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151. Energy Analysis of Evolving Mechanical Design Methods in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Open Access
Author:
Bigley, Makaela
Title:
Energy Analysis of Evolving Mechanical Design Methods in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Area of Honors:
Architectural Engineering
Keywords:
Architectural Engineering
Mechanical
Energy Analysis
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
COVID-19
File:
Download Honors_Thesis_Final_Bigley.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
James Freihaut, Thesis Supervisor
Linda Morley Hanagan, Thesis Honors Advisor

152. Combinational Therapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors and Bispecific T Cell Engagers In Vitro

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Open Access
Author:
Shaffer, Mikayla
Title:
Combinational Therapy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors and Bispecific T Cell Engagers In Vitro
Area of Honors:
Biology
Keywords:
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Bispecific T Cell Engagers
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
File:
Download Shaffer_Mikayla_Thesis_FINAL.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Cheng Dong, Thesis Supervisor
Timothy J Jegla, Thesis Honors Advisor
Justin R Pritchard, Thesis Supervisor

155. Impact of Varying Temperature of Various Lipids on Monolayer Formation Rate and Droplet Interfacial Tension

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Open Access
Author:
Guyaux, Clayton
Title:
Impact of Varying Temperature of Various Lipids on Monolayer Formation Rate and Droplet Interfacial Tension
Area of Honors:
Mechanical Engineering
Keywords:
POPE
POPG
DPhPC
E. Coli
Interfacial Tension
Monolayer Formation Rate
File:
Download Thesis_Fin_CG.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Joseph Najem, Thesis Supervisor
Daniel Humberto Cortes Correales, Thesis Honors Advisor

157. Shortcutting The Linux Network Stack: Exploring Latency And Throughput Benefits Of eBPF

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Open Access
Author:
Sickler, Matthew
Title:
Shortcutting The Linux Network Stack: Exploring Latency And Throughput Benefits Of eBPF
Area of Honors:
Computer Science
Keywords:
eBPF
BPF
Berkeley Packet Filter
Extended Berkeley Packet Filter
Networking
Latency
Throughput
File:
Download SicklerThesis2022Final.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Anand Sivasubramaniam, Thesis Supervisor
John Joseph Hannan, Thesis Honors Advisor

158. Redefining University Administrations: The Redistribution of Student Tuition Funds to Form and Maintain Bureaucracies

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Open Access
Author:
Remlinger, Benjamin
Title:
Redefining University Administrations: The Redistribution of Student Tuition Funds to Form and Maintain Bureaucracies
Area of Honors:
Economics
Keywords:
Student debt
Tution prices
Bureaucracy
Max Weber
File:
Download BenRemlinger_FinalThesisDraft.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Jadrian Wooten, Thesis Supervisor
Russell Paul Chuderewicz, Thesis Honors Advisor

163. Resilience in the Face of Socioeconomic Adversity: A Study of Motherhood in the Early Postpartum

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Open Access
Author:
Santucci, Jessica
Title:
Resilience in the Face of Socioeconomic Adversity: A Study of Motherhood in the Early Postpartum
Area of Honors:
Human Development and Family Studies
Keywords:
Socioeconomic Risk
Risk and Resilience
Early Postpartum
File:
Download JESSICA_SANTUCCI_FINAL_THESIS_2022_-_APPROVED.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Douglas Michael Teti, Thesis Supervisor
Alyssa Ann Gamaldo, Thesis Honors Advisor

164. Development of Complementary Deconstructed Viral Vectors to Protect Crops from Environmental Stressors

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Open Access
Author:
Ritchie, David
Title:
Development of Complementary Deconstructed Viral Vectors to Protect Crops from Environmental Stressors
Area of Honors:
Chemical Engineering
Keywords:
Deconstructed Viral Vector
Genetic Engineering
Viral Complementation
Gene Silencing
Nanoparticle Delivery
File:
Download Thesis_Final_RITCHIE.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Wayne Roger Curtis, Thesis Supervisor
Darrell Velegol, Thesis Honors Advisor

165. The Funambulists: Balancing Propriety and Deviance in the Portrayal of American Circus Performers, 1870s-1940s

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Open Access
Author:
Tetuan, Hannah
Title:
The Funambulists: Balancing Propriety and Deviance in the Portrayal of American Circus Performers, 1870s-1940s
Area of Honors:
History
Keywords:
history
american history
social history
art history
gender studies
women's studies
circus
circus history
p. t. barnum
File:
Download Tetuan_Hannah_The_Funambulists_Balancing_Propriety_and_Deviance_in_the_Portrayal_of_American_Circus_Performers_1870s_to_1940s.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Amy S Greenberg, Thesis Supervisor
Cathleen Denise Cahill, Thesis Honors Advisor

167. Investigating Patterns, Trends, and Impacts of Heat Wave Occurrence in Bangladesh

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Open Access
Author:
Sexton, Baylee
Title:
Investigating Patterns, Trends, and Impacts of Heat Wave Occurrence in Bangladesh
Area of Honors:
Meteorology
Keywords:
Climate
Climatology
Heat Waves
Trends
Bangladesh
Humidity
Monsoon
File:
Download Sexton_Baylee_Investigating_Patterns_Trends_and_Impacts_of_Heat_Wave_Occurrence_in_Bangladesh.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Chris E Forest, Thesis Supervisor
Chris E Forest, Thesis Honors Advisor
Colin M. Zarzycki, Faculty Reader

168. Impact of Music Therapy on Depressive Symptoms of People Living in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review

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Open Access
Author:
Conti, Jessica
Title:
Impact of Music Therapy on Depressive Symptoms of People Living in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review
Area of Honors:
Nursing
Keywords:
depression
depressive symptoms
depressive disorder
music therapy
music intervention
nursing home
File:
Download Impact_of_Music_Therapy_on_Depressive_Symptoms_of_People_Living_in_Nursing_Homes-_A_Systematic_Review.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Diane E Berish, Thesis Supervisor
Susan Jayne Loeb, Thesis Honors Advisor

170. The Impact of Postpartum Depression on Infant Cognitive Development: A systematic review

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Open Access
Author:
Tomlinson, Nia
Title:
The Impact of Postpartum Depression on Infant Cognitive Development: A systematic review
Area of Honors:
Nursing
Keywords:
postpartum depression
maternal depression
postnatal depression
infant cognitive development
child development
File:
Download The_Impact_of_Postpartum_Depression_on_Infant_Cognitive_Development.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Rachel Allen, Thesis Supervisor
Susan Jayne Loeb, Thesis Honors Advisor

171. Development of a Prototype Immuno-Lateral Flow Assay for Antigen Detection of Avibacterium paragallinarum Isolates

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Open Access
Author:
Anil, Gayatri
Title:
Development of a Prototype Immuno-Lateral Flow Assay for Antigen Detection of Avibacterium paragallinarum Isolates
Area of Honors:
Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Keywords:
Infectious coryza
Lateral flow assay
Avibacterium paragallinarum
File:
Download Anil_Gayatri_Development_of_a_prototype_ILFA_for_antigen-detection_of_A._paragallinarum_isolates.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Bhushan M Jayarao, Thesis Supervisor
Robert John Vansaun, Thesis Honors Advisor

172. Let’s Role Play! The Impact of Video Frequency and Role Playing on the Utility of a Psychological Safety Team Intervention

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Open Access
Author:
Drum, Ava
Title:
Let’s Role Play! The Impact of Video Frequency and Role Playing on the Utility of a Psychological Safety Team Intervention
Area of Honors:
Industrial Engineering
Keywords:
design theory and methodology
design
design theory and methodology
design methodology
design education
design education
design methodology
File:
Download AvaDrum_Thesis_IE_Spring2022.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Scarlett Rae Miller, Thesis Supervisor
Andris Freivalds, Thesis Honors Advisor

174. The Negative Effects of Social Media Algorithms

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Open Access
Author:
Singer, Anjelica
Title:
The Negative Effects of Social Media Algorithms
Area of Honors:
Journalism
Keywords:
social media
fake news
journalism
Facebook
TikTok
algorithm
filter bubbles
echo chambers
confirmation bias
selective exposure
democracy
mental health
information overload
File:
Download Final_Thesis__Anjelica_Singer_Revised.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Patrick Lee Plaisance, Thesis Supervisor
Russell Edgar Eshleman, Jr., Thesis Honors Advisor
Cynthia J Simmons, Faculty Reader

175. The Recyclability of Lithium Lanthanum Zirconium Oxide Solid-State Composite Electrolyte via Cold Sintering

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Open Access
Author:
Romero, Anthony
Title:
The Recyclability of Lithium Lanthanum Zirconium Oxide Solid-State Composite Electrolyte via Cold Sintering
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
Ceramic Processing
Cold Sintering
Batteries
Recyclable
Solid-state electrolyte
Composite
File:
Download Anthony_Romero_Schreyer_Honors_Thesis_LLZOColdSinteringRecycling.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Enrique Daniel Gomez, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

177. Harnessing AI Techniques to Improve Accessibility of Healthcare for Pregnant Women in Kenya

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Open Access
Author:
Ranganathan, Prerna
Title:
Harnessing AI Techniques to Improve Accessibility of Healthcare for Pregnant Women in Kenya
Area of Honors:
Information Sciences and Technology
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence
Maternal Health
SMS-Based Triage
Pregnancy Care
File:
Download Prerna_Ranganathan_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Amulya Yadav, Thesis Supervisor
Marc Aaron Friedenberg, Thesis Honors Advisor

178. Exploring the Causes of Muscle Dysfunction Associated with Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency in the Model Organism Caenorhabditis elegans

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Open Access
Author:
Jan, Judy
Title:
Exploring the Causes of Muscle Dysfunction Associated with Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency in the Model Organism Caenorhabditis elegans
Area of Honors:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Keywords:
C. elegans
Muscle Function
Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency
Purine Metabolism
File:
Download Final_Thesis_Draft_Judy_Jan.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Wendy Hanna-Rose, Thesis Supervisor
David Scott Gilmour, Thesis Honors Advisor

179. Detecting Tropical Cyclone Secondary Eyewalls with a Microwave-Based Scheme

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Open Access
Author:
Cheung, Alex
Title:
Detecting Tropical Cyclone Secondary Eyewalls with a Microwave-Based Scheme
Area of Honors:
Meteorology
Keywords:
Tropical Cyclones
Secondary Eyewall Formation
Eyewall Replacement Cycle
Meteorology
Tropical Meteorology
Machine Learning
Detection Algorithm
Hurricanes
Satellite
Remote Sensing
File:
Download Alvin_Cheung_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Steven J Greybush, Thesis Supervisor
Raymond Gabriel Najjar, Jr., Thesis Honors Advisor
Jenni Evans, Thesis Supervisor

181. Novel Processing Strategies for Laser Powder Bed Fusion to Reduce Defects in High Temperature TZM Alloy

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Open Access
Author:
Hanagan, James
Title:
Novel Processing Strategies for Laser Powder Bed Fusion to Reduce Defects in High Temperature TZM Alloy
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
Laser powder bed fusion
TZM
Molybdenum
Additive Manufacturing
Microstructure
Refractory metals
File:
Download James_Hanagan_Thesis_Final_Draft.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Edward William Reutzel, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

182. OpenXR and the Monado Runtime: A Standardized (and Step-by-Step) Solution to AR/VR Fragmentation

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Open Access
Author:
Seremula, Anastasia
Title:
OpenXR and the Monado Runtime: A Standardized (and Step-by-Step) Solution to AR/VR Fragmentation
Area of Honors:
Computer Science
Keywords:
OpenXR
Monado
AR
VR
XR
MR
virtual reality
mixed reality
augmented reality
programming
AR/VR fragmentation
extended reality
standardization
AR/VR
File:
Download Seremula_HonorsThesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Anand Sivasubramaniam, Thesis Supervisor
Rebecca Jane Passonneau, Thesis Honors Advisor

183. A 'Zoom'ed-in Perspective of Student Needs and Engagement in Undergraduate Online Zoom History Classes During the 2021 Pandemic

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Open Access
Author:
Witherow, Heather
Title:
A 'Zoom'ed-in Perspective of Student Needs and Engagement in Undergraduate Online Zoom History Classes During the 2021 Pandemic
Area of Honors:
Secondary Education
Keywords:
student engagement
self-determination theory
COVID-19
pandemic
motivation
engagement
Zoom
remote synchronous
education
File:
Download Witherow_Final_Thesis_Spr_22_Edited.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Martha Strickland, Thesis Supervisor
David Scott Witwer, Thesis Honors Advisor
Marly Doty, Faculty Reader

184. Evaluating API-5L Steel of Varying Heat Treatments Through Mechanical and Ultrasonic Testing

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Open Access
Author:
Martin, Jared
Title:
Evaluating API-5L Steel of Varying Heat Treatments Through Mechanical and Ultrasonic Testing
Area of Honors:
Engineering Science
Keywords:
Fracture Toughness
Mechanical Testing
Tensile Testing
Charpy Impact
Nondestructive Evaluation
Pipeline Steel
Material Characterization
File:
Download Martin_Jared_Evaluating_API-5L_Steel_of_Varying_Heat_Treatments_Through_Mechanical_and_Ultrasonic.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Clifford Jesse Lissenden, III, Thesis Supervisor
Gary L. Gray, Thesis Honors Advisor

185. Analysis of National Football League Sponsorship Statements and Actions Regarding Domestic Violence Scandals, Civil Rights Movements, and Mental Health Awareness

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Open Access
Author:
Harris, Megan
Title:
Analysis of National Football League Sponsorship Statements and Actions Regarding Domestic Violence Scandals, Civil Rights Movements, and Mental Health Awareness
Area of Honors:
Advertising/Public Relations
Keywords:
Sports
Partnership
Brand
NFL
Sponsorship
Brands
Public Relations
Advertising
Sports Marketing
File:
Download Megan_Harris_Final_Thesis_Submission.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
John R Affleck, Thesis Supervisor
Denise Sevick Bortree, Thesis Honors Advisor

188. Increases in Mass Incarceration and the Efficacy of Community Engagement and Outreach Programming of Project Safe Neighborhoods

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Open Access
Author:
Muldoon, Mary
Title:
Increases in Mass Incarceration and the Efficacy of Community Engagement and Outreach Programming of Project Safe Neighborhoods
Area of Honors:
Community, Environment, and Development
Keywords:
community engagement
politics of knowledge
democracy
File:
Download Muldoon_Mary__Schreyer_Thesis_final2.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Justine F Lindemann, Thesis Supervisor
Katherine Yoder Zipp, Thesis Honors Advisor

193. An Analysis of the Relationship Between Net Working Capital and Firm Financial Performance

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Open Access
Author:
Howe, Maria
Title:
An Analysis of the Relationship Between Net Working Capital and Firm Financial Performance
Area of Honors:
Finance
Keywords:
net working capital
working capital
operating performance
corporate finance
regression
correlation
confidence interval
File:
Download Thesis_HoweMaria_Final.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Gregory Robert Pierce, Thesis Supervisor
Brian Spangler Davis, Thesis Honors Advisor

195. The Epigenetics of Stress Reactivity Related to the Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: The Impact of Maternal Stress Levels on Offspring

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Open Access
Author:
Smith, Hannah
Title:
The Epigenetics of Stress Reactivity Related to the Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: The Impact of Maternal Stress Levels on Offspring
Area of Honors:
Biology (Altoona)
Keywords:
epigenetics
cortisol
fetal programming
HPA axis
stress reactivity
cardiovascular diseases
metabolic syndrome
fetal development
embryonic development
glucocorticoids
File:
Download SHC_thesis_submission_final_HRS.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Esther Siegfried, Thesis Supervisor
Laura Rotunno, Thesis Honors Advisor
Mary K Kananen, Faculty Reader

197. Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence, Alcohol Use, and Mental Health Symptoms Among College Students

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Open Access
Author:
Doshi, Khushi
Title:
Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence, Alcohol Use, and Mental Health Symptoms Among College Students
Area of Honors:
Science
Keywords:
Intimate Partner Violence
IPV
Sexual Violence
Alcohol Use
Mental Health
Public Health
College
Campus
File:
Download Khushi_Doshi_Thesis_4_12.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Jocelyn Anderson, Thesis Supervisor
Ronald Albert Markle, Thesis Honors Advisor
Jill Wood, Faculty Reader

200. An Evaluation of the Challenges in Reporting for Environmental Social and Governance Criteria

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Open Access
Author:
Palmer, Alexander
Title:
An Evaluation of the Challenges in Reporting for Environmental Social and Governance Criteria
Area of Honors:
Accounting
Keywords:
ESG Reporting
ESG Framework
File:
Download An_Evaluation_of_Challenges_in_Reporting_for_Enviornmental_Social_and_Governance_Criteria-Alex.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Samuel Burton Bonsall, IV, Thesis Honors Advisor
Schalyn N Sohn, Faculty Reader
Samuel Burton Bonsall, IV, Thesis Supervisor