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ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
Up to date, one of the key features of nanotechnology is its wide range of applicability across multiple biological scenarios ranging from gene therapy to immune system modulation due to the…
ISEF · 2017
Materials Science Second Award
To detect biomarkers, diagnostic devices must obtain small enough feature sizes to manipulate biomolecules that are just a few nanometers in size. Electrodes separated by a nanometric gap ha…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical Engineering
The current methods used to kill and inhibit microbes though rapid and accurate, these methods involve the use of chemicals and antimicrobial drugs which are harmful and can lead to the deve…
ISEF · 2017
Energy: Chemical
Supercapacitors (SCs) are promising energy storage devices due to their fast charge-discharge speed, long-term cycling stability, high power/energy density and high safety. In this study, pe…
ISEF · 2017
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Nanosilver particles can cause potential threats to animals, the enviroment, and even humans if taken or exposed to by a large quanity. So, do nanosilver particles commonly found in househol…
ISEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering
We spend billions of dollars to clean up our environment from oil disasters all over the planet. The current methods never fully remove all of the oil that is spilled. The winds and ocean cu…
ISEF · 2017
Microbiology Fourth Award
Although conventional antibiotics have become a staple of modern medicine, resistance is becoming a daunting threat. Essentially, misuse and overuse has allowed bacterial strains to evolve a…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical Engineering
Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) hold tremendous potential in regard to tissue and bone regeneration. This study evaluated the effects of nanoscale surface topography and cell-plating density…
ISEF · 2017
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Most Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NP) are removed from wastewater at wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), but some leave the WWTP in the effluent and enter downstream aquatic systems…
ISEF · 2017
Energy: Chemical
Solar cell is a device that can convert visible light into electricity through photovoltaic effect. Dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is a type of solar cells. DSSC works based on photo-elect…
ISEF · 2017
Mathematics
This paper provides a generalization of the Calkin-Wilf tree. The Calkin-Wilf tree is an infinite binary tree in which all nodes are labeled by reduced positive rationals and each reduced po…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
Current cancer treatments involve chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation, among others. However, these are non-specific, resulting in serious side effects. SAS1B, a recently discovered m…
ISEF · 2017
Behavioral and Social Sciences Fourth Award
This is research on public attitudes toward children with HIV AIDS (ADHA). This study aims to determine: 1). What is the societies’ attitudes towards ADHA in Surakarta; 2). What are factors…
ISEF · 2017
Engineering Mechanics
Civil and structural engineers are always trying to build a better mousetrap, in this case multi-story buildings that could endure the extreme forces of Nature. Borrowing a simple yet clever…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical Engineering
The purpose of this research is to design and build an in-shoe fall detection system, as well as test the market for demand. The first phase of the project involved learning the Arduino lang…
ISEF · 2017
Biomedical Engineering
The aim of this work is the creation of brain - computer interface for studies of human biorhythms. In the work conducted a unique experiment to determine frequency ranges of biorhythms in v…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a multi-faceted injury and is considered one of the leading causes of death and disability in soldiers and civilians. During injury, a surge in reactive oxyge…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry
The discovery and development of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) are continuous worldwide demands. Virgin Coconut oil, derived from the coconut frui…
ISEF · 2017
Animal Sciences
To understand the molecular mechanisms involved in the onset and progression of neurodegenerative diseases aiding the discovery of new therapeutical targets, it is crucial to perform in vivo…
ISEF · 2017
Cellular and Molecular Biology Third Award
Every minute, a woman somewhere in the world will die of breast cancer. Despite significant advances in the field, breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in women globally.…
ISEF · 2017
Materials Science
This project was conducted in order to find a recycled/reused material suitable to be a residential insulator. This study is important because it addresses environmental damages as a result…
ISEF · 2017
Translational Medical Science
The purpose is to determine if volatile organic compounds (from flexible vinyl flooring) play a role in the creation of aberrations in cellular function, growth and morphology that might be…
ISEF · 2017
Chemistry
Benzoxazoles represent an important class of heterocyclic compounds, because this fragment is a well-known pharmacophore. A variety of natural and synthetic molecules containing benzoxazole…
ISEF · 2017
Environmental Engineering
Throughout our research project, we will be analyzing the properties of a relatively new yet potentially pivotal scientific breakthrough, which is Newspaper Cuttings, occasionally recognized…
ISEF · 2017
Microbiology Third Award
Dental diseases can be prevented if early colonizers (Streptococcus) can be reduced in biofilm before they mature into dental plaque. Usually these organisms attach to tooth surface within f…
ISEF · 2017
Biochemistry
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) is a genetic condition characterized by a reduction in the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) protein,This reduction is associated with lung and liver disorders.…
ISEF · 2017
Engineering Mechanics
This experiment has the purpose to create a system of air recirculation using solar energy that allows high temperatures of a vehicle to decrease when parked under the sun. Once the person t…
ISEF · 2017
Animal Sciences
This experiment was conducted to determine the effects of stress on cattle due to transport. In order to determine the effects of stress, eight red angus heifers were selected to participate…
ISEF · 2017
Materials Science
A nuanced and advantageous polysaccharide derived from red algae, agarose has myriad benefits, including its enormous bioavailability, its organic composure and its water solubility. When di…
ISEF · 2017
Materials Science
Worldwide consumption of hen eggs is quite high, hence giving the eggshell as a large amount of discarded waste. The utilization of waste may bring this eggshell into high-added value since…