Students: Om Patel and Bhavya Patel
Advisor: Marilee Mulvey
28-LR 24: How Does Blockchain Technology Transform Supply Chain Management?
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on 27-LR 24: How Low Orbit Satellite Wi-Fi Will Impact the Availability, Use, and Security of the Internet
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Students: Mason Natalini and Raven Rickard
Advisor: Marilee Mulvey
The introduction of Low Orbit Satellites (LOS) just above the atmosphere, initiated by Space X’s Starlink constellation, provides high speed internet access to remote areas and in places where proper infrastructure for broadband internet connectivity does not currently exist. With LOS, data can travel 70 times faster than previous satellites. This allows access to a world where high-speed internet can be available anywhere. With LOS constellations orbiting all around the world, a satellite receiver is all you need to intercept the signal from anywhere the constellation orbits above. LOS technology offers emerging and remote economies a solution to the digital divide that may hinder their growth. Expansion of this technology will enable communities to access vital services such as healthcare and education which fosters economic and social growth and development.
26-LR 24: Hacktivism and Its Effects on Infrastructure
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Students: Adam Horan, Justin Griffiths and Paul Krzan
Advisor: Marilee Mulvey
Hacktivism, the use of technology to hack into industries that control infrastructure with the intention to promote political change, poses a major threat. Throughout the years, many individuals have used social activism, a type of political movement, to express their desire for change. Although social activism can play an important role in promoting change, some individuals escalate their social activism to hacktivism leading to collateral loss, trust issues, and reputational damage. Furthermore, hacktivism involves using unlawful ways to violate an organization’s privacy to gain political insight on the organization. Despite the negative impacts presented by hacktivism on infrastructure, hacktivism can also raise cybersecurity awareness by motivating industries to protect their infrastructure from cyber-attacks. The purpose of this research is to determine what factors negatively affect an economy’s infrastructure. A literature review was conducted to find the motivations and tactics used by hacktivist groups, the specific targeted industries, the positive and negative impacts on infrastructure, and ways industries can rehabilitate their infrastructure due to the effects of hacktivism.
25-LR 24: The Critical Role that Ethical Hacking Plays in Strengthening Security
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Students: Toby Berg and Justin Shields
Advisor: Marilee Mulvey
In a world facing constant cyber threats, ethical hacking emerges as a crucial defense, using hacking for good to find system weaknesses before attackers do. This research clarifies what ethical hacking is, its evolution, and how it’s different from illegal hacking. It looks at how ethical hackers work within legal and ethical bounds, using techniques like penetration testing to keep up with cyber challenges. The study highlights ethical hacking’s role in exposing and fixing vulnerabilities, enhancing digital security. Through case studies and bug bounty programs, it demonstrates ethical hacking’s effectiveness in preventing cyberattacks, proving its vital role in digital safety.
24-LR 24: Efficacy of Nursing Education and Advocacy for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
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Student: Samantha Sashko
Advisor: Dr. Khalid Almasloukh
Opioid use disorder poses a significant public health problem with widespread consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Bias towards patients with opioid use disorder can result in substandard care in a variety of healthcare settings, including the emergency department. The purpose of this study is to acquire information that is current and relevant to the effects of nursing education and advocacy for patients with opioid use disorder and the standard of care provided in the emergency department. The standard of care provided in the emergency department without specialized nursing education and advocacy for opioid use disorder may lack depth in addressing the multifaceted needs of patients with addiction. Four articles were collected from the databases PubMed, CINAHL, and ProQuest for this literature review, and the results were analyzed. The findings concluded that education can effectively change how healthcare providers internalize and process care of patients with opioid use disorder and can alter behavioral outcomes to encourage acceptance and de-stigmatization of patients with opioid use disorder. Future research could explore the effect of this intervention in other healthcare settings.
Keywords: opioid use disorder, nursing education, nursing advocacy
23-LR 24: Is facial recognition an optimal form of security?
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Students: Grant Olsen and Thomas Bulford
Advisor: Marilee Mulvey
Biometric security, even though it has been used since the 1960’s for FBI fingerprinting to maintain criminal records, may not be quite as safe as it may seem on the surface even with the many forms of it such as facial recognition. Facial recognition itself was also developed back in the 1960’s as an application for computers, to show the potential power of biometric security. Facial recognition is now used as a security measure for many people in personal use, such as with phones. In this study, we researched whether biometric security, and more specifically facial recognition, should be your first choice when deciding on how to securely protect your data or important business assets that are held on your phone and similar devices.
22-LR 24: Detection of Text Generation by Artificial Intelligence and its Importance to Academia and Society at Large
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Students: Dev Patel, Cameron Cleary
Advisor: Marilee Mulvey
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been rapidly developed and implemented in organizations worldwide. As society tries to navigate this emerging technology, one thing remains constant: professionals need a reliable way to easily and effectively recognize AI generated, especially when it is not openly disclosed. The group conducted a literature review on the detection of text generation by AI and discussed its importance to academia and society at large. The ability to accurately detect AI text is important in academia to prevent plagiarism and keep the writing skills of students sharp. In society at large, detecting AI aids in maintaining the trust of an organization and upholding the journalistic integrity of technical publications and other journalistic endeavors.
21-LR 24: Postpartum Depression: Efficacy of Exercise Versus Pharmacological Treatment
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Student: Alyssa Miller
Advisor: Dr. Khalid Almasloukh
Postpartum depression is a devastating condition affecting many women across the globe, yet it remains a taboo topic in today’s society that is poorly understood, lacking attention amongst researchers. The purpose of this literature review is to examine different interventions in the treatment of postpartum depression, namely physical activity-based interventions and pharmacological interventions. This review includes three meta-analyses and one randomized control trial analyzing these interventions and seeks to explore their efficacy in producing positive outcomes for patients experiencing postpartum depression. The analysis reveals that both exercise and pharmacological methods show improvement in the treatment of depressive symptoms. This research provides valuable insight into the treatment of postpartum depression, an important condition to resolve for the well-being of both mother and child. The postpartum period marks the beginning of the maternal-infant bond, and this relationship is vital in the growth and development of the infant in addition to infant safety.
Keywords: postpartum depression, exercise, physical activity, pharmacological intervention
20-LR 24: Advantage of Breastmilk Versus Formula Milk for Neonates
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Student: Briana René Dawkins
Advisor: Dr. Khalid Almasloukh
Breastfeeding and formula feeding effect the infant’s body in different ways. While research has been done to determine the benefits of breastfeeding over formula feeding, there are several negative effects of formula feeding on an infant’s health and psychological bond to others, especially towards the mother. This literature review evaluated the effect of breastmilk versus formula milk on infant health and attachment to their mother. An advanced search in PubMed and CINAHL were used to locate quantitative studies relative to the research topic. The findings revealed that infants who are solely fed formula milk are more likely to suffer health complications and experience a weaker psychological connection to their mother. Additionally, infant formulas have faced challenges in terms of nutrient balance, which has led to health complications such as digestive issues, allergic reactions, and nutritional imbalances. Further, formula milk feeding is correlated to a weaker connection to others, especially towards the infant’s mother. Since formula milk use has increased in popularity recently, nurses should expect to encounter these complications in the infants they care for. Nurses should be educated or have access to education on the effects of formula milk to be able to educate parents on avoidance and treatment of complications.
Keywords: Breastfeeding, breast milk, formula milk, infant bonding, infant nutrition
19-LR 24: Impacts of Coffee and Tea Versus Energy-Drink Consumption on Cardiovascular Health
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Student: Makayla Seeram
Advisor: Dr. Khalid Almasloukh
Energy drinks are beverages marketed for their alleged enhancement of focus and attention, however, their consumption among adolescents is evolving into a dangerous social norm and a profound threat to their cardiovascular health. This study evaluated the cardiovascular risks of energy drinks versus the cardiovascular benefits of coffee and tea to provide two healthier alternatives. An advanced search on PubMed and IMR Press provided quantitative data indicating the cardiovascular risks of frequent energy drink consumption and the cardiovascular benefits of coffee and tea. The findings revealed that frequent energy drink consumption within the adolescent population has led to the most common etiologies of arrhythmias and fatal myocardial infarctions. In contrast, the beneficial consumption of coffee and tea has reduced atherosclerosis due to the anti-inflammatory properties of these beverages. Nurses can advocate by instituting campaigns within the school setting to educate adolescents on the adverse effects of energy drinks and to suggest healthier alternatives. Nurses may also advocate for future research on this topic.
Keywords: energy drinks, cardiovascular risks, coffee, tea, cardiovascular benefits