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Insecticide resistance is a major issue in the field of vector control. Resistance management strategies have been created as a response to this issue. This project aims to determine whether the moderation principle and high dose refuge principle can be used to manage resistance to pyrethroids in the mosquito species Aedes aegypti.
ContributorsKoutsogiannis, Sophia (Author) / Huijben, Silvie (Thesis director) / Jensen, Brook (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of Human Evolution & Social Change (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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College students face significant challenges in maintaining healthy eating habits due to a complex web of socioeconomic, environmental, and psychological barriers. This project investigates the primary obstacles preventing college students from accessing and consuming nutritious food, including food insecurity, time constraints, lack of nutrition knowledge, limited cooking skills, and the influence of campus food environments. Through a comprehensive literature review and critical analysis of existing interventions, this research identifies both the shortcomings and successes of current approaches to improving student nutrition. Building on this foundation, the project proposes a practical, student-focused solution: a research-informed cookbook titled Fuel for Focus: A College Student’s Guide to Easy, Affordable, and Nutritious Eating. This cookbook was created using ChatGPT, and the methodology will be explained in detail. This resource is designed to meet students where they are—financially, logistically, and educationally—by offering low-cost, quick, and accessible recipes that can be made with minimal equipment. The cookbook addresses common barriers while promoting food literacy and self-efficacy, aiming to bridge the gap between research and real-world application. Ultimately, this project calls for universities to invest in student well-being by supporting initiatives that increase access to affordable, healthy food and empower students to make informed dietary choices that support their academic and personal success.
ContributorsRobert, Sheril (Author) / O'Flaherty, Katherine (Thesis director) / Graff, Sarah (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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“More often than not, databases will not receive copyright protection.” While there has not yet been an accepted court rule regarding their protection, courts have often deferred to the Copyright Office, whose vague guidelines have led to inconsistent and concerning rulings. There is a clear motive for protecting elements of the intellectual property within databases, but breaking down the parts and their respective protections has proved more difficult for the courts.
“Precedent is generally established by a series of decisions,” and seeing that there has been no landmark case on the issue since Feist Publications, Inc., v. Rural Telephone Service Co., protections have been incomplete in the rapidly evolving database landscape that has continued to expand online. This article looks to outline some of the challenges that should be considered from the case of Ticketmaster Corp. v. Tickets.com, Inc. that imply some worrying outcomes for the future of our decisions. Until a landmark decision regarding or an additional statutory provision specifying protections for compilations and databases, decisions will remain discordant.
ContributorsCehajic, Kinan (Author) / Noblitt, Daniel (Thesis director) / Botham, Thad (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of Social Transformation (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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This thesis examines the correlation between social media use and the development of self-esteem, body image, and disordered eating issues in college-age women. In an environment where online content shapes identity and self-worth, social media companies like TikTok and Instagram become places where unrealistic beauty standards are pushed through edited photos, misleading health advice, and emotionally manipulative algorithms. This thesis analyzes different types of online content that reinforce unattainable standards, such as edited photos and “what I eat in a day” videos. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is also analyzed in terms of its contribution to social media usage and reliance. In addition, it argues that social media platforms profit off of users’ insecurities, prioritizing monetization nd engagement over user wellbeing. Along with the analysis, this thesis includes a creative writing portion that examines the perspectives of users and content creators online and how each of them is impacted by the negative aspects of social media.
ContributorsHorlick, Megan (Author) / Barca, Lisa (Thesis director) / Sinner, Kristine (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
Created2025-05
DescriptionThe purpose of this thesis is to help guide the reader through the basics of research repository creation and utilization, guided by interviews and real-world examples. This thesis provides an outline for repository creation on any topic, in addition to considerations of the future landscape of research repository creation.
ContributorsBloomgren, Jack (Author) / Wade, Nathaniel (Thesis director) / Igoe, Sarah (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of Human Evolution & Social Change (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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As climate change intensifies, behavioral flexibility is becoming an increasingly important strategy for ectothermic animals facing rising temperatures and environmental variability. Desert ecosystems, characterized by extreme temperatures, scarce water, and wide daily thermal fluctuations, push many organisms close to their physiological limits. In these environments, surface activity must be carefully balanced with refuge use to avoid overheating and dehydration. This study investigates the influence of seasonal and spatial variation on the activity patterns of two desert-dwelling rattlesnake species, Crotalus atrox and Crotalus pyrrhus, across Sonoran Desert sites with differing climatic conditions. Using Temperature-Based Activity Estimation (TBAE), we assessed surface activity in relation to temperature and rainfall. Our findings reveal that rainfall, rather than temperature, is the primary driver of rattlesnake surface activity, with C. atrox showing marked increases in activity following precipitation. Crotalus pyrrhus exhibited activity patterns similar to C. atrox populations in more arid regions, suggesting water availability may override species-level differences in shaping behavior. These findings provide insight into how environmental moisture influences the behavior and thermoregulation of desert ectotherms and may inform predictions of reptile responses to ongoing climate change.
ContributorsMiller, Carol (Author) / DeNardo, Dale (Thesis director) / Benson, Derek (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Effective communication is essential in dentistry, influencing both patient
outcomes and overall access to care. However, language barriers, cultural differences,
and limited health literacy can create significant challenges for both patients and dental
professionals. This thesis explores these issues through a qualitative analysis, highlighting the importance of developing structured approaches to improve provider-patient interactions, enhancing accessibility and quality of dental care.
ContributorsMeyer, Lucy (Author) / Don, Rachael (Thesis director) / McMullen, Mary (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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RQ: How do periods of prolonged intermittent fasting impact cognitive functioning and behavior; with a minor focus on brain health and preventatives towards disease?
Objectives:
Implement a Randomized Control Trial (RCT) to guarantee the randomness and impartiality of both the intervention and control groups
Monitor participant's behaviors, energy levels, and sleep patterns throughout an 8-week duration
Document observed changes and collect data to conclude the impact of nightly Intermittent Fasting on cognitive health
ContributorsKantor, Jayda (Author) / Chelberg, Paige (Co-author) / James, Dara (Thesis director) / N/A, N/A (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / Department of Psychology (Contributor)
Created2025-05
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Puumala virus (PUUV), a hantavirus endemic to Europe, is transmitted to humans through contact with
infected bank voles (Clethrionomys glareolus), its reservoir host, and it causes nephropathia epidemica
(NE), a mild form of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). This systematic review assesses the
prevalence of PUUV in wild bank vole populations across Europe and identifies regional trends in
seroprevalence, sampling efforts, and testing methods. A total of 53 studies met the inclusion criteria and
were analyzed, yielding data from over 30,000 rodents across 14 countries. The overall seroprevalence
was 20.63%, with the highest regional prevalence in Russia’s Orenburg, Omsk, and Tyumen Oblasts.
These high prevalence findings were often based on small sample sizes, reinforcing the need for expanded
surveillance. In contrast, countries such as Germany, Finland, Sweden, and France exhibited robust
sampling efforts, enabling clear interpretation of PUUV trends over time. The review also compares
serological and molecular diagnostic methods, highlighting the strengths and limitations of antibody
detection and PCR techniques. Understanding PUUV dynamics in reservoir hosts is essential for
predicting human outbreak risk and informing public health strategies, especially in under-sampled,
high-risk regions.
ContributorsMakhija, Anvita (Author) / Sterner, Beckett (Thesis director) / Upham, Nathan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
Created2025-05