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

Author(s): Sudani García Galindo

Volume: Volume 3, Issue 2

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 scar.....

The Role of Energy and Economic Growth for the Sustainable Environment

Author(s): Sophie Han

Volume: Volume 3, Issue 2

Energy is essential for economic and societal development. Economic growth is closely tied to technological innovation, which can drive efficiency improvements and the development of cleaner technologies.  However, .....

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(s): Mayur T. Talele

Volume: Volume 3, Issue 2

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 .....

Should gender-based wage disparities be addressed through legislation?

Author(s): Sarah Whitney

Volume: Volume 3, Issue 2

Women have traditionally been underrepresented in jobs that require physical strength, speed, or stamina. There is good reason.  A firefighter, for example, must prove he can carry 100 pounds down a ladder if it is .....

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

Author(s): Mehek Sawhney

Volume: Volume 3, Issue 2

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 agen.....

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

Author(s): Sieun Jeong

Volume: Volume 3, Issue 2

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.....

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

Author(s): Kenzie Albano, Saswati Bhattacharya

Volume: Volume 3, Issue 2

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.....

Alleviating Mitochondrial Depolarization With Inhibition of mPTP in CatecholamineStimulated White Adipocytes

Author(s): Serena Chen

Volume: Volume 3, Issue 2

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 e.....

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

Author(s): Christie Lauren Arce

Volume: Volume 3, Issue 2

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 ca.....

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

Author(s): Stacey Krivitsky

Volume: Volume 3, Issue 1

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.....