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Systems for packaging and distribution of fresh beef
(1976)
This study identified and characterized the optimum transit atmosphere and packaging system for transoceanic shipments of fresh beef in refrigerated vans. The efficacy of a 0.02% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) rinse for ...
A comparative cost analysis of the construction and maintenance of conventional and underground school buildings over a five-year period
(1976)
This study was designed to determine if there is a significant difference between the construction, operational and maintenance costs of underground school buildings and conventional school buildings over a five year period. ...
Net CO₂ flux, light compensation points, and acclimation rates of selected foliage plants
(1976)
Net CO₂ flux of single leaves of different ages of Raphidophora aurea, Brassaia actinophylla, and Dieffenbachia amoena was measured using infrared gas analysis to determine the effect of leaf age on apparent photosynthesis, ...
A system for measuring program complexity
(1976)
At this stage in software research, few validated tools exist for an objective evaluation of a program or for comparisons between programs. There are no generally applicable or empirically validated categorizations for ...
Processing demands during the acquisition of motor skills requiring different feedback cues
(1976)
The purpose of this study was to determine the processing demands during the acquisition of visually and kinesthetically controlled movements. For motor skills requiring different feedback information, location or distance ...
Some problems of statistical inference in regression and discriminant analysis
(1976)
In this dissertation the following problems I the area of regression and discriminant analysis have been discussed. (1) Suppose there are m groups or populations and the regression lines of y on k independent variables ...
The effects of increased oxygen concentrations and acceleration forces on the mechanical properties of the lungs
(1976)
The effects of breathing increased concentrations of oxygen (FI0₂ of 0.6 to 1.0) on the pulmonary compliance and pulmonary resistance were examined in normal, seated males. Exposures were for one hour and volume history ...
The effect of flowing water on the locomotor behavior of nurse (Ginglymostoma cirratum) and lemon (Negaprion brevirostris) sharks and on the accuracy of localization of a chemical source by nursing sharks
(1976)
The locomotor behavior of juvenile nurse (Ginglymostoma cirratum) and lemon (Negaprion brevirostris) sharks were monitored automatically. The presence of flowing water (1.17 cm/s) was shown to affect the locomotor behavior ...
The relationship between selected personality factors of unskilled, skilled, and professional workers in Waco, Texas : and their participation in continuing education
(1976)
This study was developed to determine whether there are certain personality characteristics which can be used as predictors of an employee's willingness to participate in various forms of continuing education. One hundred ...
The need for bilingual vocational education programs in secondary schools as perceived by bilingual and vocational program directors, vocational counselors, secondary school counselors, and industry representatives in Texas
(1976)
Purpose. The purpose of this study was to determine the need for Spanish-English bilingual vocational education programs in secondary schools in Texas as perceived by bilingual directors, vocational directors, vocational ...