Agents capable of gelling organic liquids comprise a special area of chemistry because our understanding of gel formation is still relatively unknown. Even now, such materials are typically discovered inadvertently. ...

A major goal in the study of knot theory is to discover more practical and universal methods that determine knot equivalence. In this paper, we will explore two methods of doing so through the use of rational tangles and ...

The social tensions between the Waco community and Baylor University, often ill-perceived, are complicated. While the university is a place that fosters a sense of community among its students, there is still a disparity ...

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 ...

While most major powers had recognized the Soviet Union by the mid-1920s, the United States refused largely out of opposition to the revolutionary activities of the Third International. How did the U.S. finally reconcile ...

Seneca's fame arises from three different personas: he was the advisor to Nero, a brilliant rhetorician, and a Stoic philosopher. Seneca employs all three of these personas in his De Clementia, which is a treatise advising ...

While many organizations are susceptible to fraud, there is evidence that churches are especially vulnerable. Unfortunately, most fraud prevention suggestions are not tailored to churches in developing countries. This paper ...

In June 2012 the Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). This landmark case has set a new precedent that will have long-lasting effects on the relationship ...

The purpose of this thesis was to assess the associations among multicultural personality and health-related quality of life in a university student population. As university campuses throughout the United States become ...

My thesis outlines the origin of microfinance institutions and their “double bottom line” business structure. Working to achieve a social good and a desired profit is worth the investment. Assessing the impact of these ...