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ISEF · 2018
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Aims: To evaluate concentration of urine neurotransmitters of dopaminergic and serotonergic system and relationship to behavioral disorders in students with online game addiction. Materials…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) precursors have properties that are beneficial in creating mixed-metal electronic thin-film materials such as ferroelectric SrBi2Ta2O9 and sup…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology
The purpose of the research was to determine if temperature had a significant effect on the zone of inhibition produced by the bacteria Pseudomonas protegens against the fungus Pseudogymnoas…
ISEF · 2018
Plant Sciences
The purpose of this experiment was to determine whether simulated drift of Dicamba herbicide would affect soybean yield in tonnes per hectare (T/Ha). The herbicide Dicamba is traditionally u…
ISEF · 2018
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Culture is related to parenting style. It shapes the way parents take care of their children. In Asia, they live in patrilineal descendant group. Father is leading role. In Indonesia, especi…
ISEF · 2018
Biomedical Engineering
Electrocardiograms (ECGs), which show a person's heartbeat patterns, are essential for identifying heart diseases hinted by arrhythmias. Some of these patterns can be detected using modern-d…
ISEF · 2018
Mathematics
This project aimed to build a computer program that contains an interactive underwater ROV (Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle) build and test simulator. Its purpose was to engage people w…
ISEF · 2018
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The brain blood barrier is the nervous systems first line of defense against pathogens and foreign molecules and macromolecules created by the body, it's a the highly selective semipermeable…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Natural killer (NK) cells are an important subset of immune cells in anti-tumor immunity; however, much is still unknown about what mechanisms activate NK cells and make them more efficient…
ISEF · 2018
Engineering Mechanics Third Award
Physical winglets offer widespread lift to drag force improvement for commercial and cargo aircraft; unfortunately, their improvements cannot be applied to fighter or short take-off and land…
ISEF · 2018
Plant Sciences Second Award
The forest ecosystem contains a mycorrhizal fungi network that interweaves different organisms and facilitates nutrient and chemical transfers. The orchid G. spectabilis is an agent in this…
ISEF · 2018
Engineering Mechanics
How can a wheelchair move both on floor and stair easily, quickly and comfortably? To answer this question, our project will design and fabricate special wheels for this target. Our wheels a…
ISEF · 2018
Energy: Physical
We study the effect of thickness variation of poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) as optical spacer on the performance of four terminal mechanically- stacked tandem solar cell. This is done by…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy Fourth Award
Meteors are the visible tracks of small grains that enter Earth’s atmosphere from space. They collide with air molecules and create streaks of light in the upper atmosphere. The purpose of t…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy Third Award
Gravitational waves offer promising new ways to detect astronomical phenomena such as binary black hole systems, supernovae, and background gravitational waves from the Big Bang. We focused…
ISEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering
Women in India and Africa ultimately do not have the necessary resources for women hygienic routines. Also, the forming problem of TSS in the environment is affecting the lives of many peopl…
ISEF · 2018
Microbiology
The purpose of this project is to see if silver nanoparticles and/or silver nitrate can cause zones of inhibition in MSSA-23 and MRSA-9. Based of the results and a literature review, determi…
ISEF · 2018
Chemistry
Objective: Synthesize gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) surrounded by a titania (TiO2) hollow shell to serve as a more efficient photocatalyst. Method: The AuNPs were prepared by mixing the gold pr…
ISEF · 2018
Biomedical and Health Sciences
The aim of this experiment was to expand upon the relationship established in previous studies between insulin-like signaling regulated autophagy in chemosensory neurons and lipid metabolism…
ISEF · 2018
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
Europa is a satellite that has potential for life, as it actually has water. To sponsor further exploration, it is necessary to build a rover that will be able to traverse the terrain of Eur…
ISEF · 2018
Physics and Astronomy Third Award
The study of topological systems is a very active field. In 2016, the Nobel prize in physics was awarded to the pioneers who studied topological systems such as topological insulators and th…
ISEF · 2018
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Nearly 60% of anticancer treatments are derived from naturally existing molecules. If total protein from the sponge Spirastrella cunctatrix is purified, kept in native conformation, and adde…
ISEF · 2018
Engineering Mechanics Fourth Award
Preignition (PI) is an abnormal form of combustion that has recently emerged as a bottleneck towards engine downsizing and improved efficiency in spark-ignited engines. Several speculative t…
ISEF · 2018
Earth and Environmental Sciences
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, approximately 39% of Americans live in coastal areas. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and Maria, attention has been drawn to…
ISEF · 2018
Engineering Mechanics
The five-story pagodas in Japanese ancient times have never been collapsed by earthquakes for 1,300 years. Therefore, they are highly earthquake resistant. Elucidation of this earthquake-res…
ISEF · 2018
Biomedical and Health Sciences
Interactions between NOD2 and TLR4 bacterial receptors play an important role in the maintenance of intestinal homeostasis. Dysregulation of the NOD2 inhibition of TLR4 has been highly assoc…
ISEF · 2018
Environmental Engineering First Award
By 2050, global population is projected to reach 9 billion people. Farmers need to implement innovative methods like Precision Agriculture to produce 70% more food to feed everyone on existi…
ISEF · 2018
Cellular and Molecular Biology
In most perennials, the flowering process is prolonged due to the extensive growth period, causing time gaps in plant research and cultivation. The purpose of the study is to assess the effi…
ISEF · 2018
Energy: Chemical
Americans throw away 1 in 3 aluminum (Al) cans every year, worth ~$1 billion, although recycling scrap Al requires only 5% of the energy used to make new Al. The motivation behind this work…
ISEF · 2018
Behavioral and Social Sciences Second Award
The majority of Western nations are living on unhealthy diets with high amounts of sugar and few nutrients. This diet, coupled with a lack of exercise, is associated with higher incidences o…