bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modifications in the Histology and Immunolocalization of Alpha 1 Integrins in the Cervix of Pregnant Rats in Preparation for Parturition
Authors:   , Chapman Alaina
Published: February 2023

Dystocia, or difficult labor, is one of the primary indications for cesarean sections and complications with cervical softening contribute significantly to the number suffering with dystocia. The cervix must change shape, size, and histological properties to serve as the birthing canal, and these cervical changes associated with late pregnancy are influenced by the hormone relaxin. In the current study histological changes were demonstrated in the cervical connective tissue, collagen fibers became more loosely dispersed, especially near the lumen and adjacent to smooth muscle, in the intact controls and ovariectomized rats treated with progesterone, estrogen, and relaxin (OPER) when compared to ovariectomized rats treated with progesterone and estrogen (OPE). In the epithelial tissue, cell density and the number of vacuoles and luminal involutions increased with relaxin. The sites of cell surface receptors, the ± 1 integrins were also isolated via immunocytochemistry. The control rats displayed ± 1 integrins either at the basement membrane or all along the surface of epithelial cells. OPER-treatment resulted in ± 1 integrins at the basement membrane alone or to the apical surface as well, with the latter being similar to the OPE groups. The ± 1 integrins are capable of binding to collagen Type IV and laminin, constituents of basement membranes. The ± 1 integrins may provide a role in the attachment of the luminal epithelium to the connective tissue of the cervical stroma. The integrin sites may be a response to fluctuating levels of collagen fragments found in the cervical secretions within the lumen. Significant numbers of ± 1 integrins were found in the connective tissue to facilitate the interactions of fibroblasts and collagen. It is proposed ± 1 integrins are necessary in the rat cervix for proper cervical softening.
Educator Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Equity in Funding Kansas Education
Authors:   , Pickard Ronald
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the researcher was to investigate the knowledge and the attitudes of superintendents, teachers, and school board members, regarding the funding of education in Kansas. The independent variables investigated in this study were title, time in position, formal education of school financing, home ownership, and perception of tax rate. The dependent variables were the knowledge scores and attitude scores. Questionnaires were mailed to 100 randomly selected school districts in Kansas. The superintendent of that school district completed one questionnaire and selected a teachers and a school board member to each complete a questionnaire. Ninety-one usable questionnaires were returned of which 42 superintendents, 29 teachers and 20 school board members’ responses. The independent variables were title, time in position, formal education of school financing, home ownership, and perception of tax rate. The dependent variables were the knowledge scores and attitude scores on the completed questionnaires. Seven null hypotheses were tested. Eleven comparisons were made. Seven were for main effects. Four main effects were statistically significant. The four main effects were for title and knowledge; title and attitude; title and tax rate opinion; and attitude and tax rate opinions. Of the eleven comparisons, four were for interactions. One interaction was statistically significant. The interaction between title and tax rate opinion was statistically significant. The results of this study indicated support for the following generalizations: a) superintendents have greater knowledge of school finance than teachers and board members, b) superintendents are more in agreement with the present financial policies than teachers and school board members, c) taking a course in school finance has no association with knowledge or attitude toward school finance, d) title and opinion toward tax rate are associated with attitude toward finance, and e) those with greater knowledge tend to agree more with the present financial policies.
The Breeding Ecology of the Barn Swallow in Ellis, County, Kansas
Authors:   , Anthony Larry
Published: February 2023

Breeding ecology of the Barn Swallow was studied at 33 localities within a 15-mile radius of Hays, Ellis County, Kansas during the 1968 nesting season. A total of 199 nestings were studied, involving 137 actual nests. Most nests were located in farm buildings. A strong preference (62% of all clutches) was noted for using old nests rather than building new ones. New nests were built by both sexes. Of the 173 nestings followed to completion, 105 (484 eggs) represented the first brood; 68 (277 eggs) the second brood. For the first brood average clutch size was 4.60 eggs; hatching success was 77.47% and fledging success was 58.26%. For the second brood clutch size averaged 4.07 eggs; hatching success was 76.16% and fledging success was 71.11% Egg laying peaks for the first brood were June 1-4 (24 clutches initiated) and June 9-11 (13 clutches). Similar peaks for the second brood were July 15-19 (9 clutches) and July 30-August 1 (10 clutches). Incubation (by both sexes) was 13.63 days and 13.72 days for the first and second broods respectively. Young swallows reached their maximum weights on the 15th day; tarsal length on the 13th day and ulna length on the 15th day. Young swallows leave the area within two or three days after fledging.
A Survey of Some Aspects of Corporate Enterprise
Authors:   , Lin Jing-Min
Published: February 2023

Business enterprises have been an integral part of human society ever since the dawn of civilization. Various forms of business organizations have been developed in response to the growth of the economy. The corporation is the dominant type of business enterprise at the present time. The corporate economic system has evoked extensive admiration as well as wide criticism. It is the purpose of this study to make a review of how a corporation should function, and what a corporation should be. Part of the study is an attempt to locate the merits and demerits of the corporate form of enterprise. A survey was made of the literature available on this subject in the Forsyth Library and in the library of the Division of the Economics and Business of Fort Hays Kansas State College. Attention was devoted to the historical background as well as the current position of business corporations. The business corporations are especially adapted for our modern economic system, which is featured by mass production and mass distribution. However, the business corporation is capable of both great use and great abuse. Alongside the corporations which are formed for genuine business purposes are those abused as shelters for committing business torts and crimes, or as vehicles for concentrating personal economic power. More complete governmental supervision over business corporations and the further development of social consciousness on the part of corporate management are two possible approaches to correcting such demerits as are incidental to the corporate form of business enterprise.
The Differential Effects of Chosen Reinforcers Versus Forced Reinforcers in Solving Math Problems with Primary Pupils
Authors:   , Loomis Robert
Published: February 2023

Forty first grade pupils were asked to select from three reinforcers (pennies, candy, gummed stars) by choosing between two reinforcers at a time until all reinforcers had been matched against all others three times. The pupils' first choice and last choice were then used in simple math tasks to attempt to determine if the reinforcers chosen were more reinforcing than the rein forcers not chosen. One fourth of the subjects received their first choice, one fourth their last choice, one fourth their first and last choice on an alternating schedule, and one fourth were free to choose between the three reinforcers each day. All subjects worked the math problems five minutes each day for ten consecutive school days. At the end of the ten days all subjects were again asked to select their preferred reinforcers using the same method and reinforcers used in making the original choices. Comparisons were made between total correct task answers of each group of subjects. A comparison was made between the effects of each kind of reinforcer. A third comparison was between choices made on the pre- and post-experimental choice of reinforcers. The underlying questions to which this experiment attempted to give partial answers were: (1) Was it more reinforcing to let pupils choose their rewards rather than to assign rewards to them, and if so, could the pupils select ahead of time what rewards would be most reinforcing? (2) Were pupils consistent in their choices, or would they change their choice of rewards? (3) Did change of reward affect performance? Results indicated that for this age pupils getting to choose their rewards was no more reinforcing than having the rewards assigned to them. Many of the pupils did change their choice of rewards from pre-test to test time, during the test period, and again on the post-test inventory. Changing of reinforcers did not affect performance as measured by the number of correct answers on math problems.
The Effect of Assumed Participation in a Feedback Situation and Repeated Ratings on Instructor-Course Evaluations by Students
Authors:   , Little Robert
Published: February 2023

A study demonstrating the effects of repeated completion of evaluation forms and the assumption of providing feedback to instructors was performed using a freshman level class in introductory psychology. The class was divided into control and experimental groups. Each group was then asked to complete an evaluation form including instructor and course sections, with differences only in the number of presentations. The students were led to assume that they were providing feedback to the instructor concerning his course and teaching methods, when in fact, no feedback was occurring. Instructor ratings significantly improved as a function of repeated evaluations. Results were discussed in terms of self-monitoring phenomena and the utility of instructor-course evaluations in faculty accountability.
The Relationship Between Personality, Relationship Beliefs, and Relationship Behaviors
Authors:   , Pihl Jennifer
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the present study was to explore the relationship between individuals' personality characteristics, their general beliefs about what makes intimate relationships happy and successful, and the specific social behaviors (both positive and negative ) that individuals engage in within the context of their own intimate relationships. There have been many studies examining the relationship between a person's relationship beliefs and various other variables, such as relationship satisfaction, attachment styles, and behavior. However, the relationship between the NEO-PI-R, general relationship beliefs, and specific relationship behavior has not been extensively studied. Thus, the aim of the present study was to examine this relationship. Several hypotheses were proposed that predicted that certain NEO-PI -R personality domains and facets would be related to certain general relationship beliefs, as well as to certain specific relationship behaviors. Subjects were required to fill out three surveys to explore the relationship between personality and relationship behaviors and beliefs: the NEO personality Inventory Revised, the Relationship Beliefs Scale, and a relationship behavior scale. Multiple regression procedures were used to determine the relationship between the three sets of variables. Twenty-two regression equations were formulated involving the personality domains and facets of the NEO-PI-R as the predictor variables and the various relationship behaviors and beliefs as the criterion variables. Results indicated that 20 of the 22 equations were significant. Thus, a general overall conclusion is that personality is significantly related to both relationship beliefs and behaviors. The personality variables (domains and/ or facets) were all significant predictors of all four relationship beliefs and all seven relationship behaviors. Thus, the results suggest that one can predict beliefs others will hold as well as how others will behave in a relationship based upon knowledge of their personality traits.
Comparative Anatomy of Salt Cedar (Tamarix Pentandta Pall.) Growing in Two Habitats
Authors:   , Ziegler Robert
Published: February 2023

Salt cedar (Tamarix pentandra Pall.) is a phreatophyte which has created a major water conservation problem in the southwestern part of the United States. This plant has the ability to adapt to many different types of habitats. It may be found growing in xeric chalkflats, in heavy clay loam soils, and in mesic sandbars near streams. It was the purpose of this study to determine any variation in the internal anatomy of the plant due to a difference in the habitat in which it was growing. Two distinct habitats, a mesic sandbar and an upland shelterbelt, were selected to measure the differences in the internal anatomy. Samples of the roots, stems, and leaves from each habitat were collected and placed in F. A. A. solution. The samples were then sectioned, stained, and mounted on slides. The diameter of the vessel tubes, the length of the vessel tubes, the number of vessel tubes per unit area, and the thickness of the cork tissue were the criteria used to measure the difference between the roots and stems of plants growing in the two habitats. Criteria used to measure the difference in the anatomy of the leaf were the thickness of the cuticle, the number of stomata per unit area, the thickness of the palisade and spongy parenchyma, and the amount of intercellular air spaces. Numerous measurements were made of each criteria and standard deviations and standard errors were calculated. All significant results were significant at the five percent level of confidence. There was a significant difference in the vessel diameter, vessel length, and the thickness of the cork tissue in both the root and the stem from the two different habitats. In both the root and the stem, there was no significant difference in the number of vessels per unit area. There was very little differentiation in the anatomy of leaves from the two habitats. There was a slight difference in the thickness of the cuticle and a significant difference was found in the amount of intercellular air spaces in the spongy parenchyma. The roots and stems of plants growing in the mesic habitat had thicker cork tissue, smaller diameter vessels, and slightly longer vessels than the roots and stems from the plants in the shelterbelt. The leaves of the plants from the mesic habitat had thinner cuticle layers and larger intercellular air spaces than those collected in the shelterbelt.
Factors Influencing Rural Nurses' Attitudes Toward and Knowledge About Pain
Authors:   , Glavin Jolene
Published: February 2023

This study examined the level of attitudes toward and knowledge about pain management among practicing nurses at a rural Midwestern hospital. The literature reflects that nurses ineffectively manage patients’ pain due to inappropriate fears of addiction, respiratory depression, rigid attitudes regarding adequate pain relief, and misunderstandings about the physiological and psychological components of pain. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the level of knowledge of the nurses and identify any areas that might be opportunities for increased knowledge in the area of pain and pain management. Two theories guided the investigation. The first was the “gate control theory of pain” (Melzack, 1973), and the second was Erickson, Tomlin, and Swain’s (1983) theory of Modeling and Role Modeling. Each of these theories supported the idea that each individual’s pain is unique that that person, and the nurse must accept the patient’s report of pain and intervene based on the client’s perspective. Data was collected from nurses at a rural Midwestern hospital. Demographic information was collected in conjunction with a tool developed by McCaffery (1987) testing knowledge and attitudes regarding pain management. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to examine the scores of nurses and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was performed to confirm there was no relationship between nurses’ years of experience, age, or educational level and his/her attitudes toward our knowledge about pain. The nurses (N=48) scored 29.04 on the tool. Participants in this study scored slightly higher than results from previous studies. Mean percentage for the test score was 74% compared to Clarke’s et al. study where the mean score was 62%. This clinical setting has policies and resources in place regarding the management of pain; it would appear that they are not optimal. Findings still indicate that nurses lack knowledge in pain management. Correcting this lack of information with factual knowledge will assist in developing the nurse’s knowledge base and improve the understanding of pain management. Recommendations are presented for increasing nurses’ knowledge about pain management and disseminating pain information.
Relating Wheel Thrown and Hand Built Clay Forms
Authors:   , Schlyer Michael
Published: February 2023

When I began work on my thesis project the forms I was using were generally large, open, vase-like, thrown forms with added skab sections. These seemed to work well for what they were but I was interested in trying to obtain a form that would be more personally expressive. At this point I began to add a more organic type of foot structure to the forms at the time I closed them. The footed structure became more important to me, and I began to draw from the organic clay-like qualities a figurative character that was quite pleasing. As I worked with these organic growth-like qualities of the hand-formed feet, I began to explore the possibilities of multiple forms. These also proved to be quite intriguing. The foot idea finally developed to a point where I made actual casts of human feet and used them with the thrown forms. The use of the multiple forms presents an interesting means of visually balancing positive and negative shapes. These pieces tend to have an added excitement in that when one form is related to another a sort of visual, and perhaps emotional, tension is built up.
An Analytical Study of The High School Athletic Associations
Authors:   , Vanderbilt Roland
Published: February 2023

The specific problem of this thesis or investigation is An Analytical Study of High School Athletic Associations. The purpose is first to show the scope and points of similarity by a succession of graphs; and second to point out the individual differences, doing this by comparing them with the rules and regulations governing Kansas athletics. In other words, their likenesses and differences will be compared according to their variation from the rules given in the handbook of the Kansas State Activities Association.
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Intelligence and Experienced Control
Authors:   , Dey Michael
Published: February 2023

A group of 90 high school seniors, enrolled in a senior English course, were administered both the experienced Control (EC) Scale and the Quick Word Test (QWT). The degree of correspondence between the scores on the QWT and the component scores of the EC Scale, the EC Scale Total scores, and factor scores derived from the EC Scale were examined. Also the data were subjected to an analysis of variance treatment to determine if there was a significant difference between male and female students’ scores on the EC Scales. A factor analysis was performed and the resultant initial factors were interpreted. The results failed to support the hypothesis that there is a significant relationship between intelligence and Experienced Control. However, a few of the component scores of the EC Scale were found to be related to the QWT scores. The implications of these relationships were discussed. The results did support the null hypothesis that there would not be a sex difference on the EC Scales. The possible explanations for the failure of this study of find significant relationship between intelligence and Experienced Control were discussed and some avenues for future, and hopefully more fruitful, research were outlined.
A Comparison of Grade Levels Among the Vocabulary and Oral Reading Subtests from Selected Individual Reading Inventories; Grades One Through Three
Authors:   , Comeaux Shirley
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships among two subtests, word recognition, and oral paragraphs, of four diagnostic reading tests, the Durrell Analysis of Reading Difficulty, the Diagnostic Reading Scales, the Gates-McKillop Reading Diagnostic Tests and the Classroom Reading Inventory, as far as grade level placement is concerned. Word recognition and oral paragraph subtests were selected for several reasons: (1) These subtests were basic to all four inventories o (2) It was felt less subjectivity enters in scoring these subtests. (3) They are generally considered to be fair indicators grade level achievement.
Adolescents' Perceived Sense of Belonging
Authors:   , Gallagher Shawn
Published: February 2023

The purpose of the researcher was to investigate adolescents’ feelings of belongingness. The following independent variables were investigated: family structure, quality of family life, gender, classification, and length of residency. The dependent variable was scores from the Psychological Sense of School Membership scale. The sample consisted of 349 high school students. Three composite null hypotheses were tested employing three-way analysis of variance (general linear model) at the .05 level of significance. A total of 15 comparisons were made plus 6 recurring. Of the 15 comparisons, 5 were for main effects and 10 for interactions. Of the 5 main effects, 3 were statistically significant at the .05 level. The following main effects were statistically significant at the .05 level: 1. The independent variable quality of family life and the dependent variable Psychological Sense of School Membership, 2. The independent variable classification and the dependent variable Psychological Sense of School Membership, and 3. The independent variable length of residency and the dependent variable Psychological Sense of School Membership. The results indicated the following for main effects: 1. Students who had the highest quality of family life reported a mean Psychological Sense of School Membership score statistically higher than students at levels 3 and 4 of quality of family life, 2. Students who were seniors had statistically higher mean Psychological Sense of School Membership scores than freshmen, and 3. Students who had lived in the community always and 2 or more years had statistically higher mean scores than those who had lived in the community less than 2 years. Of the 10 interactions, one was significant at the .05 level. The following interaction was statistically significant: the independent variables family structure and quality of family life for the dependent variable Psychological Sense of School Membership. The results of the present study appear to support the following generalizations: 1. Seniors have greater feelings of belonging than freshmen, 2. Students who had lived in the community all their lives and 2 or more years have greater feelings of belonging than those who lived in the community less than 2 years, 3. Family structure and quality of family life should be interpreted concurrently, and 4. Students have above typical feelings of belonging.
Pernicious Letter
Authors:   , Mardock Marvin
Published: February 2023

A play in three acts set in the cattle country of Wyoming.
Examining Factors Used By Students To Select A Major In Communication Sciences And Disorders
Authors:   , McCartney Mackenzie
Published: February 2023

There is a shortage of practicing speech-language pathologists (SLP) and this is not improving. Within the profession, this shortage is felt mostly in a public school. This study explored factors used by graduate students to decide about their profession and applying the knowledge of these factors to the recruitment process. Specifically, this study looked at the following questions: 1. What are the current factors that influence the selection of communication sciences and disorders as a major? 2. Was there a particular person influencing the decision to major in communication sciences and disorders? 3. What prompted students to enter into their particular graduate program? Responses were obtained from 151 graduate students currently enrolled in a graduate program, which represents a 57% response rate. The results found that most people decided to pursue the major in college because of the desire to help others, the availability of jobs, and expected salary with the most influential people being working SLPs and parents. Location and tuition cost were the top factors when deciding on a graduate program. Based on this information, college programs and professionals can utilized more effective recruitment tactics. SLPs, audiologists, students in communication sciences and disorders, and others, should take a more active role regarding communication disorders as a career path to help the younger generation become more aware of the professions at an earlier point in their decision making process regarding a career.
Exploring Organic and Appendant Clay Form
Authors:   , Willis Linda
Published: February 2023

My work in clay involves the exploration of appendages from an organic form. The composition of the form relies on one or more appendages growing from a larger shape. The surface treatment is a contrast of stained textures and smooth glazed surfaces.
Creating A More Ecologically Valid Decision Task
Authors:   , Kenney Kevin
Published: February 2023

There has been a standing debate in the field regarding the effectiveness of frequencies and probabilities to accurately convey information. This study utilized a naturalistic sampling procedure to determine risk preferences on binary choice decision using time, sex, and goal deficit variables as predictors. Participants consisted of 110 undergraduate students enrolled in core psychology courses at Fort Hays State University. A web application was created to conduct this specific study that will be made available to other researchers. Significant effects existed for time and goal deficit variables that predicted risk preferences.
Exploring the Relationship of Polyester Resin and Metal in a Sculptural Form
Authors:   , Moore Gerald
Published: February 2023

Through research and experimentation with two contrasting mediums, I feel that, although the techniques may not be new, the possibilities in combining the two materials are unlimited. My personal approach in this direction has been a new and lasting experience in my expansion of creative expression.
The Relationship of Knowledge of Human Sexuality and Contraception to Sex Class, Age and Marital Status
Authors:   , Havice Pamela
Published: February 2023

Subjects of this study consisted of 140 university students, including married and unmarried men and women at five levels of collegiate education. The instrument utilized for this study was developed by the researcher which included 60 items. The instrument was refined to 40 items by using the results of a pilot study. The instrument of 40 items examined the knowledge level of these students with regard to sexuality and contraception. Nine hypotheses were tested at the .05 level, which included the following independent variables; sex, class, age and marital status. Five out of nine, or 56%, of the hypotheses met the criterion level. Analyses of variance were employed to compare differences among the five educational levels, between men and women, and between married and unmarried students. Statistically significant differences were found at the .05 level with senior level students having a significantly lower mean score with regards to sexuality than the means for the other four educational levels and unmarried women having significantly lower mean scores on both sexuality and contraception components when compared to married women. The t -test for independent means was employed at the .05 level to compare the mean sexuality and contraceptive knowledge levels for the total sample to the mean knowledge level of 60% as cited in the literature. These results indicated that the subjects of the present study had a significantly higher mean score with regards to sexuality than did the sample cited in the literature. It also indicated that the subjects of the present study had a significantly lower mean score with regards to contraception than did the sample cited in the literature.
Associate Degree Nursing Students' Critical Thinking
Authors:   , Tabor Sandra
Published: February 2023

Critical thinking is considered an important component of nursing science. As an educational principle critical thinking is based on the philosophy that critical thinking is essential to true autonomy in nursing. However, very few studies were found that involved critical thinking and nursing education. A non-experimental quantitative, descriptive design was used to examine critical thinking ability among three successive groups of graduating associate degree nursing students; to examine the relationship between student scores on two standardized nursing exams; to examine the relationship between student scores on one standardized nursing exam and grade point average; and to examine scores between licensed practical nurses (LPN) with less than one year experience and those with more than one year experience who return to school. Assessment Technologies Incorporated (ATI) Graduate Nurse Comprehensive Predictor (GNCP) and National League for Nursing (NLN) Critical Thinking Test (CTT) and the investigators demographic were used to collect data from 55 nursing students in a rural mid-western associate degree nursing program. Data analysis revealed no significant differences, F (2, 52) = 0.71, p = 0.50, in critical thinking scores existed among the three groups. A statistically significant relationship (r = 0.565, p = 0.008) was found to exist between the GNCP and CIT. A statistically significant relationship (r = 0.584, p = 0.000) was found between scores on the ONCP and grade point average (OPA). A statistically significant difference, t (23) = 2.07, p = 0.04, was found on test scores between LPNs who bridge directly from the practical nursing program and those with more than one year experience as LPNs. A statistically significant difference, t (28) = 2.05, p = 0.01, was found on the post hoc test conducted between LPNs with less than one year experience and LPNs with 1-2 years experience. Findings from this investigation may help nursing educators determine assessment guidelines, help guide curriculum, and suggest future research concerning testing of critical thinking skills using nursing based standardized tests.
A Survey of Various Aspects of the Accounting Departments of a Group of Kansas Colleges in 01/01/1965
Authors:   , Blickenstaff V.
Published: February 2023

In the era since World War II the problems confronting the average entrepreneur have increased immensely, especially in the area of finance, taxation, and governmental control. Tied closely to these problems and serving either as an aid or a hindrance to the owner is the accounting function. As our business society becomes more complex it is apparent that the highly skilled, expertly trained accountant will be in greater demand. The specific problem of this report is to determine, if possible, whether the small, privately endowed, church related, liberal arts colleges of Kansas are offering a course of study in the field of accounting that will provide the graduate with the tools to do an adequate job in actual practice. In addition, we will try to evaluate the faculty of the schools involved from the standpoint of training, experience, and tenure. We realize that many other factors that we will not measure and some we cannot evaluate will also be determinants; however, during this study we will restrict our findings to the points mentioned in this and the preceding paragraph. The schools involved are those which presently constitute the group known as the Kansas Conference and include: (1) Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas, (2) Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, 2 (3) Bethel College, Newton, Kansas, (4) College of Emporia, Emporia, Kansas, (5) Friends University , Wichita, Kansas, (6) Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Kansas, (7) McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas, (8) Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas, (9) Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas, (10) Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas. Enrollments, of course, vary from school to school; however, the enrollment normally ranges from 450 to 650 students. During the remainder of the paper the term, \colleges\, will be used to denote the above list of schools.
Barriers to Diabetics' Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose
Authors:   , Arends Audrey
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this investigation was to identify thoughts, feelings, and circumstances experienced by diabetics before self-glucose monitoring, after glucose monitoring, and after deciding not to monitor glucose. Monitoring glucose is essential for diabetes management (Funnell et al., 1998); however, not all diabetics monitor glucose (Harris et al., 1993; Wdowik et al., 1997; Sullivan & Joseph, 1998). The theoretical base for the investigation was Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory, Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory states that each individual has a different worldview, or different perspective of the world (Erickson et al., 1983). Understanding thoughts, feelings, and circumstances regarding self-glucose monitoring would provide healthcare providers with insights into the worldview of diabetic clients who may experience barriers to self-monitoring. Healthcare providers could individualize interventions to assist in removing such barriers. A nonexperimental, descriptive investigation was conducted to determine possible barriers to monitoring glucose. The Barriers to Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Scale was completed by 42 diabetic subjects residing in central Midwest countries. The investigation identified thoughts, feelings, and circumstances experienced before self-glucose monitoring, after self-glucose monitoring, and after deciding not to monitor. All subjects reported experiencing some barrier thoughts, feelings, and circumstances related to self-glucose monitoring. Almost half of the subjects stated they did not want to have diabetes. Few of the barrier statements were cited by a majority of the subjects. Commonly reported was not wanting to perform glucose monitoring away from home in front of other people. Investigation findings indicated that while some commonalities existed, reported thoughts, feelings, and circumstances were individual. The findings were consistent with the theory that each individual has a model of the world (Erickson et al., 1983). The investigation was limited by the small sample size and the variable that all the subjects except one regularly attended support groups. The findings from the investigation were representative of diabetics who voluntarily seek knowledge and support. Diabetics who do not attend support groups may report different thoughts, feelings, and circumstances related to self-glucose monitoring. Healthcare practitioners need to be aware of the client’s individual worldview. Additional research was recommended to further examine barriers to self-glucose monitoring to provide data from populations different than the population studied. Additional research findings would assist healthcare providers in modeling more diverse worldviews.
The Performance of Familial and Exogenous Mental Defectives on Perceptual Tasks
Authors:   , Kerr Houston
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine whether a modified Strauss-Lehtinen Tactual-Motor Test, a gradated version of the Rubin Vase-Face Reversible Figure, Archimedes Spiral Aftereffect Apparatus, and the Necker Cube discriminates between exogenous mental defectives and familial mental defectives. The performance of the exogenous mental defectives and the familial mental defectives on these tests may be useful in describing the perceptual processes of the two groups. The survey of literature revealed little research on the behavior of mental defectives on perceptual tasks.
William Inge: Kansas Playwright in the Midwestern Tradition of Psychological Primitivism
Authors:   , Voss Ralph
Published: February 2023

This study has two major purposes: (1) to show that there is a tradition of psychological primitivism in the works of several Midwestern writers, and (2) to show that William lnge, a native of Independence, Kansas, is a member of this tradition. The first chapter outlines the above major purposes of the study and offers a brief biographical sketch of William Inge. This sketch shows that Inge meets the two qualifications that this study places upon Midwestern writers. These two qualifications are (1) the writer must have spent his formative years in the Midwest, and (2) the writer must have written to some extent about people and events in a Midwestern setting. The second chapter defines in detail what is meant by psychological primitivism. Psychological primitivism, broadly defined, entails a belief in living close to the instincts of nature and defying the inhibitions of society. The chapter then illustrates how psychological primitivism is manifested in the Midwestern writings of such authors as E. W. Howe, Theodore Dreiser, Sinclair Lewis, and most important, Sherwood Anderson. It is pointed out that psychological primitivism is not a private characteristic of Midwestern writers, but their very environment is largely responsible for the fact that it appears so often in their works. It becomes apparent that Midwestern writers of psychological primitivism possess two dominant characteristics: (1) a conscious or unconscious psychological inclination, and (2) a storehouse of personal experience in the Midwest from which they drew creative material. Chapter three illustrates that William lnge exemplifies the characteristics cited immediately above, and then detailed evidence supporting lnge's membership in the Midwestern tradition of psychological primitivism is presented. This evidence is primarily derived from the published plays and personal comment s of William lnge. The fourth and final chapter recapitulates the evidence presented in support of the two major purposes of the study, and concludes that lnge indeed deserves a place in the Midwestern literary tradition of psychological primitivism. A secondary conclusion of the thesis attempts to ascertain, at least in part, the causes for the demise in popularity that lnge has endured during the past ten years. It is concluded that lnge's desertion of Midwestern themes in his recent dramas has separated him from his true inspiration, and that this desertion, coupled with an apparent personal philosophical incoherence on the part of lnge, may partially explain his recent failures.
United States Diplomatic Relations with Mexico, 1910-1916
Authors:   , Chipman Donald
Published: February 2023

A summary of the revolutions of 1910 and 1913 which respectively removed Porfirio Diaz and Francisco Yladero from the presidency of Mexico and the implication of Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson comprise the introductory chapter. A detailed analysis was made of the diplomacy of President Woodrow Wilson as it affected the Provisional Presidency of Victoriano Huerta as well as the personalities in Wilson's cabinet, the American State Department, and Mexican officialdom. It is the contention of the writer that a major departure occurred in American traditional policy of recognition, which was formerly based on a nation's ability to maintain law, order, and stability, but under President Wilson shifted to constitutional legitimacy. The motives and circumstances that led to the occupation of Vera Cruz by United States Marines and the mediatory conference at Niagara, Canada, was also given careful study. Due to the reluctance on the part of Mexican sources of information in disseminating materials pertinent to the topic of this thesis, research was confined to United States documents and sources written in English. Primary sources were: Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Congressional Record, The New York Times, and various monographic works. Until the private papers of Ambassador Wilson are released, the writer feels that a complete understanding of American diplomacy can not be obtained by the student of this period.
The Effects of Public Display and Type of Public Display on Children's Spelling Behavior
Authors:   , Lowman Edgar
Published: February 2023

A multiple baseline design across subjects was used to determine the effects of public display and its type on children's spelling behavior for 42 children in two fifth grade classrooms. The data indicated that public display resulted in a marked increase in correct spelling words for one classroom. Further, the data indicated that the type of public display did not enhance the overall effectiveness of public display when added as a treatment variable. Public display did not yield a marked increase in correct spelling words for another group of children with an exceptionally high baseline rate, thus limiting the range for improvement. It appears from the present data that public display is an effective method for increasing certain academic behaviors in elementary school children.
Dispersal of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria near Central Great Plains Feedlots
Authors:   , Pfannenstiel-Klaus Jennifer
Published: February 2023

Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in medical and veterinary settings. Resistance can be worsened by misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Such situations can give rise to highly resistant organisms. Ciprofloxacin, a synthetic, broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat gram-positive and gram-negative infections in humans, has similar chemical structure to enrofloxacin, which is used to treat animals. Cross-resistance might arise because of that similarity. This research describes the dispersal and prevalence of bacteria that exhibit ciprofloxacin resistance in relation to feedlots in the central Great Plains region. Six times in 2013, six feedlots were sampled for airborne bacterial communities at, upwind of, and downwind of the feedlot. The samples were grown on exposed Mueller Hinton agar plates infused with a clinical dose of ciprofloxacin. After incubation, bacterial colonies were counted, indicating the prevalence of resistant bacteria. Other variables were measured and analyzed, including wind speed, air temperature, and relative humidity. Colony prevalence was higher on the feedlots than at any of the locations upwind and downwind of the lots. Wind speed, relative humidity, and distance from the feedlot significantly influenced the number of colonies that were detected. Some colonies from among the samples were isolated, gram-stained, tested for minimum inhibitory concentrations of ciprofloxacin, and sequenced for species identification. 21 bacterial isolates represented eight species in four genera: Enterococcus, Cellulomonas, Arthrobacter, and Microbacterium. Though species richness in this study was somewhat low, the bacterial isolates showed high levels of ciprofloxacin resistance. Because the prevalence of ciprofloxacin-resistant bacterial colonies seemed to decline sharply with increased distance from the feedlots, this study suggested that the feedlots have a relatively small effect on the dispersal of ciprofloxacin resistant bacteria on the surrounding landscape.
Person/Environment Fit on Two Measures of Satisfaction and Performance
Authors:   , Ohlemeier Jay
Published: February 2023

The present study utilized the TAPE analysis (Pervin, 1967) to determine the person/environment interaction with measures of college satisfaction and performance in college freshmen (N=104). Among other hypotheses the study tested the basic premise of the TAPE analysis which is that congruency between person and environment is related to increased performance and greater reported satisfaction. Satisfaction was measured by two measures: The College Student Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSSQ) and the TAPE sixteen item satisfaction questionnaire. The results of the present study do not support the hypothesis that performance increases as the person/environment relationship becomes more congruent. The hypothesis that satisfaction increases as the person/environment fit becomes more congruent was supported. The results also show that satisfaction and performance are highly related. Additional information obtained in this study indicates that the Pervin satisfaction measure can be used effectively as an overall satisfaction measure, although it has not been reported being used in that manner. A comparison of the five parts of the CSSQ with the results of a factor analysis of the Pervin scale indicates that while these scales measure different aspects of college satisfaction, they are, overall, highly related.
A Polarographic Investigation of Elemental Sulfur in Kansas Crude Oils
Authors:   , Haas Frank
Published: February 2023

The question as to whether crude oil contains elemental or free sulfur has never been definitely settled, although there are many references in the literature to the presence of elemental sulfur in distillates and as condensed crystals in distillation equipment. There are also many references which indicate that a sulfur-bearing crude oil is very likely to evolve hydrogen sulfide during distillation. Inasmuch as distillation is one of the basic tools in separating the components of petroleum, it is helpful in knowing the sulfur content.
Prohibition in Kansas With An Emphasis Placed Upon Enforcement in Ellsworth County
Authors:   , Farrington Alva
Published: February 2023

There has been for some time a nee d for more material on the temperance movement in Kansas, the great effort of which led to the passage of the prohibitory amendment by the Kansas -legislature in 1879 and its final acceptance through the vote of the people of the state at an election held in 1880. Of course, much has been said and written on the subject in a fragmentary sort of way; however , the author found that with the possible exception of an article written by Clara Francis , librarian at the Kansas State Historical Society that a consecutive story of the coming of prohibit ion to Kansas was lacking. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to show the importance of prohibition in affecting an aspect of our social life as it concerns itself with the history of Kansas. This highly controversial topic has always been vital to the security of all Americans and should receive more attention by those authorities attempting to curtail the ever increasing crime, the protection of health standards of the people and the accident costs as a result of the liquor traffic.
A Psychological Assessment of College Faculty, Public School Teachers, and Student Teachers Using the Mini-Mult
Authors:   , Smalley Sharon
Published: February 2023

As a first step toward revising programs of teacher education institutions, and existing conditions in our school, a study was undertaken to determine the degree of teacher maladjustment among teachers in the Hays, Kansas area. All teachers employed in Ellis, Kansas and Russell, Kansas, and all faculty members at Fort Hays Kansas State College, and all students enrolled as student teachers at Fort Hays Kansas State College during the fall semester of 1972, were solicited to participate in the study. The screening device was the 71 Mini-Mult developed by Kincannon (1968). The resulting profiles were evaluated independently by three clinical psychologists. The teacher population was broken down into subgroups and differences in maladjustment between subgroups was tested for significance, or the total sample. It was found that 64.9% were well adjusted, 25.8% had mild or moderate signs of maladjustment and 9.3% appeared to have definite psychiatric impairment. These findings constitute serious implications for education. The purpose of this study was to establish the dimensions of teacher maladjustment.