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Modeling and Prediction of Cryptocurrency Prices Using Machine Learning Techniques
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-01)
With the introduction of Bitcoin in the year 2008 as the first practical decentralized cryptocurrency, the interest in cryptocurrencies and their underlying technology, Blockchain, has skyrocketed. Their promise of security, ...
de Materia Medica
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-01)
Until the development of conventional medical practices, more commonly known as Western Medicine, or Allopathy, the practice of herbalism has been used for thousands of years throughout many cultures around the world. ...
An Examination of North Carolina Music Educators' Preferences of Musical Competencies
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)
The purpose of this study was to examine (a) musical competencies that North Carolina music educators believe are the most important to developing musicians, (b) which musical competencies are taught most often in the ...
Factors influencing community collaboration in public health initiatives in developing countries: A systemized review
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)
Safe drinking water is a basic necessity that remains out of reach for many people living in developing countries. Rural regions of Latin America are the least likely to have access to clean drinking water resulting in ...
La Buena Muerte: An ethnographic exploratory case study of rezadoras in Guatemala
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)
Although early access to palliative care has been shown to improve quality of life and health outcomes at end of life (EOL), disparities persist in access to palliative care for Latinos. In one study, as few as 2% of Latinos ...
Human: An Exploration of the Scientific and Socio-Cultural Factors that Influence What it Means to be Human
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)
Theatre is a constantly evolving art form. Whereas two hundred years ago plays told the stories of the trials and tribulations of the elite ruling class, today’s shows are moving toward a focus of telling truthful human ...
Media Bias and Public Opinion
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)
This research focuses specifically on media outlets that are considered to be biased and partisan such as Fox News and MSNBC. Understanding how media might affect public opinion is important because it helps us understand ...
Sustainable Success: Motives and Small-Scale Charity Sport Events
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)
Charity sport events are an effective and fun way to raise money for non-profit organizations and charitable causes. As more annual events are occurring, it is crucial to understand the primary consumers and contributors ...
DETERMINANT FACTORS OF INFANT CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS IN NORTH CAROLINA 2003-2016.
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)
There is limited understanding of how geospatial and socioeconomic variability impacts congenital heart defects at the county level in North Carolina. Literature research, data extraction and analyses were conducted to ...
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS HEALTH LITERACY AND VACCINATION RECOMMENDATION PRACTICES AMONG NORTH CAROLINA PHYSICIANS
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)
The purpose of this research is to assess the HPV-related knowledge and vaccination recommendation practices of NC physicians. A 25-question online survey was distributed to the NC Pediatric Society Listserv, the NC Family ...