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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 ...
An evaluation of the use of an artificial neural network to analyze the effect of startup milk production on reproductive performance of high producing Holstein dairy cattle
(1994)
Through the use of an artificial neural network the analysis of reproductive performance in high producing dairy cattle using startup lactation information was evaluated. Data was obtained from monthly DHIA tapes and used ...
Wettability of porous media by nuclear magnetic resonance relaxation methods
(1994)
Wettability is a major factor which influences the distribution of multiphase fluids in reservoir rocks. However, the conventional methods for determining wetting characteristics of reservoir rocks are difficult and ...
Development of a predictive model for pavement roughness on expansive clay
(1994)
Expansive clays are the major cause of differential movements in shallow foundations. In highway pavements they are responsible for cyclic distortion of the riding surface resulting in a loss of road handling ability and ...
Using the family as a co-therapist : the therapeutic effectiveness of video-feedback in the context of Milan Systemic Therapy
(1994)
This study examined the comparative effects of circular questioning plus video-feedback versus circular questioning plus verbal-feedback upon a variety of perceptions held by family members. Five families were assigned to ...
Carbon and nitrogen mineralization from cowpea green manure and millet residue in Niger and under controlled conditions
(1994)
Lack of organic input is a major factor contributing to the deterioration o f the sandy Alfisols and Entisols in the Sahelian zone of West Africa. Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] has great potential as green manure ...