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Comprehensive evaluation of and advancements in automotive side impact occupant protection with dummy and human body models
No full textThesis (Ph.D.)-- Wichita State University, College of Engineering, Dept. of Mechanical EngineeringSide impact collisions accounted for 22% of total vehicle occupant fatalities in the United States in 2022. Side-impact collisions present a distinct challenge due to the limited crumple zone to absorb impact loads, resulting in a higher risk of injuries to the occupants. To mitigate these risks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has established the regulatory standard FMVSS-214 for side-impact protection, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has developed the IIHS Side Impact Test 2.0 protocol. These physical crash tests are extremely costly, particularly due to the high expense of anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs), instrumentation, and specialized facilities. As a result, virtual crash testing through simulation has become a more efficient and cost-effective alternative for evaluating occupant injuries and assessing vehicle structural strength and integrity during crash events.
This research aims to investigate vehicle structure, occupant response and associated injury potential in side-impact tests using various dummy and human body models. To achieve this goal, FMVSS 214 and IIHS side-impact regulations are modeled using FE software LS-DYNA and occupant safety are modeled and simulated using MADYMO software. A 50th percentile ES-2re, the new WorldSID-50M, a 5th percentile SID-IIs, and a 50th percentile active Human Body Models are all used for occupant injury evaluation. Results show that the currently used ES-2re and the proposed WorldSID dummies exhibit strong agreement in predicting injury trends. The ES-2re predicts higher rib deflection injuries, while the WorldSID predicted lower spine injuries. Kinematic responses of the Human Body Model are generally consistent with those of the dummies, and the combined use of thorax airbags and seatbelt systems reduces the injury risk. The results from this study are demonstrated to contribute to the advancements of passenger vehicle occupants in side impact accidents
Acceptance and commitment therapy for depression
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Binary interpretations of nonbinary features: The impact of victims’ gendered characteristics on perceptions of sexual violence scenarios
No full textClick on the DOI link to access this article at the publishers website (may not be free).Research suggests that nonbinary individuals are simultaneously at high risk of sexual violence victimization and unlikely to receive adequate postassault care. Though the latter disparity is a consequence of negative reactions to victims whose characteristics do not align with those of the stereotypical rape victim, there is a dearth of empirical work on the perceptions of victims who are not easily categorized within the gender binary. The current study therefore sought to compare perceptions of sexual violence scenarios involving victims with gender-neutral versus gender-typical characteristics. While no significant differences in attributions of responsibility were revealed across conditions, transphobia and rape myth acceptance were found to predict the ratings of victim responsibility in all three conditions. Rape myth acceptance, but not transphobia, predicted ratings of perpetrator responsibility. Qualitative results indicated substantial variation in how “nonbinary” is defined at the individual level, supporting the need for advocacy programs that aim to increase social recognition and acceptance of nonbinary people. © 2025 American Psychological Associatio
Educating future healthcare providers on supported conversation for adults with aphasia
No full textThesis (M.A.)-- Wichita State University, College of Health Professions, Communication Sciences and Disorders ProgramResearch studies have found that many healthcare providers lack expertise in how to communicate with patients with acquired language and communication disorders, often following stroke or traumatic brain injury. This study aimed to determine whether future or current healthcare providers can learn skills and strategies for effective communication with patients with acquired language and communication disorders by participating in a short self-paced online learning module. The Supported Conversation for Aphasia eLearning was used for the online learning module in a group format with permission from the Aphasia Institute. Participant’s knowledge before and after the eLearning was measured using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design. The outcome measure was the Aphasia Attitudes, Strategies, and Knowledge survey. Sixty-eight students from the Physician Associate and undergraduate nursing programs participated in the study. The results showed that participants’ scores increased significantly from pretest to posttest. This study is the first to measure the efficacy of the Supported Conversation for Aphasia eLearning presented in a group format. The study provides preliminary evidence that participants from allied health disciplines can learn a measurable amount about aphasia from a single large-group training
Department of Dental Hygiene Class of 1988
No full textFirst row (left to right): Denise Maseman, Assistant Professor; Susan Shannon, Assistant Professor; Mary Ann Clark, Assistant Professor, Diane Huntley, Associate Professor; Mary J. Nigg, Clinical Instructor; Linda Osborn, Clinical Instructor; Diane Vosseteig, Clinical Instructor; Barbara Gonzalez, Clinical Instructor; Loretta Seidl, Clinical InstructorSecond row (left to right): Brenda Kaiser, President; Beverly Cook, Instructor; Dr. Thomas Lahey, Supervising Dentist; Dr. Gary Sickles, Supervising Dentist; Mary Martha Stevens, Chairperson; Helen Solomon, Vice PresidentThird row (left to right): Laura Brazell, Amy Bumpurs, Lisa Myers, Secretary/Treasurer; Kimberly Letourneau, Social Chairman; Susan Delhotal; Laura DidlakeFourth row (left to right): Tonya Dillon, Diane Duggan, Janel Johnson, Jana Korf, Meloney Large, Sheri Leister, Deborah Leitch, Julie Meisch, Jacqueline MellottFifth row (left to right): Melinda O'Donnell, Susan Popejoy, Wanda Reid, Terri Ruckert, Michelle Standiford, Kelly Steele, Tina Sugden, Michelle Unger, Ann WhiteDigitized by University Libraries' Technical Services Institutional Repository & Digitization group.Personal and non-profit use only
Advanced Education Program in General Dentistry graduates 2017-2018
No full textSchool composite: students included in composite: Bret Williamson, Brian Wong, Chris DeMarco, Michelle Somma, Miles Jacobsen, Aishwarya Abbareddy.
Group photo: from left to right: Chris DeMarco, Miles Jacobsen, Brian Wong, Dean Bibb, Bret Williamson, Michelle Somma, Aishwarya Abbareddy.Digitized by University Libraries' Technical Services Institutional Repository & Digitization group.Personal and non-profit use only. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions
University Staff Senate meeting, July 15, 2025
No full textAgenda: (Call to Order) -- (Discussion and New Business) -- (Old Business) -- (Senate Committee Updates) -- (Campus/University Business Updates & Discussions) -- (Adjourn/Upcoming Meetings and Events/Shoutouts)
Minutes: (Call to Order): Approval of minutes – (Guest Presenter): Monica Lounsbery -- (Discussion and New Business): Installation of Executive Committee Officers and new senators -- Senate priorities for 2025-2026 -- Staff Senate teams -- Senate committees – (Old Business): a. HR Orientation sign up & talking points -- August meeting -- (Senate Committee Updates): Awards and recognition -- Communications and website -- Elections -- Policy review -- Professional development and service -- Scholarships -- Shocker STRIVE -- (Campus/University Business Updates & Discussions): Academic forum -- Budget Advisory Committee -- Human Resources (Joint with Faculty Senate) -- Legislative update + KBOR briefing -- Parking appeals + traffic appeals -- President’s meetings -- RSC Board of Directors -- UPS/USS Presidents Council (KBOR) -- (Adjourn/Upcoming Meetings and Events/Shoutouts): August Senate Meeting: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 -- Fall Address: Wednesday, August 13, Doors open at 2:00pm/Event begins at 2:30pm -- Check the Events Calendar for upcoming events on campus
Attachments contain Senate meeting minutes with Vietnamese translation
The Sunflower, v.129, no.19 (February 13, 2025)
No full textArticle(s): Leaps & bounds. 2025 spring sports guide -- Men's tennis excited to make strides in spring -- Track and field aims for AAC crown -- Wichita State baseball seeks first Regional bid since 2013 -- After falling short last year, 'bitter' softball team looks to bounce back -- Baseball's Josh Livingston went through a massive hitting slump last season. He's glad it happened. -- Pitchers Jace Miner and Grant Adler return to Wichita State after transferring out for one year -- Michael Mulhollon retires from pitching, joins WSU baseball coaching staff -- Back in the lineup: Lauren Lucas is ready for final year after injury -- Kansas native Ellee Eck brings College World Series experience to WSU -- Pole vaulter hones creative skills through 'grandma hobbies' -- Track and field's Luke Porter is 'doing everything' in his power despite injury -- How two Canadian track and field freshmen are adjusting to life in Kansas -- Coach emphasizes holistic, fun approach to physical education -- Minarik bounces back to spring competition after elbow injury -- Piper Reams continues lineage of competitive bowlers -- Threat to tenure raises alarm: A Kansas House bill could transform tenure. Many in higher education worry about potential implications. -- Connie Morris, former Elliott School faculty, dies at 82 -- Gov. Kelly vetoes bill to ban gender affirming care for minors; it could still be passed by legislature -- Empowering Black history. Black History Month: The history and celebrations on campus -- Ulrich's new hours, upcoming events -- Got Trivia? A look inside trivia hosted at on-campus Fuzzy’s -- Rallies & volleys: Women's tennis wants to serve opponents in upcoming seasonPhotograph(s): A Shocker track athlete. p. 1 -- Ilias Worthington prepares to hit the ball during a singles match against a Drake University opponent. Worthington helped Wichita State secure a 7-0 win against the Bulldogs. p. 2 -- Junior Aranxta Cortez competes in the pole vault during the Coach Wilson Invitational. p. 2 -- Baseball and softball game schedule graphics. p. 3 -- Josh Livingston advances to third base in the bottom of the second inning against Oklahoma State during an April 2024 game. p. 4 -- Grant Adler winds up a pitch. Last season, Adler played for the University of Kansas. p. 4 -- Jace Miner pitches the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the 2021-2022 season. p. 4 -- Portrait of Michael Mulhollon. p. 4 -- Lauren Lucas expresses her joy as she runs through home plate during a preseason fall 2024 game against Southern Nazarene. Lucas missed all of the previous season with a shoulder injury. p. 5 -- Photo of Ellee Eck. p. 5 -- Freshman Abby Rexford uses her pole to launch herself over the bar. Rexford cleared a maximum height of 3.52 meters. p. 6 -- Photo of Luke Porter. p. 6 -- Adjunct instructor Remington Putter explains his snowball throwing activity in which students wrote on a piece of paper, crumpled it up and then threw it across the room. Putter is working towards a doctoral degree in educational leadership at WSU and is the Wichita State Disc Golf Club coach. p. 7 -- Students in adjunct instructor Remington Putter's class throw crumpled up pieces of paper across the room. The activity was meant to teach students how they could incorporate fun learning into their future classrooms. p. 7 -- Kristof Minarik sends the ball to a Drake University opponent during a Jan. 26 tennis match. p. 7 -- Photo of bowler Piper Reams. p. 7 -- Chase Billingham, an at-large faculty senator at Wichita State, speaks against recently proposed House Bill No. 2348. The bill was introduced to the Kansas Legislature by Rep. Steven Howe at the request of Emporia State University's General Counsel Steven Lovett. p. 8 -- Sen. Aaron Bowen addresses the Faculty Senate during its Feb. 10 meeting. p. 8 -- Portrait of Connie Morris, former Elliott School faculty. p. 8 -- A graphic from Fenway Health’s 2024 stands on display at the Black History Month celebration in Woolsey Hall. The African American Faculty Staff Association and Black Student Union hosted a Black History Month celebration on Feb. 7. p. 9 -- Black Student Union President Donovan McClellan serves ice and drinks to the attendees of the Black History Month celebration on Feb. 7 at Woolsey Hall. p. 9 -- Karen Wright, interim director for TRIO Student Services, smiles at the food set before her. She attended the Black History Month celebration at Woolsey Hall on Feb. 7. p. 9 -- Kevin Harrison makes an appearance at the Black History Month celebration. He was the guest speaker and was invited by the Black Student Union and the African American Faculty Staff Association. p. 9 -- Students line dance to the song "Can't Get Enough" by Tamia. Students and staff gathered at a Black Excellence celebration in Woolsey Hall on Feb. 7. p. 9 -- Max Gosch talks to his team during the first round of trivia questions. The topic was centered around Kayne albums and science fiction albums. p. 9 -- Junior Theodora Chantava returns a shot during doubles play of Wichita State’s Feb. 7 game against the University of Kentucky. Chantava and junior Kristina Kudryavtseva won their doubles matchup against the Wildcats, 6-2. p. 10 -- Kristina Kudryavtseva prepares for a point during her doubles match on Feb. 7. Kudryavtseva won in doubles play against Kentucky, but her singles match went unfinished. p. 10 -- Sophomore Giorgia Roselli screams in celebration after a point on Feb. 7. Roselli lost her doubles match, but swept her singles opponent from Kentucky en route to a WSU team victory. p. 10 -- Juniors Theodora Chantava and Kristina Kudryavtseva smile during their doubles matchup against Kentucky. The pairing won in doubles play and WSU beat the Wildcats, 4-2. p. 10 -- Sophomore Xin Tong Wang returns a volley on Feb. 7. Wang played on the top court, court one, as she's expected to do for the majority of the Wichita State season. p. 10 -- Junior Tatyana Nikolenko and senior Clara Whitaker cheer on their teammates during doubles play of WSU’s match against the Kentucky on Feb. 7. Wichita State secured a 4-2 victory, extending its winning streak to three. p. 10 -- Junior Tatyana Nikolenko prepares for her opponent to serve the ball at the Wichita Country Club. p. 1
AI-driven project management: Challenges & oppportunities
No full textPublished in SOAR: Shocker Open Access Repository by the Wichita State University Libraries Technical Services, August 2025.Copyright of the Journal of Management and Engineering Integration is the property of the Association of Industry, Engineering and Management Systems Inc., and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use.Project management (PM) has undergone significant transformation with the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), which has introduced new capabilities for managing complex projects and streamlining processes. This paper aimed to explore the evolving role of AI in PM, highlighting key opportunities and obstacles for effective adoption. This paper addressed the successful integration of AI into PM by examining real scenarios that have occurred in various companies