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Accumulated Cyclone Energy and Tropical Cyclone Tracks: An In-Depth Analysis of the Anomalously Inactive 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season
(2015)
The 2013 season was forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center (and many other seasonal forecast centers) to be much more active in terms of tropical cyclone activity ...
DESIGN OF A FORCE BIOFEEDBACK TOOTH EXTRACTION EDUCATIONAL DEVICE
(2015-04)
The current jaw model used by students from the East Carolina School of Dental Medicine to practice tooth extractions does not accurately simulate the forces in a real human mouth. Originally multiple alternative designs ...
Preadolescent Body Image and Body Mass Index
(2015)
Physical and psychological changes occur during middle childhood and the time preparing for adolescence. Healthy body image is a key factor in developing healthy physical and psychosocial habits among preadolescents. There ...
Understanding Cultural Self-Efficacy Among Medical Students
(2015)
Cultural competency has become an integral factor in healthcare over the past couple decades. The most frequently assessed component of cultural competency is the concept of cultural self-efficacy. Cultural self-efficacy ...
An Analysis of Employment Preferences: A Study of Marriage and Family Therapy Students
(2015)
The objective of the project is to determine how Marriage and Family Therapy students feel about employment opportunities with small businesses versus larger corporations. After obtaining IRB approval, a survey was distributed ...
The Incorporation of Reading and Writing in the Middle Grades Math Classroom
(2015-03-23)
Through observations during my training in teacher education, I have noticed a general student distaste, accompanied by lower achievement, in mathematics word problems. Among closer investigation, I noticed that this ...
Recognition of bacterial lipid headgroups by fluorescent crown ether-naphthalimides
(2015)
The increasing incidence of antibiotic- resistant bacterial strains is a significant threat to human health. New antimicrobial mechanisms that feature reduced resistance potential are necessary to slow down the rapid ...
An Eclectic Collection of Jewish-Inspired Viola Music: An Informed Performance
(2015)
Music performance in a recital setting involves the integration of numerous elements and tools rigorously studied and refined over a substantial number of years. These components include: the physical playing of the ...
TWITTER AND SPORTS COMMUNICATION: THE EFFECT ON ATHLETES, ORGANIZATIONS AND THE TRADITIONAL MEDIA
(2015)
Since its advent, Twitter has had a significant impact on sports communication. This essay examines the effect that Twitter has had on athletes, sports leagues and the media itself. It includes a review of recent and ...
The Effects of Exercise During Pregnancy on Infant Neuromotor Skills
(2015)
In 2011-2012, the prevalence of obesity in children 2-19 years was 17% in the United States, and North Carolina was ranked fifth in the nation for childhood obesity. Researchers have attempted to prevent obesity by intervening ...