Category: Accounting and Management
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Investigation of Caffeine Concentration Accuracy in Kong Strong Energy Drink Via GC-MS
By Hyun Cho, Austin Allen Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sarah Smith Abstract The global market for caffeinated soft drinks is diverse and growing in consumer base, and Kong Strong is a Danish beverage manufactured for American consumption. Kong Strong is an energy soft drink containing caffeine, which is known to elevate metabolic rates and increase alertness.…
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Restaurant Turnover Rates: An Analysis of Turnover Contributors at Mellow Mushroom Fredericksburg
By Emily Mousso Faculty Mentor: Alexandria Dunn Abstract This project examines the underlying causes of high employee and management turnover in the restaurant industry, with a specific focus on Mellow Mushroom in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Drawing on interviews with the current general manager and staff, as well as existing industry research, the study identifies leadership instability,…
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Unpacking the Pink Tax: Global Trends and Local Solutions
By Ashlyn Diederich Faculty Mentor: Dr. Alexandra Dunn Abstract This project examines the “pink tax,” a term used to describe the tendency for products marketed toward women to cost more than similar products marketed toward men. Research shows that women’s personal care products cost about 13% more on average, and women’s products overall cost about…
