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Investigating the Efficacy of a Bovine Adenovirus Vector-Based Vaccine in Poultry Challenged with Avian Influenza Virus
No full textCash is King: Contextualizing the Political Effects of Citizens United vs FEC and SpeechNow vs FEC
No full textThe recent Citizens United vs. FEC (2010) and SpeechNow.org vs. FEC (2010) Supreme Court decisions have fundamentally changed the landscape of American campaign finance. While these decisions have undoubtedly affected many industries, this paper examines the extent to which these court cases have affected the balance between corporations and unions. The initial scholarship on this topic establishes the legal context of these decisions, the theories utilized to explain the political behavior of these organizations, and their preferred vessels for taking advantage of the new campaign laws. As this paper transitions to studying the scholarly consensus on the issue, it examines the methods in which authors such as Dr. Nour-Adul Razzak, Dr. Tillman Klumpp, and Dr. Joseph DiGrazia have pointed to the corporate domination of campaigns by corporations. With these works in mind, this research then embarks on a method of difference case study of Nevada, Minnesota, and New Hampshire to examine the quantitative and qualitative effects of the new campaign finance regulations on the balance of power between corporations and unions across America. From these case studies, the research concludes that corporations have gained a distinct financial advantage over unions in state electoral spending that has directly translated into more numerous and severe anti-labor policies. Examination of these results then leads to a discussion on the future of political activity for organized labor
Man, Machine, or Something in Between? The Effects of Induced Emotions and Advisor Identity on AI Utilization
No full textMed-Mingle: A Research Framework for AI-Enhanced Content Moderation and Peer Support in Digital Health Communities
No full textThe rise of digital health platforms has reshaped the way individuals manage chronic health conditions, providing tools for peer support and personalized care. However, these platforms face significant challenges in content moderation and peer-matching systems, critical for fostering trust and meaningful engagement. Med-Mingle addresses these gaps by integrating advanced natural language processing models, such as BERT, for real-time, context-sensitive moderation, and hybrid recommendation algorithms for dynamic, user-centered peer matching.
The platform leverages collaborative filtering and demographic-based systems enhanced with machine learning to create impactful peer connections while prioritizing user safety and inclusivity. Ethical considerations, including data privacy, fairness, and transparency, are central to its design, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. By combining robust AI models with a user-focused approach, Med-Mingle demonstrates the potential of digital platforms to foster supportive and safe health communities.
This study offers a multi-phase development framework, encompassing data collection, fine-tuning transformer models, and implementing scalable hybrid systems. The findings underscore the transformative role of AI in health engagement and provide a foundation for future innovations in digital health platforms, enabling safer, more inclusive, and engaging user experiences
The Relationship Between Sleep Duration and Physical Activity in Students at The College of Wooster
No full textAs sedentary lifestyles become increasingly common, it is essential for individuals to meet the recommended guidelines for both physical activity and sleep duration. Numerous factors influence the amount of sleep and activity students get, and both sufficient sleep and regular physical activity offer significant health benefits. To examine this potential relationship, data was collected from students at The College of Wooster in Wooster Ohio, from Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters from 32 students. While previous studies on physical activity and sleep have primarily focused on large or international schools, this study explored the relationship within a small liberal arts college setting. Participants wore a Fitbit Inspire 2 for one academic week, during which both quantitative and qualitive data points were collected. Quantitative data collected included steps, sleep duration, heart rate, credits taken, ratings of sleep quality and stress level, etc. Qualitative data included class year, major, participation in sports, and employment. Results indicated that while most students exceeded the recommended step count, their average sleep duration fell slightly below the recommended 7–9 hours. A significant difference was found in sleep quality between STEM and non-STEM majors, with STEM students reporting lower quality sleep. However, no significant relationship was found between physical activity levels and sleep duration. While the direct relationship between,physical activity and sleep remains inconclusive, both have benefits that are overall crucial for one’s health
Investigation on Acute Subjective Sleep Quality\u27s Impact on Default Mode Network Activity and Creativity
No full textHow does Genetic Testing Affect The Relationship between Patients and Physicians410
No full textThis paper examines how genetic testing affects the relationships between patients and physicians. The literature review explores the following themes:patient-physician relationships, HIPAA, confidentiality, and doctor behavior. Through this qualitative research, the theories of Weber and Foucault are applied to analyze how power shapes the structure of medical institutions. A qualitative research study was conducted by interviewing six physicians from different backgrounds to gain more information on this topic. Recurring themes from the interviews were teamwork, trust, communication, ethical questions, and fear for patients. This research study factors into a broader sociological question of how genetic testing shapes relationships with doctors and the roles of power through structure in medical institutions
Circuits to Software: An Exploration of Computing Development in Three Stages.
No full textThis work aims to illustrate the connections between digital logic, circuitry, and modern software. To do this, we selected a puzzle game to use as a driving problem. We create three implementations of this puzzle. We start with an implementation that contains only physical computing components utilizing no processor or software, representing early implementations of digital logic. The next is a physical implementation with an Arduino that has a processor and uses software to receive and give inputs and outputs. The last is a software implementation made with Python to show where computing is now. The basics of digital logic and electronics are necessary to create the circuit implementation. Linear Algebra and Finite State Automata describe the game and show the functionality shared between the implementations. Through this project we show a subsection of how computing has developed from fixed circuits into complex modern technology
Exploring the Immunotherapeutic Effects of MYb11 in Modulating Inflammatory Responses
No full textInflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a chronic autoimmune disorder triggered by persistent inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, has been reported to have increased geographically. While current therapies for this disease aim to treat and reduce inflammation, other factors are at play, contributing to the incidence and prevalence rates. Emerging research suggests that the microbiome plays a pivotal role in modulating immune responses, but due to factors such as modern diet, aging, chronic stress, dysfunctional immune system, and inflammation, there has been a reduction in microbiome diversity and immunity, projecting the need for novel approaches in boosting the overall condition of the microbiome environment and immunity. This literature review highlights the possible factors contributing to the prevalence of IBD and explores the immunotherapeutic effects of the strain MYb11, a natural microbiota isolated from the model C. elegans, as a potential probiotic in controlling immune responses, oxidative stress, and inflammation
Analyzing The King and I: A Critique on White Saviorism, Orientalism, and Cultural Narratives
No full textThai culture and Thai studies have been under researched and often grouped together with Southeast Asian studies. In globalized mediascape, there remains a significant gap between reality and stereotypical rhetoric in depictions of Thai culture and society. This has resulted in inaccurate representation of Thai culture. To alleviate this cultural representation issue, I took a cultural studies approach to conduct a film analysis of The King and I, an animated musical fantasy and family movie produced by Warner Bros. The film is loosely based on the fictional memoir of Anna Leonowens. It was released in 1999, and has been banned in Thailand, along with its other adaptations. I examined the depiction of Thailand and its history, culture, and people in The King and I to interrogate the dominant ideologies (e.g., white saviorism, orientalism) beneath its storylines, songs, characterizations and character relationships. My analysis was guided by critical lenses: postcolonial and feminist criticisms. This goal also orients to these personal questions: I am a person of Thai heritage; why does this film “bother me”? Why does my Mom, a woman born and raised in Southern Thailand loath it? Why is it banned in Thailand? Why are there so many adaptations if it is problematic? Through this analysis, I have demonstrated that although visually beautiful, the film’s content has significant instances of white saviorism, orientalism, and distortions of Thai history and Thai culture