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Quantification Of Sympathetic Transduction In Type 2 Diabetes Patients, Ben E. Young, Jennifer R. Vranish, Seth W. Holwerda, David M. Keller, Paul J. Fadel Feb 2017

Quantification Of Sympathetic Transduction In Type 2 Diabetes Patients, Ben E. Young, Jennifer R. Vranish, Seth W. Holwerda, David M. Keller, Paul J. Fadel

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Type 2 Diabetes patients (T2D) have been shown to have greater alpha­-adrenergic sensitivity. How this impacts the transduction of muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) to arterial blood pressure under resting conditions using spontaneous fluctuations in MSNA, as well as during stressors known to elicit sympatho­-excitation (e.g., cold pressor test (CPT)) is unclear. PURPOSE: We tested the hypothesis that T2D patients would exhibit greater sympathetic transduction compared to age­ and BMI­-matched, healthy controls. METHODS: MSNA (microneurography), heart rate (ECG), and beat­-to­-beat arterial blood pressure (finger photoplethysmography) were continuously recorded during a 10 minute baseline period, and in response to a 2­minute …


The Effect Of A High Fat Meal On Cerebral Vascular Function, Jordan C. Patik, Wesley J. Tucker, Bryon M. Curtis, Michael Nelson, R Matthew Brothers Feb 2017

The Effect Of A High Fat Meal On Cerebral Vascular Function, Jordan C. Patik, Wesley J. Tucker, Bryon M. Curtis, Michael Nelson, R Matthew Brothers

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

It is well known that a single high fat meal (HFM) causes a robust and transient elevation in serum triglycerides (TG). This elevation in serum TG is a primary contributor to the post-prandial attenuation of peripheral vascular endothelial function, as assessed by flow-mediated dilation in the brachial artery. Whether a similar impairment in vascular reactivity can be observed in the cerebral circulation remains unknown, and was the focus of this investigation. PURPOSE: To test the hypothesis that cerebral vascular function is impaired following a HFM. METHODS: End-tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure (PETCO2), middle cerebral artery blood velocity (MCAVmean), calculated …


Effect Of Acute Antioxidant Consumption On Cardiac Baroreflex Sensitivity In Young Healthy Adults, Brandi Y. Stephens, Jasdeep Kaur, Jennifer R. Vranish, Jordan C. Patik, R Matthew Brothers, Paul J. Fadel Feb 2017

Effect Of Acute Antioxidant Consumption On Cardiac Baroreflex Sensitivity In Young Healthy Adults, Brandi Y. Stephens, Jasdeep Kaur, Jennifer R. Vranish, Jordan C. Patik, R Matthew Brothers, Paul J. Fadel

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

There is an emerging body of evidence in animals indicating that elevated oxidative stress impairs baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) function, however studies in healthy humans have yielded equivocal results. One potential reason for this discrepancy is that previous studies have used individual antioxidant treatments (e.g., Vitamin C only) to investigate the effect of oxidative stress on BRS. Recent studies in healthy humans have demonstrated significant reductions in reactive oxygen species using an antioxidant cocktail (AOC; Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Co-enzyme Q10) suggesting the effectiveness of this treatment. Whether this AOC induced reduction in oxidative species affects BRS in young, healthy …


The Association Between Sleep Efficiency And Physical Performance In Taekwondo Competitors: An Individual Analysis, Pedro Carazo-Vargas, José Moncada-Jiménez Feb 2017

The Association Between Sleep Efficiency And Physical Performance In Taekwondo Competitors: An Individual Analysis, Pedro Carazo-Vargas, José Moncada-Jiménez

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

PURPOSE: To individually assess the association between sleep efficiency and physical performance in college Taekwondo competitors. METHODS: Twelve volunteers (8 men and 4 women) completed a 13-week macrocycle consisting of loading (10 weeks) and tapering (3 weeks) phases. Participants were matched by gender following the loading phase and randomly assigned to either a condition in which they kept the same training volume or a condition were the training volume was reduced by 50%. Sleep efficiency was measured with accelerometry the night before physical testing, and kicking motion time and kicking time response were measured with the “Fitlight Trainer” system. …


Effects Of Practical Durations Of Stretching On Hamstrings Range Of Motion And Strength, Jose G. Pineda, Megan R. Cruz, Ty B. Palmer Feb 2017

Effects Of Practical Durations Of Stretching On Hamstrings Range Of Motion And Strength, Jose G. Pineda, Megan R. Cruz, Ty B. Palmer

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

ABSTRACT

Stretching is often performed prior to exercise with the intent to improve range of motion (ROM) and athletic performance. However, stretching-induced strength loss has been extensively reported and is believed to be influenced by several factors, including the time under stretch. The majority of previous studies showing stretching-induced strength declines have used stretching routines for durations (8-30 min) considerably longer than those commonly applied in the field. Fewer studies have examined the effects of shorter, more practical durations (≤2 min) of stretching on ROM and muscle strength. PURPOSE: To examine the acute effects of practical stretching durations on …


The Influence Of A Single Bout Of High-Intensity Interval Exercise On Postprandial Lipemia And Glycemia, Stephen Decker Feb 2017

The Influence Of A Single Bout Of High-Intensity Interval Exercise On Postprandial Lipemia And Glycemia, Stephen Decker

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

A single bout of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise performed for a prolonged period of time (≥ 1 hour) has been reported to reduce the magnitude of postprandial lipemia and glycemia in both healthy and at-risk populations. High-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) bouts are generally performed in brief intervals (≤ 1 minute) followed with brief periods of rest (1 - 3 minutes) for up to 30 minutes in duration. The influence that a single bout of HIIE would have on postprandial lipemia and glycemia is not clear. PURPOSE: Examine the effects of high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) on postprandial (PP) triglyceride (TG), glucose, and …


Hand Cooling During Recovery From Exercise In The Heat: Cold Water Immersion Vs. Dry Cold Negative Pressure, Meagan V. Cantu, Christopher M. Hearon, Matthew V. Bliss, Tyler Farney Feb 2017

Hand Cooling During Recovery From Exercise In The Heat: Cold Water Immersion Vs. Dry Cold Negative Pressure, Meagan V. Cantu, Christopher M. Hearon, Matthew V. Bliss, Tyler Farney

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Areas of the body that are devoid of hair, such as the palms of our hands, efficiently dissipate heat through specialized blood vessels. Immersing the hands in cold water is said to benefit the process of heat exchange, but has been criticized for its ability induce cutaneous vasoconstriction. The use of dry cold negative pressure is proposed to bypass this reflex in order to increase constant heat dissipation. PURPOSE: To compare the effect of two different hand cooling modalities on core temperature when recovering from exercise in a hot environment. METHODS: Males (N=12, 21±2 yr, 64±15 kg, …


Fish-Oils Increase Bambi Expression To Protect Against Fibrotic Activity In Lps Stimulated Hepatic Tissue, Megan L. Schaller, Matthew P. Harris, Dakota R. Kamm, Kenneth A. Witt, Karin E. Sandoval, Joshua S. Wooten Feb 2017

Fish-Oils Increase Bambi Expression To Protect Against Fibrotic Activity In Lps Stimulated Hepatic Tissue, Megan L. Schaller, Matthew P. Harris, Dakota R. Kamm, Kenneth A. Witt, Karin E. Sandoval, Joshua S. Wooten

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), defined as excess hepatic lipid and chronic inflammation, provides an environment prone for the development of hepatic fibrosis. Recent evidence suggests that the antifibrotic protein BAMBI (BMP-Activin membrane bound inhibitor) is downregulated in the presence of inflammation, and may be central to the development of fibrosis. Diets rich in omega-3 (w-3) fatty acids are known to provide anti-inflammatory effects; however, the effects of w-3 fatty acids on hepatic fibrosis are not well-established. PURPOSE: To determine the effects of fish-oils on the hepatic fibrosis signaling cascade, following 32-weeks of high-fat feeding in a LPS-induced model of NASH. METHODS: …


The Effect Of A Western Diet On Hepatic Autophagy In Age Accelerated Samp8 Mice, Matthew P. Harris, Megan L. Schaller, David Umbaugh, Karin Sandoval, Kenneth A. Witt, Joshua S. Wooten Feb 2017

The Effect Of A Western Diet On Hepatic Autophagy In Age Accelerated Samp8 Mice, Matthew P. Harris, Megan L. Schaller, David Umbaugh, Karin Sandoval, Kenneth A. Witt, Joshua S. Wooten

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is characterized as a dysregulation of hepatic lipid metabolism and a chronic inflammatory state. It is hypothesized the link between lipid dysregulation and inflammation may be due in part to defective hepatic autophagy and reduced mitochondrial capacity to oxidize fatty acids. It remains to be determined; however, the effects of a Western diet on hepatic autophagy and mitochondrial function during aging. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a high-fat high fructose diet (HFF) on markers of hepatic autophagy and mitochondrial function in an age accelerated mouse model. METHODS: Twenty …


Lissauer, Mildred Wallis (Potter), 1897-1998 (Mss 544), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2017

Lissauer, Mildred Wallis (Potter), 1897-1998 (Mss 544), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 544. Materials related to the construction of the Godey Quilt by Mildred Lissauer, Louisville, Kentucky in 1934. Includes graphic items gleaned from newspaper, magazines, and other paper ephemera, correspondence with the seamstress responsible for much of the sewing on the quilt, research correspondence of Sandra Statebell related to the quilt and an article that she wrote about it. News clippings and magazine articles about Lissauer’s penchant for interior decorating.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2017

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

  • Gary Ransdell Accepts New Presidency Position – Semester at Sea
  • Williams, Jamie. Student Government Association Cuts Safe Ride for Thursdays
  • Austin, Emma. Citizens Protest Attorney General Nomination – Jeff Sessions
  • Chattopadhyay, Srijita. Downtown Post Office Looking for Place to Relocate
  • Bradley, Erian. Organization Event to Educate, Recruit Members – Black Leadership & Academic Conference
  • Alvey, Rebekah. Letter Writing Events Show Support for International Students – 2K Letters KY
  • Kast, Monica. Donation from Fruit of the Loom Creates Scholarship Fund
  • Slaughter, Wesley. Editorial Cartoon re: Parking …


Dickey, Robert Wallace, 1933-2017 (Sc 3089), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2017

Dickey, Robert Wallace, 1933-2017 (Sc 3089), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3089. Letter, 8 August 2016, from Bob Dickey, St. Augustine, Florida, to Bob & Cora Jane Spiller, Oakland, Kentucky, in which he discusses his recent activities and reminisces about his years in Bowling Green, Kentucky.


Bates, Georgia, 1916-1986 - Collector (Sc 3087), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2017

Bates, Georgia, 1916-1986 - Collector (Sc 3087), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding Aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection SC 3087. Correspondence, documents and news clippings relating to the Bates family of Bowling Green, Kentucky.


February Agenda, Wku Graduate Council Feb 2017

February Agenda, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting agenda.


Ua80/1 Meeting Agenda, W Club Feb 2017

Ua80/1 Meeting Agenda, W Club

University Organizations

Meeting agenda for the February 2017 meeting of the W Club Board of Directors.


Meeting Minutes, Wku Graduate Council Feb 2017

Meeting Minutes, Wku Graduate Council

Graduate School

Meeting minutes.


Veitschegger, Rodney Dean, 1931-2013 (Mss 596), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2017

Veitschegger, Rodney Dean, 1931-2013 (Mss 596), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 596. Genealogical correspondence of Rodney Dean Veitschegger, Bowling Green, Kentucky, with a number of individual across the country. Veitschegger was particularly interested in the following surnames from West Virginia: Mullins, Roberts, Caudill, Lee and Wallin.


Ua80/1 Meeting Minutes, W Club Feb 2017

Ua80/1 Meeting Minutes, W Club

University Organizations

Meeting minutes for the February 2017 meeting of the W Club Board of Directors.


Ua12/2/1 Dining Guide, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2017

Ua12/2/1 Dining Guide, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald with articles:

  • Burgess, Kelly. Salmon Patty & Southwest Salad Recipe
  • Dimeo, Chris. OLILO Acts as Delicious, Yet Healthy Alternative
  • Alvey, Rebekah. Local Restaurants Provide Unique Dining Experiences
  • Chavis, Danielle. The Best Dinner Dates for Valentine’s Day
  • Henderson, Andrew. Unconventional Locations to Dine at, Enjoy In Your Life
  • Alvey, Rebekah. Topper Grill & Pub Begins Serving Alcoholic Beverages
  • Shaw, Mhari. Vegetarians at WKU
  • Chisenhall, Jeremy. Olympic Eats – Emmanuel Dasor
  • Hormell, David. The Hill’s Best Brews


Brown, Michael R. - Collector (Sc 3088), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2017

Brown, Michael R. - Collector (Sc 3088), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding Aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3088. Correspondence of Janice Holt Giles related to the “White Caps,” the Brethren in Christ church, and collected by Michael R. Brown for a scholarly article he produced on the topic. Also includes a chronology of Giles’ life compiled by Brown as well as a copy of his completed article. Giles used the information she gleaned about the “White Caps” in one of her books, Tara’s Healing.


Turning Teachers Into Action Researchers In Their Classrooms, Dusty Columbia Embury, Laura S. Clarke Feb 2017

Turning Teachers Into Action Researchers In Their Classrooms, Dusty Columbia Embury, Laura S. Clarke

Kentucky Teacher Education Journal: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children

Action research is often called the teacher’s research and often feels like a common sense approach to solving problems, but not all pre-service teachers begin careers knowing how to use this methodology to improve their own practice. This article offers a rationale for teaching pre-service teachers the skills and action research methodology as a tool for professional improvement based on the experiences of the authors engaging in a reflective process for teaching. While not generalizable, it is hoped that lessons learned may be applied by other faculty in teacher education programs.


Meeting Minutes, Wku Council On Academic Deans Feb 2017

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council On Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding holidays, solar eclipse, capital plan, dual career, faculty overload, travel and sabbaticals.


Ua3/9/7 New Chapter, Wku President's Office - Ransdell Feb 2017

Ua3/9/7 New Chapter, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding Semester at Sea.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2017

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

  • Ares, Nicole. WKU to Sue Over Open Records Decision
  • Austin, Emma. Tuition Deficits may lead to University Budget Policy Change
  • Ziesig, Kathryn. Unity is Love – Protests, Immigration
  • McCarthy, Casey. eSports Team Hosts First Live Event, Plans to Keep Growing
  • Williams, Jamie. Event Connects International & American Students – International Student Diplomats
  • Wegert, Sally. Women’s Campus Ministry to Open Chapter at WKU – Delight Ministries
  • Slaughter, Wesley. Editorial Cartoon re: Bowling Green Massacre
  • Ronkainen, Millie. Balancing the Pressure to be Well-rounded
  • Burgess, Kelly. Bless Your …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2017

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

  • Williams, Jamie. 10 Members Appointed to Student Government Association
  • Keltner, Bryson. WKU Students Graduate with More Loan Debt
  • Alvey, Rebekah. WKU Police Officer Recognized for Making DUI Arrests – Dustin Lee
  • Williams, Jamie. Professor Appointed to Human Rights Task Force – Sam McFarland
  • McCarthy, Casey. Monthly Group Discusses Gender Identity – Science Café
  • Restricting Records: Title IX Records
  • Slaughter, Wesley. Editorial Cartoon re: Open Records Access
  • Jones, Shawn. Kentuckians Need Easier Access to Quit Smoking
  • Cox, Ebony. Stepping Up – Homecoming Step Show
  • Chavis, Danielle. …


Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council Feb 2017

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of February 1, 2017 meeting.


Ua12/9 Newsletter, Vol. 4, Issue 1, Wku Counseling & Testing Feb 2017

Ua12/9 Newsletter, Vol. 4, Issue 1, Wku Counseling & Testing

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about WKU Counseling & Testing Center.

  • Our Staff
  • Star's Report - Service Dog
  • Lunch & Learn Spring Series
  • Support Group Spotlight
  • QPR (Suicide Awareness & Prevention)
  • Fridays with FRIENDS Continues
  • A Date with Star
  • Resources
  • Testing Corner
  • Laves, Karl. Just Another Day in the Big Picture - Valentine's Day
  • Spitzer, Nina. Fun Facts About Valentine's Day
  • Counseling Services


Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 93, No. 1), Kentucky Library Research Collections Feb 2017

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 93, No. 1), Kentucky Library Research Collections

The Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.


Bowling Green Civil War Round Table Newsletter (Feb. 2017), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2017

Bowling Green Civil War Round Table Newsletter (Feb. 2017), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Bowling Green Civil War Round Table Newsletter

No abstract provided.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2017

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

  • Board of Regents Name WKU’s 10th President – Timothy Caboni
  • Ares, Nicole. Extreme Vetting – Elnaz Jalali, International Students
  • Williams, Jamie. Board Approves President, Coach Contract – Timothy Caboni, Mike Sanford
  • Austin, Emma. Attorney General Rules WKU Violates Open Records Law
  • Williams, Tyger. WKU Celebrates Chinese New Year: Year of Rooster
  • Editorial Cartoon re: Immigration, Big Red as Statue of Liberty
  • Henderson, Andrew. Attacks on Refugee Rights Attack Universal Human Rights
  • Hormell, David. A Soliloquy for the Forgotten People – Immigration
  • Mattingly, Evan. The …