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6:00PM
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Caitlyn Barton, Master of Science in Biology
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Nitrogen Fixation Potentials of Three Native Legume Species Advisor: Dr. Joseph Hendricks |
Understory prescribed burning is commonly used in the management of pine (Pinus spp.) and mixed pine-hardwood forests in the southeastern United States. While the ecological and economic benefits of burning are widely recognized, some essential nutrients, particularly nitrogen (N), may be lost during burning. The N losses due to burning may be countered via symbiotic N2-fixation by native herbaceous legumes that commonly thrive in regularly burned pine forests. The objectives of this study were to measure legume growth and N2-fixation activity under shade conditions representative of pine forest understories. |
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6:20PM
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Riley Smith, Master of Arts Sociology
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Gender and Rank Dynamics in the United States Marine Corps Advisor: Dr. Emily McKendry-Smith |
Most research surrounding sexual assault in the U.S. armed forces focuses on sexual victimization throughout all branches. The U.S. Marine Corps continues to experience increased rates of sexual victimization, when compared to other armed forces branches. This research seeks to identify key predictors that directly increase sexual victimization within the Marine Corps. Implications for this research should be used by high-ranking service members and political officials when creating programs and resources for Marines who have experienced sexual victimization, specifically. |
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6:40PM
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Rebecca Free, Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration
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Institutional Characteristics Predict Modality Enrollment at Select Community College Advisors: Dr. Reena Viswanath & Dr. Tommy Jackson |
Notable gaps in academic literature exist as it pertains to understanding the influence of institutional characteristics on modality enrollment patterns in the community college environment. Given these gaps, this study examined whether institutional characteristics (such as institutional control, locale, and size) could predict whether a community college is more inclined to offer primarily distance education, traditional face-to-face education, or a combination of both. These findings have important implications for community college administrators, as they can use this information to make strategic decisions about modality enrollment and better serve their students and institutions. |
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7:00PM
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Blessing Ameh, Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics, Data Intelligence
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Building Resilient Supply Chains: Navigating Disruptions and Ensuring Sustainability Through Integrated Strategies and Technological Innovations Advisor: Dr. Hope Udombon |
The resilience of global supply chains has become a critical issue following significant disruptions caused by natural disasters, COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions. This study examines pre- and post-COVID-19 supply chain disruptions events and identifies key trends and vulnerabilities. The analysis shows that diversified sourcing, improved logistics management, and predictive analytics are the most effective strategies for enhancing resilience. Conversely, over-reliance on trade agreements and certain technologies hindered recovery in some cases. By leveraging these insights, the study outlines how tailored resilience frameworks can mitigate future disruptions, particularly in high-risk sectors such as energy and manufacturing, thereby contributing to global economic stability and long-term supply chain viability. |
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7:20PM
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Emmie Cass, Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration
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Inequalities in Collegiate Athletics: Current Female Student-Athletes Perspective Advisor: Dr. Su Jara-Pazmino |
As Title IX recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, there are still looming debates centered around compliance with the federal policy, inequalities in collegiate athletics, and approaches to alleviate such issues at hand. This qualitative study gathered and analyzed the perspectives of (in)equality from 15 student-athlete female participants. Furthermore, this study explored if differences existed between the experience and perspective of (in)equality across same-sex programs (i.e., softball; basketball) and non-same-sex programs (i.e., track & field). |
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7:40PM
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Sydney Edgar,
Master of Science in Biology
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Seasonal Effects on Ringneck Snake Reproductive Cycles Advisor: Dr. Frank Fontanella |
This study focuses on investigating the reproductive cycle of male ringneck snakes (Diadophis punctatus) in Georgia through histological methods. The main objective is to identify the peak reproductive period for this species in Georgia and to contrast these results with the reproductive cycles of D. punctatus populations in Ohio, which are subject to varying environmental conditions. Reptiles frequently exhibit seasonal variations in reproductive timing, typically influenced by local climate factors such as temperature and photoperiod. Gaining insights into these variations can enhance our understanding of how environmental elements affect reproductive physiology and how populations adjust to their specific habitats. |
