Follows up an August 1978 article on the cataloging of slides using color photocopying, and presents unsolicited reactions to that article from librarians who were interested in the slide system developed for use in the C-E Refractories Research and Development Library. Twelve references are listed. (FM)

An expectancy hypothesis of the psychological refractory period (PRP) was tested as an alternative to an arousal hypothesis to explain retarded persons' longer reaction times, using 24 retarded adolescents, 24 nonretarded adolescents matched for chronological age, and 24 nonretarded children matched for mental age (MA). (Author)

Separate experiments focusing on attention to multiple stimuli, psychological refractory period, and motor coordination demonstrated that emergent aspects of the whole situation must also be considered. Performance under divided attention reflected an interaction between resource limitation, single task processes, and emergent aspects of the whole…

Psychopathology, in the form of a deficiency in ego functions of pleasure, intimacy, or cooperation, is usually associated with sexual dysfunctions that prove refractory to sex therapy techniques alone. Each deficiency forms a distinct clinical syndrome with specific treatment requirements, necessitating further diagnostic subcategorization of…

Points out that excellent results are obtained using an air-natural gas flame in atomic absorption experiments rather than using an air-acetylene flame. Good results are obtained for alkali metals, copper, cadmium, and zinc but not for the alkaline earths since they form refractory oxides. (Author/JN)

Describes use of electronic model to simulate electrical patterns resulting from nerve cell interactions in the brain. Resembles nerve cell activity realistically in that the model produces signals above a set threshold, its firing activity varies, a refractory period is required before second firing, and it displays plasticity. (CS)

Discusses how annual boiler maintenance can help cut fuel costs and prevent downtime. Outlines a cleaning program, which includes inspecting the fireside of the boiler, checking the refractory, and checking the waterside. Describes other maintenance measures, such as checking hydraulic fluid levels, and offers tips for analyzing combustion. (RJM)

Study supported in part by a grant from the Research Council of the University of Massachusetts.

To study the effectiveness of topiramate (TPM) in refractory epilepsy in patients who have intellectual disability (ID). A representative population sample of 57 patients with ID (age range 261, mean 32.8) was administered add-on TPM for drug-refractory epilepsy. Results Seizure freedom for at least for 6months was attained by 10 (17%), and…

Childhood obesity continues to be one of the most refractory and resistant problems encountered by children. This article provides a comprehensive review of the literature and addresses the presumed influence of family members in relation to childhood obesity. Directions for future family counseling research into childhood obesity are also…

The classification and cataloging of slides pose unique and critical problems in every field where they are used. A brief overview of the literature is presented, along with observations on local area slide systems and a description of a slide system developed for use in C-E Refractories' Research and Development Library utilizing color…

The present experiments tested the claim that phonological recoding occurs "automatically" by assessing whether it uses central attention in the context of the psychological refractory period paradigm. Task 1 was a tone discrimination task and Task 2 was reading aloud. The joint effects of long-lag word repetition priming and stimulus onset…

In discussing a method for assessing training needs, this paper deals with various phases of training and points out the importance of outside specialists, the recording of information, and the use of alternative methods. Then five case studies are presented, illustrating each of the industrial groups within the Board's scope: extractives, cement…

Perceptual-motor and cognitive processes whereby people perform multiple concurrent tasks have been studied through an overlapping-tasks procedure in which two successive choice-reaction tasks are performed with a variable interval (stimulus onset asynchrony, or SOA) between the beginning of the first and second tasks. The increase in subjects'…