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Creative & Artistic Posters

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Textual & Investigative Posters

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Everything You Know About the Piano Is Wrong

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"Thank God for Michigan": Michigan Troops in the Civil War

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A Preventable Tragedy: Taking a Look at the Great Molasses Flood in Boston, 1919 and Its Effect on the United States

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Analysis of the Contents of Oral Histories from the Voices of 9.11 Archive and the Naval History and Heritage Command Records of 9/11 at the Pentagon

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Barefoot Shoes: The Effect on Health and Wellness

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Barriers to Breastfeeding in Marginalized Communities in the U.S

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Born Too Soon, Dying Too Early: Preventable Neonatal Deaths in Rural Uganda

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Breastfeeding and Infant Health in Guatemala: A Systematic Review (2015–2025)

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Breastfeeding and Infant Health in Virginia: A Systematic Review (2015-2025)

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Disparities in US Ultra-Processed Food Consumption

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Distribution of Virginia Pollinator Insect Specimens from the Liberty University Natural History Collection

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Effects of SES, Bedtime Rules, and Screen Time on Adolescent Obesity

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Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine and 30-Day MOUD Engagement in U.S. Adults with Opioid Use Disorder

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Evolving Marxist Criticism of Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath": Theological Tensions, Class Consciousness, and Cultural Relevance

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Extreme Heat Exposure During Pregnancy and Adverse Birth Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Impact of Family on Child Nutritional Health: A Literature Review

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Is Everything Awesome? Cultural Apologetics in a Metamodern Age

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Joy Under the Sun: Ecclesiastes and Existential Positive-Psychology

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Limited Access to Reproductive Health Care and Maternal Health Outcomes in Lynchburg, Virginia

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Mapping the Barriers: A Socioecological Scoping Review of Healthcare Access Among International Students in the United States

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Mental Health Consequences of Climate-Related Hazards: A US Case Study

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Metamodernism in Music

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Mining and Agricultural Expansion–Driven Deforestation as a Determinant of Malaria Risk: A Comparative Narrative Review of Zimbabwe and Nigeria

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Mythological Literature and the Metamodern Turn: An Augustinian Analysis

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PFAS Exposure and Its Influence on Fetal and Early Childhood Development

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Rising Waters and Resilient Hollers

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Shepherds in the Great War: The Evolution of the U.S. Army Chaplaincy and the Service of Malcolm Taylor in World War I

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Standing Firm: The Theological Significance of στήναι / στῆτε in Ephesians 6:10–20

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Systematic Review on Tertiary Policies and Programs for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in the U.S. (2020-2024)

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The Effect of Enzyme Inhibition and Release of Hydrogen Sulfide: A Medicinally Therapeutic Study

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The Effect of Hormonal Contraceptives on ACL Tear Incidence: A Critically Appraised Topic

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The Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods on Metabolic Health Among Young Adults

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The Mentality of Women: The Accuracy of Mental Illness Treatment in Dreaming in Cuban

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Vaccine or No Vaccine? A Sudden Rise in Ancient Diseases

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Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue Among Counselors Serving Law Enforcement Populations

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Theoretical Posters

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A Comparison of Muscle Activation Patterns Between Chronic Ankle Instability and Copers Among People with a History of a Lateral Ankle Sprain: A Critically Appraised Topic

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A Patient-Centered Framework for Overcoming Barriers in Tuberculosis Care

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ACL Injury Incidence on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass in Elite Male Football Players: A Critically Appraised Topic

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An Experimental Investigation of Guest Trust in Hospitality Contexts Comparing Personalized and Written Recommendations

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Analysis of Instructional ASL Resources for dDeaf Children

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Appending Azobenzenes to Nitrosoarenes: Creating Reversible Light Control Over Monomerization

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Assessing Communication Within Education for Students Who Are Deaf with Additional Disabilities (DWD)

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Balancing Risk and Reward: Examining Offensive Rebound Rates and Points per Possession in DI Men’s College Basketball

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Biological and Hormonal Influences on Depression Among Women Compared to Men

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Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural America: How 2026–2030 Digital Health Policies

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Bridging the Gap in Adolescent and Young Adult Sexual Health Education

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C. Diff: The Failures of Long-Term Care Facilities

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Campus Green Space, Air Quality, and Mental Health Among College Students

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Disaster Relief Integration and Public Funding Allocation in Professional Sports Venues: A Comparative Analysis

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Do Omega-3 Supplements Reduce Pain and Symptom Severity in Primary Dysmenorrhea

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Effects of Hippotherapy on Motor Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP): A Critically Appraised Topic

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Energy Drinks: Outcome in Undergraduate College Students

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Epidemiology and Sexual Transmission of Mpox in Non-MSM Populations: A Systematic Review Proposal (2022-2025)

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Financial Return on Investment of Super Bowl Advertising: A Six-Month Post-Air Sales Analysis

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Genotype-Dependent Cardiac Responses to Caffeine: Acute Electrocardiographic Effects Across CYP1A2 Gene Variants

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Helmet Design Advancements Impacting Head Injuries in the NFL

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Hidden Scars: A Scoping Review of Violence-Related Mental Health Disorders in Adolescents

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High Intensity Laser Therapy for Shoulder Tendinopathies: A Critically Appraised Topic

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Injury Prevalence in D1 College Track and Field Athletes

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Injury Risk on NFL Playing Surfaces: A Comparison of Natural Grass and Artificial Turf

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Instagram, TikTok, and Athlete Identity: Exploring Social Comparison in Subjectively Judged Youth Sports

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Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene Mutation

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Microhabitat Usage and Symbiotic Dynamics of a Shell-Dwelling Cichlid (Neolamprologus Similis)

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NIL and Gender Equality in Division 1 Athletics: Integrating Institutional Support, Marketplace Dynamics, and Athlete Earnings

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Post-Games Adaptive Reuse and Long-Term Sustainability of Summer Olympic Villages: A Comparative Multi-Case Study

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Postoperative Pharmacological Nursing Management for Improved Outcomes in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients: A Therapeutic Review

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Predictors of Home Game Attendance in NCAA Division I Softball: A Case Study of Liberty University

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Preparation a Redox Auxiliary Appended Nitrosobenzene

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Profanity in Public Address and Its Influence on Audience Perception

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Reducing Fear Through Meaning: A Theoretical Exploration of Structured Spiritual Conversations in Pediatric Chronic and Life-Limiting Illness

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Restoring the Glymphatic Pump: 40 Hz Gamma Entrainment as a Rescue for Nocturnal Neuro-Metabolic Damage

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The Effect of Myofascial Manipulation on Shoulder ROM in Postoperative Breast Cancer Patients

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The Effect of Repetitive Head Impact Exposure on the Risk of Developing Mental Health Conditions in Contact Sport Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic

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The Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on Knee Rehabilitation: A Critically Appraised Topic

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The Impact of Minimum Age Policies on Concussion Incidences in Youth Tackle Football

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The Power of Cult Rhetoric

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The Role of Aerobic Exercise in Reducing Post-Injury Symptoms Among Adolescents with Brain Injury: A Critically Appraised Topic

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Division I Collegiate Scouting: A Qualitative Study of Recruiter Perspectives

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Vitamin D Relation to Bone Mineral Density in Female Athletes: Critically Appraised Topic

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Western Blot Analysis of a Formalin-Induced Neuropathic Pain Model in Mice

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Who Delivers Care-and Does it Matter? Patient Satisfaction with Task-Shifted Mental Health Services

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Youth Sport Specialization and Overuse Injury Risk Among Athletes Ages 8–14: A Quantitative Comparative Study

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Basic Posters

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A Bloody Window to the Past: STR Analysis of DNA from a Bloodstained Civil War Surgical Table

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Allosteric Modulation of FAAH by Tocopherols

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An Evaluation of White-Spotted Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium Plagiosum) Development

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Analysis of the Effects of Phytocannabinoids Cannabichromene (CBC), Cannabidiol (CBD), and Cannabigerol (CBG) on the Enzyme FAAH

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Bacterial Purification of HAT Enzymes from Cryptococcus Neoformans: ESA1 and GCN5 Purification

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Characterization of Peroxidase from Butternut Squash Skin: Potential Use in Bioremediation

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Characterization of the Aspergillus Flavus rdiA Gene with a rdi1∆ Mutant of C. Neoformans

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Characterizing B1 B-Cells in Zebrafish (Danio Rerio)

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Characterizing Novel Peroxidase Activity Through Enzyme Kinetics and Equilibrium Binding

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Comparison of Hypothalamic and Hippocampal Neurogenesis Across Sexes and Ages of Mice

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Cyclical Relationships and Attachment Theory

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Differential Effects of Curcumin and C646 on Mitogenic and Metabolic Signaling in Insulin-Stimulated HepG2 Cells

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Disability Studies in Historical Context: The Research Behind the Creative Writing Process

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Effect of In-Utero Exposure to a Western-Style Diet on Testis Development

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Effects of Environmental Xenoestrogens on Immune System Development in Mus Musculus

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Elephant's Toothpaste: A Statistical Investigation of the Yeast-Catalyzed Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide

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Enzyme Kinetics of FAAH

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Evaluating Sexual Dimorphism in an Urban Neonate Regina Septemvittata Population

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Evaluation of Cadaver Tissue Antigenicity as a Practical Teaching Tool for Immunohistochemistry

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Forensic Differentiation of Canine Hair

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Forensic Differentiation of Feline Hair

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Formation of Rosette-Like Hierarchical Structures on Cylindrical Titanium Surfaces

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Histological Quality of Fresh and Pre-fixed Tissue

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How Did Maternal Influenza and Tdap Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women in Mississippi Change from 2018–2021, and How Do Coverage Rates Differ by Race/Ethnicity?

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Impacts of Interspecific Competition on Stress and Body Condition in a Montane Salamander (Plethodon Hubrichti)

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Impacts of Maternal Diet on Offspring Affective Behavior and Brain Morphology

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Increasing Fatigue Life: Position and Energy Controlled Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment

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Investigating Nutritionally Derived Treatments for Metabolic Disease: Enterolactone and Its Effect on GLP-1 and PYY Secretion

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Investigating the Natural Communities and Flora of Candler’s Mountain

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Investigating the Role of the Active-Site Metal in Plant Peroxidase Catalysis

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Kinetic Analysis of Degradation and Maximum Catalytic Capacity for Plant Peroxidase Enzymes

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Mechanistic Insights of Enterolactone Within 3T3-L1 Adipocyte Cells

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Morphological Evaluation of Cadaveric Tissues Integrity Using Histology Staining

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Music Enhances Theta Brainwave Activity Regardless of Tuning Frequency

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Offspring Cognitive and Neurobiological Outcomes Influenced by Maternal Dietary Patterns

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Personality Correlations

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Pilot Study: Black Tea Extract and Theaflavin Polyphenols Effects on L6 Myotubes

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Production, Isolation and Characterization of Novel Peroxidases from Cucurbita Family

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Quantifying Biogenic Amines in Anaerobic Porcine Liver Decomposition for Improved PMI Estimation Using GC/MS

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Quantifying Neuropathy with Von Frey Filaments in Mice: Novel Neuropathic Pain Animal Model

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Regulation of Glut5 Expression and Fructose Uptake by Heat Stress and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in Enterocytes

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SEM-EDX Analysis of Animal Hairs for the Presence of Metals

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Single Step Cyanoacrylate Fumigation with Common Dyes

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Spectroscopic Characterization of PFAS Ligands Binding to Novel Plant Peroxidases

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Synthesis and Characterization of Group 7 Tricarbonyl Fluoromethyl Substituted Aromatics

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The 3-D Apparatus of Local Ticks: A New Insight into the Mechanism of Sensing Hosts and Their Storage of Pathogens

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The Impact of Maternal Western-style Diet on Ovarian Anti-Müllerian Hormone Expression and Localization in Mouse Offspring

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Vaccines Containing Mouse and Human Endogenous Retroviruses Demonstrate Opposite Effects on Lung Metastasis in a Murine Mammary Cancer Model

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Various Animal Species Microscopic Hair Analysis

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When the Music Stops: How Removing the Musical Score Changes the Message of the Film

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Applied Posters

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Active Barrier Cream Against Poison Ivy (Urushiol)

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Aerodynamic Performance Analysis of High-Powered Rocket Airbrakes

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Assessing the Effectiveness of a Sensory Reduction Room

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Association Between Preexisting Chronic Conditions and Hospital Outcomes Among Pediatric Trauma Patients in the United States, 2000-2019

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Beyond Labeling: Examining Mpox as a Sexually Transmitted Infection - A Literature Review

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Beyond Nonspecific Low Back Pain - Identifying Mild Scoliosis in a Collegiate Diver: A Type 3 CASE Study

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Bilateral Accessory Plantaris Muscles with Variant Origins and Insertions: A Case Report

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Biostatistical Approaches for Early Identification of Influenza Trends in the United States Using CDC Surveillance Data

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Birth Order’s Impact on Conscientiousness & Personality in Adults: Mixed-Method Insights on the Firstborn Profile

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Bitten: A Survey of Tick-Borne Diseases

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CO2 Washout Performance of Single-Prong and Dual-Prong High-Velocity Therapy

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Comparative Analysis of Lower-Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries in Ice Hockey Players and Figure Skaters – A Level 4 Case Study

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Comparative Analysis of Medicare Reimbursement for Carotid Endarterectomy, Transfemoral Carotid Artery Stenting, and Transcarotid Artery Revascularization Among Asymptomatic Patients

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Computer Vision for Ovarian Follicle Analysis

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Connectedness and Mental Health

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Decades After Exposure: The Continuing Burden of Asbestos-Related Diseases in the United States

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Development of a Laboratory Aquaculture System for Education and Research: Experimental Culture of Fathead Minnows

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Development of a Teaching-Laboratory Protocol for the Separation of Adulterant Compounds Caffeine and Quinine Used in Illicit Drugs

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Diagnostic Ultrasound Used for Post-Traumatic Scar Tissue: A Type 4 (Rare) Case Study

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Effect of Static Stretching on Power Output During a Wingate Test

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Environmental Limitations of a Low-Cost, COTS LoRa MeshCore Node Network

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Establishing Local Protocols for Monoclonal Antibodies Production Using Hybridomas

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Evaluation of Social Connectedness and Loneliness Scale as Predictors of Flourishing

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Evaluations of Forgiveness Motivations within Familial Relationships: Which Forgiveness Motivations are Evaluated More Appropriately?

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Exploration of Preservative-Surfactant Aggregation Effects on Biologic Drug Formulations

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Exploring the K-12 Educational Experiences of First-Generation Hispanic Undergraduate Students

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Exploring the Mandelbrot Set in Real Algebras

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Extended Post-Discharge Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis After Colorectal Resection: A MarketScan Analysis of 2017–2021 Surgical Outcomes

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Fish Species and Diversity Database to Monitor Environmental Impacts of Lake Hydaway Expansion

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From Exposure to Detection: Health System Barriers to Diagnosing Asbestos-Related Diseases in Developing Countries

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Hargreaves Test on Formalin Injected Mice: A Neuropathic Pain Model

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Histological Assessment of Neuropathic Pain in Murine Nervous Tissue

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Histological Quality of Immersion Vs Intravascular Fixation of Fresh Tissue

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Hope: A Vital Sign in Behavioral Health

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Identifying Spatial Inhomogeneity in an Industrial-Scale Autoclave Polymer Reactor Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

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Investigating Heavy Metal Interactions with Aged and Pristine Microplastics in Pool Water

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Loneliness and Health Behaviors

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Machine-Learning Based Airbrakes Control for Rocket Apogee Targeting

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Molecular Basis of 24-Methyl Cholesterol as an Anti-Renal Clear Cell Carcinoma Agent in the Context of Altered Cellular Glucose Metabolism

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National Trends and State-Level Correlates of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Utilization Among Treatment Admissions in the United States, 2014-2023

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Neuroplasticity on the Water: Transforming Mental Habits into Elite Performance

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Non-Isothermal Phase-Field Model of PA6 Crystallization

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Prayer as a Predictor to God Attachment

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Preparatory Mixed-Methods Evaluation of IPC Infrastructure Vulnerability After ELC Funding Retrenchment: A Pilot Study Protocol

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QCM Characterization of a Molecularly Imprinted Polymer for PFOA Detection

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Quantitative Stewardship of the Great Commission: A Linear Programming Approach to Missionary Allocation in India

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Relationships Among Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Reactivity, and Heart Rate Variability

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Sensing Polar Vapors Associated with Food Spoilage via the Photonic Crystals of the Morpho Zephyritis Butterfly

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Sensing Volatile Organic Compounds via Photonic Crystals of the Morpho Zephyritis Butterfly

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Synthesis of Fluorinated Crosslinking Monomer for Molecular Imprinted Polymer Against PFAS

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The Effect of Early Sport Specialization on Psychological Burnout in Youth Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic

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The Effects of Digital Restriction on Psychological and Physiological Well-Being

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The Effects of Natural Products and Food Additives on Lysosome Function

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The Inhibitory Effects of Fluorophenol on Cytochrome P450 2A6

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The Psychological and Physiological Effects of Acute Social Media Use

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The Role of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review

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Transfer Learning with ResNet Architectures for Leukemia Detection from Microscopy Images

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Unmet Needs and Resilience in Internally Displaced Populations (IDPs) in Nigeria: Evidence to Inform Humanitarian Interventions

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Virginia Stream Condition Index Score of Benthic Macroinvertebrates in Opossum Creek

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When Microbiology Meets Public Health: Exploring Metabolites from Dictyostelium Discoideum for Infection Control

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When the Algorithm Disciples: Recentering Discipleship in an AI Saturated Age

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Where You Live Determines How You Heal: Transportation Barriers and Healthcare Access Across Lynchburg Census Tracts