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Methods for Handling Missing Data for Multiple-Item Questionnaires
(East Carolina University, 2017-09-27)
Missing data is a common problem, especially in the social and behavioral sciences. Modern missing data methods are underutilized in the industrial/organizational psychology and human resource management literature. ...
Method Development and Validation for the Rapid Detection of Organophosphates in Blood Plasma from Obese, Obese-Diabetic, and Lean Patients from Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-13)
The incidence of diabetes and rate of obesity is on the rise, along with the use of organophosphorus insecticides in the United States. Organophosphates (OP), a specific class of pesticide that is biodegradable and readily ...
SYNTHESIS AND MOLECULAR EVALUATION OF 15-DEOXY-Δ12,14-PROSTAMIDE J2 AS A NOVEL ANTI-SKIN CANCER AGENT
(East Carolina University, 2017-08-16)
Skin cancers including non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and melanoma are the most common form of cancer in the United States and thus represent a substantial burden to the health care system. Current chemotherapeutic ...
Passing: The Evolution of Passing Constructs and Motivations in American Literature
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-14)
This work seeks to examine the concept of passing and the evolution of the term as a construct, including the type, motivation, and means, and along with it, the changing significance of passing. This work does not seek ...
An Evaluation of Performance Feedback Intervention to Increase Children's Physical Activity Levels and Reduce Disruptive Behavior
(East Carolina University, 2017-08-16)
Childhood obesity has become a concern in today's society. Children may be more at risk because the majority of them are not reaching the recommended amount of time to engage in physical activity during the day. This ...
TOWARDS A MODEL FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF CULTURAL VALUES IN HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS: DISCOURSES OF FOOD AND HEALTH IN THE APPALACHIANS
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-13)
Health outcomes from food-related issues are particularly poor in Appalachian regions; obesity, malnutrition, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and heart disease are prevalent. Recognizing that "old" and "new" Appalachian culture ...
Phenomenological Study of Transformative Learning in Conversion to the Catholic Faith
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-14)
This research explored the phenomenon of learning transformation as it arises in the context of conversion to Catholicism. The theory of transformative learning describes a process of learning and reflection, in which an ...
The effects of a mother-daughter physical activity intervention on child screen time and sedentary behavior
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)
Recent data show that more than half (54%) of children aged 2-5 years do not meet American Academy of Pediatrics screen time guidelines, specifically young girls. Further, increased screen time has been associated with ...
EFFECTIVE USE OF A DRIVING SIMULATOR AS AN INTERVENTION TOOL FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the interactive driving simulator as an intervention tool for adolescents and young adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Method: ...
SALINIZATION IMPACTS ON HISTORICALLY FRESHWATER BACTERIAL COMMUNITIES
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-15)
Microorganisms regulate the movement of energy and nutrients through ecosystems. When environmental changes influence the composition of microbial communities, associated biogeochemical cycles can change in potentially ...