How To Submit KOS Paper Abstracts
The KOS fall meeting traditionally features papers given by scientists,
students and birders.
To submit an abstract: Include the title of the presentation, the list of
authors (use an asterisk to indicate the speaker), the institutional affiliation
of the authors (if applicable), and a brief abstract of up to 250 words.
Abstracts will be printed in the KOS meeting program. When you submit the
abstract, please provide four additional pieces of information:
1) the multimedia equipment you will need;
2) papers will be 15 min, including questions. If you need a
shorter or longer time slot, please let Chuck Otte know;
3) whether you are eligible and would like to be considered
for a student presentation award;
4) stage of program (undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate)
if you are eligible for a student presentation award.
Paper abstracts are due by September 15; please send in MS Word to Chuck Otte
at otte2@cox.net. In the subject
line of the e-mail, please indicate the meeting and give your surname: "KOS
2009: Tiger."
Example abstract: Interspecific competition with wildcats limits
populations of jay-hawks in northeast Kansas.
Willie T. Wildcat (*), Division of Biology, Kansas State University.
Ongoing declines in autumn populations of jay-hawks (Cyanorufa chalkii) are a
topic of conservation concern in Kansas. To assess the role of interspecific
competition with wildcats (Felis purpula) as a factor contributing to observed
population trends, I conducted three-hour observation bouts of captive animals
in large enclosed arenas. In competition trials, jay-hawks demonstrated a strong
aversion to environments saturated with royal purple. Thus, interspecific
competition from wild felids may be a limiting factor that controls foraging and
reproductive success of jay-hawk populations in the state of Kansas.
Effective conservation strategies for jay-hawks should include keeping cats
indoors.