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Modelling short-run ocean bulk carrier rates for the movement of grains
(1989)
This paper, utilizing a complete market data set from Drewry Shipping Consultants,
determines short-run cost functions for dry bulk carriers. Specification of the short-run to be
one month and standard log-log functional ...
Consequences of arrangement for visual perception : subjective numerosity and discrimination among regular, random and contagious displays
(1984)
Judgements of the numerousness of dots vary depending on
their arrangement. It has been demonstrated that regular
patterns are perceived as more numerous than random ones.
Labeled the regular-random numerosity illusion ...
Narrative structure in three novels of the Vietnam War
(1988)
This thesis analyzes the process by which three American novels
about the Vietnam War—David Halberstam*s One Very Hot Day^ Gustav
Hasford*s The Short-Timers, and Stephen Wright's Meditations in
Green—attempt simultaneously ...
Evaluation of a mini-container accelerated transplant system : the black spruce winter crop
(1986)
The effects of four factors on nine attributes of black
spruce (Picea mariana (Mill) B. S. P.) seedlings were
investigated. The seedlings were produced under an
accelerated transplant system that used a 6 ml Castle ...
Plus-tree selection of black spruce in Northwestern Ontario for Superior growing space efficiency
(1985)
Plus-tree selection of black spruce [Picea mariana (Mill.) B.S.P.)
based on increment of wood volume per unit of crown (growing space efficiency) has the potential to improve yield per hectare and avoid biased
selection ...
Preliminary investigation into the bioacoustics of Cicindela spp. (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae)
(1989)
Initial investigations into bioacoustics of Cicindela spp.
(Cicindelidae: Coleoptera) were designed to establish the
systematic usefulness of acoustic variables, the possibility of
auditory communication, and lay ...
Studies related to the chemistry and environmental persistence of methoxychlor and its derivatives
(1983)
An Investigation of some of the chemical and biological
factors Influencing the environmental fate of methoxychlor
( 1 , 1, 1-trichloro-2,2-bis (p-methoxyphenyl) ethane) has been
conducted.
Methoxychlor is an organochlorine ...
Effective root growth potential of jack pine (Pinus banksiana Lamb.) container stock
(1989)
The effective root growth potential (RGP) of both potted and
outplanted jack pine seedlings grown in Lannen-Sokeri FH-408 paperpots
and Can-Am #2 Multipots was measured on three test dates during the
summers of 1986 and ...
Labour market segmentation and differing retirement arrangements
(1989)
Labour market segmentation theory was developed as an
explanation for ongoing poverty among some groups of people.
According to this theory, the problem is in the structure of the
work world, rather than in individual ...
Photolysis of poly-acyl styrene polymers
(1989)
The following is a study of the long wave (wavelength >300 nm) photolysis
of a series of poly acyl styrenes, in particular, poly-p-acetyl-styrene (PPAS), polyp-
propionyl-styrene (PPPS), poly-o-acetyl-styrene (POAS), ...