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Pre-1929 Dissertations and Theses [923]
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A thermodynamic determination of the dissociation energy of the gaseous TiO molecule
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An empirical investigation of Storms’ theory of erotic orientation development
(University of Kansas, 1982-05-31)Storms' theory that erotic orientation results from an interaction between eroticization process onset and social development during early adolescence was tested. The constructs of eroticization process onset and homoeroticism ... -
The treatment of childhood in autobiographies of twentieth century American women
(University of Kansas, 1984-12-31) -
Synthesis of fluorine substituted medicinals
(University of Kansas, 1948-12-31) -
The biology and morphology of Hydrometra martini Kirkaldy
(University of Kansas, 1953-05-31) -
The Chinese influence on Western theatre : from transposition to transformation
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The classical Chinese theatre has come to be recognized by Westerners as a well-preserved traditional theatrical form with unique features worthy of exploration. This thesis deals with some significant examples of the ... -
Cognitive attitudes in relation to susceptibility to interference
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Attitudes about abortion among college students
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The attitudes about abortion held by 390 under graduate students were investigated. Three hypotheses were formulated for testing: (1) there is no significant difference between the attitudes of religious and non-religious ... -
Part I. The anodic oxidation of magnesium in aqueous solution. Part II. The oxidation of magnesium by triiodide ion
(University of Kansas, 1953-12-31)It has been known for many years that evolution of hydrogen occurs, in addition to the dissolution of magnesium, during the anodic oxidation of magnesium in aqueous salt solutions (1). Thia behavior is obviously extraordinary, ... -
Writing a Modern Land: Discourses of Environmental Modernity in Twentieth-century Xinjiang
(University of Kansas, 2023-01-01)This dissertation argues that Xinjiang’s human history cannot be fully understood apart from its non-human history. It explores a ‘problematic of environmental modernity’ in the context of Xinjiang, and, through discourse ... -
A New Species of Abyssal Sea Anemone and Its Symbiotic Relationship with a Scaphopod
(University of Kansas, 1996-12-31)In this thesis I report the results of the first study of a symbiosis between an abyssal sea anemone and a scaphopod. describe the sea anemone as Benthactis nomadas n. g., n. sp. The sea anemones and scaphopods were ... -
Uranium-lead isotopic systematics in the northeastern border zone of the Idaho batholith, Bitterroot Range, Montana
(University of Kansas, 1981-05-31)The Idaho batholith is a composite calc-alkaline plutonic complex that formed as part of a continuous belt of intrusions that extended along the western margin of Mesozoic North America. The limited available data suggest ... -
A study of Pope Innocent III's treatise De quadripartita specie nuptiarum
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A descriptive study of changes following a physical fitness : physical education program for mentally retarded adolescents
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The purpose of this descriptive study was to analyze changes in twelve physical fitness parameters following a two school year physical fitness/physical education program for moderately mentally retarded adolescents. ... -
Teacher's perceptions of student preparedness and the skills necessary for success in the junior high classroom
(University of Kansas, 1984-12-31)This study was undertaken to gather information about perceptions of LD, sixth-grade, and junior high regular classroom teachers regarding skills necessary and preparedness of students for junior high. The study also sought ... -
Teaching skills for anger management to primary students using music and other expressive arts : efficacy of intervention and socioeconomic relationships
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The purpose of the study was to examine the efficacy of a learning package designed to teach skills for anger management using the expressive arts. The relationship of socioeconomic status to measured ability of students ... -
Speed of sound measurements in potential contrast agents for use in diagnostic ultrasound
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A study of two approaches to elementary percussion instruction
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The writer's objective was to discover what effect, if any, mallet percussion training for beginning percussionists would have on their attitude, self-image, and development of their ability to perceive pitch and intervals. ... -
The valvular intestine in fishes and a reassessment of the formation of the spiral coprolites
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)Living vertebrates with valvular intestines include agnathans, chondrichthyans, actinopterygians, dipnoans, and the actinistians. Fossils which have valvular intestines preserved, are included in the placoderms, chondrichthyans, ... -
The relationship of gender, age, socioeconomic status, and past hospital experiences to expectations of nursing care in an adult population
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The nursing profession has been concerned about nursing's public image since the very beginning of the profession. From a number of research studies it is evident that the public image of nursing is not congruent with the ...