Browsing by Author "Technology Systems"
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Securing Internet-of-Things Devices
Fix, Leigh (East Carolina University, 2021-12-01)Smart home devices, also known as the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, are utilized more and more each day. As these devices grow in popularity, users connect to personal and private networks with devices that were unheard ... -
Small Business Information Security
Vail, John Edwards (East Carolina University, 2012)Small businesses account for over fifty percent of the Gross National Product of the U.S. economy; and the security of their information systems is critical for them to operate, compete, and remain profitable. While many ... -
STEM EDUCATION IN HIGH SCHOOLS: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND WIRELESS NETWORKS
Hodges, Alexander Logan (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)With the COVID-19 pandemic that has moved so many of our lives virtual, the importance of IT and wireless networks has never been clearer. As virtual living become a bigger component of day-to-day life, so to does the ... -
Students Perception of Safety in Campus VIS A VIS Crime and Violence- A Case Study of ECU
Oluwajana, Temitope (East Carolina University, 2017-04-28)The issue of student's perception of safety on their college campus has been a recurring problem. Students have been concerned about their safety on campuses because of the crime and violence that have been occurring on ... -
A Survey of Retailer's Satisfaction
Nakhostin Maher, Zahra (East Carolina University, 2013)The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine the overall satisfaction of retailers' from manufacturers in a supply-chain system, based on selected "Lean" related factors, such as quality, delivery, cost, and pricing. ... -
SURVEY OF SOCIAL ENGINEERS AND THE VALIDITY OF DEFENSIVE TECHNIQUES
Austin, Adrian D (East Carolina University, 2022-05-12)In the context of information technology, social engineering is a nexus of computers and humans. Defenders need to know how hackers and other deviant actors attempt to interact with users. Social engineers are sometimes ... -
Sustainability and OHS Global Reporting in Petrochemical Industries: The GRI Reporting Standard and Corporate Social Responsibility
Alfadhli, Abdulaziz (East Carolina University, 2019-06-14)Sustainability reporting, an aspect of corporate social responsibility (i.e., CSR), is the practice of measuring, disclosing, and being accountable to internal and external stakeholders for organizational performance and ... -
A Sustainability Literacy Assessment of Students at East Carolina University
Wenzel, Kelsey A (2014)Sustainability is achieved when social, environmental, and economic functions are operating in unity at maximum efficiency. This study takes a closer look at the sustainable knowledge of students at East Carolina University. ... -
Technology Attributes, Organizational Learning Attributes, Service Attributes, and Electronic Health Record Implementation Success
RANGARAJAN, ANURADHA (2020-07)Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a technology innovation which has the potential to offer valuable benefits to the healthcare industry such as improved quality of patient care and safety, optimization of healthcare workflow ... -
The Fisherman's Fishing Pole
Wilder, Sterling (East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)While fishing, many fishermen believe that keeping up with a tackle box can be an unnecessary burden. While tackle boxes have the ability to store many lures, they can be heavy, expensive, disorganized, and get in the ... -
Threat Modelling and Analysis of Web Application Attacks
Awojana, Tolulope Bukola (East Carolina University, 2018-12-12)There has been a rapid growth in the use of the Internet over the years with billions of businesses using it as a means of communication. The World Wide Web has served as the major tool for disseminating information which ... -
Uncertainty In Qualitative Risk Analysis And Rating Systems : Modeling Decision Making Determinants
Tebehaevu, Ogaga Jonathan (East Carolina University, 2015)As workplace risk assessment is pivotal to ensure the safety and health of workers, adopting a reliable technique in performing this assessment cannot be overemphasized. The qualitative risk analysis is considered the most ... -
Understanding the Risk Perception of Commercial Fishermen
Bly, Francis E (East Carolina University, 2018-05-18)Commercial fishing is indisputably one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States and the world. Due to the hazardous work conditions such as bad weather, the commercial fishing industry is plagued with high ... -
Using Drones in Disaster Areas: Perspectives of Disaster Responders in North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland
Tanner, Victoria (East Carolina University, 2018-12-10)Drones are pilotless aircraft and are more formally known as either unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Drones, as they were referred to in this study, have the capability of being remotely ... -
Workplace violence: A comprehensive look at OSHA recordkeeping
Sweet, Abigail Marie (East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Workplace violence is a major issue in many occupations. Acts of workplace violence can cost companies millions of dollars. Using a workplace violence prevention programs to control workplace violence, could be vital in ...