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For The Culture: The Importance Of A Critical Social Theory Within The Music Education Classroom, Brianna Thomas

Senior Honors Theses

This paper will analyze the history of music education in the United States and discuss how the music classroom can contribute to and dismantle social inequalities including social class, gender, and race. Class effects music education by creating barriers to necessary resources and opportunities as a result of economic positions.[1] Gender is the second focus because music has historically been a male-dominated profession. As a result, many textbooks and curriculum highlight the achievements of men while erasing the contributions of women which has taught women to devalue their own work.[2] The last focus is race. While the arts …

A Review Of The Treatment And Prevention Options For Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, Samantha Yamasaki

Senior Honors Theses

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is a chronic lower-limb injury that effects a large population of athletes and exercisers. There is no definitive knowledge on what causes this injury, making prevention and treatment difficult. The purpose of this thesis is to identify the prevention and treatment methods for MTSS that seem the most promising. The risk factors of MTSS and possible preventative methods are first presented. Following this is an overview of both traditional and cutting-edge treatment options. One of the major conclusions reached in this thesis is that prevention of MTSS is often easier than treating it after onset. …

The Role Of Horticultural Therapy In The Treatment Of Refugees With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Molly Nadeau

Senior Honors Theses

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cites that there are an unprecedented number of refugees. As of 2017, over 68.5 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes, with 25.4 million of this group being classified as refugees (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 2018). Often, mental health issues arise from the trauma that they face. Recently, the use of horticultural therapy, which uses gardening and plant-based activities as a form of treatment, has shown mental health improvements in military veterans and active duty soldiers diagnosed with stress related disorders. This paper will describe the role of …

Modern Misconceptions On The Wall Of Separation: An Analysis On The Influence And Misinterpretation Of Jefferson’S Separation Of Church And State, Marissa Swope

Senior Honors Theses

The symbolic concept of separation between church and state defines the relationship between government and religion. While Jefferson did not author the phrase, the third President of the United States promoted the philosophy of a wall of separation between church and state in his letter to the Danbury Baptists in 1802. Jefferson’s support for a wall of separation stemmed from a strong belief in liberty of conscience and relied heavily upon the conviction to protect religious liberty. Through an analysis on the contextual history of the phrase, the original intent and application of separation of church and state becomes evident. …

Scrolling: Social Media And The Power Of Habit, Nathan Sexten, Lucas Bishop

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Textual or Investigative

The Impact Of Theistic Existentialism In The Poetry Of Antonio Machado, Kayla Hamlin

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Textual or Investigative

The Physio-Emotional Effects Of Audio In The Global Christian Church, Evelyn Hanks

Senior Honors Theses

Audio, specifically as researched by the film industry specialists, has physical and emotional effects on those exposed to it. These effects follow from manipulation of sound’s characteristics in specific and measurable ways. The responsibility of the Christian is to share the gospel with others and support the kingdom of God with his or her skills. In light of these truths, Christian audio specialists should have a thorough knowledge of the physio-emotional effects of audio. Further, they should not shy away from applying strategies from secular audio research to benefit local churches across the globe.

The American Way: A New Solution For American Immigration Courts, Kayla Sargent

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Textual or Investigative

Return Of Aflatoxin Production In Aspergillus Flavus And Aspergillus Parasiticus After Serial Passaging, Reagan Treadwell

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Theoretical Proposal

Artificial Intelligence In The Context Of Human Consciousness, Hannah Defries

Senior Honors Theses

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be defined as the ability of a machine to learn and make decisions based on acquired information. AI’s development has incited rampant public speculation regarding the singularity theory: a futuristic phase in which intelligent machines are capable of creating increasingly intelligent systems. Its implications, combined with the close relationship between humanity and their machines, make achieving understanding both natural and artificial intelligence imperative. Researchers are continuing to discover natural processes responsible for essential human skills like decision-making, understanding language, and performing multiple processes simultaneously. Artificial intelligence attempts to simulate these functions through techniques like artificial neural …

Creature Of Habit: Presentation, Matthew Schultz

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Creative and Artistic

The Passion Project: Furthering A Holistic Biblical Theology Of Passion And Purpose Through Visual Storytelling, Annaclaire Schmiedel

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Creative and Artistic

Anne Boleyn: Bewitching Us Since 1536, Krista Everson

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

Textual or Investigative

Towards The Synthesis And Evaluation Of A Novel Dna Intercalator, Connor Ellis

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Basic

Privacy Surrender For Security Theory (Psst), Abigail Brewer, Hanna Bathrick, Kasey Lange, Robert Goodwin

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Theoretical Proposal

Brewanda | Social Good Campaign, Hailey Worrell

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Graphic Design

Psalm 46: A Visual Narrative, Jeanne Dimaggio

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

2-D

The Girl Project, Victoria Dissmore

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Graphic Design

Creature Of Habit, Matthew Schultz

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Graphic Design

Unbound: Breaking The Bonds Of Modern Day Slavery, Stephanie Calleja

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Graphic Design

Queen Of Spades, Yesenia De La Cruz

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

2-D

Inquire, Madison Fogarty

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Graphic Design

A Hope For Heaven, Candice Sampson

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

2-D

Kids These Days - A Social Good Campaign, Caitlyn Stupi

Liberty University Research Week

Graphic Design

Anglo-Spanish Trade And Diplomacy 1712-1742, Forrest La Jeunesse

Masters Theses

Between the War of Spanish succession till the war of Austrian succession, the British focus shifted from matters of the European Continent towards that of expanding its trade and its commercial empire. With the securing of an important treaty with France, the British were able to seek trading concessions from the Spanish, through diplomacy or war, in order to gain economic dominance in the West Indies. However, unequal and often conflicting interests between the two nations prevented desired expansion into the West Indies for the British, so they sought to exploit vague treaty terms and obligations in order to conduct …

Cryptocurrency: History, Advantages, Disadvantages, And The Future, Mitchell Rice

Senior Honors Theses

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset that has seen a large amount of attention within the past five years. Its origin is intriguing to some based upon its newness, yet it has invoked mysticism and skepticism in others. Bitcoin is the most recognizable currency, receiving heavy media attention. There are several other cryptocurrencies as well, less in the spotlight. Most appealing to cryptocurrency could include lack of government oversight, and increased privacy available to the consumer(s) (Bunjaku, Gjorgieva-Trajkovska, and Miteva-Kacarski, 2017, p. 37). Additional advantages include the simplicity in the start-up process, the ease of transferability, and the opportunity to have …

Crisis Communications: How Businesses Respond In The Wake Of Tragedy, Sarah Blow

Senior Honors Theses

Crisis communication is an ever-evolving form of communication that is integral to a business’s success. When tragedy strikes, businesses must have a thorough plan of response that manages the situation and protects their brand. This paper discusses the definition of crisis communication, its history, and how modern trends like social media, have revolutionized it. This study is important because it influences a business’s public perception, and sustainability. Thorough knowledge of crisis communication is critical to a business student’s education and will prepare them for working in fast-paced communication and business environments. An analysis of this topic should yield an understanding …

Beyond Gamification: Fostering Millennial Loyalty In The Retail Industry, Lydia Nichols

Senior Honors Theses

The concept of loyalty marketing has expanded over the last three decades, from punch cards and frequent flyer miles to robust, gamified programs rich with personalized data. Recently, firms have attempted to engage younger generations with technology and social media; however, Millennials remain the least loyal generation to date. Loyalty program usage is declining: brands have failed to reach this critical generation. This thesis discusses the current state of loyalty and describes tactics firms can use to gain footing with Millennials, who are keenly aware of their $600 billion in spending power. By developing brand credibility, creating Millennial-focused brand experiences …

Teaching English To Refugees Through Storytelling, Emily Camplejohn

Senior Honors Theses

Many refugees are trying to learn English while assimilating to a new culture. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has identified several needs and goals of refugees including competence in the language of the receiving culture and participation in a new, welcoming community. Storytelling, expressing or receiving a narrative through oral or written communication, can be implemented for teaching English to refugees with these goals and can link academic learning with real life experiences. In addition to using storytelling as a meaningful way to interact with language, storytelling also fosters a community within the classroom. The teacher is …

Transformational Leadership Behaviors In Christian School Athletic Administrators And Its Correlation With Coach Efficacy, Christopher David Hobbs

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Athletic administrators in a Christian school setting have an unusual amount of influence over large portions of the student body via their influence on coaches. This study investigated the possibility of a correlative relationship between how varsity team head coaches perceive the degree of transformational leadership behaviors of their athletic administrators and their own coaching efficacy. Transformational leadership behaviors could be the most relevant leadership style for modern society while the benefits of coaching efficacy range from an increase in job satisfaction to an increase in student-athlete satisfaction with the athletic experience. A correlation between athletic administrator leadership and the …