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ISEF · 2020
Microbiology
In many countries and war zones, disinfectant agents may be unavailable due to financial or other issues, causing general surgeries and simple wounds to pose potential death risks. The use o…
ISEF · 2020
Mathematics
We present a polynomial-time approximation Algorithm for the 3-Peripatetic Salesman Problem on maximum (3-PSP-max). The m-Peripatetic Salesman Problem (m-PSP) is a generalization of the clas…
ISEF · 2020
Biomedical Engineering
Teen pregnancies account for roughly 11% of all pregnancies in the United States, which among other developed countries is one of the highest rates of teen pregnancies. This can be reduced b…
ISEF · 2020
Materials Science
Porous carbon materials are a class of biocompatible and chemically stable solids which offer high thermal conductivity and good electrical conductivity at a low density. These substances ar…
ISEF · 2020
Materials Science
Finding biocompatible, biodegradable, and osteoconductive substitutions for large bone defects have long challenged clinicians, especially those operating on soldiers with battlefield injuri…
ISEF · 2020
Materials Science
The use of three-dimensional (3D) spheroids has received significant attention in recent years because cells behave differently in 2D environments when compared to 3D environments including…
ISEF · 2020
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Individuals with developmental disabilities such as Autism and Down Syndrome experience difficulties in social environments. This is due to deficits in social-emotional skills which results…
ISEF · 2020
Embedded Systems
Motorcycle-related accidents are one of the major problems in the Philippines; most of these are caused by driving under the influence of alcohol and the absence of helmets. Also, motorcycle…
ISEF · 2020
Behavioral and Social Sciences
The early years are the best opportunity for a child’s brain to develop the connections they need to be healthy, capable, successful adults. The use of electronics has become extremely wides…
ISEF · 2020
Plant Sciences
It is expected that after checking the antioxidant function of Agastache rugosa through the antioxidant experiment conducted in this study, it will be possible to increase the shelf life of…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder impacting over 65 million people globally. Each year, >100000 patients die from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), many from fatal falls. A rel…
ISEF · 2020
Robotics and Intelligent Machines
The study of microtechnologies has received great attention in recent decades. With the rapid development of society, the need for high-level equipment has also increased, thus requiring the…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Disease-disease correlations lend to improved treatment modalities, however, current disease-disease correlation databases fail to include poorly-studied diseases. Craniosynostosis, despite…
ISEF · 2020
Embedded Systems
The modern world lives in a constant technological evolution. Today, more than ever, we have access to technologies sufficiently advanced to provide independence and autonomy to most people,…
ISEF · 2020
Plant Sciences
Agriculturally speaking, the world is in desperate need of another “Green Revolution” to make up for widespread food shortages. Food security has become a global epidemic, and this is largel…
ISEF · 2020
Chemistry
Acetaminophen (N-acetyl-para-aminophenol, paracetamol, APAP) toxicity is common primarily because the medication is so readily available and there is a perception that it is very safe. More…
ISEF · 2020
Materials Science
The purpose of this experiment is to test the quality of 3D printed, underactuated hands from the Yale OpenHand library by comparing the removal force, print time and overall print quality o…
ISEF · 2020
Animal Sciences
In the aid of monitoring several poultry diseases, including Newcastle Disease (Avian Paramyxovirus) commercial poultry farm owners, managers, and veterinarians monitor antibody titers, whic…
ISEF · 2020
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The demands for energy in modern civilization are greater than ever because of the recent developments in electronic technologies. The efficiency of energy conversion and energy storage unit…
ISEF · 2020
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Meditation and nature have both been demonstrated to reduce stress levels, however, a comparison in teenagers using electroencephalography (EEG) and blood pressure (BP) has not been made. Th…
ISEF · 2020
Plant Sciences
Mangiferin, a xanthone glycoside, is extracted primarily from mango trees (Mangifera indica) and is mentioned in Ayurvedic texts to contain several biomedical properties. According to Ayurve…
ISEF · 2020
Animal Sciences
Avian rotavirus and picornavirus are among the leading causes of gastrointestinal illnesses in poultry species around the world, and therefore, entail major economic loss for the global live…
ISEF · 2020
Engineering Mechanics
The project utilizes high and low-pressure zones of 40kHz acoustic standing waves to levitate an object in three-dimensional space using two opposing arrays of 36 ultrasonic transducers/spea…
ISEF · 2020
Physics and Astronomy
The dynamic behavior of granular matter under vibration puzzles soft matter physicists today, and remains a major branch of modern soft matter research. This research first analyzed a classi…
ISEF · 2020
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Gene expression is regulated by proteins known as transcription factors, which bind to specific DNA sequences called enhancers. Enhancers activate nearby genes, but there is still a limited…
ISEF · 2020
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) is an ideal vector for gene therapy, but it still has some challenges. Based on AAV, more efficient and more tissue-specific recombinant vectors are needed. In a…
ISEF · 2020
Biomedical Engineering
The blind need a better way to get interpretable sensory data because current competing products and methods are too expensive or ineffective at compensating for the lack of sight. The essen…
ISEF · 2020
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Coal accounts for 38% of global power production. Lignite is the lowest rank of coal, containing 25% to 35% carbon with low energy potential. Sulfur appears in coal in two forms; elemental f…
ISEF · 2020
Materials Science
Nanoparticles have immensely contributed in different areas such as environment, industry and medicine. Among the different nanoparticles, titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles receive a gre…
ISEF · 2020
Environmental Engineering
The purpose of this experiment was to develop an alternative cooling system to replace the aging 5,900 acres of cooling canals at FPL’s Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant in South Florida. The…