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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 ... -
THE PROCESS OF PROMOTION
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)The process we used to complete this project is called Human Centered Design. It is a formula that uses principles of design thinking and human empathy to produce solutions to grand challenges that keep people at the ... -
The Process of Promotion
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)This is not really an honors thesis but a formal write-up of our group honors project. The process we used to complete this project is called Human Centered Design. It is a formula that uses principles of design thinking ... -
The Process of Promotion
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)The process we used to complete this project is called Human Centered Design. It is a formula that uses principles of design thinking and human empathy to produce solutions to grand challenges that keep people at the ... -
The Quiz of Student Interest (QSI) "Combatting Early Isolation in First Year Students"
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)The ECU Honors College enrolls its incoming students into a two-part honors colloquium divided between the fall and spring semesters of their freshman year. These courses challenge the honors students to engage with the ... -
The Relationship Between Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Postpartum depression is a psychological complication experienced by the mother post-childbirth, and the time it lasts varies from woman to woman. This mental health disorder is diagnosed by a healthcare provider and can ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DAILY FANTASY SPORTS (DFS) FREQUENCY AND GAMBLING PROBLEMS AMONG A SAMPLE OF COLLEGE STUDENT DFS PLAYERS
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-07)Fantasy sports has been an increasingly popular form of entertainment over the last decade. It involves picking players from a specific sport and those players performance being compared to the performance of players on ... -
The relationship between different foot sensations and balance performance during sensory organization test
(East Carolina University, 2015-12-08)The relationship between sensory inputs from the foot and ankle, and postural control is not well established. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between somatosensation of different sites of the ...