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A numerical and experimental approach to characterize the failure modes of hexagonal cell honeycomb core under in-plane loading
(DEStech Publications Inc., 2017-10)In the present study, the failure modes of a hexagonal cell honeycomb core under in-plane loading are investigated. It is shown that, under tensile loading, the node bond failure and ribbon fracture are the main causes of ... -
A 28-day case-study with the M.A.T.
(Western Institute of Multivariate Experimental Psychology, 1973)One subject completed the M.A.T. every day for a period of a month. In addition a detailed diary was kept for this period. Fluctuations in the scores of the M.A.T. variables were related to diary events. This procedure ... -
A bio-economic optimization model for sustainable and long-term control of Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza Cuneata) invasion in the Great Plains
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)Native grasslands in the Great Plains are threatened by the spread of sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), a noxious weed brought from Asia, which can damage forage or hay production and result in substantial economic ... -
A brain-inspired framework for evolutionary artificial general intelligence
(Wichita State University, 2020-05)From the medical field to agriculture, from energy to transportation, every industry is going through a revolution by embracing artificial intelligence (AI); nevertheless, AI is still in its infancy when compared to the ... -
A brief note on second-order community satisfaction factors for two sub-communities in Istanbul, Turkey
(Wichita State University, Department of Psychology, 1990)First-order Community Satisfaction factors obtained for a sample of residents of Istanbul, Turkey, were subjected to second-order factor analysis; a solution with two oblique factors ("General Satisfaction" and ... -
A brief note on second-order community satisfaction factors for two sub-communities in Istanbul, Turkey
(Wichita State University. Department of Psychology, 1990)Fiest-order Community Satisfaction factors obtained for a sample of residents of Istanbul, Turkey, were subjected to second-order factor analysis; a solution with two oblique factors ("General Satisfaction" and ... -
A call for Social Work students in mine action
(Wichita State University, School of Social Work, 2016-02-19)For too many, physical and psychological trauma are the unfortunate consequences of living in post-conflict regions where landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) continue to litter roads, farmland, and other critical ... -
A canonical analysis of blood chemistry variables related to psychological measures of cancer patients
(Wichita State University, Department of Psychology, 1979)A canonical analysis was computed utilizing a battery of psychological variables (MMPI, IMAGE-CA, Locus of Control, FIRO-B and POMS), disease status, rehabilitation status, and blood chemistries (complete blood count, free ... -
A capillary surface with no radial limits
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)We begin by discussing the circumstances of capillary surfaces in regions with a corner, both concave and convex. These circumstances led to the (since proved) Concus-Finn Conjecture, which gives the requirements for a ... -
A case report of uterine carcinosarcoma, a rare malignancy
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)INTRODUCTION: Uterine cancer is the fourth most common cancer among North American women and its incidence has been steadily increasing since 1999. A majority of these malignancies invade the innermost layer of the uterus, ... -
A case study of the integration of faith and learning at a Christian college
(Wichita State University, 2014-12)Many faith-based institutions articulate a mission of bringing faith and scholarship together. The integration of faith and learning is widely discussed, yet limited empirical research of the concept exists. This qualitative ... -
A case study on teacher burn-out: On the edge, to stay or to leave
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: The burnout syndrome is conceived as an individual's emotional exhaustion, dissatisfaction with personal accomplishments, and feeling depersonalization and work detachment (Maslach, 2003). Burnout can be ... -
A check on the 28 factor clinical analysis questionnaire structure on normal and pathological subjects
(Western Institute of Multivariate Experimental Psychology, 1973)Taking the widest currently possible array of items made up for various pathological behaviors, some five pioneer factorings have indicated 28 primary factors, 16 of which are the familiar normal personality factors of the ... -
A check on the factor-analytic structure of four O-A kit source traits, independence, evasiveness, realism and dissofrustance, found diagnostic of depression
(Wichita State University, Department of Psychology, 1981)Four source trait factors (U.I.19, 20, 25, and 30) that have been shown significantly to differentiate depressive from normals have been taken out of the O-A Kit and subjected to factor analysis, to check their patterns ... -
A check on the second-order factor structure of the high school personality questionnaire
(Wichita State University, Department of Psychology, 1976)A second order factor analysis of the HSPQ, using the promax method followed by blind had rotation to simple structure, was conducted. The results obtained for both males and females replicate well six factors previously reported. -
A class of stationary random fields with a simple correlation structure
(Academic Press, 2004-07-15)A stationary random field is often more complicated than a univariate stationary time series, since dependence for a random field extends in all directions, while there is only the natural distinction of past and future ... -
A clinical utility study of personality inventories: Concordance of the MCMI-III, the MMPI-2, the MMPI-RC, two alternative personality disorder scales, and Axis II discharge diagnosis in psychiatric inpatients
(Wichita State University, 2013-12)The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory are two of the most common personality inventories used by clinicians for diagnostic purposes. Discriminant functions of the ... -
A combination of classical and multi-modal approaches to teaching human anatomy
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)The model for teaching human anatomy through traditional lecture and lab must be re-examined. Cadaver lab maintenance is costly and although medical knowledge grows exponentially, allotted lecture time is declining. A ... -
A community college Hispanic-serving institution: The effect of an HSI designation on organizational identity
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)Most community colleges receiving the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation have no specific mission to serve Hispanic students. A lack of attention to assisting organizational members with what Hispanic-serving ... -
A comparative study of electroweak Higgs boson production at future Hadron Colliders
(Wichita State University, 2018-07)The discovery of the Higgs boson has opened the door to the next phase of exploration in particle physics. Since the Higgs boson was found in July 2012 at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC), many researches and experiments ...