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The Role Of Nutrition In An Individual's Physical Activity Levels And Sleep Patterns.
The Role Of Nutrition In An Individual's Physical Activity Levels And Sleep Patterns.
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Maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet provides our bodies with essential nutrients that promotes good overall health and well being. Nutrition has the vital rule in all different systems of the body as well as providing fuel for additional exertion throughout the day. Research has shown that diet patterns can change when students go off to college and students may attempt to try different diet plans. The goal of this research project is to better understand the role nutrition can play in physical activity levels and sleep habits in college students.
An Investigation Into Mental Health Impacts Of Young Adults Who Experienced Childhood Obesity
An Investigation Into Mental Health Impacts Of Young Adults Who Experienced Childhood Obesity
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Certain habits and behaviors one engages in as a child can carry into adulthood. An example of this is childhood obesity. There is much research that covers physical impacts of childhood obesity such as poor cardiovascular system, gross motor skills and skeletal abnormalities. That being said, there is limited research on how experiencing childhood obesity can affect an individual's mental health as they mature. The goal of this research project is to better understand how young adult's mental health has been impacted by these experiences including bridging the gap between physical and emotional consequences of childhood obesity.
Probing For The Developmental Mechanisms Underlying Repeated Tooth Loss In Frogs
Probing For The Developmental Mechanisms Underlying Repeated Tooth Loss In Frogs
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Teeth have been lost several times during the evolution of vertebrates, resulting in toothlessness, but is most widespread in frogs with over 20 independent losses. Investigations in toothless fishes, reptiles, and mammals have found that the tooth development program is not completely lost. These species maintain early molecular signaling and can develop transient tooth bud rudiments prior to the termination of the tooth development program that is disrupted via multiple pathways (loss of expression for different genes). We investigated convergent tooth loss in frogs by examining a developmental series of several toothed and toothless species using histological sectioning, microanatomical investigation, …
Reoffending Among First-Time Juvenile Offenders
Reoffending Among First-Time Juvenile Offenders
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The aim of this study is to find out what factors lead to reoffending among juveniles. The goal of this project is to bring the crime rates down for juveniles, so they can grow up to be successful. Our hypothesis is that a juvenile running away from home, among other home life complications will affect and increase the chance of a juvenile re-offending; the null hypothesis states that running away from home, among other home life complications will not affect nor lower the chance of a juvenile re-offending. The research initially suggested that with clear incentives not to commit crimes, …
The Role Of Cody In Regulating Listeria Monocytogenes Lactate Dehydrogenase Activity In Response To Propionate
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Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterial foodborne pathogen that can cause severe enteric infections with high mortality rates. During transmission, L. monocytogenes is exposed to propionate both as a common additive in food matrices and as a metabolic byproduct of our intestinal microbiota. However, how L. monocytogenes adapts to propionate exposure is not fully understood. In this study, we investigated how propionate exposure regulates the activity of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). LDH activity is critical for bacteria to maintain redox homeostasis and therefore can be a good indicator for bacterial fitness. Therefore, bacteria grown under different conditions with or without propionate were …
Police Legitimacy In Low-Income Communities
Police Legitimacy In Low-Income Communities
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This research explores a measure of police legitimacy within low-income communities, seeking to uncover the dynamics that shape the intersection of law enforcement practices and community resilience. By examining the association between community trust, procedural justice, and the socioeconomic context, the study seeks to highlight the mechanisms through which police legitimacy may influence the cycle of criminal behavior among disadvantaged youth. Additionally, the research explores potential moderating factors that may amplify or mitigate the relationship between police legitimacy and recidivism, such as race, gender, gang involvement, and other socioeconomic variables.
Leadership Experience, Philosophy, Legacy: Olivia Anthony
Leadership Experience, Philosophy, Legacy: Olivia Anthony
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The Christian Influence On Gandhi: A Systematic Review
The Christian Influence On Gandhi: A Systematic Review
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What is nonviolence — a concept, a mode of protest, a practice for modern living? This poster explores the ways in which nonviolence has been historically interpreted as "ahimsa," "beloved community," and as a way for practical and ethical thinking in our modern lives. We highlight the role of nonviolence as method and practice in historical and contemporary global instances that range from the farm workers movement, anti-nuclear protests, environmental green politics, and Dalit and Black actions towards representation.
The Impact Of Rising Federal Funds Rates On Healthcare Sector Stocks: An Empirical Analysis 1999-2023
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Does Regular Exercise Improve The Quality And Quantity Of Sleep In College Students?
Does Regular Exercise Improve The Quality And Quantity Of Sleep In College Students?
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The purpose of this investigation is to determine if regular exercise improves sleep patterns in college students. In order to have strong cognitive function, it is imperative that sleep quality and quantity remain positively consistent. Research shows that strong cognitive function can lead to greater success in college coursework and extracurricular activities. Sleep is also important for physical and mental health. Building high-quality exercise and sleep habits at a young age can lay a solid framework for a person's health as they age, leading to a higher quality of life.
Quantization Of Thermal Radiation In Blackbody Radiation
Quantization Of Thermal Radiation In Blackbody Radiation
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A black body is an ideal object that when heated emits thermal radiation but absorbs all radiation shined on it. In the early 1900’s physicists were interested in describing radiation emission of such objects, but to no avail. Classical physics was simply unequipped to describe black bodies. One theory, Rayleigh-Jeans equations, is one such failed attempt. One of the problems of using classical physics known at the time to describe blackbodies was the so called "ultraviolet catastrophe." The ultraviolet catastrophe comes about because classical physics assumes that energy is continuous and as such the calculated total energy emitted by a …
Coyote Habitat Preferences In Human-Modified Landscapes
Coyote Habitat Preferences In Human-Modified Landscapes
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In partnership with Five Rivers MetroParks, the project seeks to understand the effects that recreational activities and land use have on wildlife occurrence within three properties in the Dayton, Ohio metropolitan area: Germantown MetroPark, Twin Creek MetroPark, and Upper Twin Creek. In the fall of 2023, up to ten weeks of data was collected at each of the three sites using camera trap technology as a remote, non-invasive method to capture wildlife activity patterns and behavior. Specifically, the project uses occupancy modeling techniques to determine habitat preference and relative abundance of coyotes (Canis latrans) based on camera sightings. The occupancy …
Discovery Of Novel Mechanisms During The Biodegradation Of Polymer Coatings By An Environmental Strain Of Aureobasidium
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In order to create novel sustainable and biodegradation resistant coating formulations that do not include toxic additives to humans and/or the environment, the mechanistic complexity of the biodegradation process has to be simplified into general categories and knowledge gaps. This approach will truly identify where active biodegradation stops by microorganisms and where purely chemical hydrolysis and degradation begins. The specific research focus of my project is on the essential role of water and secreted hydrolytic proteins play in the movement and activity of polymer degrading fungi. The result of this focus could ultimately identify if degradation may be attributed to …
Benefits Of A Community Reentry Intervention For Reentry Self-Efficacy In Homeless Shelter Residents With Past Incarceration
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The U.S. has one of the highest levels of incarceration and recidivism in the world (American Civil Liberties Union, 2022; U.S. Department of Justice, n.d). Several factors contribute to recidivism, including the loss of monetary funds and loss of housing upon incarceration. Homelessness especially predicts recidivism. It has been found to increase the risk of recidivism by almost 50% (Jacobs & Gottlieb, 2020). Within the context of a long-term ongoing participatory community action research project in homeless shelters (Reeb et al., 2024), this study examined the benefit of reentry support sessions within the homeless shelter environment, with an attempt to …
A Portfolio Weighting Model For The S&P 500 Real Estate Sector Based On Two Factors: (1) Firm Revenue And (2) Gross Operating Profits: An Empirical Analysis 2009-2023.
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In this study I test the hypothesis that firm revenue growth and gross operating profits growth are priced-in-risk factors in the stock market. My base model is an equal weight model with the top 20 real estate stocks as my portfolio. The weights for the 20 stocks will change yearly based on firm revenue or gross operating profits growth. I then compare the returns to the broad market S&P 500 ETF SPY to determine if the factor models generate alpha. Given the efficient market hypothesis, I make the assumption that the alpha is a measure of the extra returns required …
Numerical Vs. Spatial Magnitude Understanding As Seen In Preschool Aged Children
Numerical Vs. Spatial Magnitude Understanding As Seen In Preschool Aged Children
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The ability of young children to differentiate between numerical and spatial magnitudes is correlated with executive functioning skills and has been recognized as a pivotal predictor of early math success (Fuhs et al., 2021). This ability is defined as flexible attention to magnitudes (FAM). In the current study, we expanded on previous findings which concluded that a child's performance in mixed FAM trials, where the child is asked to switch back and forth between numerical and spatial magnitudes, is most strongly connected to math achievement (Wagner et. al., 2023). To examine this, we added six additional mixed trials to the …
Connecting The Trans-Regulators Of An Evo-Devo Trait To Their Direct Target Genes Through Genetic, Genomic, And Biochemical Approaches
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Gene Regulatory Networks (GRNs) control the orchestrated spatial and temporal gene expression patterns responsible for trait development. The gain, modification, and deconstruction of GRNs logically must be major causes of trait evolution. Despite this perceived importance, the evolution of few if any traits is thoroughly understood at the scale of a GRN. This shortcoming has several causes. One is the difficulty of finding the breadth of GRN transcription factors and mapping these to their binding sites in cis-regulatory sequences of their downstream realizator genes. Another is the need for GRN studies to occur in experimentally tractable species for closely related …
Forced Abortions Of The Mentally Disabled: A Case Analysis
Forced Abortions Of The Mentally Disabled: A Case Analysis
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Abortion is a highly contentious topic due to the mother’s health, her financial situation, and opinions from family and other loved ones. This becomes even more difficult when the fetus is diagnosed with birth defects due to social norms and hardships that are specific to taking care of a child with disabilities. However, others are committed to defending the lives of the unborn no matter the circumstances. In 2019, there was a case that arose in the United Kingdom where the mother was ruled unfit to have her child due to her child-like mental capacity and was forced to have …
Does Engaging In Physical Activity Provide College Students With Greater Academic Success?
Does Engaging In Physical Activity Provide College Students With Greater Academic Success?
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It is shown that in order to maximize health benefits, adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Past research has shown that regular engagement in physical activity has the potential to improve cognitive ability. The goal of this research project is to better understand the relationship between physical activity and academic performance among college students at a private university in Central Ohio.
Kinematics Of Inextensible Constant Curvature Model For The Design Of Minimally Invasive Surgical Robots
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Continuum robots are inspired by biological organisms such as snakes, octopus tentacles, and elephant trunks to replicate their flexibility. These robots can navigate complex and confined spaces, enabling them to adapt to changing shapes and surfaces and interact delicately with environments without causing damage. Hence, their inherent flexibility and maneuverability make continuum robots ideal for surgical procedures in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). However, MIS requires exacting precision in both the position of the surgical robot end-effector and the shape of the continuum robot backbone. Additionally, the high flexibility of continuum robots introduces complexity in motion planning and control. To address …
The Effects Of Religion And Spirituality On Mental Well-Being
The Effects Of Religion And Spirituality On Mental Well-Being
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Past research has shown that religion and spirituality can have a great impact on an individual's well-being, whether that effect is positive or negative. Religion and spirituality can ultimately be used as a source of therapy for those with mental illnesses and also improve a person's mental health in general. Some examples of a positive effect include improving or preventing depression, anxiety, and suicide. While knowing it can better a person's well-being, it also has the possibility to worsen an individual's mental health by creating the emotions of shame, guilt, and not being accepted amongst a religious community. The goal …
Factors That Create Positive Outcomes For Encounters With Frontline Workers
Factors That Create Positive Outcomes For Encounters With Frontline Workers
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Frontline public service workers (street-level bureaucrats) provide the most critical services to our most vulnerable populations. Residents of various communities may only interact with frontline workers instead of upper-level public servants throughout their lives, meaning that these public servants are crucial to the positive perception of their agencies, departments, and entire government. This creates a need to understand what factors can produce a positive outcome, both for the frontline workers and the residents they interact with. To understand what creates positive experiences, a comprehensive literature review of recent research from two of the top journals in public administration will be …
Evaluation Of Object Detection Methods In Inclement Weather
Evaluation Of Object Detection Methods In Inclement Weather
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In this study, we thoroughly investigate the reliability of computer vision object detection systems in real-world traffic scenarios, particularly focusing on challenging weather conditions. Traditional evaluation methods often fall short in addressing the complexities of dynamic traffic environments, which is increasingly important with the advancement of autonomous vehicle technologies. Our research specifically examines how these algorithms perform in adverse weather like fog, rain, snow, and sun glare, recognizing the significant impact of weather on their accuracy. We emphasize that a system performing well in clear weather may struggle in adverse conditions. Our study includes detailed analyses of different architectural approaches, …
Photographing Wildlife: Analysis Of Species Richness And Activity In And Around Solar Prairies
Photographing Wildlife: Analysis Of Species Richness And Activity In And Around Solar Prairies
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Solar energy is one of the most promising forms of clean renewable energy, but there are still issues with land management around solar arrays. The introduction of prairies under solar arrays can significantly increase biodiversity in what would otherwise be a monocrop field of grass. Most solar arrays are surrounded by a fence, which can hinder animal movement. We sought to understand how animals interact with these solar prairies in arrays with and without fences. We investigated animal behavior using wildlife cameras at two different solar arrays in Dayton, OH, one at the Marianist Environmental Education Center (MEEC), and one …
Building A Strong Foundation: Sense Of Belonging And Engagement At The Community College In Preparation For Transfer
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The purpose of this study was to explore transfer students’ experiences at the community college in preparation of transferring to a four-year institution. The participants consisted of students currently enrolled in the University of Dayton/Sinclair Academy, including pre- and post-transfer students. I used qualitative, semi-structured interviews to collect data on transfer students’ individual experiences at the community college level around sense of belonging and engagement in preparation for transfer. Participants focused heavily on academic engagement, rather than social engagement, and found belonging with peers in the academic settings. The UDSA program provided a sense of belonging before transferring to UD. …
The Effects Of Solar Panels On Precipitation Runoff
The Effects Of Solar Panels On Precipitation Runoff
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Solar power is one of the largest sources of renewable energy, and the most widely used form of solar energy is solar panels. Due to misinformation, solar panels are causing controversy regarding their leaching ability and the changing in ability to contaminate through the years. This misinformation is because solar panels are constructed with chemicals like silica, phosphorous and boron that negatively affect the environment when in high levels. A large concern regarding solar panels is their greater leaching potential when a solar panel is cracked. The goal of our study was to determine if installed solar panels introduced chemicals …
Robin The Nest: Fixed Solar Panels Led To Smaller Nest Heights And Angles Compared To Tracking Panels
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Since the start of the industrial revolution, urbanization has been taking natural habitat from species leading organisms to find alternatives for food and shelter. As cities grow and pollution increases throughout the world, renewable energy has become vital to combat global warming. This has caused for solar arrays to become a major home for wild animals. Birds have been one of the major organisms found in solar arrays, often nesting under solar panels that now occupy once wooded areas. In this study we looked at how these solar panel sites are changing bird nest dynamics. Additionally, comparing the differences of …
Floating Constructed Wetlands Keep Cyanobacteria Levels At Bay
Floating Constructed Wetlands Keep Cyanobacteria Levels At Bay
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This research addresses the issue of eutrophication at the University of Dayton’s Old River Park (ORP) and measures the efficacy of the current management method, compared to an alternative management method implementing Floating Constructed Wetlands (FCWs). Our primary objective was to measure water quality of the ORP oxbow under current bimonthly copper sulfate algaecide treatment and compare it to the water quality of the oxbow water under an alternative treatment method, the FCW. To do this we sampled water quality parameters which included pH, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, ammonium, phosphorus, specific conductivity, total dissolved solids, and temperature in the oxbow and …
Design Of Smart Magnetic Beads For Water Purification
Design Of Smart Magnetic Beads For Water Purification
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New technologies are needed to advance current state-of-the-art water purification processes. Sodium alginate, a bio-based polymer made from brown seaweed, is a promising material for this application. Current studies using this biopolymer include applications in water treatment, drug delivery, and food engineering. Over the last two semesters, undergraduate students have explored this polymer along with magnetic nanomaterials in the Nanoscale Engineered Materials Laboratory (NEMLab) at UD as part of their Ethos R&D course. The students not only performed technical research but also participated in outreach activities, including in-person and video demonstrations with the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. In the NEMLab, …
Negative Perceptions Of Standardized Testing In Schools
Negative Perceptions Of Standardized Testing In Schools
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Standardized testing is seen throughout schools in almost all grade levels. Standardized testing affects teachers, students and parents. Negative impacts of standardized testing include biases based on race, gender, and household income. Students also experience negative stress in response to standardized testing. This literature review highlights why standardized testing is viewed so negatively throughout the school system.