Browsing ETD: Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Title
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Assessing the validity and reliability of a Piagetian-based paper pencil test
(Wichita State University, 2006-05)Piaget hypothesized that we understand the world through the use of cognitive frameworks. The strengths and limitations of these cognitive frameworks (or levels) both help and hinder the learning process. Comprehending ... -
Assessment of a wholesale electric grid state indicator
(Wichita State University, 2013-12)This thesis assesses the use of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) wholesale grid state indicator to enable price-responsive demand. This assessment is based on system and economic analyses for using the ... -
Assessment of an evidence based postural support computer workstation checklist
(Wichita State University, 2009-12)Previous studies have shown that musculoskeletal discomfort can result from long duration of computer use with the following conditions: improper location of the keyboard and mouse, monitor too high, and a lack of forearm ... -
An assessment of body composition, balance, and muscular strength and endurance in breast cancer survivors
(Wichita State University, 2011-12)Incidence rates for breast cancer continue to rise with improved methods of screening, detection, diagnosis and treatment. The chance of developing breast cancer is 12%, or 1 out of 8 women (American Cancer Society, 2011b). ... -
Assessment of bone mineral density in forearms of collegiate ten-pin bowlers
(Wichita State University, 2010-05)Studies have demonstrated the effect of dominance on bone mineral density (BMD) of both weight bearing and non-weight bearing limbs and the effect of physical activity and specific sports, such as tennis, gymnastics, and ... -
Assessment of community fall prevention toolkit
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults age 65 years and older. Falls in older adults result in physical disability, emotional distress, and financial burdens. Risk factors for falls include: poor vision, ... -
Assessment of exercise capacity in an individual with LVAD explanation without heart transplantation
(Wichita State University, 2007-08)BACKGROUND: Left Ventricular Assist Device’s (LVAD) have become a viable treatment alternative to heart transplantation. While under LVAD support, some have shown significant recovery of native heart function allowing for ... -
An assessment of homogeneity among Central European and recent U.S. skeletal samples
(Wichita State University, 2008-08)This thesis examines the effects of secular trends in stature between temporally and spatially different populations and assesses levels of homogeneity between historic and modern Central European populations and recent ... -
Assessment of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometers built into off the shelf mobile consumer electronic devices for the measurement of human standing balance
(Wichita State University, 2014-07)Recently, advances in mobile consumer electronics technology has significantly changed the way business is conducted in many different industries, including healthcare. This is due to the capabilities of devices such as ... -
Assessment of whole body vibration among forklift drivers using ISO 2631-1 and 2631-5
(Wichita State University, 2009-07)The use of forklifts to move material is very common in large manufacturing companies. Exposure to whole body vibration from industrial vehicles such as forklifts has been associated with low back pain and also with the ... -
Assets and needs of local food producers in Sedgwick County: An exploratory analysis
(Wichita State University, 2020-12)The current agricultural food system has been criticized for its economic, social, and environmental consequences. Alternative and local food systems have been proposed to be movements reacting against current agricultural ... -
Assisting android application developers with automatic recommendation of permissions
(Wichita State University, 2015-12)The Android platform enjoys the largest market share in mobile applications (84% at the end of 2014). Applications for Android are written mainly in Java and commonly referred to as 'apps'. The explicit permission mechanism ... -
Association between dual-language education and mathematics development in elementary school
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)Children who learn to use two languages at an early age could be at an academic advantage in subjects not typically associated with linguistic or verbal acumen. However, culturally and linguistically diverse students tend ... -
Asymptotic fusion performance in a power constrained, distributed wireless sensor network
(2006-05)The performance of decentralized detection in power constrained wireless sensor network is analyzed. We consider two distributed processing schemes; the analog relay amplifier local processing and the quantized decision ... -
Attachment style of children in foster care and its relationship to interpersonal cognitive complexity
(Wichita State University, 2008-12)Attachment, originally postulated by John Bowlby, is the deep and long lasting emotional connection established between a child and caregiver in the first several years of life. It is the result of the interactive ... -
Attitude and acheivement: A study of parent and student attitudes towards education and their effects on achievement
(Wichita State University, 2013-12)The purpose of this research is to determine if there is a correlation between parents' and their third grade students' attitudes towards education and if these attitudes and beliefs affect student motivation and academic ... -
Attitude or anxiety: mathematics disposition of high school algebra I students
(2006-12)The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) to investigate the prevalence of mathematics anxiety among freshman Algebra I students in an urban, Midwestern high school, and (b) to find out if a pre-quiz and quiz intervention ... -
Augmenting the instrumental music program: a case study of Mark Wood's "Electrify Your Strings" program
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)The purpose of this research was to examine Mark Wood's "Electrify Your Strings" (EYS) program. Three research questions guided this study: 1) What is the history of the EYS program and what was the driving philosophy ... -
Autism spectrum disorders screening & diagnostic practices: a survey of physicians
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)In 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a policy statement which urged physicians to conduct surveillance at every well-child visit and screen for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) at 18 and 24 months, and ... -
Automated developer recommendations for incoming software change requests
(Wichita State University, 2014-05)Software change requests, such as bug fixes and new features, are an integral part of software evolution and maintenance. It is not uncommon in open source projects to receive numerous change requests daily, which need to ...