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Peer Deviance, Adolescent Substance Use And The Moderating Role Of Parental Monitoring, Shuyu Gao, Emily Rolan, Nayantara Nair, Kristine Marceau Jul 2019

Peer Deviance, Adolescent Substance Use And The Moderating Role Of Parental Monitoring, Shuyu Gao, Emily Rolan, Nayantara Nair, Kristine Marceau

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

Low parental monitoring (Barnes et al., 2006; Kiesner et al., 2010) and associating with deviant peers (Bahr et al., 2005; Barnes et al., 2006) has been linked to adolescents’ substance use. Studies examining parenting and peers together typically assess whether low monitoring has an effect on substance use through increasing youths’ ability to engage with deviant peers (Dishion et al., 2004; Pires & Jenkins, 2007). Fewer studies have investigated how these two factors interact to influence adolescent substance use, but suggest that the effect of peer deviance is stronger for youth experiencing less monitoring (Kiesner et al., 2010). The current …

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Association Between Ketogenic, Vegan, And Paleo Diets And Dental Biofilm Formation In Vitro, Kynnedy Kelly Jul 2019

Association Between Ketogenic, Vegan, And Paleo Diets And Dental Biofilm Formation In Vitro, Kynnedy Kelly

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between three lifestyle diets (ketogenic, vegan, and paleo) and dental biofilm formation in vitro. This study was set up in glass test tubes containing hydroxyapatite discs, an artificial saliva and 5 percent natural saliva combination, Streptococcus mutans, and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Food items from three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) were selected for each diet, blended to form a consistent mixture, and added to 25 percent final volume in the test tubes. Biofilms were grown for 48, 60, and 72 hours. Biofilm density was measured quantitatively using a crystal violet assay. …

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Working Memory And Reasoning: Analyses Of Errors And Strategies In Number Series Performance, Katherine Goulden Jul 2019

Working Memory And Reasoning: Analyses Of Errors And Strategies In Number Series Performance, Katherine Goulden

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

In intellectual ability assessments, series completion tasks are used as a measure of inductive reasoning. Individual differences in working memory capacity and general fluid intelligence are positively correlated with success on these tests, but research on how and why test-takers make mistakes is limited. The current research explored item-level performance on a frequently used number series test, focusing on the incorrect choices subjects made if they selected an incorrect response option. We also analyzed self-report strategies that test-takers used, specifically constructive matching and response elimination. A large sample of young adults from three universities completed working memory tasks, number series, …

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Immunity Tests Of A Class-D Audio Amplifier., Raghul Prakash, Siddharth Inani, Yuichiro Suzuki, Krister Ulvog, Fiyi Ogunkoya Jul 2019

Immunity Tests Of A Class-D Audio Amplifier., Raghul Prakash, Siddharth Inani, Yuichiro Suzuki, Krister Ulvog, Fiyi Ogunkoya

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

Title: Immunity Tests of a Class-D Audio Amplifier. By Siddharth Inani, Raghul Prakash, Yuichiro Suzuki, Krister Ulvog, Fiyi Ogunkoya Abstract This work tests the immunity of a Class-D Audio Amplifier which uses the Texas Instruments TPA3122D2 integrated circuit. Its output signal performance and integrity when exposed to a controlled electric field source was investigated. This study was conducted to determine the best PCB layout practices for digital switching circuits that operate at high frequencies which would lead to better EMC design practices. A high intensity E-field near-field probe was designed and constructed and applied to different points on the printed …

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Unstable Underground, Michael Staats, Maxwell Williams Jul 2019

Unstable Underground, Michael Staats, Maxwell Williams

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

This poster depicts the process for the design, production, and marketing of an original board game. This began in our ENGL 419 class as a group of four and is currently being continued during our free time as a group of two outside of the course. To begin, we researched multiple scholarly and industry articles to gain insights into modern hobbyist board game (HBG) design practices as well as playtesting a variety of HBGs to get a grasp on various styles and mechanics. We also studied crowdfunding trends and design; this research consisted of articles on practices when crowdfunding, as …

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Objective Muscular Fatigue Analysis In Minimally Invasive Surgeries, Rachel Harmon Jul 2019

Objective Muscular Fatigue Analysis In Minimally Invasive Surgeries, Rachel Harmon

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

Researchers are finding that minimally invasive surgeries, such as laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, commonly result in musculoskeletal neuromuscular injuries, muscular fatigue, and arthritic injury and pain. These surgeries allow for a quicker patient recovery time, but pose a hard physical toll on surgeons. If these problems are not prevented, they can impact the healthcare system by affecting operation schedules and the quality of surgeries. Studies were geared towards identifying physical symptoms and reducing pain and discomfort from different surgeries. Physical discomfort, postural stability, ergonomic issues, stress, surgeons’ activities, spinal motion, workload, and Electromyography (EMG) data were measured in order to …

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The Dehumanization Of Immigrants And Refugees: A Comparison Of Dehumanizing Rhetoric By All Candidates In Three U.S. Presidential Elections, Amanda Warnock Jul 2019

The Dehumanization Of Immigrants And Refugees: A Comparison Of Dehumanizing Rhetoric By All Candidates In Three U.S. Presidential Elections, Amanda Warnock

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

This study contributes to contemporary dehumanization theory by tracking and comparing dehumanizing rhetoric used by all presidential candidates during the 2008, 2012, and 2016 elections. Using data hand-collected from all presidential speeches conducted during these periods, including accounting for adlibbing by Donald Trump, I argue that Trump was distinctive in his dehumanization of immigrants and refugees, far surpassing all other candidates. His language surrounding these groups focused heavily on 1) using non-human language to describe their actions and migrations; 2) assigning criminality and viciousness to immigrants; 3) repeating stories of the deaths of American citizens by immigrants; 4) saying that …

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Influence Of Geometric Parameters On Aerodynamic And Acoustic Performances Of Bladeless Fans, Ang Li, Jun Chen, Yangfan Liu, J Stuart Bolton, Patricia Davies Jul 2019

Influence Of Geometric Parameters On Aerodynamic And Acoustic Performances Of Bladeless Fans, Ang Li, Jun Chen, Yangfan Liu, J Stuart Bolton, Patricia Davies

Publications of the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories

In recent years, the bladeless fan that does not have visible impellers have been widely applied in household appliances. Since the customers are particularly sensitive to noise and the strength of wind generated by the fan, the aerodynamic and acoustic performances of the fan need to be accurately characterized in the design stage. In this study, computational fluid dynamic (CFD) and computational aeroacoustics (CAA) are applied to investigate the performances of different designs of a bladeless fan model. The influence of four parameters, namely the airfoil selection for cross-section of the wind channel, the slit width, the height of cross-section …

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The Role Of The University Library In Creating Inclusive Healthcare Hackathons: A Case Study With Design Thinking Processes, Bethany S. Mcgowan Jul 2019

The Role Of The University Library In Creating Inclusive Healthcare Hackathons: A Case Study With Design Thinking Processes, Bethany S. Mcgowan

Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research

Librarians can utilize design thinking practices to develop instructional materials, in the development of new products and services, and in prototyping novel solutions to problems. This paper will explore the role of design thinking in teaching and learning via the use of the Blended Librarians Adapted Addie Model (BLAAM), and will illustrate how well-designed learning approaches can be used to create inclusive learning environments. It will present a case study showcasing how an academic health sciences librarian utilized a design thinking process to create a health data literacy instruction service that encourages diverse participation in healthcare hackathons.

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An Examination Of The Triarchic Model Of Psychopathy's Nomological Network: A Meta-Analytic Review, Chelsea E. Sleep, Brandon Weiss, Donald R. Lynam, Joshua D. Miller Jul 2019

An Examination Of The Triarchic Model Of Psychopathy's Nomological Network: A Meta-Analytic Review, Chelsea E. Sleep, Brandon Weiss, Donald R. Lynam, Joshua D. Miller

Department of Psychological Sciences Faculty Publications

Psychopathy is characterized by a constellation of traits including callousness, superficial charm, grandiosity, exploitativeness, irresponsibility, and impulsivity (e.g., Cleckley, 1941/1955; Hare, 2003). Despite longstanding interest, the nature and scope of the construct as well as the centrality and sufficiency of its components remain debated (i.e., Fearless Dominance/Boldness; Miller & Lynam, 2012; Lilienfeld et al., 2012). Recently, the Triarchic Model of Psychopathy (TriPM; Patrick, Fowles, & Krueger, 2009) has garnered considerable interest, positing that psychopathy can be characterized by three partially overlapping, phenotypic domains: Boldness, Meanness, and Disinhibition. The present meta-analysis sought to examine the relations between these domains and other …

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Transforming Trauma: Resilience And Healing Through Our Connections With Animals, Philip Teseschi, Molly Anne Jenkins Jul 2019

Transforming Trauma: Resilience And Healing Through Our Connections With Animals, Philip Teseschi, Molly Anne Jenkins

Purdue University Press Book Previews

Have you ever looked deep into the eyes of an animal and felt entirely known? Often, the connections we share with non-human animals represent our safest and most reliable relationships, offering unique and profound opportunities for healing in periods of hardship. This book focuses on research developments, models, and practical applications of human-animal connection and animal-assisted intervention for diverse populations who have experienced trauma. Physiological and psychological trauma are explored across three broad and interconnected domains: 1) child maltreatment and family violence; 2) acute and post-traumatic stress, including military service, war, and developmental trauma; and 3) times of crisis, such …

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Student Information Use And Decision-Making In Innovation Competitions, Heather A. Howard, Dave Zwicky Jun 2019

Student Information Use And Decision-Making In Innovation Competitions, Heather A. Howard, Dave Zwicky

Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations

At a large university in the Midwestern United States, librarians work closely with an undergraduate agricultural innovation competition. Librarians serve as entrepreneurial information guides, providing business information instruction and consulting with student groups to mentor them through the innovation process. The competition, with a winning prize of $20,000, focuses on developing new products from soybeans to foster environmental stewardship and reduce reliance on petroleum. Competitions are a form of experiential learning, allowing students to fully experience the product design process and practice making evidence-based decisions. In order to progress through this competition, the students’ inventions must be shown to have …

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Application Of Open-Path Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (Op-Ftir) To Measure Greenhouse Gas Concentrations From Agricultural Fields, Cheng-Hsien Lin, Richard H. Grant, Albert J. Heber, Cliff T. Johnston Jun 2019

Application Of Open-Path Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (Op-Ftir) To Measure Greenhouse Gas Concentrations From Agricultural Fields, Cheng-Hsien Lin, Richard H. Grant, Albert J. Heber, Cliff T. Johnston

Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund

Open-path Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (OP-FTIR) has often been used to measure hazardous or trace gases from hot point sources (e.g. volcano, industrial, or agricultural facilities) but seldom used to measure greenhouse gases (GHGs) from field-scale sources (e.g. agricultural soils). Closed-path mid-IR laser-based N2O, nondispersive-IR CO2 analysers, and OP-FTIR were used to measure concentrations of N2O and CO2 at a maize cropping system during 9–19 June 2014. To measure N2O and CO2 concentrations accurately, we developed a quantitative method of N2O∕CO2 analysis that minimized interferences from diurnal changes …

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Mapping Industry Standards In Undergraduate Business Education, Margaret Phillips, Heather Howard, Alyson Vaaler, David Hubbard Jun 2019

Mapping Industry Standards In Undergraduate Business Education, Margaret Phillips, Heather Howard, Alyson Vaaler, David Hubbard

Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations

Industry standards have a significant impact on business as a means to eliminate waste, reduce costs, market products (e.g., for quality, safety, interoperability) and lessen liability (Thompson, 2011). Consequently, an understanding and the ability to use standards, agreed upon practices among interested or vested parties, is a critical workplace competency for those engaged in business and industry. To have a workforce competent in the use of standards, higher education curricula must be developed to integrate standards education at appropriate points within the curriculum. Despite the importance of standards, they are not universally integrated into the college and university curricula. Given …

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The Gtap Data Base: Version 10, Angel Aguiar, Maksym Chepeliev, Erwin Corong, Robert Mcdougall, Dominique Van Der Mensbrugghe Jun 2019

The Gtap Data Base: Version 10, Angel Aguiar, Maksym Chepeliev, Erwin Corong, Robert Mcdougall, Dominique Van Der Mensbrugghe

Department of Agricultural Economics Faculty Publications

This paper highlights the numerous improvements to the Global Trade, Assistance, and Production (GTAP) Data Base, version 10 (also referred to as GTAP 10). The Data Base describes the world economy for 4 reference years (2004, 2007, 2011, and 2014) and distinguishes 65 sectors, up from 57 in the previous release, in each of the 141 countries/regions. The 121 countries in the Data Base account for 98% of world GDP and 92% of world population. For each country/region, the Data Base reports production, intermediate and final uses, international trade and transport margins, and taxes/subsidies. This Data Base underlies most, if …

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Methods To Discover And Evaluate Proteasome Small Molecule Stimulators, Rachel Coleman, Darci J. Trader Jun 2019

Methods To Discover And Evaluate Proteasome Small Molecule Stimulators, Rachel Coleman, Darci J. Trader

Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund

Protein accumulation has been identified as a characteristic of many degenerative conditions, such as neurodegenerative diseases and aging. In most cases, these conditions also present with diminished protein degradation. The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) is responsible for the degradation of the majority of proteins in cells; however, the activity of the proteasome is reduced in these disease states, contributing to the accumulation of toxic protein. It has been hypothesized that proteasome activity, both ubiquitin-dependent and -independent, can be chemically stimulated to reduce the load of protein in diseased cells. Several methods exist to identify and characterize stimulators of proteasome activity. In …

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A Swine Model Of Soy Protein-Induced Food Allergy: Implications In Human And Swine Nutrition, John Scott Radcliffe, Luiz F. Brito, Lavanya Reddivari, Monica Schmidt, Eliont M. Herman, Allan P. Schinckel Jun 2019

A Swine Model Of Soy Protein-Induced Food Allergy: Implications In Human And Swine Nutrition, John Scott Radcliffe, Luiz F. Brito, Lavanya Reddivari, Monica Schmidt, Eliont M. Herman, Allan P. Schinckel

Department of Food Science Faculty Publications

There is extensive literature on the development and management of food allergy, but some basic questions such as why some proteins are allergenic while closely related proteins from other species are not allergenic, remain to be answered. This paper is not a detailed review of food allergies, but rather an overview of current knowledge regarding soy food allergies, with a focus on the pig as a model for the study of soy allergies and with additional information on how soy allergies and use of soybean-sourced feed can affect production animal agriculture.

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Actively Preventing Negative Transfer, Andrew Ulmer, Zohar Kapach, Daniel Merrick, Karthik Maiya, Abhay Sasidharan, Arshad Alikhan, David Dang Jun 2019

Actively Preventing Negative Transfer, Andrew Ulmer, Zohar Kapach, Daniel Merrick, Karthik Maiya, Abhay Sasidharan, Arshad Alikhan, David Dang

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

Transfer learning is a common technique used in a wide variety of deep learning applications. Transfer learning methods are typically used to make use of a source domain, where there is an abundance of labeled data, to make inferences in a target domain, where labeled data is scarce. In the digital age, improving a model’s ability to generalize knowledge gained from the massive amount of data available online to new contexts is crucial. Most new contexts of interest, like radiological scans, have very few labels, an obstacle that can be overcome with improved transfer learning methods. A basic transfer learning …

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A Space For Practice: International Learning Initiatives, Rachel King Jun 2019

A Space For Practice: International Learning Initiatives, Rachel King

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

The Space for Practice is a new Purdue applied anthropology lab. Its purpose is to facilitate applied anthropology pedagogy and to provide programming to foster student-practitioner interactions and networking. Numerous beneficial resources on international learning and study abroad were donated by a senior practitioner. This undergraduate-led research project will involve cataloging the collection of materials, literature review on best practices for exposing students to international learning opportunities, expert interviews, and other methods. The project will result in a report for the Space for Practice planning committee with recommendations about how we can foster international learning in this educational space.

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Safmeds As An Instructional Tool And Assessment, Lindsey Prommer Jun 2019

Safmeds As An Instructional Tool And Assessment, Lindsey Prommer

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

Say-all-fast-minute-each-day-shuffled (SAFMEDS) is a precision teaching method utilized in both instruction and assessment. Existing literature illustrates support for the retrieval hypothesis and the testing effect due to repetition and active learning, thus making SAFMEDS an effective studying strategy. Differing from traditional flashcards, SAFMEDS are based on the concept of saying the vocabulary word aloud with an emphasis on speed. This study’s purpose is to analyze how the repetitive use of SAFMEDS affect test scores. Examining SAFMEDS as instructional devices and assessment tools will give insight into the effects of fluency-based techniques on retention and accuracy. I predicted a positive relationship …

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Reflection Learning With Neural Network Ensemble, Mars Gao Jun 2019

Reflection Learning With Neural Network Ensemble, Mars Gao

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

For the current architecture of neural networks, it usually requires a high training cost in time and computation. From our perspective, the current methods in deep learn- ing might not be optimal in architecture and it fails to have an effective learning strategy. To solve these problems, in this paper, we would like to introduce the Collaborative Neural Network Group (CNNG). CNNG is a series of neural networks that work collaboratively to handle different tasks separately in the same learning system. It is evolved from a single neural network by our designed algorithm — Reflection. In this way, based on …

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Translating Policy To Practice: Theory-Based Formative Research To Improve Ec Otc Access And Messaging In Italy, Kathryn L. Jamieson, Emily Ball, Scotlyn Sunkel Jun 2019

Translating Policy To Practice: Theory-Based Formative Research To Improve Ec Otc Access And Messaging In Italy, Kathryn L. Jamieson, Emily Ball, Scotlyn Sunkel

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

Background: Italy's 2015 emergency contraception (EC) policy has increased access and reduced some barriers for women to obtain EC. EC is now available over-the-counter for individuals 18 years and older; however, women living in Italy continue to face knowledge and access barriers. Conscientious objection, where providers and pharmacists refuse to prescribe or dispense EC due to personal beliefs, further complicates access and dissemination. Objective: The purpose of the current paper is to understand EC knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among women living in Italy. Additionally, a secondary purpose is to explore the impact of the 2015 EC policy. Methods: Thirty in-person …

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La Bella Figura: The Role Of A Cultural Philosophy On Italian Consumerism, Heather Heyrman, Lois Carpenter, Madelyn Cruse, Megha Reddy Jun 2019

La Bella Figura: The Role Of A Cultural Philosophy On Italian Consumerism, Heather Heyrman, Lois Carpenter, Madelyn Cruse, Megha Reddy

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

The La Bella Figura concept extends to many Italian cultural dimensions including physical appearance, perception of self, and behaviors. La Bella Figura plays an essential role in shaping Italian consumer behavior and consumerism. The current study sought to understand how women living in Italy conceptualize La Bella Figura and how it affects their day-to-day lives, attitudes, and consumption behaviors. This research extracted concepts from Consumer Culture Theory to construct a qualitative codebook and structure thematic data analyses. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 women aged 18-50 years living in Florence, Italy. Participants were recruited through study flyers, social media, and …

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An Automated Supine Pressor Test: Implications For The Diagnosis Of Preeclampsia, Jessica Ma Jun 2019

An Automated Supine Pressor Test: Implications For The Diagnosis Of Preeclampsia, Jessica Ma

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

Preeclampsia, which involves excess protein in the urine as well as hypertension in pregnancy, affects up to 5-8% of pregnancies and 50-75,000 women die from preeclampsia-related complications every year [1]. This is a dangerous obstacle that can affect both the mother and fetus, often leading to premature birth. For those in low-resource settings, more than 250,000 neonatal preterm births are a result of preeclampsia because these mothers lack the necessary access to healthcare and the opportunity to seek out medical expertise. In this study, we are automating a detection tool for preeclampsia, referred to as the supine pressor test (SPT), …

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Global Air Quality Trekkers: Clean Kitchen Study, Stephanie Schiavo, Samantha Dykhuis, Avalin Senefeld Jun 2019

Global Air Quality Trekkers: Clean Kitchen Study, Stephanie Schiavo, Samantha Dykhuis, Avalin Senefeld

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

Indoor air pollution is a widespread problem in Africa and is the leading cause of premature death in many African countries. This pollution is primarily caused by the burning of biomass fuels inside an enclosed kitchen in order to provide heat for cooking. Global Air Quality Trekkers is an undergraduate engineering team within the EPICS department at Purdue, and our goal is to create a kitchen design that utilizes natural ventilation to mitigate the amount of air pollutants present in these kitchens, specifically in Nandi, Kenya. This year, our goal is to analyze the ability of 9 different kitchen designs …

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The Identity Crisis In Jewish Cinema, Ian Smith Jun 2019

The Identity Crisis In Jewish Cinema, Ian Smith

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

The purpose of this study is to problematize the idea of a cohesive Jewish cinema. Then it seeks to critically analyze the thematic progression of Jewish films in an attempt to find common themes among them in an effort to answer the question: what is a Jewish film? It also seeks to make predictions as to what the future of Jewish films could look like. This study was done by watching, analyzing, and dissecting films that are typically deemed as Jewish while taking into account the historical conditions of the Jewish people during the films’ respective eras. Films of different …

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Design Thinking In Middle School Classroom, Sakhi Aggrawal Jun 2019

Design Thinking In Middle School Classroom, Sakhi Aggrawal

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

Engineering design is an iterative process that supports the solution of problems by applying scientific knowledge to make informed decisions. Assessing different levels of expertise in experimentation is a difficult task since these are not usually visible as part of a student’s final design solution. The purpose of this research is to investigate and characterize students’ experimentation strategies while working on a design challenge. This research explores the various aspects of engineering design behaviors in middle school students. Questionnaires, observations, CAD software logs and focus group methodology are employed for qualitative and quantitative data collection. R scripts models are used …

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Indoor Positioning System, Ximeng Zhang, Qianli Ma Jun 2019

Indoor Positioning System, Ximeng Zhang, Qianli Ma

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

The purpose of our project is to develop a complementary system to the current GPS with a focus on indoor localization and navigation. The current need for localization extends beyond what GPS can provide in today’s state of technology. Radio signals used in the global system are vast but weak, unable to penetrate obstacles and buildings in high density, populous areas of the world. Our system is designed to solve this problem by implementing an Indoor Localization System using a stronger ultra-wideband signal in the frequency spectrum. At a high level, the system is modeled after the architecture of the …

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Gifted Assessments And Underrepresented Students: What Is The Best Means Of Assessment?, Julie Kim, Madeline Gavin Jun 2019

Gifted Assessments And Underrepresented Students: What Is The Best Means Of Assessment?, Julie Kim, Madeline Gavin

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

Evaluating Assessments for Elementary Level Gifted Students In the elementary level, the issue of underrepresentation of gifted students is commonly overlooked. Although we recognize that this issue is multi-determined, we focus on assessments that are currently used and might be considered ideal for detecting giftedness in elementary school students. Through detailed evaluation of six quantitative and qualitative assessments, we examine factors that may limit each assessment’s accuracy at identifying gifted students. Our analysis highlights how each measure gauges giftedness by addressing the purpose of each measure, its uses, and psychometric features. We suggest that multiple means of assessment may be …

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The Effect Of Drug Particle Size, Temperature, And Residence Time On Hot Melt Extrusion Processing Of Amorphous Solid Dispersions, Kevin Altman Jun 2019

The Effect Of Drug Particle Size, Temperature, And Residence Time On Hot Melt Extrusion Processing Of Amorphous Solid Dispersions, Kevin Altman

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

The dissolution of poorly soluble drug molecules into a polymer matrix is a popular oral drug delivery strategy known amorphization. In this type of molecular dispersion, the amorphous form of the drug achieves a thermodynamic solubility advantage over the crystalline form, resulting in higher bioavailability. Hot melt extrusion (HME) is one of two major techniques used to manufacture these amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs). Material, equipment, and process design variables contribute to the product performance of the ASD, and the goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of drug particle size on ASD formation. Physical mixtures of bicalutamide and …

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