Browsing Proceedings 2012: 8th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects by Issue Date
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Computed Tomography (CT) Scan and Digital Radiography (DR) direct energy consumption comparison
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)One of the key factors for sustainable decision making is the ability to draw comparisons of environmental impacts between different alternatives. These decisions are the subject of many articles in most sectors of the ... -
Beyond Annie Oakley: an analysis of TV's portrayal of markswomen
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Media portrayals influence how women are perceived in society. Historically, women have often been chastised or punished for exhibiting skills and attributes which have been traditionally perceived as appropriate for men ... -
Lorenzo D. Lewelling and Kansas' "Civil" War -- Restricted access to full text
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)"Lorenzo D. Lewelling and Kansas' "Civil" War," will examine one of the most obscure periods in Kansas political history, the early 1890s. The paper will explore the rise of Populism, a grassroots third-party movement, ... -
Compliance with CDC fall prevention recommendations: a survey of older adults with a recent fall
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Falls are the leading cause of injury-related visits to emergency departments in the United States and the primary etiology of accidental deaths in persons over the age of 65 years. Despite the consequences and the ... -
Kansas pharmacist's knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding over-the-counter emergency contraception
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)In 2006, the FDA approved OTC sale of emergency contraception (EC). A 2008 survey assessed characteristics, knowledge, and attitudes/beliefs of Kansas pharmacists regarding EC. Purpose: Reanalyze the 2008 data to identify ... -
Use of erythropoietin for treating anemia of chronic kidney disease in a hospitalized pediatric population: MUE
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Background: Patients with anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) lack the ability to produce erythropoietin causing a deficiency of red blood cells. Erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs) are recommended by the National ... -
Assessing the mediating role of spirituality on the relationship between stress and depression of older adults in assisted living facilities
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)This study examined the relationship between stress and depression, and the mediating role of spiritual factors among 316 older adults, 65 years or older in assisted living facilities. Hierarchical regression analysis ... -
Evaluation of driver distraction: text messaging versus talking on a cell phone
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)In the United States, 35 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 ... -
Unreachable horizons: women's destiny in two short stories
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)I examine the oppressed role of women in two short stories by Spanish author Carmen Martín Gaite. The stories are set against the backdrop of a post-civil war Spain and therefore echo the desolation and angst felt by many ... -
Coverage extension using power-controlled relaying in CDMA
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)In this paper, the advantages of a power-control-based relay system for a code division multiple access (CDMA) network are explored. Relay nodes are placed in the form of a ring (not necessarily circular) based on system ... -
Vocabulary instruction is not a luxury
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)A review of educational research indicates that post-secondary students benefit in all academic areas when given direct vocabulary instruction, yet most community college course outlines do not require vocabulary instruction. ... -
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 ... -
A case study in autism intervention: a novel conversational approach
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)The purpose of this clinical case study is to determine the effect of using scripted verbal prompts to elicit prepositions and verbal requests from a young boy with Autism. RESEARCH QUESTION: Can specific, scripted prompts ... -
Hunger Awareness Initiative: are Wichita State University graduate students hungry? -- Restricted access to full text
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Food insecurity is an issue across the nation. Colleges and state universities put effort in to solving the problem of food insecurity, or hunger, in their communities through volunteer organizations and volunteer credit ... -
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 ... -
The "mirage" of the composer: a performer's musical decisions
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Up until recently, the Western art music tradition has privileged the composer as the best authority concerning issues of performance practice. This view was ingrained in the nineteenth century with European composers who ... -
The dynamics of Chinese purchases of U.S. securities
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)A significant amount of academic literature exits on the United States’ trade deficit, and its financing through foreigners’ purchases of U.S. securities. Over the last several years, the trade relationship between The ... -
Use of artificial neural networks to detect damage in composite laminates
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)A novel method of damage detection in composite laminates through the use of using artificial neural networks to interpret ultrasonic sensor signals has been investigated for this research. Four sensors were placed 4.25 ... -
A conceptual study of airfoil performance enhancements
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)A conceptual study of performance enhancing devices for an airfoil is performed using Computational Fluid Dynamics. Three simple, passive devices are examined to explore alternate methods for stall control and lift-to-drag ... -
Effect of whole body vibration exercise on muscle activity when using elastic resistance bands
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)INTRODUCTION: Whole-body vibration (WBV) has been shown to increase muscle fiber recruitment during isotonic contractions. No prior published studies have used elastic resistance. PURPOSE: The main purpose of this study ...