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Using Questioning During a Directed Reading-Thinking Activity to Improve Comprehension and Reading Attitude of First Grade Students

Hanan, Laura (2015-04-26)

The purpose of this action research study was to determine how questioning during a Directed Reading-Thinking Activity would impact comprehension and reading attitude of first graders. This quasi-experimental pre/posttest ...

Using Random Sampling Consensus (RANSAC) to Detect Errors in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Signals and Data

Shah, Nihar (East Carolina University, 2021-12-03)

A positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) signal can be used to estimate a user's position at an identified time. A global navigation satellite system (GNSS) uses the PNT signal to provide satellite-based navigation. ...

Using Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Non-Structural Concrete on NCDOT Projects in Eastern NC

Wang, George (2016-04)

These items are part of a grant project between Dr. Wang, Department of Construction Management, East Carolina University, and The North Carolina Department of Transportation. The grant project will run from August 1, ...

Using screen video capture software to aide and inform cognitive interviewing

Chaney, Beth H.; Barry, Adam E.; Chaney, J. Don; Stellefson, Michael L.; Webb, Monica C. (2012-01-19)

Web-based surveys are a salient tool in the repertoire of social and behavioral scientists. The increase in web-based surveys is understandable considering the distinct advantages offered, including: (a) lower costs and ...

USING SEDIMENT ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY TO INTERPRET LATE HOLOCENE BARRIER ISLAND AND ESTUARINE EVOLUTION, NORTH CAROLINA, USA

Minnehan, Jeffrey J. (East Carolina University, 2014)

Deconvolving the relationship between meteorological and oceanographic phenomena and associated impacts to coastal systems is critical to understanding the future of coastal systems worldwide. North Carolina's barrier ...

Using Social Media to Improve Communication with Stakeholders in a Local School District

Locklear, Joshua D. (East Carolina University, 2019-04-26)

This study examines the impact of social media use as a communication tool within a local school district. Surveys were designed to gauge the effectiveness of communication efforts between district administrators, school ...

Using Spectral Analysis to Identify Drumming Sounds of Some North Carolina Fishes in the Family Sciaenidae

Sprague, Mark W.; Luczkovich, Joseph J.; Pullinger, R. Christopher; Johnson, Stephen E.; Jenkins, Todd; Daniel, Hal J., III (2000)

Using STEM Camps to Improve Female Interest in Technology Careers

Reed, April H.; Angolia, Mark G.; Sluder, Lyubov G.; Pagliari, Leslie R. (2022)

Using student motivation to design groups in a non-majors biology course for team-based collaborative learning : Impacts on knowledge, views, attitudes, and perceptions

Walters, Kristi L. (East Carolina University, 2014)

The importance of student motivation and its connection to other learning variables (i.e., attitudes, knowledge, persistence, attendance) is well established. Collaborative work at the undergraduate level has been recognized ...

Using Synchronized Audio Mapping to Predict Velar and Pharyngeal Wall Locations during Dynamic MRI Sequences

Rahimian, Pooya (East Carolina University, 2013)

Automatic tongue, velum (i.e., soft palate), and pharyngeal movement tracking systems provide a significant benefit for the analysis of dynamic speech movements. Studies have been conducted using ultrasound, x-ray, and ...

Using The Morphological Analysis Perspective (MAP) In Software Engineering Project Management

Moore, Roger (East Carolina University, 2015)

Corporations require well defined strategies and successful implementation of strategic solutions in order to survive, facilitate growth, and remain competitive. In the current internet enabled economy, software development ...

USING THE SOCIAL ECOLOGICAL MODEL AS A FRAMEWORK TO UNDERSTAND PSYCHOSOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES THAT MEDIATE OR MODERATE NICOTINE ADDICTION

Scroggs, Lauren Bethune (East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)

Despite increased awareness of the harms of cigarette smoking as well as improved prevention efforts, tobacco and smoking-related morbidity and mortality continue to be a leading cause of death and disability in the United ...

Using the Stable Carbon and Nitrogen Isotope Compositions of Vervet Monkeys () to Examine Questions in Ethnoprimatology

Loudon, James E.; Grobler, J. Paul; Sponheimer, Matt; Moyer, Kimberly; Lorenz, Joseph G.; Turner, Trudy R. (2014)

Using the stable carbon and nitrogen isotope compositions of vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) to examine questions in ethnoprimatology

Loudon, James E; Grobler, J Paul; Sponheimer, Matt; Moyer, Kimberly; Lorenz, Joseph G; Turner, Trudy R (2014-07-10)

This study seeks to understand how humans impact the dietary patterns of eight free-ranging vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) groups in South Africa using stable isotope analysis. Vervets are omnivores that exploit ...

Using the theory of planned behavior to predict gambling behavior

Martin, Ryan J.; Usdan, S.; Nelson, S.; Umstattd, R.; LaPlante, D.; Perko, M.; Shaffer, H. (East Carolina University, 2010-03)

Gambling is an important public health concern. To better understand gambling behavior, we conducted a classroom-based survey that assessed the role of the theory of planned behavior (TPB; i.e., intentions, subjective ...

Using TIRF microscopy to analyze stimulated and basal state B-cell MHC II clustering in response to ageing and dietary fish oil

Melton, Mark T. (East Carolina University, 2013)

This research focused on developing an efficient TIRF microscopy approach to evaluate membrane protein organization. More specifically, the data demonstrate that TIRF microscopy can detect changes in ex vivo B-cell MHC II ...

Using visual censuses to estimate biomass of marine fishes for an ecopath model of coral reef, seagrass and mangrove habitats surrounding Calabash Caye, Belize

Barry, Deirdre Bender.