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Introduction Health literacy skills require functionality to understand risk, sort out conflicting information, and make healthy decisions. The problem has significant financial and medical and social consequences for society as a whole. Fundamental measures are required so that patients can understand complex healthcare systems. In this regard, the task of...
With the upcoming annual Super Bowl championship, there is a growing rush surrounding the event. Besides crucial significance for the National Football League, national teams, and fans all over the world, the Super Bowl has serious financial implications. Having already hosted 53 championships, the Super Bowl now has invaluable connections...
Introduction As data buses are used in computers to transfer information in the memory and to extract it, the key differences regard the speed and volume of data that they can carry. There are various types of data buses functioning in microcomputers that vary by speed, bandwidth, and maximum data...
The case issue is the accusation of Cardinal Health in premature recognizing of litigation gains. According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company’s actions violated the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which is unacceptable (Young, Cohen & Bens, 2019). Cardinal Health’s decision to deduct the expected litigation...
In contemporary medical practice, a number of prevalent diseases in the aging population, such as type-2 diabetes, heart diseases, and obesity, have a genetic origin. Recent scientific advances in the field of genomics raise demand for new health public policies, introducing innovative laboratory testing and treatment methods. This paper briefly...
One of the approaches to research design is called the case study method. It consists of describing a case, which may be of interest, for instance, because it is very common or highly atypical, and extensively analyzing it to explore, explain, or describing it in detail (Holly, 2014; Polit &...
Leadership is critical to many organized activities, and managerial positions always require the person to have the ability. However, the ability to lead is usually loosely defined due to the massive variety of leaders that have succeeded throughout humanity’s history. Nevertheless, scholars have been able to analyze many different leaders...
When creating a research design, it is essential to take into consideration the potential studyâs reliability and validity, as they determine the efficiency of the methodology used and the relevance of the techniques applied. Though both concepts are utilized to assess the quality of quantitative research, the ultimate purpose of...
With the emergence of the global opioid crisis, the necessity to reevaluate the role of a nurse in public health promotion and design strategies for mitigating the crisis appeared. The comparison between the attitudes toward the subject matter in the U.S. and UK has shown that the health authorities in...
The healthcare system of the US can be regarded as unique since it was changed from the national to the private type, while the programs of the government cover only vulnerable populations. In the course of its evolution, the system reconsidered the policies regarding elderly and unemployed people, giving them...
The application of science-based theories in nursing represents an opportunity for nurses to combine experience-associated knowledge with evidence developed on the basis of scientific rigor. The first science-based nursing theory was developed by Martha Rogers and is called the Science of Unitary Human Beings, emphasizing both the scientific nature of...
Advanced practice nurses have to move beyond the essential competencies of their profession and incorporate advanced science-based theories into their work. Zaccagnini and Pechacek (2019) discuss Neumannâs system model, which depicts people and groups as systems that have to remain stable and healthy. The theory analyzes wellness from several perspectives...
Change is a critical element of nursing that helps to reconsider a problematic situation and introduce an effective solution to achieve positive results. The importance of this process can be evidenced with the help of the following scenario. A specific health unit is characterized by an unacceptably high level of...
As a nurse, one has to work continuously on the improvement of health management systems utilized to cater to patientsâ health-related needs. The notion of a complex adaptive system (CAS) as a tool for keeping the continuity of care and connecting nursing processes into a single framework for managing patientsâ...
The development of nursing theory has become one of the fundamental factors contributing to the emergence of useful and valuable approaches to patient care and conducting relevant research. However, according to Tobbell (2018), significant changes in the practice of nurses occurred only in the 1950s when educators and scholars were...
Public health consists of the entities that promote the delivery of vital public services in a voluntary, private, or public nature. The mentioned concept ensures that the contribution of all the involved entities is recognized among the efforts of increasing the well-being of communities. Policy development, assessment, and assurance are...
One of the major healthcare problems that manifest significant racial disparities is obesity. In the US, research suggests that African American children have increased risks of developing the issue (Rogers et al. 2015). Data mining has been employed to investigate the patterns of obesity in children and adults (Abdullah et...
The process of cognitive development is highly complex, and various scholars sought to propose their view on how this process occurs. Cognitive development is usually defined as the process when a child acquires and learns various thinking processes (Galotti, 2015). Understanding cognitive development is crucial for educators because it enables...
Becoming an expert teacher has never been an easy task since it requires a lot of practice and readiness to engage in continuous learning instead of resting on oneâs laurels. Despite multiple difficulties associated with gaining helpful experience and growing as a professional, specialists in education are expected to travel...
Obesity is one of the central problems for the US healthcare system. According to Fildes et al. (2015), the probability of decreasing body mass index (BMI) or maintaining weight loss among obese patients is low. Therefore, traditional treatment frameworks based on community-based weight management programs are considered ineffective (Fildes et...
Since the mass introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into food in the 1990s, it has been highly controversial. Supporters state the positive aspects of GM foods, such as higher yields and improved nutritional value. However, there have been increased public health concerns. The primary controversies have been a lack...
F. Mayer Imports Pty. Ltd. is an Australian firm that specialized in importing European food products to distribute them in Australia. As the company dealt with high-quality products, it was not a surprise that annual product procurement amounted to approximately âŹ70 million (Wallace 1). By 2014, the company distributed over...
The title of the movie, directed by Sönke Wortmann, refers to the final match at the 1954 World Cup, which went down in history under the name âBern miracle.â It is a legendary historical event that became the first stone in the foundation of the new German national identity. Moreover,...
My writing focus for the given week was using active language in my writings. It is a highly essential lesson since it outlines the critical idea of presenting written information more vigorously and interestingly. Using functional language in writing allowed me to realize that I can give my knowledge with...
âI am lateâ is one of the common phrases people use in their everyday life. Despite being aware of the fact that time is one of the most valuable possessions in life that can never get back, millions of persons continue wasting it or managing it poorly (Vennila, 2018). As...
The military drama directed by Lewis Milestone, which came out in 1930, is based on the famous novel by Erich Maria Remarque. An adapted script by Lewis Milestone and George Abbott was made for this film. Censorship at the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the film All Quiet on...
In the interwar period from 1919 to 1933, the Weimar Republic became an unofficial name for Germany. During this time, Berlin became Europe’s intellectual and creative hub, pioneering in the modern arts as well as science. At the time, the economy and political situation in Germany was experiencing hardships, whereas...
Sports sponsorships are ubiquitous for various enterprises, particularly those that produce goods associated with physical activity. However, many companies with a more general orientation also make use of sports to gain recognition and spread their message. The study reviewed in this work, conducted by Ghezail, Abdellah, and Mohammed (2017) defines...
Contemporary film producers shifted their preoccupation with Nazi-Germany to the Weimar Republic, a distinctive yet, no less intriguing period in German history. Instead of focusing on the Second World War, experts portray a spectacular failure of utopic democracy in the 1920s, driven by internal forces in the country. This essay...
For centuries, a human mistake is regarded as an engine of progress. At some point in one’s life, an error led them to some impressive breakthroughs. The phenomenon of human error can be as well applied to trainee preparation. According to Noe (2010), this process is called âerror management trainingâ...
In healthcare, there is a range of business models (BM) that determine the overall budget, cost-effectiveness, and methods of care. The UK National Health Service (NHS) BM is characterized by the universal access to the necessary services, which makes small eHealth businesses unclaimed. This contradicts the idea of implementing technological...
The efficiency of research translation heavily depends on the reliability and validity of the conducted studies. Practices of meta-synthesis and meta-analysis allow combining data from multiple resources for the improved statistical analysis, providing the highest quality evidence on a research topic. By reducing bias and presenting consistent findings within the...
The pressure a patient faces when he or she is suggested to pray before a surgical procedure varies, depending on an individual’s beliefs. It can be argued that such a suggestion can imply a high possibility of adverse outcomes that would follow a procedure. It is the case, especially if...
Despite the growing preoccupation with the issue of translating scientific research into practice, the process of implementing theoretical framework of knowledge into clinical evidence base remains slow. When reflecting upon the matter, healthcare professionals share individual concerns as well as generalized comments, describing the barriers within their professional area of...
Being a healthcare officer means being a professional; therefore, there is a need for nurses to take measures and conduct researches to provide people with high-quality care and services. Medical workers need to create an evidence-based practice, and one of the ways to do it is through the implementation of...
The adherence to patient preference is a cornerstone of a quality evidence-based healthcare system. The shift to a more patient-centered approach in the medical practice has received accolades in the literature and has become a mainstay in the articles on evidence-based practice. Medical practitioners are instructed to include the patients...
Clinical significance as a component of the research process is the value that makes it possible to determine the differences in specific effects and, thereby, implement appropriate interventions. In some cases, the application of this practice does not require additional statistical correlations, for instance, when certain determinants of health and...
Introduction Expanding a business overseas is most frequently associated with financial profit. Still, sometimes, company owners neglect the probability of difficulties that may emerge once employees are forced to live and work in another country. Multinational organizational structures may involve a variety of obstacles to business performance. These barriers can...
In Chapter 12 “The Drive for Exports,” Hazlitt talks about the exceeding need of countries for countries to export their goods to facilitate equal distribution of expenditures and earnings. This means the higher are exports, the greater the should be imports to achieve balance (Hazlitt 69). The principle is not...
To perform an economic analysis of waiting lines and define their economic costs, it is necessary to consider several variables. These include the waiting cost per period for each unit, the average number of units in the system, the service cost per period for each server, the number of servers,...
Introduction Nowadays, it is expected of students to continue their education path after graduating from school. To get through college, students have to put in a lot of financial investments, which cover tutoring, textbooks, etc. Sadly, after getting a degree, a lot of graduates are left with crippling debt, which...
Hypothesis testing is an essential part of the research, as it helps in making conclusions and recommendations. In evidence-based practice, care providers rely on research findings when prescribing treatment (Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, 2018). This paper will show how a hypothesis test study can help inform evidence-based practice regarding obesity...
An appropriate setting for this type of research would be a practitionerâs office. The two types of intervention require specific resources for implementation. The medication approach calls for a qualified physician to have the necessary tools for the diagnosis of the child and subsequent treatment. Meanwhile, parental education consists of...
The characteristic features of educational systems of different countries vary considerably due to the political, economic, cultural, and other peculiarities of these nations. Globalization has brought new opportunities and challenges related to education as people can now obtain degrees and find employment in any part of the plant (Banks 2015)....
A protocol for conducting official events is a set of rules and standards that need to be addressed when organizing the interaction between authorities, official representatives, and the media. The current approach to protocol management is based on following rules typical of a modern protocol in contrast to a classic...
Run Lola Run is a 1998 German movie telling a story of a young woman who needs to get a significant sum of money before her boyfriend robs a supermarket. To change the course of events and save Mannyâs life, Lola has to run to the beat. The movie is...
The first step of the emergency planning process is assessing the existing risks (Lang, 2017). The risks Harris County is exposed to include natural hazards, such as fire hazards and hurricanes, and homeland security events, such as terrorist attacks (Harris County, n.d.). It is possible to say that the likelihood...
Introduction The origins of inspiration haunted the imagination of endless writers, composers, and artists of all kinds. When the book inspires a director, he or she usually has a choice: change a story and a name or let it remain the same, thus, opening a film to the comparison. In...
The World Health Organization (WHO) is continuously tracking global health shifts and challenges that arise around the world. One of the health crises that appeared recently is a novel coronavirus. The World Health Organization has recently declared a coronavirus to be âa global health emergencyâ (âCoronavirus declared global health emergency,â...
The significant part of every DNPâs mission is to bring positive changes into the healthcare system both on the local and state levels. That is why doctors of nursing practice (DNPs) need to get a complex education on various aspects of public health. Waxman (2018) believes that economic literacy is...
When building a career, a nurse might want to consider the option of specialization. It means the process of becoming an expert in a chosen subject by expanding the scope of knowledge and practice. Nowadays, there is an immense need for nurses in mental health care â a field that...
Institutional review boards, also called research ethics committees, are institutions which are created to examine cases of human participation in research and ensure their protection. The main aim of IRBs is to secure the physical and mental well-being of people participating in research (Grady, 2015). Essence The ethical examination of...
The nursing practice problem under discussion is that nurses usually suffer from burnout that affects the quality of their work, and it is important to determine strategies that contribute to decreasing work stress and exhaustion. This problem is directly linked to the examined qualitative and quantitative articles, and it guides...
The PICOT question formulated for the project and the selected qualitative and quantitative articles are related to such a nursing practice problem as impacts of the duration of shifts on nursesâ fatigue and patient outcomes. The problem is that prolonged periods of nursesâ work (12-hour shifts) significantly contribute to their...
Introduction Alphabet is a large multinational company working in a field of innovation and technology, which also owns Google. Financial ratios help examine and analyze a companyâs financial status. Based on debt and equity, assets turnover, liquidity, and return on investment, one can make a judgment regarding Googleâs strengths and...
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States. Without timely treatment, this condition can have a devastating effect on an individual, impairing his or her abilities to carry out their usual life activities. The latest statistics showed that depression does not discriminate against age....
In the article âBlack Lives Matter as resistance to systemic anti-black violence,â Dominique Thomas (2019) makes extensive use of previous research. Among other sources, the author quotes the article by Thomas and Blackmon (2015). While Thomas (2019) recognizes the central message of the article correctly, it is still misinterpreted in...
Medicine and health care, like many other institutions, are part of a national and global politics. Certain health and medical issues can be addressed through policy changes, and conversely, efforts from medical professionals can inform political decisions. In recent years, issues related to access to health care have been a...
The first and most serious difference between a project manager and a routine manager is involvement. If a company has created a project team to solve a specific task, the project manager must provide almost round-the-clock support to all employees. The work of such a project manager is more complicated...
Human health depends on several factors, such as environmental, industrial, and many others. These factors are already well-researched by scholars, whereas the impact of the social environment on health either remains unknown or insufficiently studied. Since there is a particular interrelationship between human health and social factors, which have an...
Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) is a file system that aims to store large files with the ability to stream access to data, working on clusters from arbitrary hardware. Files in HDFS are divided into blocks if the file size exceeds the block size. By default, the block size in...
Cultural differences lead to one of the most widespread conflicts in healthcare settings since it is important to respect and promote diversity at the workplace. A conflict observed recently refers to communication between a nurse and a patient with a Hispanic background. This newly hired nurse had little awareness of...
In general meaning, human flourishing can be defined as an attempt to achieve self-affirmation and perfection within the framework of a larger group of individuals, with an opportunity to pursue personal methods of such attempts. As a concept, human flourishing focuses on a virtue theory developed by Aristotle, who emphasized...
Wi-Fi is a ubiquitous technology that makes Internet access on many devices at once possible without much difficulty. It allows devices to connect to a network without the need for a cable, which is an excellent property due to the number of Internet-enabled devices that people currently use. It is...
Coca-Cola Coca-Cola’s product portfolio is extensive, including over 500 brands. The most popular of these are Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Diet Coke, Fresca, and Simply Orange. Regarding the place component, the vast distribution system of the company allows it to sell its products in over 200 countries. The prices are low...
The article by Ratcliff et al. (2016) was aimed at discussing the issue of the achievement gap in terms of the problem’s causes and solutions as well as teachers’ perceptions. The researchers conducted a survey of 874 educators that included questions regarding the achievement gap, such as its importance, causes,...
The US healthcare system is continually evolving and, as an essential part of the system, nurses play a major role in the implementation of changes that currently take place. Nevertheless, it is valid to say that nurses are traditionally more engaged in the implementation of policies rather than their development....
PICOT Question 1: Females 18-35 years of age discharged from the hospital after child birth (p) who participate in a nurse practitioner home visit educational and assessment program (i) as opposed to non-participation in the nurse practitioner home visit educational and assessment program (c) have a decreased incidence of postpartum...
PICOT Question In patients aged 18 to 25 (P), who receive education regarding the importance of exercising 300 minutes per week (I) compared to a similar group who does not receive the education (C) will their present level of activity increase by 30% (O) by the end of a 6...
The theory of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs presents a five-tier model that can be applied to the nursing profession. The lowest tier is physiological needs: food, sleep, and shelter. In regards to nursing, it can be interpreted as the importance of maintaining physical well-being in the workplace. It is no...
Research Question: Can nurse consultation and follow-up on telephone improve self-care and blood glucose monitoring in diabetic patients? Claim: Telephone follow-up is a necessary part of a nursing care plan for diabetic patients, which leads to the improvement of the quality of life, promotes consistent blood glucose monitoring, and increases...
The significance of the 14th Amendment and its different interpretation is clearly seen in the trial Plessy v. Ferguson of 1896, which became a landmark event in American history. The incident that occurred in one of the railroad cars in Louisiana became evidence of racial segregation and equality issues. The...
Role incongruity occurs when expectations are not aligned with the requirements of the learning curve to adapt to the new environment. This can be compared to the Nursing Process Theory developed by Ida Jean Orland. Although the theory is aimed towards patient interactions, its dimensions are applicable to the general...
The setting of data collection will occur in a hospital acute-care unit, outpatient facilities such as a practitioner’s office, and via telephone follow-up at the end of the study. Since the research focuses on patient education, the primary inclusion criteria would be admittance to a hospital with a diagnosis of...
APA style is used to document ideas in writing because it helps the author to organize his or her work appropriately and offers the reader the understanding of which material is borrowed from other scholars. The main aim of in-text citation is providing the audience with the opportunity to consult...
My nursing philosophy is associated with the assistance to people aimed at improving their health outcomes by providing treatment and preventative measures. I believe that nursing is the sphere that requires constant enhancement and evidence-based practices. The rapidly changing environment, innovations in treatment, development of new approaches, and patientsâ varying...
In the article Formation and everyday ethical comportment, the authors describe and discuss the essential shifts in nursing education (teaching and learning) and point out that nursing professionals need to approach teaching in new ways (Benner, Sutphen, Leonard-Kahn, & Day, 2008). The concept of formation used by Benner et al....
The choice of nursing care delivery model remains extremely important as it impacts the quality of care received by patients. The range of organizational methods helping to provide patients with high-quality service is quite large. If I were the manager of my healthcare unit, I would prefer to utilize the...
It is a common truth that previous experience related to difficult situations can have a significant influence on peopleâs personal life and career. Speaking about the impact of negative experience on professionalism, it is important to discuss the way that nursesâ previous abusive relationships affect their practice with victims of...
The model that perfectly fits the objectives is team nursing. Within the framework of this model, healthcare professionals are divided into groups so as to provide care on a number of different levels at the same time (for example, acute care, nurse practitioners, inpatient setting professionals, and many others). Even...
Barriers Encountered In my journey to become a professional nurse, I have encountered numerous challenges. One of the main challenges was the conflict between professions. When I graduated from high school, I wanted to join a law school. I wanted to become a lawyer, just like my parents. However, an...
Contrary to classroom learning, clinical education in nursing happens in an elaborate medical learning setup that is swayed by numerous aspects. The setting offers a chance for many nursing learners to gain knowledge experimentally while changing theoretical facts to a range of psychological, psychomotor, and mental proficiencies that are crucial...
The problem of uncontrolled hypertension can affect people of different ages, gender, and race (Banegas et al., 2014). The study on the merits of educating patients suffering from this ailment is considering a few possibilities. In particular, it is about the possibility of educating people and teaching them the right...
I believe that there is always a pressing need for organizations for nurses as they play a crucial role in providing all kinds of professional support, generating new ideas and innovative solutions, and organizing nursesâ collaboration (Williams, Fulbrook, Kleinpell, Schmollgruber, & Alberto, 2015). The importance of nursing associations can be...
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice nurse (APN) who aims at delivering the family-oriented care. Focusing on a family unit, FNPs should operate in accordance with certain ethics and legal, regulatory statutes. In particular, a policy issue should be identified to develop a personal nursing philosophy. The...
Since the beginning of the 20th century, all the cultural aspects have undergone some drastic changes in their approaches and comprehension of art in general. Even though there is usually a bigger concern over the variations in art and literature, the approaches to architecture and design have also changed significantly....
The article under consideration is entitled âThe Eichler Home: Intention and Experience in Postwar Suburbia.â It was written by Annmarie Adams and published in the journal called Perspectives in Vernacular Architecture in 1995. In the article, the author compares the architectureâs vision of Eichler housesâ functioning and the actual use...
Lorraine Hansberryâs play titled A Raisin in the Sun demonstrates readiness to challenge typical representations of minority families in theatrical pieces. The play has connections with two poems by Hughes, âMother to Sonâ and âHarlem.â In his poem titled âMother to Son,â Hughes refers to the exchange of experiences between...
Introduction Children are the future of the nation as they are expected to enjoy the best things humanity has, acquire all knowledge it possesses, and contribute to the formation of a new, better world. For this reason, their upbringing, education, and health are the primary concerns of adults and parents....
Customer Relationship Management In the Coca-Cola company, customer relationship management is at an advanced level due to effective and modern interaction strategies. The evaluation of this parameter is carried out by analyzing consumer satisfaction as a key indicator of brand success. According to Habib and Aslam (2014), Coca-Cola leadership promotes...
Sex and sexuality can be considered fundamental social constructs as they regulate the interaction of people belonging to various communities and the way they evolve. For this reason, these aspects have always attracted philosophers’ attention. They tried to outline factors impacting the emergence of particular behaviors in individuals when interacting...
Introduction Baldwinâs The American Dream and the American Negro speech appeals to the White southerners, accusing them of racism towards African-Americans. The concept of plague is used by the author to reflect hatred and immorality, which make them look down on people that have a different skin color: “moral lives...
The case under consideration investigates the situation in which Rick, an American corporate executive, experiences culture shock when he finds himself assigned to the companyâs China branch. The problem is that Rick is unfamiliar with the countryâs cultural norms and traditions. Thus, this case study aims to investigate how the...
Introduction The report by Stanford University shows that SAS uses a differentiation strategy. The differentiation strategy is focused on the development of a product and service that offers exclusive attributes that are needed by a customer. The company tries to provide a high level of service, and its customer-driven development...
The famous saying âKnow Thyself,â which is written on the temple at Delphi, is one of the main messages of the Sophoclesâ play âOedipus the King.â Taking into account the historical context, it is easy to explain the problem that appeared at the end of the fifth century. âKnow Thyselfâ...
In his book In Search of Respect: Selling Crack in El Barrio, Philippe Bourgois describes his life in East Harlem, otherwise known as El Barrio, and gaining the trust of the neighborhoodâs drug dealers. Through personal observations and conversations with local criminals, he reveals a unique culture among them. The...
Setting is a critical element of any story and can be used by the author for various purposes. For instance, in Passing by Nella Larsen, this tool is one of the factors creating the mood and helping readers to understand the main message of the author. The whole story takes...
A network analyzer is a device that measures electrical networks and network parameters. Analyzers usually measure S-parameters, but there are other sets of settings, such as Y-parameters, Z-parameters, and H-parameters (“What is a vector network analyzer, VNA: The basics,” 2019). Different types of devices can be described by the incident...
When creating a public message, each advertiser should consider their audience, purpose, and occasion for their address. Scholars recommend âfigure out what they (the audience) want or need and give it to them; your reward is their undivided attention and, perhaps, the behavior youâre hoping forâ (OâRourke, 2019, p. 6)....
Expansion Opportunity Entering the Vietnam market was a rather controversial decision due to the presence of the factors such as corruption and bureaucracy. However, the opportunities that an educated workforce and comparatively low production costs opened for MNC in the economic setting of the Vietnam market made the specified endeavor...
In the highly diverse world in which people have different biases associated with their situations, it is complicated to reach a social contract that would govern the way in which the global society should work. Therefore, John Rawls offered a suggestion of imagining that each person lives behind a ‘veil...
Rovers, due to their mobility, have become mainstream devices for the exploration of other planets. They are mobile, able to maneuver better, and can be controlled remotely from the Earth. However, the main shortcoming of these robots comes from their primary advantages â they cannot carry large-capacity power storage and...
There is a variety of note-taking styles, out of which every learner can pick the most suitable one. The overall aim of the note-taking process is to grasp the main ideas of what one hears so that one could restore the information later. Structuring oneâs writing may be enhanced via...
Summary Kashani addresses some of the problems that he believes to be characteristic of the global marketing environment. Five propositions, including the issue of expansion into a wider market, the transfer of promotion activities from local to global levels, the need to adopt a different branding technique, the use of...
EPRG Framework The Ethnocentric, Polycentric, Regiocentric, and Geocentric (EPRG) framework allows defining organizations based on their scale and scope. Specifically, ethnocentric companies shape their customer segmentation strategies based on culture-specific characteristics thereof, whereas regiocentric and geocentric ones focus primarily on geographic location. The regiocentric approach also serves as the link...
Substance Abuse and Its Effects on a Person Substance abuse is a well-documented problem that can lead to numerous complications on a personal, family, community, and national level. It creates the potential for numerous health issues associated with the effects of the substance, such as liver cirrhosis for alcohol. Moreover,...
Intimate Partner Violence Care Models Intimate partner violence is a serious issue that often goes unnoticed because the victims do not want to admit that it takes place. It is a highly private matter, and people are usually uncomfortable discussing it with others, especially strangers. Tasman, Kay, Lieberman, First, and...
âThe Last Night of the Worldâ is a short story by Ray Bradbury written in a genre of speculative fiction. It presents an evening dialogue between spouses who are drinking coffee and watching their daughters play on the rug. It is an entirely ordinary evening except for the dream they...
The article that resonates with me the most is the short story by Ursula Le Guin under the title “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas.” In an exciting combination of descriptive narrative and directly referring to readers, the author manages to convey a complicated twofold message. On the surface,...
Since the increase in the levels of stress that working students experience due to their busy schedules, alternative options for studying need to be introduced into the current academic system. Greater flexibility in schedules coupled with the creation of online classes will lead to a better work-life balance and allow...
Puritanism was one of the main features of 17th society. It impacted the lives of many people and preconditioned their behaviors. In accordance with this paradigm, women had specific roles and duties. For this reason, many writers of that period devoted their works to this philosophy and its discussion. Anne...
In general, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) have a significant influence on their respective organizations. From the perspective of organizational psychology, CEOs have a considerable effect on the performance of an organization as a whole because of their influence on the lower levels of management. Liden, Fu, Liu, and Song (2016)...
Community-based corrections compose the alternative to prison or jail, allowing placing offenders in the community under correctional supervision. The primary purpose of such correction seems to be associated with the idea that effective rehabilitation may happen only in the real world. Usually, only low-level and non-violent criminals are placed in...
The founder of offensive realism, a professor at the University of Chicago, John Mearsheimer, is considered to be one of the leading figures in the modern theory of international relations. The sensational article âThe False Promise of International Institutionsâ by Mearsheimer is devoted to the problem of lies in international...
The film I am Cuba, also known as Soy Cuba, is dedicated to the events of the Cuban Revolution. Despite the fact that it was initially conceived only as a propaganda movie, it became a real piece of art. Almost the entire film was shot with a hand-held camera, including...
Among the factors that define economic growth and development, human resources and unemployment are considered to be the most vital. The well-trained and educated labor force has a significant and direct effect on the economy by producing a high-quality product. However, the problem is not only in finding sufficiently trained...
Kindred Spirits is a well-known work by Durand (1849) that uses the theme of nature. The painting depicts a beautiful mountain landscape and two friends (a poet and a painter) spending time together. It is possible to say that Durand uses the principles of composition in an effective manner. Rhythm,...
The current situation concerning student debt is of extreme importance for US citizens and authorities. The problem is well described in the article âHow American Universities Turned into Corporationsâ by Andrew Rossi published in Time journal. Rossi explains that the core problem behind the increasing debt of US students is...
Success and failure are widespread phenomena that occur in virtually any form of human activity. Both aspects can have both positive and negative effects on a person, so the issue of influence is particularly important. The purpose of this essay is to compare success and failure and how it affects...
One cannot disagree that the sudden boost in the development of communication technology in recent years radically transformed the ways people connect. In the article “In praise of a Snail’s Pace”, which was written by Ellen Goodman and published on 13 August 2005, the author argues on the usage of...
Despite being an important aspect of human life, mindset is not taught at school and sometimes even at home. Since childhood, people already have a certain way of thinking, either fixed or growth mindset. A growth mindset is exactly what helps people not only at school, college, and then at...
In recent times, many people prefer to work for their profit rather than benefit “the big boss.” Modern times and free access to the Internet give people a much better chance to sell what they are good at and get profit from it. The popularization of social networks such as...
The U.S. war on drugs has become a significant event in the political, social, and economic dimensions of the nation. Starting from the 1980s till today, government agencies put efforts into stopping the drug flood into the country. Nonetheless, the effects of such a war are merely visible, which led...
Introduction SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) is one of the most common methods, which allows assessing the internal and external factors affecting the performance of a company (Henry 96). This evaluation method may be regarded as a preliminary research tool used in the preparation of strategic plans and...
The terrorist attack that occurred on September 11, 2001, has changed the perspective of American citizens on the phenomenon of terrorism and its implications forever. What seemed to be a horrendous yet distant notion has become a devastating part of reality, thus becoming a painful legacy of the American history...
Introduction Animals are often taken for granted, being viewed as either pets, or an instant threat, or an annoying pest. However, understanding the role that animals play in people’s lives is essential. In a large category of animals, four smaller subgroups can be identified. These are farm animals, pets, wild...
Over the past years, the role of human capital has been significantly re-evaluated. Training, in turn, has been regarded as a valuable tool to gain relevant knowledge as well as raise employees’ competence. However, the role of training in business life has undertaken a crucial change âfrom a program focus...
Global warming has been an internationally recognized problem for approximately two decades now. Being an issue around the world, climate change is regarded as something so distant and abstract that we are never expected to be conscious when its impact finally becomes noticeable. By reviewing and summarizing the assigned reading,...
In her article, Karen Sternheimer claims that in the present day, more and more people are taking sociology classes in their higher institutions. It is essential to learn how to think like a sociologist not only to gain higher grades in university but also to develop an entirely new image...
âI Say a Little Prayerâ is written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. The genre of the song is pop, but it can be called soul too. The song is about a woman praying for her husband who is fighting in Vietnam. It is very lovely and romantic, and the...
The composition âFirestoneâ is performed by Kygo, who is its composer, featuring Conrad Sewell released in December 2014 (âKygo â Firestone ft. Conrad Sewell (Official Video)â). The song belongs to the genre of tropical house, which has been perceived as a sub-genre of deep house. The reason for listening to...
The article by Reeder-Myers describes the problems of changing the structure of coastal territories in the 21st century under the influence of both external natural and anthropogenic factors. Soil erosion, global warming, intensive building projects, and other issues are mentioned as the factors that adversely affect coastal conditions. The US...
History Lebanon has quite a history of fighting for democratic values. The civil war that took place in 1975 and lasted for 15 years left a huge mark on citizensâ economic well-being and the quality of peopleâs lives, yet the introduction of democratic principles allowed for positive change. However, the...
Introduction Child abandonment is a voluntary action done by parents, where a child is deserted and left behind. Some parents abandon their children by ensuring that they will be taken care of, but others leave children without any assurance. The primary concern is to identify what are the reasons for...
A theme that can be linked to The Road Not Taken, Fire and Ice, and Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost, is that of choices and consequences. The three poems discuss the different types of choices the author should make, and the possible consequences that...
In the modern era of information technologies, when data is viewed as the most important asset, it is essential to reduce the negative impact of information management tools on citizens. However, with the introduction of gamification marketing tools, the probability of people involuntarily and accidentally disclosing their personal data has...
E.E. Cummingsâ poem âAnyone Lived in a Pretty How Townâ consists of nine four-line stanzas characterized by a dynamic rhythm and frivolous punctuation. The main theme of the literary piece is the survival of individuality in a hostile world that is biased against uniqueness. The inhabitants of a âpretty how...
Introduction Nowadays, there are many different models of leadership, and one of the most common is the concept of transformational leadership. The leader-reformer motivates followers by increasing their awareness of the importance of combining their interests with a common goal and creating an atmosphere of trust. The transformational leadership model...
Advertising and reality shows are not the only spheres in the US popular culture that promote individualism and materialism in their close relation to wealth as a measure of success and happiness. The whole spectrum of popular movies and music videos is filled with images of rich people. Rap and...
In âBrain Gain: The Underground World of Neuroenhancing Drugsâ published in The New Yorker, Talbot describes the harsh reality of young people in academia who take off-label drugs to keep up with their hectic schedules. Talbot’s first interviewee is Alex, a college student who is involved in activism and is...
Because of the fact that the problem of adult obesity is rapidly gaining popularity in many countries, it is essential to find the best approach to treating this illness competently. As a possible technique that can beneficially influence the physical and emotional state of the person who is experiencing difficulties...
Introduction In the essay “Ethics of Belief”, William Clifford argues that no one, choosing what to believe, can be free from the opinions of others. A person’s faith may incriminate him/her in unethical behavior, depending on whether he/she has the “right to believe” what he/she believes in, according to Clifford...
Introduction Predictive analysis is a powerful tool for businesses and individuals; it has started to be used extensively over the past several years. Its elements are portrayed in some movies, in which characters use predictive analytics for decision making. Moneyball (2011) can be considered one of the examples of movies...
âI Have a Dreamâ is one of the most famous and frequently cited public speeches of modern times. It was conveyed by a remarkable orator and activist, Martin Luther King, who became an icon and a prominent leader in the struggle against discrimination in the United States and across the...
The video âThe Blue Zones of Happinessâ shows a lecture read by an American explorer, Dan Buettner. Being a National Geographic Fellow and public speaker, he is the founder of the so-called âBlue Zones.â These zones are the areas where the average life expectancy is much higher than in other...
The characteristics of voters involved in the presidential election campaigns are an essential criterion for determining such indicators as prevailing age and race characteristics. Based on the review of the official data provided by the United States Census Bureau (2018), in the recent 2016 elections, older adults made up the...
This picture illustrates the concept of detournement by rearranging the elements of meaning. What the sign essentially meant was to ban smoking from a gas station because it might cause major damage to self and others around. The updated version of it shifts the meaning from a simple warning to...
Introduction The idea of society is conditioned to violence is established immediately in Shirley Jacksonâs âThe Lottery.â To represent the concepts of violence and murder, stones are used and mentioned numerous times throughout the story. By using stones as the symbol of violence in âThe Lottery,â Shirley Jackson represents the...
The process of building democracy is defined not by political statements but by the change in peopleâs perception of political relationships. While South Africa has been known as a state with an ostensibly democratic regime for nearly a quarter of a century, yet its current state of political freedom raises...
In the age of the Internet, many companies, banks, and government organizations migrate their financial and economic assets into the web in order to improve the speed, efficiency, and ease of operations. At the same time, the accessibility of the systems by users and customers also suggests increased security risks...
