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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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
Some effects of environmental manipulations on parent-teacher interaction
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)Improvement in the quality and quantity of parental involvement in special education has been sought for years, especially since the passage of Public Law 94-142. The present study was designed to investigate the effect ... -
Small town stability in the Hispanic community of Dixon, New Mexico
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The 1970 United States Census revealed a fundamental change in the migration pattern of the United States. Rather than heading toward the cities, the majority of migrating people are now leaving the large urban areas. This ... -
A submaximal combined arm and leg test as a predictor of maximal oxygen consumption
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)This study evaluated the predictive accuracy of a submaximal combined arm and leg test and that of the Astrand-Rhyming bicycle test. The study also determined the predictive accuracy of a submaximal test with the maximal ... -
The self care practices of the Hmong Hilltribe refugees from Laos
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)The Southeast Asian refugees are the most numerous of the recently arrived refugees to the United States. The Hmong hilltribe people from Laos is one of these refugee groups. There -is little known about the Hmong health ... -
The use of smoking and breaktaking to reduce job-related stress among registered nurses
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)Hospital nursing can produce stress. How nurses cope with that stress can affect patient care and personal health. This study was conducted to describe the coping methods, particularly breaktaking and smoking, used to ... -
Increasing direct care staff compliance to program implementation by providing supervisors with prescriptive checklists
(University of Kansas, 1982-05-31)Effective treatment programs for multi-handicapped mentally retarded persons may require consistent compliance to program implementation. Traditional methods used to increase direct care staff compliance to treatment ... -
The effects of the frequency of vibration application on the acquisition of head erect behavior in prone
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)This study utilized an alternating treatment design to investigate the effects of the frequency of vibration application on the acquisition of head erect behavior in the prone position in 4 preschool children with multiple ... -
Adelaide Lukanina’s A Year in America : a critical view of nineteenth century America
(University of Kansas, 1995-05-31)The following text is a translation of Adelaide Lukanina's "A Year in America." First published in 1881-82 as a series of articles in the Russian journal Vestnik Evropy, one of Russia's most progressive journals in the ...