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Are Americans Financially Literate?
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
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Contributors: Armatrading, Jennifer, Escaleras, Monica, Fetzer, William, Levy, Eric
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Financial literacy is the backbone of the American financial
system. As cash begins to be used less, credit
is playing a larger role in our day to day activities
such as purchasing a home, car, or online shopping.
This change can create trouble for those who do not
have knowledge about their credit and finances. To
understand the financial education of Americans, we
developed an online… more
Full Text: Are Americans Financially Literate? William Fetzer, Jennifer Armatrading, Dr. Monica Escaleras & Eric Levy College of Business: Economics Who do you ask when you seek financial advice? Introduction • Financial literacy is important in today's society. As …
Bilingualism Characteristics in Second Generation Latin American Immigrants
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Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Ortega, Alexandra, Rosselli, Monica
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: This study examined the linguistic characteristics of a sample of second-generation Latin American immigrants and a control group of English monolinguals. Participants included both males and females from 18-40 years old. For all the bilingual participants L1 was Spanish but they had been schooled mostly in English (L2). The examined language domains included: grammatical and semantic judgment,… more
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Evaluating the effectiveness of seed banks for the recovery of sawgrass in A.R.M Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
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Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Benscoter, Brian, Lange, James J., Yeyati, Nestor
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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Correlation of Chloride Diffusivity and Electrical Resistance for Cracked Concrete
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Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Merantus, Stanley W., Reddy, Dronnadula V.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The Durability of Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures in the Marine environment is causing increasingly serious concern in the structural infrastructures. RC structures, exposed to aggressive environments, are expected to last with little or no maintenance for long periods of time. However, one of the most serious environmental exposures that cause degradation is Chloride Diffusion, with tide-… more
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Recent Developments in Vapor Phase Phase-Vanishing PTFE Reactions
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Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Abney, Ancil J., Dragojlovic, Veljko, Pels, Kevin, Smith, Olivia Lin
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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Branding and Advertising Strategy for FitBit Flex-2: Implications From Survey Research and Persuasion Theory
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Ayala, Andrea G., Lacerda, Rubens P., Robinette, Devin N., Smith, Allen E.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: A robust audience profile informs advertising campaign
planning. The systematic research-in-progress
will reveal a rigorous audience profile for
FitBit-Flex 2, a wearable fitness tracking technology,
through secondary research using credible business
databases, the survey research method (e.g., consent form, questionnaire pre-test, convenience sampling,
personal distribution and pick-up),… more
Full Text: LITERATE REVIEW INTRODUCTION Persuasion attempts to influence an audience’s beliefs, emotions, and actions (Moriaty, Mitchell, and Wells, 2015). Advertising effectiveness is determined by the extent to which a campaign achieves its goals. To be effective, …
Advertising Research and Strategy: The Role of Creative Thinking Techniques Using Lifestyle Relevance
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Baker, Heather, Milios, Stasia, Mobley, Naim, Smith, Allen, Vega, Eliezer
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: As Vans’ market increases, marketers depend on advertising to reinforce competitive advantage. Our research-in-progress demonstrates the methods we used to research. The information gathered from our focus group suggests that durability and comfort are the main factors when making a purchase. Competitors like Converse and Nike use their market share to persuade their buyers to pay a premium price… more
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Linnaeus’ and Buffon’s Ornithological Methodological During the Age of Enlightenment
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
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Contributors: Norman, Sandra, Satishchandran, Siddharth
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: During the 1700’s, several biologists and naturalists
attempted to create a myriad of designs in order
imbibe structure in this world of chaotic organisms.
Among the many candidates for a taxonomic system
were the Swedish biologist Carol Linnaeus (1707-1778)
and George Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788). Insight
into their scientific methodologies allows us a
rare window into mid-… more
Full Text: Linnaeus’ and Buffon’s Ornithological Methodological During the Age of Enlightenment Siddharth Satishchandran and Dr. Sandra Norman Department of History, Florida Atlantic University Introduction During the 1700’s, several biologists and naturalists …
Increasing Language Development Through Rhythm
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
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Contributors: Dassa, Lori, Miller, Morgan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: My objective is to determine if rhythm and rap can
help increase language development in an urban
elementary classroom. To determine this outcome
I created a pre/post assessment cycle design using
vocabulary relevant to the water cycle. Participants
included 18 first graders at Park Lakes Elementary.
These students took a pretest, were involved in 5
rhythm and rap based lessons, and a… more
Full Text: Increasing Language Development Through Rhythm Morgan Miller and Dr. Lori Dassa College of Education of Florida Atlantic University Results Method Can using the techniques of rhythm, chants, and raps help increase language development in the elementary …
Solving repeated square-roots
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Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Farino, Nick, Gala, Garritt
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Solving Repeated Square-Roots Nicholas Farino and Garritt Gala Florida Atlantic University – Boca Raton Campus Method How does ¥ [ ZRUN? How can we approximate ¥ [ ? Math behind these approximations? Taylor’s Series Around the point x = a; Results …
DFT calculations of Amide 1 vibrational frequencies for a model peptide
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Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Lantz, Richard, Stillman, Storm, Terentis, Andrew C.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: DFT Calculations of Amide I Vibrational Frequencies for a Model Peptide Richard Lantz, Storm Stillman, and Andrew C. Terentis Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida Atlantic University Introduction Method • This study used a model peptide …
Determining peat thickness in subtropical peatlands using ground penetrating radar
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Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Comas, Xavier, McNabb, Tyler, Sumner, David
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 6, 2012 Determining Peat Thickness in Subtropical Peatlands Using Ground Penetrating Radar Tyler McNabb*1, Xavier Comas1, and David Sumner2 1 Department of Geosciences, Florida Atlantic University 2 U.S. Geological …
Impact of gender and age on confrontation naming and linguistic facility in aging populations.
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Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Gonzalez, Katherine, Rosselli, Monica, Vélez-Uribe, Idaly
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Word retrieval often presents a problem for aging populations. The Boston Naming Test (BNT) is a prevalent neuropsychological exam that uses word retrieval to reveal relevant information leading to a diagnosis of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This study investigated the effects of age and gender on a confrontation naming test. Confrontation naming was assessed using… more
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Quantifying Wading Bird Activity in Drying Wetlands Using Time Lapse Imagery
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Campbell, Hannah, Dorn, Nathan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The purpose of this research was to quantify wading
bird hourly and daily foraging activity in a drying
wetland. We sought to determine the hours of peak
activity and identify water depths that facilitate high
foraging activity. Our results indicated that 56% of
daily activity occurred between 0600 – 0800 h and
>95% of the daily activity was found in images taken
between 0600 and 1400 h… more
Full Text: Quantifying Wading Bird Foraging Activity Using Time Lapse Imagery Hannah Campbell1 and Dr. Nathan Dorn2 1Undergraduate Student, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Florida Atlantic University 2Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic …
Software Engineering: Social Impact and Perception
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cardenas, Erika, Escaleras, Monica, Shorten, Connor
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: New software technologies are rapidly changing the economy. These changes have presented problems such as job displacement, high barrier to entry, and a gender gap in the engineering communities. In order to see the views of Americans regarding the challenges of software technologies, we conducted an online survey, gathering 500 responses. In recent news stories, it has been shown that there is a… more
Full Text: Software Development: Social Impact and Perception Connor Shorten and Erika Cardenas BACKGROUND • New software technologies are rapidly changing the economy, requiring many industries to integrate them into their businesses. Current technologies changing …
Public History in the Digital Age
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Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Morse, Annaleah D., Norman, Sandra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: As society is continuing to become digitally integrated, many museums and archives are facing difficulty appealing to newer generations, especially those that are raised on digital availability of resources. Beginning with an explanation of the history of museums, my thesis expands on the evolution of museums, focusing on the current digital climate. The current digital revolution is an exigent… more
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Regulatory Pattern of PUN Promoter for Gene Expression
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
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Contributors: Kirke, Justin, Velez, Stephanie, Zhang, Xing-Hai
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The purpose of this research was to analyze the regulatory
pattern of the PUN promoter in the expression
of a marker gene, β-glucoronidase (GUS), within regenerated
tobacco plants. The genes for neomycin
phosphotransferase (NPT II) and GUS were included
in the coding region of the Ti plasmid construct. The
NPTII gene drove antibiotic resistance and was used
to select and identify… more
Full Text: Regulatory Pattern of PUN Promoter for Gene Expression Stephanie Velez, Justin Kirke, and Dr. Xing-Hai Zhang Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University A A Introduction Soil bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens is widely used for its …
In search of environmental hotspots of antibiotic resistance
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Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Desir, Hedson, Esiobu, Nwadiuto
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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The Impact of Family Planning on Global Oil
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Holloway, Kenneth, Izadirad, Daniel
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In China, one surprising factor in mitigating the growth of fossil fuel consumption has been the widely criticized One Child Policy. Without this unpopular policy, the demand for foreign oil would actually be dramatically higher. According to the Chinese defense scientist Song Jian, before the one child policy was implemented, the average fertility in China was 3 children per woman and that the… more
Full Text: The Impact of Family Planning on Global Oil Daniel Izadirad and Sponsor Dr. Kenneth Holloway HYPOTHESIS China’s widely criticized one child policy has had a surprising impact in another area: it has actuality served to limit the consumption of natural …
Bulk diffusion of mature high performance concrete
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Arias, Wendy J., Presuel-Moreno, Francisco
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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Chemical-Assisted Recovery of Heavy Oil
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
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Contributors: Kim, Mike, Linares, Natalia, Seo, Seokju
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: More than 1 trillion barrels of oil deposited worldwide
is heavy oil and natural bitumen. Due to their
high viscosity and high density, extraction efficiency
of heavy oil and bitumen from natural reservoirs
is known to be less than 5% with the conventional
primary recovery methods. To increase their recovery
efficiency, a technique, known as enhanced oil
recovery, has been developed using… more
Full Text: Chemical-Assisted Recovery of Heavy Oil Natalia Linares, Seokju Seo and Dr. Mike Kim, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering Introduction Current extraction efficiency of heavy oil and bitumen from natural reservoirs is known to be less than 5% …
Determining Potential Enzymes Involved in the Cleavage of L1-type CAM in Vivo
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Brittany Henry, Jana Boerner, Julie Freund, Priyanka Kakad, Tanja Godenschwege
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Determining potential enzymes involved in the cleavage of L1-type CAM in vivo 1,2 2 2 2 2 Brittany Henry , Julie Freund , Jana Boerner , Priyanka Kakad , and Tanja Godenschwege 1 2 Honors Thesis Program , Department of Biological Sciences , Florida …
Attention deficit caused by MDMA ('ecstasy')
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Year: 2013, 2013
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Rudacille, Mary C., Tao, Rui
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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The infinite gravity of a black hole
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
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Contributors: Nikolova-Popova, Daniela, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry, Younan, Mark
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The black hole is one of the most interesting phenomena’s
that exist in our world, it’s said that the gravity
of a black hole is super strong that in can literally pull
anything including light, but the speed of the light
is said to be infinite because nothing in the known
physical form can actually stay in the form on reaching
the speed of light. That means that for the light
to be pulled… more
Full Text: The infinite gravity of a black hole Mark Younan and Dr. Nikolova Math department of Florida Atlantic University Why do black holes have such a huge gravity force ? Introduction • We have read a lot about black holes, but what is a black hole ? • How is …
Adaptive Control of In-Stream Ocean Current Turbines for Load Reduction
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
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Contributors: Lee, Louis M., VanZwieten, James H.
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The ocean currents off Florida are a renewable and
energy dense resource capable of providing Florida
with about 25% of its electricity needs. This current
is strongest at the sea surface and decreases
in strength with depth such that the individual rotor
blades on ocean current turbines (OCT) deployed to
harness this resource will operate in stronger currents
when positioned vertically… more
Full Text: Adaptive Control of In-Stream Ocean Current Turbines for Load Reduction Louis M. Lee and Dr. James H. VanZwieten Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center Introduction • Ocean current energy is one of the many renewable energy resources available …
Dual enrollment: the way forward
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Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Holman, Mirya R., Khazem, Jad
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Undergraduate Research Symposium 2012 DOROTHY F. SCHMIDT COLLEGE OF ARTS & LETTERS Dual Enrollment: The Way Foward Jad Khazem Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mirya Holman While contemporary education policies are coming under serious criticism in recent years, the …
Verb acquisition and generalization strategies of preschool children
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Year: 2012, 2012
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Contributors: Kersten, Alan, Pruzansky, Rita
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Undergraduate Research Symposium 2012 HARRIET L. WILKES HONORS COLLEGE Verb Acquisition and Generalization Strategies of Preschool Children Rita Pruzansky Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jules Earles and Dr. Alan Kersten This experiment tested 3 to 5-year-old …
Are Strip Down Versus Lifestyle Embellished Visual Concepts Prudent or Imprudent: Implications for Concept Test Design
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Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Llanos, Katherine, Oscar, Jerry, Smith, Allen E., Toteva, Irina
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The development of innovations is a company’s lifeline to a successful future. However, the rate of new product failures is alarming. Companies are faced with important decisions regarding which new products should be launched. The purpose of this study is determine if a stripped down concept formulation generated different reactions from respondents that did a lifestyle embellished visual… more
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An Analysis of Gopherus polyphemus Reproduction at the Florida Atlantic University Preserve
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Frazier, Evelyn, Huffman, Jessica, Nguyen, Thuymi
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Gopherus polyphemus (gopher tortoise) is a threatened
keystone species whose burrows benefit over
350 species. Surveys conducted throughout 2010-
2015 at Florida Atlantic University Preserve (FAUP)
have found an age gap of ten years and a lack of
nests. To update the demographic survey and to
examine the population’s reproduction and health,
we conducted burrow and nest surveys from May… more
Full Text: An Analysis of Gopherus polyphemus Reproduction at the Florida Atlantic University Preserve 1,2 2 1,2 Thuymi Nguyen , Jessica Huffman , and Evelyn Frazier Honors Thesis Undergraduate Program, Department of Biological Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College …
Loss of Neurofibromin During Development Increases Grooming in Drosophila
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
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Contributors: Chevara Joseph, Lanikea B. King, Seth Tomchik
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Loss of Neurofibromin During Development Increases Grooming in Drosophila 1,2 2 2 Chevara Joseph , Lanikea B. King , Seth Tomchik 1. Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, Florida AtlanPc University; 2. The Scripps Research InsPtute- Jupiter, Florida Department …
Arithmetic and language proficiency in Spanish/English billinguals
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Year: 2013, 2013
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Contributors: Nishat, Towhid, Perez, G., Rosselli, Monica
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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Preparation and Coping of Medical Practitioners When Dealing With Terminal Patients
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
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Contributors: Carreno-Lukasik, Gina, Gomez, Sarah
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This paper will use various sociological publications
based on research to investigate and analyze the relationship
between medical practitioners and patients
deemed terminal. Some topics the paper will include
how prepared practitioners feel they are in terms of
interacting with terminal patients, as well as the personal
methods of coping with grief that practitioners
implement into their… more
Full Text: Preparation and Coping of Medical Practitioners When Dealing With Terminal Patients Sarah Gomez and Dr. Gina Carreno-Lukasik Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University Literature Review How prepared do medical practitioners feel when delivering …
A model of CA2+ channel opening in response to action potential widening
Type: Text
Year: 2013, 2013
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Contributors: Christie, Jason, Rowan, Matthew, Tranquil, Elizabeth
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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Undergraduate Law Journal Strategic Analysis & Alignment Plan
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Year: 2021, 2021
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Contributors: Lopez Pelaez, Kevin
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: The Undergraduate Law Journal of Florida Atlantic University (“ULJ” and/or “Journal”) was founded in 2011 within the College of Business. Through years of persistent expansion, the Journal now serves as a hallmark platform, university-wide, for undergraduate students interested in legal academia. Starting in 2014, the Journal specifically targeted and fostered its identity as an academic journal… more
Full Text: Undergraduate Law Journal EST A B LIS H E D M M XI A Registered Student Organization & Academic Publication at FAU® STRATEGIC ANALYSIS & ALIGNMENT PLAN ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-22 Author: KEVIN LOPEZ PELAEZ Undergraduate Law Journal Florida Atlantic University …
Hippocampal involvement in object recognition memory
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Year: 2013, 2013
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Contributors: Cohen, Sarah J., Stackman, Robert W., Velez, Elisa M.
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Autonomous Seawater Sampler Using Flexible Soft Material
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
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Contributors: Cuong Tran, Minh Nguyen, Nafsia Shikdar
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Autonomous Seawater Sampler Using Flexible Soft Material Cuong Tran, Minh Nguyen, Nafisa Shikdar; Faculty: M. Kim, PhD INTRODUCTION METHODOLOGY ONGOING RESEARCH Increased carbon dioxide (CO2) emission to the atmosphere by industrial processes has resulted …
Society's Influence on Rape Culture
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Carreno-Lukasik, Gina, Tran, Annalisa
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In today's society, the investigations of the causes and patterns of rape incidents tend to focus on the actions or qualities of the individual victim or perpetrator. This literature review will analyze how society as a whole plays a role in positively or negatively influencing rape culture. Currently, society's stereotypes and attitudes about rape negatively influence rape culture by… more
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Longitudinal stability of jealousy in infancy
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Year: 2012, 2012
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Contributors: Jones, Nancy Aaron, Mize, Krystal D., Pineda, Melannie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Description: Jealousy
Full Text: The Longitudinal Stability of Jealousy in Infancy Melannie Pineda, Dr. Nancy Aaron Jones & Dr. Krystal D. Mize Charles E. Schmidt College of Science- Florida Atlantic University Introduction The current study examined the longitudinal stability of …
Angiographic Changes of Blood Vessels in the Photoreceptor Degenerative Mouse Retina
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Nguyen, Matthew, Shen, Wen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Tortuous, or twisted, arteries and veins are commonly
observed in humans and animals diagnosed with
diseases caused by the degeneration of photoreceptor
cells. However, the mechanisms of their formation
and development are poorly understood. We used
immunocytochemical, confocal imaging and computer
remodeling techniques to map the angiographic
changes in the photoreceptor degenerative… more
Full Text: Angiographic Changes of Blood Vessels Ve in the Photoreceptor Degenerative Mouse Retina Matthew Nguyen1 and Dr. Wen Shen2 1FAU High School, Charles E Schmidt College of Science 2Department of Biomedical Science, Charles E Schmidt College of Medicine …
TruD's Effect On RNA Oxidation
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Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Li, Zhongwei, Martin, Narelle, Mills, Darius, Rodriguez, Gabriela
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Age-related neurodegenerative diseases impact society in an increasing rate. Oxidative damage to cellular molecules is considered the main cause of many neurological diseases such as, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, etc. Understanding the mechanism and what cleans up oxidized molecules is vital in order to further explore therapeutic research for neurodegenerative diseases. RNA damage… more
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The Role of Mitophagy in the Longevity of Caenorhabditis elegans
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Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Jia, Kailiang, Ochoa, Laura
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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Distribution and Habitat Use of the Gopher Tortoise in a Declining Southeast Florida Conservation Area
Type: Text
Year: 2011, 2011
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Frazier, Evelyn, Hindle, Tobin, Scholl, Joshua
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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Urban Growth’s Effect on the Florida Everglades
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Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Holman, Mirya R., Sapienza, Valerie
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: Urban growth, also known as urbanization or urban sprawl, is the spreading of metropolitan growth that consumes natural areas, which has many harmful effects on the environment. This study provides information on how urban growth is affecting the Florida Everglades in destructive ways, with a focus on the water in the Everglades. A plethora of water pollutants, such as phosphorous, nitrogen and… more
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The role of methionine sulfoxide reductase in thermal stress response
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Year: 2013, 2013
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Contributors: Binninger, David, Bruce, Lindsay, Martin, James, Schey, Karin
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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Consumer Motivation: The Craft Beer Boom
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
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Contributors: Boone, Taylor, Harris, Devon, Mendiola, Sofia, Sly, Henry
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In the world of business, advertising is essential to
success. With all of the technological clutter that consumers
face every day, creating impact can only be
achieved through deep understanding of what the
target audience’s motivation for purchasing is. Our
research team has been watching a monumental rise
in demand for craft beer, and to reach that market
successfully, we have set out… more
Full Text: Consumer Motivation: The Craft Beer Boom Why this generation? What is the emotional motivation? Why are young people choosing craft beer? Devon Harris, Taylor Boone, Henry Sly, Sofia Mendiola and Dr. Allen Smith College of Business: Florida Atlantic …
An examination of immediate outcomes following a single session of mindfulness meditation
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Year: 2013, 2013
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Contributors: Levy, Morgan, Stiksma, Melissa, Vernon, Laura
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
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Fundamental Physics of All-Aqueous Micro-Droplet Generation Mechanisms
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
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Contributors: Kim, Mike, Mastiani, Mohammad, Melgar Jimenez, Sofia, Petrozzi, Nick
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Aqueous microdroplets have shown great potential
in various applications such as material synthesis,
chemical reactions, and drug discovery. The
objective of this research is to generate aqueous
microdroplets in water using microfluidic techniques.
Compared to conventional aqueous droplets in an oil
phase, droplets generated from the proposed system
will be more biocompatible and simply… more
Full Text: Fundamental Physics of All-Aqueous Micro-Droplet Generation Mechanisms Sofia Melgar Jimenez, Nick Petrozzi, Mohammad Mastiani, Dr. Myeongsub (Mike) Kim, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering ABSTRACT RESULTS AND DISCUSSION In this research, we …
Monitoring and Modeling to Estimate Impact of Hydrogen Sulfide Emissions and Dispersion Near Gas Wellheads on a Florida Class I Landfill
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Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Angel de Jesus Martinez, Daniel Meeroff
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Monitoring and Modeling to Estimate Impact Of Hydrogen Sulfide Emissions and Dispersion Near Gas Wellheads On a Florida Class I Landfill 1 Angel De Jesus Martinez 2 Daniel Meeroff PhD College of Engineering and Computer Science Department of Civil, …
Characterization of Leachate Clogging Solids
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Year: 2015, 2015
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Contributors: Harris, Alyssa, Meeroff, Daniel E., Purdy, Denys
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County collects leachate from its landfill in a gravity pipe leachate collection system (LCS), which is experiencing clogging due to calcium carbonate scale. An investigation was conducted to determine the solids composition and provide engineering solutions to this challenge.
During testing, it was found that aerated leachate produced foam, which… more
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Creation of a bacteria surrogate to accelerate research on Ebolavirus Zaire
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Year: 2016, 2016, 2016, 2016
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Coarsey, C., Holmes, Douglas, Singkorat, D., Varghese, Reen
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Ebola Viral Disease (EVD) is a devastating illness with
high infectivity and mortality rates. The 2014 West African
EVD outbreak was unprecedented in case numbers
and fatalities, and has highlighted the need to
develop rapid Point of Care detection devices. Progress
in the diagnosis and treatment of highly virulent
pathogens like the Ebola virus is often limited by the
small number of labs… more
Full Text: Creation of a bacteria surrogate to accelerate research on Ebolavirus Zaire R. Varghese, D. Holmes, C. Coarsey1, D. Singkorat, A. Shell, W. Asghar1, and N. Esiobu* Microbial Biotechnology Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic …
Nf1 Mutations Impair Memory-Related Plasticity in the Drosophila melanogaster Mushroom Body
Type: Text
Year: 2015, 2015
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Gilliland, Brandon, Macleod, Gregory, Tomchik, Seth
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries: Digital Library
Description: The purpose of this project was to understand the effects of therapeutic antidepressants with respect to circadian rhythm in Drosophila melanogaster. Antidepressants are known to have a role in dopamine and serotonin signaling pathways. These pathways have been observed to have a role in circadian rhythm, the biological process involving sleep patterns. In the experiments completed thus far, it… more
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Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions in Older Adults With Dementia: Chair Yoga, Chair-Based Exercise, and Participatory Music Intervention
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Arcay, Victoria, Lopes, Yve, Park, Juyoung
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This pilot study evaluated the feasibility of having older adults with dementia participate in a nonpharmacological treatment—chair yoga, chair-based exercise, or participatory music intervention—and assessed the effects of the interventions on physical, behavioral and psychological symptoms, general quality of life, and sleep patterns throughout the course of the study. The study employed a… more
Full Text: Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions in Older Adults With Dementia: Chair Yoga, Chair-Based Exercise, and Participatory Music Intervention Victoria Arcay & Yve Lopes HYPOTHESIS The chair yoga group, in comparison to the other two groups, will …
Feeding patterns effect brain development in infancy
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Barrera, Chloe, Jones, Nancy Aaron
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Feeding Patterns Effect Brain Development in Infancy Chloe Barrera and Dr. Nancy Jones Florida Atlantic University Introduction • • • • • • Previous research has linked the benefits of breastfeeding to infant health and to the maturation of the brain. …
Geological Lab-on-a-Chip for Salt Precipitation in Deep Saline Aquifers
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Asfour, Chris, Crawford, Heather, Kim, Mike, Seo, Seokju
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Geologic storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) into deep
saline aquifers is a promising strategy for mitigation
of global atmospheric CO2 levels-a main cause of
climate change. These aquifers have the capacity
to safely store significant amounts of CO2 and are
available worldwide. As such, reaction dynamics and
multiphase transport accompanying CO2 injection in
deep aquifers are important to… more
Full Text: Geological Lab-on-a-Chip for Salt Precipitation in Deep Saline Aquifers Heather Crawford and Chris Asfour, Seokju Seo, Dr. Mike Kim Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering ONGOING RESULTS BACKGROUND CO2 Sequestration: A mitigation solution for the …
Characterizing the Biophysical Mechanism of Cell-penetrating Peptides in Cancer Cell Entry
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Andrew C. Terrentis, Ewa P. Wojcikiewicz, Mary Moussa, Patrick Cosme, Shalondria Sears
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Full Text: Characterizing the Biophysical Mechanism of Cell-penetra7ng Pep7des in Cancer Cell Entry 1,2 1 3 3 1 Mary Moussa , Shalondria Sears , Patrick Cosme , Andrew C. Terren> s , Ewa P. Wojcikiewicz Department of Biomedical Science1, C.E. Schmidt College of …
Molecular Characterization of Hepatozoon (Apicomplexa: Adeleorina) Blood Parasite within the Threatened Gopherus Polyphemus Species
Type: Text
Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cooney, Brian, Eusse, Johanna, Frazier, Evelyn
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a threatened burrowing chelonian endemic to the Southeastern United States. Gopher tortoises are classified as a keystone species due to their construction of extensive burrows, providing shelter to approximately 362 commensal species. Haemogregarines are the most common hemoparasite species found within reptiles. The genus Hepatozoon sp. (Apicomplexa… more
Full Text: Molecular Characterization of Hepatozoon (Apicomplexa: Adeleorina) Blood Parasite Within the Threatened Gopherus polyphemus species % $$+))?1( $%%$/? $,"/$(0 (? 1Department of Biological Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science …
Should an Innovator Embrace the Prototypical, Authentic, or the High-Design Form? Insights into Initial Perceptions of Functionality, Ergonomics, Hedonism, Self-Expression, Authenticity, and Information Search of Dune Buggy Product Design Forms
Type: Text
Year: 2017, 2017, 2017, 2017
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Gordon, Danielle, Llanos, Katherine, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry, Smith, Hunter
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The outward appearance of a product and product
design form underlies successful innovation. Design
form creates initial impressions impacting buyer
judgments. Prototypical designs provide assurance
and familiarity. High-designs signal superior quality,
exclusiveness, and prestige. Continued high
performance gives authentic designs the real deal
reputation. Results contributed to product… more
Full Text: Should an Innovator Embrace the Prototypical, Authentic, or the High-Design Form? Insights into Initial Perceptions of Functionality, Ergonomics, Hedonism, Self-Expression, Authenticity, and Information Search of Dune Buggy Product Design Forms. Hunter …
The effect of mutated aconitase on yeast longevity
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Kirchman, Paul, Kwan, Melissa “CJ”
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Undergraduate Research Symposium 2012 HARRIET L. WILKES HONORS COLLEGE The Effect of Mutated Aconitase on Yeast Longevity Melissa “CJ” Kwan Faculty Advisor: Dr. Paul Kirchman This project focuses on the mitochondrial enzyme aconitase. Aconitase is an …
Using ATR-IR spectroscopy to study the conformation of cell-penetrating peptides
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Fontoura, Luiza, Rezler, Evonne
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Using ATR-IR spectroscopy to study the conformation of CPPs Luiza Fontoura and Evonne Rezler Charles E. Schmidt College of Science - Florida Atlantic University Abstract Cell penetrating peptides (CPPs) are able to efficiently cross the plasma membrane of …
Abamectin: ant toxin or antifeedant?
Type: Text
Year: 2012, 2012
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Dragojlovic, Veljko, Kaul, Christopher, Kissner, William, McGuire, Megan, Pick, David
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Libraries' Digital Library [digital object]
Full Text: Abamectin: Ant Toxin or Antifeedant? Christopher Kaul, William Kissner, Megan McGuire, David Pick and Dr. Veljko Dragojlovic Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University Objective Results Discussion The study was designed to test whether abamectin …