Browsing OSU - Honors College Theses by Title
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How corporate social responsibility influences consumers and employees
(2016-11-29)This report presents a compilation of literary analyses regarding corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its impact on the organization from both an external standpoint through consumers and an internal standpoint through ... -
How does an accountant's ethical framework influence their decision making?
(2021-04-29)In creating this study, I wanted to provide a better understanding of the practical application of ethics in the accounting profession, an area of research that often doesn't receive the attention it deserves. This project ... -
How does Generation Z react to different advertising tactics used by social media influencers?
(2021-11-30)Influencer marketing plays a key role in the world of advertising. There is little doubt that influencers wield a lot of persuasion power. The question lies in whether or not the consumers realize when influencers are ... -
How experiencing gun violence in U.S. schools impacts student academic achievement
(4/20/2023)This study examines how the experience of school gun violence, a topic of national and international concern, effects the academic achievement of students who have survived such traumatic events. Academic achievement is ... -
How feminism and social media have influenced Millennials' perceptions of makeup
(2019-04-19)This thesis was conducted to research makeup's role in American society. Societal standards are a driving force in the decision to wear makeup, and this research observes how social media and feminism have affected makeup ... -
How to successfully sell plant-based proteins in a carnivore state
(2022-04-19)Selling plant-based proteins in a state that is heavily based on agriculture and populated with a majority of carnivores remains challenging. The answer on how to do it the right way is unknown. There are some businesses ... -
How will Millennials invest differently than their parents?
(2017-04-25)How will Millennials invest differently than their parents? Each generation has its differences and Millennials will be no different. For financial advisors it is absolutely necessary to understand the clientele with which ... -
HVAC demonstration unit design: Final report
(2016-07-25)Thermodynamics is a very complex field of study and it is often overlooked by students. My project was to finish the existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) demonstration unit. The unit will be used to ... -
HVAC refrigeration unit final report
(2016-04-23)The material presented in university courses (specifically in Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and HVAC) is often taught in large classes in a purely theoretical manner that fails to incite the interest of some students. ... -
Hydrocarbon degradation by halophilic bacteria
(2020-05-07)Halophilic microorganisms are a viable option for the bioremediation of oil spills in saline regions worldwide. Halophiles can be found among all three branches in the tree of life, including bacteria. A mixed culture ... -
Hydroquinones as halogen-bonding catalysts for radical perfluroalkylation reactions
(4/18/2023)Developing a better understanding of how hydroquinones serve to catalytically activate alkyl halides through halogen-bonding interaction to form visible-light absorbing charge-transfer complexes (CTC) holds immense value. ... -
Hyperosmolar state results in increase in PLGF secretion
(2015-10-02)Diabetes mellitus and heart disease are prevalent in the United States and around the world. Especially with the aging population, it is vital to understand the potential risks associated with diabetes, specifically type ... -
Iconicity of American Sign Language to non-signers
(2016-04-28)The element of iconicity in American Sign Language is important for initial learning and retention of this language. Iconicity is the degree to which a sign looks like the word it represents. However previous research has ... -
Identification and drug resistance of fungal pathogens in cystic fibrosis patients
(2020-04-30)Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal genetic disease that causes infection in the lungs due to a lack of mucus clearance in the airways. Published studies on fungal pathogens in CF patients noted that the use of multiple ... -
If the truth is beyond words, how can we find it?: An inquiry into inquiries into consciousness
(2019-03-09)In this paper, I examine the Western and Chinese philosophical paradigms regarding their influence on the school's respective inquiries into consciousness, and I contend that the West will be soon be forced to reconsider ... -
IGVC drive by wire project: Critical design report
(2022-04-22)Investigate and develop a Drive-By-Wire (DBW) system, its computer interface, and user interface for a Polaris Gem e2. The vehicle is planned to participate in the IGVC 2023 autonomous vehicle competition. The DBW system ... -
IGVC Team: Joyride self-driving car
(4/28/2023)The overarching objective of the Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) capstone project is to develop a self driving vehicle capable of competing in the annual IGVC Self-Drive challenge. In order to do so, the team ... -
Impact of fast fashion and international law on workers and the environment
(2021-04-28)Fast fashion culture is creating an unsustainable practice of churning out new styles every other week. This industry creates unsafe workplaces, a decline in domestic manufacturing, and a decline in quality. Cheap fashion ... -
Impact of military spending on democratic failure
(2019-11-15)Based on previous theories that strong militaries’ coercive capacities can be used for political repression, I focus on the relationship between military spending and democratic failure. I predict that greater military ...