Even though Catholic and Protestant clergymen, in about the same proportions, tend to see the terminal patient as competent to make decisions concerning euthanasia, the two groups, strongly agree that neither the individual patient nor the state should be allowed sole responsibility for the decision. (Author)

Judges (N=10) scored items from the Comprehension, Similarities, and Vocabulary subtests of the WISC-R. Five were inexperienced undergraduates and five were experienced Phds. Overall, there were no appreciable differences in the percentages of agreement between the two groups. (Author)

Thirteen retarded adults at each of three mental age levels (5 to 6, 7 to 8, 9 to 12) were assessed on classification, relativity, and transitivity performance. (Author)

Positive and negative influences of contract research on graduate education are reviewed, with time restrictions noted as a significant difference between contract and grant-supported research. Specific conditions are cited, which, if met, can ensure beneficial effects for graduate study. (LBH)

A consortium of universities has charged that research money has been concentrated in a small number of states that have already established close ties between higher education and small businesses. Some small-business advocates believe the consortium is trying to win money that has been earmarked for small businesses. (MLW)

A survey of 275 occupational therapy faculty asked about the factors influencing faculty to conduct research and the barriers obstructing it. About half had conducted research, although more felt a strong pressure in the department to do so. Most felt they did not have sufficient time to pursue research. (CH)

A survey of 99 pharmaceutical companies concerning their organization and use of project management techniques for research and development found that the industry is using project management increasingly in a variety of ways for better business planning and operations. (MSE)

Outlines a research project for family sociology students that uses student family histories to bridge the gap between course material and personal family experiences. Claims the project teaches students how information is transmitted across generations, as well as strengthening research, interviewing, and analytical skills. (Author/AEM)

Demographic data on changes in the prevalence and types of single-parent families of handicapped and nonhandicapped children are reviewed. Research on adaptation in these families is discussed, service needs are noted, and an overview of employment-related and publicly funded resources is provided. (Author/VW)

A list of specific campus projects that Congress has directed federal agencies to support this year includes controversial projects (so-called pork barrel projects) for which the agencies did not request funding or sponsor competitions. (MSE)

Traces aspects of social history reflected in children's books and describes how such books may be used for scholarly research. Offers examples and concludes that scholars should explore the lost treasures of the nursery. (DH)

A National Science Foundation project will develop the technology for exchange of scientific documents containing text, images, drawings, charts, graphs, animation, and even voice among dissimilar computers, altering the nature of research collaboration. (MSE)

A patent awarded to Harvard University for the genetic alteration of mice in cancer research is the first ever issued on an animal, at the same time that legislation putting a moratorium on animal patents is pending in Congress. (MSE)

The author writes about the importance and timeliness of systematic changes in the spelling of English and considers the wide range of learning needs of language users as well as the traditional assumptions that account for the resistance to spelling change. (Author/CT)

The Internal Research Program at the University of Bremen is a young university's approach to the strategic planning and development of its research capacity and its faculty by providing incentives for faculty to undertake short-term research and development projects supported by institutional funds. (MSE)