Republican fo r statew ide o ffic e . ■While th e Democratic endorsement was not unusual, th is was th e f i r s t time in th e h …

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The Effects Of Studying French Culture On The Attitude And The Language Skills Of French Ii Students., Dwayne Lee Demedio Jan 1975

The Effects Of Studying French Culture On The Attitude And The Language Skills Of French Ii Students., Dwayne Lee Demedio

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This investigation was designed to determine the effects of studying French culture on the attitude toward French and the language skills of French II students. This study tested the hypotheses (ten) that studying French in a special instructional program based upon four designated elements of French culture (sports, the French people and family, education and French youth) would not affect the attitude toward French and the language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) of French II students.

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Thermal Solid-State Reactions Of Cyclobutane-1,1-Dicarboxylic Acid And Cyclopropane-1,1-Dicarboxylic Acid In Potassium-Bromide., Charles Stephen Handzo Jan 1975

Thermal Solid-State Reactions Of Cyclobutane-1,1-Dicarboxylic Acid And Cyclopropane-1,1-Dicarboxylic Acid In Potassium-Bromide., Charles Stephen Handzo

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Since kinetic studiees of the thermal decarboxylation of cyclobutani-1,1-dicarboxylic acid and cyclopropane=1,1=dicarboxylic acid has been performed for the molten solids and for solutions in various liquid solvents, these acids were chosen in this work to study therman reactions in solid ionic media. Each acid was ground and mixed with powdered potassium bromides, pressed into a pellet, heated for various periods of time, and the amount of reaction of the acid followed by means of changes in its infrared spectrum.

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A Short-Term Experimental Manipulation Of Classroom Social Contingencies For Isolates In Kindergarten., Charles Robert Parker Jan 1974

A Short-Term Experimental Manipulation Of Classroom Social Contingencies For Isolates In Kindergarten., Charles Robert Parker

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The problem for this study can be stated in the following question: Is there a relationship between classroom environmental contingencies and low social status for children in kindergarten? This research will attempt not only to answer the above question but will seek to describe the nature of such interactions. VII. HYPOTHESES The objectives of the proposed research have been revealed in the above mentioned problem. The following hypotheses were developed and tested in accordance with the procedures to be discussed in this dissertation

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Technology: A Process Approach., Harold Herman Halfin Jan 1973

Technology: A Process Approach., Harold Herman Halfin

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Processes are those functional skills--som e authors c a ll them in te lle c tu a l sk ills--w h ich are the random or ordered methods, s tra te g ie s , or operations used by a technologist to accumulate knowledge about an a r tif a c t or to solve a technological problem. I t has been proposed in in d u s tria l a rts education th a t i t is ju s t as important fo r the student to learn the processes of a technologist as i t is fo …

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An Evaluation Of The Self Directed Search And The Effect Of Group Or Independent Use In Facilitating Career Development Of Secondary School Students., Charles I. Rhodes Jan 1973

An Evaluation Of The Self Directed Search And The Effect Of Group Or Independent Use In Facilitating Career Development Of Secondary School Students., Charles I. Rhodes

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Primary purposes of this study were: (l) to investigate the construct validity of the Self Directed Search (SDS) based on Holland' theory of vocational choice; and (2) to investigate the effects of administrative mode (group or independent use of the SDS), sex, and grade level on maturity of vocational choice attitudes, interestingness of the SDS results, errors committed on the SDS, and exposure to new occupations hy the SDS.

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Optimization Of Coal Gasification Processes For Synthetic Natural Gas Production., Charles Tsun-Hsiung Li Jan 1973

Optimization Of Coal Gasification Processes For Synthetic Natural Gas Production., Charles Tsun-Hsiung Li

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The second section of the questionnaire assessed West Virginia Home Economists about a number of items affecting the future of home economics„ A majority supported the notion that home economics should emphasize energy management and about half of them believed this involvement would have great social impact. WVHEA respondents were not united on the idea of integrating knowledge from several disciplines as compared to strengthening specialization. They were divided on the idea of using process problem analysis and solutions in lieu of the specialized, subject matter approach to content. The WVHEA respondents agreed solidly that food and clothing labs should …

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Optimization Of An Electromagnetic 'Through-The-Earth' Communication System., Gene Edward Layman Jan 1972

Optimization Of An Electromagnetic 'Through-The-Earth' Communication System., Gene Edward Layman

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This document reports a research effort directed at compiling the field theory, noise theory, and communication theory necessary to perform systems analysis and optimization of an electromagnetic communication system for use within a mine. The field equations and power transfer between loops placed in an infinite, homogeneous, lossy medium is examined and relationships between parameters are determined that provide optimum transfer of signal power. This analysis is extended to cover the case of an infinite, homogeneous, lossy half-space used to model the actual mining situation. Approximate solutions are found to greatly simplify systems analysis. Noise, bandwidth, false alarm rate, missed …

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An Examination Of Nonverbal And Verbal Instructional Guidelines In Students Developing Abstract Understanding Of Technical Concepts., Everett Nelson Israel Jan 1972

An Examination Of Nonverbal And Verbal Instructional Guidelines In Students Developing Abstract Understanding Of Technical Concepts., Everett Nelson Israel

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

At the present time, coherent optical sources exist as discrete components rather than as fully integratable systems. Thus the most pressing problem in the area of integrated optics is the coupling problem: How to excite and, subsequently, recover optical signals which are processed in an integrated circuit. This input and output coupling must be done efficiently.

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The Levels Of Prostaglandins In The Uterus Of Nonpregnant, Pregnant And Progesterone-Treated Ewes., Laird Wilson Jan 1971

The Levels Of Prostaglandins In The Uterus Of Nonpregnant, Pregnant And Progesterone-Treated Ewes., Laird Wilson

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The review of literature established that in certain species the uterus has profound effects on ovarian function, Pharriss hypothesized that PGF could be the uterine iuteolytic factor, 2o^. the key to understanding the relationship between the uterus and the life span of the corpus luteum. It was the objective of the present study to determine in the uterus of the sheep if prostaglandins are present, the levels during the normal estrous cycle and the effects of various treatments,which were known to alter luteal lifespan, on levels of prostaglandins.

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Equivalence Of Personality Structure In Leary's Interpersonal System Of Diagnosis., James Leroy Truckenmiller Jan 1971

Equivalence Of Personality Structure In Leary's Interpersonal System Of Diagnosis., James Leroy Truckenmiller

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The Leary system of interpersonal diagnosis was introduced in its entirety during 1957 as a descriptive alternative to traditional psychiatric assessment involving interpersonal behavior. It attempts to provide a conceptual and measurement framework by removing rating discrepancies among data sources from the realm of undesirable distortions vis-a-vis "True" traits, and by relating these discrepancies to processes such as conflict and identification in an operational fashion. The basic premise supporting operational definitions such as conflict and identification requires that the structural interrelations of interpersonal variables be similar regardless of the data source from which obtained. If this premise were to hold, …

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The Effect Of Varying Racial Composition During Group Counseling Undertaken To Improve Intergroup Attitude Among Elementary School Children., Finis Edsel Dew Jan 1970

The Effect Of Varying Racial Composition During Group Counseling Undertaken To Improve Intergroup Attitude Among Elementary School Children., Finis Edsel Dew

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The purpose of this study was (l) to determine if negro and white elementary school children counseled in groups will make a significant improvement in intergroup attitude when compared to groups of similar conposition who engage in contact activities only; and (2) to investigate the effect, if any, that manipulating the racial composition of groups of elementary school children engaged in group counseling will have on the outcome of the groups with respect to intergroup attitude.

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The Effect Of The Group Leader(S) Race On Group Counseling Undertaken To Improve Intergroup Attitude Among Racially Mixed Fifth And Sixth Grade Children., Isaiah Owen Jan 1969

The Effect Of The Group Leader(S) Race On Group Counseling Undertaken To Improve Intergroup Attitude Among Racially Mixed Fifth And Sixth Grade Children., Isaiah Owen

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The purpose of this study was (1) to determine the effect, if any, that the race of the group leader(s) has on the improvement in intergroup attitude of racially mixed groups of elementary school children who participate in short-term group counseling or group contact activities; (2) to determine if racially mixed groups of elementary school children, who participate in short-term group counseling, make more favorable improvement in intergroup attitude than do groups of similar composition who engage in contact activities only.

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Influence Of Ultrasonic Energy Upon The Rate Of Flow Of Liquids Through Porous Media, Wong-I Chen Jan 1969

Influence Of Ultrasonic Energy Upon The Rate Of Flow Of Liquids Through Porous Media, Wong-I Chen

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

The prim ary purpose o f th is in v e s tig a tio n wa3 to study the e ffe c ts o f u ltra s o n ic energy upon th e flow r a te o f crude o i l through porous sandstone. The e f f e c t o f w ater flow through a porous s ta in ­ le s s s te e l f i l t e r was a lso in v e s tig a te d . When a c o u s tic …

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Anatomy Of A Hate Movement: The German American Bund, 1936-1941., Leland Virgil Bell Jan 1968

Anatomy Of A Hate Movement: The German American Bund, 1936-1941., Leland Virgil Bell

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Organized in March 1936 at a convention in Buffalo, New York, the Nazi-inspired German American Bund began its short and stormy existence by seeking to unite the entire German American community under its direction. The Bund had been preceded by numerous Nazi splinter groups and an organization known as the Friends of the New Germany. The chief distinction between the Bund and its predecessors was the requirement that only American citizens could hold leadership positions in the organization. The Bund also tried to be more circumspect in its relations with Nazi agencies in Germany. In its effort to unite the …

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Alkylation Of Nitroaromatic Compounds With Sulfur Ylids., Gregorio Cruz Pedroza Jan 1968

Alkylation Of Nitroaromatic Compounds With Sulfur Ylids., Gregorio Cruz Pedroza

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In a study with variation of the ylid-nitrobenzene ratio and subsequent treatment with air, the optimum reaction conditions for the methylation of nitrobenzene with dimethyloxosulfonium ylid were found to be an 8-fold molar excess of methylid over nitrobenzene, and initial reaction for 15 minutes in an atmosphere of nitrogen, followed IX by passing air through the reaction mixture for 5 hours prior to work-up. With these experimental conditions the nitrotoluene yield was increased from 17$ to 40–50$, dialkylation was observed, and essentially no nitrobenzene was recovered.

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