Ode on Melancholy: Coleridge and Keats Intertwined

 The ode, in the realm of poetry, is perhaps one of the simplest and yet most frustrating forms there is. The first odes were primarily considered to be a poem written with the intention to not only be sung, but performed. The Greeks, from who the ode originates, were never ones to do anything … Read more

Exploring the Complexities of Arranged Marriages: Social Science, Religion and Human Rights

 Arranged marriages have been around for quite some time and they have certainly stood the test of time. Even today, a non-trivial proportion of all marriages in large parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, are arranged. Therefore, social scientists in general and anthropologists and sociologists in particular have sought to investigate the … Read more

Promoting Human Health through Organic Plant Produce

 Organic Plant Produce and Human Health The organic lifestyle has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Due to a growing demand on a healthy lifestyle, particularly among Millennials, organic food has gone mainstream. This growth has, however, been captured by established agribusiness seeking to gain a foothold in a lucrative market. In … Read more

Storage and Retrieval of Images in DBs: Learn Storage and Retrieval Techniques for Social Netwk Images

 Image Storage and Retrieval in Databases By Ashwin Chavan (K00368506) Arun Kumar Cheruku (K00380187) A report submitted for the partial fulfillment of the requirements of the course Database Systems (CSEN 5314) (Computer Science) at Texas A&M University, Kingsville Spring 2016 Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Current Approaches A. Storage in Binary form B. … Read more

German Legal System: Best for Limiting Free Speech and Prev. Genocides

 Which one of the three legal systems handles the limitation of free speech better? The model that handles the limitation of free speech best would be the German legal system. This is based on Germany’s provisions against genocide, hate speech, and the expansion of false news. Particularly, their history in relation to genocides such … Read more

African Crisis: Worst Food Crisis Since 1945–Millions Facing Starvation and Malnutrition in One of Richest Continent

 The African continent is currently facing the worst food crisis since 1945. According to the World Relief Organization millions could die in the upcoming months alone. The African food crisis dates back at least 25 years and stems from a multitude of reasons, which vary by country and region. In Kenya, a combination of … Read more

Exploring La Rotonda as a window to Human Perception of Territory and Landscape

 Palladio’s La Rotonda as a window to human perception of territory In this essay, my objective is to investigate the concept of landscape and territory through La Rotonda (Villa Almerico-Capra), designed by Andrea ( di Pietro della Gondola) Palladio. to speculate upon the sociological implications about our perception of territory, in this case with … Read more

Fear of Facial Recognition Tech: Examining the Ethical Implications of Privacy Loss

 The advent of technology that can map the unique structures of a face has brought with it fear and apprehension; unease is not unfounded. Public cognisance of privacy breaches has been heightened  following the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The Forbes Technology Council (2018) advise that governments must legislate and regulate in order to protect civil … Read more