Browsing The Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka by Title
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Assessing knowledge and attitudes of a rural primary care practice initiating suboxone treatment for opioid use disorder
(Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)There is an opioid epidemic in the United States. Healthcare providers in Kansas have consistently written more opioid prescriptions than the US national average. Additionally, opioid mortality has affected rural communities ... -
Autism speaks: Giving a voice to the social constructs of adolescents with ASD
(Wichita State University, 2016-02-02)Many protocols used for assessing social skills of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are based on behavioral observations. It has been suggested, however, that social cognition encompasses processes underlying ... -
Automatic talk back and exoskeleton system using brain neural computer interface for ALS patients
(Wichita State University, 2015-02-15)We propose an effective model for ALS patients to enhance their mobility and to increase the possibilities of interaction such as talking and sending an email. The model additionally caters to their everyday requirements ... -
The benefits of magnetic/protein targeted drug delivery in treating skin cancer in-vivo
(2012-02-16)Skin cancer represents the most common type of cancers, and is life threatening without treatment. People with light skin, genetic diseases and high exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) are at a high risk of developing ... -
Beyond Annie Oakley: an analysis of TV’s portrayal of markswomen
(Wichita State University, 2013-02-14)Media portrayals influence how women are perceived in society. Historically, women have often been chastised or punished for exhibiting skills and attributes, which are perceived as masculine. Some reality television series ... -
Beyond the content: the role of teamwork and communication in patient handoffs
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)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 ... -
Biomimetic solar cells
(2010-03-25)Eco friendly energy resources are becoming important due to the predicted oil depletion and soared CO2 emission. Of available alternatives, solar energy finds special attention due to its vast availability and high power ... -
A bunch of garbage? How Sedgwick County’s trash came to be exported and its innovator ignored
(2006-03-08)The EPA estimates that the average American throws away 4.6 pounds of trash per day, of which 57%, or 114 million tons per year, is disposed of in one of the nation's 3,500 landfills. Despite the growing presence of trash, ... -
Cardiac failure detection using a wearable patch sensor in a point-of-care setting
(Wichita State University, 2019-02-26)The importance of ventricular stroke volume (SV) for the detection of cardiac failure has been well established in the clinical field. The focus of this study was to develop a simple to use sensor that could be applied ... -
Characterization of ischemic muscle of peripheral artery disease patients by elemental concentration using energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy
(Wichita State University, 2015-02-15)Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is characterized by atherosclerotic blockages of the arteries supplying blood to lower extremities and affects approximately 10 million lives in the United States. Functional testing, such ... -
Combat identification training using an augmented reality learning system
(Wichita State University, 2013-02-14)Combat identification (CID) is a high priority task throughout modern warfare. However, due to the quantity of fratricide accidents, it is reasonable to question the reliability of current CID training methods. With ... -
Comparative analysis of Kansas commercial wind energy projects and Wizelius’ European wind project development model
(2011-02-17)Kansas ranks 2nd in wind-producing potential in the United States, yet in 2009 wind energy contributed only 5.2% of the State’s electricity supply. In August 2010, Kansas had 9 operational commercial wind energy projects ... -
Comparative binding studies with a tetraurea picket porphyrin receptor using 1H NMR and isothermal titration calorimetry
(2010-03-25)The determination of anion binding constants using 1H NMR and Isothermal Titration Calorimetric (ITC) reveals the occurrence of several specific and unspecific binding steps. In general, ITC reports on all specific and ... -
Comparison of tongue muscle performance in singers and non-singers
(Wichita State University, 2018-02-20)Healthy tongue muscle performance is necessary for performing daily tasks such as speaking, swallowing, and maintaining upper airway patency. With age, tongue muscle performance begins to decline and leads to an increased ... -
Compassion Kansas: Strengthening community and faith based organizations through capacity building
(2006-03-08)Beyond the intention to “do good” in the community, non-profits sometimes struggle to realize this goal due to a lack of organizational capacity. Capacity is defined by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations as the ability ... -
Competition and allelopathy in invasive Lespedeza cuneata
(2011-02-17)The introduction of non-native species can have a profoundly detrimental effect on native ecosystems composition. This is being seen in the tallgrass prairies of Kansas as a result of the introduction of Lespedeza cuneata ... -
Computerized sentence building as a treatment for aphasia
(Wichita State University, 2021-02-18)Acute cerebrovascular disease (stroke) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and those who survive are often left with significant long-term disabilities. According to Kansas Health Matters, between ... -
A conceptual study of airfoil performance enhancements using CFD Armin Ghoddoussi
(2012-02-16)A conceptual study of performance enhancing devices for an airfoil is performed using Computational Fluid Dynamics. Three simple, passive devices are examined to explore alternate methods for stall control and lift-to-drag ... -
Cost-effective surveillance and control strategies against the emerald ash borer threat in North America
(Wichita State University, 2016-02-02)The emerald ash borer (EAB), a pest of ash trees native to Asia, has been a threat to North America. More than 20 million ash trees have been killed since the beginning of the infestation, and thousands of them have been ... -
Cubesat platform for research, education and business in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2017-03-07)A CubeSat is a miniaturized satellite weighing 1-10 kg, has a short lifecycle, uses commercial-off- the-shelf components, and is carried as a secondary payload. CubeSats provide low-cost access to space for scientific ...