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The works in this student research collection have been approved by the Graduate Faculty of Georgia Southern University as partial fulfillment of the requirements for Master's and Doctorate degrees conferred by the University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Cellulose Modification for Use as Reinforcement in Bio-based Composites, Ashley L. Rudolph
Irrational Aggregates, Courtney N. Ryan
Digital Forensics Framework on IoT Devices and Analysis of Web Proxy Logs to Establish Resource Allocation Plans, Md Baitul Al Sadi
Designing and Testing 3-D Printed Wafer-box with Embedded PZT Sensors to Identify the Shape Effect on Energy Harvesting, Ahmad Jami Safayet
Survey of Results on the Schrodinger Operator with Inverse Square Potential, Richardson Saint Bonheur
Color Removal From Pulp Mill Effluent Using Immobilized Coal Fly Ash Produced From Georgia Coal Combustion Power Plants, Musfiques Salahin
Novice Teachers' Perception of Mentoring and Teacher Retention, Alissa Sasser
Evaluating Elasmobranch Bycatch and Shark Depredation in the Georgia Shrimp Fishery, Matthew M. Scanlon
Does Person-First Language Increase Empathy and Feelings of Closeness for Those With HIV and Cancer?, Allyson H. Schmidt
Drinking When Distressed: Exploration of Mood, Implicit Alcohol-related Cognitions, and Individual Risk Factors, Elisabeth C. Scott
Predictors of Fish Assemblage Structure and Dynamics in Atlantic Coastal Plain Streams, Rebecca Scott
Sparse Trees with a Given Degree Sequence, Ao Shen
Evaluation of Functional Movement Screenings and Health Behavior Assessments Tested Among Georgia Southern University Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Gemma C. Skuraton
Object Detection and Distance Estimation Using Deep Learning Algorithms for Autonomous Robotic Navigation, Haden H. Smith
"I'm Done!" Stories of Veteran Teachers Driven Out of the Profession, Jill L. Stassie
(re)Learning to Question: Curriculum Studies and (re)Thinking Science for the 21st Century, Anthony Jerome Stawiery
Factors Relating to the Multicultural Efficacy and Attitudes of Teachers, Donna L. Strickland
Intrinsic, Future-oriented Goal Awareness and Two-year College Graduation, Brent A. Stubbs
Modeling, Designing and Analysis of a Standalone PV DC Microgrid System, Sharaf Sumaiya
Old English Character Recognition Using Neural Networks, Sattajit Sutradhar
The Effect of Religious Dress on Perceived Attractiveness and Trustworthiness, Courtney Swank
Saccadic Eye Movements Between Strategic, Interceptive, and Non-athletes, Brian Szekely
Predicting Student Learning: The Roles of Rapport, Immediacy, Learning Alliance, and Citizenship Behavior, Susan A. Talley
Standardization of the Electrical Impedance Myography (EIM) and Detection of Breast Cancer Using EIM, Md Nurul Anwar Tarek
The Classical Versus the Grotesque Body in Edith Wharton's Fiction, Joshua T. Temples
The Real Winner of the Second World War: Patriotic Consumption and the Formation of a Society of Spin, Jordan T. Thomas
How Anxiety in Adolescent Athletes May Affect Baseline Neuropsychological Test Scores, Christopher P. Tomczyk
An Investigation into the Physiological Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Recruits of the Temperate Coral, Oculina arbuscula, Brianne Varnerin
The Effects of Utilizing a Differentiated Model of Inclusion on Students with Disabilities Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Allison D. Vereen
MCHM (4-methylcyclohexane Methanol) Influences the Predator-Prey Interaction Between Danio Rerio and Daphnia Magna, Anna C. Wagner
Capitalizing on Positive Emotional Experiences: A Gratitude Intervention as an Emotional Uplift Strategy, Amanda L. Walker
The Quest for Autonomy in the Postmodern Fiction of Breece D'J Pancake and Adrian Tomine, Jonathan H. Walsh Mr
Mindful Escapism, Kench Weathers
Carving My Own Bench by the Road: Examining the Seats of Power for Black Women Educators Through Playwriting, Dawn C. Whipple
Environmental Factors Affecting Hatch Success in the Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta), Mattie J. Whitesell
Structural and Aerodynamic Design, Procedure and Analysis of a Small V-shaped Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, Odari J. Whyte
Investigation of the Performance and Emissions Characteristics of Dual Fuel Combustion in a Single Cylinder IDI Diesel Engine, Johnnie L. Williams Jr
The Role of Relatedness in Youth Athlete Burnout, Megan Wittenberg
Active Thermal Management of Electronic Devices Using Fractal Extended Surfaces, Tiesha M. Wolfe
Examining the Issue of Compliance With Personal Protective Equipment Among Wastewater Workers Across the Southeast Region of the United States, Tamara L. Wright
The Formation and Promulgation of Institutional Ethos by New University Presidents, Charles F. Ziglar
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Elimination of A Potentially Hazardous Chemical, Tetrakis (Hydroxymethyl) Phosphonium Chloride (THPC) From Water Using Biochar, Simpo Rose Ogwang Akech Miss
The Effect of Patellofemoral Pain on Joint Motion and Variability During a Prolonged Run, Klarie Ake
Electroencephalographic Signal Processing and Classification Techniques for Noninvasive Motor Imagery Based Brain Computer Interface, Md Erfanul Alam
Synthesis and Biological Activity of Novel Tu100 Derivatives, Oladotun J. Alao
Functionalization of Well-Defined Polyacrylates with TEMPO and PEG Moieties for the Modification of Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carriers, Omniya Alomainy
Persistence and Achievement in Academics, Robert L. Altman
Examining Determinants of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Uptake Using the WHO's Vaccine Hesitancy Matrix, Urkovia Andrews
Pass/Fail Grading in Medical School and Impact on Residency Placement, Brittany L. Ange
Exploring Job Satisfaction and Preceptorship Capacity Among Applied Epidemiologists, Jessica C. Arrazola
The Burr XII Generalized Weibull Distribution with Applications, Sarah A. Ayoku
Retrospective Reports of Teasing and Emotional Distress: Examining the Mediating Effects of Self-Compassion, Lori A. Barfield
A Quantum Astrochemical Perspective on the c-C3H Radical with Application to the Interstellar Medium, Matthew Bassett
Graph Invariants of Trees with Given Degree Sequence, Rachel Bass
The Effect Of A PETTLEP Imagery Intervention-Based Pre-Performance Routine On Golfer's Short-Game Performance, Logan Baughman
Examining the Effects of Enclosure Size at Training and at Test in Spatial Reorientation, Zebulon K. Bell
Intelligent Vehicle Complex Environment Path Following Capabilities, Based on a Telemetry Sensor Fusion Approach, Utilizing Open Loop Navigation, Thomas A. Beyerl
A Comprehensive Analysis on EEG Signal Classification Using Advanced Computational Analysis, Kaushik Bhimraj
The American Pastoral Tradition and The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake, Christopher Blackburn
Wind Turbine Noise and Wind Speed Prediction, Tyler H. Blanchard
Liberty's Hidden History: The Dorchester Center and Citizenship Education in Southeast Georgia during the 1960s, Amy Blanton
Zen and the Art of the Journey, Brenda Christian Brown
Differences in Trunk and Hip Flexion/Extension Strength, Jasmin Brown
Asymmetric Membranes for High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes, Ian Byrd
Factors Affecting Growth Rates and Preferred Body Temperatures in Hatchling Gopher Tortoises, Gopherus Polyphemus: Clutch and Sex, Matthew Carey
An Exploration of the Underlying Mechanisms Causing Spasticity in Young People with Cerebral Palsy, Alexis Carnes
Design and Modeling for DC Nanogrids, Ormond D. Castle
Impact of Purposeful Professional Learning on Instructional Technology Integration in Daily Classroom Practices, Julie Chance
Intrusion Detection for Smart Grid Communication Systems, Brycent Chatfield
Leading Ladies: A mixed-method study of the influence of gender bias on leadership styles for women who lead secondary schools, Angela S. Coaxum-Young
Bahamian Elementary School Principals' and Teachers' Perceptions of Inclusive Education, Tracy Colebrooke
Leaf Litter Processing and Macroinvertebrate Assemblages in Three Coastal Plain Rivers of Southeastern Georgia, USA, Vallie B. Collins II
Graduate Student Perceptions of Support Services in Online Degree Programs, Lydia Karakolidis Cross
“There Was That in Her Face and Form Which Made Him Loathe the Sight of Her”: Disfiguration and Deformity of Female Characters in 19th Century American Women’s Literature, Kelsi E. Cunningham Miss
Evolutionary Linkage of Mimetic and Non-Mimetic Color Traits in a Coral Snake Mimicry Complex, John D. Curlis Jr
Reducing Substance Abuse Stigma in Employment Application, Timothy W. Curran
Secure Cloud Controlled Software Defined Radio Network For Bandwidth Allocation, Isaac J. Cushman
An Interactionist View of African American Males In Educational Leadership, Samuel D. Dasher Jr
Jackson & Jones: Black Nihilism and the African-American Condition, Ray Andrew Delva
Treatment Choice Among Combat Veterans, Zachary Clayborne Dietrich
Examining Preference of Home-Based Telemental Health among Rural Veterans, Paige Dixon
The Influence Of Resource Scarcity And Childhood Socioeconomic Status On In-Group Inclusiveness, Spencer Dobbs
Examining and Exposing the Darknet, Ton H. Don
Antibiotics and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Coastal Plain Streams, Jason Duff
Internet Information Seeking and Its Association with Adherence to Cancer Screening Guidelines Among U.S. Women in 2013-2014, LaPonda McKoy Edmondson
Disaster Risk Assessment of Emergency Preparedness in Georgia's Public Health Districts Using the GREaT Hazard Vulnerability Evaluation Tool, Linda I. Ekperi
A Journey to Fuzzy Rings, Brett T. Ernst
Assessing the Genetic Status and Factors Leading to the Decline of the Roanoke Bass (Ambloplites Cavifrons), Jackman C. Eschenroeder
Resilience as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Negative Life Events and Psychological Well-Being, Anna L. Faircloth
A Case Study of Student Veteran Efficacy in the College of Engineering and Information Technology at Georgia Southern University, Kevin G. Finley
Meeting the challenges of 21st century education: Neoliberalism, vocational education, and critical media literacy, Jennifer P. Fitzner
'Light Passed on from an Original Flame': Marilyn Nelson's Cross-Writing, Amanda H. Ford
The Organizational and Policy Level Barriers and Facilitators Towards Stricter Tobacco Control at an Army Installation as Examined With the Diffusion of Innovations Theory, Marjorie D. Freeze
Cultivating Ecological Literacy and Rethinking Our Connections to Nature, Sean Fretwell
Natural Convection Heat Transfer of Inclined Sierpinski Carpet Fractal Fins, Luke A. Fussell
Variability and Stability of 13 to 19 Month Olds Infants' Gait Affect by Wet and Dry Diaper and Underwear, Sally Marie Futch
The Effect of Loving-Kindness Meditation on Physiological and Psychological Reactions to Violent Stimuli, Joseph A. Garcia
Energy Storage Management and Simulation for Nano-Grids, Shantu Ghose
