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A Comparison of Serum Vitamin A Levels From Three Collared Peccary (Tayassu tajacu) Herds in Texas
(1984)
The objectives of this study were to determine relative blood serum concentrations of vitamin A from 3 different herds of collared peccary (Tayassu tajacu), then evaluate the usefulness of serum vitamin A as a nutritional ...
Maternal-Nursling Interactions in the Collared Peccary
(1984)
Captive collared peccary maternal-nursling interactions were quantitatively described by determining the influence of weeks post partum, time of day, and diet on the relative frequency of occurrence, mean duration, and ...
Sex Differences in Achievement Motivation, Social Comparison, and Self-Reward in Children
(1984)
The present study examined the social comparison and self-reward patterns of seventy-three fifth grade male and female children. Motivation was assessed using the Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Orientation scale and perceived ...
Handitran: Computerized transportation for the Handicapped
(1984)
The initial goal of this research was to develop design specifications for one section of Arlington's generalized work order system, the City Service System. However, during November of 1983 the city planners decided to ...
The Anglo-Irish Influence on the Folk Speech of Texas
(1984)
All of these linguists have missed the boat, however, by not Following up the suggestion that Mencken gave. The clearest evidence for the influence or one language or dialect on another lies in the grammatical systems of ...
Inheritance Patterns of Nose and Coat Coloration in Cattle
(1984)
Three investigations in cattle nose and coat color, and body spotting inheritance did result in several hypotheses. In Gray Brahman cattle, black ear tipping appears to be inherited as a simple recessive.
Wild-type nose ...
In Situ Measurement of Chick Embryo Heart Rate
(1984)
Finding the most suitable and non-invasive way for recording the chick embryo's heart rate is the principal objective of this research. The primary rationale for this project is to develop an animal model for evaluating ...
The Use of Joule-Thomson Expansion in Microminiature Cryocoolers
(1984)
Several processes are candidates for use in a microminiature cryocooler. They are an adiabatic demagnetization cycle, a surface heat pumping cycle, and a cycle based on Joule-Thomson expansion. The later is chosen for ...
Landscape Architecture and Modern Consciousness: The Work of Christopher Alexander
(1984)
Architecture has often been said to reflect the spirit of the time, and I must agree that our disjointed environment accurately reflects the disjointed paradigm which currently predominates in our culture. I must also agree ...
Toward a Typology of Texas Community Water Leaders: A Study of Leadership Characteristics
(1984)
The project will analyze data on water leaders in Texas communities involved with developing and constructing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water projects. Socioeconomic characteristics, extent of power both within and ...