Isolated Lateral Talar Process (LTP) & Sustentaculum Tali (ST) Fractures: Types, Diagnosis, & Treatment

 Introduction Isolated Lateral Talar Process (LTP) fractures are rare injuries, first reported by Marottoli in 1942, as quoted by Nicholas et al. [1]. Hawkins in 1965 [2], classified LTP fractures into three types. Type I consisted of a single large fragment. Type II was a comminuted fracture whereas; type III was a small or … Read more

Explore Risk Factors for Childhood Conduct Problems – Income, Community Violence, ODD and ADHD

 Children who grow up in socioeconomically disadvantaged families have greater rates of conduct problems compared to their more privileged peers, and growing up in poverty is a major risk factor for poor functional outcomes. Adolescents with conduct problems frequently engage in aggressive and disruptive behaviors. In many cases these behaviors are controlled or managed … Read more

Compat. & Incompat:Democracy & Islam Sources: Is There Compatibility?

 Democracy and Islam: Sources of Compatibility and Incompatibility The debate surrounding the marriage of Islamic principles with the ideals of liberal democracy has been a longstanding one. To identify whether the two are compatible or not, we must first look at the core of liberal democracy. Democracy is the process which forms the political … Read more

The World and Characters of the Grishaverse

 Shadow and Bone Trilogy: Alina Starkov and Mal(yen) Oretsev, two orphans. They grew up in an orphanage run by Duke Keramsov. Now both old enough to be sent into the army, they have to cross the Shadow Fold. The Shadow Fold, a swathe of impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters that feast on human flesh, … Read more

The Impact of Wendell Johnson's Monster Study: A Violation of Ethical Research Guidelines

 In 1939, Wendell Johnson conducted a study to determine the cause of a stutter. He reasoned with two significant influencers: genetics and environmental factors. The study is known as the monster study. The study went on to be a major asset to the psychological world, but violated many of the standards ethical guidelines put … Read more

Explore Mozart’s “Requiem” at Glasgow Sinfonia Orchestra on 22nd October

 Music in History Historically Informed Critique Mozart’s Requiem, Glasgow Sinfonia Orchestra 22nd October 2017 On the 22nd of October, the Glasgow Sinfonia Orchestra and the Ceciliani Chorus performed one of the most celebrated choral pieces of all time, ‘Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor K. 626’.  Described as “a choral masterpiece whose genesis is shrouded … Read more

Explore South China Sea Territorial Conflict: Resources & Trade Power at Stake

 Conflicts and disputes in regard to territorial claims of the South China Sea are working to divide the region, while keeping the world on its toes. This seemingly inconspicuous stretch of sea is a hotspot of disagreement. Claimed by six surrounding countries, China, The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Brunei, and carefully watched by … Read more

Neoliberal Policies in Third World: Examining Western Superiority in Global Development

 Introduction This essay will discuss how the agenda of international development is driven by the idea of Western superiority and how this assumption has proven inadequate in the development of Third World countries. Body of the essay: Through an introduction to the neoliberal project, I will outline its characteristics and the assumptions behind. The … Read more

Comparing Reliability of RSA & ECC Cryptography Systems

 1. Introduction Internet Communication Security plays a phenomenal role in the daily usage of an average netizen. With Public-key cryptography systems such as Riemann-Shadmir-Adleman  (RSA) and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), messages are able to be communicated safely and efficiently. The security behind these two systems are based on the nature of a trap-door function. … Read more

Discover Stained Glass Masterpiece at Chartres Cathedral

 Hunter Mathieu Professor Smith ART100 12 November 2017 The Stained Glass at Chartres Cathedral The Chartres Cathedral, which is located in the southwest part of Paris, France in the town Chartres, is nothing short of amazing. This gothic inspired cathedral is also called the Cathedral of Notre-Dam (Frankl p. 33). What makes this cathedral … Read more

Michelle Alexander: Colorblindness & Mass Incarceration Exposed in "The New Jim Crow" Book

 Michelle Alexander is an exceptionally praised social liberties legal advisor, advocate, and lawful researcher. In her book, The New Jim Crow: Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, Alexander talks about the legitimate frameworks that appear to carry out their occupations flawlessly well, yet have in reality, quite recently supplanted one racial standing framework with … Read more