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The Influence of Maternal Aerobic Exercise During Pregnancy on Health Disparities and Birth Outcomes
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-12)Health inequities are defined as any apparent disparity in the health of different individuals due to a preventable cause (Penman-Aguilar, Talih, Huang, Moonesinghe, Bouye & Beckles, 2016). Some determinants of health ... -
The Influence of Parental Involvement on ESL Student Learning
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-04)This paper investigates the influence that parental involvement that has on the outcomes for English language learning students. This discourse will compare different educational and developmental research. This will ... -
The Kinematic and Kinetic Changes During Distracted Landing and Focused Landing Tasks in College-Aged, Female Soccer Players
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, and as it continues to grow in the female population there is a significant increase in leg injury risk. There are various biomechanical risk factors associated with ... -
The Knowledge Level of Female University Students about Human Papillomavirus
(East Carolina University, 2017-04-27)Awareness and knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) remains a serious health issue, and an area for continued research. In this study, a survey of female undergraduates at ECU found that while respondents were aware of ... -
The Labor Market Impact of the War in Donbass
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)In the Spring of 2014, war between Ukrainian government forces and proxies of the Russian government -- assisted by Russian soldiers -- broke out in the eastern Ukrainian Oblasts (equivalent of a US state) of Donetsk and ... -
The Luna Curriculum: Research-Based and Student-Centered Language Arts and Math Instruction for Grades 3-5
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-05)The Luna Curriculum (Bonin, 2016) was designed for use as Tier I or Tier II instruction in grades 3-5 classrooms. The Luna Curriculum provides a framework for providing effective instruction through the integration of a ... -
The Many Faces of a Virtual Team: A Review of Research Done on Individual Member Input to Virtual Teams
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-02)Over time, research on virtual teams has ventured down many paths. For example, themes like trust and virtuality have had extensive research done within the past decade. As time and society changes, new themes arise in ... -
THE MARKETING OF STORE CREDIT CARDS TO COLLEGE-AGED STUDENTS
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-07)This study explores college students’ use of store credit cards. Marketing mediums used to advertise store credit cards are identified. Some other findings of this research include store credit card ownership, store credit ... -
The Mental Health Effects of Assisted Reproductive Technology
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)In this research project, I explored how mental health and undergoing ART are intertwined. Through a literature review, published researched about mental health and its relation to ART was reviewed to find key information ... -
The Most Effective Study Methods for High-Stakes Tests: The CPA Exam
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-11)The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam is a high-stakes certification test that many accountants take. According to American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, it has a pass rate of 50%, lower than many other ... -
THE MOVING AVERAGE: An Analysis of the Profitability of the 50-Day and 200-Day Moving Average Trading Rule in Different Market Conditions
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)In this paper, I am analyzing the profitability of the 50- and 200-day moving average technical trading rule in different market conditions. I use SAS Statistical Analyses Software to analyze all non-financial stocks in ... -
The Objectivity of Accountants' Judgments: A Replication and Extension
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-02)This study examines accountants’ objectivity in estimating the value of an account. Its purpose is to determine whether professional objectivity, in generating a fair and unbiased accounting estimate, will be influenced ... -
The Perceptions of Preservice English Education Candidates on Censorship of Literature
(East Carolina University, 2022-12-08)“The Perceptions of Preservice English Education Candidates on Censorship of Literature” is a pilot study that explores the thoughts, fears, and hopes of preservice English Education candidates regarding censorship of ... -
The Pitt Perspective Podcast
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-15)The Pitt Perspective is an interview-based podcast created to share the stories of minority communities located in Pitt County, North Carolina. Research done by our group showed us that Pitt County’s current local histories ... -
The Pitt Perspective Podcast
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)The Pitt Perspective is an interview-based podcast created to share the stories of minority communities located in Pitt County, North Carolina. Research done by our group showed us that Pitt County’s current local histories ... -
The Politics of Sustainability in Higher Education: Aligning Athletics Policies and the University Mission
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-04)There is a need for more effective policies for environmental sustainability within campus communities, including their athletic departments. This study, conducted to assess both athletic department sustainability initiatives ... -
The Power of the Pen: A Manuscript of Creative Writing
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)To fulfill the requirements of this experience, I elected to create a manuscript of my creative writing. Included in the project are two narrative pieces; one fictional short story called “A Hopeless Place” and one nonfiction ... -
The Powers of North Carolina’s Second Executive: Discovering if the Lieutenant Governor Should be Designated more Power under the Constitution
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)In the original 1776 North Carolina State Constitution, the executive branch of government was solely comprised of the Governor. It was not until 1868 that the Lieutenant Governor position, along with other executive ... -
THE PREVALENCE OF ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVES FOR LATINOS WITH CANCER IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2020-05-04)An advance directive is a document containing a patient’s wishes for care during their end of life. These documents are important in protecting the patients autonomy when they are unable to make their own healthcare ... -
The Prevalence of Vaping and Vaping Addiction Among a Sample of College Students
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Nicotine and e-cigarette use has been on the rise over the past decade. Young adults are rapidly getting involved in the trend and the rising incidence of involvement is alarming as there are long-term health impacts which ...