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Stochastic control of unified decentralized singularly perturbed systems

Hyun, Inha (2006-05)

The design of a stochastic optimal controller using state feedback and output feedback is developed for unified, decentralized, singularly perturbed systems with Gaussian noise. To filter out the external noises contained ...
Strain energy release rate analysis of adhesive-bonded composite joints with a prescribed interlaminar crack

Chadegani, Alireza (Wichita State University, 2008-05)

Composite materials together with adhesive-bonding have been increasingly used in the aviation industry. Delamination is among the critical failure modes in fiber-reinforced laminated composite structures including ...
Stress concentrations due to countersunk holes in adhesively bonded bi-layered aluminum subjected to tensile loading

Raghavan, Bharadwaj Veera (Wichita State University, 2011-07)

The adhesively bonded layered aluminum is used in aircraft structures to avoid knife edge situations when flush head fasteners are used with minimum gage skins. Due to the countersunk hole and adhesive bonding, stress flow ...
Stress relaxation behavior of carbon fiber-epoxy prepreg composites during and after cure

Das, Rony (Wichita State University, 2012-05)

This study presents the experimental results of time-temperature dependent viscoelastic behavior and cure kinetics of two commercial carbon fiber/epoxy prepregs, IM7/977-2 unidirectional tape (UD) and IM7/977-2 plain weave ...
A structural decomposition of the marriage premium

Feuille, Christopher B. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2006-04-28)
A structural decomposition of the marriage premium

Feuille, Christopher B. (2006-05)

This thesis examines the wage gap among married and never married men. It is generally accepted that married men will have higher earnings than never married men. An income determination model was created to control for ...
Structural teardown and analysis: evolution of the teardown process

Laubach-Hock, Melinda (Wichita State University, 2011-12)

Due to current economic conditions, aircraft are being operated to their design life and often beyond. In order to assess the true condition of these aging aircraft structures, structural teardowns have become more common ...
Structure, electronic, and photophysical properties of platinum(ii) biphenyl complexes containing 2,2’-bipyridine and 1,10-phenanthroline derivatives

Huang, Wei (Wichita State University, 2010-12)

Platinum(II) biphenyl diimine complexes have been synthesized and characterized. Single crystal X-ray structures from seven complexes show two types of configurations about the platinum coordination sphere in the solid ...
Student and Instructor Perceptions of Care in Online Graduate Education

Marx, Gina R. (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)

Nodding's (1984) theory of care evolved before online education became main stream. Therefore, this study was conducted to learn how students and instructors described care and what language or strategies they perceived ...
Student and instructor perceptions of care in online graduate education: a mixed methods case study

Marx, Gina R. (Wichita State University, 2011-05)

The purpose of the study was to understand what language and strategies instructors and students perceived as conveying caring in online graduate education. Using Nodding’s (1984, 1988, 1995, 2001, 2002) care theory, ...
Student Driven Projects and Effects on Motivation

Jacoby, Alison; Tasker, Leigh Ann; Koehn, Matthew (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)

The purpose of this study is to determine if student choice of projects would increase their motivation and engagement. Prior research has indicated that students will be self-motivated to work hard on a project when it ...
Student empowerment and empowering academic settings

Kirk, Chris Michael (Wichita State University, 2012-05)

Despite multiple reforms, the education system of the United States continues to leave students behind, particularly those from marginalized groups. Student empowerment is defined as a process by which students gain more ...
Student outcomes: Examining school effectiveness in Kansas using multiple indicators of performance

Humphries, Jessica Lynn (Wichita State University, 2007-12)

This study examined high school effectiveness through the use of multiple indicators of student performance, which was first studied by Rumberger and Palardy (2005). Data on Kansas high schools were taken from the Kansas ...
Student ratings of university teaching: similarities and differences in experientially-oriented courses

Mosack, Victoria (2006-07)

End-of-course student ratings of teaching are among the most frequently used methods of evaluating instruction in university courses. Experiential courses focus on knowledge application and performance, and tend to be ...
Students' perceptions of teacher effectiveness and academic misconduct: what's the connection?

McKibban, Amie R. (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

Using the classroom as the unit of analyses, the current study assesses the relationship between students’ perceptions of teacher effectiveness and academic misconduct utilizing valid and reliable measures with established ...
Student's preparedness in the 21st Century: A suburban district's perspectives

Callis, Larry; Herl, Dale L.; Lutz, Lisa L.; Watkins, Mark; Rimmington, Glyn (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2009-05-01)

Secondary students are graduating into a world that is increasingly interconnected, interdependent and culturally diverse. This dynamic environment requires a level of intercultural and information literacy that is presently ...
Student voices: self-efficacy and graduating high school

Surland, Robin (Wichita State University, 2010-05)

This sequential mixed methods study explored the role self-efficacy plays in students’ persistence to graduating high school. Framed within social cognitive theory, data collection included a self-efficacy scale, open-ended ...
Studies on electron and energy transfer in porphyrin and fullerene based systems

Smith, Phillip M. (2006-05)

The research presented in this thesis deals with the synthesis, optical and photochemical studies of various porphyrin and/or fullerene based systems. The second chapter deals with the study of fullerene based molecules ...
Studies on self-assembled porphyrin-fullerene and porphyrin-carbon nanotube donor-acceptor conjugates

Chitta, Raghu (Wichita State University, 2007-12)

The research presented in this dissertation deals with the syntheses, characterization, electrochemical and photophysical studies of porphyrin-fullerene or porphyrin-carbon nanotube based donor-acceptor conjugates. The ...
Studies towards small-molecule-receptors selective for phospholipid anionic head groups in bacterial membranes

Meece, Frederick A. (Wichita State University, 2009-05)

Receptors specific for inorganic anions have been described for several decades. Several of these anions, i.e. chloride, phosphate, and acetate are essential in biology. A novel neutral anion receptor specific for the ...