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Pacifier stiffness alters the dynamics of the suck central pattern generator
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)This study examined the effect of varying pacifier stiffness on non-nutritive suck (NNS) dynamics at the NICU follow-up clinic among infants born prematurely with and without a history of respiratory distress syndrome. ... -
Investigation of geosynthetic-soil confinement using asphalt pavement analyzer
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)Interaction between geosynthetics (geogrid or geotextile) and aggregates under traffic wheel loading has been considered one of high-priority problems by the Transportation Research Board. The practical use of geosynthetics ... -
Patterns of association between real-world performance and measures of executive function
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)This study examined the canonical relationships between a set of real-world performance measures and a set of executive function measures with a sample of community based individuals with schizophrenia (N=80). Participants ... -
Waveform design for radar embedded communication
(University of Kansas, 2007-08-31)Embedding of communication signals in the backscatter of radar by means of a RF tag/transponder has the disadvantage of either being covert and transmitting at a very low data rate or transmitting at a very high data rate ... -
Design and development of the Class E RF power amplifier prototype by using a power MOSFET
(University of Kansas, 2007-08-31)The continuous rise of global sea level demands better and more accurate models of the ice sheets and glaciers in polar regions for better understanding and predictions so that we can minimize the resulting damage to the ... -
Preventing of surgical site infection: An analysis of compliance with antibiotic prophylaxis standards
(University of Kansas, 2007-08-31)Background. Surgical site infections increase patient morbidity and mortality as well as increase the consumption of resources, both human and durable. An effective strategy for prevention of surgical site infection is ... -
A meta-analysis of interventions to increase adherence to medication regimens for pediatric otitis media and streptococcal pharyngitis
(University of Kansas, 2007-08-31)Interventions to increase adherence to medication regimens for acute pediatric illnesses are important for both individual and public health outcomes. To date, there has not been a comprehensive, quantitative analysis of ... -
Filming the past for a better future: History, memory, and Irish cinema, 1988--2007
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)In this study I look at the presentation of history in film and how that presentation/the films assist in the creation of memory. Using theories of collective memory and, what Robert Rosenstone terms, the "new history ... -
Written emotional disclosure for lay caregivers of older adults
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)Caregiver status is associated with more negative psychological health. While support services exist to provide much needed psychological, social, and respite support, caregivers under-utilize services. Barriers to utilization ... -
Gendering the British posthuman: George Du Maurier’s "Trilby" and Bram Stoker’s "Dracula"
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)Evolutionary theory in the late nineteenth-century used progressive narratives to explain the material or physical aspect of human development. The contemporary field of posthuman scholarship also depends on progressive ... -
Multivalent activation in temporary phosphate tethers: A new tether for small molecule synthesis
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)The use of phosphate esters as temporary tethers, capable of multivalent activation is the broad focus of the dissertation research reported herein. Specifically, the utility of phosphate tethers has been demonstrated ... -
Functional assessment with a student with autism in a special education setting
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)This study uses the functional behavior assessment (FBA) process for schools suggested by Crone and Horner (2003) to develop a function based intervention for a fourth grade student with autism in a special education ... -
A design workflow for software defined radios
(University of Kansas, 2007-08-31)Current technology and policy have created an apparent spectrum scarcity, a situation in which it seems there is not enough available RF spectrum to deploy the next generation of wireless services. It has been shown that ... -
Implementing reflective metaprogramming for Rosetta using InterpreterLib
(University of Kansas, 2007-08-31)Reflection and Metaprogramming offer a variety of benefits, including compile-time optimization, generic programming, and generative programming. I bring reflective metaprogramming to Rosetta, a systems-level design language ... -
Biological systematics of the genus Ceratina, subgenus Ceratinidia (Hymenoptera, Apoidea, Apidae)
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)The Oriental species of the genus Ceratina, subgenus Ceratinidia are revised, based on a study of approximately 3,100 specimens. Thirty-seven species are recognized, with three described as new. All species are fully ... -
The second language acquisition of the Chinese aspect marker "le"
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)The aspect marker le is a central temporal marker in the Chinese tense-aspect system and is a complicated language element for L2 learners to acquire. Previous L2 studies have looked only at learners' production data and ... -
Refinement and validation of MRI-based models for joint contact mechanics
(University of Kansas, 2007-08-31)The purpose of this study was to determine the validity of an MRI-based modeling technique for use in joint contact mechanics. First, the accuracy and repeatability of two experimental measures, Fuji-scale film and a ... -
New methods for allylic functionalization: Selenium- and palladium-catalyzed reactions
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)The selenium- and palladium-catalyzed synthesis of new carbon---carbon and carbon---heteroatom bonds is the focus of the research described in this dissertation. Specifically, oxidative halogenation of olefins was catalyzed ... -
Perceptions of diversity management and organizational attractiveness: Exploring the effects of gender, ethnicity, and type of recruitment advertisement
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)This study examined the effects of gender, ethnicity, and the type of organizational recruitment advertisements on college students' (N = 357) evaluations of organizational attractiveness and diversity management. Participants ... -
Fatigue behavior of welded connections enhanced with UIT and bolting
(University of Kansas, 2007-05-31)A common problem in bridges employing welded steel girders is development of fatigue cracks at the ends of girder coverplates. Fatigue cracks tend to form at the toes of the transverse welds connecting a coverplate to a ...
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