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A Formative Evaluation Of Animal Watch, Ivon Arroyo, Tome Muray, Joseph Beck, Beverly Woolf, Carole Beal

Ivon Arroyo

We present the results of a deep formaive evaluation of AnimalWatch, an intelligent tutor for arithmetic. Students leamed with AnimalWatch, and had a poscive experience with it. Still, we detailed AnimalWatch selected too easy problems. We proposed different hypotheses for this beha* ior and analyzed the performance of each ITS component, by observing the intarctiorrs of hundreds of students with the system. We conclude with a report of lessons learned that would make ITS better.

A Role Of The Basal Ganglia In Movement: The Effect Of Precues On Discrete Bi-Directional Movements In Parkinson's Disease, Andrew Johnson, Philip Vernon, Quincy Almeida, Linda Grantier, Mandar Jog

Andrew M. Johnson

The effect of a precue on improving movement initiation (i.e., reaction time; RT) is well understood, whereas its influence on movement execution (i.e., movement time; MT) has rarely been examined. The current study investigated the influence of a directional precue (i.e., left vs. right) on the RT and MT of simple and discrete bi-directional movements in a large sample of Parkinson's disease patients and healthy control participants. Both patients and controls were tested twice, with testing sessions separated by 2 hours. Patients were tested first following an overnight levodopa withdrawal and again after they had taken their medication. Both patients …

The Role Of Temporary Agency Employment In Tight Labor Markets, Susan Houseman, Arne Kalleberg, George Erickcek

Susan N. Houseman

No abstract provided.

Information-Seeking Habits Of Environmental Scientists: A Study Of Interdisciplinary Scientists At The Environmental Protection Agency In Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Janet Crane

Janet M Crane

This study describes a questionnaire survey of interdisciplinary scientists conducting research at The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The survey was conducted to gain a clearer picture of how the interdisciplinary scientist seeks information, and in particular how the interdisciplinary scientist manages his/her time in regard to information-gathering tasks. Results indicate that many participants have at least some difficulty in keeping up with research in their field(s) of study in regard to time. As a result, many participants do at least some of their information-gathering in their off-time or delegate certain research responsibilities to …

The Expediency Of Culture: The Uses Of Culture In The Global Era, George Yudice

George Yúdice

No abstract provided.

Thoughts On American Manufacturing Decline And Revitalization, Timothy Bartik

Timothy J. Bartik

The recent decline in American manufacturing probably reflects long-run problems. A sensible approach to revitalizing American manufacturing would focus on overcoming inefficiencies in the development of manufacturing, such as problems in small- and medium-sized manufacturers getting information about deploying new technologies. This approach to revitalizing manufacturing can best be implemented through federal efforts to encourage and support state and local economic development policies that help enhance manufacturing productivity. A decentralized approach to the revitalization of manufacturing encourages a variety of creative policies, is adaptable to local conditions, and is consistent with American political traditions.

Information Literacy And Writing Across The Curriculum: Sharing The Vision, James Elmborg

James K. Elmborg

Points out the similarities and differences between library instruction and writing instruction in the higher education curriculum. Notes that information literacy librarians can learn from the experiences of composition instructors regarding curricular revision and reform. Suggests that one of the keys to information literacy reaching its potential is to find common ground with programs like Writing across the Curriculum.

Cost-Of-Living Calculators On The Web: An Empirical Snapshot, Joseph Zumalt, Rebecca Smith, Yoo-Seong Song

Joseph R. Zumalt

Employment-related resources have always been a vital part of the reference collection in academic and public libraries. To assist job seekers, the Web is now presenting free and interesting opportunities for collecting cost-of-living data. However, librarians need to be advised of their relevance and reliability. This article looks at four well-known salary and/or cost-of-living calculator commercial Web sites: Homestore.com, Monstermoving.com, BestPlaces.net, and Salary.com. The Web sites are compared in terms of value-added content. By presenting the potential salary differences of a hypothetical relocation from one U.S city to twenty-six other U.S. cities, this study identifies the anomalies found when using …

Financial Sector Deepening And Economic Growth In Pakistan, Safdar Khan

Safdar Khan

No abstract provided.

Nonstandard Work In Developed Economies: Causes And Consequences, Susan Houseman, Machiko Osawa

Susan N. Houseman

This book reveals the considerable variation in the levels of growth in a broad set of nonstandard work arrangements while presenting a comprehensive view of how, as a result, the nature of the employment relationship is changing within and among countries. The international roster of economists, sociologists, and labor law experts who contributed draw on cross-country variations in economic conditions and institutional characteristics to explain why some arrangements have grown faster in some countries than in others and what this means for workers. By considering a broad array of nonstandard work arrangements in a number of economies, the authors provide …

Teaching Students About Classic Findings On The Detection Of Deception, Kathryn Morris

Kathryn A. Morris

Perceived Causes Of Suicide Attempts By Uk South Asian Women., M Hicks, D Bhugra

Madelyn Hsiao-Rei Hicks

Perceived causes of suicide attempts were examined in 180 ethnic South Asian women living in the London area. The 3 factors endorsed most frequently and strongly as causes of suicide attempts in South Asian women were violence by the husband, being trapped in an unhappy family situation, and depression.

Collecting Praise: Global Culture Industries, Michael Budde

Michael Budde

No abstract provided.

Regulation Of Preventive And Premptive Use Of Force In The United Nations Charter: A Search For Original Intent, Timothy Kearley

Timothy G. Kearley

Can Critical Realism Be Critical? Review Margaret Archer, Being Human: The Problem Of Agency, Charles C. Lemert

Charles C Lemert

No abstract provided.

Against Capital-S Sociology, Charles C. Lemert

Charles C Lemert

No abstract provided.

Development Of Oral Communication Skills Abroad., Christina Isabelli

Christina Isabelli