bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors Affecting Teachers' Perceptions of Inservice Effectiveness
Authors:   , Cook Kathy
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the researcher was to investigate variables related to teachers’ perceptions of inservice effectiveness. The following nine independent variables were investigated: teacher involvement during inservice planning; teacher involvement during inservice implementation; teacher involvement during inservice evaluation; provision of observation and feedback; overall provision of follow-up activities; and, selected teacher demographics including grade taught, present level of education, age, and total number years of teaching experience. Dependent variables investigated were improvement of teaching skills, increase in knowledge of topics presented, change in attitude, implementation of inservice ideas, and overall inservice effectiveness. The sample consisted of 91 teachers (Grades K-12) employed by a rural school district located in northwestern Kansas. Three composite null hypotheses were tested employing three-way analysis of variance. A total of 105 comparisons were tested. Of these, 45 were for main effects and 60 were for interactions. Of the 45 main effects, 11 were statistically significant at the .05 level. The results of the present study appeared to support the following generalizations: 1. Overall provision of follow-up activities was associated with reported improvement of teaching skills; 2. Overall provision of follow-up activities was associated with reported change in attitude; 3. Overall provision of follow-up activities was associated with reported implementation of inservice ideas; 4. Overall provision of follow-up activities was associated with reported overall inservice effectiveness; 5. Observation with feedback was associated with reported improvement of teaching skills; 6. Observation with feedback was associated with reported increased knowledge; 7. Observation with feedback was associated with reported implementation of inservice ideas; 8. Observation with feedback was associated with reported overall inservice effectiveness; 9. Involvement in inservice implementation was associated with reported increased knowledge; 10. Involvement in inservice implementation was associated with reported overall inservice effectiveness; and, 11. Total years of teaching experience was associated with reported improvement of teaching skills.
An Analysis of Selected Sermons by P. H. Welskimer
Authors:   , Parriott Gerald
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to analyze the invention of four sermons by P. H. Welshimer to determine his stock of ideas, basic premises, validity of invention, and evaluate his over-all effectiveness as a speaker in behalf of the Christian Church, Canton, Ohio. Mr. Welshimer was an advocate of the Restoration movement which began as six individual streams of Christian action converging into one main stream of thought during the early nineteenth century. Mr. Welshimer was a steadfast preacher of the Restoration movement and, as such, he believed and preached its principles. The principles of the Restoration movement were: The Bible as the sale authority in religion, a plea for the restoration of the New Testament church in faith and practice, and the uniting of individuals with Christ through this plea, with the ultimate goal being that of converting the world, thus uniting all Christians. Mr. Welshimer was introduced to the Restoration movement as a young man and accepted its principles as guiding factors in his spiritual life. Mr. Welshimer began his life's work of fifty-six years ministry to the Christian Church, Canton, Ohio, in 1901. Under his leadership the church grew to be the largest Christian Church in the world. The analysis of the invention of P. H. Welshimer revealed: the sources for his stock of ideas were varied and numerous, and his basic premises were consistent with the principles of the Restoration movement which claimed to follow the Bible solely. His reputation evinced strong ethical credibility in addition to the ethical references made in the speech situation. Pathetic proof was wisely employed, and his logical proof was generally strong and effective.
Program Evaluation and Review Technique in Cost Accounting
Authors:   , Wu Henry
Published: February 2023

Cost accounting is an expanded phase of the financial accounting of a business concern. It can be used to measure the effectiveness of managerial control and administration. In recent years, many firms have simplified their cost work and records through the use of an estimated cost system. Also, a newer production and cost accounting procedure known as PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) has been developed. In many of the cost accounting textbooks, the presentation of this budgeting aspect of estimated costs, although easy to understand, provides no problems or practice and neglects the operational difficulties of using PERT. In others, the detailed technical descriptions are weighted too much with mathematical notations. It is, therefore, the purpose of this study to present and introduce PERT along with its procedures and applications. As the study is limited to the field of business, this paper omits all except the essential symbolic notations and uses in its place common business terminology. Most of the materials in this study were acquired through readings on various books and publications available in the Forsyth Library of Fort Hays Kansas State College.
Selectivity of Perception and Selectivity of Recall As Determined By Motivational Variables
Authors:   , Harper Jerry
Published: February 2023

This research was designed to investigate the effects of reward as motivation upon selective perception and selective recall. The specific hypotheses were: (1) Three letter nonsense syllables associated with high positive motivational support will be recognized at shorter exposure times than will three letter nonsense syllables associated with low positive or negative motivational support. (2) Three letter nonsense syllables associated with high positive motivational support will be recalled more readily in an immediate and delayed recall series than will those syllables associated with low positive or negative motivational support. (3) There will be a high co-relationship between syllables associated with high motivational support perceived at rapid recognition times and those syllables associated with high motivational support which are recalled. The subjects for this experiment were selected from the 5th and 6th grades at Washington Grade School in Hays, Kansas. The materials consisted of 15 nonsense syllables as stimulus items. Three levels of motivational support, termed, high positive, low positive, and negative were employed. Five syllables were assigned to each Motivational level and values were \built into the subject\. This was done by having subjects play a game for which they earned points toward four possible rewards. Recognition times of the nonsense syllables were tested tachistoscopically in order to determine the effects of the three levels of motivation upon recognition thresholds. The effects of the three levels of motivation upon recall were tested by written recall of syllables in immediate and delayed recall series. No significant differences were found for recognition times of nonsense syllables at the three levels of motivation. The recall data revealed significant differences between the positive and negative motivational stimuli. Wide individual differences among subjects account for most of the variance in both recall of syllables and in the recognition times of syllables. A Significant correlation between speed of recognition and recall of syllables associated with high positive motivational support was not found. The results of the present study allow the following conclusions: (1) Speed of recognition does not vary under conditions of differential motivation; (2) Recall is enhanced by negative motivational conditions; ()) There is no consistent relationship between the motivational determiners of recall and those of speed of recognition. Reasons posited for these conclusions are discussed.
The Inequalities of Real Estate Assessments in Barton, Ellis, and Russell Counties for 01/01/1959
Authors:   , Gibler Robert
Published: February 2023

This study of the administration of real estate property taxation was made to point out the inequalities and to suggest improvements to modernize the tax system. Methods and Procedures Employed: All real estate property sales for the year 1959 in the three counties were obtained and examined. The General Statutes of Kansas were also read and examined in regard to assessment and taxation. The writer also obtained interviews with the personnel in all three counties, and also information from the state Property Valuation Department of Topeka, Kansas. Records of the real estate valuations in each of the separate counties were read and examined. Summary and Findings: Much of the real property that is being assessed is undervalued. There are not only inequalities between the counties but also between the townships. Rural property is being assessed at a higher percentage in two counties than is urban property. It is recommended that new state laws be passed so as to set a standard of value below true value and have all counties assess at this one level. It is also recommended that the deputy assessor be done away with thus, having one full-time assessor for the entire tax district. This full-time assessor should be appointed and meet certain qualifications with regard to training and experience. A competitive examination should be given to all who hold this office.
Avifauna of Six Different Habitats in North-Central Russell County, Kansas
Authors:   , Anschutz Steven
Published: February 2023

Birds were censused in six different habitats in north-central Russell County, Kansas, from 22 February 1975 to 15 February 1976. Objectives of the study were to determine and compare, for the different habitats: 1) the species present and their relative numbers; 2) species diversity; and 3) relative frequency of occurrence. A total of 14,911 birds of 105 species was observed during 52 census trips taken throughout the year. The Black-capped Chickadee (Parus atricapillus) was the most common of all species observed, and the Tree Sparrow (Spizella aborea) was the most abundant. The greatest species diversity occurred during summer and the lowest was during winter. A habitat along a tributary stream exhibited the greatest annual species diversity, whereas a savannah exhibited the lowest annual species diversity. The greatest relative density of birds was during winter and the lowest was during summer. The tributary stream habitat contained the highest annual relative density of birds, whereas the savannah habitat possessed the lowest relative density of birds throughout the year.
An Investigation of The Iodine Derivatives of Certain Meta-Substituted Phenols
Authors:   , Duell Paul
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this investigation was to prepare a series of iodinated meta-substituted phenols, and, if time permitted, to determine the structures of the compounds prepared. The situation was complicated somewhat by the prevailing controversy regarding the mechanism of iodination of phenols and the uncertainty involved in controlling iodine substitution in the aromatic nucleus.
Topics in Topology For the Secondary Student
Authors:   , Steinert Roger
Published: February 2023

The primary purpose of this study was to organize material in the field of topology into a composition that would aid the instructor in supplementing classroom instruction, and at the same time be presented at a difficulty level such that it could be read and comprehended by the secondary student. The areas included are areas of topology that students in classroom situations responded to with greatest interest. In all cases the use of the material was to enrich the high school mathematics content. The results have been such that would merit the continued and expanded use of this material. It has been found that a set schedule to fit all classes is undesirable. Therefore, adjustments must be made to allow for the interests and abilities of a particular class.
The Standardization of The Kelly Spatial Insight Test
Authors:   , Thompson Darlieene
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study is to standardize the Kelly Spatial Insight Test, a test of performance ability. The task was to establish norms by which individual cases can be compared with each other.
An Evolution of Geometric Banded Clay Slab Containers
Authors:   , Yarnell Barbara
Published: February 2023

The results of this concentrated work with geometric clay slab containers has produced a greater understanding of the media and of my philosophy of art. The forms are becoming more sculptural and will probably lead to the discontinuation of the container as a vehicle for creative expression. It is not necessary for a clay object to be functional in order to have merit. The form itself will stand alone as a statement.
Mathematics of Certain Physical Applications of Analytic Transformations
Authors:   , Moran James
Published: February 2023

The basic problem in this study is the mathematics of certain physical applications of analytic transformations. The primary purpose of this paper is to obtain an idea of, or to become acquainted with, some of the physical applications of various analytic transformations of the form w = f(z). The study is limited to physical applications of the analytic functions: [functions listed]. Some applications of the Schwarz-Christoffel transformation are also considered. The use of analytic transformations to solve certain boundary value problems in steady temperatures, electrostatics, and fluid flow is shown. It is found that as regions and boundary values become complicated, so does the analytic functions used for the analytic transformation.
Reflections on Nature in Clay
Authors:   , Rankin Steve
Published: February 2023

A collection of photographs of stone and glassware art pieces.
Population Structure And Habitat Association Of Aquatic Testudines In Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
Authors:   , Seim Jeffrey
Published: February 2023

I researched aquatic turtle population structure and habitat association of the turtles of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (QNWR), in central Kansas. This group of organisms was focused on because of the lack of baseline knowledge and understanding of species presences, population sizes, structure, or habitat use on the refuge. I selected wetland units for sampling based on water permanence and quality of habitat. I then deployed baited hoop traps on these wetland units from April 24 to July 4, 2015. Captures were identified to species, measured, marked, and then release. Schnabel Multiple Census Method and Combined Percent Estimates were used to estimate population sizes. The results from these estimates were then extrapolated to the other wetland units on QNWR and a refuge wide population estimate was calculated. Adult sex ratios and age classes were generated for each species based on measurements taken during sampling. Abundant population sizes were observed on QNWR, with a male-biased sex ratio for hard-shelled turtles, and a female-biased sex ratio for soft-shelled turtles. This biased sex ratio could be the result of sampling technique, close proximity to roadways, Temperature Sex Determinate species, or due to high mortality rates of breeding and nesting individuals. Wetland unit variables were measured for sampled wetland units, and their influence on aquatic turtle abundance was investigated with a One-way Analysis of Variance. Significant results was obtained for Apalone spinifera and Chelydra serpentina, providing support for their known life histories and habitat preferences. Insights into seasonal turtle activity was recorded, and early season intensive monitoring protocols were suggested for continued research and management for the aquatic turtle populations of QNWR.
Perceptions of Classroom Psychosocial Environment in Higher Education
Authors:   , Schreck Debra
Published: February 2023

Over the past 25 years the psychosocial environment of elementary and secondary level classrooms has been the subject of much research and a number of instruments have been developed for assessing student and teacher perceptions of actual and preferred classroom environment. Research with these instruments has revealed that students preferred a more favorable climate than they perceived as being present and teachers perceived the actual classroom environment more favorably than did their students. To date, very little analogous research has been conducted at the level of higher education. The present study examined student and instructor perceptions of actual classroom climate and student perceptions of the preferred classroom climate using the College and University Classroom Environment Inventory (CUCEI; Treagust & Fraser, 1986a, 1986). Subjects were 103 graduate and undergraduate university students and 15 university instructors. Results of the present research revealed significant differences between students' perception s of the actual classroom environment and the type of class room environment students preferred. Contrary to previous research findings, the data generated from this study revealed no significant differences between the perception s of students and instructors regarding the actual class room environment. Other results indicated that female students preferred a greater emphasis on the Student Cohesiveness scale of the CUCEI than did male students and that younger student s preferred more Personalization, Individualization, and Involvement in their classes than did older students. Other findings were that graduate students perceived more Student Cohesiveness in classes than was perceived by undergraduate students and students in education classes generally perceived a more positive class room environment than did students in psychology and sociology classes. Implications of the results and practice applications are discussed.
Description of an Unusual Cervical Vertebral Column of a Plesiosaur from the Kiowa Shale
Authors:   , Cost Ian
Published: February 2023

The Early Cretaceous (Albian) Kiowa Shale of Clark County, Kansas consists mainly of dark gray shale with occasional limestone deposits that represent a near shore environment. Faunal lists have been published based on fragmentary materials; however, few individual specimens have been described in the last 100 years. Here an unusual plesiosaur specimen (KUVP 16375) is described. The specimen consists of 17 cervical vertebrae: 10 articulated and 7 disarticulated. Some of the vertebrae are uniquely preserved with an atypical ventral excavation not present in known plesiosaur vertebrae. It is not clear whether or not this character is of phylogenetic or diagnostic significance. Many vertebrae lack distinct rib facets. Neural spines are absent from all elements of the specimen. A number of elements possess well-defined zygapophyses and neural canals. Foramina subcentralia are present in the ventral surface of plesiosaur cervical vertebrae but appear to be absent in many of the vertebrae of KUVP 16375. The specimen is described and interpreted as a polycotylid. The specimen is then compared to other plesiosaurs including other polycotylids and its phylogenetic position is analyzed. Character matrices and the physical description allowed referral of the specimen to the Polycotylidae. This family consists of short-necked, large-headed plesiosaurs and is represented by small sample sizes from the Kiowa Shale. Determination of the genus and species is not made at this time.
Factors Affecting Litter Decomposition on Grazed and Ungrazed Limy Upland Range Sites in the Mixed Prairie of Kansas
Authors:   , Mai John
Published: February 2023

Grazed and ungrazed limy upland range sites of the Mixed Prairie in west-central Kansas were studied from August, 1973 to August, 1974, to estimate litter and cellulose decomposition rates above and below ground. The rate of decomposition of litter in the grazed treatment exceeded that in the ungrazed by about 1.5 times. Mean daily losses of litter were 1.108 mg/g/day in the grazed treatment and 0.750 mg/g/day in the ungrazed. Subsurface cellulose losses were 7.87 mg/g/day in the grazed, and 7.57 mg/g/day in the ungrazed, with monthly rates ranging from 0.09 to 20.42 mg/g/day. Most litter decomposition was probably due to leaching by precipitation because decomposition of litter above the ground totaled about 85% as much as decomposition on the ground. Most subsurface decomposition was due to biological activity, primarily by arthropods. Arthropod populations in the litter and the soil were highly variable, but it was concluded that they were important in affecting a loss of surface litter and most subsurface decomposition. The rate of carbon dioxide evolution was estimated in the laboratory at selected levels of soil water and soil temperature. Carbon dioxide production ranged from 0.0045 to 0.018 milli-equivalents/gram of soil/hour, but differences between the soils of the grazed and ungrazed treatments were not significant except at one point, which was due to temperature and soil water differences. It was concluded that if any differences in microbial populations did occur, they did not significantly affect subsurface decomposition rates.
Gender Differences in the Perception of Premenstrual Syndrome
Authors:   , Lanci Tauina
Published: February 2023

Concern over the inclusion of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) as a proposed diagnosis in the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual -- Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) (American Psychiatric Association, 1994) has renewed interest in the phenomenon known as Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). The primary goal of this study was to determine if gender differences exist in the perception of PMS. Using a bipolar 8-point scale of the most commonly studied symptoms, this study found no difference in the severity assigned to overall symptomology, a psychological symptom subscale, or a physical symptom subscale. This study did find gender differences in several discrete symptoms, as well as differences between the genders in the sources of knowledge about PMS.
A Remedial Program In The Four Fundamental Operations In Decimal Fractions
Authors:   , Weber Hallie
Published: February 2023

Can the results of the teaching of the four fundamental operations in arithmetic be improved? This is an important question that confronts most teachers of arithmetic. How can the teacher eliminate the difficulties which interfere with pupil progress, and reduce the number of failures in arithmetic? A group diagnostic test will show not only the level of ability of pupils in the various operations, but will point out weaknesses so that the teacher may organize her work in such a way as to give time to those who are below the standard and omit deadening drill for those who are above. In order to determine what results might be obtained in respect to the problem, a study was undertaken in the Dodge City Junior High School during the year of 1937-1938 to determine specifically where eighth grade pupils are most deficient in the fundamental operations in decimals and to design a special remedial program to eliminate these deficiencies. It is the teacher's task to reduce the number of failures in arithmetic without lowering the standards.
Distribution of Pocket Gophers in Southeastern Colorado
Authors:   , Whitworth William
Published: February 2023

Biogeographic relationships of the plains pocket gopher (Geomys bursarius), yellow-faced pocket gopher (Cratogeomys castanops), northern pocket gopher (Thomomys talpoides), and Botta's pocket gopher (T. bottae) were studied in southeastern Colorado. Extensive field investigations revealed that T. bottae and C. castanops are sympatric in an area of approximately 1000 km2, T. talpoides is allopatric with T. bottae and C. castanops, and G. bursarius is parapatric with C. castanops, T. bottae, and T. talpoides. Burrow depths, soi1 textures, and geographic distributions of the four species were analyzed statistically. Significant differences in depths of burrows were found except between T. bottae and the sympatric C. castanops and between T. bottae and the allopatric T. talpoides. Differences in the depths of burrows of sympatric pocket gophers probably do not prevent interspecific contact. G. bursarius generally is restricted to sandy or disturbed loamy soils, C. castanops and T. bottae are associated with compact rangeland soils, and T. talpoides inhabits well-drained, upland soils. However, the extent of overlap, as shown by textural analysis, indicates that partitioning of the soil resource doubtfully has occurred. Overall distributions of the four species differ significantly, but paired comparisons revealed that the distributions of T. bottae and C. castanops in south eastern Colorado do not differ significantly. Based on these data, it seems unlikely that competitive exclusion is alone or even primarily responsible for the distributional patterns of pocket gophers in southeastern Colorado. Rather, the distributions of pocket gophers probably are influenced primarily by environmental and historical factors.
Participation Or Non-Participation of Nontraditional College Students in Campus Activities and/or Organizations
Authors:   , Wallert Kathryn
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate variables related to college student involvement in campus activities and organizations. Variables included personality, and in particular the Big Five Personality traits, nontraditional status, as well as Erikson’s three stages during adulthood: intimacy versus isolation, generativity versus stagnation and ego-integrity versus despair. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and self-actualization was also considered. Undergraduate and graduate students (N=150) form the Fort Hays State University completed a series of online questionnaires. Results indicate that involvement in campus activities decreased as nontraditional student status increased. The more nontraditional characteristics students possessed, the less they were involved in campus activities and organizations. No other variables were related to involvement in campus activities and organizations.
The Relation Between Sibling Closeness and Self-Efficacy Among Students at a Small Midwestern University
Authors:   , Gahagan Christopher
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the present study was to understand the relationship between an individual’s self-efficacy and the closeness and conflict they perceive with their siblings. The New General Self-Efficacy Scale (NGSE) (CHEN, Gully, & Eden, 2001) and measures of sibling closeness, including the Lifespan Sibling Relationship Scale (LSRS) (Riggio, 2000), and sibling conflict were completed by participants (N=123) from psychology classes at a small Midwestern university. A significant correlation was found between NGSE scores and the Child Behavior subscale of the LSRS. This result indicates that self-efficacy may be related to the positive behavioral interactions individuals share with each other as children.
Relationships Between Variables and Practical Nursing Students' Program Success
Authors:   , Schumacher Wanda
Published: February 2023

One place to combat the nursing shortage is in nursing education. With the current nursing shortage it is critical that nursing schools graduate as many successful students as possible. The literature review supported the need for each individual program to conduct research. A retrospective correlation investigation was conducted to explore cognitive and non-cognitive variables to address relationships between student program success in a mid-western area technical college practical nursing program and student entrance examination scores, age, previous college experience, and science course grade point average. The subjects consisted of a non-random convenience sample or nursing students (N = 294) enrolled in a mid-western area technical college practical nursing program for the academic years 1996-1997 through 2002-2003. Statistically significant relationships were identified between program outcome and science course grade point average, r = .424, p = .000, previous college experience, r = .120, P = .039, and three entrance examinations, r = .197, p = .01. r = .291, p = .001, r = .325. p = .000. Faculty in this program have data to plan helping-methods and program selection criteria to promote student success within this program.
Interlaboratory Performance on Differential Leukocyte Counts from Replicate Blood Smears
Authors:   , Bunselmeyer Leonard
Published: February 2023

To measure the reliability of the manual differential leukocyte count, replicate blood smears from twenty specimens were distributed to fourteen medical laboratories in central Kansas. Analysis of respondent data using the chi-square test of independence revealed for 40% of the specimens, results were dependent upon laboratory. A “differential leukocyte scan” regimen is proposed as an alternative to the current methodology. Also, comparison of lymphocyte percentage reported by the hematology analyzer and the mean lymphocyte percentage of the replicate differential leukocyte counts revealed a strong positive correlation. This indicates automation is another alternative.
The Community of Mullinville, Kansas (1870-1900)
Authors:   , Alford Marilla
Published: February 2023

In this thesis I have attempted to preserve the heritage of the pioneers for the coming generations of the Mullinville Community . I have closed the main body of the thesis with the year 1900 because I feel that the last forty years are too close to the present to be discussed without prejudice and that the lives of my own family have been too closely connected with the history of the community for me to take an unbiased attitude. I trust that sometime later someone will pick up this history where I have left off and add more to the record of this heritage.
Assessment Of Aging Structures And Recruitment Of Walleye Sander Vitreus In Cedar Bluff Reservoir
Authors:   , Fleming Weston
Published: February 2023

Most walleye Sander vitreus populations in Kansas are supplemented or sustained with stocking. In 2006, gamete collection for hatchery production was initiated at Cedar Bluff Reservoir because the walleye population has a high abundance of potential brood fish and has been sustained by natural reproduction since 2001. However, no quantitative index has been developed to assess walleye recruitment in this fishery. Accordingly, from July through November 2010, I evaluated catch-per-unit-effort (overnight sets) of age-0 walleye in 19 and 25-mm mesh gill nets biweekly and at random and standard sites. There was not a significant difference in catch-per-unit-effort between site types (t = -0.04, df = 142, P = 0.97) or mesh sizes (n = 144, U = 2,154, P = 0.07). Recruitment also can be evaluated with a one-time age structure sample. Therefore, the precision among age estimates was evaluated through taking a sample of 95 walleye: (1) by comparing age estimates between two readers, and (2) the consistency of estimates from one reader among hard structures, by evaluating age bias plots, age frequency tables, and coefficients of variation derived from scales, sagittal otoliths, and sectioned sagittal otoliths. Best fit regression slopes from age bias plots derived with otoliths and sectioned otoliths were not significantly different from a slope of one (t = 1.39, df = 2, P < 0.01; t = 0.44, df = 2, P < 0.01) suggesting strong agreement among estimates. However, the best fit regression slope derived by using scales was significantly different from one (t = -3.42, df = 2, P < 0.01), suggesting scales did not provide adequate precision for additional recruitment analyses. Age structure data were utilized, ages estimated from 210 fish (5 to 6 individuals in each 10 mm length group) and then extrapolated to a sample of un-aged fish (n = 928) based on size classes, to evaluate recruitment variability with the Recruitment Variability Index. The Recruitment Variability Index estimate was 0.69 and similar to estimates from over a decade earlier suggesting consistent recruitment in this population. An age structure was also used and historical catch-per-unit-effort of age-0 walleye to evaluate their utility in predicting year-class strength. Historical catch-per-unit-effort of age-0 walleye explained 72% (adjusted r2 value) of the variation in the current estimated size of the corresponding year-classes (F = 29.29, df = 11, P < 0.01). Natural reproduction appears to be sustaining both walleye population and gamete harvest at Cedar Bluff Reservoir.
Some Aspects of the Structure and Function of a Remnant Mixed Prairie Grassland
Authors:   , Brock John
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to delineate and map the communities, to describe selected structural aspects of the vegetation, to describe soil profiles, and to estimate biomass transfer and net primary productivity of the communities within a remnant Mixed Prairie grassland. Nine communities were separated. The smallest communities were Buchloe dactyloides-Bouteloua curtipendula-Sporobolus asper and Buchloe dactyloides-Bouteloua gracilis-Agropyron smithii. The largest communities were Andropogon scoparius-Andropogon gerardi-Bouteloua curtipendula and Andropogon gerardi-Kochia scoparia-Helianthus annuus. Four major soil types were Mento, Armo, Brownell and Roxbury. Green herbage peak production was in August. Standing cured vegetation had the greatest values at the beginning and the end of the growing season. Fresh mulch characteristically displayed values that corresponded with the growth and maturity of the species dominating the communities. Humic mulch values increased during midsummer and decreased during autumn. Net primary productivity was found to vary from 1,009 g/m2 for the Buchloe dactyloides-Bouteloua gracilis-Agropyron smithii community to 3,129 g/m2 for the Andropogon gerardi-Kochia scoparia-Helianthus annuus community.
International Communication: The Effect Of Culture On The Content, Organization, And Design Of Nonprofit Annual Reports
Authors:   , Blanchard Lia
Published: February 2023

professional document must convey information with a high degree of readability and usability. The inclusion of visual rhetoric, the transformation of technical writing from product-oriented to user-oriented information, the development of Simplified Technical English, and the adoption of plain writing practices are all steps toward communicating effectively in today’s “postnational” world. Continued evolution requires a deeper understanding of cultural differences—acknowledging not only differing symbols, heroes, and rituals, but the values that inspire them. This study examines the content, organization, and design of two nonprofit annual reports produced in 2013: one from the Russian Federation and one from the United States of America. Similarities and differences are recorded and compared to each country’s scores on the six cultural dimensions outlined in Hofstede, Hofstede, and Minkov’s Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind. Hofstede’s cultural dimensions have been paradigms for cultural study since the 1970s, and provide a tool for examining the reasons for similarities and differences between documents produced in different cultures. The findings offer insight into how a culture’s values – its dimensions – result in differing methods of communication; an indispensable tool when communicating in today’s business world. More study is recommended to add valuable knowledge to the business world’s ever-growing understanding of how to produce documents of the greatest readability and usability, regardless of recipient. Only with this understanding can a professional or technical communicator convey information whose content, organization, and design is truly meaningful.
Prejudice Towards Interracial Pairs : Race or Belief Dissimilarity
Authors:   , Bowman David
Published: February 2023

This study was designed to investigate the attitudes of people toward individuals displayed as members of same race pairs and interracial pairs. Within this design, the issues of race versus belief congruence controversy and the effects of the degree of intimacy upon that controversy were addressed. The Triandis’ Behavioral Differential scales with stimuli displayed in photographic slides were used as the dependent measure. Subjects were 94 white students (41 males, 53 females) from lower division social science courses. The subjects were asked to indicate their beliefs regarding interracial marriage (for, neutral, against) approximately one month prior to the second phase of the study. In the second phase of the experiment the subjects were asked to rate the stimuli displayed in colored photographic slides using 15 Behavioral Differential scales modified for use with stimuli in photographic slides. The subjects were divided into two groups, with the subjects in Group A instructed to assume that the stimuli in the same race pairs did not believe in interracial marriage and those displayed in the interracial pairs did. Group B subjects were instructed that the same race pairs did believe in interracial marriage and that the interracial pairs did not. The results necessary to provide conclusive evidence regarding the race versus belief controversy and the effects of intimacy upon those beliefs were not significant. However, it was found that there are significant differences in the ways that males and females respond to the stimuli in the same pairs and mixed race pairs and that females generally rated the stimuli more positively than males. Strong support was provided for the use of Triandis’ Behavioral Differential Scales with photographic slides.
The Creative Experience As A Continuing Activity
Authors:   , Williams Jimmie
Published: February 2023

The area covered by this thesis happens to be painting, but only as a requirement of the college. I have neither set up a formal problem to solve, nor established a goal to work towards. I have only painted. I have tried to use my experiences and my training in an intuitive way. Hopefully, people who see my paintings will respond to them as intuitively as I painted them.
Paintings: Aspects of Figure Theme in Paintings
Authors:   , Bean Eloise
Published: February 2023

Today's freedom of expression permits the picture and its structure to be the important thing, rather than the picture itself. Today's picture is directed toward the observer rather than objectiveness within the frame. Color, shapes, form, lines, and texture make up today’s art.
Taxonomic Status of Blarina Hylophaga Elliot
Authors:   , George Sarah
Published: February 2023

Systematic relationships of southern populations of short-tailed shrews (genus Blarina) are assessed on the basis of karyotypic data and univariate and multivariate analyses. The analyses show that the populations can be separated into two phena. The southwestern phenon is significantly larger and has a karyotype of 2N=52, FN=60, 61, or 62; the southeastern phenon is smaller and has a karyotype of 2N=37, 38, 39, or 46, FN=44. The phena apparently represent distinct species. The name Blarina hylophaga is available for the southwestern species, and the name Blarina carolinensis should be restricted to the southeastern species of short-tailed shrews.
Psychological Factors Relating To Delinquency Revealed In Case Histories of Boys At The Boys Industrial School, Topeka, Kansas
Authors:   , Gardiner Gordon
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the psychological factors relating to delinquency as revealed in the case histories of boys at the Boys Industrial School, Topeka, Kansas. An attempt will also be made to see if these factors form any definite pattern as measured by standard psychological tests or interviews. This study was made at the Boys Industrial School, Topeka, Kansas, it might be well to give a brief history of this institution.
Self-Concept Differences of Fraternal and Selected Nonfraternal Members as Measured by the Interpersonal Check List
Authors:   , Dougherty Douglas
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate possible self-concept differences between fraternity and selected nonfraternity members. The subjects for the study were thirty fraternity and thirty selected nonfraternity members at Fort Hays Kansas State College. All subjects were administered the Leary Interpersonal checklist. The nonfraternity group was selected by using an experimenter constructed attitude scale which was designed to indicate dislike for a fraternity. To the data obtained on the ICL form the two groups a standard 2x2 chi-square was applied to statistically evaluate the obtained values. The results are not statistically significant and do not indicate that self-concepts differences exist between these two groups. It was concluded that this study does not show differences either because they do not exist, the Interpersonal Checklist is too insensitive to detect self-concept differences between these two groups, or there was a failing in the experimental design.
The relation between sensation seeking and life satisfaction
Authors:   , Stegman Stephanie
Published: February 2023

The present study examined the relation between sensation seeking and life satisfaction. Participants completed four online surveys. One survey included a number of questions designed to measure personal sensation seeking level (Sensation Seeking Scale Form V). Another asked questions regarding life satisfaction (Satisfaction With Life Scale). A third survey included questions regarding one’s feelings about one’s self (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale). The final survey asked questions regarding perceived stress level (Perceived Stress Scale). Results indicated that higher levels of Disinhibition and Boredom Susceptibility were associated with lower levels of life satisfaction. Results also demonstrated that higher levels of Boredom Susceptibility were associated with lower levels of self-esteem. Higher self-esteem scores were associated with higher life satisfaction scores, whereas higher levels of Thrill and Adventure seeking were associated with lower stress levels. Results also suggested that higher levels of stress were associated with higher life satisfaction scores.
The Lime Content of Rocks of The Upper Cretaceous System of Osborne County, Kansas
Authors:   , Search Herman
Published: February 2023

This report is the result of several weeks of intensive study and investigation in the field and in the laboratory. In making this study of the rocks of Osborne County, Kansas, the writer is concerned chiefly with the chemistry of the rooks rather than with their geological formation. He has not attempted to make a complete analysis of the rocks, but has limited his investigation in order to determine certain facts concerning their line content. He has attempted to determine the consistency of the percentage of lime in a given member in various parts of the county and also of different beds of a given member in the same locality. He has also investigated the possibility of the existence of limestone of a percentage sufficiently high to be used for cattle feeding and for the manufacture of lime. As far as the writer has been able to determine, there has been no such analysis made for this particular locality previous to this time.
A Study of Attitudes Toward Reading in a Whole Language Classroom of Western Kansas Students in Grade Three in a Selected School
Authors:   , Brungardt Susan
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the researcher was to investigate the attitudes toward reading of third grade students involved in a whole language program. The sample consisted of 71 students. Forty eight students participated in the study group, and a control group consisted of 23 students. / The independent variables were participation status, gender, socio-economic status, race, qualification for Chapter 1 services, and participation in English Training services. The dependent variables were scores from the scales of the Elementary Reading Attitude Survey (ERAS). These were: Attitudes Toward Recreational Reading, Attitudes Toward Academic Reading, and Total. Pretest scores from the scales of the ERAS were employed as covariant measures and included Attitudes Toward Recreational Reading, Attitudes Toward Academic Reading, and Total. / Six composite null hypotheses were tested at the .05 level of significance. A total of 18 comparisons were made. None of the 18 main effects were statistically significant at the .05 level. The researcher would make these recommendations if the study were to be replicated; 1. The study should be replicated with a large random sample, 2. The study should be replicated examining treatment in detail, 3. The study should be replicated investigating other dimensions of effectiveness, and 4. The study should be replicated controlling teacher variables.
Combining Traditional Thai Imagery with Contemporary Imagery in Prints
Authors:   , Sirirat Pongsak
Published: February 2023

To me as a printmaker, it is very important that I can express ideas that have influenced me in the past and to introduce the important theme of that being into the neglected field of the Thai art. My thesis will develop this point of view and it is my plan to continue to experiment and research in the time to come.
The Social Perceptions Of The Highly Intelligent
Authors:   , Fossum Robert
Published: February 2023

Mass media is portraying highly intelligent people as having noticeable deficits in their social skills. Shows such as The Big Bang Theory are very popular and watched by millions. This suggests that the population has a perception of intelligent individuals being odd and not having many friends. This study looks at how perceived intelligence affects the likeableness of an individual. The perception of intelligence was raised or lowered according to the grade level of the words used in several descriptive paragraphs. Non-verbal cues were eliminated by using written paragraphs rather than individuals speaking. It was expected that perceived intelligence would be inversely correlated with likeableness, and that this bias against higher intelligence would be stronger for a hypothetical women being rated than for a hypothetical man. Support was found for the basic hypothesis that perceived intelligence was negatively correlated with perceived likeableness, but this negative relationship was no stronger for women than it was for men.
The Relations of Age Spacing and Attitudes of Adult Sibling Relationships
Authors:   , Berning Elizabeth
Published: February 2023

Much research has been done in the area of sibling relationships and the effects of birth order, divorce, sibling conflict and rivalry, and how sibling relationships affect personality. The current study investigated the relations between siblings age, those nearest in age would be closer behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively. The Lifespan Sibling Relationship Scale (LSRS), developed by Riggio (2000), was administered to 106 participants enrolled in summer classes at Fort Hays State University, members of a western Kansas service organization, and members of a western Kansas church group. Participants completed one LSRS for each living sibling in their family for a total of 264 ratings. The LSRS measures the attitudes that adults held towards siblings during childhood, as well as their current attitudes towards the same siblings. The six subscales of the LSRS are child affect, adult affect, child cognitions, adult cognitions, child behavior, and adult behavior. Descriptive statistics were calculated and data were analyzed using Pearson correlations and analysis of variance. Results supported the ideas that close-in-age siblings are significantly closer behaviorally and cognitively, but not emotionally.
Factors Affecting Vocational Guidance
Authors:   , Pankaskie Margaret
Published: February 2023

It is the special purpose of this study to find how personality factors affect the employability of youth. In a study of this kind it is necessary to consider the personality as a whole in relation to a larger situation, the ethnological traits of the group, the society in which the youth lives, the economic changes taking place in the community, and the physical and mental capacities in which he is endowed.