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Diet And Activity Patterns Of Five Bat Species In North-Central Kansas, Holly G. Wilson
Diet And Activity Patterns Of Five Bat Species In North-Central Kansas, Holly G. Wilson
Master's Theses
My study focuses on six bat species that occur in north-central Kansas. Although each species is widely distributed, information about their diet and activity patterns is lacking, especially within Kansas. Increased knowledge about bat species in Kansas can provide a baseline for future studies and conservation efforts for the species included in my study; big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus), eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis), hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus), northern myotis (Myotis septentrionalis), evening bat (Nycticeius humeralis), and tricolored bats (Perimyotis subflavus) were captured and fecal samples were examined for diet diversity. I captured bats in mist nets in the Kansas …
The Impact Of Smart City Initiatives On Cities’ Local Economic Development, Wesam Musa
The Impact Of Smart City Initiatives On Cities’ Local Economic Development, Wesam Musa
Master's Theses
The problem explored in this mixed-method action research is that challenges to sustainable economic development and basic community services increase, as populations in cities and towns increase. A city is a human settlement with well-defined demarcation points. A city’s infrastructure consists of complex systems, such as sewage treatment plants, water treatment plants, police stations, fire departments, utility services, schools, libraries, business, houses, etc. A smart city, on the other hand, is an urban vision that fosters citizens’ engagement and technological integration of the city’s infrastructure. The purpose of this mixed-method action research was to identify the characteristics of a smart …
High-Pressure Granulite Facies Overprinting During The Exhumation Of Eclogites In The Bangong-Nujiang Suture Zone, Central Tibet: Link To Flat-Slab Subduction, Xiu Zheng Zhang, Qiang Wang, Yong Sheng Dong, Chunfu Zhang, Qing Yun Li, Xiao Ping Xia, Wang Xu
High-Pressure Granulite Facies Overprinting During The Exhumation Of Eclogites In The Bangong-Nujiang Suture Zone, Central Tibet: Link To Flat-Slab Subduction, Xiu Zheng Zhang, Qiang Wang, Yong Sheng Dong, Chunfu Zhang, Qing Yun Li, Xiao Ping Xia, Wang Xu
Geosciences Faculty Publications
The geometric transformation of a descending plate, such as from steep to flat subduction in response to a change from normal to overthickened oceanic crust during subduction, is a common and important geological process at modern or fossil convergent margins. However, the links between this process and the metamorphic evolution of the exhumation of oceanic (ultra)high-pressure eclogites are poorly understood. Here we report detailed petrological, mineralogical, phase equilibria, and secondary ion mass spectrometry zircon and rutile U-Pb age data for the Dong Co eclogites at the western segment of the Bangong-Nujiang suture zone, central Tibet. Our data reveal that the …
Calibration Of The Apex Model To Simulate Management Practice Effects On Runoff, Sediment, And Phosphorus Loss, Ammar B. Bhandari Ph.D., Nathan O. Nelson, Daniel W. Sweeney, Claire Baffaut, John A. Lory, Anomaa Senaviratne, Gary M. Pierzynski, Phillip L. Barnes
Calibration Of The Apex Model To Simulate Management Practice Effects On Runoff, Sediment, And Phosphorus Loss, Ammar B. Bhandari Ph.D., Nathan O. Nelson, Daniel W. Sweeney, Claire Baffaut, John A. Lory, Anomaa Senaviratne, Gary M. Pierzynski, Phillip L. Barnes
Agriculture Faculty Publications
Process-based computer models have been proposed as a tool to generate data for Phosphorus (P) Index assessment and development. Although models are commonly used to simulate P loss from agriculture using managements that are different from the calibration data, this use of models has not been fully tested. The objective of this study is to determine if the Agricultural Policy Environmental eXtender (APEX) model can accurately simulate runoff, sediment, total P, and dissolved P loss from 0.4 to 1.5 ha of agricultural fields with managements that are different from the calibration data. The APEX model was calibrated with field-scale data …
Academic Burnout In College Students: The Impact Of Personality Characteristics And Academic Term On Burnout, Daphne Norez
Academic Burnout In College Students: The Impact Of Personality Characteristics And Academic Term On Burnout, Daphne Norez
Master's Theses
Burnout is a condition which can affect people in a variety of settings. It is associated with reduced productivity and satisfaction; increased rates of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety and a plethora of physical problems including increased inflammation biomarkers and cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, fatigue, lowered immunity, headaches, and gastrointestinal distress. Burnout has primarily been studied as an occupational hazard, but there is increasing evidence that it is a condition that can be experienced in other settings, such as school. The purpose of this study was to investigate how personality characteristics (such as …
Book Review: The End Of College: Creating The Future Of Learning And The University Of Everywhere, Bruce Henderson
Book Review: The End Of College: Creating The Future Of Learning And The University Of Everywhere, Bruce Henderson
Teacher-Scholar: The Journal of the State Comprehensive University
Review of Kevin Carey's The End of College: Creating the Future of Learning and the University of Everywhere.
An Evolutionary Perspective On Increasing Student Success, And The (Partial) Fallacy Of First-Year Retention, Doug Mcelroy, Kate Mcelroy
An Evolutionary Perspective On Increasing Student Success, And The (Partial) Fallacy Of First-Year Retention, Doug Mcelroy, Kate Mcelroy
Teacher-Scholar: The Journal of the State Comprehensive University
With state support for higher education declining and/or increasingly tied to performance outcomes, and greater emphasis being paid to the debt load incurred by students, student retention and success have become key drivers of universities’ strategic decision-making. Much effort has concentrated on first-year students; however, it may be more advantageous to pay greater attention to the fate of students at later points in their careers. We apply the concept of Reproductive Value to explore dynamics of retention rates, graduation rates, and degree production within and among seven state comprehensive universities. We ask: (1) Is enhanced first-year retention predictive of subsequent …
Increasing Research Requirements For Tenure At Teaching Universities: Mission Creep Or Mission Critical?, Elizabeth Blakey, Crist Khachikian, Daisy Lemus
Increasing Research Requirements For Tenure At Teaching Universities: Mission Creep Or Mission Critical?, Elizabeth Blakey, Crist Khachikian, Daisy Lemus
Teacher-Scholar: The Journal of the State Comprehensive University
What social forces are driving the increase in research requirements for tenure at teaching universities? Engaging Pierre Bourdieu's field theory, this case study examines a state comprehensive university, at multiple levels of analysis, and via multiple methods. Field theory is a viable alternative to neoinstitutional theory for higher education scholars. The methods used are quantitative content analysis, qualitative discursive analysis and interviews. The study provides a detailed account of whether economic or cultural forces are the stronger influence on the trend to increase research requirements. Economic factors, such as national enrollment trends, do not necessarily have a strong effect on …
Understanding Chinese Students’ College Choice To Increase Chinese Student Recruitment: A Focus On Music Majors, Tamara Yakaboski, Sonja Rizzolo, Lei Ouyang
Understanding Chinese Students’ College Choice To Increase Chinese Student Recruitment: A Focus On Music Majors, Tamara Yakaboski, Sonja Rizzolo, Lei Ouyang
Teacher-Scholar: The Journal of the State Comprehensive University
The focus of this study was to understand why 20 Chinese students selected a rural, regionally focused research university. The research sought to (1) offer new, nuanced understanding of how Chinese students selected a university not well-known to international students and (2) advance how an institution of this type could meet its goal of improving and increasing Chinese student recruitment. As a majority of the Chinese students who selected this institution were majoring in music, this study offers implications for niche marketing and recruitment. In addition to the knowledge produced, this study models academic and student affairs collaboration where the …
Story Sharing For First-Generation College Students Attending A Regional Comprehensive University: Campus Outreach To Validate Students And Develop Forms Of Capital, Colby R. King, Jakari Griffith, Meghan Murphy
Story Sharing For First-Generation College Students Attending A Regional Comprehensive University: Campus Outreach To Validate Students And Develop Forms Of Capital, Colby R. King, Jakari Griffith, Meghan Murphy
Teacher-Scholar: The Journal of the State Comprehensive University
This paper describes a story-sharing program, called Our Stories, in which faculty and staff at a regional comprehensive university share their personal experiences about attending college as first-generation, working class, or financially insecure (FGWCFI) students with an audience of undergraduate students of various backgrounds. Using preliminary qualitative and quantitative data, we find evidence that these programs validate the experience of these student attendees and build their social, cultural, and psychological capital. This paper reviews literature on outreach to first-generation students, provides an overview of the story-sharing program, discusses how these events support student success, and suggests that such outreach efforts …
Advancing The Line: Increasing Empirical Literature On Justice-Involved Veterans, Paul A. Lucas
Advancing The Line: Increasing Empirical Literature On Justice-Involved Veterans, Paul A. Lucas
Criminal Justice Faculty Publications
American veterans have long struggled with the aftereffects of combat exposure, repeated deployments to hostile countries, and extended time spent away from their families and loved ones. Historically, when veterans struggling with issues such as mental illness and substance abuse, which can be related back to their military service, came into contact with the criminal justice system, they were processed without regard to their unique military experience. Beginning in 2008, however, a new type of problem-solving court, veterans’ treatment courts (VTCs), have been increasingly adopted to target justice-involved veterans to address the distinct issues and challenges they face. VTCs are …
Weaving Theoretical Frameworks And Methods Together To Advance Research On Student Civic Outcomes, Lori E. Kniffin Ph.D.
Weaving Theoretical Frameworks And Methods Together To Advance Research On Student Civic Outcomes, Lori E. Kniffin Ph.D.
Leadership Faculty Publications
Set in the broader context of a renewed call for higher education institutions to develop students’ civic capacities, the edited volume Research on Student Civic Outcomes in Service Learning: Conceptual Frameworks and Methods focuses on the impact of service-learning courses on student civic outcomes. Calls to cultivate student civic outcomes in higher education can be found in many places. The editors cite several of these in the introductory chapter, including national organizations (e.g., The Democracy Commitment, Community-Campus Partnerships for Health, Campus Compact), networks (e.g., Talloires Network, Europe Engage), academic institutions (e.g., Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis), and foundations (e.g., Carnegie Foundation, …
Using Yellowdig In Marketing Courses: An Analysis Of Individual Contributions And Social Interactions In Online Classroom Communities And Their Impact On Student Learning And Engagement, Mary C. Martin Ph.D., Michael J. Martin Ph.D., Andrew P. Feldstein Dps
Using Yellowdig In Marketing Courses: An Analysis Of Individual Contributions And Social Interactions In Online Classroom Communities And Their Impact On Student Learning And Engagement, Mary C. Martin Ph.D., Michael J. Martin Ph.D., Andrew P. Feldstein Dps
TILT Faculty Publications
Students in four marketing classes participated in a pilot program where they used Yellowdig in the classroom. Yellowdig is a private network for collaboration targeted towards educational institutions to increase student engagement. Yellowdig seeks to engage students using a broad array of resources including videos, news articles, blogs and more. It offers a Facebook-like experience (a platform the majority of students are very familiar with) for ease of use. In the classes, Yellowdig was used for two purposes: as a way to create a community inside and outside of the classroom and as a means by which students create and …
Using Voicethread To Promote Active Learning And Learner Engagement In An Online Business Course, Yaprak Dalat Ward Ph.D.
Using Voicethread To Promote Active Learning And Learner Engagement In An Online Business Course, Yaprak Dalat Ward Ph.D.
SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days
This position paper explored the use of a Web 2.0 technology, VoiceThread, to enhance student engagement and active learning in one business course. The platform was integrated into various learner centered activities together with learner reflections, and relationships to key concepts of an online course as part of a course improvement plan. The researchers found that the use of VoiceThread provided the much-needed momentum by enabling a learning community and encouraging students to become more involved, thereby contributing to their success.
Rigid Endoscopes And The Clinical Swallowing Evaluation: Current Practices And Views Of Practitioners, Sierra Archer
Rigid Endoscopes And The Clinical Swallowing Evaluation: Current Practices And Views Of Practitioners, Sierra Archer
SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days
Research shows that the use of rigid endoscopes can help speech-language pathologists detect dysphagia (difficulty swallowing); however, use of these scopes is rare for this purpose. We conducted a survey to learn more about the views and use patterns of current practitioners regarding this issue. Data confirm the scant use of these scopes during these evaluations and sheds light as to possible reasons for this. All but one practitioner responded they do not use these scopes for clinical swallowing evaluations.
Does Humor In Patient Education Enhance Knowledge Retention, Emily Brack
Does Humor In Patient Education Enhance Knowledge Retention, Emily Brack
SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days
Objective: To assess if the use of humor in education helps with retention of knowledge post operatively. Design: Experimental. Setting: Northwest Kansas health Care facility Participants: Elective orthopedic patients that are 65 years and older. Methods: A group of geriatric orthopedic patients will receive perioperative education with the use of humor(cartoons) and a control group with standard perioperative education. Results/Conclusion: Pending.
Pathways To Partnership, Nora Rindt
Pathways To Partnership, Nora Rindt
SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days
Our goal is to better educate students for a brighter future, and to be able to inform parents of ways to be better involved in their student’s education and schools. Parent involvement was studied by an online survey form sent throughout many different school districts to find out how parents feel about parent involvement in their district. It was found that lack of time and funding are the leading causes for parents to not be involved in their children’s schooling. At the same time, parents also see a positive sense of community, communication, and collaboration with the school.
Remote Survey Of Herpetofaunal Habitat In Western Kansas, Sean Rogers
Remote Survey Of Herpetofaunal Habitat In Western Kansas, Sean Rogers
SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days
Ground surveys are the primary means of conducting habitat assessments and landscape monitoring. However, these methods are temporally and financially expensive, and can be difficult to conduct in remote areas. Aerial photographs overcome some of these issues, but there are problems associated with poor resolution and are produced at too low of frequency for proper analysis and monitoring. With the introduction of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and high resolution sensors, monitoring efforts of landscapes can be obtained at high frequencies with high image resolution. Texas horned lizards (P. cornutum) and Lesser earless lizards (H. maculata) are ideal organisms to study …
Taking It To The Next Level, Mckayla Ketchum
Taking It To The Next Level, Mckayla Ketchum
SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days
Abstract: Objective: To determine if there is a difference in the competency levels of nurses in a level II setting vs. a level IV setting. Design: Descriptive Setting: Level II and Level IV health care facilities in Kansas. Participants: 10 full-time registered nurses from level II setting and 10 full-time registered nurses from level IV setting (selecting 2 nurses from each unit). Total of 20 nurses. Methods: Competency levels will be evaluated utilizing a 20 question nursing competency exam formatted from online nurse competency databases. Results/Conclusions: Pending data collection
Work-Related Stress Among Registered Nurses (Rns) On Acute Care Unit Of Hays Medical Center, Dipika Patel
Work-Related Stress Among Registered Nurses (Rns) On Acute Care Unit Of Hays Medical Center, Dipika Patel
SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days
Registered Nurses (RNs) provide high quality care that is culturally sensitive, competent, and developmentally appropriate within evolving health care working environments where limited resources and increasing responsibilities are common (Khamisa, Oldenburg, Peltzer, & Ilic, 2015). An imbalance between providing high quality care and coping with the working environment can lead to increased work-related stress and burnout. Work-related stress is defined as a harmful emotional and somatic response when the persons’ skills and resources cannot satisfy the requirement of the task (Qi, et al., 2014). This project analyzed self-reported stress among RNs who work on the Acute Care Unit (ACU) of …
Analysis Of Big Creek Aquifer Alluvial Facies And Associated Phreatic Surface Contour Maps Hays, Ellis County, Kansas, Krisopher John Neuhauser
Analysis Of Big Creek Aquifer Alluvial Facies And Associated Phreatic Surface Contour Maps Hays, Ellis County, Kansas, Krisopher John Neuhauser
Master's Theses
Three contour maps of groundwater elevation levels below Hays, Kansas generated in 2016 show that the phreatic surface in eight monitoring wells declined 3.6 inches to 1 foot 9.6 inches over a three-month period of July, August, and September. They also indicate that groundwater flows in curvilinear directions toward Big Creek. Analyses of ten north-south oriented structural cross sections of the alluvial fill beneath the central region of Hays provide evidence of buried low-sinuosity and meandering streams, floodplains, and possibly adjoining tributaries and abandoned channels. Correlation of the more porous and permeable sand and gravel facies along a northwest to …
Phylogenetic Distribution Of An Endogenous Strain Of Dahlia Mosaic Virus In Members Of Asteraceae, Keri L. Caudle
Phylogenetic Distribution Of An Endogenous Strain Of Dahlia Mosaic Virus In Members Of Asteraceae, Keri L. Caudle
Master's Theses
A newly discovered strain of Dahlia mosaic virus (DMV) called DMV-D10 was first observed in Dahlia variabilis in 2008. DMV-D10 does not induce visible symptoms of infection in the host plant, and is classified as an endogenous virus. Endogenous viruses like DMV-D10 have the ability to integrate their viral sequences into the host plant genome, which can be transmitted to offspring. No studies have examined the host range of DMV-D10 outside of the Dahlia genus. Because DMV-D10 has only been observed in Dahlia, the objective for this study was to determine if presence of DMVD10 follows an evolutionary relationship among …
The Relationship Among Suture Complexity, Shell Form, And Stratigraphic Formation In Ammonites Of The Western Interior Seaway, Darrah Jorgensen
The Relationship Among Suture Complexity, Shell Form, And Stratigraphic Formation In Ammonites Of The Western Interior Seaway, Darrah Jorgensen
Master's Theses
Throughout ammonite evolution, shell suture patterns grew increasingly more complex, but the purpose of these sutures has long been debated. One hypothesis is that suture complexity is related to the structural integrity of the shell under pressure. To test this hypothesis, suture complexity was compared to shell form and stratigraphic formation to determine if there were significant differences in suture complexity, as a proxy for structural integrity, among shell forms or stratigraphic formations. Highly complex sutures might have allowed for the tightly coiled form of many ammonites, an advantage compared to less coiled forms because the pressure is distributed over …
Post-Drought Survey Of Freshwater Mussels In The Saline And Smoky Hill Rivers With Emphasis On The Status Of The Cylindrical Papershell (Anodontoides Ferussacianus) And Effects Of Lowhead Dams On Growth Of The Pimpleback (Quadrula Pustulosa) In The Neosho River, Kansas, Andrew T. Karlin
Master's Theses
Study 1:Post-drought survey of freshwater mussels in the Saline and Smoky Hill rivers with emphasis on the status of the Cylindrical Papershell (Anodontoides ferussacianus) in Kansas. The Cylindrical Papershell (Anodontoides ferussacianus), considered a “Species in Need of Conservation” in Kansas, historically occurred across much of the state; however, recent studies suggest that the species is currently restricted to the upper Smoky Hill-Saline River Basin, and a survey emphasizing the status of the Cylindrical Papershell conducted in 2011 suggested its conservation status be elevated to endangered. Continuing drought since the completion of the 2011 survey raised concerns regarding the status of …
Stable Isotope Diet Analysis Of Teleoceras Fossiger From The High Plains Of Kansas, Patrick J. Wilson
Stable Isotope Diet Analysis Of Teleoceras Fossiger From The High Plains Of Kansas, Patrick J. Wilson
Master's Theses
Stable isotope geochemistry provides a way of examining both modern and ancient ecosystems. One important use of stable carbon isotopes is to determine the amount of C3 versus C4 plant biomass in the diet of herbivorous mammals. C3 plants have a more negative stable carbon isotope ratio (δ13C) than C4 plants because of the different photosynthetic pathways each type uses. These different δ13C values are preserved in the hydroxyapatite of herbivores upon consumption of the different plant types. The purpose of this study it to use δ13C values from serial samples of tooth enamel from six isolated permanent molars of …
The Relationship Between Self-Perceived Gender Typicality, Self-Esteem And Psychological Distress In College Students, Godswill O. Chuku
The Relationship Between Self-Perceived Gender Typicality, Self-Esteem And Psychological Distress In College Students, Godswill O. Chuku
Master's Theses
The role of gender identity in the gender differences observed in psychological distress has been established in research with researchers acknowledging the importance of a multidimensional conceptualization of gender identity. Gender typicality is one aspect of gender identity that has been identified to be related to psychosocial adjustment such as self-esteem in adolescents. Self-perceived gender typicality describes how typical people feel they are in relation to their own gender group. By asking college students to fill out an online survey on gender typicality, self-esteem and psychological distress, the present study explored the relationship between self-perceived gender typicality and psychological distress …
Soxhlet Extraction Of Avocado Endocarp And Trituration Of Avocado Mesocarp For Biodiesel Production., Ifeoma Oraemesi
Soxhlet Extraction Of Avocado Endocarp And Trituration Of Avocado Mesocarp For Biodiesel Production., Ifeoma Oraemesi
Master's Theses
Finding alternative sources of renewable energy is on the rise globally. Renewable sources of energy are advantageous because they are biodegradable, less toxic, and combust efficiently. More importantly, raw materials for these sources can be replenished. One alternative source of energy is biodiesel. Biodiesel is a fuel which consists of mono-alkyl esters of long-chained fatty acids obtained from vegetable oil or animal fats. They serve as efficient fuels to run diesel engines. Biodiesel is produced via transesterification of oils wherein glycerin is a by-product. Avocado (Persea americana) is a fleshy fruit with high lipid content, mostly monounsaturated fats, which amounts …
Using Maximum Entropy Species Distribution Modeling For Long-Term Conservation Planning Of Three Federally Listed Bats In North America, Mitchell L. Meyer
Using Maximum Entropy Species Distribution Modeling For Long-Term Conservation Planning Of Three Federally Listed Bats In North America, Mitchell L. Meyer
Master's Theses
We are currently in a sixth mass extinction event in which the extinction rate is higher than it has ever been. This mass extinction event is caused by human influence on the environment. Biodiversity is worth conserving because of its many uses to humans. Bats are a diverse group of mammals that humans rely on for pest control services. The gray bat, northern long-eared bat, and Indiana bat are on the Threatened and Endangered Species List and are in need of conservation. I built species distribution models using occurrence records, climate data, and Maximum entropy (MaxEnt) modeling technique. I predicted …
Case-In-Point Pedagogy: Building Capacity For Experiential Learning And Democracy, Lori E. Kniffin Ph.D., Kerry L. Priest, Patti H. Clayton
Case-In-Point Pedagogy: Building Capacity For Experiential Learning And Democracy, Lori E. Kniffin Ph.D., Kerry L. Priest, Patti H. Clayton
Leadership Faculty Publications
Experiential learning in and out of the classroom provides students with opportunities to learn from reflecting critically on concrete experiences. This article introduces Case-in-Point (CIP), an experiential teaching and learning strategy that uses critical reflection-in-action within the context of the classroom environment to modify behaviors in real-time. We broaden the use of CIP beyond its original realm of application, teaching leadership, to instruction in a range of disciplines, and we explore its use to build capacity for experiential learning and democracy.
Urgency And Opportunity In Difficult Times: Elevating Voices And Widening The Circle Of Slce Leadership, Sarah E. Stanlick, Lori E. Kniffin Ph.D., Patti H. Clayton, Edward Zlotkowski, Jeffrey Howard
Urgency And Opportunity In Difficult Times: Elevating Voices And Widening The Circle Of Slce Leadership, Sarah E. Stanlick, Lori E. Kniffin Ph.D., Patti H. Clayton, Edward Zlotkowski, Jeffrey Howard
Leadership Faculty Publications
Welcome to the third in an ongoing series of special sections in the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (MJCSL) devoted to sharing the work of the Service-Learning and Community Engagement Future Directions Project (SLCE-F DP). This special section marks the second anniversary of the project. In this essay, we, the five curators of the SLCE-F DP, both introduce the thought pieces that comprise this special section and share our team’s critical examination of the project’s history and our sense of its own best future directions.