Browsing ETD: Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Title
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Predictors of patient satisfaction: evidence from the 2013 medical expenditure panel survey
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)This study explores the relationship between patient race/ethnicity and five components of patient satisfaction using the 2013 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data (N = 21690). A binary logistic regression was conducted ... -
Preliminary mission design for proposed NuSol probe
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)A solar neutrino detector has never own in space. NuSol is a proposed mission to y a solar neutrino detector close to the Sun in order to conduct unique science experiments that cannot be realized by detectors on ... -
Preparation of ruthenium doped titanium dioxide heteronanostructures and its properties for splitting water into hydrogen
(Wichita State University, 2020-07)The typical resources used to supply the world’s energy needs, such as coal and petroleum products, have been largely depleted. Due to this situation and the need for a cleaner environment, interest in alternative and ... -
Preparation, characterization and properties of injection molded graphene nanocomposites
(Wichita State University, 2010-12)The use of nanotechnology is rapidly growing in various fields for different applications such as aerospace, electronics, construction, biomedicine, cosmetics etc. Nanomaterials posses unique size dependent material ... -
Preserving query privacy with a query-based memorizing algorithm
(Wichita State University, 2014-05)Query privacy is a critical concern to users of location-based services. A majority of existing query privacy protection techniques are based on the notion of k-anonymity, wherein a user's exact location is obfuscated into ... -
Principal evaluation: a different perspective
(2005-12)This qualitative research gathered perceptions of Southeast Nebraska public school elementary principals, superintendents, and assistant superintendents to ascertain elements of an evaluation system that promotes professional ... -
Principal poisonous plants of the United States
(Wichita State University, 1933-05)In the following pages is found an attempt at a complete and authentic list of the poisonous plants in the United States. They are arranged in the order of their classification in the plant kingdom. -
Privacy-preserving distributed deep learning
(Wichita State University, 2020-05)Deep neural networks are becoming popular in a variety of fields due to their ability to learn from large-scale data sets. Recently, researchers have proposed distributed learning architectures that allow multiple users ... -
Probabilistic learning of robotic grasping strategy based on natural language object descriptions
(Wichita State University, 2018-07)Humans learn to be dexterous by interacting with a wide variety of objects in different contexts. Given the description of an object’s physical attributes, humans can determine a proper strategy and grasp an object. This ... -
Probability based cache replacement algorithm for the hypervisor cache
(Wichita State University, 2012-07)Virtualization is one of the key technologies which help in server consolidation, disaster recovery, and dynamic load balancing. The ratio of virtual machine to physical machine can be as high as 1:10, and this makes caching ... -
Probability of detection in friction stir welding using nondestructive evaluation techniques
(Wichita State University, 2010-05)When available, the force feedback data from Friction stir welding (FSW) can be very useful for analyzing weld quality. Friction Stir Welding Analysis Tool software (FSWAT), a new process based non-destructive evaluation ... -
Process quality and capacity planning
(Wichita State University, 2008-05)Production planning is a function performed in isolation from process capability to estimate available capacity. Process capability is a systematic study performed to understand the process performance. After a complete ... -
Processing and characterization of carbon nanoparticle/fiber-reinforced polymer composites
(Wichita State University, 2010-08)Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanofibers (CNFs) have an exceptional combination of properties that make them ideal materials for use as reinforcing particles in advanced composites. This investigation was aimed at ... -
Processing and characterization of nano-engineered thin films
(Wichita State University, 2013-08)Nanoparticle-based thin films are an emerging type of material with extraordinary electrical, mechanical, and physical properties. Because of their exceptional characteristics, these thin films can serve as reinforcement ... -
Processing parameters and their influence on mechanical properties of polymeric nanocomposites reinforced with chemically functionalizaed helical carbon nanotubes using nitric acid
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)This research attempted to develop a relationship between the parameters governing the covalent functionalization process and their effects on epoxy matrix polymeric nano-composites. Functionalization with a nitric acid ... -
Production alternatives to screen printing for dye sensitized solar cells in laboratory settings
(Wichita State University, 2010-12)In this thesis, two methods of creating multi-layer porous films for DSSCs are examined. They have been designed as possible alternatives for screen printing in laboratory settings. The same precursor chemicals used for ... -
Production scheduling applications to interruption-handling in healthcare
(Wichita State University, 2017-07)In this study, single machine scheduling concepts with uncertain processing times and interruptions were reviewed to model and analyze the inpatient care task sequencing problem. The task sequencing problem involves answering ... -
Progressive damage analysis of pinned joints of composite plates
(Wichita State University, 2021-07)A composite payload attach fitting (PAF) is being designed and fabricated at NASA MSFC for the Block 1B heavy-lift Space Launch System (SLS).Functioning as the primary structural interface, the PAF is connected to the ... -
Promising methods to improve the performance of the software-defined networking controller
(Wichita State University, 2019-07)With the continuous development of computer networking, a flexible network architecture will likely have to adapt to the recent growth of Internet-based systems, such as Cloud-based systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), ... -
Promoting child development through music: A comparision of preschool teachers' perspective in Kenya and United States
(Wichita State University, 2009-07)This qualitative study examined teachers' perceptions on their use of music as a medium for enhancing development in all early childhood domains/areas (e.g., cognitive, communication, physical/motor, social-emotional and ...