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    Curiosity: Interdisciplinary Journal of Research and Innovation
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    Sociology

    Vol. 1 • Apr 27, 2020

    Quality of Life Initiative Spring 2019

    Robert H. Oxley, Emma Angell, Kamrie Davenport, Edward L. Hager, Dustin Mattei, Sandra Taylor, Savanah Truman

    dsu, quality of life, research, sociology, spring 2019

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Sociology

    Vol. 1 • Mar 30, 2020

    Quality of Life Initiative Fall 2018

    Bob Oxley, PhD, Kamrie Davenport, Edward L. Hager, Dustin Mattei, Sandra M. Taylor

    poverty line, quality of life, single mother, snap, wic

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Linguistics

    Vol. 1 • Apr 15, 2020

    Putting the Elder Futhark Into a Young Spiritualism: A Semantic Analysis of an Odinist Divination Guidebook

    Ashton Corsetti, Associates of Science, Bachelor's of English - Professional and Technical Writing Emphasis (in progress)

    elder futhark, old english, old norwegian, runes, spiritualism

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Archaeology

    Vol. 2 • Sep 29, 2020

    Sex and Gender Attributes in Rock Art in Six Counties in Utah

    Samantha Shipley, BS in Anthropology

    archaeology, gender, rock art, sex, utah

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Book Reviews

    Vol. • Dec 12, 2023

    Book Review for Essays on American Indian and Mormon History

    Amanda Scott, Ph.D.

    Indigenous studies, Mormonism

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Economics

    Vol. 2 • Mar 30, 2021

    Can Google Trends Improve Housing Market Forecasts?

    A. Christopher Limnios, Hao You

    forecasting, google trends, housing models, internet queries

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Education

    Vol. 1 • May 12, 2020

    Changing Attitudes: Impact of Mandatory Tutoring in Writing Centers

    Rob Gray, Jeffrey Hoyt

    mandatory tutoring, perception of writing centers, writing centers

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Polytechnic Summit

    Vol. 1 • Aug 18, 2023

    Proceedings of the 2023 Global Polytechnic Summit, Technology Talent: Advancing a Comprehensive and Global Strategy

    Amevi Acakpovi, Silke Aschmann, Jennifer D. Astwood, Paul Asunda, Beth Axelgard, Israa Azzam, Florence Elizabeth Bacabac, Jeremy W. Bakelar, Gina Catalina Baquero, Elizabeth Barajas, Jordan L. Bartholomew, Bryan Barts, Shadman Bashir, Spencer Bell, Gary R. Bertoline, Scott Bess, Bruna Bitencourt Costa, Nicolette Brehm, Farid Breidi, John C. Burns, Nathan G. Caplin, Michelle L. Cartier, Vinay Chaudhry, Vinodh Chellamuthu, Yingjie Victor Chen, Misty Clugh, Aaron Davis, Luciana Debs, Marvin Durango-Cogollo, Jordan Ellsworth, Colette Faidley, Donglin Fei, April A. Ficklin, Jose Garcia-Bravo, McGarren Flack, Fausta Kilian Ganaa Kodua, Haoruo Fu, Yi Gao, Jim Haendiges, Bruce R. Harris, Bettina E. Harriehausen-Mulbauer, Lacy Hope, Md Sazib Hasan, Bryan Hubbard, Joseph Hupy, Meenakshi B. Iyer, Zhenglei Ji, Chris Jensen, Randy Jasmine, Michaela M. Kiermeier, Byung Wook Kim, Noori Kim, Randy L. Klabacka, Michael Lacourse, William Ledbetter, Dong Hun Lee, Sunghwan Lee, Carolyn C. Lewis, Brione Lockett, Chien-tsung Lu, Yawen Lu, Marc D. Lundstrom, Jenny L. Mair, Brian F. Martensen, Diana J. Maughan, Kristal May, Joy McMurrin, Samuel Nii Odai, Sylvia Beatrice Oppong-Mensah, Mitch P. Ogden, Hillary Ongoyo Omoze, Marcin Orawiec, Cho Hyun Park, Fatima Perwaiz, Deepak Raina, Scott Pierson, Christina Pondell, Nancy J. Rasche, Berit Potter, Zhenyu Qian, Anokhi Sachin Sangamnerkar, Andres Rincon, Brant A. Ross, Wendy Schatzberg, Geoffrey D. Smith, Thomas Schumann, Saskia Schmidt, Nate Snow, Jose Alejandro Solorio, Peter Soudah, Heather J. Stecklein, Huck M. Stewart, Paul Thomas, Alex Tye, Tiffany D. Vickers, Richard Voyles, Sen Wang, Xin Wang, Rustin D. Webster, Stephen Wittkopf, James F. Woglom, John Wolfe, Mengyu Wun, Danny A. Wyman, Sun Yu, Jeffry V. Yule

    applied and use-inspired research, art, curricular and co-curricular talent development, developing technology talent across the lifespan, global partnerships and global learning, humanities, marketing and financing, social sciences, sustainability

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Linguistics

    Vol. 2 • Apr 06, 2021

    Defining Definitions: The Importance of Chain Definitions in Online Popular Science Articles

    Dawn Brock, Bachelor's in English

    definitions, popular science

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Linguistics

    Vol. 2 • Mar 16, 2021

    Los Pronombres: La Importancia De Nuestro Idioma Diario

    Amy Greene, Benjamin M Sullivan

    gramática, gramática inglesa, inglés medieval, los pronombres de inglés, pronombres, thou, uso del pronombre

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Linguistics

    Vol. 1 • May 14, 2020

    Chancery English Empowering Women Against Violence

    Brooke Garceau

    chancery, english language, feminism, history of english, justice, mental health, middle ages, narrative, scribes, sexual violence

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Literary Studies

    Vol. 2 • Apr 15, 2021

    A History of Vampires and Their Transformation From Solely Monsters to Monstrous, Tragic, and Romantic Figures

    Mary McFadden, BA in English

    archetype, carl jung, dracula, folklore, giaour, joseph campbell, vampire, vampire archetype, vampire lore, varney the vampire

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Literary Studies

    Vol. 2 • Jan 20, 2021

    Pronouns: The Importance of Our Everyday Language

    Amy Greene, BA in English Education

    english grammar, english pronouns, grammar, middle english, pronoun use, pronouns, thou

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Literary Studies

    Vol. 1 • Apr 15, 2020

    Invisible Clothes in Messud’s the Emperor’s Children

    Sara M. Whitehead

    9/11, claire messud, literature, the emperor’s new clothes, twin towers, world trade center, writing

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Literary Studies

    Vol. 1 • Apr 07, 2020

    The Myth of Murray in the Emperor’s Children

    Shalece Garff

    children, claire, emperor's, messud, murray, myth, perceptions, reality, relationships, truth

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Polytechnic Summit

    Vol. 4 • Jul 26, 2024

    Trust in the Writings of the Dalai Lama

    William Ledbetter

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Polytechnic Summit

    Vol. 4 • May 06, 2024

    Global Learning: An Integrated Approach

    Silke Aschmann

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Polytechnic Summit

    Vol. 4 • May 06, 2024

    "I Wish I Knew That”: Understanding and Bridging the Gap Between Public Health, STEM, and the Cooperative Extensions National Framework for Health Equity and Well-being

    Brione Lockett, Lisa Krajecki

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Polytechnic Summit

    Vol. 4 • Apr 22, 2024

    From Puppeteers to Philosopher Kings: Utilizing Chatbots in Teaching, and How Their Presence Makes Us Rethink Our Pedagogical Foundations

    John Wolfe

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Sociology

    Vol. • Sep 15, 2021

    Optogenetics and Controlling the Human Mind

    Michael Guynn

    brain stimulation, CRISPR, mind control, operant conditioning, optogenetics

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Sociology

    Vol. • Sep 08, 2021

    The Art of Actualization

    Michael Guynn

    latent inhibition, Plato, self-actualization, taoism

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Sociology

    Vol. 2 • Oct 05, 2020

    Medical Humanities : A Novel Approach to Medicine for Washington County, Utah

    Rachel Manuele, BA Biomedical Sciences and Literary Studies

    art, healthcare, literature, medical culture, medical humanities, medical school, music, poetry, utah

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Spanish Language Translations

    Vol. 3 • Oct 26, 2022

    La Optogenérica Y El Control De La Mente Humana

    Michael Guynn, Colton Carter

    el cerebro humano, la neurociencia, optogenérica

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Spanish Language Translations

    Vol. 3 • Oct 26, 2022

    El Arte De La Realización

    Michael Guynn, Alexandra Grange

    antigua filosofía, autorrealización, Maslow, psicoanálisis, taoísmo

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Spanish Language Translations

    Vol. 3 • Oct 26, 2022

    El Mito De Murray en Los Hijos Del Emperador

    Shalece Garff, Koy Gubler

    claire, desorden, Los hijos del emperador, mito, murray, niños, percepciones, realidad, relaciones, verdad

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Spanish Language Translations

    Vol. 3 • Oct 26, 2022

    Actitudes Cambiantes: El Impacto De La Tutoría Obligatoria en Los Centros De Escritura

    Rob Gray, Jeffrey Hoyt, Marina Hauber

    datos cualitativos, datos cuantitativos, los centros de escritura, Los centros de tutoría, tutoría

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Spanish Language Translations

    Vol. 1 • Sep 02, 2021

    Una Historia De Vampiros Y Su Transformación De Ser Solo Monstruos a Figuras Monstruosas, Trágicas Y Románticas

    Michael Cartmill, PhD, Mary McFadden

    carl jung, ficción literaria, folclore, vampiros

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Spanish Language Translations

    Vol. 1 • Jul 01, 2021

    Los Atributos De Sexo Y Género en El Arte Rupestre en Seis Condados De Utah

    Michael Cartmill, Samantha Shipley

    arte rupestre, papel de género, utah

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    Spanish Language Translations

    Vol. 2 • Apr 01, 2021

    Humanidades Médicas: Un Enfoque Novedoso Sobre Medicina Para El Condado De Washington, Utah

    Rachel Manuele, BA Biomedical Sciences and Literary Studies, Koy Gubler, Translator

    la medicina, medico las letras

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Nov 21, 2023

    Adjusting Postpartum Medicaid Coverage to Emphasize Preventative Care

    Sierra Downing

    healthcare, Medicaid, Postpartum, pregnancy, utah, women's health

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Sep 27, 2023

    Exploration of Microbial Biodiversity in Ephemeral Pools

    Connor Noland, Melanie Bray, Roger Gold

    branchiopoda, ephemeral pools, microbial biodiversity, microfauna, vernal pools

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Jun 08, 2023

    A Study on the Impact of Diet on Unified Fire Authority Firefighter Performance

    Marin Easton, Katie Kraus, Ph.D.

    exercise, firefighters, nutrition, unified fire authority

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Jun 06, 2023

    Prevalence and Knowledge of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome of Female Students at a University in Utah

    Madison Robinson, Abigail Larson, Ph.D.

    pcos, polycystic ovarian syndrome

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • May 09, 2023

    The Impact of SARS-CoV-2, the Novel Coronavirus, on the Brain

    Emily Taylor

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Apr 21, 2023

    Comparing Religiosity and Disordered Eating Behaviors Among Female Adults

    Jase Hoskin, Caitlin Kreutz, Nathaniel Call, Anna Jorgensen, Julie Cole

    disordered eating behaviors, religiosity

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Apr 21, 2023

    Chimeric Claudins Provide a Novel Method to Research Neural Tube Defects

    Wesley Allen, Nathan Beckett, Emma Brenchley, Sion Jung, Jacob Wengler, Lauren Hall, Cailey Winn, Meredith Mann, Rachel May, Michael Stark, Dario Mizrachi

    claudins, neural tube defects

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    Renewable Energy Fuel Cell With Zero-Carbon Footprint

    Tyler Young, Kayla Buhler, Steven R. Ragsdale

    foreign oil dependency, fossil fuel, greenhouse emissions, renewable energy, zero-carbon footprint

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    Attachment of Human Osteoblasts on Carbon-Infiltrated Carbon Nanotubes Versus Medical Grade Titanium Alloy

    Natalia DeMordaunt, Aleski Solorio

    antibacterial properties, artificial implants, carbon-infiltrated carbon nanotubes, human bone cells

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    Are Caterpillars Evolving Through Feeding Behavior in Response to Parasitoids?

    Mason K. Hoffman, Michael Rotter

    Cabbage loopers, caterpillar, feeding behavior, herbivores

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    Assessment of Nutrition Services Available in New Mexico Outpatient Cancer Facilities

    Cristian Soto

    nutrition, oncology, outpatient cancer facilities

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    Older Adults With Vision Impairment: Living Their Best Life

    Ántonia Cash, Corinna Trujillo Tanner, Alina Wilson Anderson, Jadison Christenson, Marinn Smith, Jessica Allen, Petr Ruda

    functional independence, quality of life, vision impairment

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    Ecological Separation in an Ongoing Speciation Event

    Samantha Ingram, Michael Rotter

    germination trials, phenological characteristics, pollination, rabbitbrush, speciation events

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    A Glimpse Through Time: Preliminary Report of the Andre’s Alcove Tracksite, Lower Jurassic Navajo Sandstone, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah

    Conner Bennett, Andrew R.C. Milner, Jerry Harris

    dinosaur discovery, fossil vertebrate tracks, glen canyon national recreation area, lower jurassic, navajo sandstone, photogrammetric processing

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    A More Realistic Solution to Refugee Housing Using the Isoperimetric Honeycomb Conjecture

    Sami Davis, Alicia Kuhlmann

    civil unrest, isoperimetric honeycomb conjecture, laws of phi, middle east, persecution, refugee camps, refugee housing, war

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    The Best Points to Score: An Econometric Approach to Competitive League of Legends

    Kevin Young

    game theory, league of legends

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    Mohsin Hamid’s New Paradigm of Travel via Doorway

    Gloria Cuthbertson

    emigration, exit west, mohsin hamid, refugees, the novel, travel narrative

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    Developing a Novel Growth Method for Carbon-Infiltrated Carbon Nanotubes on Ti6Al4V

    Michelle Arias

    biofilm resistance, carbon-infiltrated carbon nanotubes, cicnt, medical implants

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    Are Women Always Right? Comparing HPV Knowledge Between Men and Women

    Leini Jenkins, Abigail Williams, Sylvia Brown

    hpv, human papillomavirus

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    COVID-19 Symptoms of UVU Students

    Jared Beatty

    covid-19

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    UCUR 2022

    Vol. • Mar 09, 2023

    A Spatial Distribution Study of Culex Mosquito Population Distribution in Utah

    Esmé Cope

    mosquito population distribution

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    STEM

    Vol. 2 • Apr 20, 2021

    House Price Prediction With Statistical Analysis in Support Vector Machine Learning for Regression Estimation

    Cesar Vasquez, Vinodh Chellamuthu, PhD

    machine learning, statistics

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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    STEM

    Vol. 2 • Sep 14, 2020

    An Agent-Based Model of West Nile Virus: Predicting the Impact of Public Health Agents and Vaccinations on Horses

    Shandi Stiner, Vinodh Chellamuthu

    agent-based modeling, culex, horses, public health agents, vaccination, west nile virus

    CCBY-SA-4.0

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