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Dostoevsky’s View of the Russian Soul and its Impact on the Russian Question in The Brothers Karamazov
(2014-05-01)
Fyodor Dostoevsky, one of Russia’s most renowned novelists, profoundly
affected the way that Russia would think of itself in the years following his death. One of
the most important issues for Dostoevsky and other ...
Effects of Ethanol on Ion Transport in the NavMs Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel: A Molecular Dynamics Study
(2014-05-02)
The behavioral effects of alcohol on the human nervous system are well-characterized, yet molecular mechanisms for these effects remain largely unknown. Studies have suggested effects on ion transport as a viable cause for ...
Physician-Assisted Dying: A new Model for Current Clinical Application
(2014-05-02)
Physician-Assisted Dying is a practice that has become more prominent in medicine in the last two decades. In its long and varied history, it has affected multiple cultures and garnered diverse responses from the people ...
Political Leadership and Morality: Shifting American Leadership Responses to Scandal
(2014-06-02)
Politicians have always walked on the shaky ground of public opinion, but now more than ever it seems their personal lives have come into play in the political arena. The American People are no longer satisfied with leaders ...
Gender Roles in German Fairy Tales
(2014-06-02)
Wilhelm and Jakob Grimm first captivated the world with their collection of tales in Kinder- und Hausmärchen These stories have served as the basis for many of the stories we call fairy tales They are told to countless ...
Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behavior Concerning Reproductive Health and High-Risk Sexual Behavior among Males in Rural Western Kenya
(2014-04-29)
Throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, the importance of male reproductive health has been overshadowed by an emphasis on maternal and child health. However, men also face a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, ...
The Moral Permissibility of Medically-Assisted Suicide
(2014-06-02)
Despite medical advances the effects of disease, injuries, and old age will continue to occur.
While cures have been found for some medical conditions, others continue to take a toll on
patients. Although treatments ...
Quantitative Assessment of Improvements in Posture from Therapuetic Riding on a Mechanical Horse Simulator
(2014-05-02)
Individuals with neuromuscular disabilities are commonly treated with therapies that involve repetitive motion of the body and limbs. Therapists have utilized this type of therapy with live horses for years and although ...
Posh Pageantry or Mere Fairytale?: An Ethnographic Study of Pageantry in the Modern United States
(2014-04-28)
Pageantry has been belittled as an “archaic” and “passé” amusement, yet over time society has remained charmed with its search for a modern-day Cinderella. Today, the industry has burgeoned into a multi-billion dollar ...
Working with Spanish-speaking Interpreters in a Family Health Setting: Assessing Language Needs and Implementing Training
(2014-05-02)
An estimated 53 million Hispanics currently live in the United States, comprising 17 percent of the total population. By 2060, this number is projected to rise to 128.8 million, comprising 30 percent of the population. ...