Browsing Wentz Research Scholars by Title
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I am still myself: How the Dust Bowl influenced women's clothing in Oklahoma
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)Traditionally, research over the Dust Bowl has focused on the causes of the ecological disaster and migrant workers, leaving women an understudied component of this story. Because clothing reflects our circumstances, ideals, ... -
Identification of new signaling components that govern biofilm formation by P. aeruginosa
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that is often associated with severe forms of many infections, including bronchiectasis and infections in the gut. Mortality is increased in patients who become infected ... -
Identifying and understanding multidrug resistant pathogens isolated from Cystic Fibrosis patients
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by a mutated Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR), which is a chloride ion channel. When the CFTR gene is mutated, it causes the protein ... -
Impact of toothpaste formulations on tooth decay
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)There are many species of bacteria that reside in the mouth and comprise the oral flora. One of the species that lead to pathogenesis is Streptococcus mutans (Forssten et al, 2010). S. mutans and other bacteria of the mouth ... -
Influence of obesity on biomechanics models and simulations
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)Digital Anthropometry, also known as 3D body scanning, has been making its way into biomechanical research in recent years. Biomechanical simulations of motions are commonly developed using a generic model of the human ... -
Influence of shyness on accuracy in language assessments
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)A key component of children’s development is language growth. Past research demonstrates that individual differences in a child’s temperament influences their language acquisition (Bloom et al. 1988). To capture language ... -
Influence of shyness on language assessments
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)Accurate assessment of speech and communication disorders is complex and vital to an individual's success and clinician's work. One understudied component that could influence client's performance on language assessments ... -
Inhaled particle dynamics at the air/mucus interface using DPM-VOF modeling
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)Lung diseases face a serious threat to human health around the world. Inhaled particles are often the source of disease (viruses, bacteria, carcinogens), but could also be the source of an effective treatment should a drug ... -
Integration and power management of turbo-electric propulsion for multirotor UAV
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)The rapidly growing and continually evolving unmanned aircraft system market demands performance innovations in aircraft versatility, maneuverability, payload, range and endurance. Standard, fully electric designs with ... -
Is phase angle a sensitive biomarker for overall health status?
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is used as a non-invasive method of calculating body composition, such as body fat and fat-free mass. It works by transmitting electrical currents throughout the body and assessing ... -
It's a dry heat: Quantifying effects of increasing atmospheric moisture demand on native Oklahoma trees
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)Anthropogenic climate change is predicted to alter precipitation frequency and intensity across Oklahoma in the coming decades, leading to an increase in the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme events such as ... -
Legislating from the minority: An analysis of women's substantive representation in the Oklahoma legislature
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Women currently constitute approximately 21% of Oklahoma's legislature, a very low proportion compared to other U.S. states. This statistic raises an important question in terms of substantive (policy) representation for ... -
Misinformation modality and its effects on memory
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)Eyewitness testimonies are often regarded as one of the most compelling pieces of evidence in court cases, though research has shown that subjects' memories can be easily and unintentionally manipulated. In this study, we ... -
Mother or womb? The portrayal of women as mothers in ancient near eastern texts
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)Many assumptions are made about the portrayal of women in the Bible, but what does the text actually portray them as, and how does this portrayal compare to the portrayal of women in other contemporary texts? This project ... -
Natural antibiotic alternatives to boost animal immunity and disease resistance
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)Antibiotics have been used in the feed of livestock and poultry for growth promotion and disease prevention for many decades; however, in recent years, there has been an outcry for elimination of antibiotics in order to ... -
Novel Ca²⁺ sensor controlling iron uptake in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a human pathogen
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram negative, opportunistic pathogen which causes a wide range of severe infections in humans. These infections are difficult to treat and, especially in the lungs of cystic fibrosis (CF) ... -
Novel flexible mechanical actuator serving as an artificial muscle
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)Most linear actuators (screw, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.) consist of a stationary housing and a moveable (piston) extension component. In order to keep the piston constrained laterally, and due to other mechanical limitations, ... -
Optimizing the compactness of political districts in Oklahoma
(Oklahoma State University, 2019-04-26)This work explores a mathematical optimization model to determine the optimal political districts for a state. Originally created in 1965 by Hess et al, the model assigns each population unit (such as a county) in the state ... -
Parental experience of their child’s cancer diagnosis as a predictor of health anxiety
(Oklahoma State University, 2023-04-27)Following a child’s pediatric cancer diagnosis, both the child and parent experience significant psychological stress. Several factors, such as cognitive appraisal mechanisms, demographic variables, stress, anxiety, and ... -
Phytochemical profile of a bread wheat family segregating for purple, red, and white kernel color
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-19)Anthocyanins are plant compounds that cause the red and purple pigmentation in blueberries and raspberries. They can function as antioxidants which have been shown to have health benefits by protecting human cells from ...