Abstracts Archive

In South Korea, numerous educational websites and digital contents have been developed for elementary classroom teachers (Kim, 2020), since a single teacher is required to be able to teach all subjects, including music. The purpose of this study is to explore the social interactions for professional...

Since the midpoint of the 20th century, the world’s population has rapidly increased, reaching its growth rate peak of 2.2% in the late 1960s. This rapid worldwide population growth has always been considered a problem for most governments and international institutions, as it could cause economic...

The media’s portrayal of crises plays a crucial role in shaping public perceptions and reactions, often setting the tone for how incidents are understood and addressed within society. Previous studies on framing theory suggest that media frames shape public perception by emphasizing certain aspect...

The response to the global COVID-19 pandemic by public health entities and the vaccine industry was unprecedented and highly successful. The primary focus of the first-generation vaccines was on the use of the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein as the primary vaccine immunogen with the goal of inducing hi...

When moving away from illicit crops and imposing sweeping restrictions, governments face unintended consequences, raising questions about who bears the distributional effects and how they cope with them. In April 2022, the Taliban imposed a ban on opium cultivation in Afghanistan. As opium was the m...

This study investigates the role of perceived effort cost—the energy and effort required for academic tasks—in predicting GPA and academic self-efficacy among students at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). Understanding effort cost is critical as it represents a potential barrier to academic ...

Increased intestinal permeability (IP) is associated with high blood pressure (BP). Blackberries (BL), blueberries (BB), raspberries (RB), and strawberries (SB) are widely studied for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and shown to preserve intestinal barrier function. Thus, the objecti...

Western diet categorized by high levels of fat, sugar, and salt is strongly linked to increased oxidative stress, contributing to progression of chronic pulmonary diseases. Blueberries (BB), rich in polyphenols, have been studied for their potential to mitigate oxidative damage. This study investiga...

Flaviviruses pose a significant global health threat, causing diseases that range from mild flu-like symptoms to severe hemorrhagic and neurological diseases. These viruses are typically spread by ticks or mosquito bites. Usutu virus (USUV) is a flavivirus currently circulating in Europe, with the p...

Social Science education as a vehicle for social justice/abolitionist teaching can be accomplished by infusing aspects of STEM disciplines with a focus on technology, mathematics, and scientific themes of cross-cutting concepts in middle grades and beyond to increase student mastery of social studie...

This study examines the correlation between grandchild care intensity (hours per week and number of care recipients) and depression levels among Chinese grandparents. Data from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study include 7,488 grandparents aged 45 and above. T-tests and chi-squar...

Many of the 26 million U.S. children who rely on free or reduced-price meals at school lose reliable food access during the summer months. However, little evidence has emerged on the relationship between poor food access and a student's ability to perform will in school. I study the role of free sum...

Internet use among individuals involved with gang activity has become increasingly prevalent in the last two decades. This usage goes beyond simply organizing or boasting about criminal activity. Rather, it has become similar to general usage of the internet including posting content that contribute...

Girl at the End of the World is my second full-length poetry collection largely written while in my PhD program here at GSU. The book explores grief after my father died from an overdose after a years long battle with addiction to opioids. The book explores the ways addiction destroys families and c...

I examine the health impacts of mental health treatment facility access across U.S. counties. Using County Business Patterns data from 1999-2016 and a difference-in-differences design, I find that increased access to mental health treatment facilities reduces mortality related to behavioral and ment...

Identity Strategies of First-Generation Igbo Americans: Cultural Continuity and Empowerment First-generation Igbo Americans holds a distinct cultural identity because of their parents who are of Igbo origin. This makes it unique as they balance their familial heritage with that of America where they...

Adipocytes enlarge in response to high-nutrient balance, such as in the western diet, which stimulates recruitment of macrophages and other immune signaling proteins promoting apoptosis, cell death. Blueberries (BB) contain bioactive compounds that have been reported to favorably modulate the apopto...

The report explores the implementation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) alongside the traditional payment system, presenting a dual-framework approach that enhances financial innovation while safeguarding the stability of established systems. By integrating cutting-edge digital currency sol...

Here we report the effects of net charge on DNA photocleavage by a series of six negative, neutral, and positive near-infrared (NIR) donor-π-acceptor chromophores (D-π-A) each containing an indole donor group attached to a chloroacrylic acid acceptor vs. an analogous positively charged cyanine dye...

In medical diagnostic, especially when the gold standard test is costly or invasive, it is a common case that not all subjects with diagnostic test results ultimately have their true disease status verified. This generally leads to a verification biased evaluation of the ability of the diagnostic te...

Type: Narrated Slideshow Presentation This presentation is centered on a Persuasive Analysis on the connection between the 'art' of Mukbang and Cognitive Dissonance. By applying persuasive communication theories, I analyze how Mukbangs influence behaviors and attitudes, shedding a light on the psych...

In an increasingly digital academic environment, understanding the dynamics of focus and distraction is vital for enhancing productivity among graduate students. This study investigates the effects of frequent device switching on attention spans and cognitive capabilities, exploring how these intera...

Young children's linguistic comprehension, often referred to as narrative comprehension, is typically assessed through story comprehension and is widely recognized as a critical precursor to future reading success. Assessing and describing kindergarteners' story comprehension skills are vital for im...

The gLOWCOST (global low-cost cosmic detector network) developed with support from the RISE initiative, aims to better understand the Earth’s terrestrial and space weather by deploying a low-cost portable cosmic ray detector network worldwide. High energy particles originating from outer galactic ...

Wearable fitness devices use photoplethysmography (PM) which emits and receives light to determine blood volume changes. Evidence shows that blood flow can be altered with sustained muscular contractions, such as resistance training, which could affect the validity of the devices. PURPOSE: To determ...

Immunogenic cell death (ICD) in cancer treatment is triggered by irradiation or chemotherapy. It promotes the release of tumor-associated antigens, changes the tumor microenvironment, and activates the anti-tumor immune system response. Here, we develop a mathematical model to determine the role of ...

A high-fat diet increases oxidative stress and immune dysregulation in the gut, which negatively affects tight junction protein expression. Blueberries (BB) have antioxidant properties and research shows BB consumption strengthens the intestinal barrier. This study aims to determine the effects of B...

Here’s a concise summary/description of the abstract: This work focuses on improving object detection and tracking efficiency using neuromorphic computing and Visible Light Communication (VLC) with the Metavision SDK. The study leverages the SDK's Python-based inference pipeline, which uses a pre-...

Individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) frequently endure painful crises and rely on opioids to alleviate their discomfort. However, they encounter challenges in accessing adequate opioid prescriptions due to provider bias and restrictive prescribing practices. Furthermore, systemic racism exacer...

Intimate partner violence (IPV) against Asian and Pacific Islander (API) women is widely underreported due to traditional cultural values, patriarchal values, lack of knowledge of the legislation system, lack of social support, and isolation. By applying Ecological Theory, social work can help Asian...