Exploring the Impact of Family Systems on Emerging Adult Adjustment with NICE

 Abstract This study is a contribution to the NICE crowd-sourced study with an emphasis on the circumplex model focused on family systems among emerging adults. Data was collected via online survey asking for participants ages 18-25. The data was accumulated from participants in a convenience sample around Adams State University as well as other … Read more

Solving the US Public Transportation Crisis: Benefits, Reforms and Solutions

 Public Transportation Most people in a room probably commute to class, or work by car, every single day. Tampa, Florida has approximately 390,000 inhabitants. It is a middle-sized city with a lot of traffic, partially because public transportation is not popular, not accessible or has a bad reputation. According to the American Public Transportation … Read more

Mosaic of Cultures and Traditions: Mosque of Cordoba, Spains Historic Symbol

 The Mosque of Cordoba, built in 572 in Cordoba, Spain, is one of the few examples that combine both Islamic and Christian architecture attributes. This magnificent building is considered a symbol of multicultural respect and devotion, in terms of religion and architecture. This essay will analyse to what extent this statement is correct and … Read more

Was Emperor Diocletian Good or Bad for Rome?

 Brianna Castillo Professor Chrissanthos History 010 5 December 2018 Was Diocletian a Good Emperor or a Bad Emperor? The Roman emperor Diocletian, born Diocles, lived from December 22, 245 C.E. through December 3, 311 C.E. Diocletian was born in the province of Dalmatia to a poor, low-class family. Joining the army, he quickly rose … Read more

How Ambiguous Concepts Impact Politics: Contesting Political Concepts: Analyzing the Ambiguity of Terrorism

 Within politics there is so much ambiguity, even the word politics itself has no clear meaning, although it’s a word we use so frequently in everyday life. As a subject so little of the content is objective, with all ideas being open to interpretation, debate and scrutiny.  This contestation that we see is especially … Read more

Rafael Derringer: Securing America From Global Cyber and Autonomous Weapons Threats

 Rafael Derringer 12/5/18 Policy Memo #3 Professor English America’s Future February 2019 Executive Summary: Mr. President, I write to you today to inform you about global security- and technology-related dangers that demand maximum attention and careful choices. As you know, science has perpetually been a critical component of military success, and as improvements in … Read more

Exploring the String of Pearls and Debt Traps: Chinas Plan for the Indian Ocean Region

 The Indian Ocean presents a diverse maritime environment ripe with economic potential and many great states, like the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of China, vying for its control.  It is the largest ocean in the world; however, it holds some of the most important waterways that cater to Asia’s largest economies, … Read more

PBDE Inhalation Exposure: Uncovering Daily Exposure to Persistant Organic Pollutants

 Environmental Protection Coursework: Assignment 1 Daily Exposure to PBDE’s, Dioxins and PCB’s Introduction: Environmental pollutants, their toxicity, and the pathways into the human body pose one of most pressing concerns to scientists, the public and legislative bodies alike. PBDEs (Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) are a brominated species that are frequently used as flame retardants (NOAA, … Read more