Showing papers by "Nicholls State University published in 1994"
TL;DR: A new 36-item scale in Likert format, designed to assess the acculturative stress of international students, includes perceived discrimination, homesickness, fear, guilt, perceived hatred, and stress due to change (cultural shock), identified as major contributing factors.
Abstract: Description of the development and testing of a new 36-item scale in Likert format, designed to assess the acculturative stress of international students, includes perceived discrimination, homesickness, fear, guilt, perceived hatred, and stress due to change (cultural shock), identified as major contributing factors. The psychometric properties of this instrument and implications for use by mental health practitioners are discussed.
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TL;DR: The effects of infestation by an ectocommensal gill barnacle on the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, were assessed by measuring respiratory and hemolymph parameters in barnacle‐infested and uninfested crabs during short‐term exercise and recovery.
Abstract: The effects of infestation by an ectocommensal gill barnacle, Octolasmis muelleri, on the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, were assessed by measuring respiratory and hemolymph parameters in barnacle‐infested and uninfested crabs during short‐term exercise and recovery. At rest, uninfested crabs had lower heart rates (78 beats min‐1) and ventilation rates (74 beats min‐1) than moderately infested crabs (93 beats min‐1 and 92 beats min‐1 respectively) and heavily infested crabs (104 beats min‐1 and 123 beats min‐1 respectively). During exercise and recovery these differences disappeared as all groups of crabs elevated both rates to near maximal levels. Hemolymph O2 concentrations, O2 tensions, pH and [lactate] were not different for the three groups of crabs, but, heavily infested crabs had a greater a‐v difference in Po2 than the other groups of crabs during exercise, as well as a significant a‐v difference in pH and [lactate] during exercise. The overall minimal disturbance to the crabs's hemolymph caused ...
18 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the results of the WISC-III test were compared to a previous administration of WISC•R, and the results showed that the results were significantly higher on all three WISC'R global scales, with the Verbal score difference being the greatest among WISC • R/WISC • III comparisons.
Abstract: Thirty‐five gifted elementary children in grades 2 through 6 were tested with the WISC‐III, and the results were compared to a previous administration of the WISC‐R. Time between the two administrations was limited to 12 months. Scores were significantly higher on all three WISC‐R global scales, with the Verbal score difference being the greatest among WISC‐R/WISC‐III comparisons. Differences were greater than expected based upon information presented in the WISC‐III manual regarding gifted children. Additionally, eight of the ten subtests in the standard battery were significantly higher on the WISC‐R. Correlations between WISC‐R and WISC‐III global scores ranged from .46 to .74. Correlations between the individual WISC‐R and WISC‐III subtests ranged from .03 to .71. Possible causes for the above discrepancies, as well as implications, are discussed.
16 citations
TL;DR: A study exploring gender differences in self-reported dream perspectives was performed with 282 college students, and gender differences were found for those who dreamed in mixed perspective, a combination of first- and third-person points of view.
Abstract: A study exploring gender differences in self-reported dream perspectives was performed with 282 college students. Significantly more of the 164 women reported dreaming exclusively in first person and more of the 114 men exclusively in third person. Also, gender differences were found for those who dreamed in mixed perspective, a combination of first- and third-person points of view. Possible reasons for these differences were suggested and further research posited.
9 citations
12 Mar 1994
TL;DR: The technique is a more formal and systematic approach to programming based on generalizing a pattern after studying and expanding on a sequence of specific problem instances that develops the algorithm and justification of its correctness together.
Abstract: In this paper, we present an approach for the introduction of problem solving and algorithm development in the first computer science course. Our technique is a more formal and systematic approach to programming based on generalizing a pattern after studying and expanding on a sequence of specific problem instances. In our approach, the algorithm and justification of its correctness are developed together.
6 citations
TL;DR: The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) was formed in 1988 as a reaction to concerns that the standards set by AACSBdid not recognize diversity within the missions of its member schools as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Business school accreditation is currently striving to provide minimum guidelines that all schools must meet, while at the same time allowing for diversity,since schools are not homogeneous in their goals andmissions The American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the long established accrediting body has been criticized for being monolithic in its development and implementation of standards for achieving accreditation This issue has led to the development of a second accrediting body for business education The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) was formed in 1988 in part as a reaction to concerns that the standards set by AACSBdid not recognize diversity within the missions of its member schools The mission issue concerns primarily the role of research and terminal degrees as standards for accreditation Critics contend that emphasis on research and terminal degree coverage favors the research oriented schools and has limited the number of AACSB member schools that can achieve accreditation Approximately 280 out of 700 member schools are accredited (Sanford)
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TL;DR: The λσ simulation language is a first step in the use of an established theory of reality, such as Whitehead's, as the basis of a simulation language as a way of extending the usefulness of computer simulation as an experimental tool for the theory.
Abstract: Attempts to lay a foundation for the sciences based on modern mathematics are questioned. In particular, it is not clear that computer science should be based on set-theoretic mathematics. Set-theoretic mathematics has difficulties with its own foundations, making it reasonable to explore alternative foundations for the sciences. The role of computation within an alternative framework may prove to be of great potential in establishing a direction for the new field of computer science. Whitehead's theory of reality is re-examined as a foundation for the sciences. His theory does not simply attempt to add formal rigor to the sciences, but instead relies on the methods of the biological and social sciences to construct his world-view. Whitehead's theory is a rich source of notions that are intended to explain every element of experience. It is a product of Whitehead's earlier attempt to provide a mathematical foundation for the physical sciences and is still consistent with modern physics. A computer simulation language is, in fact, a theory of reality; one that is often based on extremely simplistic notions. Simulation languages have evolved from the various programming languages and not from the development of their underlying world-view. The use of an established theory of reality, such as Whitehead's, as the basis of a simulation language is proposed as a way of extending the usefulness of computer simulation as an experimental tool for the theory. The λσ simulation language is a first step in this direction. Based on Whitehead's notion of concrescence and a formalization in the typed λ-calculus, λσ provides a notation and method for the construction and simulation of real-world phenomena. Both philosophy and computer science stand to benefit from such an attempt. Whitehead's theory gains a testing tool, while computer science gains a significantly more advanced simulation language.
11 Nov 1994
TL;DR: It is shown that the use of Ada is a key element in this style of software engineering, where the design of the system is object-based, and the components developed are reused in each successive step of the design and implementation.
Abstract: In this paper, we discuss an incremental approach to the development of reusable components for general-purpose, discrete-event simulation using Ada as the implementation language. The goal of this paper is to illustrate how a well-designed simple model can be extended in small increments to a more general system. We show that the use of Ada is a key element in this style of software engineering. The design of the system is object-based, and the components developed are reused in each successive step of the design and implementation.