Proceedings 2012: 8th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects
2012 GRASP Symposium Editorial Board
Mara Alagic, Associate Professor, Graduate School Assistant Dean
Ngoyi Bukonda, Associate Professor, Department of Physician Assistant
Anthony Dilollo, Associate Professor, Communication Science and Disorders
Deborah S. Ballard-Reisch, Professor, Kansas Health Foundation Distinguished
Chair in Strategic Communication
Kathy Downes , Senior Associate Dean, University Libraries
Walter Horn, Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering
Sylvia H. Carruthers, Assistant Professor, School of Art and Design
Fuchang Liu, Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
Jay Price, Associate Professor, History
Glyn Rimmington, Distinguished Professor of Global Learning
Chu-Ping Vijverberg, Assistant Professor, Economics
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Karthik Kukkapalli and Bhargavi Puralasetty, Electrical Engineering
Recent Submissions
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8th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects
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Microprocessor based green-device for analyzing students' classroom attendance and performance
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Attending to classroom activities on time is the primary method in traditional educational institutions to conduct knowledge to students. This method of taking attendance is tedious and vulnerable to dishonesty. Our project ... -
Primary vs. metastatic mucinous adenocarcinoma of the skin: a case report and discussion of immunohistochemical techniques
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Background: Primary mucinous adenocarcinoma of the skin is a rare malignant sweat gland tumor, which is difficult to distinguish from metastatic adenocarcinoma. Purpose: Describe a case of mucinous adenocarcinoma of the ... -
Reducing invasion by targeting vulnerable life stages: effects of fire on survivorship of Lespedeza cuneata
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)There is growing interest in whether invasive species may be controlled by targeting key life stages. In this study, I test whether fire applied at potentially vulnerable life stages can increase mortality and limit the ... -
The effects of explicit grammar feedback on student writing
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Grammar, the order and coordination of words in the English language, is essential to useful and elegant communication. This study addresses the effect of teacher feedback on student writing. Three groups of five freshmen ... -
Physician assistant program education on spirituality and religion in patient encounters
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Motivation. This study describes instructional practices of physician assistant (PA) programs in educating students to discuss spirituality and religion during patient encounters. Methodology: An electronic survey was ... -
LacI-DNA-IPTG loops: Equilibria among conformations by single-molecule FRET
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)The E. coli Lac repressor (LacI) tetramer binds simultaneously to a promoter-proximal DNA binding site (operator) and an auxiliary operator, resulting in a DNA loop, which increases repression efficiency. Induction of the ... -
Microbial community analysis of open ponds for algal biodiesel production
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Algae farming in shallow open ponds requires little technology, with low capital and operating expenditures. In relatively uncontrolled ponds there is a high likelihood that microbial contamination will affect algal yield. ... -
Ritual genesis: constructing systems of belief
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Throughout clay’s history, material choices directly shape cultural practices and the structuring of ceremonial and mundane living. Within this context, “ritual” is a transient term describing actions covering a broad scope ... -
Changes in tongue strength and endurance after a typical meal in healthy older adults in a continuing care community
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)The ability to swallow safely is vital for nourishment of the body and brain and depends on adequate tongue function, particularly strength and endurance. Purpose: Investigate changes in tongue strength and endurance in ... -
Cash flow optimization in a multi-project environment
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)In this paper, we address the problem of budget allocation in a multi-project environment under uncertainty. The uncertainty is in the completion time of milestones of individual projects. Companies have the opportunity ... -
Statistical analysis to establish the relationship between radiation consumption and energy use for medical X-rays
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Ways to determine how much radiation is actually used to produce an X-ray image have not been developed and this is an essential step for a complete life-cycle analysis (LCA) of medical imaging procedures. The work presented ... -
Art and science intersect
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Scientists such as biologist Gunther von Hagens and medical doctor Mark Gilbert, among others, have been turning to art to create scientific sculptures whose main purposes are not only to teach to general public and science ... -
Effects of skechers shape-ups on muscle activity during walking, sit-to-stand, balance, and step-ups -- Restricted access to full text
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects Skechers Shape-ups have on muscle activity of the lower extremities in women 50-65 years of age. Although there has been limited research on rocker-soled shoes in relation ... -
In defense of nudism: rhetorical analysis of the naturist society's website -- -- Restricted access to full text
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Nudism aka naturism, is a controversial practice popularized mainly in the Western cultures where individuals get together to go skinny-dipping, sunbathing, or simply enjoying leisure activities in the nude in assigned ... -
Acute effect of whole-body vibration on knee extensor strength
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of whole body vibration on knee extensor muscle strength. METHODS: Male college students (n=7) were recruited for the research study. Subjects performed baseline ... -
Reproducibility of balance measures using motion sensors in smartphone technology to measure balance: preliminary result
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)PURPOSE: This pilot study was to determine the reproducibility of the output generated by Smartphone accelerometers when used for balance assessment. METHODS: 61 healthy individuals (28 male, 33 female; mean age = 23.8+6.2yr) ... -
Art within ceramic decoration
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Decoration in early ceramic work stemmed from the abstraction of culturally significant symbols and motifs now serves as a record of cultural identity. Contemporarily, the role of decoration in our visual culture has been ... -
Patient-provider communication
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)A study was conducted addressing the document Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient-and-Family-Centered Care: A Roadmap for Hospitals, which was developed by JCAHO (Joint Commission on ... -
James Bond's allure: a semiotic analysis of 007 movie posters
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)The history of Hollywood films in the spy genre has been indelibly marked by the 22 films based on Ian Fleming's 007 novels. The research uses qualitative semiotic analysis to identify how signs of all sorts, which appeared ...
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