A comparative bioassessment of rural and urban stream communities

Biological assessments of the resident fish community, using Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) methodology, and benthic macroinvertebrates were conducted in three East Tennessee streams (of similar size, flow, and morphology) to compare their relative health or quality. The streams selected were a highly impacted municipal stream (Second Creek), a marginally impacted stream (Love Creek) on the outskirts of the municipality, and an undisturbed stream (Fisher Creek) in a nearby rural county. Stream biology assessments indicated that Second Creek (below an industrial site) and Love Creek were in poor condition (IBI = 32). Second Creek (below a more rural area) scored 36, placing it in the poor to fair range. Fisher Creek, serving as the control stream, had a score of 58, indicating that it was in excellent condition at the time of sampling. These findings were confirmed by macroinvertebrate samples at all but one station. Generally, however, the more pollution-tolerant chironomid and oligochaete taxa dominated in streams considered to be in poor condition, and the less tolerant Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera dominated in streams in better condition

A Comparison of Reading Readiness between Kindergarten and Non-Kindergarten Children in the Wenatchee School District

It was the purpose of this study to compare the percentile scores of the Metropolitan Readiness Test of first grade children in Wenatchee School District No. 246 who have had kindergarten with those first grade children in Wenatchee School District No. 246 who have not had kindergarten. The following factors were considered in this study: Chronological age, sex, and total percentile score. This data was taken from the Metropolitan Readiness Tests over a two-year period, 1966-67 and 1967-68

The Intrinsic Factors that Influence Successful College Writing

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of several intrinsic or non-cognitive factors that can positively influence successful collegiate writing. Using college writing as a forum for exploring intrinsic traits such as curiosity, grit, self-efficacy, time management, organization, and a growth mindset, reveals success stories in this qualitative study. Since writing clearly connects to the vicissitudes students experience, it serves as an appropriate means of measuring intrinsic characteristics. This study entwines student experiences with cognitive theorists to generate benefits for students, high school teachers, and college professors. Through extension, the power of mentors, the growth mindset, and intrinsic elements formulate some new ideas for colleges to contemplate when accepting potential applicants. Rather than place all weight on standardized test scores or GPA’s, colleges should also consider intrinsic characteristics. Through increased awareness and instruction techniques, both high school teachers and college professors can accentuate the intrinsic elements of their student writers, helping them become better students and citizens

Equitable Estoppel against the Government - The Missouri Experience: Time to Rethink the Concept

The purpose of this article is to examine the Missouri cases to determine if there are patterns which provide guidance in understanding what constitutes “exceptional” circumstances or “manifest injustice,” to determine if there is a coherent theory underlying the application of the *68 doctrine, and, finally, to propose modifications to the traditional approach

Legislative Veto of Administrative Rules in Missouri: A Constitutional Virus

The purpose of this Article is to examine the constitutionality of the legislative veto as it exists in Missouri, specifically the powers of the JCAR. Part II of the Article traces the history of the JCAR and the various types of powers given to it. Part III of the Article examines the experiences of the United States government and other states to determine their applicability to Missouri. Part IV examines the various grants of power to determine whether they comply with the Missouri constitution

A study of certain unique claims of Christianity

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Tribute to Governor Mel Carnahan, A

A Tribute to Governor Mel Carnaha