This work examines key elements of the British and Russian empires in order to present a new perspective on how much these two entities hold in common. Though radically different on the surface, Britain and Russia possess ...
The allegory of the cave from Plato's Republic is one of the most famous and influential ideas from ancient philosophy. In my thesis, a fictional narrative, I have created a fantasy story that examines the theme of ...
The cerebellar deficit hypothesis is one theory explaining developmental dyslexia. Reviewing the current literature, I explained the theory, identified some key components of dyslexia research that are agreed upon, and ...
Certain bat species like Myotis velifer (cave myotis), Pipistrellus subflavus (eastern pipistrelle), and Tadarida brasiliensis (Mexican free-tailed) of Waco, Texas roost in buildings, sometimes even when more natural ...
This thesis, focusing on Cable News Network, studies how cable news has changed in the
past 30 years. In its infancy, CNN was a pioneer. The network proved there was a place
for 24-hour news and live story coverage. More ...
Which is more important: a perfectly flourishing city or a perfectly free individual? All societies at all times and in all places deal with this tension. This thesis looks at thinkers who have answered this question at ...
The so-called glucose tolerance factor (GTF) is believed to be a biological complex of chromium that works alongside insulin to enhance the body’s ability to metabolize sugar. Chromium and cobalt complexes with glutathione ...
The twelfth century marked a period of simultaneous political expansion and theological consolidation in Europe. While secular lords, ecclesiastical prelates, and religious abbots sought to extend their spheres of influence, ...
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery is one of the most common
operations performed in the United States. Despite the frequency of this operation,
however, it is estimated that surgical site infections (SSIs) ...
As the world’s reserve of fossil fuels continues to deplete, the need to investigate alternative means of fuel production continues to rise in global relevance. Whether alternative fuel production arises from an established ...
A mishandled crisis has the power to devastate a nonprofit organization. This paper explores the importance of a well-orchestrated response to a crisis for the purpose of minimizing this devastation. In their books ...
Prima facie Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster movie Inception presents a seemingly fanciful idea: the idea that one can successfully implant an idea in the mind of an unaware subject insomuch that the subject believes that ...
The purpose of this thesis is to introduce to the reader Critical Chain Project Management, which is the application of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) process to project management. Eli Goldratt describes the process in ...
In order to more effectively address the expansion of type 2 diabetes worldwide, this study investigated the role that stressors and the stress response play in the development of diabetes. This study analyzed clinical ...
This thesis examines the ways Christians might view and interact with daily bread differently than those operating under secular modern frameworks. In it, I examine certain Christian liturgical practices of fasting and ...
The epidermis and periderm are two components of the protective tissues that cover plant stems and roots. The epidermis is the first protective layer of the plant, and is later replaced by the periderm, which is typically ...
The term cancer is a widely universal label for a cluster of cells that can divide uncontrollably and invade the surrounding healthy tissue. Vascular targeting agents (VTAs) represent an important and emerging area of ...
An established strategy in therapeutic oncology entails selectively targeting the tubulin-microtubule system, resulting in inhibition or hyperstimulation of tubulin polymerization effecting cell cycle arrest at anaphase. ...
Providing illegal immigrants with free resources using taxpayer funds is a highly controversial and hotly debated topic. While some argue that it rewards illegal immigrants at the expense of law-abiding residents, others ...
I discuss arachnoid cysts, or excess fluid build up in the brain and spinal cord, and the treatments that are used to control or eliminate them. First, I talk about the causes and origin of arachnoid cysts in the central ...