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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 ...
Aquatic exercise and pain management: An examination of the effects of frequency and duration of participation on older adults with arthritis
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)
Arthritis is a leading cause of disability for adults in the United States making the chronically progressive condition one of the most common causes of chronic pain. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of ...
An Evaluation of Assessment Center Exercise Order Effects
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-14)
This study investigated the effects of assessment center (AC) exercise order presentation on dimension performance ratings. Although limited, previous research on this matter has led to the conclusion that the effects of ...
Investigating the genetic interaction between DNA replication proteins Mcm10 and RecQ4 in Drosophila melanogaster
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)
Necessary to the survival of cellular life is proper replication and maintenance of the genome. Replication proteins Mcm10 and RecQ4 have well-characterized essential roles in assembly, initiation, proper functioning of ...
How is Safety-II Being Applied in Practice and is it Working?
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)
After a safety incident occurs, most organizations react deliberately to investigate exactly what happened and why. Safeguards and corrective actions are put in place that will minimize its chance for recurrence. Those ...
EARLY LIFE HISTORY OF LARVAL RIVER HERRING IN A COASTAL WATERSHED: ABUNDANCE, GROWTH, AND MORTALITY
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-18)
River herring are two closely-related, anadromous fish species, Alewife (Alosa aestivalis) and Blueback Herring (A. pseudoharengus), which have been historically, commercially, and ecologically important along the North ...
Effects of temperature, flow, and climate factors on inter-annual variation of larval fish assemblages in a coastal watershed
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-13)
Predicting how populations will respond to future climate scenarios is of interest to ecologists and resource managers. Recent interest in the effect large-scale climate patterns have on local environmental conditions has ...
Assessing floor slipperiness in campus dining halls using objective and subjective measures
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-13)
Floor slipperiness is a critical issue in slip and fall incidents which are a major source of occupational injuries. The objectives of this study were to investigate if the protocols used in a field study conducted in ...
The Effects of Intergenerational Programming on Older Adults with Dementia
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)
Research has suggested that intergenerational interactions have the potential to improve the well-being and quality of life for adults with dementia. However, few studies have been conducted that determine the outcomes of ...
REWETTING POCOSIN WETLANDS LOWERS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)
Restored peatlands are known to be highly efficient carbon sinks and wetland restoration efforts take advantage of this efficiency to use as a climate change mitigation strategy. Evaluating the carbon sequestration capacity ...