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Item Health as an objective of summer camps for boys: the method and extent to which it is developed(Boston University, 1933) Wylie, James A.Item Interpreting public relations to management(Boston University, 1950) Marshall, Ernest T.Item An analysis of the agencies for international peace since 1918(Boston University, 1932) Marsh, Mary L.Item The religious experience underlying the Negro spiritual(Boston University, 1950) Davis, Henderson S.Item Recent developments in farm relief(Boston University, 1931) Ward, Alice AppletonItem The inter-relations of music and poetry(Boston University, 1931) Nash, Winifred HelenaItem The development of Christian church music as an integral factor in adult worship(Boston University, 1944) Nelson, Elizabeth RussellItem The hour of traces: an analysis of the presuppositions, axiomatic formalization, and ontological implications of Reichenbach's frequency interpretation of probability(Boston University, 1961) Wells, Robert Carroll, JrItem Neuroendrines in pericardial organs of the crab, Cancer(Boston University, 1965) Schwarz, N. AbbyThe pericardial organs are neurosecretory structures situated within the pericardial cavity of stomatopod and decapod crustaceans. Their location in the pericardium is such that blood approaching the heart must flow directly over them. This arrangement facilitates the distribution of pericardial organ secretions to all parts of the organism. It is not known how many different neurohormones are secreted by the pericardial organs, but at least one of these has been shown to act as a strong cardioexcitor. Electron microscopy of pericardial organs has revealed the presence of membrane-bounded granules, approximately 1500 A in diameter, which are believed to contain the neurosecretory material. An attempt was made here to isolate the cardiaexcitor by means of differential centrifugation of crude 0.9 M sucrose homogenates of pericardial organs from two species of Cancer. Live Homarus heart served as bioassay material. Cardioexci tatory effects were found in material which sedimented below 17,000 x g. On two occasions another active sediment was found at 71,000 x g. The present data is in agreement with the hypothesis that the cardioexcitor is contained within neurosecretory granules. However, a definitive statement to this effect cannot be made, as sediments were not checked microscopically. Presumptive evidence is offered for the existence of a second type of neurosecretory granule.Item The effects of a three, four, and five day week cross country training program on circulo-respiratory performance as related to some physiological factors(Boston University, 1963) Lister, William RaymondItem The construction of a junior high science achievement test based on a vocabulary selected from current science textbooks(Boston University, 1962) Lazow, AlfredItem Concerto in D Major in one movement for violin and orchestra(Boston University, 1959) Koo, David TuhoyItem The beginnings of unaccompanied literature for the violoncello(Boston University, 1960) Epperson, GordonItem The behavioral responses of the fiddler crab, UCA PUGILATOR, to ionizing irradiation(Boston University, 1964) Terwilliger, Robert ChapmanMany animals, invertebrates as well as vertebrates, have demonstrated an ability to somehow sense ionizing irradiation. This recognition is often apparent by a behavioral response which can be correlated with the x-ray stimulus in some way. The fiddler crab, Uca pugilator, was found to exhibit a behavioral response to ionizing irradiation. When the x-ray machine was turned off, the animal would respond instantaneously by a marked hesitation in its general movement after which it would resume its normal activity. This response suggests the animal's ability to somehow be aware of irradiation. Previous work in this area suggested that the photoreceptors were the primary site of stimulation. The fiddler crab's photoreceptors, located at the ends of protruding eye-stalks, are particularly easily excised. When the eye stalks were rer1oved, the response to x-rays was no longer evident. A parallel series of experiments were done with ltght as the stimulus. With intact eyestalks, the animal showed the same off response, and with the eyestalk removed, the subject exhibited no such response. The possibility of a direct stimulation of nervous structures as well as that of an indirect activation by the x-ray evoked release of bioactive substances is discussed. After considering the sinus gland, which was also removed along with the photoreceptors, as a possible site of x-ray reception, a strong implication that the photoreceptors are the primary locus of x-ray sensitivity in the fiddler crab was stated. The marked dose rate dependency of the animal's response to x-rays was noted, and a possible explanation was suggested.Item The affirmative answer to existence in the work of Josef Weinheber(Boston University, 1962) Schmidt, Henry OttoOne of the most controversial literary figures has been the Viennese novelist and lyricist Josef Weinheber. He experienced the misfortune to have that city's period of economic and political upheaval coincide with that of his literacy activity. The immediate post World War II era was extremely critical of him. However, since 1955, he has gained new recognition and is now considered by German and Austrian critics alike as one of the greater literary men of the century, though he is still relatively unknown in the United States [TRUNCATED].Item United Nations radio, a study of its growth, structure, activities and problems, 1952-62(Boston University, 1963) Prakash, SariaItem A master's thesis consisting of a proposed acting project: Starbuck in The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash and an analysis of a performed major role: John in Judith by Jean Giraudoux(Boston University, 1963) Peterson, Paul WarrenItem Fantasia and fugue, 2nd movement op. 110 a transcription for band(Boston University, 1961) Murray, RobertItem Second elergy a transcription for orchestra(Boston University, 1961) Lucas, Thomas DonaldItem Symphony no. 1(Boston University, 1959) Horvit, Michael M.