Browsing Wentz Research Scholars by Issue Date
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Recycling diesel combustion byproducts as conductive additives in lithium-ion battery cathodes
(Oklahoma State University, 2021-04)Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most widely industrialized form of portable, rechargeable energy storage in over three decades. LIBs commonly use Super P carbon as a conductive additive. Super P is chemically similar ... -
Sight and sound: The music and kinetic sculpture of Dale McKinney
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)Myron Dale McKinney was a former faculty artist, teacher, and head of the Art Department at Oklahoma State University. He is best known for his work as a sculptor, but also worked in painting, printmaking, and music. Born ... -
Assessing spider predation on frogs
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)Size is an influential factor in regards to successful predation and it has been concluded that larger sized predators can capture larger prey. Previous studies over spider predation of frogs have consisted of pairing ... -
Who performs better at searching for and identifying missing children: Children or adults?
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)The own-age-bias is the finding that people are better able to recognize faces from their own age group compared to other age groups. Children are better at recognizing the faces of children. Therefore, children may perform ... -
Effects of organoantimony compounds on fungal pathogens Cryptococcus neoformans and Candida albicans
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic pathogen that causes pulmonary cryptococcosis and cryptococcal meningitis in immune-compromised individuals. Candida albicans, also opportunistic, can cause pulmonary candidiasis, ... -
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 ... -
Role of oS in stress response in E. coli O157:H7 during exponential growth phase
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)INTRODUCTION: Escherichia coli O157:H7, also known as enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), is a serious food borne pathogen. EHEC causes hemorrhagic colitis in 90% of cases, which then leads to the life threatening hemolytic ... -
Discovery and characterization of novel fungal diversity in the equine alimentary tract
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)Most fungi thrive as free-living organisms, but few can forge symbiotic relationships with their hosts. One of the most enigmatic fungal groups are the anaerobic fungi (AF, phylum Neocallimastigomycota). They reside in the ... -
Flight testing a Venus aerial platform in Earth's atmosphere: High altitude solar balloon design and instrumentation
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'Drop' model in the fashion industry: Examining retail strategy and long-term sustainability effects
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)From a retail giant, Amazon, to luxury fashion brands like Gucci and Burberry, 'drops' as a marketing strategy have been adopted widely by the fashion industry in recent years (Larsson, 2020). The new innovation, the 'drop' ... -
Technique for non-invasive identification of wild frogs using photographs
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)Photographic mark-recapture is a recent mark-recapture method to identify individuals in a species. This method uses photographs and the species natural pattern to identify them. Amphibians are difficult to mark reliably. ... -
Effectiveness of cooking with cadets: A 16-week cooking intervention for OSU Air Force and Army ROTC cadets
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)After ROTC cadets graduate, they will become officers and leaders within the military. One responsibility they will have initially is being a leader to at least 50 Soldiers. Soldiers will regularly approach their commanding ... -
Enzymatic assessment of cells with distinct TP53 mutations
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)The p53 transcription factor, encoded by the human gene TP53, is the most commonly mutated gene in human cancers. Once the TP53 gene is mutated, p53 proteins not only lose their tumor suppression abilities but can also ... -
Exploring the use of enzymes to dissolve blood clots
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary artery. This plaque is mostly composed of fibrin and other components of blood clots. Coronary heart disease is caused by blood ... -
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 ... -
Synergistic induction of avian immune gene expression by sirtuin modulators and histone methyltransferase inhibitors
(Oklahoma State University, 2022-04-15)With the parallel increase in the global demand for poultry production and rise in the threat of antimicrobial resistance, the development of novel antibiotic alternatives is integral to the security of the food-animal ...