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The nature of information loss in the paleoecological reconstruction of benthic macrofaunal communities using faunal assemblages from the recent Texas coastal environment
(1983)
The living benthic communities and their death assemblages at two locations on the Texas coast were studied in detail to determine their taxonomic and structural variability so that the processes by which organisms are ...
The toxicity and chemistry of Thamnosma texana
(1985)
Oral route of exposure of sheep to the air-dried, aerial portions of Thamnosma texana (Dutchman's breeches), resulted in severe photosensitization. Animals fed the plant at 9 or 12 g/kg of body weight/day and held in direct ...
An alternative to disengagement theory : its value in explaining the Texas winter visitor phenomenon
(1980)
This exploratory study had the following objectives (1) to assess the utility of Hochschild's alternative (neo) theory for explaining the aging process among a sub-population of aging adults specifically, winter visitors ...
An analysis of the perceptions of selected administrators regarding the criteria used in determining classified or non-classified status of non-faculty positions as utilized in Texas state colleges and universities
(1983)
The purpose of this study was to examine the criteria used for categorizing non-faculty positions as being classified or non-classified in state colleges and universities. The assumptions were that they were often vague ...
Hunting lease and characteristic demand : a conceptual and empirical hedonic-travel cost approach
(1989)
The growing need for recreational hunting has placed an increasing pressure on public land. Especially in Texas, where over 95% of the land is privately owned, lack of public deer range is well manifested. As a result, a ...
A comparison of perceptions of community educators and community education participants concerning the effects of community education on influencing attitudes of personal satisfaction and family well-being
(1985)
The major purpose of this study was to compare the perceptions of community educators and community education participants concerning the effects of community education on influencing attitudes of personal development, ...
Effects of prescribed burning on a small mammal community in post oak savannah, Texas
(1985)
The response of a community of small mammals to annual prescribed maintenance burning was examined in the post oak savannah vegetational type in Texas. The study was begun in the fall of 1982 before the second of a series ...
Characterization and identification of two distinct strains of Watermelon Mosaic Virus-2 affecting cucurbits in Texas
(1985)
Two unrelated viruses, Watermelon Mosaic Virus-1 (WMV-1) and Watermelon Mosaic Virus-2 (WMV-2), cause the major virus diseases of cucurbits in Texas. WMV-1, with a host range restricted to cucurbits, was reported in Texas ...
Differences in selected aspects of professionalism between registered nurse students entering and those exiting baccalaureate degree programs in nursing
(1985)
This study dealt with differences in selected aspects of professionalism, autonomy and problem solving ability, among registered nurse students enrolled in baccalaureate degree nursing programs in Texas. A total of 246 ...
The social organization of leisure among Mexican-Americans in Houston, Texas
(1980)
The problem addressed in this research was: do identifiable patterns of participation in leisure activities exist among Mexican-Americans? Using data from a sample of 130 Mexican-Americans living in areas of high ethnic ...