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An Overview Of Ghana’S Investment Opportunities For Virginia Businesses, Benjamin Ellis
An Overview Of Ghana’S Investment Opportunities For Virginia Businesses, Benjamin Ellis
Liberty University Research Week
Ghana and the US have a strong history of partnership in trade and investment. While Ghana's economy is currently navigating some challenges, the country is on an overall positive trajectory of growth. To foster trade between the US and Ghana, both countries must work together to identify viable opportunities and recognize potential risks. In addition, the US and Ghana must find common ground and develop local partnerships to ensure mutually beneficial trade agreements. The purpose of this project is to identify viable investment opportunities in Ghana and begin facilitating connections between these opportunities and Virginia businesses. Specifically, Ghana has investment …
Mechanisms Of Behavioral Change In Hosts Of Toxoplasma Gondii: A Review, Olivia Grimsley, David Rockabrand
Mechanisms Of Behavioral Change In Hosts Of Toxoplasma Gondii: A Review, Olivia Grimsley, David Rockabrand
Liberty University Research Week
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii is a highly ubiquitous parasite that latently infects an estimated 33% percent of the global population. Toxoplasmosis is of obvious clinical significance due to the extremely high risks to the unborn who contract it congenitally. Less attention has been given to a more subtle aspect of latent infection, which is the behavioral alterations that are commonly experienced by those who contract the parasite. Infected individuals common display a variety of altered behaviors, such as increased aggression and risk-seeking behaviors, depression, higher tendency towards suicide and self-directed violence, a loss of fear response, and a greatly increased …
Ai Applications In Sports: Evaluating Adoption Among Lu Student-Athletes, Gozde Sezgun, Randall Eaker, Yiming Ji
Ai Applications In Sports: Evaluating Adoption Among Lu Student-Athletes, Gozde Sezgun, Randall Eaker, Yiming Ji
Liberty University Research Week
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the sports industry, offering advanced tools for performance analytics, training optimization, and injury prevention. While AI-driven technologies such as video analysis, biometric wearables, and predictive modeling have been widely adopted in professional sports, their integration within collegiate athletics remains underexplored (Wang et al., 2024). Figure 1 illustrates AI’s role in processing data streams, while Figures 2 and 3 highlight AI-driven training, injury prediction, real-time performance forecast and decision-making frameworks. Despite increasing interest in AI applications in sports, limited research investigates how these tools are utilized in student-athlete training and competition. Understanding AI adoption among collegiate …
Healthy Sendoffs: The Long-Term Mental Health Effects On Nicu Parents And How Nurses Can Improve Outcomes, Christine Lyford
Healthy Sendoffs: The Long-Term Mental Health Effects On Nicu Parents And How Nurses Can Improve Outcomes, Christine Lyford
Liberty University Research Week
Background: Parents who enter the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) undergo numerous stressors on their psychological wellbeing that can leave them with impacts long after discharge. This review was conducted to analyze the severity of long-term mental health deficits in parents and compare various nursing interventions that could decrease the incidence of these deficits. Methods: Seven databases were searched within the past seven years and documented in the PRISMA flow chart with twelve articles being identified as meeting the inclusion requirements. Results: These articles found a higher prevalence of adverse mental health outcomes in NICU parents, with a focus on …
Understanding The Lived Experiences Of Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Families: A Phenomenological Study Of Transition Planning And Post-Graduation Outcomes, Tamara Martinez-Fernandez
Understanding The Lived Experiences Of Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Families: A Phenomenological Study Of Transition Planning And Post-Graduation Outcomes, Tamara Martinez-Fernandez
Liberty University Research Week
This study investigated the impact of understanding the lived experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) families throughout the transition planning process of students with disabilities as they prepared for adulthood. The history of special education is shocking, heartbreaking, and exposed the often-deplorable conditions of the human experience simply for being born different. Considering that there are more CLD students in the United States than before, there were limited findings that addressed the transition planning experiences of CLD families compared to their White counterparts. The aim of the research was to answer the question: What are the lived experiences of …
Anuran Use Of Old Lake Habitat Versus New Lake Expansion, Joshua Sorenson, Corbin Denton, Kaitlyn Hopkins, Keaton Dowdy, Matthew Becker, Paul Sattler, Rachel Weaver
Anuran Use Of Old Lake Habitat Versus New Lake Expansion, Joshua Sorenson, Corbin Denton, Kaitlyn Hopkins, Keaton Dowdy, Matthew Becker, Paul Sattler, Rachel Weaver
Liberty University Research Week
The enlargement of the Hydaway Lake presents amphibian species present in the lake new areas and habitats to explore and live in. This will be the first breeding season that the new portion of the lake will contain water, so this study is to look at how anurans utilize this habitat. Some species we expect to find in early spring, are the Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) and the American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus) which are very opportunistic as well as other species such as Spring Peepers and Pickerel Frogs. We hypothesize that the old habitat will have increased vocalizations and egg …
Importance Of Visual Sign Language Bibles For An Unreached People Group, Ellie Fogarty, Nicolette Velasquez
Importance Of Visual Sign Language Bibles For An Unreached People Group, Ellie Fogarty, Nicolette Velasquez
Liberty University Research Week
An estimated 98% of the dDeaf Community has yet to embrace Christianity, due to the lack of accessible biblical resources in their native language. In 2020, Deaf Missions, an organization dedicated to evangelizing to dDeaf Communities, completed the first American Sign Language Bible (ASLV). This pivotal work provides the dDeaf American Sign Language users, with access to Scripture in their primary mode of communication. Despite its significance, research on the impact of ASLV remains limited. The researcher aims to address the research question: “What is the importance and impact of visual sign language Bibles for the dDeaf Community?” This qualitative …
"Reasons Why Collegiate Football Athletes Enter The Transfer Portal", Sage Crane, Andrew Frasco, Okechukwu Osuji
"Reasons Why Collegiate Football Athletes Enter The Transfer Portal", Sage Crane, Andrew Frasco, Okechukwu Osuji
Liberty University Research Week
The increasing trend of collegiate football players entering the transfer portal has piqued significant interest in recent years, yet little is understood about the specific reasons behind these decisions. This study aims to investigate the primary factors influencing why collegiate football players decide to enter the transfer portal. The research question guiding this study is: “What are the primary factors in the reasons that collegiate football athletes enter the transfer portal?” Our hypothesis posits that there are identifiable primary factors in the reasons why collegiate football athletes enter the transfer portal. Using a probability sampling method, the study will gather …
Second Modality Implications On The Second Language Acquisition Of Asl/English Interpreting Students, Eden Svoboda
Second Modality Implications On The Second Language Acquisition Of Asl/English Interpreting Students, Eden Svoboda
Liberty University Research Week
American Sign Language (ASL) takes seven years to gain fluency, meaning ASL/English interpreting (ASLI) students in four-year programs are potentially not fully prepared upon graduation. While there is barely adequate research presenting the differences in learning a second language (L2) as a new modality compared to the same modality of the first language (L1), insufficient research exists detailing the implications of these differences on ASLI students and how to compensate for them. This theoretical qualitative study is aimed at revealing the implications of learning a new modality alongside a second language (L2M2) for ASLI students in four-year programs. Quasi-structured yet …
The Benefits And Concerns Of Video Remote Interpreting (Vri) For Ddeaf Patients In The Current Medical Setting In Virginia, Abigail Newman
The Benefits And Concerns Of Video Remote Interpreting (Vri) For Ddeaf Patients In The Current Medical Setting In Virginia, Abigail Newman
Liberty University Research Week
Since the late 1990s, video remote interpreting (VRI) for dDeaf patients has been available and used sporadically in the US medical setting. However, the COVID quarantine period produced a critical clinical situation in which the use of VRI for dDeaf patients skyrocketed throughout medical centers across the country. Several American Sign Language interpreters modified their services or switched entirely to remote interpreting, health facilities invested in handheld video devices and screens, and several commercial remote interpreting services were expanded. However, now that the COVID period has dissipated and the clinical interview setting has returned to a “norm” with few restrictions, …
The Effects Of Bee Products Compared With Performance-Enhancing Drinks On Endurance Performance In Runners: A Critically Appraised Topic, Lauren Rohrer
Liberty University Research Week
Clinical Scenario: Sports drinks (SPDs) are commonly used to enhance endurance performance in runners. However, these drinks contain artificial ingredients, and research has been done on the ergogenic effects of bee products as a healthier alternative to SPDs. Focused Clinical Question: In long-distance runners, what are the ergogenic effects of bee product supplementation compared to performance-enhancing drink supplementation on endurance performance? Summary of Key Findings: The authors of a high-quality study found that bee bread (BB) supplementation had a greater effect on running endurance performance than maltodextrin, while the authors of 2 lesser-quality studies found that Acacia honey drink (H) …
A Quantitative Study Teaching De-Escalation With Virtual Reality Simulation To Associate Nursing Students Measuring Effectiveness, Learning, And Confidence, Michele Marbet
Liberty University Research Week
Workplace violence against nurses is a critical global public health issue, with one in four nurses reportedly experiencing physical assault by patients. This quantitative quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest study aimed to assess the effectiveness of virtual reality simulation as a teaching strategy for de-escalation education in associate nursing students (N = 29) perception in learning and confidence. The study utilized the Simulation Effectiveness Tool-Modified (SET-M) instrument to measure outcomes guided by Kolb's experiential learning theory and the NLN Jeffries simulation theory. The learning variable demonstrated significant improvement as confirmed by paired t-test analysis (p < .01). For the effectiveness and confidence variables, which violated assumptions of normality, a comprehensive statistical approach was implemented. Analysis included parametric testing via paired t-tests, supplemented by nonparametric methods (Wilcoxon Signed-ranks test and Sign test) to ensure statistical rigor. The cumulative results across all three statistical tests consistently demonstrated significant improvements (p < .001). Effect size calculations revealed medium to large significance for all variables measured by Cohen’s d. The conclusive findings of this research to reject all three null hypotheses suggest that virtual reality simulation is an effective teaching strategy for developing de-escalation skills, enhancing both learning and confidence among associate nursing students. Future studies are needed to further validate and expand upon the findings of the current research, potentially leading to more widespread adoption of virtual reality simulation in nursing education for teaching de-escalation.
Lived Experiences Of Ukrainian Nursing Students In The Us: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Katherine Ferrell
Lived Experiences Of Ukrainian Nursing Students In The Us: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Katherine Ferrell
Liberty University Research Week
The Russian-Ukraine war has forced people to take asylum in other countries. During this time over 20 young people from Ukraine were recruited by a faith-based university to study nursing in the US. International students studying in Higher Education Institutes in the US can have many challenges such as cultural and language adaptation, financial struggles, loneliness, and more. A gap exists in the knowledge of the lived experiences of Ukrainian nursing students in the US. A transcendental phenomenological study was performed to explore the lived experiences of Ukrainian pre-licensure nursing students at a mid-western nursing program. Albert Bandura’s Social Learning …
Steganography In Svg Image Files, Tyler Garrett, Christopher Jaus, Kaelyn Haynie
Steganography In Svg Image Files, Tyler Garrett, Christopher Jaus, Kaelyn Haynie
Liberty University Research Week
This research discusses the practical application of steganography within the missionary field. Steganography has had many variations throughout history and has shown promise in the modern era. This research specifically looks into the use of steganography within Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG) image files. The presented research will briefly introduce steganography, provide historic examples of steganography, explain how it can be used within the context of SVG images, and discuss the modern application to the missionary field.
A Qualitative Sociopsychological Study Of Expectancy Violation And Uses And Gratifications Theories Pertaining To Phubbing Behavior And Reception In Generation X Women, Sandra Tallarico
Liberty University Research Week
The overall aim of this dissertation project was to examine the effects of phone snubbing, called phubbing, on Generation X women born between 1965 and 1980 who reside in the United States. This qualitative dissertation explored the experiences Generation X women have with the reception and action of the act of phubbing others through 18 semi-structured interviews via dyadic face-to-face conversation. The study’s findings indicate that Generation X women dislike being phubbed, negatively impacting conversational, communication, and relational satisfaction. Further indications suggest Generation X women typically try to avoid phubbing others, except for the felt need to check on their …
Diagnosis And Management Of A Morel-Lavallée Lesion In A Collegiate Female Soccer Player: A Type 4 Rare Event Case Study, Amanda Pendleton
Diagnosis And Management Of A Morel-Lavallée Lesion In A Collegiate Female Soccer Player: A Type 4 Rare Event Case Study, Amanda Pendleton
Liberty University Research Week
This case study investigates the occurrence of a Morel-Lavallée Lesion in a Collegiate Female Soccer Player. After the second game of a double header, the patient reported to the certified athletic trainer (ATC) that her knee was swollen and bruised. An initial evaluation was inconclusive with differential diagnoses of a meniscus injury, a bone bruise, or bursitis. The team orthopedic agreed with these differential diagnoses following his evaluation. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) results found a pocket of edema along the anterior medial aspect of the knee that was approximately 2.6 x 0.9 x 3.5 cm large. With a meniscus injury …
Exploring The Essence Of Teacher Retention In A Christian School: A Multiple Case Study, Philip Regualos
Exploring The Essence Of Teacher Retention In A Christian School: A Multiple Case Study, Philip Regualos
Liberty University Research Week
The purpose of this exploratory multiple case study was to understand the factors that contributed to teacher retention at two pre-K-12 Christian school associations of three schools, the Midwest Evangelical Christian School Association (MECSA) and the Rural Area Christian School Association (RACSA). In the research, teacher retention was generally defined as a teacher who is currently employed and intends to return next academic year as a teacher at this association. The theory guiding this study was Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The central research question guiding the study is: How do teachers describe the factors that motivate them to return to …
A Quantitative Study Teaching De-Escalation With Virtual Reality Simulation To Associate Nursing Students Measuring Effectiveness, Learning, And Confidence, Michele Marbet
Liberty University Research Week
Workplace violence against nurses is a critical global public health issue, with one in four nurses reportedly experiencing physical assault by patients. This quantitative quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest study aimed to assess the effectiveness of virtual reality simulation as a teaching strategy for de-escalation education in associate nursing students (N = 29) perception in learning and confidence. The study utilized the Simulation Effectiveness Tool-Modified (SET-M) instrument to measure outcomes guided by Kolb's experiential learning theory and the NLN Jeffries simulation theory. The learning variable demonstrated significant improvement as confirmed by paired t-test analysis (p < .01). For the effectiveness and confidence variables, which violated assumptions of normality, a comprehensive statistical approach was implemented. Analysis included parametric testing via paired t-tests, supplemented by nonparametric methods (Wilcoxon Signed-ranks test and Sign test) to ensure statistical rigor. The cumulative results across all three statistical tests consistently demonstrated significant improvements (p < .001). Effect size calculations revealed medium to large significance for all variables measured by Cohen’s d. The conclusive findings of this research to reject all three null hypotheses suggest that virtual reality simulation is an effective teaching strategy for developing de-escalation skills, enhancing both learning and confidence among associate nursing students. Future studies are needed to further validate and expand upon the findings of the current research, potentially leading to more widespread adoption of virtual reality simulation in nursing education for teaching de-escalation. Keywords: Nursing education associate degree, de-escalation, virtual reality simulation, work-place violence
The Use Of Virtual Reality In Clinical Education To Improve Competency: A Literature Review, Stephanie Zoller
The Use Of Virtual Reality In Clinical Education To Improve Competency: A Literature Review, Stephanie Zoller
Liberty University Research Week
Background: Clinical simulations play a crucial role in nursing education, allowing for the development of important skills in a secure setting. With the use of virtual or augmented reality technology, students can perform tasks and be immersed in real-life scenarios. This gives students a chance to better develop skills, including communication and compassion along with hands-on skills. Despite the advancements, virtual reality remains significantly underused in nursing education. This technology has the potential to enhance nursing interventions within a controlled setting, ensuring the safety of both patients and students. Purpose: To examine the viability of using virtual reality curriculum to …
Use Of The E.M.P.A.T.H.Y. Tool In A Telehealth Simulation To Enhance Professional Communication Skills By Student Physical Therapists: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Bonnie Rogulj
Liberty University Research Week
The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study will be to describe the phenomenon of enhancing professional communication skills by incorporating the E.M.P.A.T.H.Y. teaching tool developed by Dr. Helen Riess into a telehealth simulation for novice student physical therapists enrolled in a blended program at a private, non-profit higher education academic institution. The theory guiding this study is David A. Kolb’s theory on experiential learning (ELT), as it will promote the development of learning professional communication skills by novice student physical therapists through the incorporation of technology in a non-traditional learning environment. The central research question of the study is: What …
The Role Of Wwii Propaganda In Shaping Women's Roles, Robert Baker-Nicholas
The Role Of Wwii Propaganda In Shaping Women's Roles, Robert Baker-Nicholas
Liberty University Research Week
This study offers a comparative qualitative analysis of World War II propaganda and how it influenced women’s labor in the United States and Canada. It investigates how each country’s cultural identity and political climate shaped propaganda messaging aimed at women and how that messaging affected public attitudes toward their roles. Using a wide range of primary sources—including propaganda posters, government studies, pamphlets, films, radio broadcasts, speeches, and oral narratives—this research highlights the stark differences in how the U.S. and Canada mobilized women during the war. In the United States, propaganda promoted female empowerment through iconic campaigns like Rosie the Riveter, …
Second Language Acquisition Of Traumatized Students, Candice Spaulding
Second Language Acquisition Of Traumatized Students, Candice Spaulding
Liberty University Research Week
Two recent developments indicate that a new horizon in English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and ministries has dawned. One is the increasing cultural awareness and acceptance of how PTSD and c-PTSD affect areas of the brain involved in second language acquisition (SLA). The other is the rapid influx of over half a million non-English speaking refugees from traumatic situations within the last three years. Through a convergence of SLA research in Liberty University’s Master of Teaching English as a Second Language program and the new research frontier of the lasting effects of trauma on the brain, it is …
Shattered Reflection, Aunna Leach
Shattered Reflection, Aunna Leach
Liberty University Research Week
An oil painting showing the inner tension and emotional depth of a person while conveying a sense of fragility and isolation. Please see research notes for more info.
"Howard Be Thy Name", Jennifer Trahant
"Howard Be Thy Name", Jennifer Trahant
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A Biblical worldview recognizes the beauty in aging, viewing it not as a decline but as a testament to wisdom, resilience, and God’s faithfulness. Scripture affirms this perspective, as seen in Proverbs 16:31, “Gray hair is a crown of glory,†and Job 12:12, “Wisdom is with the aged.†Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that “He has made everything beautiful in its time,†affirming that aging is part of God’s design. While physical beauty fades, the Lord confirms that time can emphasize the inner self's renewal. By honoring the marks of age, we embrace a perspective that values the depth, grace, and …
Listen, Katrina Mcmillen
Listen, Katrina Mcmillen
Liberty University Research Week
There is a disparity of genuine communication between women and healthcare professionals. Although modern society claims equal access and opportunity for all genders, there is a large portion of women who continue to go unheard. Most healthcare professionals are not actively seeking sexist options when treating patients, yet many women are still being treated differently or not at all. Changing the current status quo begins with acknowledging the current situation women all around the world are experiencing. The Communication Objective is to display the struggle within the affected group. There is an outcry from women, observable across countries, to be …
Fields Of Yesterday, Aunna Leach
Fields Of Yesterday, Aunna Leach
Liberty University Research Week
This is a rustic style oil painting that depicts a hard working farmers field. View research papers for more info.
Horizon City, Aunna Leach
Horizon City, Aunna Leach
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Horizon City is a ceramic sculpture that depicts a thriving city atop the back of a ceramic whale. Please see research notes for more information.
Research Week 2025 Program, Scholarly Communications
Research Week 2025 Program, Scholarly Communications
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Program booklet for Research Week 2025.
Graceful Gold, Aunna Leach
Graceful Gold, Aunna Leach
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Graceful Gold is a multi-layer painted glass Immersive & reflective experience. Using multiple layers of glass I have painted a goldfish, bubbles and black background onto four layers of glass creating a 3d view when seen, and a double goldfish reflection. Please see research notes for more information.
Painted Sky Jewelry, Aunna Leach
Painted Sky Jewelry, Aunna Leach
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I was inspired to create a Native American jewelry set because of my great-grandmother, who was Native American. I created a necklace and ring set with my newfound skills that I developed at Liberty University. Please see Research notes for more information.