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Effects of Anthropogenic Landuse and Natural Characteristics on the Recharge of the Big Creek Aquifer, Hays, Kansas, Using Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
Authors:   , Rand Laura
Published: February 2023

The City of Hays, Kansas depends on the underlying Big Creek aquifer for part of its partial water supply. The Big Creek aquifer consists of unconsolidated consists of unconsolidated alluvial deposits making it suitable for water retention and replenishment. This aquifer has been conducive to supplying Hays with water for many years. However, with the expected growth of the city coupled with the already limited source, concern for the protection of the water supply has increased. This raises the question of how to protect this valuable resource from depletion. A GIS related investigation of the effects of anthropogenic land uses and aquifer characteristics was completed on and surrounding Hays, Kansas. Data for this investigation was collected from the City of Hays and DASC, ARC/INFO, ARC/VIEW, and Surfer were used to create additional coverages to be combined and analyzed. Coverages created illustrated amount of impermeable material, soils reclassification, and unsaturated thickness. These layers were examined together for their respective effects on the recharge of the underlying aquifer. This investigation determined that anthropogenic landuses affect an area's ability to allow recharge. In areas with high impermeability percentages, a high-unsaturated thickness existed. Natural characteristics of an aquifer were examined to determine whether or not the high unsaturated thickness was a result of the soil’s inability to allow for recharge to readily occur. However, soil with high-recharge capability was abundant within the area allowing for recharge to readily occur. This investigation concluded that anthropogenic landuses reduced recharge capability and resulted in a high-unsaturated thickness.
Differential Interpersonal Recognition : Sex, Race, and Error Factors
Authors:   , Cornell Lauraine
Published: February 2023

White male and female subjects were shown two series of photographs with the objective of identifying those pictures shown in the first series. The data were analyzed in terms of the errors committed and the actual choices made regardless of errors. Analyses of variance were conducted on both dependent measures and Scheffe comparisons were made on the significant interactions. The findings indicate that females responded differentially according to the sex of the picture, while males responded differentially according to the race of the picture. In addition, females’ recognition ability was superior to that of males, female pictures were more recognizable than male pictures, and Black pictures were recognized more frequently than White pictures. The actual choice analysis of variance revealed that Black pictures were chosen significantly more often than White male pictures. The implications of the overselection of Blacks might have upon the accuracy of recognition were discussed. Possible explanations for these findings were offered and suggestions for future research were made.
An Analysis of Selected Speeches by Clifford R. Hope, Sr.
Authors:   , Nolte R.
Published: February 2023

This study was concerned with the techniques by which a speaker gains acceptance for his proposals.
Quaker Pacifism in Kansas
Authors:   , Currey Cecil
Published: February 2023

This thesis has been written about Quaker pacifism in Kansas during the years 1833 to 1945. It has been devoted to a description of the role which pacifism has played within the Friends religious sect and an attempt has been made to explore the conditions and events that have affected the peace testimony. Finally, this thesis has been produced in an endeavor to describe the problems and dilemmas that have attended the actions of those persons who have adhered to the Quaker doctrine of nonresistance.
Some Factors Effecting [Sic] the Reversing of Ambiguous Figures
Authors:   , Beer John
Published: February 2023

The study examined reversal frequencies of three ambiguous figures (the Necker cube, the Schroeder stairs, the Rubin vase) in seven viewing conditions. One hundred and fifty-eight undergraduates volunteers enrolled in general psychology classes were randomly assigned to each of the 7 conditions. The subjects passively viewed one figure for 3 minutes followed by a 3 minute rest, then viewed a second illusion for 3 minutes. The experimenter recorded the number of reversals verbally reported by the subjects. Three conditions were unmixed conditions, in that, the same illusion was viewed for each of the two trials. Condition I (N-N) consisted of viewing the Necker cube for both trials. Conditions II (S-S) consisted of viewing the Schroeder stairs for both trials and Condition III (R-R) consisted of viewing the Rubin vase for both trials. The last four conditions were mixed conditions, in that, a different illusion was viewed during each trial. Condition IV (R-R) consisted of viewing the Necker cube first followed by the Schroeder stairs. Condition V (S-N) consisted of viewing the Schroeder stairs first followed by the Necker cube. Condition VI (N-R) consisted of viewing the Necker cube first followed by the Rubin vase, while Condition VII (R-N) consisted of viewing the Rubin vase followed by the Necker cube. Demographic data and measures of spatial ability and curiosity were collected from each subject. There were no sex differences in the measures of curiosity or spatial ability and both types of measures did not correlate to reversals of ambiguous figures. The semantic ambiguous figure (Rubin vase) reversed more frequently than did the geometric ambiguous figures (Necker cube and Schroeder stair). The trends for reversals, both within and between trial, are best interpreted in the context of a learning theory explanation of reversibility, but due to mixed results (ascending as well as descending slopes) satiation theory (Kohler & Wallach, 1944) cannot be ruled out.
The Nature of Significant Images
Authors:   , Noah D.
Published: February 2023

This thesis is a statement in a painting medium about man and his selection of visual experiences.
Information Networking Centers of the Plains Region: Implications for Economic Growth
Authors:   , Schleicher Stephen
Published: February 2023

The ever changing environment has lead rural communities to become virtual islands in the Plains Region. Economic changes in agriculture, oil, and other rural business, have caused communities to rethink the way they survive. The purpose of this thesis was to describe the role information centers play in the economic growth in the Plains Region. This was accomplished through the use of surveys that were sent to communities in this region. After analysis of the data it was concluded that information networking centers do have an impact on the economic development of rural communities in the Plains Region.
But Ecstasy Is a Ripe Watermelon
Authors:   , Sharp William
Published: February 2023

As a general rule I perceive this work in one of two ways, depending upon both my intentions and the situation.
A Bibliography of Scholarship About Henry David Thoreau, 1940-01/01/1965
Authors:   , Hildenbrand Christopher
Published: February 2023

This bibliography of scholarship concerning Henry David Thoreau covers twenty-five years (1940-1965) of periodical articles, books, dissertations, and theses about him. The items have been indexed in the appendices by subject and periodical as an aid to students using this list.
The Development of a Stronger Consistency Between Form and Content in Cast Metal Sculpture
Authors:   , Langenheder Jean
Published: February 2023

The work of the artist presented in this abstract is a result of much personal involvement with thoughts and ideas, and their development and expression. The work was directly and indirectly influenced by the artist's public and private environment, as well as by processes and materials. The results are based not only on immediate reactions but also on some from the artist's past relationships with life. The immediate problem which the artist finds necessary to struggle with involves a continuing development which is evident in her work. The early work presented is deeply ingrained in emotional content. Although it is also involved in the design elements, specifically formed, it stresses this emotional content and is biased toward it. Each piece of the earlier work is developed from an idea about some aspect of life, spiritual, inspirational, or secular; but all with a statement which has precedence over the thought of form or formal design elements. The human figure is involved in all of these works. Therefore, the emotional quality evolved from each would influence the viewer previous to his judgment of the form as an entity in itself. In solving the problem of developing a stronger concept of form which would be equal to the content of the piece of sculpture, the artist next shows a stage of divorcement from the human figure and a concentration on form itself. Although some subject matter is still used, the absence of the human figure helps the artist to concentrate on stronger form. These forms show an evolution which the artist feels will reinforce her creative work past the completion of this thesis. The final piece shown demonstrates basically how the artist begins to reincorporate the human figure in her work with a more developed continuity between content and form. The preliminary sketches are shown in evidence of a continuation of the necessity to combine the two elements. The techniques used in this thesis are all variations of the cire-perdue method. Some of the pieces were first modeled in clay and converted by means of a mold into wax while others were modeled directly in wax. The artist found the most freedom in the lost-styrofoam process which is similar to the direct wax cire-perdue method. All pieces were cast in metal; either bronze, brass, or silver. The standard investment was used in most cases while the newly-developed ceramic shell mold was used on others. Although the technical involvement is only secondary to the creative process, cast metal was found to be the best mode of expression for the artist. The development of a stronger consistency between content and form in the artist's work is a continuous process. It will not always be the conscious struggle that is presented here, but will develop into a freer, more unconscious act. This in itself will reinforce both elements and the continuity reached for in this thesis will be attained.
Using Geochemical Composition to Determine Paleo Environmental Conditions and Source Inputs In Paleozoic Rocks Within The Central Kansas Uplift USA
Authors:   , Eziashi Christiana
Published: February 2023

Paleoenvironmental conditions, sediment characteristics and lateral continuity using chemostratigraphy are not well established for stratigraphic units associated with some small fields within the Central Kansas Uplift (CKU). Samples of drill cuttings recovered from six wells (Hottman #1, and Hottman-Furthmeyer#1, Yocemento #1, Mong Benno #2, Rhian #3 and Worcester #1) at 10 ft intervals between 3150 ft and 3900 ft below ground level, were processed and analyzed using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-Ray diffraction (XRD). The XRF technique was used to determine elemental compositions, and XRD was used to determine mineral content. The composition of the rock cuttings was used to characterize sediments and assess paleoenvironmental conditions and source inputs.\r Cross plots of detrital elements which includes Titanium (Ti), Potassium (K), and Zirconium (Zr) against Aluminum (Al), show a strong positive relation, which account for about 30% of the total elemental composition. Carbonate proxies, Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), and Strontium (Sr) show strong positive correlations with each other indicating a common source, and collectively account for 70% elemental composition. This observation supports the XRD data that shows that the analyzed interval is mainly carbonate with minor amounts of detrital inputs. Principal component Analysis (PCA) shows clusters of various elements which supports the cross plots of the carbonate and detrital proxies. Phosphorous (P), a measure of paleo-productivity ranged from 0.18% to 0.36% with a mean of 0.25% across six wells, well above crustal abundance of 0.01%. This significant enrichment of P is interpreted to indicate relatively high paleo-productivity. An analysis of downhole variation in Zr/Rb ratio across the six wells revealed two distinct zones, a coarse-grained zone and a fine-grained zone which suggest the presence of two major energy regimes (high and low) during deposition.
A Study of The Educational Program In Kansas In Relation To The State's Ability To Support Public Education
Authors:   , Archer Glenn
Published: February 2023

This thesis will deal primarily with one phase of the social problem just raised and may be stated thus, \The Educational Program in Kansas in Relation to the State's Ability to Support Public Education.\ It is the writer's purpose to present the facts relative to the ability of the state of Kansas to support public education. After these have been presented we will be in a better position to propose more intelligently the better policy to pursue in respect to education in our state. The problem of taxation in the state of Kansas is receiving more attention now than ever before in the history of the state. Taxpayers' Leagues have sprung up in every county of the state. Demands have been made by these organizations for rigid economy in the maintenance of all public offices. These leagues have repeatedly passed resolutions which call for drastic reduction in the operation of Government and public schools up to the extent of thirty-three percent and in some cases as high as fifty percent.
Paintings, Sculptures: Recycling the Found Object Toward Creativity
Authors:   , Reves Teddy
Published: February 2023

While I do not claim to be the originator of the idea of using found object in creative ways, I do lay claim to the following definition. This definition covers the way I approach the found object. Whether it applies to anyone else’s art has to be up to them.
Lid and Body Relationship to Wheel Thrown Forms
Authors:   , Petersilie Frank
Published: February 2023

The basic concern of the potter in creating a covered wheelthrown form is the relationship of the lid to the body of the piece. An exploration of variations in the lid and body relationship is the primary purpose of this thesis.
Comparative Analysis of Obscenity on the Internet Through Application of Laps, 1934, and 1996 Regulations
Authors:   , Langston Linda
Published: February 2023

Obscenity, violence, and pornography have become a major concern of lawmakers, parents, Internet users, and providers. Each are concerned however for different reasons. This was a study of the levels of obscenity on the Internet. Through a comparative application of the 1936 Communications Act, the 1996 Communications Decency Act, and value of the material determined based on the Supreme Court LAPS test. Using \sex\ as the search word, an Internet search through the Excite search engine was used resulting in over 455,000 possible sites. Fifty Internet web sites were chosen at random and studied Results indicate 64% of the sites contained obscenity, but only 21.88% of these sites contained any educational, literary, artistic, political, or scientific value as described in the LAPS test.
Effect of Grain, Region, and Human Influence on Higher Taxonomic Surrogacy
Authors:   , Owen Frances
Published: February 2023

Surrogacy is a common tool within conservation and can be useful when scientists lack detailed knowledge of a system. Higher taxonomic surrogacy is appealing because it can save time and money. However, this technique might vary in effectiveness depending on the taxonomic level, spatial grain, region, and impact by humans. In this thesis I addressed some of the common concerns with higher taxonomic surrogacy using Breeding Bird Atlas data from six states (Colorado, Florida, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington). I compared the coefficients (slopes) of my models rather than the R2 values relied on by other higher taxonomic surrogacy studies. My results suggest taxonomic level, spatial grain, and region can affect higher taxonomic surrogacy. I did not detect a clear pattern between higher taxonomic surrogacy and human influence. I conclude that higher taxonomic surrogacy is a potentially useful tool for assessing biodiversity in an area, but care should be exercised when using this surrogacy technique to predict biodiversity.
A History of The Fort Hays Kansas State College
Authors:   , Dickey Otis
Published: February 2023

This thesis is a history of the Fort Hays Kansas State College from 1902-1942.
A Survey of Migratory Shorebirds and Water Conditions of the Finney Basin near Garden City, Finney County, Kansas
Authors:   , Davis John
Published: February 2023

Research was conducted 27 April 1963 through 20 May 1964 at the Finney Basin, a large depression in Finney County, Kansas. The objectives of this study were to determine migration peaks and periods, relative numbers, status of nesting species, and factors resulting in habitat preference of shorebirds of the suborder Charadrii, order Charadriiformes. During this study, a total of 67 visits were conducted to each of four study areas. Some identifications were verified by collecting specimens. A total of approximately 46,000 shorebirds of 22 species were observed during this study. Eighteen species totaled approximately 26,000 individuals during the fall while 20 species totaled approximately 20,000 shorebird individuals during the spring migration period. Results obtained in this study concerning the Sanderling, Snowy Plover, and Long-Billed Curlew were found to be in disagreement with previously published summaries. Sanderling was not believed to have a range as broad as that shown by this study. Snowy Plover and Long-Billed Curlew were found to be more common than previously believed. Shorebirds showed a preference for areas where mud-flats were available, however a correlation may exist between food present and numbers of shorebirds present. Only one species, American Avocet, was found to nest in the Finney Basin during this study, however other species would probably nest here in other years.
An Analysis of Seventh and Eighth Grade Mathematics Subject Matter in Relation to Textbook Selection
Authors:   , May Mason
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this thesis was two-fold: (a) to establish a method of evaluating text books for use in the seventh and eighth grade mathematics program based upon subject matter recommended by the three selected sources, and (b) to evaluate twelve seventh and eighth grade mathematics textbooks using the materials recommended in Cal. The Boston College Mathematics Institute, The University of Maryland Mathematics Project, and The School Mathematics Study Group were the three sources used in establishing what subject matter topics would be considered in this study. An evaluating sheet was developed and used to evaluate each of the twelve text books on ten major topics which are listed below: I. Numeration Systems; II. Natural Numbers and Zero; III. Factoring and Primes; IV. Intuitive Geometry; V. Logic and Number Sentences; VI. Rational Number System; VII. Scientific Notation, Decimals and Metric System; VIII. Probability; IX. Statistics and Graphs; X. Measurements. These were topics which the author felt had been poorly presented or omitted in older text books. In many cases these topics are a combination of topics recommended by two or more of the three sources whose materials were a basis for this investigation. The purpose of this study was not to determine which textbook or text books were best, but to establish a guide which could be used as an aid in the selection of textbooks for seventh and eighth grade mathematics. It was hoped that this study might show an association between the copyright date and the amount of recommended material included. The author concluded that many authors and publishers have re-organized and up-dated their seventh and eighth grade mathematics text books in recent years. He also felt that many of the newer textbooks seem to conform more closely to the recommendations of “study groups\ and provide more adequately for the changing needs of society.
Faculty Attitudes Towards Students of Color
Authors:   , Brackett Tina
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the researcher was to make a pilot investigation of faculty attitudes towards students of color. The following independent variables were investigated: race, number of students of color taught, area of specialization, location, academic rank, and gender. The dependent variable was scores from 14 selected items (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20, Appendix C) of the Faculty Attitudes Towards Students of Color. Five composite null hypotheses were tested employing three-way analysis of variance (general-linear model) at the .05 level of significance.
The Vegetation of Remnant Grasslands in the Loessial Region of Northwestern Kansas and Southwestern Nebraska
Authors:   , Sloan Clair
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to inventory and analyze the compositional structure of the vegetation and also to attempt to discern causal environmental factors influencing species distributions. The present research was conducted in the Loessial region of northwestern Kansas and southwestern Nebraska. This study was limited to areas of native vegetation that had not been disturbed by burning, grazing of domestic livestock, periodical mowing or by other activities of man for a period of not less than 15 or 20 years. Percentage basal cover and composition of grasses were determined by use of inclined paint frames taken systematically across each stand. The absolute and relative frequency of grasses and forbs were determined by the use of 40 systematically placed 0.25m [squared] quadrats. The family composition of the vascular plants in the Loessial region indicated that 23.5% of the vegetation was in the family Gramineae, while Compositae, Fabaceae, and Euphorbiaceae were represented by 21%, 10.3%, and 5.6% respectively. The dominant grasses and forbs in the Loessial area varied with the relict stands exposure, slope, and position on slope. Phosphorus in all the moisture classes of the Loessial region showed a definite increase from the very dry to mesic sites while potassium increased from the very dry to mesic habitats. Sand and silt percentage were quite variable in the Loessial region with the highest sand percentage occurring in the very dry sites, whereas the highest silt content occurred in the mesic habitats. Rock content was low throughout the area with most of the rock occurring primarily on the very dry sites. Water retaining capacity and wilting point in the Loessial region increased from the very dry to the mesic habitats.
Nature
Authors:   , Eulert Amy
Published: February 2023

I am hopeful that my art will inspire you to take a closer look at the nature that surrounds you. Don’t just look at the obvious, take the time to really observe. Even the tiniest seed has a purpose and deserves to be admired. Look at it closely; the texture, the color, the shape. You may discover a whole beautiful world you never knew existed.
Phylogenetic Distribution Of An Endogenous Strain Of Dahlia Mosaic Virus In Members Of Asteraceae
Authors:   , Caudle Keri
Published: February 2023

A newly discovered strain of Dahlia mosaic virus (DMV) called DMV-D10 was first observed in Dahlia variabilis in 2008. DMV-D10 does not induce visible symptoms of infection in the host plant, and is classified as an endogenous virus. Endogenous viruses like DMV-D10 have the ability to integrate their viral sequences into the host plant genome, which can be transmitted to offspring. No studies have examined the host range of DMV-D10 outside of the Dahlia genus. Because DMV-D10 has only been observed in Dahlia, the objective for this study was to determine if presence of DMVD10 follows an evolutionary relationship among species closely related to Dahlia. It was hypothesized species in the same tribe (Coreopsideae) as Dahlia were more likely to be infected with DMV-D10 compared to species in other Asteraceae tribes. Ten tribes consisting of thirty-five species were collected and DNA was extracted to determine DMV-D10 infection. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results for a movement protein gene indicate DMV-D10 is widely spread across Asteraceae. Fragments of the DMV-D10 genome were present in thirteen species across seven tribes. Thirty-seven percent of species in this study contained DMV-D10 viral sequences. Additionally, six species across five tribes contained Dahlia common mosaic virus sequences, and three species across two tribes contained Dahlia mosaic virus sequences. Phylogenetic relationship of host plants does not necessarily determine DMV-D10 infection. This leads to questions of how this virus can move to species in other Asteraceae tribes. Some potential hypotheses include pollen transmission or possible plant-virus coevolution.
The Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Authors:   , Rodgers Jack
Published: February 2023

The Kansas Industrial Court Act has the distinction of being the only one of its kind ever passed. The things it attempted to do had never been done before in just the same way, nor have they ever since been imitated. But, to many people, there had been previous experiments closely resembling the Kansas act of 1920. They pointed to various acts passed in the latter part of the 19th. century, and the early part of the 20th, in such places as New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and even in parts of the United States as being forerunners of the Kansas Industrial Court Law. These laws were passed to provide for the compulsory arbitration of industrial disputes. The Kansas Court of Industrial Relations, also, has many times been referred to as an attempt at the compulsory arbitration of industrial disputes. The men who drew up the Kansas act of 1920, however, always claimed that compulsory arbitration was not the underlying principle of the experiment. Instead, they called their plan compulsory adjudication of disputes occurring between labor and capital.
An Evaluation of the \Two Cultures\, the Novels of C. P. Snow, Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov
Authors:   , Stoskopf Sherry
Published: February 2023

Because of the increasing importance of science in the modern world, this thesis examines the validity of Sir Charles Snow's theory of the \two cultures.\ This examination is done in the light of the picture revealed by the novels Sir Charles has written and compared with those of Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov. These men were chosen for comparison because of their membership in the \two cultures\ and because of their fiction which was written about the same time as that of Sir Charles. Sir Charles’ theory of the \two cultures\ is built upon eight points. First, the modern world is divided into “two cultures”, which cannot communicate with one another. Of these two groups, the scientists have \the future in their bones,\ are morally superior to the \traditionalists,\ and are better suited to govern than the \traditionalists.\ In addition, the division into the two groups is based upon differing concerns for the condition of mankind with the scientists interested in the social condition while the \traditionalists\ are interested in the individual condition. In order to alleviate this gap between the two groups, the western world must rethink its educational system. Neither Mr. Clarke nor Dr. Asimov agree substantially with Sir Charles to validate his theory on its more controversial points. They do seem to picture a division between the two groups under question and a lack of communication. But beyond saying that the scientists have \the future in their bones.\ They do not support the points of Sir Charles's theory.
Distance Sampling as a Technique to Monitor Pronghorn in Kansas
Authors:   , Oyster Jared
Published: February 2023

Accurate and precise estimates of abundance are crucial for wildlife management. Wildlife agencies spend large amounts of time and money to obtain estimated abundance. The Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has conducted strip transect (ST) counts biannually since 1963 to estimate pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) abundance in Kansas. However, the accuracy and reliability of results are questionable. Distance sampling (DS) is a method used to estimate abundance of a biological population. All perpendicular distances of objects to the transect line are recorded; however, there is no designated strip width and no assumption that all objects are detected. I conducted DS surveys and ST surveys biannually between the summer of 2012 and the winter of 2014 in western Kansas. The objectives of the study were to: (1) compare DS results to ST results from winter and summer, (2) compare DS results from winter and summer, (3) evaluate the time and cost needed to complete both methods, and (4) evaluate the feasibility of reducing to 1 DS survey per year. Results from the DS and ST methods in the winter provided similar estimated abundance. Timing of flights had a substantial effect on cluster size, fawn:doe ratios, and buck:doe ratios. Summer DS surveys yielded larger sample sizes and more precise estimates than winter DS surveys. Cluster size, side (of the plane pronghorn were detected), distance to road, and habitat were the most influential covariates on detection probability. Detection probability was higher in cropland than in rangeland. Because DS results indicated that pronghorn avoided within 200 to 300 m of roads, I suggest that the DS transect placement be changed to 1 of 3 options: (1) transects angled to roads, (2) randomly placed north-south oriented transects, or (3) north-south oriented transects placed 800 m from roads. I suggest that the KDWPT conduct 1 DS flight per year, in the summer, during a small temporal window. Doing so would save the KDWPT time, money, and avoid risk from unnecessary flight time, while still providing reliable population estimates.
A Study of Aldehyde Derivatives of Metallic Sulfamates.
Authors:   , Morin Edmond
Published: February 2023

Sulfamic acid at one time had no particular value, and very little was known about the physical and chemical properties of this acid. At the present time , however, this acid is a commercial product of considerable importance and extensive investigation has been conducted to discover its many chemical properties. A very interesting group of compounds derived from sulfamates are the aldehyde addition products. The aldehyde derivatives of calcium sulfamate were studied and had a particular interest because of their greater stability, especially in the isolated, solid form. The aldehyde addition products of calcium studied included benzaldehyde, furfuraldehyde, for aldehyde, acetaldehyde, and cinnamic aldehyde. These compounds have been described in patent literature, using essentially the method described by Schroeter. The metallic sulfamates that have been investigated as electroplating agents include nickel, cobalt, cadmium, zinc and copper. These metals have been satisfactorily plated in smooth deposits from sulfamic acid solution. The present investigation was carried out to determine methods of preparing aldehyde derivatives of those metals that had been investigated for electroplating, so that chemical composition, physical properties, and electroplating properties of these compounds might be studied.
Construction Of High Resolution Contour Maps Of Major Oil-Producing Subsurface Layers In Trego, Ellis, Russell, Rush, Barton, And Pawnee Counties, Kansas Using ArcMap
Authors:   , Schaffer Carol
Published: February 2023

A digital copy of this item is currently unavailable. A physical copy is available in Forsyth Library. Please contact ScholarsRepository@fhsu.edu for questions regarding access to this item.
Effects of Mode of Preservation and Counselor Attractiveness on Perceived Competence and Warmth
Authors:   , Zeis F.
Published: February 2023

Previous research has indicated that physical attractiveness affects impression formation and interpersonal attraction in a wide variety of social situations. However, little is known about the effect of physical attractiveness in the counseling situation. Still other research has indicated that effective counseling training enhances the possibility of effective therapy. Thus, one purpose of this study was to ascertain the effect of the physical attractiveness of a female counselor on university student subject’s evaluation of her warmth and competence. Another purpose of this study was to investigate if subjects' perceptions of the counselor were affected by the stimulus mode --either an audio-visual or an audio-only recording -- of the counseling situation. In a 2 (mode of presentation) by 3 (level of counselor attractiveness) by 2 (sex of subject) Analysis of Variance design, 60 male and 60 female subjects each judged the tape recording of one simulated counseling session in which the counselor’s appearance and behavior were controlled by using the same actress and client in all tapes and holding their verbal and non-verbal behaviors constant across all tapes. The results suggested that the attractive counselor was perceived as being more warm and competent than the unattractive counselor, but no significant differences were noted between the attractive and the moderate-attractive counselors, and only female subjects perceived the moderate counselor as being more competent than the unattractive counselor. The data also indicated that subjects who heard and saw the counselor perceived her as being less warm than subjects who merely heard but did not see the same counselor. Finally, female subjects perceived the counselor as being more competent than did male subjects. In general, the study (a) confirmed many previously reported attractiveness stereotype effects, but indicated the relationship between levels of attractiveness and stereotype effects may not be linear, and (b) indicated that mode of presentation may affect the subjects perceptions of the counselor.
Use of the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test - Second Edition as an embedded measure of malingering in a college population
Authors:   , Babutzke Jamie
Published: February 2023

In today’s economic decline, there is a growing pressure for the reform of healthcare. Clinicians need to treat only those individuals who have true symptoms and problems. Individuals who exaggerate or feigning cognitive impairments are straining an already over-burdened healthcare system (Haines & Norris, 2001). A collaborative approach in which a clinician gathers information from an interview, behavior observations, collateral information, and assessments is recommended to detect if an individual is attempting to malinger. Assessments are especially important if a clinician should be called to court. Over two-thirds of neuropsychologists use at least one specialized technique for detecting malingering (Slick, Tan, Strauss, & Hultsch, 2004). This research has primarily focused on finding if the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test- Second Edition (KBIT-2) would be able to have a cut-off score that would help determine if an individual is malingering. The KBIT-2 was not designed to measure malingering; however, the purpose of this study is to determine if there is any promise.
Effect of Induced Muscular Tension on Anxious and Nonanxious Subjects in Simple and Complex Situations
Authors:   , West Ralph
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the following experiment is to clarify some of the contradictory results found in previous studies on the effect of induced muscular tension on performance. Results of previous studies (16, 17, 18) indicate that Ss who score high on the MAS out-perform Ss who score low on the MAS on a simple learning task, but on a complex learning task the Ss who scored low on the MAS out-performed those who scored high on the MAS. However, the results of these studies have not been related to the effect of muscular tension on performance. For example, contradictory findings such as those by Shore (15) and Meyer and Noble (11) may be reconciled if the effect of task difficulty is considered; Shore’s task of perceptual efficiency may be considered as a simple task while Meyer’s and Noble’s task of learning a verbal maze may be considered as a complex learning task. The present study not only considers the effect that different drive levels may have on performance under tension, but also the effect that task difficulty may have. To summarize, the present study examines the combined effects of three variables which have previously been investigated separately, but which 10 have never before been studied together. The three variables are muscular tension, anxiety, and task difficulty.
Phenomenological Study of Older Home Health Nurses' Lived Experience with the Implementation and Usage of a Computerized Clinical Documentation System
Authors:   , Turk Theresa
Published: February 2023

Home health agencies have been slow to move into the age of computerized point-of-care (POC) documentation oftentimes due to limited budgets and resources. These limited resources included clinical staff. Previous research has examined the traits of POC technology, the aging nurse population, and the attitudes of nurses towards computerized documentation. NO studies examining older home health nurses and computerized documentation were identified. The purpose of this investigation was to explore the lived experience of older home health nurses during the implementation and use of POC documentation. Parse’s (1998) Human Becoming theory guided the research development. A Husserlian (1936/1970) phenomenological qualitative design was used in order to discover patterns and the underlying themes within these nurses’ experiences. In this investigation, five nurses between the ages of 45 and 64 were interviewed and encouraged to describe their experiences using POC documentation. They were given a Letter of Introduction. The Participant Questionnaire, and the Consent to Participate and to be Audiotape form. The interviews were transcribes and the data analyzed. Themes were uncovered: Rethinking/Relearning, Just forget It, Muddle Our Way Through, and A different Direction. The central theme to this investigation was change: uncertainty, anger, and acceptance. This theme indicated that older nursed go through a change process. The nurses using POC documentation move from feelings of uncertainty, to anger, and they finally to acceptance. Future research should be conducted with a larger sample size to validate the findings of this investigation. Implications for nursing practice, education and theory were discussed.
A Record of A Centrally Staged Production of A Phoenix Too Frequent By Christopher Fry
Authors:   , Fusillo Robert
Published: February 2023

! Phoenix Too Frequent, by Christopher Fry, was first produced in London, at the \Arts Theatre Club,\ where Fry was resident dramatist. After a two week run there, it opened at the 11 Mercury Theatre,\ in London, on April 25, 1946.1 Directed by E. Martin Brown, it ran for 64 performances. The first performance of the play by any group in this country was done by the Idler Players of Radcliffe College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, on April seventh to tenth, 1948. They were assisted by the Harvard University drama department.
Assessment of Pregnant Teenagers Using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent
Authors:   , Chappel Lisa
Published: February 2023

The identification of personality characteristics found to distinguish pregnant teenagers from established adolescent norms may eventually help various professionals to identify those female adolescents who are at greatest risk of becoming pregnant during their teen years. The ability to target at-risk teens before they become pregnant may also aid in the development of school programs and support groups which focus on the prevention of teenage pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to examine the personality characteristics common to pregnant teenagers. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent (MMPI-A) was administered to 38 pregnant teenagers. Results of the composite profiles were within the normal range of personality functioning. However, the Hispanic subjects in this study were found to have lower self esteem and to experience more feelings of alienation than the white and black pregnant teenagers who participated in this study.
An Index of Embarrassment.
Authors:   , Limes Boyd
Published: February 2023

The function envisioned for this thesis might best be expressed by stating that it is an attempt to broaden the scope of the area of embarrassment. As one reads through the study he will become aware that there are many areas, such as shame and guilt, that are closely associated with embarrassment. This study points out these similarities and proposes that the area of social maturity is related to the area of embarrassment in such a manner that as one matures, his pe.rcept1ons of embarrassing experiences change. An index of embarrassment has been devised in order to measure this proposed relationship.
The Relationship Between Scores on the Jourard Self-Disclosure Scale and the Mmpi Profiles in a College Population
Authors:   , Lytton James
Published: February 2023

It was hypothesized that the degree to which an individual reveals his thoughts to others is related to mental health. It was suggested that normal s would differ from abnormals in amount of self-disclosure, and that a curvilinear relationship existed. The Minnesota multiphasic Personality Inventory was used to select normal and abnormal groups from a population of introductory psychology students. The sexes were analyzed separately. The Jourard Self-Disclosure Questionnaire was then given to the selected groups. The analysis of the self-disclosure scores failed to support the hypotheses. Differential disclosure with regards to aspects -of-self and target persons was observed and supported Jourard's earlier findings.
Gender and Vocational Counseling in The Secondary Schools
Authors:   , Murphy Rhonda
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the researcher was to investigate gender bias in career counseling at the secondary school level. The independent variables investigated were gender of the counselor, age of the counselor, years of experience of the counselor, amount of formal education of the counselor, high school classification of the counselor, and ratio of students to the counselor. The dependent variables investigated were scores from the following scales of the Questionnaire Pertaining to the Student Profile sheet (Appendix B): Nursing, Carpentry, Secretarial, and Engineering. Six composite null hypotheses were tested employing a nested design and one-way analysis of variance at the .05 level of significance. A total of 24 comparisons were tested. Of the 24 main effects tested, 1 was statistically significant at the .05 level. The statistical significant main effect was for the independent variable school size and the dependent variable engineering. The results indicated the following: 1. counselors from school sizes (1 A2A-enrollment, 16-123) who received female profiles (profile with female name) rated the occupation engineering significantly higher than those from school sizes (5A6A-enrollment, 466-1836) who received female profiles and male profiles, and 2. counselors from school sizes (5A6A-enrollment, 466-1836) who received male profiles rated the occupation engineering higher than counselors from school sizes (5A6A-enrollment, 466-1846) who received female profiles. The results of the present study appeared to support the following generalizations: 1. counselors in small schools who received female profiles (profile with female name) rate the occupation engineering higher (gender and school size bias in career counseling) than those from large schools who received female profiles and male profiles, 2. counselors from large schools who received male profiles rate the occupation engineering higher (gender bias) than those who received female profiles, 3. no association between age of counselor and bias in career counseling of secondary school students, 4. no association between years of experience of the counselor and bias in career counseling of secondary school students, 5. no association between amount of formal education of the counselor and bias in career counseling of secondary school students, 6. no association between ratio of students to the counselor and bias in career counseling of secondary school students, 7. counselors rate nursing numerically higher (above the theoretical mean) than carpentry, secretarial, and engineering, 8. counselors rate carpentry, secretarial, and engineering average, and 9. high school counselors in Kansas are basically free of bias in career counseling of secondary school students.
Attitudes of Graduating Seniors Toward High School
Authors:   , Maurath Julie
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the researcher was to investigate attitudes of graduating seniors toward high school. The independent variables investigated were the following: gender, cumulative grade point average, post- high school plans, family structure and extracurricular participation status. The dependent variables investigated were the following: scores from (1) The Quality of School Life Scale; Satisfaction with School, Commitment to Classwork, Reactions to Teachers, and Quality of School Life; (2) Perception of school; Academic Experience, Extracurricular Experiences, Social Experiences, School Climate, Teachers' Attitudes Toward Students, Students' Attitudes Toward Academic Learning, Total Experience, and Total School. The sample consisted of B3 subjects, 40 females and 43 males. Six composite null hypotheses were tested. A three-way analysis of variance (general linear model) was employed with 4 composite null hypotheses and a single factor analysis with 2. A total of 144 comparisons were made plus 36 recurring. Of the 144 comparisons 60 were main effects and 84 were interactions. Of the 60 main effects 10 were statistically significant at the .05 level. Of the 84 interactions 14 were statistically significant at the .05 level.
The Kickapoos and the Sac and Fox: Working Together for Sovereignty
Authors:   , Nolan Raymond
Published: February 2023

The Sac and Fox and the Kickapoo nations, both residing in Kansas, proposed a generous casino plan involving profit sharing for both the State of Kansas and Wyandotte County, to Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius in 2003. The Sac and Pox nation own the Sac and Fox Casino in Powhattan, Kansas, while the Kickapoo nation operates the Golden Cloud Casino in Horton, Kansas. Despite both tribes experiencing success with their respective operations, they long for the increased revenue that a casino in Wyandotte County, Kansas promises. Indian gaming has grown in the United State out of a need for Indian tribes to raise money for tribal betterment. The profits tribes earn from casino gaming pay for social programs and infrastructure improvements on reservations, thus providing an increased level of sovereignty to each tribe. Sovereignty is the power of decision-making that has been reduced and in some cases eliminated by the federal government and the states for centuries. The Sac and Fox and the Kickapoo nations, currently awaiting the decision about the future of their proposed joint casino from Kansas's legislature, have joined forces before. They were part of Tecumseh's pan-Indian confederacy, they helped the British during the War of 1812 to thwart American expansion in the Old Northwest, and they followed Black Hawk during his war against federal oppression. Ultimately, as the Kansas experience of the Kickapoos and Sac and Fox illustrates, these tribes will not regain the sovereignty they deserve without state cooperation and federal. The tribes' cooperation in the casino ventures demonstrates a continued desire on the part of members of both tribes to protect tribal sovereignty at all costs.