Palynology, or the study of pollen/spores is a functional field that informs physical and evolutionary relationships of plants. This field helps augment historical, archeological, and environmental studies dealing with plant identification based on pollen morphology and can infer global plant diversity and evolutionary patterns in pollen and pollen/pollinator interactions. Previous work on pollen morphology in […]
A06: Relationship Between Taking Female Hormones and Depression in Women of Reproductive Age: A Cross- Sectional Study
Due to biological differences between males and females, females present a natural hormonal imbalance that can cause secondary health issues, one of which being depression. Many females seek hormonal therapy to correct this imbalance and prevent such health issues from occurring. Several data has suggested that there is a relationship between taking female hormones and […]
A07: Comparing Social Dynamics Between Three Troops of Captive Western Lowland Gorillas
My general research area is biological anthropology. I observed eleven individuals across three troops of western lowland gorillas (gorilla gorilla) at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden between 2022 and 2023 (N = 105 hrs). Behavioral data were collected under the context of focal animal sampling to assess differences in social interactions and spatial proximity […]
A08: Non-maternal Adult- And Subadult-Infant Interactions in Wild Woolly Monkeys
BackgroundIn many primates, males and/or non-lactating females are attracted to young infants and some may provide nonparental care (alloparenting) or engage in other forms of infant handling (holding, carrying, playing, and inspecting). The way in which these interactions play out may differ depending on varied factors (e.g. relatedness to the infant, dominance relationships, group dynamics, […]
A09: Attention-Getting Strategies Used by Hearing Parents with Their Autistic Children
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) involves both social and cognitive challenges, one being difficulty with visual attention. The ability to establish and track eye gaze with a caregiver (joint attention) is essential for language acquisition, as disruptions to these foundational interactions can impact the child across their lifespan. Knowing visual attention can present challenges for autistic […]
A10: Inclusivity in Syntax and Grammar Apps for Educational and Instructional App Usage
There are many commercially available apps for speech-language instruction, yet few have been researched. The Inclusivity in Syntax and Grammar Apps for Educational and Instructional App Usage study had a dual purpose. First, the researchers conducted a literature review of published works on diversity and inclusivity in teaching and therapy strategies to investigate principles of […]
A11: Volatile Organic Compounds and Cancer in adults: Cross-sectional Study
Numerous studies have been conducted to determine how exposure to various amounts of VOCs might affect an individual’s health, as well as how VOC analysis can serve as a reliable predictor of several different cancer subtypes. In this cross-sectional study, we intend to investigate the VOCs present in adult urine, a liquid state of matter, […]
A12: The Effects of Hormonal Birth Control on Depression in Women
It has been found that more women in the United States have depression than men. Several studies have been conducted looking into possible explanations for this occurrence. One such topic of study has been the effects of hormonal birth control on depression in women. Studies have been conducted in an assortment of different countries and […]
A13: The Effect of Education Level on HPV Immunization Status in the United States: A Cross-sectional Study
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine effectively prevents up to 90% of HPV related cancers, including most cervical, oropharyngeal, anal, penile, vaginal, and vulvar cancers in the United States. Despite the proven efficacy of the HPV vaccine, only around 50% of eligible youth have been vaccinated. Multiple previous studies found that parental education achievement was an […]
A14: Racial and Ethnic Disparities Regarding Food Stamp Usage in United States Households
In 2021, 10.2% of US households and 12.5% of US households with children were deemed food insecure with specific racial and ethnic groups having higher rates of food insecurity. Indeed, the risk of experiencing food insecurity is significantly higher for Black and Hispanic households. The objective of this study is to better understand how race […]