Passive solar array orientation system /thermal heliotrope/ Final report, 23 Dec. 1968 - 23 Sep. 1969

Tracking requirement, design, and fabrication of passive solar array orientation system using bimetal element

The Dextrose, Levulose, Sucrose, and Acid Content of the Juice from 39 Grape Clones

The dextrose, levulose, sucrose and acid contents of the juice from 39 grape clones were determined to obtain information for use in breeding improved varieties. The 39 clones represented a survey of Vitis comprising native American species, American-type, French hybrid, and vinifera varieties. Wide variation existed in the percentages of each sugar, in pH, titratable acidity, and buffer systems. Sucrose was present in significant amounts only in clones which were derivatives of V. labrusa. The levulose-dextrose ratio varied from 0.81 to 1.49; in only one clone was it less than 1.00. The per cent of acid ranged from 0.35 to 4.74; the pH from 2.69 to 4.05. The desirability of the standardization of sampling, extraction, and analytical methods in order that valid comparisons may be made between the results of various investigations is pointed out. Certain aspects of the potential use of the information from these data in the development of improved grape varieties is presented

Crime, Punishment and Personality: An Examination of the Deterrence Question

While the presumed deterrent effect of punishment provides the cornerstone of the criminal justice system, it would be a mistake to assume that deterrence is well established in both theory and research. Recognizing the limitations of deterrence investigations, this study examines the relationship between a person\u27s perceptions of punishment and their actual criminal involvement. Most deterrence investigations have focused primarily upon homicide and the death penalty. Although these investigations suggest that the threat of sanctions may have an important deterrent effect, careful examination shows them to suffer from serious theoretical and methodological limitations. Through this study, it was found out that the perceptions of certainty and severity of punishment proved generally unrelated to reported criminal involvement in each offense. For each dimension of punishment the dominant pattern is a very slight negative, or slight positive, correlation between several variables. Moreover, the relationship between perceived severity of both official and unofficial sanctions and reported behavior, was found to be generally unaffected by perceived certainty of apprehension by the police

Crime, Punishment and Personality: Examination of Deterrence Question

While the presumed deterrent effect of punishment provides the cornerstone of the criminal justice system, it would be a mistake to assume that deterrence is well established in both theory and research. Recognizing the limitations of deterrence investigations, this study examines the relationship between a person\u27s perceptions of punishment and their actual criminal involvement. Most deterrence investigations have focused primarily upon homicide and the death penalty. Although these investigations suggest that the threat of sanctions may have an important deterrent effect, careful examination shows them to suffer from serious theoretical and methodological limitations. Through this study, it was found out that the perceptions of certainty and severity of punishment proved generally unrelated to reported criminal involvement in each offense. For each dimension of punishment the dominant pattern is a very slight negative, or slight positive, correlation between several variables. Moreover, the relationship between perceived severity of both official and unofficial sanctions and reported behavior, was found to be generally unaffected by perceived certainty of apprehension by the police

Crime, Punishment and Personality: Examination of Deterrence Question

While the presumed deterrent effect of punishment provides the cornerstone of the criminal justice system, it would be a mistake to assume that deterrence is well established in both theory and research. Recognizing the limitations of deterrence investigations, this study examines the relationship between a person\u27s perceptions of punishment and their actual criminal involvement. Most deterrence investigations have focused primarily upon homicide and the death penalty. Although these investigations suggest that the threat of sanctions may have an important deterrent effect, careful examination shows them to suffer from serious theoretical and methodological limitations. Through this study, it was found out that the perceptions of certainty and severity of punishment proved generally unrelated to reported criminal involvement in each offense. For each dimension of punishment the dominant pattern is a very slight negative, or slight positive, correlation between several variables. Moreover, the relationship between perceived severity of both official and unofficial sanctions and reported behavior, was found to be generally unaffected by perceived certainty of apprehension by the police