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Outdoor Analytics: Tracking and Optimizing Fishing Through a Digital Dashboard
No full textDespite being a common activity for both leisure and business, fishing data collection and analysis are still completed inefficiently. Conventional techniques like handwritten notes or dispersed internet resources frequently lead to lost or underutilized data, which hinders researchers\u27 and fishermen\u27s capacity to make informed decisions. This thesis addresses the need for a centralized, interactive fishing dashboard that integrates an interactive map plotter, provides clear visualizations, and aggregates fishing trip data. Having a lifelong love of fishing, this project was created to provide a useful tool that improves fishing experiences and aids in conservation and research. A wide spectrum of users, including marine biologists, environmental conservationists, and recreational and professional fishermen, can track catches and examine fish species’ trends thanks to the dashboard\u27s architecture. The fishing dashboard, which was created with Streamlit, makes use of Folium for interactive mapping and Plotly for visualizations. Pandas are used to manage data processing, and API calls are used to acquire real-time weather information. Users may log fishing data, view important insights, and make data-driven decisions using the system\u27s easily navigable interface. Although it works well as is, it might be improved in the future with user authentication, database integration, and more real-time data sources to increase scalability and functionality. The goal of this dashboard is to help digitize fishing analytics, which encourages sustainable fishing methods and data-driven decision-making
Bonnethead Sharks EthogramBonnethead sharks in captivity and determine if their activity level changes with time of day and around feeding times
No full textThis thesis is testing to see how having specific feeding times modifies bonnethead sharks’ activity levels. Bonnethead sharks are the smallest kind of hammerhead shark species. We got permission to record and work with the three female bonnethead sharks at Mote Marine Aquarium. The hypothesis is that bonnethead sharks at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium will increase their velocity in anticipation of being fed if they are consistently fed at specific times, and their velocity will be stable at a lesser speed at all other times. Data were collected for a total of seven days using a camera. At Mote, the bonnetheads were fed 2 times a day, except on day one, they were fed once. Day one was excluded from data analysis to ensure consistency within the data. Once the data were collected, it was processed with Excel and R Studio. Afterwards, it was compared to the data from the study by Myrberg & Gruber (1974) and Cortes et al. (1996). The hypothesis was not supported by the data because the data was not conclusive, but an observable trend was seen. When the results were compared to the data from the studies by Myrberg & Gruber (1974) and Cortes et al. (1996), it showed that the bonnetheads\u27 activity varied between the studies. Most of the bonnetheads did not become active till the afternoon, except in this thesis, they became active around the morning feeding periods. This difference in behavior supports the hypothesis that the feeding time periods caused the bonnetheads to become more active when they naturally are no
FROM GENERAL MEDICINE TO ORAL HEALTH: EVALUATING EXOSOMAL THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF PERIODONTITIS AND OTHER INFLAMMATORY ORAL DISEASES
No full textExosomes are extracellular vesicles secreted by most cells. Their roles in cell communication, immune signaling, inflammation control, and tissue repair have attracted increasing attention for use in oncology, regenerative medicine, and immunotherapy. In recent years, interest has emerged in their therapeutic application within dentistry for chronic inflammatory oral diseases. Periodontitis is a chronic condition affecting more than one-third of the U.S. population. This disease is characterized by immune dysregulation and progressive destruction of gum and bone tissue. Traditional treatments for this disease offer short-term benefits, warranting a more thorough evaluation of alternatives. This literature review explores the potential of exosomal therapy in treating periodontitis, along with the biogenesis, biological properties, and functional roles of exosomes in modulating immune responses. Broader applications of exosomal therapy in general medicine and findings relevant to oral health are also considered. A range of peer-reviewed studies is used to evaluate exosomal mechanisms in inflammatory conditions, regenerative capabilities, and current barriers to clinical translation. Together, exosome capabilities make them a viable delivery vehicle for periodontitis treatment, but production issues, isolation methods, and regulatory gaps challenge clinical translation. With ongoing research continuing to pursue strategies to mitigate these limitations, exosomal therapy offers strong potential as a future treatment option for periodontitis and related oral diseases
ECONOMICS INTERNSHIP CAPSTONE
No full textThis project examines the financial operations and economic considerations involved in the early-stage development of a professional soccer club through the Sarasota Paradise, a United Soccer League (USL) team based in Sarasota, Florida. The internship experience, conducted from January to May 2025, provided hands-on exposure to budgeting, financial planning, and strategic development as the club transitions from USL League Two to USL League One in 2026. Working directly with the founder, the role focused on establishing and refining cash flow and proforma budgets, analyzing revenue and expense structures, and developing financial data for potential investors and sponsors. The internship also included cross-functional collaboration with departments such as marketing, operations, and ticket sales, offering a holistic view of professional sports management. The study integrates macroeconomic and microeconomic theories—including opportunity cost, time value of money, and demand elasticity—into realworld sports finance applications. Key insights include strategies for optimizing game-day revenue, evaluating sponsorship deals, and understanding economic influences such as inflation, labor markets, and consumer behavior in a regional sports context. This experience not only enhanced technical skills in financial analysis and software but also underscored the economic impact and growth potential of professional soccer in the United States, in light of upcoming events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE WITH SUNBELT BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
No full textThe internship provided a valuable learning experience centered around key professional goals. One primary objective was to develop networking skills and foster new professional relationships, an effort that began immediately through mentorship from the internship supervisor. Emphasis was placed on the long-term value of strategic networking and its application within professional contexts. Another objective was to gain practical tools and insights for entering the workforce, particularly in marketing and finance/sales. Creative marketing strategies were developed to increase league visibility, while financial insights were gained by analyzing revenue streams and proposing ideas to enhance profitability. Overall, the internship offered a deeper understanding of the complexity of operating a business and the many factors that contribute to organizational success
Can Dance Be Used as an Organic Tool of National Reproduction in the Basque Homeland and Across the Diasporas?
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL PARKS IN THE US AND GERMANY
No full textThis thesis introduces the concepts of preservation and conservation in national parks and answers the question of what the purpose of national parks are. I look at two countries: Germany and the US and compare their management tactics of their national parks. The question I want to answer is how does Germany and the US manage their na-tional parks and what is the purpose of their protection? To address this question, I gath-ered information on the national identity, history, designations, management, public ac-ceptance, economic factors, visitor use management, accessing resources, and interna-tional influences. The evidence from this literature review shows that the US manages their national park with conservation values while Germany manages with preservation values
Positional Winning: The Allocation of Payroll and its Effects on Win Percentage in Major League Baseball
No full textThe continued success of an organization in Major League Baseball (MLB) can be attributed to many factors, but they can get there by maximizing the money that is allocated to their payroll. We want to explore the effects that payroll can have on the winning percentage of a team based on how much they spend on certain position groups. We examine the correlations between the amount spent on position groups and winning percentage using simple scatter plots and trend lines. Thereafter, we will then predict the most effective ways to devote the payroll among positions using linear regression, multiple linear regression, and Cohen’s ��!. The financial data used for this research was obtained from spotrac.com, which includes the yearly total payroll for every MLB team from the years of 2011 to 2024 and the individual amount that was paid to each player for that particular year. The team statistics (wins, losses, winning percentage, etc.) was obtained from mlb.com
A BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS ON THE ORCA (ORCINUS ORCA) ATTACKS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA
No full textThe GLADIS pod of orcas inhabits the Strait of Gibraltar where the waters of the northern Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean sea intersect. This pod has initiated hundreds of attacks towards vessels in the Strait since May of 2020. Attacks consist of circling boats, ramming hulls, dismantling rudders, and other destructive activities. This review will examine four major hypotheses in an attempt to evaluate the cause behind these attacks. Play is assessed through five key criteria: the behavior does not result in food acquisition or physical reward, differs from functional activities like hunting or grooming, is repeated but not perfected, and occurs when the animal appears relaxed. Social learning is analyzed using a five-stage model: observation, attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation. Defensive behavior is examined through three phases: exploration of a potential threat, positional escape, and disordered withdrawal. Aggression is evaluated as offensive aggression, frustration-induced aggression, or displaced aggression. This review assesses all hypotheses and concludes that play is the most plausible explanation for the observed behaviors. Most if not all attacks satisfy all five criteria for animal play to the fullest extent possible based on available evidence; this hypothesis best summarizes the persistent, organized, and commonly non-detrimental nature of the attacks
HUMANITIES IN THE BIOLOGY CLASSROOM: CULTIVATING THEIR CONNECTION TO SPANISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS
No full textWith the increase in the Hispanic population, there has also been an increase in Hispanic students enrolled in school. Within this population of enrolled Hispanic students, some are considered English Language Learners (ELLs). Hispanic and ELL students in high school in Manatee County, Florida, United States, have low results in their science assessments, including the Biology 1 End of Course exams required to take to graduate high school in Florida. To help students engage and connect during their biology courses, this thesis provides four lesson plans with grading rubrics about infectious diseases and the immune system. In these lesson plans, humanities are integrated into the biology curriculum to take part in Spanish-speaking/ELL students\u27 learning to have them interact with the biology content and retain the information in a way that is more culturally, emotionally, and personally relatable. The high school student focus is Southeast High School\u27s biology course students, in which their Hispanic and ELL student populations are high. While these lesson plans were not taught to the students during the time of the thesis and the Pathways to Teaching Internship in Spring 2025, this thesis provides an example of how humanities and biology can integrate to aid students who do not have many resources by first starting in the classroom