The purpose of this study is to list the public school classroom
activities of the Oregon State University sophomore block students
assigned to a public elementary school classroom for four afternoons
per week for one quarter. Results of the study will provide the
Elementary Education Division with partial data to...
The Purpose: The purpose of this study is to develop an original validated Lickert-type attitudinal survey instrument and administer it to selected samples of teachers and students in the Mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon to determine their attitude toward the "purposes," "functions," and "responsibilities" of student councils and place these results...
Approximately one quarter of America's students
leave school prior to graduation. Teaching practices
need to be examined if schools are to effectively deal
with the student population. at highest risk of dropping
out. The purpose of this study was to investigate the
attending behaviors high school teachers directed to
students...
The study of parent attitudes in Portland, Oregon, elementary
schools was designed to accomplish three purposes: (1) To identify
the attitudes of Non-Negro parents toward integration of Negroes into
the schools and community, (2) To measure the effects of socioeconomic
classes (low, middle, upper), of schools (control versus
transfer), and...
There are between one and two million
occurrences of head injuries in this country each
year causing an estimated 140,000 deaths. Fifty to
seventy thousand who survive are left with such
intellectual impairment as to preclude returning to a
normal life. The purpose of this study is to
investigate the...
This was an historical study which described the procedures used by a thirteen-member committee in an attempt to develop a merit-evaluation program for a middle-sized school district in Oregon.
A random sample of 33.5% of the certificated staff of School District
9 were interviewed in May, 1969. The results of...
The study was undertaken to determine if the construct and vocabulary
of systems theory are related to academic performance such that
a) the understanding of either or both can predict grade-point average
for college students, and b) the explicit teaching of both construct
and vocabulary to minority students can improve...
A heat stable derivative of bovine serum albumin containing
300 residues of glycine added to 30 sites on the surface of the protein
has been prepared. This derivative may be heated to 100° C for
prolonged periods of time without aggregation. By comparison,
native BSA aggregates at 62° C under...
The purpose of this study was to investigate one of the
effects of the SCIS program in the Corvallis Public Schools.
The investigation was based on a comparison of students
ability to construct a logical theoretical model from a
discrepant event.
The total sample consisting of 289 students, was
obtained...
The conceptual foundations of the study emerged from a review of
the literature, suggesting that a serious gap exists between clergy
and laity in terms of ministerial expectations. This gap has been
attributed in part to a growing estrangement between seminaries and
the churches they serve.
Thus, the central problem...
The Purpose of the Study
The purpose of the study was to gain a better understanding of
the classroom environment by determining if student attitudes are
significantly related to the quantity and characteristics of verbal
interaction. A second concern was to determine if such verbal
interaction could be effectively examined...
The present study was undertaken to investigate the relationship
of self-esteem and locus of control to defending behavior as perceived
by classmates in junior high schools in Japan, and to examine the
relationship of all three of these to school grades. Special attention
was given to how the present test-centered...
The purpose of this study was to determine if significant differences
in each of the ten Structure of Intellect (SOI) abilities
measured on the SOI Screening Form for Gifted exist between students
perceived by teachers as gifted and identified gifted students
overlooked by teachers. The influence of teacher and student...
The purpose of this study is to determine the socioeconomic
factors which influence the profitability and
adoption of new cropping patterns, and to recommend
suitable measures to enhance the crop diversification
program in Mahaweli System B, Sri Lanka. The adoption of
new cropping patterns is determined by a number of...
The purpose of the study was to analyze the effects of teaching
elementary and secondary students the Gallagher Topic Classification
System as a technique for constructing and analyzing questions.
The subjects for the study were the students of three groups of
randomly selected teachers from Coos and Douglas Counties of...
The purpose of this research was to see if there were technological differences in ground stone manufacturing and use from a single site that had been occupied for over 600 years, A.D. 550-A.D. 1150, and had multiple occupations that evolved over time (Late Pithouse Phases, Georgetown, San Francisco, and Three...
The physical characteristics of continental shelf waters off
Oregon during late winter and spring of 1975 are described and compared
with observations taken previously during summer. The currents
in winter are barotropic in the monthly means while in summer
the currents are baroclinic. Alongshore current fluctuations on the
time scale...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship
between kindergarten experience and fine-muscle eye-hand coordination
abilities of first grade children.
The subjects were 181 first graders in the public schools of
Albany, Corvallis, and Salem, Oregon. The mean age of the sample
was 76.69 months with a standard...
Thermal analysis was used to investigate the following seven
systems: H₂S-B₂F₄, SOF₂-B₂F₄, COC1₂-B₂F₄, SF₄-B₂F₄, Xe-BF₃, NF₃-BF₃, and NF₃-BC1₃. In two of the seven systems
compound formation was observed.
In the system, H₂S-B₂F₄ the compounds H₂S[superscript .]B₂F₄ and
2H₂S[superscript .]B₂F₄ are formed. The compound H₂S[superscript .]B₂F₄ has a melting
point of...
The study resulted from a desire and interest to include computer
simulation techniques in the design of educational practices.
The purposes of the study were (1) to develop a computer model which
would simulate the service functions of a counseling center by tracing
students through the center and (2) to...
"In 1862 Secretary Chase recommended a scheme for
the management of National Banks which was modeled
after the New York Act, A bill embodying the principal
measures proposed by the Secretary was passed in
1863. The plan, however, proved to be inoperative,
and was superseded by the Act of June...
A study was undertaken in Yaquina Bay, Oregon during the
summer of 1964 to determine the distribution and the factors affecting
the distribution of the polychaete worm, Nephtys caecoides,
Hartman, 1938, in the estuary.
This organism has a continuous distribution from offshore to
a point approximately eight kilometers into the...
Prediction equations were developed for estimating the flow
regime at ungaged stream locations in the Oregon coastal range.
Principal components analysis was used to screen the initial data set
of physiographic and meteorological parameters. The final regression
equations for predicting mean monthly flow had standard errors of
estimate ranging from...
The central nervous system of Phidippus, while comparable to that
of other spiders in most respects, is distinguished by the extraordinary
development of visual processing centers, associated with the
complex visually-directed behavior of these animals.
The primary neuropile of the anterior medial eyes consists of two
distinct columnar synapsing regions....
Data on motor carrier commodity weights collected in 1976
at Oregon weigh stations by the Public Utilities Commission and the
Department of Transportation are not in a form that readily allows
for commodity flow analysis. A methodology is presented that reduces
existing forest product commodity data into a graphically displayed...
While historiography and interest in Tudor England at both the popular and specialist levels presents few signs of diminishing, there may nonetheless exist a sense that we have little left to learn about this period and its culture. A notable gap in our knowledge, however, remains regarding the mysterious disease...
The rainbow trout population in Elder Creek, Oregon was
studied between June 1965 and November 1966. The physical characteristics
of the stream during the summer season were described.
Rainbow trout were captured in each of three sections on the stream
by electrofishing and were tagged and measured. Population size,
mortality,...
This is a review paper of current literature in the area of
pressure effects on gaseous lasers.
This thesis discusses the mechanisms which relate the relative
power output of the 6328 A[superscript ⁰] neon transition to total and partial pressure
variations of the helium-neon gaseous laser. The operation of
the...
Oregon's minimum stream flow program is intended to protect
certain instream flow values by maintaining sufficient stream
flows to support aquatic life and to minimize pollution. The
increasing demand for consumptive uses of water, as well as certain
deficiencies in the laws, policies, and administration of the program,
bring into...
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to identify a set of core competencies needed to meet the minimal requirements for high school graduation and to test their level of acceptance by administrators, counselors, teachers and parents in 50 Oregon secondary school districts. PROCEDURES: Utilizing the 1136 existing graduation competencies...
Rockfish (family Scorpanidae) are an important segment of Oregon trawl landings. Two distinct fisheries commonly produce nineteen species with 5 others rarely seen. A description of catch and catch per unit effort in the Pacific ocean perch and "other rockfish" fisheries is provided. Also reported are species composition of sampled...
This ethnographic research aims to discover the implications of the
commodification of production processes amongst the Ersu Tibetans of Sichuan,
China. This thesis examines the commodification of Ersu agriculture and ethnic
identity in the historical context of both China and the world-system. Ethnohistorical
and ethnoecological methodologies are utilized to answer...
This study investigated the relationships between selected
perceptual-motor behaviors and the following: achievement in reading,
achievement in mathematics, academic self-concept, academic
motivation and classroom behavior. This investigation was designed
to explore the suggestion of Newell Kephart that there is a relationship
between perceptual-motor behavior and school success, and to
provide...
This study was undertaken to examine the relationships which
exist between the work values and job satisfaction characteristics of
college student personnel workers in the states of Oregon, Idaho,
Montana and Washington. Work values are viewed as characteristics
desired on an ideal job and job satisfaction characteristics are those
factors...
Although much has been written describing the
various reactions to the origin of Species in America, the Mormon reaction to Darwinism has been largely ignored. This dissertation will recount the history of this reaction as exemplified by the life and works of B. H. Roberts. Roberts's intellectual pursuits early in...
For the west coast of North America, from northern California to southern Washington, a habitat suitability prediction framework was developed to support wave energy device siting. Concern that wave energy devices may impact the seafloor and benthos has renewed research interest in the distribution of marine benthic invertebrates and factors...
On September 12th 1960, just two months prior to one of the closest
Presidential elections in American history, John F. Kennedy faced the Houston
Ministerial Association and delivered a powerful speech on religion and
Americanism. The "religious issue" of the 1960 campaign drew immense interest
and trumped other issues pertinent...
The rhetorical significance of Mormonism stems from its history and its success—this success being measured by its consistent increase in membership. The total membership of the Mormon Church has grown from 6 members in 1830 to just over 14 million in just over 180 years. A consistently high rate of...
This study was designed to determine and compare the academic
experiences encountered by both American and foreign students in
master's and doctoral programs at Oregon State University in Winter
term, 1982. The findings of this study are meant to contribute to
the area of international education, by defining and describing...
The study compares the differences in verbal responses between
39 Anglo-resident and 32 Anglo-migrant children in the first grade in
selected school districts in Oregon.
The children were tested for I. Q. using the Goodenough Draw-
A-Man test. They were grouped for comparison purposes by age,
sex, and by migrancy...
The purposes of the study were: (1) to provide a descriptive
analysis and historical record of the undergraduate OSU Fourth Cycle
Urban/Rural-Migrant Teacher Corps program; (2) to follow up former
OSU Fourth Cycle corps members to determine their employment status
and attitudes toward their educational experiences; and (3) to determine...
Purpose of the Study: This study was undertaken as a result of interest in the
introduction of guide groups into the operation of secondary
schools. Particularly when viewed from the historical perspective
of the times in which it was initiated, the guide group concept
offers an opportunity to examine the...
The goal of this research was to identify those program elements
and their levels of fulfillment in community college cooperative
education programs which are essential if the success of an employer's
contribution to a student's training is to be reasonably assured.
The primary purpose was to determine if statistically significant...
The relationship between livelihoods and forest use is one of the main challenges facing wildlife and habitat conservation in developing countries. Poor residents in forest-adjacent areas are typically perceived to be the main forest users, with use often deemed illegal. However, there is still a limited understanding of livelihood constraints...
With little previous research on Astragalus peckii (Fabaceae), a state-listed
Threatened species in Oregon, I investigated three facets of its biology which are
integral to the conservation and management of the species. First, a four-year
demographic study of two large populations revealed increasing population growth at
one site (Chiloquin) and...
During the depression era, millions of Americans listened to the weekly radio
addresses given by Father Charles Edward Coughlin. He devoted his career to
speaking out against the evils of America and felt it his duty to warn Americans
against the perpetrators of this evil. But after 1934, the tone...
Flame retardants are in many home products including couches, chairs, and electronics. The most commonly used flame retardants contained polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) until 2004, when the majority of these chemicals were phased out. PBDEs were found to be persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic to both humans and the environment. Organophosphate...
This essay is an exploration of identity formation and expression. Humanity's identity formations create the orientations and languages with which we use to create our knowledge and understanding of the surrounding external environment (both social and physical) and our internal environment (psychological). This essay traces the sources of identity formation...
William James came of age at a time of great social and intellectual change in the United States. During this period, new professional identities proliferated, and a new culture of professionalization developed with important ramifications for conceptions of individual and social identity. Professionalization was also closely related to key intellectual...
Describes private Chinook, chum and coho hatcheries in Oregon. Includes map, b+w photographs, statistics. "This review of developments in Oregon's private salmon industry includes information on experimental development, progress of private permit holders, and current regulations governing private salmon hatchery operations in Oregon. A brief review of Oregon State University's...
This document gives information on private Chinook, chum and coho hatcheries in Oregon in the late 1970s. Includes statistics and a map of hatchery sites. "This review of private hatchery development includes some discussion on the limitations and problems pertinent to continued development." (from the Introduction)
This report describes private Chinook, chum and coho hatcheries in Oregon. It includes a map of hatchery locations, statistics, and a discussion of issues associated with straying of hatchery salmon. "This report summarizes information on development, monitoring, evaluation, and gives production and return information for 1983." (from the Introduction)
Provides information on private Chinook, chum and coho salmon hatcheries in Oregon. Includes statistics and a map showing hatchery locations. Mentions the end of Oregon State University's involvement with the Whiskey Creek hatchery in Netarts Bay. "This report provides information on recent developments, progress in 1981, with summaries of production...
This report describes private Chinook, chum and coho hatcheries in Oregon in the mid-1980s. It includes a map of hatchery locations, statistical tables, and a section discussing opposition to private salmon hatcheries (PSHs). "In this report I will discuss the development of the PSH regulations, status of current permits, permits...
Reports on private Chinook, chum and coho salmon hatcheries (PSHs)in Oregon in the mid-1980s. Includes a map of hatchery operation sites, and statistical tables. Oregon State University's facility at Whiskey Creek, Netarts Bay, was back in operation. Suspected impacts of a private hatchery on the run of coho salmon on...
Reports on private Chinook, chum and coho salmon hatcheries in Oregon. Includes statistics and a map showing hatchery locations. "This report provides information on developments, shows progress in 1982, and summarizes production and return information." (from the Introduction)
A quality problem that frequently occurs with frozen green beans
is the sloughing of the skin (epidermal tissues) of the cooked, ready-to-
serve bean pods. It was found that by giving the beans a pre-blanch
(relatively mild heat treatment) prior to the blanch treatment normally
used for frozen green beans,...
Mysids were sampled seasonally from the intertidal
zone of the beach to a depth of 61 m offshore along the
mid-Oregon coast. The seven mysid species collected
occurred in characteristic bathymetric zones, with members
of different genera occupying overlapping zones
while members of the same genus occupied largely different
zones....
Quantification and comparison of morphological changes over the last ~300 y in Oregon salt marshes provide valuable insights into the tectonic, hydroclimatic, and anthropogenic processes shaping this important intertidal zone. Understanding of the rates and drivers of salt marsh change contextualizes intertidal habitats within the sediment routing system (i.e., source...
Published November 1941. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The education (particularly graduate education) of Americans
who were active in astronomical research between 1876 and 1941
is assessed for its effectiveness in preparing the astronomers for
careers in research. This period contains three dynamic changes:
the growth of American astronomy in becoming the world's leading
community of astronomers, the...
In order to examine some possible tyrosyl interactions, poly-tyrosyl lysozyme and poly-O-methyltyrosyl lysozyme were prepared and their solubilities were compared. Both derivatives exhibited
similar pH dependent solubilities, showing a minimum solubility at
about pH 8. Their solubilities varied with temperature, having a
positive enthalpy of solution. The effect of a...
The television show South Park, created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, is viewed by millions of people each week, regularly addresses a number of controversial issues and plays a major role in contemporary popular culture. Current academic research acknowledges Parker and Stone's willingness to attack the dominant views surrounding...
The embryonic and larval stages of the long-toed salamander,
Ambystoma macrodactylum are described from fertilization through
the development of five toes on the posterior limbs. New stage numbers
are employed in the description of the hind limb.
The eggs used in the study were obtained by the injection of
pituitary...
Chemical dosimetry developed in response to needs created by
developments in the field of high-energy radiation. Shortly after the
discovery of X-rays in 1895 and of radioactivity in 1896, the deleterious
effects of ionizing radiation were recognized. To guard against the
injurious effects of radiation in medical application, dose-measuring
methods...
In this study, pheromone and skin lipid samples collected from red-sided garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) were exposed directly to either full-spectrum light or full-spectrum plus UVB light. In addition, female and male snakes were exposed to daily doses of either full-spectrum or full-spectrum and UVB light, after which the...
The spectrophotometric titration of the tyrosine residues,
their reaction with N-acetylimidazole, and the effect of pH on the
thermally induced conformational transition of ribonuclease T₁ have
been investigated. The results of spectrophotometric titration in
0.20 M KCl/0.001 M sodium phosphate suggest that titration of the
tyrosine residues occurs in two...
The standard way of representing numbers on computers gives rise to errors
which increase as computations progress. Using p-adic valuations can reduce
error accumulation. Valuation theory tells us that p-adic and standard valuations
cannot be directly compared. The p-adic valuation can, however, be used in
an indirect way. This gives...
This thesis presents the results of sampling experiments
investigating the properties of estimates of the
mean life of a radioactive source in the presence of a
constant unknown background.
An iterative estimation procedure is used where the
estimates are maximum liklihood estimates with asymptotic
variances. The estimation procedure was programmed...
The resurgence of creationism the past few years has been led by advocates
of recent-creationism. These individuals, a minority among creationists in general,
argue that the entire universe was created approximately 10,000 years ago in one six-day
period of time. Recent-creationists support their position by appealing to the
Genesis account...
The mechanism of continuously chlorinated silver-silver
chloride electrode performance was studied by using a wiped, rotating,
partially submerged, cylindrical silver cathode. The cell
performance using a zinc anode was measured, and the rate of
chlorination of silver was calculated for several water saturated
chlorine atmospheres.
At 75°F, with a chlorine...
This thesis brings together under one cover a survey of the
history of the real number pi along with a study of the present state
of its theory, application, and calculation.
In 1952, at the height of the McCarthy era, Franz Kallmann, a Jewish psychiatrist and eugenicist who fled the National Socialist regime in Germany, published a study, in which he claimed to have found a one hundred percent concordance rate for homosexuality among forty pairs of identical twins. From this...
A countercurrent, liquid-solids contactor was constructed,
operated and evaluated for a continuous ion-exchange operation.
The exchange of cupric and sodium ions between aqueous solutions
and Dowex 50W-X8 ion exchange resin was studied.
The countercurrent contactor consisted of two, three-inch
diameter columns with active sections ranging from one to four feet...
Potential sources of inoculum of Phialophora malorum
were investigated. P. malorum was found to be a soil-borne
fungus whose role as a postharvest pathogen of pear is
dependent upon passive dispersal with infested soil. P.
malorum survived in soil under a wide range of conditions,
with greatest survival in cool,...