This study investigates the socioeconomic determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy through a comprehensive analysis of U.S. county-level data (n = 3244) and international comparisons across 89 countries. Initial variable selection from 45 potential predictors utilized dimension reduction and a ran...

Our study examines the social impact of art therapy on neurodivergent subjects. For individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), such as autism or Down syndrome, art therapy provides striking advantages correlated to traditional therapeutic models. Art therapy carries vast...

In patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), there is an overgrowth of leukemic B-lymphocytes. This proliferation of B-cells requires inputs from the external microenvironment, which provides soluble molecules as well as physical interaction necessary for survival and proliferation. Studies ...

To feed the growing global population, estimates suggest we will have to increase food production by as much as 68 percent by 2050 (Marr, 2022). To aid this issue, we developed a cost effective solar powered seawater based hydroponic system that uses a 15% seawater medium. To ensure little water is ...

The rapid advancement of autonomous driving systems requires robust perception algorithms. Interpreting complex environments and simulation-based testing plays a vital role in validating these algorithms. This research explores the use of the Driving Scenario Designer app in MATLAB® workspace to...

Green roofs (GRs) are typically used to retain stormwater and are increasingly being used to produce food by growing edible vegetation, such as Mad Hatter Peppers (Capsicum baccatum). However, there have been conflicting studies on whether GRs can feasibly produce Capsicum baccatum in GRs compared t...

Noise pollution is harmful to the environment due to intensity and duration. As human activities increase so does noise that is produced by boat and car traffic, machinery, electronics etc… Marine organisms are sensitive due to the vulnerability of sound pollution traveling underwater quicker...

The expansion of the digital world in the 21st century has caused an expansion of the less traditional forms of news media, namely the forms of current events information accessible on social media applications such as TikTok and Instagram. Unlike the previous generations, the younger generation ra...

Abstract: South Korea has faced a steep fall in birth rates over the past few decades. Total fertility, defined as the average number of children a woman is expected to give birth to during her lifetime, stands among the lowest rates in the world. And it is far below the replacement rate level of 2....

The National Hockey League has experienced growth in popularity and revenue that the league hasn't seen in previous years. This paper analyzes the finances of the 31 National Hockey League teams under the timeframe of the previous Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHL and the NHL Playe...