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A Novel Framework Using Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to Create Land Resource Management Strategy Through Economic-Environmental Payoff Optimization

Environmental Engineering Fourth Award

This study proposes a generative AI procedure for managing land resources to optimize the payoff between economic and environmental benefit. Randomly selected land usage images in the northe…

A Novel Genomic Variant Algorithm for Identifying the Pathological Mechanism of Rare Genetic Diseases in Order to Target Personalized Therapies

Translational Medical Science Fourth Award

I propose a method that enables the development of treatments for the 350 million people worldwide suffering from 7,000 rare genetic diseases. Genomic therapies for rare genetic diseases are…

A Novel Hadronization Model Explaining Charm-Quark Hadronization in Different Collision Systems Through Yet-Unobserved Excited States and Cluster Volume Dependence

Physics and Astronomy First Award

The study of hadronization, the process of quarks combined into hadrons, is pivotal for understanding the universe's formation, yet current theories inadequately explain this process. This s…

A Novel Identification of the Epigenetic Enzyme JMJD1a in Neuroinflammation

Biomedical and Health Sciences Fourth Award

Neuroinflammation in the hippocampus and hypothalamus constitutes the common pathology underlying various neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic syndrome, respectively. Environmental induc…

A Novel Machine Learning Approach for Assessing PFAS Pollution in North Carolina Using Water Contamination Sources

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemical compounds widely used in consumer products and industrial applications, this contamination has ties to severe health risks such as ca…

A Novel Machine Learning Model for Estrous Cycle Classification

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Third Award

The estrous cycle regulates reproductive events and hormone changes in female mammals and is akin to the menstrual cycle in humans. Monitoring the cycle is necessary as it is a biomarker for…

A Novel Mathematical Model To Predict Wastewater Induced Earthquakes

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Wastewater Injection is the practice of injecting leftover wastewater from industrial practices such as fracking and liquid and gas extraction operations underground. With the rise of these…

A Novel Method of Genomic Analysis to Determine Virus Origins

Ever since the SARS -CoV-2 (“Covid-19”) pandemic, interest in viruses has drastically increased. While viruses have been a subject of historical research, significant gaps remain in our unde…

A Novel Multi-Functional BiVO4/Pencil Graphite for Photo Electrochemical Wastewater Splitting for Green Hydrogen Production and Storage

Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design

Photo-electrochemical (PEC) water splitting is a key technology for green hydrogen production. However, its widespread application is hindered by the scarcity of freshwater needed and the ch…

A Novel Multi-omics Based Data Integration Framework for Biological Age Prediction and Correlation With Chemotherapy Dosage for Personalized Therapeutics

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Aging involves a gradual decline in physiological functions, heightening morbidity and mortality risks through diminished organ function, muscle mass, bone density, and a compromised immune…

A Novel Organic Bioelectronic Circuit Component – Chlorophyll Applied Optical Capacitor

Materials Science

Chlorophyll is a widely available and low-cost organo-photocatalyst, serving as an appealing green alternative to transition metal photocatalysts. This makes chlorophyll attractive in the co…

A Novel Pattern of Reactive Crystallization of Calcium Carbonate Formed in Agarose Gel

Chemistry

The formation or dissolution of CaCO3 in nature, influenced by carbonate equilibrium, is impacted by rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. The Liesegang phenomenon, a self-organization p…

A Novel Quantum-based Model of the Cortical Canonical Microcircuit

Most complex systems are made up of simple, repeating functional units. There has been great controversy over whether such a unit, a ‘canonical microcircuit’, makes up the cortex of the huma…

A Novel Realtime Camera Fusion Model for Tracking Smoke Plumes

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Smoke plumes produced by wildfires pose a threat to public safety. However, a lack of accurate real-time information on smoke plumes provided by current methods like satellite imagery leaves…

A Novel Role for aIIbß3 in the Development of Procoagulant Platelets via Phosphatidylserine (PS) Exposure

Biochemistry

Platelets play a vital role in hemostasis, a critical physiological response to prevent bleeding from vascular injury. Activated platelets can be divided into two distinct subpopulations: pr…

A Novel Shade Dome to Reduce Water Evaporation in the Great Salt Lake

Environmental Engineering Third Award

Utah’s Great Salt Lake (GSL) is facing a critical situation, with projections indicating its potential disappearance within five years. This could cause an unprecedented environmental, healt…

A Novel System for Long-Range Wireless Power Transmission

Physics and Astronomy

Wired power transmission necessitates costly infrastructure. Wireless power transmission could be an alternative, but is limited by substantial energy loss. This project develops a novel Wir…

A Novel Therapeutic Approach for Peripheral Neural Sheath Tumors

Translational Medical Science Fourth Award

Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant cancer predisposition syndrome that affects 1 in 3,000 individuals indiscriminately. It is primarily characterized by the growth of periphe…

A Novel Water Harvesting Technology Based on 3D Printed Metal-Organic Frameworks

Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamics

The increasing demand for reliable and affordable clean water resources has driven global interest, particularly in dry climates. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising so…

Antibacterial Properties of Dog Saliva Against Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli for Potential Human Benefits

Microbiology

In my project, I explore the potential antibacterial properties in dog saliva on streptococcus pyogenes, staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. My hypothesis states that the Kirby-Baue…

Antibiotics vs. Bacteria (pt 3)

Biomedical and Health Sciences

For the past three years, I have been conducting research and experiments on several different antibiotic ointments and their effectiveness against different bacteria. This year, Neosporin a…

Anti-Cancer Drug Resistance in Lung Cancer Can Be Attributed to Its Ability To Develop Senescence

Biomedical and Health Sciences

For decades, lung cancer has been the leading cause of cancerous deaths worldwide. Much of lung cancer's lethality is attributed to its high incidence of tumor relapse and drug resistance. I…

Anticancer Potential of Molave (Vitex parviflora Juss.) Crude Leaf Ethanolic Extract Against Lung Cancer Cells (A549 and GL01)

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Lung cancer ranks as the third leading cause of deaths in the Philippines and a major global contributor to cancer-related mortality. It is recognized that several natural products have anti…

Anticipating Wastewater Emergencies in Alabama Using a Predictive Maintenance Machine Learning Model

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The UN recently reported on its global effort to improve access to clean and affordable drinking water, an issue made worse by changing climate patterns and poor wastewater infrastructure. O…

Antifungal Effect of Essential Oils as a Potential Approach in Mucor Fungal Prevention and Control

Microbiology

In 2022, global production of Capsicum annuum, reached about 38.3 million tons. The losses of this crop worldwide have had a significant impact on global food systems, affecting agricultural…

Antimalarial Activity of Bambusa vulgaris Leaf Extract and Artemisinin Combination

Translational Medical Science

Resistance to antimalarial drugs has increased the mortality rate in malaria cases globally. Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs) are the first-line malaria treatment worldwide by…

Antimicrobial Edible Bio-Disposables of Kombucha of Fruit Skins With Chitosan Coating

Materials Science

The plastic pollution problem worldwide has worsened due to the use of non-biodegradable tablewares in takeaways during the pandemic. Public hygiene concerns have also arisen. Eateries provi…

Antimicrobial Properties of Exoskeletons

Microbiology

Antimicrobials that are used in the medical field are chemically altered and take a lot of hard work to create. In this experiment, we are comparing the antimicrobial ability of arthropod ex…

Antipodal Algae: Engineering Energy Solutions for a South Pacific Island

Biochemistry Fourth Award

As the emission of carbon dioxide into our atmosphere continues to contribute to climate change, the search for cleaner energy sources prevails. Using algae as a biofuel can replace the use…

A Physiological Self-Supervised Attention-Based Approach for Sound Source Separation in Auditory Scenes

Systems Software

Over 430 million individuals worldwide require rehabilitative technologies to address their disabling hearing loss. When untreated, hearing loss results in cognitive fatigue, strained commun…