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Mitigating risk of interspecies transmission of COVID-19 in Farmville, Virginia
No full textFeline infection and spread of COVID-19 has been a result of human-mediated spread of SARS-CoV-2 viral bodies on a global scale. Humans have shown potential as a transmission vector to spread COVID-19 to felines, as well as other species, and there is evidence of transmission from other species (bats, ferrets) to humans
The Correlation Between Personality and Depression Experienced During the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to find out if there is a correlation between personality, specifically extroversion and introversion, and levels of depression experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic. This was chosen because although pandemics are have occurred in the past, there is limited information on what this Covid-19 pandemic means for mental health. We hypothesized that there will be a positive correlation between extroversion and levels of depression experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic. We hypothesized this based on aspects of personalities and the restrictions and effects of the pandemic. Participants took two brief surveys, one based on the Beck Depression Scale and the other a revised version of the Eysenck Personality Scale that is specific to introversion and extroversion. Participants also filled out a brief demographic survey
Transformation of E. coli and regulation of GFP in pGLO
Get PDFResearch Question: Will the presence of pGLO plasmid containing GFP gene produce glowing cells? Hypothesis: In the presence of pGLO plasmid containing GFP gene, the production of glowing cells will occur.
A Policy Analysis on the Effectiveness of Domestic Violence Courts
Get PDFThe objective of this research is to examine the effectiveness of Domestic Violence Courts in increasing offender accountability and recidivism, providing victim and offender services and safety, altering the view of domestic violence in the eyes of both the Criminal Justice System and citizens, and improving court processes and procedures. A systematic review of studies conducted to assess the impact of this policy on stated outcomes indicates that Domestic Violence Courts effectively reduce the negative effects that traditionally coincide with domestic violence cases. In addition, this policy has altered how victims are more confident in coming forward about their incident knowing that the court system will positively assist them throughout the process
The Rhetorical Man: Rhetorical Strategies in Taylor Swift\u27s \u27The Man\u27
No full textMy analysis revolves around the popular Taylor Swift song \u27The Man,\u27 written by Swift for her album Lover. The main message of the song is that women are held to a higher standard than men, and that men are praised for the same actions for which women are reviled. In the analysis, I analyze the use of logos, ethos, and pathos in Swift\u27s lyric to identify the rhetorical appeals she uses in order to create a meaningful message that her audience can understand and identify with
The Abundance of Soil Microbes in Relationship to Proximity to the Urban Area of Lancer Park in Farmville, Virginia
Get PDFSoil microbes are microorganisms found in soil that serve various critical roles and functions in the environment, such as decomposition and the cycling of nutrients in ecosystems. Natural and human-caused factors can have positive and/or negative impacts on soil microbes. The objective of this study is to examine the abundance of soil microbes in relationship to proximity to the urban area of Lancer Park in Farmville, Virginia. Soil samples were taken from four locations within Lancer Park: the upper and lower floodplain of Buffalo Creek, the bottom of a large stormwater detention pond, and adjacent to an ephemeral channel connecting two stormwater retention areas. Soil samples were extracted with a soil corer, air-dried for 48 hours, and placed in airtight jars. Sensors recorded carbon dioxide concentrations every 3 seconds for at least four hours, which were then used to compute microbial biomass. The hypothesis of this study is that locations that are closer to Lancer Park will have a lower abundance of soil microbes compared to locations that are further away from Lancer Park
The Big Five Personality Traits and Peer Pressure during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Get PDFThis study focused on the relationship between personality traits and specific social behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. We specifically looked at the Big Five Personality Traits and their relationship with pandemic-related social behaviors. We hypothesized that conscientiousness would serve as a predictor of one\u27s social behaviors during the pandemic
Activating the Innate Immune Response by Utilizing Macrophages as a Defense for Immunosuppressed Individuals and COVID-19
Get PDFThe activation of the innate immune response by utilizing Interferon-Gamma to activate macrophages will provide for immunosuppressed individuals an additional treatment option for COVID-19
Intersectionality in Hidden Figures
Get PDFThis poster focuses on the intersectionality in the movie Hidden Figures. The main identities that are the focal point of the movie are race and gender. Being a black woman in the 1960\u27s was not an easy feat, however Katherine Johnson and her companions overcame the many struggles of such, while also being the minority not only in society but also working in the STEM field. Ireland et al. says that the bodies of education research focused on the experiences of Black students and female students in STEM fields often render Black women and girls hidden figures in that they have not sufficiently addressed their simultaneous radicalized and gendered experiences in educational contexts (2018). There is such a stigma when it comes to women in the STEM field and expecially in the era in american history when segregation was happening in full force, there were many hurdles for a black woman to overcome
In patients with asthma, what is the effect of continued multidisciplinary education compared to a single instruction session on symptom management with inhalers?
No full textAsthma is becoming increasingly prevalent in the world today because of the rise in environmental pollution, genetic prevalence, and allergies. According to the World Health Organization (2021), it is estimated that in 2019 there were 262 million people affected by asthma. With an increase in the number of people being affected by this disease, more patients are prescribed at-home symptom management through inhaler devices. The complication found with this is that patients are not getting adequate education, which results in improper administration of the medication leading to unrelieved symptoms. The aim of conducting this research is to assess current evidence on which patient education techniques are most effective