Browsing Undergraduate Student Research by Title
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Macrophomina phaseolina hot spots and correlations with soil and plant factors
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-09)Macrophomina phaseolina is a fungal pathogen capable of infecting over 500 plant species across the world and one of the most important pests of soybeans in Kansas. Investigation has been conducted on M. phaseolina's ... -
Management of invasive species: sericea lespedeza insights from an optimization model
(Wichita State University, 2013-04-09)Native grasslands in the Great Plains are threatened by the spread of Sericea (Lespedeza cuneata). Sericea is a non-native legume originating from Asia. Sericea infestations negatively impact the forage value and hay ... -
Manufacturing's relationship to economic growth in Wichita
(Wichita State University, 2015-04-07)When the Great Recession hit Wichita, KS it hit hard. Jobs disappeared overnight, unemployment rates rose, and things changed in a bad way for the average Wichita citizen. Since then, however, the city has seen a resurgence ... -
Maternal perceptions of skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding practices before and after healthcare provider education and implementation initiative
(Wichita State University, 2013-04-09)Background Skin-to-skin care (SSC) starting immediately after birth is a new practice being implemented to improve mother-newborn care. SSC correlates with greater initiation, exclusivity, and duration of breastfeeding. ... -
Measurement of a neutral current PI0 cross section in the NOvA near detector
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-06)The NOvA long-baseline neutrino experiment is attempting to measure properties of subatomic particles called neutrinos in order to discover information about the universe. NOvA is a project based out of Fermi National ... -
Measurement of potential Parkinsonian Toxin uptake in C. elegans using HPLC and microscopy techniques
(Wichita State University, 2019-04-19)Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disease that is prevalent in older generations and currently has no cure. Parkinson's is correlated to cell death in specific dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of humans. The ... -
Measurements with the MIPP experiment at Fermilab
(Wichita State University, 2010-04-23)The purpose of this experiment is to determine cross sections and charged kaon and pion production ratios of various targets. Thin targets include liquid hydrogen, beryllium, carbon, aluminum, copper, silver, bismuth, and ... -
Measuring the abundance of airborne halotolerant microbes
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Biogeography studies have shown that microbes can travel long distances in the atmosphere and spread globally. Microbes appear to have no obvious geographical barriers. Baas Becking stated, “everything is everywhere, the ... -
Microfossil analysis of a grinding stone from the Etzanoa archaeological site
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)The archaeological site known as Etzanoa (14CO3) was established by Ancestral Wichita peoples from roughly 1450 to 1715 CE along the Walnut River in Southern Kansas. In the summer of 2021 a metate, a type of grinding ... -
Modeling control method combinations to manage the sylvatic plague in black-tailed prairie dog towns
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-06)Black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) are keystone species of short-grass prairie ecosystems and are essential to the success of efforts to re-introduce endangered black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes). The ... -
Muscle damage in hind limb ischemia murine model of PAD
(Wichita State University, 2015-04-07)Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), defined as atherosclerotic blockages of the arteries supplying blood to the lower extremities, becomes more common with age and produces a considerable public health burden. PAD produces a ... -
Nanoporous impedemetric biosensor for detection of trace atrazine from water samples
(Elsevier, 2012-02-15)Trace contamination of ground water sources has been a problem ever since the introduction of high-soil-mobility pesticides, one such example is atrazine. In this paper we present a novel nanoporous portable bio-sensing ... -
Nanosensor for detecting trace pesticides in water
(Wichita State University, 2011-04-05)Atrazine is a pesticide commonly used in agricultural crops. Its runoff into local water systems and later into larger water systems raises environmental and health concerns. Some studies show Atrazine may cause impaired ... -
NORDAM: part tracking and data collectors
(Wichita State University, 2009-05-01)The NORDAM Group Inc.'s Wichita facility produces business jet interiors and they expect eighty percent growth in demand over the next two years. NORDAM uses tracking cards to track individual parts and collect data ... -
Normal cognitive test scores cannot be interpreted as accurate measures of ability in the context of failed performance validity testing: A symptom- and detection-coached simulation study
(Routledge, 2021-05-16)Introduction: While use of performance validity tests (PVTs) has become a standard of practice in neuropsychology, there are differing opinions regarding whether to interpret cognitive test data when standard scores fall ... -
Open-source microscope for carbon fiber analysis in composite printing
(Wichita State University, 2021)The purpose of open-source microscopy is to enable laboratories to have the power of microscopy at a reduced cost and with lower maintenance. Open-source microscopy also allows for a broader range of customization so the ... -
Optimal fabrication methods for perovskite solar cells with carbon counter electrodes
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Solar energy is a vital part of the search for viable renewable energy sources. Increasing the affordability of solar cells while maintaining their efficiency is critical to implementing them practically on a large scale. ... -
Optimal rest interval between sets in robot-based upper-arm rehabilitation
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Muscular fatigue affects the muscle activation that is needed for producing the desired clinical outcome. Integrating optimal muscle relaxation periods into a variety of health care rehabilitation protocols is important ... -
Oral hygiene modifications for the intellectually & developmentally disabled
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)This program’s goal is to inform individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) of the many different tools and ways a toothbrush can be modified to make oral hygiene easier. Different handle modifiers ... -
Oral material microbiology hazard risk analysis
(Wichita State University, 2022)Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) are often associated with abnormal functional lingual movements. It is important when diagnosing or treating OMDs to assess patients' tongue strength and endurance. The anti-slip ...