Keystone Journal
of Undergraduate Research 

Volume 10, Number 1. 2024

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• Creating a Discrete-Trial Laboratory Experiment for Goldfish.
  Spencer Kemmerzell and Kathryn Potoczak, Ph.D.(Faculty Advisor), Shippensburg University

Volume 9, Number 1. 2023

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• The Impact of Computer Animation Presented in Civil Versus Criminal Trials
   John Wheeler and James Hartley, Dr. Ron Craig, Department of Psychology (Faculty Advisor), Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania (Edinboro)
• The Effects of Leadership Behavior on Psychological Safety, Job Satisfaction, and Perceptions of Patient Care
  Rosella Delgado, Dr. Darrin Kass, Department of Management and International Business, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
• The Influence of Caffeine on Resistance Exercise Performance and Post-Exercise Blood Glucose Control
  Nathaniel J. Helwig, Dan Hauck, and Dr. William A. Braun, Exercise Science Department, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Volume 8, Number 1. 2022

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• Maintaining Client Satisfaction in Behavioral Health Services During COVID-19: Practice Implications for Telehealth 
  Joseph R. Pagano, Jessica Morrow, and Janice D. McCall, Department of Health and Human Service Professions, California University of Pennsylvania
• The Effects of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Levels in Shippensburg University Students
  Courtney Lesik, Gavin Atkins, and Sam Forlenza, Exercise Science Department, Shippensburg University
• Functional Misogyny in Female Prisons: A Literature Review and Narrative Account 
  Autumn Walsh and Azadeh Block, Department of Health and Human Service Professions, California University of Pennsylvania

• Self-Other Rating Agreement and Humility, Narcissism, and Academic Performance
  Cade Bleashka and Darrin Kass, Ph.D. Department of Management and International Business, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

• A Perception of Needs for Act 101 Students Regarding Resources to Ensure a Successful Transition Out of College
  Jade Dallam, BSW; Dr. Shiloh Erdley-Kass, Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice; Dr. Melissa Cheese, Academic Enrichment, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Volume 7, Number 1. 2020

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• The Effects of Kinesiology Tape on Shoulder Stability and Functional Performance. 
  Christina M. Perry and Eric L. Lippincott, Health Science Department, Lock Haven University
• Nursing Faculty Experiences Tutoring At-Risk Nursing Students
  Lauren Butler and Darlene Ardary, Nursing Department, Lock Haven University
• Identity Development in Biracial Children: Contextual Factors from Social Work
  Jamie Weaver and Azadeh Masalehdan Block, Department of Health and Human Services Professions, California University of Pennsylvania

Volume 6, Number 1. 2019

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• Surface Area of "Blotchy Bass" Spots Change Over Time in Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu Lacapède, 1802).
  Kelsey Young, Steven Seiler, Coja Yamashita, and Steve Davis, Department of Biological Sciences, Lock Haven University.

• Assessment of Hypertension and Asthma Data Collected in a Health Clinic in Rural Jamaica.
  Troy Quail and Amy Way, Health Sciences Department, Lock Haven University
  

• Substrate Utilization in Summer Flounder, Paralichthys dentatus, in the Barnegat Bay, New Jersey.
  Leah Bergman and James Hunt, Biology Department East Stroudsburg University

Volume 5, Number 1. 2018

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• A Critical Analysis of the Shootings of Unarmed African Americans by Police: A Social Work Perspective.  Senneca Davis and Azadeh Masalehdan Block, Department of Social Work, California University of Pennsylvania
• Marked Differences in Measurement between Two Interpretations of the Suprailiac Skinfold Site. Rebecca T. Cannizzaro, Kathryn E. Jones. Faculty Mentors: Micheal E. Holmstrup, Steven D. Verba, Jeffrey S. Lynn,  Department of Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences, Slippery Rock University

• The Acute Effects of Loaded Jump of Vertical Jump and Perception of Performance.  Taylor Halteman, Austin Hoffman, Selma Hamzabegovic, Caitlin Wallace. Faculty Mentors: Sally Paulson and Joohee I. Sanders, Exercise Science Department, Shippensburg University.

   

Volume 4, Number 2. 2017

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• Poverty Across the Globe: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Underlying Causes
  Gabrielle A. Gentilcore
  Faculty Mentor: Dr. James Jozefowicz, Department of Economics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

• The Relationship Amongst Emotional Intelligence, GPA, GMAT and Behaviors
  Justin Fickel and Darrin Kass, Department of Management, Bloomsburg University
• Mock Juror's Perceptions of Polygraph Tactics Used to Obtain a Confession
  Joseph Ray and Paige Skinner
  Faculty Mentor: Ron Craig, Department of Psychology, Edinboro University
• Analyzing the Impact of Natural Gas Pipeline Corridors on Headwater Stream Productivity in Central Pennsylvania
  Jacob A. Fetterman
  Faculty Mentors: Dr. Steven M. Seiler and Dr. Heather A. Bechtold, Department of Biological Sciences, Lock Haven University

Volume 4, Number 1. 2016-17          

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• Drosophila melanogaster with TPI Deficiency Do Not Exhibit Infection Susceptibility
  Rachel Hollingsworth, Andrew Zelasco, Alex Berner, Jacob Bible, Natasha Hardina
  Faculty Mentor: Stacy L. Hrizo, Department of Biology, Slippery Rock University
• The Effect of Training Status on Resting Glucose Tolerance in a Collegiate Population
  Student Authors: Ali Stouffer, Tyler Ezolt, Elizabeth Stein, and Kimberly Wallace
  Faculty Mentors: Dr. William (Turi) Braun and Dr. Joohee Sanders, Department of Exercise Science, Shippensburg University
• The Effects of Harp Music on Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Ventilation and Anxiety
  Sarah Landro and Dr. Yvette Ingram, Health Science Department, Lock Haven University
• Miscuffing Results in Blood Pressure Measurement Error and Misclassification
  Maureen A. Walsh, Tyler A. Kuhn, Dr. Michael E. Holmstrup and Dr. Brock T. Jensen, Department of Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences, Slippery Rock University
• Effects of Supplemental Glucose and Bicarbonate for Promoting Recovery During Swim Training
  Stefan Szilagyi, Carolyn Meier and William A. Braun, Ph.D., Department of Exercise Science, Shippensburg University
• Leadership Through the Social Work Lens: A Thematic Review
  Stephanie Byers and Shiloh D. Erdley-Kass, DSW, Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
• Comparison of Estimated Aerobic Power to Measured Aerobic Power in Aerobically Trained Athletes
  Lucas Van Horn, Matthew Cuomo, Shane Huntbach, Alicia O'Donel, Chris Mullins and Dr. William A. Braun, Department of Exercise Science, Shippensburg University
• Undergraduate Research Survey: Students Satisfied but Desire More Mentor Guidance in Managing Projects and Accessing Secondary Sources
  Crystal Conzo and Dr. Karen Gabrielle Johnson, Writing Center Studies, Shippensburg University

Volume 3, Number 1. 2015

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• Ecotypic Variation within Red Maple (Acer rubrum) Leaf Morphology
  Allison N. Fritts and Steven M. Seiler
• Acute Cardiorespiratory and Kinematic Adjustments upon early exposure to Barefoot Running
  Lauren Taylor, Emily Smith, Brittany Bechtold, Patrick Kregeloh, Kayla Mantush, Jennifer Madeira, William Braun, and Sally Paulson
• Fluorescence-based Assessment of the Curing of Nail Lacquers
  Stephanie M. Myers, Deanna Patrushev, and Thomas A. Betts
  
  

Volume 2, Number 1. 2014           

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• Detection of Urine-Based Deer Lures to Mitigate CWD Transmission in Pennsylvania
  Kenneth Strauser and Aaron Haines
• Analysis of Protein-Protein Interaction in Zebrafish Kidney Stem Cells
  Samatha L. Eichelberger and Cuong Q. Diep
• Automation of Discrimination Training for Cuttlefish (Mollusca: Cephalopoda)
  Alexander Ryan Hough and Jean Geary Boal
• Effects of Ankle Taping and Bracing on Agility, Vertical Jump, and Power
  Tisheri Leonard, James Rotay, Joohee Sanders, and Sally Paulson 
• Temporal Macroinvertebrate Community Structure in Leaf Packs from a Stream Dominated by Riparian Japanese Knotweed spp.
  Frank J. Christopher, David G. Argent, and William G. Kimmel

Volume 1, Number 1. 2012             

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• Survey on Behaviors and Opinions about iPod Use among College Students
  Carolyn Novaleski, John Benedict, Leeanna Erway, Cortney Fenton, Kristin Horan, Meryl Jacobs, Sarah Kitko, Leeann Koch, Erin Lolley, Stephanie Marcino, and Janelle Strickler
• Adidas® TechFit Shorts and Their Effect on Anaerobic Power Output and Sports Enhancement
  David Sipes, Donny Graybill, Danielle Haas, and John Cawley
• Dietary Patterns of Pennsylvania Coyotes during Winter
  Keith W. Steinmann, Melanie J. Cegelski, Pablo R. Delis, and Richard L. Stewart Jr.
• Sonic Range Finder Based on Gunshot Acoustics
  Garrett F. Link and Nathaniel R. Greene
• Deployment of Green Best Practices in Supply Chain Processes
  Howard Sodano, Jr. and Christian J. Grandzol
• The Effect of Feedback on Exercise Performance in Recreationally-Active Young Adults
  Christopher M. Carroll and Curt B. Dixon
• “Keep Your Eyes on the Stars, but Remember to Keep Your Feet on the Ground”: Theodore Roosevelt and the Political Rhetoric of Conservation
  Chelsie Jean Beck
• CODAR observed spatial resolution of tidal dynamics along the lower Delmarva Peninsula
  Alexander R. Davies, Ajoy Kumar, and John Moisan
• Influence of a Five- Week Exercise Program On Posture, Physical Fitness and Group Cohesion in University Female Employees
  Joe Lahovski and Sally Paulson