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SAVVY SEXUALITY – A PILOT EVALUATION OF A SEXUAL ASSERTIVENESS INTERVENTION FOR COLLEGE WOMEN
(2020-05-01)
College is a time of sexual development and exploration for young adults. While this process can be beneficial for both men and women, women experience more negative outcomes related to these experiences. Specifically, as ...
Venomics and Systematics of Robber Flies (Diptera: Asilidae)
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)
Robber flies or assassin flies (Diptera: Asilidae) are a diverse family of venomous predators. The evolutionary history of this venom is poorly known. We leveraged venom transcriptomes from a diversity of robber flies and ...
Central α-Klotho is a Novel Regulator of Arcuate Neurons and Peripheral Metabolism
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)
The arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus (ARC) is a critical nexus of neuron populations that interpret peripheral signals of energy status and deliver diverse efferent outputs to metabolically active tissues. These neurons ...
THREAT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT: PROTOCOL AND BUDGETARY NEEDS FOR TOOLS AND MEMBER TRAINING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)
The primary goal of threat assessment is to prevent individuals who are on a pathway to violence. Threat assessment entails a three-step process beginning with identifying a concern, assessing the risk and managing the ...
The Relationship Between Self-Management Behaviors and Associated Factors in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulceration
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-27)
Self-management behaviors support patient and family members' engagement in treating diabetes. Such behaviors are most effective when accompanied by knowledge, beliefs, and social facilitation. Interprofessional collaborative ...
IMPLEMENTING A MENTAL WELLNESS SCREENING TOOL TO INCREASE FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH IN DIVISION I COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-15)
Mental health has become an issue of importance in society over the past decade. Mental health diagnoses do not discriminate and have been shown to be an area in need of attention especially for young adults. Student ...
BRIDGING THE SKILLS GAP: A STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS IN A RURAL COUNTY
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)
This qualitative study explores how apprenticeship programs affect workforce development partners and the skills gap in Woods County, NC. Specifically, the study explores how the Apprenticeship Woods County program shapes ...
BUILDING BRIDGES: IMPROVING BEGINNING TEACHERS’ CULTURALLY RELEVANT TEACHING PRACTICES
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-20)
Schools across the United States are becoming more diverse and the way they respond to that diversity could make all the difference in the success of future generations. The purpose of this participatory action research ...
BUILDING TEACHER CAPACITY IN A RURAL HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH DIFFERENTIATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-15)
Every student deserves to be educated by a highly qualified teacher. Since teachers have the greatest impact on student success (Sheninger & Murray, 2017), it is critical to ensure teachers are afforded opportunities to ...
TRANSFORMING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT BY DEVELOPING THE CAPACITY OF SCHOOL LEADERS
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-27)
This qualitative study was guided by the Dual-Capacity Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships (Mapp & Kuttner, 2013) to explore how elementary principals led family engagement; provided insights into what ...