bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Epidermal Characteristics of the First Seedling Leaves of Certain Grass Seedlings
Authors:   , Watson Donald
Published: February 2023

The epidermal characteristics of the first seeding l eaves of thirty species of grasses common to the mixed Prairie Association of West central Kansas were studied. The thirty species represent seventeen genera and six tribes of the Gramineae. Seed was gathered in the Hays, Kansas area and the seedlings grown in the Fort Hays Kansas State College greenhouse under optimum conditions. Slides of both abaxial (lower) and adaxial (upper) leaf surfaces were made from preserved specimens by the peel method which utilizes acetone and cellulose acetate film. These slides were compared with stained mounts of the abaxial epidermis. Photomicrography of both leaf surfaces were taken and these supplemented with line drawing of certain diagnostic epidermal elements. The differing cell types occurring as part of the epidermis were studied and recorded. Silica bodies, cork cells, macro-hairs, micro-hairs, prickle hairs, papillae, stomata, and certain undifferentiated cells were studied. The form or shape of these epidermal elements was emphasized rather than the number or distribution. The form of the silica bodies and bicellular microhairs were found to be most useful in distinguishing or characterizing species and other taxa. In this survey of a number of grasses of several genera and tribes, the form and arrangement of the epidermal elements were found to be more diagnostic than distribution or frequency.
Ascanio Mayone's Primo Libro Di Ricerari A Tre Voci (Naples, 1606)
Authors:   , Bolton Billy
Published: February 2023

The earliest known compositions designated as ricercars were published in the first decade of the sixteenth century. They were short compositions for lute composed primarily of homophonic chordal sections interspersed with flowing scale passages. Bearing little resemblance to the later form, they contained no imitation. Gordon Sutherland, in his excellent study of the development of the ricercar, suggests that the imitative style of the later ricercar can be traced back to earlier related forms--even to the earliest vocal canons. The first imitative ricercars did not appear in print until some forty years after the appearance of the early lute compositions. The ricercar soon became a popular instrumental form and in 1547, the first ricercars in part books were published. Ricercars were seldom written for more than four voice parts. In the later development of the ricercar, compositions for fewer voices predominated; two-part ricercars were popular in the early seventeenth century. In 1606, Ascanio Mayone, a Neapolitan organist and composer issued his Primo libro di ricercari a tre voci. Only one set of the original part books remains extant. It is located in the Biblioteca Conservatorio, a library in Naples, Italy. Previous musical scholarship has ignored or overlooked Mayone’s Ricercari a tre voci. The present study and edition are based on a microfilm copy of the original part books.
Objects of Power: Amulets for Our Times
Authors:   , Simmons Glenn
Published: February 2023

A collection of jewelry designs.
Perceptions of the Cultural Environment of a College Campus as Perceived by Residence Hall Students
Authors:   , Grospitch Robert
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the researcher was to investigate perceptions of the cultural environment of a college campus as perceived by residence hall students. The following independent variables were used, citizenship, gender, academic classification, number of friend(s) of different cultures, length of time international students have been in the United States, and grade point average. Dependent variables were scores from the Perceptions of Racial Climates in Residence Halls Questionnaire: Perception of Hall Environment, Perception of Hall Peers, Perception of Staff, Perception of Hall Government, Perception of Campus Environment and Total Score. As in the Zheng (1994) study, a status survey factorial design was employed. The sample consisted of 133 students which included 71 males and 62 females. A total of 144 comparisons were made with 138 recurring. Of 144 comparisons, 42 were for main effects and 102 were for interactions. Of the 42 main effects 11 were statistically significant at the .0500 level. Of the 102 interactions 3 were statistically significant at the .0500 level. Seven composite null hypotheses were tested at the .0500 level of significance employing a three-factor analysis of variance (General Linear Model). The results of the present study appeared to support the following generalizations: 1. Sophomore and junior students have a more positive perception of peers than freshman, senior and graduate students. 2. Students that have 5 or more friends have more positive perception of peers than those with 4 or fewer friends. 3. American students have a more positive perception of hall government than International students. 4. American students have a more positive opinion of peers than International students. 5. American students have a more positive opinion of campus environment than do International Students. 6. Gender, academic classifications, and number of friend(s) of different cultures should be examined simultaneously for perception of peers. 7. Number of friend(s) of different cultures and citizenship should be examined simultaneously for perception of peers, and 8. Citizenship and gender should be examined simultaneously for perception of campus environment.
Public Relations in Industrial Arts
Authors:   , Stadelman Gilbert
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the different types and methods of publicity that are being used by industrial arts teachers of the Kansas public schools.
The Relationship of Clinical Experience and Nclex-Rn Pass Rates of Graduates of Baccalaureate Nursing Programs
Authors:   , Mann Jeanne
Published: February 2023

In order to practice as a professional nurse, graduates of a nursing program must pass the licensing examination, the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). NCLEX-RN pass rates are also utilized in accreditation processes as an indicator of program quality, as part of grant applications, and to recruit prospective students. Results from this investigation could assist in curriculum planning and development as well as aid in the promotion of students' successful completion of the examination to provide more licensed nurses to aid in alleviation of the current nursing shortage. Rosemarie Parse's Human Becoming Theory (Parse, 1995) provided a nursing framework for this investigation. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the relationship between clinical experiences and NCLEX-RN pass rates. More specifically, do nursing programs who offer more clinical hours in nursing school and in a final semester capstone experience achieve higher pass rates on the first attempt on the NCLEX-RN examination? A non-experimental retrospective was the research design for this investigation. A convenience sample of baccalaureate nursing programs in Kansas provided the sample. Investigation results were statistically analyzed with Spearman's rho correlation to evaluate the strength of the relationship between the variables and chi-square test statistic to evaluate differences between groups. Results indicated that there was no significant relationship between the number of clinical hours in a nursing program and first time NCLEX-RN pass rates. Results also indicated there was no significant relationship between the number or capstone hours in a final semester in a nursing program and first time NCLEX-RN pass rates. A significant difference was indicated between nursing programs that provide a capstone course and nursing programs that do not provide a capstone course on first time NCLEX-RN pass rates.
Supreme Court Decisions In Kansas Affecting The Status of Employed Teachers
Authors:   , Rogers Leo
Published: February 2023

The Supreme Court as the highest tribunal in the State of Kansas has from time to time during the Statehood of Kansas rendered decisions that are of importance in settling controversies between teachers and school district boards. In any state there is a need for higher court to see that justice is meted out to those who, through some misunderstanding, become involved in conflicting ideas or opinions. Since time immortal there has been conflicting ideas and opinions in all societies and institutions. One result of which is our Supreme Court set-up. The purpose of this thesis is to review the Supreme Court decisions affecting the status of employed teachers in Kansas.
A Study of the Economic Development in Taiwan
Authors:   , Wen-Ying Chen
Published: February 2023

This thesis is dedicated to an economic analysis of the growth of Taiwan from 1952 to 1964. Furthermore, the purpose of this study is extended to examine the fourth four-year plan and make some recommendations about the direction of the future development of Taiwan's economy. It is hoped that through this study interested individuals may get some insight into present day economic practices and problems in Taiwan.
The Effects of Music on Physiological and Psychological Responses to Exercise in Young and Elderly Adults
Authors:   , Wiens Elizabeth
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of listening to music during submaximal exercise on the time it takes to reach 70% of one's age estimated maximum heart rate, blood pressure, and rate of perceived exertion (RPE). This study compared the difference between and within healthy young adults and healthy elderly individuals as they exercised on a NuStep® at a progressive submaximal intensity. Published research has shown a positive relationship between the utilization of music during exercise and lower physiological and psychological responses. To date, though, this research has focused mainly on young individuals. Twelve young adults (M:21.25, SD=. 92) and 12 elderly individuals (MF67.25, SD=9.21) were randomly selected to participate in the study. All 24 participants completed every aspect of the study. A multivariate analysis of data technique using a repeated measures approach was implemented to measure the effects of music on the dependent variables of time to 70% of age estimated maximum heart rate, blood pressure, and RPE. The General Linear Model Repeated Measures design provided a means for the researcher to examine repeated measure differences within-participants (young and elderly) , and determine if time to 70% of age estimated maximum heart rate, blood pressure, and RPE differences existed between the young and elderly groups. Although under certain conditions music has been shown to lower RPE during submaximal exercise, analysis of the data showed no significant differences within groups for any of the dependent variables tested during both the music and control trials. Between group significant differences were indicated for the variables time to 70% of age estimated maximum heart rate and blood pressure at 70% of age estimated heart rate, but there was no significance determined for the RPE at this percentage of maximum heart rate. The between group significance could be attributed to the age difference of the two groups. The lack of significance for the within group data may or may not be due to a variety of factors, such as the exercise protocol, altered physiological responses due to medications, and the small number of participants . Although there was no difference indicated within groups during the control and music trials, many of the participants commented that the exercise bout with music was more enjoyable.
University Preparation of School Principals : The Fort Hays Study
Authors:   , Hotz Carol
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the researcher was to investigate the opinions of graduates concerning the education they received in the educational administration preparation program. The independent variables investigated were: position, level of school, school enrollment size, and gender. The dependent variables were scores from Scale 1 (skills/knowledge, items 1- 39); and scores from Scale 2 (satisfaction with program, items 1-4). The sample consisted of 93 graduates of the program, five composite null hypotheses were tested employing a three-way analysis of variance (General Linear Model). A total of 40 comparisons were made plus 30 recurring. Of the 40 comparisons, 12 were for main effects and 28 were for interactions. Of the 12 main effects, one was statistically significant at the .05 level. The following main effect was statistically significant: present position for the dependent variable Scale 2 (satisfaction with program, items 1-4). The results of the present study indicated the following for main effects: principals/vice principals rated Scale 2 (satisfaction with program, items 1-4) higher than teachers and other. Of the 28 interactions, 4 were statistically significant at the .05 level. The following interactions were statistically significant: 1. present position and level of school for the dependent variable Scale 1 (skills/knowledge, items 1-39) 2. present position and level of school for the dependent variable Scale 2 (satisfaction with program, items 1-4), 3. present position, level of school, and highest level of education/degree for the dependent variable Scale 2 (satisfaction with program, items 1-4), and 4. present position and size of school enrollment for the dependent variable scale 1, (skills/knowledge, items 1-39). The results of the present study appeared to support the following generalizations: 1. the independent variables present position and level of school should be examined concurrently for Scale 1 (skills/knowledge, items 1-39), 2. the independent variables present position and size of school enrollment should be examined concurrently for Scale 1 (skills/knowledge, items 1-39), 3. the independent variables present position, level of school , and highest level of education/degree should be examined concurrently for Scale 2 (satisfaction with program, items 1-4) , and 4. graduates have a very positive attitude toward the program.
Vegetation On A Mixed Prairie of West-Central Kansas
Authors:   , Stinemetze LeRay
Published: February 2023

The area was observed and studied during the summer of 1952. All plants found were recorded and then divided into lists showing frequency of occurrence of dominants and subdominants on the upland, hill side, and lowland habitats. The upland and gentle slopes were further divided to better describe their vegetation. The upland was divided into open and closed cover habitats, while the hillsides were broken into gentle and steep slopes. The square-foot-sampling method, as described by Voigt and Teaver, was used to obtain the percent of basal cover and percent of composition of the grasses in each habitat . Forb counts were made in 100-square-foot samples, taken at random, throu2;hout the upland and hillsides. Factors used in determining the relationship of the plants to their habitats included the depth of soil and its composition, the general topography, and, to a minor extent , exposure . The geotome was used to obtain the depth of soil.
Interrelationships of Water Chemistry, Substrate, and Rooted Aquatic Vegetation in Some Ellis County, Kansas Farm Ponds
Authors:   , Waldren Randy
Published: February 2023

Rooted aquatic plants, water, and substrate samples were obtained from nine farm ponds used for livestock watering. Analysis of variance and correlation coefficients were determined for all relationships among variables. Interspecific relationships were determined for plant species among ponds. There were significant differences among ponds with regard to 4 of the 12 water chemistry variables and 9 of the 10 substrate variables. There were no significant differences among plants and environmental variables. Chara species and Najas guadalupensis are independently associated and Echinodorus rostratus and Typha latifolia are positively associated. Significant correlation was found among five water chemistry variables and nine substrate variables. There were three correlation coefficients found to be significant between water chemistry and substrate variables.
A Study of Internalized Shame and University Students
Authors:   , Cox David
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the researcher was to investigate internalized shame. The independent variables were gender, age, family structure, religious affiliation, and birth order. The dependent variable was the scores obtained by the Internalized Shame Scale Inventory. The sample consisted of 87 females and 71 males. Five composite null hypotheses were tested employing a three-way analysis of variance (general linear model) at the .0500 level. A total of 18 comparisons were made plus 17 recurring. Of the 18 comparisons, 5 were main effects and 13 were interactions. Of the 5 main effects, 1 was statistically significant at the .0500 level. The results indicated that individuals from single parent and divorced single parent families had a statistically higher mean score than those from step-mother/step-father two parent family structure, and those from intact family structure had a statistically higher mean score than those from step-mother/step-father two parent family structure. None of the 13 interactions was statistically significant at the .0500 level. The results of the present study appeared to support the following generalizations: 1) college students from single parent and divorced single parent family structures have more internalized shame than those from families including step-mothers and step-fathers, 2) college students from intact family structures have more internalized shame than those from families including step-mothers and step-fathers, 3) college student gender is not associated with internalized shame, 4) college student age is not associated with internalized shame, 5) college student religious affiliation is not associated with internalized shame, 6) college student birth order is not associated with internalized shame, and 7) students in the present study have low internalized shame.
Pcr Cloning of Chick Noggin
Authors:   , Hackney Jennifer
Published: February 2023

Noggin is a protein that is secreted from the Spemann organizer during embryological development. During normal development, Noggin functions to induce neural tissue and ventralize mesoderm and is required for proper development of the skeletal and central nervous system. These functions are brought about by the inhibition of dorsalizing agents, specifically, bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs). Previous studies suggest that bone morphogenetic proteins control a variety of developmental processes, including axis formation, mesenchymal epithelial interactions, apoptosis consistent with pattern formation, and differentiation of mesenchymally derived structures. Studies have shown the expression pattern of BMP-2 and -4 by in situ hybridization to be localized in the developing heart, as well as a number of other sites suggesting that BMP-2 and BMP-4 function during cardiac development. In order to confirm or refute this hypothesized role for BMP, we have attempted to produce a recombinant form of the BMP-2 and BMP-4 inhibitor protein, noggin. Using this recombinant noggin, it will be possible to inhibit BMP function in developing chick embryos and examine potential cardiac defects.
The Importance of Drawing Pastel, Watercolor, and Sculpture Reliefs
Authors:   , Norton Ben
Published: February 2023

\To draw'' is to outline; to delineate; to present a form or shape by lines or by means of light and shade alone or within a simple outline--in short, to express oneself by me8lls of line. For the artist, the line assumes fundamental significance when it reveals form or design. And, since form is an essential part of every work of art, drawing itself is a basis for creative expression in every media. This thesis concerns itself with the drawing qualities of three media--pastels, watercolor, and sculpture relief. The photographed pieces are a representative sample of the work done by the author, and should not be assumed to be the entirety of the work done.
The Effect of Soil Depth Upon Basal Cover and Production of Mixed Prairie Vegetation
Authors:   , Van Amburg Gerald
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to find if any correlations exist between soil depth, basal cover, and production of Mixed Prairie vegetation. An effort was made to eliminate the influence of all soil factors other than soil depth. Samples were taken at regular intervals from the same contour position on the slope and from similar slope exposures. Each sample consisted of measurement of basal cover, composition, production of vegetation, and determination of soil depth. In an attempt to correlate soil depth to various factors of native vegetation, 14 variables were chosen and correlated with each other. The soil depths recorded were categorized into four groups; 1) 0\-4\, (2) 4\-12\, (3) 12\-20 \, (4) 20 +\. An analysis of variance and Duncan’s multiple range tests was applied to the variables displaying a significant F-value. The results indicated that soil depth has a definite effect on basal cover and production of vegetation located on break sites in the Mixed Prairie.
Milton's Christ, as Seen by the Critics of Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained Since 1900
Authors:   , Wright Robert
Published: February 2023

The over-all purpose of this thesis is to present the primary investigations and commentaries of the twentieth century critics upon Milton's Christ and to arrive at conclusions which pertain to these critical findings.
The Influence of Separate Answer Sheets On The Reliability and Norms of Standardized Achievement Tests
Authors:   , Kuntz James
Published: February 2023

Do the mechanics involved in recording answers for standardized tests on separate answer sheets reduce the reliability and the average raw scores made? It is the purpose of this investigation to answer this question. In a previous research made by the writer, significant differences were found between the Modern School Achievement Test norms and average scores made by several thousand pupils of Western Kansas on a modified form of this test in which separate answer sheets were used.
Geneva Thorne : A Narrative Poem and A Picture of Pioneer Life Revealing The Grave Foundations of Culture In Kansas and The Slight Structure Built Thereupon
Authors:   , Van Metre Olive
Published: February 2023

This thesis is a narrative poem about frontier life in Kansas.
The Study of Indian Raids In Northwest Kansas, 1864-1878
Authors:   , Crown Winton
Published: February 2023

For the purposes of this study, Northwest Kansas is defined as that area lying to the north and west of Saline County , Kansas. The area is bounded on the south by the northern boundaries of McPherson, Rice, Barton, Rush , Ness, Lane; Scott, Wichita and Greeley Counties . On the east it is bounded by the western boundaries of Dickinson , Clay, and Washington Counties. The area is bounded on the west by Colorado and on the north by Nebraska. One Indian battle described in the study, that of Forsyth's command on the Arickaree, occurred outside the defined area. This battle is included because of its close relation to the Indian difficulties in Northwest Kansas.
Diversity in the College Composition Classroom: A case study on second-language writers and early college entrants
Authors:   , de Lima Moises
Published: February 2023

Student populations in post-secondary institutions in the United States have increasingly become more diverse in the past several decades. This diversity includes students from distinct ethnic groups, of various linguistic backgrounds, and from a wide age range. English as a second language students have largely populated these classes, creating an exigency for modifications in the political, social, administrative, and pedagogical practices of these universities and colleges. Some higher education institutions have also diversified their student body by creating early acceptance programs for gifted students. Like second-language students, they might too present peculiarities that require changes in the way the university functions. Early college entrance programs also admit international students, which might result in a classroom space with precocious gifted learners who also have diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. With this in mind, and in the attempt to bridge the scholarship on second-language writers in composition classes and on early college entrance programs, this case study investigates a first-year composition (FYC) classroom to identify the pedagogical practices adopted by the instructor to deal with this complex student demographics. The data collection was based on ethnographic methods, such as class observations, analysis of course material, and a semi-structured interview. The data was gathered and analyzed using Constructivist Grounded Theory (Charmaz, 2001). The analysis was also framed utilizing the concepts of negotiation and accommodation from ii Intercultural Rhetoric Theory (Connor, 2011). The results showed that the complexity of the classroom requires subtle adaptations to the teacher’s practices and beliefs, which is largely discussed by Intercultural Rhetoric Theory researchers. This study hopes to modestly contribute to the fields of second-language writing and early-college entrants as it attempts to bring these two contexts together within the discussion on writing pedagogies and composition studies.
Quality of Effort, Place of Residence, Perception of the Environment and Students' Opinions of College
Authors:   , Thoman Barbara
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the researcher was to investigate quality of effort, place of residence, perception of the environment and students' opinions of college. Seven independent variables were investigated: personal and social development, general education, literature, and arts, intellectual skills, understanding science/technology, vocation, perception of environment and place of residence. Two dependent variables were employed, satisfaction and initiative/benefits. The College Student Experiences (CSE) questionnaire was used for 196 full-time students at a four-year university. Five composite null hypotheses were tested using 3 x 3 x 3 factorial designs. Forty-two comparisons plus 28 recurring were made. Of the 42 comparisons 14 were for main effects and 28 were for interactions. Of the 14 main effects 2 were statistically significant at the .05 level. The two significant main effects were: vocation and the dependent variable satisfaction and intellectual skills and the dependent variable initiative/benefits. Two of the 28 interactions were significant at the .05 level. The two significant interactions were: personal and social development with intellectual skills for the dependent variable satisfaction and personal and social development with intellectual skills f o r the dependent variable initiative/benefits. The following generalizations were supported: 1. Intermediate and high vocation scores were associated with greater satisfaction than low vocation scores. 2. High intellectual skills were associated with higher initiative/benefits than low intellectual skills. 3. The numerically highest satisfaction was reported by subjects who had high personal and social development and high intellectual skills. The numerically lowest satisfaction was reported by subjects with intermediate personal and social development and high intellectual skills. 4. The numerically highest initiative/benefits were reported by subjects who had low personal and social development and high intellectual skills. The numerically lowest initiative/benefits were reported by subjects who had low personal and social development and low intellectual skills. 5. Independent variables not associated with either dependent variable were: understanding science/technology, perception of environment, place of residence, and general education, literature, and arts.
The Human Vehicle
Authors:   , Sommers Mitchel
Published: February 2023

Clay is the vehicle that provides me with a means of expression. With its manipulative quality, I am able to create my concepts three dimensionally. Clay has long been used as a container. I wanted to utilize this idea, but I did not want to be limited to the standard vessel. I began to think of the clay form as a spiritual container as well as a functional container, which lead me to the Human Vehicle.
An Investigation of the Role of Directional Dynamics in the Production of Rorschach Movement Responses
Authors:   , Schumacher Timothy
Published: February 2023

The purpose here is to investigate the Rorschach cards for the directional dynamics inherent in the inkblot formations and determine their relation to the production of M.
A Comparative Study of Adhd Students in General Education and Resource Room Settings
Authors:   , Axman Kerri
Published: February 2023

Full inclusion is a movement based upon the notion that all students, regardless of the type of disability, should be educated entirely in the same general education classrooms as their same-age peers. Advocates of a policy of full inclusion believe that special education classrooms constitute a form of segregation and that separate classrooms for special education students are unequal. Kauffman’s (1999) theory on full inclusion is that it takes away from the interests of exceptional children. The demands placed on a regular classroom teacher’s time, the lack of concentrated support personnel, and the severity of children’s problems need to be considered before every child should be fully included in a general education setting. It should not be guided by overgeneralizations that each child can thrive in the same setting as his nondisabled peers. The current study examined the academic responding and completing responses of ADHD students in a general education and resource room setting. Resource rooms result in twice the level of academic engagement and half the level of competing responses than in the general education room. Both trends are necessary for the mastery of skills to occur. The results indicate that special education should remain an integral part of the school system, mainly for the students who benefit from its existence.
Investigating The Lexical Support In Non-Native English Speakers Using The Phonemic Restoration Paradigm
Authors:   , Alsahli Mohammed
Published: February 2023

Samuel and Frost (2015) investigated the differences between native and non-native English speakers’ lexical influence in speech perception. Using the selective adaptation method, the study showed that lexical support was weaker in less language proficient non-native speakers than native speakers; however, lexical support became stronger in more proficient non-native speakers. The present study investigated the lexical support in speech perception between native and non-native English speakers. Unlike the method used by Samuel and Frost (2015), the present study used the phonemic restoration paradigm. The benefit of using this method is to investigate the difference between native and non-native speakers in perceptually restoring missing phonemes. It was hypothesized that native speakers will show a higher phonemic restoration effect than non-native speakers, as well as greater sensitivity to the phoneme position in a word. In the current study, a group of native speakers and a group of non-native speakers participated in a phonemic restoration task. Both groups were presented with four-syllable stimuli words with one phoneme either replaced with white noise (replacement condition), or white noise added on that phoneme (added condition) in either the third syllable or the forth syllable, followed by an intact version of the same word. Participants rated the degradation of the manipulated word compared to its intact version. Results showed that both native and non-native speakers rated the added versions of the word more similar to the intact version than the replaced version. In addition, both native and non-native speakers rated the manipulated (i.e., added or replaced) versions of the word more similar to the intact version when the manipulated phoneme was in the fourth syllable than when the manipulated phoneme was in the third syllable. However, non-native speakers rated the replaced versions of manipulated words as similar to the intact versions as the native English speakers.
A Study Predicting Course Grade in English and Mathematics from Selected Subtests of the Differential Aptitude Test and the American College Test in Plainville Rural High School
Authors:   , Kurtz Ray
Published: February 2023

The problem in this study was to find out how well the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) and the American College Test (ACT) predict grades in English and mathematics at Plainville Rural High School. In addition it was intended to determine how much better two subtests used jointly would predict than would one subtest singly.
Toxic Shock
Authors:   , Halperin-Olson Randi
Published: February 2023

Toxic shock has evolved from my experiments to break away from the more traditional flat rectangular painting format. This exhibition is the culmination of my attempts at a more personal expression of the concept of facades. I have chosen organic, geometric and architectural shapes as the base for collage materials. Representational imagery has virtually disappeared, except for a few drawings of female faces. The resulting collaged constructions have become modern altarpieces.
A Study of Perceived Relationships Between North Central Association Self Study Plans of Action and Subsequent Changes
Authors:   , Schneider Eugene
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this research was to present a qualitative study interpreting the perceptions of North Central Association Self Study participants and implementers at a Midwestern community college regarding 29 substantive institutional changes which occurred during a seven-year period following completion of the Self Study. Using the researcher as a primary participant-observer of the changes during that seven-year period, together with a four-option perception survey of the changes administered to 25 major participants and/or implementers of the Self Study, and the interviewee's explanatory comments about their perceptions, the researcher concluded that the Self Study's participants and implementers perceived that the Study's plans of action had not provided a very clear or accurate vision of the directions taken by the college following completion of the study. Subjects interviewed for this study included 24 present or former college staff members, and one former trustee who had served on the Board for 20 years, all of whom had been actively involved in preparing or implementing the Study's five plans of action for college improvement. This sample was not randomized but selected specifically for its presumed knowledge and experience vis-a-vis the college's 1985 Self Study. Important insights which emerged from the study included the high rates of \unanticipated\ or only \implied\ perception responses to 25 of the 29 changes analyzed, the low rate at which respondents offered explanatory comments about their perceptions, and the catalytic function of the appointment of a new college president in propelling many of the changes forward midway through the seven-year period analyzed. Interviewee familiarity with the Self Study's plans of action for college improvement was often discovered to be minimal, even among this sample of major Self Study participants and/or implementers. The seven-year time lapse since formal completion of the study was partly responsible for this lack of familiarity, as was the inevitable conclusion that few participants and/or implementers had consulted the Self Study at all since its completion in 1985.
An Exploratory Study of Weight Loss and Self-Esteem
Authors:   , Schroeder Pat
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the researcher was to investigate weight loss and self-esteem. The subjects consisted of 36 overweight individuals ranging in age from 24 to 73 years old. The instrument used to assess self-esteem was the Adult Form of the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (SEI). The design used employed two groups of subjects. One group received pre-assessment SEI and post-assessment SEI. One group received post-assessment SEI only. All subjects were weighed before and after intervention. Intervention consisted of a behavioral weight loss program. Ten null hypotheses were tested. Three hypotheses were tested with t tests, one with a single-factor analysis of variance, three with a single-factor analysis of covariance and three correlation coefficients with t tests. Independent variables were pre-weight, age, and pre-SEI. Of the ten hypotheses tested, five were rejected. The five hypotheses rejected were: the difference between the pre-mean weight and the post-mean weight, the difference between the pre-mean score for self-esteem and the post-mean score for self-esteem. The differences among the post-mean scores for self-esteem of those from three different pre-weight levels, the differences among the adjusted post-mean score for self-esteem of those from three age levels, and the correlation coefficient between desired weight loss and post-self-esteem scores.
An Investigation of Some Iodine Derivatives of Ortho and Para Halogenated Phenols
Authors:   , Abernathey Robert
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this investigation was to prepare and investigate the composition and properties of some iodine derivatives of halogen substituted phenols. Because of the limited time available, and because of the difficulty in obtaining materials, this investigation was limited to the ortho and para halogenated p enols . In addition, the reactions and properties of ortho and para substituted compounds are usually more similar to each other than to those of the meta isomers. Compounds which were iodinated were: o-chlorophenol, p-chlorophenol, o-bromophenol, p-bromophenol, and o-iodophenol. The remaining compounds of the series, p-iodophenol, o-fluorophenol and p-fluorophenol were not available for use. Several unsuccessful attempts were made to prepare p-iodophenol from the diazonium salt obtained from p-a.minophenol. :Melting points of the products, and, as far as possible, the composition and isomeric arrangements, were determined . The determination of phenol coefficients was left for an investigator who has had experience in bacteriology .
Hands as Expressive Forms in Clay
Authors:   , Drees Carol
Published: February 2023

The intent of this thesis is to use human hands as an expressive form in clay. It is a very personal approach, incorporating my daily observations, my imagination, and my interest in previous art styles.
A Study to Determine the Effect of a Seven Unit Wellness Program on Lifestyle Knowledge of Fourth Grade Students and a Significant Other
Authors:   , Divinski Kristie
Published: February 2023

The general problem of the present study was to determine the effect of an instructional wellness program upon lifestyle knowledge of fourth grade students, as well as to determine a similar effect on a significant other who was exposed only through a series of homework laboratory exercises. The subjects that participated in this study were selected form a population of fourth grade female and male students enrolled in the Unified School District in Hays, Kansas. Fourth grade class rosters were collected from each building principal, then 31 fourth grade subjects were randomly selected. The experimental group was comprised of five females and twelve males while the control group was comprised of six females and eight males. In an attempt to determine if teaching “overflow” affected the lifestyle knowledge of a significant other, it was necessary that one significant other form each family unit participated in the study. The Modified American Heart Association (AHA), Putting Your Heart Into the Curriculum Intermediate Level heart-health Test, was used as a measure of the individual’s knowledge achievement regarding lifestyle education. All subjects (experimental, control and significant others were pretested and posttested on the modified AHA knowledge test. The fourth grade students participating in the experimental group were exposed to a wellness program consisting of seven meetings covering the following content units: Physical assessment, cardiorespiratory endurance, nutrition, substance abuse, stress and relaxation, posture, and self-image and self-satisfaction. The statistical design used was an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to determine the effect of the treatment upon lifestyle knowledge. Analysis of the data revealed a significant gain in concept acquisition (p>.05) for fourth grade students participating in the experimental group. However, a data analysis revealed no significant gain in concept acquisition (p<.05) for significant others participating in the treatment, but teaching “overflow” was not observed for the significant others participating in the experimental group.
A Study of Secondary Classroom Teachers in Kansas Who Are Second- Wage Earners, Moonlighters, and Man and Wife Teaching Combinations
Authors:   , Austin Raymond
Published: February 2023

For many years the loss of Kansas-trained and experienced teacher has been a source of concern to those interested in the quality of instruction in the secondary schools of Kansas. A number of factors have combined to keep teaching salaries below a professional level on both the national and state scenes. There has been a lack of data on some of these factors on the state level, such as: second-wage earners and man and wife teaching combinations. To find out what percentages of secondary classroom teachers in selected Class B public high schools in Kansas were second-wage earners, members of man and wife teaching combinations, and moonlighting, a questionnaire was developed and sent to the administrators of the selected Class B schools. From a total of ninety-two Class B public high schools contacted a total of sixty-six returned the completed questionnaire. In addition, a review of literature available in Forsyth Library, Fort Hays Kansas State College, was conducted to determine what factors on the national level were involved in low teaching salaries. The data obtained from the review of literature also served as a check upon the validity of the percentages obtained from the questionnaire on the state level. Summing up the data obtained from the study, it was found that single-wage earners, with fewer years of tenure, earned more money than second-wage earners. Members of man and wife teaching combinations earned less money than did members of their respective sex who were not members of such combinations. A considerable number of teachers were resorting to moonlighting to supplement their teaching income.
The Development of Perceptual Rigidity in Children
Authors:   , Neutzman Julie
Published: February 2023

This study investigated three lines of research and their interrelationship involving the development of perceptual non-rigidity in children. Perceptual non-rigidity was defined as an individual's ability to perceive an ambiguous stimulus in a variety of ways. The three lines of research involve susceptibility to illusions, research based on Piagetian theory, and creativity. The literature suggested that susceptibility to illusions generally increased with age in children. Piagetian research indicated that children develop the ability to make deductive inferences and generate multiple hypotheses with advancing age, and thus may be more susceptible to visual illusions as they grow older. Literature dealing with chronological age and creativity indicated that creativity tends to decrease with age. It was suggested that this decrease may be due to the stifling effects of education. However, these findings have not shown consistent linear trends with age. Creativity in college students was shown to be correlated with susceptibility to reversal illusions. The primary hypothesis of this study was that a total flexibility score, made up of equally weighted scores from illusion tasks (Necker cube and a modified version of The Embedded Figures Test). Piagetian tasks (chemical and rods tasks), and creativity tasks (the Picture Completion subtest of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking and two gestalt type problems), would increase with chronological age. A significant positive correlation between the scores of two subtests from each line of research (illusions, Piagetian research, and creativity) was also expected. Eighty-five children (52 who ranged in age from 7 years 1 month to 9 years 1 month and 33 who ranged in age from 10 years 2 months to 11 years 11 months) were recruited to serve as subjects. They participated in two illusion tasks, two Piagetian tasks, and two creativity tasks. The data were analyzed with Pearson Product Moment Correlations. There was a significant positive correlation between age and the total flexibility score (r = 0.4272, p <= 0.001). The number of Necker cube reversals was significantly correlated with the score of The Embedded Figures Test (r = 0. 2217, p <=0.021). A significant positive correlation was found between a Piagetian flexibility score and the Piagetian chemical score (r = 0.7455, p<= 0.001). There was a significant positive correlation between the Picture Completion subtest of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking and whether or not the Subject gave a creative response to the gestalt problem (r = 0.2647, p<= 0.007), as well as the number of clues the Subject needed to complete the gestalt problem (r = 0.4574, p <= 0.001). Other significant correlations were discussed.
Characterization of a Saccharopolyspora by 16S Rrna Sequencing, Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Analysis, and Scanning Electron Microscopy
Authors:   , Stawinski Sherrie
Published: February 2023

A microorganism resembling a fungus, as revealed by light microscopy, was collected from a preserved cat dissection specimen in the Fort Hays State University anatomy laboratory. The organism subsequently was isolated and grown in pure culture on tryptic soy agar. Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) analysis, scanning electron microscopy, partial 16S rRNA sequencing, and full gene 16S rRNA sequencing were used to partially characterize the organism. MIDI Labs (Newark, Delaware) sequenced and analyzed the first 500 base pairs of the 1,422 base pair 16S rRNA gene. The 16S rRNA gene was then sequenced at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) and was re-submitted to MIDI Labs for the full 16S rRNA gene sequence. The sequence obtained at FHSU and the full 16S rRNA gene sequence obtained from MIDl Labs was compared to all sequences in the GenBank database. The nucleotide sequence data collected by MIDI Labs, from both the partial and the full gene sequence analysis, and the first 500 base pairs of the gene sequence data obtained at FHSU were identical. Initially, the partial 16S rRNA sequence data indicated that this organism was most likely a new species within the genus Streptomyces. However, the full gene sequence more accurately revealed that this organism might be a new species within the genus Saccharopolyspora. The FAME analysis performed by MIDI Labs indicated that this organism might belong to the genus Corynebacterium. Light microscopy revealed that this organism is a Gram-positive filamentous bacterium. Scanning electron microscopy allowed the determination of the fine detail of cellular morphology of this organism including the ability to sporulate. FAME analysis and 165 rRNA sequence analysis demonstrated that this micro-organism could be a previously undescribed species within known genera. This organism was shown to be a close relative of Saccharopolyspora hirsute strain ATCC 27875. Saccharopolyspora species are Gram-positive, spore forming filamentous bacteria. The Gram reaction for this organism is Gram-positive, the scanning electron micrographs indicate filamentous hyphal growth and the potential to sporulate, the cellular fatty acids are consistent with those expected for members of the genus Saccharopolyspora, along with the sequencing data all of the results obtained indicate that the organism can be accurately identified as belonging to the genus Saccharopolyspora.