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ANALYSIS OF OXYGENATED POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS AND THEIR PARENT MOLECULES IN BIOCHAR AND ITS LEACHATES
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-13)
Due to the increasing use of biochar as a soil amendment, the amount and composition of contaminants in biochar should be analyzed. Two of those suites of compounds in biochar are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) ...
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 ...
William S.W. Ruschenberger: A Study of an American Naval Officer in the Nineteenth Century
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-07)
This is a case study of a naval surgeon whose experience as surgeon and diplomat demonstrates the intentional expansionist efforts of the United States in the early nineteenth century, much earlier than emphasized in the ...
Exploring Perceptions of Patient-and-Family Centered Care Practices of Pediatricians and the Potential of Child Life Services in Primary Care Settings
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)
The current study explored primary care pediatricians' perceptions of their patient and family centered practices and the potential for the role of child life specialist in outpatient primary care practices. Child life ...
Longshore Spatial and Temporal Variation in Cape Cod National Seashore
(East Carolina University, 2017-08-23)
Beach and dune systems are dynamic environments where changes occur from season to season due to a continual influx of energy from waves, currents, and winds. For coasts to best be managed, and to protect or preserve ...
COMPARING THE REACTIONS OF ZOO VISITORS TO IMMERSIVE AND NON-IMMERSIVE EXHIBIT EXPERIENCS
(East Carolina University, 2017-08-21)
There are many people who visit zoos every year - over 183 million according to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (2017). These visitors may have different motivations and goals for their visits. However, any zoo ...
Keyboarding Without Tears to Improve the Keyboarding Skills of Elementary Students
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)
In order to meet the demands of the technology-driven world, students must demonstrate keyboarding competency as early as in kindergarten. Common Core Standards now have technology requirement starting with third grade ...
Modeling Groundwater Inundation Under Sea-Level Rise Scenarios in the Surficial Aquifer of Bogue Banks, North
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)
Bogue Banks in North Carolina is expected to be impacted by sea-level rise, but the impact on the subsurface groundwater system is not well understood. A three-dimensional Visual MODFLOW steady-state model and ArcGIS 10.3 ...
Barriers to Weight Loss in a Stepped-Care Approach to Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)
Over two-thirds of the United States' adult population are overweight or obese, and these numbers continue to grow (Ogden, Carroll, Kit, & Flegal, 2014). Obesity is a disease that is a common comorbidity with other serious ...
Impact of barrier sprays on the spatial distribution of mosquitoes in a suburban neighborhood in eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-13)
Host seeking mosquitoes can be a nuisance and also transmit pathogens causing numerous diseases worldwide. Homeowners may hire private companies that use barrier sprays to alleviate mosquito-related issues, especially in ...