Browsing The Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka by Title
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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 ... -
Computer vision techniques for fire detection and localization
(Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)From droughts, earthquakes, tornadoes, winter storms and wildfires, communities in Kansas have weathered significant damage over the past. During 2016, 2017 and 2021, record breaking wildfires burned thousands of acres ... -
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 ... -
Damage detection in metal structures using acoustic
(2009-03-12)The structural components of many machines remain in service far beyond their designed lifetimes. This is especially true in the field of aerospace structures, where aircraft, wind turbines, satellites, and other components ... -
Decision-making at intersections
(Wichita State University, 2023-03-22)Over 90 percent of automobile crashes are primarily due to driver behavior. According to 2015 traffic crash data in the state of Kansas, the number one contributing circumstance of crashes was that the driver failed to ... -
Dependence of proline isomerization on the kinetics of folding of anthrax lethal factor
(Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)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 depends ... -
Design and synthesis of bismuth sulfide and exploring its application as a photo electrodematerial in third generation solar cells
(Wichita State University, 3/29/2022)Solar energy has become one of the major sources of renewable energy and is a viable economic option in areas which receive a large amount of sunlight around the year, such as the state of Kansas. However, it currently ... -
Destination branding in Sin City: A communication case study of Las Vegas’ rhetorical gamble
(2007-03-12)Destination branding warrants more attention from rhetorical scholars than it has already received due to the economical, political and rhetorical significance of locations packaging themselves as products. The Las Vegas ... -
Detection and quantification of ketamine HCL in alcohol/water matrices using ESI-MSN and LC-ESI-MS
(2009-03-12)Drug facilitated date rape continues to be a problem around the world. Ketamine HCl (KT) has gained popularity since it is nearly odorless, tasteless, and colorless when dissolved in water/alcohol and a typical street dose ... -
Determining an effective treatment plan for breast cancer: A multi-criteria decision model and algorithm
(Wichita State University, 2017-03-07)Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in U.S. women. For 2017, the American Cancer Society estimates that 255,180 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and 40,610 will die. Selection of ... -
Developing a power system resilience planning framework to ensure energy security for critical resources during power outages
(Wichita State University, 2023-03-22)Uninterrupted electricity supply is an essential resource for the US economy. Critical infrastructures such as hospitals and fire stations heavily rely on electricity. However, current trends in weather related events such ... -
Developing procurement strategy by applying classification algorithms for effective supplier assessment
(Wichita State University, 2020-02-26)The manufacturing sector ranks one of the top spots in the 2018 Kansas economy and this projection is predicted to continue with 0.5% growth in 2019. Within the manufacturing sector, aerospace is ranked fourth in Kansas ... -
Differential regulatory gene expression at the proteomic level in subtypes of human ovarian cancer cell-lines
(Wichita State University, 2017-03-07)Ovarian carcinoma is the most lethal neoplasm and the fifth leading cause of mortality in women. Among the different subtypes, widely heterogeneous high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) poses a great challenge to modern ... -
Distracted while driving: a comparison of the effects of texting and talking on a cell phone
(Wichita State University, 2013-02-14)In the United States, 39 states have passed legislation banning texting while driving. By comparison, no state bans hands-free cellular phone use by adults while driving. The concern regarding texting reflects an underlying ... -
Do epistemological beliefs and ways of knowing predict reactions to a child with Asperger syndrome?
(Wichita State University, 2013-02-14)This study explored the relationship between epistemological beliefs, ways of knowing, parenting styles, and how one reacts to a child with Asperger Syndrome acting out in public. The purpose was to determine if epistemological ... -
Does more attention improve lane-keeping performance?
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)The effect of cognitive load on lane-keeping is inconsistent and unclear. The lateral prioritization hypothesis proposes that drivers prioritize lane-keeping when cognitively distracted; In contrast, the automatic steering ... -
Dopaminergic toxicity of 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+): Model for Parkinson’s disease
(2011-02-17)Parkinson's disease (PD) is among the most common neurodegenerative diseases. Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with this disease every year. The cause or cure for PD remains unknown. MPP+ is a dopaminergic ...