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Analyzing the Optimization of Mechanical Neural Networks

Robotics and Intelligent Machines

A mechanical neural network (MNN) is made of many springs connected in a repeating pattern. Through adjustment of the spring constants, a MNN can be “taught" to exhibit one or more desired r…

CYSF · 2025

An analysis of the effects of neurodiversity on health, and vice versa.

This project will examine how neurodiversity affects health, both physical and mental. The aim is to help develop new considerations for the medical treatment of neurodiverse individuals. Th…

An Analytical Study of Optimized EfficientNet CNNs, Vision Transformers, and Hybrid Transformers for State-of-the-Art MRI-Based Brain Tumor Diagnosis With Integrated Explainable AI

Translational Medical Science

Brain tumors affect thousands annually, with approximately 95,000 primary brain tumor cases diagnosed each year in the U.S. Diagnostic imaging errors affect an estimated 40 million patients…

An Artificial Intelligence-Electrocardiogram Model for Prediction of Dementia: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

The purpose of this study was to develop an artificial intelligence electrocardiogram (AI-ECG) model to predict dementia in older adults. It has been previously reported that by using derive…

An Assemblage of Woodpeckers as an Indicator Species of Fire Intensity Using Fuel Loads as an Intermediary

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Indicator species are a significant part of environmental science, as they are used to predict environmental metrics that may otherwise be unattainable. The growth of the field is unpreceden…

An Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Fishing Gear From Fish Scales and Crustacean Shells: A Novel Approach to Combat Marine Pollution

Environmental Engineering

The global fishing industry faces significant challenges due to plastic pollution from non-biodegradable fishing gear, which contributes to marine waste accumulation and environmental degrad…

An End-to-End AI Hardware Solution for Ophthalmic Diagnostics: Retinal Vessels as a Morphological Target for Segmentation and Early Detection

Translational Medical Science

The prevalence of diseases such as diabetic retinopathy (DR), glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is rapidly increasing worldwide, with over 700 million people expected to f…

An Evolution of Potential Advances in Limb Immobilization for Orthopedic Healing

Biomedical and Health Sciences

This project is a continuation of last year. The changes made include new testing and new cast designs. This year compression testing was done on the casts. To test this a force plate was us…

A New Enzymatic Distance Concept Enables Machine Learning Regression of Metabolite Chemical Representation Features to Distance in Metabolism

Biochemistry

Understanding and reconstructing pathways in metabolism can help identify biomarkers and metabolic changes associated with systemic diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Howe…

A Newly Identified Chromatin Remodeling Pathway in the Lens Enables a Proof-of-Concept Gene Therapy for Posterior Capsule Opacification

Biomedical and Health Sciences

Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is a major complication of cataract surgery, driven by the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). In this study, I investigated the mechanistic eff…

A New Paradigm for Anionic Water Pollutant Adsorption: High Entropy LDHs

Environmental Engineering

Nuclear fission energy accounts for 10% of the total energy generated. As it does not emit greenhouse gases, it is considered a leading sustainable energy source. However, radioactive anions…

An Experimental Refutation Against the Retrocausality Interpretation of the DCQE

Physics and Astronomy

?We demonstrate that the delayed choice quantum eraser (DCQE) exhibits no retrocausality. While the lack of necessity for retrocausality in interpreting the DCQE has been previously proposed…

CYSF · 2025

An exploration of burn degrees and their impact on scarring

Understanding what burn degrees are, how they affect scarring, and how to treat them.

CYSF · 2025

An Eye for Detail

We explore how fast humans react to seeing recognizable images through crowds. We will test different people to see how fast they can find letters in crowds and use that data to show how the…

CYSF · 2025

Animal vs Plant cell

My project is plant vs animal cells and i am figuring out the differences and similairitys between the two also how they function and different parts of them

An Ingestible, Self-Propelling, Electroceutical Device With Electroenterogram and Electrical Stimulation Capabilities for Noninvasive Management of Small Intestinal Dysmotility

Biomedical Engineering

Small bowel dysmotility poses a significant clinical challenge, leading to digestive complications that impair quality of life. Existing diagnostics and treatments are often limited by side…

An Innovative Feed Formula and Suitable Environmental Factors for Efficient Farming of Giant Water Bugs (Lethocerus indicus)

Animal Sciences

A population decline of Giant water bug (Lethocerus indicus), an edible insect, due to environmental changes, pesticide usage, and habitat destruction, was observed. This study aims to deter…

An Integrated Detection & Delivery System to Abate Contaminants in Water Bodies

Environmental Engineering

Estuaries are vital breeding grounds for species of flora and fauna, supporting resources for coastal communities worldwide. However, the ecosystem is rapidly declining due to eutrophication…

An Intelligent Bee Health Assessment System Using Cross-Attention-based Multimodal Neural Network for Visual and Audio Signals

Honeybees are crucial for pollinating approximately one-third of the world’s food supply. However, honeybee colonies have declined by nearly 40% over the past decade due to threats such as p…

An Intelligent, Bimanual Mobile Manipulator for Assisted Living Applications

Robotics and Intelligent Machines

The ongoing shortage of caregivers has made it increasingly difficult to meet growing healthcare demands, leaving many individuals without the necessary assistance for daily tasks. The use o…

An Intelligent System for Automated Detection and Monitoring of Phloeotribus scarabaeoides in Olive Orchards Using High-Resolution Cameras and Image Analysis

Plant Sciences

Olive trees are a vital part of the economy in Mediterranean countries. However, these trees suffer annually from the olive bark beetle (Phloeotribus scarabaeoides), which has been increasin…

An Interpretable Machine Learning Framework to Predict Cisplatin Sensitivity

Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

One major challenge with cancer treatment is the widespread molecular differences that patient tumors can have, meaning only specific chemotherapies may work well. Machine learning models pr…

An Investigation Into the Ideal Impeller for a 3D-Printed Ventricular Assist Device

Biomedical Engineering

Due to the high prevalence of heart failure, as well as the limited availability of donor hearts, many devices exist that strive to temporarily replace heart function until a replacement is…

An Investigation to Improve Captive Rearing Programs and General Native Hawaiian Land Snail, or Kahuli, Dietary Knowledge

Animal Sciences

Captive rearing programs for endangered Native Hawaiian snails, or kahuli, face challenges due to limited research surrounding wild kahuli conditions and diet. They are essential in native e…

A Novel Analysis of Cosmetic Methylparaben in Artificial Amniotic Fluid

This study explored the effects of varying concentrations of cosmetic methylparaben on the pH, viscosity, and glucose levels of artificial amniotic fluid. It was hypothesized that increasing…

A Novel Analysis of the Redshift Dependence of the Masses of the Supermassive Black Holes of a Sample of Quasars

Physics and Astronomy

A type of active galactic nucleus is the quasar, or quasi-stellar radio source. Quasars are integral to understanding the formation and evolution of galaxies. This research was conducted by…

A Novel Analysis on the Effects of Changes in the Social Vulnerability Index and its Subcategories on Changes in Survival Rates for Six Common Cancers from 2000-2020

The Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) measures health vulnerability based on four subcategories: socioeconomic status, household characteristics, housing type, and racial and ethnic minority…

A Novel Analysis on the Effects of Changes in the Social Vulnerability Index and Its Subcategories on Changes in Survival Rates for Six Common Cancers From 2000-2020

Translational Medical Science

The Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) measures health vulnerability through a composite score from 0-1 based on four subcategories: socioeconomic status, household characteristics, housing ty…

A Novel Approach to Fall Prediction and Prevention: Integrating Machine Learning and IoT for Elderly Safety

Robotics and Intelligent Machines

Early detection of falls is crucial as they are the leading cause of injury and death among elderly individuals. Prompt intervention is necessary to prevent serious consequences such as brok…

A Novel Approach to Increase South Asian Legume Resilience and Productivity Under Waterlogging Stress Utilizing Rhizobium Inoculation

Mungbean (Vigna radiata) and urdbean (Vigna mungo) are two staple protein-rich legumes grown predominantly in Asia. India is the major producer (3.17 million t) of mungbean from an area of 5…