July 2026 (Vol. 9 Issue 3)
Quantitative Analysis of Basin-Boundary Complexity in Multi-Attractor Magnetic Pendulum Systems
Rishith Saraf
31/07/2026
This study investigates the influence of magnet configuration on basin-boundary complexity in a simplified magnetic-pendulum-inspired system. The model considers a freely moving particle in a two-dimensional plane under the influence of multiple fixed magnetic attractors. Numerical simulations ...
A Bioethical Analysis: Should We Use CRISPR To Bring Back Extinct Species
Aadya Mane
31/07/2026
Extinction is a concept that is very well known and for centuries has been considered a direct result of human evolution and change in the environment. Though these reasons stand strong, with recent technology from companies like CRISPR, we can prove that extinction is also a result of scientific causes ...
Algorithmic Pricing and AI-Driven Competitive Strategies: A Game Theory Review
Vedang Tiwari
31/07/2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized digital markets and pricing by empowering companies to leverage machine learning, reinforcement learning, and predictive analysis to automate strategic pricing decisions. Algorithmic pricing enhances efficiency, personalization and responsiveness but also poses ...
Should We Have the Death Penalty?
Abhishek Raj
31/07/2026
This paper argues that the state should not use capital punishment even when some crimes appear, in abstract retributive terms, to deserve death. The analysis combines moral philosophy, legal history, wrongful-conviction evidence, empirical research on deterrence and victim-family outcomes, and policy ...
The Historical Background of the African Diaspora and its Effects on Black Americans
Amina Kullow
31/07/2026
The emergence of societal concepts such as racism and segregation, developed from a point of convenience, initiated the first sparks into understanding the layered concepts and infrastructure that models the world today. Through the usage of second-hand analyses and first-hand accounts of racial
Inclusive Institutions and Macroeconomic Outcomes: A Comparative Study of LGBTQ+ Legal Protections in Greece and Hungary
Asha Mullick Lyons
31/07/2026
This study examines how the implementation of legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals as a form of formal institutional change are associated with macroeconomic growth. While previous research has examined the relationship between inclusive institutions and economic growth, there is little research on ...
Psychological Mechanisms Influencing Preferences for AI-Based and Human Counselling in India
Riya Reddy Bhimavarapu
31/07/2026
This research explores the psychological reasons behind people’s preference for AI (artificial intelligence) over human-based counseling in India, focusing on five major areas: stigma, emotional safety, relational trust, accessibility, and privacy concerns. Although AI usage is beginning to be integrated into mental ...
A Literature Review: Racial Disparities in Kidney Transplantation Through Genetic, Physiological, and Structural Factors
Abivriksa Kalairajah
31/07/2026
Racial disparities in kidney transplantation are quite common, but the varying contribution of genetic, physiological, and structural factors remains unclear. In many studies, Black patients were over-represented among those with end-stage kidney disease and kidney transplant waitlists, but were
A Data-Driven Machine Learning Framework For Detecting Fatigue-Related Injury Risk Using Physiological And Motion Metrics
Vaana Gera
31/07/2026
Injury prevention in sport requires early identification of physiological fatigue and maladaptation before performance decline or injury occurs. However, traditional monitoring approaches often rely on isolated indicators, limiting their ability to capture the multifactorial nature of injury risk. This study aimed to ...
Grading and Characterization of Hemp Biomass
William C. Lewey
31/07/2026
There are validated methods of sampling biomass, however a method for characterizing and grading the plant biomass is then required but not currently available. The purpose of this study is to characterize and quantify the plant’s main structures in a typical harvest that will be packaged or bagged for receipt by an ...
Mainstream Attachment Theory as a Social Construct: A Sociological and Gender-Theoretical Critique
Jiaying Emma Chen
31/07/2026
Originating in mid-20th century Europe, attachment theory was shaped by patriarchal norms that positioned mothers as primary caregivers and reinforced nuclear family structures as the standard context for healthy child development. This paper critically examines mainstream attachment theory through the
Effects of Educating Teachers and Students on Proper AI Usage
Asher Belfer
31/07/2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI), has become a staple in students’ education. Reports indicate that most students in the United States utilize AI to help with schoolwork. As a result, it is imperative that educators understand how to best regulate students’ usage of AI to ensure students are properly developing their ...
Cognitive Dysfunction and Neural Network Disruptions in Schizophrenia
Nihaarika Jape
31/07/2026
Schizophrenia is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder characterized not only by positive symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions but also by persistent cognitive deficits that substantially impair daily functioning and long-term quality of life. These cognitive impairments affect domains including working ...
Evaluating Structural MRI and Alcohol-Use Covariates in Machine Learning Models of Heavy Cannabis Use: A Longitudinal Pilot Study
Brandon Kong
31/07/2026
Machine learning is increasingly used to identify neuroimaging patterns associated with substance use, but small public datasets make it difficult to determine whether a model is learning brain-based signals or simpler non-imaging variables. This study evaluated whether T1-weighted structural magnetic resonance ...
How Human Technology Shapes the Fate of Biodiversity: Case of Javan Rhino
Matthew Yoon
31/07/2026
This paper explores how the evolution of human technology, from Paleolithic tools to modern digital systems, has shaped human development and led to environmental consequences. Early technologies, including composite tools and the controlled use of fire, display patterns of innovation centered on ...
Effects of Multitasking with Music on English-Based Academic Task Accuracy and Completion Speed in High School Students at Eastwood High School: An Experimental Research Study
Lauren Roberts
31/07/2026
This research study looked at how multitasking with music affects academic performance of high school students when measuring the speed and accuracy on English-based tasks. Associations between worse academic performance and multitasking exist; however, many current studies are on adults and college ...
Ethnic Composer Representation in Western Classical Music Across Live Concerts, Radio, and Streaming Services in America: A Quantitative Comparative Analysis
Sophie Zhang
31/07/2026
There has existed for decades within the United States and without to increase the cultural diversity of the Western classical music community, a traditionally white-dominated space. One way music performers and distributors have worked towards this has been through increasing the exposure received by ...
Group Work in International Schools: Examination of Individuals Identities Through Different Theories of Powers
Kevin Park
31/07/2026
This literature review examined how power dynamics explain the different selves expressed during group work in the context of international schools. Using foundational theories from Bourdieu, Foucault, Weber, and Marx to explain the different dynamics of power during group work specifically in a multicultural ...
The Role of AI in the Primary Sector
Thainara Rosa
31/07/2026
Increased reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has intensified patterns of sectoral dependency in the global economy, a trend that dates back to the Industrial Revolution. While the adoption of AI in the secondary and tertiary sectors has greatly expanded, its integration remains uneven for the primary sector. This paper ...
Exploring Music Tempo’s Effect on Reaction Time: A Study on High-School-Aged Teenagers
Marley Spraggins
31/07/2026
One of the leading and most preventable causes of death in American teenagers is motor vehicle-related fatalities. The present study investigates how music tempo affected reaction time in 14 to 18-year-olds to explore its potential effects on driving behavior. Participants (n = 36) performed a series of visual ...
Sight-Reading Curriculum Consistency in Oklahoma High School Choirs
Ella Hall
31/07/2026
This study addressed a gap surrounding high school sight-reading accuracy and how it is influenced by the consistency of sight-singing curriculum used through middle school and high school. Previous studies have not tested this specific factor, and few studies have researched factors that influence both middle ...
Urban Design and the AI Revolution: The Technology and Its Implications
Aryan Ramkumar
31/07/2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly important tool in urban design as cities respond to population growth, housing demand, transportation challenges, and environmental pressures. This paper presents a structured narrative review of how AI is currently used in urban planning and how it may shape ...
Dopamine and Reward Prediction Error Generalizability
Aurea Maria Marchini Charloux
31/07/2026
It has been established that learning relies primarily on the brain’s ability to compare expectations with outcomes. Depending on the results, the brain adjusts future behavior based on what it considers worth repeating. Dopamine has previously been associated with reward and pleasure. Newer research ...
Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration: Innovations and Challenges
Kayhan Kandahari and Melani Cammett
31/07/2026
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing public administration through increasing efficiency, precision, and accessibility of services provided by the state. Today, AI is increasingly used in the area of tax administration, health care planning, transportation, cybersecurity, disaster management, ...
Developing a Freeze-Thaw Assay to Quantify Antibiotic Resistance Gene Transfer in Bacterial Co-Cultures
Adrien Srinivasan
31/07/2026
The hastening thaw of glaciers and permafrost due to climate change threatens to release archaic genetic material, including antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), into aquatic environments. While the biological risks associated with this release have been recognized, it is vital to understand the effects that
Vehicle Characteristics and Their Association with US Electric Vehicle Prices, Model Year 2025
Anshika Patibandla
21/07/2026
Electric vehicles are rapidly reshaping the automotive market, yet the factors associated with their prices remain poorly understood. This paper investigates which vehicle characteristics, such as battery size, driving range, charging speed, and fuel efficiency, are associated with electric vehicle prices in the US ...