The Undergraduate Publications collection includes a selection of papers and presentations by Sacred Heart University students. Papers below may also be found under Undergraduate Publications within the various academic departments in this depository.
Submissions from 2022
The Ethics of Animal Captivity, Karlee Russo
The Effect of Physical Therapy and Exercise on Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Aidan Sacco
The Marijuana Dilemma, Michael Salvo
Professional Athletes Using Their Social Media and Public Image to Effectively Facilitate Social Change, Mia Sansanelli
The Long-term Effects of Social Media Use in Young Girls, Victoria Scanlon
Overspending in U.S. Health Care with regard to Citizenship and Insurance Status and its Effects on Patients, Primary Care Providers, and the Economy, Dominique Scerbak
Age and Gender Discrimination in the Workplace, Samantha Schmutz
Delineating Accessory Olfactory Bulb Anatomical Projections to Downstream Social Brain Centers in Mice, Paige Schroeder, Brooke Cyr, and Dayne Rayford
The Vicious Cycle of Insecurity, Sabina Schuele
The Effect of Early Sports Specialization on Young Athletes' Physical and Mental Health, Dominic Scola
Capital Punishment: The Ethics, Griffin Scrivo
Adverse Impacts of Environmental Exploitation on Indigenous Cultures and Wellbeing, Orenda Senior
The Challenges and Disadvantages Female Athletes Endure in Their Professional Careers, Meghan Sharkey
The Benefits and Deficits of Listening to Music While Studying, Julia Simoneau
Lights Out, Gurjot Singh
Artificial Intelligence and the Creative Industries: Does it Belong?, Kaylin Sorensen
The Benefits of Cochlear Implants in Children, Kaylee Sostilio
The Debate of Physician-Assisted Suicide, Kennedy Spiering
Leveling the Playing Field: Ensuring Inclusive Experiences for Cisgender and Transgender Women in College Athletics, Kaylee Stenderowicz
PECS for Success: The Telehealth Pivot, Grace Sullivan and Jonah Snapper
Overcoming the Holistic Effects of Compassion Fatigue as a Pediatric Oncology Nurse, Stephanie Sullivan
Relationship Between Social Media, Body Dissatisfaction, and the Development of Eating Disorders in Adolescents, Carlee Swanson
The Neuroscience of Intelligence and Ethical Issues, Lauren Szczepanowski
Addressing Period Poverty: The Cost of Menstruating in America and the Ethical Responsibility to Provide Free Menstrual Care, Jayden Tabor and Olivia Delgado
The Impact of AAC Devices on Communication, Natalie Tewksbary
The Relationship between Language Development and Electronics in Children, Amanda Tiso
Hemophilia: The Royal Disease, The Romanovs, and the Mad Monk Rasputin, Noah Vargoshe
The Detrimental Effects of Forever Chemicals, Kaleigh Vertefeuille
After six years, has the restoration of saltmarsh and oyster reef habitats restored ecosystem services in Stratford, Connecticut?, Julia Vinci and Madison Eaton
An Analysis on Medicinal Food and the Reduction of Medical Cost, Olivia Voorhis
The Deconstruction of the School-to-Prison Pipeline, Emmalyn Walenda
The Effects of Gender Inequality on Women in STEM Fields, Melanie Walenda
Impact of the Virus on Child’s Development, Caroline Wax
The Devaluation of Women's Work: Is Medicine Repeating History?, Elizabeth Williams
Increasing the Supply of Organs: What Method is Most Ethical and Practical for the United States, Rachel Wolf
Application of Matrix Theory in Business and Finance, Makinzie Youngblood
Saying a "Hail Mary" to Make a "Hail Mary": Religion and Its Impact on Athletes, Angelica Zacarola
How Relationships in the Workplace Affect Employee Productivity and Mental Health, Jessica Zheng
Tetrahydrocurcumin Improves Lipopolysaccharide-induced Myocardial Dysfunction By Inhibiting Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Via JNK/ERK Signaling Pathway Regulation, Hanzhao Zhu, Liyun Zhang, Hao Jia, Lu Xu, Yu Cao, Mengen Zhai, Kaifeng Li, Lin Xia, Liqing Jiang, Xiang Li, Yenong Zhou, Jincheng Liu, Shiqiang Yu, and Weixun Duan
Submissions from 2021
Sacred Heart University Scholar, Volume 4, Number 1
Table of Contents (Sacred Heart University Scholar)
Communicating with Conscious Intubated Patients in the ICU, Catherine Diane Albo
Technology Effectiveness of Communication in ASD, Catherine Diane Albo
Risk of Memory Erasers to Reduce Effects of PTSD, Emily Alexis
Black Women on Wall Street, Sephorah Alouidor
Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on GDP, Sephorah Alouidor
The Real Difference Between Long-Term Injury and Disability in Athletes, Taylor Alviar
Self Validation Through Social Media, Mae Archacki
Design of a More Stable Phantom for Combined NIR and X-ray Imaging, Stephen Bader and Jonathan Carpenter
To What Extent Does Martial Arts Benefit Children and Adolescents, and How Does this Compare to Other, More Traditional Sports?, Rachel Bagdasarian
Food Insecurity—How does it Affect the U.S.?, Alyssa Balestrieri
The Sickness of American Healthcare: The Ethical and Financial Issues that are Enabling a Mis-incentivized Disease Management System, Eric J. Bayer
Utilizing Wearable Activity Trackers in the Intervention of Sedentary Lifestyles, Catherine Beckwith
Health Literacy Quality Improvement Project, Elizabeth Beriau
Gene Editing of Human Embryos Using CRISPR/Cas9, Sabrina Biagini
Autonomous Aerial Vehicle Vision and Sensor Guided Landing, Gabriel Bitencourt and Elijah J. Brown
A Comparative Test of Creative Thinking in Dolphins and Preschool Children, Madison Bradley
The Impact of Social Economic Inequities in Government Funded Physical Education Programs, Corry Brinken
Mandating Vaccines for the Greater Good, Morgan Bryant
The Relationships between Spontaneous Self-affirmation and Emotion Regulation and Coping Strategies, Fiona Buckley and Leah Weeks
Gene Editing: The Application Without Neglecting Human Rights, Charles A. Burt
The American Misconceptions About the HPV Vaccine, Brooke N. Cahill
Emboldened Spaces, Jenna Calabrese
The Impact of Technology on the Field of Nursing, Sarah Call
Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Christina Capito
How Gender Stereotypes Influence Men's and Women's Sports, Giancarlo Capolino
Temperature Project, Jordan Carlucci
The Development of a Survey to Assess the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health and Health of College Students, Emily Casanova, Julia Dolan, and Kristen Granieri
Regeneration of Energy, Gabriel Castro
The Impact of Race and Socioeconomic Status on Individuals within the Intensive Care Unit, Kayla Castro
Science in the Time of COVID-19: The Feasibility of Online Data Collection in Developmental Populations, Olivia Cayward, Leighann DeLuca, Taylor Patnode, and Mollie Rogan
History and Knowledge of Concussions in Equestrian Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic, Natalie Ciccone
How Literary Study Advances Belonging: An Alarm for the Dreamers, Kaylin Ciesluk
Social Media's Effect on Mental Health, Mario Cimino
Behind the Smoke Screen: A History of Conspiracy Theories and Why They Are So Pervasive, Mia Coluccio
Significance of Net Neutrality on Education and Health Care, Cristian Corona
Methodology: The Effects of Music Therapy on Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease, Carlie Corrigan, Amanda Gallombardo, and Alexandra Kalosinis
Workflow of Stroke Patients Arriving by Personal Vehicle, Bethany Costello
The Impact of Ableism on Disability Discrimination in Employment, Emily Crispino
Nursing Student Engagement in an Online Environment, Maryann Croes
Does Smell Loss Influence Cognition?, Chenchen Cui
Racism's Effect on Healthcare and Health Outcomes, Julianne D'Amico
What are the Benefits of the Implementation of Dance into Elementary Curriculum on Child Development?, Chandler DeCusati
The Sociocultural Determinants of Health and Wellness for Two-Spirit Indigenous North American Populations, Olivia Delgado
Social Justice on Catholic Campuses: Is it Enough?, Diana Diem
The Role of Gender in Medical Professionals: Analysis of Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), and Medical Doctor (MD), Alana Dolcemascolo
Mental Illness in the Accounting Profession, Melissa Donald
The United Nations and Its Interests: Dollars or Humanitarianism?, Gabriela Dos Santos
The Effect of Mental Health on Prisoners, Kate Downes
The Expression of the Hijab in American Sports Culture, Nicholas Duca
A Literature Review of the Psychology of Habits, Mason Duckworth, Lily Giarrizzo, and Maya Singh
Starbucks Social Media Strategy Report, London Duncza
Environmental Exposure and Risk for Miscarriage, Ava Fabian
Animal-Assisted Therapy in Medical Settings: Benefits and Limitations, Angelina Failla
The Detrimental Effects of Inadequate Sleep on the Economy, Shannon Farrell
Constitutional Dilemma: The Undermining of the Criminal Justice System by News Media, Mari Fay
Puzzle Game Board, Bryan Feather
