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Impact of Elite Patriot Women
Full text linkThis research paper explores the overlooked yet pivotal contributions of elite patriot women had on the American Revolution. It argues that their participation in the revolution was instrumental in shaping its outcome through grassroots organizing, frontline support, and propaganda creation. While men like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton dominated popular narratives, women from influential families played critical roles by organizing boycotts, producing goods, delivering intelligence, and rallying financial and moral support for the Continental Army. This study investigates how elite women such as Mercy Otis Warren, Sarah Fulton, Esther DeBerdt Reed, and Martha Washington didn’t just support the revolution from the sidelines, but they helped drive it forward. Drawing from primary sources, historical analysis, and scholarly interpretation, this paper will first provide the historical context of the British colonial policies after the Seven Years’ War, then examine women\u27s reactions through acts of protest and writing, and finally analyze their diverse contributions during the war. Ultimately, this work seeks to reframe the American Revolution in that it was not a war fought by men but a collective struggle that included women\u27s sacrifices for the cause
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
No full textThe real estate industry generates and manages large amounts of data, including tenant information, lease agreements, property maintenance schedules, and financial transactions. Reliance on traditional manual methods often results in inefficiencies, fragmented data, and delays in decision-making. To overcome these challenges, this project presents the design and implementation of a Real Estate Property Management System (REMS) for Future Properties, a company aiming to optimize its operations through digital transformation.
The proposed system is developed on Microsoft Dynamics 365 as the core platform, integrated with the Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages). This integrated framework provides a centralized solution for data management, workflow automation, and real-time reporting. The REMS consolidates tenant and property information, streamlines lease and financial management, and introduces tenant self-service capabilities to enhance engagement.
The system incorporates five key modules: Tenant and Lease Management – maintaining tenant records, digital lease agreements, and automated lease renewal reminders. Property Management – managing property details, occupancy tracking, and document storage through a user-friendly, mobile-enabled interface. Maintenance Management – enabling tenants to submit requests via a portal, generating work orders, and automating escalation of unresolved issues. Financial Management – tracking rent and payments, issuing overdue reminders, managing expenses, and providing dynamic financial reports. Reporting and Analytics – offering real-time insights into occupancy, revenue, and maintenance performance through customizable dashboards.
By centralizing data and automating critical processes, REMS enhances operational efficiency, reduces manual workloads, and improves organizational transparency. Property managers gain access to accurate, real-time insights for informed decision-making, while tenants benefit from streamlined communication and responsive services via the self-service portal.
The expected outcomes of this project include increased tenant satisfaction, improved financial oversight, and more efficient property operations. Additionally, the integration of automation and analytics ensures scalability and positions Future Properties to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving real estate market. This project represents a significant advancement toward digital transformation by providing a modern, efficient, and data-driven approach to property management
Predicting Global Healthcare Supply Chain Delays: A Machine Learning Approach Leveraging Country-level Logistics Metrics
Full text linkIn global healthcare logistics, ensuring the timely delivery of medical commodities is critical, particularly in low- and middle-income countries characterized by infrastructural limitations and operational uncertainties. This research introduces an advanced, data-driven predictive framework designed to forecast delivery delays by synthesizing granular, internal shipment-level data from the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program (GHSC-PSM) with external country-level logistics capabilities indicators derived from the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI). Rather than relying on retrospective trend analyses, this study employs machine learning algorithms such as Random Forest, XGBoost, Support Vector Machines (SVM), and Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) to detect shipment delays proactively. A distinctive methodological innovation lies in explicitly integrating country logistics capabilities such as customs efficiency, infrastructure quality, and timeliness with internal shipment metadata, enabling a more comprehensive and precise prediction of delays. Empirical validation demonstrates that this integrative approach significantly enhances predictive performance, revealing systemic inefficiencies and enabling targeted managerial interventions. Consequently, logistics managers can leverage these insights to strategically optimize healthcare logistics and supply chains. This study contributes to a rigorously validated and scalable predictive tool, facilitating a strategic shift from reactive to anticipatory logistics management within global health supply chains
EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FOSTER YOUTH INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Full text linkFoster youth transitioning into adulthood often confront a myriad of challenges stemming from limited social capital and unstable support systems. The transition out of foster care, particularly for Transitional Age Youth (TAY), is fraught with barriers including disconnection from familial ties, inadequate knowledge regarding higher education, financial instability, unemployment, and housing insecurity. In 2021, approximately 4,920 foster children aged out of the system, facing the option to participate in extended care programs designed to facilitate their transition into independent living. Despite these programs, many youths struggle to achieve self-sufficiency. Key legislation, including the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, and the Chafee Foster Care Independence Act, which established frameworks for support services tailored to the needs of TAY.
The theoretical frameworks guiding this research include trauma-informed and ecological systems theories, highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding of the trauma experienced by foster youth and the influence of various environmental systems on their development. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Independent Living Programs (ILPs) in California, identifying strengths and weaknesses within these services and their impact on the transition to independent living for former foster youth. Additionally, this research seeks to contribute valuable insights that could inform policy and practice, ultimately enhancing support for this vulnerable population
CULTURAL STIGMAS ARE A BARRIER TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AMONG LATINOS
Full text linkMental health stigmas significantly impact utilization of services among Latinos, a population that experiences unique culture and social barriers. This study examined the impact that cultural stigmas have on Latinos utilizing mental health services or not. Using a Qualtrics survey targeting college students of Latino descent, this study gathered quantitative data on attitudes towards mental health, alongside a few demographic features. There were forty completed surveys analyzed which findings revealed a prevalence of stigma, particularly in attitudes towards seeking help from mental health professionals. Although this quantitative research did not show a significant correlation between stigma and likelihood of using MH services. These results highlight the need for breaking stigmas and barriers within Latino communities, particularly aimed at reducing stigmas among students in the non-helping professions