How does the escalating phenomenon of ocean acidification pose a critical and immediate challenge to marine ecosystems, and what are the anticipated consequences, spanning ecological aspects, of continual acidification trends in the next several decades? Introduction:  Ocean acidification has become a detrimental…

Concussions affect thousands of adolescent athletes every year, presenting long-term brain damage and severe health complications. Understanding the latest research and the details can provide awareness about the side effects of concussions. It can also alert parents, coaches, and healthcare professionals on…

Abstract/Summary The increasing severity of plant diseases in agricultural regions, such as the Aral Sea region in Uzbekistan, requires innovative solutions for effective disease identification. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) in identifying plant diseases across various crops…

Exercise and Mental Illness Exercise is an essential part of one’s daily life, whether it consists of lifting weights, running, playing a sport, or simply walking. Most individuals incorporate exercise in their schedules without even realizing it, while others make it their…

Abstract During sleep, there is high neurological and physiological activity that is important for the developing brain, necessitating normative sleep development in infants and young children between the ages of 0 and 4. Thus, non-normative sleep disturbance in young children has significant impact on the…

Abstract  Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a form of dementia and a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of cognitive function and memory, affecting about 50 million patients worldwide. AD is categorized into early-onset and late-onset. Ongoing research is being conducted on the…

Abstract  One of the many symptoms that the majority of mammalian diseases have in common is the higher-than-normal body temperature of the patient, a condition commonly known as fever. When it comes to infectious factors, fever is a characteristic response of the…

Abstract Individuals with unmanaged diabetes have a much higher risk of developing peripheral neuropathy. With cases of diabetes continuing to spike around the world, more people are living with nerve damage that may progressively get worse. One of the strongest possibilities as…

Abstract The complications of illicit drugs on the brain are eclectic and complex. This article delves specifically into the effects incurred on dopamine pathways and production by illegal drugs and how those effects present themselves in the brain. All illicit drugs pose…

Abstract Neuroplasticity, defined as the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life, is fundamental to development, learning, memory, and recovery from brain injuries. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the mechanisms underlying neuroplasticity, including synaptic plasticity,…

Roan Mee Elphinstone Secondary School Gibsons, BC, Canada Glen MacPherson, PhD (Supervisor) ABSTRACT The premise of this study was to determine the validity of the Neurolinguistic programing model as it related to eye movements and cognition modes. Participants were 30 high school…

Hannah Jung Elphinstone Secondary, Gibsons, BC, Canada  June, 2016 Supervisor: Glen MacPherson, PhD. Abstract The effects of meditation on blood pressure and heart rate were studied. The participants were 17 students (four females and 13 males) selected from a Psychology class at…