Browsing URCAF Abstracts 2012 by Title
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12th Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum
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The answers are hiding within the parallels of my questions
(Wichita State University, 2012-04-03)Parallels between my questions appear clearly, but I am always looking for points of intersection. Being centered in a world of inevitable, continuous change provokes many constant battles not only amongst opposing forces ... -
Benefits of using iAPPS across demographics
(Wichita State University, 2012-04-03)This study was designed to determine the potential benefits of iApps across a varied demographic range. Surveys were constructed to discover how frequently such professionals as speech-language pathologists implement iApps ... -
Characterization of recombinant hFSH glycosylation
(Wichita State University, 2012-04-03)Human FSH stimulates ovarian follicle development in females and regulates testicular Sertoli cell function in males. Our laboratory has identified two major hFSH forms differing in glycosylation and binding affinity to ... -
Detection of anthrax protective antigen using a nanoporous impedemetric biosensors
(Wichita State University, 2012-04-03)In response to the 2001 bioterrorist attacks involving anthrax, precautionary methods of containment, such as early detection, have been explored in order to better prepare for similar incidences. This project proposes a ... -
Isolation and characterization of anaerobes from Hot Lake, WA
(Wichita State University, 2012-04-03)The presence of sulfate salts and limited subsurface water (ice) on Mars suggests that any liquid water on Mars today will occur as (magnesium) sulfate-rich brines. It is not clear whether terrestrial organisms would be ... -
Lower lip and jaw speed capacity of young, middle-aged, and older adults
(Wichita State University, 2012-04-03)Although it is well documented that speech and swallowing function decline with age, the underlying reasons are only poorly understood. Motor performance decline has been commonly discussed as a contributing factor; however, ... -
Role-focused instruction and the participation level of English language learners in collaborative environments
(Wichita State University, 2012-04-03)Research Question: What is the effect of role-focused instruction on the participation level of English Language Learners in collaborative environments? Methods: This correlational study took place in a 12th grade classroom. ... -
Students’ use of an objective protocol to measure swallowing: accuracy and implications
(Wichita State University, 2012-04-03)Inter-rater reliability remains disappointingly low when clinicians evaluate filmed evaluations of persons with swallowing disorders. To address this concern, investigators have developed two protocols - one which measures ... -
Virtuosity and beauty
(Wichita State University, 2012-04-03)Instrumental music is a form of communication that can communicate with all people no matter what their language. But just like learning a new language, mastering the skill of an instrument takes years of practice to gain ... -
A world apart: bullying in a middle school culture
(Wichita State University, 2012-04-03)As adolescents have peer-to-peer contacts, the perceptions and lived experiences of healthy inter-personal relationships vary between adults, including parents and educators, and the youths themselves. Relational discrepancy ...