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Factors Contributing to Health Disparities in the African American Community
My’Jia Brown
Diabetes Mellitus is a group of chronic metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar levels) over a prolong period of time affecting 37.3 million Americans, 90% of them suffering from type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes patients are characterized by insulin resistance, and in some cases, a decrease in insulin production. Among African Americans, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is up to 2.3-fold higher than their White counterparts. This review aims at examining the different factors that contribute disparities in health outcomes in African American communities. The difference ... Read More
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The Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Extraversion
Angel Ciccarelli
Attachment styles and personality are important parts of one’s identity and may influence future attitudes towards close relationships. An understudied expression of personality that attachment may influence is extraversion. In this study, we examine the relationship between attachment and extraversion by testing the hypothesis that participants with secure and anxious attachment styles are more likely to be extroverted compared to participants with an avoidant attachment (fearful and dismissive). Sixty-nine participants were recruited from Cleveland State University’s SONA Systems online recruitment tool, Research Match, Instagram, CSU Facebook Groups, GroupMe, and email. ... Read More
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Adverse Childhood Experiences in Relation to Substance abuse and the Moderating Role
Sydni Davila
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can lead to numerous negative outcomes such as higher rates of antisocial traits, substance use and abuse, and other health risk behaviors. Health risk behaviors make up a substantial portion of deaths in the United States so targeting these behaviors can significantly reduce the amount of people impacted by such behaviors. This study poses that increased exposure to ACEs and higher scores on antisocial measures will leave an individual at higher risk of substance abuse. This study was conducted using secondary data analysis from a national ... Read More
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The Evolution and Morphological Change in Keratella cochlearis
Semra Dervisevic
Organisms in the phylum Rotifera are vital for freshwater environments; they have a short development time, fast turnover, high production, circulate organic matter, and aid in energy transfer (Li, Cheng, & Chen, 2005). However, they are becoming increasingly difficult to characterize by molecular studies due to cryptic genetic differences that are not reflected in their morphology. This is due to the sensitivity based on responses to environmental parameters such as water temperature and chemical cues from predators (Stemberger & Gilbert 1984, Green 2005). This arises the need to identify the ... Read More
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SFRP-4, TLRs, And EVs Signaling Play Critical Roles in Type Two Diabetes
Anthony K. Graley
Type two diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and insulin deficiency that resulted from the expression and suppression of polygenic-based signal pathways while under hyperglycemic conditions. These pathways often result in pancreatic β-cell dysfunction, β -cell apoptosis, and poor metabolic control. Available glycemic control treatments are often inefficient and therefore, there is a need for additional therapeutic treatments and targets. To better understand the genetic complexities of type two diabetes, a literature review was conducted from scholarly articles, and a framework was built to explain the ... Read More
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Understanding the Role of Sleep and Personality on Emerging Adult Mental Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dywayne Johnson
Emerging adulthood is a critical developmental period that affords many new opportunities for adolescents as they transition to adulthood; however, studies reported that the pandemic caused significant disruptions in terms of development for young adults. As such, it is critical that researchers work to further our understanding of the impacts of COVID-19 on core areas of young adult functioning. Sleep plays an integral role in understanding the effects of mental health, but the impact of the pandemic on sleep in young adults is one area that has been understudied. The ... Read More
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Ground Level interactions in the Panama Canal Zone
Benjamin King
The prevailing academic consensus in the United States of the relationship between the countries of Panama and the United States has shifted during the last two decades. The idea that the relationship between the two nations was based on the United States acting as a beneficent "big brother" to a fledgling democracy is no longer the commonly accepted version of history. Instead, the consensus has moved towards a more unvarnished and nuanced view in which the United States did offer many benefits to the young nation of Panama; the relationship ... Read More
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Racial Experiences, Achievement, and Academic Pressure
India J. Matthews
Previous research establishes that high achievement is a predictor of depression ande anxiety symptoms. Additionally, research establishes that being a racial minority is a risk factor for depression and anxiety. The literature does not directly identify the relationship between high achievement, race, and depression and anxiety. This study aims to investigate whether there are differences in rates of depression and anxiety in Black high-achieving students compared to White high-achieving peers and explore factors that could influence this relationship. Participants 14-19 years old were recruited from Cleveland State University for this ... Read More
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Pool Boiling: Ambient Pressure Increase to Enhance Heat Transfer
Forrest Osborn
Nuclear energy’s potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation is currently under debate. To better understand the inner dynamics nuclear power plant, pool boiling and platinum wire were used to model water cooling of nuclear fuel cladding and burnout phenomenon. Joule heating was used to generate and measure heat transfer rate from a platinum wire inside a pressurized vessel of water. Voltage, current, and duration were varied to achieve transient boiling along a wire of approximately 10 mm in length. A slow-motion camera was utilized to capture images ... Read More
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Exploring Dance/Movement Therapy: African American Adolescents and Trauma
Sadie Pinckney
The use of Dance Movement Therapy through the lens of trauma amongst African American adolescents has been groundbreaking. This is especially important as society aims to bridge the gap amongst African American adolescence and privileged adolescents. However, there is a further need to develop effective modes and methods of treating underprivileged youth. This project aimed to develop a thorough Healing in Motion Program designed specifically for African American adolescents in America. The primary methods were experiential learning, Dance Movement Therapy-informed techniques, and creative activities. The program guides facilitators through ten ... Read More
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Dual-Trauma and Assortative Mating Associations Among Dating Young Adults
Madison Slayton
In the present study, we examined the concept of assortative mating, which means that people tend to find partners who are similar to themselves. Prior research has primarily focused on areas such as attraction and personality, with less evidence on couples who have experienced trauma. Further, less evidence is available about couples who have experienced trauma. The first focus was to detect whether couples who have experienced similar levels of trauma gravitate towards each other using the concept of disordered familiarity and assortative mating. The second question examined whether individual ... Read More
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The Impact of Soil Compaction on Soil Moisture Dynamics of Red Maple, Norway Maple, and Honey Locust Tree Species in Urban Environments
Cyenna Ulrich-Cech
Soil compaction, a result of urbanization, may be detrimental to the soil moisture dynamics and health of urban trees which subsequently limits their ecosystem services. This study considers two hypotheses: higher compacted soils will negatively impact soil moisture dynamics of red maple, Norway maple, and honey locust tree species on campus; and there will be a difference in the soil moisture dynamics between tree species due to varying tree traits. A preliminary survey was conducted on trees of interest to gather health metric data, and soil compaction, soil texture, and ... Read More
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