In recent years, Egypt’s relationship with Russia has strengthened significantly, particularly since the presidency of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in 2014. This alliance, marked by military cooperation and strategic investments, signals a shift in Egypt’s foreign policy as it seeks to diversify international partnerships beyond traditional allies like the United States. Russia’s involvement in key...
Sanitary sewer systems provide a cost-effective and environmentally sound alternative to decentralized wastewater management methods such as septic tanks and leach fields. Centralized ownership and operation distribute maintenance costs across users, creating both economic and ecological benefits. However, the development and expansion of sewer infrastructure face constraints related to...
Pittsburgh’s topography, composed of steep hills and valleys with urbanized floodplains, leaves residents uniquely vulnerable to extreme weather events and geological hazards such as flash floods and landslides. This research examines the geography of flood risk and socioeconomic inequality in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, investigating whether disadvantaged communities are more susceptible...
Water scarcity has long been a concern due to increased demand for food for increasing populations. Urban agriculture is made up of community rooftops, backyard gardens and small commercial farms which serve a vital resource of food in urban areas especially for those communities living in food deserts. ArcGIS was used to correlate soil type and water retention capability using SSURGO data....
Homestead Cemetery, a significant landmark in the Borough of Munhall, Pennsylvania, has been an integral part of the Pittsburgh region's history since 1886. Its long and rich history, spanning from the Civil War to the Homestead Steel Strike and the Civil Rights Movement, is the final resting place for thousands of individuals. That said, the passage of time, erosion, and neglect have led to...
This project examines the influence of Russian energy initiatives in the Republic of Congo, providing a historical context of Russia-Africa relations and detailing the specific projects and companies involved. This discussion is particularly relevant as Russia seeks partnerships post-Russian-Ukraine war.
For our research, we predicted that Russia was exploiting the Republic of Congo's...
Vehicular crashes remain a serious public safety issue in Philadelphia County, with neighborhoods disproportionately experiencing high rates of collisions involving injury, sometimes fatal. The focus of this research will be on examining Philadelphia's High Injury Network, which are specific roads with severe crashes that are heavily concentrated. The construction of the roads that make up...
