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Estimation and diagnostics in nested variance component models
(1987)
Estimation and diagnostics in nested variance component models is researched in this dissertation. Sufficiency and completeness of the statistics in nested models is studied to build the foundation for efficient estimators ...
Enzymes in organic synthesis
(1987)
Several aspects of the use of enzymes as catalysts in organic synthesis have been explored. The stability of the enzyme glucose dehydrogenase useful in reduced nicotinamide cofactor (NAD(P)H) regeneration has been studied. ...
Characterization of the chloroplast psbA and trnK genes
(1987)
As the plant proceeds through development from a seed to a photosynthetically competent organism, plastids of leaf tissue differentiate into chloroplasts. This process is due to the coordinated expression of nuclear and ...
Teachers' perceptions of the process and function of theories of language learning
(1987)
This inquiry project explored teachers' perceptions of theoretical understandings. Twenty-three teachers were interviewed about their theories of language learning. They were asked how theories relate to their classroom ...
Investigation of the mechanisms that influence the accretion of bovine intramuscular and subcutaneous adipose tissue
(1987)
The understanding of the mechanisms that differ between breeds of cattle and their ability to deposit intramuscular adipose tissue is imperative to profitable beef production. Thus, the interactions among breeds, metabolic ...
Differential perceptions of ministers and churchgoers with regard to health counseling needs
(1987)
The problem of this study was to analyze the Texas Southern Baptist minister's perceptions regarding the minister's health counseling competencies and the churchgoer's health counseling expectations in contrast to the Texas ...
Factors affecting intake and digestion of forages by cattle
(1987)
An experiment was conducted to measure voluntary intake, nitrogen flow and digestibility of fiber and nitrogen fractions in the gastric (G), small intestines (I) and hindgut (H) digestive segments of crossbred yearling ...
Mechanisms mediating reproductive dysfunction in the hyperthermic laying hen (Gallus domesticus)
(1987)
The objective of the first experiment was to determine if thermal stress directly affects the endocrine regulation of ovulation. Hens were acutely heat stressed to limit the indirect effect of reduced feed consumption on ...
The roles of perceived inhibitors and perceived facilitators in the pleasure travel destination choice process
(1987)
The purpose of this study was to identify perceived inhibitors and perceived facilitators in the pleasure travel destination choice process. A two stage travel destination choice model was developed based on the concept ...
An evaluation of curricular requirements for future graduates of baccaluareate agricultural mechanization programs as perceived by program coordinators and prospective employers
(1987)
There were two purposes for conducting this study. The first was to determine what modifications, if any, should be made to the current baccalaureate curricula in agricultural mechanization to prepare future graduates for ...