Accepted Manuscripts on Science & Sustainability

Life Sciences & BiologyThe Biological Science & Technology category serves as a central platform for exploring contemporary technologies and  the complexities of living organisms and the fundamental mechanisms that drive biological systems. We emphasize high-impact research spanning molecular biology, genetics, ecology, biotechnology, and physiological systems. This research helps us document vital discoveries, ranging from microscopic cellular processes to large-scale ecosystem dynamics, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of life in our rapidly changing environment.

A Novel Deep Learning Algorithm to Calculate and Model the Age-Standardized COVID-19 Mortality Rate of a Subpopulation When Compared to a Standard Population

Author: Mayur T. Talele

February 19, 2024

Coronavirus disease -19 (COVID-19) has gained widespread interest in the field of mathematical epidemiology in order to inform the public on basic statistics surrounding COVID-19. However, the age-standardized mortality rates (ASMRs), which adjust age and population discrepancies between different r...

Developing the Secretion of the Francisella Tularensis Protein FTL_1123 from Escherichia coli containing the Hemolysin HlyBD Operon

Author: Mehek Sawhney

January 13, 2024

Francisella tularensis, a gramnegative bacterium, is the causative agent of tularemia, a severe zoonotic disease known for its high lethality even with minimal exposure. Recognized by the CDC as a tier one biothreat agent, as it poses a severe potential risk for biological warfare. This resilient ba...

Integrating DFT and Machine Learning to Evaluate Detoxification Efficiency of an Allicin– Fulvic Acid

Author: Sieun Jeong

December 27, 2023

Allicin is a reactive sulfur-based antioxidant and Fulvic acid is a stable chelator. This paper studies how a Allicin– Fulvic Acid (FA–Al) conjugate improves metalchelating properties using molecular analysis and machine learning. The research predicts that the combination of allicin thi...

The Effect of Thiolated GMO consumption on the Fecundity and Longevity of Drosophila

Author: Kenzie Albano, Saswati Bhattacharya

December 02, 2023

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have made a significant impact on our lives today. Most food products we consume have been genetically modified to enhance certain characteristics. This may include genes inserted to produce proteins that repel insects or enhance nutrient production in the food....

Alleviating Mitochondrial Depolarization With Inhibition of mPTP in CatecholamineStimulated White Adipocytes

Author: Serena Chen

November 18, 2023

Obesity, defined with a BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m2, affects over 40% of U.S. adults. Although dieting or surgery are possible, majority of treatments have consequential side effects. Recent studies have found increased energy expenditure in white adipocytes via lipolysis of fat droplets that may lead to we...

The Effect of Allura red AC on the Motility and Regeneration Rate of Dugesia tigrina

Author: Christie Lauren Arce

November 03, 2023

Red 40 dye has been banned in European countries due to rising health concerns. There is evidence that Red 40, also called Allura red AC, can cause hyperactivity in humans along with negatively affecting the colon and causing Early Onset Colorectal cancer in mice. This study aimed to investigate if ...

Investigating the Physical Mechanism of the Buzz Phenomenon in A Supersonic Intake

Author: Stacey Krivitsky

October 20, 2023

The Long Island Sound is a tidal estuary between Long Island and Connecticut in the United States (Long, n.d). It houses 9 million people and provides around 200,000 jobs with an estimated value of $17-37 billion dollars a year (Gabrielle, 2022; Neiwpcc, n.d.). The purpose of this experiment is to s...

The Effect of Distance From Route 25A on Water Quality

Author: Jessica Wojnicki

October 08, 2023

The Long Island Sound is a tidal estuary between Long Island and Connecticut in the United States (Long, n.d). It houses 9 million people and provides around 200,000 jobs with an estimated value of $17-37 billion dollars a year (Gabrielle, 2022; Neiwpcc, n.d.). The purpose of this experiment is to s...

MOF-Based Semiconductors for Electronic and Energy Applications

Author: Seyeon Lee

September 30, 2023

MOF-5 and other metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) exhibit semiconductor behavior, particularly when exposed to light, leading to charge separation between electrons and holes. This property makes MOFs promising materials for applications in optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and superconducting material...

A Comparison Between Eugenia caryophyllata Extracted From Syzygium aromaticum Buds and Prepared Syzygium aromaticum Essential Oil on the Antimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia coli

Author: Ronan Higgins

September 05, 2023

Pathogens that can develop resistance to antimicrobial treatments has become a phenomenon extensively recorded over the last few years. Pathogens including Escherichia coli are dangerous to humans and are capable of resisting a variety of treatments. Treatments using clove (Syzygium aromaticum) esse...