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An Investigative Analysis of Climate Change Using Historical and Modern Weather Data
Summary The average air temperature has been increasing in recent years. The purpose of this study was to compare meteorological differences between the 1800s and 2000s using recorded historical and modern weather data from four different time periods, each separated by approximately 60 years. Historical weather data can be used to observe climate change in…
Invisible Chains: The Global Crisis of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Invisible Chains: The Global Crisis of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Brian Tran Today, over 40 million people around the world are victims of modern slavery. This is more than at any other time in human history. Despite being illegal in almost every country, human trafficking and modern slavery continue to expand, often hidden in…
A Cross-Cultural Comparison of U.S. and Chinese High School Students’ Attitudes Toward Literature
A Cross-Cultural Comparison of U.S. and Chinese High School Students’ Attitudes Toward Literature by Y.Chi Abstract Learning literature may have different outcomes across individuals. For high school students, literature bears great significance in their mental development because it affects how they perceive the world. This study examines Chinese and U.S. high school students’ attitudes toward…
Identification of a Free Radical Scavenger as an Additive for Lung Transplant Preservation Solution to Inhibit Coagulative Necrosis and Extend Organ Preservation
Summary Among the routine organs being transplanted, the lungs and heart deteriorate the fastest during transport from the donor to the recipient. Only 15–20% of cadaveric donor lungs are usable for transplant. Lungs can be preserved for transport in cold ischemic, hypothermic preservation solutions for only 4 to 6 hours. Extending lung preservation time would…