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Perturbation of Circadian Neuronal Oscillators with Low-Intensity Magnetic Stimulation
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-23)
Circadian neuronal oscillatory dynamics are perturbed substantially in numerous neuropsychiatric diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and depression. Moreover, desynchronization of neuronal oscillators complicates ...
Transition from Adult Education to Postsecondary Education
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-26)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) that was signed into law in July 2014 by President Barack Obama gave a new identity to adult education programs across the United States. The legislation propelled adult ...
Disrupted Adiponectin-Connexin43 Signaling Underlies Exacerbated Myocardial Dysfunction in Diabetic Female Rats
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-25)
The 2015 American Heart Association scientific statement has advocated for sex- specific research to understand the paradoxically higher sensitivity of women to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)-associated cardiovascular ...
Using Social Media to Improve Communication with Stakeholders in a Local School District
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-26)
This study examines the impact of social media use as a communication tool within a local school district. Surveys were designed to gauge the effectiveness of communication efforts between district administrators, school ...
EARLY ALERT PRACTICES IN NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-23)
Early alert systems are widely considered best practice in retention efforts to promote student success and educational goal attainment. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine early alert practices in North ...
A FORMATIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION OF PROJECT GLAD TO DETERMINE BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-23)
This problem of practice/professional development evaluation explored the formal
training that is provided to teachers that serve English Language Learners and the impact that the
professional development associated with ...
A Pilot Study of the Impact of a Brief Values-Based Exercise Promotion Intervention on College Student Exercise Levels
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-08)
Background: Many individuals do not meet recommendations for adequate amounts of exercise, despite well-documented health benefits. While many studies have been designed to promote exercise, there is still a dearth of ...
Addressing the Challenge of Preparing Assistant Principals for the Principalship in Moore County
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-23)
This problem of practice study attempted to address the challenge of preparing assistant principals for the principalship in Moore County. Across the nation and state, it is a challenge to fill vacant principalships with ...
Implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supporlts (MTSS) at the HIgh School Level
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-29)
Implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) at the high school level has been particularly unique and challenging, especially considering that it is an unfunded mandate for North Carolina and is designed to be a ...
PROFILING EFFUSION CELLS BY QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF MORPHOLOGY AND DIFFRACTION IMAGING PATTERNS
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-12)
Profiling cells in human pleural and peritoneal effusion (PPE) samples is an essential task for cytological diagnosis of cancers and patient management. Conventional PPE cytology of a PPE sample is labor intensive and its ...