Browsing by Type "Conference paper"
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A novel method for development of constitutive models under simultaneous extreme strains and strain rates
(Springer International Publishing, 2022-11-25)This work presents a new experimental configuration for studying material behavior under extreme thermomechanical conditions. Deformation strains up to 10, strain rates up to 10$^6$ 1/s, and temperatures close to melting ... -
A numerical analysis on taper tube hydroforging
(ASME, 2022-10-30)Typically, in tube forming, the end cross section is either expanded or reduced, or the tube is bent around a solid mandrel to achieve the desired shape. To reduce the friction generated between the tube and the physical ... -
A perfect storm of photographic innovation, marketing and consumer desire: Kodak's you-press-the-button camera ads
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)This research examines adoption of the earliest Kodak cameras by consumers who quickly became fascinated with them. Early photography, such as daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, required sophisticated knowledge about photographic ... -
A picture is worth 150 words: Using Wordle to assess library instruction
(Pierian Press, 2011)Making library instruction interactive and engaging is no easy feat, and assessment of the standard one-shot visit can be difficult. Librarians need a simple and fast method for evaluation of learning. The one-minute paper ... -
A practical method to determine true pitching moment for internal balance wind tunnel testing with longitudinal variation in flow angularity
(American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., 2014-01-17)Data reduction and correction checks for Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel internal balance tests demonstrate an offset in observed pitching moment for model upright and inverted test runs. Root-cause analysis determines ... -
A qualitative study of selected juvenile offenders living in Sedgwick County Kansas
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)This study details the life stories of three former juvenile delinquents by the use of a qualitative methodology in the form of a collective case study. A corollary purpose of the study was to determine if findings could ... -
A research approach to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence in competitive collegiate female athletes
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)The prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) is well documented in the adult female population, but women's health physical therapists have noted it is also affecting younger females. Previous studies focusing on UI in ... -
A review of lignocellulosic biomass and biofuel supply chain models
(2014-06-03)Biofuels have received considerable attention lately due to the scarcity of fossil-based energy and its adverse impact on the environment. Furthermore, the need for a consistent energy supply has led researchers and ... -
A study in music interpretation and nuances
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)The purpose of this study is to address the importance of interpreting music and to explore the possibility of transferring ideas from the score to the audience. The study will consist of a brief description of the meaning ... -
A survey of current knowledge and practices of Kansas physician assistants regarding infant mortality
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)Kansas' infant mortality rate is higher than the national average. Research supports specific infant mortality prevention techniques but it is unknown if physician assistants (PAs) in Kansas are teaching them. Our objective ... -
A survey of maternal perceptions of early postpartum care with a focus on a breastfeeding friendly environment
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)A primary activity for the mother-infant dyad in the first hours and days after birth is learning to breastfeed. Unfortunately, many unidentified barriers interfere with the learning process. The purpose of this study was ... -
A survey of physicians' perceptions of physician assistant education and qualifications
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Little research has been conducted on physicians' attitudes and understanding of the physician assistant (PA) profession. As healthcare demands continue to grow, it isimperative physicians understand the education ... -
A usability study of airline booking platforms
(Industry, Engineering & Conference Management Systems Conference, 2020-03)The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the usability of booking airline flights on an airline's mobile app and on the same airline's website. The method of this study was a usability test where participants ... -
A virtual STEM outreach program for elementary and middle school students during COVID-19
(Industry, Engineering & Conference Management Systems Conference, 2021-03)Gender inequality has been a persistent problem in higher education and industry in the STEM fields in the United States. While progress has been made in the last decade, there is a potential for increasing inequality in ... -
ABCs of processor design: Introductory computer architecture using the LIS-4
(ASEE, 1997-06)At Wichita State University a three course sequence in the Digital Design area is offered. First year students are encouraged to take the first course. By their third semester it is possible for a student to enroll in ... -
Abstinence-only sexual education vs. comprehensive sexual education, with emphasis on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of adolescents
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)In 2003, the Youth Behavior Risk Survey reported that 46.7% of high school students had been sexually active.[1] In 2000, 9.1 million of the 18.9 million new cases of STDs came from young people age 15-24.[2] Although the ... -
Academic achievement: outside influences or black/white differences
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Academic performance in middle school: Friendship influences
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)The results of this study build on previous research findings demonstrating relational significance of peer influences to academic performance during adolescence. Whereas family, teachers, and peers play a significant role ... -
Accessing the hidden available spectrum in cognitive radio networks under GSM-based primary networks
(IEEE, 2017)The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) system is generally considered to be one of the most successful cellular standards. However, in the cognitive radio (CR) research community, the GSM system is rarely ... -
Accuracy of pedometer steps and time for youth with developmental disabilities during dynamic movements
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)Pedometers are a valid measure of walking behaviors of youth with and without disabilities. Walking is only one of the many types of movements in which youth engage. Given the dynamic/sporadic nature of youth’s activity ...