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Reinforcement Learning based Recommender System using Q-Learning and Deep Q-Learning
(East Carolina University, 2022-07-14)The first part of this thesis concludes with an overall summary of the publications so far on the recommender system using reinforcement learning. We have performed a systematic review of the research studies published ... -
Reinforcing Pediatric Nutrition Recommendations Using Low-Cost Resources to Reduce Impacts of Childhood Obesity
(2023-07-21)A statistical correlation has been made between the incidence of childhood obesity, comorbid conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, and food insecurity (Arnold et al., 2020). These studies conclude that increasing ... -
Reintegrating Fractured Memory: An Artistic Installation that Synthesizes Contemporary Psychology and Shamanic Healing Practices
(East Carolina University, 2023-07-18)Creating art therapeutically can help cope with stress, work through traumatic experiences, facilitate memory recollection, and increase self-awareness. The thesis installation presented in this paper represents the use ... -
Reinterpreting Cribra Orbitalia Etiology in a Coastal North Carolina Algonkian Population using Computed Tomography
(East Carolina University, 2011)Cribra orbitalia is visually characterized by porous lesions on the orbital roof and is often attributed to iron deficiency anemia, although other etiologies are possible. The main objective of this study is to reassess ... -
REINVENTING HOW TEACHERS AND LEADERS CO-GENERATE EQUITABLE EVALUATION PRACTICES FOR TEACHER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)Teacher evaluation practices are often pro forma processes that offer those evaluated little opportunity for professional growth and development. Using a participatory action research (PAR) design, I engaged teachers and ... -
Relation of adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism to behavioral activation, behavioral inhibition, and heart rate variability
(East Carolina University, 2016-08-18)Background: Recent research has indicated that different subtypes of perfectionism are differentially related to stress, coping, and psychophysiology, with individuals who exhibit higher levels of maladaptive perfectionism ... -
Relational Efficacy & Social Support in Athletics
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-05)Social support is critical to athletes' mental health. Previous research has demonstrated that social support reduces burnout in collegiate student athletes while increasing overall well- being (Defreese & Smith, 2014). ... -
The Relations Among Executive Dysfunction, Delay Aversion and Phonemic Awareness in Proschoolers
(East Carolina University, 2013)The Dual Pathways theory of AD/HD explains that there may be two independent neurologically based pathways in which AD/HD may develop: executive dysfunction (EDF) and delay aversion (DAv). A separate line of research has ... -
Relationship Based Practices for Infants and Toddlers in North Carolina : A Survey of High Quality Regulated Child Care Settings
(East Carolina University, 2013)The first three years of life are the foundation for lifelong learning. A healthy adult-child relationship is critical to the structural formation of the brain during these early years. Based off of Attachment Theory and ... -
The Relationship between Body Image and Free Time Physical Activity in Children 5-8 Years Old
(East Carolina University, 2010)Childhood obesity has become a huge issue in the United States. This study examines the relationship between body image and free time physical activity in children ages 5-8 years old. The Collins Figure Drawings were used ... -
Relationship Between Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Fast Food Consumption in Undergraduate Honors College Students
(2014)College students are often pushed towards fast foods as a means of getting a pleasurable, quick bite to eat. Fast foods are high in fat, salt, and sugar content and can lead to cardiovascular disease(CVD) risk. Honors ... -
The Relationship Between Causal Beliefs and Stigma of Mental Illness
(East Carolina University, 2010)This study extended previous research by Read and Harré (2001) and Dietrich and colleagues (2004) examining the relation between causality of mental illness and desire for social distance, as well as, the relationship ... -
The relationship between client-counselor race and counselor use of reflective listening skills
(East Carolina University, 2011)Abstract Research shows that minority populations underutilize counseling services and have high dropout rates (Hser, Evans, Huang, & Anglin, 2004; King & Canada, 2004). Additionally, counselor behavior is directly related ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COGNITIVE COMPLEXITY AND POLITICAL PARTISANSHIP
(East Carolina University, 2012)The relationship between partisan political affiliation and cognitive complexity was examined. It should be noted that cognitive complexity is only loosely correlated with intelligence and for the purposes of this study, ... -
Relationship Between Fantastical Events and Children’s Executive Function
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)The purpose of this study is to better understand the relationship between fantastical content in children’s TV shows and executive function (EF). This project examined the research question: Is there a relationship between ... -
The Relationship between Gait Biomechanics and Body Mass Index
(East Carolina University, 2014)Walking gait is one of the basic components of human movements. With the rising obesity epidemic and implied health complications, it is pertinent to examine the relationship between body mass index and the joint torques ... -
Relationship Between Health And Sports Participation in Young Adults
(East Carolina University, 2014)This study examines the relationship between young adults' health and their participation in traditional sports and action sports. Research indicates that traditional sports promote wellness and provide participants with ...