Volume 8 - Issue 15, August 2026

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IJHSR ISSN (Online Version): 2642 1054
IJHSR ISSN (Print Version): 2642 1046

Security as a Signal: Nigeria and Political Risk in African Capital Markets

Abdullahi Ahmadu

Fulton Science Academy Private School, 3035 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta, Georgia, 30009, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 1-12
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.1

KEYWORDS: Economics, Finance, Political Risk, Foreign Direct Investment, Nigerian Investor Behavior.

The Relationship Between Metaphor and Culture Examined Through Variations of Conceptual Metaphor Theory

Adrian Han

Fraser Heights Secondary School, 16060 108 Ave, Surrey, BC, V4N 1M1, Canada; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 13-18
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.13

KEYWORDS: Behavioral and Social Sciences, Cognitive Psychology, Conceptual Metaphor Theory, Cross-Cultural Metaphor, Language and Thought.

A Multi-Omics Network Approach to Uncover Novel Therapeutic Targets in Parkinson’s Disease

Anshuman Roy

Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School, 600 Garretson Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, USA; [email protected]
Mentor: Jobin Varkey, Virgel Torremocha, Jothsna Kethar
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 19-28
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.19

KEYWORDS: Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Computational Neuroscience, Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Network Analysis, CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing.

Fabrication and Electrical Characterization of Two-dimensional Atomic-layer-thick MoS2 Field Effect Transistors

Seungyeon Lee

Bishop Montgomery High School, 5430 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 29-32
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.29

KEYWORDS: Engineering, Electronics, Two-dimensional Semiconductor, MoS₂, Field Effect Transistor.

Structural Performance of Angled Stringers in FishBAC Morphing Wing

Derin Bahşiş, Zehra S. Şentürk

1) The Koc School, Tepeören Mahallesi Eski Ankara Asfaltı Caddesi No: 60, Istanbul, 34959, Türkiye; [email protected]
2) Baykar Technology, Hadımköy-İstanbul Caddesi No:258, Orhan Gazi Mahallesi, Esenyurt, 34538, Istanbul, Türkiye
3) Department of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469, Istanbul, Türkiye; [email protected]
Mentor: Gamze Kaynak
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 33-41
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.33

KEYWORDS: Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Morphing Wing Structures, FishBAC Mechanism, Stringer Orientation.

Mimicking Exercise-Induced Gene Activation: TPH2 Overexpression Enhances Brain Cell Survival

Ian Kim

Saint Paul Preparatory Seoul, 50-11 Banpo-dong, Seocho District, Seoul, Republic of Korea; [email protected]
Mentor: Woo Rin Lee
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 42-46
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.42

KEYWORDS: Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Exercise-Induced Genes, TPH2, Oxidative Stress.

Woven Ecology: Wabanaki Basketry as Environmental Knowledge and Cultural Resilience

Jiya A. Cooper

Moorestown High School, 350 Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, New Jersey, 08057, USA
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 47-54
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.47

KEYWORDS: Wabanaki Basketry and Ecology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Indigenous Ecological Knowledge, Black Ash Sustainability.

A Bioinformatics Study to Develop a Functional Food Product to Address Vitamin B12 and D3 Deficiency in Vegetarian Diets

Meagan Ghai, Nirupma Singh

1. The British School, New Delhi, India; [email protected]
2. Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Netaji Subhas University of Technology (Formerly NSIT), Dwarka, Delhi, India
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 55-62
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.55

KEYWORDS: Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Computational Biomodelling, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Vitamin D3 deficiency, Functional foods, Vegetarian nutrition, Bioinformatics analysis, In silico modeling, Micronutrient deficiency.

AI-Powered Liquid Biopsy: The Future of Early Lung Cancer Detection

Rithvik Medikurthi

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, 36 Charter Rd, Acton, Massachusetts, 01720, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 63-67
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.63

KEYWORDS: Disease Detection and Diagnosis, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Liquid Biopsy, Lung Cancer.

Evaluating the Therapeutic Potential of Gene Therapy for RyR2 and CASQ2 Gene Mutations in Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

Saathvik S. Koneru

Detroit Catholic Central High School, 27225 Wixom Rd, Novi, MI 48374, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 68-75
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.68

KEYWORDS: Translational Medical Sciences, Disease Treatment and Therapies, CPVT, Gene Therapy.

Warming Waters, Whitening Reefs: Unveiling the Thermal Thresholds of Coral Survival

Saiyette Aima

Dubai College, PO Box 837, Al Sufouh – Al Sufouh 2, Dubai, UAE; [email protected]
Mentor: Brenda Rubenstein
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 76-79
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.76

KEYWORDS: Earth Science, Marine Science, Coral Bleaching, Thermal Stress, Degree Heating Weeks.

The Technology and Techniques of Valve Repair and Replacement: A Comparative Investigation

Sajidah Mustafa AlSaihati

Rowad AlKhaleej International School, Anas Ibn Malik St, Az Zuhur, Dammam, Eastern Province, 32423, Saudi Arabia; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 80-89
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.80

KEYWORDS: Medical and Health Sciences, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Valvular Heart Disease, Valve Repair and Replacement.

Comparative Analysis of Lipids and Proteins of Teleogryllus emma and Gryllus bimaculatus Using Mass Spectrometry

Seo Yoon Jeong, Jaewoo Choi, Lynnoo Kim

1. Kent School, 1 Macedonia Road, PO Box 2006, Kent, CT 06757, USA; [email protected]
2. Seoul Scholars International, 982-5 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06187, Republic of Korea
3. Appleby College, 540 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville, ON L6K 3P1, Canada
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 90-94
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.90

KEYWORDS: Animal Sciences, Nutrition and Growth, Entomophagy, Teleogryllus emma, Gryllus bimaculatus, TOF-MS.

Evaluating the Diagnostic Value of Unimodal Datasets for Dyslexia Using Machine Learning

Tanvi Srinivasan

Oakridge International School, Varthur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 562125, India; [email protected]
Mentor: Dr. Anu Prabha
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 95-102
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.95

KEYWORDS: Biology, Neuroscience, Dyslexia, Machine Learning, Unimodal Data.

Exploring the Silent Struggle: Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals in Demanding Environments

Ved Yerawar

Columbus North High School, 1400 25th Street, Columbus, Indiana 4720, USA; [email protected]
Mentor: Pooja Bidwai, Shilpa Gite
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 15 p. 103-112
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR815.103

KEYWORDS: Psychology, Health Psychology, Healthcare, Burnout, Mental Health.