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Theses/Dissertations from 1988
Febrile Response and Activity in the Crayfish, Pacifasticus leniusculus trowbridgii, Kenneth A. Fletcher
MMPI and the juvenile sex offender Russell Funk, Russell Funk
A Comparison of Three Methods for Measuring the Attenuation Provided by Insert-Type Hearing-Protective Devices, Lois Jeanne Gaier
Intestinal granules found in the parasitic nematodes Ancylostoma caninum, and Oesophagostomum radiatum, Alan Joseph Gianotti
The Effectiveness of a Teacher Evaluation Process as Perceived by Teachers and Building-level Administrators, David Stewart Halstead
A Case Study of Instructional Improvement through Peer Observation in a Suburban High School, Helen Jean Hanna
The St. Josephs-Blatt, 1896-1919, Steven Wayne Harmon
Patterns in creativity : an examination of Viennese culture and politics at the turn of the century, Allen Nolan Hauser
The Unveiling, Elizabeth Heron
Die Rolle der Hexe in den Märchen der Brüder Grimm und Ludwig Bechsteins, Karin Ulrike Herrmann
A contextualized grammar proficiency test using informal spoken English, Sally Wellenbrock Hinrich
Advertising in Restrooms, Karsten C. Hofmann
Optimal Assignment of Resources in a Software Project, Matt Hoskins, Bob Martin, and Kerry Spurgin
A Study of Principals' Leadership Behavior in One Suburban School District, Darleen Huber-Dilbeck
Implementing ray tracing algorithm in parallel environment, Tjah Jadi
Fractional Representation Design of Dynamic Output Controllers for Multiple Time Scale Systems, Robert Stephen Jaffe
Voltage controlled resistance model for MOS transistors, Joey Zong-yi Jia
Analysis of Ferredoxin and Flavodoxin in Anabaena and Trichodesmium Using Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography, Karen Lorraine Jones
A Comparative Study of the Characteristics of High Technology Start-Up Firms, Sandra J. Kiehl
Effects of Feedback and Goal Setting on Job Attitudes and Productivity: A Field Study, Stephen Kildahl
Two dimensional and three dimensional path planning in robotics, Hyun Suk Kim
The Effects of Oral Conferencing and Written Comments on the Writing and Revisions of ESL Students, Ann Louise Kirk
Pupil Mobility and Its Effect on Basic Skills Achievement Growth Rates and the Educational Program, Daniel P. Klee
The Socialization of CPEP Teachers: Implications for Administration, Jim L. Kuhlmann
Double Cross: Agriculture and Genetics, 1930 to 1960, Tracy Scott Lebenzon