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Reimagining Resistance: An Evaluation Of Coalition Building In Contemporary Authoritarian Contexts, Colin Buscarino Jan 2025

Reimagining Resistance: An Evaluation Of Coalition Building In Contemporary Authoritarian Contexts, Colin Buscarino

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As a wave of democratic backsliding sweeps across the globe and contemporary anthropological and technological trends bolster illiberal regimes, it is evident that new methods for resisting authoritarianism must be standardized. This research aims to contribute to a comprehensive framework for civilian resistance movements, focusing on establishing stable organizational structures from the ground up to enhance the effectiveness of these campaigns. Through an analysis of scholarly literature on contemporary dissent campaigns, such as the Arab Spring uprisings, this exploration will propose strategies for resisting Trumpism within the United States. The findings underscore the importance of building ethnically and socio-economically diverse …

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Evaluating Risk Preferences In Gpt Models, Allen Domingo, Joyce Chen, William M. Hayes Jan 2025

Evaluating Risk Preferences In Gpt Models, Allen Domingo, Joyce Chen, William M. Hayes

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The increasing adoption of large language models is significantly impacting decision-making processes, shaping how individuals make informed choices. This study aimed to examine how Generative Pretrained Transformer (GPT) models make decisions under risk compared to the preferences typically observed in humans. This study ran OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 and 4o models through 380 binary choice problems involving a sure option (guaranteed gain or loss) and a gamble with a certain probability of a larger gain or loss. GPT models consistently demonstrated greater risk-seeking behavior in choice problems involving losses, particularly in scenarios where the probability of risk was higher. Differences in model …

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Workfare And Women: Work Requirements And Sexism From The New Poor Law To Clinton-Era Reform, Lauren Barrett Jan 2025

Workfare And Women: Work Requirements And Sexism From The New Poor Law To Clinton-Era Reform, Lauren Barrett

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Welfare has been distributed in the English-speaking world since the Elizabethan era, but the prospect of cash relief without work has often proved controversial. In response, so-called workfare, or welfare with work requirements, has repeatedly been implemented, yet often forces poor people to take on jobs with terrible working conditions and little opportunity for advancement. By comparing Britain’s switch from outdoor relief to workhouses in 1834 and the transition to conditional aid during the 1996 U.S. welfare reforms, this project examines the impact of work requirements on women. Drawing on parliamentary reports, government documents, newspaper articles, and discussions by historians …

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A Mob Of Mothers?: Revisiting The Legacy Of The National Welfare Rights Organization, Makar Mozgovoy Jan 2025

A Mob Of Mothers?: Revisiting The Legacy Of The National Welfare Rights Organization, Makar Mozgovoy

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Formed in 1966, the National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO) built a coalition of women of color, poor whites, and social workers to fight for a guaranteed income. However, the impact of the NWRO has often been reduced to its role in preventing the passage of Richard Nixon’s Family Assistance Plan––a much more stifling plan for a negative income tax. Building on recent reevaluations by Premilla Nadasen and Wilson Sherwin, this project argues that the long-term impact of the NWRO is best understood by cross-referencing contemporary reactions from historians and journalists to advocacy campaigns of the time. Though the organization was …

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From An Object To A Relic: How Names Can Enhance A Book, Adina Steiner Jan 2025

From An Object To A Relic: How Names Can Enhance A Book, Adina Steiner

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The first few pages of an 1820s copy of The Taming of the Shrew are bursting with names: the writer (William Shakespeare) and the playbook’s rewriter, publisher, and editor, the artist and engraver, and the actor that this book belonged to. But what can really be seen from the names of a book? By tracing each of these names across a range of sources, from their other publications to nasty theater reviews, this project illuminates how people can turn a book from an object to a relic. It demonstrates how some of the people involved can add background to a …

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Unionization Rates And Wage Growth: Trade, Transportation And Utilities, Nathaniel Thomas Jan 2025

Unionization Rates And Wage Growth: Trade, Transportation And Utilities, Nathaniel Thomas

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This research examines how unionization rates influence wage growth in the United States’ transportation, trade, and utilities sector. Drawing on secondary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the study compares union and non-union wage trends while taking in factors like industry characteristics. By using historical and comparative analyses across multiple industries, it aims to determine if higher union density consistently translates into stronger wage gains. Prior research in both U.S. and international contexts shows that union presence can positively affect wages, but this influence varies by sector, labor strength, and political backdrop. Ultimately, the project seeks to clarify these …

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The Impact Of Diet On Emotional Intelligence And Pathological Eating Behaviors: Exploring Gender Differences, Sydney Stein, Joseph Darrell, Lina Begdache Jan 2025

The Impact Of Diet On Emotional Intelligence And Pathological Eating Behaviors: Exploring Gender Differences, Sydney Stein, Joseph Darrell, Lina Begdache

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Diet influences emotional intelligence (EI), which can contribute to pathological eating behaviors (PEB). This research explored the relationships between diet, EI, and PEB, and considered potential gender differences. 1,386 participants completed an anonymous survey online. This survey contained demographic questions, the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire, and the Food Mood Questionnaire. Of this total, 966 identified as female, 376 identified as male, and 44 as other. Data was analyzed using Principal Component Analysis and Pearson Correlation Coefficient in SPSS Version 28.0. Fast-food consumption was negatively correlated with motivation and stress management (p<.01), while breakfast consumption had a positive correlation with these factors (p<.01). Additionally, males showed a positive correlation with motivation and dietary control/ restrictive eating. In contrast, females exhibited the opposite pattern (p<.01). Findings suggest diet affects EI similarly across genders, while EI’s link to PEB varies by gender.

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From Fear To Fondness: How Empathy For Flawed Foes On Screen Falters In The Real World For Teens And Young Adults, Selina Chen Jan 2025

From Fear To Fondness: How Empathy For Flawed Foes On Screen Falters In The Real World For Teens And Young Adults, Selina Chen

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Damon Salvatore, Chuck Bass, Loki. Across much of today’s favorite teen and young adult television, viewers seem to favor villains or anti-heroes over typical protagonists. Paradoxically, unsavory characters offer a depth, inviting a great human curiosity and thereby empathy. Viewers often identify with villains in their darkness, whether intentionally or not. This research contextualizes this phenomenon within broader discussions of social media due to the encouragement of digital over face-to-face interactions. Over time, society has become desensitized to crises ranging from personal relationships to global matters with the rise of social media usage, which disconnects individuals from tangible consequences. Therefore, …

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Effect Of Diet Quality On Emotional Intelligence And Pathological Eating Habits In Minority And White Populations, Maha Naeem, Vaishnavi Saravanakumar Jan 2025

Effect Of Diet Quality On Emotional Intelligence And Pathological Eating Habits In Minority And White Populations, Maha Naeem, Vaishnavi Saravanakumar

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This study examines how diet, exercise, emotional intelligence (EI), and disordered eating patterns interact across racial groups. An anonymous online survey of adults aged 18 and older assessed EI traits, eating behaviors, and demographics. Pearson’s Correlation Analysis analyzed associations between diet, exercise, and EI, with an emphasis on racial differences. Among minority participants, exercise and nutrient-dense diets were positively correlated with EI traits such as motivation and stress management (p < 0.01). White participants showed similar correlations but displayed stronger associations between exercise and restrictive eating behaviors (p < 0.01). Additionally, fast food and caffeine intake were linked to disordered eating and body image concerns among White individuals (p < 0.01), while fast food consumption alone was associated with body dissatisfaction in minorities (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that diet and exercise affect emotional well-being and disordered eating in racially distinct ways, highlighting the need for culturally informed interventions.

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Synthesis Of Ag-Sn Phases Predicted With Machine Learning, Jeff Lam, Olesya Gorbunova, Md Ariful Islam, Ganesh Tiwari, Tibendra Adhikari Jan 2025

Synthesis Of Ag-Sn Phases Predicted With Machine Learning, Jeff Lam, Olesya Gorbunova, Md Ariful Islam, Ganesh Tiwari, Tibendra Adhikari

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Machine learning has the potential to accelerate materials discovery for targeted applications. In electronics packaging, continued miniaturization demands new solutions, with Sn-rich alloys emerging as promising lead-free interconnects. The Ag-Sn binary was recently explored with a combination of machine learning, evolutionary optimization, and ab initio modeling, revealing previously unknown Sn-rich intermetallics stable at elevated temperatures. In this project, these predictions have been tested experimentally using flux growth synthesis, where Sn, due to its low melting point, acts as flux for dissolving raw materials at high temperatures before crystallizing target phases through controlled cooling. To ensure safe processing conditions, Python-based software …

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Lives On The Line: Disabled Perspective And The Research Deficit On Maid, Jacqueline Carlson Jan 2025

Lives On The Line: Disabled Perspective And The Research Deficit On Maid, Jacqueline Carlson

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Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) has become a highly debated issue within bioethics, commonly framed in terms of individual autonomy and pain relief. Yet vulnerable groups such as the disabled population are often sideline in this ethical debate. The lack of representation of the disabled community within ethical discussions and narratives raises concerns regarding the risks of normalizing MAID within a society where disabilities are often stigmatized. By examining the work of disability advocate Antia Cameron and related literature, this research seeks to explore the ethical debates on MAID and disability rights, how a lack of disabled voices within the …

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From Fantasy To Fragmentation: Forster’S Illusion Of Unity And Woolf’S Reality Of Division, Jamila Tsang Jan 2025

From Fantasy To Fragmentation: Forster’S Illusion Of Unity And Woolf’S Reality Of Division, Jamila Tsang

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In Edwardian Britain, one third of the national income flowed to less than one thirtieth of its citizens. E.M. Forster’s Howards End envisions connection across class divides as an achievable solution to this problem, manipulating plot elements to unite three social classes: the rising Wilcoxes, the rentier Schlegels, and the near-poverty Basts. However, this promising resolution sidesteps the deeper economic and social forces that maintain class divisions, offering a resolution that feels more symbolic than substantive. The novel’s problematic approach to class unity is underscored when read alongside Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway, which challenges Forster’s optimistic vision by critiquing a …

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Characterizing Biofilm Dispersion In The Gut Bacterium Enterococcus Faecalis, Raheema Mohammed-Abraham, Nermin Mohamed, Marian Abdikarin, Jackson Nguyen, David Lam, Peter T. Mckenney Phd, David G. Davies Phd Jan 2025

Characterizing Biofilm Dispersion In The Gut Bacterium Enterococcus Faecalis, Raheema Mohammed-Abraham, Nermin Mohamed, Marian Abdikarin, Jackson Nguyen, David Lam, Peter T. Mckenney Phd, David G. Davies Phd

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Biofilm dispersion is a survival mechanism where bacteria transition to a planktonic lifestyle. Dispersion is not characterized in Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), a gut bacterium. In semi-batch cultures, E. faecalis formed steady state biofilms after 48 hours grown at 37°C in 10% Tryptic Soy Broth. Next, biofilm culture challenges with a 10-fold step increase in nutrients following 4 days of growth—prior to self-induced dispersion—resulted in statistically significant dispersion responses. To evaluate bile acids’ effect, dispersed cells were exposed to the primary and secondary bile acids cholic and lithocholic acid. Lithocholic acid retained biofilm growth during dispersion and thus may spur …

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Silenced Voices: Developmental And Racial Disparities In The Exercise Of Miranda Rights, Kaileanna Yu Jan 2025

Silenced Voices: Developmental And Racial Disparities In The Exercise Of Miranda Rights, Kaileanna Yu

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Picture a teenager forced to confess under intense police interrogation, unable to grasp the implications of waving his Miranda rights – would justice prevail? The current legal framework is insufficient for the developmental vulnerabilities of youth, which leaves them unable to fully exercise their Miranda rights. Young people of color face additional barriers that are rooted in racial bias and developmental disparities. States have a responsibility to protect youth from coercion and manipulation during interrogations. The current practices, such as relying on parental presence instead of mandated legal counsel, are inadequate in protecting youth from such manipulation. Currently, much of …

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Womb To Waste: Climate Change’S Silent Attack On Reproductive Rights, Jenna Caron Jan 2025

Womb To Waste: Climate Change’S Silent Attack On Reproductive Rights, Jenna Caron

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Women experience disproportionate impact on the effects of climate change—they’ve proven more likely to die in a climate disaster, rely on the resources that the climate crisis devastates, and to experience gender-based violence. This study examines the reproductive health within gender-based violence, positing that women residing in economically disadvantaged countries, identifying with historically marginalized communities, and/or possessing harmful medical predispositions, experience more severe maternal and fetal health outcomes. By examining data and academic literature through biomedical and biological studies of sexual violence, birth rates, climate-related stressors, and harmful pollutants, this study concludes a strong connection between climate-related weather conditions and …

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Alcohol, Diet, Mental Distress, And Resilience, Isabella Schneider, Alyssa Pierro, Chloe Martinetti, Hailey Roberts, Zachary Inman Jan 2025

Alcohol, Diet, Mental Distress, And Resilience, Isabella Schneider, Alyssa Pierro, Chloe Martinetti, Hailey Roberts, Zachary Inman

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The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between habits surrounding alcohol use, diet quality, mental distress and resilience. An anonymous online survey was administered through Google Forms and was disseminated through text messages and social media. The survey was conducted on primarily young adults and other adults in the New York area, and data was analyzed using Pearson’s Correlation Analysis in SPSS version 28.0. Our research found a strong positive correlation between high alcohol consumption and feelings of hopelessness (p < 0.01), as well as a positive correlation between a healthy diet and mental resilience (eg: fruit consumption [p < 0.05], beans [p < 0.05], and fish [p < 0.01]). Through this study, the hope is to identify connections between dietary practices and mental health, ultimately giving people the tools they need to promote an overall positive mental state.

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Neurocognitive Resilience In Collegiate Rugby Athletes: A Study Of Sex Differences In Eye-Tracking And Reaction Time, Chelsea Christie, Reese Clark, Chao Shi, Isiah Turner, Stanley Hunter, Vipul Lugade Jan 2025

Neurocognitive Resilience In Collegiate Rugby Athletes: A Study Of Sex Differences In Eye-Tracking And Reaction Time, Chelsea Christie, Reese Clark, Chao Shi, Isiah Turner, Stanley Hunter, Vipul Lugade

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Concussions and repeated head impacts in sports pose significant risks, with males and females potentially affected differently. Studies show that female athletes experience greater brain changes after repeated impacts despite protective effects from estrogen (Sollmann et al., 2017; Churchill et al., 2021). This study examines differences in reaction time and eye-tracking performance between male and female collegiate rugby players. It is hypothesized that female players will show smaller declines in performance, while males will have slower reaction times. Data were collected before and after the season using eye-tracking tests and reaction time tasks, including drop stick and finger reaction tests. …

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Framing Climate Mitigation: Communication Strategies For Overcoming Polarization And Securing Bipartisan Support, Shane Praver Jan 2025

Framing Climate Mitigation: Communication Strategies For Overcoming Polarization And Securing Bipartisan Support, Shane Praver

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Political polarization continues to be a key obstacle for bipartisan support for climate change mitigation and policy adoption in the United States. Despite research suggesting that individuals’ willingness to transition from fossil fuels to renewables is largely dependent on how the issue is framed and messaged, identifying the most effective and consistent communication strategies that harness bipartisan support remains an obstacle. By examining public perception data from national surveys and comparing U.S. state-level legislative outcomes, this study will identify the most effective communication frames that are able to bridge political divides. This study seeks to further validate that market-oriented and …

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The Cost Of Political Polarization: Authoritarianism In The United States, Gabrielle Graff Jan 2025

The Cost Of Political Polarization: Authoritarianism In The United States, Gabrielle Graff

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Does congressional polarization contribute to authoritarian tendencies within the United States? The growing political divide in the government and the general public raises concern regarding possible long-term changes to the institution, including the threat of democratic backsliding - the gradual movement of an institution away from democratic values toward authoritarian values. Although diverse political ideas promote healthy democratic function, complete polarization erodes democratic institutions while supporting authoritarian behavior. Authoritarianism thrives on the exclusion of out-groups and division among the populace. Under the current American institution, a polarized Congress is ineffective in producing policy. This project explores how the political system …

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A Look Into How Green Binghamton Really Is, Eva Mandelbaum Jan 2025

A Look Into How Green Binghamton Really Is, Eva Mandelbaum

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In 1987, the UN defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” College campuses often appear filled with a desire for social change, including climate action and sustainability initiatives. But how much do students know—or care—about the initiatives on their own campus? If people view environmentalism and sustainability as imperative solutions to pressing issues that most people should care about, they are more likely to take action to encourage them. By surveying members of the Binghamton University community, this study gauges public perception of on-campus sustainability and …

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Development Of Method For Quantitative Assessment Of Digital Pathology In Woodchuck Hcc Model Using Image Segmentation And Image Processing, Joshua Cheuk, Nicole Varble, Ming Li, Andrew S. Mikhail, William F. Pritchard, Laetitia Saccenti, Bradford J. Wood Jan 2025

Development Of Method For Quantitative Assessment Of Digital Pathology In Woodchuck Hcc Model Using Image Segmentation And Image Processing, Joshua Cheuk, Nicole Varble, Ming Li, Andrew S. Mikhail, William F. Pritchard, Laetitia Saccenti, Bradford J. Wood

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer, diagnosed via imaging (e.g., CT) and histopathology. While CT is minimally invasive, it lacks cellular accuracy, whereas histopathology requires biopsies. This study aims to bridge this gap by standardizing tumor analysis in H&E slides using machine learning. Histopathology samples from woodchucks with HCC were sectioned, stained, digitized, and processed into 256×256 pixel tiles. Tiles were categorized, normalized, and split into hematoxylin (H) and eosin (E) images to enhance cell structure differentiation. The StarDist segmentation model analyzed nuclei, comparing automated and manual counts. Substantially covered tiles (SCT) were the most accurate, with …

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Stuck Behind Bars: How The Neglect For The Mental Illness Epidemic In U.S. Correctional Facilities Fuels Recidivism, Alayna Bhatti Jan 2025

Stuck Behind Bars: How The Neglect For The Mental Illness Epidemic In U.S. Correctional Facilities Fuels Recidivism, Alayna Bhatti

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Correctional institutions are failing to fulfill their responsibility for creating an environment that minimizes the suffering that mentally ill inmates face due to their condition. Various studies show that current health services in U.S. prisons fall far below the standards of adequate care. The criminalization of mental illness since the 1990s has continued to violate the “cruel and unusual” clause of the Eighth Amendment along with various United Nations General Assembly resolutions. This research will prove that U.S. correctional facilities are not providing inmates with adequate services, preventing rehabilitation and increasing recidivism. Regardless of how severe a crime, incarcerated people …

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What Makes Sustainability Leaders Successful? Identifying The Traits And Skills Of These Managers, Eric Puig, Kristina Marty, George Homsy Jan 2025

What Makes Sustainability Leaders Successful? Identifying The Traits And Skills Of These Managers, Eric Puig, Kristina Marty, George Homsy

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Coinciding with growing concern about climate change, demand for sustainability professionals in local government has increased significantly. However, little is known about the traits and skills needed to succeed in this emerging field. This ongoing research project analyzes 59 semi-structured interviews with sustainability managers across U.S. local governments to identify key leadership competencies. An initial coding framework was developed using Claude, a research AI software, to detect common themes, and was refined by the research team. Each interview is coded blindly by two researchers to ensure consistency and limit bias. With 32 interviews coded so far, early findings highlight the …

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Undercredited Women Contributors: How Men Uphold The Narrative, Allison Bonaventura Jan 2025

Undercredited Women Contributors: How Men Uphold The Narrative, Allison Bonaventura

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The relationship between women and literature has largely been undermined by the narratives of men dominating the field. Binghamton University’s copy of More English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs exemplifies instances where women contributors have received sexist backlash while being denied proper credit and publicity for their contributions. The project begins with the Guild of Women Binders. The Guild combined leadership by an exploitative man, Frank Karslake, degrading comments toward the young women workers, and lack of credit for their works. Next, the project looks at Mary Landon Baker whose bookplate appears on the front pastedown. The story of her …

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From Birth To Power: How Baptismal Records In A Book Of Hours Shed Light On The Nobility Surrounding Langres, Eva Mihalik Jan 2025

From Birth To Power: How Baptismal Records In A Book Of Hours Shed Light On The Nobility Surrounding Langres, Eva Mihalik

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Records have been destroyed throughout human history, leaving gaps in our knowledge of the past that may never be completely restored. During the French Revolution, the destruction of the church’s and nobility’s documentations was commonplace; however, within the pages of a surviving 15th-century illuminated Book of Hours is a record of 17th- and 18th-century baptisms associated with the noble family of de Berman. This is the first project to decipher and translate this marginalia– marginalia that not only builds a family, but gives insight into their connections. By tracking down genealogies and various accounts about the godparents of the recorded …

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What Comes First, The Color Or The Creator? Understanding Black Christan Nationalism, Avianka Landrine Jan 2025

What Comes First, The Color Or The Creator? Understanding Black Christan Nationalism, Avianka Landrine

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The love of God and America is a staple in republican spaces, with the depths of this sentiment holding space for Christian Nationalism as understood by many white Christians. Given their unique relationship with and position in America, what about Black Christians? This article explores the presence of intersectionality between race, religion, and political behavior within African Americans. This article seeks to answer the questions of what makes Christian Nationalism appealing to African Americans. Is this appeal enough for African Americans to switch political behavior and does this pose a threat to America's democracy? Using the historical context of Black …

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The Effects Of Prenatal Ethanol Exposure On Development And 24-Hour Ethanol Consumption During Adolescence, Princess Pokharel, Zoe Silverman, Hodaya Katz, Dehaven R. Mccray, Monica M. Juarez-Barnes, Shafin Thahseen, Ani Kuke, Abigail M. Kelley, Marvin R. Diaz, Anushree N. Karkhanis Jan 2025

The Effects Of Prenatal Ethanol Exposure On Development And 24-Hour Ethanol Consumption During Adolescence, Princess Pokharel, Zoe Silverman, Hodaya Katz, Dehaven R. Mccray, Monica M. Juarez-Barnes, Shafin Thahseen, Ani Kuke, Abigail M. Kelley, Marvin R. Diaz, Anushree N. Karkhanis

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Prenatal ethanol exposure (PAE) disrupts normal brain development resulting in behavioral deficits later in life, including a propensity to develop alcohol use disorder. This study investigated the effects of PAE on adolescent drinking patterns, using a single-bottle-choice drinking paradigm in Long Evans rats. PAE was hypothesized to increase 24-hour ethanol consumption. Interestingly, data showed that PAE female rats consumed less ethanol than their non-exposed counterparts, while male rats exhibited no significant differences in ethanol consumption. All female rats consumed higher amounts of ethanol than male rats, regardless of exposure. Additionally, PAE male and female rats had increased average body masses …

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Variation In Antarctic Circumpolar Current Intensification Throughout Late Pleistocene Glacial-Interglacial Cycles, Jeanette M. Decuba, Adriane R. Lam, Molly O. Patterson Jan 2025

Variation In Antarctic Circumpolar Current Intensification Throughout Late Pleistocene Glacial-Interglacial Cycles, Jeanette M. Decuba, Adriane R. Lam, Molly O. Patterson

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The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is an integral part of the global climate and oceanic circulatory system. Previous works have documented evidence that the ACC’s intensity has enhanced and diminished on glacial-interglacial time scales. However, there are conflicting findings between ocean basins. These results suggest regional or localized effects on the intensity of this important global oceanic circulatory front. In this work, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) data from a sediment core collected in the Southeastern Indian Ocean near the ACC is used to reconstruct the intensity of the ACC across glacial-interglacial cycles. Preliminary results reveal asynchronous behavior in heavy elemental values …

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To What Extent Did The Holocaust Impact The Development Of The State Of Israel?, Penina Kahane Jan 2025

To What Extent Did The Holocaust Impact The Development Of The State Of Israel?, Penina Kahane

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A point of debate is whether the Holocaust led to the development of the State of Israel. This paper takes the stance that the State of Israel would have been established regardless of the Holocaust. However, the Holocaust acted as a catalyst that propelled Israel to declare independence in 1948. The paper will examine the situation in the pre-WWI Ottoman Empire, the Zionist movement before 1917, and the British stance prior to WWII. The year 1945 will serve as a turning point in addressing the extent to which the Holocaust influenced the 1948 declaration of independence. The roles of the …

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Lessons In Dissident Design: The Study Of Visual Rhetoric Applied To Counter-Authoritarianism, Jennings Terrell Jan 2025

Lessons In Dissident Design: The Study Of Visual Rhetoric Applied To Counter-Authoritarianism, Jennings Terrell

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Visual Rhetoric, the study of argument through images, is a field that has as of yet barely been applied to the study of Counter-Authoritarianism. The purpose of this research, then, is to develop this inter-disciplinary relationship by examining aspects of visual rhetorical design as they relate to counter-authoritarian movements. Through an analysis of how movements’ visual media sparks emotions and induces critical thought regarding the system it opposes, this study will develop actionable recommendations that can be used by activists to create strong rhetoric. This research hypothesizes that the most important aspects of dissident Visual Rhetoric are an ability to …

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