This exploratory study examined whether temperament, home environment, and family stress impact the amount of prosocial behavior displayed by pre-school age low-income children and examined how much of an impact each factor has. Each factor was explored in depth along sub-scale dimensions including, (1) self-regulatory temperament, negative reactive temperament, and...
Processes of metamorphosis, settlement, and growth were examined in Pacific sanddab
using field studies and otolith microstructure. This flatfish transforms at large sizes, has a
gradual metamorphosis, and settles to a nursery on the middle continental shelf. Eye migration
takes 3 months and "metamorphosis proper" which begins after completion of...
The evaluation of social investment in water pollution control
has been retarded by a lack of methodology with which to evaluate
the direct benefits. The objective of this dissertation was to develop
theory and methodology for estimating direct recreational benefits
associated with the protection of sport fisheries. An inter-disciplinary
case...
It is no longer possible in any area of the United States to formulate
water resources plans for single purpose projects as has been
done in past years. No longer can one of our greatest natural resources,
water, be used solely for navigation, power generation,
irrigation, or controlled for reducing...
The work upon which this publication is based was supported by funds provided by the United States Department of the Interior as authorized under the Water Resources Research Act of 1964, as amended. OWRR Project No. B-016-ORE.
People interested in economic development in rural communities are often faced with the need to estimate impacts of economic changes or to forecast population, employment, business activity, or public service demands.
An economic "tool" that is often used to assist in this task is the "multiplier." This circular is designed...
Fisheries researchers and the general public can greatly benefit from the rapid data sharing and collaborative research that is facilitated by the both the internet and modern digital technology. One of the pioneers of this new strategy of conducting and utilizing fisheries research is Project CROOS (Collaborative Research on Oregon...