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This report describes an effort to develop an instrument to assess teacher efficacy for enhancing student social relations (TES). In addition, the psychometric properties of the teacher efficacy scale produced by Gibson and Dembo were examined after translation to Hebrew and administration to 218 Israeli teachers. Results indicated that the TES subscale is independent of the two original subscales and demonstrates good internal and test-retest reliability. Also, the factorial structure of the original teacher efficacy scale was replicated with the Israeli sample, and reliability levels were generally adequate. Some problems with one of the original subscales are noted.

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This paper presents a methodology developed for determining terminal characteristics. The methodology is based on work performed for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Specifically, this work was part of a task to provide human factors support to the development of the Network Control Center (NCC). The overall system engineering methodology used for system development was CSC's Digital System Development Methodology (DSDM)(CSC, 1984). The methodology developed for determining terminal characteristics is an extension of CSC's general methodology.

The article presents quotes from several individuals about burial and cremation, including Kathleen Todd from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sharon Fischer from Spokane, Washington and Bill Johnston from Tacoma, Washington.

The article provides advice and perspectives on addressing questions and doubts about the Catholic faith that children may have. It emphasizes the importance of welcoming doubts and questions, encouraging children to keep asking questions, and reminding them that God is bigger than one religion. The article also offers advice for parents who want to raise their children Catholic, such as taking them to church, practicing the faith actively, and listening to their curiosities. It discusses how successful faith formation can involve being connected to a faith community, living the two greatest commandments, and teaching personal prayer and scripture reading. The article acknowledges that children may decide to leave the church and suggests reacting with understanding, expressing feelings without yelling, and giving them time and space. It concludes by highlighting the importance of focusing on the relationship children have with God and others, rather than solely their affiliation with the Catholic Church. [Extracted from the article]

Of the three time-honored RBC indices, it is only the mean corpuscular volume, (MCV) index that is alive and well. It is measured today directly by the automated instruments. It permits computation of the hematocrit reading (MCV × number of RBCs) as opposed to the preautomation era when the hematocrit reading was measured and the MCV calculated. The MCV allows a useful morphologic differential diagnosis of microcytic and macrocytic anemias.In contradistinction, the other two indices, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) are of questionable use. The MCH, also calculated by automated instruments, varies in strict linear relationship with the MCV (Fig 1). It does not, therefore, offer any additional information over the MCV value. However, the MCHC is practically constant (Fig 2) with a mean of 34.8 ± 1.53 (mean ± SD).A low MCHC, traditionally the characteristic feature of iron deficiency, is not seen

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues of the "National Wildlife" magazine. "Does an "Extinct" Cat Prowl in Michigan?," which focused on reported sightings of cougars in Michigan; "When Wildlife Disease Pose a Threat to People" which focused on masked palm civets; "Great Escapes" which focused on experts' favorite fall birding destinations.