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The ETD (Electronic Theses and Dissertations) 2023- collection contains records of theses and dissertations submitted electronically beginning in 2023. Graduate students began submitting ETDs during the Spring semester of 2004. Electronic submission was optional until the Fall semester of 2004.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Development and Applications of a Corridor-Level Approach to Traffic Safety, John M. McCombs
Unveiling Financial Performance as a Mediator in Vacation Rentals' Valuation: Evidence from the Central Florida Market, Marcos Medeiros
An Analysis of Teacher Characteristics and Perceptions of Grading Practices on Student Grade Outcomes, Michael B. Meechin
Psychometric Evaluation of a Brief Measure for Body Image Concerns Related to Breast Appearance, Sivanne Mendelson
Efficient and Effective Deep Learning Methods for Computer Vision in Centralized and Distributed Applications, Matias Mendieta
Probing Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition Cellular Biomechanics, Marvin A. Mendoza Jr
The Dyslexic Actor: How Dyslexia Affects the Acting Process, Kate Milazzo
Design and Fabrication of Quantum Cascade Laser Tree Arrays, Luke Milbocker
An Interactional Ethnographic Study on Tensions in Learning Qualitative Research in Doctoral Education, Megan K. Mitchell
Semi-Supervised Gait Recognition, Sirshapan Mitra
Shock Tube Ignition Studies of Renewable Diesel Fuels for Medium and Heavy-Duty Transportation, Zuhayr Pasha Mohammed
Globalizing Tele-Support Coaching: Exploring the Impact of Online Adaptations of Practice-Based Coaching for Special Education Teachers and Related Personnel, Danica Tania Moise
Impact of Social Support on Turnover Intentions and Burnout Among Hispanic Religious Leaders, Sandra Montenegro
A Handheld, Biomimetic, Phase Change Microsystem for Breath Condensate Based Point-of-Use (POU) Diagnostics Assays, Pablo Morales-Cruz
The Essential Caregivers: Examining the Lived Experiences of Black Women Parenting Children Diagnosed with Mental Illnesses, Ashley N. Morris
Women of Needles and Holes, Michelle Munoz
Compound Flooding Potential along the U.S. Coastline: from Continental to Local Scale, Ahmed A. Nasr
Rhizophora mangle (red mangrove) seedling success in different habitats in Mosquito Lagoon, Florida, USA, Mekail N. Negash
Making Meaning-Full Measures: Implementing Pragmatic Theory to Inform Definitional Correspondence, Matthew A. Ng
Numerical Modeling of Cavitation During Shock Droplet Interaction, Khanh Chi Nguyen
Adverse Childhood Events and Cannabis-Related Problems in Young Adults: The Role of Shame and Coping Motives, Minh Nguyen
Self-Transformation and Spirituality in Marketing, Mrudul Nilangekar
Altitude and Pitch Control of a Tethered Multi-Rotor Autogyro Using a Reduced Order Model, Tasnia Noboni
Development of an Objective Battery for PTSD, Kathryn O'Dell
The Boyfriend Dungeon Controversy: Fan Labor and Toxic Fan Practices in Progressive Fandom, Angela Orozco
Nonprofit Compliance: Perceptions of Small Nonprofit Leaders to be Compliant, Andrea C. Ortega
Scalable Transactions in Decentralized Networks, Zachary M. Painter
Analyzing the Role of Transportation Network Companies (TNC) within the Transportation Ecosystem, Dewan Ashraful Parvez
A Critical Discursive Analysis of the Effects of Confidence Chats on the Positioning of Students with Disabilities During Mathematics Discourse, Kelly R. Penny
Semiconductor Mode-locked Lasers for Applications in Multi-photon Imaging and Microwave Photonics, Srinivas Varma Pericherla
Integrated Econometric Models to Bridge Across Resolutions: Application to Crash Frequency and Severity Analysis, Shahrior Pervaz
A Study of the Effects of Microgravity Through Porous Media in Microfluidic Devices, Taylor A. Peterson
A CHAT Analysis of the Use of Educational Video Games to Teach Physical Science to Middle School Girls, Stephen G. Petit
Lesson Study As A Catalyst For Including Concepts And Procedures In Planning And Implementing Fraction-Based Mathematics Lessons: An Elementary School Case Study, Nisha A. Phillip Malahoo
An Ethnographic Study on How Mandated Curriculum Influences Mathematics Instruction at a State-Supervised School, Laura T. Pimentel
Mesmerizing Moon Mysteries: Unraveling the Compositions of Irregular Mare Patches (IMPs) Using Remote Observations, Nicholas G. Piskurich
Do Generalist-Pollinated Plants Exhibit Pollination Syndromes? Examination of Floral Size, Shape, Color, and Scent on Pollinator Services to Wild Sunflowers (Helianthus), Charles A. Pitsenberger II
Impacts of Professional Development on Elementary Mathematics Teachers' Implementation of Cognitively Demanding Tasks, Maria Porras Monroy
Theatrical Tools to Support the Community Agreement, Bethany E. Post
Fundamental Chemical Kinetic Experiments of Combustion Products inside a Shock Tube, Alex-Abraham Pothen
We Ga LinkL Utilizing Indigenous Methodology to Explore Mental Health with Bahamian Immigrants, Zonovia Proctor
Exercise Induced Hypoalgesia Following Low-Load Resistance Exercise With Blood Flow Restriction, Christopher E. Proppe
Modelling of the Viscoelastic Relaxation of a Stowed Telescope Starshade, Rahul Raghu
Hierarchical Heterogeneous Catalysts for Hydrogenation Reactions, Azina Rahmani
Improving Structural Integrity of Additively Manufactured High-Temperature Gas Turbine Component, Nandhini Raju
The Use of Graphic Organizers on the Reading Comprehension of High School Students, Beckylee Ramos Lorenzo
Acquiring, Appraising, and Applying Evidence to Facilitate Evidence-Based Medical Education, Meredith Ratliff
Changing Lines, Spencer L. Reynolds
Analysis and Design of Multiport Converters for Photovoltaic and Electrical Vehicle Applications, Reza Rezaii
The Militancy Cycle: Exploring Violent Extremism Through The Italian Red Brigades, Erika Ricci
An Atomistic Approach to Large Scale Transport: An Investigation of the Resistivity-size Effect in Thin Films with Realistic Disorder, William E. Richardson
The Chronic Effects of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction and Creatine Supplementation in Women, Paola Rivera
Assessing the Manifestations of Marginalization in Early Bronze Age Western Anatolia: Nonspecific Stress Indicators at Karataş-Semayük, Chelsea N. Rose
Does Assessment of Distress Disclosure Enhance Prediction of Suicidal Ideation in the Three-Step Theory of Suicide?, Jessica A. Ruiz
Examining Secondary Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, and Posttraumatic Growth Among Caregivers of Children with Chronic Medical Illnesses, James Rujimora
Multi-Scale Assessment of Oceanic Sargassum habitat for the Sea Turtle 'Lost Years', Alexander E. Sacco
Giving Voice to The Voiceless: Health Communication and Female Fieldworkers in Central Florida, Sofia Salazar
Feedback-Related Negativity, Reward-Based Learning, and ADHD Symptoms: Preliminary Findings in a Pediatric Sample with Prominent Mood Symptoms, Giulia C. Salgari
A Scaffolded Corequisite Curriculum for College Algebra Students: Effects on Achievement and Motivation, Patrick R. Sandefur
The Capsule of The Caterpillar: A Hybrid Collection From An Invisible Disorder, Jessa M. Santiago
Bending Mechanics of Bio-mimetic Stiff Scale-Covered Plate, Pranta Rahman Sarkar
Acausal Modeling and Validation of Platform Hydrodynamics of a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine, Doyal Kumar Sarker
Lotería: Hybrid Narrative of a Transracial Adoptee, Dani F. Sarta
Constructive Voice Feedback Loops Within and Across Jobs, Ann Schlotzhauer
Enhancing NFL Game Insights: Leveraging XGBoost For Advanced Football Data Analytics To Quantify Multifaceted Aspects Of Gameplay, Christopher P. Schoborg
Exploring the Benefits of the Integration of XR and BIM for Retrofitting Projects, John Sermarini
Tailoring the Internal Architectures of Hollow Nanoparticles for Enhanced Plasmonic Properties, Shikuan Shao
Adapting Models for Florida’s Public Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Collegiate Writing Centers, Erin M. Shorthill
A CFD Framework to Study Complex Effects Relating to Airborne Viral-pathogen Transmission, Rajendra Shrestha Mr.
Mitigation of Reliability Risks Associated with Accelerated Thermal Cycling and High Current Density Electromigration in Ball Grid Array Solder Joints, Vishnu R. Shukla
Adaptation to Hypoxia and Nitrate/Nitrite Assimilation Require Species-Specific Regulation by DosR and NnaR in Mycobacterium abscessus, Breven S. Simcox
Social Cognition, Anhedonia, and Support in Relation to Depression Severity in Individuals with Breast Cancer, Samantha D. Simpson
Monolithic Continuous Wave Single Mode Ytterbium Fiber Laser Emitting at 1064 Nanometers, Melissa K. Siver
Gone Phishing: How Task Interruptions Impact Email Classification Ability, Elisabeth Slifkin
Enhancing Scanning Tunneling Microscopy with Automation and Machine Learning, Darian Smalley
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: Exploring Implementation Factors of Delivering Training in Florida Schools, Lakaysia Smith
Examining the Impact of a Video Review Guide on Robotic Surgical Skill Improvement, Mary Mansour Soliman
Film As Ritual: Healing From Complex Trauma and Transmuting Pain Through Film, Lorraine I. Sovern
It Matters: The Pedagogical Impact of Civics Teachers' Attitudes and Beliefs on Democratic Education Practices, Christopher D. Spinale
A Pandemic in the Educational Sphere: Collecting and Understanding Students' Responses to University Communication on COVID-19, Matthew R. Stapleton
Assessing the Connection Between Social Media and Ideological Polarization, Joshua Stiekman
The Drought, Nicholas Stovel
Developing a Course Enrollment Simulation Model to Improve College Graduation Outcomes, Rachel Straney
Climate Change and Coastal Development Impacts on Oyster Abundances in Mosquito Lagoon, FL, Emily Suchonic
An Exploration of mHealth Applications Usage Among Older Adults: A Mixed Methods Study, Francine N. Sutton
Identification of the Role of Protein Kinases in VLDL Trafficking, Fahim Rejanur Tasin
A Causal-Comparative Study of the Relationship Between School Shooter Typologies, Warning Signs, and Targeted School Violence, German R. Taveras
Predicting Personality from LinkedIn Profiles Using Natural Language Processing, Saba Tavoosi
A Monte Carlo Study on the Applicability of Alignment-Within-CFA Versus MG-CFA for Moderate Group Sizes, Yacine Tazi
Spatial Variability of Hydrodynamics within Crassostrea virginica (Eastern oyster) Reefs: Investigating the Effect of Canopy Density on Flow and Turbulence., Manisha Thenuwara
Video Action Understanding: Action Classification, Temporal Localization, And Detection, Praveen Tirupattur
The Perceived Impact of Restorative Practice Implementation on Exclusionary Discipline Practicce and the Role of School Administrators on the Effectiveness of Implementation, Courtney E. Tomasi
Hydrogen Enrichment of Methane-Air Mixtures for the Reacting Jet in Crossflow in a High Pressure, Axially Staged Combustor, Michael Tonarely