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A Computational Examination of the Transition Metal Cation Assisted Decomposition of Acetic Acid
(2013-05-23)
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 ...
The Cost of Conflict: Policy Proposals to End Ethnic Violence in South Sudan
(2013-05-24)
In July of 2011 South Sudan became an independent country. Since then,
militias associated with several of the country's ethnicities have killed thousands of
people. Though the conflict has deep roots and is multifactorial, ...
Christianity and Creatureliness: Becker, Percy, and John Paul II on a Right Understanding of Death and Sufferring
(2013-05-24)
The denial of death and the desire to abolish suffering both empty a person of humanity; Christianity reconciles these issues while keeping creatureliness intact. For Ernest Becker, the denial of death results from the ...
Family and Nursing Staff Assessment of Alzheimer's Disease in Seniors at a Care Facility
(2013-05-24)
Alzheimer's disease is a fatal neurological disease causing progressive deterioration of intellectual functions such as memory, reasoning, organization, language, and judgment (Narins 2005, Moore 2004). Seniors with ...
Meta-Analysis of Psychotherapy and Alternative Treatments for Combat-Related
(2013-05-24)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological disorder that can affect returning combat soldiers as they try to reintegrate into civilian life. Recent conservative estimates indicate that 25% of veterans returning ...
The Synthesis of New Pyrylium and Pyridinium Salts
(2013-05-23)
The synthesis, properties, and applications of symmetrical and unsymmetrical pyrylium and pyridinium salts is investigated. Our group has found particular interest in chiral pyrylium salts due to the fact that they are ...
GABA Stimulates Aldosterone Production In Intact Zona Glomerulosa Cells in Fetal Bovine Adrenal Glands
(2013-05-24)
Aldosterone is a steroid hormone produced in the adrenal cortex. It is mainly used in
regulating ion movement such as Na+ and K+ via Na+/K+ pumps and thus it regulates mean arterial pressure. GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric ...
Children's Discourse in a Problem-Solving Setting: A Cross-Gender Analysis
(2013-05-24)
Much research has been done on the differences between men and women’s language. However, research is lacking on children’s gendered language, especially in problem-solving contexts. This study presents an experiment ...
Influence of fashion industry and media on individual body perceptions held by female college students as compared to perceptions held by middle-aged females
(2013-05-24)
Fixation on body shape and attaining societal beauty ideals is no new concept. History shows that body shaping can be dated back to early civilization. Modern American culture heavily emphasizes the female body, and clearly ...
Would You Blow-the-Whistle on a Friend?
(2013-12-13)
Whistleblowing is an essential tool in exposing wrongdoings and ending corruption, however it can be an arduous and unforgiving task that few are willing to accept. Individuals that do decide to blow-the-whistle are often ...