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Title: Home Range and Social Interactions of a South Florida Gopherus Polyphemus Population.
Creator: Rodriguez, Andrea, Huffman, Jessica, Frazier, Evelyn
Abstract/Description: Gopherus polyphemus is a threatened reptile native to the southeastern USA. Previous research suggests the South Florida (SF) climate may allow tortoises to reproduce year-round. Our goal was to evaluate the social interactions and home range of the Florida Atlantic University Preserve (FAUP) tortoise population, with an emphasis on reproductive behavior since minimal information is available. In this study, 12 FAUP tortoises had radio-transmitters attached and game cameras placed at their...
Show moreGopherus polyphemus is a threatened reptile native to the southeastern USA. Previous research suggests the South Florida (SF) climate may allow tortoises to reproduce year-round. Our goal was to evaluate the social interactions and home range of the Florida Atlantic University Preserve (FAUP) tortoise population, with an emphasis on reproductive behavior since minimal information is available. In this study, 12 FAUP tortoises had radio-transmitters attached and game cameras placed at their burrows. We hypothesized, 1) Gopher tortoise home ranges would differ between males and females, and between vegetation types and 2) Intraspecific gopher tortoise interaction frequencies would differ between vegetation types. Movement data has been mapped for 10 tortoises to reveal home ranges differ between sex and vegetation type. Camera data illustrates mounting as the most frequent interaction in the scrub vegetation. This research can be used to improve conservation efforts for the FAUP population.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000052
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Spreading Dynamics of Water Film on a Vibrating Glass.
Creator: Kendrick, Brandon, Wilson, Robert, Chau, Jimmy, Su, Tsung-Chow
Abstract/Description: We examine experimentally, the spreading dynamics of a wetting water film on plate glass when subjected to vibrations. Both mechanical and acoustic sources of vibrations are considered. The water is wetted on a simply supported rectangular piece of plate glass. Several glass inclinations are tested, with different exciting frequencies. Furthermore, we add different chemicals on the glass surface. This changes the contact angle of the water droplets. Doing this allows the examination of the...
Show moreWe examine experimentally, the spreading dynamics of a wetting water film on plate glass when subjected to vibrations. Both mechanical and acoustic sources of vibrations are considered. The water is wetted on a simply supported rectangular piece of plate glass. Several glass inclinations are tested, with different exciting frequencies. Furthermore, we add different chemicals on the glass surface. This changes the contact angle of the water droplets. Doing this allows the examination of the effect of adhesion versus cohesion, in regards to the behavior of the water spreading on the plate glass. Our attempt to elucidate the relevant physics is driven by the goal of providing a basis for replacing windshield wipers of future automobiles.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000041
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The Impact of Family Planning on Global Oil.
Creator: Izadirad, Daniel, Holloway, Kenneth
Abstract/Description: In China, one surprising factor in mitigating the growth of fossil fuel consumption has been the widely criticized One Child Policy. Without this unpopular policy, the demand for foreign oil would actually be dramatically higher. According to the Chinese defense scientist Song Jian, before the one child policy was implemented, the average fertility in China was 3 children per woman and that the population would reach 4 billion by 2080. By forcefully restricting fertility to 1 child per woman,...
Show moreIn China, one surprising factor in mitigating the growth of fossil fuel consumption has been the widely criticized One Child Policy. Without this unpopular policy, the demand for foreign oil would actually be dramatically higher. According to the Chinese defense scientist Song Jian, before the one child policy was implemented, the average fertility in China was 3 children per woman and that the population would reach 4 billion by 2080. By forcefully restricting fertility to 1 child per woman, the government managed to slow the nation’s population growth. With 1.4 billion people today, China still has attained the status of the largest oil importer in the world, and this correlates with their surpassing the US in automobile sales. Nations often face difficult challenges in deciding how to balance development goals with other factors. This poster will demonstrate the importance of an expanded scope of factors in weighing these decisions.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000040
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Views on Climate Change.
Creator: Diaz, Olivia, Castillo, Henry, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric
Abstract/Description: Climate change is defined as the change of the global climate patterns which is caused by natural occurrences and human activities facilitated by the increased use of fossil fuels. Climate change is a prominent issue today, with people having conflicting viewpoints about it. Government intervention on the subject of climate change is widely debated. To understand the differing perspectives on climate change, we developed an online survey consisting of 12 questions. We gathered 500 responses...
Show moreClimate change is defined as the change of the global climate patterns which is caused by natural occurrences and human activities facilitated by the increased use of fossil fuels. Climate change is a prominent issue today, with people having conflicting viewpoints about it. Government intervention on the subject of climate change is widely debated. To understand the differing perspectives on climate change, we developed an online survey consisting of 12 questions. We gathered 500 responses from people all over the United States. Overall, our findings showed that people believe in climate change. However, there is a statistically significant difference on the views of climate change based on people’s party affiliation. Republicans were the highest group of all the political parties surveyed to say that the government should not have a concern for climate change. This survey depicts the conventional view that Republicans hold on the issue of climate change.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000033
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Vignettes and Their Role in Bullying Research.
Creator: Demezier, Christopher, Longo, Joy, DeDenno, Michael
Abstract/Description: Transportation is the concept that readers become engaged when they read a story. The level of transportedness may impact the emotional response of the reader. Research shows that stories can be used to transport readers but there is a failure to identify vignettes as a viable medium. The ability of vignettes, a brief narrative without a conclusion, to transport readers is unknown. The purpose of this study is to determine if vignettes can be used to transport readers into a narrative and...
Show moreTransportation is the concept that readers become engaged when they read a story. The level of transportedness may impact the emotional response of the reader. Research shows that stories can be used to transport readers but there is a failure to identify vignettes as a viable medium. The ability of vignettes, a brief narrative without a conclusion, to transport readers is unknown. The purpose of this study is to determine if vignettes can be used to transport readers into a narrative and also to explore the link between transportation and negative affect. Each participant was presented 11 bullying vignettes sequentially and were asked to respond to the Transportation Scale and the Negative Affect Scale. Descriptive and inferential analysis were performed. The results showed that readers were transported into the bullying vignettes and that there is a slight positive correlation between transportation and negative emotions (r=.339).
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000032
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Quality vs Quantity.
Creator: Ziegler, Kyle, Auguste, Derream, Escaleras, Monica
Abstract/Description: As the demand for food increases, food makers must increase production; however, there comes a point when one must consider what is sacrificed for such an increase in mass production of food. Food is now evolving, preferences are varying from natural tastes to unnatural alterations due to chemical additives. We felt more research is needed to understand what motivates consumers to purchase varying types of foods. To understand consumers’ views on food preferences, we developed an online...
Show moreAs the demand for food increases, food makers must increase production; however, there comes a point when one must consider what is sacrificed for such an increase in mass production of food. Food is now evolving, preferences are varying from natural tastes to unnatural alterations due to chemical additives. We felt more research is needed to understand what motivates consumers to purchase varying types of foods. To understand consumers’ views on food preferences, we developed an online survey with fifteen questions and collected responses from 498 people. Our findings show a statistically significant difference between people of different gender, age, and regions regarding motivations to purchase food and food labeling. With this knowledge, we may better understand what people of different demographics feel regarding the current state of food wellness, and why they might prefer certain actions over others due to their diverse backgrounds.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000057
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Quantification and Analysis of Cancer-Cell Derived Exosomes.
Creator: Urdaneta, Alexandra, Iragavarapu-Charyulu, Vijaya, Keating, Patricia
Abstract/Description: Over 90% of cancer-related deaths are due to metastasis. Tumor-cell derived extracellular vesicles or exosomes are thought to contribute to metastasis. However, there is no standardized method to isolate exosomes. We hypothesize that polymer-based kits, in particular ExoQuick-TC (EQTC), may be better for isolating exosomes when compared to ultracentrifugation. In this study, we used three different methods to isolate exosomes from 4T1 murine mammary tumor cells. Samples isolated through...
Show moreOver 90% of cancer-related deaths are due to metastasis. Tumor-cell derived extracellular vesicles or exosomes are thought to contribute to metastasis. However, there is no standardized method to isolate exosomes. We hypothesize that polymer-based kits, in particular ExoQuick-TC (EQTC), may be better for isolating exosomes when compared to ultracentrifugation. In this study, we used three different methods to isolate exosomes from 4T1 murine mammary tumor cells. Samples isolated through ultracentrifugation (UC), EQTC, and Total Exosome Isolation Reagent (TEIR) were analyzed to assess quantity and quality of exosomes by nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) and flow cytometry (FC). Using NTA, we found that each method yielded samples with varying average concentration and particle size. FC analysis revealed UC to be the most effective method in yielding a high number of verified exosomes. Standardizing the isolation method and assessment will help in determining the role of exosomes in cancer metastasis.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000055
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Trabecular Structure through Ontogeny in the Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris).
Creator: Lindsey, Laura, Ingle, Danielle, Porter, Marianne
Abstract/Description: Manatees, who use their vertebral column to propel themselves in swimming, are the product of a major evolutionary shift from land to water. This project explores the structure of trabecular (spongy) bone, which changes with force direction and magnitude, from the vertebral column of manatees. The goal of this research is to investigate the structural properties of manatee vertebral trabecular bone to better understand this animal's development and swimming mechanics. Vertebrae were dissected...
Show moreManatees, who use their vertebral column to propel themselves in swimming, are the product of a major evolutionary shift from land to water. This project explores the structure of trabecular (spongy) bone, which changes with force direction and magnitude, from the vertebral column of manatees. The goal of this research is to investigate the structural properties of manatee vertebral trabecular bone to better understand this animal's development and swimming mechanics. Vertebrae were dissected from four regions of the vertebral column and scanned with micro-computed tomography. Images were analyzed in BoneJ to quantify trabecular width, number, length, bone volume fraction (amount of bone/total area) and degree of anisotropy (orientation bias). Results from this project will be paired with mechanical data in future work to better understand forces on the vertebral column in a swimming mammal throughout development, and how these properties may have diverged from those found in their terrestrial counterparts.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000043
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Understanding Sport-Related Concussions.
Creator: Coviello, Kassi, Nasrallah, Joseph, Escaleras, Monica, Levy, Eric
Abstract/Description: In 2012, the amount of reported concussions doubled in the past ten years to 3.8 million. Concussions and head-related injuries caused by contact sports can lead to long term traumatic brain injuries. With the increasing presence of these injuries, the National Football League and the National Hockey League have implemented extensive concussion protocols. This questions the underlying uncertainty of the future of contact sports. Our project addresses the question of hypothetically, if you had...
Show moreIn 2012, the amount of reported concussions doubled in the past ten years to 3.8 million. Concussions and head-related injuries caused by contact sports can lead to long term traumatic brain injuries. With the increasing presence of these injuries, the National Football League and the National Hockey League have implemented extensive concussion protocols. This questions the underlying uncertainty of the future of contact sports. Our project addresses the question of hypothetically, if you had children, knowing what we know today about concussions/head related injuries, would you allow them to play contact sports. The decision to allow your child to play contact sports was motivated by the gender and age gap. The different levels of education had a statistically significant impact on the knowledge surrounding the current professional football and hockey concussion protocols.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000031
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Society's Influence on Rape Culture.
Creator: Tran, Annalisa, Carreño-Lukasik, Gina
Abstract/Description: In today's society, the investigations of the causes and patterns of rape incidents tend to focus on the actions or qualities of the individual victim or perpetrator. This literature review will analyze how society as a whole plays a role in positively or negatively influencing rape culture. Currently, society's stereotypes and attitudes about rape negatively influence rape culture by promoting rape myths that put blame on the victim or excuse perpetrators for their actions. The media also...
Show moreIn today's society, the investigations of the causes and patterns of rape incidents tend to focus on the actions or qualities of the individual victim or perpetrator. This literature review will analyze how society as a whole plays a role in positively or negatively influencing rape culture. Currently, society's stereotypes and attitudes about rape negatively influence rape culture by promoting rape myths that put blame on the victim or excuse perpetrators for their actions. The media also plays a significant role by promoting the romanticization of rape in pornography or the implicitly encouraging the action of rape in mainstream songs, books, etc. However, society has also influenced rape culture positively by creating social movements that raise awareness about rape and the solutions to combat it.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000054
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Software Engineering: Social Impact and Perception.
Creator: Cardenas, Erika, Shorten, Connor, Escaleras, Monica
Abstract/Description: New software technologies are rapidly changing the economy. These changes have presented problems such as job displacement, high barrier to entry, and a gender gap in the engineering communities. In order to see the views of Americans regarding the challenges of software technologies, we conducted an online survey, gathering 500 responses. In recent news stories, it has been shown that there is a gender gap in the tech industry, but the women that participated in our survey are interested in...
Show moreNew software technologies are rapidly changing the economy. These changes have presented problems such as job displacement, high barrier to entry, and a gender gap in the engineering communities. In order to see the views of Americans regarding the challenges of software technologies, we conducted an online survey, gathering 500 responses. In recent news stories, it has been shown that there is a gender gap in the tech industry, but the women that participated in our survey are interested in learning software engineering as much as men. Additionally, our research found that younger people are not only required to use software tools more frequently but are the most interested in learning how to build them. Finally, we found that a majority of people do not have any experience developing software. Our survey highlights some of the challenges of software technologies in the economy.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000030
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Volitional Swimming Kinematics of the Black Tip Shark (Carcharhinus limbatus).
Creator: Nelski, Madison, Ruddy, B. T., Porter, Marianne
Abstract/Description: Quantifying swimming kinematics of fishes often occurs in a lab setting using flumes, water treadmills, to examine movement. These methods rely on researchers to pick the animals swimming speed. We have been focusing on volitional kinematics in the lab where we quantify swimming as determined by the fish. However, our volitional swimming experiments are still limited to the space available in a lab setting. In this study, we examine swimming kinematics of black tip sharks (Carcharhinus...
Show moreQuantifying swimming kinematics of fishes often occurs in a lab setting using flumes, water treadmills, to examine movement. These methods rely on researchers to pick the animals swimming speed. We have been focusing on volitional kinematics in the lab where we quantify swimming as determined by the fish. However, our volitional swimming experiments are still limited to the space available in a lab setting. In this study, we examine swimming kinematics of black tip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) during their annual winter aggregations in South Florida. Using an aerial drone, video of sharks can be obtained through noninvasive methods in the wild, and examined frame-by-frame using the Loggerpro software. We track points along the shark’s midline to examine body curvature, tailbeat frequency, tailbeat amplitude, and whole-body swimming velocity. These data represent the first time we have been able to quantify kinematics in a free-swimming shark in the wild.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000046
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Diet and Temporal Partitioning Facilitates Coexistence Between Two Octopus Species in a Shallow Coastal Habitat.
Creator: Bartz, Danielle, Bennice, Chelsea, Brooks, W. Randy, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Niche partitioning mechanisms may be used by closely related, sympatric species to reduce competition. We examine two dimensions of niche partitioning (diet and temporal) amongst the common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) and the Atlantic longarm octopus (Macrotritopus defilippi), which spatially overlap in a South Florida intracoastal habitat. SCUBA is used to collect octopus prey remains and gather supplemental feeding images to determine diets of each species. A 24h octopus monitoring camera...
Show moreNiche partitioning mechanisms may be used by closely related, sympatric species to reduce competition. We examine two dimensions of niche partitioning (diet and temporal) amongst the common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) and the Atlantic longarm octopus (Macrotritopus defilippi), which spatially overlap in a South Florida intracoastal habitat. SCUBA is used to collect octopus prey remains and gather supplemental feeding images to determine diets of each species. A 24h octopus monitoring camera records foraging activity times for each species. The common octopus consumes bivalves (49%), gastropods (32%) and crustaceans (19%), and forages at dawn, dusk, and nocturnal hours. The Atlantic longarm octopus consumes crustaceans (89%) and bivalves (11%), and forages during diurnal hours. Results suggest there is diet overlap between species and octopuses use temporal partitioning. This study provides additional findings to cephalopod niche partitioning literature, novel information on the ecology of the Atlantic longarm octopus, and conservation requirements for sand-dwelling species.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005613
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Evacuation Preparedness Rating System: Evacuation Planning for Vulnerable Poulations.
Creator: Mayorga, Estefania, Renne, John L., Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions
Abstract/Description: Historically, vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by ineffective evacuation planning. The Evacuation Preparedness Rating System includes five dimensions to assess the evacuation plans of the 50 largest US cities.
Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00003469
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Using digital collections for research, teaching, and scholarship.
Creator: Ress, Sunghae
Abstract/Description: This poster presentation will illustrate how digital collections add value to the scholarly communication chain by supporting research, teaching, and scholarship in several ways: 1) increase access to primary materials, 2) increase access to special collections and archives 3) increase access to local materials of historical, cultural, and artistic significance 4) expand open access 5) foster collaboration with faculty and students 6) increase the reputation and visibility of your university...
Show moreThis poster presentation will illustrate how digital collections add value to the scholarly communication chain by supporting research, teaching, and scholarship in several ways: 1) increase access to primary materials, 2) increase access to special collections and archives 3) increase access to local materials of historical, cultural, and artistic significance 4) expand open access 5) foster collaboration with faculty and students 6) increase the reputation and visibility of your university and library. I will use specific examples from the Florida Atlantic University Digital Collections to “show and tell” and include the importance of creating metadata to enhance discovery and access to your digital collections. In addition, this poster will very briefly touch upon digital sustainability; mainly that of ensuring ongoing access to digital collections and ensuring long term preservation of these same materials.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00002897
Subject Headings: Scholarly communication, Research, Teaching, Learning and scholarship, Open access
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: American Sentiments on Behavioral & Cognitive Qualifications within Elected Officials.
Creator: Lopez Pelaez, Kevin, Escaleras, Monica
Abstract/Description: This study examines Americans' attitudes toward the likeliness of public officials' conduct to be a factor in vote choice. Correspondingly, by expanding the umbrella of Political Psychology to explore perceptions of the behavioral sciences - this study also examines Americans' viewpoint for the disqualification of public officials due to cognitive decline.
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauir000386
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Pathogenic Vibrio Bacteria in Mangrove Snapper Meat.
Creator: Brandon McHenry, Gabby Barbarite, Peter J. McCarthy
Abstract/Description: Vibrio have been isolated from the guts and skin of fish from many environments as well as commercial fish products, however it is unknown if these pathogens naturally exist in the meat of foodfish. This study first investigated the association of Vibrio with Mangrove Snapper collected from the Indian River Lagoon to determine if its presence in their meat is natural or a product of contamination. The second part of this study was to identify Vibrio reservoirs within Mangrove Snapper to...
Show moreVibrio have been isolated from the guts and skin of fish from many environments as well as commercial fish products, however it is unknown if these pathogens naturally exist in the meat of foodfish. This study first investigated the association of Vibrio with Mangrove Snapper collected from the Indian River Lagoon to determine if its presence in their meat is natural or a product of contamination. The second part of this study was to identify Vibrio reservoirs within Mangrove Snapper to better understand how they can contaminate the meat during the filleting process. In addition, the effects of temperature abuse (a common food handling issue) and its duration, on Vibrio abundance, were also tested.
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PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000478
Format: Document (PDF)

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