From Abraham to David, Fourteen Generations

Baiju Abraham

Following variables were selected Somatotype : Endomorph, Mesomorph and Ectomorph. Psychological Variables: Achievement motivation, Sports Competition anxiety and Sports Aggression. Fitness test: modified Canadian test Achievement Motivation was measured by Sports Achievement Motivation Test (SAMT). Sports Competition Anxiety was measured by Sports Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT). The aggressio...

David T. Gibson: from biodegradation to biocatalysis.

Some bacteria have the remarkable ability to grow on aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, and naphthalene. This is remarkable because the resonance energy of benzanoid rings renders these compounds extraordinarily stable to biodegradation. It turns out bacterial dioxygenases can relieve ring resonance by a unique reaction involving molecular oxygen as a substrate. No person contribut...

Averill Abraham Liebow: contributions to pulmonary pathology.

A comprehensive description of the contributions of Averill A. Liebow to the field of pulmonary pathology would be a monumental task. In preparation for writing this addendum to Dr. Lindskog's tribute to Dr. Liebow, the comments and reflections of former students and colleagues were sought to appreciate the flavor of the man, the personality, and the drive which led to so productive a career. A...

Abraham Wald

This paper grew out of a lecture presented at the 54th Session of the International Statistical Institute in Berlin, August 13 20, 2003, Schneeweiss (2003). It intends not only to outline the eventful life of Abraham Wald (1902 1950) in Austria and in the United States but also to present his extensive scientific work. In particular, the two main subjects, where he earned most of his fame, are ...

Abraham Robinson 1918 - 1974