The study reviewed six applied research and special education journals over an 11-year period to determine the extent to which information about drug regimens of participants was provided. Only 3 percent of the articles reported information about subject medication usage and only one-point-five percent reported information relating to the use of…

Focuses on the contribution of the "Journal for Research in Mathematics Education" to the view of learning and teaching elementary school mathematics embodied in current curricular recommendations for school mathematics. (23 references) (MKR)

Examines the characteristics of four selected social work journals in terms of their child welfare content. Analyzes journals representing social work education, scholarship, research, and general practice. Identifies and discusses insights about the journals, authors, and content. (DR)

From its inception, this journal has been committed to publishing quality theoretical and empirical work in the curriculum and supervision areas. Former editor Edmund Short's early years with the journal went well because of his reliance on personal relationships and communication, his commitment to research and theorizing, and his ability to…

Reviews scholarly research (from journalism, communication, business, and the humanities) on the specialized business press. Notes the lack of theory building and ties across disciplines, and anticipates that new advances in CD-ROM technology may increase research into the field as well as strengthen ties across disciplines. (SR)

Reviews research on magazine management and economics. Finds that most citations are from business and trade publications; research is being presented at conferences but not published; most management research covers industry trends rather than specific industry topics; and no solid base of conceptual and theoretical magazine management research…

Examines the writings of Rheta Childe Dorr for "Hampton's" magazine from 1909-12, in which she promoted "municipal housekeeping" (in which a woman's home extended beyond her own four walls and included keeping her city safe, clean, and uncorrupt). Shows how she publicized the plight of the poor, promoted educational reforms,…

Lists commercially available books in the field of educational media and technology that carry a 1992, 1993, or 1994 copyright date. Books are grouped in the following categories: (1) the field of educational technology; (2) design functions; (3) delivery options; (4) applications and settings; and (5) emerging issues. Major publishers and…

Measured the amount of copy devoted to appearance, home, male-female relations, and self-development in "Seventeen" magazine in 1961, 1972, and 1985. Male-female relations decreased, and self-development increased in 1972, at the height of the women's movement, but by 1985 coverage had reverted to the 1961 proportions. (DM)

States that no matter how disparate the staff of a school publication, incorporating a theme can unify a staff as well as a magazine. Suggests ways to decide on a theme and ways to integrate the theme and design. (MG)

Presents guidelines the Journal of Research in Science Teaching" uses for reviewing submitted articles. (PR)

Provides guidelines for selecting courseware and getting the best price. Lists periodicals that review computer software for remedial instruction and for improving a computer's communication ability or productivity; the kinds of information provided in software catalogs; courseware distributors; and types of available discounts. (MAB)

Describes a study of 77 abstracts in English language medical journals that was conducted to examine the internal structuring of the abstracts. A form for structured abstracts is described, the importance of abstracts in medical journals is discussed, and structural flaws in the abstracts studied are described. (24 references) (LRW)

Developments in"The Counseling Psychologist" during the years 1985 to 1990 are reviewed, including the goals, rationales, and some historical perspectives for these developments. Some limited goals, mostly regarding the structure of the journal, were essentially fully attained; there was much more limited goal attainment regarding the…

Describes the history of the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) which was formed in 1951 and points out significant events. (Author/YDS)