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From Fraud To Future: Accountancy Case Studies On Financial Illusions, Policy Failures, And The Economic Renaissance Of Mississippi’S Broadband Initiative, Hayden Brennan Adams

Honors Theses

This Honors Practicum is a compilation of case studies completed under the supervision of Dr. Victoria Dickenson across two semesters of the course Accountancy 420 — Independent Study. The first semester (Fall 2023) of case studies involved both individual and group case studies examining various geopolitical implications of contemporary accounting, as well as the surge in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations affecting financial reporting. The second semester (Spring 2024) was mostly centered around a collaborative Mississippi economic development proposal project conducted by four other students and myself. In our project, we construct a business plan for a start-up broadband …

Exploring Financial Implications Through Case Studies Of Various Economic, Financial, And Social Factors, Rachel Spencer

Honors Theses

This thesis explores many topics surrounding the financial, economic, and social implications of key issues identified in various case studies. Topics explored include financial fraud presented in The China Hustle, a reflection on the United States’ military industrial complex and their role in the Ukrainian war, the increasing prevalence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs, the ideology of Dr. Ben Carson and Dr. Thomas Sowell, and a start-up business plan for a brewery.

Each chapter in this thesis analyzes one of these complex topics. This thesis is a critical reflection of how economic implications, government strategies, and social beliefs …

Breaking The Ice: China And Lawfare In The Arctic, Sophia Toner

Honors Theses

This thesis examines China's engagement with international legal frameworks in the Arctic through a lawfare lens, using a structured analytical framework to assess whether Chinese activities constitute lawfare. Focusing on two key cases—China's involvement in submarine cable infrastructure and its navigation of the Northern Sea Route—the research applies Andrea Beck's three-part definition of lawfare: "(1) the misuse of the law in order to, (2) achieve a military objective, and (3) undermine the legal framework." The analysis reveals that China's Arctic engagement does not fully constitute lawfare according to this definition. Rather than misusing legal frameworks, China operates within existing structures …

Time And Wages In Coerced Labor: Black Women’S Legal Agency In Late-19th Century Havana (1880-1886), Elena Barattini

PALARA: Publication of the Afro-Latin/American Research Association

The critical juncture of slavery abolition in Cuba was marked by independency uprisings, and imperial re-articulations. Within this context, thousands of formerly enslaved men and women coped with renewed forms of coercion, inscribed in the intersection of race and gender. This article focuses on the resourceful use of the law by formerly enslaved women (renamed patrocinadas in 1880) to liberate themselves from the forced apprenticeship known as patronato, enforced alongside the abolition law. An in-depth examination of two files from the Miscelánea de Expedientes fund held at the Cuban National Archive underscores how Black women struggled to secure wages, …

Normative Contestation In The International Order: Is China Remaking Global Governance?, Kal Raustiala

International Law Studies

This essay explores China’s approach to global order. China’s remarkable rise has coincided with increasing engagement with the institutions of global governance. These institutions—in particular the United Nations—make up the core of what U.S. leaders have often referred to as the liberal world order or the rules-based order. Many U.S. officials see China as a deep threat intent on challenging, and perhaps even seeking to replace, this rules-based order. This essay, however, makes the case that China’s near-term goals for global governance appear more modest. Much of China’s behavior within institutions such as the UN suggests that what it seeks …

The Implications Of Accounting In The Real World, Cayden A. Luke

Honors Theses

This thesis consists of a series of case studies performed throughout the duration of the accountancy 420 class. Each case was connected to a key area of financial reporting, where we learned about a topic and then reflected individually and within groups. As we explored the intricate relationships between finance, economics, policies, and ethics, we were exposed to unsettling insights that led to eye-opening revelations. The China Hustle followed Dan David as his journey led to the discovery of inadequate regulation of the Chinese government in their financial world and the lies that we are fed about our own. This …

Debits, Credits, And Accounting Case Studies, Evangeline Reynolds

Honors Theses

This thesis consists of a compilation of six case studies that were completed under the direction of Dr. Victoria Dickinson during the course ACCY 420 – Independent Study over two semesters. The first five case studies explore various real-world topics related to the accounting field. These topics range from historical exploration of figures relevant to accounting, historical events, and current events and developments in accounting regulations. The last case study is a quantitative and cumulative analysis of a semester-long group project focused on developing a detailed business plan that was presented to members of accounting firms, State of Mississippi governmental …

Afghanistan: An Analysis Of U.S. Foreign Policy’S Effect On Afghan Terrorism Rates, Katelyn E. Tinsley Foust

Honors Theses

While the term ‘terrorism’ was first coined and widely used in the late 1700s regarding the French Reign of Terror, its popularity has grown dramatically around the globe in the last few decades. Advancements in things like technology and news reporting have made these attacks more popular and have given terrorists an easier outlet to be recognized around the world. One such area we hear about often is the Middle East and the Levant. Countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and more, are routinely discussed in our news cycles here in the United States, especially since the terrorist attacks on …

Methodological Analysis Of The Guinea Bissau Nationalist Movement 1963-1974: Amilcar Cabral-Marxist Or Pragmatist Revolutionary?, Aliou Ly

Journal of African Policy Studies

On 24 September 1973, the former Portuguese colony of West Africa, Guinea Bissau, under the leadership of Amilcar Cabral and the PAIGC (African Party for the Independence of Guinea and the Cape Verde Islands), declared its independence after fighting a national liberation war against their Portuguese colonialists. This was the first and the only war for independence in West Africa, with the complete defeat of a European colonial army. During and after the Guinea Bissau Liberation war; 1963-1974, many social scientists, particularly those using the Marxist framework analyzed this African nationalist struggle as a successful Marxist revolution in West Africa. …

The College Voice, Vol. 62, No. 11 [May 7, 2025], Connecticut College

2024-2025

No abstract provided.

‘Casar Public Lecture: 100 Days Of Trump: America, The Middle East, And Beyond’, The Prince Alwaleed Center For American Studies And Research Casar

Performances, Events, and Presentations

The entire world is literally getting new updates about Trump's internal & external policies almost everyday now....can you imagine that we are still yet to reach 100 days?? USAID cuts, Chinese and Canadian Tariffs, DEI revokes, Gaza War, Ukraine War, the case of Iran, National Economic Emergency in the US, ICE arrests in the US & so much more to discuss.....Trump's policies impact the US as well as everywhere in the world, but what are the repercussions so far?

Speakers: From AUC: Dr. Sean Lee, Assistant Professor, Political Science Department - Amb. Dr.Alaa El-Hadidi , CASAR Adjunct Professor.

The panel …

The Limits Of Democracy: A Comparative Analysis Of Democratic Backsliding In Syria And Tunisia After The Arab Spring, Talar Haidostian, Kenzie R. Winton

Pepperdine Policy Review

Fourteen years ago, the Middle East was shaken by widespread protests against authoritarian regimes, driven primarily by a lack of economic opportunities for citizens. These protests, spanning six Arab countries, held aspirations of ushering in change, reform, and democracy in the region. Today, however, the region appears more fractured, unsafe, and susceptible to radicalization compared to the onset of the Arab Spring in 2010. The present geopolitics and disillusionment in the Middle East raise essential questions for the world that this paper aims to answer. What are the factors leading to the decline of democracy following the initial spark of …

The Responsibility To Protect (R2p) And The Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Drc): An Analysis, Carrie Crawford

Journal of African Policy Studies

This paper examines the tragedy resulting from the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and raises the question as to why the International Community has not responded throughout the many years the conflict has been going on. Using the UN doctrine of Responsibility to Protect (R2P), the paper shows the inconsistency in the application of the doctrine by the UN when it comes to the conflict in the DRC. This inconsistency, the paper argues, is due to the fact that the major powers do not see the DRC as sufficiently being in their national interest as say …

Friction Stir Welding In Aircraft Structures: Current And Future Prospects, W. M. Shewakh, Ahmed Abu-Oqail, T. S. Mahmoud, Mohamed Abu-Okail

Yanbu Journal of Engineering and Science

Friction stir welding (FSW) has significant potential to enhance the efficiency of air transportation systems; however, determining and applying its parameters continues to pose challenges. This article review explores current and future challenges, trends, and practices that facilitate the integration of competitive production into new aircraft structure joints. An overview of friction stir welding techniques used for the design and manufacture of aircraft structures are presented, focusing on product optimization through lightweight and high-strength properties. The implementation of various design solutions and advanced manufacturing technologies can enhance metallic fuselage systems' performance without compromising risk and cost. The paper presents examples …

The Effect Of Mauritania's "Human Rights Deficit" On The Political Process: A Case Against "To Forgive And Forget", Boubacar N'Diaye

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.

The Tortured Road Towards Peace In The Western Sahara, Festus Ohaegbulam

Journal of African Policy Studies

This paper attempts to provide a succinct background to the origins of the conflict in Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony, between the Kingdom of Morocco and nationalists of the territory. It identifies the broad regional and international ramifications of the continuing conflict, which began in 1975, and describes efforts made by the Organization of African Unity [OAU] and the United Nations to resolve the conflict. It focuses most of its analysis on the major obstacles to the conflict's resolution, particularly the policy of the United States. The analysis shows that the greatest obstacle to the resolution of the conflict …

A.C.T.S.: Accessing Care For Trafficking Survivors, Stephanie Johnson, Kaitlynn Leffler

Criminology and Criminal Justice Theses and Dissertations

Human trafficking has been a persistent societal problem with significant costs for states, the nation, and across the world. Victims struggle to recognize that they have endured having been trafficked and society lacks the awareness and understanding that is necessary to help. While many organizations have implemented programs aimed at helping victims escape and recover, victims often remain unaware of what resources are available.

Advancements in technology may allow victims a bridge to connecting with services and could offer assistance to law enforcement and prosecutors who are working to hold trafficking offenders accountable. Many younger victims today feel comfortable using …

Slow Heating Test Oven For Insensitive Munitions - Preliminary Design Report, Jason Albano, Nick Mckeown, Sam Saleem, Connor Guerrero, Andi Krasnqi

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Projects

This capstone project aims to design a slow-heating test oven for insensitive munitions. The test oven is a purpose-built system to address the critical need for safe and compliant munitions testing. This project aims to provide a reliable solution for testing the thermal stability of insensitive munitions under controlled heating conditions, adhering to the stringent requirements of AOP-4382, AOP-39, and AOP-39.1 standards.

The design incorporates a modular, rectangular oven of 4.59 ft3 volume, capable of manual temperature control, achieving a maximum temperature of 300ºC with a uniform heating rate of 15ºC per hour. Throughout the semester, we developed a prototype, …

Generational Remigration Of The Latvian Diaspora: Tracing The Confluence Of Cultural Identity And Economic Opportunity, Elizabeth L. Curiskis

Geography Honors Projects

At just 1.85 million, Latvia’s current population is declining at one of the fastest rates in Europe. This situation is prompting the Latvian government to introduce policies seeking economic, political, educational, and cultural engagement with the country’s diaspora with the hope that some of the approximately 390,000 emigrants and their descendants living abroad will return to live in Latvia. This paper asks whether these government initiatives are successful in their goal of influencing Latvian diaspora members to remigrate, and if the policies acknowledge and reconcile generational differences in the diaspora’s attitudes towards cultural involvement and eventual remigration. Through surveys and …

The Relationship Between Popular Uprisings And Militarized Interstate Disputes: The Case Of The Republic Of Georgia And The Russian Federation, Claire Meyer

Honors Capstones

This analysis examines the relationship between popular uprisings in Georgia and the militarized interstate disputes initiated by Russia. In particular, the Rose Revolution and the anti-Saakashvili campaign are analyzed to determine what kind of relationship these popular uprisings have to the militarized interstate disputes during the time of the uprisings. It is determined that the popular uprisings in Georgia between 2003 and 2013 have a complex relationship with Russia’s use of military force in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, often building off each other, with an ambiguous understanding of which conflict began first. This relationship, specifically, is a bidirectional relationship in …

Revolutions In July: A Decade Of Unrest 1958-1968, Eric Wilbur

Honors Projects

No abstract provided.

Site U1601, S. Q. Lang, A. M. Mccaig, P. Blum, N. Abe, W. Brazelton, R. Coltat, J. R. Deans, K. L. Dickerson, M. Godard, B. E. John, F. Klein, R. Kuehn, K. Y. Lin, C. J. Lissenberg, H. Liu, E. L. Lopes, T. Nozaka, A. J. Parsons, V. Pathak, M. K. Reagan, J. A. Robare, I. P. Savov, E. Schwarzenbach, O. J. Sissmann, G. Southam, F. Wang, C. G. Wheat

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

No abstract provided.

The Clinton Administration And Humanitarian Intervention In Africa, Earl Conteh-Morgan

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.

Post-Colonial Conflicts In Africa: The Case Of Angola, F. Ugboaja Ohaegbulam

Journal of African Policy Studies

No abstract provided.

Ud In The News April 26-May 2, University Of Dayton

News Releases

Experts continued to discuss the papal transition with appearances on Fox News, among others. Legal expert Charles Russo wrote for The Conversation and talked to Alabama Catholic Radio and National Catholic Reporter about a U.S. Supreme Court case.

Mrn-Ctip, Exo1, And Dna2-Wrn/Blm Act Bidirectionally To Process Dna Gaps In Parpi-Treated Cells Without Strand Cleavage, Isabelle M Seppa, Mithila Tennakoon, Jessica Jackson, Celia D Rouault, Sumedha Agashe, Vladislav O Sviderskiy, Mangsi Limbu, Erica Lantelme, Alice Meroni, Priyanka Verma, Alessandro Vindigni, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) gaps impact genome stability and PARP inhibitor (PARPi) sensitivity, especially in BRCA1/2-deficient tumors. Using single-molecule DNA fiber analysis, electron microscopy, and biochemical methods, we found that MRN, CtIP, EXO1, and DNA2-WRN/BLM resect ssDNA gaps through a mechanism different from their actions at DNA ends. MRN resects ssDNA gaps in the 3'-to-5' direction using its pCtIP-stimulated exonuclease activity. Unlike at DNA ends, MRN does not use its endonucleolytic activity to cleave the 5'-terminated strand flanking the gap or the ssDNA. EXO1 and DNA2-WRN/BLM specifically resect the 5' end of the gap independent of MRN-CtIP. This resection process alters …

Impact Of Microplastics On Male Fertility And Sperm Quality, Maura Blackwell, Yelena Gallagher-Spiegle, Regina Ochoa, Abbi Wong

NURS 464: Evidence-Based Nursing Capstone

Plastic pollution is a global health concern. Microplastics and nanoplastics are the byproducts of plastic deterioration and can be invisible to the naked eye. These ever-present particles have infiltrated our ecosystems, water, food, air, and even the human body (Hunt et al., 2024). In recent years, we are starting to understand the effects of plastic degradation on human health. Researchers have observed ultraviolet radiation, high temperatures, and other physical deterioration causing microplastics to shed carcinogenic and endocrine disrupting chemicals (Osman et al., 2023). Endocrine disruptors such as bisphenol A (BPA), nonylphenol, and octylphenol, interfere with normal hormone activity, mimicking natural …

Insight And Illumination In Mathematical Learning, Dave Klanderman, Sarah Klanderman, Jim Turner

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2024

No abstract provided.

Implication Of Georgian Democratic Backsliding, Sarah Middleton

Master's Theses

The last several years have demonstrated a dramatic political shift in Eastern Europe. While the war in Ukraine may be the most well known instance of this, the lesser studied nation of Georgia has seen many notable changes as well. At the hands of a growingly oppressive government, Georgian Dream (GD), the country has experienced democratic backsliding in the form of authoritarian-like policy changes and closer ties with authoritarian states. This has incited widespread protesting and calls to reinstate democratic practices. GD has seemingly deserted its former Western-oriented goals and the financial support these connections bring in favor of relations …

The Rise Of Cyber Conflict As A Policy Tool: A Comparison Of The United States And The People's Republic Of China, Sophia Radzim

Master's Theses

This thesis explores cyber incident trends and its effects on conflict resolution of interstate relationships between the U.S. and China. Key findings of this research discovered that the U.S. relies on diplomatic negotiations to resolve cyber conflicts and does not utilize an aggressive approach within the cyber domain. China, on the other hand, has aggressively expanded its cyber capabilities. They leverage cyber attacks to promote their technology, military, and economy sectors, while undermining the U.S.’ global status as a political leader and innovator. China’s dominance in cyberspace poses a great threat to the national security of the U.S. Through descriptive …