Strategic Planning Process in Healthcare

When planning for the strategy, a pediatric clinic should create objectives and set goals on where the clinic wants to be in the coming future. In terms of internal factors, technology is a key aspect that must be determined to ensure success in the pediatric clinic set to be opened...

Understanding Cultural Background of a Patient

Family and cultural background are one of the most significant parts of a person’s life, as their perception of the world forms out of certain biases that their origins give them. Therefore, certain medical conditions can be related to the cultural background, as in every place, a certain cultural background...

The Clinician Administered CAPS-5 Questionnaire

The Physician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS) is a standardized diagnostic interview for post-traumatic stress disorder that is well-validated and frequently used. It was created at the National PTSD Center in the early 1990s using DSM-III PTSD criteria and has since been revised (Franklin et al., 2018). For example, behavioral anchors are...

People With Disabilities: Lockdown-Related Disparities

The article by Jesus et al. (2021) focuses on examining disparities that people with disabilities had to experience during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic because of social distancing and lockdown policies. The authors defined that the pandemic disproportionally affected people with disabilities and negatively influenced their health due...

Global Foreign Exchange and Capital Markets in Mexico

The regulatory action of global standards is an essential instrument for the national economy and international trade. In Mexico, standardization takes the form of required Official Mexican Standards (NOM) developed by federal government agencies, as well as predominantly voluntary Mexican Standards (NMX) supported by the Secretariat of Economy and the...

Sustainability of Economic Growth

In the last few decades, overall economic growth spiked dramatically. The growth is closely connected with people’s life quality (Figueroa, 2021). This is why some have begun to question whether this process can be sustainable and infinite. In theory, economic growth can be unlimited if it adopts sustainable principles (Ashmarina...

Intercultural Conflict Communication Style

There are various approaches to characterize conflict resolution styles, and one of them is the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory. It was developed by Mitchell Hammer in 2005 and, according to it, there are two dimensions that an individual’s conflict-solving technique consists of – the analytical one and the emotional one...

The Assessment Process in Healthcare

It is important to note that for a person to be able, to tell the truth, they need to feel comfortable. This largely depends on who is performing the assessment. Thus, it seems to me that I would first let the person know that the conversation would be confidential and...

Ava DuVernay’s 13th Documentary Review

Summary I watched 13th by Ava DuVernay, and I can say that this picture was both reaffirming and revealing for me. This one-and-a-half-hour documentary shows and deconstructs the still-existing topical American problems related to race relations and the social hierarchy of the United States (US). Via a consistent and systematic...

The New Deal and American Society

The Wall Street Crash of 1929 generally refers to the stock market crash, which led to the economic downfall of the whole country. Experts emphasize the rapid growth of the American market in the 1920s as the primary cause since people were eager to make a profit from the stocks...

Predicting Financial Crisis of 2008

The financial crisis of 2008 was one of the most significant economic disasters in world history. Even though numerous countries and separate businesses were caught by surprise by the emerged problems, many experts state that the crisis could be predicted. In particular, the accounting information of KB Home, including the...

Healthcare: The Importance of Accessibility

Healthcare is an important aspect that guarantees that good quality of life is maintained and alleviates people from illnesses. Healthcare currently is not accessible to everyone, but this should not be the case because everyone should have access to healthcare. Various advantages can be seen if healthcare was provided to...

Dun & Bradstreet Firm’s Competitiveness Assessment

Understanding the extent of competition in the target market, as well as evaluating a company’s ability to withstand the observed rivalry rates, are crucial steps in securing a company’s position in the chosen business environment. Dun & Bradstreet offers an innovative digital tool for evaluating the competitiveness of an organization....

Religious Practices of African Diaspora

People believe in different doctrines, values, and beliefs that certain religious and traditional practices contain. These beliefs and practices significantly influence how an individual responds to some aspects of life, challenges, and an individual’s general lifestyle (Upenieks and Schieman, 189). In African societies, it is believed that traditions have been...

The Seventh Seal Film Analysis

Introduction The Seventh Seal is a 1957 AB Svensk Filmindustri feature film by Ingmar Bergman starring Gunnar Bjornstrand, Bengt Ekerot and the late Max von Sydow. The knight and his squire return from a crusade and meet Death, whom the knight challenges for a game of chess, bidding their lives....

Nurses’ Ethics: The Main Principles

The scenario in which the doctor does not allow the patient to ask questions about the treatment or procedures performed on his body concerns autonomy and justice. The first principle of nurses’ ethics involves that all patients have rights to know about the possible risks and consequences of the procedure...

Science-Based Targets Initiative

Science Based Targets Description and Calculation As part of the Paris Agreements, the governments of various countries have pledged to prevent a rise in temperature on Earth by 1.5°C, which would lead to irreversible climate change. Despite efforts, carbon emissions continue to rise, so Science Based Targets (SBT) offers companies...

“Gladiator” Ridley Scott: Plot, Themes, and Key Features

Introduction Ridley Scott’s, Gladiator is one of the most influential films of the 21st century. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe, the movie was released in the year 2000. The film incorporated other supportive actors, including; Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou, and Richard Harriss. It won critical accolades, large...

Sex Workers and New Code of Ethics

The existing social paradigm of redefining equality, respect, and human autonomy has resulted in the rapid need for reconsidering the commonly accepted code of ethics and the overall definition of ethics. Thus, in the article presented by Canadian sex workers’ rights advocate Valerie Scott (2017), the issue of legislation in...

Uber’s Effect on Taxi Companies

Uber’s innovative format of transportation services affects companies in the taxi market. Specifically, its pricing strategies and the ability to damage the reputation of taxi drivers deserve attention in this regard. This essay will examine the cause-and-effect connections between Uber’s activity in the transportation industry and its meaning for more...

The Gospel of John vs. Other Synoptic Gospels

The Gospel of John uniquely differs from the three Synoptic Gospels (Mark, Matthew, Luke) in terms of its literary style, setting and time sequence, portrayal of Jesus, dualistic imagery, and theological concepts. A deviation is observed between John’s Gospel and the Synoptic Gospel because John takes readers back to Genesis...

The Reasons Behind the Rise in Gas Prices

The gas prices have significantly increased during the past several months, and there are several reasons that caused this increase. First of all, it is necessary to realize that the situation in the world is quite unstable today, and numerous factors influence each other, which manifests in rising gas prices....

The Growth of Modern Cities: Historical Circumstances

In the first half of the 19th century, the urban population of Western Europe and North America continued to increase. The population of large commercial and industrial centers and ports grew especially rapidly. The growth of the urban population was due to the influx of peasants who went to work....

Movement Counts Video on Verbal Counting Exercise

The presented video reflects one of the primary and fundamental aspects of mathematics – verbal counting. This exercise examines ordinal counting from one to a specified number, teaches children to read the number dropped on the dice, and then correlate it with specific movements (“Movement Counts”). Although the considered aspects...

Sampling Methods: Probability, Non-Probability, and Stratified Samplings

Probability Sampling Probability sampling is the method that is based on the premise that all the members of the population have an equal possibility of being chosen for study or observation. It usually includes such main sampling types as simple random, systematic, stratified, and cluster samplings (Etikan and Bala, 2017)....

Implementation of Instructional Technology

Implementation of instructional technology is becoming increasingly popular in contemporary times as technological advancement continues to be embraced across the world. The improving ratio of computer-per-student through different time frames reflects the need for instructional technology. Administrators across various geographical regions have varied objectives of adopting it. Some of the...

The Canvas “The Red Studio” by Henri Matisse

The standard way of thinking about representing the three-dimensional world on a two-dimensional surface is that the one-point linear perspective is the most common tool. It was discovered in 1420 in Florence by Filippo Brunelleschi to create the illusion of reality. However, the early 20th century artists seemed to dismantle...

Social Media and Its Use in Marketing

The Internet is the most massive and prompt source of information, so today, it is difficult to find any area of human activity that would not be represented there. A social network is a social structure that consists of nodes (individuals, groups of people, or communities) interconnected by one or...

Impact of Art for Liberating of People

It is important to note that art liberates people during times of hardship by providing freedom and space to escape the chaos surrounding them. For example, it is stated that while the buildings were burning and neighborhoods were sinking in poverty, outdoor dance parties were held in the streets with...

Sustainable Agriculture and Future Perspectives

Sustainable agriculture a system which combines animal and plant production in a given area. Sustainable agriculture is essential in that it ensures the earth can be reused and renewed by future generations. It focuses on using natural water, soil, and pest management instead of synthetic chemicals and petroleum-based fertilizers (Raliya...

Leveraging Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Apple is considered the company with one of the leanest supply chain management in the world (Ross, 2020). Such success is explained by several factors, including strong relationships with suppliers, strategic inventory management, and a focus on sustainability. As for the former, it is mentioned that Apple has strict standards...

Coronavirus Could Trigger a Backslide on Freedom

The debate on the importance of freedom and security has a long history. With the emergence and development of states, people began to contemplate the dilemma of liberty and public safety. The governmental response to the COVID-19 pandemic contributes to the discussion and can be examined as a real-life instance...

FIFA, Zidane and Materazzi 2006 Debacle

The three parties involved each handled the case differently. FIFA punishing both players was fair and helped them preserve their image and pass on a solid message against emotional and physical abuse. They reminded players that violence and unbecoming behavior on the field would not be tolerated. However, the punishment...

Factory Wages During the Strike

It is possible to predict that the factor wages will remain the same throughout the strike and negotiations compared to earlier in the year. Several factors can be provided to justify this statement. First, the wages are not the major point discussed as the company’s pension and the possible shift...

Eating Patterns: People-Eating and Insect-Eating

One of the main reasons for the differences in eating patterns that can be found in the world is of an environmental and ecological nature. In particular, Harris (1985) emphasizes that differences in eating habits are attributed not to cultural differences but to cost and benefit considerations. In this case,...

Households and Consumer Behaviors

There are many ways in which households have changed in the past 50 years. People today are getting married much older, and although divorce rates had risen significantly by the early 1990s, there has since been a decreasing tendency. Because of the rise in divorce rates, there are many more...

Trust in Mass Commercial Media

I believe that trust in mass commercial media varies from country to country. In some places, governments implement censorship and abuse their control over mass media. When this influence becomes apparent to people, and they start understanding that the reality they are trying to be convinced of is significantly distorted,...

Defining Race in Brazil and Racism Reducing

Race appears to be an easy concept to grasp when mentioned in other countries. However, it is more complex in Brazil to define race after the government introduced some physical features that define the concept. The implication is that skin color is not the only aspect of physical differences used...

The Sexual Abuse of Black Men Under American Slavery

Summary The thesis of this article is that violence has no face, race, or gender. The times of slavery left a large number of people disfigured and offended, including men. Strong social stigma about the shame of male sexual passivity and general weakness did not allow for deep and responsible...

Validity and Reliability in Conducting Applied Research

Scientists lead research to affirm that the scores bode well dependent on their comprehension of the development is estimated. This is a critical point since researchers do not just expect that their actions work. They gather information to show that they work. If their exploration does not exhibit that action...

The Process of Formation of Ethnic Identity

Ethnic identity as a process and structure is formed in the development of human activity and communication. Awareness of the ethnocultural features of the community determines ethnic self-identification. Identification is the most critical process in the formation of ethnic identity. Similar processes of human social activity are beginning to occur...

Nike Inc.’s Successful Collaborations

In my opinion, this post about Nike, Inc. and its successful collaborations provided an appropriate description of the company and its marketing endeavors. Sufficient evidentiary support is provided to show how the company operates and what types of collaborations it seeks as well as the effect of such collaborations on...

Court Systems of the United States

Independent State Courts The United States has two primary court systems, which include State courts and Federal courts. Such division was introduced in order to grant independent judicial systems yet unite them under the fundamental principles of Federal legislation (Burke et al., 2019). However, such division may lead to the...

Review of “The Prince” by Machiavelli

Machiavelli was a Florentine philosopher best known for his political ideas in the 16th century. After his death, his two most famous philosophical works, The Prince and Discourses on Livy, were published. His impact has been massive, with the possible exception of Kant; no philosopher since antiquity has had such...

Violent Video Games and Their Effects on Behavior

Concerns regarding the impact of media violence on aggression are common in television, cinema, music, video, and computer games. To answer the question of whether media violence can cause aggressiveness, one must first grasp the theoretical foundations of such statements. Theoretically, video games may have the ability to either encourage...

Nutritional Challenges for Government

The government plays a significant role in the population’s nutrition and the correlated challenges. The most dangerous of them for most of human history was food insufficiency, which is why the government stimulated food production and distribution (Mozaffarian et al., 2018). Subsequently, the government got involved in people’s nutrition, using...

Han Fei, Confucius, and the Athenian Argument

It is possible to discuss several similarities between the arguments of Han Fei and Athenian envoys. The first is the discussion of punishment and favors in Han Fei or two handles. The two handles are employed by the ruler in order to control the ministers. This way, fear protects the...

The Issue of Athletes Suffering From Unbearable Heat

The article, written by Tom Ambrose (2021) and published in the Evening Standard newspaper, reports on the issue of athletes suffering from unbearable heat during the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. The main part of the article tells how a Great Britain team’s runner Jessica Judd, after a...

Algorithmic Bias of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly developing technology which is already extensively utilized in different spheres, yet it has many considerable issues, and one of the most important of them is algorithmic bias. Any type of machine learning is based on exposing computers to large arrays of data and training...

Wason Selection Task in Deductive Reasoning Study

In a move to study deductive reasoning, a four-card problem is a popular puzzle usually applied. There are four cards to use, where one is marked number 3, the other one number 8, and the last two have red and brown colors. The puzzle holds the proposition that if a...

Behavioral Reasoning Perspectives on Organic Food Purchase

This study aimed to employ theories like the theory of planned behavior, the theory of reasoned action, and the theory of behavioral reasoning to explain the magnitude of the intent gap in the purchase of organic food by introducing causes into consumer decision-making. The study primarily relied on behavioral reasoning...

Functions of the Skeletal System

Movement Due to the ligaments that hold bones together, the bones work as levers driven by muscles. Moreover, the shape of the skeletal system facilitates movement; for example, the small bones of the hands warrant precise action, and the small bones of feet help people adapt to any terrain. Protection...

The History of Women’s Rights Movement

The Women’s Rights movement was an important event in the history of the United States of America. It began as the women’s fight for a vote and resulted in many other movements that affected America in the mid to late 1800s. During that time period, American women’s enfranchisement was closely...

“Race: The Power of an Illusion” Documentary

Episode 1 of the documentary Race: The Power of an Illusion dismantles the myth of race. According to this myth, race is an important characteristic rooted in biology or genetics. It accounts not only for visual differences among people, such as various skin colors but also for complex internal differences,...

Medieval and Modern Music Comparison

To describe in one article the features of the performance of music of six centuries – from the 9th century to the 14th – a task that requires such a level of generalization, behind which, perhaps, the music itself will not be visible. If you look at the Earth from...

The Boat Discussion: A Moral Dilemma in “The Dark Knight”

For this discussion, I will be imagining myself in a moral dilemma shown in “The Dark Knight”. Two boats, full of civilians and prisoners, respectively, are rigged with explosives (Youtube, 2010). The passengers have the choice of blowing the other boat up to save themselves. If I were a passenger...

Hypothesis Testing in Daily Life

Hypotheses testing in daily life can promote a better understanding of various events and people that an individual deals with daily. For instance, hypothesis testing may reveal how people around the individual treat them. This paper aims to describe the testing of a hypothesis stating that only close people, including...

“Canadian Council for Refugees v Canada”: Aims and Principles

A state can treat its citizens and non-citizens differently, although there should be legitimate and reasonable causes for this approach. In Canada, the Canadian Council for Refugees v Canada is an example of the different principles applied to the people who have citizenship and those seeking asylum in this country....

Analysis of Steam Deck Benefits

People have to admit that video games are no longer reserved for children or hardcore gamers. Nowadays, it is difficult to find a person who did not hear about Valve or at least its famous Steam gaming platform. More so, you might have heard about the newest handheld console device...

Jib Fowles’ Fifteen Advertising Appeals

The article by Fowles (1982) targeted 15 specific appeals to the basic human psychology that advertisers have developed to make their products marketable. Fowles (1982) singled out the following appeals making consumers buy things they do not need or can substitute with analogs. Sexual motive: a rare but noticeable appeal...

Aspects of Cloud Computing in Business

Cloud computing (CC) is a powerful tool for online businesses of the contemporary era. The term does not have a specified definition; hence, multiple notions of the term exist. Paul et al. considered that CC is a computing style that allows the provision of “massively scalable information technology-related capabilities… as...

Analysis of Brian Helgeland’s 42

42 is a 2013 biographical movie directed by an award-winning American director Brian Helgeland. The motion picture dwells on the events of 1945 when Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman), an African American baseball player, became the first Black player to be signed for Major League Baseball. This film, although allowing for...

Trade Between Europe and Other Countries

In the present day, the trade relationship between Europe and other countries is constantly improving, however, there are cultural, political, governmental, and economic challenges to entering the European market. The main difficulties are determined by the differences in regulations that create particular standards in multiple spheres. In European Union (EU),...

Global Village: The Role of Media Technologies

Marshall McLuhan, the prominent Canadian theorist of media, once compared the world to the global village. The primary idea behind this comparison is that the dissemination of media technologies made the world immensely interconnected. In other words, the global village could be regarded as a metaphor for the concept of...

Abbreviations and Medical Errors

The ability to communicate one’s thoughts to others clearly and concisely is a cornerstone of any people’s collective activity. For this reason, miscommunication leads to misunderstanding, which, in turn, negatively impacts the outcome of the work. Mistakes related to the exchange of information in the medical sphere, however, are additionally...

Selections from the Life of Muhammad

The stories presented in the “Life of Muhammad” are significant because they underscore the close relationships that Muslims and Christians have from historical and theological perspectives. Islam and Christianity are broadly categorized under the Abrahamic faiths because they all trace their origins to Abraham, whom they recognize as their father....

Importance of Business Communication and Management

The modern model of personnel management is impossible without a well-established process of effective communication. There is a radical quantitative and qualitative change in the information sphere, accompanied by a radical transformation of the economic, technical, socio-cultural, and managerial components of the communication processes of post-industrial society. Companies whose economic...

Expressionist Music and Its Features

Expressionist music is one of the biggest and most significant musical trends of the early 20th century. This direction was radically different from the previously considered traditional and classical music. Such a separation and denial of established principles was the main distinguishing feature of musical expressionism. Through a departure from...

Pentangle in “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”

About fifty lines in the chivalric romance Sir Gawain and the Green Knight take over the significant symbol, the Pentangle, displayed on the Gawain’s shield. Each knight had a different design or symbol placed on his shield, which made it possible to identify people in battle when helmets obscured their...

Why the North Won the Civil War

One of the reasons why the North (Union) won the Civil War was that it had a larger population than the South. The population of the Union was about twice that of the South (Confederacy). The North had more people to fight in its army as compared to the South...

Effects of Spiritual and Moral Courage on Life

Effects of Spiritual Courage in Life Spiritual fortitude strengthens us when we inquire about purpose and meaning. While many people develop inner valor through organized religion, there are more ways to cultivate this feature. Thus, divine bravery entails being open to the most fundamental concerns of why we are here,...

The Basics of Environmental Ethics

The health of all living organisms relies on the quality of the earth; therefore, environmental concerns are crucial for everyone because everything in the world is connected. There are numerous ecologists, but Aldo Leopold occupies a unique position in the history of wildlife conservation in the USA. He is a...

Social Work and Culture in the Context of the US

The concept of social work and culture in the context of the US is an extremely complex and multi-layered issue due to the growing diversity within the state. Indeed, the lack of cultural awareness is an unacceptable manifestation of ignorance in a country driven by diversity, inclusion, and variety. When...

The Control and Surveillance of Indigenous People by the U.S. Government

An oppressive, bigoted criminal jurisdictional plan and strict surveillance organized by the United States have restricted the lives and basic civil rights of Native Americans. Various laws administer control over trust land contingent upon whether an individual or a clan holds the benefitting interest. In any case, a clan or...

Full-Service Crime Laboratory: Forensic Science

Introduction The criminal justice system relies heavily on crime laboratories represented by forensic science. It is an important scientific field that cooperates with crime detectives, police, and crime scene investigators. Aside from examining various items found on the crime scenes or at a suspect’s disposal, forensic science also commences laboratory...

Principles of Information Security

Organizations can use various approaches when they need to manage potential and current risks. Two available groups of strategies are qualitative and quantitative ones, and they are significantly different. On the one hand, quantitative assessment is “an asset valuation approach that attempts to assign absolute numerical measures” (Whitman & Mattord,...

The Physicalism Concept in Philosophy

Physicalism is closely related to the word ‘physical,’ which states the material condition of objects surrounding people. According to Jononymous Personymous (2021), physicalism means that everything has a physical substance, but followers of this theory do not deny the fact that abstract objects exist. Individuals can create their specific vision...

Technology Development: Indonesian Film Industry in 2010-2020

The film industry in Indonesia has been growing during the last several decades. One of the significant factors that influence this sector is technology development. The emergence of new internet technologies has made video content accessible to mass audiences, providing entertainment and education. However, the implication of new technologies has...

Film “Dead Man Walking” by Tim Robbins

Freedom hits different when one has a life outside the walls of a prison, whereas those in prison are only free within their cells. On top of that, there is a different feeling for those set to get life in prison and those condemned to death, whereby a shooting squad,...

Social Justice and Civil Rights

Justice has been one of the most discussed topics for thousands of years. As such, Steiner (1994) concluded that justice is primarily concerned with the termination of resolving conflicts that develop as one follows ambitions in a social setting, which means that there should be an authoritative source for fairness:...

Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Performance by Valentina Lisitsa

The Lassan, with its short but powerful entrance, is the first section of Lisitsa’s composition. Despite beginning with the C-sharp main triad, C-sharp minor quickly becomes the home key. She modulates easily from here on out, notably to the tonic and relative majors. The Friska is the second section, which...

APRN Board Regulations in Texas and California

In the present healthcare environment, the role of nurses as a crucial element of the system is increasingly recognized. As such registered nurses often rely on Advanced Practice degrees in pursuit of independent provision of care. According to Schober (2018) their ability to promote accessible and safer care is acknowledge...

The Boundary Between Android and Human Consciousness

Philip Dick’s work is a unique illustration of how a gray morality can be properly spelled out to reveal the ambiguity of any characters and story. The central figure, Rick Deckard, is manifested in the plot as a man confronting evil; but at the edge of the narrative, the reader...

Aspects of Scientific Responsibility

Science as the method to understand the development of human life is a valuable achievement of humanity. The understanding of this concept and its role in people’s life requires the analysis of Berk’s (2018) textbook, Dobbs’ (2009) article, and videos presented by Gawande (2016) and Oliver (2016). The observation of...

Comparison of Periodized and Non-Periodized Resistance Training on Maximal Strength

The article that was assigned for the task is called “Comparison of periodized and non-periodized resistance training on maximal strength: a meta-analysis.” The paper is considered to be an assessment of information that is related to sports medicine. The text represents a study that possesses both findings and limitations on...

Getting Out of the Middle Ages

The complexity of transitioning from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and, consequently, to modernity implies the need for demonstrating cause-and-effect relationships of events. In this case, they include strengthening the central government, the emergence of individualism, the focus on realism, and the formation of a mechanistic view of the...

“Is the World Getting Better or Worse?” by Bruce Mau: The Arisen Questions

The article Is the World Getting Better or Worse? by Bruce Mau provides a thorough analysis of the current situations in different spheres, from healthcare to the economy. The insights shared by Mau cover many interesting topics and therefore raise numerous questions which require further exploration and assessment. One of...

The “Robots on Earth” Article by Jerry West

Robots on Earth by Jerry West is a work of non-fiction that attempts to discuss the ways in which the perception of robots and AI are misrepresented within society. While the media tries to paint robots as villainous and dangerous creations, in practice, they merely exist as equipment to help...

History of American Political Thought

The history of American political thought is a complicated one, compounding both of the nation’s separatist idealistic roots and the dark legacy of slavery. Its core principles of freedom, equality and opportunity, however, remain a consistent feature at least in the intentions of the US policy makers throughout the years....

Violations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in China

China has a long history of suppressing the authors and the freedom of speech. For instance, Liu Xiaobo was a literary critic, known for his active participation in the social and political spheres in China. Liu Xiaobo was fighting and protesting for subjects such as freedom of expression. He was...

The Penetration Steps to the Transport Industry

Introduction The present case study reveals the steps that companies in the transport industry have made to penetrate the new business segment. It covers the crucial problem that many companies have to encounter, and it is not a trivial task as statistics show that only one firm out of four...

Connection of Language and Identity

Each person’s language is unique, as it is a communication mechanism with many subjective determinants, including the accent. According to the public, accent spoils the language, and there are many sites where they offer services to eliminate it. However, the accent is, at the same time, a manifestation of the...

Building an Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

It is important to note that every study needs to be properly evaluated in order to ensure that it is both reliable and valid. Without determining these properties, it is problematic to use them as a source of evidence to support a specific argument. It is stated that “reliability focuses...

Internal and External Penetration Testing

Penetration testing is an effective method of cybersecurity assessment that allows identifying any potential system vulnerabilities and preventing severe damage from digital threats. However, pentesting can also be detrimental to the company’s performance if performed inadequately (Packetlabs, 2021). From these considerations, the initial stage of planning and reconnaissance is essential...

Florida’s Bill ”Don’t Say Gay”

One of the most insidious ways political parties have sought to criminalize LGBTQ+ identities is forbidding so-called “propaganda of homosexuality.” In March 2022, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, forbidding public school teachers from mentioning sexual orientation or gender identity for students in kindergarten through...

Solar Activity as a Cause of Climate Change

Climate change is not solely the result of human activity because solar activity also impacts the Earth’s climate in a significant manner. It is important to note that although climate change is real, it is a more complex process caused by a combination of a wide range of factors. Being...

Hallway Scenario Overview

Introduction Tears are part of our life and crying is important as laughing. All people can be covered with emotions and become sad. When something goes wrong, people usually express their feelings by crying, which is healthy for mental health. Some people need help when they cry, and some people...

Micro Messages for Contemporary Societies

Micro messages are slowly becoming the most utilized communication aspects in contemporary societies. This approach is adopted by both organizations and individuals with the primary objective of increasing communication effectiveness. As a result, Sweet (2019) highlights that micro messaging tends to plug individuals, especially on different social media platforms, into...

The Role of Online Games in Human Trafficking

Online games such as Roblox and Metaverse act as platforms human traffickers use to lure children and even adults. Through these platforms, would-be traffickers communicate with their potential victims and lure them with promises of a better life. The gaming sites make it easier for traffickers to find their potential...

The Need for More Justice: Philosophical Issues

In her essay, Baier discusses the concepts of the ethics of justice and the ethics of care. She states that “the best moral theory has to be a cooperative product of women and men, has to harmonize justice and care” (Baier 1987, 56). In particular, the ethical theory proposed by...

Utilitarian and Retributivist Theories of Punishment

Introduction Fair punishment has long been a subject of dispute among philosophers, politicians, and the general public. However, there is still no consensus on which type of penal system is the most appropriate in terms of effectiveness and ethics. These discussions gave rise to two major theories – utilitarian and...

The Essay “Don’t Just Stand There” by Diane Cole

In the essay “Don’t Just Stand There,” Diane Cole talks about ways to combat prejudice and inappropriate comments based on a person’s belonging to a certain group. She claims that it is important to speak out and convey to the other side emotions, feelings, and a clear position about the...

Hawksbill Turtle Scientific Description

Hawksbill is a sea turtle scientifically known as Eretmochelys imbricate. Hawksbills are named after their narrow, pointed beak resembling that of a hawk, and they use it to find food from cracks and crevices (Miller & Meindl, 2019). They have a unique pattern of overlapping scales on their shells which...

Art Critics on “Starry Night” by Vincent Van Gogh

Introduction “Starry Night” is one of the most famous pictures of Vincent van Gogh, which was created when he was in the asylum due to his mental health problems. It is generally thought that it depicts the view from his window there. The work of art has always been regarded...

Euthanasia from the Ethical Point of View

Euthanasia is a controversial aspect of medicine that causes a lot of discussion. The main issue is the ethical side of the problem, namely the choice made by the individual whether one should live or not. Besides, it is important to distinguish what exactly euthanasia is and the mechanism of...

An International News Story: How China Builds Its Foreign Policy

Introduction The Lithuanian authorities agreed to open a representative office in Taiwan, considering that it does not contradict the principle of one China. However, what happened prompted an immediate reaction from Beijing leaders (Shirouzu and Sytas). The Chinese authorities believe that this action is contrary to the commitments made by...

Improving Health and Well-Being for Older Adults

There are a lot of various objectives for older adults which are designated to improve the general health and well-being of this age group. Out of many important objectives, there are two of them which might seem to have the highest significance. One is about reducing the amount of inappropriate...

The Concept of Unions in the Labor Market

Workers’ freedom to organize and bargain with their employers is largely regarded as a basic human right across the world. The post-World War II social compact, in which the advantages of economic prosperity were widely shared, was shaped in large part by trade unions (Nussbaum, 2020). Collective bargaining agreements establish...

Compassion: Defining an Abstract Term

Several moral virtues or qualities attributed to people are abstract, which makes identifying or properly understanding them difficult. Compassion, then, is one of such qualities. It can be most quickly described as a mix of feelings about the trouble of others. Usually, compassion entails feeling concerned, worried, and pitying the...

The Level of Privilege of an Individual

At first thought, I would consider myself an unprivileged individual. However, after investigating this topic more deeply, I believe that there is no simple answer to the question of privilege. There are several factors about my background and identity that put me at a disadvantage compared to some other people....

Elite Athletes’ Mental Health Issues

Currently, the framework for elite athletes is insufficient in the scope it covers. According to Purcell et al., a comprehensive framework solves the gaps in the current models (2019). The existing literature shows that these current frameworks are based on are under-researched. This inadequacy in research forms the basis for...

The Structure of the Atmosphere

The troposphere begins at the surface of the Earth and can go up to five or nine miles. This area of the atmosphere has the highest density and a lot of weather. As you go higher in the troposphere, it gets colder; the temperature can be an average of 62°F...

“Everyday Use” Short Story by Alice Walker

First of all, I fell in love with this essay for the beautifully and believably described characters of Maggie and Mrs. Johnson. These characters, in my opinion, are imbued with feminine energy and an aura of preservation, tenderness, and love for others. Mrs. Johnson, having her personal preferences and interests,...

What Nestle Could Have Done to Address the Child Labor Issue in 2015

Even though Nestle claimed that the company has a clear policy against child labor, the company was captured using such cheap production measures in 2015. Such actions contradict all the principles of corporate social responsibility because child labor oriented production is entirely unethical. There are many possible solutions to the...

Agency Conflict Between Company’s Owners and Shareholders

A firm’s owners and shareholders often have contradictory interests; while they both want the company to develop and grow, they see this process differently. Owners are interested in realizing their ideas and visions in the firm, stimulating its active growth. Shareholders, on the contrary, want a stable income from the...

“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Skloot

Referring to The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, the Lacks family should be compensated financially for the HeLa cells. The first reason the process should happen is the need to develop insurance medicine and guarantee the protection of people from diseases and their consequences. The issue of...

“The Lost City”: Plot, Settings, and Characters

Introduction Andy Garcia’s “The Lost City” is a 2005 film produced by Frank Mancuso and written by Cabrera Infante. The drama film stars Andy Gracia, Ines Sastre, Dustin Hoffman, Tomas Milian, and Bill Murray. This screenplay revolves around the life and family of Fico Fellove (Garcia), a successful entertainer in...

Morals and Using Animals for Food

The conflict between morality and using animals for food has been a very long-term topic for discourse. And animal rights have also been a very influential subtopic in this discussion, due to the issue of cruelty and poor conditions in slaughterhouses. The following essay will go into further detail about...

The US Trade Deficit as a Current News Issue

Current Issue: US Trade Deficit Recently, such news outlets as Reuters, CNBC, and Market Watch have reported that the US trade deficit has reached its highest record. According to Mutikani (2021), in August 2021, the US trade deficit rose to $73.3 billion, although economists predicted that it would amount to...

Health Insurance Calculations Regarding Medicare

Medicare is a government health insurance program available to anybody aged 65 and older. A group of disabled individuals in their 20s and 30s. End-of-life, renal illness patients submit Charges and Charges That Are Eligible: Submitted Charges refer to the amount that the provider typically charges for the service and...

The Forcible Removal of Japanese Americans

The forced eviction of Japanese Americans is not much different from other acts of separation and discrimination carried out over the years globally. In the labor camps where the Japanese Americans were held, all adults were required to work 40 hours a week. Similarly, Jews in the Third Reich in...

Food and Cultural Appropriation Article by Cheung

The article written by Helier Cheung focuses on the case of Lucky Lee restaurant, which started the discussion about the cultural appropriation of food and respect for the authenticity of foreign cuisines. The article’s main objective is to raise the public’s awareness about authentic food traditions being adapted for a...

The Importance of Organizational Collaboration

The culture of working together as team members has a significant impact on the overall performance of an entity. Companies that encourage teamwork experience a positive work environment because employees have adequate time to interact with each other, making them comfortable performing their duties and learning other useful skills from...

Noah Charney on the Fame of Mona Lisa

A TED Talk by Noah Charney, delivered in January 2022, discusses a question of art history – namely, why the Mona Lisa became and remains arguably the most famous painting in the world. As the author points out, the theme may be fairly controversial between art historians, as the obvious...

Utility Plant Explosion in Burbank, California

Introduction Power Substation, being a complex technological object, must be operated according to specific rules and instructions by high-level electrical personnel. There are many causes of accidents and fires at the substation; some occur frequently, and some cases are isolated. In this case, the events that took place in California...

Definition of Aging and Social Theories

Ageing is an unstoppable process in all human lives, perceived in biological, psychological or sociological dimensions. However, the concept of “old age” is related not as much to biological reasons but the sociological concept. Various social theories explain the complex relationships between elderly people and the societies they live in....

“Do the Right Thing”: Movie Evaluation

Movies are an integral part of the life of a modern person. At the same time, many films, for example, Do the right thing, demonstrate events that could happen in real life. In this movie, characters turn to aggression in times of extreme situations, influencing life from the external side....

Andrew Jackson and Indians Removal

Andrew Jackson is known for his cruelty towards the Cherokee, as well as the fact that he exterminated them and evicted them. Nevertheless, the president himself had arguments in defense of his worldview. He believed that the eviction of the Indians would benefit from several criteria at once (Cates, 2019)....

Pandemic Coverage: Omicron Issues

At the height of the pandemic, news were extremely erratic, with many journalists assuming a primarily pessimistic viewpoint. For instance, in his article “How Long Will a Vaccine Really Take?”, published on April 30, 2020, Stuart A. Thompson casted doubt on the statements by Trump’s Administration. Particularly, Trump’s experts believed...

The Accommodation Theory Analysis

I selected the accommodation theory, a theoretical framework for intergroup and interpersonal communication. Howard Giles developed this theory in the 1970s to explain the different ways people use to accommodate others when communicating (Elhami, 2020). This theory focuses on three adjustments, convergence, divergence, and maintenance, which individuals use to accommodate...

The Postwar Crisis in the US and the Soviet Union

From Kennan’s telegram, the U.S. perceived the postwar crisis as the era of increased risks linked with unwanted ideologies spreading across Europe and Western powers. Specifically, the absence of “courage and self-confidence” and the American nation’s possible inability to provide European peoples with guidance faster than the Soviet Union would...

Selecting Promotions and Spreading the Word

Advertising construction services on the Internet aims to attract customers for contracts, direct sales, and promote the brand and business. The best advertising of construction services is a demonstration of completed objects on the company’s website. Given the high competition in construction and repair, advertising should be aimed at the...

Researching of Sexual and Social Norms

In sexology, a clear definition of the concept of norm faces specific difficulties determined by the close interweaving of biological, personal, and social factors and the extreme variability of individual deviations. The definition of sexual norm criteria is complicated due to the close interweaving of biological, social, and personal factors....

Organic Farming: Opposition to Traditional Farming

Organic farming allows maintaining a balance within the ecosystem while producing crops. It is a practice of managing the farming process by integrating site-specific practices and using ecological approaches, as defined by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (n.d.). For instance, an organic farming practice includes recycling resources and integrating and...

Porter Airlines’ Core Activities and Strategy

The core activities that Porter Airlines undertakes include tapping unmet client needs with a distinct strategy and making prices fair as possible. The activities that other airlines typically perform that Porter avoids are taking long-haul flights and serving many countries. These activities matter because Porter Airlines intends to offer excellent...

Vivienne Westwood’s Sustainable Production

Vivienne Westwood, a legendary British designer, philanthropist, and political activist, has supported responsible consumption for more than a decade. The designer has repeatedly mentioned that working for the sake of quantity, not quality, does not suit her (Our approach, n. d.). As a result, she has gradually transformed her brand...

“The Far and the Near” by Thomas Wolfe

There is a number of brilliant writers whose genius helps them create truly amazing writings that rarely leave the readers indifferent. One of such masterpieces is the story titled “The far and the near” by Thomas Wolfe. While reading this short text, one can feel various emotions and start thinking...

Health Equity and Health Disparities

It is now common to use the terms “health equity” and “health disparities,” but they rarely have explicit definitions. Moreover, since these terms may be ambiguous, they can be used incorrectly, leading to improper use of resources. For people involved in public care, it is essential to understand these two...

Governmental and Quasi-Governmental Agencies that Affect Public Health Systems

There are many governmental and quasi-governmental agencies that affect public health systems and nursing in the United States. For instance, the Health Resources and Services Administration is responsible for funding various programs and services, as well as for establishing goals for the U.S. healthcare system (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2018). The...

Border Wall Between US and Mexico: Pros and Cons

Physical and technological border wall along the southern side will help detect and halt drug flow and terror activities. This wall will confine the chances of terrorists smuggling weapons across the south side and launching fatal attacks. The wall will protect their freedoms by refraining bad people and keeping good...

American Dental Hygienists’ Association

The source published by authors affiliated with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) summarizes essential barriers to dental care optimization in the U.S. Basically, the document aims to apply systems thinking to propose viable paths toward positive change. From my perspective, the change-driver chart created by Rhea and Bettles (2011)...

Environmental Racism as Rights Infringement

Focus This paper focuses particular attention on the problem of “ecologic racism” from the point of view of discrimination, inequality, and infringement of the rights of the “oppressed” category of society. This study is devoted to the holistic disclosure of environmental inequality’s essence, nature, and features. Moreover, the authors of...

Cultural Diversity and Identity

Like many other fundamental social structures and phenomena, cultural diversity has existed for at least since human beings managed to establish civilization, yet defining and describing it is still a difficult task. I interpret this concept as a civilizational phenomenon of coexistence, be it peaceful or antagonistic, of different and...

Sex Hormone-Cortisol Ratios Modulate Risk-Taking in Men and Women

Sex differences in risk-taking turn out to be a common theme in many current studies. Barel et al. (2017) aim to prove the hypothesis that testosterone and cortisol have a different impact on risk-taking in men and women, and this change is related to the effectiveness of estrogen and progesterone....

Underrepresented Benefits of Casinos and Gambling

Introduction It is important to note that gambling and casinos are mostly perceived as negative activities as well as organizations, respectively. However, despite the socially held disapproval, responsible gambling and properly regulated casinos can be not only an enjoyable recreational activity but also a major promoter of tourism and economic...

Analysis of BP’s Safety Program Failure

Summary A study of the failure in BP’s safety program identified a number of failures to meet standards that led to the disaster. In particular, incorrect sizes of blowdown drums and incorrect stacks were used contrary to OSHA recommendations, which led to the formation of vapor that ignited (US Chemical...

“The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin: An Analysis

“The story of an hour” by Kate Chopin focuses on Josephine, who has conflicted feelings about the loss of her husband. The entire text describes how she reacts to the news of her husband’s death. Her worries, possible memories, emotions and, oddly enough, the inhalation of freedom are placed at...

Organizational Change Management and Communication

The previous post emphasizes the importance of integrating organizational changes with the needs or input of the employees. As Belkis outlines, under-negotiated or poorly consulted changes can cause serious adverse effects. This caused a serious increase in workload for employees and therefore decreased their well-being, energy levels, and work satisfaction...

Quality Performance Is a Goal in Healthcare

It is difficult for healthcare organizations to ensure a high level of quality in modern realities. It begins with forming problems and their acceptance by people who work in this industry. It is essential to convince people that the chosen quality improvement method is the right one. You can convince...

Blue Macaws: How to Prevent Their Extinction?

Unfortunately, today the peculiarities of the life of blue macaws are already from the category of history. There is not much information about the lifestyle of these birds since serious observations began only in the 70s of the last century, and the groups that were observed were few. Therefore, the...