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- Game theory is used in a wide variety of applications. It is most notably used in economics but also has widespread applications in politics and biology. In this paper, we will only look at the economic and political applications of game theory in general and Steven J. Brams’ Theory of Moves (TOM) in particular. Brams uses numerous examples from politics, economics, and religion to illustrate the compatibility of TOM in real life issues as compared to the standard game theory. We will refer to these examples when appropriate. In the succeeding paragraphs and in other sections of this paper, we discuss how game theory, especially in its dynamic form, can be used to model real life situations.
- Subject:
- Mathematics
- Creator:
- Adhikari, Samik
- Contributor:
- Dr. Brian Hopkins, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/20/2020
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- 10/20/2020
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- Research Paper
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Public Health in Post-Conflict Societies: Why Cote d’Ivoire Remained Ebola-Free in the 2014 Epidemic
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- Political Science
- Creator:
- Ragheb, Susan A.
- Contributor:
- Dr. Anna Brown, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- Self organized pattern formation (or self organization) of microplasma in Cathode Boundary Layer Discharge is a phenomenon first seen in high purity Xenon (Xe) gas by research group led by Schoenbach at Old Dominion University [1]. Attempts by same research group to obtain similar results in other noble gases such as Krypton and Argon had failed. However, simulations performed by Pedro et. al. using COMSOL® suggested possibility of self-organization in Krypton as well as other noble gases at higher pressure [2]. Many competing models for the process of self organization were proposed [12] . At our laboratory, we have focused particularly in understanding the phenomenon of self-organization by gathering more data. Data were typically gathered by planar reactor structure in the pressure range between 50 Torr and 200 Torr, and such the results were used to evaluate the different competing models. In doing so, our experimental finding have verified some of the claims made in simulation by Pedro et. al. This includes the reporting of missing mode: the ring structure, which had not been previously observed, and the modes of structures leading up to ring structure [9]. Besides, self-organization was observed in Krypton and was found to be equivalent to the ones seen in Xenon [2] as suggested by the model. While Molybdenum was primarily used as the cathode material, cathode materials such as Aluminum, Hafnium, Tungsten, Silver, Steel, Nickel, Titanium, Zinc and Copper were also tested. In addition, different reactor design, dielectric material, anode material and hole design were studied. In characterizing the plasma, the electrical properties of plasma were studied which included Current Voltage Curve (CVC), and Current Density Voltage Curve (CDVC). Additionally, optical emission spectrum of plasma were taken and studied carefully.
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- Applied Science and Technology
- Creator:
- Niraula, Prajwal
- Contributor:
- Dr. WeiDong Zhu, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- Research Paper
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- Since the invention of the Rubik’s cube in the 1970s, mathematicians have been captivated with finding out the maximum number of moves needed to solve the Rubik’s cube optimally from any of the cube’s approximately 43 trillion possible positions. This value, known as God’s number, depends on the metric, which is the set of allowed moves. This thesis proposes a new “robotic turn metric” based on allowing antipodal faces of the cube to be turned simultaneously. Although human solvers cannot easily accomplish such moves, they are used by various robotic cube solvers, thus the name. We explore lower and upper bounds for God’s number in this metric and how it compares to God’s number in the Face Turn Metric and Quarter Turn Metric.
- Subject:
- Mathematics
- Creator:
- Hollingsworth, Nykosi
- Contributor:
- Dr. Brian Hopkins, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- Since the early 1980s, intense coral bleaching events have yielded increasingly expansive coral reef ecosystems devoid of recovery. Commonly distinguished as the “rainforest of the sea,” the biodiversity of coral reef ecosystems is unparalleled by any other marine ecosystem. Recent global changes—primarily increased sea surface temperature (SST)—have threatened the continued prosperity of corals, thereby threatening the innumerable lives of organisms depending on reefs. Efforts to protect coral reefs have been initiated, yet questions still remain: exactly how much of the mutualistic dinoflagellate algae dwelling within coral tissue are expelled from the first encounter of environmental stress? This study focuses on imposing stress-inducing temperature change to candy cane corals, Caulastrea furcata, from an ideal water temperature of 27ºC to elevated levels of 29 ºC and 30 ºC, in the span of two days. After the corals experienced these higher temperatures, they were immediately reverted to ideal conditions. The corals were monitored over the course of several weeks to determine the degree to which recovery was made. The change in zooxanthellae density was determined from multiple extraction periods and coral color was categorized via the Siebeck et al. Color Reference Card. Results indicated that the corals experiencing 29 ºC had better recovery than 30 ºC, and that more than half of the algae were expelled in immediate response to this thermal stress.
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- Biology
- Creator:
- Staiger, Nathalie Danielle
- Contributor:
- Dr. Frances Raleigh, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- With the advent of the Internet and the continually shifting state of digital technology, simply and concretely defining “fans” and “fandom” proves a somewhat daunting task. Accordingly, the complexity and uniqueness of the British science fiction series Doctor Who does little to ease this challenge. Followings its 2005 revival, a new influx of fans suddenly appeared alongside time-tested fans of the program’s original run, and if defining the fandom itself proves difficult for its diversity, observing the divide between old Who and “Nu Who” does not. Hadas (2009) has written much on old fandom’s transition to the Internet, but these newer fans have utilized the Internet throughout their entire fan experience, both to supplement old practices and to engage in new ones. Therefore, through two surveys handed out at New York Comic Con, at Saint Peter’s University, through snowball sampling, and via Tumblr, this study focuses primarily on those new fans and the practices in which they engage to examine what differences, if any, exist along gender lines and age lines. What emerges is a group of individuals who identify as strong Doctor Who fans but who do not necessarily engage in traditional fan practices, such as fan fiction writing. They do, however, engage passively in new ways through the Internet, allowing fan content to find them rather than actively searching for it. Perhaps they are fans without a fandom—a picture of the mainstream audience entering more traditionally “fannnish” culture through new media and examined through the lens of Rogers (2003) diffusion of innovations.
- Subject:
- Communication and Media Culture
- Creator:
- Holowienka, Matthew Raymond
- Contributor:
- Dr. Cynthia Walker, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- My thesis investigated the life insurance industry prior to the financial crisis, as well as the vulnerabilities of the industry post-crisis. My studies have collectively affirmed that significant risks still remain and may pose detrimental effects to life insurers, perhaps forcing them to face insolvency if these risks occur together. Vulnerabilities, such as longevity risk, the interest rate environment, guarantees, and regulatory shortfalls, during the post-criss period have been largely overlooked. With lifespans increasing and interest rates remaining at unprecedented low levels, the life insurance market is exceptionally vulnerable and must be carefully evaluated with respect to its susceptibilities and investment approaches. As life insurance companies assume more risk, their derisking strategies, such as the use of reinsurance captives, are also associated with risks that are not well understood. Further research is necessary to analyze the performances of life insurers that are greatly intertwined with the banking industry and have heavily invested in securitization products.
- Subject:
- Economics
- Creator:
- Ruggirello, Jamie
- Contributor:
- Dr. Matthew Fung, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- Staphylococcus aureus is the cause of a variety of infections that range from mild to severe. It is a bacterium that can interfere with the proper functions of the respiratory muscles and be fatal. It is the cause of various diseases ranging from abscesses to toxic shock syndrome. Many strains of S. aureus have exhibited antibiotic resistance and the antibiotics that are currently in the market have severe side effects. Hence we sought to understand natural treatments, as opposed to artificial treatments, to inhibit S. aureus biofilm formation. This may lead to the rescuing of lives, as S. aureus biofilm formation is a key virulence factor of this pathogen. By examining effective dosage levels of olive and coconut oil-based soaps to inhibit biofilm formation, this investigation seeks to find natural remedies for S. aureus infections. A standard crystal violet assay was used to test the antibacterial activities of the agents, extra virgin olive & coconut oil-based soaps. Even though there was skewing of results due to contamination of the wells, the overall trend supports our hypothesis that the agents possess antimicrobial properties that inhibit S. aureus biofilm formation. We have also found that the threshold value of agents for inhibition of S.aureus biofilm formation lies between 0.1% and 0.01%. More diluted concentrations of those agents are not as effective against S. aureus biofilms.
- Subject:
- Biology
- Creator:
- Elkattawy, Sherif
- Contributor:
- Dr. Jill Calahan, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- According to our criminal justice system, criminals should receive penalties that are proportionate to the severity of their crimes. Because serial killers commit the most bizarre and hideous crimes, they should receive the ultimate punishment according to this principle. However, not all serial killers get arrested since they carefully plan out their crimes. Those that get arrested and charged with murder do not always receive death sentences. The purpose of this research paper is to investigate and inform about the nature of serial murder and its punishments by using qualitative data from existing documents and surveys. Based on psychological and legal analysis of serial murders, this thesis provides reasons supporting and opposing the death penalty in serial murder cases.
- Subject:
- Criminal Justice
- Creator:
- Vasquez, Sthefani
- Contributor:
- Hon. Kevin G. Callahan, JSC (ret) JD, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- The evolving field of forensic science continues to incorporate new technologies and new procedures with the passing of time. As our scientific knowledge expands, we seek to apply this knowledge for the general improvement of society, in whatever ways that we can. The criminal justice system greatly benefits from scientific progress, primarily because science can assist in the justice system's search for truth in the courts. However, merely developing the method is not enough; new forensic methods must be carefully tested and evaluated before they can be introduced into the courts. Law enforcement and attorneys must become familiar with the theory and limitations of the new practice, and the technology to perform the analyses must be distributed and operated in forensic laboratories. This paper attempts to review and examine one potential aid to forensic science, the ability to use mass spectrometry methods to obtain a chemical fingerprint of collected evidence. Following an overview of the aims of chemical fingerprinting and trace evidence, the MS methods in question are explained in detail. Afterwards, their capacity to analyze forensic evidence will be reviewed briefly, and some potential shortcomings of the science are explored. Third, the technique's ability to be applied to forensic issues will be examined from the perspective of law enforcement and forensic laboratories. Finally, some concerns about the courtroom presentation and reception of the results will be discussed.
- Subject:
- Chemistry
- Creator:
- Block, Sean Thomas
- Contributor:
- Dr. Patricia Redden, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- It is the purpose of this thesis to explore the "Truths" that exist in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth Legendarium. The first chapter will examine the creation myth of Middle-earth, in which Tolkien's understanding of God and other spiritual matters is most clearly revealed. The second chapter will examine the heroes and villains of Middle-earth, through which Tolkien illustrates his view of good and evil. The third chapter will examine the concept of death in Tolkien's stories, in order to identify Tolkien's beliefs about death and the afterlife. Ultimately, the goal of this thesis is to illuminate how the myths of Tolkien's fantasy world can lead us to understand the most essential Truths of our own world.
- Subject:
- English
- Creator:
- Marotta, Ryan
- Contributor:
- Prof. Constance Wagner, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- This thesis will analyze the influence of the use of technology in the restaurant industry in respect to delivering value to customers and the organization. This technology primarily includes Point of Sale Systems, digitized menus, and online activities such as social media. Interactions with technology include the process of ordering food, efficiency, service time, accuracy, and building customer relations. This thesis looks at the past, present, and future of the use of technology in restaurants and the theories in trying to deliver value and gain competitive advantage. Restaurants and businesses are turning to technology to keep up with customers’ trends and maintain advantage. Through secondary and primary research this thesis describes theories and methods of customer-oriented and technology-oriented businesses. Those organizations that manage to incorporate technology and make creative use of the information available, in addition to having a good product or service, positive business culture, the right employees, investors, and customers will experience competitive advantage, growth, and increase in profits.
- Subject:
- Business Administration
- Creator:
- Castro, Oscar Sanchez
- Contributor:
- Dr. Mary Kate Naatus, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- Stroke is the second leading cause of death throughout the world, and the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease and cancer. The incidence of stroke has been gradually increasing with the aging population, and the outcome is often detrimental. It has been shown that the greatest impact on this disease comes from early prevention and intervention. The purpose of this study was to establish an area in patients showing no symptoms with moderate carotid stenosis (50-79%) to help identify the individuals and risk factors that lead a patient to a higher risk for stroke. The severity of carotid artery stenosis and plaque composition determine the treatment options. The two imaging modalities utilized in assessing plaque intensity are the Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA). However, there remained an unknown correlation between components of plaque composition defined by ultrasound versus MRA. My objective was to find the correlation between the two components. With this objective, a hypothesis for the trial was formulated: Ultrasound is equally able to measure plaque volume and heterogeneity when compared with MRA. Twenty subjects who underwent a carotid artery ultrasound and were found to have moderate stenosis, were referred for carotid artery MRA. These imaging modalities assessed percent stenosis severity and plaque heterogeneity index. From the obtained data, the hypothesis was validated as there was no statistical significant difference between plaque volume and heterogeneity of the carotid plaque estimated by either Ultrasound or MRA.
- Subject:
- Biology
- Creator:
- Mendez, Nicole
- Contributor:
- Dr. E. Regina Giuliani, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- Does high payroll necessarily mean higher performance for all baseball statistics? Major League Baseball (MLB) is a league of different teams in different cities all across the United States, and those locations strongly influence the market of the team and thus the payroll. Year after year, a certain amount of teams, including the usual ones in big markets, choose to spend a great amount on payroll in hopes of improving their team and its player value output, but at times the statistics produced by these teams may not match the difference in payroll with other teams. This observation invites a few questions for investigation. • Are high-payroll teams actually seeing an improvement in results? • Are the results between high-payroll and non-high-payroll teams actually statistically different? • What statistics present the strongest relation with high payroll increase? • What statistics present the weakest relation with payroll increase? The questions and possibilities are endless, so those are just the beginning, but the purpose of this study is to answer the questions raised above and to investigate if high-payroll teams truly perform better, and then interpret what the results actually mean.
- Subject:
- Mathematics
- Creator:
- Lambrianou, Nicholas
- Contributor:
- Dr. Nicholas Kintos, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- The experiment was performed to determine the effects of microwave and cell phone radiation on ocular development and lens opacity in Xenopus laevis tadpoles. Our model system for these studies is the amphibian developing retina, a derivative of the diencephalon of the forebrain. In order to examine the tadpoles, MS-222 was used as an anesthetic. To induce amplexus, we injected 500 IU of chorionic gonadotropin into the dorsal lymph sacs of both male and female Xenopus laevis. Embryos were exposed to microwave and cell phone radiation during all stages of embryonic development. Morphological changes in the developing eye were monitored photographically and a qualitative assay was used to assess lens opacity. Results from the experiments have been inconclusive. Deaths of tadpoles were experienced but were tied to outside circumstances.
- Subject:
- Biology
- Creator:
- Watson, Aubrey
- Contributor:
- Dr. E. Regina Giuliani, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- For a given system of linear equations L, the Rado number of the system is the least integer n for which every t-coloring of {1,...,n} contains a monochromatic solution of one of the equations in L, if such an integer exists. In this thesis, the 2-color disjunctive Rado numbers for the equations ax1 = x2 and bx1 + x2 = x3 are determined for more than half of all values of a and b.
- Subject:
- Mathematics
- Creator:
- Purcilly, Adam
- Contributor:
- Dr. Brian Hopkins, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- The purpose of this experiment was to find a conclusive link between smoking and its effects on the development of Alzheimer’s disease. This was evaluated by determining whether certain elements of cigarette smoke affect cognitive ability of mice. Five different groups of mice (control, ammonium hydroxide exposure, methanol exposure, acrylamide exposure, cigarette smoke exposure) attempted to navigate a water maze to complete the Morris water escape task. The experimental method was as follows: the five groups of mice were exposed to the suspected amyloid-inducing chemicals dissolved in their drinking water. The chemical concentrations were proportional to the concentrations human smokers are exposed to in Marlboro Red Full Flavor cigarettes. Over a three week duration, the mice completed the Morris water escape task seven times, with their time to completion recorded. The expected trend was that exposure to chemicals found in cigarette smoke would lead to an increase in the time it takes for that group of mice to navigate the maze. The results obtained actually contradicted this hypothesis: it was found that the control group had the fourth best time amongst the five groups, and one of the experimental groups (acrylamide exposure) was significantly better at solving the maze than the rest. However, these results can only be regarded as preliminary; further testing must be conducted to more positively determine the correlation between chemical exposure and mouse cognitive ability.
- Subject:
- Biology
- Creator:
- Oladipupo, Taofik
- Contributor:
- Dr. Laura Twersky, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
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- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- This study outlines the accounting profession and its progression throughout history in terms of methods, technology, fraud, and fraud prevention. The chapters are broken into early history, twentieth century, and twenty first century. The results show that, even though fraudulent activity has increased, all positive areas such as prevention technology, methods, and regulation have also increased to accommodate these mishaps and provide a better business environment.
- Subject:
- Accounting
- Creator:
- Salem, Salama
- Contributor:
- Prof. Andrew Pogogeff, CPA, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- Recently, game theory has gained much interest from many mathematicians as well as economists and psychologists. The simplest and most popular games studied in this field are the 2 X 2 games, which involve two players with two different choices each; each player makes his or her decision individually, but his or her choice will affect the outcome for both that player as well as for the other player. Within these 2 X 2 games, each player has his or her own preference in terms of what outcomes are best for them; for each of the four possible outcomes in these 2 X 2 games, each player also receives a certain payoff, which could be a good or bad payoff. If both players have the same ordering of outcomes, then the game is called symmetric, meaning if the players were switched, the outcomes would be in the same order as initially. In this paper, I show the results I found while researching the connections between these symmetric 2 X 2 games. The twelve total symmetric 2 X 2 games can be shown on a 2D x-y axis; these games can be separated into six different sectors. In each section, the games involved can be manipulated, when transitioning to another game with different payoff preferences, to one common game. When one game is changed to another by simply swapping two of the payoffs, a transition game in between these games appears; by doing a simple operation to these transition games, I was able to find one universal game in each sector. This proves that these are more closely related than mathematicians previously believed. If one has an interest in game theory, wants to learn about an interesting topic in mathematics, or just wants to see what one can do with the power of mathematics, one can read all about the 2 X 2 symmetric games in When Prisoners Enter Battle: Natural Connections in 2 X 2 Symmetric Games.
- Subject:
- Mathematics
- Creator:
- Heilig, Sarah
- Contributor:
- Dr. Brian Hopkins, Thesis Advisor
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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- According to a 2007 report by the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, approximately 3.5 million people (including 1.35 million children) become homeless each year. Of that number, about 125,000 people--a group the size of the entire population of Hartford, Connecticut or Waco, Texas--are persistently homeless, but the vast majority of homeless persons are temporarily homeless. In my thesis, I will focus more on the homeless youth. Many homeless youth lack the essential needs to have a successful transition to adulthood. Across the nation, an increasing number of families without homes are trying to provide or maintain a relatively stable educational setting for their children. It is reported that there are roughly 3.5 million homeless people in the United States. An estimated 40 percent of this figure is made up of homeless families. Close to 26 percent are children under the age of 18. The obstacles involved in educating homeless children are numerous. Homeless families often move from place to place, making it hard for their children to regularly attend school or even follow through with important paperwork requirements like school records transfers and immunization documentation. Many families simply lack the money for transportation to and from school. And for school districts, identifying homeless children is a daunting task – especially given the recently expanded definition of the term homeless to include those living in parks, motels, and doubled-up with relatives or extended family. “Distinguishing who is homeless and who is not is very difficult,” says Josh Diem, a homeless advocate and doctoral candidate at the University of North Carolina. “You can’t just pick them out of a crowd.” (Jackson, nhi.org). New Jersey has several objectives and regulations put in place to help homeless children and youth attain the fundamental right of a free education. As we all know, everything is easier said than done. I want to make sure that these objectives are in fact put in place. As the Chinese Proverb says, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Attalla, Islam H.
- Contributor:
- Dr. Lori Buza, Thesis Advisor
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- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
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- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/14/2020
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- 10/14/2020
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