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Target/Object tracking using particle filtering

Kambhampati, Srisumakanth (Wichita State University, 2008-08)

Particle filtering techniques have captured the attention of many researchers in various communities, including those in signal processing, communication and image processing. Particle filtering is particularly useful in ...
Teen dating violence: the who, what, and when of prevention

Rowley, Rochelle L. (Wichita State University, 2012-05)

Much of the research on teen dating violence has attempted to take the ideas associated with adult domestic violence and intimate partner violence and apply it to teen relationships. This research was conducted to discover ...
Testing homogeneity of a parameter matrix some of the rows of which are under synchronized order restrictions

Banerjee, Arijit (Wichita State University, 2011-12)

This research considers a multiple multivariate linear regression model with a parameter matrix some of the rows of which are constrained by synchronized order restrictions. The test on the homogeneity of the parameter ...
Thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of a polymer composite cured at staged cure cycles

Soltani, Seyed Rouhallah Alavi (Wichita State University, 2010-05)

Thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of a polymer composite cured at different one-stage and two-stage cure cycles were studied in this dissertation. A commercial carbon-fiber prepreg, Cycom 977-2 UD, was used. ...
Transfer of training from virtual reality environments

Hamblin, Christopher James (2005-05)

This study evaluated the transfer of training and training efficiency of two virtual reality environments (head-mounted display and personal computer) for a complex manual assembly task. Transfer of training was measured ...
The transitive sequence of development of antisocial behavior in early childhood: the development of deviant talk

Johnson, Kassy A. (Wichita State University, 2007-07)

The present study investigated the specific temporal progression, from less to more serious, that 5-6 year old children follow in their deviant talk and behavior during peer interaction. To investigate temporal progressions ...
Treatment of comorbid depression and alcohol use disorders in an inpatient setting: comparison of acceptance and commitment therapy versus treatment as usual

Petersen, Connie L. (2007-05)

Depression and alcohol use disorders are the most frequently identified problems with in out patient and inpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities. As a result, the identification of an effective ...
Turbulent boundary layer models for acoustic analysis

Miller, Teresa S. (Wichita State University, 2011-05)

An analysis of the three types of turbulent boundary layer (TBL) models for acoustic analysis is presented because current preferred models over-predict TBL contributions to aircraft interior noise predictions. The mean ...
Understanding how family contextual factors affect adolescent outcomes: an examination of an African American sample

Roberts, Shani Roshelle (Wichita State University, 2011-05)

Family structure has been examined in depth for its possible impact on adolescent outcomes (such as substance use, achievement, sexual risk, etc.). Among the African American community, less than one-half of African ...
Understanding how highly involved minority parents sustain their involvement in their child's education

Sheppard, David D. (2007-05)

The purpose of my research study was to describe minority parents’ perceptions of how they overcame challenges, sustained involvement, and remained highly involved in their child’s education. Participants’ perceptions were ...
The unique and interactive effects of parenting processes and child characteristics on the development of relational and physical aggression in early elementary school-aged boys and girls

Marvin, Christina Leigh (Wichita State University, 2012-07)

The present study investigated convergent and divergent parenting antecedents and the unique and interactive effects of child verbal ability and impulsivity--‐inattention on the growth of relational and physical aggression. ...
The use of video to facilitate parent empowerment in early intervention

Eby, Jane L. (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

This quasi-experimental study piloted a video that was designed to increase parent empowerment. Participants were parents of children ages 0-3 with special needs who had recently qualified for early intervention services. ...
Using appreciative inquiry to describe and create teacher peak experiences: a case study of elementary school teachers

Hummel, Crystal D. (2007-05)

The purpose of this study was to describe the peak experiences of teachers while teaching and the necessary ecological conditions for them to enter into a peak experience state. Due to limited research on the study of peak ...
Vortex burst behavior of a dynamically pitched delta wing under the influence of a von Kàrmàn vortex street and unsteady freestream

Heron, Ismael (Wichita State University, 2007-12)

An experimental investigation was undertaken at Wichita State University in order to quantify the vortex burst behavior of a pitching 70-degree sweep delta wing subjected to a variable freestream velocity (accelerating ...
Web-assisted instruction and its effect on students’ achievements and attitudes in Nizwa College of Technology in Oman

Mustafa, Mohammad B. (Wichita State University, 2012-12)

The rising expectations for changing traditional classrooms, where chalk and talk as well as desks and texts are predominant, were accelerating because of the explosion of knowledge and the growing demands of the workforce ...
Wellness of Kansas principals: self-perception

Dierksen, Frederick William (2005-05)

This quantitative study examined the perceived wellness of Kansas K-12 public school building principals. Increased expectations at national, state, and local levels such as No Child Left Behind, budget cuts primarily due ...
Where did I park? Connecting lower-level and higher-level memory processes

Nuest, Brian Dale (2006-05)

Performance relationships on various behaviorally tested modalities i.e., verbal, and visual-spatial, supported the possibility that lower-level, working memory measures might be predictive of higher-level, long-term memory ...
Why teach: stories of success from alternative high school graduates

Patterson, A. Kathleen (Wichita State University, 2010-12)

This narrative inquiry focused on what six current teachers had to say about their high school experiences, first in a comprehensive high school and then an alternative high school. The narratives focused on the culture ...
Wideband energy reflectance measurements: normative study and effects of negative and compensated middle ear pressures

Shaver, Mark D. (Wichita State University, 2010-12)

Conventional clinical procedures for middle ear assessment have been used for several decades but have shown limitations. Application of a new technology, wideband energy reflectance (ER), has shown great potential. The ...
Women's sexual satisfaction, commitment, and attachment: Exploring the connections through the use of pro-relationship sexual behaviors

Pearson, M. Rachel (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

The goal of this dissertation was to examine the associations between commitment, sexual satisfaction, and attachment in women and to explore the mechanisms by which commitment is associated with sexual satisfaction. ...