Security & Usability: Tokens, Biometrics, Passwords

Abstract Security and usability need not be mutually exclusive. Yet research indicates user acceptance of security systems is not a given and has become a major issue in terms of efficiency versus security. We will be analyzing how enhanced information security controls affect users and the usability of systems. The...

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners: Duties and Malpractice Issues

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) provides healthcare services to people aged 65 and older. These professionals may be involved in such settings as emergency departments, specialty clinics, intensive care units, and acute wards. The scope of duties may vary across the states. Typical Duties and Responsibilities Typical duties and responsibilities of...

Hitler’s 1933 Speech: Germany’s Problems and Solutions

Introduction Adolf Hitler’s speech in 1933 is one of his famous public speeches calling for a reorganization policy in the country (“Berlin,” 1933). Although further actions, as it is known, will entail enormous destruction, some of the proposed theses seem logical in the context of the situation in which Germany...

Adolescent Sexual Development and Puberty Suppression Studies

Articles Overview Both articles that are to be analyzed in the paper at hand are related to the topic of adolescent development dilemmas that have to be solved either with or without their consent. The first article (Risking a Relation: Sex Education and Adolescent Development) is more general and addresses...

Statistical Significance & χ2 Analysis in Darling-Fisher Study

According to the relevant study results section of the Darling-Fisher et al. (2014) study, what categories are reported to be statistically significant? In Darling-Fisher et al. (2014) study, statistically significant categories were the following: type of provider, practice setting, adolescent patients‘ percentage, years of experience, and region of the practice....

Understanding Adolescence: Cognitive and Emotional Shifts

The adolescent period is commonly considered to be paradoxical due to the cognitive changes that young people undergo during this period. Hence, this age is notable for the development of formal cognitive operations that allow adolescents to construct the so-called “contrary to fact” propositions (Coleman, 2011, p. 41). The appearance...

Acute Pancreatitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Disease Overview acute pancreatitis – a severe inflammation of the pancreas; alcohol abuse, gall stones, infection, injury; the leak of enzymes; steady and severe pain, often felt as back pain; nausea, running temperature, rapid heart; gene mutations (hereditary). Acute pancreatitis is a severe inflammation of the patient’s pancreas caused by...

Innovative Remediation Algorithms for Addressing Flint Water Crisis

The Active Remediation algorithm (algorithm 1 – Figure 1) aims to inspect the water service in Flint, Michigan, and identify those lead pipes that need to be replaced by copper pipes. The first step is a Statistical Model that refers to the property data input, including historical records, water test...

Exploring Stereotypes and Interpersonal Dynamics in the Crash Film

Introduction The movie Crash, directed by Paul Haggis, explores cultural stereotypes and prejudice in modern-day Los Angeles. The film follows diverse characters whose paths cross unexpectedly, highlighting the complex interplay of race, class, and culture. This paper will analyze three characters from the movie and their interactions, specifically looking at...

The Ecological Science of Natural Ponds and Species Interactions

Introduction Natural ponds are bodies of water that have formed independently and are characterized by their shallow depth and the presence of various aquatic creatures. Pond biology is intriguing because it is a sophisticated ecosystem in which numerous species interact with one another. Water, stones, soil, air, and sunshine are...

Effective RTI and MTSS Strategies for Supporting English Learners (ELL) Reading Comprehension

How RTI and MTSS Frameworks Support ELLs in Reading RTI (Response to Intervention) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) are frameworks for identifying and supporting struggling learners. RTI/MTSS is an effective framework for providing targeted interventions to struggling students, including ELLs (English Language Learners). However, implementing RTI/MTSS in schools with...

Fit Small Business: Overcoming Challenges in Organic Food Delivery

Introduction Fit Small Business is a delivery and manufacturing service for wholesome organic food. Its main goal is to improve the quality of people’s lives by providing them with healthy food. However, in this market segment, some challenges and risks may prevent the company from achieving its goals. For systematic,...

Addressing Cheating: Reporting and Consequences in Education

When students see their peers cheating, they need to take immediate action. In the studied scenario, two students saw another student use his phone during an exam. Assuming that they did not misunderstand or misjudge the event, they witnessed a common type of classroom cheating, which consists of obtaining answers...

Pros and Cons of Abortion: Ethical and Practical Considerations

Abortion should be illegal because unborn babies are considered human beings by the US Government, making abortion murder. Many religions believe that life begins at conception. By terminating the pregnancy, one defies the word of God. From the very second, an embryo has its unique genetic identity, so if nothing...

Analyzing Abortion from Both Legal and Public Health Perspectives

Introductory Paragraph Thesis sentence: Abortion should be legalized to safeguard the health, reputation, and status of women in need of abortion services. Support for Thesis 1 Topic Sentence: Criminalizing abortion in many countries has led to unsafe abortion practices, which are a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Detail...

Impact of the Abolitionist Movement on American Society

The USA earned its independence from British rule in the eighteenth century. The new country was based on democratic principles where people’s rights were respected and exercised to a considerable extent. However, the democratic aspirations of Americans were rather compromised as millions of people were deprived of basic rights. Slavery...

Character Analysis of the Protagonist in “The Glass Menagerie” by Williams

I believe that Tom is the protagonist of the play by Tennessee. The play revolves around the lives of three key characters. The three characters include Tom, Laura and Amanda. Tom encounters many challenges in his life and he tries everything possible to have a new kind of life. The...

Reviewer and Editor Roles within the Peer Review Process

Peer review process Two points of the peer review process seem especially important to me. First, it is important that the peer reviewers are working separately and do not share their findings before arriving at a definitive conclusion. I think it is important because it eliminates the cognitive bias of...

Ableism’s Impact on Patient Care Quality and Healthcare Outcomes

Topic Definition: Ableism in the 21st Century Although discrimination is recognized as a major social issue and has been addressed for quite a while, some of its forms persist in contemporary society (Nario-Redmond, Gospodinov, & Cobb, 2017). Ableism is one of these forms, and it affects people’s lives to a...

Chronic Abdominal Pain: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Introduction Mr. Rodriguez, a 39-year-old male, recently migrated from the Dominican Republic to the US. The patient’s medical history reveals that he has been experiencing chronic abdominal pain that has progressively worsened over time. Given these symptoms, further diagnostic testing may be necessary to determine the underlying cause of the...

Nancy Mairs: A Pioneering Voice in Disability Rights and Feminism

Introduction Nancy Mairs is a renowned author and disability rights advocate whose work has been recognized for its frankness and willingness to tell her story to increase recognition in the disability community. Despite several severe disabilities, this person has achieved excellence in education and has become a prominent author. Mairs...

Kotter’s Eight Steps for Organizational Change: Initiating a Transformation With a Clear Vision

Introduction Change in an organization is usually an inevitable and constant force in the modern business landscape. Firms and organizations that can adapt and evolve are better positioned to perform well despite the uncertainties and challenges in the business environment. However, successful organizational change is a complex and multifaceted task...

Ethical Dilemmas in Business: Core Questions and Industry Conduct Standards

Good morals are very crucial to the success of any organization. No individual, society or organization will attain its goals and objective if they do not adopt good behaviors. Most organizations have their code of conduct that defines ethical and unethical behaviors. However, it is important to note that there...

Statistical Probability Concepts and Their Role in Predictive Analysis

Theoretical Probability Theoretical probability is one of the most commonly applied types of probability in statistics, especially in real-life situations. Theoretical probability refers to the possibility of a desirable outcome occurring; hence, one has to define the desirable outcome (Bennett et al. 214). The probability of an event occurring is...

Operations Management in the American Workplace: Key Concepts and Practices

The emphasis that Gallup placed on the significance of the emotional engagement of the staff members, though represented by the author as the revelation about the current concept of employee performance enhancement, was quite expected as it aligned with the contemporary idea of managing operations in the entrepreneurial environment. Indeed,...

Innovative Recruitment Techniques and the Impact on Equal Employment Opportunities

Equal employment opportunity Equal employment opportunity refers to the approach used to ensure fairness and impartiality in their employment and recruitment practices (Byars & Rue, 2010). This term was first coined by President Lyndon Johnson during the signing of the executive order that prohibited employers from discrimination against employees based...

Elie Wiesel’s Night: Analyzing the Impact of Holocaust Literature

Introduction Night is a book written by Elie Wiesel that focuses on his experiences while imprisoned in one of the Auschwitz concentration camps during the Holocaust. The book focuses on the inhuman experiences that the prisoners in the camp were subjected. Therefore, it highlights the impact that such experiences had...

Hypertension Care: Medication, Lifestyle, and Monitoring

Introduction In healthcare, a nurse practitioner’s goal is to ensure the quality of provided care, so it is essential to consider performance measures. Out of six domains, the effectiveness of care is among the most vital and focuses on improving patient outcomes. A performance measure related to the domain of...

Utilizing Telephone Surveys to Assess Customer Preferences for Energy Drink Containers

Introduction Statistics is a significant phenomenon that can create many benefits in various spheres. In particular, statistical values significantly help make correct decisions in the medical industry and business world. A hypothetical example with a maker of energy drinks is suitable because the company wants to decide whether bottles or...

Analysis of Patricia White’s “Sketchy Lesbians: Carol as History and Fantasy”

Introduction Patricia White is a famous author of Women’s Cinema and feminist pieces of literature. She is popularly known for analyzing and discussing films and film experiences about feminism and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community (LGBTQ). Some of the author’s famous works include A Feminist Reader in...

Impact of the Pandemic and War on Zara: Strategies and Recommendations for Improvement

Introduction The pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian War have significantly negatively influenced the global capitalist economy over the past three years. Inflation and issues with global supply chains are only a couple of the effects that these factors have had on businesses all around the world. The fashion business has not...

Factors Affecting Health Information Access: Understanding Barriers and Solutions

Introduction Many factors and issues influence health information. People look at health care differently, but it is essential to pay more attention on access and use of health information. People suffering from chronic illness should be given first priority to access health information. Heath information is crucial as it educates...

Examples of APA Style Guidelines: Enhancing Academic Writing and Presentation Skills

APA citation style allows including different articles, researches, publications, and various materials belonging to other authors in the written text. It enables providing the correct bibliographic description of the resources used in accordance with uniform rules and methods that will meet contemporary academic standards. It should be noted that APA...

The Peer Reviewing Cycle in Research Publishing: Importance and Challenges

Peer-Reviewed Journals The process of reviewing is an important part of publishing new research. The peer-review cycle encompasses many steps that ensure high quality of articles and studies in scientific journals. The most important parts of this cycle include assessing the quality of research and determining its significance to the...

A Comprehensive Guide to APA Style: Key Guidelines for Effective Academic Writing

APA and Its Significance Why Is APA Style Used to Document Ideas in Writing? The importance of the APA referencing and formatting guide is rather self-explanatory. The APA framework provides a set of rules that allow for a homogenous format to be applied to all studies. Therefore, the process of...

The Intersection of Ethical Codes and Competitive Intelligence: Navigating Challenges

Principles to Establish Ethics Codes In their work, Nickels, McHugh, and McHugh (2013) proposed six steps to adopt the ethical norms and formulate codes in the organization. The two steps that are most significant to establish the effective ethics code and the ethics-based culture in the organization are the following...

Setting Objectives for Future Career Preparation: Strategies for Success

The first objective to prepare for a future career is to gain sufficient proficiency in communicating with employers. The performance aspect of this objective can be defined as the ability to engage in meaningful communication with the representative of a company or organization in the field of my interest. The...

Barriers to Critical Thinking in Customer Service and Outside the Workplace

Introduction Sally is a 34-year-old woman working in customer service at a small printer company. She works primarily with customer complaints, and while she does her job well, she often overloads there. Her performance can be evaluated because she can understand customers, imagine herself in their situations, and find ways...

An Entrepreneur’s Leadership Role

Management style is a unique way through which organization leaders go about accomplishing the set objectives of the business firm. Various styles of management differ from a company and are employed effectively to give the desired results. The performance and success of any business are primarily affected by the management...

An Administrator’s Role in a Firm

Introduction The topics covered under week 4 were extremely useful and informative especially for a person who is an entrepreneur in real life. As managing director or Thai Lay fashion Company Ltd, almost all of what has been learnt this week has many practical applications for me. The two main...

Nursing Practices Areas in the State of New Jersey

Area 1: Degree of Supervision Before supervising and prescribing medications, a written protocol should be signed between a nurse practitioner and his or her supervisor. In particular, a certain nurse and a physician are to be specified in the protocol (“New Jersey scope,” 2018). This requirement coincides with those accepted...

Analysis of “Out of the Dust” by Karen Hesse

«Out of the Dust» is a touching and tragic tale written by Karen Hesse which tells the story of the childhood of a girl named Billie Jo. She lives in Oklahoma Panhandle with her family and experiences the hardships and cruelty of life. Billie Jo’s mother and brother die in...

Confessions and Interrogations: Protections within the Justice System

Confession and interrogation procedures are protected by the Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments. The confession is recognized as a significant evidence having impact upon the prosecution. Taking into account the importance of preventing the cases of illegally obtained confessions and ensuring the proper interrogation procedures, the three amendments which are...

Health Problems Faced by LGBT Individuals: Key Challenges and Solutions

Until recently, nursing policy organizations failed to take notice of the numerous health issues encountered by LGBTQ people. The American Academy of Nursing declared its support of the community only in 2012, which was two years after the Institute of Medicine had advocated for LGBTQ-related research (Shattell & Chinn, 2014)....

Designing Work Breakdown Structures Using MS Office Excel: A Step-by-Step Guide

To develop a project successfully, one has to identify the key milestones in its evolution prior to the implementation thereof. For these purposes, the MS Office Excel software (Warburton & Kanabar, 2013) was used. With the addition of a WBS-related extension, which allowed introducing the BS score into the project...

Utilizing Critical Thinking to Tackle Complex Problems: Strategies and Insights

The hard problem is problems without functional explanation as opposed to easy problems, which involve explanation in the form of what mechanism can perform what function. The problem becomes hard when our consciousness can not figure out the mechanism through which we can solve the problem. The problem also becomes...

The Histories of Apple Store and Microsoft Store: Evolution and Impact

Background of Apple Stores The first Apple retail store was opened in Virginia, in 2001, in the context of a new business strategy promoted by Steve Jobs in response to a conflict with retailers, including the US retailing chain CompUSA (Martellaro, 2016). The focus was on creating a team of...

The Voices of Narrator, Author, and Characters in Hawthorne’s Young Goodman Brown

Introduction The discussion in this essay will revolve around the short story, Young Goodman Brownwritten by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Four voices—those of the narrator, author, characters, and readers—dominate the narrative, as is evident from once. These voices besides helping control the events of the story are critical in communicating the author’s...

Exploring the Bertrand Oligopoly Model Through Practical Experience in Pricing Strategies

Introduction Oligopoly is one of the most common types of markets in modern economics. The Bertrand model was chosen when choosing an oligopoly model to study, as it represents a particular interest in practical applications. The Bertrand model describes a situation where multiple firms compete by setting product prices (Puu...

Addressing the Lack of Sexual Education: Implications for Public Health

According to our class readings for the topic “Sex and Moral Values” in our class book “21st Century Ethical Toolbox” the act of sex or making love does not always have to come from a physical standpoint. It may also come in the form of intellectual stimulation of one another,...

Evidence-Based Projects on Heart Failure Readmission: Findings and Recommendations

Introduction Heart failure (HF) is a clinical symptom that occurs when impairment of ventricular filling prevents the heart from properly maintaining blood flow (ACCF/AHA, 2013). A recent report issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016) reveals that almost 5.7 million American adults suffer from the disease. Moreover,...

Nursing Malpractice Claims: Safeguarding Patients and Legal Protection

Nursing practice can be associated with negligence and malpractice claims and lawsuits. Risks of such claims for nurses are high because of their independent decision making and functioning (Balestra, 2016; Gardenier, Thomas, & O’Rourke, 2016). Therefore, nurses require a kind of protection from such claims and suits in the form...

The Role of Nursing Theory in Health Promotion: Frameworks and Applications

The increasingly complex modern world offers numerous challenges to nurses who should be able to meet new requirements and promote the health of the nation. Furthermore, the alteration of the environment along with the technological advance introduces fundamental changes to the scope of nursing practice. Today, specialists have to use...

A Case Study on Nurse Leadership: Analyzing Linda’s Impact in Healthcare

From the case study, it is evident that Linda is experiencing legal, ethical and professional difficulties due to the issue of nursing shortage. Indeed, the unavailability of nurses and assistants is the root cause of Linda’s inability to provide the best patient care. The principles of beneficence (bringing about good...

Analyzing Historic Buildings in Ocala: Architectural Insights and Implications

I am viewing a two-story building located in Historic Ocala (Florida), in the historical center of the city where parks are a common feature. This is a communal dwelling as it is a hotel, and many people coming from different cities and countries stay in it, so the building has...

Cultural Stress in the UAE: Approaches to Effective Management

Factors that Influence Culture Stress The United Arab Emirates is a country that is dominated by the Islamic religion. According to Kinicki and Mel (66), several factors influence culture stress in this country. These stressors mostly result from the Islamic religion. The population of women is higher than that of...

Seven Strategies for Seeking Help When Starting a Business

Most small business directors tend to believe that the best way to generate their business is to find help from the Government. It is true that this structure should be responsible for finding innovative and effective ways of making small businesses in the UK competitive and able to live among...

Formulating Information Security Policies and Strategic Frameworks

Well-developed and documented policies and strategies are the best practice form of controls in information security (IS) (Rhodes-Ousley, 2013, p. 58). Given the significance of IS for healthcare (Landi, 2015), the implementation of these practices appears to be a must for it. A strategy is a “complete plan for defense,...

Implications of Chebyshev’s Theorem in Statistical Analysis

The Chebyshev’s theorem, also known as the Chebyshev’s inequality, is often related to the probability theory. The theorem presupposes that in the process of a probability distribution, almost every element is going to be very close to the expected mean. To be more exact, in case of having k values,...

Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Dysfunction: Understanding the Connection and Implications

Alzheimer’s disease is an untreatable condition that destroys brain cells and nerves, thus afflicting many important memory functions (“Alzheimer’s disease,” n.d.). It is the number one cause of dementia in the majority of the patients. As it stands, the scientists are unsure of what exactly causes Alzheimer’s syndrome, but the...

Women’s Perspectives on Long-Standing Gender Stereotypes: Insights and Impacts

The US society is seen as an illustration of an egalitarian society where all people enjoy equal rights and have equal opportunities. Nonetheless, the power is still distributed unevenly between the genders. Women are still seen as creatures fit for child-rearing and keeping households. Men still think that women cannot...

Non-Native Snakes: An Emerging Threat to Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Invasive species represent a significant threat to global biodiversity and ecosystem. The US government uses over $100 billion in the management of invasive species. The native reptiles pose a serious threat to other animals. The non-native snakes also make the mammals reduce in number because of their invasive nature. The...

The Absence of the Industrial Revolution in China: Causes and Consequences

Reading Response Why the Industrial Revolution did not originate in China in the fourteenth century is one of the most controversial questions many ask. Despite the fact that the Industrial Revolution did not occur in China, there was a chain of contributing factors that can be considered crucial to the...

Exploring Scientology: Religious Beliefs, Rituals, and Ethical Considerations

Introduction Scientology manifests the eight elements of religion in varying degrees. For example, the most conspicuous elements include a belief system, an ethical system, rituals, community, and material expressions of religion. Sacredness, central myths, and emotional experiences are almost non-existent. Their beliefs are based on the ability to use reason...

Correlation and Regression Analysis of Defective Flash Drives: Findings and Implications

Methodology The data of the number of defective flash drives manufactured by a small manufacturing company was obtained by counting them weekly for 30 weeks and then recorded against each week as presented in the Excel file. The Analysis Toolpak of MS Excel in performing correlation and regression analyses. According...

Biodiversity Crisis: Insights from a Formal Lab Report Analysis

Peer Review The authors of the article chosen for the analysis focus on the problem of biodiversity and its connection to thiamine, also known as vitamin B1 deficiency. The reason for such discussion is the observation that many wildlife populations continue declining at rates, and the threats to biodiversity turn...

Educational Seduction: Insights from the Doctor Fox Lecture and Its Implications

Introduction The article under analysis deals with the effects the educator’s presentation style and charisma can have on the learning process. The study described in the article is based on the assumption that learners can be seduced quite easily by the personality of the educator and appreciate the learning experience...

Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson: A Story of Freedom and Struggle

Book Summary Chains is a novel by Laurie Halse Anderson, first published in 2008. It is a fictional story following the life and struggles of Isabel and her little sister, Ruth, during the events of the American Revolutionary War (Anderson 7). Isabel seeks to help the rebels against the loyalists...

The Evolving Role of Teams in Organizations: Adapting to Technology and Diversity

Introduction Teams are an essential part of many organizations, working towards a common goal by combining the skills and expertise of each member. Various types of social unions of people are similar to teams but different in nature and aims. While teams are task-oriented and focused on solving complex problems,...

Evaluation of US Strategies in World War II: Mobilization, Lend-Lease, and the Atomic Bomb

Military Strategies Utilized by the United States and Allies to Secure Victory in the War The US was officially engaged in the WW2 conflict after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. The strategies encapsulated the European and Pacific theaters of war, including technological, military, and economic ways...

An Analysis of “Dreaming with a Broken Heart”: A Poignant Dance of Heartbreak

Introduction “Dreaming with a Broken Heart” is an expressive and heartrending postmodern dance presented by Twitch and Kherington, two remarkable dancers with adroit technical skills and a comprehensive understanding of the choreography. This dance, created by Stacey Tookey, was performed on the well-known dance contest program “So You Think You...

Innovative Android Apps: DMD Panorama and Smigin Tool Overview

Android Innovations: DMD Panorama and Smigin Apps In August 2015, two original Android Apps were released. While the DMD Panorama App provides the Google Play users with a chance to look at the world through a perfected lens, the Smigin tool helps the clients of the Android to eliminate communication...

Developmentally Effective Approaches in Education: Best Practices and Standards

Early childhood education (ECE) is focused on the teaching and development of children younger than five years of age. The inclusion of families is crucial to the learners of this age. That way, the ECE teachers who work in a wide range of versatile settings (kindergartens, preschools, community-based classes, homes,...

Impact of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on Muslim Communities: A Comprehensive Study

Introduction On September 11 2011, a group of 19 Islamic extremists with links to the Al-Qaida terrorist network took control of four transcontinental airplanes and crashed them into strategic locations in the United States of America, killing thousands of civilians and maiming many more (Abdo 7-8). The main intention of...

Expanding Nurse Practitioners’ Autonomy in Florida and Impacts on Healthcare Access

Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners in Florida Level of Independence Florida belongs to the list of U.S. states with a restricted state practice environment. Until a relatively recent change in state legislation, nurse practitioners (NPs) were not allowed to deliver primary care without an attending physician’s supervision (Gancarski, 2020)....

The Role of mHealth and Apple Watch in Tracking Health Indicators

Introduction Using high-tech and, no less important, convenient digital tools for tracking individual health indicators is a valuable option in both self-care and hospital stays. In this regard, mobile health technology, often called mHealth, is a significant step, and the corresponding instruments can be utilized in everyday life. Obtaining the...

Understanding the Psychology of Postnatal Depression

Description of the study Postnatal depression is one of the major psychological disorders that affect women in Bahrain. It exists among women depending on various risk factors. However, its prevalence has not yet been established. The study was aimed at estimating the prevalence of postnatal depression among 237 Bahraini women...

Transforming Patient Care: The Impact of Electronic Health Records in Clinics

The major change that occurred in my clinical settings is the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHR). The complexity of the change is explained by the fact that its success is largely predetermined by the willingness of the staff to accept the new technology. Otherwise its meaningful use cannot be...

Self-Employed Nurses in Canada: Their Role as Agents of Change in the Healthcare System

The position of the nurse in the currently existing medical system has been a debated issue for a certain amount of time (Gotlib Conn, Kenaszchuk, Dainty, Zwarenstein, & Reeves, 2014). This paper discusses an article by Wall (2014), which considers the phenomenon of self-employed nurses in Canada and their contribution...

Greed: A Dance Portraying Domestic Violence Through Emotion and Movement

Facts and Storyline Greed is a dance performed by Josh Killacky and Jade Chynoweth. It was devised in an attempt to attract people’s attention to the problem of domestic violence. The dance has a storyline; it starts with the portrayal of the torture of a girl by her young man....

Establishing a Servant Leadership Approach in Nursing for Enhanced Patient Care

Introduction Creating a leadership style that allows one to control task implementation, promote interdisciplinary work, and improve patient outcomes is instrumental. Therefore, as a future nurse leader, I strive to build a personal leadership style that will help me to prompt a positive change in the clinical environment. By using...

Parental Involvement in Education: Benefits and Strategies

Introduction Parental involvement in education is one of the most critical aspects of child-rearing. Parents play an essential role in their children’s lives, especially their education. Parental involvement in education has many benefits, such as improved academic performance, increased motivation to learn, reduced likelihood of negative behavior, and creating a...

Martin Luther King’s Emotional Appeal in His 1963 Letter on Civil Rights

Introduction Martin Luther King wrote his famous April 1963 letter to answer his fellow clergy members’ accusations that he tried to find justice via civil disobedience rather than legal actions. They criticized King, claiming that his actions were unwise and untimely and would lead only to problems for him and...

Miss Evers’ Boys: A Film Analysis by Joseph Sargent on Medical Ethics and History

Ethical Conflict: The Tuskegee Experiment Opening with the narration of Eunice Evers, the nurse, the movie poses a conflict between the principles of respect for persons of a nursing specialist and the selfish goals that the institute pursued (Houser, 2015). As the story unwraps, it becomes evident that the Tuskegee...

Ethical and Medical Implications of Circumcision: A Comprehensive Overview

Infant circumcision is highly disputable. Researchers and health practitioners have different perspectives on the significance of the procedure. Moreover, the recent study findings indicate substantial ethical controversies regarding infant circumcision. While some people suggest that circumcision provides medical benefits for both males and females, the others consider it an unreasonable...

Insights into the American Healthcare Industry: Challenges and Innovations

When taking a closer look at the American healthcare system, one will notice that it is, in fact, quite efficient. No matter what one may say about the lack of its consistency, the system still offers legitimate help. However, specifying the flaws of U.S. healthcare, one must mention that it...

Examining Gun Violence in the U.S.: Causes, Statistics, and the Debate on Regulation

Introduction The annual rate of homicides using firearms in the United States, the highest among high-income countries, has been linked to effortless access to guns as a significant contributing factor. It is crucial to recognize that the ease of access to weapons significantly influences the occurrence of firearm-related murders in...

The Moral Complexities of Active and Passive Euthanasia: James Rachels vs. Philippa Foot

Introduction Evaluation of euthanasia as a phenomenon of social life is complicated from a moral point of view, as it requires the analysis of individual ethical issues associated with the interruption of life. Euthanasia can be carried out through specific actions performed by medical personnel, in which case, it will...

Winston Churchill’s Statement on the Importance of Nutrition for Future Generations

Introduction Winston Churchill is considered one of the most outstanding leaders in British history. His speeches and statements are often quoted, and so is the following remark from his letter: “The best policy any nation can have is to put milk in the body of its babies” (The University of...

The Dilemma of Support and Accountability for Indigenous Tribes

Introduction to Indigenous Tribes Native tribes are communities of people who have lived in a specific location for many generations. They each have distinctive cultures, languages, and ways of life that are frequently closely tied to their nations. Indigenous tribes preserve their traditions and identity despite several issues, such as...

Historical Events That Changed the World

Background Unlike conventional history, historical research comprehensively emphasizes patterns that cut across geographical divides. World history places a strong focus on how civilizations collaborate. It contrasts various global growth patterns in ages where such connectivity is scarce. International antiquity emphasizes cultures that interacted and influenced one another in real life...

“Attach the Block” and “The Bad Teacher”: A Film Study of Educational Themes

Introduction Although Attach the Block and Bad Teacher stand out as remarkable comedies evoking a substantial amount of humor, they are of different genres. Attach the Block is a science fiction horror comedy while Bad Teacher is a drama comedy. As Hüsken, Schoell and Søndergaard (7-123) show, all comedies maintainto...

Comparing House Activities and Personal Happiness: An Exploratory Study

Having read your article, Want to be Happier? Hire a Housekeeper, Researchers Suggest, which promotes the idea that spending money to get rid of annoying activities makes people much happier than buying material things, I felt perplexed. On the one hand, the message and the tone of this article seem...

The American Education System: Social Stratification and Its Effects

Equality and the American Education System The equality in education presupposes the implication that people of different background living in the same country have the same extent of the access to education. The question of the equality in education goes beyond just the political and economic situation in a certain...

Health Assessment for Older Adults: Recommendations for Improved Care

Situation Mrs. Claudia Swanson is 69 years old. She has dementia of the vascular type; previously she was admitted to a hospital, where she spent over a year. Mrs. Claudia Swanson was put in the hospital after several attempts to maintain her while she was not able to stay in...

Electronic Health Record Systems: Analyzing Benefits and Drawbacks in Healthcare

An electronic health record (EHR) is a digital storage of a patient’s medical information that can be accessed from any location and at any given time. EHR systems facilitate the seamless flow and exchange of information within hospitals and health care settings in order to improve the quality of medical...

Capital Punishment: Reasons to Oppose and its Ethical Implications

The death penalty debates have led to the abolition of capital punishment in numerous countries all over the world. The most important arguments against capital punishment include the inappropriateness of violation of the right to live, the possibility of executing innocent people, and the high cost of procedures required for...

Caterpillar Company Organizational Management Analysis

Background All companies set themselves short-term and long-term goals that largely determine their success and competitiveness. The long-term goal of this company is to organize profitable growth. This will enable Caterpillar to invest in its own products and strengthen its position in the global competition. Moreover, the long-term goal is...

The Value of Systems Thinking in Developing Corporate Strategy

Introduction Systems thinking in company management can significantly affect the organization’s success. This approach is of great value in developing a company’s strategy. First of all, it allows to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current affairs and prospects of the organization and to take measures to improve the situation....

Clinical Decision Support Systems in Medical Institutions

Introduction Clinical decision support refers to the process of providing patients, medical practitioners, staff, and administrators in healthcare institutions with evidence-based information to guide their practice. Thus, clinical support systems assist medical service workers to implement effective clinical guidelines to limit errors and achieve better outcomes. Therefore, the following essay...

The Christian Church and Its Organization

Introduction Christian church developed a government system by the fourth century, based on a territorial plan borrowed from the Roman administration. A bishop was the head of the Christian community in each city, and the area of jurisdiction was known as diocese or bishopric. The diocese of every Roman province...

School Dress Codes vs. Dressing Diversity

School Dress Codes and Uniform Policies The first article was written by Wendell Anderson in 2002 and published in a policy report regarding dress codes and uniform policies. The article investigates different aspects of the issue and uses opposing opinions as examples. It is pointed out that there are people...

Leveraging Digital Strategies to Enhance McDonald’s Promotional Mix

The Elements of the Firm’s Promotional Mix McDonald’s is a company with a versatile promotional mix (PM). The first element of the corporation’s PM, digital and social media marketing, includes publicity that people can view on different devices (Marshall & Johnston, 2019). For instance, McDonald’s has developed digital commercials that...

The Kulturkampf – Political Cartoon of 1875

Introduction When Bismarck became Chancellor of Germany in the 19th century, one of his most important aims was to unite the country. To maintain that unity, he would not withstand anything that threatened it. The Catholic Centre party was at odds with Bismarck, and the stakes were high (Retallack, 2018)....

Fossil Fuels and the United States

There are several environmental effects associated with non-renewable mineral resources, and all of them are of a harmful nature. These are water, air, and soil pollution, radioactive and solid wastes (Miller and Spoolman 309). Moreover, the use of non-renewable minerals generates noise and heat (Miller and Spoolman 309). All this...

Discussion of Police Misconduct

Introduction Police misconduct has become a significant issue in the criminal justice system. Cases of authorities who have violated human rights have been experienced in various areas. Although police encounter challenges in their activities when dealing with violent criminals, they should focus on law enforcement ethics. Many individuals have claimed...

Using Both Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Benefits of using mixed methods research Many research studies adopt mixed methods approaches in their study designs that employ both quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative methods are concerned with collection and analysis of data (numbers) using statistical tests. On the other hand, qualitative methods are concerned with collection and analysis...

Gender Differences in Public Health

Mental Health Problems and Gender Admittedly, cultural and gender differences affect the course of such mental problems as depression. Thus, females usually suffer from depression because of issues related to their children, marriage, housing, romance, etc. (Afifi, 2007). However, males usually suffer from such mental problems because of crises concerning...

Implications of Mandatory Electronic Logging Devices in Freight Transportation

Introduction Transportation companies strive to protect the interests of drivers and trucks using electronic logging devices (ELD). The mandatory use of these devices has led to a discussion of the implications for the freight transportation industry. In this article, I will discuss and compare the positive and negative consequences of...

Patient Protection in America: Insights on the Affordable Care Act

The purpose of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was to ensure all citizens in America had access to affordable and quality health care (Giovannelli, Lucia, & Corlette, 2014). The Act was designed to transform the country’s healthcare system by containing costs (Hall, 2014). The proposed reforms are...

Technological Advantages vs. Disadvantages: Analyzing Impact on Society

The Impact of Pollution on the Environment The Industrial Revolution in the USA in the 19th century has taken a heavy toll on the minds of the US citizens, thus, changing the established way of living once and for all. Naturally, the achievements of that era led to serious improvements...

Reducing Door-to-Balloon Time: Addressing Non-Human Obstacles in Healthcare

The door-to-balloon (DTB) time reduction depends largely on the chain of human specialists performing their roles with as little wasteful steps as possible, following the recommendations and best practices (CCN, 2013; American College of Cardiology Foundation & American Heart Association, 2013). However, the non-human factors can also play a significant...

Negotiating Solutions for Reducing Respiratory Complications in Healthcare

The plan for reducing respiratory complications in patients undergoing interventional radiological procedures involves negotiations with several stakeholders. Registered Nurses at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Rationale for Support or Resistance These stakeholders are not essentially associated with Interventional Radiological (IR) Procedures. Therefore, their response to the change might be neutral....

Defining Responsibility: Philosophical and Practical Implications

Responsibility is an important feeling one may have. As a future nurse, I feel responsible not only for my relatives and friends but also for the outcomes of my future patients. In this paper, after defining the notion of responsibility, I explain who I feel responsible for, and why. A...

Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum: A Visionary in Cultural Diplomacy

Cultural diplomacy is a specific kind of soft power and public diplomacy that incorporates the mutual exchange of information, ideas, and cultural concepts for maintaining trusting ties between different parties. The primary goal of cultural diplomacy is fostering a mutual understanding of the national ideals of parties with an effort...

National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators

The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) The NDNQI was founded to provide a reference point that could focus on processes, structures, and outcome indicators to assess the care provided by nurses at the setting level. The database has been used successfully to correlate the number of nurses in...

Florence Nightingale’s Nursing Contributions

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) was an outstanding human and left the priceless legacy for future nurses. She devoted her life to globally raising awareness of health issues and successfully transferred her message: widespread nursing care is essential for reaching “local-to-global health” (Beck, Dossey, & Rushton, 2012). Nightingale made a great contribution...

Human Development: Key Aspects

The ecological, psychoanalytic, and biological perspective of development The ecological perspective studies humans from an environmental standpoint, which includes social, emotional, and biological influences. They aim to explain how human interaction affects people in the setting they have been born and raised in. Spencer Rathus states that ecological systems theory...

Black Lives Matter: Social Movement Reflection

Introduction Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a highly centralized political and social movement that supports non-violent civil disobedience in protest of police brutality and all racially based oppression against blacks. The wider movement typically advocates against police brutality towards black people as well as multiple other issues such as policy...

Procurement, Strategic Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Green Procurement, Its Relevance and Influence on Supply Chain Management One of the major concerns of modern society is environmental changes and challenges associated with this process. Large corporations have already started responding to the calls of the public and made green procurement one of their priorities because the focus...

Bridging Theory and Practice in Healthcare Research and Application

To begin with, it is necessary to mention that both theory and research are interrelated. The main purpose of any study is to prove or refute a particular theory. In contrast, the primary goal of any theory is to develop a new approach to an existing problem. In turn, any...

Trends and Challenges in the U.S. Logistics and Transportation Industry

The Specifications of the American Economy The United States of America represents the most dominant world economy level, which may be justified by the high development of the US infrastructure as well as efficient international marketing. Thus, the American dollar became the most usable world transaction currency. It characterizes the...

Parental Relationships and Their Lasting Impact on Children’s Futures

Introduction It is a generally recognized fact that the future of each child is affected by the relations with their parents, but why? Regardless of being developed more than five decades ago, attachment theory is still relevant today because it is one of the best ways to explain both short-...

Bridging Marketing and Physics: Unconventional Analogies and Insights

Marketing is one of the most common and, at the same time, the most complicated occupations these days. It is everywhere, from romantic relationships to families and large intercontinental businesses. Marketing is much easier to understand if it relates it to the laws of physics. The meaning of various marketing...

Finding the Supply and Demand Equilibrium

How an equilibrium price is set in the supply and demand market Many factors, among them price, population, and income, affect consumer demand for products and services sold in a market. Demand is satisfied either by local producers or importers. The demand curve is downward-sloping, which means that an inverse...

Pro-Democratic Political Position in the US

Introduction: presenting a political position It has been historically recognized that the Democratic Party has had many more members and supporters in comparison with the Republican Party. However, this tendency has gradually become less popular. More and more citizens are prone to consider themselves as independent individuals who are reluctant...

Red Scare and Current Counterterrorism Efforts

Introduction It is evident that the phenomenon of Red Scare is among the most important aspects of American history due to its immense impact on social and political life of the country. The influence of this period on the current state of criminological policymaking in the United States could also...

Beautiful Chinese Umbrella Dance: A Showcase of Tradition and Culture

Facts The dance shown in the video is called Beautiful Chinese Umbrella Dance, and the choreographers are professionals from Michael J. Fox Theatre, located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, and was shown in 2012. The umbrella dance is over a thousand years old and is traditionally performed during critical events...

The Global Challenge of Elder Abuse: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Introduction Elder people abuse is a global problem of the current time. The study of the scale of this phenomenon has been devoted to the works of many scientists and organizations from different countries. Against the background of the lack of statistical information about the state of this segment in...

The Timeless Significance of Raphael’s Self-Portrait: A Renaissance Masterpiece

Introduction Self-portrait by Raphael is a magnificent artwork that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the Renaissance. It reflects the spirit of innovation and experimentation that prevailed at the time. The portrait is also a notable example of portraiture, which sought to portray the subject’s likeness accurately. In this essay, the...

Product Development Strategies in Perfectly Competitive Markets: A Case Study of Bank of America

Introduction Successful organizations have adopted effective product development strategies that favor them in a perfectly competitive market. Markets are dynamic and can change based on circumventing economic conditions and consumer behaviors. A perfectly competitive market has entry and exit freedom. The market is associated with standardized output without an organization...

Analysis of Starbucks’ “It Starts With You” Commercial Targeting Young Audiences

Introduction The advertisement chosen for this analysis is Starbucks “It Starts With You” commercial, released in March 2021 by Iris London Advertising Agency, UK. This advertisement aims to attract a young and progressive audience by applying certain general and visual techniques: bandwagon, point of view and body language, and a...

Growth of the UAE Color Cosmetics Market: MAC’s Competitive Landscape

Industry Overview Cosmetics is one of the industries with the quickest growth. One of the top manufacturers of professional cosmetics is MAC. The well-known Estée Lauder Group businesses include MAC. As a result, the UAE’s considerable youth population is contributing to the fast growth of the cosmetics and beauty industry,...

Magical Realism and Its Legitimacy in Fiction Writing

Introduction Magical realism is a literary genre that has become increasingly popular recently. It combines the realistic elements of the everyday world with fantastical and supernatural elements, blurring the line between the two (“Magic Realism | Definition, Authors, and Facts“). It is a common theme in several short stories, such...

The American Dream: Post-War Prosperity and Cold War Fears in 1945-1960

The period of post-war prosperity and the fears of the Cold War that spanned from 1945-1960 was a time of significant change in the United States. During this time, the national economy increased, and people attempted to recover from the tragic events of World War II. It was a time...

A Guide to Advanced Nursing Practice: Roles, Certification, and State-Specific Implications

Distinguishing Advanced Nursing Practice and Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Advanced Nursing Practice and Advanced Practice Nursing describe the same nursing processes. However, the range of knowledge and contribution to healthcare differs for the two types of care. First, although both types of nursing are based on a deeper understanding of...

The Connection Between Virtual Training Labs, Visualization, and Cloud Computing

Introduction Can you imagine the modern world without visualization and cloud computing? If you answer yes, you might not realize how permeated the modern world is with technology or how many fields rely on technology to achieve their goals. In particular, many instruments are utilized to facilitate learning and skill...

William Bratton’s Approach to Exemplary Leadership and Bias Mitigation

Exemplary Leadership Practices Contributing to William Bratton’s Success William Bratton is a well-known figure in the policing community who has successfully brought about reform in several law enforcement agencies. Gino and Staats (2015) argue that focusing on short-term goals rather than long-term learning, a culture of blame and punishment rather...

Exploring Clinical Depression: Research Design and Ethical Considerations

Introduction Clinical depression is one of the most troubling problems in the healthcare sector. This makes it necessary to conduct scientific research on this problem to find its causes, consequences, and ways to limit it in patients. Within the framework of this research proposal, the nature of clinical depression will...

Behavioral Control in Organizations: Examples, Importance, and Effectiveness

Control of Organizational Behavioral The control of behavior in the organization is valuable by providing an understanding of the results of implementing any changes or innovations. Wheelen et al. (2018) define this procedure as “specifying how something is to be done through policies, rules, standard operating procedures, and orders from...

Torrey Nano’s Strategic Decisions for the Launch of Nano-4

Case Information Torrey Nano is an upcoming biotechnology firm mainly engaged in pharmaceutical research. In 2017, the firm’s CEO, Jack Heiner, had to decide on the option to introduce a new product called Nano-4. The decision centered on the manufacturing route to adopt for the product that would have significant...

Delinquency in the U.S.: Insights from Official and Unofficial Crime Statistics

Introduction Delinquency is a growing issue in the United States, yet the picture of delinquency can be a complicated one. Although the government provides official statistics from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), there are also unofficial sources of delinquency statistics. This essay will explore the official...

Analysis of Data for the University of North Florida: Strengths and Weaknesses

Data from IPEDS IPEDS successfully collects data on various universities and colleges related to performance criteria. These data are multifaceted and allow us to look at the situation at universities based on accurate statistical criteria and indicators (Overview of IPEDS data, n.d.). Table 1 provides an overview of the three...

Developing Ethics and Strategy for Modern Life: A Guide to Moral Frameworks

Introduction Being ethical means behaving in the best possible way with oneself and others. Therefore, it is connected with morality and inner values on the one side and efficiency and strategy on the other. In the modern world, which is highly complex, being ethical means combining these qualities: being efficient...

Themes of Sacrifice and Maternal Love in Toni Morrison’s Beloved

Introduction Toni Morrison’s Beloved is a famous and exciting novel addressing a few essential themes. For example, the literary piece addresses the topics of love, slavery, masculinity, and the supernatural. The author managed to focus on the life of the protagonist, Sethe, to demonstrate what challenges people experienced after the...