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A comparison of monetary aggregates as monetary policy targets
(1978)
The choice of the best monetary aggregate for use as the target variable in conducting monetary policy has been an unsettled question for many years in economics. The problem has recently become more important for two ...
Chemical fixation of dinitrogen under mild conditions
(1978)
Chemical fixation of dinitrogen has been performed under mild conditions in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. In heterogeneous system electron donor-acceptor complexes of iron phthalocyanine, ruthenium phthalocyanine, ...
Sources of information affecting adoption of deferred grazing systems as a range improvement tool by selected Texas ranchers
(1978)
The purpose of this study was to determine the relative influence exerted by different sources of information on the adoption of deferred grazing systems by selected Texas ranchers. To achieve the purpose of this study the ...
Revision of the neotropical snake genus Chironius Fitzinger (Serpentes, Colubridae)
(1978)
The snake genus Chironius Fitzinger is revised. This genus occurs from sea level to 2800 m from northern Honduras southward through Central America across northern South America and east of the Andes to Uruguay and northern ...
A study of the immobility reflex by experimental and mathematical techniques
(1978)
The Immobility Reflex (IR ), also known as animal hypnosis and commonly exhibited by many species of animals, is a state of involuntary immobility characterized by decreased muscle tone, inhibited spinal reflexes and ...
Development and evaluation of a model public relations department for a non-metropolitan community college
(1978)
The purpose of this study was to develop a model for a public relations department in non-metropolitan community colleges and to examine the role of public relations directors in such departments. The study also examines ...
Effect of ethephon [(2-chloroethyl) phosphonic acid] on onions grown under environmental conditions conducive and non-conducive to bulb formation
(1978)
The effects of ethephon [(2-Chloroethyl) Phosphonic Acid)] on onions grown under environmental conditions conducive and non-conducive to bulbing were investigated. Parameters studied and analyzed were plant height, leaf ...
A forecast of critical tasks for educational information specialists
(1978)
The purpose of the study was to identify and clarify the critical tasks of the educational information specialist. A Delphi study was undertaken to identify the critical tasks. Through a nomination process, twenty-three ...
The effect of secondary reinforcement on the generalization of creative thinking
(1978)
This study investigated the effects of secondary reinforcement (praise) on the generalization of three measures of originality. Fifty-two junior college students were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups and ...
Identification of prerequisite competencies needed by handicapped students for successful entry into a vocational agriculture program
(1978)
Accessibility to vocational programs, such as Production Agriculture I, is an essential element in the preparation of handicapped individuals for productive lives. It is upon this premise that this study is based. Purpose: ...