At Linkoping University in Sweden, research is organized with both interdisciplinary and problem-oriented approaches, organized in broad problem areas or themes instead of by discipline. The four themes are Public Health and Medical Care in the Community, Human Communication, Technology and Social Change, and Water in Nature and Society.…

Discusses course development activities and program of a research practicum instituted at Florida State University to provide doctoral students in the instructional systems program with instruction and practice in (1) planning and conducting an experimental research study; (2) writing manuscript describing study; (3) giving oral presentation.…

In a study of British university psychologists' publishing rates, publications in 1968-70 and 1978-80 were compared across groups of different ages. In both periods, faculty over age 45 published less, and those holding appointments in both periods published less in the latter despite age. However, considerable variability was found within groups.…

Describes and assesses six high school reform projects that concern the values underlying secondary schooling; changes in curriculum, instruction, and teacher preparation; preparation of students for college; communication among schools undergoing reform; the condition of secondary education today and proposed solutions to problems; and the…

Discusses the foci of four books on productivity research. The author then assesses some strengths and weaknesses of the state of the art of productivity research. He deals with conceptual and analytical problems, management and labor aspects, and alternative lines of research. (CT)

Presents a description of the world's largest radio/radar antenna, the Areciba Observatory in Puerto Rico. Activities at the observatory are discussed as well as the scientific research in the field of radio astronomy. (SA)

Discusses the role of the Francis Bitter National Magnet Laboratory of the Massachusetts of Technology, and its significance in the world of research. Applications of research on magnetism to medicine are emphasized. (SA)

One of the most difficult problems involved in funding research is that of providing for the unexpected. The Biomedical Research Support Grants program of the National Institutes of Health has provided this type of funding but the amount has dwindled to two percent. (MLW)

A process to support peer group interpretations and the development of a scientific consensus is described. Specific investigations in the area of ecology are described as representative of the application of the process. (Author/MLW)

A detailed analysis of the research administrator's profile compares seven categories of Society of Research Administrators membership (Academic Medical, Academic Non-Medical, Hospital Medical, Foundations and Non-profits, Industry, Government, and Other) with educational attainment and the 21 Priority Interest codes of the membership. (MLW)

The secret for obtaining project funding is to find the appropriate source and to identify clear goals. Advice for scholars and researchers seeking grants is offered with focus on sources of information dealing with financial support programs and funding for female researchers. (JMD)

Among a relatively large sample of male, young adult prison inmates, four different therapy analogues, along with placebo and untreated controls, were compared as to their effects in reducing stress induced autonomic reactions. The only effective "treatment" proved to be one involving self-concept/self-esteem enhancement. (Author)

To assess the efficacy of an interpersonal skill training program, adult offenders were randomly assigned to either interpersonal effectiveness training or waiting-list control. Results indicated interpersonal effectiveness training group superiority on Interpersonal Behavior Role-Play Test training and generalization assessment items. Findings…

Research on prisonization has traditionally analyzed cross-sectional data testing either the importation or deprivation model. This investigation incorporates a longitudinal research design to analyze patterns of change in prisonization. Variables including individual status factors, prisoner status factors, factors specific to present…

The overall feeling of the business community concerning the potential that women can provide and the role of the university in preparing these women to reenter the business world was that, given effective, comprehensive training designed to meet these identified needs, these women would be welcome and sought after. (Author)