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Behavioral syndromes and their effect on dispersal in Notonecta irrorata
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-23)
Dispersal is an important life-history characteristic for many organisms, including in the genus of back-swimming insect Notonecta. The propensity to disperse is a behavior that might be affected by an individual's other ...
Technical Considerations and Cultural Context: Archaeological Management of Prehistoric and Historic Wooden Canoes
(East Carolina University, 2018-03-29)
Cultural resource managers often encounter historic and prehistoric wooden canoes during their field investigations or inventory processes. There is considerable variation in methods used by state entities and research ...
An Archaeological Biography of the Garrity Family in Presque Isle, Michigan
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-23)
This thesis research examines the lives of the Garrity family during their time of service at the range lights and lighthouses of Presque Isle, Michigan. The written history of their family is discussed and then the ...
Workaholism and Affect: The Moderating Role of Mindfulness
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-17)
In the current study we sought to examine the relationships among workaholism, mindfulness, and negative affect. Workaholism is compulsively working excessively hard and is related to detrimental outcomes to both the ...
Outcomes of Home-Prepared Food Consumption Following a 16-week Internet-Based Weight Loss Intervention
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-27)
Research has shown that fast food, restaurants, and other away-from-home food sources are associated with a higher intake of calories, saturated fat, total fat, and an increased body mass index (BMI). Despite this, there ...
Workaholism and Organizational Citizenship Behaviors: An Investigation of Gender Role Beliefs as a Moderator
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-11)
In the current study we sought to examine the relationships among workaholism, OCBs, and gender role beliefs. Given that previous research has shown workaholism to have negative effects on many aspects of the work ...
Changes in Anxiety and Self-Care Practices in Heart Failure Patients after Wireless Implantable Hemodynamic Monitor Implants
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-11)
Background: Heart Failure (HF) is a chronic cardiac disease that places a significant burden on patients through reduced functioning, unpleasant symptoms, and extensive disease management routines. Wireless implantable ...
Mathematical Techniques for the Analysis of Partial Differential Equations
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-25)
This thesis explores various solution methods for partial differential equations. The heat equation, wave equation and Laplace equation are analyzed using techniques from functional analysis, Fourier series, and Fourier ...
EDUCATIONAL DATA MINING AND ITS USES TO PREDICT THE MOST PROSPEROUS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-23)
The use of technology and data analysis within the classroom has been a resourceful tool in order to collect, study, and compare a student's level of success. With the large amount of regularly collected data from student ...
Evolution of Relationships Through Time
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-23)
My careers in dance and Medicine have shaped my concept of form and philosophical ideas on modern Humanism. Through figurative sculpture, I present an autobiographical representation of the interconnection between me and ...