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Authors: Jing Han Chan, Isaiah Gong, Vivian Liu, & Nikhil Yash Narra Mentor: Dr. Gerard Dericks (PhD, London School of Economics). Dr. Dericks is currently director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education at Hawaii Pacific University. Abstract Purpose  – This review explores the intersection of evolutionary psychology and consumer behavior, emphasizing how deep-rooted evolutionary needs shape purchasing decisions. By investigating these underlying motivatio

Authors: Sahasra Palle & Meenakshi Sivanandam Mentor: Filipa Paes. Filipa is currently a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford. Abstract The death penalty is one of the most controversial forms of criminal punishment worldwide, with debates over abolition entangling questions of its morality, effectiveness in deterring future crime, and violations of human rights. The majority of nations have formally abolished the death penalty or suspended exe

Authors: Yusuf Khan & Purvi Reddy Mentor: Dr. Gerard Dericks (PhD, London School of Economics). Dr. Dericks is currently director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education at Hawaii Pacific University. Abstract Tariffs remain one of the most controversial instruments of economic policy, with debate centering on whether they foster or hinder economic growth. Although global tariff rates have generally declined over the past half century in line with the domina

Authors: Soren Comer & Simran Katari Mentor: Markus Baumgartner. Markus is a doctoral candidate in engineering at the University of Oxford. Abstract The ability to construct supertall skyscrapers has revolutionized urbanization. Creating “mile-high” buildings poses extreme engineering challenges and requires substantial technological advancements. This review paper investigates the challenges and recent solutions developed for creating tall structures safely, usefully, and ef

Authors: Dilan Singh, Tiffany Hong, & Kyle Chiu Mentor: Jack Proudfoot. Jack is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Engineering at the University of Oxford specializing in Active Flow Control with joint funding from Rolls-Royce and EPSCRC. Abstract Aviation is a carbon-intensive form of transport, critical to the global economy. Currently, aviation is responsible for ~3% of global CO2 emissions. This share of emissions is predicted to rise as the global civil aviation m

Authors: Sophie Larson Mentor: Filipa Paes. Filipa is currently a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford. Abstract Scholarly theorizing on constitutional interpretation, which is the way that courts interpret constitutional texts, has seen much development in the past decades. Still, there is little agreement on what theory provides the best reasoning for the process of interpreting constitutional documents. This article reviews three theories of

Authors: Ritvika Bal & Sagar Raghavan Mentor: Dr. Gerard Dericks (PhD, London School of Economics). Dr. Dericks is currently director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education at Hawaii Pacific University. Abstract This paper provides a comprehensive review of cross-cultural negotiation dynamics between North America and various global regions, including South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. By analyzing key components such as negotiation tactics,

Authors: Matthew Kim & Angelina Zhou Mentor: Dr. Gerard Dericks (PhD, London School of Economics). Dr. Dericks is currently the director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education at Hawaii Pacific University. Abstract Asset price volatility has long been established as the leading measure of investment risk, yet has been the subject of continuing criticism due to its internal inconsistencies and historical instances of risk management failure. These shortco

Authors: Sejal Pola, Harini Sivanandh Ramadass, Vishnupriya Ravindranath, Akanksha Saxena, & Iris Zheng Mentor: May Sin Ke. May is currently a doctoral candidate in the Department of Oncology at the University of Oxford. Abstract This review paper examines the current state of research on spinal cord injury (SCI), highlighting treatments such as corticosteroids, neuroprotective,  neuroregenerative therapies and scaffolding. With major parts of the demographic suffering from

Authors: Advik Chandok & Aiza Dada Mentor: Katherine Ferris. Katherine is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Oncology at the University of Oxford. Abstract Cancer grows more prevalent by the year, from 1.9 million new cases in the US in 2022 to over 2 million in 2023; despite this increase in cases, it is not met with a proportional increase in treatment progress, due not only to a lack of funding, but also a lack of success. This challenge can be attributed, in part,