Public concern has recently focused upon the presence
of radioactive radon in homes. The Environmental
Protection Agency and others have researched this health
hazard. Radon gas is given off during typical household
water uses such as showering, bathing, dishwashing, and
clothes washing. However, few studies have been performed
on radon...
The actively subsiding North China sedimentary basin is associated with an unusually high level of seismic activity. This oil- and gas-producing basin has been the site of nine large (M ≥ 7), destructive earthquakes since 1600 A. D. An analysis of faulting during the Tangshan earthquake sequence, which includes some...
This compilation of theses and dissertations (a part of the OSU Bibliographic Series) for the period 1970-1977 reflects this university's emphasis on research and graduate study. It may be viewed as an indicator of the contributions made to the state of Oregon through graduate study and research at Oregon State...
This is a listing of both PhD and Master's· theses relating to the areas of forestry issued during the period from July 1976 to June 1981. The
list is arranged first by state, then by college or university within each state. Authors of theses are arranged alphabetically under each of...
Documentation of the side effects of pesticides on
arthropod natural enemies has expanded rapidly since the
1950's as part of an increase in non-target side effects
literature. Most reviews have been based on empirical
analysis of selected literature. The SELCTV database was
developed to make a larger information base accessible...
Saudi Arabia currently contains 31000 km (18600 mi)
of paved roads and 42000 km (25200 mi) of agricultural
roads, with the prospect of more roads to be constructed.
The low population (6 million) compared to the large area
of the country (2,253,300 km², 900,000 mi²) coupled with
the high cost...