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In Search of Free Food Resources:An Analysis of Food Insecurity and Safety Challenges for Residents of the City of Trenton
Food insecurity is an increasingly prevalent socioeconomic issue plaguing many communities in the United States. It is “defined by having insufficient amounts of food, but also a diet lacking in quality, variety, or desirability” (O’Neill Hayes). A…
Sports and Psychology Uncovering Superstitions in Sports
Sports have evolved from a pastime to a way of life for millions of people around the globe. Fans invest hours upon hours to dedicate themselves to the sport or sports they love so much. Athletes have dedicated more time to their respective sports as…
Effects of Chronic Antibiotic Exposure and Water Quality on the External Microbiome and Physical Performance of Killifish (Fundulus heteroclitus)
The external microbiome of a fish has proven to be an important resource for disease prevention and maintaining overall health. However, the common practice of prophylactic antibiotic treatment in aquaculture and the diminished water quality that is…
Examining Side Effects and Emotional Blunting of Antidepressants
This study examined the differences between side-effects and emotional blunting in those currently taking an antidepressant versus those not taking one. It was predicted that the incidence of each side-effect would be significantly greater for those…
Food Anticipatory Activity in Female Mice With and Without Wheels
There is a trend in research to use male mice for research. Little is known about female mice food anticipatory activity (FAA), but what is known is that female mice have less FAA, while males experience enhanced FAA with the presence of a wheel. The…
Effects of social media on consumer buying behavior for Gen Z
Digital marketing is a constantly growing field with social media being an important part of this accelerated growth. There are approximately 3.96 billion social media users today, and they spend on average 2.4 hours per day on social media…
The Spillover Effects of Wearable Technology in Today’s Society
During a time where monitoring personal health has become so important, consumers seek devices that will improve their personal health without needing to leave their personal bubble. In a matter of days, health and fitness products can be delivered…
Effectiveness of Psychological Factors in Physical Rehabilitation
The field of physical rehabilitation has exploded over the last 50 years, with an increased understanding of anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology, therapy, etc. revolutionizing the field. A relatively under discussed topic with an arguably…
Identifying the Social Pressures Imposed onto Children of Immigrants and their Effects
The dynamic in homes with immigrant parents—that is parents that have emigrated to the country where their children were born—tends to be distinct from that of households where the parents are generations removed from immigration or they share the…
Confidence and Creativity: The Potential of Poetry Writing in Elementary Classrooms
Researchers agree that self-confidence is an important aspect of young students’ lives (Howgate, 1982). Discovering the relationships between freewriting poetry and confidence may be an important way to improve a student’s outlook on the writing…