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Explorations of cultural experiences at the intersection of neoliberalism and school desegregation
No full textThis is an open access article under the CC BY license.This article illuminates issues of neoliberalism and school desegregation in urban education through the unique contribution of a qualitative research methodology that incorporates digital video production and website design. We developed an arts-based inquiry grounded in post-qualitative inquiry with Black Crit to record video interviews with students and educators, digitize artifacts, and design and launch a website to share diverse truths and realities of schooling for urban students and educators who attended Kansas City, Missouri schools during the district’s desegregation period (1971–1997) at the height of market driven magnet and charter schools. Our participants explored their cultural memories of school desegregation and neoliberalism that ultimately undermined enrollment in the Kansas City, Missouri School District. Participants shared stories from schools with diverse perspectives of voice, which can be used to transform school communities. © The Author(s) 2025.UMKC School of EducationThis research was supported by a Dean\u2019s Small Grant, UMKC School of Education and does not represent the views of the School of Education
Point of care ultrasonography in physical therapists’ clinical practice: a clinical perspective
No full textClick on the DOI link to access this article at the publishers website (may not be free).This paper offers a contemporary, evidence-based perspective on how point of care ultrasonography imaging (POCUS) has the potential to impact orthopedic and sports physical therapists’ examination and treatment. Clinical use of POCUS has increased in medicine and is emerging in physical therapist practice. Greater affordability, portability, ease of use, and evidence supporting its’ diagnostic value have contributed to increased use. Modern ultrasound devices have improved resolution allowing for the differentiation of anatomical structures. Physical therapists use POCUS in clinical practice as an extension of the physical examination to confirm, refute, expand, or narrow a differential diagnosis. Doctor of Physical Therapy professional education provides entry-level student physical therapists with the foundational knowledge necessary for the clinical application of POCUS. A physical therapist’s use of POCUS complements the clinical evaluation and contrasts with the approach of referring out for diagnostic imaging and waiting for results. We present current evidence for expanded use of POCUS by physical therapists in clinical practice. We advocate for using ultrasound imaging in orthopedic and sports physical therapists’ practice. Integrating POCUS into physical therapist patient management, could decrease patient healthcare costs through increased diagnostic efficiency. © 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
Faculty Senate meeting, September 8, 2025
No full textAgenda: (Approval of Minutes): August 25, 2025 – (President’s Report) / Christopher Stone -- (Committee Reports): Rules Committee / Victoria Koop -- (New Business): Chair policy Task Force and historical context -- Proposed change to 4.13 Chair Policy and Procedures (Electorate) – First read -- Proposed change to 4.13 Chair Policy and Procedures (Term limit) – First rea
Thermal modeling of supercapacitors and life degradation prediction of EV batteries using deep learning
No full textThesis (Ph.D.)-- Wichita State University, College of Engineering, Dept. of Mechanical EngineeringThis dissertation investigates supercapacitor performance and longevity prediction in electric vehicles through numerical modeling and machine learning approaches. The research addresses two key challenges: understanding self-discharge mechanisms and predicting remaining useful life. The first phase develops a numerical model analyzing supercapacitor self-discharge behavior, incorporating ion redistribution, charge transfer kinetics, side reactions, and temperature effects. Through computational fluid dynamics and electrochemical simulations, the study reveals the two-stage nature of self-discharge processes and identifies critical factors affecting voltage decay. The second phase uses deep learning to predict remaining useful life of energy storage systems. Using historical performance data and operational parameters, the neural network model employs Transformer and LSTM architectures to capture spatial and temporal degradation patterns. Results show the combined approach provides superior predictive capabilities. The numerical model achieves >90% correlation with experimental data, while the deep learning model demonstrates 92% accuracy for remaining useful life estimation. This research contributes: (1) comprehensive understanding of supercapacitor self-discharge mechanisms, (2) a validated numerical performance prediction model, and (3) an innovative deep learning framework for lifetime estimation. These findings directly improve reliability and efficiency of electric vehicle energy storage systems
Did you practice today? - Using ecological momentary assessment to explore dosage
No full textPresented to 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 Sciences.INTRODUCTION: Dosage and the factors that influence family behavior for children with disabilities is an important topic in pediatric physical therapy. Caregiver concern is the belief in likelihood in the change of function. The relationship between concern and dosage, as well as the factors that make caregivers more or less likely to use strategies between structured therapy sessions is important for clinicians to understand when making plans of care. Poor caregiver adherence to therapy plans is noted throughout the literature and this study seeks to explore factors related to caregiver concern, dosage, and caregiver integration of strategies between visits in structured therapy using an Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), which is repeated sampling of subjects’ current behaviors and experiences in a natural environment to assess the effectiveness and awareness of practice.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this research study is to analyze quantitative data on caregiver action between sessions and to uncover qualitative themes relating to when and how caregivers use strategies learned in physical therapy as well as facilitators and barriers to that practice. This study gathers data about the integration of strategies learned in structured therapy sessions and the dosage between sessions.
METHODS: A dosage survey was developed and distributed via email and QR code, with a follow up EMA survey for interested participants. Our team distributed the survey information to therapy providers with the request to share with families receiving therapy services. Caregivers were prompted to complete the survey daily, providing quantitative data on the dosage of their therapy services and their use of strategies between sessions as well as information on their awareness, integration, and enjoyment related to their child’s development. Caregivers who indicated willingness to complete a follow-up interview were contacted via email to set up a time for a virtual interview session. These interviews were recorded and transcribed. We used a grounded theory approach with constant comparison to find themes in the data and develop a model of the relationship between concern and progress in early intervention.
RESULTS: Quantitatively, we are reporting novel descriptive statistics for caregiver behavior between sessions and have a preliminary regression model to describe factors leading to increased adherence. This model has some obvious holes but will serve as a basis for future studies. We also have descriptive statistical data on facilitators of caregiver action between sessions, which has not been reported quantitatively in the literature. Qualitatively, we discovered themes relating to confidence, action, routines, and supports. Our poster presentation will include a model of these themes. In general, our qualitative findings indicated changes in caregiver routines and actions as a result of fluctuations in confidence resulting from experiences and use of formal and informal supports.
CONCLUSION: Caregivers reported shorter, but more frequent bouts of practice than we hypothesized. The most frequent facilitators to this practice were routines, concern/motivation, education from a therapist, and child and family enjoyment. We discovered that family enjoyment, caregiver education, caregiver work schedules, and anticipated practice amounts were predictors of caregiver action between sessions. Qualitatively, we suspect the strong predictors not accounted for in our model are likely related to locus of control, caregiver concern for child health, and other factors related to these themes.Graduate School, Academic Affairs, University Librarie
Photopolymerization kinetics of UV-curable polyester powder coatings containing urethane methacrylate reactive diluents
No full textThis is an open access article under the CC BY license.A series of small molecule urethane methacrylates were synthesized and used as reactive diluents for UV-curable polyester powder coatings. A UV-curable polyester oligomer was prepared and formulated with the reactive diluents and a photoinitiator package. Kinetics studies were carried out using photo-differential scanning calorimetry (photo-DSC). The influence that the reactive diluent concentration, UV-light intensity, temperature, and atmosphere had on the reaction kinetics was investigated. Crosslinked samples that were analyzed via DSC showed that the glass transition temperature correlated well with the extent of conversion. In general, lower curing temperatures (i.e., ≤ 80°C) significantly reduced the conversion and polymerization rate. However, the use of a mono-functional reactive diluent facilitated much higher conversions than the UV-curable polyester control, even at just 5 wt% loading level. These findings suggest that reactive diluents can be used to improve the low temperature cure capability of UV-curable polyester powder coatings. © The Author(s) 2025.University of Akron’s School of Polymer Science and Polymer EngineeringThis work was supported by The University of Akron\u2019s School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering
Omnisurface: Common reality for intuitive human-robot collaboration
No full textChapter 34 of Social RoboticsEffective communication and information projection are essential for human-robot teaming. The projection of images on nonplanar surfaces using a conventional projector is challenging due to the inherent problem of distortion. The projection distortion occurs due to the variations in depth across the surface of the teaming workspace. As a result, the projected image, information, or symbols lose their original shape and create confusion during human-robot teaming. In this paper, we presented an innovative approach to perform distortion-free projections in the teaming workspace. A pre-warped image is constructed based on the surface geometry that the projector displays and accurately replicates the original projection image. Beyond the technical achievement, this research highlights the social acceptance of improved spatial augmented reality in human-robot teams. It fosters better teamwork, trust, and efficiency by enabling more intuitive and reliable interactions
Developing workload-informed crew configuration recommendations for emergency medical services
No full textThis is an open access article under the CC BY license.While crew configuration in primary care settings has been studied in terms of its impact on patient outcomes, less is known about how it influences the members' workload experience. This study investigates the workload implications of crew configuration based on members' certification in emergency medical services (EMS). Advanced life support (ALS) ambulance crews are commonly comprised of two paramedics (homogeneous crew) or an emergency medical technician (EMT) and a paramedic (heterogeneous crew). The goals of this study were the following: (1) to investigate differences in workload among members of the same crew, and (2) to use workload assessments to inform crew configuration strategies. We mapped one year of an EMS system's dispatch data to members' workload estimates using the visual, auditory, cognitive, and psychomotor (VACP) approach. We found that lead members (lead paramedics) experience higher workload levels compared to support members (support paramedics or EMTs) in both types of crews. Neither configuration had a consistently lower workload than the other, but differences varied for different shifts and stations. These results informed crew configuration recommendations for stations and shifts in the collaborating system, and in terms of more generalizable variables. A minimum number of staffed crews, half-half shift type (covering both day and night hours), and 30-day frequency of calls with priority P7 most significantly impacted the recommended crew configurations. © 2025 Elsevier B.V
University Staff Senate meeting, January 21, 2025
No full textAgenda: (Call to Order) -- (Guest Presenter) -- (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): Mark Rodee – Chief Information Security Office -- (Discussion and New Business): Inclement weather policy -- Question: Why does KBOR not have a policy/what prompted the University to create this new policy. -- Question: Do we view students’ ability to get Wi-Fi a problem, is there a way to write into policy some forgiveness if they are not able to access their remote expectations? -- Notation: Option for faculty to cancel class rather than move to remote, which doesn’t seem fair to staff that are still required to show up in person for completion of their duties. (Lockhart) -- Question: Is there any ability to add communication strategy into the policy? -- Question: Timing of decisions? Any ability to preemptively communicate a potential switch to remote operations? Or any way to move alerts to earlier timelines? Align with USD 259? (Zachary Brown and Kevin Duffy) -- Question: When the head of the Department/Unit determines that someone is not available for remote work, but there is pay available. -- Clarification: If a ‘leader’ decides to let their staff have the day off with pay in lieu of remote work, is their supervisor able to override their decision? -- Clarification: For ‘critical’ departments, who gets to decide specific employees and which employees are deemed critical? -- Potential training -- 3.52 flexible work arrangements, how does this policy comply/adjust this? (Redington) -- WSU Internal Control All-Star Credential -- Admins Coming Together, another luncheon meeting sponsored on February 12th on RSC 262. (https://www.wichita.edu/services/staffsenate/_documents/AdminsSupportG roupEventFlyerFebruary2025UPDATED.pdf ). -- (Old business) -- (Senate Committee Updates): Awards and recognition -- Communications and website -- Elections -- Policy review -- STRIVE -- Professional development and service -- Scholarships -- (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): Required Title IX & Civil Rights Training – Deadline February 7, 2025 -- February Senate Meeting: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 -- Check the Events Calendar for upcoming events on campus -- The Office of Strategic Communications will offer headshot photos to WSU faculty and staff at no additional charge. These opportunities are quick and walk-in only without needing to schedule an appointment.
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The Sunflower, v.129, no.22 (March 13, 2025)
No full textArticle(s): Miscalculated: Wichita State's Student Government faces student fees shortfall for 2025 and 2026. Here's what we know. -- Women's basketball season ends with loss in second round of AAC Tournament -- Campus groups, programs react to slashed funding -- Student fees from page 1 -- 'Full circle': Alumni leave a legacy to help the campus that helped them -- Campus group highlights local domestic violence resources during Women's History Month -- ADI will shift to become DEI programming board -- Men's basketball loses first senior day game since 2018 -- Men's basketball news recap: Eligibility, All-Conference selections and a new recruit -- Baseball sweeps Missouri State, loses two to Nebraska in midweek series -- Freshmen step up in Wichita State softball win against Kansas -- The legacy of this year's large men's basketball senior class -- The 'Angel of Death' cast embraces anger in acting -- Professor and choral director ready to find 'adventures' in retirement -- Put down the Guinness and pick up a pack of Tayto: Going beyond drinking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day -- Gingers have souls despite what common prejudices may say -- 'Counterculture': Turning Point USA hosts speaker Olivia Krolczyk from anti-left organizationPhotograph(s): Senators vote on legislation at the March 4 Student Senate meeting. This was an emergency meeting regarding a 900,000 budget shortfall. p. 2 -- Senior Director of Development for Planned Giving Aaron Winter, Lynette Murphy and Executive Director of Planned Giving Byron Rupp stand in front of the Woodlawn Alumni Foundation. All have included Wichita State in their estate plans. p. 3 -- Liz Thornton-McGaha stands behind one of the ADI event's display tables. The event was held in Woolsey Hall. p. 3 -- Guards AJ McGinnis and Xavier Bell hug after the senior day celebration. McGinnis played one year for the Shockers, while Bell, a Wichita native, played for three campaigns after transferring in 2022. p. 4 -- Fifth year guard Justin Hill dribbles past a Tulsa defender. The Golden Hurricane beat the Shockers, 73-63, on March 9 as Hill had four assists. p. 4 -- Senior guard Xavier Bell goes between the legs against a Tulsa defender. Bell finished the March 9 game with 10 points. p. 4 -- Senior guard Bijan Cortes drives against a defender on March 9. Cortes scored eight points in the loss on senior day. p. 4 -- Senior guard Harlond Beverly shoots a floater on March 9. Beverly made five of his 10 attempts in the game. p. 4 -- Sophomore Camden Johnson goes to tag a potential Missouri State base stealer on March 7. The Bears didn't attempt another stolen base in the 7-5 Wichita State win. The Shockers swept Missouri State over the weekend. p. 5 -- Junior Jaden Gustafson fist bumps WSU baseball's Director of Operations Tad Reida after reaching base. The Shockers beat the Bears, 7-5, on March 7. p. 5 -- From left to right, seniors Ronnie DeGray III, Zane Meeks, AJ McGinnis, Harlond Beverly, Quincy Ballard and Xavier Bell are honored on senior day. p. 5 -- Junior Sean Gorman dangles an imaginary journal in front of Stevie Longacre on March 6. The performance was put on by the School of Performing Arts. p. 6 -- Music professor Tom Wine leads the Shocker Choir in rehearsal for their upcoming concert. Wine will retire from WSU and higher ed this spring. p. 6 -- St. Patrick's Day illustration. p. 7 -- Portrait of Sophia Best, reporter. p. 7 -- Portrait of Mya Scott, assistant editor. p. 7 -- Illustration of redhead misconceptions. p. 7 -- Olivia Krolczyk, Riley Gaines Center ambassador, speaks in front of an audience on March 11. The event was hosted by Wichita State's chapter of Turning Point USA. p. 8 -- Members of the TPUSA audience takes a group photo with Olivia Krolczyk. Krolczyk is an advocate for free speech and speaks for the Riley Gaines Center, an organization aimed at combating "radical leftist ideology." p. 8 -- William Crawford attends the event hosted by Turning Point USA on March 11. Crawford is the social media curator for Turning Point USA at WSU. p. 8 -- Masoun Fouquet, treasurer of Turning Point USA at Wichita State, hugs his mother at his grandmother and father check in. The Fouquet family attended the event to support Mason and Turning Point USA. p. 8 -- The U.S. flag and copies of the U.S. Constitution are displayed with stickers at the event hosted by Turning Point USA at the CAC theater. p. 8 -- Savanna Sparrow and William Crawford table and check in for the event with guest Olivia Krolczyk. p. 8 -- Attendees of the Turning Point USA event listen to guest speaker Olivia Krolcyzk, an ambassador for the Riley Gaines Center. p.