Proceedings 2018: 14th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects
Editorial Board for 2018 GRASP Symposium
Co--Chairs
Kerry Wilks, Associate Professor & Associate Dean of the Graduate School
Heidi VanRavenhorst-Bell, Assistant Professor & Undergraduate Coordinator, Human Performance Studies
Members
Rajiv Bagai, , Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
George Dehner, Associate Professor, History
Anthony DiLollo, Associate Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Deepak Gupta, Associate Professor, Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering
Susan Matveyeva, Associate Professor, Catalog & Institutional Repository Librarian, University Libraries
Anthony May , Assistant Professor, Finance Real Estate & Decision Science
Peer Moore-Jansen, Professor & Chair, Anthropology
Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn, Associate Professor, School of Music
Sponsors of 2018 GRASP Symposium
Graduate School
Academic Affairs
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Recent Submissions
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14th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects
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Quantifying population growth rates of an invasive weed: responses to soil fertility and cattle management
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Sericea (Lespedeza cuneata) is an invasive, perennial legume that suppresses native plant species and threatens native grasslands in the Great Plains. Although much is known about Sericea, population demographics (survival, ... -
Rapid determination of free prolyl dipeptides and 4-hydroxyproline in urine using flow-gated capillary electrophoresis
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)4-hydroxyproline (Hyp) and prolyl dipeptides such as prolyl hydroxyproline (Pro-Hyp) have been found as disease biomarkers in the diagnosis of bone turnover and osteoporosis. To determine these compounds in human urine ... -
Effects of precipitation, grazing and initial planting practice on CRP plant diversity across Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a federally funded program that has converted marginal cropland to native plant communities over the past 30 years with the goal of preventing erosion, improving water quality, and ... -
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 ... -
Native American women: searching for representation amid cultural appropriation, sexual objectification and modern invisibility on social media
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Contemporary views and definitions about what constitutes a Native American woman are elusive. Websites like Pinterest, Facebook, and Google allow users to search using the criteria Native American women, but what criteria ... -
Online reactions to a new discipline policy
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)At the beginning of the 2017 school year, Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson sought to fix the behavior problem that had begun to spiral out of control within the Wichita Public School system. To counteract this problem, ... -
We're all belchers: finding a new American family in the animated world of Bob's burgers
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Bob's Burgers, an animated television show airing on FOX, tells the story of the Belcher family. The Belcher's own a burger restaurant and the show explores all of the day-to-day mishaps that tend to occur. While the show ... -
Concurrent validity of heart rate measures using a wrist worn activity tracker during treadmill walking
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Introduction: Wearable technology devices are becoming increasingly popular. Many of these devices offer features allowing users to monitor health related biometric information. One biometric variable commonly measured is ... -
Learning robotic grasping strategy based on natural-language object descriptions
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Given the description of an object's physical attributes, humans can determine a proper strategy and grasp an object. Accomplishing a similar feat with robotic hands is considerably challenging despite significant progress ... -
Waste water treatment using food waste, clothes and algae briquettes after activation and carbonization processes
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Clean drinking water is one of the biggest issues in the world, and will be the most studied subject along with food in the near future. Some of the fresh water sources are contaminated with Sulfur, Nitrogen, Phosphorous ... -
Supplier assessment process for a manufacturing firm
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)In the global supply chain, appropriate and sustainable suppliers play a vital role in supply chain development and feasibility. In any big organization with many suppliers, it is necessary to divide suppliers based on ... -
Clinical outcomes of intermediate length cephalomedullary nails for intertrochanteric femur fracture repair in older adults: a case series
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)BACKGROUND: Hip fracture is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults. Due to the rising number of older adults in the United States, the prevalence of hip fractures is expected to increase dramatically in ... -
Effects of spinal deviations from frontpack or backpack loading
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Humans use backpacks in everyday life for reasons including carrying school supplies, military or work-related uses. Carrying loads on the back can cause changes in posture and muscle activation resulting in ... -
Cryptogenic stroke due to undiagnosed paroxysmal atrial fibrillation implementation of a discharge plan
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Introduction: Strokes with an underlying cause of atrial fibrillation (AF) are more likely to be more detrimental due to its risk for recurrence, disability and mortality (January et al., 2014; Miller, Andersson, Kalra, ... -
Disability scores in high-risk pregnant women
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Currently, minimal research exists that demonstrates how pregnancy is related to level of disability. PURPOSE: Because of the common practice to prescribe bed rest to pregnancies classified as high-risk and ... -
Health literacy and medication adherence: a quality improvement project for heart failure patients
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)INTRODUCTION: Low health literacy results in worse outcomes and underutilization of preventative health care. In the United States 5,800,000 people have been diagnosed with heart failure (HF), with $20.9 billion spent in ... -
Gun or wallet: the role of perceptual-cognitive skill in use-of-force decisions
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Police use-of-force decisions are a hot topic that saturates the media, however little is known about the nature of these decisions. Officers go through use-of-force simulations as part of their training, however these ... -
The effects of gluteal squeezes compared to bilateral bridges on hip strength, power, and endurance
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)BACKGROUND: Hip extension weakness is correlated with low back, hip, and knee pathology. Bilateral gluteal bridges are common clinical exercises used to increase hip extension strength. There is little research regarding ... -
Influencing organizational policy to address gender and sexual minority health disparities and inclusivity within the healthcare delivery system
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)PURPOSE: According to the Health Equity Index (Human Rights, 2016), only 3 hospitals in Kansas were determined as leaders for health care equity. All 3 facilities are in the north area of Kansas, closer to Kansas City and ...
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