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Title: Bacterial Community Analysis of Soil Samples Beneath Decomposing Sus scrofa Carcasses.
Creator: Brown, Spencer, Ebanks, Ryan, Frazier, Evelyn, Caruso, Joseph P., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description: The post-mortem interval (PMI) is the time elapsed from the time of death until the discovery of a decomposing body, which forensic scientists utilize to decipher how and when a death occurred. Much of decomposition is attributable to bacterial activity. Identifying a net change in bacterial composition throughout the PMI of a decomposing carcass helps to explain the mechanism of decomposition. Carcasses of four feral swine were placed in cages in direct sunlight, whereby soil samples were...
Show moreThe post-mortem interval (PMI) is the time elapsed from the time of death until the discovery of a decomposing body, which forensic scientists utilize to decipher how and when a death occurred. Much of decomposition is attributable to bacterial activity. Identifying a net change in bacterial composition throughout the PMI of a decomposing carcass helps to explain the mechanism of decomposition. Carcasses of four feral swine were placed in cages in direct sunlight, whereby soil samples were taken prior to and following seven days of decomposition. Bacterial DNA was then isolated from the soil samples and amplified via polymerase-chain reaction. Further metagenomic analysis was conducted by an outside agency using 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) amplicon sequencing to determine the composition of the bacterial community. A relationship between the stages of decomposition and the anatomy of bacterial communities involved was determined, which helps to elucidate the process of decomposition.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005178
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Baseline Study for the Identification of Intestinal Parasites in Gopher Tortoises Found in Blazing Star and Pine Jog.
Creator: Shanker, Rachel, Haizlett, Kent, Huffman, Jessica, Frazier, Evelyn, Caruso, Joseph P., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Abstract/Description: Gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) populations are diminishing in South Florida due to habitat fragmentation in urban sites. As a keystone species, gopher tortoises have important ecological roles. The goal of this study was to establish a baseline of intestinal parasites in two South Florida populations. One population resides in a fragmented and non-fire maintained site, Blazing Star, and the other in a fire maintained site, Pine Jog. Fire is a natural factor in these habitats reducing...
Show moreGopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) populations are diminishing in South Florida due to habitat fragmentation in urban sites. As a keystone species, gopher tortoises have important ecological roles. The goal of this study was to establish a baseline of intestinal parasites in two South Florida populations. One population resides in a fragmented and non-fire maintained site, Blazing Star, and the other in a fire maintained site, Pine Jog. Fire is a natural factor in these habitats reducing canopy cover and killing parasite eggs. The lack of fire in Blazing Star can lead to overgrowth of vegetation, forcing tortoises to crowd where lower vegetation is found. We hypothesize that tortoises from Blazing Star will have a higher degree of intestinal parasites, when compared to those from Pine Jog due to potential crowding. Data is currently being collected, and may provide insight to improve future management and conservation practices.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005209
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Behavioral Enrichment of Captive Black Bears (Ursus americanus).
Creator: Gonzalez, Jasmine, Allard, Stephanie, Earles, Julie, Wetterer, James K.
Date Issued: 2012-04-06
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3348822
Subject Headings: Bears, Captive wild animals, Animal welfare, Environmental enrichment, Ursus americanus
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Better Catheter Design with Improved Liquid Flow through Tubes.
Creator: Ta, Tan, Su, Tsung-Chow
Abstract/Description: FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry hosts an annual symposium where students engaged in undergraduate research may present their findings either through a poster presentation or an oral presentation.
Date Issued: 2011
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005451
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Bilingualism Characteristics in Second Generation Latin American Immigrants.
Creator: Ortega, Alexandra, Rosselli, Monica
Abstract/Description: This study examined the linguistic characteristics of a sample of second-generation Latin American immigrants and a control group of English monolinguals. Participants included both males and females from 18-40 years old. For all the bilingual participants L1 was Spanish but they had been schooled mostly in English (L2). The examined language domains included: grammatical and semantic judgment, vocabulary, reading, writing, and fluency of both L1 and L2. It was observed that L2 significantly...
Show moreThis study examined the linguistic characteristics of a sample of second-generation Latin American immigrants and a control group of English monolinguals. Participants included both males and females from 18-40 years old. For all the bilingual participants L1 was Spanish but they had been schooled mostly in English (L2). The examined language domains included: grammatical and semantic judgment, vocabulary, reading, writing, and fluency of both L1 and L2. It was observed that L2 significantly overwrote L1, becoming the dominant language. Grammatical judgment as well as reading and writing became more accurate, vocabulary was larger, and fluency was greater in English than in Spanish. Interference from English to Spanish in reading, writing and vocabulary was significant, whereas interference in the opposite direction was minimal. Two questions are discussed: the switch of the dominant language from L1 to L2 and the language profile in each one of the two languages.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA0005033
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Biological Benefit of the mCAT.
Creator: Frydman, Sylvia, Yousefzadeh, Matt, Niedernhofer, Laura, Dawson-Scully, Ken
Abstract/Description: Aging is associated with chronic diseases and is attributed to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs globally. Controversy exists over the root cause(s) of aging, nonetheless, extensive research links increased oxidants and reduced antioxidant buffering capacity with aging. The free radical theory of aging posits that the toxic build-up of free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS), promotes oxidative stress and enhances aging. Investigations involving the effect of...
Show moreAging is associated with chronic diseases and is attributed to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs globally. Controversy exists over the root cause(s) of aging, nonetheless, extensive research links increased oxidants and reduced antioxidant buffering capacity with aging. The free radical theory of aging posits that the toxic build-up of free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS), promotes oxidative stress and enhances aging. Investigations involving the effect of mitochondrial-targeted catalase, have proven to be beneficial in reducing ROS and increasing lifespan in naturally aged mice. My project involves investigating the biological benefit of the mCAT transgene and rescue of age-related functional decline in progeroid Ercc1-/∆ mice, an accelerated mouse model of aging. mCAT expression was shown to be largely restricted to the brain, heart, and muscle of mice. mCAT+/-;Ercc1-/∆ mice showed improvements in behavioral tests and health evaluations relative to controls.
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Date Issued: 2018
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000036
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Branding and Advertising Strategy for FitBit Flex-2: Implications From Survey Research and Persuasion Theory.
Creator: Ayala, Andrea G., Robinette, Devin N., Lacerda, Rubens P., Smith, Allen E., Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: A robust audience profile informs advertising campaign planning. The systematic research-in-progress will reveal a rigorous audience profile for FitBit-Flex 2, a wearable fitness tracking technology, through secondary research using credible business databases, the survey research method (e.g., consent form, questionnaire pre-test, convenience sampling, personal distribution and pick-up), descriptive statistics, and reliability assessment. The audience profile will inform the campaign problem...
Show moreA robust audience profile informs advertising campaign planning. The systematic research-in-progress will reveal a rigorous audience profile for FitBit-Flex 2, a wearable fitness tracking technology, through secondary research using credible business databases, the survey research method (e.g., consent form, questionnaire pre-test, convenience sampling, personal distribution and pick-up), descriptive statistics, and reliability assessment. The audience profile will inform the campaign problem, campaign objectives, and message strategy by revealing brand concept elements and message tactics to convey. Secondary research using FAU Library’s business databases has revealed marketplace, environmental, competitive conditions, and the audience’s demographic, geographic, generational, and psychographic characteristics. This basic profile will be enriched by survey research using items extracted from reliable and valid marketing scales. Motives, benefits, product perceptions and preferences, relative performance, lifestyle relevance, hedonistic pleasure, and decision making strategies will be subjected to measurement. Advertisements will be based on the audience profile, persuasion theory, and creative thinking techniques.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005612
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Bulk diffusion of mature high performance concrete.
Creator: Arias, Wendy J., Presuel-Moreno, Francisco
Date Issued: 2013-04-05
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361064
Subject Headings: High performance concrete, High strength concrete, Bulk diffusion
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Carbon dioxide capture by engineering a self-sustained coral reef park with renewable energy.
Creator: Quiray, Paulane C., Raja, Umar, Athey, David, Savage, Tabatha, Suzuki, Hiroko, Egeland, Matthew, Su, Tsung-Chow
Date Issued: 2012-04-06
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3349042
Subject Headings: Carbon Dioxide, Renewable Energy, Self-sustained coral reef park, Bio-diversity
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Causes of Terrorism.
Creator: Hamad, Issa, Carreno-Lukasik, Gina, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: With the growing trends in terrorist organizations and threats of attack, one must wonder why the people involved became terrorists in the first place. After researching the topic, the research paper will delve into why capitalism, political power, and religion are all involved in why terrorist organizations are formed and why people may join them. The capitalism argument involves the correlation between its rise and terrorism’s ride, and how the battle for resources may cause some to resort...
Show moreWith the growing trends in terrorist organizations and threats of attack, one must wonder why the people involved became terrorists in the first place. After researching the topic, the research paper will delve into why capitalism, political power, and religion are all involved in why terrorist organizations are formed and why people may join them. The capitalism argument involves the correlation between its rise and terrorism’s ride, and how the battle for resources may cause some to resort to terrorism. Political power’s argument will involve how protesters and debaters of how someone may lead their country, may lead them to resort to terrorism. Religion’s argument involves belief that they are being discriminated against because of their religion, and they want to be heard. Then, I will introduce a study where I will identify people who publicly identify as Muslim, or Arabic.
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005572
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Challenging Source Effects Theory: The Case of High-Technology Computers.
Creator: Simon, Judie, Smith, Allen E., Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: Consumer insights and persuasion theories enable advertisers to make better message strategy decisions. In recommending message strategy for high technology products, existing source effects theory appears challenged by insights into the freshman college student market. Traditional theory posits credible spokespersons (e.g., trained experts) be used in advertising complex products, such as high-technology computers. However, findings of our experiment contested existing theory by revealing...
Show moreConsumer insights and persuasion theories enable advertisers to make better message strategy decisions. In recommending message strategy for high technology products, existing source effects theory appears challenged by insights into the freshman college student market. Traditional theory posits credible spokespersons (e.g., trained experts) be used in advertising complex products, such as high-technology computers. However, findings of our experiment contested existing theory by revealing that although newly-entering freshman believed experts provided more cognitive information about a high-tech computer, they questioned their ability to understand and use expert advice in selecting the best computer. Moreover, results indicated that a referent - an upper-class college student - would be more able to convey a computer’s: 1) usefulness, 2) relatedness, and 3) association with the freshmen college experience. Finally, the referent out performed a celebrity in source likeability. The experiment used a manipulation check, questionnaire pretest, a survey, chi-square method, and consent form.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005636
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Characterization of Leachate Clogging Solids.
Creator: Harris, Alyssa, Purdy, Denys, Meeroff, Daniel E., College of Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: The Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County collects leachate from its landfill in a gravity pipe leachate collection system (LCS), which is experiencing clogging due to calcium carbonate scale. An investigation was conducted to determine the solids composition and provide engineering solutions to this challenge. During testing, it was found that aerated leachate produced foam, which after vibration and evaporation, formed crystalline solids similar to those found in the SWA LCS. The...
Show moreThe Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County collects leachate from its landfill in a gravity pipe leachate collection system (LCS), which is experiencing clogging due to calcium carbonate scale. An investigation was conducted to determine the solids composition and provide engineering solutions to this challenge. During testing, it was found that aerated leachate produced foam, which after vibration and evaporation, formed crystalline solids similar to those found in the SWA LCS. The following tests were conducted to determine the water quality of the leachate and the properties of the solids: pH, turbidity, chemical reactivity, biological growth, surface characteristics, and microscopic analysis. After five days of evaporation, the solids collected in all samples represented 46-47% of the leachate’s initial weight. On visual observation, the leachate remnants left both a crystalline and a dark slimy solid, with larger particles in the aerated samples, a possible source of the clogging.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005195
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Characterization of Lis-1 loss of function at the neuromuscular junction of Drosophila melangaster larvae.
Creator: Vargas, Leticia, Boerner, Jana, Godenschwege, Tanja A.
Date Issued: 2013-04-05
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361219
Subject Headings: Lissencephaly, Drosophila melanogaster, Mutations
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Characterization of Selenazole Compounds as IDO Inhibitors.
Creator: Foo, Timothy, Sempertegui Plaza, Tito S., Terentis, Andrew C.
Abstract/Description: FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry hosts an annual symposium where students engaged in undergraduate research may present their findings either through a poster presentation or an oral presentation.
Date Issued: 2011
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005432
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Characterization of the kinesin KlF9 in mammalian cell cycle progression.
Creator: Hoke, Jordan, Rivera, Miguel A., Billow, Alexa M., Alsina, Laura, Quintyne, Nicholas
Date Issued: 2012-04-06
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3352239
Subject Headings: KIF9 protein, Microtubules, Cell cycle progression, Cell division, Kinesin
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Characterizing the Biophysical Mechanism of Cell-penetrating Peptides in Cancer Cell Entry.
Creator: Mary Moussa, Shalondria Sears, Patrick Cosme, Andrew C. Terrentis, Ewa P. Wojcikiewicz
Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAU_SR00000017
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Chemical-Assisted Recovery of Heavy Oil.
Creator: Linares, Natalia, Seo, Seokju, Kim, Mike, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description: More than 1 trillion barrels of oil deposited worldwide is heavy oil and natural bitumen. Due to their high viscosity and high density, extraction efficiency of heavy oil and bitumen from natural reservoirs is known to be less than 5% with the conventional primary recovery methods. To increase their recovery efficiency, a technique, known as enhanced oil recovery, has been developed using nanoparticles, surfactant, dispersant, and polymers. Among these materials, surfactants and dispersants...
Show moreMore than 1 trillion barrels of oil deposited worldwide is heavy oil and natural bitumen. Due to their high viscosity and high density, extraction efficiency of heavy oil and bitumen from natural reservoirs is known to be less than 5% with the conventional primary recovery methods. To increase their recovery efficiency, a technique, known as enhanced oil recovery, has been developed using nanoparticles, surfactant, dispersant, and polymers. Among these materials, surfactants and dispersants lower interfacial tension between oil and the resident fluid; therefore enhance mobilization of oil. The objective of this project is to further improve the recovery efficiency of heavy oil by a combined effect of surfactant and dispersant. When the mixture of surfactant and dispersant in an aqueous solution is injected to oil-rich porous media, microfluidic visualization techniques will be employed to investigate the overall recovery rate. The possibility and effectiveness of the proposed idea will be discussed.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005626
Subject Headings: College students --Research --United States.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Chlorosulfite as a Leaving Group in Organic Synthesis.
Creator: Kissner, William, Dragojlovic, Veljko
Date Issued: 2012-04-06
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005473
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Cloud-assisted reliable user datagram protocol.
Creator: Dimitrov, Volen, Bullard, Lofton A.
Date Issued: 2013-04-05
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3361078
Subject Headings: Cloud computing, Internet, TCP/IP (Computer network protocol), File Transfer Protocol (Computer network protocol)
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Coastal Renewable Energy (CORE) Structure.
Creator: Meier, Kevin, Driscoll, Matt, Echevarria, Victor, Grimes, John, Ibanez, Roberto, Keating, Kenny, Nolte, Jerica, O'Brien, John, Valentine, Will
Abstract/Description: FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry hosts an annual symposium where students engaged in undergraduate research may present their findings either through a poster presentation or an oral presentation.
Date Issued: 2011
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005441
Format: Document (PDF)

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