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The Direct and Indirect Impact of Sucralose on Immune Function
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-18)
1, 6-dichloro-1, 6- dideoxy-[beta]-D-fructofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy -[alpha]-D-galactopyranoside, or Sucralose, is a highly popular NAS (Non-caloric artificial sweetener) used by millions across the globe for sweetening ...
THE COMPOSITION OF GARNET IN GRANITIC PEGMATITES AS A PROXY FOR MELT EVOLUTION AND RARE METAL POTENTIAL
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-07)
Granitic pegmatites have been and continue to be important economic deposits of rare-metals, including Li, Ta, and rare-earth elements in addition to industrial minerals. Garnet from granitic pegmatites of the LCT, NYF, ...
Motion-Based Segmentation of Medical MRI Images: A Review and Analysis
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-20)
Image data produced in medical field assists doctors, surgeons and researchers to study muscle and tissue structure to identify and diagnose patient specific diseases and deficiency. Due to the complexity of muscle ...
Future Flood Risk Perceptions Following Hurricane Matthew: A Study of Eastern North Carolinians
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-20)
Floods are one of the most dangerous weather-related hazard events in the world. A flood event can develop quickly and cause catastrophic damage to life and property. Residents adequately preparing for floods can help ...
EFFECTS OF MULTI-SENSORY ENVIRONMENT ON ADULTS WITH AUTISM WHO EXPERIENCE REPETITIVE PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-24)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with a wide range of characteristics including challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, language and nonverbal communication. The purpose of this study was to ...
Effects of Music on the Driving Performance of Young Drivers With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder
(East Carolina University, 2018-08-02)
Purpose: Driving is an important step in attaining independence for teens and young adults as it allows for an independent mode of transportation for the development of social relationships and expansion of employment ...
Dynamic and Thermodynamic Mechanisms for the Onset of the Southeastern United States Convective Season
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-20)
The southeastern United States (SE US) receives ample precipitation year-round. In the winter, precipitation primarily comes from synoptic-scale baroclinic systems and cold fronts. Meanwhile, precipitation in the summer ...
EXAMINING THE IRON ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY OF OLIVINE IN THE SKAERGAARD LAYERED MAFIC INTRUSION, EAST GREENLAND
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-24)
Despite reports of significant fractionation of iron isotopes occurring under magmatic and hydrothermal conditions, the mechanisms that cause and control fractionation in magmatic systems remain poorly understood. Previous ...
Pharmacological Regulation of Neural Circuit Formation in hIPSC-Derived Neurons and ‘Mini-Brains’
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-20)
Emerging evidence suggests that altered neural connectivity, particularly at the level of synaptic connections, contributes to the pathology of many neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases. For instance, post-mortem ...
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF LITERATURE USING TWITTER AS A TOOL
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-17)
Twitter has over 330 million active monthly users producing roughly 500 million Tweets per day, or 200 billion Tweets a year. Making this one of the largest human-generated opinion data collections. In addition to this ...