WATER ALLOCATION UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION: SOME ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS

Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,

Nonlinear regression of stable random variables

Let (X1,X2) be an α-stable random vector, not necessarily symmetric, with 0<α<2. This article investigates the regression E(X2∣X1=x) for all values of α. We give conditions for the existence of the conditional moment E(|X2|p|X1=x) when p≥α, and we obtain an explicit form of the regression E(X2∣X1=x) as a function of x. Although this regression is, in general, not linear, it can be linear even when the vector (X1,X2) is skewed. We give a necessary and sufficient condition for linearity and characterize the asymptotic behavior of the regression as x→±∞. The behavior of the regression functions is also illustrated graphically

Discipleship: Following the Model of Jesus in the Local Church

George Barna has researched the state of discipleship in the American church. His results reveal that Most believers say their faith matters, but few invest much energy in the pursuit of spiritual growth. The spiritual growth he is referring to requires effective discipleship. His research indicates that most church members agree with the tenants of the Christian faith, but very few are applying those truths to their daily lives. If the current discipleship process is not producing mature disciples (as it appears it is not), there are two possible explanations. Either the process itself is flawed, or those leading the process fail to follow the process correctly. The premise of this research is that the leadership is flawed because they are not following the model Jesus provided in Scripture. The research will be accomplished by examining the progression of the discipleship process, beginning with the record of the model Jesus provided in scripture up to modern texts and research on the topic. There have been many eras of the church throughout history, and each era had a specific emphasis. This research will attempt to discover whether there was a consistent emphasis on the model of discipleship emulated by Jesus Christ through those eras

A Study of Administrative Practices in School Lunch Programs in Kansas

The purpose of this investigation was to study state- supervised school lunch programs in city schools of Kansas to disclose some of the more common administrative practices and to determine the degree of satisfaction with these same programs as measured by school administrators who were associated with them. The questionnaire was used to gather data from all school lunch programs in cities of the first and second classes and programs in one third of the cities of the third class. Usable responses were received from 79 percent of first-class city schools, from 85 percent of second-class city schools, and from 89 percent of third class city schools. Besides being a great financial investment, the school lunch program is also a valuable service feature that is rapidly becoming an integral and vital part of the educational program. This huge business brings many responsibilities to school administrators, and these school officials must be prepared to manage each phase of school lunch services in a satisfactory manner. The study revealed that 51 percent of the total enrollment of all schools studied participated in school lunch programs. The school was the sponsoring agency for most of these 210 programs, and the school administrator was most frequently the authorized representative. These administrators seldom had written policies to guide them in their management of school lunch activities. The average number of students served in each eating center was 139, and there was an average of 59 students served for each full -time school lunch employee. Less than one third of the school lunch supervisors had training in home economics. The study disclosed that most supervisors and cooks did not work underwritten contracts. About two thirds of these workers were required to have physical examinations. Many free services, including free lunches, pay for holidays, activity passes, and social security benefits, were extended to school lunch workers. Most school lunch programs required either part or all of their school lunch staff to attend summer school lunch workshops sponsored by the School Lunch Division in Kansas. Less than half of the schools followed budgets in the operation of their programs, while more than three fourths of school lunch programs required annual audits of school lunch records. All but a few programs were self-supported except for government commodities and cash reimbursements from the state. Most purchases of foods and equipment were made on open market, and foods were generally purchased from local retailers. It was apparent that schools were doing much to integrate lunch programs with educational programs. More than four fifths of the schools gave instruction in proper table manners and in the values of balanced diets. Further attempts at integration were revealed through the many services related to school lunch programs in which students participated. One fourth of the programs made no attempts to interpret school lunch services to their communities. School lunch programs in cities of the first class more often publicized their school lunch activities than did those in cities of either second or third classes. In general, school officials in all three classes of city schools were equally satisfied that their school lunch programs were quite satisfactory. Questionnaire responses indicated that a majority of school officials felt that the school lunch program very definitely rendered a fine service to children and youth

Methods of Improving the Handwriting Ability of Commercial Students in Order to Meet the Demands of Various Vocations

It is, of course, evident that handwriting is used almost as universally for expressing thought as is speech. The utilitarian value of handwriting to every individual in the home, in school, and in the business office ranks it of major importance among the school subjects. Handwriting also plays an essential part in almost every subject that is taught in the public schools

The effect of management variables on the establishment of some small-seeded legumes and grasses

The general objectives of this investigation were as follows: 1. To study the effects on stand establishment of different amounts of banded and broadcast fertilizer applied with various rates of banded and broadcast seed. 2. To study competition effects between grasses and legumes seeded alone and in combination at different rates when both seed and fertilizer are banded. 3. To determine the separate effects on establishment of the placement of bands of nitrogen and potassium fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer in relation to the placement of seed. 4. To determine the effect on seedling establishment of the distance of the fertilizer band from seed at different fertilization rates

A Needs Assessment Survey for Parent Involvement in Ina Community Consolidated District No. 8, Ina, Illinois

The Needs Assessment Survey for Parent Involvement in Ina Community Consolidated District No. 8, Ina, Illinois was created to: 1) provide for parent involvement in program planning as mandated by state law, and 2) give the local board and administrator help in setting goals consistent with public needs and expectations. To address initial needs assessment, teachers were asked to list a maximum of eight needs under each of five areas. The five areas were staff, building, equipment, grounds, and curriculum. The administrator also prepared a similar list based on his personal observations and past discussions with board members. From these initial lists, the administrator grouped the areas most frequently mentioned into groups of ten under two headings: staff and curriculum or building, grounds and equipment. The questionnaire was then prepared based on these two lists. Each list of ten included an extra blank if reaspondents wished to voice a major concern that was not listed on the questionnaire. In such cases, respondents were asked to omit one item from the initial ten. The administrator selected four parents from each grade level in levels one through eight. The only control used in the selection process was based on the idea that responsible people would be selected. No selections were made at the kindergarten level due to the fact that many parents of incoming kindergarten students were not familiar with the school. One form was mailed to each set of parents for a total of thirty-two forms. Forms were accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Each board member and teacher was provided the same packet as sent to parents. Each was requested to complete his assessment and return it to the school. All participants were requested to return their assessments within one week of receipt. If responses were not received within two weeks of the initial mailing, follow-up letters were mailed. These letters stressed the extreme need to each person\u27s participation in making the survey a success. Each group polled was tabulated separately and then all were tabulated collectively. Placement was decided by averaging the average rank numbers for each item and arriving at a group average rank number for each item. Averages were tabulated to the nearest hundredth. An overall ranking of the ten items under each category was reached by placing the items in order from smallest group average rank score to largest score respectively. The ten needs were addressed in a four-year plan. This plan included a timetable, estimated monetary needs, and exact material needs where applicable. At the Ina Board\u27s discretion, needs set forth in the four-year plan will become a part of each year\u27s budget

A Study to Determine the Effectiveness Audio-Visuals Have on Teaching Computer Aided Drafting

The following hypothesis was applied to this study: 1. There is a difference in the performance of basic drafting students who are taught computer aided drafting using audio-visuals and basic drafting students who are taught computer aided drafting using the teacher-lecture method