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David vs. Goliath: The Paradox of Asymmetric Warfare
No full textThis study examines the paradox of asymmetric warfare, where weaker militaries achieve victory against superior adversaries. This research seeks to understand the mechanisms that enable the weaker side to prevail in conflict. This study will take a mixed-methods approach. Using pivotal studies as the backbone of the research, it will look to find the strategic mismatches, political vulnerabilities and international aid that offset these conflicts. This research contributes to the broader understanding of warfare by integrating both historical and contemporary dynamics to provide a nuanced perspective on the evolution of asymmetric conflicts
Measuring Resistivity with Low-cost 3-D Printed Four-point Probe
Get PDFResistivity is an intrinsic property that determines how strongly electrical current is resisted. Measurement of the resistivity of materials is vital for many fields of science and engineering. This is easily accomplished with a four-point probe. However, commercial probes can be costly. Using 3-D printing and based on the design in Lu et al. (J. Chem. Educ. 2017), a functional four-point probe has been built at a much lower cost in materials. Additionally, the probe design has been simplified for easier construction and better compatibility with Belmont University’s 3- D printers. ITO glass was used to determine the accuracy of the probe. The results show that with proper correction factors, the measured values are within 60% of the manufacturer’s reported values. Not only can this device be useful for material research, it also has educational value as an advanced lab project
The Alternative Approach: Alternative Media and It\u27s Impact on Voter Preferences
No full textHow has the rise of alternative media affected voter preferences? Several alternative media formats have attracted attention recently such as podcasts, social media, and alternative websites which have seemingly contributed to partisan polarization. These mediums have ushered in a new era of political messaging including from candidates, party elites and in the information made available to voters which has had a top-down effect. While research has outlined the historical impacts of partisan media outlets, especially in a more modern sense there has been little research done into the recent and rising impacts of these new forms of media on voter preferences. It appears a connection can be made from previous theories that have been built surrounding the impact of partisan media outlets on voters to these new formats. This includes the continued growth and perpetuation of echo chambers, confirmation bias that is reinforced by algorithms in social media and the potential for the gathering of new ideas through social media to reduce partisan polarization. I believe that through this research a connection will appear between alternative media and partisan preferences in voting. In this study, I will look to address the gap in knowledge that is present by examining the American National Elections Studies 2020-2022 Social Media Study to see if there is a correlation between the consumption of alternative media outlets, traditional media formats, and voting preferences
The Impact of Income Inequality on Support for Protectionism
No full textDespite global trade’s growth—up over 2% in 2024 (WTO)—protectionism is resurging worldwide, even as economists overwhelmingly critique policies like tariffs for their economic inefficiencies. Public opinion, however, diverges, with International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) data revealing widespread support for restricting imports. I will investigate whether rising income inequality, a byproduct of globalization, drives this disconnect. Using the Palma Ratio—a measure of income disparity between the top 10% and bottom 40%—I hypothesize that countries with higher or rapidly increasing inequality exhibit greater public support for protectionist trade policies. Drawing on ISSP survey data from 1995, 2003, and 2013 across 23 countries, I hope to better explain the rise in protectionism. By linking income inequality to trade preferences, this study aims to explain why protectionism persists in an era of global trade, offering insights into the socio-economic roots of policy divergence and informing strategies to bridge the gap between expert consensus and public sentiment
Wealth and Division
No full textPolitical polarization has become a defining characteristic of contemporary advanced democracies, and scholars have sought an explanation for its growth with limited success. Some point to media fragmentation while others argue that populist movements cause polarization, but I, along with a healthy amount of other researchers, believe that economic inequality is the primary culprit. This research seeks to determine whether or not there is a significant causal relationship between economic inequality. Scholars have studied inequality’s effect on polarization, but it is almost always limited in scope to the United States. This research will add to the broader discourse of economic inequality and its role in affecting political division around the globe. Determining a cause of polarization would be highly beneficial for researchers and policymakers alike, as it would allow for solutions to be brought forward that might aid in combating its increase. The research portion of this essay will compare the Gini index value of a group of advanced democracies with individual self-reported partisanship rates to determine whether there is any relationship between the two variables
Rates of 90- Day Readmission following Single and Two- Staged Treatment of Surgical Site Infection
Get PDFPostoperative spinal surgical site infections (SSI) pose significant clinical challenges, with incidence rates ranging from \u3c1% to 12%. Risk factors such as surgical extensiveness, longer operative time, instrumentation, and increased blood loss are established contributors. This study examines risk factors influencing SSI outcomes in multilevel lumbar instrumented fusion, focusing on risk of readmission within 90 days after surgical treatment of SSI’s
What’s Wrong with Superficial?’: Sondheim and Ives’s Here We Are as a Case Study of Modern Adaptation
No full textStudents present research conducted for a Theatre History course. 3:15-3:30 Zach Alderdice, “‘Then the Curtain Went up and I Realized We Were All in a Play’: Here We Are as a Case Study on Modern Adaptation,” 3:30-3:45 Daniella Flom, “‘What Makes a Monster and What Makes a Man?’: Exploring the Intersectionality of Catholicism and Disability through the Lens of The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” 3:45-4:00 Zoe Snell, “Punch and Glide: Healing Sexual Abuse Trauma through the Laban Efforts
Video Games in Middle School General Music
No full textThis is a curriculum designed to teach students about how music can be used to convey emotion. Through popular music genres such as video game music and film scores, students are taught how to recognize different features and how they work together to show emotions. The final project requires students to create a theme using DAW software and a playlist of songs to represent different characters in a video game of their own creation. The theme and playlist will be informed by the emotional intent of musical features learned during the course of the curriculum
1986 Havana Biennial: A Trifecta of Global South Diaspora and The Link of Tragedies
No full textThe 1986 Havana Biennial played a pivotal role in reshaping perceptions of contemporary art from the Global South. Showcasing works from artists across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, the exhibition provided a critical platform for underrepresented voices in the art world. By challenging Eurocentric frameworks, the Biennial fostered new dialogues between artists and audiences, redefining how art from these regions is valued and understood. This paper examines the Biennial’s impact on global art discourse, arguing that its legacy continues to influence contemporary exhibition practices and the broader expansion of the art world
