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The 1993 basals versus the 1987 versions : examining four reading series for the proportion of literature-based stories, adaptions, and award-winning literature
(1994)
In the past, evaluations of basal reading series have suggested using less tightly controlled stories, usually written by the publishing companies to fit a readability formula, and more on using children's literature in ...
Particle lift force and particle behavior in suspension flows
(1994)
In this study, particle lift force and its influence on particle behavior are considered in suspension flows. Saffman force, a particle lift force derived in parallel laminar shear flow, is extended to a general particle ...
Synthesis and electrical discharge machining of advanced ceramics containing zirconium diboride
(1994)
The objectives of this research are to synthesize composites containing zirconium diboride under a variety of conditions, to fabricate ZrB$sb2$-based materials using wire-cutting and die-sinking electrical discharge machines, ...
Fiber optic delay line development
(1994)
A program m able °Pheal-fiber delay gne using optical switches is investigated. The alpfiber optical switch is a MaC^'2 eh n d er interferometer w ith a piezoelectric transducer in each arm, which Pr°duces phase modulation ...
Industry structure, competitive strategy, and firm-specific intangibles as determinants of business unit performance towards an integrative model
(1994)
Determinants of business performance have been a major focus of research in the disciplines of marketing, strategic management and industrial organization economics during the last two decades. An examination of prior ...
Volatilization of toxic organic compounds during in-vessel composting of hazardous waste
(1994)
As regulations on hazardous waste disposal become more stringent, alternative methods need be implemented. Composting has great potential for use as a pretreatment option for many petroleum-related wastes. Two categories ...
Energy considerations in active vibratory systems
(1994)
Active vibration isolation systems can generally offer substantial improvements in dynamic performance. However, their use has been limited due to the burden of cost of their implementation and operation. The cost of ...
Identifying curriculum components for baccalaureate leadership training programs
(1994)
This study sought to identify the core components required in an academic baccalaureate leadership development training program. An expert panel participated in a modified two-round Delphi study to identify curriculum ...
Differential response of Synechococcus psbA genes to high light intensity : mRNA regulation and functional significance
(1994)
The psbA gene family in Synechococcus sp. strain PCC 7942 encodes two distinct forms of the D1 protein of photosystem II: psbAI encodes Form I whereas psbAII and psbAIII both encode Form II. Upon exposure of cells to high ...
An empirical investigation of the determinants of reporting quality and the effectiveness of the quality review program for small accounting firms
(1994)
Critics of the accounting profession have not spared the self-regulatory program of accounting firms. Some of these criticisms suggest that the profession's present self-regulatory program is so unsatisfactory that another ...