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Syracuse Unseen: Reinventing Urban Cold Spots For Cultural Placemaking And Economic Sustainability, Roselynne Hodges

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

Improving Career And Technicaql Education For All Students: A Study Of Cte Programs At Two High Schools, Valerie Goldstein

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

Testing The Role Of Supporting Positive Behaviors Between Child-Centered Parenting And Prosociality, Rachel Paige Lacroix

Open Access Master's Theses

This study explored the influence of child-centered parenting attitudes on children’s prosocial behavior. Furthermore, the role of supporting positive behaviors, a positive parenting strategy, was investigated as a possible explanation of the link in the hypothesized association. Specifically, the current study examined the following questions: (1) To what extent are child-centered mothering attitudes associated with prosocial behavior? (2) Does supporting children’s positive behaviors explain this association? The research utilized secondary, cross-sectional data capturing the parenting attitudes and maternal reports of child behavior from 255 mothers of children ages 3-5 years old. Analyses were performed using the bootstrap method to examine …

Applying Community Ecology Principles To Assess Impacts Of The Harmful Algal Genus, Pseudo-Nitzschia, On Marine Bacterioplankton And Science Communication Challenges, Julie Maurer

Open Access Master's Theses

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are projected to increase in frequency and severity with climate change, especially in coastal areas which face serious public health risks, ecological damage, and economic losses when HABs occur. The neurotoxin-producing diatom genus, Pseudo-nitzschia, is a particularly concerning HAB group due to its ability to form high-density, toxic blooms in coastal areas such as bays and estuaries, and due to high toxin variability, which has both genetic and ecological influences. Pseudo-nitzschia HABs may be an emerging issue on the U.S. east coast, due to recent anomalous and toxic blooms that occurred in 2016 and 2017. …

Purity Culture And Traumatic Stress In Catholic Women, Megan O'Brien Crayne

Open Access Master's Theses

Ample non-academic examples exist that attest to the contributions of purity culture teachings to traumatic stress experienced by women in relation to their sexual identity and experiences. However, these stories are not captured in academic literature. In order to fill these gaps in the literature, a phenomenological approach was used to describe the lived experience of Catholic women who would self-identify as having been “traumatized” by “purity culture.” Individual interviews were conducted via WebEx with participants who met inclusion criteria. Data was analyzed through thematic analysis, and six themes emerged: a culture of silence around sex, the importance of purity, …

Synthesis And Appliation Of Photoafinity Probes To Study The Dopamine Receptor D2 Interactome And Its Forensic Implecations, Deva Mark

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

Dollars And Sense: Analyzing The Success Of Small Business Owners Relative To Upbringing, Amani Moses

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

Determinants Of Public Opinion On The U.S. Supreme Court, Alexi Farnes

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

Myth, Memorial, And The Making Of A Nation: The Anzac Legend In Australian Culture, Anna Terzaghi

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

"Our Glorious Republic": The Visual And Verbal White Supremacist Rhetoric Of The January 6th Insurrection, Gina Tette

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

Political Activity And Motivating Factors In Areas Of Strong Party Dominance, Abigail Presson

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

Using Applied Public Relaations To Execute The Ottothon 2024 Campaign, Emma Liakas

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

Zero-Party Data: Why Advertisers Should Be Comfortable Sharing Data Sovereignty, Philip Lockitt

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

Litter Grant Annual Report 2024, Tennessee. Department Of Transportation.

Litter Grant Report

No abstract provided.

Can The Excessive Fines Clause Mitigate The Lfo Crisis? An Assessment Of The Caselaw, Michael O'Hear

Minnesota Law Review Vols. 106:2 onward (2021-present)

The nation’s increasing use of fees, fines, forfeiture, and restitution has resulted in chronic debt burdens for millions of poor and working-class Americans. These legal financial obligations (LFOs) likely entrench racial and socioeconomic divides and contribute to the breakdown of trust in the police and courts in disadvantaged communities. One possible source of restraint on LFOs may be the Excessive Fines Clause of the Eighth Amendment. Largely ignored by courts and commentators for two centuries, the Clause has in recent years been the subject of a burgeoning volume of litigation and scholarship. The U.S. Supreme Court has decided a handful …

Trust Building Strategies For Virtual Leaders In Higher Education, Taylor Baril

Ed.D. Capstone Reports

No abstract provided.

Intentional Communities, Counterculture, And Alternative Living: America'sreturn To Communal Living, Olivia Porrill

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song: An Introductory Series For Underrepresented Youth On The World Of Opera, Gabrielle Pinkney

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

No abstract provided.

Investigating A Major 16s Rrna Folding Event In The Assembly Of The 30s Ribosomal Subunit, Brenna Levesque

Open Access Master's Theses

The ribosome is the large macromolecular machine responsible for protein synthesis, the final step of gene expression, in all cells. It is made up of ribosomal proteins (r-proteins) and ribosomal RNA (rRNA), and how these many components assemble into a functionally active particle is only poorly understood. In this thesis, I have used the extremely thermophilic bacterium Thermus thermophilus as a model system to study the role of a specific ribosomal protein, bS20, in 30S ribosomal subunit assembly. Results from these experiments suggest a potential role in ribosome function once assembly has occurred.

All ribosomes are composed of two subunits, …

Evaluation Of The Effects Of O-Glcnacylation And Hypoxia On Estradiol Production By Bovine Granulosa Cells, Lauren Decastro

Open Access Master's Theses

The global population is on the rise putting pressure on the agricultural industry to increase production and increase the global food supply. The dairy industry has responded to this pressure by genetically selecting for higher milk production. This increase in production has coincided with a decline in fertility among dairy cows, due in part to a loss of reproductive cyclicity. Ovarian cyclicity and, in turn, reproductive cyclicity, is dependent upon proper development of ovarian follicles and the function of the cells that comprise the follicle and support the oocyte. One of these cell types is the granulosa cell. Granulosa cells …

Investigation Of Serum Resistance In Haemophilus Parainfluenzae, Morgan J. Mcpartland

Open Access Master's Theses

Around 50% of the United States adult population suffers from some form of periodontal disease. From gingivitis to severe periodontitis, periodontal disease is associated with a plethora of chronic and systemic diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, type-two diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. Prevention of periodontitis relies on the establishment and maintenance of a resilient, eubiotic oral microbiome. A key member of the healthy oral microbiome is Haemophilus parainfluenzae (Hp). Hp is a highly prevalent and abundant oral generalist. As a health-associated commensal, understanding its relationships within the microbial community and its interactions with the host may shed light …

Investigating The Role Of Fancd2 In Neurogenesis, Bahaa M. Noori

Open Access Master's Theses

Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare human genetic disease characterized by bone marrow failure, congenital abnormalities, predisposition to cancer, accelerated aging, and premature mortality. FA is caused by mutations in any one of 23 genes. The FA proteins play a crucial role in the repair of DNA interstrand cross-links (ICLs) and the maintenance of genome stability. Recently, central nervous system (CNS) defects have become increasingly observed among FA patients. These include acute or chronic loss of neurological capabilities, accumulation of white matter lesions and large pseudo-tumor lesions with vasogenic edema, and retinal vasculopathy. These neurological manifestations have been coined Fanconi …

Measuring Motivation For Effective Headache Self-Management: An Application Of The Transtheoretical Model Of Behavior Change, Hayley M. Lindsey

Open Access Master's Theses

Migraine is a highly prevalent disease that often reduces quality of life and can be a financial burden to individuals and societies. Migraine frequency and severity are associated with sleep, stress, exercise, diet, and treatment use. Effective migraine management likely requires the use of a multiple health behavior change model. The current study applied the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change to migraine among adults to better understand factors influencing adults’ readiness to practice effective migraine self-management. Focus groups were conducted with 22 adults experiencing recurrent migraines. Through thematic analysis, seven key themes emerged: 1) effective migraine self-management includes several health …

Design, Simulation, And Testing Of A Physical Therapy Device, Max Schnegas

Open Access Master's Theses

In the evolving landscape of medical systems, the demand for affordable and effective rehabilitation devices, particularly for proprioception training, is increasing. This thesis introduces a novel approach for calculating and simulating a movement trajectory planning algorithm for a linear actuator device constrained by the motor's torque-speed profile and the prototype's setup. The aim is to enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic devices. The methodology involves developing an accurate system performance model using MATLAB to simulate desired movement trajectories, such as triangular or trapezoidal velocity profiles. This model is then implemented with a prototype device constructed using an integrated servo motor that …

Composite Hedonic Scores And Subjective Palatability Ratings In Young Adults Consuming Three Breakfast Meals Differing By Level Of Food Processing And Nutritional Quality, Ilayna Seibold

Open Access Master's Theses

Objective: To compare subjective palatability ratings across three meals differing by processing and nutritional quality (NQ) in healthy young adults. The aim was to match meals for subjective palatability in preparation for a larger crossover study. As such, an interim analysis was planned to determine if the meals were tracking towards similar ratings or not.

Methods: In this within-subjects individualized-testing study, 30 consented participants reported demographics. They each came for one 1-hour lab visit to sample three matched (flavor profiles, macronutrients, energy) test meals differing by processing and NQ: Low Ultra-Processed food (UPF)/High NQ (Meal 1), High UPF/High …

A Strategic Framework For Estimating International Container Flows: An Empirical Study, Dung-Ying Lin, Hsin-Chun Huang, Steven Travis Waller, Xiang Zhang

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

Maritime transportation is a highly complex transportation system that plays a pivotal role in international trade. Its low-cost and high-volume advantages have enabled it to cover most of the world’s cargo transportation. However, with the trend of global trade volume increasing almost every year and the recent congestion of ports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the chaos in global supply chains not only increases operating costs for shippers but also makes it difficult for countries that rely heavily on port trade to plan for their ports’ future. To develop a strategic analytic tool to estimate container flow in liner shipping, …

Gvsu Press Releases, 2024, Grand Valley State University

University Press Releases, 1961-Present

A compilation of press releases for the year 2024 submitted by University Communications (formerly News & Information Services) to news agencies concerning the people, places, and events related to Grand Valley State University.

Walking The Red Carpet: Hollywood And Censorship In China, Sheryl Soundar

Notre Dame Journal of International & Comparative Law

No abstract provided.

The 2022 Fifa World Cup As A Catalyst For Labor Standards Of Sport Professionals? A New Institutional Theory Perspective, Ilias Bantekas, Marko Begović

Notre Dame Journal of International & Comparative Law

No abstract provided.

Utilizing Gsk3beta And Integrin Inhibitors To Target Stat3 Activity In Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Emily Anne Pratt

Master's Theses and Capstones

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer associated with poor prognosis and characterized by increased rates of proliferation and metastasis. TNBC gets its name due to the lack of the three receptors commonly found in other breast cancer types: estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). Breast tumors expressing these receptors can be treated with hormonal therapies, but TNBC tumors will not respond to such treatments and are therefore more difficult to treat. To circumvent this, targeted therapies that inhibit proliferation and migration are of great research …