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Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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American public opinion of Denmark during the German occupation, 1940-1945
(University of Kansas, 1957-05-31)The purpose of this thesis is to study American public-opinion of Denmark during the German occupation from April 9, 1940, to May 5, 1945. -
Probabilistic graphical techniques for automated ice-bottom tracking and comparison between state-of-the-art solutions
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)We present improvements to existing frameworks for automated extraction of ice interfaces applied to two-dimensional and three-dimensional radar echograms of polar ice sheets. These improvements consist of novel image ... -
Stability and Control Derivatives Identification for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with Low Cost Sensors Using an Extended Kalman Filter Algorithm
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Unmanned aerial systems (UASs) tend to be autonomous vehicles. Thus, they require control algorithms. More advanced control algorithms can be developed when high quality UAS dynamic models are available. It is common to ... -
Diagonally-Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams with High-Strength Steel Bars
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)The use of high-strength steel in diagonally reinforced coupling beams was investigated with the aims of minimizing reinforcement congestion and increasing the maximum permissible design shear stress without compromising ... -
ARRAY PROCESSING TECHNIQUES FOR ESTIMATION AND TRACKING OF AN ICE-SHEET BOTTOM
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Ice bottom topography layers are an important boundary condition required to model the flow dynamics of an ice sheet. In this work, using low frequency multichannel radar data, we locate the ice bottom using two types of ... -
Evolution of novel genetic programs: insights from flower and fruit development
(University of Kansas, 2019-08-31)An outstanding question in evolutionary biology is how genetic programs (interaction between multiple genes or their products) that define novel phenotypes evolve. There are two major ways such genetic programs that define ... -
UTILIZING POPULATION-SPECIFIC EDUCATION TO IMPROVE THE CONFIDENCE OF GERIATRIC TRAUMA CARE PROVIDERS
(University of Kansas, 2019-08-31)Geriatric patients make up a large percentage of emergent presentations to critical access hospitals. Persons over the age of 65 bring with them multiple co-morbidities, polypharmacy, and complications with care due to ... -
Assessment of Referring Providers Use and Perceptions of the Burnett Burn Assessment and Management Tool for Estimating Burn Size
(University of Kansas, 2019-08-31)Accurate assessment of burn percentage and depth are critical aspects in the initial assessment of the burn patient and guide both the immediate clinical management and subsequent need for follow up. To better assist ... -
Utilization of the Short Form Zarit Burden Interview to Screen Dementia Caregivers for Caregiver Burden in the Clinic Setting
(University of Kansas, 2019-08-31)Informal caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) are known to have increased caregiver burden. Research has shown caregiver burden places persons with ADRD and their caregivers at increased ... -
A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Self-Efficacy Using a Diabetes Visit Summary and a Patient Tailored Diabetes Self-Management Plan
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Problem: Over 29 million Americans live with diabetes. Eighty-six million are pre-diabetic, and 90% to 95% of newly diagnosed diabetic cases are Type II Diabetes. Even with advancements in medicine, people with diabetes ... -
A Pilot Project to Reduce PTSD Symptoms in U.S. Veterans Using an Innovative Therapy
(University of Kansas, 2017-12-31)Abstract PTSD is a common psychological disorder affecting numerous U.S. veterans, especially those returning from deployment. This psychological distress poses tremendous negative impacts not only on the physical health ... -
Development and Initial Validation of a Measure for Early Childhood Program Readiness for Data Driven Decision
(University of Kansas, 2019-08-31)Harnessing the use of data to demonstrate program effectiveness, establish lines of accountability, and implement evidence-based programs is a present demand of social welfare and human service organizations. Early childhood ... -
Sir Thomas Browne and his age: An examination of the life and writings of Sir Thomas Browne with a view to determining their relation to the age in which he lived
(University of Kansas, 1935-05-31)The common conception of Sir Thomas Browne was that he was an antiquarian, a recluse who withdrew from the political and religious controversies of his age to live his own peaceful and uneventful life alone with his thoughts ... -
Downlink Achievable Rate Analysis for FDD Massive MIMO Systems
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) systems with large-scale transmit antenna arrays, often called massive MIMO, are a very promising direction for 5G due to their ability to increase capacity and enhance both spectrum ... -
Heuristics to predict and eagerly translate code in DBTs
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)Dynamic Binary Translators(DBTs) have a variety of uses, like instrumentation, profiling, security, portability, etc. In order for the desired application to run with these enhanced additional features(not originally part ... -
Archaeological predictive model of southwestern Kansas
(University of Kansas, 2006-12-31)Knowledge on the archaeological condition of southwestern Kansas is anomalously low, therefore a high-resolution archaeological predictive model has been constructed for the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas. Using ... -
Home, Belonging, and Aesthetic: Perspectives from Uyghur Women in Diaspora
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)The intention of this research is to investigate and bring into academic light the methods of identity negotiation of Uyghurness through the investigation of cultural aesthetics. In the context of transnational global ... -
The biology of iridophores in reptiles
(University of Kansas, 1993-05-31)Tissue color can have multiple functions in reptiles. Bright ventral color patches are thought to be primarily involved in intraspecific signaling of social status. The generation of bright colors at the level of the ... -
A history of music education at the University of Kansas from 1866-1936
(University of Kansas, 1976-12-31)The primary purpose of this study is to trace the development of music education at the University of Kansas from its inception through the time·when Otto Miessner became the Department's chairman in 1936. Tracing that ... -
Acoustic and perceptual evidence of complete neutralization of word-final tonal specification in Japanese
(University of Kansas, 2002-05-31)This study investigates the extent to which Japanese lexical pitch-accent distinction is neutralized in word-final position. Native speakers of Tokyo Japanese produced minimal word pairs differing in final accent status. ...