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To Make Us Mad

Candide is a satire written by Voltaire, published in 1759. The novella follows the life of young Candide, who is influenced by Leibniz’s philosophies to believe that the world he lives in and...

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A Reproducible Supervised Classification System for Tree Canopy and...

A Reproducible Supervised Classification System for Tree Canopy and Deforestation Detection Within an Open Source Python Framework Utilizing NAIP Imagery Key Words: Deforestation, NAIP, Python,...

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Quantification and Modeling of Extended- Spectrum Beta Lactamases and...

Coliforms are rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacteria that are part of the normal gut microbiome of warm-blooded animals. Therefore, their presence in the water is an important indicator of water quality....

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Georgia Statewide Tree Canopy Analysis

A critical question in Georgia is how much population growth is affecting deforestation. When it comes to environmental issues, the loss of tree cover makes our state more vulnerable to high levels of...

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Expansion of Topographic Wetness Index to Include Remotely Sensed Soil Data

Topographic Wetness Index (TWI) is an index used to quantify effects on wetness of area based on topography data for the area; this is typically derived using the digital elevation model (DEM) of an...

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Strategic practice: how a musician can approach their practice routines in a...

Practicing has a great impact on students who are at a beginner level up unto professional musicians(even orchestral musicians practice for hours because that is their job to practice, it's a...

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48. Oscillating Red Giant Stars in Eclipsing Binary Systems

Asteroseismology is the study of internal structures of stars through their global oscillation modes. Stellar properties can be measured using scaling relations based on asteroseismology of the Sun....

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49. Detection of Yersiniabactin system in ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae...

Siderophores are small molecules that bind and act as vehicles of ferric iron across the cell membrane of microorganisms. Siderophores are important virulence factors and are known for foraging...

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50. Virtual Reality Mindfulness Training: Proof of Concept Within the College...

This study examined virtual reality (VR) as a means of delivery for mindfulness practice compared to the traditional form of instruction to establish proof of concept. The study utilized an Oculus...

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51. A conceptual replication of the "automatic writing" phenomenon

People’s actions are often influenced by their surroundings, with or without their awareness. For example, in a conversation, a person’s choice of words or topics may be directly related to something...

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"Francine called the clown a doctor": Investigating Neurocognition of...

The purpose of this study is to investigate the neurocognitive processes of conflict resolution between syntactic (structure-related) and semantic (meaning-related) information during...

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The Effects of Low Frequency Ultrasound on Pseudomonas aeruginosa...

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common bacterium found in wound infections and is becoming progressively more difficult to treat. P. aeruginosa is naturally resistant to many antibiotics due to a number...

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Analysis of Temporal Gene Expression of Mycobacteriophage XianYue

Antibiotic resistance has become a pertinent issue in the 21st century. The over-prescription and frequent use of antibiotics have allowed bacteria to escape the effects of antibiotic therapy. An...

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Bedrock Destruction: Foreshadowing The Future

The purpose of my presentation is to advocate Mark Russell’s presented points. Ironically, Fred and Wilma Flintstone in prehistoric Bedrock epitomize human nature in the 21st century through their...

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Gatsby and Revisionist Histories

Charles and David Koch, the owners of Koch industries are currently making a revisionist history that could potentially change the world forever. They claim climate change is a hoax, and because of...

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The LGBT Opinion Editorial

Newspaper editorials give everyday writers a professional space. The vast majority are focused on modern politics and the writer’s arguments; the LGBT-focused op-ed is no exception to this rule. The...

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Preliminary Analysis of Habitat Use and Home Range Size in a Long- Lived...

Habitat loss and fragmentation can create barriers of unusable matrix which can restrict animal movements, potentially impacting population fitness. Invasive plant species contribute to disrupted...

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When will Managers Lie? The Influence of Personality on Honest Budgetary...

In management accounting, participatory budgets have become increasingly useful in decentralized companies. This type of budget allows managers to have more freedom to decide the allocation of...

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The Effects of Legislation Supporting Firearm Availability on Public Safety:...

The Effects of Legislation Supporting Firearm Availability on Public Safety: An Evidence-Based Investigation by Elena Leyssens Abstract Gun regulation dominates political discourse in America, with a...

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The Criminality from Medical and Recreational Marijuana Legislation and its...

In states that have legalized Marijuana, either in a medical format or both medical and recreational format, there has been an overall drop in criminal activity. This paper examines that benefit, and...

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