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The housing structures and arrangements were used during the period of slavery to define the racial boundaries and exercise power. In Building the dream: A social history in America, Wright (1983) explains the background of architecture and its history in the United States. The big houses, where the masters lived,...
The topic of women’s experience in immigration has been broadly addressed in the field of social sciences. Multiple obstacles, psychological, cultural, and social barriers that women who immigrate to the USA encounter have been covered in numerous literary works. In the article under the title “Women in Diaspora: A Study...
There are many opinions on the importance of college education and how it should be communicated to high school students. In his article “The Danger of Telling Poor Kids That College Is the Key to Social Mobility”, Andrew Simmons discusses how certain widespread notions harm young people and facilitate inequality....
The continuous development of technology and the rise of social media significantly shape the modern life of people. The majority of them use different devices (tablets, laptops, or smartphones) to access the Internet and exchange information with other human beings for various purposes. Computer ethics emerged as an answer to...
Adequate nutrition at an early age is one of the most important conditions that ensure harmonious growth, timely maturation of bone structures, and proper functions of various organs and tissues. It also influences optimal parameters of psychomotor and intellectual development, the body’s resistance to infections, and other adverse external factors...
Interracial marriages have become an evident positive phenomenon of the present-day United States, but there are still those who share obsolete views and object to them. Bhusal (2017) states that systemic racist discrimination in the country persists despite recent efforts aimed at equality. Rockquemore and Henderson (2015) explore the issue...
Tradesmart Inc. is a fairly broad marketplace, which, in addition to low prices, also provides customers with a unique policy of returning money for the goods. However, this system is far from ideal due to the fact that customers can return the goods essentially regardless of their condition and receive...
At the very beginning of the year 2020, the world has encountered an unexpected and unprecedented virus outburst that changed millions of people’s lives across the planet. One of the critical outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to be a distorted view of the public towards Asian people. This paper...
Stem cell therapy is a viable strategy in treating heart disease, but it is still undergoing research; therefore, healthcare professionals should be cautious in pursuing it as a treatment option. There are positive prospects about the curative approach, but there is no conclusive evidence on its effect on heart disease...
A single corporate crime can cause financial, psychological, or physical harm to many people. The fiscal impact of white-collar crimes significantly surpasses those of blue-collar offenses. It is worthwhile to note that a corporate felony is a form of white-collar crime (Goode, 2016). For example, the World Health Organization reports...
The marketing plan suggests following some of the trends that have already become the cornerstone of the company’s success. It does not reject some of the key points of the current marketing strategy. Instead, it provides the guidelines for the future development of new services, the introduction of pet supplies,...
A nurse’s actions should always be guided by the Nursing Code of Ethics. However, one of the situations related to this code that can be observed in the future is associated with misinterpreting the role of nurses in relationships with patients. Nurses are expected to focus on people’s values, culture,...
In order to fulfill the requirements of this assignment, I went to the Bunker Hill Community College Library and logged on to the Kanopy film database. I selected the film “Miss Representation” because the topics of women’s rights and gender equality are interesting to me. The film focuses on gender...
The prevalence of mental illness in the United States is high, and the number of people experiencing mental health conditions affects how society continues to function. According to the National Institute of Mental Health ([NIMH], 2019), there were more than 46 million adults with a mental illness in the US...
In “Preface”, several cases of ambivalence proved Livy’s mixed feelings towards his project. First, Livy demonstrated uncertainty about “any return for the effort” because he did not “bring some greater authenticity” or new contributions but celebrated “the memory of the past” (1). The author seemed to doubt his intent “neither...
The school board is especially crucial when children need exceptional consideration and care. Therefore, I want to do my best to contribute to the public school board and ensure that every child’s needs are met. The school board members assist the community in numerous essential ways, which I fully acknowledge...
In his essay, Douglass calls for giving the fate of African-Americans into their own hands, to save them from the domination of Europeans. It also requires them to have the right to choose work, employer, and working hours, which free people can do. Voting right is also an essential requirement...
The content of ethics is determined by the value categories of duty and justice. As professional ethics, marketing ethics has its own philosophical and methodological origins, which go back primarily to utilitarian theories. Ethical responsibility issues arise concerning the firm’s actions regarding personal and social needs, truthfulness in relationships with...
In 2017, the Castlefield world music festival was held, and “Rapalje” carried the audience to the abyss of the Celtic folk again. Typically, the attendance at their concerts is repeatedly the same, but this festival attracted many new faces. After this concert, the number of “Rapalje’s” fans is likely to...
The chosen object is the City of Avon Park or the City of Charm. This historical district is situated in Florida, Highlands City. This district takes its names from William Shakespeare’s famous hometown in England, Stratford-upon-Avon. The City of Avon Park includes thirteen buildings that are estimated to be of...
Although Branagh depicts Hero and Claudio as very much in love, the text of the play does not seem to provide convincing evidence of strong feelings between these characters. At the beginning of the play, Claudio expresses his admiration for Hero by calling her “a jewel” and “the sweetest lady...
The civil disobedience movement was widely supported by philosophers of ancient times as well as modern thinkers. However, their views on the matter significantly differed in the way they expressed them. The two contrasting figures in philosophy related to this idea are Henry David Thoreau and Socrates, and their comparison...
In my project, I plan to address the problem of increased morbidity from adverse drug events in older adults. Currently, adverse drug events are a considerable bother of US healthcare, as it is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, longer hospital stays, and higher costs for both patients and care...
Political debates often appear to be very heated and overly emotional, yet careful calculations typically lie behind the statements made by all participants to represent their points clearly and accurately. Thus, the sue of rhetorical devices that allow appealing to audiences’ emotions are frequently included in political debates. In the...
The term “degree of integration of goals” refers to the extent to which individual employees’ goals coincide with the team’s purposes and the organization as a whole. In that case, it can be said that production is in a state of efficiency since different subjects pursue the same or related...
The famous Canadian psychiatrist Jordan Peterson defines evil as a human’s ability to cause suffering for the sake of suffering (Peterson 89). Building on this definition, slavery, a system in which people become property, counts among some of the evilest crimes against humanity. Probably, the most tragic event in the...
The founding fathers of America thought of creating Congress to be more authoritative. Congress was meant to have some special powers different from those of the president and the Supreme Court. For legislative purposes, Congress was established with two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. This paper seeks...
Modern research activities use a variety of approaches, including inductive and deductive reasoning. While both methods are valid and capable of bringing results, there is a distinct difference between them. Inductive reasoning implies that researchers begin by making specific observations and, based on them, move on to broader conclusions. In...
The main difference between licensed practical nurses (LPN) and registered nurses (RN) is the education required. RN course takes two or three years to get a degree or diploma, while the LPN standard only demands a year of studies and a certificate (Wisconsin Administrative Code, 2018). Education determines the set...
All the stories David Phillips told in the video evoked different kinds of emotions: from joy and interest to sadness and sympathy. The reason is that while listening to stories, the brain is filled with neurotransmitters and hormones such as dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and others, the so-called “angel’s cocktail” (TEDx...
For this assignment, the author has reviewed two articles that discussed unethical practices. One highlighted scandals that happened in 2017, while the other identified five large U.S. corporations that it considered most unethical. From the article by Shen, the author has learned that most scandals appear to result from leadership...
The process of marketing research implies following the specific steps for a precise outcome. First, the marketers define the product buyers in general, for example, teenagers of 13-16 years old living in Los Angeles. Sometimes they use not real customers but the perceived people who would possibly be interested in...
As a third-year medical student, I had a rotation in obstetrics and gynecology. At this rotation, I had an experience with a patient that transformed my professional path and encouraged my promotional community-based activity as a health care practitioner. The patient whom I encountered was a woman admitted for infertility...
Reform movements have greatly impacted today’s life by creating ideal social, economic, and political transformations and bringing them close to the people. They campaign for the desired change that will preserve and improve the present values and provide better means of implementing policies and frameworks (Young et al., 2019). I...
Understanding the meaning and the purpose of social science, or sociology, is not only detrimental for further studies within the context of the discipline but also the general and multi-dimensional knowledge of an individual. Social sciences are essential for exploring the relationships and interconnections of human beings, including the conditions...
The Global War on Terrorism, also known as the War on Terror, was a series of military operations initiated by the United States Government in response to the September 11 attack. The campaign targeted major organizations such as Al-Qaeda, the Taliban, the Islamic State, the Pakistani Taliban, and their derivatives....
Globalization is the result of many socio-economic processes associated with the widespread use of information technology and new means of communication. It is not difficult to find a connection between globalization strategies and philosophical categories. The new era of rational dialogue is characterized by a respectful attitude to worldview differences...
Fast fashion is a segment of the fashion industry that massively produces clothes from low-quality materials and uses cheap labor. Thus, brands save on costs and set low prices that force consumers to purchase goods. Existing fast fashion brands create clothes similar to the “trends of the season,” presented in...
In the twenty-first century, global environmental problems, such as global warming, loss of biodiversity, destruction of tropical forests, and others, are worsening. They pose a threat to the foundation of life and development opportunities for both present and future generations. The scale of world production and consumption has led to...
Introduction Good quality care dictates that treatments, tests, and procedures should be medically appropriate. Moreover, care should be desired by informed patients. Increased patient involvement is an essential element of quality improvement as it is linked to enhanced health outcomes. Patient experience-of-care or patient satisfaction surveys are pertinent to the...
The analyzed documentary is “Chicano! – Struggle in the Fields.” It describes Mexican American labor strikes of farmworkers that took place in 1965-1970, starting in Coachella Valley. Workers led by Cesar Chavez advocated for the creation of a union that could protect them and their rights from poor working conditions...
A democratic system makes it possible to address contemporary social problems and challenges better than a non-democratic one. According to Doyle (1996), building relationships among people through the principles of free cooperation and mutual understanding helps avoid severe disagreements. Moreover, as Mickey et al. (2017) state, democracy has already shown...
The governments of Ancient Greece and Rome had similarities and differences alike. It becomes clear if one compares the High Roman Empire with Athens at the peak of their might. Both governments conquered foreign for economic purposes and used religion to justify their regimes, but Athens remained a democracy, while...
The system of CPT codes is used for its quick and convenient use; therefore, the codes in the various sections are systematized in anatomical or procedural order, which more accurately describes the service provided to the patient. The codes are divided into three categories, the first of which describes the...
The case of Brittany Maynard is one of the most prominent public health activism examples that are related to assisted death. This female had an aggressive form of brain cancer, and doctors anticipated that she would live for about six months. To preserve her control over her body and life,...
For some people with disabilities, having an assistance dog is vital in order to live a comfortable life. Usually, they are well trained because every day the animals have to complete a number of difficult tasks for their owners. For this reason, service dogs are well behaved and should not...
Under the current rules, the statement of cash flows features both cash and cash equivalents, short-term stable liquid investments that can easily be converted into cash. However, the FASB is currently considering eliminating the second category, working purely with money, and reclassifying noncash transactions as different categories on the statement....
Over the past years, the process of resume creation has gone far beyond, indicating one’s professional experience and qualities. Resume and cover letter completion now require basic education on the formatting and style peculiarities, including knowledge of the current labor market tendencies. Moreover, the competitiveness levels in the market have...
The paradigm of nursing responsibilities has already gone far beyond providing medical assistance to the patients and dealing with documentation related to the treatment. Nowadays, the notion of nursing encompasses direct care provision, allocation of the treatment resources, communication with patients, and collaboration with public health resources in terms of...
Several events compelled the United States to be involved in the Second World War, including the infamous Pearl Harbor Attack by the Japanese. This event led to the imprisonment of thousands of citizens who had Japanese ancestry. The majority of targeted individuals were living near the Pacific Coast where the...
In general, Johnson’s case describes the relationship between a consumer and a seller and the regulation of potential claims on the basis of the sales agreement. Taking into consideration all aspects of this case and the rules of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) that regulates all commercial transaction, it is...
Every project is a mutually-connected system that includes numerous operations. According to Jacobs and Chase (2014), a project is a set of related jobs that are directed toward a specific outcome. Usually, it takes some time and effort for a project team to achieve the desired goal. Thus, the principal...
It is reported in the video that schools in New York City are among the most segregated in the USA. Although the region has a vast diversity of the population, schools are still able to reject students of primarily African American and Latin ethnicity. This paper will discuss questions related...
The theory of functionalism proceeds from the assumption that social inequality is an intrinsic property of any typically developing social system. Durkheim has already justified in his work the idea that in each society, specific activities are given the highest preference, which lays the hierarchical structure of society (Schaefer 18)....
In their article titled “Discrimination in the Age of Algorithms,” Joh Kleinberg, Jens Ludwing, Sendhil Mullainathan, and Cass R. Sunstein explore how algorithms can be used to determine whether discrimination occurs during a decision-making process. Often, discrimination occurs within the cognitive sphere, making it difficult to trace and prove. However,...
Microsoft Excel is an essential software to all organizations regardless of the industry under which they operate. They can be embedded in various functions performed by each department ranging from assigning tasks to accounting. As a finance officer, Microsoft Excel is vital in conducting basic financial accounting. Spreadsheets are giant...
Social sciences emerged when the need arose for the scientific study of human behavior and the functioning of public institutions. This explanation underlies the analysis of the main spheres of society, such as culture, social interaction, problems of social inequality, social institutions, as well as economic and political systems (Colander...
Sor Juana InĂ©s de la Cruz is an exceptional example of Mexican religious literature. In her works, she tried to understand the nature of human spiritual life. Moreover, she also discussed the topic of women’s religious authority and feminist advocacy. Sor Juana examined political and colonial questions as well through...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition that is characterized by the impairment of the kidney function and may lead to a complete kidney failure in case it is not managed. Patients with end-stage renal disease, i.e., those whose kidneys are no more able to perform their function, have...
The Fyre festival in August 2022 is planned as a large-scale event with thousands of guests. As a basis for the program development, the SMART methodology will be applied, which includes setting clear objectives and implementing them in a specific period. Firstly, the style of the festival should be chosen...
Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS), when used for search and rescue, require specialized applications and approaches to be used as people’s safety is the crucial point to consider while operating. The chosen system includes the integrated components for assisted rescue and crewless search operations and is called the ICARUS project. Its...
External or internal radiation can penetrate the human cell to the nucleus and initiate ionization or trigger water radiolysis. The effect can be cell malfunction, Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) break, apoptosis, cancer development, or the affected person’s death. Accordingly, this essay evaluates how radiation can affect a person on molecular and...
Shortly after the events of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center towers on 11/9/2001, President George W. Bush addressed the American population with a speech. There is no doubt that the number of people and families, which suffered from this occasion, is unfair. By using the agitation and...
My life experience allowed me to meet and get closer to a number of different people. However, not all relationships were as meaningful as the one with my best friend, with whom I have been together for more than eight years. Along with many other people, during those years, we...
Jacob’s Staff Design Jacob’s staff, which is also referred to as a cross-staff, is the simplest tool used to make qualitative conclusions regarding the angle and height of an object concerning the observer. It was commonly used by navigators and astronomers before the telescope was invented (Winterburn). The simplest form...
Economists account for human behavior by reasoning that people have the ultimate capability to make rational decisions when presented with their preferences and constraints by weighing the benefits and costs of each option available. In other words, humans get motivated to act within each discipline by their inner-self. People analyze...
Smart leadership is one of the main requirements for success in any human activity area, but this is of strategic importance among the military. Modern military leaders must have critical competencies and skills, professionally performing their roles and functions in a global context. Military conflicts accompany the entire history of...
The Internet has gained great importance in modern society, providing lightning-fast information exchange. In a matter of seconds, one can find the necessary book on the Internet, contact a friend who is on the other side of the world, and find the answer to almost any question of interest. Internet...
Livy’s attitude towards the plebeians was consistent, as revealed in several instances. First, he was against what the Patricians were doing to the Plebeians, such as inequality in resource sharing. In particular, “not only was the belly nourished, but it also provided nourishment, since it supplied to all parts of...
Sigmund Freud argued that children develop psychologically through five distinct stages. Each phase is characterized by different erotogenic zones and personal conflicts (Desai, 2018). During infancy (birth to 1 year), the child draws much pleasure by placing things in the mouth. Oral stimulation makes the baby trustful and comfortable due...
The personality and ambitions of the person are closely affected by their family values and culture. Since the family is one of the first concepts each encounters in life, its importance and propositions shape its progress and dictate his or her actions in future life. The background given during childhood...
Impact of Pharmaceutical Industries on Environment, Health, and Safety Summary: Various classes of pharmaceutical compounds have been detected in water samples and proved to be highly toxic for animals and humans. Thus, to save the environment, it is necessary to regularly monitor pharmaceutical compounds’ concentration in pharmaceutical effluents that enter...
The concept of cultural resonance The concept of cultural resonance in a social context is quite vague. Despite its wide use in literature and discussion, there is no single definition of this term. In a broader sense, it conveys the idea of personal importance that the audience finds in the...
More and more cities and counties in the United States are starting to tax sugary beverages, which negatively affect Americans’ health. Even though it is an effective way to reduce sugar and sweetener intake, there is a more straightforward and practical one focusing on taxing sugar but not soda. The...
Hillside Clinic is a veterinary facility that prides itself on the quality of its services and individualized approach to its customers. One of the provided services is the emergency treatment of pets at night and on weekends. However, the price of delivering care on these hours is twice the normal...
There is an old saying that eating oysters is the same as eating money. The connections of the product to luxury stems from the high costs of its production associated with its complexity (Floyd). Because of this, many people are intimidated by oysters and develop misconceptions that prevent them from...
The poem “Annabelle Lee” is considered the last poem by Edgar Allan Poe. It is believed to be related to the love of Poe’s life, his wife Virginia, who died at an early age of tuberculosis (Syafitri & Marlinton, 2018). Since Virginia was much younger than Edgar, her image could...
Cinemark USA, Inc., also known as Cinemark Theaters, is a US-based cinema theater chain founded in 1984 in Plano, Texas. In 2016, its revenue amounted to $4.6 billion, making Cinemark Theaters the most successful cinema theater in the US. The three main revenue streams are ticket sales, food, drink, and...
Legend of the world cinema Metropolis is a legend of the world cinema, which fully conveys the spirit of its time. Researchers state that one can even note some Expressionist elements in this movie. It is based on a mixture of biblical motifs and reflections on the class struggle, diluted...
The results I received on the self-assessments show that I am open to changes, well-organized, enthusiastic, passionate, polite, although I can be irritable and moody. As for the productiveness, self-assessment confirmed that I have to increase my productivity levels and learn to prioritize my tasks better. I am not experiencing...
Since ancient times, individuals have been trying to understand life and its meaning and provide humanity with answers to various philosophical questions. For instance, Rene Descartes, who is a French theorist, scientist, and mathematician, created the statement “I think, therefore I am” in order to explain the concept of human...
Schemata can have a noticeable effect on social situations, as people’s perception of others often defines their attitude towards them. Stereotypes, personal constructs, and scripts are widely used by people to help deal with similar situations efficiently. Although these schemata are usually helpful, there are cases when such preconceptions can...
Developmental psychology is the essential study of why and how people change throughout their life, and lately, it has received a significant deal of attention. Several scientists studied people of various ages and their development. For example, Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, and Erik Erikson, a German-American psychoanalyst, each created...
“The Lazarus Effect” is a film dedicated to combating HIV and AIDS in Africa. It tells a story about Zambian people infected by these illnesses and their lives. Undoubtedly, HIV changes the life of every person who has it. Still, I think that Constance Mudenda, a supervisor of several clinics,...
Beyond the loss of millions of people, the war caused a significant social transformation in the reconstruction period that would not have been implemented sooner had the war not taken place. Being an adult during and after WWII, one would expect to experience significant economic and social challenges. The role...
Public education is a core element of ensuring a nation’s prosperous future. However, modern education is not caught up with the drastic changes occurring in the world. Public schools do not teach people about managing personal finances, psychological health, and habits, promoting well-being and happiness. Therefore, it is necessary to...
The upcoming negotiation process with Absentia Ltd. must not be equal or worse than Grouse’s offer. The latter company is offering of total present values equal to $17.5 to 19.5 million and the upfront $7.5 million in cash. Therefore, Grouse’s offer can be considered to be the best alternative to...
There exist many debates concerning the existence of God. Atheists argue that there is no actual evidence of God’s existence. To prove their point of view, they say that He would have never allowed evil to happen if He existed. Thus, taking into consideration how many happens in the world...
Interdisciplinary research is a creative way of studying numerous societal issues. The method is especially important because it allows specialists from various academic and practical industries to “work together to solve specific social problems” (Demers, 2011, p. 242). The crucial aspect of unification enables professionals to share experiences and knowledge...
The selected video is What will future jobs look like by Andrew McAfee, which focuses on the potential ramifications of automation. The reason why the given TED talk provides the most comprehensive answer is the use of data on two types of human capital. The author suggests that structural unemployment...
Coca-Cola is the world’s most known beverage industry that specializes in producing all sorts of drinks. The company works in more than 200 countries and distributes over 500 brands (The Coca-Cola Company, 2020). The chosen company has a significant influence on the global market and does not have many competitors...
For successful development in 2020, global businesses have to think more about the customers and their needs. Despite the challenges, international companies must be ready to navigate the new environment. Global digital marketing has long gone beyond branding and advertising. In 2020, it must rely on customer experience to enhance...
Graeter’s has established a flourishing business in its target setting, attracting as many audiences with as much diversity as possible. However, having reached the current success rate, the company might want to consider expanding or, at the very least, changing its status to a corporation. However, accepting the title of...
Warehousing is an essential element of the supply chain, and its significance increases when it comes to perishable goods. It is so because inadequate warehousing conditions decrease the products’ quality and shorten their shelf life. Thus, organizations should draw much attention to ensure that they store their goods properly. The...
Lucretia was a noblewoman known for her innocence, beauty, and suicide that she committed after a rape. Her death is a symbol of dishonor in human relationships in Ancient Rome. Livy introduced Lucretia as “occupying herself differently,” which tells about her high honor and the distinction from other women (79)....
The story about Frankenstein and his monster raises many questions. One of these questions is still unanswered. For example, people cannot decide what is more important in making a person, nature or nurture. The monster people were afraid of felt the beauty of the world with its “cheering warmth” and...
Isaac Newton was a famous English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and theologian. He contributed greatly to different fields of study. But how exactly did he come up with his ideas? Newton made his discoveries with the help of mathematics, physics, and astronomy. There are also a lot of anecdotes about Newton...
The case under consideration is the lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, an American company manufacturing various healthcare products. It is a civil lawsuit brought in by Nicholas Murray, a 26-year-old man from Maryland, who accused Johnson & Johnson of not notifying doctors of side effects of Risperdal (Cerullo). Risperdal is...
Writing an essay can be challenging when an individual meets a writing block. However, there are several writing techniques such as freewriting, responding to the text, brainstorming, or journaling that help to deal with this problem. This paper aims to utilize freewriting and responding to the text techniques to create...
Safeguarding the state borders is traditionally regarded as one of the key priorities of home security. In its essence, border security is expected to shield a state from intruders and illegal migrants, thus preventing the threats of terrorism and economic instability. Therefore, creating a safe environment for citizens is the...
The influence of an infant’s temperament Based on my experience with children, I think that an infant’s temperament influences the way their parents treat them, while a combination of parental style and a child’s temperamental characteristics shapes their attachment patterns. Responsive caregiving in the early months facilitates the development of...
Overall, health indicators will deteriorate as a result of the pandemic since all medical efforts are now focused on preventing and treating COVID-19. The pandemic will be followed by an increase in mortality rates among the vulnerable population (Bedford et al., 2020). Although the coronavirus pandemic has touched everyone, for...
Diversity is a widely discussed concept these days – and, in some way, it started from food. While, traditionally, the food industry was looking for universals (products which would suit everyones taste), later, it started to lean more toward the idea of variability (Gladwell, 2004). This concept is based on...
Forensic is the term used to pass on to matters that relate to both civil and criminal law. Various branches including psychology, a science of behavior, have used it in enacting the law. According to forensic psychology, it is essential for prisoners to have fair treatments while on either probation...
In human understanding, justice and law mean respect for rights and, therefore, is the result of progressive evolution. Justice is a concept of moral rightness based on ethics, rationality, natural law, religion, fairness and objectivity, and punishing violations of relevant social norms. The laws of the ancient peoples like Maya...
In 2008, in a live performance in Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California, “Huun-Huur-Tu” remained committed to their homeland’s centuries-old music style. The group exists for over a quarter-century, providing its fans with a lively, smooth, and warm sound. Their lyrics include the topics of nature, love stories, their homeland, sadness, and...
Critical path analysis (CPA) is used to determine the critical and non-critical activities related to the business processes or plans and the amount of float involved in each activity. As such, the result of this method identifies the critical path, which includes the sequence of essential steps that incorporate a...
In his article on the bilingual acquisition, Genesee (2006) focused on the main concerns expressed by parents and educators regarding the ways preschool children gain proficiency in two languages simultaneously. The author suggested that all children can learn two languages in their early childhood if they are consistently exposed to...
Leasing is an alternative to purchasing an asset, which can be more beneficial for a business in terms of cost-efficiency. In general, there are five types of leasing agreements. The two that will be compared in this paper are – operating, financial, sale-and-leaseback, combination, and synthetic (Brigham & Ehrhardt, 2017)....
Type 1 and 2 diabetes originate when an individual’s blood sugar is too high for a body to handle. A hormone called insulin helps the glucose in the blood to get into cells to be used for energy purposes. In type 2 diabetes, a body cannot produce a sufficient amount...
Chromium was chosen as an element to discuss and analyze in the paper. Chromium (Cr) is categorized as a trace mineral that the body needs in microscopic quantities. Forming a variety of chemical compounds, chromium plays a significant function in carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism and the activation of insulin...
Nowadays, the US healthcare system heavily relies on public insurance programs serving people without insurance only in case of emergency. While being highly effective in the treatment of many diseases, it remains expensive and unaffordable for many individuals. For a better understanding of the specific characteristics of the national healthcare...
Recently, I have purchased a new fragrance from the Body Shop store, and I was hesitant by their prices. My friend told me that this company has high-quality products, while their prices are above the average on the market. My perceived risk was associated with the financial side of the...
Introduction The current market of trading cards is experiencing a significant rise as the annual revenues of those collecting them increase. Trading cards include small cards illustrating sports figures, game characters, or other renowned images that gain value with time. The trend of collecting cards emerged in the 1980-s as...
Arguably, the main drive of “The Lottery” involves man vs. society conflict. It occurs when the protagonist has a distinct belief against many community members. The majority of them see the individual as the antagonist, whose aim is to violate the stipulated norms and ways of life. In the short...
Modern unmanned ground-controlled stations (GCSs) are valuable equipment used to remotely control aircraft. One of such systems is the Desert Rotor station, a high-precision GCS that makes it possible to control flights of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (“Portable ground control stations,” 2019). The station is equipped with a...
Introduction In light of unsatisfactory performance in GrowCo’s design engineering department, the company approved a short-term incentive compensation plan. The plan is aimed at improving engineers’ performance by rewarding them with an annual pay bonus based on three key factors: unexcused absences, adherence to schedule deadlines, and drawing quality. This...
Smartphones have become our obsession instead of being our helpers. They attract people to use all of the apps and social networks as much as possible. Every person on the planet is dependent on his smartphone, and I am no exception to the rule. With the increase of opportunities these...
Measuring inflation is crucial for a country’s economic management and effective response to market changes. Many tools have been introduced to correctly and effectively measure inflation, yet the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remains the most widely used in many countries, including the USA. By “representing changes in prices of all...
The form of comics, or a graphic novel, allows combining text with images, making the narrative more alive and engaging. The use of pictures also helps to express the details of the meaning that could not be done so vividly by text alone. In this essay, one of the episodes...
A gifted student can be generally defined as an individual exhibiting outstanding achievements and capabilities in one or several areas, including intellectual, creative, artistic, or physical areas of performance. Since the definitions and criteria for the operationalization of giftedness are multifaceted (and often reductionist), it is difficult to present an...
The book focuses on exploring the social status of African Americans, in the context of the judicial and mass incarceration system. The socio-economic status quo and political policy forced a whole race into poverty, and subsequent crime and arrest. Law enforcement is given a carte blanche in combatting crime that...
People’s everyday life is filled with interactions and information exchange. However, the objectivity of the perceptions and attitudes of the information is hindered by numerous biases that are influenced by multiple factors. These factors include upbringing, social background, religious beliefs, experience, developmental level, and others. Therefore, an individual’s judgment might...
History consists of racial controversies: the European colonization and the annihilation of the indigenous population of the Americas, the Holocaust, and other genocides. Today racism exists in various aspects; people of color suffer from violence, hear racial slurs, and the authorities do not work in their favor. This paper provides...
One of the principal concerns of any retail company is the correspondence of its policies to the principles of conscious marketing, and Everlane and Patagonia are no exception to the rule. These companies face marketing challenges that relate to the necessity to satisfy customers by offering eco-friendly products. It is...
Financial statements are records of all financial activities reflect the position of a person, business, or any other entity. Generally, they report an organization’s assets, liabilities, and owner’s capital at any given point. There are four types of statements: the owner’s equity statement, income statement, statement of cash flows, and...
Book banning began in 259BC when a Chinese emperor destroyed previous accounts of information that were in a printed form. One of the examples of book censorship happened in 1933 when the leadership of Nazi Germany burned publications written by distinguished authors like Einstein, Freud, and Hemingway. Other books have...
In a scenario where a colleague believes that a particular subset of clients does not deserve the same attention and care as other groups, several ethical issues arise. The most prominent value that social workers have to uphold is the person’s dignity and worth (National Association of Social Workers [NASW],...
I rarely commit the acts of deviance, such as speeding, jaywalking, and littering. In case when I do, it is usually due to a lack of attention. For example, I have been speeding without noticing that I am doing it. I do not commit littering or jaywalking, but there were...
The main reason for the rise of the Atlantic slave trade between 1400 and 1750 was the importance of colonies for the development of the economy of European countries. The plantations based on the fertile lands in the New World were the new social and economic institutions. Since the large...
If Huntington’s disease were present in my family, I would opt for genetic testing for varying reasons. The condition is inherited, and mostly occurs when one gets to the age of 30 or 40. Ideally, the illness results from the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. An individual from...
The Peloponnesian war took place in the years 431-404 BC, and this was a military conflict in ancient Greece. The two opposing sides were Delian League led by Athens and the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. It is important to note that contradictions had existed between Athens and Sparta for...
Human society has undergone various changes associated with all spheres of people’s lives. Modern pluralism is one of the shifts that is shaping the way people interact and see the world. One of the major peculiarities of this trend is the acceptance of multiple views on diverse concepts (Chatraw &...
The learning paths that we embark on play a fundamental role in shaping how we view the world and the paradigms that we chose to live by. These constructs become rooted in our minds and govern our interpretations of life and everyday situations. Biblical education is different from other fields...
Resistance to change is one of the most common and serious business challenges. Employees who discourage innovation can be reliable and talented, but their rigidness can sometimes become an insurmountable obstacle to the organization’s development. As noted by Shimoni (2017), resistance to change is both a personal and a social...
Even after creating an impeccable product and performing outstanding market research, one may encounter challenges when trying to sell the said product to the target buyers. The issue of sales management is particularly complicated due to the personal factors shaping customers’ attitudes toward a product or service that a company...
Accounting and reporting issues have the power to diminish a company in a short amount of time. Enron’s case is a proof – one of the largest companies in the United States went from $90 to $0.26 per share in a matter of days (Segal, 2020). The management of the...
Any person nowadays, spoiled by the blessing of civilization, is a proud owner of a cell phone. A cell phone is needed to respond to e-mails and messages, to read the latest posts in social networks, and, of course, to follow the news in the world of high technology. Indeed,...
Introduction Movie plots are often based on real events, making the viewers’ experience even more exciting. Besides, the historical presence gives a unique glimpse at remarkable events in the world. The movie “Argo” proves the idea since it won several awards and many viewers’ appreciation. The purpose of this paper...
Introduction Carolyn Merchant describes the death of nature as a result of scientific inquiry. Nature was initially an unknowable, cosmic entity, that behaved similarly to a living person, and then, as it was dissected to atoms, it lost its soul. When something is viewed as dead, lacking any sort of...
Fads are an example of collective behavior shaped by trends within a certain culture, which is why they are extremely fascinating. Such objects achieve short-lived popularity, and then quickly disappear once the novelty factor is gone. The Bad Fads Museum’s official website features a list of the most popular fads,...
The principal measures taken by doctors for the treatment of depression are connected to the prescription of antidepressants. It is critical to understand the way they work in order not to harm patients. Such antidepressants as MAOIs can be useless in patients with Parkinson’s disease, whereas selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors...
There are several approaches to defining indirect aggression by psychologists and sociologists. Most often, it is described as a type of aggressive behavior that causes harm to another person in an indirect way, contrasting to the direct aggression where the victim is encountered face to face. Another opinion about it...
Modern society, especially in developed countries, provides numerous opportunities for mobility; still, social location retains influence. Its main markers are race, gender, and socioeconomic status. While the latter is changeable, the first two most often remain unchanged during a person’s life. Therefore, social location is determined from birth and subsequently...
Introduction A causal chain problem has always been an essential part of numerous philosophical questions and paradigms. The Euthyphro dilemma highly resembles chicken and egg problem, where the central debate revolves around of which causes which. However, the Euthyphro dilemma possesses much deeper meaning regarding religion and philosophy. In the...
Introduction When it comes to elections and politics, many countries face the harm of prejudice against the possibility of female contribution to the field. In particular, throughout the history of the US, there has been no woman selected as President, while many have run for the position. Even though the...
Despite numerous efforts at establishing justice for racial and ethnic minorities, the rights of African American people in the U.S. remain systematically marginalized. The Black Lives Matter Movement that was established in 2013 represents a response to the specified problem in modern American society. A range of sources shed light...
The controversial representation of Christopher Columbus and his role in American history caused the emergence of two opposing stances. Hence, some people emphasize the importance of this historical figure that contributed to the discovery of the continent, whereas others suppose that his involvement brought more harm than good (Shafer &...
“Lad lit” is a genre of fiction characterized by the depiction of men’s personal lives, and it is usually opposed to the so-called “chick lit.” This trend was started by Nick Hornby, and it allows attributing his works to this genre. One of them is High Fidelity, and this novel...
The Romantic era is an important period in the history of English literature when many of the touching and evocative poems were presented to the public. My choice of the “Romantic” group is explained by the profoundness of themes and emotions expressed by the authors. Through the use of imagery...
