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Analyzing Changes in Salinity and Evaporation on Water Quality
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Abbott, Cara J., Causey, Annie, Goordeen, Avion, Lemos, Renata, Selch, Donna
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The evaporation of water in the ocean can lead to hyper salinity caused by the extra substances left behind during the process. The Florida bay is surrounded by the Florida loop current and the Florida Keys, its salinity reading has been recorded as high as 70 ppt, double the normal capacity of seawater. The bay salinity depends on the amount of fresh water released from the Everglades and the… more
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Bacterial Community Analysis of Soil Samples Beneath Decomposing Sus scrofa Carcasses
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Brown, Spencer, Caruso, Joseph P., Ebanks, Ryan, Frazier, Evelyn
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The post-mortem interval (PMI) is the time elapsed from the time of death until the discovery of a decomposing body, which forensic scientists utilize to decipher how and when a death occurred. Much of decomposition is attributable to bacterial activity. Identifying a net change in bacterial composition throughout the PMI of a decomposing carcass helps to explain the mechanism of decomposition.… more
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Home Range and Social Interactions of a South Florida Gopherus Polyphemus Population
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Frazier, Evelyn, Huffman, Jessica, Rodriguez, Andrea
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Gopherus polyphemus is a threatened reptile native to the southeastern USA. Previous research suggests the South Florida (SF) climate may allow tortoises to reproduce year-round. Our goal was to evaluate the social interactions and home range of the Florida Atlantic University Preserve (FAUP) tortoise population, with an emphasis on reproductive behavior since minimal information is available. In… more
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Synthesis of Podophyllotoxin Derivatives
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Flint, Madison, Roche, Stephane P.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Podophyllotoxin is a natural aryltetralin lignan compound isolated from plants within the genus Podophyllum. Podophyllotoxin has been under extensive biochemical investigation since the discovery of its biological activity as a strong microtubule destabilizing mitotic agent. Although these antineoplastic compounds have shown significant activity as cancerous cell growth inhibitors, they lack… more
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Improvement of Solar Energy Conversion Efficiency by Solar Tracking
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Dereje, Dawit, Griffin, Joshua, Rangel, Guillermo, Rochd, Amine
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The goal of this research project is to increase the
energy conversion efficiency of current commercial
solar panels using an innovative solar tracking
method. To maximize the solar conversion efficiency,
three different control mechanisms were identified:
1) a conventional system with a fixed panel location,
2) a chronological tracking system with a fixed angular
velocity, and 3) an… more
Full Text: Improvement of Solar Energy Conversion Efficiency by Solar Tracking Amine Rochd, Joshua Griffin, Dawit Dereje, Guillermo Rangel and Dr. Mike Kim College of Engineering and Computer Science Florida Atlantic University Q1. How much can the efficiency of …
Promoting Cultural Awareness in the Urban Elementary Classroom through Multicultural Literature
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Dassa, Lori, Musick, Gina
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: As the country’s population grows ever more diverse,
there is a growing need of cultural awareness in
our elementary public schools. Young children are
coming together from all over the world with diverse
families and experiences and co-existing with each
other in America’s elementary schools. In order to
minimize a negative view towards diversity, this study
implements a multicultural… more
Full Text: Promoting Cultural Awareness in the Urban Elementary Classroom through Multicultural Literature Gina Musick and Lori Dassa Percentage of Positive Perception Responses 100% SUPPORTING DATA HYPOTHESIS 90% 80% 70% Participants Percentage of Positive …
Synthesis and Sensing Studies of Erbium MOF Based on 2-2’-bithiophene- 5,5’-dicarboxylic acid
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: De Lill, Daniel T., Einkauf, Jeffrey D., Mathivathanan, Logesh, Ortega, Raul E.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), are a unique
class of materials in which metal clusters are linked
together by organic moieties forming porous 1-D, 2-D,
and 3-D structures. MOFs have many applications
resulting from not only the overall structure, but also
the metal center, organic “linker”, or a combination
thereof. The high surface areas and porosity of these
materials have found use in… more
Full Text: Synthesis and Sensing Studies of Erbium MOF Based on 2-2’-bithiophene5,5’-dicarboxylic acid Raul E. Ortega, Jeffrey D. Einkauf, Daniel T. de Lill, and Logesh Mathivathanan Introduction Crystal Structure Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), also known as …
Gender Stereotypes and Political Ambition
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Dooley, Connor, Holman, Mirya R.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: This study analyzes the effects of gender stereotypes on the perception of emotion in hypothetical political candidates. By presenting subjects with various combinations of emotional displays by both male and female candidates, we will be able to see if any gender stereotypes are primed or activated by these displays, and more importantly, the differences in perception of these displays based on… more
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Epidemiology of alcohol use among Florida college students
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Avila, R.R., Gonzalez, Paz B., Keim, Carley, Rosselli, Monica
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: When considering the evolving nature of problematic drinking, it is important to continually assess its prevalence throughout various demographics. Our goal was to analyze significant demographical data from a longitudinal pilot study measuring drinking behavior relative to inhibitory functioning among the young adult college population. Post hoc analyses revealed that when comparing African… more
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Media Use and Substance Abuse
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Carreno-Lukasik, Gina, Meagher, Jesse
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This literature review will analyze the relationship
between media usage and alcohol and tobacco consumption.
Elementary school students, high school
students, college students, and groups of different
races will be analyzed. It is evident that as media
influence increases in the life of the participant, alcohol
and tobacco use also tends to increase. Youth
should be taught to analyze the… more
Full Text: Media Use and Substance Abuse Jesse Meagher RESEARCH QUESTION CONCLUSION FURTHER RESEARCH Social media use and its effects have been the topic of discussion for many researchers since its advent. Media’s influence on tobacco and alcohol consumption is …
Effect of Virtual Reality Headset for Pediatric Fear and Pain Distraction During Immunization – a Pilot Study.
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Orden, Jillian, Rudnick, Chad, Sulaiman, Emaan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Fear of needles is a well-known phobia among
children and adults. Several distraction techniques
have been used, but fear prior to and pain following
immunizations remains a significant issue for children
and their parent/guardian. We present the rationale,
feasibility, and results of a pilot study applying a
virtual reality (VR) headset aimed as a fear reduction
and pain distraction… more
Full Text: Effect of virtual reality headset for pediatric fear and pain distraction during immunization – a pilot study 1 2 1 Sulaiman E , Rudnick C , Orden J 1. Florida Atlantic University. Boca Raton, FL 2. Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. Florida Atlantic …
Potential Influences of Rape Myth Acceptance in Police Judgement
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Branscum, Caralin, Carreno-Lukasik, Gina
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: I explore the influence and potential effects of rape
myth acceptance on police decision making, specifically
the likelihood that an officer recommends that a
case goes to court. From officers’ perspectives, notable
characteristics of “legitimate” cases are identified.
Next, the relationship between a case’s legitimacy
and acceptance of specific rape myths are analyzed.
A conclusion that… more
Full Text: Potential Influences of Rape Myth Acceptance in Police Judgement Caralin Branscum and Dr. Gina Carreno-Lukasik College of Arts and Letters Literature Review Does Rape Myth Acceptance Affect Cases being recommended for further action in the Criminal …
Do birds of a feather really flock together: The effects of relatability of college lifestyles in advertisements
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Gilyazov, Daler, Gordon, Danielle, Smith, Allen E., Toteva, Irina
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: Do birds of a feather really flock together? : The effects of relatability of college lifestyles in ads promoting the Starbucks brand
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What Are The Legalities of Accepting or Refusing Refugees and Asylum Seekers?
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Arflin, Cheryl, Cichoracki, Caitlin, Kahook, Sama
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In the wake of contemporary events, such as the Syrian refugee crisis, and recalling historical events such
as the Holocaust, it is important to understand the
dynamic between states and international law. In the
midst of the current refugee crisis, how might countries
decide who accepts and denies refugees into
their borders? We answer this by focusing on the laws
and regulations that have… more
Full Text: What Are The Legalities of Accepting or Refusing Refugees and Asylum Seekers? Caitlin Cichoracki & Sama Kahook & Dr. Cheryl Arflin College of Arts & Letters, Florida Atlantic University Issue • Our world is suffering from an ever-growing crisis as a …
Hedonistic or Epistemic Cultural Immersion: Photo Shorts Methodology
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: June, Henry, Smith, Adam
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The research determined whether hedonistic immersion imagery or epistemic cultural immersion imagery would be more likely to attract college students to book a spring break cruise. Photo Sorts, a projective method, was used to present seven hedonistic and seven epistemic cultural photographs to a convenience sample of college students to determine preferences for Caribbean island excursions.… more
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The Patient Caregiver Relationship and its Effect on the Progression of Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Elizabeth Robertson, James E. Gavin, Magdalena I. Tolea
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: The Patient Caregiver Relationship and its Effect on the Progression of Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 1 1 Elizabeth Robertson; Magdalena I. Tolea PhD; James E. Galvin M.D., M.P.H. Florida Atlantic University, 1Charles E. Schmidt College of …
Taking a Brain Break
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Burton, Christiania, Dassa, Lori
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The purpose of the project was to see if giving
students a structured physical activity break after a
lesson and before the intended summative assessment
would increase their scores academically and/
or decrease their test anxiety. The idea was acquired
from spending over 1,000 hours in elementary school
classrooms ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade.
It was observed that after a 30-… more
Full Text: Taking a Brain Break Chris5ania Burton and Dr. Lori Dassa College of Educa5on at Florida Atlan5c University CONCLUSION SUPPORTING DATA HYPOTHESIS Can taking a structured physical ac3vity break a6er a lesson and …
Isolation and Biomimetic Synthesis of Marine Natural Products
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Bari, Arafat, Gulino, Stephanie, West, Lyndon, Williams, Shakia
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: While natural products have served as a prolific
source of unique chemistry, supply remains a significant
obstacle for drug discovery. The overall goal
of this project is to determine whether isolation and
semi-synthesis can provide adequate quantities for
biological evaluation. Erythropodium caribaeorum is
an abundant gorgonian in the Caribbean that produces
two unique marine diterpenoids… more
Full Text: Isolation and Biomimetic Synthesis of Marine Natural Products Shakia Williams, Stephanie Gulino, Arafat Bari, Lyndon West. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, United States Abstract While …
A Cross-Lingustic Analysis of Language Effects on Personality Measures in Spanish-English Bilinguals
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Gonzalez, Katherine, Rosselli, Monica, Vélez-Uribe, Idaly
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The Big Five inventory is a 44-item scale that classifies participants based on five dimensions of personality with versions available in English and Spanish. Previous studies have found differences in BFI dimensions of Spanish-English bilinguals. We asked if Spanish-English bilinguals described themselves differently when answering in different languages. The present study investigated how… more
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Fecundity of the gopher tortoise (gopherus polyphemus) in a degraded and fragmented southeastern Florida scrub habitat
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Frazier, Evelyn, Zeiger, Ariel
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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Variation in the Major Histocompatibility Gene is Maintained By Selection Imposed By Infectious Disease.
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Blair, Zizah J., Hughes, Colin
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: Major Histocompatibility (MH) genes play critical roles in mounting adaptive immune responses to infectious diseases and parasites. There are two classes of MH genes: Class I and II; Class II can be further divided into Class II A and II B genes, this study focuses on Class IIB. Class II B genes are exceptionally variable in sequence. Leading hypotheses propose that this genetic variation is… more
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Multi-factor Authentication
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Callahan, Colin, Fernandez, Eduardo B.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: An important authentication method is multi-factor authentication (MFA). Products such as Enterprise Office 365 are already using it, available for any user in Office 365 Midsize Business, Enterprise, Academic, and Nonprofit plans as well as the standalone versions of Exchange Online and SharePoint Online. The log-in verification feature is aimed at reducing users' vulnerability to online… more
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Assessment of the Long-Term Durability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Martins, Caique, Sobhan, Khaled
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This study tests the long-term durability that can be developed in concrete batches made with recycled aggregate concrete. Durability is a broad term used to define the resistance of a material to weathering effects, but in this scenario, durability will be defined as a drop in the compressive strength of the concrete. To test this, thermal sensing was used to determine the maturity of the… more
Full Text: Assessment of the Long-Term Durability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Presenter – Caique Martins Advisor – Dr. Khaled Sobhan HYPOTHESIS SUPPORTING DATA CONCLUSION If the leading factor in the development of concrete strength is the curing temperature, …
Preventing Fukushima Nuclear Reactor Meltdown
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Amari, Michael, Galoci, Michael, Su, Tsung-Chow
Publisher: Florida Atlantic Unviersity
Description: FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry hosts an annual symposium where students engaged in undergraduate research may present their findings either through a poster presentation or an oral presentation. more
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Human Powered Submarine Data Acquisition System
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Edgar An, Robert Kipp
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Human Powered Submarine Data Acquisition System Robert Kipp and Dr. Edgar An Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering Mission • The objective of this 2-semester research is to design and build a Data Acquisition System (DAS) that can be incorporated …
Crashworthiness of Low Speed Vehicles
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cusano, Emma, Francis, Sherwin, Masory, Oren, Pinto, Michael
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The Crashworthiness of Low Speed Vehicles is to
be determined using a custom built crash testing apparatus.
The safety of golf carts is often overlooked because they are considered “low risk” vehicles. The
danger of these vehicles lies in the fact that they
aren’t mandated to have safety features outside of
seatbelts. A test rig that sufficiently tested how these
vehicles react under… more
Full Text: Crashworthiness of Low Speed Vehicles Emma Cusano, Sherwin Francis, Michael Pinto & Dr. Oren Masory College of Engineering of Florida Atlantic University Introduction • The purpose of this research project is to determine the crash worthiness of Low Speed …
Role of Megalin Protein Transport System in Maternal-fetal Interactions During Placental Malaria
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Andrew Oleinikov, Guerlande Fontus, Olga Chesnokov, Stephen Rogerson
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Role of megalin protein transport system in maternal-fetal interactions during placental malaria 1 2 3 2 Guerlande Fontus , Olga Chesnokov , Stephen Rogerson , Andrew Oleinikov 1Honors Thesis Program , 2Department of Biological Sciences, 3 University of …
The regulation of mitophagy in a cellualr model of Huntington's disease
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Lambrinos, Nikolle, Sacino, Matthew, Wei, Jianning
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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Cognitive differences between professional musicians and non-musicians: a research proposal
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Kofman, Olga Loraine, Rosselli, Monica
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: COGNITIVE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS AND NON-MUSICIANS: A RESEARCH PROPOSAL OLGA LORAINE KOFMAN & MONICA ROSSELLI Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Psychology, Davie, Florida BACKGROUND A …
Advanced Adaptive Torque Control of Hydrokinetic Turbines
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Ramirez, Juan, VanZwieten, James H.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Diversifying US energy production to include renewables has been a popular topic of discussion in recent years. In-stream hydrokinetic energy, electricity production from moving currents without the use of dams, has potential for significant power production with technically feasible US electricity production estimated at 14 GW from rivers, 50 GW from tides, and 19 GW from ocean currents; which… more
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"Tiger Stripe" Phenomena in Indian River Lagoon Dolphins
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Blocker, Cameron, Ferch, Molly, Lum, Bryanna, Mazzoil, Marilyn S., Murdoch, M. Elizabeth, Reif, John S., Stevens, Jessie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: A previously undescribed skin abnormality, which we refer to as “tiger stripes,” has been identified in Indian River Lagoon bottlenose dolphins through photo-identification surveys. The condition presents as parallel stripes on the ventral and lateral aspects on the torso of the dolphin with varying length and depth. The condition may be indicative of rapid weight loss, similar to human "… more
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Misuse Pattern: Keyboard Injection Through The USB Human Interface Device Class
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Fernandez, Eduardo B., To, Dyllan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: We are presenting a misuse pattern, Keyboard Injection through the USB Human Interface Device(HID) class. This paper describes how such a misuse is performed from the view from an attacker, describes the systems involved in the misuse, analyzes methods of stopping or preventing the attack through potential security patterns, and details techniques that can be used to detect or trace such an… more
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Stucco Removal Engineering
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cowan, David, Meeroff, Daniel E., Murphy, Jonathan, Shaw, Brandon, Trotsek, Dylan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: Construction workers are exposed to fine particulate inhalation hazards during stucco removal. The ultimate goal of this research is to test a new chemical-assisted method that will reduce workers’ exposures to safer levels. To that end, the minimum specimen size must be determined that will replicate this hazardous work environment. Samples of concrete stucco surfacing material (CSSM) of various… more
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Exploring Beliefs and Opinions about Vaping on the College Campus
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Attonito, Jennifer, Mesa, Katherine
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Vaping refers to the inhale and exhale of water vapor
through a vaporizer or electronic cigarette. It has
become increasingly popular within the last 5 years
and is common indoors and outdoors. Florida Atlantic
University (FAU) protects people from the health
hazards of secondhand tobacco smoke by having implemented a no tobacco policy. Due to the undiscovered
health risks caused by vaping… more
Full Text: Exploring Beliefs and Opinions about Vaping on the College Campus Katherine Mesa and Dr. Jennifer Attonito College of Business of Florida Atlantic University Do people know what vaping is? Do they have a negative, positive or neutral reaction towards vape …
“Guilty” untill proven innocent: Interrogation tactics and false confessions
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Tunick, Mark, Wailes, Meridith
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Undergraduate Research Symposium 2012 HARRIET L. WILKES HONORS COLLEGE “Guilty” Untill Proven Innocent: Interrogation Tactics and False Confessions Meridith Wailes Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mark Tunick In 1956 Darrel Parker was convicted of murdering his wife, …
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Death Spiral Financing
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Arflin, Cheryl, Marian, Alina, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: “Death Spiral Financing” refers to a certain type of
Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE), generally
used by companies in financial trouble. I will show
how these “toxic” PIPEs usually lead to the devaluation
and even destruction of companies. While not
illegal, these transactions take advantage of loopholes
within the SEC regulations regarding disclosure
of securities purchases. I… more
Full Text: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Death Spiral Financing Alina Marian and Dr. Cheryl Arflin College of Business, Florida Atlantic University Issues Should the SEC expand its disclosure requirements regarding Private Investments in Public Equity ( PIPE) in …
Snake Oil in the 21stCentury
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Arflin, Cheryl, Yanchinova, Asya
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This article questions the legality of issues that fall
into the gray-area of the law in regards to misrepresentation
as exemplified by the distortion of results
from a lack of publishers and researchers willing to
publish negative results, ineffectual disclaimers in
social media content, the fine line between what is
legally permissible and legally questionable advertising,
and more. This… more
Full Text: Snake Oil in the 21st Century Asya Yanchinova and Professor Cheryl Arflin, JD College of Business, Florida Atlantic University Issue Regulation Analysis Conclusion Exploitation of Misrepresentation: • This subject falls into a legal gray area since many …
Arabian Women of the Jahiliyya(Early Islamic) Times
Type: Text
Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Douglas, Nora, Kanter, Douglas
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In the Jahiliyya (Pre- Islamic period), only women of
the elite classes who were related to men of influence
in the tribe were the women who had power in
society. The men of the elite prized their prowess in
defending their tribal pagan traditions, which defined
their place in society. Once Islam was established,
those who were most respected in pagan times, instead,
became the ones who… more
Full Text: Arabian Women of the Jahiliyya (Early Islamic) Times Nora Douglas and Dr. Douglas Kanter Florida Atlantic University Image 3 Image 1 Introduction Presenting a historical analysis of the treatment and societal position of women in the Jahiliyya period, …
Understanding Sport-Related Concussions
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Coviello, Kassi, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric, Nasrallah, Joseph
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In 2012, the amount of reported concussions doubled in the past ten years to 3.8 million. Concussions and head-related injuries caused by contact sports can lead to long term traumatic brain injuries. With the increasing presence of these injuries, the National Football League and the National Hockey League have implemented extensive concussion protocols. This questions the underlying uncertainty… more
Full Text: Understanding Sport-Related Concussions Kassi Coviello, Joseph Nasrallah, Dr. Monica Escaleras, and Eric Levy College of Business: Economics INTRODUCTION DATA AND METHODOLOGY • In 2012, the amount of reported concussions doubled in the past ten years to …
The Power of the Apology
Type: Text
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Miller, Chad, Shaykhutdinov, Renat
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: When conflict arises our society suffers, and if it is not dealt with in a manner that appeals to both sides, then further conflict can arise. Apologies are often a means to prevent further conflict so that both parties can improve their futures. Apologies quell feelings of anger toward the aggressor and promote addressing the past. When an apology is presented it is a sign that the aggressor is… more
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AMERICAN SENTIMENTS ON PERCIEVED BEHAVIORAL & COGNITIVE QUALIFICIATIONS WITHIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Type: Text
Year: 2021, 2021
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Lopez Pelaez, Kevin
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: With the increasing polarization of dialogue in the American political atmosphere, public sentiment has progressively become indispensable to U.S. governmental affairs; bearing heightened importance for continued interdisciplinary study in Psychology & Political Science. With the rise in political engagement, there have been growing concerns about the behavioral and cognitive qualifications… more
Full Text: AMERICAN SENTIMENTS ON PERCIEVED BEHAVIORAL & COGNITIVE QUALIFICIATIONS WITHIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS by Kevin Lopez Pelaez A Research Paper presented to Monica Escaleras, Ph.D. of The College of Business in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Business …
Effects of PTEN haploinsufficiency on ASD-relevant behavioral phenotypes
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Manoharan, Hashna, Page, Damon
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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Halosulfites as a leaving groups in organic synthesis
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Dragojlovic, Veljko, Kissner, William
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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Volitional Swimming Kinematics of the Black Tip Shark (Carcharhinus limbatus)
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Nelski, Madison, Porter, Marianne, Ruddy, B. T.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Quantifying swimming kinematics of fishes often occurs in a lab setting using flumes, water treadmills, to examine movement. These methods rely on researchers to pick the animals swimming speed. We have been focusing on volitional kinematics in the lab where we quantify swimming as determined by the fish. However, our volitional swimming experiments are still limited to the space available in a… more
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Post-2008 voting bills and their partisan origins
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
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Contributors: Kim, Duhkong, Rosendorf, Stephanie
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The construction of metal-organic hybrid materials based on benzophenone-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: De Lill, Daniel T., Torres, Melissa, Zribi, Dan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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POLICY EVALUATION: THE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008
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Year: 2021, 2021
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Lopez Pelaez, Kevin
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008, often referred to as the “bank bailout of 2008”, was an act of Congress that created a billion-dollar Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to purchase distressed assets during the Financial Crisis. The EESA was one of the “bailout measures” taken by congress to help repair the economic damage of 2007-08. Although the EESA is a fiduciary-… more
Full Text: POLICY EVALUATION: THE EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008 by Kevin Lopez Pelaez A Research Paper presented to Orin Kirshner, Ph.D. of The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for PUP 4004 Policy …
The bidirectional interaction of oxytocin and cortisol levels in mother-infant dyads: a pilot study
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
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Contributors: Hardin, Jillian, Jones, Nancy Aaron, McDole, Brittnee, Mize, Krystal D.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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Agnosia
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Year: 2015, 2015
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Contributors: Angel, Nevin, Fentanes, Joshua, Mecoli, Maria
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: Developmental Agnosia is a disease where the patient is not able to recognize sensory information. It is normally caused by trauma to the brain involved in perception and memory. The three major categories of agnosia are visual, auditory, and somatosensory“The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” by Oliver Sacks is about a woman named Madeleine J. She was 60 years old in 1980 and was submitted to… more
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Homeland insecurity: how the U.S. Government traded guns and drugs for America’s future
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
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Contributors: Mizrahi, Nathaniel, Stav, Nicole
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Homeland Insecurity: How the U.S. Government Traded Guns & Drugs for America䇻䇻s Future Nathaniel Mizrahi and Liron Nicole Stav Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters of Florida Atlantic University The Iranian Government The United States Since the …
Examining Faces: Transgender and Subconscious Perceptions
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Brady, Danielle, Garcia, Denise, Londono, Samantha, Salcedo, Israel
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Transgender women are a marginalized group in society.
Research suggests there are specific parts of
the brain, such as the fusiform face area, dedicated
to recognizing faces. Subsequently, cisnormative
facial structures are the standard by which attractiveness
is determined. Studies have shown that the
upper third region including the glabellar is a determining
facial feature when… more
Full Text: Examining Faces: Transgender and Subconscious Perceptions Israel Salcedo, Danielle Brady, Denise Garcia, Samantha Londono, Charley Barker, Prof. Tammy Knipp Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters of Florida Atlantic University Figure 1 Figure 2 …
Biological Benefit of the mCAT
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Dawson-Scully, Ken, Frydman, Sylvia, Niedernhofer, Laura, Yousefzadeh, Matt
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Aging is associated with chronic diseases and is attributed to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs globally. Controversy exists over the root cause(s) of aging, nonetheless, extensive research links increased oxidants and reduced antioxidant buffering capacity with aging. The free radical theory of aging posits that the toxic build-up of free radicals and reactive oxygen species… more
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HIPAA Security Mechanisms for Medical Devices
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Year: 2015, 2015
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Contributors: Fernandez, Eduardo B., Jofre, Michael A.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) defines regulations to help protect patient’s information. Now as the health information technology (Health IT) environment becomes an even more integral part in the field of medicine, it is vital that HIPAA’s privacy protection is applied to the handling of patient’s information by medical devices. These devices not only perform… more
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2018 Winners: Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Year: 2018, 2018
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Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium Oral Presentation Winners Category: Music, Art, Literature, Theater, History & Philosophy First Place: Project Title: FAU Mentor: College: Catrin Seepo “The Syntax of Chaldean Neo-Aramaic” Michael Hamilton, …
Selected TLR Agonists Act in Synergy to Reprogram DC-NK Cross-talk and Generate Effector T cells in Nicotinic Environment
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
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Contributors: Abu-Nuwar, Emily, Nouri-Shirazi, Mahyar, Tamjidi, Saba
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The magnitude of immune responses to vaccination
is a critical factor in determining protection from diseases.
We reported that nicotine disrupts the properties
of DCs that are pivotal in the initiation of immune
response to vaccines. Here we investigated whether
TLR agonist(s) could overcome the effects of nicotine
on human DC and DC-NK cross-talk essential
for effector T cell generation… more
Full Text: Selected TLR agonists act in synergy to reprogram DC-NK cross-talk and generate effector T cells in nicotinic environment Emily Abu-Nuwar , Saba Tamjidi, and Dr. Nouri-Shirazi College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University Figure 1 Abstract The …
Adult olfactory neuron turnover and the asscociation between fractalkine and microglia
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Year: 2013, 2013
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Contributors: Guthrie, Kathleen M., Mello, Rebecca Femandes
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Better Catheter Design with Improved Liquid Flow through Tubes
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Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Su, Tsung-Chow, Ta, Tan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic Unviersity
Description: FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry hosts an annual symposium where students engaged in undergraduate research may present their findings either through a poster presentation or an oral presentation. more
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Mapping Historical Structures Using UAV Technology
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
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Contributors: Hongbo Su, Jason Blankenship, Paulo Fernandes
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Mapping Historical Structures using UAV Technology Jason Blankenship – Paulo Fernandes – Hongbo Su Florida Atlantic University – Boca Raton, Florida Abstract This study is intended to find an accurate and cost effective solution to document large …
Development of Renewable Energy Sources Alongside Current Drilling With Respect to the Economy
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Year: 2015, 2015
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Contributors: Holman, Mirya R., Hoorn, Tyler
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The purpose of this research is to propose a potential solution to the continuous problem of environmental degradation. One of the primary concerns about environmental salvation centers around the balance between economic growth and environmental protection, a delicate balance that is dictated by the public, in favor of the economy. This balance often does not allow for the advancement of one… more
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Impact of Functional versus Symbolic Signals on Initial Impressions: Implications for Designing the Look of a Website Homepage to Convey an Outdoorsy Brand Image/Personality for a Lifestyle Brand
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Gordon, Danielle, Llanos, Katherine, Nuhin, Samin, Smith, Allen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: As competition among brands escalates, marketers seek emerging opportunities to differentiate and position brands and grow a customer base by offering lifestyle brands. Lifestyle branding adds value to consumers by integrating superior functional performance, enabling fuller engagement in lifestyle activities with emotional appeals satisfying psychological desires, such as adventure, excitement… more
Full Text: Impact of Functional versus Symbolic Signals on Initial Impressions: Implications for Designing the Look of a Website Homepage to Convey an Outdoorsy Brand Image/Personality for a Lifestyle Brand Danielle Gordon, Katherine Llanos, and Samin Nuhin …