Wildfires are becoming increasingly destructive in the Western United States, with Colorado facing heightened risk due to climate change, human development, and limited emergency resources. This study investigates the contributing factors such as anthropogenic activity, climate-induced environmental stressors, and naturally flammable vegetation and consequences of wildfires which include degraded air and water quality, ecosystem imbalances, infrastructure damage, and public h

This project investigates the effectiveness of machine learning models in predicting stock prices and supporting investment decisions. Using five years of historical data from Apple, Tesla, HP, CVS Health, and Chevron Corp, we trained and tested six models: Linear Regression, Decision Trees (with depths of 7, 10, and 20), Random Forest Regression (with maximum depths of 5 and 10), Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN, with neighbors of 2 and 3). We split

Spanish-Filipino painter and collector Fernando Zobel played a vital role in the propagation and preservation of abstract art in Francoist Spain and the Philippines, and the institutionalisation of the same. Zobel stood at the intersection of history and modern art by offering fresh perspectives not only through his own art but also through his advocacy, support, and endeavours in cultural preservation. This paper examines his life and legacy through a close reading of Zobel’

Wilson's Disease is an inherited copper metabolism disorder that is characterized by the pathological accumulation of copper throughout the body. It is caused by a mutation in the ATP7B gene – a gene that encodes a transmembrane copper-transporting protein – which inhibits the body's ability to transport copper properly. This results in the accumulation of copper in organs such as the brain and liver, which cause ophthalmological, hepatic, neurological, and psychiatric sympto

This study investigated the relationships between adolescents’ school-related perceived financial pressure, mental well-being, and their relationship with their parents. A 27-item online questionnaire was designed with three subscales - perceived financial pressure, parent-adolescent relationship, and mental well-being - to examine this. A sample of 40 adolescent students in Auckland, New Zealand, was collected. Correlational relationships between the subscales were measured

The healthcare sector presents high-pressure, time-sensitive decision-making environments, where clinicians are often required to make swift judgments. Among the most prevalent are confirmation bias, the tendency to seek or prioritize information that supports pre-existing beliefs, and anchoring bias, the overreliance on initial information when forming diagnoses. Both can significantly distort judgment and compromise patient care. This literature review explores how these bi

The issue of sexual harassment, particularly within Chinese culture, is exacerbated by cultural taboos and patriarchal social constructs that limit the discussion of sex. 68% of sexual harassment victims do not report their case due to their fear of retribution, both from their perpetrator and from the victim-blaming and slut-shaming tendencies of society (Mansour, et. al., 2021). This study aims to explore the effect of sexual shame– a product of anti-sex ideologies in China

This paper discusses the evolution of the traditional Japanese Yotsuya Kaidan ghost story by analyzing its two main characters within Japanese cinematic adaptations in the U.S. occupied period of 1949 and culturally confused period of 1959. This analysis is then compared against the original kabuki play written in 1825, in order to understand why the adaptations made certain changes, and to what effect. This analysis intends to show the way a story’s message is a reflection o