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Analysis of the Germination of Individual Clostridium sporogenes Spores with and without Germinant Receptors and Cortex-Lytic Enzymes
(2017-10-25)The Gram-positive spore-forming anaerobe Clostridium sporogenes is a significant cause of food spoilage, and it is also used as a surrogate for C. botulinum spores for testing the efficacy of commercial sterilization. C. ... -
Analysis of the hex regulon in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
(East Carolina University, 2012)Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen whose defense mechanisms include biofilm production through carbohydrate metabolism. The activity of the enzymes in the hex regulon are required for catabolism of glucose ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF A TEACHER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ON THE PERCEPTION OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS
(East Carolina University, 2012)Teacher leadership is mandated in North Carolina through a set of standards and an evaluation instrument. However, no state endorsed development opportunities were available for teachers who did not demonstrate leadership ... -
Analysis of the Impact of Tags on Stack Overflow Questions
(East Carolina University, 2022-04-26)User queries on Stack Overflow commonly suffer from either inadequate length or inadequate clarity with regards to the languages and/or tools they are meant for. Although the site makes use of a tagging system for classifying ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS ON INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT
(2014)Perhaps no technological innovation in modern history made more of an impact on the course of international relations than the creation of the nuclear bomb. The question of its exact influence on international affairs is ... -
Analysis of the Maize dicer-like1 Mutant, fuzzy tassel, Implicates MicroRNAs in Anther Maturation and Dehiscence
(2016-01-08)Sexual reproduction in plants requires development of haploid gametophytes from somatic tissues. Pollen is the male gametophyte and develops within the stamen; defects in the somatic tissues of the stamen and in the male ... -
Analysis of the miR319 target Zmtcptf24 in the maize inflorescence
(2014-12)Maize inflorescences are essential for reproduction and also produce seeds that are consumed as food. To understand the genetics pathways that control normal inflorescence development, we study mutants with abnormal ... -
An Analysis of the Process of Nurse Practitioners Moving to Full Practice Authority and Developmental Summary of Practice Implications to Assist Others in the Future
(2017-04-27)Abstract Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have assumed a progressively important role as primary care providers for millions of Americans. Full practice authority (FPA) is the collection of state practice and licensure laws ... -
Analysis of the Zinc Finger Domain of TnpA, a DNA Targeting Protein Encoded by Mobilizable Transposon Tn4555
(East Carolina University, 2007-07)The mobilizable transposon Tn4555, found in Bacteroides spp., is an important antibiotic resistance element encoding a broad spectrum beta-lactamase. Tn4555 is mobilized by conjugative transposons such as CTn341 which can ... -
ANALYSIS OF TRANSGENIC MOUSE MODELS TO STUDY MAMMALIAN SPERMATOGONIA
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-24)Spermatogenesis in the mammalian testis results in the daily production of millions of spermatozoa. This developmental process is founded upon the actions of a small population of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs). As SSCs ... -
ANALYTICAL CROSS SECTIONS FOR MOMENTUM TRANSFER TO INNER SHELL ELECTRONS
(East Carolina University, 2011)The Plane Wave Born Approximation (PWBA), the most prevalent First Born Approximation (FBA), serves as input into theories well beyond the scope of the PWBA. Using Mathematica's advanced symbolic programming capabilities ... -
Analytical formulas for differential cross sections for ejection of electrons in ionization of water by protons in the PWBA and ECPSSR
(2015)For comparison with measured ionization cross sections as a function of the ejected electrons from water by protons, analytical formulas of the plane-wave Born approximation (PWBA) and the ECPSSR theory – that accounting ... -
ANALYZING ACADEMIC DISHONESTY IN ONLINE VERSUS IN-PERSON CLASSROOMS
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-04)Academic dishonesty is prevalent in many colleges and universities across the country. While cheating has been around for a while, the introduction of online courses has brought new methods of cheating to light. Research ... -
Analyzing Brake Force Among Different Demographics
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Driving is a very important activity that allows people to maintain their independence. The purpose of this study was to investigate brake force concerning different demographics in hopes to increase safety and confidence ... -
Analyzing Drivers of Compound Coastal Water Events (CCWE) with Copulas: A Case Study in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2021-12-15)Compound Coastal Water Events (CCWE) are a type of multi-hazard climate event characterized by three different types of flooding: Tidal, Fluvial, and Pluvial. To differentiate between these types, tidal is caused by extreme ... -
Analyzing Elements of Postpartum Confinement and the Effect on Overall Health: An Integrative Review
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-06)Introduction: Postpartum confinement is a traditional postpartum custom in Chinese culture based on the theory of Yin-Yang (hot and cold). The purpose is to balance yin and yang energies after pregnancy, labor, and birth ... -
Analyzing Estuarine Shoreline Change in Coastal North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2009)With continued climate change, sea-level rise, and coastal development, concern about shoreline dynamics has expanded beyond oceanfront areas to encompass more protected coastal water bodies, such as estuaries. Because ... -
Analyzing Institutional Open Access Publishing Activity
(2022)Scholarly communication librarians routinely promote Open Access (OA) publishing, encouraging their institutions' authors to increase their impact for the benefit of a greater number of readers. Researchers at East Carolina ... -
Analyzing Resident Place Satisfaction in a Tourist Destination through Auto-Photography : The Case of Southern Shores, North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2011)Resident place satisfaction in tourist destinations lies at the heart of the movement toward more socially sustainable development. Addressing the place-based views and concerns of residents is necessary for maintaining ...