Browsing Undergraduate Student Research by Title
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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 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 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 ... -
A low-cost experiment setup for quantifying thermal conductivity in solid objects
(Wichita State University, 2022)Additive manufacturing (3-D printing) of internal combustion engine parts fabricated from metal alloys offer the promise of opening new possibilities in the field of manufacturing. Here, there is a need for a detailed ... -
A more represent democracy: Cultural factors conducive to the election of women
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-06)There is a large gender gap between the number of women in America and the number of female legislators serving in state legislatures and Congress. Often, legislation reflects this divide and leads to the implementation ... -
A robust, calibration-free, and ultra-sensitive magnetometer for remote magnetic field sensing applications
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Magnetometers or magnetic field sensors are frequently used on aircraft, spacecraft, drones, and navigational systems for oil and mineral exploration, geophysical surveys, and outer space exploration. These applications ... -
A summary of usage data for CL-415 aircraft in service with USFS
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-19)United States Forest Service (USFS) uses a variety of aircraft for firefighting operations. In this study, flight data is analyzed for CL-415 aircraft, which were specifically designed for firefighting. A major operational ... -
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 ... -
Accelerometer balance study
(Wichita State University, 2014-04-08)A recent application has been developed to use the tri-axial accelerometers to determine a person's balance. The application measures the person's accelerations at the chest level. Alternatively, some research literature ... -
Accessibility of treatment and resources for gestational diabetes in Sedgwick county
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Gestational diabetes is diabetes in pregnant women. These women have an increased risk of fetal and maternal complication. Women with gestational diabetes need to have access to treatment and resources that will decrease ... -
Acomputational model of electroactive polymner assisted left ventricular contraction
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-05)Left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) is classified as asymptomatic heart failure and is the most common cause of heart failure comprising about 60 percent of patients. LVSD is associated with reduced left ventricle ... -
Acoustical properties of 3D printed functionally-graded porous structures with triply periodic minimal surfaces
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-19)Structures with triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) have recently been shown to possess attractive mechanical properties such as high stiffness-to-density and strength-to-density ratios. In this study, we investigate ... -
Actualistic study of puma (Puma concolor) bone surface modification on cow (Bos taurus) remains
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)This actualistic study focuses on the bone surface modification patterns created by pumas (Puma concolor) on the bones of the animals they eat. The bones assessed in our study were modified by captive pumas from the ... -
Additive manufacturing of ceramic acoustic liners for aircraft noise reduction
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Noise pollution in large cities has significantly increased in the last couple of years. The rise of air traffic and electric air taxis will not delay this growth. Solutions to address the large amounts of noise from ... -
Additively Manufactured Tensegrity Assisted Inflatable Structures (AMTAIS)
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Inflation with customization: this research introduces a novel manufacturing process to produce inflatables with tailorable properties. Additive manufacturing—especially Fused Deposition Modeling—allows for rapid ... -
Aerobic exercise sustains performance of instrumental activities of daily living in early-stage Alzheimer's
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-06)Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative ailment that causes brain atrophy and memory loss. Individuals with AD experience progressive loss of independence performing instrumental activities of daily ... -
All aboard for healthy smiles
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Purpose: This educational program was to understand health disparities in Hispanic communities, specifically children and to provide education and access and care to this community. Methods: Search for oral health disparities ... -
All as one
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)All as One, Sing as One. All as One is a choral piece for SATB voices, cello, and piano, that I wrote and composed during the midst of the pandemic. These words have meant so much to me as I dreamed about getting back ... -
An exploration of the link between masochism and crime in a post-incarceration sample
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)This study explores the relationship between masochism, narcissism, and violent criminal justice involvement. Understanding the association between these variables could aid in the treatment of criminal justice populations ... -
An initial study on the line orientation patterns of a 3D printed specimen and its resistance to stress placed onto a specimen
(Wichita State University, 2021)The purpose of this project is to determine the best line orientation pattern and material for a printed three-dimensional specimen to reduce the stress being applied. Investigations have been carried out by graduate ...