Accepted Manuscripts on Science & Sustainability

Read All About It: The Effect of Social Media on Teenagers Current Events Knowledge

Author: Holly Sternlicht and Devin Spizz

July 17, 2023

Society has seen a rapid growth of technology and social media use in recent years as traditional newspapers, broadcasters, and magazines have experienced a loss of subscribers and revenue to online news sources. Despite having negative effects on traditional journalists, the recent rise of social m...

The Effect of Cold-Inducible Rna-Binding Protein (Cirp) on Phosphorylated Camkii Downregulation

Author: Hannah Joseph

July 01, 2023

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is an irreversible neurodegenerative disease which affects more than six million Americans. Although the etiology of AD is unclear, studies suggest alcohol consumption as a risk factor for dementia requiring neurologists’ aid. The prevalence of binge drinking wor...

The Effect of Stainless Steel, Glass Ceramics, Wood, Plastic, Aluminum, and Acrylic Glass on Wifi Signal Attenuation

Author: Sharath Venkatesan

June 15, 2023

Wifi serves as a vital tool to connect people around the world. This experiment was done to test different materials and their effect on wifi signals. It was hypothesized that the conductors of electricity will attenuate wifi signals more than the insulators of electricity. I gathered common househo...

Economic Indicators and Election Year Correlations in the United States

Author: Dylan Song

June 02, 2023

In the United States, presidential elections are very important events and typically have widespread implications on many things in society. The economy is no exception, with the economy often being a highly central topic in the campaign of any primary or presidential candidate. They often promote t...

The Effect of Age on Short-Term Memory: In-Person and Online

Author: Grace Kuriakose

May 23, 2023

Memory is in the hippocampus, the center for learning. With increasing age, the hippocampus has fewer neuronal connections leading to weaker memory. 65% of adults 65+ suffer with memory. 1% progress onto serious impairments. Previous studies suggest age hinders memory, however, it’s not well u...

Strategizing for Economics: How Small Business Survive During and After Pandemic

Author: Hrish Josh

May 12, 2023

The responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have varied significantly across different political systems. Numerous factors may be attributable to the differing rates of infection rates across various countries such as availability of universal healthcare and reliance on public transportation. In fact, th...

Securing Future Food: Addressing Land Degradation, Water Scarcity, and Sustainable Agriculture

Author: Sudani GarcĂ­a Galindo

May 02, 2023

According to the UN, 95% of the agricultural land will be degraded and twice as much water will be needed to produce food in the future. One-quarter part of world’s agriculture is located in regions with water scarcity, which has led to the irrigation of crops with the sewage. This has become ...

Syncretic Progression of Korean Shamanism for Spiritual Guidance in Contemporary Society

Author: Robert Lee

April 27, 2023

Korean shamanism is a traditional spiritual practice in Korea that has its roots in ancient shamanistic rituals originating in Siberia that has been altered over time to align with Korea’s cultural beliefs and values. Shamanism had played a vital role in Korean society throughout its history b...

The Economic Impact and Multifaceted Role of Sports Management in the United States

Author: Richard Dongyun Jang

April 21, 2023

The sports management industry in the United States has evolved into a powerhouse sector, intertwined with the broader economy and impacting areas far beyond the sports field. Valued in the billions, this industry supports and manages various functions across professional leagues, such as the NFL, N...

A Novel Fe-Doped Metal Oxide Electrode Material For High Energy

Author: Arya Gurumukhi

April 05, 2023

The current lithium-ion battery technology is expensive and not environmentally sustainable. Supercapacitors are an alternative; however, they have low energy densities, making them impractical to use. Therefore, this project aimed to create an energy source that solved all the problems batteries ha...