Browsing The Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka by Title
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Relationship between psychosocial health and self-reported oral health among senior center participants in Wichita, Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)Poor mental health days are defined as, "mean number of days in the past 30 days adults reported their mental health was not good." According to America's Mental Health Rankings, the poor mental health days for women above ... -
Report Rainbow United Inc, Autism Project: Spring 2004-2005
(2006-03-08)A paucity of studies exist that examines the effects of the behavior modification approach for the treatment of autism using the following therapeutic treatments: Discrete Trial Training; Picture Exchange Communication ... -
Reserving genetic diversity in dominant Great Plains grasses: Investigating the geographic distribution of buffalograss cytotypes
(Wichita State University, 2016-02-02)Buchloë dactyloides (Nutt.) Engelm. (buffalograss) is a major component of mixed- and shortgrass prairies of Kansas and the Great Plains, and is of economic importance both as a forage grass and as a native turf grass ... -
Retrofit winglets for wind turbines
(Wichita State University, 2018-02-20)Wind power is becoming increasingly important as a source of renewable energy. This is even more so in Kansas, which has the second-largest wind resources in the country. In 2016, 29.6% of the state's energy came from wind. ... -
The role of palladin in metastatic cancer as it affects actin binding, bundling, and polymerization
(Wichita State University, 2013-02-14)The phosphorylation of palladin, a recently discovered actin binding protein, has been shown to play a role in the regulation of cancerous cell motility. The initial discovery of palladin came when it was seen to be ... -
S.N.A.P. gap
(Wichita State University, 2015-02-15)Childhood hunger is a health issue prevalent among children throughout the United States. Many families who live at or below the poverty level enroll and participate in programs to reduce the effects of hunger. The ... -
Safeguarding patients data for reasonable health care cost
(Wichita State University, 2018-02-20)Health care providers including hospitals are required by law to publicly release their patient data, removing explicitly identifiable attributes, such as name, social security number, and address. The release of this data ... -
A school districts’ perceptions: necessary skills in the 21st century
(2009-03-12)Secondary students are graduating into a world that is increasingly interconnected, interdependent and culturally diverse. This dynamic environment requires a level of intercultural and information literacy that is presently ... -
Sedgwick County Archaeology GIS
(2007-03-12)This multifaceted project primarily concerns the establishment of a Geographical Information System (GIS) database for the archaeology of Sedgwick County, Kansas. The database documents archaeological sites and surveys ... -
SkyNet: A swarming drone system for smart disaster management
(Wichita State University, 2016-02-02)Communication technologies play an important role in the case of disaster management to propagate and convey information to the concerned authorities. In October 2015, Southern Kansas suffered forty two earthquakes of ... -
Small scale energy devices using vortex induced vibration
(Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)Small-scale off-grid energy devices are an increasingly important part of the energy mix today, as seen in small solar panels and micro wind turbines that power road signs or heat livestock water troughs. Solar panels are ... -
Solar energy harvesting using ionic polymer- metal enhanced water electrolysis
(Wichita State University, 2017-03-07)In 2015, Kansas invested six million dollars on 4.7 megawatts of solar energy installation, capable of powering 630 homes. However, the energy supplied by solar often does not coincide with consumer demand; a system is ... -
Splitting water molecules via conductive nanoparticles for hydrogen production
(Wichita State University, 2013-02-14)One of the main topics of discussion at every multi-national forum is about the fossil fuel depletion and carbon footprints. It is believed that the world will run out of cheap oil in 30 years, causing energy costs to rise, ... -
Spreading pathogens via healthcare uniforms
(2010-03-25)It is relatively common to see healthcare employees in their uniforms (lab coats, scrubs, etc.) outside of the workplace in areas such as restaurants and grocery stores. Research has shown that microorganisms can be ... -
Statistical analysis to establish the relationship between radiation consumption and energy use for medical x-rays
(Wichita State University, 2013-02-14)Current methods for estimating the amount of radiation used to produce an X-ray image are poor. Knowing this amount is an essential step in the development of a complete life-cycle analysis (LCA) of medical imaging procedures. ... -
Study and analysis of Cognitive Radio channel scanning technology for Wi-Fi networks
(2011-02-17)Wi-Fi has become such a ubiquitous wireless technology in a relatively short period that it is not surprising; we are in the midst of at least one Wi-Fi network no matter wherever we are. Each one of us has a Laptop/Smar ... -
The study of the effect of long term water cover on the mill tailings of the Silver Lake Mill # 1, near Silverton, Colorado
(2009-03-12)Mining and milling of metals were the primary industries in the study area during the late 1800’s into the early 1900’s. Wastes from the mining and milling processes are abundant in the area and present a significant ... -
Sustainable freshwater harvesting from atmosphere through electrospun superhydrophobic polyacrylonitrile nanocomposite fibers
(Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)The scarcity of pure drinking water has been one of the major humanitarian challenges in the globe. The world population growth, urbanization, depleting water resources and global climate change have intensified this crisis ... -
Synthesis of highly ordered Titanium dioxide nanotubes: Impact of process parameters
(2010-03-25)Highly ordered arrays of Titanium dioxide nanotubes were synthesized from Titanium foil using the electrochemical anodization process in an etching solution consisting of Ammonium Flouride (NH4F) and Ethylene Glycol. TiO2 ... -
Synthesizing drug-carrying nanocomposite sphere for targeted drug delivery
(2009-03-12)Magnetic targeting is a promising method of drug localization. Controlled delivery occurs when a drug is associated with a biodegradable polymer and magnetic nanoparticles so the drug molecules are continuously released ...