Browsing Proceedings 2021: 17th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects by Type "Abstract"
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A case study on teacher burn-out: On the edge, to stay or to leave
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: The burnout syndrome is conceived as an individual's emotional exhaustion, dissatisfaction with personal accomplishments, and feeling depersonalization and work detachment (Maslach, 2003). Burnout can be ... -
A graphical approach for designing a unified PID controller with a Smith predictor
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Classical and modern control systems separate design techniques into two camps, one designated for continuous-time systems, while the other handles systems that exhibits discrete response behavior. A unified approach offers, ... -
A systematic literature review on supply chain operational disruption management for resilience
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)In the recent years, supply chain has become longer, larger, more complex, and more vulnerable to disruption. As a result, practitioners and researchers are paying more attention to supply chain risk management. COVID-19 ... -
Acute appendicitis: Surgical intervention vs. effective antibiotic use
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Acute appendicitis has successfully been treated with appendectomy for over a century. With the rise of antibiotic treatment, a debate has emerged over the superior treatment. This literature review analyzes antibiotic ... -
Airframe usage analysis of C-130 aircraft used in aerial firefighting missions
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)United States Forest Service (USFS) uses various types of aircraft to manage wildfires; these include helicopters, scoopers, single-engine airtankers (SEATs), large airtankers (LATs), and very large airtankers (VLATs). ... -
Are Dual Credit Enrollment programs serving underrepresented students as intended?
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Dual Credit Enrollment (DCE) and concurrent enrollment programs consist of a partnership between a high school and a post-secondary institution (PSI) whereby high school students earn college credit through a variety of ... -
Asset management in electric power systems: Bibliometric analysis
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Utility companies are forced into adopting strategies to satisfy customer demand and reliability, maintain and grow asset infrastructures, increase return on investments and improve operational efficiencies to compete in ... -
Attenuation simulations and hardware design for the nuSol Space-based Neutrino Probe
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: The nuSol project aims to design, build, and launch a small payload which will perform several near-solar approaches in order to demonstrate the viability of a space-based neutrino detector and perform ... -
Benzimidazoles (AKA: dog dewormer medications) as potential anticancer therapy
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: Of the 2 million Americans diagnosed with cancer annually, roughly 650,000 will be treated with chemotherapy or radiation and 86% will experience potentially severe side effects; underscoring the need for ... -
Bismuth Sulfide and Titanium Oxide as photo-electrode materials for dye sensitized solar cells
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Energy production for day-to-day use is moving towards renewable energy sources due to them becoming more economically viable, while being less polluting to operate. Solar energy has become one of the major sources of ... -
Brain-computer interface to control a 6 DOF robotic arm
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)In this study, a brain-computer interface (BCI) system is developed to control a six degrees of freedom robot arm. Such interface systems have a potential application in space missions for astronauts to have supplemental ... -
Combined sections meeting abstract publication rates
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)PURPOSE: Conference poster and platform presentations contribute to research within the scientific and medical community. Publication following conference presentation is important to further disseminate findings. The study ... -
Communication apprehension and mindfulness: Can a negative correlation help us improve?
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Strong communication skills are vital in the modern workplace, and in fact impact numerous aspects of a person's life. In order to prepare students, many colleges and universities require an introductory-level communication ... -
Comparing balance capacity of sex and age matched Brazilian and North American youth with intellectual disabilities
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: For children and adolescents, adequate skill levels for balance (BAL) affects activities of daily living, participation in recreational activities and general physical activity levels. Youth (6-21 years) with ... -
Computerized sentence building as a treatment for Aphasia
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: 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. Aphasia, which frequently occurs ... -
Cranial suture closure and its relationship to the estimation of age: A re-evaluation of the Todd & Lyon Method
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)The proficiency of adult human identification by means of age estimation based on skeletal remains is indispensable, and frequently call for anthropological methods including but not limited to the estimating of age. Past ... -
Description of electrostatic zipper actuator dynamics for nonzipped operations
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)There is a need for an efficient actuator that consumes less power and produces large displacements for microrobotic applications. The electrostatic zipper actuators have the potential to drive microrobots; however, these ... -
Detection of dissolved CO2 gas using an open-circuit resonator
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Exposure to higher than normal levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas increases its concentration in the blood, which can impair cognitive function and cause adverse physical effects. This is especially a concern in aerospace ... -
Discrimination patterns through mortgage loan originations in the U.S.
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)Are there any discrimination patterns in mortgage lending based on race and ethnicity across the U.S.? The main objective of this study is to examine whether the probability of loan application rejection differs across ... -
Effect of balance rehabilitation on falls and self-esteem in older adults
(Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)INTRODUCTION: The risk of falling increases as people age. The leading cause of injury in older adults result from falls. Studies show that participating in physical activity and balance exercises can reduce the risk of ...