Browsing The Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka by Title
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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 ... -
Ecological perspectives of Latino/Hispanic families in a rural school community
(2010-03-25)Immigration waves from Mexico, Central and Latin America have changed demographic landscapes and in some communities, native Spanish speaking people are the majority. In schools across the U.S., growing numbers of students ... -
Economic development and job creation by applying optimization methods for scheduling problem in job shops
(Wichita State University, 2019-02-26)The manufacturing sector earned one of the top spots in 2017 Kansas economy adding over 1,000 jobs. This developing direction is predicted to continue with 0.5% growth in 2019. Within the manufacturing sector, aviation is ... -
Effects of ethnicity on hearing screening failure rates in a newborn, well baby clinic
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)Researchers have reported a higher prevalence of hearing loss among Hispanic school-aged children than among children of other ethnicities. The purpose of this study is to measure if a higher risk of hearing loss is ... -
The effects of texting and driving on hazard perception and the adoption of driver response strategies
(2012-02-16)Hazard perception has received little attention compared to measures of vehicular control in studies exploring the effects of texting on driving performance, despite being a more direct measure of crash risk. Twenty ... -
Emergent language and literacy skills in bilingual preschool children
(2011-02-17)The purpose was to determine if a child’s proficiency in vocabulary skills in their native language was related to and/or predictive of their proficiency in language and literacy skills in their emerging language. The ... -
Emergent literacy: A look at how preschoolers begin to develop spelling skills
(Wichita State University, 2015-02-15)Reading and spelling success in school relies on early phonological development. Much is known about emergent reading during preschool years, but less is known about spelling, the "hard copy" of phonological processing. ... -
Energy use in healthcare services: radiography procedures
(2011-02-17)In 2010 the U.S. healthcare sector rose to comprise 18% of the nation’s GDP. During that year $8.8 billion was on energy to meet patient needs. As the percent of GDP spent on healthcare rises over the next several years, ... -
Evaluating nanosafety of nanomaterials by in-vitro cytotoxicity tests on fibroblast cells
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)In recent years, the use of nanomaterials has increased exponentially. In spite of the extensive research in this field, some areas are not completely understood, one of them being nanosafety. Because of their size and ... -
Experimental study of aircraft wake vortices in ground effect
(2007-03-12)Aircraft wake vortices pose a great threat in airport terminal areas, where heavy transport vehicles operate along the same flight paths as lighter aircraft. Flying an aircraft into a vortical wake can cause large changes ... -
Exploring allicin from garlic as a method of wound control in soft tissue infections
(Wichita State University, 2016-02-02)The antimicrobial properties of allicin, while long known, require further investigation in order to evaluate this garlic-derived chemical as an anti-infective agent against Staphylococcus aureus wound infection. S. aureus ... -
Fast Language Token Recognition Algorithm applied to increase performance of Internet HTTP Web Servers
(2007-03-12)We present a paper, computer programs, and source code which enable fast recognition of a finite set of language tokens. The recognition algorithm can write the source code for a computer program which provides a recognition ... -
Femtosecond Laser Nano Texturing of Drug-Eluting Stents
(Wichita State University, 2017-03-07)Stents have been used for over a decade to treat coronary arteries affected by stenosis, a state in which the arteries are narrowed by the deposition of plaque. However, studies have shown that a few years after placement ... -
A fully Bayesian approach for sample size determination
(2010-03-25)The sample size determination has a significant role in the design and analysis of many engineering problems and data sampling projects. There are a number of sampling techniques that can be utilized to quantify the impact ... -
A fuzzy multi-objective model for a green generation expansion problem
(2010-03-25)In this paper a comprehensive fuzzy multi-objective model is presented for generation expansion planning problem considering uncertainty in objective functions and demand constraints. The purpose of the model is determining ...