College readiness has been a primary focus of U.S. secondary education for over 40 years. Despite the continued focus on college readiness at the national, state, and loc[...]

National efforts have been made to increase STEM participation among racially marginalized individuals (Ro & Loya, 2015). However, women, especially African American [...]

The prevalence of electrical fires due to arc faults in both AC and DC systems has necessitated advancements in detection technologies. This dissertation introduces innov[...]

Physical activity offers a range of health benefits but can be difficult to initiate and maintain. Self-regulatory processes are one route to understanding health behavio[...]

Emotional ambivalence – the experience of dual-valenced emotions – is becoming increasingly relevant to the process of leadership. Leaders are consistently faced with nua[...]

As Cornell West (1994) aptly determined, Race Matters. Although the origins and accuracy of what American society believes to be race is complicated, it is no less a prev[...]

Physical inactivity is known to be associated with an increased risk of chronic disease and decreased mental health. Adult caregivers of children ("parents") are less act[...]

ABSTRACTCLAUDIA M. ALLEN. African American High School Principals’ Perceptions of Academic Tracking and its Influence on Instructional Decisions and Student Outcomes: A D[...]

The number of low-performing schools has drastically increased since COVID-19. During the 2018-2019 school year, there were 488 low-performing schools (North Carolina Dep[...]

Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) has emerged as a valuable tool for monitoring the spread of human respiratory viruses, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pan[...]