Browsing URCAF Abstracts 2017 by Issue Date
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Biological model and quantification of fluid changes using an electromagnetic patch sensor
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)Stroke volume (SV) is a critical cardiac output parameter that can offer critical assessments of cardiac function. Utilization of SV measurements can be a valuable tool for early detection for cardio-pathologies, and ... -
Electromagnetic resonant sensor patch for detection of fluid volume shifts within intracranial space
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)Elevations in intracranial pressure (ICP) can result in a number of neurological complications and even death in patients who have had stroke, traumatic brain injury, or have undergone neurosurgical or neurological treatments. ... -
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 ... -
What is a late talker: A case study of twin boys
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)Present research is inconclusive on whether or not children who are nonverbal at 2½-years, considered late talkers, will catch up, or if their language development will remain behind that of peers causing them to become ... -
The colonization of Native American reservations in 'Tracks' and in 21st century America
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)This study is a comparative analysis of the novel Tracks by Louise Erdrich to events surrounding the current Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) project at the edge of Tribal reservation land, which has spawned the NODAPL movement ... -
Hyacinth Days: A short poetry collection
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)This short poetry collection, roughly titled “Hyacinth Days” follows my own navigation through womanhood and search for an adult identity. Embedded within images, the symbolic process of growing takes place through other ... -
Electromagnetic resonant sensor for bone health diagnostics
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)With an increasing aging population and the continual need for advancements in rural medicine, a simple way to diagnose degenerative bone diseases that affect approximately 30% of postmenopausal women in the United States ... -
A synthetic model of the Nickel superoxide dismutase active site
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an enzyme that facilitates the disproportionation of the superoxide ion (O2-) into molecular oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. In living organisms, the O2- radical is produced during cellular ... -
The relationship between eating behavior and self-perception
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)Eating behaviors and self-perception affect a wide variety of people. Does a person's eating behavior reflect on one's self-image? By exploring one's eating behaviors and self-perception, a potential link between eating ... -
17th Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum
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The impact of religion on democracy, transparency, and gender equality
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-04)How does religion influence secular values and modernization? I test several models where religious identity is examined as a possible predictor to support for secular values and modernization. Using a dataset I built in ...