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Challenging Dominant Physics Paradigms, J. M. Campanario, Brian Martin

Faculty of Arts - Papers (Archive)

There are many well-qualified scientists who question long-established physics theories even when paradigms are not in crisis. Challenging scientific orthodoxy is difficult because most scientists are educated and work within current paradigms and have little career incentive to examine unconventional ideas. Dissidence is a strategic site for learning about the dynamics of science. Dozens of well-qualified scientists who challenge dominant physics paradigms were contacted to determine how they try to overcome resistance to their ideas. Some such challengers obtain funding in the usual ways; others tap unconventional sources or use their own funds. For publishing, many challengers use alternative journals …

South Carolina's Indian Mounds And Chiefdoms: Ad 1000-1600 - 2004, South Carolina Institute Of Archaeology And Anthropology--University Of South Carolina

Archaeology Month Posters

This poster was released in conjunction with South Carolina Archaeology Month, September 1-October 1, 2004.

Some Recent Trends In Commercial Banking - A Review Some Recent Trends In Commercial Banking By Huberto M. Ennis, Federal Reserve Bank Of Richmond, Economic Quarterly, Volume 90/2, Spring 2004, M. K. Mba

Economic and Financial Review

The specific objective of the paper was to carry out an empirical investigation on the impact of financial sector reforms on interest rate spreads in the commercial banking system of the Malawian economy. A monthly panel data was used from five Malawian commercial banks covering a period of ten years.

Deletion Of Bax Eliminates Sex Differences In The Mouse Forebrain, Geert De Vries, N. G. Forger, G. J. Rosen, E. M. Waters, D. Jacobs, R. B. Simerly

Geert De Vries

Several of the best-studied sex differences in the mammalian brain are ascribed to the hormonal control of cell death. This conclusion is based primarily on correlations between pyknotic cell counts in development and counts of mature neurons in adulthood; the molecular mechanisms of hormone-regulated, sexually dimorphic cell death are unknown. We asked whether Bax, a member of the Bcl-2 family of proteins that is required for cell death in many developing neurons, might be essential for sex differences in neuron number. We compared Bax knockout mice and their WT siblings, focusing on two regions of the mouse forebrain that show …

Coming Together: Unity And Diversity, Randall C. Jimerson Western Washington University

History Faculty and Staff Publications

As archivists we all share some essential common values and perspectives, we have many of the same aspirations, and we are united in a profession that performs an essential function in society.

We are a diverse profession. We celebrate our differences and our special areas of expertise. SAA has long recognized these affinities, and has created sections, roundtables, and other groups to allow us to meet with those from similar institutions, or those who share the same functional responsibilities or particular interests. It is important for us to have these gatherings and to learn from each other.

2004 September, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases for September of 2004.

Eric’S Extreme Makeover, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

ERIC, ONE OF THE VERY FIRST online bibliographic databases, was started in 1966---when subject-themed clearinghouses were established to gather, index, and input bibliographic information and make available journal articles and gray literature. The ERIC database has been a favorite resource ever since and, with over a million records, is the largest education database.

But like many baby boomers, ERIC is now undergoing a dramatic facelift. The new ERIC (which now stands for Education Resources Information Center, instead of educational) is being unveiled this month.

What Determines Public Education Expenditures In Russia?, Inna Verbina, Abdur Chowdhury

Economics Faculty Research and Publications

Recent studies suggest that the allocation of expenditures in education is important for growth. The state of public education spending in many transition economies highlights the need for an assessment of the nature of education expenditures in these countries. This paper attempts to fill this gap in the literature by estimating the determinants of education expenditures in the Russian Federation. Results from panel data analysis show that revenue and the student-population ratio have a positive impact on education expenditures while the effect of population density is negative. Three regional variables also show significant impact. The income and price elasticity of …

Self-Help Group Participation And Empowerment In Hong Kong, Bong-Ho Mok

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper reports on the first comprehensive study of self-help groups in Hong Kong. Initial findings from the quantative and qualitative data suggest that self-help group participation has an impact on intrapersonal, interpersonal and community/political empowerment. Based on existing data, this study has resulted in the development of a hypothetical model encompassing the interrelationships among self-help group participation, social support, social learning, leadership and empowerment, for testing in future research.

Review Of The Color Of Credit: Mortgage Discrimination, Research Methodology And Fair Lending Enforcement. Stephen L. Ross And John Yinger. Reviewed By Howard Jacob Karger., Howard Jacob Karger

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book review of Stephen L. Ross and John Yinger, The Color of Credit: Mortgage Discrimination, Research Methodology and Fair Lending Enforcement. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2003. $39.95 hardcover.

Charitable Choices: Religion, Race And Poverty In The Post-Welfare Era. John P. Bartkowski And Helen Regis., James Midgley

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Book note for John P. Bartkowski and Helen Regis, Charitable Choices: Religion, Race and Poverty in the Post- Welfare Era. New York: New York University Press, 2003. $69.00 hardcover, $19.00 papercover.

Six Years Of Cisti Source At The University Of Calgary, Robert Tiessen

Against the Grain

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Atg Interviews George Machovec, Thomas Gilson

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Letters To The Editor, Katina Strauch

Against the Grain

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If Rumors Were Horses, Katina Strauch

Against the Grain

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From Your (Water-Logged) Editor, Katina Strauch

Against the Grain

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Buy One, Get One, E -- Or Has Print Finally Become Never, No More In Reference Collections?, Frances C. Wilkinson, Linda K. Lewis

Against the Grain

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Electronic Reference: The Publishers' View, Irving E. Rockwood

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Facts Go Online: Are Print Reference Collections Still Relevant?, Dave Tyckoson

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From Your Guest Editor, Editor

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Atg Deadlines, Editor

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Expanding The Ill Role -- Interlibrary Loan Contributing To Collection Development, Catherine A. Reed

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Digital Delivery Of Interlibrary Loan And Democratic Digital Collection Development At Stanford, Glen Worthey

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Back Talk -- Patriotism, Anthony (Tony) W. Ferguson

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Long Island Library Resources Council Committee On Resource Sharing And Coordinated Acquisitions, Interlibrary Loan Committee -- Licensing And Managing Electronic Resources -- April 5, 2002, New York Institute Of Technology, Christine Wondolowski Gerstein

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People Profile: Christa Easton, Editor

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People Profile: Joe Badics, Editor

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Legally Speaking -- "A Wink Is As Good As A Nod:" The Law Of Trade Secrets, Bryan M. Carson J.D., M.I.L.S.

Against the Grain

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Book Reviews -- Monographic Musings, Debbie Vaughn

Against the Grain

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People Profile: Robert Tiessen, Editor

Against the Grain

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