Browsing Proceedings 2013: 9th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects by Issue Date
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Characterization of oligodendrocyte progenitor cell differentiation on co-electrospun nanofibers of PCL with gelatin
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Axonal re-myelination in injured central nervous system (CNS) has been a scientific challenge. Focal delivery of Oligodendrocyte Progenitor Cells (OPCs) provides promising approach. We used a novel bioengineering technique ... -
Direct implementation of gate operations between non-interacting quantum bits in quantum systems
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Most physical realizations of a quantum computer are based on a linear nearest neighbor (LNN) arrangement of qubits where qubits are arranged along an array, and only the adjacent qubits interact with each other. To perform ... -
Korean comfort women as political discourse
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)In the dichotomy between force and agency in prostitution, the placement of comfort women, girls taken by Japan during WWII and forced into sex service, presents a clear field in which the question of agency fades. With ... -
Neuromuscular assessment of collegiate-level female cheerleaders
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Recent epidemiological data on U.S. cheerleaders suggest that injuries are on the rise and the majority of injuries sustained are strains/sprains of the lower extremities. The purpose of this study was to investigate ... -
Triaging incoming change requests: bug or commit history, or code authorship?
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Combining information retrieval and source code authorship information as a novel approach to recommend expert developers to assist with software change request is presented. This approach is based on the presence of code ... -
Using ipad games to observe executive functioning strategies in typical adults
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Limited empirical evidence is available for the use of iPads in speech and language therapy. To exercise evidence based methods in clinical practice, the study sought to investigate how users of the iPad integrate planning, ... -
Injectable thermosensitive hydrogels as drug delivery systems.
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Recently, injectable thermosensitive hydrogels have been attracted much attention for the biomedical applications, such as drug delivery and tissue engineering. Injectable hydrogels offer a number of advantages, including ... -
A study in music interpretation and nuances
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)The purpose of this study is to address the importance of interpreting music and to explore the possibility of transferring ideas from the score to the audience. The study will consist of a brief description of the meaning ... -
Developing a quantitative measure of self-as-context
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)The theoretical model upon which acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) [1] is based holds that six distinct, but interrelated processes, contribute to psychological flexibility. The psychometric properties of a self-report ... -
A normative study on wideband tympanometry and energy reflectance in human ears: effects of repetitive measurements
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)The hearing organ includes the outer, middle, and inner ear. The middle ear transfers sounds into the inner. Wideband energy reflectance (ER) is a new clinical procedure that assesses middle ear function. It gives information ... -
A perfect storm of photographic innovation, marketing and consumer desire: Kodak's you-press-the-button camera ads
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)This research examines adoption of the earliest Kodak cameras by consumers who quickly became fascinated with them. Early photography, such as daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, required sophisticated knowledge about photographic ... -
Species delimitation in the bear scarabs: using GIS tools to clarify the Paracotalpa ursina (Coleoptera) species complex
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Distributions and environmental conditions for the western North American Paracotalpa ursina (Scarabaeidae: Rutelinae: Areodina) species complex are assessed using niche modeling. This species complex occurs mainly in the ... -
Wanna hit?: Sensation seeking and themes present in anti-marijuana messages
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Sensation seeking has been linked to drug use and risky behavior. Therefore, drug prevention efforts use sensation seeking as a targeting variable for drug prevention campaigns by creating a desired level of stimulation ... -
Does primary care provider advance directive education influence attitudes and practice?
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Many people do not have advance directives (ADs) prepared and have never discussed their wishes for end-of-life care. Primary care providers (PCP) who have limited knowledge of ADs contribute to this problem. Does PCP AD ... -
Efficacy of the falling less in Kansas toolkit
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)An effort to provide fall prevention education to rural older adults has led to the development of a fall prevention toolkit, Falling Less in Kansas. Usability testing was done to determine the ease of use of the toolkit ... -
The demographics of academic entitlement in grading
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Within academia few constructs are so often talked about yet so poorly understood as academic entitlement. Using AE scales, this study evaluates the latent variables of AE in grading as well as the relationship of these ... -
Contemporary problems and solutions in the field of modern percussion repertoire
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Contemporary music presents a unique set of challenges to its performers. This is especially so for the modern percussionist. Aside from being both mentally and physically draining, the performer must convince an audience, ... -
Fire retardancy of nanocomposites incorporated with graphene and nanoclay inclusions
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)The applications of polymeric materials in many industries show the great importance of these materials. Due to their molecular structure and chemical composition, polymeric materials are highly flammable. This study is ... -
Factors affecting quality of life in breast cancer survivors
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)Many factors affect the quality of life in breast cancer survivors. The author performed an integrative review of the literature pertaining to quality of life among breast cancer survivors. The 14 research articles that ... -
The role of forgiveness in mediating feelings of betrayal within older adult romantic relationships
(Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2013-05-08)This study examined the contribution of forgiveness to psychological and relational well-being in adults who experienced romantic relationship betrayal. Three fourths of the participants stated having been betrayed by ...