Volume 8 - Issue 7, April 2026


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Reconstructing Genomes Using Graph-Based Algorithms

Aaron Kuang

Greenhill School, 4141 Spring Valley Road, Addison, TX, 75001, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 1-7
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.1

KEYWORDS: Graph Theory, Genome Analysis, Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology.


A Numerical Analysis of Stability in Zero-Sum Rock-Paper-Scissors Stochastic Replicator Dynamics

Kyle Yang

Deerfield Academy, 7 Boyden Lane, Deerfield, MA, 01342, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 8-13
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.8

KEYWORDS: Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Spectrophotometry, Carbinolamide, Kinetics.


Photon Transport and Spectral Formation in Accreting Neutron Star Columns: A Monte Carlo Approach

Andrew Gan

Raffles Institution, 1 Raffles Institution Lane, Singapore 575954; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 14-19
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.14

KEYWORDS: Physics and Astronomy, Astronomy and Cosmology, Neutron Stars, Accretion, Scattering, Radiative Transfer.


The Effects of Chain-of-Thought Prompting on the Performance of Moderate-sized LLMs in Competitive Math

Eric L. Min

Westwood High School, 12400 Mellow Meadow Dr, Austin, TX, 78750, USA, [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 20-26
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.20

KEYWORDS: Robotics and Intelligent Machines, Cognitive Systems, Large Language Model, Chain of Thought (CoT), Competitive Mathematics.


Digital Environment’s Potential to Modulate Altered Decision Making Pathways and Processes in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Daniel D. Jackson

Procter R. Hug High School, 3530 Sullivan Lane, Sparks, Nevada, 89431, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 27-33
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.27

KEYWORDS: Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Decision-Making, Prefrontal Cortex, Digital Environment.


The Economics of AI in the Music Industry: Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities

Aashi Singh

Gems Modern Academy, Nad Al Sheba-3, Dubai, UAE; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 34-42
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.34

KEYWORDS: Behavioral and Social Sciences, Sociology and Social Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, Music Industry, Technology Acceptance Model.


Genetic Factors in the Development and Diagnosis of Lymphedema and Lipedema

Aditi S. Gandhi

The Blake School, 511 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 43-49
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.43

KEYWORDS: Lymphedema, Lipedema, Genetics, Inheritance, Misdiagnosis, Classification.


In Cancer Immunotherapy Using CAR T Therapy and Emerging Advances in Stem Cell Therapy

Huseyn Ibrahimli

Baku, Azerbaijan; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 50-53
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.50

KEYWORDS: CAR T-cell Therapy, iPSC-derived CAR T-cells, Gene Editing, Cancer Immunotherapy, T-cell Exhaustion.


Model Collapse: A Comprehensive Review of Causes, Detection, and Mitigation

Murtaza S. Malik

Raha International School Gardens Campus, Khalifa City 'A, Al Raha Gardens Cnr. Al Mireef St, Abu Dhabi, 00000, UAE; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 54-64
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.54

KEYWORDS: Model Collapse, Recursive Training, Synthetic Data, Output Bias, AI Ethics, Model Unlearning.


Predicting the Prognosis of Ulcerative Colitis with Machine Learning

Aayushi Saxena

The Lawrenceville School, 2500 Main St., Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 65-70
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.65

KEYWORDS: Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Computational Biomodelling, Machine Learning, Ulcerative Colitis, Prognosis.


Benchmarking Distinct Deep Learning Architectures for Forecasting ARIMA-Synthesized Non-Stationary Time Series

Abdullah Shaikh

Jumeirah College, Dubai, UAE; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 71-79
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.71

KEYWORDS: Robotics and Intelligent Machines, Machine Learning, Time Series Forecasting, Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average Models, Long Short-Term Memory, Transformer.


Relationship and Comparison between Plasma, Neuroimaging, and Digital Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s Disease

Anaya Shabi

Global Indian International School SMART Campus, 27 Punggol Field Walk, Singapore, 828649; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 80-87
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.80

KEYWORDS: Biomedical and Health Sciences, Pathophysiology, Alzheimer’s Disease, Biomarkers, Plasma, Neuroimaging, Digital.


A Systematic Review of Barriers and Solutions to Implementing Waste Reduction Strategies in Hospitals

Shrey Aggarwal

Abbey Park High School, 1455 Glen Abbey Gate, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 2G5, Canada; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 88-95
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.88

KEYWORDS: Science, Medical and Health Sciences, Environmental Health, Healthcare Systems, Waste Management.


The Effects of Age and Sex on Symptom Severity and Brain Volumes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients

Anna Chia

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), 121 Dover Rd, Singapore 139650, Singapore; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 96-104
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.96

KEYWORDS: Biomedical and Health Sciences, Pathophysiology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Neurobiology.


Capability of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators to Replace Natural Muscle

Advait Swaminathan

Singapore American School, 40 Woodlands Street 41, Singapore, 738547, Singapore; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 105-114
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.105

KEYWORDS: Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, Artificial Muscles, Dielectric Elastomer Actuators, Electroactive Polymer.


Comparative Structural Integrity of Miura-Ori and Flasher Origami Patterns for Deployable Solar Panels

Aruzhan Muratbekova

Haileybury Almaty, Al-Farabi Avenue 112, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 115-121
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.115

KEYWORDS: Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering, Solar Panels, Miura-Ori, Flasher.


How Do Wing Length and Thickness Affect Flight Performance?

Hannah Choo Ying En

Hwa Chong Institution (College Section), 661 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore, Singapore 269734, Singapore; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 122-127
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.122

KEYWORDS: Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering, Wing Shape, Flight Performance.


The War on Superbugs: Teixobactin, and a New Frontier in Antibiotic Resistance

Michael Peng

Upper Canada College, 200 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 2X8, Canada; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 128-132
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.128

KEYWORDS: Biochemistry, Medical Biochemistry, Antibiotic Resistance, Teixobactin.


Temporal Lobe Epilepsy and Autoimmune Disorder Associations and Mechanisms: A Scoping Review

Sanvi S. Singh

Academy of Allied Health and Science 2325 Heck Ave, Neptune, NJ, 07753, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 133-138
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.133

KEYWORDS: Cellular and Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, Epilepsy, Autoimmune.


The Role of Stem Cells in Cancer Treatments

Amanda Chua

Hwa Chong Institution, 661 Bukit Timah Rd, 269734, Singapore; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 139-147
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.139

KEYWORDS: Biomedical and Health Sciences, Genetics and Molecular Biology of Disease, Cancer, Stem Cells.


A Review of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Age of Menarche among Adolescent Girls

Ayaka Singh

1207 Dover Rd, Singapore 139654; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 148-153
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.148

KEYWORDS: Transitional Medical Sciences, Environmental Science, Disease Prevention, PFAS, Menarche, Endocrine Disruption, Adolescence, Puberty.


Biodegradable Textiles and Apparel as an Opportunity for Private Sector Environmental Impact

Pranay Shrinivaas Balaji Shyam Sundar

Jordan High School, 27500 Fulshear Bend Dr, Fulshear, TX 77441; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 154-161
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.154

KEYWORDS: Chemistry, Biodegradable Textiles, Closed-Loop Textiles Systems, Environmental Impact, Recycling Infrastructure.


Investigation of Tensile and Soil Degradation Properties of Pure and Hybrid Homemade Bioplastics

Kaiyue Chen

Saint Kentigern College, 130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga, Auckland, 2010, New Zealand; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 162-167
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.162

KEYWORDS: Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Bioplastics, Tensile, Soil Degradation.


A Role for Music in Slowing Memory Decline in Alzheimer's Disease

Olivia Tu

Lynbrook High School,1280 Johnson Ave, San Jose, CA, 95129, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 168-176
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.168

KEYWORDS: Behavioral Neuroscience, Music, Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory.


Reproductive Lifespan as a Proxy for Estrogen Exposure and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk in Women: A Multisystem Perspective

Sonya Komar

Scarsdale Senior High School, 1057 Post Road, Scarsdale, NY, 10583, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 177-182
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.177

KEYWORDS: Biology, Alzheimer’s Disease, Reproductive Lifespan, Menopause, Estrogen, Cognitive Decline, Women’s Brain Health, Hormone Replacement Therapy.


An Automated Framework for Studying the Potential of AI Defaults in Assignments

Audrey H. Koo

The Kinkaid School, 201 Kinkaid School Dr, Houston, TX, 77024, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 183-189
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.183

KEYWORDS: Systems Software, Human/Machine Interface, Online Learning, AI in Education.


The True Footprint of Clean Energy: A Life-Cycle Comparison of Solar, Wind, and Microalgae Biofuel

Jun Kang

Hiroo Gakuen Senior High School, 5-1-14 Minami Azabu, Minato Ku, Tokyo 106-0047 Japan; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 190-200
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.190

KEYWORDS: Energy: Physical, Sustainable Design, Life-Cycle Assessment, Solar Photovoltaics, Microalgae Biofuel.


CCR5 and Its Mutation in HIV Infection, and the Therapeutic Approach with CRISPR-Cas9

Nana Shibuya

The British School of Tashkent, Kalandar Dr 3, Tashkent, 100170, Uzbekistan; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 201-210
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.201

KEYWORDS: Biomedical Science, Genetics, HIV/AIDS, CCR5, CRISPR-Cas9.


Exploring Music Therapy as Adjunctive Care in Oncology: Insights from a Qualitative Case Study

Sanskriti Varshney

Byron Nelson High School, 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, Texas, 76262, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 211-218
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.211

KEYWORDS: Medical and Health Sciences, Oncology, Music Therapy, Complementary and Integrative Medicine, Psychosocial Support in Cancer Care.


The Effects of Social Norms on Decision-Making in Game Theory

Zhang Yiran

Dunman High School, 10 Tanjong Rhu Road, 436895, Singapore; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 219-229
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.219

KEYWORDS: Behavioral and Social Sciences, Other, Game Theory, Social Norms, Rationality.


Application of NASA’s General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT) in Replicating and Optimizing Historical Interplanetary Trajectories

Adesh Krishnan

St. Joseph Institution International, 490 Thomson Rd, Singapore 298191, [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 230-237
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.230

KEYWORDS: Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering, Physics, Orbital Mechanics, Spacecraft Mission Planning.


Beyond Flavor: A Systematic Review of the Maillard Reaction’s Impact on Health and Link to Carcinogenesis

Fiona Zhong

West Point Grey Academy, 4125 West 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6R 4P9, Canada; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 238-243
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.238

KEYWORDS: Medical and Health Sciences, Oncology, Food Science, Carcinogenesis, Maillard.


Exercise Therapy in Stress Management

Haorui Zhang, Yi Wang

Sanya Foreign Language School Affiliated to Shanghai International Studies University, No.1 Fengxiang Road, Tianya District, Sanya City, Hainan Province, 572000, China; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 244-250
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.244

KEYWORDS: Biomedical and Health Science, Pathophysiology, Stress, Exercise Therapy.


Breaking Bad: Adversarial Prompting Targeting Feed Forward Neural Networks Within Transformers

Luca Chang

St. John’s School, 2401 Claremont Lane, Houston, Texas, 77019, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 251-258
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.251

KEYWORDS: Robotics and Intelligent Machines, Machine Learning, Transformer, Adversarial Attacks, Natural Language Processing.


The Current State of Space Mining

Naisha Thomre

Westview High School, 13500 Camino Del Sur, San Diego, CA, 92129, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 259-263
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.259

KEYWORDS: Robotics and Intelligent Machines, Other, Space Mining, Robot Mining.


Cultural Frame Switching: A Russian-English Application to the Thematic Apperception Test

Alexandra Denisova

Corona del Mar High School, 2101 Eastbluff Dr., CA, 92660, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 264-272
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.264

KEYWORDS: Sociology, Sociolinguistics, Cultural Frame Switching, Russian-English Bilinguals, Hofstede’s Six Cultural Dimensions.


Assessing the Quality of Life of Palestinian Young Adult Refugees in Jordan: An Exploratory Study

Antara Nayak

Livingston High School, 30 Robert H Harp Drive, Livingston, New Jersey, 07039, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 273-280
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.273

KEYWORDS: Social and Behavioral Science, Sociology and Social Psychology, Mental Health, Quality of Life, Palestinian Refugees.


A Comparative Analysis of Embedding Techniques and Their Importance in the Functionality of Large Language Models

Elaine Jiang

Nikola Tesla STEM High School, 4301 228th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98053; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 281-289
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.281

KEYWORDS: Robotics and Intelligent Machines, Machine Learning, Embeddings, Large Language Models, Retrieval Augmented Generation.


ADHD in Context: Gendered Presentation, Peer Relationships, and Family Challenges

Kitty Men

St. Clement’s School, 21 St Clements Ave, Toronto, ON M4R 1G8, Canada; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 290-295
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.290

KEYWORDS: Behavioral and Social Sciences, Clinical and Developmental Social Psychology, ADHD, Gender Differences, Effects on Social Development.


Finding Planets: Exoplanet Validation Using Overlapping Data from TESS And K2

Mohammad Yawar Khan

Deira International School, Festival City, Dubai, UAE; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 296-300
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.296

KEYWORDS: Physics, Astrophysics, Exoplanet Detection, Transit Photometry, Exoplanet Validation, Planet Validation, TESS, TLS.


Evaluating the Accessibility of ChatGPT for Individuals with Dyslexia

Shradha Sujeeth

Gems Modern Academy, Dubai, 53663, UAE
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 301-307
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.301

KEYWORDS: System software, Human Machine/Interface, Accessibility, Dyslexia, Cognitive Load.


Sun-Aware Routing for Enhanced Driving Safety Using A* Search and Real-Time Atmospheric Conditions

Rohin Vig

Mission San Jose High School, 41717 Palm Avenue, Fremont, California, 94539, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 308-314
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.308

KEYWORDS: Systems Software, Algorithms, A* Routine Algorithm, Dynamic Routing.


The Relationship Between Stress and Fecundability: A Global Perspective

Misaki Tsukada

Clear Lake High School, 2929 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX, 77058, USA; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 315-320
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.315

KEYWORDS: Biology, Medical and Health Sciences, Infertility, Fecundability, Stress.


Ferrofluid and Its Application in Wound Healing

Eldar Osmonov

Oxford International School, Mira Avenue 153/1, Bishkek, Chuyskaya Oblast, 720040, Kyrgyzstan; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 321-325
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.321

KEYWORDS: Biomaterials, Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, Regeneration, Earthworms, Ferrofluid.


Climate Shockwaves: The Impact on Political Instability from Natural Disasters

Haedam Lee

Branksome Hall Asia, 70, Global edu-ro 145beon-gil, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, 63644, Republic of Korea; [email protected]
IJHSR 2026 Vol. 8 Issue 7 p. 326-333
Download Article: https://doi.org/10.36838/IJHSR87.326

KEYWORDS: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Climate Sciences, Climate Change, Natural Disasters, Political Instability.