Limit theory for autoregressive-parameter estimates in an infinite-variance random walk

We consider the asymptotic behaviour of least-squares and M-estimates of the autoregressive parameter when the process is an infinite-variance random walk. It is shown that certain M -estimates converge faster than least-squares estimates and that they are also asymptotically normal.     

PATHS OF COMMUNITY INTEGRATION

This article raises new questions about the process of migration integration into a new community. What are the paths of integration?And what makes a difference in the paths that are taken?The major findings—that three major paths can be distinguished and that life cycle variables make the most diference in path taken—are interpreted in light of various theoretical explanations of the integration process. The predictions of other theoretical perspectives—related to the social statuses of migrants, social networks, and previous contact with the community—have only weak and sporadic support in understanding the paths of integration.     

The application of quantitative indices for health planning to regional health service areas in vermont

Health System Agencies (HSAs) are expected to collect and analyze data on the health care delivery systems in their respective geographic areas for the purpose of preventing unnecessary dupplication of health resources and promoting the development of manpower and facilities which meet identified needs and reduce documented inefficiencies. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a feasibility study of health services in Vermont using a profile system of individual manpower and facility types and summary indices of adequacy and efficiency. The profile system and indices make use of data already available in most health service areas. Profile and the values of summary indices are presented for each of the service areas of Vermont, using state provider/population and facility/population ratios as norms. Profiles and indices based on national norms are also presented for certain types of health professionals. Caveats are given in the interpretation of the results of applying the profile system and indices by health planners.     

Bulgaria's non-profit sector: the search for form,purpose, and legitimacy

Bulgaria, like other East European nations since the collapse of communism, has moved rapidly to form private, self-directed non-profit and voluntary organisations. Like those nations too, Bulgaria faces a number of challenges in its pursuit of forming a strong non-profit sector. Chief among those challenges are establishing a sound legal foundation, defining the social purposes and functions of the non-profit sector, and establishing the legitimacy of these organisations in the minds of the Bulgarian people. These three challenges are analysed in the essay, following an overview of the current make-up and characteristics of the emerging non-profit sector.     

Actual and perceived emotional sending and personality correlates

To ascertain whether actual and perceived emotional sending are distinct constructs, the present study investigated the relationship between subjects' ability to facially express six basic emotions and their perceived success at expressing these emotions. Sixty-eight subjects completed a number of standardized personality scales and were videotaped while attempting to portray six basic emotions. Immediately following the videotaping subjects were asked to rate their perceived success in the emotional-sending task. Observers then judged the emotional-sending videotapes to determine subjects' actual sending abilities. A confirmatory factor analytic model indicated that actual and perceived emotional-sending were distinct factors. Zero-order correlations between the traditional personality measures and the actual and perceived sending factors also supported this distinction. These findings have important implications for the construction of standardized measures of individual differences in nonverbal communication skills.This research was supported by a UCR intramural research grant and a UCR NIH Biomedical Support Equipment grant. The authors would like to thank Richard Lippa and Louise Prince.