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Evaluation of lumbar motion with fabric strain sensors: a pilot study
(Elsevier, 2019-01)Prolonged microgravity has been shown to have a deconditioning effect on the spine, increasing the risk of back issues at distant locations such as Mars. Therefore, studying the lumbar motion of astronauts inside a spacesuit ... -
Clearing paths for transgender identities with middle grades literature
(National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), United States, 2018-12)The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Educator Network (GLSEN) 2015 National School Climate Survey reveals that transgender middle school students are more likely than their high school peers to face verbal and physical harassment ... -
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A comparative study: tongue muscle performance in weightlifters and runners
(Wiley Open Access, 2018-11-01)Exercise mode (i.e., resistance training, endurance training) is known to yield mode-specific effects on strength and endurance of muscles that are directly targeted during the exercise. Such mode-specific effects can also ... -
The county superintendent of Kansas
(Wichita State University, 1931-05)The author has undertaken a study of the county superintendent to evaluate the quality of the professional rural leadership in an average county of Kansas. The recommendations are based on survey conducted by the author. -
Reorganization of 9A grammar based on the Morrison theory of unit learnings
(Wichita State University, 1931-08)Some of the defects of the present organization are: (1) that information gained in the classroom functions little if at all outside the classroom, (2) that the pupils assume a "get by" attitude and consider the performance ... -
A study of the prevailing practice of teaching composition in grades VII, VIII, and IX
(Wichita State University, 1931-06)The purpose of this investigation is to study the prevailing practice of teaching English composition in grades seven, eight, and nine. This study is meant to supplement other studies in the field of English work for ... -
A study of the possible and achieved values in printing instructions in the public schools
(Wichita State University, 1931-08)The author discusses the printing education in schools. He presents the viewpoint about employing printing education from the perspective of teachers, school superintends, directors of industrial education and union workers. ... -
A suggested plan for the reorganization of plane geometry
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A study of elementary student voice in a school-based after school program
(Wichita State University, 2018-07)After school programs have been around for many years and play a role in the lives of many elementary age students. Although the makeup of programs is vast and differing, so many of them impact students on a daily basis. ... -
Correction to: Ten weeks of branched-chain amino acid supplementation improves select performance and immunological variables in trained cyclists
(Springer Vienna, 2018-10)Correction: The authors claim that their names were incorrectly listed on PubMed. For the author R. Mac Thompson, the first name should be R. Mac and the last name should be Thompson. On SpringerLink the name is listed ... -
Factors Influencing STEM Career Aspirations of Underrepresented High School Students
(Wiley, 2018-09-05)A shortage of female and minority students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers has prompted researchers and policy makers to examine the current STEM supply pipeline. This study examined ... -
Mental representation of fractions: It all depends on whether they are common or uncommon
(SAGE, 2018-09-01)This study examined whether common and uncommon fractions are mentally represented differently and whether common ones are used in accessing the magnitudes of uncommon ones. In Experiments 1 and 2, college education majors, ... -
Robotic manta ray propelled by servo actuated pectoral fin
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)Manta Ray is natural sample for lift based propelling robotic fishes. Pectoral fins that exhibit flapping motions are crucial for actuation of bio-mimic robotic Rays. In this research, a two-dimensional maneuverable ... -
The writing process of published authors and gifted students: a mixed method study regarding comfort with the writing process
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)The purpose of this research was to determine how the writing process of published authors would be accepted and utilized by gifted students. To increase the field of research regarding gifted students, research was completed ... -
Beyond legalities: an inquiry into the ethical dimension of principals' decision-making for special education
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)Given the evolution of the principal's role and the current accountability system, principals are expected act in primary oversight of programming for student with disabilities. However, such expectations assume principals ... -
Non-invasive electromagnetic skin patch sensor to measure intracranial fluid–volume shifts
(MDPI, Basel, Switzerland, 2018-03-29)Elevated intracranial fluid volume can drive intracranial pressure increases, which can potentially result in numerous neurological complications or death. This study’s focus was to develop a passive skin patch sensor for ... -
Positive effects of a short-term intense elastic resistance training program on body composition and physical functioning in overweight older women
(SAGE, 2018-02-11)The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a resistance training program (RTP) in older overweight women (OOW) using two different types of elastic devices. Methods: This study was a randomized controlled trial ... -
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 ... -
Race, schools and opportunity hoarding: evidence from a post-war American metropolis
(Taylor & Francis, 2018-01-02)Opportunity hoarding is a sociological concept first introduced by Charles Tilly. This article explores its utility for historians by examining efforts to exclude different groups of people in a major American metropolis ...
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