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Oh, To Be in Love: A Collection of Poems on the Influence of Communication in Romantic Relationships
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In the collection of poems, I intend to provide insight into shared understandings concerning the universality of romantic love and heartbreak across cultures and societal expectations. These poems provide variations that might be relatable and relevant to individual experiences, such as sexuality. All of which have been impacted by forms and styles of communication. The individuality and connection within each poem allow for the personal perceptions of romantic love and heartbreak to be seen. But also draw attention to factors that clarify why romantic love and heartbreak cannot be given one specific definition.
ContributorsMaciel, Vanessa (Author) / Mean, Lindsey (Thesis director) / Kunkel, Kenneth (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / Dean, New Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Ice rinks are unique structures that provide communities with a space for socializing,
exercise, and entertainment; however, these structures have traditionally been energy-intensive and unsustainable. Creating and maintaining the sheet of ice consumes large amounts of energy while producing harmful pollutants, with the refrigeration system accounting for almost half of the rink’s energy use. Therefore, my Barrett Honors Creative Thesis Project is to research and design a net-zero community ice rink that utilizes sustainable practices to create a system that works with the environment rather than against it. Through waste heat recovery, renewable solar energy, biomimicry, rainwater collection, and other sustainable practices, I will design innovative and environmentally friendly solutions to the current issues circulating traditional ice rinks. Looking at nature as a measure, mentor, and model instead of a resource to be inappropriately used will allow me to utilize the systems within an ice rink for benefit rather than waste.
ContributorsHughes, Brad (Author) / Spellman, Catherine (Thesis director, Committee member) / Murff, Warren (Thesis director, Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / The Design School (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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StayWell is an app concept that revolutionizes how young adults manage their health information by “Putting the Self-Care in Healthcare.” Allowing users to track both their medical and wellness information in one place, StayWell will act as both a healthcare and self-care app. The main page is a customizable calendar with a pill tracker, habit tracker and appointment tracker. At the bottom of the page, there is a storage feature to hold all of the user’s medical information such as insurance cards, provider contact, lab results, and other documentation. This allows users to track all medical or self-care related information in one convenient app that is fully customizable to match their specific needs, whether it’s tracking a chronic condition or just striving to reach new fitness goals. Our product is currently available for pre-sale via our website which showcases mockups of the user interface. With proper funding we can begin the development of the app and release a beta version to our existing audience who have already signed up for the app pre-sale.
ContributorsMarkenson, Rachel (Author) / Watson, Sara (Co-author) / Grant, Zoey (Co-author) / Lau, Caleb (Co-author) / Ghosh, Samrat (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / McCreless, Tam (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This project examines entry-level processors Company X. Analyzing their current position and creating recommendations for their future positioning in regard to entry-level processors. Utilizing financial models, our group worked to determine the most effective way to optimize NPV and gross margin for this segment. With extensive step models and sensitivity analysis, we analyzed potential paths that Company X could take. Continuing to be mindful of the limitations that certain projected paths would entail. Through our analysis, we were able to form a comprehensive suggestion that had a positive 8-year NPV and improved gross margin percentage.
ContributorsHuseinovic, Ayla (Author) / Jones, Ciara (Co-author) / Mathias, Chase (Co-author) / Kuo, Ian (Co-author) / Simonson, Mark (Thesis director) / Hertz, Michael (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Accountancy (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This thesis will outline contracts, the language in contracts, and how contracts in sports law are drafted. Contracts are legally binding agreements between parties, where each benefits in some manner. These contracts are supposed to be interpreted in accordance with the law and set out the obligations between the parties involved. Business contracts have certain clauses that are discussed in this thesis, while sports law contracts have similarities and differences with these business contracts. Business contracts are drafted to outline the duties, responsibilities, and nature of the business relationship. Sports contracts tend to outline the relationship between team and player, where the team has an obligation to compensate the player and the player has a skill or performance to provide. In sports law, the idea of torts will be discussed, which is generally the main cause of action for disputes in sports. The contract is drafted in mind of this in order to limit the liability for the player and team in case of dispute. Then, the standard player contract (‘SPK’) will be introduced, and the author will go over certain unique clauses and language in these contracts. After all the research and information in chapters one through five, chapter six will include a standard player contract drafted by the author. This deliverable will cover the topics and research conducted in the thesis and put it in a sports context. Finally, the author will give an analysis of the drafted SPK and personal recommendations for future drafted SPKs. The author acknowledges the length of this thesis but appreciates the time and effort to read and understand it.
ContributorsJustus, Brett (Author) / Lee, Christopher (Thesis director) / Eaton, John (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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With the growing presence of Artificial Intelligence(AI), this paper serves to examine its role in the corporate compliance world with an emphasis on hiring practices and policies. Current AI technology allows for companies to handle, sort, filter, and assess thousands of applications and resumes a day, all without the interference of humans. This shift from human to human hiring to AI to human is one that can be implemented, but must be done with caution. Ethical dilemmas such as bias, privacy, and lack of human interactions play major roles in determining if this process is for every business.
ContributorsValencia, Zacarias (Author) / Koretz, Lora (Thesis director) / Pofahl, Geoff (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Finance (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The EZ-Sit is comfort reimagined. Within this paper we describe a new product that we believe could revolutionize the way people sit. The EZ-Sit is a chair attachment that fits any individuals needs when it comes to sitting. We focus on the benefits of ergonomic sitting along with the mental benefits that can come about when fixing posture while sitting. The evolution of EZ-Sit prototypes reflects a journey of refinement and user-centered design. Constantly taking in user feedback when it comes to design, pricing, and marketing. Our main audience includes ages eighteen to twenty-seven as we found our target demographic to be both health conscious as well as fiscally concerned.
ContributorsKozub, Isabella (Author) / Choi, Enoch (Co-author) / Amavizca Aldama, Jesus (Co-author) / Heraty, Gabriel (Co-author) / Ventura, Jedriq (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Thomasson, Anna (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Understanding the shear strength of soil at different levels of saturation is necessary for various
engineering applications, especially in geotechnical and civil engineering projects. The objective
of this thesis is to conduct an extensive literature review of the use of geosynthetics to improve the
strength of soil material, conduct laboratory testing components to assess the shear strength of soil
at different water contents, and participate in the Leadership through Mentoring program to gain
mentoring and leadership skills. The laboratory component focuses on analyzing the shear strength
of soil samples with different water contents, specifically at 6%, 10%, 12.3%, 15%, 17%, and 19%.
The soil-water mixtures were prepared with precision to achieve these specific water contents.
Static compaction techniques were then employed to mold the soil samples to desired densities.
The experimental setup involved subjecting the molded soil samples to a direct shear test using a
direct shear machine. This apparatus allowed for the measurement of normal and shear stress, as
well as shear and normal displacements during the testing process. These data were used to
determine the cohesion and internal friction characteristics of the soil samples at different degrees
of saturation.
The results obtained from the direct shear tests revealed valuable insights into the shear strength
behavior of the soil under varying saturation levels. The cohesion and internal friction parameters
were found to exhibit distinct trends as the water content in the soil changed. The cohesion and
internal friction parameters were found to exhibit distinct trends as the water content in the soil
changed. The friction angle did not change significantly at different water contents, while the
cohesion intercept trend appears to be contradicted the results reported in the literature, as there is
a slight increase. The unexpected results might be due to the testing device failing after the third
moisture content test. A different approach could have been taken to compact the specimens at
optimum moisture content to get the same soil structure for each moisture content. These findings
need to be re-evaluated based on the conclusion outlined in this report. Further research in this
area could lead to enhanced models and methodologies for predicting soil behavior in real-world
scenarios.
In addition to the experimental tasks performed, I participated in a program to gain leadership
skills through a mentoring format. The goal of the program was to help me understand my strengths
and weaknesses to become a better leader. Through interactive assessments, feedback mechanisms,
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and learning resources, I was able to understand what I was good and bad at. The weekly
assessments helped me to constantly be honest with myself and evaluate myself as a student, peer,
and leader. The program gave me a graduate student mentor that guided me through the process of
learning how to manage projects effectively and understanding how to lead. Through the lessons
learned and challenges encountered, I was able to grow and become a more efficient listener as
well as analyze information better. These tools helped me to enhance my leadership skills and
become a more effective and impactful leader.
ContributorsMontano, Samuel (Author) / Zapata, Claudia (Thesis director) / Kavazanjian, Edward (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Eng Program (Contributor) / Construction Engineering (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Background: Eating disorders, categorized as severe mental illnesses, can manifest at any stage of life. Young women with eating disorders have demonstrated hyporeactivity in both the parasympathetic (PNS) and sympathetic (SNS) nervous systems indicating depression and chronic stress respectively (. Considering these factors, understanding the causal links between eating disorders and heart rate variability (HRV) is essential, as it seeks to reduce HRV to improve overall function. The introduction of heart-rate variability biofeedback training may enhance the psychosocial wellbeing and resilience of young women with disordered eating.
Aims: This study was part of a larger mixed-methods randomized controlled trial. In this current study, we aimed to qualitatively explore the overall experiences of individuals participating in a HRVB intervention.
Methods: Participants were recruited at Arizona State University. Participants (N=20, M age = 21.7 years) were randomly assigned into two groups: HRVB group and waitlist control group. Participants in the HRVB intervention group were invited to conduct in-depth interviews over Zoom. Using the content of the stories shared in the intervention, qualitative content analyses were conducted with 5 research project members.
Results: While 60 individuals initially expressed interest in the study, 40 individuals agreed to be contacted and were emailed. Of these 40, 4 declined to participate and 16 were ineligible. This yielded 20 consented participants. All consented individuals attended 2 in-person meetings (T1 training/ data collection and T2 data collection) and completed the post-intervention data collection (100% retention). Optional qualitative interviews (T3) were conducted with individuals in the HRVB group (N=5). Three major themes emerged from the data: (1) HRVB has a positive impact on physical and mental health, (2) improved resiliency, and (3) improved eating behavior.
Conclusion: HRVB intervention demonstrates a promising coping tool in helping college females with eating problems.
ContributorsRaysik, Molly (Author) / Kim, Sunny (Thesis director) / Scribner, Christina (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor) / Department of Supply Chain Management (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Terrestrial hermit crabs serve an incredibly important ecological role in seed dispersal and as decomposers along coastal shorelines. They have also become quite popular in the commercial pet trade, with one species, Coenobita clypeatus, being particularly favored. Typically, these hermit crabs are easily captured and removed from the wild with little protection in their native ranges. In Hermitage Bay, Tobago, there is little information about the population numbers, composition, shell preference, and substrate preference of C. clypeatus in their native habitat. In this study, we estimated population size, gastropod shell preferences, and substrate preference conditions when clustering. We conducted mark re-capture surveys in March, July, and December 2023 and collected morphological data from captured hermit crabs. Our results indicate that the estimated population was highest in July, with the variation being significant when using the Schnabel mark re-capture estimation formula. The most common overall shell type, Columbella mercatoria (West Indian Dove Shell), was prevalent among the smaller sized, younger hermit crabs; while the larger hermit crabs preferred Cittarium pica (West Indian Top Shell). The most preferred substrate for these terrestrial hermit crabs were areas with a mixture of sand and dirt, with high amounts of vegetation and leaf waste and low amounts of human litter. These results suggest a predominantly young population and that beach cleanups should focus on removing human litter entirely, while leaving leaf waste and other fallen logs and branches and not using the collected decomposing plant matter for bonfires. This can help maintain a healthy hermit crab population that continues to benefit the coastlines in Tobago as well as other ecosystems.
ContributorsLindteigen, Amy (Author) / Briggs, Georgette (Thesis director) / Mohammed, Ryan (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (Contributor) / Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
Created2024-05