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A quantitative and nondestructive method for determining the degradation of waterlogged archaeological wood
(East Carolina University, 2013)
Archaeological artifacts are an essential part of preserving history and culture, and can be valuable tools for enhancing education and contributing economic benefits through tourism. Of the artifacts that one may encounter, ...
Undergraduates' Perceptions of High School Experiences
(East Carolina University, 2013)
Sexual harassment is common in high schools and research has provided in-depth information about the frequency and types of sexually harassing behaviors. Female students experience more sexual harassment and are more ...
Inhibitory and oxidative effects of gossypol on MCF7 Breast Cancer cells in vitro
(East Carolina University, 2013)
Human cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and breast cancer is responsible for the second highest number of deaths in women with cancer worldwide. Today, cancer is becoming more and more ...
The Evolution of Organ Shape : Distal Tip Cell Migration and Gonadogenesis in Nematodes
(East Carolina University, 2013)
Animals display a variety of shapes in nature. The different shape of homologous organs allows them to adopt different functions and therefore, allows animals to live in different ecological niches. However, little is ...
Characterization of the Role of Mcm10 in DNA Replication in Drosophila melanogaster
(East Carolina University, 2013)
Replication of the genome and proper formation, and packaging, of chromatin are processes essential to eukaryotic life. Maintenance of epigenetic chromatin states is essential for faithfully reproducing the transcriptional ...
The Differential Framing Measure for Procrastination : An Implicit Measure of Procrastination Cognitions
(East Carolina University, 2013)
The present study attempted to create a scale for measuring the implicit cognitions related to procrastination. Items for the measure were created from a set of cognitive rationalizations derived from existing procrastination ...
CAFFEINE INTAKE AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PARTICIPATING IN SHIFT WORK
(East Carolina University, 2013)
Objective: To investigate caffeine consumption among law enforcement officers during day shifts (DAY) and night shifts (NIGHT); to assess the types of caffeine-containing products and the frequency of product intake during ...
Parental Perceptions of Nondisabled Preschoolers in Inclusive Classroom Settings
(East Carolina University, 2013)
The current study investigates perceptions, thoughts, and concerns of parents of nondisabled children enrolled in inclusive preschool classrooms. Utilizing a phenomenological approach and Ecological Systems theory, parents ...
Assessing Servant Leadership Development Among Student Employees Through a Challenge Course Apprenticeship
(East Carolina University, 2013)
In today's system of higher education, administrators are committed to developing students into leaders (Bush, 2009). One area for leadership development is during non-curricular programming that is typically offered by a ...
Predictors of Grade Retention in Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease
(East Carolina University, 2013)
This study examined the predictive value of sex, socioeconomic status (SES), disease severity, family achievement-orientation, and family relationship quality for predicting grade retention in children and adolescents with ...