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Stable domains of attraction for empirical processes on Vapnik-Červonenkis classes of functions
(1987)
The main goal of this dissertation is to extend Alexander's (1987) central limit theorem for empirical processes on Vapnik-Cervonenkis classes of functions to the case with non-Gaussian stable Radon limit. The dissertation ...
Examining the applicability of formal organizational theory on voluntary organizations
(1987)
This study examines the extent to which formal organization theory developed from the analysis of work organizations is applicable to a voluntary social service organization. The specific concepts included in the study ...
Use of point and group linear iterative methods for the analysis and synthesis of decentralized control systems
(1987)
Criteria for the analysis and synthesis of decentralized control systems are developed. The criteria may be used for any desired nominal control structure. It gives qualitative as well as quantitative information regarding ...
Experiencing vacations : personal construct psychology, the contemporary tourist, and the photographic image
(1987)
The objectives set for the study were (a) to contribute to the understanding of contemporary mass tourism from the perspective of the individual tourist, and (b) to provide insights into the influence of the technology of ...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and experimental African trypanosomiasis : in vitro effects on Trypansoma brucei gambiense, and in vivo studies on the acute infection in mice
(1987)
The metabolism of the bloodstream form of the African trypanosomes (the parasites causing African sleeping sickness) is altered by the availability of O$sb2$. Therefore, it was suspected that O₂ administered under high ...
Characterization of the pyrB gene of Serratia marcescens and hybrid gene formation with the pyrB gene of Escherichia coli, leading to the production of chimeric ATCases
(1987)
The ATCase from Escherichia coli has been the subject of extensive physical, biochemical and genetic studies. The exact natures of the intrasubunit and intersubunit interactions responsible for enzymatic function are still ...
The effect of performing the mother's assessment of the behavior of her infant on interactive synchrony
(1987)
Increasing emphasis on the importance of mother and infant achieving interactive synchrony early in the perinatal period makes it imperative to include in the nursing care for mothers and newborns both assessment and ...
Investigations into the mechanism of action of the toxic sesquiterpene lactones, helenalin and hymenoxon
(1987)
Hymenoxys odorata (bitterweed) is an economically important poisonous range plant indigenous to the southwestern United States. The sesquiterpene lactone (SL), hymenoxon, has been isolated from bitterweed and demonstrated ...
Assessment of the impact of the 1983 Minor's Restricted Driver's License law change in Texas
(1987)
In June of 1983, the Texas Legislature amended the provisions of the driver licensing law which permitted an applicant to qualify for a Minor's Restricted Driver's License (MRDL). A quasi-experimental design was used to ...
Adenosine stimulates the rate of proliferation of aortic and microvascular endothelial cells
(1987)
The effect of adenosine and/or hypoxic growth conditions on the proliferation of bovine aortic and coronary microvascular endothelial cells was investigated. Endothelial cells growing at standard tissue culture conditions ...