Examines reasons for cataloging backlogs in libraries and describes a preliminary theory of backlog dynamics. Formulas for predicting backlogs are discussed, backlog models are explained, the use of computer simulation software to form models is described, and further research is suggested. (five references) (LRW)

Examined relationship between fear of victimization and mental health among prison inmates (n=300) in maximum-security facility. Regression analysis was used to identify independent effects of institutional stresses, social supports, victimization, and fear. Findings showed, controlling for preexisting disorders, level of fear as an extremely…

Finds that powerlessness, social isolation, dogmatic nationalism, age, and gender significantly predict historical illiteracy (unfamiliarity with historical facts) and that a completed college history course reduced the effects of the predicting factors. (SR)

Examines whether more attention needs to be paid to listening as a necessary skill in the diagnosing and preparation of foreign language students and whether listening skill is a good predictor of language achievement. (GLR)

Examines difficulties with citation analysis as it is used to study citation frequency, usually for the evaluation of scientists, publications, or institutions. Topics addressed include selection of a control set of papers, comparisons of different types of papers (e.g., methodological or theoretical), effects of independent variables, and use of…

Examined relationship between congruence (fit between individual's personality and occupational choice) and job satisfaction of successfully rehabilitated vocational rehabilitation clients (n=72). Found significant positive correlation between job satisfaction and congruence. Findings suggest that rehabilitation counselor education programs should…

Analysis of early intervention expenditure data for 157 children in Massachusetts revealed an enormous variability in the total expenditure per child estimate. The study identified specific child, family, and program characteristics as predictors of different types of service hours. Difficulty in using one mean expenditure figure for planning is…

Examined relationships between spousal variables and psychological well-being of husbands and wives in older couples (n=120). Spousal variables significantly predicted wives' well-being with three most influential predictor variables being husbands' perception of the marriage, positive dimension of well-being, and physical health. Spousal…

Surveys public relations practitioners in higher education. Finds that characteristics of individuals, not structural or environmental factors, were significant predictors of systematic research. Concludes that practitioners who are graduates of public relations programs can have an influence on the research of the field, especially when they work…

Examined association between mother's marital status and perinatal outcome among single births in Finland in 1987 (n=56,595 infants). Found that perinatal deaths, low birthweight, and preterm infants were more common among single mothers than among married mothers. Results for cohabiting mothers were more similar to those of married than to those…

Finds that five composite beliefs about arguing (enjoyment, self-concept, pragmatic outcomes, dysfunctional outcomes, and ego-involvement) explain significant variance in underlying motivation to argue and to discriminate between individuals who vary in the predisposition. Discusses implications for pedagogy and curriculum design in argumentation…

A study investigated the attitudes of 255 medical residents at a large public hospital concerning factors that justify strikes. The study followed a housestaff work action. Residents' attitudes varied depending on issues involved and the extent of risk to patients. (Author/MSE)

Examined effects of stress on depression in female commuter college students (n=106). Results indicate that problem-solving confidence was important moderating variable and suggest that perception of long-term stress directly affects current depression level. Positive long-term experiences seemed to moderate subsequent negative experiences that…

Examination of a range of cross-linguistic generalizations leads to the view that grammar is primarily shaped by the entire range of cognitive, social, and interactional factors involved in language use. Specific grammatical phenomena are discussed that support the view that grammatical regularities arise because of certain strategies people use…

Describes and organizes the variables affecting display presentation format (i.e., tables and graphs) in information systems into a classification scheme and creates a framework for research in this area. Two-factor studies are discussed; research recommendations are presented; and Cognitive Match Interface Design is explained. (Contains 31…