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Covid-19 Effects on Commodity Pricing
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)My work is based on how COVID-19 has affected commodity prices around the world. Commodities are something we use and depend on every day whether we realize it or not and I was curious to see how this is affected by major ... -
Creating a Club to Increase Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention on ECU's Campus
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Sexual assault is a problem that has an unprecedently high occurrence on college campuses. It was found that 14.8% of students will experience some form of sexual assault while in college (Cantor et al., 2015). However, ... -
Creating a short film from start to finish
(2015-04-30)This project is a creative endeavor that explores the process of creating a short film from start to finish. The process begins with writing a screenplay for the film, fleshing out characters and coming up with a well-written ... -
CRISPR/CAS9 SYSTEMS FOR PLANT GENOME EDITING
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-28)The increasing burden of the world population on agriculture requires the development of more robust crops. Dissecting the basic biology that underlies plant susceptibility to pathogens and drives crop loss will inform ... -
Critical Literacy in Fairytales: Through the Eyes of a Preschooler
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Critical literacy theory says that students can make connections between a text and the meaning of its words, thereby, connecting it to societal ideas around them. Critical literacy in the classroom has often been tied ... -
Cultural Differences in the Overtness and Covertness of Positive and Negative Emotion
(East Carolina University, 2013)Recent research suggests that positive emotions are more often seen, less often hidden, and more often discussed than negative emotions in Western culture. These results support the Western preference towards the maximization ... -
Cultural Infant Feeding Practices Among Latina Immigrants: A Program Evaluation
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-14)Many children in Guatemala are malnourished and food security is a critical problem (Davis, Fischer, Rohloff, & Heimburger, 2014). In some Mayan communities in Guatemala, malnutrition is now viewed as the norm (Chary, ... -
Cultural Intelligence Among American Hospitality Students: An Examination of Antecedent and Outcome Variables
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)The diversification of workforces and globalization of businesses have created a demand for qualified global managers who can effectively navigate cross-cultural encounters with employees and customers from different ... -
Cultural Preservation in One and One-Half and Second Generation Vietnamese Immigrants
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-13)This study is designed to provide insight on one and one-half and second generation Vietnamese immigrants’ experiences with cultural preservation and acculturation in areas that are not densely populated with Vietnamese ... -
Cumulative Knee Joint Loads Associated with Interval Training
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-28)High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is defined as an exercise program involving cardiorespiratory training in repeated bouts of short duration at high intensities followed by short, recovery periods of lower intensity. ... -
Data With Integrity
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Cybersecurity is a fundamental piece of any business. No matter how big or small your business is, neglecting to fix your business's vulnerabilities could have devastating effects on your profits, effectiveness, and success. ... -
Delayed Self-Fertilization in Triodanis perfoliata
(2014)Self-fertilization is a reproductive technique that allows a plant to produce offspring even when pollinators may be scarce. Utilizing the process of delayed selfing, a species is with the benefits of both cross-pollination ... -
DEMOGRAPHIC AND BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HIV INFECTION IN ETHIOPIAN ADOLESCENTS
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-09)HIV is still a global issue, particularly among young adolescents. According to UNICEF, they carry the burden of the disease at approximately 5% of all people living with HIV and about 11% of new adult HIV infections. The ... -
Describing behaviors of participants during a Virtual Dementia Tour™: A secondary descriptive analysis
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-06)Background: Incidence of dementia is rising, requiring need for prepared caregivers. The Virtual Dementia Tour TM (VDT) simulates the multi-faceted changes of dementia for caregiver participants. To determine how VDT ... -
Design and Application of an Immobilized Protein Kinase
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Protein Kinase A (PKA) is a biologically important enzyme for cell regulation, often referred to as the “central kinase”. An immobilized PKA that retains native substrate specificity and activity would be a useful tool for ... -
DESIGN OF A FORCE BIOFEEDBACK TOOTH EXTRACTION EDUCATIONAL DEVICE
(2015-04)The current jaw model used by students from the East Carolina School of Dental Medicine to practice tooth extractions does not accurately simulate the forces in a real human mouth. Originally multiple alternative designs ... -
DESIGN OF A FORCE BIOFEEDBACK TOOTH EXTRACTION EDUCATIONAL DEVICE
(2015)The current jaw model used by students from the East Carolina School of Dental Medicine to practice tooth extractions does not accurately simulate the forces in a real human mouth. Originally multiple alternative designs ... -
Design of an Educational Tool Simulating Tooth Extraction Procedure
(2015-04-23)Dental students need to develop clinical skills in determining the force applied during tooth extractions. A student must practice the procedure many times before attaining the appropriate skill level required for decision ... -
Design, Expression, and Characterization of a Bifunctional Protein Chimera for Applications in Molecular Biology
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)There are many different methods of protein capture that are used to immobilize proteins on solid supports while still maintaining their overall function. In this study, the binding interaction between streptavidin and ... -
Designing A Research Study on ECU’s Recycling Habits Through Prototyping, Pivoting, and Failing
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)According to the National Waste and Recycling Association, approximately 25% of items in recycling bins are considered nonrecyclable contamination, obstructing recycling efforts nationwide. On ECU’s campus, contamination ...