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Review of Research on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Full text linkThe following research article review serves to summarize and evaluate peer-reviewed research articles on the topic of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). The paper will cover RED-S\u27s effect on males versus females, endurance athletes versus non-endurance athletes, recreational athletes versus competitive athletes, and different age groups. Methodology includes strategically reviewing current literature and providing common themes or key points. The goal is to effectively summarize the subject of RED-S, provide in-depth understanding of the condition, and establish the need for education to prevent or reduce the incidence of RED-S
From Segregation to Censorship: The Evolution of States’ Rights in Shaping American Educational Policy and Its Role in Contemporary Culture Wars
No full textThis paper traces the rhetoric of “states’ rights,” “local control,” and “parental rights” as evolving tools for shaping American public education. Using legal, political, and cultural sources, it constructs a historical timeline that shows how this rhetoric transformed from an explicit defense of segregation into a central weapon in contemporary culture wars. I begin with the post–Brown v. Board of Education era and Massive Resistance of the 1950s and 60s, when Southern officials deployed states’ rights language to resist desegregation and recast segregationist goals as “local control” and “freedom of choice.” I then examine how these arguments persisted through the 1970s, in the battles over busing and the infamous textbook wars of the era. Next, I trace how the Reagan administration and the Religious Right of the 1990s nationalized this vocabulary, embedding “parental rights” and educational choice in a broader conservative project. The paper then follows this rhetorical lineage into twenty-first-century conflicts over evolution, LGBTQ+ inclusion, modern book bans, and Critical Race Theory. I conclude by linking this history to current fights over DEI, arguing that today’s “culture wars” surrounding education are the culmination of a decades-long conservative strategy to redefine the purpose and power of public schools
SkinRisk AI
No full textSkinRisk AI is an exploration of the opportunities for implementing machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical technology field, specifically in the early detection of skin cancer. This project presents the design, development, and evaluation of a mobile application that allows users to capture images of skin lesions and receive a machine learning assisted risk assessment. The system combines a convolutional neural network (CNN) for image analysis with an intuitive mobile app built using Flutter, FastAPI, and Supabase to deliver real time screening.
Motivated by the rising skin cancer rates and importance of early detection, SkinRisk AI aims to improve healthcare accessibility, raise awareness, and educate users on the importance of seeking professional medical attention. Although this is not meant to be a diagnostic tool, the project demonstrates how modern AI and ML systems can assist individuals in monitoring their skin health and serves as an example for other applications of ML in medical contexts
The Vital Role of Interpreters in the Deaf Community: Navigating Accessibility Amidst Declining DEIA Initiatives
No full textThe catalyst for this research project stems from the rollback of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives under the current presidential administration. Executive Orders from the presidential office have caused budget cuts and pauses in federal programs that affect all types of communities across the United States. For the Deaf community, funding for federal and state programs aimed at training ASL interpreters, helping Deaf individuals find jobs, and other communicative tools used by native signers has been paused. Despite the urgency of this issue, few studies have looked at the intersection of Deaf accessibility and the decline of DEIA efforts. ASL interpreters are crucial, this was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic when the federal government, and some state governments did not provide ASL interpreters during emergency Covid-19 related press briefings. This left many members of the Deaf community unaware and confused of the dangerous health crisis unfolding around them. This research project examines the vital role of interpreters in the Deaf community and the evolution of their role throughout history. As well as reveals how DEIA program and funding cuts are impacting accessibility for Deaf individuals in various environments like education, employment, healthcare, and civic settings. Finally, this project proposes actions that can be done to support the Deaf community in an era of diminishing institutional support
Montessori and Self-Regulation
No full textThis paper explores how the Montessori approach supports young children’s self-regulation and sense of agency. Reviewing ten peer-reviewed studies, it compares Montessori classrooms with traditional early childhood programs and finds consistent evidence that Montessori practices, such as child-led activities, structured autonomy, self-correcting materials, and supportive teacher guidance, significantly improve children’s attention, impulse control, emotional regulation, and independent decision-making. The review also notes the influence of teacher beliefs and carefully prepared environments on these outcomes. While the research strongly supports Montessori’s positive impact, gaps remain in studies involving diverse populations and long-term effects. Overall, Montessori education emerges as an effective model for fostering self-regulated, independent learners
Selling Trust: The Evolution of Relationship Selling in the Investment Industry
No full textThis honors research project examines how relationship selling in the investment industry, especially within registered investment advisory firms, has evolved over time. Advisor-client relationships are being shaped by technology, analytics, regulations, and a frenzy of information. This literature review explores whether the stated factors of technology, credibility, regulations, information access, and fiduciary duty, caused change in how investment advisors create, maintain, and grow client relationships within the context of trust. The project styling, in form of a literature review analyzes peer-reviewed studies on financial technology, artificial intelligence, psychological approaches, and regulatory systems. The outcome is a paper which helps fill gaps in current research and provides insights into the future of advisor-client trust. The project will contribute to academics at the University of Akron by offering practical applications for the investment industry while also highlighting how trust remains central to relationship selling despite technological and regulatory shifts
Breaking a Criminal Mind: Leveraging Habit Breaking/Building for Crime Reduction
No full textCriminal behavior is often shaped by a complex interaction between psychological processes, habitual actions, and neurobiological mechanisms. This research explores how habitual decision-making and reinforcement patterns contribute to criminal tendencies, integrating insights from neuroscience and psychology. The study examines how early-life experiences, cognitive biases, and environmental factors shape habitual behaviors that may predispose individuals to criminal activity. It also discusses the role of executive functioning, impulse control, and neuroplasticity in breaking maladaptive patterns. By analyzing contemporary theories of habit formation and their neurological underpinnings, this paper offers a multidimensional perspective on the development of criminal behavior. Furthermore, implications for rehabilitation and intervention strategies are explored, emphasizing evidence-based approaches that leverage neurobehavioral insights to disrupt harmful cycles. Understanding the habitual nature of crime through a neuroscientific lens provides valuable insights for policymakers, psychologists, and criminal justice professionals seeking more effective intervention and prevention strategie
Detecting Wireless Security Threats Through IEEE 802.11 Frame Field Anomalies
No full textIt is not uncommon for most public spaces to offer Wi-Fi, while it is convenient and affordable, there are significant security risks due to its open nature. Rogue access points pose a security threat to many networks because they have the potential to bypass security measures and intercept traffic containing sensitive information. The attempt to formulate a method that one hundred percent guarantees the detection of a rogue access point has proven to be an intricate and complex problem for many to tackle, as there are numerous ways a rogue access point can be configured. This project aims to demonstrate the harm a simple evil twin RAP can pose to a network even when secured and hardened as well as propose a detection method for a RAP. There will be a network topology that includes a secured and hardened wired network as well as a legitimate access point (AP), the evil twin RAP, and a wireless client among additional traditional wired clients. Two packet captures will be taken, one simply showing the wireless client connecting to the legitimate AP to establish “normal” traffic patterns, and the second capture will showcase the wireless client connecting to the legitimate AP as normal but then being forcibly de authenticated from the legitimate AP and connecting to the RAP instead. This second capture is intended to establish and display “abnormal” traffic. This project establishes that an inconsistent pattern in the sequence number field of the 802.11 frame header and a surge of de-authentication frames are the primary anomalies within the second capture file indicating that a RAP is present in the network. In the future, it may be worthwhile to consider utilizing an intrusion detection system (IDS), such as Snort for detecting a RAP
How Subversive is Shipping Really? An Analysis of Heteronormative Elements in Same-Sex Relationships Focused on German-language Anime and Manga Fan Fiction
No full textThis study investigates whether German-language fan fictions featuring lesbian and gay characters within the anime and manga domain can be regarded as genuinely queer. It situates these fan works within the specific traditions and practices of German fandom. Employing qualitative content analysis, the research examines two prominent fandoms, Naruto and Sailor Moon, focusing on the presence of heteronormative narrative patterns in fan fiction with queer protagonists. The study analyzes which aspects of the original media are adapted and how these adaptations shape the portrayal of queer identities. Furthermore, fan comments are examined to assess the extent to which readers recognize or challenge heteronormative tropes, providing insight into fans’ critical engagement with these narratives. The concept of world-queering (Floegel, 2020) is applied to determine if German-speaking fans actively create queer worlds through their fan works. Findings indicate that although queer pairings are common, heteronormative structures persist, suggesting that world-queering occurs only superficially. Overall, the research highlights the complexity and limitations of queer representation in German-language fan fiction and calls for deeper reflection on the negotiation of heteronormativity in these communities
FUN! FRIENDS! FAMOUS PEOPLE! Why Fans Attend Anime Conventions
No full textIn 2021 during the global Covid-19 lockdowns, Billy and Maria ran an IRB-exempted online survey, looking to hear from fans who attend anime conventions. Conventions had been shut down as non-essential services that drew large crowds, and we hoped to capture a screenshot of this moment, to better learn from it in the future. And the resulting data collection went quite well – we were able to partner with a major anime organization to share the survey, and our 1000+ respondents had a lot to say about the conventions they were missing during lockdowns.
Ultimately, we found a significant emphasis on the need for physical community spaces, which were being recognized and remembered fondly in a moment when they had gone away.
In this paper, we provide an overview of the work we did with the 2021 survey of anime convention attendees and consider four of the major themes that we’ve uncovered in our ongoing work with a rich, multi-layered dataset, which themselves suggest specific interests in accessible spaces of knowledge and expertise