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Applications, Challenges, And Research Issues For Enabling A Uav Swarm, Jennifer Hahner
Applications, Challenges, And Research Issues For Enabling A Uav Swarm, Jennifer Hahner
Senior Honors Theses
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms have the potential to be useful in numerous applications due to their versatility and ability to operate without human intervention. However, this promising technology still requires further investigation, research, and testing before UAV swarms can be implemented extensively. The level of human intervention needed to control the system determines the differing levels of autonomy for UAV swarms. For swarms to become more independent, efficient algorithms for task and path planning are essential. In addition, accurate communication is essential for swarms to be able to coordinate and accomplish tasks successfully. This paper seeks to provide a …
The Church And Sexual Socialization: A Practical Guide Equipping Youth Ministers To Aid Lgbtq+ Students, Connor Kennedy
The Church And Sexual Socialization: A Practical Guide Equipping Youth Ministers To Aid Lgbtq+ Students, Connor Kennedy
Senior Honors Theses
Sexual socialization is the process by which people learn about their sexual desires and identity. This paper displays the process of sexual socialization as it specifically relates to the youth in the United States. The need for authority on the matter of LGBTQ+ beliefs is established through a biblical worldview. The gap between the church and gender and sexual minority youth is wide, and the problem must be addressed. The author then provides a process and set of beliefs that any youth minister should hold if they desire to aid LGBTQ+ students.
A Study Of Mental Health Conditions Among Elite Level Athletes, Sawyer Magnett
A Study Of Mental Health Conditions Among Elite Level Athletes, Sawyer Magnett
Senior Honors Theses
This paper examines the effects of stigmatization on elite level athletes’ mental health and overall wellbeing. Within this study, elite level athletes will be defined as those that participate in collegiate programs and the levels beyond that. Stigma is generally defined as negative beliefs towards a particular group of people or a state of being. When stigma is prevalent within athletic settings, many athletes tend to be silent about the struggles they face daily. Stigma is manifested either publicly or personally in the arena of elite level athletics due to preconceived notions within this demographic. Through close examination of current …
A Phenomenological Study Of The Cross-Cultural Transitions Of University-Level Missionary Kids, Naomi Walter
A Phenomenological Study Of The Cross-Cultural Transitions Of University-Level Missionary Kids, Naomi Walter
Senior Honors Theses
The cultural identity and transitions of a Third Culture Kid (TCK) is often a matter of discussion and debate. The purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand the factors that influence the identity and the cross-cultural transitions of university-level TCKs, with a specific focus on Missionary Kids (MKs). The study involved semi-structured interviews of seven undergraduate university students, over the age of 18 and currently involved in the university's Missionary Kid Scholarship program. Results revealed several key themes including identity, community, and friendship expectations that influenced the transition process. Participants generally displayed a positive transition, and the findings provide …
The Implications Of Artificial Intelligence On Junior Auditors, Kaye Ragasajo
The Implications Of Artificial Intelligence On Junior Auditors, Kaye Ragasajo
Senior Honors Theses
The aim of this paper is to explore the evolving intersection of financial statement auditing and artificial intelligence (AI). A timeline of AI adoption in auditing is traced, detailing its impact on audit processes and the contemporary role of junior auditors. Challenges faced by junior auditors are identified, with an emphasis on the potential benefits and ethical concerns surrounding AI integration. Recommendations for adapting to AI's emergence and addressing challenges are provided. The analysis underscores the need for industry-wide collaboration, regulatory adjustments, and the cultivation of digital ethics. As AI continues to reshape auditing, future trends expected within the profession …
Rainbows Around The Throne: Theological Aesthetics In Evangelism To Same-Sex Attracted Men, Austin Tucker Kemp
Rainbows Around The Throne: Theological Aesthetics In Evangelism To Same-Sex Attracted Men, Austin Tucker Kemp
Senior Honors Theses
Cultural barriers and worldview differences between American evangelicalism and the LGBTQ+ movement have historically hindered evangelism to same-sex attracted men. Although recent Christian theologians have offered wisdom for including same-sex attracted believers in the church and for combating prevailing secular worldviews, evangelistic strategies to reach gay unbelievers remain underdeveloped. This thesis identifies five desires common within the population of same-sex attracted men (beauty, friendship, romance, sexuality, and masculinity) and proposes a method of evangelism which targets these desires using theological aesthetics to communicate the beauty of the gospel creatively and compellingly. A focus on aesthetic apologetics, aesthetic community, and aesthetic …
Biblically Responsible Investing: Should Christians Avoid Or Engage?, Logan Young
Biblically Responsible Investing: Should Christians Avoid Or Engage?, Logan Young
Senior Honors Theses
Christians over the last twenty to thirty years have started to discuss how to engage in investing. This has birthed the movement of Biblically Responsible Investing out of Socially Responsible Investing. There is a tension that exists within Biblically Responsible Investing between the two different ways Christians believe they should participate in investing: avoiding companies through screening and engaging with companies through shareholder engagement. Both of these can have a significant impact on the economy and specific companies. A Biblical worldview surrounding stewardship of resources and seeking to store up treasures in Heaven must be considered as Christian look at …
The Technical Code For Worship, Rayah Smith
The Technical Code For Worship, Rayah Smith
Liberty University Research Week
The Church is the body of Christ, and when individuals within the body of Christ come together in small gatherings, they participate in corporate worship. While the Bible does not specifically address how to apply technology within the corporate worship context, it does articulate how the Church should worship and what the focus should be. Verses such as Hebrews 12:28-29, which says, “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire,” and Hebrews 13:15, “Through him …
Y Theory: A New Theory Of Teaching Composition, Sophia Jantomaso
Y Theory: A New Theory Of Teaching Composition, Sophia Jantomaso
Liberty University Research Week
This thesis proposes an original theory of teaching composition structured through the concept of empathy as a scaffold for technical and positively impactful writing. The full name of the theory is Writing in Empathy (WIE) which I then translate to the letter/shape symbol, Y, consequently, Y Theory. Y is a shape symbol which images my theory’s emphasis on writing as a means for human connection, showing how the three points of a traditional rhetorical triangle (communicator, audience, message) collapse in, connect at a shared middle space, and emerge from the shared space as the operation of these three elements. Y …
Place We Call Home: The Death Of Human Flourishing In Non-Places, Gioia Calabretta
Place We Call Home: The Death Of Human Flourishing In Non-Places, Gioia Calabretta
Liberty University Research Week
This presentation examines the inhumane nature of our current built environment. Automobile-centricity was ushered in to America after World War II had ended, and this development ultimately led to significant dependence on vehicles. This prevailing dependency directly eliminates the population’s choice; dictating where people will go, how they will spend their money, and ultimately, their lives. This subjection has ramifications for everyone, but the effect is more pronounced for the elderly, disabled, children, and those without access to an automobile. Present solutions consist of more vehicular accommodation, more travel lanes, and more parking for automobiles. This only addresses the symptoms …
The Lived Experiences Of Immigrant Families Who Have A Child With A Disability, Korin Lopez
The Lived Experiences Of Immigrant Families Who Have A Child With A Disability, Korin Lopez
Liberty University Research Week
The purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand the lived experiences of immigrant families in the United States who have a child with disabilities. The central question guiding this qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study is: What are the lived experiences of immigrant families who have a child with disabilities? The theory guiding this study is Bronfenbrenner's bioecological theory, as it provides a lens to examine the influence and impact the ecological systems have on immigrant families' perceptions of raising a child with disabilities. The barriers faced by immigrant families in navigating a new country, culture, and language have also created …
The Psychology Behind Storytelling, Stephanie Russak
The Psychology Behind Storytelling, Stephanie Russak
Liberty University Research Week
This paper will examine the art of storytelling and how humanity is psychologically wired to crave stories. While humans used to tell stories to point to a food supply, ward off danger, or preserve family history, today, people gather in front of movie screens, theater stages, and concert halls. This paper will explore that evolutionary process and how stories remain prevalent in the modern era. It will explore the question “What compels our brain to capture its waning attention span and listen to a story?” This paper looks deeper into what psychologists call “narrative transportation” and how the brain engages …
Giving And Receiving Peer Feedback: Effect On Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Knowledge Acquisition And Information Retention? An Exploratory Study, Elyse Sumarsono
Giving And Receiving Peer Feedback: Effect On Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Knowledge Acquisition And Information Retention? An Exploratory Study, Elyse Sumarsono
Liberty University Research Week
Peer feedback has been used in the academic setting to enhance learning in students. It is referred to as the process of giving and receiving feedback from one student to another of the same academic level. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of giving and receiving peer feedback as perceived by undergraduate sophomore nursing students at a large faith-based university in the northeast U.S. A descriptive cross-sectional design was utilized to collect data using a pre-survey, followed by peer review of videos of five physical assessment skills by 30 students. The students completed a reflection after …
Leveraging Cultural Sensitivity To Increase Opioid Reversal Agent Distribution, Andrea Mackenzie
Leveraging Cultural Sensitivity To Increase Opioid Reversal Agent Distribution, Andrea Mackenzie
Liberty University Research Week
Opioid overdose death (OOD) rates in the US have increased exponentially in the last ten years and 68% between 2018 and 2020 alone. Now the leading cause of unnatural death in the United States and Virginia, opioids claimed 2,233 of the 2,622 Virginia 2021 overdose deaths. In 2023, Virginia Governor Youngkin executed a comprehensive OOD crisis response (EO-26) that aligns with the Commonwealth’s Right Help, Right Now behavioral health transformation initiative. Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Overdose Incident Management Team (IMT) strategized dispensing the opioid reversal agent (ORA) Naloxone to high-risk populations where it can reverse the effects of opioid …
Open Quote Creative Branding, Noah Depledge
Open Quote Creative Branding, Noah Depledge
Liberty University Research Week
This presentation serves to showcase the work that 20 students accomplished when tasked with researching, strategizing, and executing a brand identity for a new student-led design agency, hosted under the Studio and Digital Arts Department; the launch of the student-led design agency was made possible through a grant from the Center for Research and Scholarship. Beginning, the team researched the context that the new agency was operating in, noting the few student-led agencies in the country, local professional design agencies, and the prominent agencies globally. Alongside this contextual understanding, the team investigated current design trends, the audiences with which the …
A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Factors That Contribute To Persistence In Online Doctoral Programs For Students With Learning Disabilities Or Adhd, Jerry Pitts
Liberty University Research Week
The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to discover the factors that contributed to persistence in online doctoral programs for students with learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The theory guiding this study was Tinto’s theory of student persistence, as it suggested the more students were academically and socially integrated into their institution, the more likely they were to persist in their studies. The Central research question of this study is, “What are the factors that contribute to persistence in online doctoral programs for students with LD and ADHD?” Participants in this study consisted of seven …
Feelings Of Loneliness And Their Associations With The Type Of Social Media Use In College Students: Mixed Methods Study, Andrei Sigunov
Feelings Of Loneliness And Their Associations With The Type Of Social Media Use In College Students: Mixed Methods Study, Andrei Sigunov
Liberty University Research Week
The issue of loneliness remains a big concern for a number of people nowadays. Loneliness appears as a predictor and an outcome of many mental impairments. Response to loneliness may be observed from behavioral and physiological sides by exploring subjective feelings and autonomic nervous response. There is an increasing number of social media users which results in increased screen time. The evidence of these relationships is mixed. Whereas some articles suggest that time spent on social media has a negative impact on people and increases feelings of loneliness, other studies give evidence that it may help people maintain or even …
Persistent Bilateral Lower Leg Pain In A Collegiate Swimmer: A Case Study, Ashley Sennett
Persistent Bilateral Lower Leg Pain In A Collegiate Swimmer: A Case Study, Ashley Sennett
Liberty University Research Week
Background: A twenty-two year old female collegiate swimmer presented with recurring, intermittent symptoms of bilateral anterior lower leg pain over the span of four years. The patient complained of pain walking, described soreness, diffused pain, inflammation, and point tenderness during and after plyometrics. Pain would persist for approximately two hours following exercise. The initial diagnosis of medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) was formed. Treatment: Bilateral x-rays revealed double stress reactions in both tibias. Patient returned to play (RTP) with a restrictive non-weight bearing (NWB) program and physical therapy (PT). Two years later, the athlete complained of severe bilateral lower leg …
Time To Tickle The Taste Buds, Victoria Maclean
Time To Tickle The Taste Buds, Victoria Maclean
Liberty University Research Week
The CHEM 497 Special Topics in Chemistry: Kitchen Chemistry course was designed for students to learn, engage, reason with, and practice foundational scientific principles in a familiar setting – food in the kitchen. The process of cooking involves transforming the qualities of ingredients and how they combine to form new textures, flavors, and tastes. According to our survey, taste is the most important factor when determining how appealing a certain food product is. Thus, finding a compound to alter the taste and perception of food could prove very useful. The Miracle Fruit Berry (MFB) is not sweet in and of …
Music Therapy Techniques In The Commercial Music Industry, Sarah Heath
Music Therapy Techniques In The Commercial Music Industry, Sarah Heath
Senior Honors Theses
Despite the fact that music is commonly described as free therapy with easily accessible content in the modern age of streaming, most people do not realize that music they already listen to contains many legitimate, psychologically tested therapy. This creative artistic research study examines the role that music therapy processes and techniques play in affecting the form, songwriting and creative processes of the modern music industry. These foundational aspects of songs elicit neurological responses, the emotional effect of which is discussed and incorporated through creative research and implementation through a creative artifact. This study explores songwriting techniques found in various …
Secondary Characters As First-Person Narrators: A Study Of Empathy, Lily Walter
Secondary Characters As First-Person Narrators: A Study Of Empathy, Lily Walter
Senior Honors Theses
One of the greatest functions of literature is its ability to make readers attuned to the emotions of others. Specifically, literature promotes the practices of both empathy and sympathy. Point of view has a strong effect on how emotion is directed, and the secondary character as the first-person narrator functions as a literary device to direct the reader’s sympathy toward an unlikable, fatally-flawed protagonist. Secondary characters draw the reader close to the emotional world of the narrative through an others-orientation, their status as survivor, and their relationship to the protagonist. Ishmael in Moby Dick and Nick Carraway in The Great …
The Effects Of Covid-19 On The Mobile Payment Banking System, Sydney Mason
The Effects Of Covid-19 On The Mobile Payment Banking System, Sydney Mason
Senior Honors Theses
This study includes an examination of the effect of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on electronic payment apps. Ever since the pandemic caused a global shutdown, the banking industry was forced to adjust their usual operations and adopt new technological advancements that would allow for contactless payment. Consumers, worried about contracting the virus through the physical exchange of currency, resorted to utilizing payment apps. This contributed to the increase in electronic payment usage. This research addresses the effect of COVID-19 on three different electronic payment apps, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle. A comparative longitudinal analysis shows the increase in total transactions from …
The Dance Of Dismissal: A Program Oral Interpretation, Lindsay Anton
The Dance Of Dismissal: A Program Oral Interpretation, Lindsay Anton
Liberty University Research Week
Drawing from prose, poetry, drama, and news articles, a ten-minute performance centered around a unifying theme was curated. This type of performance is called a Program Oral Interpretation (POI). A POI is crafted to show the skills of interweaving diverse literary genres into a cohesive performance. This performance piece is attempting to answer a question, “How can diverse performance techniques be developed to convey the emotional impact of women's misdiagnosis and dismissal of physical pain, thereby reflecting broader societal attitudes towards women's health?” This piece skillfully leverages historical context and recent studies to show the mistreatment of women in the …
Cryptology For Christ: Steganography, Evangelism, And Closed Access Countries, Christopher Jaus
Cryptology For Christ: Steganography, Evangelism, And Closed Access Countries, Christopher Jaus
Liberty University Research Week
Digital steganography is rooted in the ancient practice of hiding messages and has evolved dramatically with technology. In the Christian worldview, modern technology's ethical application is rooted in the creation mandate, where Genesis 1:28 commands mankind to subdue the earth and have dominion over it. The Bible tells of examples where God directly instructs time-period specific technological application. For example, in Exodus 36, two men were charged with the task of using their technological skills to create objects for the purpose of housing the unique presence of God. Exodus 36:1 says, “Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whom the …
Efficient Synthesis Of 5,6-Fused Ring Pyridazines For Advanced Organometallic Semiconductor Applications, David Johnson
Efficient Synthesis Of 5,6-Fused Ring Pyridazines For Advanced Organometallic Semiconductor Applications, David Johnson
Liberty University Research Week
Organometallic semiconductors have emerged as pivotal components driving technological innovations in recent years. With a rich history in chemistry, organometallic compounds have gained prominence for their semiconductive properties, leading to significant advancements in fields such as optoelectronics and materials science. This study focuses on streamlining the synthesis of 5,6-fused ring pyridazines, a critical organic building block for cutting-edge organometallic semiconductor technologies. Pyridazines, characterized by a six-membered aromatic ring with adjacent nitrogen atoms, exhibit remarkable stability and have diverse applications in optoelectronics and pharmaceuticals. The primary objective of this research is to develop a more efficient process for the synthesis of …
Investigation Of Novel Endocannabinoid Enzyme Inhibitor Abhd2, Richard Tuttle
Investigation Of Novel Endocannabinoid Enzyme Inhibitor Abhd2, Richard Tuttle
Liberty University Research Week
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection presents a major global health concern, affecting millions of individuals each year. In-vitro studies have demonstrated the role of serine hydrolase, specifically a/b hydrolase domain-containing 2 (ABHD2) in hepatitis B viral propagation. The downregulation of ABHD2 via antisense oligonucleotides (ASODNs) decreased HBV mRNA and protein levels, implicating the role of ABHD2 in HBV replication and expression. However, the downregulation of ABHD2 was not demonstrated to effectively prevent HBV propagation in further studies. In addition, the mechanism of reducing HBV replication and expression via ABHD2 downregulation is not fully understood. Our research then aims to investigate …
Hannah's Gift: Lessons From A Life Fully Live, Lindsay Anton
Hannah's Gift: Lessons From A Life Fully Live, Lindsay Anton
Liberty University Research Week
The chosen piece of literature for the performance is "Hannah's Gift" by Maria Housden written in 2003. This is a nonfiction memoir about Maria's life. Her daughter, Hannah, died from cancer at the age of four in 1994. This memoir shares the life of Hannah and how Maria processed the traumatic loss of her daughter. In this creative research process, a research question is identified: How does the act of writing and interpreting traumatic experiences facilitate the cathartic function of communication, and what are the factors that contribute to this process? Individuals use narrative storytelling to serve them in their …
Media Impact On Stereotypes: How The Media Feeds The Bias Beast, Emma Campbell
Media Impact On Stereotypes: How The Media Feeds The Bias Beast, Emma Campbell
Liberty University Research Week
This project examines the ways in which news media perpetuates inaccurate stereotypes, different methods of diminishing stereotyping on a psychological level, and proposes an adaptation of these strategies to be applied in the news media industry. It is well documented that the media industry frequently feeds stereotypic images rather than diminishing them, even if unintentionally. Stereotypic portrayals in the media can have real-world impacts on the people or groups unfairly treated. These impacts range from influencing interpersonal interactions to influencing public policy that affects those subjected to stereotyping. Existing research has primarily examined the psychological processes of stereotyping and how …
The Carolingian Renaissance: Church And Culture, Paul Aitchison
The Carolingian Renaissance: Church And Culture, Paul Aitchison
Liberty University Research Week
This paper examines the Carolingian Renaissance, the formation, conduct, and overall impact considering the Italian Renaissance that began 500 years later. The survival of literary and historical works of antient writers through the diligence of early medieval monastic scriptoriums was one of the bases for the later Renaissance and return to the writing of antiquity. When Charlemagne was proclaimed Emperor of the Romans on Christmas Day, 800 both the Papacy and Charlemagne wanted different things. What occurred was not a long-standing peace across Europe but instead a period of increased innovation in literacy, education, and literature as well as survival …
“In God We Trust”: Reevaluating George Washington’S Religious Faith, Cole Klicker
“In God We Trust”: Reevaluating George Washington’S Religious Faith, Cole Klicker
Liberty University Research Week
The ongoing historical debate surrounding George Washington's religious views has evolved through different perspectives. In the early 19th century, there was a prevailing consensus that portrayed Washington as a devout Christian. However, as the 20th century unfolded, this view faced challenges and has continued to be scrutinized in the modern era of historical understanding. The central question driving this discourse remains straightforward: Was George Washington a Christian? To investigate this question, a comprehensive approach utilizing a mix of primary and secondary sources has been employed. Primary sources, primarily drawn from the collection of the Washington Papers, offer direct insights into …