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Promoting Library Resources And Services Through Student Champions, An Example From The National Medical Library At The United Arab Emirates University, Linda Östlundh, Reem Al Sheryani, Khalid Pasha

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Establishing Roaming Service To Promote An Integrated Reference From The National Medical Library At Uaeu, Gamila Ahmed, Muna Sir El Khatim

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Usu Materials Physics Group Nasa Missions, Jr Dennison

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Nanosheets Of Cuco₂O₄ As A High-Performance Electrocatalyst In Urea Oxidation, Camila Zequine, Ram K. Gupta, Pawan K. Kahol

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The urea oxidation reaction (UOR) is a possible solution to solve the world’s energy crisis. Fuel cells have been used in the UOR to generate hydrogen with a lower potential compared to water splitting, decreasing the costs of energy production. Urea is abundantly present in agricultural waste and in industrial and human wastewater. Besides generating hydrogen, this reaction provides a pathway to eliminate urea, which is a hazard in the environment and to people’s health. In this study, nanosheets of CuCo₂O₄ grown on nickel foam were synthesized as an electrocatalyst for urea oxidation to generate hydrogen as a green fuel. …

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Civilian Acquirer For Fire Safety (Cafs), Antara Das, Marcus Allen, Clark Shaver

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The department of Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) of Pittsburg State University has designed a prototype of an autonomous rover to help firefighters to find lives trapped in a building during an event of fire. The rover prototype has been named CAFS, which is the abbreviated form for Civilian Acquirer for Fire Safety. This device intends to produce the first ever autonomous system to locate, record, and transmit people’s location from within a building to a user outside of the building. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), on 2017, 72% of the fire that happened in the USA was …

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Breastfeeding And How It Affects Cognitive Development, Kylie Farris, Barbara Mcclaskey

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If one was asked “which is better: breastfeeding or formula feeding?” the most common answer would be “breastfeeding.” This would be the answer 9 times out of 10. It is a known fact by a wide range of people, that in general, breastfeeding is the better option. Infants who are breastfed exclusively in the first six months of life tend to have better overall health outcomes than children that are fed only iron-fortified formula or a combination of the two. Therefore, it is likely that breastfeeding will indeed also improve cognitive developmental outcomes. That is the purpose of this study. …

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A Surveillance Study On Culex Sp. In Southeast Kansas And Prevalence Of West Nile Virus In The Mosquito Population, Sara Goins, Anuradha Ghosh

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West Nile virus (WNV) is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Kansas and the United States. Several species of mosquitoes are responsible for transmission of arboviruses but Culex species are the primary vector for WNV in Kansas and the United States. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 80 percent of people infected with WNV show no symptoms. But for the remaining 20 percent, symptoms can include headaches, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Even less commonly, about one in every 150 people develop serious symptoms affecting the central nervous system, including brain and …

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Metal-Doped Catalysts For Hydrogen Evolution Reaction, Tucker Morey, Ram K. Gupta, Pawan K. Kahol

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The highly efficient electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) provides a promising way to solve energy and environment problems. In this work, various transition metals (Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Ag, and Pt) were selected to support on molybdenum carbides by a simple organic-inorganic precursor carburization process. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis results indicated that the ß-MO₂C phase was formed in all metal-doped samples. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis indicated that the binding energy of MO₂+ species (MO₂C) shifted to a lower value after metal was doped on the molybdenum carbide surface. Comparing with pure ß-MO₂C, the electrocatalytic activity for HER was improved by …

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The Most Common Misconceptions Of Employers About Asian Females, Searching For A Position In Engineering Fields In The United States, Manaswini Bhamidipati, Tatiana Goris

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The purpose of this study is to identify the common misconceptions of employers about the Asian female employees who are searching for a position in the engineering field. The study is conducted under quantitative methodology and ground theory design. The participants of this study are aware of the content of the study and are not forced to participate in the study. The research is limited to the United States. Asian female immigrants with an engineering degree are encouraged for the study.

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Almond Based Electrocatalyst For Fuel Cell Applications, Kinsey Morey, Tucker Morey, Brooks Neria, Khamis Siam, Pawan K. Kahol

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Hydrogen is considered one of the cleanest energy sources. Water spitting is one of the efficient ways to produce hydrogen as a fuel at the industrial level. Water splitting via electrolysis requires an efficient electrocatalyst to reduce the voltage required for water splitting. Currently, precious metals such as platinum are considered as one of the most efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen production via electrolysis of water. The current challenge is to find a cost-effective alternative for this process. Molybdenum and carbon are low cost and abundant materials which could be used for the synthesis of cost-effective electrocatalysts for hydrogen production. In …

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Spontaneous Pushing Vs Directed Valsalva Pushing, Erika Ellis, Barbara Mcclaskey

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The purpose of this study is to determine if spontaneous pushing during the second stage of labor produces better maternal outcomes than the more commonly used directed Valsalva pushing. A literature review of the recent studies has been performed to determine if Valsalva pushing is simply archaic or absolutely necessary for healthier mother/baby outcomes. To recommend that women go against their primal urges to push in the manner that their own bodies are directing them, indicates that there must be research-based evidence to intervene in the natural order of things and use Valsalva pushing instead. When in fact, there are …

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Prophylactic Use Of Lmwh Vs Ufh In Pe Patients, Kyleigh Grieshaber, Barbara Mcclaskey

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As a result of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a pulmonary embolism (PE) can occur which creates a blockage in the body’s pulmonary circulation, leading to cell death. PE is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., while being the most common, most preventable cause of death in hospitalized patients. Understanding the signs and symptoms of PE is essential in order to save patients’ lives. The objective of this research study was to compare the prophylactic use of Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) and Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) in patients effected with PE. Information for this research project was gathered …

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The Effects Of Alchoholism Within Family Structures, Abbey Westmoreland, Eva Cumpton, Hyejoon Park

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Employing qualitative study with purposive sampling methods, we want to study family mechanism exposed alcoholic consumption. Testing the effects of alcoholism within family structures, we examined whether children and the spouse of the alcoholic displayed any signs of emotional or physical abuse after treatment had been in place. The number of years post treatment varied upon different individuals. We also tested whether the different treatment options such as AA or in-patient treatment had longer lasting effects. The sample size included 10 white males from different backgrounds. Family sample size includes 5 white individuals, 4 females and 1 male. Outcomes were …

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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Marissa Thompson, Barbara Mcclaskey

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Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is becoming more and more prevalent today. The number of women who are using narcotics while they are pregnant continues to rise. Neonatal abstinence syndrome may occur when a pregnant woman takes narcotics that cross the placenta to the fetus. The fetus then becomes dependent on the drug. When the infant is born, they are no longer receiving the drug. A large percent of these infants will go on to develop withdrawal signs and symptoms after birth. Since there has been no consistency in providing specific standardized care for treating infants with NAS, the purpose of …

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A Pre And Post Survey To Evaluate Patient Perception Of Group Diabetes Self-Management Education In Rural Health Clinics, Stormy Carter, Ashleigh Heter

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Diabetes is a significant clinical issue in the primary care setting. Providers struggle to overcome barriers to facilitate therapeutic interventions for populations served. The specific aim of this study was to assess group diabetes self-management education from a patient perspective. Evaluation of diabetes knowledge and self-efficacy confidence was conducted in rural primary care clinics using pre and post surveys. This study utilized a one-group pretest-posttest design to patients receiving group diabetes self-management education in Southeast Kansas rural primary care clinics by a certified diabetes educator. The surveyed population included individuals ages 18-65 with prediabetes, type I, or type II diabetes …

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Co-Bedding Preterm Infants In The Nicu, Payton Moss, Barbara Mcclaskey

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Providing the best possible environment for premature infants continues to be a challenge in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The purpose of this literature review was to examine the evidence related to the care of preterm twins and whether twins benefit from co-bedding verses keeping them separated. Co-bedding is defined as caring for two or more infants in the same incubator and is considered a developmental initiative to minimize adverse effects of preterm birth. Twins share a tight space in utero and support each other as they grow. Skin-to-skin contact with preterm infants and their mothers has been shown …

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Changes In Fat Mass, Fat Free Mass, Cardiorespiratory Fitness And Grip Strength Across A College Population, Samantha Kopp, Derek A. Crawford, Michael Carper, Allison M. Barry

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Research has shown that traditional college students are more physically fit at the beginning of their freshman year compared to their senior year. PURPOSE: The purpose of this data analysis is to examine how fat mass (FM), fat free mass (FFM), handgrip strength and VO2max change in a college-aged population. METHODS: A five-year cross-sectional design was used to assess a sample of college students (n=3,379; Males=55.4%; BMI: 25.2±5.7; Age:19.4±1.5) in an introductory wellness class. The range in age was 18-25 which were divided into four groups: 1=18-19yrs, 2=20-21yrs, 3=22-23yrs and 4=24-25yrs. Subjects were taken through the following screenings: height, weight, …

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Autism Screening Knowledge And Practice In Southeast Kansas, Briana Laforge, Ashleigh Heter, Janis Schiefelbein, Ananda Jayawardhana

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by delays in social communication and interaction as well as restricted repetitive behaviors, interest, and activities. According to the most recent reports from the CDC, it is estimated that 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with some form of ASD in the United States. Research has shown that early identification and intervention can significantly improve outcomes in those individuals diagnosed. As a result of this research, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended routine screening on all children for ASD at the age of 18 months and again …

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Conveying Emotion Through Lighting On An Expressionless Face, Brittany Lindsay, Rion Huffman

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The purpose of this project was to explore how light affects the overall emotion of a picture when color and facial expressions are removed. Typically, a viewer’s emotion is affected by color and expressions seen on different faces. Each model will have their portrait taken in six different light set-ups. Through those six different photos, I will demonstrate how much light affects a viewer’s interpretation of mood for each picture.

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Seeing What Is Not There: The Art And Process Of Infrared Photography, Audrey Dainty, Rion Huffman

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Infrared photography is a seldom-explored photographic technique, however there is a wealth of knowledge to be gained in regard to tonality and surrealism when utilizing this technique. The process of capturing infrared images through an infrared lens filter is a more practical, yet still complex, approach to this photography technique. Resulting images lack definition and need refinement through digital editing. This poster will serve the following purposes: 1. Outline the process of capturing images with an infrared sensitive lens filter. 2. Outline the process of editing infrared images in order to properly utilize their tonality and surrealistic properties.

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Asian Women In Stem Industry, Nikhila Bashetty, Tatiana Goris

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The image of engineering as a masculine profession has reproduced the perception that engineering is unsuitable for women. Various strategies have been used to try to increase the number of women entering engineering education and employment, but their success has been limited. This study will provide explicit insights to the problems encountered by the female engineers from Asia. This study will help Asian women engineers’ aspiring careers in American engineering industries to understand the real-life scenario in terms of employment in the USA. It will also help the employers to acknowledge the problems faced by the female engineers and incorporate …

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Five Sided, Sarah Walden, Sada Kernodle, Kaitlynn Maslen, Elliecia Hall, Joshua Kukowski, Portico S. Bowman

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Sada Kernodle: There are seven billion people existing on this earth. That’s seven billion unique and complex minds viewing our natural world. My work includes images of organic life with the physical world. Through this, I hope to inspire those billions of minds to create, explore, and gradually heal through the process of making art. The combination of the human mind, body, and spirit with nature in its rawest form, has the ability to create powerful art pieces. This is the new global footprint for the world. Elliecia Hall: My art is about balance and imbalance. It’s both light and …

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Comparison Of Bioplastics With Conventional Thermoplastics For Consumer Applications, Alec Jones, Shelby Bicknell, Luke Gordon, Justin Mamerow, Jeanne H. Norton

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Controversy surrounds the use of plastic products, primarily due to their impact on the environment. Fortunately, bio-based plastics offers a solution by using sustainable resources as starting materials. Our team addressed the task of processing and conducting research on various bio-based plastics that were supplied by an industrial partner and comparing the bio-based plastics to control materials from petrochemical sources. Overall, the goal was to determine which bio-based resin would be the most suitable for use in consumer packaging products. Thermal, mechanical, and chemical properties were analyzed. The control resins used were: Formolene 2610A PP, Ineos Olefins & Polymers PP, …

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Electrocatalytic Properties Of Lanthanum-Based Perovskites For Water Splitting And Energy Storage Applications, Xavier R. Martinez, Khamis Siam, Pawan K. Kahol, Ram K. Gupta

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Recent changes in global weather patterns have punctuated the need for mollification through a cleaner energy option. As part of the plan, hydrogen production for fuel cells offers substantial power without carbon emissions. Overall water splitting, with the aid of a low cost electrocatalyst could prove to be an abundant green fuel source. Utilizing readily available transition metals, three perovskite nanostructures were studied as a multifunctional material for hydrogen production as well as energy storage. LaCoO₃ (LCO), LaFeO₃ (LFO), and LaMnO₃ (LMO) were synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction and then dip coated onto nickel foam as electrodes in a …

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Anxiety, Depression And Academic Performance, Megan Taylor, Kimberly Ruhl, Hyejoon Park

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Anxiety and depression are common mental health issues among college students and can affect how a student will perform in school. Students with anxiety or depression have poorer academic performance when compared to students who do not. The method being used is a quantitative method of random sampling to ask college students if they have ever experienced anxiety and depression, and if it has affected their academic performance. The college students can vary in age, gender, race, and majors. The survey consists of ten multiple choice questions that will measure if the student has experienced anxiety or depression, how often, …

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Molybdenum Oxides For Energy Generation And Storage Using Efficient Clean Method, Camila Zequine, Pawan K. Kahol, Ram K. Gupta

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To solve the growing energy issues, significant efforts have been focused on the search of earth-abundant elements that can provide multifunctional behavior for both energy generation and storage. Due to the low-cost and rich chemical nature, transition metal oxide nanostructures have been used in the fabrication of energy devices, such as fuel cells and lithium batteries. In this work, nickel, cobalt and iron molybdates were synthesized via a simple hydrothermal method in order to fabricate electrodes for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and a supercapacitor. FeMoO₄ required an overpotential of 294 mV to achieve a current density of 10 mA/cm2 for …

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Implementing Zero/Neutral Displacement Iv Connectors To Reduce Blood Stream Infections, Kirsten Mitchell, Barbara Mcclaskey

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Catheter related blood stream infections are a major problem in the United States and account for over $225 million each year with over 1,300 infections occurring each day. By researching the most effective type of IV connector, health care providers can provide the best and safest care possible to patients requiring IV access. Zero/neutral IV connectors may be the answer to decreasing these infections as they produce no reflux in the connector which is a breeding ground for bacteria and occlusions. This literature review found that zero/neutral connectors performed better than positive and negative IV connectors when comparing both reflux …

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Increasing Hepatitis C Infection Related To Growing Opioid Epidemic, Chelsea Poell, Barbara Mcclaskey

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Hepatitis C (HCV) is rapidly growing and has become the most common blood-borne infection throughout the United States. The objective of this study was to compare trends in rates of injection drug use (IDU), specifically opioid injection, with national trends in the incidence of acute HCV infection to assess whether these events correlated over time. The methodology was a literature review. To test for trends researchers calculated the annual incidence rate, demographics, and risk characteristics of reported cases of acute HCV infection using surveillance data from 2004 to 2014. They also analyzed the annual percentage of admissions to substance use …

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Implementation Of Solar Car Technology, Greg Mccartney, Marcus Allen, Dedrick Cooper, Lelan Delissa, Eric Mayer

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Under the leadership of Dr. Erik Mayer, Pittsburg State University hosted the first Kansas Solar Race Competition. The purpose of this competition is to motivate students to learn about different aspects of solar car technology. The competition motivates students by bringing multiple teams together in a friendly competition to test out their uniquely engineered and constructed wireless cars. The cars will compete in different competitions such as an agility competition and a drag race. After the competition, the students are able to learn from the ingenuity of other teams and spark a curiosity to continue to learn about solar car …

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Camera Trap Study Of The Mammal Communities Across An Urbanization Gradient, Caleb Durbin, Christine Brodsky

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Urbanization impacts mammal communities due to habitat removal, resource abundance distribution, and the introduction of exotic species. Other studies have found that wildlife species richness is greatest at intermediate urbanization, while abundance is greatest in cities. This study was done to explore the mammal community across an urban to rural gradient in Pittsburg. Using motion-sensor camera traps, we documented small mammal presence for 24 hours a day, finding patterns in mammal abundance, species richness, and community composition. Our hypothesis was that we will observe trends in mammal communities similar to other cities. Over six weeks, we placed two cameras in …

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Promoting Library Resources And Services Through Student Champions, An Example From The National Medical Library At The United Arab Emirates University, Linda Östlundh, Reem Al Sheryani, Khalid Pasha

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Establishing Roaming Service To Promote An Integrated Reference From The National Medical Library At Uaeu, Gamila Ahmed, Muna Sir El Khatim

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Usu Materials Physics Group Nasa Missions, Jr Dennison

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Nanosheets Of Cuco₂O₄ As A High-Performance Electrocatalyst In Urea Oxidation, Camila Zequine, Ram K. Gupta, Pawan K. Kahol

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Civilian Acquirer For Fire Safety (Cafs), Antara Das, Marcus Allen, Clark Shaver

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Breastfeeding And How It Affects Cognitive Development, Kylie Farris, Barbara Mcclaskey

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A Surveillance Study On Culex Sp. In Southeast Kansas And Prevalence Of West Nile Virus In The Mosquito Population, Sara Goins, Anuradha Ghosh

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Metal-Doped Catalysts For Hydrogen Evolution Reaction, Tucker Morey, Ram K. Gupta, Pawan K. Kahol

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The Most Common Misconceptions Of Employers About Asian Females, Searching For A Position In Engineering Fields In The United States, Manaswini Bhamidipati, Tatiana Goris

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Almond Based Electrocatalyst For Fuel Cell Applications, Kinsey Morey, Tucker Morey, Brooks Neria, Khamis Siam, Pawan K. Kahol

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Spontaneous Pushing Vs Directed Valsalva Pushing, Erika Ellis, Barbara Mcclaskey

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Prophylactic Use Of Lmwh Vs Ufh In Pe Patients, Kyleigh Grieshaber, Barbara Mcclaskey

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The Effects Of Alchoholism Within Family Structures, Abbey Westmoreland, Eva Cumpton, Hyejoon Park

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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Marissa Thompson, Barbara Mcclaskey

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A Pre And Post Survey To Evaluate Patient Perception Of Group Diabetes Self-Management Education In Rural Health Clinics, Stormy Carter, Ashleigh Heter

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Co-Bedding Preterm Infants In The Nicu, Payton Moss, Barbara Mcclaskey

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Changes In Fat Mass, Fat Free Mass, Cardiorespiratory Fitness And Grip Strength Across A College Population, Samantha Kopp, Derek A. Crawford, Michael Carper, Allison M. Barry

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Autism Screening Knowledge And Practice In Southeast Kansas, Briana Laforge, Ashleigh Heter, Janis Schiefelbein, Ananda Jayawardhana

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Conveying Emotion Through Lighting On An Expressionless Face, Brittany Lindsay, Rion Huffman

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Seeing What Is Not There: The Art And Process Of Infrared Photography, Audrey Dainty, Rion Huffman

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Asian Women In Stem Industry, Nikhila Bashetty, Tatiana Goris

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Five Sided, Sarah Walden, Sada Kernodle, Kaitlynn Maslen, Elliecia Hall, Joshua Kukowski, Portico S. Bowman

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Comparison Of Bioplastics With Conventional Thermoplastics For Consumer Applications, Alec Jones, Shelby Bicknell, Luke Gordon, Justin Mamerow, Jeanne H. Norton

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Electrocatalytic Properties Of Lanthanum-Based Perovskites For Water Splitting And Energy Storage Applications, Xavier R. Martinez, Khamis Siam, Pawan K. Kahol, Ram K. Gupta

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Anxiety, Depression And Academic Performance, Megan Taylor, Kimberly Ruhl, Hyejoon Park

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Molybdenum Oxides For Energy Generation And Storage Using Efficient Clean Method, Camila Zequine, Pawan K. Kahol, Ram K. Gupta

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Implementing Zero/Neutral Displacement Iv Connectors To Reduce Blood Stream Infections, Kirsten Mitchell, Barbara Mcclaskey

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Increasing Hepatitis C Infection Related To Growing Opioid Epidemic, Chelsea Poell, Barbara Mcclaskey

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Implementation Of Solar Car Technology, Greg Mccartney, Marcus Allen, Dedrick Cooper, Lelan Delissa, Eric Mayer

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Camera Trap Study Of The Mammal Communities Across An Urbanization Gradient, Caleb Durbin, Christine Brodsky

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