Developmental Challenges of War-Torn Afghanistan

 Developmental Challenges in Afghanistan Afghanistan is one of the least developed countries in the world. It faces a plethora of challenges in the face of growth which have stemmed from its tumultuous past. By understanding Afghanistan’s geography and history, one may better comprehend why a poor economy, corrupt government, and many humanitarian crises have … Read more

How Leptin Gene Mutation Impacts Obesity: Overview, Presentation, and Treatment

 Leptin gene mutation and its implications on obesity: overview, presentation, and treatment Cassie Keinath Student, Central Michigan University 3 December 2018 Abstract: 1. Introduction The leptin gene codes for the protein leptin, which is an 167 amino-acid long protein chain. Leptin was originally discovered in ob/ob mice, which are animal models that have a … Read more

Debate Over Gun Control Intensifies: New Laws Necessary to Protect Americans' Safety?

 Gun control is one of the most conflict-ridden issues in American politics. With each mass shooting antagonism grows between both sides of the gun control argument. Proponents of stricter gun regulations distress for their safety in a country where there is an average of 88 guns per 100 people, according to the 2011 Small … Read more

Isaac Newton’s Impact on American Society: “Discover How 3 Laws of Motion & Calculus Transformed US

 Isaac Newton was born January 4, 1643 (new calendar) in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England to Isaac Newton and Hannah Ayscough. Sadly,  Newton’s father passed away three months prior to his birth , leaving him to be born to a widow. Newton was not expected to make it through the first day of his life. However … Read more

Living With Multiple Identities as a Somali American – Exploring Cultural Inclusion & Equity

 I am a Somali American living in the US. My cultural identity has been shaped by many different factors, such as being a black Somali woman, and never seeing my ethnicity, race, religion in any kind media. Being a first-generation Somali woman immigrant has greatly shaped the person I have become, sociology explains the … Read more

Evolutionary Tree of Tumors: Researchers Uncover the Genetics of Primary Tumors & Metastases

 Tumors grow and spread based upon the cellular surveillance. When this does not work, there are possibilities of tumors growing to be more aggressive, therefore, calling them tree sprouts within the mutations. Within a single patient, tumors are contained of many different mutations. With this piece of information, researchers were able to take it … Read more

50m Freestyle Swimmers’ Performance: Analyzing Times, Heights, and Weights at the 2012 London Olympics

 1. Statement of Task The aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the times of a 50m freestyle swimmer, looking specifically at the top 50m freestyle swimmers at the 2012 London Olympics, the heights and the weights of the swimmer. I chose this topic due to my fascination with the sport … Read more

Treating Enterococci Mastitis in a 3rd Lactation Cow

 A 3rd lactation cow developed mastitis in the left hind quarter approximately 2 weeks after calving. The animal was housed. Although the milk gave a positive reaction in the California mastitis test, the animal did not show any systemic signs. A milk sample was submitted for culture. Description of Specimen My milk sample from … Read more

Create Inner Life & Express It Artistically: Stanislavski's System Applied to The Three Sisters & The Mother

 Stanislavski stated that ‘the fundamental aim of our art is the creation of this inner life of a human spirit, and its expression in an artistic form’. In reaction to this, our directors instructed us to separate our Three Sisters extract into units of action, describing the section as an objective that our individual … Read more

How Power Rises and Falls in Miller’s ‘The Crucible’

 The desire to preserve and gain power pervades The Crucible as the witch trials lead to dramatic changes in which characters hold the greatest control over the course of events. Abigail’s power skyrockets as the hysteria grows more severe. Where before she was just an orphaned teenager, now, in the midst of the trials, … Read more