A comparison of the fluency of oral and written recall of children in the fourth grade.

Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston Universit

Adjustment to Variations in Imported Input Prices: The Role of Economic Structure

This paper introduces an imported input into a model of art open economy with developed financial markets, a flexible exchange rate, and some degree of market power on the export side. The model is designed to investigate the impact of an increase in imported input prices on the exchange rate, domestic interest rate, income and nontraded-goods prices. The analysis reveals that changes in various structural parameters, such as the degree of market power or the extent of demand-side openness" or "financial openness," alter the transmission of foreign price disturbances to the domestic economy.

Food Manufacturing Activities of the Largest Agricultural Cooperatives: Market Power and Strategic Behavior Implications

Agribusiness,

Understanding perceived determinants of nurses’ eating and physical activity behaviour : A theory-informed qualitative interview study

We thank Eilidh Duncan and Maria Prior for help with designing the interview topic guide. We would also like to thank all the nurses who gave their time to participate in the pilot study of the interview topic guide and the qualitative interviews. The Health Services Research Unit is funded by the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates. The views expressed are those of the authors alone. Funding This work was funded through a Medical Research Council doctoral training award.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Notes on Cultivated Junipers

The genus Juniperus is the third largest in the coniferales, and its many species are not only widespread but also extensively cultivated. Several factors make the classifying of horticultural junipers both difficult and confusing. First, the species are ill-defined since there are few good key characters and few qualitative characters. The numerous quantitative characters vary considerably. The characteristics of the reproductive organs, fruit characters, vary as much as those of the vegetative body. Secondly, natural hybridization at the species level is widespread and the recombinations are occasionally bizarre. Thirdly, horticultural selection is made by man without concomitant analysis of the variability of the populations at the site. Thus, it is often difficult to determine just which species a variety should be referred to. Fourthly, many of the selections are based on odd growth habit or aspect, low growing, cup-shaped, vase-shaped, upright, etc., and growth form is controlled in some cases by single gene differences, in others by polygenes

Optimal management of urinary tract infections in older people

Urinary tract infections (UTI) occur frequently in older people. Unfortunately, UTI is commonly overdiagnosed and overtreated on the basis of nonspecific clinical signs and symptoms. The diagnosis of a UTI in the older patient requires the presence of new urinary symptoms, with or without systemic symptoms. Urinalysis is commonly used to diagnose infection in this population, however, the evidence for its use is limited. There is overwhelming evidence that asymptomatic bacteriuria should not be treated. Catheter associated urinary tract infection accounts for a significant amount of hospital-associated infection. Indwelling urinary catheters should be avoided where possible and alternatives sought. The use of narrow spectrum antimicrobial agents for urinary tract infection is advocated. Local guidelines are now widely used to reflect local resistance patterns and available agents. Guidelines need to be updated to reflect changes in antimicrobial prescribing and a move from broad to narrow spectrum antimicrobials

Courses of study integrated with visual aids in the fields of biology, physics, and chemistry.

Thesis (M.A.)--Boston Universit

Oral History Interview: Marion T. Bunche Gray

This interview is one of series conducted concerning the Oral History of Appalachia. The topic of this interview is the Civil Rights Movement. Bunche Gray discusses: her experiences during the movement; restaurants; organizations such as the NAACP and the League of Women Voters; white/black relations; black children\u27s experiences in schools; politics and Senator Robert C. Byrd; and other topics.https://mds.marshall.edu/oral_history/1431/thumbnail.jp