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Strategic operational response to newcomers: A longitudinal analysis
No full textWhen a new competitor enters a market, incumbents are faced with a crucial decision on how to respond. While prior studies have shown incumbents’ marketing mix adjustments, such as pricing, in response to new entrants, there has been little research on how they adjust operationally. Accordingly, this study empirically investigates how incumbents operationally respond to new entrants. A large panel data from the US airline industry consisting of 12 airlines with 16,602 quarterly route-level observations over 14 years is analyzed to investigate the strategic adjustments of incumbents’ operational priorities in response to new rivals. The findings suggest that incumbents become more operationally focused in response to newcomers. Additionally, we find that business strategy, market competition, and market dominance impact incumbents’ operational responses to an entry. The study offers valuable insights for operations managers and policymakers of companies operating in competitive environments. © 2025 Elsevier Inc
Assessing tongue mobility and strength using PARROT: An oral device
No full text2nd place award winner in the poster presentations at the 21st Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University, April 11, 2025.Research completed in the College of Innovation and Design and the Department of Human Performance Studies, College of Applied Studies.The tongue plays a crucial role in human health, contributing to chewing, swallowing, breathing, speech, and overall well-being. Composed of eight interwoven muscles, it performs complex movements essential for food manipulation, articulation and upper air-way patency. Reduced tongue mobility or strength—caused by weak muscles, poor tone due to aging, obesity, or neurological disorders such as stroke or Parkinson’s disease—can lead to conditions like dysphagia, speech impairments, and obstructive sleep apnea.
This research aims to develop "PARROT," a wireless wearable mouthpiece device designed to assess tongue function through lingual pressure mapping at various points in the oral cavity with real-time feedback. The device will be used for diagnosing and treating tongue positioning habits and for providing personalized, targeted exercises to improve lingual function. Not restricted to a clinical setting, PARROT will accommodate both caregivers and patients in diverse environments.
By incorporating AI and machine learning algorithms, the system will customize training regimens by monitoring progress to enhance therapeutic outcomes. This innovation has the potential to improve tongue functionality and overall health, addressing challenges faced by individuals with lingual dysfunction in the state of Kansas and beyond.Graduate School, Academic Affairs, University Librarie
Nursing: Graduating Seniors - Spring 1988
No full textPersonal and not-profit use only. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.On photo: left to right - front row: Ruth Potter, Lisa Wiebe, Susan Lytle, Gina Bantugan, Jill Disney, Jacqueline Pyles, Rosalind Wayne, Lynette Quist, Lauren MorricalMiddle row (left to right): Christine Cappitelli, Carolin Ray, Carolyn Weddle, Gaye Stach, Susan Rice, April Beaty, Patricia Thorne, Mary Anne Fender, Beth Taylor, Patricia LightBack row (left to right): Rosemary Weber, Marianne Cameron, Carol Moreland, Sharon Ensz, Ricci Herzberg, Robert Coplin, Katherine Babich, Robin Hartman, Pamela Riesen-WallerDigitized by University Libraries' Technical Services Institutional Repository & Digitization group
Biomaterial nanofiber scaffolds for neural regeneration
No full textClick on the DOI link to access this article at the publishers website (may not be free).Nanofiber scaffolds, with their promising applications in tissue regeneration and tissue engineering, are at the forefront of biomedical engineering. Their structure mirrors the extracellular matrix (ECM) morphology, allows for grafting in various damaged tissues, and facilitates tissue regeneration. Derived from biodegradable and biocompatible materials, these scaffolds exhibit low cytotoxicity to the cells. Electrospinning techniques can produce fibers with diameters ranging from tens to hundreds of nanometers, enhancing their adaptability in different tissue types and their customization in tissue engineering. A fascinating application of nanofiber scaffolds is in the treatment of neurological disorders such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), and Parkinson's disease. These scaffolds, known for their adaptability, can be engineered to mimic the architecture of the nervous system's extracellular matrix. The implantation of nanofiber scaffolds in the nervous system can act as cues for axon regrowth, neuron adhesion, and neural differentiation. This chapter will explore the latest advancements in investigating nanofibers and stem cells for treating neurological diseases, ensuring you are up to date with cutting-edge research. © 2025 Linh Huynh, Li Yao. All rights reserved
Nursing: Class of 1976
No full textPersonal and not-profit use only. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.On photo: left to right - top row: Linda Elaine Adams, Barbara Albro, Rosemary J. Alfaro, Jane Anderson, Jean Armbrust, Diane Beamer, Randy Beasley, Susan K. Benham, Benjamin J. Boaz, Jana Bond, Marcia J. Bruce, Donna Burke, James L. Byars, Corol L. CaplesSecond row (left to right): Marilyn D. Carper, Evelyn M. Cook, Ana C. Diaz, Ann Dominick, Kristi Doan, James A. DobbsThird row (left to right): Karen Doerr, Diane Fair, Dale Farmer, Irma L. File, Phyllis Fletcher, Judy Franco, Donna Frick, Linda Fromm, Donna L. Gerber, Jan Hinde GerberForth row (left to right): Corol Giger, Judy Grier, Peggy Grojean, Debie Groskinsky, E. Ruth Harbach, Ruth Harder, Shelly Hayes, Patricia Hempsmyer, Marilyn Henry, Marlys A. Henry, Marry E. Hesse, Ann HoyerFifth row (left to right): Debra Hudson, Renee Jay, Marilyn Jenisch, Janet Jonson, Fay Kilgore, Andrea J. Koreie, Marcia Kreyer, Debbie Kunigonis, Janet Kuhn, Pamela Laptad, Edith Ann Leck, Lynell Lowry, Paula Elaine MacNaughtonSixth row (left to right): Marcia K. Malone, Debra S. McArthur, Donna Adams McCain, Jessie McCamon, Jane S. McGuire, Bonnie McKnight, Billie Sue Meyer, Jean Might, Wayne Might, J Patrick Montgomery, Brenda Morrell, Teresa Mulhern, Sandra Newberry, Janet Meires NewellSeventh row (left to right): Vicki Neufield, Connie Oetinger, Patty Owens, Brenda Page, Cathlene Painter, Pamela A. Parrott, Susan G. Picotte, Howard J. Plattner, Maggie Priest, Sheryl Richardson, Terri J. Rodenberg, Brenda L. Russell, Ruth J. Samuelson, Jada SchallerBottom row (left to right): Ann Scheibe, Dorthy Shanker, Nancy Shepard, Sandie Spurrier, Jan Stansberry, Mary Ann Stepanich, Deborah Dorn Strickland, Connie Stroot, Charlene F. Virtue, Carolanne C Watson, Susan R. Welch Debra K. Cramm Welty, Marvel Williamson, Donna WithrowDigitized by University Libraries' Technical Services Institutional Repository & Digitization group
Department of Dental Hygiene Class of 1990
No full textFirst row (left to right): Pamela Bumpurs, Visiting Asst. Professor; Diane Huntley, Associate Professor; Mary Martha Stevens, Assistant Professor; Dr. Thomas Lahey, Supervising Dentist; Denise Maseman, Program Director; Joan C. Loehr, Supervising Dentist; Susan Shannon, Assistant Professor; Mary Ann Clark, Assistant Director; Loretta Seidl, Assistant ProfessorSecond row (left to right): Lizanne Sollars, President; Barbara Gonzalez, Instructor; Mary Jo Nigg, Instructor; Robyn Berkheimer, Vice PresidentThird row (left to right): Lori Tilley, Tonya Cline, Laura L. Sickles, Social Chairman; Charlette Hardesty, Secretary/Treasurer; Marci Murrow, Valerie BlackFourth row (left to right): Christy Lyon, Vicki Cyr, Connie Cook, Maggie Prouty, Tammy Winters, Ginger Davis, Arnell Berhens, Nancy Hostetter, Penny GriisamoreFifth row (left to right): Paige Sipp, Tina Englert, Susanna Perez, Mary Epler, Deidre Trabert, Julie Hutchinson, Tina Smith, Tina Gore, Cythia BriarDigitized by University Libraries' Technical Services Institutional Repository & Digitization group.Personal and non-profit use only
Visual representation of gender in archaeology magazine (1948–2020)
No full textClick on the DOI link to access this article at the publishers website (may not be free).Archaeology is a discipline that has long captured the imaginations of the public. Despite the reality that female archaeology graduates have been in the majority since the 1980s, women’s persistence in the discipline has not been parsimonious with male archaeologists in terms of rates of academic publication, grants, and levels of employment. The present study explores patterns in gender representation within popular conceptions of archaeological field and lab work. We recorded visual trends within Archaeology magazine, a publication of the American Institute of Archaeology, and the field’s most popular general public magazine, from 1948 to 2020. Through examination of the photographs featured within the articles, we find that men are over-represented in all aspects of pictorial representation. Although the rates of women photographed as archaeologists has increased through time, only in the last five years have women been represented as more than 30% of archaeologists. As the magazine has increased the number of photographs per article throughout the years, our data indicates that total images of men will likely continue to outpace that of women into the future. We discuss these findings in terms of the challenges that non-men face in archaeology, highlighting the intersections between gender and other social categories. © 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.Department of Anthropology at Wichita State UniversityThis research was supported by the David and Sally Jackman Endowment Fund and the Department of Anthropology at Wichita State University
Quadriceps strength and power recovery following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with quadriceps tendon bone autograft: A 6- and 12 month analysis
No full textPeople's Choice award winner in the oral presentations at the 21st Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University, April 11, 2025.Research completed in the Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions.INTRODUCTION: Surgical reconstruction using a quadriceps tendon bone (QTB) autograft is a common approach using the patient's own quadriceps tendon to restore knee stability after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Understanding the timeline for quadriceps recovery of strength and power is critical. Isokinetic dynamometry measures muscle strength and power at a constant speed. Peak torque, the maximum rotational muscular force, is historically used as indicator of strength. Less is known about quadriceps muscular power. Limited data exist regarding quadriceps power recovery following QTB ACL reconstruction (ACLR).
PURPOSE: To examine differences and correlations in quadriceps strength and power measures after ACLR with QTB autograft at 6- and 12 months post-surgery.
METHODS: Data were collected from an ongoing prospective cohort study. Isokinetic quadriceps strength and power were measured at 6- and 12 months postoperatively. Repeated measures analysis examined differences between post-operative timepoints and limbs. Correlation analyses examined relationships between strength and power measures.
RESULTS: Strength and power were higher in the uninvolved leg at both time points. The non-operative leg showed significant improvements in peak torque at 60° and 180° per second, and power at 0.18 seconds. The operative leg improved in all measurements of strength and power. Only one moderate negative correlation between peak torque at 30° and power of involved leg was statistically significant.
CONCLUSION: Although strength and power improved from 6- to 12 months post-ACLR with QTB, deficits in the operative leg persisted. Strength and power did not correlate well in this sample Quadriceps power may require more investigation.Graduate School, Academic Affairs, University Librarie