Gore, Jonathan S.

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Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship Volume 6 Issue 1 Article 1 2023 Preliminary Pages (2023) Jonathan S. Gore Eastern Kentucky University, jonathan.gore@eku.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://encompass.eku.edu/kjus Recommended Citation Gore, Jonathan S. (2023) "Preliminary Pages (2023)," Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 1. Available at: https://encompass.eku.edu/kjus/vol6/iss1/1 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at Encompass. It has been accepted for inclusion in Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship by an authorized editor of Encompass. For more information, please contact Linda.Sizemore@eku.edu.     The Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship (KJUS) is published by the Eastern Kentucky University Libraries in collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Cammack 116, Richmond, KY 40475. Open Access Information The Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship (KJUS) publishes once a year. This is an open access journal. Articles and full issues are available at encompass.eku.edu/kjus. Call for Papers KJUS is accepting manuscripts for our upcoming issues. KJUS publishes quality, peer-reviewed research articles, literature reviews, historical and literary analyses, and creative works.  Call for Reviewers KJUS is seeking qualified faculty members to add to our list of reviewers. If you would like to be added, please send your contact information and specialty areas to jonathan.gore@eku.edu.  Copyright and Reprints Copyright © by the Eastern Kentucky University Libraries. If you would like to reprint an article, please contact the Editor by email (jonathan.gore@eku.edu).   Published by Encompass, 2023Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship      Issue 6 (2023)    KJUS: Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship  Editor-in-Chief Jonathan S. Gore Eastern Kentucky University  Editorial Board  Julie Baltisburger Eastern Kentucky University  John Bowes Eastern Kentucky University  Lindsay Calderon Eastern Kentucky University  Steve Chen Morehead State University  David Coleman Eastern Kentucky University  Karen Coulter Murray State University  Laurie Couch Morehead State University  Gregory Corso Morehead State University  Jon Endonimo Eastern Kentucky University  Julia Finch Morehead State University  Deanna Gabrielson Morehead State University   Lisa Gannoe Eastern Kentucky University  Curtis Hammon Morehead State University  Michael Kessinger Morehead State University  Michael Lane Eastern Kentucky University  Adam Lawson Eastern Kentucky University  Christina Lovin Eastern Kentucky University  James Maples Eastern Kentucky University  James Masterson Morehead State University  Christopher Mecklin Murray State University  ZB Metana Murray State University  Chris Neumann Eastern Kentucky University   Isaac Powell Eastern Kentucky University  Tanea Reed Eastern Kentucky University  Amy Richardson Morehead State University  Sandra Riegle Morehead State University  R. Duane Skaggs Morehead State University  Bill Staddon Eastern Kentucky University  John Starnes Somerset Community College  Normal Strobel Bluegrass Community College  Ashley Summers Morehead State University  Ilsun White Morehead State University  Qian Xiao Eastern Kentucky University       https://encompass.eku.edu/kjus/vol6/iss1/1Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship      Issue 6 (2023)    KJUS: Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship  Issue 6              2023  Editor’s Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………….….iv Dr. Jonathan Gore  Veteran Access to Mental Health Services and How it Contributes to the Rates of Suicide………………………………...1 Kameron Grigsby & Susan Skees-Hermes, Ph.D.  Comparing Substance Use Social Issues in Appalachian and Non-Appalachian Regions in Kentucky.................................5 Erica C. Bellamy & James Maples, Ph.D.  Exploring Environmental Racism and Quality of Life in Kentucky Counties………………………………………….….12 Bailey Harder & James Maples, Ph.D.  Libraries as Community…...…………………………………………………………………………………………….….17 Mora N. Rehm & James Maples, Ph.D.  Access to and Utilization of Primary Care: A Synthesis…………………………...……………………………...........….27 Klaire M. Johnson & Susan Skees-Hermes, Ph.D.  Sociological Explanations of Coronavirus Incidence Rates in Kentucky Counties……………………………………..….37 Sarah K. Cooper and James N. Maples, Ph.D.  Decapitated Dancers….……………………………………………………………………………………………….…….48 Jon E. McGee & Amanda Strasik, Ph.D.  Call for Papers………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...59  Paper Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………………………...…….…....60  Submission Process……………………………………………………………………………………………………........62  Review Process………………………………………………………………………………………………………..........63 Published by Encompass, 2023Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship      Issue 6 (2023)    Letter from the Editor  Greetings! I am pleased to bring to you the sixth issue of the Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship. I am also very pleased to see the growth and reach of KJUS from the past several years; the articles from the first five issues have been downloaded nearly 50,000 times in 175 countries across the world! We look forward to our continued success in showcasing the best work of our undergraduate students across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The sixth issue of KJUS contains some of the most diverse topics to date. The articles provide some new insights into cancer research, how people respond differently to a sermon depending on their cultural values, how self-esteem and region relate to health outcomes, the economic impact of a water park in Richmond, how unions relate to government spending, and how sports fans respond to online marketing.  I would like to acknowledge my Graduate Assistant, Savannah Muse, who have dedicated many long hours to making sure each article was polished and presentable. Laura Edwards served as the consultant and contact throughout the process. I would like to thank the associate editors and reviewers for volunteering their time to evaluate the rigor and validity of each submission. Finally, I would like to thank the students and their mentors for continuing to provide us with high quality work that continues to amaze me. I look forward to directing this journal’s continued purpose as a repository of academic excellence. Jonathan S. Gore, Ph.D. Editor-in-Chief  https://encompass.eku.edu/kjus/vol6/iss1/1

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