Exploring Meaning – The Lindisfarne Gospels

By Katherine Taggart, Erin Devine

Abstract The Lindisfarne Gospels exemplify traditional Hiberno-Saxon illuminated manuscripts from the late seventh and early eighth centuries in the use of interlace to form abstract designs and animal patterns, in addition to Christian iconography throughout. This unique style demonstrates how medieval artists were able to seamlessly integrate new Christian imagery with the more established animal-interlace … Continue reading →

Research, Volume 4

A Minimal Working Configuration Set for Asterisk

By Luke Acree,   Dr. Robert Marmorstein

Abstract We present a fixed-point algorithm for reducing a large set of configuration lines to a minimal working configuration.  A minimal working configuration is the smallest set of configuration lines that allow an application to provide a predefined level of service.  We apply our algorithm to the Asterisk voice-over-IP server using a baseline of one … Continue reading →

Computer Science, Research, Volume 4

Retention of Science Majors Through Different Avenues of General Chemistry Education

By Benjamin P. Bilodeau, Melissa C. Rhoten

Abstract For the past two academic years, the chemistry division at Longwood University has implemented POGIL methodology in some sections of the general chemistry sequence for science majors. Initially we were interested in determining if students exposed to POGIL were more successful in general chemistry than those students that were not exposed to this teaching … Continue reading →

Chemistry, Research, Volume 4

The Effect of Judges’ Instructions about Case Information on Jury Memory

By Cassandra L. Wilson,   Dr. Eric Laws

Abstract Striking information from the record, as instructed by a judge, is a procedure heavily relied upon in the legal system, yet there is little evidence to support the procedure as successfully removing this information from consideration by the jury. Two scenarios of different degrees of severity, defense-stricken, defense, and no defense (control), were therefore … Continue reading →

Psychology, Research, Volume 4

Detecting Counterfeit Anti-malarials through Comparison between High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography and other Methods of Analysis

By Andrea Irby

Abstract Counterfeit pharmaceuticals are an increasing trend in the world of criminal activity because the business of making fake pharmaceuticals is highly profitable. The scientific community needs to develop clear-cut methods of detection for counterfeit pharmaceuticals because this is an issue that affects human health and because the use of prescription drugs is so prevalent. … Continue reading →

Chemistry, Research, Volume 4

Analysis of the Wilton Diptych

By Jamie Yurasits

Over many centuries, the mysteries and meanings behind the Wilton Diptych have entranced researchers as they have sought to uncover them.  This exceedingly rare piece of artwork which illustrates the devotion of King Richard II to the Virgin and Child has been considered to be the “most famous panel-painting to survive from medieval England.”[1] While … Continue reading →

Art, Art History, Research, Volume 3