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Does ChatGPT Make College Easier: A Subjective Analysis of Students
No full textThe hypothesis tested in my paper is that the use of ChatGPT diminishes the value of a college degree. I test this hypothesis theoretically using the investment in human capital model, Signaling Theory, and education production functions. I also test this hypothesis by running a multinomial logit regression model that includes my main dependent variable, the value of a college degree, and my main independent variable, ChatGPT. I found that students who use ChatGPT will be more likely to say that ChatGPT enhances the value of a college degree while those students who do not use ChatGPT are more likely to say that using it diminishes the value of a college degree
Investigating How Multiple Concussions Affect Executive Functioning in Young Adults
No full textConcussions have recently been heavily researched in the field of neuroscience, as millions of people around the world suffer a concussion each year from sports, recreational activities, or accidents such as car crashes and falls. This study examined if young adults who have a history of suffering multiple concussions exhibit executive dysfunction. To investigate this, participants, ranging from zero to four diagnosed concussions in their lives, performed the Stroop Color Word and Auditory Oddball Tasks, an EEG measured electrical activity in the brain. In the Stroop task, significant differences were found between the differing congruency conditions in both accuracy and reaction times, exhibiting the Stroop effect. No significant interactions were observed between the number of concussions and ERP data, but it was suggested that there was a positive correlation between concussions and the P300 congruent amplitude. No significant interactions were found between concussions or the MMN ERP while examining the Auditory Oddball task. These results suggest that a history of concussions may influence some aspects of executive functionality, however, further studies will need to be conducted to investigate how concussions impact young adults
Evaluating Effective Components of Educational Environmental Signage for Application at the William J. Robertson Nature Preserve
No full textThere are countless sources of environmental degradation in the world that we live in, almost all of which result from the actions and indolence of human beings. On the other hand, there is a boundless range of ecosystem services and naturally occurring processes that counteract the negative forces humans put on the global environment. My objective within this research paper was to further understand the characteristics of what makes signage content effective with the goal of implementing those findings at the William J. Robertson Nature Preserve in Rittman, Ohio. The expectation was that if I could develop signage for this preserve with the most effective possible educational content, the constituents of the preserve would be more knowledgeable and prepared to make sound, environmentally conscious decisions in their own lives. Following my research on differing signage styles and designs I utilized surveys to gain an understanding of the specific characteristics that make nature-related signs more or less engaging for the average preserve-goer. Upon the completion of my study, I found the importance of utilizing hybrid-style signs (those whose makeup is an even blend of graphics to text) outweighed the utility presented in the form of solely image-based or text-based signs. Considering the results of my study, I would advocate for the use of hybrid-style signs when developing signage content for nature preserves or related sites
Mycenaean Trade in The Eastern Mediterranean Bronze Age
No full textThis Independent Study in Archaeology and Classical Studies, which serves as a culmination of and homage to my Liberal Arts education at The College of Wooster, discusses how an interdisciplinary approach combining Archaeology and Classical Studies can further enrich the discussion of Mycenaean trade in the Eastern Mediterranean during the Late Bronze Age. This approach is based on Emily Vermuele\u27s argument that these two disciplines should be used in tandem to enrich each other further and create a more unified effort in the discussion of humanity\u27s past. This paper employs processual theory alongside analysis of primary text and interpretations of secondary sources with archaeological data. This study found that synthesizing artifacts, primary texts, and methodologies from both fields can further enrich the discussion of Bronze Age trade, by providing a fuller picture of the economics and value of certain goods. These two disciplines often seek to answer similar questions, and in the case of Mycenae and the Bronze Age, there is so much data within both fields that their combination is necessary to develop a fuller understanding of the time
Migrants’ Choice of Remittance Channel: What is the Influence of Migrant Social Network?
No full textRemittances have increased remarkably in recent decades and it has both positive and negative impacts on the countries at macro and micro levels, which has attracted the attention of economists and politicians. The influence of remittances on cross-border dynamics, and economies of recipient nations as well as the determinants of remittances has been largely researched. There is also a growing interest and research on the determinants of remittance channels such as migrant characteristics or channel attributes to understand how remittances are being transferred. However, the influence of migrant’s social networks on the remittance channel selection has been understudied. In this paper, I studied the determinants influencing migrants\u27 choice of remittance channels as it is a multifaceted decision-making process and theorised how migrants\u27 social networks influence channel selection using utility maximisation and the Theory of Clubs. Next, I conducted multinomial logit regression analysis using datasets from South Africa and Myanmar, revealing insights into migrants\u27 channel preferences. The paper also identifies the limitations and proposes future research directions, emphasising the need for comprehensive data collection methods and deeper analyses of social network dynamics. Lastly, it discusses some policy implications regarding interventions to promote formal channel usage and enhance economic infrastructure in recipient countries
Si Se Puede: Underrepresentation of Latina Students in the Economics and Business Departments
No full textAs the percentage of Latinas attending higher education increases, there should be an increase of Latinas amongst different majors, but we do not see this, partially because there is no data collected regarding this topic. This study investigates the factors that lead Latina’s in their decision-making process when it comes to deciding to major in economics or business and how greatly these factors impact them. The purpose of this study is to better understand what difficulties Latina’s face making this decision in order to better support and ultimately help grow the Latina population within these departments to close the gap between peers. In addition, this study utilizes interviews and letter format methods to approach the understanding of the factors Latinas use when deciding whether to major in economics or business. I hypothesize that cultural factors, such as families, play a role in the decision-making process for Latinas also possible discriminatory experiences within the departments may be a factor. Theories such as intersectionality, familismo, and marianismo will be used to gauge the factors that impact their decision. I conducted five interviews amongst Latinas of different ethnicities who are currently pursuing a major, have completed a degree program, or ever thought of majoring in economics or business to ask what factors they consider when making their decision and their thoughts on the economics and business departments. Results show that Latinas consider their culture and higher education as factors when deciding on majoring in economics or business
Mindful Meals: Navigating Cognitive Dissonance in Attitudes Towards Animals and Dietary Preferences
No full textMany people do not believe that animals should be mistreated for human consumption, yet they continue to eat meat. This concept does not align with individuals’ attitudes towards animals. Cognitive dissonance, Festinger (1957) explains, is the tension caused when an individuals’ values do not align with their actions. When people are confronted with this dissonance they use denial or justification strategies to cope with mental unrest. Previous results indicate that animal suffering decreases after people are exposed to meat origin. Individuals also acknowledge the minds of animals and demonstrate more concern for animals’ rights once informed about meat origin. This current study aims to assess if reminders of meat origin impacts individuals’ dietary preferences and responses to questionnaires about animal rights. Participants included students at The College of Wooster. Participants were given a survey that randomly provided them with one of three experimental conditions related to pig intelligence, pig personality, or a control. The survey included questions from the animal rights scale, animal mind denial questions, and the meat-eating justification scale. Analysis revealed a significant effect of experimental conditions on influencing mind denial questions related to pigs. A correlation analysis also revealed that participants scoring high on the mind denial scale items (acknowledging mental capacities of animals) and their willingness to eat meat was significant. Overall, future research should aim for a higher number of participants and search for alternative methods for reminders of meat origin
Investigating Whether the Product Selectivity Increases with Steric Bulk of Aniline R-Groups in an Isoelectronic Series
No full textHow the Ban of the Shift Affected Pitchers in the MLB
No full textIn this paper we look at the state of the MLB before and after the ban of the shift. The shift is a strategy in baseball where coaches will move infielders and outfielders outside of their normal zones in order to better cover a certain hitter. This strategy was very effective, and it was banned following the 2022 MLB season. To investigate further, we create a logistic regression model to predict hits and a linear regression model to predict ERA before and after the shift. The entirety of the data is focused on left handed hitters. After testing model effectiveness, we find that after the ban of the shift, ground balls that are pulled result in a hit about one and a half times as often as they do when the shift was allowed. Nearly all types of pulled balls in play see a major increase in probability of being a hit. Following this trend, ground balls that are not pulled have about half the probability of being a hit compared to before the ban. In the other model, we find that after the ban of the shift, strikeouts are more important than ever to maintaining a strong ERA. Interestingly, getting more ground balls after the shift also helps a pitcher’s ERA even more than it did prior. The results in this study can be used to shape pitcher strategy in the MLB now that the shift is no longer allowed