Now showing items 21-40 of 644

• #### On the inverse gravimetry problem with minimal data ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-07)
In this dissertation we considered the inverse source problem $\Delta u = \mu,$ where lim $u (x) = 0$ as |x| goes to $\infty$ and $\mu$ is zero outside a bounded domain $\Omega$. The inverse problem of gravime- try is to ...
• #### Perceptions of quality in e-learning for higher education ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-07)
E-learning quality is a complex and multi-faceted issue. Some argue that the quality of e-learning should be judged by the same criteria and standards as face-to-face education. Others hold that conventional quality concepts ...
• #### Enhanced two-phase cooling using bi-particle-size sintered particle evaporator with distributed liquid supply capillary wicks ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-08)
Liquid-vapor, phase-change heat transfer using wicks can provide reliable and high heat flux cooling capability, especially in microgravity applications. However, the maximum heat removal capacity, also known as Critical ...
• #### Improving treatment-seeking attitudes by reducing treatment seeking stigma via a web-based program ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-07)
Despite the potential benefits of mental health treatment, a substantial proportion of those with a diagnosable mental health disorder do not seek treatment, and treatment-seeking stigma has been cited as a major reason. ...
• #### Positive (p, n)-intermediate scalar curvature and Gromov-Lawson cobordism ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-08)
In this thesis we consider a well known construction due to Gromov, Lawson, and Gajer which allows for the extension of a metric of positive scalar curvature over the trace of a surgery in codimension at least 3 to a ...
• #### Advanced control strategies of PMSM based wind energy conversion systems ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-07)
Wind energy conversion system (WECS) is a system helps to produce the electrical energy by transforming the incoming air stream. This system has two basic steps. First step is the mechanical power which comes from the ...
• #### Childhood maltreatment and the developing brain: Profiles of executive function and the predictive value of maltreatment variables ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-07)
There is a strong reciprocal link between environmental experiences and children’s cognitive development (Brocki & Bohlin, 2004). One such environmental experience, with a widely recognized negative impact on cognitive ...
• #### Level-up! Identifying ways to make video games more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-07)
This study examines the impact of using tactile, directional cues in a 3D, third-person shooter video game. Depending on the condition, the game used audio, visual, and haptic cues to provide information about when and ...
• #### A pseudo restricted maximum likelihood estimator under multivariate simple tree order restriction and an algorithm ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-07)
The minimum distance projection of a given matrix $X \in R^{pxq}$ onto the order restricted cone in an appropriately defined inner product system, $\pi(X|C_{pxq}),$ plays an important role in order restricted statistical ...
• #### Statistical process control implementations within the aviation industry ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-07)
In 1931, Walter Shewhart introduced his work in statistical process control (SPC) through his book, Economic Control of Quality of Manufactured Product. A common confusion in the use of SPC is that it does not fit every ...
• #### Longitudinal associations of pickleball-playing with cognitive function and balance in community-dwelling older adults ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-05)
Physical activity has been imputed to benefit both the physical and cognitive health of older adults and has been promoted within the scientific literature as a process through which age-related cognitive decline may be ...
• #### A study of novice elementary teachers’ voices on their retention and the role of instructional coaching ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-05)
This qualitative case study explored teacher retention in elementary schools by examining novice teachers’ perceptions about instructional coaching and the influence it may exert on career decisions. The role of the ...
• #### Flux VR: The development and validation of a heuristic checklist for virtual reality game design supporting immersion, presence, and flow ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-05)
Virtual reality (VR) gaming is a rapidly-growing field in both technology and adoption (eMarketer, 2019). However, because the technology is relatively new, there is a lack of guidance on what constitutes good design and ...
• #### Assessing physician wellness: Preventing burnout and promoting well–being ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-05)
Burnout is a response to high stress levels, and occupational restraints, assessed as high emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and compassion fatigue, and reduced personal accomplishment and compassion satisfaction. ...
• #### Postsecondary experiences of career academy students: A narrative inquiry of lived experience ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-05)
Using the framework of Schlossberg’s Theory of Transition, this research is designed to investigate the lived experiences of university students who graduated from a high school career academy model. Junior and senior ...
• #### Encapsulated metal hydride and carbon particles in polymeric matrix- an approach to enhances hydrogen storage properties of metal hydrides ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-05)
Energy harvested from the sun can achieve the required residential and industrial energy demands. Thermal energy storage (TES) is a potential option for storing low-grade thermal energy for low- and medium-temperature ...
• #### The invisible struggle: An exploration of Black teachers’ experiences with racial microaggressions ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-05)
While anti-discrimination laws and policies have existed for decades, they have not been clearly proven to detect, prevent, or eliminate implicit acts of racism in the workplace. Using the Critical Race Theory and a Narrative ...
• #### Stories of resilience: Accessing college readiness through advanced placement courses ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-05)
Students populating AP programs in urban communities do not reflect schools’ demographic makeup. Many underrepresented students with the potential to succeed do not access or complete AP programs. However, some have ...
• #### A fast time series power flow method for active distribution system control applications ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-05)
Power system balancing, where supply of energy has to equal demand all time, is a very important constraint for electric power systems. In recent years, number of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and penetration of ...
• #### #Accepted: The role of social media in the college choice process of out-of-state undergraduate students ﻿

(Wichita State University, 2021-05)
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of out-of-state undergraduate students on college choice and the role of social media. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 13 ...