Browsing Proceedings 2022: 18th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects by Title
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$^{19}F$-NMR studies to understand pH induced structural changes in protective antigen anthrax toxin
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Anthrax bacteria ($Bacillus$ $anthracis$) produces Protective antigen toxin (PA), Lethal factor (LF) and Edema factor (EF) protein components into the host cells. Protective antigen toxin (PA83 - 83kDa polypeptide) binds ... -
3D printing of Portland cement using binder jetting systems
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Additive Manufacturing (AM) in recent years has become a common method for creating detailed parts or models from 3D CAD data. The main applications of AM in the construction industry are dominated by Contour Crafting (CC) ... -
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 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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Comparative investigation of building materials at Boxed Springs Site (41UR30)
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Archaeological artifacts that are commonly connected to habitation have been unearthed at Boxed Springs (41UR30), in Upshur County, Texas, during two surveys in 2020 and 2022. By comparing the depth, weight, and quantity ... -
Comparing the effectiveness of endurance protocols on the posterior rotator cuff muscles: Endurance repetition weight training vs. static isometric hold training
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)INTRODUCTION: Posterior shoulder musculature play a crucial role in rehabilitation of shoulder pathology. PURPOSE: To determine which type of posterior shoulder muscular endurance protocol, endurance repetitions or endurance ... -
Conspiracy beliefs, bullshit receptivity, & social media behaviors
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)In the wake of the January 6th Insurrection of 2021, a new lens has been focused on conspiracy theories and their potential effects on public safety and civil discourse. From Pizzagate to Stop the Steal, a new body of ... -
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 ... -
Dependence of proline isomerization on the kinetics of folding of anthrax lethal factor
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)The death that can come within a few days after exposure to the anthrax toxin from $Bacillus$ $anthracis$ is due to the presence and effects of anthrax lethal factor (LF). LF is a zinc metalloproteinase whose function ... -
Efficacy of designated family medicine preceptors to enable students to meet program-defined learning outcomes in pediatrics, women's health, and behavioral health
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)INTRODUCTION: The WSU physician assistant (PA) program is a 26-month Master's program with 12 months of supervised clinical practice experiences. There is a national shortage of training sites particularly in pediatric, ... -
Epidermolysis Bullosa: An overview of current and future potential treatment options
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a rare inherited condition of which the most common clinical finding is blistering and erosions of the skin following minor trauma. While this is the most well-known manifestation of EB, there ... -
Estimating and optimizing HVAC energy costs in industrial building
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)In the US, industrial buildings accounts for over 33% of the total energy consumption. Heating, ventilation & air-conditioning (HVAC) system consumes second most energy after production system. In industrial buildings, ... -
Fauna and flora of Boxed Springs (41UR30)
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-29)Boxed Springs (41UR30) located in East Texas is an Early Caddo (800-1200 C.E.) archaeological site split between multiple properties that has been sporadically excavated since the 1950s. The identification and classification ...