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An Examination Of The Jefferson County Readiness Test As A Predictor Of Readiness & Achievement, Phyllis Reinstedler

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The Jefferson County Readiness Test, a locally developed readiness test, has been in use in the Jefferson County, Kentucky elementary schools for seventeen years. This test had not been standardized and few studies were available to support its use. The JCRT was studied to determine if the test was a valid predictor of readiness and achievement. Phase I of the study was designed to study the JCRT as a predictor of readiness. Beginning first year students in one elementary school were selected and JCRT scores, Metropolitan Readiness Test scores, and teachers' perceptions of readiness were collected for each child. Results …

A Comparison Of Zero-History & Continuing Groups In Two Communication Networks, Howard Sypher

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Five-person continuing and zero-history groups solved sentence-completion problems in two communication networks: the comcon and the wheel. Oral communication was utilized and all problem solving sessions were tape recorded for analysis. Analysis of variance revealed that the comcon network was significantly faster that the wheel in completing the task. The continuing groups used significantly more messages than the zero-history groups in problem solving. A chi-square test indicated that the continuing groups also used significantly more "sociability" messages than the zero-history groups in solving the sentence-completion problems. Analysis of variance revealed that in both groups, subjects in the central position of …

A Correlation Study Of Atmospheric Conditions & Incidences Of Respiratory Deaths, Bernice Wilder

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Mortality data from two populations, Bowling Green and Lexington, Kentucky, were correlated with atmospheric conditions for this region. The mortality data included the cause of death by respiratory disease, age, sex and race. The respiratory diseases considered in this study were emphysema, tuberculosis, pneumonia, asthma, influenza, acute and chronic bronchitis. The atmospheric conditions considered t have an effect on health were temperature, barometric pressure, relative humidity and precipitation. Mean temperature, mean barometric pressure, and mean precipitation per month were correlated with the death rate per thousand but proved no significance at the .05 level in either study area. IN the …

Student Psychological Variables & The Relationship Of Student Perception Of Teachers, Karen Wolfe

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

A set of six student psychological variables-- internal locus of control for positive and negative events as assessed by the Intellectual Achievement Responsibility Questionnaire; self esteem as assessed by the Self Esteem Inventory; and level of regard, empathetic understanding, unconditionality of regard and congruence as assessed by the Relationship Inventory--were correlated with a set of four student perception of teacher variables--interactional competence, rapport, unreasonable negativity and fosterance of self esteem as assessed by the Student Evaluation of Teacher II--to determine the relationship between the student psychological variables and the manner in which students evaluate their teachers. …

Electrophoretic Heterogeneity Of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate-Dependent 5-Ketogluconate Reductase Of Gluconobacter Suboxydans, Sharon Dianis

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

NADP⁺-dependent 5-ketogluconate reductase (D-Gluconate:NAD(P)⁺ oxidoreductase E.C. 1.1.1.69) isozymes were detected in cell-free extracts of Gluconobacter suboxydans (American Type Cultures Collection, Bethesda, Maryland, strain 621). Cell-free enzyme extracts were prepared from cells grown in media which contained glucose, gluconate, glycerol, sorbitol, or mannitol as the sole carbon source in 2% concentration. The extracts were fractionated using analytical polyacrylamide disc-gel electrophoresis. Gels were stained specifically for 5-ketogluconate reductase. Three isozymes were present in each extract from cells grown on the five different carbon sources. Gels stained in a reaction mixture which contained glycerol exhibited two of the isozymes.

An …

Samuel Butler’S Way Of All Flesh As A Sociological Novel, David Carter

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

To scholars of Victorian literature, Samuel Butler has always been a rebel who strikes out at society with wide-ranging criticism. After years of studying subjects as varied as music, art, biology, literature, and theology, Butler felt (like many Victorian writers) that he could make valuable social comments with his satires, travelogues, biological studies and one novel.

Critical studies of Butler have tended to treat in broad outline all facets of his life and work. This study, however, examines in depth Butler’s novel The Way of All Flesh, as the focal point of his critical analysis of Victorian society. It treats …

Radioprotection Of Oral Cavity Structures By S-2-(3-Aminopropylamino) Ethyl Phosphorothioate (Wr-2721), Ronald King

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Studies reporting a high concentration of WR-2721 in mouse salivary glands led to our studies of possible radioprotection of these glands by this drug from ionizing radiation. Oral effects of radiation in the presence of WR-2721 were studied in mice and dogs. Histological evaluation of mouse salivary glands irradiated with 1000 rads of ⁶⁰Co showed essentially no difference between control and experimental animals. Almost full regeneration of the serous salivary components occurred by 6 months in both groups and neither group had changes in the mucous glands. The use of higher doses of radiation in the mouse was prevented …

Ua11/2 This Week At Western Press Releases, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

This Week at Western press releases for the summer semester 1976 include announcements of meetings, lectures, art exhibitions, films, concerts and other events on campus.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 51, No. 60, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Clifton, Barbara. New Law Provides Access to Salaries
• Oder, Kelly. Freshmen Register for Fall Semester
• McAfee, Gene. Junior Scholars Program Attracts Top High School Students
• 2 Regents’ Terms Expire Before July 10 Meeting – Gerald Edds, Chalmer Embry
• Talisman to Arrive Around August 1
• Hurst, Terri. Jim Wayne Miller Cited for Creativity
• Kueber, Pam. Tom Coohill Lauded for Research
• Boggs, Mike. Faye Carroll Named Most Productive
• Teachers Take to Motorbikes in Workshop
• Five Student Journalists Receive Scholarships
• Teacher Corps Gets Grant
• Hesch, Nancy. 6 RMS …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Bill, Wolfe.Testing: Standardized Exams Subject of Criticism, Praise
• Talisman Receives Highest Recognition
• Mears, Teresa & Bill Wolfe. Prices, Brands, Sizes of Toiletry Items Vary
• Queen Candidate Registration Ends at 4 Tomorrow
• Bi-Term Finals Begin Today
• The Presidential Racetrack Lies Mainly in the Gutter
• Sheppard, Rickey. Editorial Perplexing
• Cortus, Bill. Urges Class Boycott
• Rogers, Jeff. Rock Not a Sin
• Gordon, David. Special Rescheduled
• Bauer, Janet. Claims Poor Coverage
• Stichtenoth, Keith. Concert Review Critic
• Clark, John. Review is Distortion, Chicago Concert
• Kraft, Kathy. Enjoyed Concert
• Ribar, Richard. …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding university lecture series, open records law, affimative action, sabbaticals and participative decision making.

Ua3/4 For Your Information, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the president's office regarding events and announcements.

Knowledge & Attitudes Of Mental Health Professionals On Issues & Laws Regarding Involuntary Hospitalization In Kentucky, Gary Giamartino

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in the Commonwealth of Kentucky has become a salient issue based, in part, on two recent court rulings and a call for legislative reform of the laws governing this procedure. The role cc the mental health professional, who may be directly or indirectly involved in the hospitalization process, requires knowledge and sensitivity of these laws and related legal issues.

One hundred and five Kentucky mental health professionals, including physicians, psychologists, and social workers, responded to a questionnaire designed to assess their knowledge and attitudes on seven selected laws and legal issues regarding involuntary hospitalization in Kentucky.

The …

Relationships Between Mother Interaction Styles, Mothers' Estimates Of Their Infants' Level Of Development, & Infant Development, James Dunbar

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Relationships between mothers' estimates of their infants' level of development, the amount mothers vocalize and model to their infants, and their infants' actual level of mental and motor development were explored using infants between twelve and thirty months of age. The data were analyzed by separate Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficients between all variables. A significant correlation was obtained between mothers' estimates of their infants' level of mental and motor development and the infants' obtained level of mental and motor development as measured by a standardized test. It was also discovered that as the age of the infants increased, their …

The Impact Of Boys’ Club Membership And Participation Upon Self-Reported Delinquent Behavior, Charles Vaught

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study empirically tested the responses of sixty-one Boys’ Club members to a questionnaire which contained the Nye-Short delinquency scale. Frequency of self-reported delinquent behavior was compared for the youngsters both before and after having joined the Boys’ Club. It was found that the various aspects of Club membership and participation had minimal effect upon the members’ delinquent behavior.

Ua12/2/2 1976 Talisman: Behind The Scenes, Vol. 53, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

1976 Talisman yearbook.

• Talisman Staff
• A Birthday But No Party – Bicentennial
• Day by Day
• Free ‘n Easy
• Twilight Zone
• Stuffed – Housing & Residence Life
• Long Distance Moving – A One Shot Deal
• A Not-So-Short Story – Registration
• Inch-high Feelings & Second Thoughts – Freshmen
• Those Lazy Days of Summer
• The Housing Game
• Caught in the Middle – Resident Assistants
• Krull, Carl. Getting Into the Swing of Things - Dormitories
• Saturday Night Special – Entertainment
• Night Life
• The Return of the Red (White & Blue) – Homecoming
• Back to the Scene of the Crime – Mickey Carrico
• In Concert …

Gospel Reaching Out Volume 4, Number 6, Department Of Library Special Collections

Gospel Reaching Out

The Gospel Reaching Out newsletter was produced by the Hart County Gospel Music Association which was headquartered in Munfordville, Kentucky. The newsletter contained information and calendars related to “singings” and singing conventions in south central Kentucky, area singing groups, musical trends, and features about collectors, churches and enthusiasts as well as advertisements from sponsors. Library Special Collections does not own originals or copies of this title.

The Colonelette (June 1976), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

Resolution 1 - Dorm Visitation, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution regarding a more liberal dorm visitation policy.

Some New Metallocenes, Larry Warfield

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The synthesis and characterization of some new metallocenes is discussed. These organometallic compounds contain some of the first reported pi-complexes between an aromatic ylid, triphenylphosphoniumcyclopentadienvlide. and some transition metals.

Also reported is the synthesis of some new mercury halide metallocenes involving dimethylsulfoniumcyclopentadienylide as the sigma bonded organic substrate.

Relationships Between The Fear Of Appearing Incompetent, Self-Estimated Iq, Obtained Iq And Gpa, Cheryl Bateman

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The present study deals with the fear of appearing incompetent as delineated by White, Goffman and Adler. The fear of appearing incompetent is an aspect of competence that may threaten self-esteem. The fear of appearing incompetent can purportedly be measured by the Fear of Appearing Incompetent Scale (FAIS).

It was found that the fear of appearing incompetent correlated positively with self-estimated IQ, but correlated negatively with obtained IQ. The fear of appearing incompetent had no significant relationship to GPA. The fear of appearing incompetent in participants who over-estimated their IQs did not differ significantly from the fear of appearing incompetent …

The Lower Reaches Of Long Creek, Kentucky: A Karst Anomaly In Allen County, Doral Conner

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

A field study of the lower reaches of the Long Creek drainage area in southeastern Allen County, Kentucky, established the karst character of that area. The area heretofore had been described as a non-karst area. Four swallow holes, which individually or collectively totally pirate Long Creek, were identified. Two major resurgences of the pirated flow were located and described. A detailed study of a portion of the Long Creek drainage area revealed thirty-four springs, all of which were pirated at least once, and no flow from these springs reached Long Creek by surficial routes. The field survey also revealed dolines …

The Influence Of A Relaxation Training Program Upon A Measure Of Self-Actualization, Karl Bodtorf

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Students at Western Kentucky University were asked to participate in a three week relaxation training program. The program focused upon relaxation as a coping skill and employed the Lazarus series of relaxation tapes, bio-feedback mediated relaxation training, and presentation of a relevant hierarchy in the form of an abbreviated systematic desensitization procedure. Subjects were measured prior to and following the relaxation program. It was hypothesized that subjects undergoing such a training procedure would experience gains as demonstrated by a measure of self-actualization when compared to individuals receiving no such treatment. A multivariate discriminant analysis indicated that the training program had …

Recreational Master Plan For The City Of Radcliff, Kentucky, Joseph Smith

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The City of Radcliff is presently without a Recreational Department and without local recreational planning. Therefore, it was desirable to establish a plan for the development of recreation in the city – a Recreational Master Plan. The master plan is divided into four areas: Organization and Administration of Recreation; Financing of Recreation; Facilities of Recreation; and Programming of Recreation. The standards set by the National Recreation and Park Association, NRPA, was the basis for evaluation of these areas.

It was found that Radcliff’s organizational chart needed to be reconstructed to include a recreation director, recreation department, and preferably an advisory …

Photochemistry Of Beta-Methyl-Beta-Nitrostyrene And Its Derivatives, Mohammad Z. Kassaee

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

o-CH₃, o-CH₃O, m-CH₃O and p-CF₃-β-methyl- β-nitrostyrene (compounds not previously reported) were synthesized using the method of Lappin¹³ and Robertson.¹⁴ These styrenes were irradiated in the U.V. region. The yield of corresponding oximes varied from 85 to 100% in aqueous ethanol. This variation in yield of the oximes was attributed to the effect of the substituent on the phenyl rings of the corresponding styrenes. Electron donating substituents promoted the nitro-nitrite rearrangement and electron-withdrawing groups inhibited this rearrangement. A mechanism is proposed for this reaction which unifies and includes ideas proposed by …

Ua68/8/2 James Poteet Oral History, Carlton Jackson

WKU Administration Documents

An interview on May 26, 1976 with James Poteet, WKU History faculty member 1931-1966 conducted by Carlton Jackson.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Administration Documents

Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua45/6 Commencement Address, Larry Shelton

WKU Administration Documents

Larry Shelton's 1976 commencement address.

Ua60/3/3 May Commissioning Exercises Program, Wku Military Science

WKU Administration Documents

Program for ROTC commissioning exercises.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding participative decision making, commencement, university planning, graduate assistantships, academic objectives, part-time stipends, graduate college and sabbaticals.