Browsing 2021 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts by Issue Date
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A survey of Kansas speech-language pathologists' knowledge and confidence regarding literacy intervention
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)The connection between spoken and written language has been well established in the research literature. Spoken language is a crucial component in supporting the development of reading and writing. For the past 19 years, ... -
Understanding the physics of droplet electrocoalescence in a microtrap
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)This work details a parametric study for merging microscale water droplets, using an electric field, in a microfluidic device. This device, titled TAP (Trapping and Assisted Pairing) is a cell handling platform for conducting ... -
Computerized sentence building as a treatment for aphasia
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)Acute cerebrovascular disease (stroke) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and those who survive are often left with significant long-term disabilities. According to Kansas Health Matters, between ... -
An energy consumption model under time-of-use rates for scheduling of manufacturing shops
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)One of the most important contributors supporting economic prosperity in Kansas is attributed to manufacturing. It accounted for 16.30% of the output and 11.69% of the workforce (2020 Kansas Manufacturing Facts). In addition, ... -
Wheat protein-based bio-scaffold for neural regeneration
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)Spinal and peripheral nerve injuries are common in both civil and military environments and are primarily the result of transection injuries or burns. In the majority of nerve injuries, the nerve ends cannot be directly ... -
What factors have an effect on the life expectancy of Kansas citizens?
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)Life expectancy is a common measure of public health and has been positively correlated with economic growth. This research focuses on how access to basic needs and socio-economic factors, often the focus of state-level ... -
Optimizing the thermal performance of phase-change thermal management systems for utility-scale applications in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)Unlike the conventional cooling systems, phase-change cooling systems using wicks offer reliable high and effective heat flux cooling capability. However, the thermal performance of these novel thermal management systems ...