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Bent Never Broken: A Study Of Multidimensional Perfectionism Through Animation, Sabrina R. Dias
Bent Never Broken: A Study Of Multidimensional Perfectionism Through Animation, Sabrina R. Dias
Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024
Bent Never Broken is a 3D animated short film about a martial artist that strives to gain his mother’s love through perfection. The film focuses on maladaptive multidimensional perfectionism and how it affects parent-child relationships. Bent Never Broken utilizes stylized rendering and animation to maintain maturity and appeal. It has a mature storyline with an ending that enforces the idea that perfection does not equate to love, and that it is okay to walk away from maladjusted parent-child relationships.
Just Breathe: Demystifying Breath In Theatre Performance And Pedagogy, Gabriella Headley
Just Breathe: Demystifying Breath In Theatre Performance And Pedagogy, Gabriella Headley
Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024
Breathing is an involuntary reflex that happens every day, usually without any extra effort or consideration. Often as actors we are instructed to “just breathe” in a scene, but what does that really mean when breathing is something that is already done subconsciously? Since beginning graduate training, I have realized how imperative breath is in our work as performers, and how it is the cornerstone of everything: the voice, the body, the text, and how it acts as the connecting force between the performers and the audience. How can actors, educators, and directors expand their vocabulary and use breath as …
Roleing In & Out Of Character, Dominique E. Marshall
Roleing In & Out Of Character, Dominique E. Marshall
Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024
This thesis explores different methods for an actor to safely get in and out of character. There is a myriad of methodologies for actors to get into their roles, but not much public information on how actors should get out of character. My research navigates how to release a role, or ‘de-roleing,’ along with what actors need in preparation for taking on a role, or ‘pre-roleing.’ The risks of not having an efficient pre-roleing and de-roleing method are emphasized. Using a combination of ideas brought on by Augusto Boal, Susana Bloch, Suzanne Dieckman, and others, I explore methods to de-role …
“Let The Little Lady Have It!”: Carrie And Ella Rossetter And The Role Of Corporate Women In Early Twentieth Century Business History, Angela R. Mchugh
“Let The Little Lady Have It!”: Carrie And Ella Rossetter And The Role Of Corporate Women In Early Twentieth Century Business History, Angela R. Mchugh
Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024
This thesis examines the entrepreneurial journeys of Carrie and Ella Rossetter, two pioneering women who navigated the male-dominated business landscape of early 20th century Florida. Their experiences challenge the prevailing narrative that women were largely excluded from corporate roles prior to World War II. The Rossetter sisters, through their respective ventures in the oil and insurance industries, illustrate the complexities faced by women entrepreneurs during this era, including societal expectations, gender norms, and limited access to capital. Despite operating within a framework that favored traditional feminine roles, Carrie and Ella found ways to assert their business acumen and establish successful …
Screen Time On Stage: The Effect Of Internet And The Smartphone On The Actor, Nathan A. Olmeda
Screen Time On Stage: The Effect Of Internet And The Smartphone On The Actor, Nathan A. Olmeda
Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024
This thesis examines the potential link between an actor’s cell phone use and their work in the rehearsal process. Using Paula Thomson and S. Victoria Jaque’s Creativity and the Performing Artist and Nichola Carr’s The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing To Our Brains, I analyze the neural networks of the brain that are engaged in acting and their functions to develop a greater understanding of their association to behaviors and emotional responses that may impact the actor in the rehearsal/performance space. Furthermore, I investigate the emergence of smartphone use within the cultural zeitgeist and its effect on the …
Ai-Infused Discussion Boards: Enhancing Engagement, Reflection, And Academic Integrity In Anatomy And Physiology Education, Wade Dauberman
Ai-Infused Discussion Boards: Enhancing Engagement, Reflection, And Academic Integrity In Anatomy And Physiology Education, Wade Dauberman
Teaching Repository of AI-Infused Learning
This paper presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of an AI-infused discussion board assignment that promotes ethical AI engagement, enhances student learning in anatomy and physiology, and addresses academic integrity concerns in higher education.
Sharpening Marketing Strategy Through Smart Chatgpt Prompts, Wenkai Zhou
Sharpening Marketing Strategy Through Smart Chatgpt Prompts, Wenkai Zhou
Teaching Repository of AI-Infused Learning
Students will use ChatGPT to simulate real-world marketing scenarios by crafting precise and targeted prompts. They will focus on generating creative content, uncovering customer insights, and optimizing pricing strategies. Through iterative prompt refinement, students will learn how to guide ChatGPT to deliver more relevant and strategic outputs. Ethical guidelines will be incorporated into the prompting process, ensuring students understand the boundaries and responsible uses of AI-generated content. This exercise enhances their critical thinking, communication skills, and ethical decision-making capabilities.
Zero Fluf(F): Guided Activity For Effective Ai Prompting And Output Review With The Fluf(F) Test, Jennifer L. Parker
Zero Fluf(F): Guided Activity For Effective Ai Prompting And Output Review With The Fluf(F) Test, Jennifer L. Parker
Teaching Repository of AI-Infused Learning
To support AI literacy, educators integrate the FLUF(F) Test Guided Practice Activity as a structured approach to teaching effective GenAI interactions. This strategy emphasizes the dual nature of AI engagement—prompt generation as input and critical evaluation as output. Learners use the FLUF(F) Test templates to craft purposeful prompts and assess AI-generated responses across formats like text, images, or multimedia. Over time, this guided practice helps students internalize the process, enabling confident and natural interactions with AI tools.
Yoodli: Ai-Enabled Feedback To Enhance Communication Confidence In Undergraduate Nursing Students, Maureen J. Baker, Theresa Raphael Grimm
Yoodli: Ai-Enabled Feedback To Enhance Communication Confidence In Undergraduate Nursing Students, Maureen J. Baker, Theresa Raphael Grimm
Teaching Repository of AI-Infused Learning
An AI-enabled speech feedback tool, Yoodli, was integrated into an undergraduate Relationship-Centered Care nursing course to facilitate the development of interpersonal therapueitc communication skills. Using Yoodli, students recorded short peer interviews, received real-time analytics on clarity, filler words, and pacing, and reflected on their growth while also providing peer feedback. Results from 55 participants showed significant improvements in communication confidence and peer connectedness, highlighting Yoodli’s potential as a scalable, innovative teaching strategy in nursing education.
Occupancy Prediction In Airbnb Listings Using Deep And Classical Machine Learning Models, Liam Kilkenny
Occupancy Prediction In Airbnb Listings Using Deep And Classical Machine Learning Models, Liam Kilkenny
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Airbnb hosts and renters lack reliable tools to anticipate future occupancy, which is critical for setting competitive prices, planning availability, and making informed booking decisions. This is especially true as artificial intelligence capabilities continue to advance, so focusing on using the most efficient and effective models is vital. This is especially important when considering an average user, who might want a specialized model but has limited resources. By using the correct models, accuracy and computing time can be optimized for the end user. This thesis addresses that practical gap by evaluating several state-of-the-art machine learning models for predicting Airbnb listing …
Investigation Of Hydrogen Gas Production And Motility In Δselab And Δfdhf Mutants Of Clostridioides Difficile, Ria D. Gupta
Investigation Of Hydrogen Gas Production And Motility In Δselab And Δfdhf Mutants Of Clostridioides Difficile, Ria D. Gupta
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Clostridioides difficile is a Gram-positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacterium and the leading cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea worldwide. During infection, antibiotic-induced disruption of the gut microbiota allows C. difficile to colonize and proliferate. Motility, enabled by flagella, is an important factor in colonization and may be influenced by metabolic activity. Recent experiments have observed gas production during C. difficile motility assays, but the biochemical basis of this phenomenon remains unknown. Because gas formation in other bacteria such as E. coli involves the formate hydrogenlyase complex and the enzyme formate dehydrogenase (FDH), we hypothesize that C. difficile gas production under motility conditions is …
Implementing Holograms To Perform Cognitive Health History Screenings, Franchesca I. Gonzalez
Implementing Holograms To Perform Cognitive Health History Screenings, Franchesca I. Gonzalez
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Marginalized populations, defined as a group of individuals who experience systematic disadvantages due to various social identity factors (Oxford Review, n.d.), experience uneven barriers to cognitive and mental health assessments, including socioeconomic, linguistic, and educational inequities, that contribute to misdiagnosis (Petersen et al., 2018, Saeed & Masters, 2021). This study investigates the feasibility of hologram-based patient simulations as an educational intervention for undergraduate nursing and graduate Nurse Practitioner students. Culturally representative, three-dimensional holographic patients were created to replicate complex geriatric encounters and facilitate cognitive health screenings. Established assessment tools, including the Mini-Mental Status Examination, Patient Health Questionnaire 2 and Patient …
Exploring The Link Between Relationship Status And Emotion Regulation Strategy Use, Abigail A. Echols
Exploring The Link Between Relationship Status And Emotion Regulation Strategy Use, Abigail A. Echols
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Romantic relationships affect many areas of life and are important sources of interpersonal emotion regulation, yet little research has investigated whether relationship status influences emotion regulation strategy use and emotion dysregulation. Considering that the types of emotion regulation strategies individuals use significantly affect their well-being, understanding the link between relationship status and emotion regulation strategy use is important. This study compared single, partnered, and recently separated individuals’ emotion dysregulation and use of eleven intrapersonal and eleven interpersonal emotion regulation strategies in general (i.e., trait) and in a specific situation (i.e., state) through retrospective self-report scales and an autobiographical writing task. …
A Constitutional View Of Administrative Agencies, Anthony J. Diego
A Constitutional View Of Administrative Agencies, Anthony J. Diego
Honors Undergraduate Theses
This research focuses on a nuanced area of American law and history: the constitutionality of administrative agencies. Determining their constitutionality requires a sound and fundamental understanding of administrative agencies’ history and purpose, as well as applicable constitutional principles. Reliance on core legal and historical documents founding the United States, as well as existing literature analyzing them, is essential to this determination. Administrative agencies have existed within the United States government since the Founding, though not without scrutiny and exception to government operations. Recently, Supreme Court precedent dramatically changed agency operative functions, making it now an opportune time to analyze the …
Cultural Barriers To Mental Health Support: Exploring Stigma In Childhood Trauma Survivors In Aruba, Ralitsa I.C. Hart
Cultural Barriers To Mental Health Support: Exploring Stigma In Childhood Trauma Survivors In Aruba, Ralitsa I.C. Hart
Honors Undergraduate Theses
This study explored whether negative attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help among people in Aruba who reported experiencing childhood trauma were predicted by perceived social stigma and the intensity of the trauma. An online survey measuring childhood trauma, attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help, and perceived stigma was administered to 162 participants using a cross-sectional correlational design. To determine the predictive relationship among these variables, a multiple regression analysis was performed. Results showed that perceived stigma significantly predicted more negative attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help, while the severity of childhood trauma did not. Among the trauma subscales, emotional abuse …
Pregaming Behaviors And Negative Alcohol-Related Consequences In College Students, Natalie M. Lima
Pregaming Behaviors And Negative Alcohol-Related Consequences In College Students, Natalie M. Lima
Honors Undergraduate Theses
This study was conducted to examine the association between pregaming behavior (i.e., frequency and quantity) and negative alcohol-related consequences among college students. Specifically, it sought to replicate previous research demonstrating significant associations between pregaming behaviors and negative alcohol-related consequences in GenZ college students. While there are some recent studies on pregaming, many studies on pregaming were conducted approximately a decade ago, and pregaming behaviors may have changed within this timeframe. This project involved secondary analysis of data collected from a multi-site study in which college students completed an online survey that included questions regarding their demographics, pregaming frequency and quantity, …
Effect Of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride On Neuropsychiatric Functions For Individuals With Phenylketonuria: A Systematic Review, Ricky Lin
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare metabolic disorder that occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 births worldwide. Individuals with PKU cannot properly metabolize phenylalanine (Phe) due to a deficiency in phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH), leading to elevated Phe levels and associated cognitive and neuropsychiatric impairments. Although early dietary management has reduced the risk of severe intellectual disability, many individuals with PKU continue to experience deficits in attention, executive functions, and mood regulation. Sapropterin dihydrochloride, a synthetic form of the PAH cofactor tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), offers a pharmacological alternative that enhances residual enzyme activity in responsive individuals. While its efficacy in lowering blood Phe …
An Analysis Of Florida's Dual Enrollment Laws: How Florida's Model Is Uniquely Protected By The Fourteenth Amendment, William H. Hamman
An Analysis Of Florida's Dual Enrollment Laws: How Florida's Model Is Uniquely Protected By The Fourteenth Amendment, William H. Hamman
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Florida’s dual enrollment program is an offering within the state’s basic education package, allowing secondary students to participate in postsecondary courses while simultaneously earning secondary and postsecondary credit. In Florida, around 80,000 students participate annually, and 1.5 million students are within the grade range eligible for participation in the program. This thesis analyzes how the program, and subsequently eligible students, are granted constitutional protections under the Fourteenth Amendment. The author conducted this research to highlight the expansive nature of constitutional law and demonstrate how Florida’s model is unique among state-mandated dual/concurrent enrollment programs. To conduct the necessary research, the author …
Holistic Support For College Students Navigating Food Allergies & Food Insecurity At Higher Education Institutions, Chloe Milliron
Holistic Support For College Students Navigating Food Allergies & Food Insecurity At Higher Education Institutions, Chloe Milliron
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Both food allergies and food insecurity are public health concerns that are becoming increasingly prevalent. However, there has been limited discussion on how to support individuals who experience these two challenges concurrently, particularly at higher education institutions. In this study, I examined the intersection of food allergies and food insecurity among students at the University of Central Florida (UCF). There is a focus on the disparities in access to safe foods, financial responsibility, healthcare, and overall well-being. A total of 221 UCF students completed the survey distributed, which assessed food security status using the USDA’s Household Food Security Survey Module, …
Investigating The Impacts Of Peer Support And Online Information Seeking In Chronic Pain Online Health Communities, Aaron Necaise
Investigating The Impacts Of Peer Support And Online Information Seeking In Chronic Pain Online Health Communities, Aaron Necaise
Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024
Chronic pain is a highly prevalent medical condition that contributes to intense emotional distress and social isolation in patients. With the growth of social media, online health communities (OHCs) have become a popular resource for patients to learn about their pain and establish social connections with peers. Although there is some evidence suggesting that curated online resources can benefit patient well-being, social media interactions have the potential to propagate medical misinformation and negativity. This dissertation expands upon the Social Communication Model of Pain to examine how interactions within social media-based OHCs impact chronic pain and uncover practical insights into OHC …
The Paradox Of Financial Competence In Tourism Smes In West Africa: Accounting Knowledge, Gender, And Tax Bribery Risk In Ghana And Sierra Leone, Ersem Karadag, Melih Madanoglu
The Paradox Of Financial Competence In Tourism Smes In West Africa: Accounting Knowledge, Gender, And Tax Bribery Risk In Ghana And Sierra Leone, Ersem Karadag, Melih Madanoglu
Journal of Hospitality Financial Management
This study examines the paradox of financial competence among tourism SMEs in West Africa, where business owners’ expertise in accounting and finance, rather than shielding firms from corruption, may increase their exposure to tax bribery. Using firm-level data from Ghana and Sierra Leone, the analysis reveals that financially competent entrepreneurs are more likely to face bribery requests due to increased transparency and visibility in extractive institutional environments. Logistic regression results show a positive association between financial competence and bribery exposure, with the effect amplified for women-owned firms. The findings highlight a behavioral and institutional mechanism in which competence, signaling financial …
Zinc Or Swim: Investigating Zinc Pollution From Restoration Materials, Megan R. Jensik
Zinc Or Swim: Investigating Zinc Pollution From Restoration Materials, Megan R. Jensik
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Zinc is an essential nutrient, but can be toxic at high concentrations, negatively affecting various biological functions. Gabions are galvanized metals coated in zinc that are used for many human purposes, including coastal restoration efforts attempting to avoid using plastic materials. However, gabions can degrade in marine environments, potentially leaching metal into the water and soil. There is a knowledge gap regarding the occurrence and impacts of zinc pollution in the areas where these gabions are deployed, including the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). To address this, sediment samples were collected from the IRL and analyzed for their physical and chemical …
Exploring The Impact Of Pain Management Agreements On Physician-Patient Relationship: A Qualitative Analysis From The Patient’S Perspective In Opioid Analgesic Treatment, Shriya Doranala
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Pain management agreements are increasingly used in the treatment of chronic pain with opioid analgesics. These agreements aim to reduce misuse of opioids by providing patients clear regulations and requirements to follow during treatment. This study seeks to assess the effect of pain management agreement for opioid treatment on the patient-physician relationship from the perspective of patients with a pain management agreement in the past two years. We recruited participants for the semi-structured interview through online media groups dedicated to patients with chronic pain that is treated with opioids. A cohort of eight individuals recruited from September 2023 to January …
Mental Health Perceptions Among Caribbean Adults In The United States, Ambika Ramjawam
Mental Health Perceptions Among Caribbean Adults In The United States, Ambika Ramjawam
Honors Undergraduate Theses
The purpose of this study was to investigate mental health literacy (MHL) among Caribbean American adults and to assess the extent to which mental health perceptions (MHP) and acculturative stress contribute to variations in MHL. A cross-sectional, quantitative survey design was utilized to examine MHL, MHP, and acculturative stress among a sample of 138 participants. Pearson correlation analyses were conducted to assess associations among MHL, MHP, acculturation, and age. Independent samples t-tests and one-way ANOVAs were performed to examine demographics across key variables. Findings revealed moderate levels of MHL (M = 4.7, SD = .99) and a weak, positive correlation …
Comparing Interactive Versus Static Educational Images On Student Learning Outcomes, Noah Schwartz
Comparing Interactive Versus Static Educational Images On Student Learning Outcomes, Noah Schwartz
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Static images routinely accompany text in educational sources such as textbooks, articles, and websites to convey complex, educational information. These are generally effective; however, current technology allows for interactive images that seem to enhance engagement. How effective are these interactive images? The present study investigated whether an interactive image produced better learning outcomes compared to a static image using the same text. Specifically, this study examined whether interactive images affected comprehension, memory, engagement, and cognitive load differently than static images. In this study, data from 153 college student participants were analyzed. First, participants were assigned to read about the neuropsychology …
123 Studies Use In The Review, Abdul-Akeem Sadiq
123 Studies Use In The Review, Abdul-Akeem Sadiq
Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
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Confined To Being Defined, Hope A. Reyes
Confined To Being Defined, Hope A. Reyes
LEAD Scholars Academy Showcase
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Rooted In Resistance, Growing In Boriken: The Fight For Climate And Agricultural Justice In Puerto Rico, Jada Melendez
Rooted In Resistance, Growing In Boriken: The Fight For Climate And Agricultural Justice In Puerto Rico, Jada Melendez
LEAD Scholars Academy Showcase
This project examines how Puerto Rico’s agricultural system has been shaped by historical colonization, economic policy, and climate change. Once largely self-sustaining, the island now imports more than 85 percent of its food, creating major vulnerabilities during natural disasters and economic disruptions. My research analyzes four key systems of injustice political, economic, social, and environmental and how they intersect to impact food sovereignty. The project also highlights grassroots solutions such as agroecology education, land protection, and investment in sustainable infrastructure. Through this work, I developed a deeper understanding of how colonial legacies continue to affect food systems today and how …
The Adversities Of Latinx/Hispanic Youth In The Foster Care System, Juan Escobar
The Adversities Of Latinx/Hispanic Youth In The Foster Care System, Juan Escobar
LEAD Scholars Academy Showcase
Minorities in the foster care system experience an adverse childhood due to the systemic issues present within foster care. The adversities faced by Latinx and Hispanic youth in the foster care system is a continuous problem causing significant disparities within the foster care system. The problems Latinx/Hispanic youth face are unique to this population in the areas of culture and policy. Disparities show that the current system does not utilize equitable practices and there is progress to be made with child welfare policies. The problem contributes to the social strains on Latinx/Hispanic youth, particularly immigrant youth, who face challenges related …
Health Disparities Among Hispanic/Latino Community, Meriam F. Naguib
Health Disparities Among Hispanic/Latino Community, Meriam F. Naguib
LEAD Scholars Academy Showcase
This research project is about health disparities among the largest minority group in the United States, which is the Hispanic/Latino community. This ethnic community offers a rich and deep culture that impacts the United States through new experiences and so much more. However, many individuals suffer from health disparities due to lack of documentation status. Through lack of documentation status, many are not able to receive insurance coverage. This is an issue because the United states healthcare field is very costly and require individuals receiving that care to have insurance to help cover the cost. This research will dive deeper …