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The Social Validity and Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Intervention for Improving Middle School Students’ Social Communication: A Randomized Controlled Study
(University of Kansas, 2023-05-31)The extent to which an intervention is perceived as socially valid significantly influences whether the intervention is selected, implemented, and maintained (Kern & Manz, 2004). Social skill interventions and evidence-based ... -
Designing Pseudo-Random Staggered PRI Sequences
(University of Kansas, 2023-01-01)In uniform pulse-Doppler radar, there is a well known trade-off between unambiguous Doppler and unambiguous range. Pulse repetition interval (PRI) staggering, a technique that involves modulating the interpulse times, ... -
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka : Anatomy of a decision
(University of Kansas, 1971-05-31)Chief Justice Earl Warren called it one of the most significant rulings of his tenure. This decision which outlawed public school segregation, greatly accelerated a major social revolution that is still in progress. Closely ... -
Regional patterning in the Paleoindian record from Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas
(University of Kansas, 1998-05-31)After 70 years of research devoted to Paleoindian studies, several alternative models concerning Paleoindian economies, social organization, and mobility patterns have been developed. Answers to such questions remain elusive ... -
A Structural and Petrographic Study of the Kentland, Indiana Impact Site
(University of Kansas, 1979-05-31)The structurally disturbed area near Kentland, Indiana is a typical example of a so-called 'cryptoexplosion' structure which can be attributed to a large natural impact event. The structure includes a central uplifted area ... -
Cultural Identity Construction among Political Refugee Students: The Case of Eritrean College Students in the Midwest
(University of Kansas, 2023-12-31)The global migration across the globe appears to justify the need for theorizing refugee education, as students are part of the migration. The United States is one of the largest refugee recipients in the world (UNHCR, ... -
A Comparison of Precision Teaching Methods With and Without Error Urging
(University of Kansas, 1981-05-31)Previous research has shown that students will not make errors in math freely. If students were encouraged to make errors would there be an increase in learning? Would students remember the material longer? Would they feel ... -
RNA Analysis of Liquid Biopsies for Cancer Diagnosis
(University of Kansas, 2020-08-31)Early diagnosis of cancer is critical to improving the first 5-year survival rate of patients. However, tissue biopsy, as the gold standard for cancer diagnosis, is invasive and costly, thus not ideal for cancer early ... -
Conceptualizing Multimorbidities in Older Adults: Chronic Pain, Depression, and the Biopsychosocial Model
(University of Kansas, 2020-08-31)Abstract Multimorbidity, a term referring to the co-occurrence of two or more chronic conditions, is increasing in global prevalence as individuals are living longer with varying disease clusters. Existing data has highlighted ... -
Directing effect of Amide Function in Diastereoselective Reactions of Cyclopropenes and Cyclopropanes
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)This thesis describes stereoselective directed reactions of cyclopropenes leading to the synthesis of a variety of densely substituted cyclopropanes as well as cyclopropyl containing bicyclic scaffolds. This thesis contains ... -
Examining the Conjoint Impact of Depressive Symptomatology and Mind Wandering on Affective Dynamics in Response to Emotionally Salient Visual Stimuli
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Abstract Background. Clinical depression is defined in part by a dysfunction in the temporal dynamics of affect, which often entails the sustainment of negative mood states and attenuated experiences of positive emotion. ... -
Explorations into the structure modification of amorphous silica surfaces and the implications to water dynamics at the interface: A theoretical study
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Amorphous silica (a-SiO2) is used in a wide range of applications that include separations, sensing, optical processing, drug delivery, and catalysis. Its advantages include low cost, optical transparency, ready synthesis, ... -
Methods Development for Glycopeptide and Glycan Analysis
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Glycans introduce complexity to the proteins to which they are attached. These modifications vary during the progression of many diseases; thus, they serve as potential biomarkers for disease diagnosis and prognosis. The ... -
Sensitivity of the Urban Boundary Layer to Model Parameterization
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Continued urbanization and a warming climate will exacerbate the urban heat island (UHI) and aggravate health risks of urban populations. In addition to satellite and surface observations, high resolution numerical simulations ... -
Dijet production at the LHC at next-to-leading order
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)This thesis presents an analysis of NLO inclusive dijets produced form proton-proton collisions at center of mass energies √s = 13 TeV. These dijets were simulated using Powheg+Pythia8 parton shower Monte Carlo event ... -
Does Aid Delivery Matter? The Role of Aid Delivery Mechanisms in Punishing Recipients, Credibly Signaling to Recipients, and Influencing Public Opinion
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Foreign aid decision making involves multiple stages, including decisions about which countries to allocate aid to and how to deliver that aid to those recipients. While aid allocation has been studied extensively, foreign ... -
Assessing the links between Internalizing Symptoms and Treatment Motivation in Incarcerated Juveniles
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)The assessment of internalizing symptoms among incarcerated juveniles is limited. Untreated internalizing symptoms can lead to both problems within the facility as well as a higher likelihood of recidivism. However, more ... -
Reconciling Discrepancies between Entry into Foster Care and Mental Health Service Use for Black and Latinx Youth
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Black and Latinx youth who are the subject of a child welfare investigation are more likely to be placed into foster care compared to non-Latinx White youth. Foster care placement can facilitate mental health service use, ... -
Media Framing of Hybrid War: 2016 Russian Election Interference Case
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)This study examined the frame-building process of Russian (English-speaking news,aimed at U.S. audience) and U.S. news during the Russian election interference scandal. Hybrid war is an ambiguous and relatively new concept ... -
Influence of Precipitation and Land Use on Pore Geometry in Soils with Vertic Properties
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)Soil aggregates, a fundamental unit of soil structure, are formed when minerals and organic matter bind together. Physiochemical drivers, such as soil texture and organic carbon (OC), help govern soil aggregate resiliency ...