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Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
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
Full Text: Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium 03.30.18 1 WELCOME Welcome to the 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, which showcases undergraduate students at FAU who are engaged in research, scholarship and creative activities. Students present …
Home Range and Social Interactions of a South Florida Gopherus Polyphemus Population
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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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Assessment of the Long-Term Durability of Recycled Aggregate Concrete
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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, …
Understanding Sport-Related Concussions
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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 …
Volitional Swimming Kinematics of the Black Tip Shark (Carcharhinus limbatus)
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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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Biological Benefit of the mCAT
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
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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2018 Winners: Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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Year: 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
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, …
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
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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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Effects of Nonpharmacological Interventions in Older Adults With Dementia: Chair Yoga, Chair-Based Exercise, and Participatory Music Intervention
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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 …
Molecular Characterization of Hepatozoon (Apicomplexa: Adeleorina) Blood Parasite within the Threatened Gopherus Polyphemus Species
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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 …
Trabecular Structure through Ontogeny in the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris)
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Ingle, Danielle, Lindsey, Laura, Porter, Marianne
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Manatees, who use their vertebral column to propel themselves in swimming, are the product of a major evolutionary shift from land to water. This project explores the structure of trabecular (spongy) bone, which changes with force direction and magnitude, from the vertebral column of manatees. The goal of this research is to investigate the structural properties of manatee vertebral trabecular… more
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Food Offerings at Faith-based Activities for Children/Youth
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Gropper, Sareen, Opalinski, Andra, Parra Jaimes, Andrea
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Obesity/overweight affects one-third of U.S. children. While the causes are multifactorial, increased consumption of away-from-home (versus at-home) meals has been shown to contribute to higher calorie and fat intakes. This study’s objective was to examine food/beverage provisions at faith-based children/youth events. Direct observation methodology was used for data collection from 10 churches (… more
Full Text: Food Offerings at Faith-based Activities for Children/Youth Andrea Parra1 Faculty Advisors: Drs. Sareen Gropper2 and Andra Opalinski2 1Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and 2Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing BACKGROUND and STUDY RATIONALE RESULTS …
Exploring the Relationship Between Anxiety and HRV in Parents with Low Income
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Barry, Charlotte, Dixon, Derricka, Edwards, Karethy, King, Beth, Newman, David
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Over 40 million people in the United States are living in poverty today. The effects of living in disadvantaged circumstances increases the individual’s likelihood of experiencing persistent anxiety, which can lead to chronic health conditions. Studies have associated persistent anxiety with cardiovascular compromise as a result of decreased levels of heart rate variability (HRV). The purpose of… more
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GC-MS Investigation of Fecal Sterols as Indicators of Pollution
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Louda, J. William, Price, Christopher
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The goal of this experiment is to perfect the method of trimethylsilyl derivatization of fecal steroids Coprostan-3-one and Coprostanol using pyridine & N,O-bis-(trimethylsilyl)-trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA) containing 1% of Trimethylchlorosilane (TMCS). The extraction method for sediments involves Soxhlet extraction followed by saponification. The extraction of water samples will be done by XAD… more
Full Text: GC-MS INVESTIGATIONS OF FECAL STEROLS AS INDICATORS OF POLLUTION Christopher Roy Price (Dr. J. William Louda) Introduction SUPPORTING DATA In Florida, water is a commodity that is actively preserved and protected for both human and animal needs. Little …
Promoting Understanding Through Shared Human Connection in Photographs
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Opalinski, Andra, Schayes, Emily
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Despite the nursing code of ethics, nurses may stigmatize persons experiencing homelessness, and this can impact the quality of care given. Visual art has the potential to create dialogue and promote social change. However, there is little existing research on how art impacts those observing it. The purpose of this descriptive pilot study was to explore nurses’ perceptions surrounding… more
Full Text: Promoting Understanding Through Shared Human Connection in Photographs Emily Schayes, SN, BSN Honors in Nursing Student & Andra Opalinski, PhD, ARNP, CPNP-PC, NC-BC, Assistant Professor Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing RESEARCH AIM METHODOLOGY …
First Arctic Under-ice Ocean Walking Laboratory (FAU OWL)
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Prescod, Hanifah, Su, Tsung-Chow
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This study is to design an autonomous underwater robotic laboratory for different missions within the Arctic environment. Missions involve locating natural resources such as oil deposits, determining if the area is a feasible location for deployment of sea and air systems for many operations, and to obtain water and mineral samples to study and monitor the changing Arctic environment. Thus far,… more
Full Text: First Arctic Under-ice Ocean Walking Laboratory (FAU OWL) Hanifah Prescod Tsung-Chow Su, Eng.Sc.D., Assoc. Chair, Professor, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering ng OBJECTIVE PROCEDURE CONCLUSION This study is a step toward exhibiting the …
An Examination of the Morphosyntactic Structure of Verb Phrases in Chaldean Neo-Aramaic
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Barile, Paul, Hamilton, Michael
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This research is an examination of the morphological and syntactical features found within verb phrases of Chaldean Neo-Aramaic, a Semitic language which originates from Mesopotamia. From this examination, a configurational model is proposed, which depicts the grammatical arrangement of these morphosyntactic features during verb phrase formation. Additionally, accompanying this description of the… more
Full Text: An Examination of the Morphosyntactic Structure of Verb Phrases in Chaldean Neo-Aramaic Paul Barile ANALYSIS (ROOT & PATTERN) SUBJECT & OBJECT AGREEMENTS The construction of verbs & verb phrases require two essential elements: a root, which establishes …
Quality vs Quantity
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Auguste, Derream, Escaleras, Monica, Ziegler, Kyle
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: As the demand for food increases, food makers must increase production; however, there comes a point when one must consider what is sacrificed for such an increase in mass production of food. Food is now evolving, preferences are varying from natural tastes to unnatural alterations due to chemical additives. We felt more research is needed to understand what motivates consumers to purchase… more
Full Text: Quality vs Quantity Presenters: Kyle Ziegler and Derream Auguste Food is a fundamental physiological need for all humans. As the demand for food increases, food makers must increase production; however, there comes a point when one must consider what is …
Spreading Dynamics of Water Film on a Vibrating Glass
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Chau, Jimmy, Kendrick, Brandon, Su, Tsung-Chow, Wilson, Robert
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: We examine experimentally, the spreading dynamics of a wetting water film on plate glass when subjected to vibrations. Both mechanical and acoustic sources of vibrations are considered. The water is wetted on a simply supported rectangular piece of plate glass. Several glass inclinations are tested, with different exciting frequencies. Furthermore, we add different chemicals on the glass surface… more
Full Text: Spreading Dynamics of Water Film on a Vibrating Glass Dr. Tsung-Chow Su, Brandon Kendrick, Robert Wilson, and Jimmy Chau Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3. Figure 4. HYPOTHESIS SUPPORTING DATA CONCLUSION The first hypothesis is that the movement of water can …
Development and Optimization of AlphaScreen Assay for Discovery of Galectin-1/-3 Inhibitors
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Cudic, Mare, Fitzgerald, Forrest, Rivero, Yaima
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Galectin-1 is a beta-galactoside-binding protein implicated in regulating apoptosis, cell proliferation and cell differentiation. The objective of our research was to develop and optimize an assay format for the discovery of new inhibitors of galectin-1 using AlphaScreen technology in a competitive binding configuration. Our efforts were hampered by the weak binding affinities of galectin-1 for… more
Full Text: Development and Optimization of AlphaScreen Assay for Discovery of Galectin-1/-3 Inhibitors. Yaima Rivero, Forrest FitzGerald, and Mare Cudic, Ph. D. HYPOTHESIS An assay format for the discovery of new inhibitors of galectin-1/-3 (Gal-1/-3) using the …
Diagnosis of Citrus Greening Disease by qPCR Analysis
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
Member of: FAU Undergraduate Student Research
Contributors: Rocha, Fernando, Zhang, Xing-Hai
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing disease, is a phloem restrictive disease that affects orange as well as other citrus trees. The disease is caused by the gram negative bacteria Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. The bacteria is transmitted by the Asian psyllid, Diaphorina citri. The bacteria causes the tree to produce small and bitter oranges, the roots shrink and the leaves molt.… more
Full Text: Diagnosis of Citrus Greening Disease by qPCR Analysis Fernando Rocha and Xing-Hai Zhang Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University Data Introduction Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing disease, is caused by the gram-negative …
Hydrofracking-on-a-chip: Particle Laden Transport Under High Pressure
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Albrecht, George, Kim, Myeongsub, Linares, Natalia
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) has enabled recovery of natural gas and oil embedded in low permeability reservoirs. Despite its advancement in significant recovery of hydrocarbons not previously accessible from low permeability reservoirs, understanding the particle interactions and injected fluid retraction is lacking. The goal of this project is to investigate fluid dynamics of the… more
Full Text: Hydrofracking-on-a-chip: Particle Laden Transport Under High Pressure Natalia Linares, George Albrecht, and Dr. Mike Kim, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering eering INTRODUCTION Extraction of natural gas and crude oil demand is the highest it …
No more DACA? An Uncertain Future Under the Trump Administration
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Alvarez, Alyssa, Carreno-Lukasik, Gina
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) provides temporary relief from deportation and legal work authorization for eligible unauthorized youth in the U.S. In September of 2012, the Obama administration began to allow individuals that entered the country as minors be granted the opportunity of deferred action from deportations and work permits. In 2014, the motion for covering… more
Full Text: No More DACA? An Uncertain Future under the Trump Administration Alyssa Alvarez FAU College of Arts and Letters RESEARCH QUESTION How does the potential eradication of DACA during the Trump administration affect unauthorized immigrants living in the …
Airbnb Satisfaction Analysis
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Behara, Ravi, Glaser, Jordan, Grant, Vladislav
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: This is an explanatory research study. The purpose of the research is to evaluate performance of the traveling industry through statistical analysis. In the developing world of global economies, people travel on a regular basis. Travelers tend to complain about the Hotel Industry and how it is manipulating prices for their clientele. AirB&B is disrupting the hotel industry by allowing… more
Full Text: Airbnb Satisfaction Analysis Vladislav Grant, Jordan Glaser Project in MAN3506: Operations Management, Dr. Ravi Behara, ITOM Department, College of Business, Spring 2018 HYPOTHESIS We hypothesize that the price-tobedroom ratio is the reason for Airbnb’s …
Identification of Bottlenose Dolphin Prey Within the IRL, Utilizing Images Collected During Observed Dolphin Feeding Behaviors
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Albrecht, Dan, Grell, Kaitlin, Katz, Dana, Nelson, Brandy, Waldron, Jordan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Identification of dolphin prey is fundamental to understanding the ecological function of dolphins within the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), and useful in determining shared resources and associated health risks among dolphins and humans. This study utilized 62 images of dolphin prey documented during observed feeding behaviors from 2003 to 2015 to determine prey of significance. Dolphin prey were… more
Full Text: Identification of Bottlenose Dolphin Prey Within the IRL, Utilizing Imagess Collected During Observed Dolphin Feeding Behaviors Kaitlin Grell1, Dan Albrecht1, Jordan Waldron1, Dana Katz1, Brandy Nelson2, Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb2, and Marilyn Mazzoil2 …
Views on Climate Change
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Castillo, Henry, Diaz, Olivia, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Climate change is defined as the change of the global climate patterns which is caused by natural occurrences and human activities facilitated by the increased use of fossil fuels. Climate change is a prominent issue today, with people having conflicting viewpoints about it. Government intervention on the subject of climate change is widely debated. To understand the differing perspectives on… more
Full Text: Views on Climate Change Henry Castillo & Olivia Diaz Mentors: Dr. Monica Escaleras & Dr. Eric Levy College of Business, Economics INTRODUCTION • Climate change is defined as the change of the global climate patterns, which could have various affects on …
Vignettes and Their Role in Bullying Research
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: DeDenno, Michael, Demezier, Christopher, Longo, Joy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Transportation is the concept that readers become engaged when they read a story. The level of transportedness may impact the emotional response of the reader. Research shows that stories can be used to transport readers but there is a failure to identify vignettes as a viable medium. The ability of vignettes, a brief narrative without a conclusion, to transport readers is unknown. The purpose of… more
Full Text: Vignettes and Their Role in Bullying Research Christopher Demezier, Joy Longo, PhD, RNC-NIC, and Michael DeDonno, PhD Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Purpose Methodology Results & Conclusions • Primary objective: To understand the degree to which …
Generational Differences in Viewpoints
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Barak, Andrew, Escaleras, Monica, McCurry, Alexis
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: In today’s society, different age groups seem to think and behave differently. Generational differences have influenced many controversial opinions discussed today. Not much research has been conducted on these differences, but in the studies which have been conducted, it has been concluded that there are substantial differences that exist between generations. In the limited amount of research… more
Full Text: Generational Differences in Viewpoints Andrew Barak & Alexis McCurry BACKGROUND • In today’s society, different age groups seem to think and behave differently. Generational differences have influenced many controversial opinions that are discussed today. …
Quantification and Analysis of Cancer-Cell Derived Exosomes
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Iragavarapu-Charyulu, Vijaya, Keating, Patricia, Urdaneta, Alexandra
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Over 90% of cancer-related deaths are due to metastasis. Tumor-cell derived extracellular vesicles or exosomes are thought to contribute to metastasis. However, there is no standardized method to isolate exosomes. We hypothesize that polymer-based kits, in particular ExoQuick-TC (EQTC), may be better for isolating exosomes when compared to ultracentrifugation. In this study, we used three… more
Full Text: Quantification and Analysis of Cancer-Cell Derived Exosomess Alexandra Urdaneta1,2, Dr. Vijaya Iragavarapu-Charyulu3, Dr. Patricia Keating2 1Honors Thesis Program, 2Department of Biological Sciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science 3Department of …
Dimension Perception
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Year: 2018, 2018, 2018, 2018
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Contributors: Knipp, Tammy, Pitters, Ian, Vegara, Sebastian, White, Tristan
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Description: Three-dimensional computer-generated imagery (CGI) has been the animation industry standard for about two decades. There has been increased research in non-photorealistic rendering (NPR) techniques by industry leaders such as Walt Disney Animation Studios. NPR is computer-generated imagery that is augmented to replicate a distinct art style that deviates from what you would expect to see in a 3D… more
Full Text: Dimension Perception Ian Pitters Fig. 1. A subject participating in the eye tracking experiment. Top to bottom: the animation, the GP3 Eye Tracker, and the questionnaire. Fig. 3. An example of a range of abstraction. Fig. 4. The Procedure 1) Subjects sit …