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A usability and safety study of bone-conduction headphones during driving while listening to audiobooks
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Bone-conduction technology has been around since the 1800s but using this technology in headphones is relatively new. Bone-conduction transmits sound through the bones of the skull. This research compared the effect of ... -
Above and beyond standardization: The role of communication and teamwork in patient handoffs
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)Patient handoffs are the transition of patient care from one provider or group of providers to the next (Joint Commission, 2005). Handoffs are important, information rich communication events that are essential for maintaining ... -
Academic performance in middle school: Friendship influences
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)The results of this study build on previous research findings demonstrating relational significance of peer influences to academic performance during adolescence. Whereas family, teachers, and peers play a significant role ... -
Aggression and matrix reasoning
(Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)Abstract thought is a domain of cognition concerned with organizing discrete concrete ideas into broader concepts through identifying similarities and underlying patterns. Greater ability in abstract thinking has been ... -
Are two computer monitors better than one?
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Previous studies have found using more than one monitor increases productivity, but benefits may diminish when monitor count or size increases. The purpose of this study was to determine whether increases in productivity ... -
Assessing academic (dis)honesty: a factor analytic study
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)For over 70 years, research has tackled the issue of academic misconduct in the university setting. However, a review of the literature reveals that (a) consensus on the magnitude of such behavior has not been reached ... -
Assessing educators' perceptions of ethicalness of various assessment practices
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)This study was an attempt to better measure teacher's perceptions of ethical assessment behavior. A new instrument, the Educators' Perceptions of Ethical Assessment Practice (EPEAP) was developed. The EPEAP is a combination ... -
Assessing the career aspirations, family structure and ability to succeed among African-American males
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2009-05-01)The purpose of the evaluation was to compare the career aspirations, family structure, and ability to succeed of African American males to other groups. Four hundred and seventy three males were surveyed at the baseline ... -
Assessing the validity and reliability of a paper-and-pencil Piagetian test
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Associations of pickleball-playing with cognition among older adults: A six and 18-month longitudinal study
(Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)INTRODUCTION: Inevitably, physical and cognitive abilities decline with age. The population of those over the age of 65 is currently doubling, so care of this population needs to increase (Passel & Cohn, 2008). Cognitive ... -
Bullying and victimization among out of home and LGBT youth
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2011-05-04)Bullying and victimization among youth in out-of-home placement (OOH) and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth were investigated. Participants were 16,766 high school students, with 560 (3%) identifying as ... -
Can you judge a video game by its cover? An exploration of subjective impressions and viewing patterns
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2014-04-25)Studies have shown that first impressions of websites can lead to lasting opinions regarding usability and trustworthiness. However, little research has been conducted concerning first impressions of video games. In this ... -
Classification and regression trees as alternatives to regression
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)Traditional statistical analyses, such as ANOVA and Regression, require that many assumptions be fulfilled in order to obtain accurate results. For example, there are assumptions of normally-distributed data, linear re ... -
Cognitive defusion versus cognitive restructuring: An analogue examination of potential moderating variables
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)The impact of negative self-referential thoughts on psychological problems has long been targeted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) through cognitive restructuring. Recently, acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches ... -
Combat identification using an augmented reality learning system
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)This research will examine training with an augmented reality learning system to identify combat vehicles. Due to the increase in use of unmanned vehicles (UVs) for missions, a question arises: How do we best train operators ... -
Compassion Kansas: Strengthening community and faith based organizations through capacity building
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Concealed carry on university campuses: attitudes, behaviors, And safety knowledge before and after July 1, 2017
(Wichita State University, 2018-04-27)Since July 1st 2017, in Kansas it is legal to carry a concealed weapon on some state government properties (e.g., university campuses). But little is known about the rate of concealed carry on campuses, and why members of ... -
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 ... -
Determination of material constitutive models using orthogonal machining tests
(Wichita State University, 2007-12)The aim of present research is to fine-tune and improve Johnson-Cook (JC) constitutive model parameters for American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 1045 carbon steel and Oxygen-free high conductivity (OFHC) copper using ... -
Developing a quantitative measure of self-as-context
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)The theoretical model upon which acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) [1] is based holds that six distinct, but interrelated processes, contribute to psychological flexibility. The psychometric properties of a self-report ...