Honors College: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Investigating the role microRNAs play in the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita’s viability, reproduction, and parasitism in cotton
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)Functions of four microRNAs (miRNAs), min-miR1, min-miR71, min-miR100a, and min-miR-124, were investigated in the parasitic nematode Meloidogyne incognita’s (M. incognita’s) overall behavior and mortality. M. incognita is ... -
Incorporating Team Science in Undergraduate Research
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)Across many environments today, including work, education, and research, it has become increasingly common to use interdisciplinary teams to perform science and research to tackle a variety of complex challenges and advance ... -
MULITDEMSIONAL POVERTY IN NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)North Carolina has one-hundred counties spread over three main geographic areas: Coastal Plain, Piedmont, and Mountains. Each of these regions differs widely in population and the official poverty rate. For example, the ... -
Type IQ: A Typographic Research & Design Project
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)While there are many facets to this creative endeavor, the core of this project is the creation of a unique typeface design, as a result of in-depth research and creative experimentation. Strong use of typography serves ... -
Assessment of Nitrate Concentrations in Groundwater Near an Onsite Wastewater System Before and After Installation of a Permeable Reactive Barrier
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-08)There are approximately 2 million onsite wastewater systems (OWS) in North Carolina that provide soil-based treatment of wastewater. Wastewater contains elevated concentrations of environmental pollutants including nitrogen. ... -
Effect of Drop Jumping and Knee Valgus on Femoral Cartilage Thickness
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)Background: The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures is 30-78 per 100,000 people a year. While the main treatment for an ACL rupture is surgery, only 61- 89% of athletes return to sports after surgery. ... -
Examining infertility-related stress and quality of life in women who undergo and forgo infertility treatment
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)Infertility treatments are known to cause high levels of stress and low quality of life (QoL) in women who experience infertility, or the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected sexual intercourse. Women may ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF IRON-OXIDIZING BACTERIA ON STEEL STRUCTURES IN FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTS
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Microorganisms found on steel structures within aquatic systems impact the integrity of the structures and environmental factors surrounding them. Iron-oxidizing bacteria (FeOB) in particular, can cause damage and corrosion ... -
Miscarriages during the pandemic: Relationships between social determinants of health and patient experience
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Title: Pandemic miscarriages: Social determinants of health and patient experiences Background/Purpose: Miscarriage is considered the most common complication of pregnancy in the US, with 750,000-1,000,000 cases ... -
Nurses’ Use of Chiropractic for Relief of Back and Neck Pain
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Purpose Because of the physical demands of the profession, nurses often experience back and neck pain. Chronic pain can affect productivity at work and push nurses to seek less taxing positions. With an increased demand ... -
The impact of islamophobia and social media on Muslim American students’ mental health in school settings in North Carolina.
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)The objectives of the study are to understand the lived experiences of Muslim American students with Islamophobia in middle, high school, and university school settings, identify ways that Muslim American students cope ... -
The Effect of Landing Error Scoring System Performance on Femoral Articular Cartilage Deformation in Recreationally Active Females
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-05)The Landing Error Scoring System [LESS] is a valid and reliable standardized tool used to assess biomechanical movements during jumping and landing activities thought to be high-risk for sustaining anterior cruciate ligament ... -
UterUs: Changing the Perception of Menstrual Health on College Campuses
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-08)UterUs is a non-profit group dedicated to bringing sustainable and accessible, reusable menstrual hygiene products to the Pitt County and ECU communities. Advocating for reusable menstrual products can empower menstruators ... -
VAPING PREVENTION AMONG THE YOUTH POPULATION IN PITT COUNTY
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)Vaping and nicotine products have been identified as an increasing problem in schools in the U.S. Although electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are relatively new, they pose a significant issue. The primary focus of this ... -
The Power of the Pen: A Manuscript of Creative Writing
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)To fulfill the requirements of this experience, I elected to create a manuscript of my creative writing. Included in the project are two narrative pieces; one fictional short story called “A Hopeless Place” and one nonfiction ... -
Researching, Writing, and Illustrating a Children's Book
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)In the world of education and children’s literature, there are many different types of books. Having diverse literature available for students in one’s classroom is arguably one of the most impactful things an educator can ... -
THE EVOLUTION OF MY IDENTITY AS A LITERACY EDUCATOR THROUGHOUT MY ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS METHODS COURSE
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)The purpose of this paper is to analyze and explore the evolution of my identity as a literacy educator throughout the course of my English Language Arts (ELA) Instruction Methods course. This study was conducted as ... -
STUDENT AND PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTIONS OF CPA EVOLUTION
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)The Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination is the professional exam administered to individuals who wish to become a licensed CPA. The CPA Exam is comprised of four sections: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), ... -
The Effects of Horizontal Gene Transfer on the Evolution of Land Plants
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)This study sought to understand how horizontal gene transfer (HGT) has affected the evolution of land plants. Land plants evolved from charophyte green algae. A list of candidate genes derived from HGT was generated from ...