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17th Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum
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2-APB and CGP-37157 as neuroprotective agents against the toxicity and uptake of 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium in dopaminergic MN9D cell
(American Chemical Society, 2017)Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by the death of dopaminergic neurons in the substania nigra, a region in the midbrain. The cause of this dopaminergic cell death is unknown and current therapies have not been ... -
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 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 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 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 comparative study of electroweak Higgs boson production at future hadron colliders
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-26)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 ... -
A comparative study of time and energy savings due to near field communication technology
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)The popularity and demand for the Near Field Communication (NFC) applications are rapidly growing in the recent years. NFC technology helps transfer data by bringing two smart devices closer (5-10 cm). Many important ... -
A comparison between cervical spine manipulation to cervical spine exercise and their effects on headaches
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)PURPOSE: The purpose for this research study was to evaluate the effects of an upper cervical spine manipulation versus cervical spine exercises for tension type headaches in a young adult population. METHODS: Our study ... -
A comparison between hip internal rotation mobilization to posterior glide and their effects on hip internal rotation
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Our purpose for this research is to compare the current manual therapy standard to a new technique to increase internal rotation of the hip. The current manual therapy standard is used to facilitate the hip joint into a ... -
A comparison of estimated heart rate and peak heart rate in firefighters and non firefighters
(Wichita State University, 2014-04-08)Firefighters have a mentally demanding job, which requires preparedness to perform important and difficult tasks instantly once called upon, causing sudden peaks in heart rate. PURPOSE: To determine whether Firefighters ... -
A comparison of gaze-based and gesture-based input for a point-and-click task
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Alternative input devices to the computer mouse are becoming more affordable and accessible. With greater availability, they have the potential to provide greater access to information for more users in more environments. ... -
A directory based hybrid cache update strategy to reduce memory latency of shared memory multiprocessors
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)Multiple cores with a shared memory on a single-chip provide an excellent architecture to achieve fast computation. However, shared memory multiprocessors with typical write update and write invalidate strategies suffer ... -
A dynamic heads-up air traffic locator & collision advisory display using Google Glass
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)A heads-up display designed to assist pilots in the rapid location and identification of air traffic is developed and evaluated on Google Glass. The display is conceived as a proposed addition to a Traffic Collision Avoidance ... -
A fork in the road: Intersectionality and women's pathways to political power
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)This investigation explores the pathways to power that women navigate in their pursuit of political office. Drawing from published research studies and public data reports, this historical review examines variations in ... -
A framework for pediatrics clinic no-show prediction using elastic net and Bayesian Belief Network
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)No-Shows not only creates additional cost for healthcare facilities but also affect the quality of care for the patients. This study predicts the no-show probability of the patient with using demographic, social and ... -
A graphical approach for designing a unified PID controller with a Smith predictor
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Classical and modern control systems separate design techniques into two camps, one designated for continuous-time systems, while the other handles systems that exhibits discrete response behavior. A unified approach offers, ... -
A laryngeal attack of hereditary angioedema: A case report
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)INTRODUCTION: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an immunodeficiency disease involving potentially life-threatening bradykinin-mediated attacks of cutaneous, gastrointestinal, or laryngeal swelling. Attacks may be spontaneous ... -
A line-by-line data accountability framework to enhance security of cloud
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)Cloud technology provides the convenience of access to data from anywhere in a time- and cost-effective manner. Due to the recent security breaches, users' fear of losing control of their own data has increased. Data-security ... -
A lost history: An ethnography of the Historic Dunbar Theatre
(Wichita State University, 2015-04-07)This research explored sense of place and generational values of an African American cohort from Wichita, Kansas, that experienced the Historic Dunbar Theatre during the 22-years following its opening in 1941. Utilizing ...