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No Country For Diasporic Men: The Psychological Development Of South Asian Masculinities In The Buddha Of Suburbia And The Mimic Man, Zehra Ahmed Yousofi

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this thesis is to examine the psychological development of South Asian masculinity in a diaspora that is depicted in Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia and V.S. Naipaul’s The Mimic Men. Together, Kureishi and Naipaul construct a complete understanding of masculinity through childhood, adolescent, young adult, and adulthood. Chapter 1 explores the need to displace their father’s masculinity and seek better masculine models that align with the social norms of the diaspora. Chapter 2 establishes the motivation behind seeking peers to define the meaning of masculinity in a diaspora and the disadvantage of this pathway. Chapter 3 …

Ua61/1 Nursing Spirit, Volume 1, Neal Chambler, Dean, Mary Bennett, Director, Susan Megahee, Editor, Creative, Wku School Of Nursing

School of Nursing Publications

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Questionnaire To Identify Barriers And Facilitators To Academic Careers For Women In Stem, Charles Leonard Bolton Iii

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this research was to develop a questionnaire to be used to identify barriers and facilitators to women faculty in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) academics. The phenomenon known as the leaky pipeline, a theoretical model describing why women are underrepresented in STEM disciplines, was examined. Women have long been underrepresented in STEM professions despite an increase in the number of women earning STEM degrees, suggesting women are faced with barriers that prevent them from achieving equal representation with men. The literature has identified several potential barriers, both historical and new, such as biological inequalities, family responsibilities, …

Binding Of Oxaliplatin And Its Analogs With Dna Nucleotides At Variable Ph And Concentration Levels, Rippa Sehgal

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Oxaliplatin is one of the three FDA-approved platinum anticancer drugs and considered a third generation drug, discovered after the first generation drug cisplatin and second generation drug carboplatin. It is known to react with proteins and DNA nucleotides in the body. Reaction with DNA occurs primarily at guanosine residues and secondarily at adenine residues for oxaliplatin and other platinum drugs. We have previously studied oxaliplatin and an analog with additional steric hindrance in the amine ligand and found that the analog had different reactivity with methionine. Now, we have prepared oxaliplatin and its three analogs Pt(Me2dach)(ox), Pt(en)(ox) and Pt(Me4en)(ox) and …

Escaping The Remedial Curse: An Evaluation Of The Impact Of A Credit-Bearing Alternative To Traditional Developmental Education, Daniel J. Super

Dissertations

This study examined the impact of a credit-bearing intervention literacy course taught at a southeastern United States four-year public university on student retention rates and cumulative grade point average. Undergraduate students (N=1,038) entering the university from fall 2010 to spring 2013 classified as not college ready were assigned to the course as an alternative to a more traditional non-credit bearing developmental reading course.

Using binary logistic regression and hierarchical linear regression, two dependent outcome variables related to student success were measured to infer course effects: twoyear retention status, defined as enrolling at the institution two years successful course completion, and …

Parsons, James T., 1835-1875 (Sc 2990), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text of letters (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 2990. Letters of James T. Parsons to his parents, written during his service with the 17th Ohio Infantry. He details his regiment’s arduous marches through Kentucky, especially Boyle and Pulaski counties, and remarks on bad roads, picket duty, and high prices charged by the sutler. He criticizes Kentucky soldiers as both braggarts and cowards. In December 1861, he speculates on the “great Battle to come” at Bowling Green but, in hospital at Nashville in August 1862, doubts the prospects for victory over the South. He …

Victimization Of The Homeless: The Role Of Public Perceptions And Implications For Social Work Practice, Marion Murray, Simon Funge, Jay Gabbard

Social Work Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Carter, Brandon. A New Era: Rick Stansbury Takes Reigns of WKU Basketball
• Skipworth, Dustin. Student Government Association to Recommend Guidelines for Next President – Presidential Search
• Collins, Emma. House Rejects Senate Budget Proposal – Politics
• Abri, Madihah. CISO Aims to Represent International Students – Council of International Students
• Mathews, Carly. Gatton Academy of Math & Science Partners with National Stem Cell Foundation
• Kast, Monica. Lawsuit from Former Swimming Team Member Stalled in U.S. District Court – Collin Craig, Hazing
• Kast, Monica. WKU Student Research Conference to Include More than …

Ua12/2/1 Housing Guide, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special housing guide edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Which Dorm is for You?
• Pettway, Shantel-Ann. Comfort Animals Play Diverse Role on the Hill
• Collins, Emma. Housing & Residence Life Releases New Housing Plan
• Henderson, Andrew. Home, Home on the Hill
• Moore, Mollie. Being Old and Living Isn’t that Bad, I Guess
• Moore, Elisabeth. Columnist Shares Experience as a College-age Landlady
• Moore, Brittiny. Going Away to College: When Distance Is Just a Number
• Clark, Samantha. Students Rant & Rejoice Over Their Random Roommates
• A Place to Call Home
• Martin, Madison. I Won’t Romanticize Dorm Life, But It Was Still Pretty …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Shaffer, Hannah. WKU Mourns Over Loos of Kathryn Costello
• Mathews, Carly. Water, Water Everywhere – Leslie Ford, International Program
• Collins, Emma. Reagan-Era Economist Art Laffer to Speak at WKU
• Kast, Monica. Kentucky House Approves Cuts to State Judicial System
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Miss Potato Head Beauty
• Winstead, John. Justice, Not Legislation – Gays, Lesbians
• Critchelow, Andrew. Three of February’s Best Album Releases – Music Review
• Wagner, Nick. Mezcaleros – Mexico, Mezcal, Alcohol
• Pettway, Shantel. Love the Way You Lie to Be Held Next Tuesday – Sexual Assault Awareness …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Carter, Brandon. Questions Follow Ray Harper Resignation, Player Suspensions – Basketball
• Kast, Monica. Students Hear from Potential Honors College Associate Director – Thomas Spencer
• Collins, Emma. The Bees’ Needs – Sustainability
• Skipworth, Dustin. Student Government Association to Hear from Aramark About Garrett Conference Center Renovation – Dining Services
• Shaffer, Hannah. Placement Test Requirement for Foreign Language Classes Sees Delay
• Clark, Samantha. Support Group for Eating Issues Opens for Students – Counseling & Testing Center
• Kast, Monica. Faculty Senate Talks Evaluations, Budget & Finance Committee Report
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon …

March Agenda, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting agenda.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Collins, Emma. Bucks for Bright Ideas Opens Entries – Kentucky Innovation Network
• Kast, Monica. When the Well Runs Dry – Saudi Arabia, International Students
• Abri, Madihah. Ivan Wilson Hosts Gallery of Art from Bowling Green & Cuban Students
• Camp, Jodi. Student Veterans Alliance Elects New President – Joseph Hunter
• Collins, Emma. Nursing School Plans to End Associate Degree Program – Curriculum
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Those Were the Days
• Johnson, Jack. Ding Dong the Witch is Eh
• Moore, Millie. On-Campus Pets Could Benefits Students, Community – Housing & Residence …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 91, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Closing the Book – Talisman, Yearbooks
• Kast, Monica. University Won’t Require Meningitis Vaccinations
• Harney, Lashan & Jacob Dick. Talisman Yearbook to Cease; Magazines to Come
• Skipworth, Dustin. Interpreters from WKU’s American Sign Language Program Sign National Anthem
• Camp, Jodi. WKU Strengthens Data Security Amid Hacks – Information Technology, Computers
• Collins, Emma & Dustin Skipworth. Presidential Selection Committee Meets Over Spring Break
• King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon Kentucky Weather
• Carter, Brandon. An Ode to My First Home
• License to Discriminate – Gays, Lesbians
• Hardin, Scout. How to Stay Dry & Chic …

Durston, James Marion, 1920-2011 (Mss 571), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 571. Letters of James M. “Brandy” Durston, a Bowling Green, Kentucky chiropractor and later a resident of Southaven, Mississippi, with copious reminiscences of people and places in Bowling Green. Includes material relating primarily to Durston’s church in Memphis, Tennessee.

Ua66 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Newsletter, Cheryl Stevens, Dean

Ogden College of Science & Engineering Publications

No abstract provided.

The Acute And Chronic Effect Of Korea Ginseng Supplement On Exercise Performance, Cognitive Function, And Fatigue Recovery, Gina Ok, Hyun Chul Jung, Nan Hee Lee, Minsoo Kang, Young Chan Kim, Sukho Lee

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The purpose of this study was to determine the acute and chronic effects of Korean ginseng supplements on exercise performance, cognitive function, and fatigue recovery. The study used double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design. Twelve healthy adult males (age = 31 ± 6.86 yrs) were randomly assigned to either KGD or placebo trials. All subjects conducted the exercise consisted with 30 minutes cycling at 70-75% of VO₂ max followed by 16 km time trial with 30 minutes resting periods. All subjects were tested for muscular power, strength, endurance, cognitive function, and fatigue. The subjects took KGD (280 ml containing 5.88 mg …

Mitochondrial Dysfunction Is Evident In Lewis Lung Carcinoma-Induced Muscle Wasting, Conner Benson, David E. Lee, Nicholas P. Greene, Jacob L. Brown, Megan E. Rosa, Tyrone A. Washington, Michael P. Wiggs

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Cancer cachexia is a paraneoplastic syndrome associated with adverse prognosis and shortened survival. The defining feature of cachexia is extensive muscle atrophy leading to progressive functional impairments. The molecular mechanisms responsible for the rapid muscle wasting are not fully elucidated. Based on emerging evidence, we developed the hypothesis cachectic muscle wasting is caused by mitochondrial dysfunction increasing reactive oxygen species production leading to global oxidative stress. To test this hypothesis we utilized the well-established Lewis-Lung Carcinoma (LLC) model of cancer cachexia. The time-course study consisted of one, two, three and four week LLC tumor bearing mice and age-matched four week …

Treatment With Euk-134 Enhance Anabolic Akt/Mtor/P70s6kinase Pathways, Protecting Against Muscle Atrophy In The Rat Soleus In A 7 Day Hindlimb Unloading, Dinah A. Rodriguez, Jeff M. Hord, John M. Lawler

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Muscle atrophy occurs with mechanical unloading, disease and aging. Mechanical unloading occurs with bedrest, microgravity, and casting/immobilization, all of which elicit the unloading-induced phenotype: (a) reduction of muscle fiber cross-section area (CSA) and (b) a shift from slow-twitch to fast-twitch muscle fibers. Unloading-induces muscle fiber atrophy appears to be a consequence of both decrease in contractile protein synthesis combined with increased protein catabolism. Oxidative stress has been cited as potential contributing factor to the unloading phenotype, although the mechanisms remain unresolved and controversial. We recently reported that a superoxide dismutase/catalase mimetic (EUK-134) reduced muscle atrophy, fiber-type shift, and pro-catabolic signaling. …

Body Composition Estimation And Satisfaction In College Students, Claire Pacelli, Hannah Forrester, Shana Walsh, Thomas Andre, Joshua J. Gann, Brian Leutholtz, Yunsuk Koh

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

College students are at an elevated risk for engaging in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, including disordered eating and low levels of exercise. Evidence also suggests that college students inaccurately estimate their weight status (e.g., reporting they are overweight when they are at a normal weight) and report high levels of body dissatisfaction. Efforts to promote healthy behavior change and body satisfaction first require an accurate perception of the problem. The purpose of this study was to 1) determine the accuracy with which college students estimate their weight and body composition, and 2) better understand the relationship between body composition and body …

Mediation Of The Translocation Of Nnosμ During Unloading-Induced Atrophy Of Skeletal Muscle Via Nox2 Inhibition, Sarah E. Little, Jeffrey M. Hord, Dinah A. Rodriguez, Erika L. Garcia-Villatoro, Marcela M. Garcia, John M. Lawler

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Mechanical unloading results in detachment of the mu-splice variant of neuronal nitric oxidase synthase (nNOSμ) from the dystrophin-glycoprotein complex and sarcolemma and translocation to the cytosol. We recently found that reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a role in nNOSμ translocation during unloading and muscle atrophy. NOX2, an isoform of NADPH oxidase and source of ROS, may play a causal role in nNOSμ translocation. The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of NOX2 peptidyl inhibition in reducing the translocation of nNOSμ from the sarcolemma and subsequently soleus CSA. Adult male Fisher 344 rats were randomly assigned to one …

Predicting Vo2max In Collegiate American-Style Football Athletes, Kalen A. Johnson, Kelsey Mclaughlin, Steven E. Martin, John S. Green Ph.D., Stephen F. Crouse

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Introduction: Maximal oxygen uptake (VO_2max) is an important measurement for athletic performance. A common method of VO_2max prediction is the Foster equation (MSSE, 1996). This equation produces accurate predictions in a normal population, however, significant difference has been noted between predicted and measured VO_2max values when testing athletes. While other studies have produced new equations for athletes in general or even for soccer players, to our knowledge none have made one specifically for American-style football players. Purpose: The aim of this study is to develop an accurate VO_2max prediction equation for collegiate American-style football athletes …

Effects Of Acute Vaporized Nicotine In Non-Tobacco Users At Rest And During Exercise, Juan Mejia, Jeremy Garcia, William H. Cooke, Caroline A. Rickards, Donovan L. Fogt

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Smokers, and even non-smokers, may utilize vaporized nicotine delivered by electronic cigarette (EC) due to the perception that EC are “healthier” than traditional tobacco cigarettes. The effects of vaporized nicotine delivered by EC on resting blood pressure (BP) and metabolic rate (RMR), or BP and aerobic power during exercise have not been studied. This investigation tested the effects of acute vaporized nicotine inhalation by EC on resting BP and RMR and cycle exercise BP, metabolic responses, and aerobic power in young, normotensive non-smokers. Using a double-blind design, 20 subjects (10 female; 23.1±2.5 years, 1.69±0.1 m, 70.6±14.9 kg; 22.1±11.0% body fat) …

Cardiorespiratory Responses During 2-Person Cpr Using Two Assisted Cpr Devices Versus Manual Cpr, Richard Vega Ii, William H. Cooke, Klarissa Sosa, Elizabeth Vega, Donovan L. Fogt

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Active Compression-decompression-CPR (ACD-CPR) requires rescuers to perform work during both phases of CPR. ACD-CPR provides active pre-loading of a patient’s heart with venous return as well as enhanced stroke volume during resuscitation. Prolonged, one-person CPR is exhausting and associated with decayed CPR quality over time. Active compression-decompression-CPR (ACD-CPR) requires the rescuer to actively work during both phases of CPR. We evaluated the metabolic cost of manual CPR (M-CPR), ACD-CPR1, and ACD-CPR2 (with adhesive pad) during a 10-min resuscitation period. We hypothesized that the metabolic cost for the devices would be similar to M-CPR. Twenty (10 female) participants (23.5±3.5y, 165.8±25.6cm, 72.5±12.2kg) …

Metabolic Responses Of Two Assisted Cpr Devices Versus Manual Cpr During 1-Person Cpr, Vincent Dejesus, Jonathan Barbosa, Christopher Blount, William H. Cooke, Jeremy Garcia, Patrick Gutierrez, Mahanaim Molina, Elisa Montiel, Donovan L. Fogt

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Prolonged, one-person CPR is exhausting and associated with decayed CPR quality over time. Active compression-decompression-CPR (ACD-CPR) requires the rescuer to actively work during both phases of CPR. We evaluated the metabolic cost of manual CPR (M-CPR), ACD-CPR1, and ACD-CPR2 (with adhesive pad) during a 10-min resuscitation period. We hypothesized that the metabolic cost for the devices would be similar to M-CPR. Twenty (10 female) participants (23.5±3.5y, 165.8±25.6cm, 72.5±12.2kg) completed 3 randomized trials with performance feedback by investigators. Expired air was analyzed for estimations of metabolic cost via indirect calorimetry. Participants rested for 10 minutes before the baseline data collection followed …

Effects Of Acute Cold Exposure On Plasma Biomarkers Associated With Cardiovascular Disease, Clarissa Garza, Karina Samsuhadi, Ana Seatty, Sarah Ullevig, Donovan L. Fogt

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Inflammatory cytokines and lipid mediators are used as biomarkers for CVD risk. Cold exposure has been suggested to improve some of these biomarkers. We measured cardiovascular inflammatory and lipid biomarkers to expand our knowledge of cold exposure and CVD risk. Interleukin-1 Beta (IL-1 B) and Chemokine Ligand 2 (CCL2) are inflammatory cytokines associated with various disease states. Free fatty acids (FFA) are released from fat cells in response to stress. We evaluated the effects of acute 30 min cold exposure on these blood biomarkers. We hypothesized that the inflammatory markers and plasma FFA levels would increase at 2-h post-cold exposure. …

Acute Effects Of Different Stretching Protocols Combined With Potentiating Exercise On Flexibility, Power, And Muscle Performance, Hyun Chul Jung, Nan Hee Lee, Gina Ok, Soeun Jeon, Sukho Lee

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute effects of different stretching protocols combined with potentiating exercise on flexibility, power, and muscle performance. This study was conducted in repeated and cross-over designed. Thirteen collegiate males aged 25.4±3.46 years voluntarily participated in this study. Prior to conduct stretching session, participants performed jogging on the treadmill for 5 min. Then, four different stretching protocols (non stretching; NS, static stretching; SS, dynamic stretching; DS, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching; PNFS) specially targeted for lower limb muscles combined with potentiating exercise (PE, 3 sets x 5 times tuck jumps) were randomly applied …

Effects Of Exercise And Nexrutine® On Biomarkers Of Cachexia In Tramp Mice, Kira L. Pamerleau, Paul Rivas, Nicolas Musi, Addanki Pratap Kumar, Darpan Patel

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Cachexia is a major adverse effect of prostate cancer (PCa) and leads to functional impairment and poor quality of life. The pathophysiology of cachexia is complex and includes an imbalance of anabolic and catabolic factors. Oncologists often encourage nutritional and physical interventions to improve cancer outcomes. However, it is unclear how these interventions affect the pathophysiology of PCa-induced cachexia. PURPOSE: To test the hypothesis that exercise and Nexrutine^® (a natural product derived from the bark of the Amur cork tree) can modulate cachexia in a transgenic adenocarcinoma of mouse prostate (TRAMP) model. METHODS: Ten-week old TRAMP mice were randomized …

Kinesio Taping Does Not Alter Muscular Performance Of Lower Extremity In Obese Adults, Nan Hee Lee, Sukho Lee, Hyun Chul Jung, Gina Ok, Quenton Morgan

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Obese adults often experience a weight burden imposed on the joints during physical activities. Taping is known as an effective therapy that can lessen the stress on joints during physical activity. Specially, Kinesio taping has gained recognition to improve exercise performance. However, the acute effects of Kinesio taping using obese population have not been well established. The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of Kinesio taping on the muscular strength, power, and endurance of lower extremity in obese adults. This study was conducted in randomized crossover design with 7 days washout periods. Fourteen obese adults (male: …

The Effect Of Backward Running On Hamstring Flexibility In College Football Athletes, Cedric Whitaker, Erika Deike

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The purpose of this study was to test if an acute backwards running regimen could increase hamstring flexibility in college football players. Twenty healthy in-season Division 3 football players, with no history of hamstring injury, were recruited for this study. After a warm-up, a sit and reach pre-test was used to measure hamstring flexibility. Subjects were then randomly assigned into a control or experimental group. The experimental group underwent a 3 week intervention, which consisted of three 40 yard backward sprints on 2 nonconsecutive days each week. Following the 3 weeks, all subjects performed a sit and reach posttest and …