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Selective Mutism Intervention and Treatment Methods Comparison
(University of Kansas, 2020-05-31)The purpose of this meta-analysis study is to review the treatment research for children with Selective Mutism. Selective Mutism is a rare disorder commonly diagnosed in children entering school. It is often defined as the ... -
Identifying Gifted English Language Learners: A Search for Commonalities
(University of Kansas, 2020-05-31)This study explored the identification practices of three different public school districts in the United States, in an effort to discover the way they modify traditional methods in order to include more ELLs in their ... -
The Effects of Passive Dehydration on Neuromuscular Function
(University of Kansas, 2020-05-31)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of passive dehydration on neuromuscular function, specifically analyzing maximal voluntary contraction(MVC) peak torque, mean firing rates (MFR) vs. recruitment ... -
The Relationship between Differential Distractor Functioning (DDF) and Differential Item Functioning (DIF): If DDF Occurs, Must DIF Occur?
(University of Kansas, 2020-05-31)Differential Distractor Functioning (DDF) and Differential Item Functioning (DIF) are two critical ways for detecting potential test fairness issues. The current study aims to illustrate the relationship between the existence ... -
Empirical Evaluation for Gender-Based DIF in an International Assessment: The Case of PIRLS
(University of Kansas, 2020-05-31)This study investigated gender differential item functioning (DIF) in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) in the 2016 cycle. This is because there is no empirical review of gender DIF in this test. ... -
[re]construction of forest animal
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)The crux of [re]construction of forest animal reinvents the traditional “Hansel and Gretel” storyline, speaking directly from the mouth of Gretel as she works through abandonment and sexual trauma. As a whole, this collection ... -
The Girl Who Stole the Fire
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-31)On a Flame Kingdom island, a girl appears outside a haunted forest with no name and no memories. Each of the Four Kingdoms is ruled by a sacred element (earth, fire, water, wind) that chooses Its Host, the person who will ... -
Super Dead Girls
(University of Kansas, 2019-05-19)A novel that explores trauma and the body through the lens of supernatural horror. -
Case Study: Becoming
(University of Kansas, 2019-5-31)When Michael Nichols Ford is put on probationary expulsion at his private high school, his family is forced to document their attempts toward self-improvement in order to satisfy the School Board. To do so, they seek the ... -
Biomechanical analysis of vertebral body load-to-failure after cement augmentation with polymethylmethacrylate cement augmentation performed using two different techniques
(University of Kansas, 2021-08-31)IntroductionCement augmentation is a commonly performed procedure by spine surgeons as well as interventional radiologists. The ultimate goal of cement augmentation is to aid a vertebral body in resisting axial stresses. ... -
Queuing models for oil field maintenance planning
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Chronic Kidney Disease and COVID-19 Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(University of Kansas, 2021-05-31)Introduction: The outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused a pandemic and continues to a play a role in the increasing mortality rates among high-risk populations such as individuals with comorbidities ... -
The Effect of Surgical Time on Perioperative Complications in Pediatric Neuromuscular Scoliosis: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
(University of Kansas, 2021-05-31)Title: The Effect of Surgical Time on Perioperative Complications in Pediatric Neuromuscular Scoliosis: A Propensity-Matched AnalysisBackground: Neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) is a spinal deformity that often does not respond ... -
Utilizing 3D Printing to Assist Planning of Percutaneous/Endovascular Procedures in Interventional Radiology
(University of Kansas, 2021-05-31)Purpose:3D printing has been incorporated by the surgical community for a variety of different applications including the creation of anatomic models for use in preoperative planning. The purpose of this study is to assess ... -
Dietary Fat Intake and the Fatty Acid Composition of the Peri-Prostatic Adipose Tissue in Obese and Overweight Patients with Prostate Cancer
(University of Kansas, 2021-05-31)IntroductionThe periprostatic adipose tissue (PPAT) is adipose tissue that surrounds the surface of the prostate gland. The PPAT might play a role in the progression of prostate cancer (PCa), as it is made up of fatty acids ... -
Metering Mood with Veggies: Association of skin carotenoid levels and depressive symptoms or mood disturbances
(University of Kansas, 2021-05-31)Background: Mood disturbances and depressive symptoms are a common occurrence among those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). They are associated with poor quality of life for the person with AD, as well as increased caregiver ... -
The Association of Hyperglycemia with Airway Epithelial Cell Ion Channel Dysfunction in Cystic Fibrosis
(University of Kansas, 2021-01-01)Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is a common extrapulmonary comorbidity in adults with CF and portends worse outcomes. However, a direct link between hyperglycemia and decline in lung function is unknown. Inflammation ... -
Effect of Single Goal Versus Multiple Goal Dietary Interventions on Diet Quality Measures During Pregnancy
(University of Kansas, 2020-05-31)Background: During pregnancy, over 50% of women gain more than is recommended based on the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) guidelines. There is no consensus on dietary interventions to prevent excessive gestational ... -
Sepsis-Related Hospitalizations and Outcomes in HIV-Infected Veterans
(University of Kansas, 2020-05-31)Introduction: Sepsis continues to be a significant cause of hospitalizations and death especially among HIV-infected patients. However, little is known about the impact of sepsis hospitalizations, hospital mortality, and ... -
Resting Energy Expenditure in Athletes: Accuracy of Cunningham Prediction Equation Using DXA-Derived Fat Free Mass
(University of Kansas, 2020-05-31)Introduction: It is recommended to use the fat free mass (FFM) based Cunningham equation to accurately estimate resting energy expenditure (REE) in athletic populations. However, it is unknown if FFM derived from dual-energy ...