Browsing Proceedings 2015: 11th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects by Issue Date
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Dynamic validation of customer satisfaction surveys
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Customer surveys are efficient tools for measuring customer satisfaction. A great attention has been given to techniques for analyzing customer feedback in recent years since customer satisfaction plays a major role in an ... -
The relationship between eye gaze, parent-child attachment and language acquisition
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)The process by which infants and young children acquire language is nothing short of complex and astonishing. Environmental elements and social interactions coupled with internal, biologic mechanisms instigate and ... -
Vesicoureteral reflux in a six month old infant presenting with fever of unknown source: A case report
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Introduction: Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a condition more commonly found in pediatric patients that results in backflow of urine from the bladder to the kidneys. Occurrence varies based on age, sex, family history, ... -
Effect of light and nutrient limitation on lipid productivity in Chlorella kessleri for algal biodiesel production
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Biofuels, fuels derived from biological materials, are considered an attractive alternative for fixing the ongoing energy crisis, due to their unlimited renewable resources and no net CO2 release into the atmosphere. The ... -
Intimate partner violence in rural Kansas
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)According to the CDC, one in four women experience Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in their lifetime, and for those women who live in rural areas the experience increases to one in three. In the State of Kansas, 28.6% of ... -
Emergent literacy: A look at how preschoolers begin to develop spelling skills
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Reading and spelling success in school relies on early phonological development. Much is known about emergent reading during preschool years, but less is known about spelling, the "hard copy" of phonological processing. ... -
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. ... -
Synthesis and characterization of ruthenium complexes as catalysts for PCET (proton-coupled electron transfer)
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)PCET (Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer) is a process carried out in photosynthesis, but has not been duplicated successfully with materials synthesized in the laboratory. One solution is to exploit the electron transfer ... -
Medications affecting nutritional status in pediatrics: A clinical review
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Introduction: Maintaining adequate nutrition in children is vital to growth and development. The most commonly treated health conditions in the pediatric population include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, infections, ... -
Influence of negotiation and practice setting on salary disparities between male and female physician assistants
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Background: The gender gap has been reported in many professions. Analyses of national salary figures between male and female physician assistants (PAs) have been published. Starting salary differences can have a compounded ... -
DKA in a 12-month-old infant with new onset type 1 diabetes mellitus: A case report
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Introduction: Type I diabetes mellitus (TIDM) has a bimodal peak in the onset of the disease. Most children are diagnosed between the ages of 4-6 and 10-14 years. It can be difficult to diagnose diabetes in children of a ... -
Unique considerations of the older adult trauma assessment
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Trauma is the fifth leading cause of death among individuals over the age of 65 years, and this population is expected to double by the year 2050. As the number of older adults increase, so will the number of patients in ... -
Industrial hazardous monitoring robot
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Accidents happening in chemical and process industries can be prevented by a gas monitoring system. Most of the existing systems use a distributive sensing, which is a tedious and complex process in terms of technology as ... -
Exploring the role of ABA in plant defense against the necrotrophic pathogen Macrophomina phaseolina
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Macrophomina phaseolina is a major agricultural pest causing reduced crop yield across many continents including Asia, Europe, North, and South America. As a necrotrophic fungus, M. phaseolina destroys plant tissue to ... -
Automatic talk back and exoskeleton system using brain neural computer interface (BNCI) for ALS patients
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)In this project we execute an effective model for ALS patients to enhance their mobility and increase the possibilities of interaction such as talking, sending an email, and playing video games. The model additionally ... -
The death of the Medicine Man: A history of the rhetoric used towards Medicine Men at the turn of the century
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)While there has been extensive research done on portrayals of Native Americans within American, and even international media, the role of Medicine Men within these portrayals has been marginalized. This appears to be a ... -
A travelling salesman problem with limited resources: An optimization approach
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)In this paper, a mathematical model is developed to address two problems: the first problem is on healthcare delivery planning in which the objective is to diagnose and treat as many patients as possible by determining the ... -
Isolation and characterization of bacterial communities in the clean room environment of NASA's jet propulsion laboratory-spacecraft assembly facility in Pasadena, CA
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory-Spacecraft Assembly Facility (JPL-SAF) in Pasadena, California is known for its work in the assembly of spacecraft capable of traversing the harsh environments on extra planetary bodies, ... -
The incidence of hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism and the use of preventive prophylaxis
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)Purpose: To identify the incidence of hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HAVTE) in medical and surgical patients with risk factor(s) on admission, and evaluate the use of recommended prophylaxis (mechanical and ... -
Optimizing nurse-staffing strategies for inpatient settings using a stochastic modeling approach
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2015-04-24)The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) projects a shortage of 5,900 registered nurses in the state of Kansas and a deficit of 36 percent nationwide by 2020. The national nurse shortage along with rising ...