Browsing 2014 WSU Annual CGRS Abstracts by Title
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A bio-economic optimization model for sustainable and long-term control of Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza Cuneata) invasion in the Great Plains
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)Native grasslands in the Great Plains are threatened by the spread of sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), a noxious weed brought from Asia, which can damage forage or hay production and result in substantial economic ... -
Active wing shaping control of a morphing aircraft
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)This project performs the control system design of a passenger aircraft with highly flexible wings, being conceptualized by NASA. The flexible wings enable change of the wing twist and bending in flight so as to achieve ... -
An optimization approach and analyses to biomass production with an application in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)Biofuels are critical in meeting the world's energy demand and have become a priority for the nation. In particular, biofuel production from lignocellulosic biomass feedstock has gained growing importance due to concern ... -
Beyond the content: the role of teamwork and communication in patient handoffs
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)Patient handoffs are the transition of patient care from one provider or group of providers to the next (Joint Commission, 2005). Handoffs are important, information rich communication events that are essential for ... -
Does more attention improve lane-keeping performance?
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)The effect of cognitive load on lane-keeping is inconsistent and unclear. The lateral prioritization hypothesis proposes that drivers prioritize lane-keeping when cognitively distracted; In contrast, the automatic steering ... -
Effects of ethnicity on hearing screening failure rates in a newborn, well baby clinic
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)Researchers have reported a higher prevalence of hearing loss among Hispanic school-aged children than among children of other ethnicities. The purpose of this study is to measure if a higher risk of hearing loss is ... -
Evaluating nanosafety of nanomaterials by in-vitro cytotoxicity tests on fibroblast cells
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)In recent years, the use of nanomaterials has increased exponentially. In spite of the extensive research in this field, some areas are not completely understood, one of them being nanosafety. Because of their size and ... -
Mutual interference of driving and texting performance
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)Texting while driving is a disturbingly common habit; however, the impact of texting on driving performance and effective approaches to counteract its risks are still not well understood. This study utilizes the Lane ... -
Numerical analysis of blood flow in the human aorta and bypass grafts
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)Blood flow is complex due to the presence of curves, multiple branches, non-Newtonian flow, and pulsating effect. Even when an individual receives a bypass, which saves the patient, several years later a new bypass may ... -
Understanding speech in noisy conditions
(Wichita State University, 2014-02-13)When an environment is noisy, vision and audition cooperate to improve the ability to understand spoken communication. In fact, researchers have demonstrated that simulated cataracts can worsen the ability to understand ...