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Behind Every Powerful Woman Is Herself
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)It is safe to say they have more than claimed title in the business field, so what keeps them from making it to the top? The higher the title gets, the less percentage of women hold it. With the number of women in the ... -
Behind the Brands: Analyzing the Characteristics of Social Media Influencers and Their Relationships With Consumers
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)As social media networks become increasingly integral components in the marketing and advertising fields, companies have to find a way to stay relevant. The answer is influencer marketing, a type of social media marketing ... -
Beneficial neurocognitive effects of chronic naltrexone treatment in rats poisoned with the sarin analog diisopropylfluorophosphate
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)Accidental poisoning with organopesticides utilized for agricultural purposes is commonly seen in rural communities, including many areas of eastern NC. It is documented that chronic nerve damage, including cerebral ... -
Best Practices for Stroke Prevention and Rehabilitation in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-02)Stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident, occurs due to a disruption in the blood supply to the brain that results in a lack of oxygen to the brain tissues (World Health Organization, 2015). Strokes can be deadly; ... -
Best Practices in American Indian Student Retention at East Carolina University in Juxtaposition to the University of North Carolina System
(2015-04-29)At just 0.9% of the total undergraduate student population, American Indian (i.e. Native American, Alaska Native1) students are underrepresented at most of the universities in the University of North Carolina (UNC) system ... -
BIG DATA ANALYTICS TOOLS: A BIBLIOMETRIC LITERATURE REVIEW
(East Carolina University, 2016-04-29)Analytics as a field is rapidly growing because of businesses need to tackle increasingly large and complex datasets to gain a competitive edge in the business environment. Currently there are two distinct types of analytics ... -
Big League Social Media: Cultivating Community Online
(East Carolina University, 2018-12-07)Given the growing attention from researchers and practitioners, this case addresses a timely problem many non-profit sport organizations face: social media management. Due to a lack of technical skills and knowledge, many ... -
A Bioethical Consideration of End of Life Care
(2015)This project is a thesis on the bioethical considerations involved in moving a terminally ill patient to End of Life Care, commonly known as comfort care. Literature reviews have been carefully integrated, as well as a ... -
Bioinformatic exploration of Hoxa2, Hoxb2, Hoxa11, and Hoxd11 in vertebrate evolution
(2015)The purpose of this bioinformatic project was to develop an understanding of how gene evolution shaped morphological complexity within the vertebrate lineage by evaluating protein sequence variations within hoxa2, hoxb2, ... -
Biomechanical differences in landing techniques in focused, static distraction, and moving distraction
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)During a jump landing task an athlete is exposed to multiple injury risks. These risks are greater when an athlete is not properly trained and has poor technique. Jump training protocols have been developed to improve ... -
BIOMECHANICAL DIFFERENCES IN LIFTERS WITH PRE-EXISTING INJURIES DURING THE SNATCH EXERCISE
(East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)Introduction: High intensity workouts are growing rapidly throughout the fitness industry. CrossFit and free weight workouts are becoming a popular standard throughout the exercise community. One of these exercises is the ... -
Blue Collar Workers Physical Activity Study: Examining the Relationship between Occupation and Physical Activity
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Blue collar workers may suffer numerous health disparities, including lack of health education and low access to adequate health care. Blue collar workers are workers that perform manual labor, including electricians, ... -
Body Positivity Influencers: Their Values, Impact on Retailers, and College Student’s Opinions
(East Carolina University, 2023-05-04)Womenswear industry is $163 billion per year in the U.S. alone (Statista, 2022). For many years, the fashion industry has dealt with concerns over the use of thin models and how consumers feel pressure to meet these “ideal” ... -
Bond of The Matriarchs
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)In my family the matriarch is the keeper of our stories, the guardian of our traditions, and the embodiment of our love. The role of a matriarch is a position of leadership that is preserved through generations, emboldened ... -
Breaking the Pain Barrier: Analysis of Physical Therapy and Painkillers in Managing Chronic Pain among ECU Students
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Chronic pain among students in college is often an overlooked problem. Chronic pain can be defined as persistent pain that usually lasts longer than 3 months (2). It can be caused by numerous underlying interdependent sets ... -
BREATH ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION AND DRIVING: THE BRAC AND CONFIDENCE OF DRIVERS AFTER DRINKING IN DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE
(East Carolina University, 2016-05-02)Consumption of an alcoholic beverage has been proven time and time to have a negative affect on one’s cognitive functioning (Phillips & Brewer, 2011). The current study attempted to explore the confidence of bar patrons’ ... -
Breathing New Life into Philosophical Inquiry through the Use of Fiction
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)To incite every day people to venture into the world of philosophical thought and intrigue, I have constructed the beginnings of a novel that will use the old allegories and ideas of the past and place them into a new ... -
Bridging the Gap for Special Operations Medics Pursuing a Nursing Career When Transitioning Out of the Military
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-04)Medic to Nurse: Developing a Pipeline for Special Forces Medics When transitioning from the military, many factors affect Special Forces medics' transition to a civilian career. Career paths that allow them to transfer ... -
Bridging the Gap of Uncertainty and Doubt Between the Latino Immigrant Community and the Health Care System
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-03)The underprivileged Latino community currently exists as a minority in the United States, yet as their numbers continuously increase, their access to certain services in the health care field requires serious attention and ... -
Building Buddies
(East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Building Buddies is a campus organization that began its creation process in Honors 2000. Building Buddies is partnered with non-profit organization, Building Hope which is a center near ECU’s campus that focuses on youth ...