Barrett, The Honors College Thesis/Creative Project Collection
Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University proudly showcases the work of undergraduate honors students by sharing this collection exclusively with the ASU community.
Barrett accepts high performing, academically engaged undergraduate students and works with them in collaboration with all of the other academic units at Arizona State University. All Barrett students complete a thesis or creative project which is an opportunity to explore an intellectual interest and produce an original piece of scholarly research. The thesis or creative project is supervised and defended in front of a faculty committee. Students are able to engage with professors who are nationally recognized in their fields and committed to working with honors students. Completing a Barrett thesis or creative project is an opportunity for undergraduate honors students to contribute to the ASU academic community in a meaningful way.
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Preeclampsia is a disease that occurs during pregnancy and affects upwards of 10% of pregnancies around the world (Osungbade & Ige, 2011). African American pregnant women are particularly vulnerable and die at a disproportionate rate compared to other races. In this literature review, three research studies were analyzed to determine if African American pregnant women were included in preeclampsia Studies. Only one of the studies included in this review met all criteria by including African American pregnant women. One research study met half of the criteria; however, the authors noted that there was not enough evidence for Black Americans. The third research article also only met half of the criteria. We conclude that further studies are needed that include African American women in studies on preeclampsia.
Access to data is an important part of today's society. Quick, accurate information is often assessed through big data. The use of this data is integral to law enforcement and business operations. These agencies must have access to reliable background check systems to perform their jobs effectively. Not only do these systems have to be accurate, but they also must be usable. Poor usability of a system can result in user error and confusion. Additionally, when a user is not able to effectively find the information that they are looking for in a system, they are more likely to stop using it. To ensure companies are providing users with the best information possible, usability studies are often performed by companies to optimize their products. A usability survey (SUS) was distributed to those in law enforcement and/or government work to evaluate user experience. Participants with experience in LexisNexis and the National Instant Criminal System (NICS) completed a ten-question survey. Results from the survey tool were analyzed and showed that users preferred the usability of the LexisNexis database over the NICS database. Recommendations include consulting and/or hiring a UX practitioner for further investigation into usability issues in the NICS system. Long-term agency investment decisions could be determined based on employee usability feedback. Therefore, periodic usability surveys should be part of any organizational plan to ensure optimal user experience. Continued development and modifications of existing content are a fundamental part of any database search site.