Browsing Proceedings 2022: 18th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects by Issue Date
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Obstructive sleep apnea screening and prevention
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)INTRODUCTION: Obesity is an epidemic in the United States as well as a potent risk factor for the development and progression of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The prevalence of OSA in the general population is 3-7% for ... -
The effects of strength and flexibility training versus endurance and balance training on improving gait and balance in older adults
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)INTRODUCTION: Geriatric mortality is greatly impacted by falls and comorbidities that arise from non-fatal accidents in the United States. Every year, one in three adults, 65 years and older fall; the number of individuals ... -
The relationship between preference and performance using three passive exoskeletons during simulated aircraft manufacturing tasks
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are the top workplace risk factors that impact the health of workers. In Kansas, there were 45,253 reported injuries/illnesses during the 2020 fiscal year. The main contributors ... -
The effects of vestibular training in a balance program in the general population versus a post-concussive population
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)INTRODUCTION: Concussions cause symptoms such as confusion, dizziness, vertigo, and cognitive disturbances. Long-term complications such as balance and vestibular dysfunction associated with concussion require further ... -
Structure and the classroom after remote/hybrid learning: A case study
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)INTRODUCTION: In the fall of 2021 the researcher accepted a one-month assignment as a substitute for a fifth-grade classroom in a Title I school in Kansas while the teacher of record went on a leave of absence. At the ... -
Social and economic impact of novel 3D printing technology
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)3D printing, which is also known as additive manufacturing, refers to a process that prints three dimensional objects by stacking layers of materials. It has been hailed as a technology that will usher in a new industrial ... -
STEAM education: GeoGebra in 3D printing
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)This research is investigating what Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) concepts and skills can be developed through the use of GeoGebra in 3D printing for learners at all levels, starting from ... -
Using GIS to interpret the shovel tests from the Boxed Springs Archaeological Site
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)The Boxed Springs Site (41UR30) is a Caddoan mound center situated within the East Texas Pineywoods. Wichita State students have dug forty-four shovel tests on the site which have not yet been properly analyzed. This is ... -
We have trust issues
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Automation undoubtedly will have a continued presence in our everyday lives. The incorporation of automation in applications such as self-driving vehicles, vehicle assembly lines, assisted surgery, and autopilot in ... -
New onset of Type 1 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents after COVID-19 infection: A clinical review
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Diabetes mellitus (DM) and COVID-19 have reciprocal relationships. While diabetic patients have worse prognosis after contracting SARS-CoV-2 virus, the virus itself can cause new-onset diabetes in susceptible individuals. ... -
A comparison of overall function between postpartum women with and Without Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)INTRODUCTION: Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is a separation of the bilateral sides of the rectus abdominis joined by the linea alba (LA) and is present in up to 83% of postpartum women. DRA's impact on overall function ... -
A hybrid learning model for the vehicle routing problem with drones in the era of industry 4.0
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Under the vision of industry 4.0, the application of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in last-mile transportation has been capturing the attention of many logistics giants. Leaders in logistics and transportation ... -
Characterization of PET tracer Flutemetamol (GE-067) binding to Aβ1-40 fibrils
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurological disorder and the most common cause of dementia. One of the major pathological hallmarks of AD is the deposition of amyloid beta peptide (Aβ) into plaques. In the past decade, ... -
A flexible, wireless, skin-wearable device for real-time ambulatory ECG monitoring
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Cardiovascular diseases being the leading cause of mortality in the US, create a prominent need for prolonged ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring. Therefore, this study has focused on developing a compact ambulatory ... -
A skin patch resonator: Characterization of the fluid volume measurements
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)INTRODUCTION: Wearable technologies have gained a huge interest in recent years due to their advantages in the early diagnosis of medical conditions such as heart attack and peripheral artery disease. Additionally, wearable ... -
Approaches to investigating disaster risk reduction (DRR)
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Wide-ranging and uncertain threats from natural disasters to public health, energy networks, cybersecurity, and other interconnected facets of human activity make explicit the need for the development of resilience-driven ... -
Ceramic microfossil residues from the Merchant Site (LA43414)
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Microfossil and residue analysis is an important tool to provide context for the environment and culture within the archaeological record. Versar, Inc contracted the Archaeology of Food Laboratory at Wichita State University ... -
An overview of electric scooter trends: A literature review
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)This paper presents a literature review of the known function, uses, benefits, costs, and injury trends that have been reported with the emergence of electric scooters (e-scooters) in the United States. With the rise in ... -
Ceramic typology: Analysis of Caddoan assemblage from Boxed Springs site (41UR30)
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)The Department of Anthropology at Wichita State University excavated an assemblage of ceramic sherds from Boxed Springs Site (41UR30). Relatively little is known about this specific collection other than initial location ... -
Cylindrical sheet forming analysis of hexagonal cell honeycomb core using 3D finite element analysis
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Honeycomb structures have become one of the most popular alternatives for substituting conventional solid materials in the aviation industry due to their excellent high stiffness and low weight capabilities. Honeycomb ...