URCAF Abstracts 2022
Recent Submissions
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21st Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum
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Improving oral health for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Problem Statement: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience heightened sensory input resulting in difficulties when performing daily oral hygiene care. Most children and adults with ASD are less likely ... -
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 ... -
Inkjet-printed ultrathin stretchable electronics for real-time ambulatory ECG monitoring
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)In medical applications, there is a great interest in using wearable health monitoring systems to obtain physiological information because they are non-invasive and easy to use. Furthermore, the advancement of technology ... -
The impact of COVID-19 on interpersonal violence victim services: First responders’ perceptions
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)During the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of sexual and intimate partner violence increased substantially. Victims were at greater risk for negative physical and psychological outcomes due to isolation policies, changes in ... -
Development of a skin-wearable, wireless sweat-monitoing system for PH, sodium, and glucose
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Sweat is an important bodily fluid that can be non-invasively collected from many different areas of the body and contains valuable biomarkers for a variety of clinical and physiological applications, including early ... -
Detection of malicious DoH traffic using autoencoders
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Domain Name System (DNS) is the phonebook of the Internet, translating domain names to IP addresses of Internet servers hosting information user wants to find online. DNS is unencrypted, revealing user’s browsing habits ... -
Assessment of upper-limb task and joint-based exoskeletons for rehabilitation
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Exoskeletons and other robotics devices have been used as a common practice to assist and automate rehabilitation exercises. As new exoskeleton designs arise, so does the requirement to assess these devices to ensure ... -
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 ... -
Ascension in flight testing capabilities
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)In conducting research, an effort is made for the most accurate experimental results. For years, enclosed-cockpit flight simulators have been the best way to provide an authentic flight simulation. Now that Virtual Reality ... -
Pure bending of honeycomb core
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Honeycomb core is a cellular structure consisting of hexagonal cells. Honeycomb cores are widely used because of the ability enable sandwich structures to achieve high strength and stiffness with small density. Honeycomb ... -
Legacy of colonialism in Mexican Spanish
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Does the variety of Spanish spoken in Mexico exhibit examples of language imperialism in words and phrases (mexicanisms) that are known to all but marginalized by society? For the methodology I comprised a list of words ... -
Educating veterans with upper extremity amputation: to achieve oral health with daily modifications
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)The purpose of this applied program is to educate veterans, with limited dexterity due to upper extremity loss, about the importance of oral hygiene with modifications to achieve optimal oral health goals. The program ... -
The importance of early dental appointments & oral screenings for children
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Problem Statement: Millions of low income children go without dental care, including routine exams. Educating nursing students may improve this number significantly. Purpose: This project focus was to provide interprofessional ... -
Form and function: Does the source of actin determine functional interactions with palladin?
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Actin is one of the most abundant proteins in eukaryotes and regulates individual cell functions such as motility, cell shape, and muscle contractions. Yet, actin cannot work alone and interacts with over 150 actin-binding ... -
The politics and policies of behavioral health and drug policy reform in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Substantial increases in suicides and drug overdose deaths, the lack of access to behavioral health care, and the effects of structural stigma on people with mental illness and/or substance use disorders underlie the ... -
Saving senior smiles
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Purpose: Saving Senior Smiles is to educate caregivers and nursing staff on the benefits of oral health for the older adult population. The project Saving Senior Smiles (SSS) is to assist in meeting the Healthy People ... -
Availability of information about sexual assault medical forensic exams depends on state
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Options for sexual assault medical forensic exams (SAMFE) following a sexual assault are unique to each state and clear information about those options can be difficult to find. This research project examined a random ... -
Defining the interface between palladin and actin using crosslinking mass spectrometry
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Palladin was discovered in 2000 and has been shown to play a significant role in actin growth, also known as polymerization, which is a key mechanism in cancer metastasis. A single immunoglobulin domain (Ig3) of palladin ... -
Studying misinformation surrounding COVID-19 in Hispanic communities
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)This study will investigate the effects of COVID-19 misinformation spread in Hispanic communities in Wichita, KS. The pandemic saw a rise in the spread of false information through social media, which is well documented ...
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