Income and Education Levels in Adult Hawaiians: A Comprehensive Study

Background Different researchers have used education, income, and occupational class to predict social welfare outcomes and to demonstrate the effects of socioeconomic determinants of health on social mobility (Gates, 2014; Friis, 2009). Most of such studies are concentrated in the areas of health inequality. Scholars have often referred to one...

Food Facility Design: Sustainable Kitchen for Delight Restaurant

Introduction A sustainable kitchen should be eco-friendly that means the design should be developed to ensure there is not wastage of resources such as electricity, water, food and time when working. There should be high advocacy on recycling the ingredients and creation of stunning design all meant to save the...

Christian Education in American Schools

Introduction Education in many parts of the world, including the United States, began in Christian centers. However, today, Christian education in America is in crisis. In more than three centuries of the existence of Christian education in America, the sector is experiencing difficult circumstances that threaten to end it. The...

“Freaks, Geeks and Cool Kids” by Murray Milner Jr. Review

Freaks, Geeks and Cool Kids, a research book that sociologist Murray Milner Jr. wrote, describes and explains the status-based relationships between teenagers. The book’s main purpose is to elucidate all aspects of status relationships and describe tools that can be used for further investigations. According to the author, “the book...

Kingspan Insulated Panels Company’s Challenges

Introduction Kingspan Insulated Panels, part of the Kingspan Group Plc, has established a leading global position in design and manufacture of high quality Insulated Roof, Wall and Façade Systems for the construction industry. King span’s range of insulated panels has been successfully used across the globe on retail, distribution, commercial,...

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Personnel Recruitment and Equal Opportunity Laws

Concrete Experience and Reflective Observation In my company, the recruitment process involves an inquiry from a department for a specific position addressed to human resources. An essential element here is that managerial positions, such as mine, can be filled using the current employees if those possess the necessary skills. One...

Health Information Exchange Model: Technologies and Data Extraction

Introduction Widespread technology adoption creates new opportunities in health care, and rapid health information exchange (HIE) is one of the critical benefits, significantly affecting the population’s health. Several key technologies underpin HIE, supporting efficient and secure data sharing between facilities. Key Technologies in Health Information Exchange (HIE) Depending on the...

Maternal Health Care Quality at St. Joseph’s Hospital

Introduction Quality improvement initiatives are needed to ensure that healthcare facilities provide high-quality patient care. These initiatives aim to systematically improve healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient satisfaction. A comprehensive assessment of the services offered by the organization is carried out to identify areas for improvement. The purpose of this essay...

Economic Challenges in Healthcare: The Impact of Decreasing Hospital Admissions

Introduction In the medical sector, economic problems play an important role, as they shape the overall capabilities of institutions, depending on what requirements are put forward for their qualified work. Thus, addressing and reliably eliminating financial bottlenecks is imperative to ensure clinics’ health. The issue of decreasing hospital admissions could...

Chinese New Year Celebration History

The Chinese New Year is a long celebration spanning for fifteen days commemorated on the citing of the second new moon. This is done immediately after solar winter solstice. The Chinese New Year is based purely on astronomer’s observations. Of all Chinese celebrations, the New Year holiday is rated as...

Addressing School-to-Prison Pipeline: Discrimination and Inequality in BIPOC (Minority) Education

Introduction The school-to-prison pipeline is a pressing issue in which many children are discriminated against for being part of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Inequality and disempowerment of these groups can reinforce social stratification and encourage many people to act unethically. A critical study of this...

Child Life Services: Supporting Max’s Needs

Introduction Child Life Services play a pivotal role in fostering a supportive environment for children undergoing medical treatment and their families. This paper will explore the Child Life service needs of a specific patient, a five-year-old boy named Max, diagnosed with leukemia, and his family, based on medical, family, and...

Autonomy in Nursing: Ethical Principles and Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Orders

Introduction Nursing implies numerous daily interactions with patients who have different needs and backgrounds. The outcomes and success of treatment critically depend on the degree to which caregivers manage to satisfy clients and their basic demands. Under these conditions, ethical principles are the top priority and the core of interaction...

Key Objectives and Policy Choices for Implementing a Qualitative Pay Model

Introduction The qualitative working environment requires different approaches to maintain the workers’ productivity and motivation. Among crucial aspects are ethical and jurisprudential issues, which should be followed to set high standards for the organization’s reputation. Such a tool as a pay model with different compensations is essential to manage these...

Postpartum Depression and Its Representation in “The Yellow Wallpaper”

Introduction Mental health problems are a significant consequence of any experience in a person’s life. Postpartum depression is one of the consequences that can develop in women due to the birth of a child. In the story “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, one can find many parallel connections...

Youth Contributions to Main Street Revitalization: An Analysis

Introduction The diversity and nature of roles pursued by social workers provide new opportunities for creativity. Social workers can take up the roles of organizers, managers, educators, or advocates. These professionals educate people to utilize resources adequately and minimize social problems. The article “Youths Revitalizing Main Street: A Case Study”...

Yellow Jellies by Ciemon Frank Caballes: Underwater Photo of Snorkeler

Objective Description Yellow Jellies by Ciemon Frank Caballes is an underwater photo of a snorkeler surrounded by jellyfish. The photo was taken in Jellyfish Lake on Eil Malk. The photographer took the shot near the surface of the water during the day in the natural light. The snorkeler, a woman,...

Xerox’s Hiring of Women and Minorities Boosts Profitability

How has hiring women and minorities improved Xerox’s profitability? Xerox has been one of the leading companies which favor women in their working condition. In essence, Xerox’s sensitivity to women’s needs was the key to its success in terms of employee performance and personal rating. The company has been able...

Comparison of Gas and Electric Vehicles: Environmental and Technological Benefits

Introduction An increase in the negative impact on the environment accompanies the development of traditional road transport. During the combustion of petroleum fuel, about two hundred different harmful substances are formed in internal combustion engines. Given the current environmental problems, a potential solution is to use cars powered by gas...

Worldwide Chemical Company Provides Information Regarding Faulty “Fix It” Approach

The current “fix it” approach maintained by the Worldwide Chemical Company is ultimately faulty. As described in the case study, it leads to the decreased first-quality product yields and on-time deliveries, compromising the production cycle and hampering profits. Thus, the best way to maintain the company’s TQM effort is to...

Evolution of Warfare: From Total War to Cold War

There are many various examples from the history of humanity which show that force has always been one of the main methods to solve problems at the international level. States and their leaders considered war to be the best way to enlarge the territory, achieve some advantage, or just to...

Evidence-Based Nursing Practices: Different Worldviews and Approaches

Introduction Contemporary nursing practice has evolved into a complex and multifaceted domain of health care research and practice. Its significance for the delivery of health services to the population continues to increase due to the advancements of modern education. In light of this, the current essay will review contemporary nursing...

Reducing Nurse Burnout: Strategies & Stress Management Solutions

A sufficient number of nurses in a healthcare setting presents a factor that positively impacts the effectiveness of healthcare services. With that in mind, modern researchers are expected to pay close attention to the problem of occupational burnout in nurses and other healthcare specialists. More than that, high work-related burnout...

Adapting to Left-Handedness: Challenges and Workplace Diversity

The process of adapting to be left-handed while being right-handed is in itself a tough challenge. However, struggling with this daunting task in an environment where no one seems to appreciate you is really depressing. The experiment highlights the challenges that minority workers face in organizations that tend to overlook...

Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Hospital Workers

Introduction Nurses are exposed to numerous hazards at the workplace, but some of them can be averted or prevented to a significant extent. Musculoskeletal injuries related to patient handling (MIPH) are among such avoidable dangers. Musculoskeletal Injury Case Zwerdling (2015) describes MIPH as a type of injury that can be...

Woodrow Wilson: Impact of ‘The New Freedom’ on U.S. Economy

Woodrow Wilson: Biography Woodrow Wilson was a notable political figure and the 28th president of the United States. He was born in Staunton, Virginia, in 1856, yet his ancestry line could be traced back to his Irish grandparents (Mulder 6). He grew up in a big family of four children...

Women’s Movement in the US: First & Second Waves

Introduction Women’s movement in the United States was divided into two waves. The first wave occurred in the 1840s and helped women to obtain the right to vote. In almost a century, the second wave arose in the early 1960s. After the Second World War, many women found themselves locked...

Gilman’s “Women and Economics”: Progressivism and Women’s Independence

Introduction The era of progressivism has given birth to several innovative ideas and offered support and leverage for many more. Feminism can be categorized as the latter, as it gained substance and refined many of its ideas during this historical period. Women and Economics by Charlotte Perkins Gilman are often...

Wisdom and Identity: Exploring Shanley and Solomon’s Perspectives

Introduction Wisdom and identity are connected. One represents our knowledge, and the other is often shaped by it. In his play “Doubt” Shanley touches upon the idea that knowledge can lead to sorrow and distress, and how a change in identity can be unpleasant. Andrew Solomon’s presentation covers how trauma...

Arthur Miller’s Tragic Hero in Death of a Salesman

Introduction “Death of a Salesman” is one of the brightest works of Arthur Miller, and the problems enlightened in it remain actual long after the work was first published (Scheibe 26). The play describes the beauty of a dream and the impossibility of following the standards of our society regarding...

How Crowdsourcing Powers Wikipedia’s Global Knowledge System

At the beginning of its conception, the Internet was a poorly organized set of websites and pieces of knowledge that was scattered across the network. However, as the Internet became an integral part of millions of people’s lives, the necessity to collect, arrange, store, and share data properly emerged. Thus,...

Branding Wicked Laser Torches: Packaging, Logo, and Design

Introduction The importance of designing the package and logo to brand a product is indisputable. The amalgamation of the three aspects, the package, design, and logo create the imagery of a brand. This paper discusses the packaging, logo, and branding of Wicked Laser torches. This will help to understand the...

Terracotta Army: Insight into Ancient Chinese Culture

Introduction Art and architecture are significant elements for any nation because of at least two reasons. On the one hand, they make it possible for people to meet their aesthetic needs, which is essential for individuals. On the other hand, the two phenomena represent all beliefs and customs that are...

Epigenetic Modifications: Unlocking Health Mysteries

It is known that, despite expectations, genome decoding has failed to respond to many questions about the health and treatment of illnesses. It has been realized that genes happen to behave in different ways depending on the environmental factors. Therefore, epigenetics has come forward to play a significant role in...

The Role of White Space in Website Layouts

White space serves an important role in the web layout by providing an interface for readers to interact with various aspects of the web content (Laudon & Laudon, 2013). The most important aspect is that it improves reading of the web content by allowing users time to pause for the...

Male Undergraduate Students’ Preferences: Traditional vs. Online Learning

Background Understanding the preferences presented by undergraduate students is one of the most essential tasks for various researchers. Familiarity with particular predispositions towards specific types of classes is necessary for achieving proper student engagement and efficiency. Previous research has shown that most learners engaged in online education regard this experience...

Connie’s Identity Struggles in Oates’ ‘Where Are You Going?’

In my own mind and thoughts, the short story, Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been by Joyce Oates emphasize on how someone’s personality are greatly shaped and generated by external circumstances. Connie’s inner conflict justifies this argument as illustrated in the book. Connie did not relate well with...

Why Employees Should Place Positive Information on Their Social Networking

Introduction Today, more than ever before, hiring professionals in contemporary organizations are increasingly using social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter as screening tools for potential employees (Root & McKay 202). This predisposition is being facilitated by the proliferation of social networking sites, which has afforded individuals new means...

Westward Expansion of the United States: 19th Century History

The westward expansion of the United States is the central theme of American history of the second part of the nineteenth century. During this process, millions of settlers moved to the North American West and Great Planes. It resulted in the integration of massive amounts of new land to the...

Western Oahu Veterans Center: Mission, Activities & Challenges

Unit Description Western Oahu Veterans Center is a local branch of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a governmental agency that aims to provide various types of aid to veterans of U.S. military service. The center’s staff consists of seven employees who work eight hours a day, six days a...

Benefits and Implementation of Wellness Programs for Elderly Well-Being

Introduction Older adults constitute a part of the American population that is rapidly growing. The provision of well-being for older adults is a challenge for nurses due to may chronic and age-related diseases accompanied with other co-morbid conditions. Thus, there is a need for a wellness model that will focus...

Nike’s “Just Do It” Ad: Rhetorical Appeals and Effectiveness of the Image

Introduction In today’s visually-oriented society, images are everywhere. They are constantly bombarding viewers, whether it be on billboards, magazines, television, or even clothing. While some may not always consciously think about it, these images are making arguments. They are persuading us, selling us something, providing humor, or informing us. In...

Health Implications of Smoking Trends Analyzed by Weight Watchers

In the third paragraph of the article “Weight watchers”, the author highlights the ineffectiveness of imposing high taxes on cigarettes to discourage consumption. The author indicates that the response by smokers to hiked cigarette prices mainly depends on their purpose for smoking. The view of the detrimental effects of high...

Wedding Rituals and Significance in Christian Religious Traditions

Introduction Upon requesting the church leader to attend one of the services, he welcomed me to the wedding session that was going to take place the following week. The church is Anglican and it differs in several ways from the Catholic tradition, even though the two share many things. I...

Weather and Climate Change: Physical Equations and Social Impacts

Introduction The topics of weather and climate are increasingly addressed at international meetings and summits and cause concern not only among environmentalists but also ordinary citizens. The modern consequences of high anthropogenic activities, fluctuations in natural cycles, and other factors have led the topic of climate change to be widely...

Comprehensive Analysis of Water Quality Issues in Savannah, Georgia

Introduction Water plays a central role in the sustenance of any form of life, which underscores its importance in the current world. However, water could also be a source of life-threatening health conditions if not handled carefully. The present levels of pollution aggravate the situation because thousands of chemicals and...

Resource Management Issues in Healthcare: Overuse and Underuse

Wasted resources in health care I have encountered several cases where resources were wasted due to either overuse or underuse of certain resources such as hospital beds and certain drugs. The issues were caused not only by the need to provide quality care to patients but also due to the...

Office Workers Use Digital Media: Escape or Distraction?

Initially one would think that the author – Ira Wagman – wanted to write about a website called Wasteaminute.com and how office workers use it as a way to escape boredom. But it turns out that she merely used this website as her take-off point in order to discuss the...

Prevention of Nausea in Hispanic Gastric Cancer Patients

The major focus of the proposed research is the prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients with gastric cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. It is important to research this problem because the effectiveness of the treatment options for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting tends to differ due to a variety of...

Philosophers and Thinkers: Evolution of Scientific Thought

Philosophers and thinkers have always been the main contributors to the evolution of scientific thought and promoted the further evolution of our society. It is impossible to imagine the modern world without the discoveries made by outstanding people. They changed the image of the world and promoted the blistering development...

Analyzing Patrick Henry’s Influential 1775 Speech in Context

A speech made by Patrick Henry during the Second Virginia Convention held at St. John’s Church, Richmond, Virginia, on March 23, 1775, can be regarded as one of the most influential in the Revolutionary War discourse. Henry was a respected lawyer, known as one of the most outspoken opponents of...

Patient Referral Process in Vitas Innovative Hospice Care

Procedure and Process for Patient Referrals The process of patient referral in Vitas Innovative Hospice Care can be made by any healthcare professional that identifies the apparent need for the procedure. Importantly, the patient’s general practitioner must be notified of the fact of the referral. The patient who is being...

Visit to Temple Israel of Greater Miami: A Christian’s Perspective

I am a practicing Christian, and I have never visited a temple of another religion before. For this assignment, I decided to visit Temple Israel of Greater Miami. Its peculiar facade always caught my eye, so it was an easy choice. In this paper, I will describe my visit, the...

Vision Bank Plans to Invest in Tanzania

Introduction Globalization is a powerful force making it possible for companies to do business in different parts of the world. Managers should implement powerful models if they want to achieve their aims much faster. This report provides detailed advice and recommendations to Vision Bank as it plans to invest in...

Business Consulting Vision: Core Ideology & Values

Introduction The organization selected for the discussion is a business consulting company that operates at the state level and plans to expand its services and the customer base. The vision of this company is used by its leaders to provide the background for developing business goals and strategies and corporate...

Key Characteristics of New Wars: Post-1989 Analysis

How has the character of armed conflict changed since 1989? What are the key characteristics of New Wars? The character of armed conflict has significantly changed since 1989. Baylis, Smith and Owens (2008) confirm that war has been regarded as a central feature human history especially in as far as...

Violence Against Women: Historical Causes, Prevention, and Support Programs

Introduction Cases of violence against women have been so rampant in society. Consequently, there are concerted efforts worldwide aimed at creating awareness among people on the issue. Policy makers have developed programs towards this end. The Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Program is an example. The program, co-created in 1993...

Violence Against Women: Conservation Model Insights

The article discussing the issue of violence against women is built around the Conservation Model (Netto, Moura, Queiroz, Tyrrell, & Bravo, 2014). The general idea of the article is that violence against women causes them to suffer both physically and psychologically. Females who were interviewed provide claim that they have...

Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations: Key Principles and Immunities

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations was adopted in 1961 and has become since then one of the most important international documents regulating international relations and diplomacy; as of today, most countries in the world have signed the Convention. The most important idea of the treaty is that diplomats possess...

The Ballad Singer: An In-Depth Look at Video Game Creation and Design

Executive Summary The project involves creating “The Ballad Singer,” a unique role-playing videogame developed by a group of Italian designers, which has elements of a visual novel. It provides players with opportunities to play according to multiple (about 1700) paths or stories that have 40 endings. This videogame primarily depends...

A Collaborative Nursing Scheduling Team for Effective Care

Introduction As healthcare becomes more complex and fragmented, nursing professionals should undergo historical boundaries and learn to work cooperatively. Team members are brought together by influential leaders with clearly established purpose, norms, and expectations. Meanwhile, the scheduling team coordinates schedule-related tasks, shifts, and resources. As a leader, I should dedicate...

Reforming Venezuela: Government, Economy, and Social Models

When an old government in a country is overthrown as a result of an internal crisis, there is a challenging task to create a new system that will allow spheres to function properly. The current situation in Venezuela allows to believe that the former dictator will not be ruling the...

Automatic Identification Technology for Vapid Lumber Industries

Introduction Vapid Lumber Industries (VLI) is an organization that is focused on the operations with wood. Its purchasing director, Taylor, is willing to implement changes to streamline manufacture and improve the quality of purchasing, sales, and inventory. Her innovations are connected with technology that is ignored by her boss, Bob....

Nursing Values: Orem vs. Roy Models for Wellness and Practice

Consider Your Values and Beliefs About Nursing, Clients, Health, and Environment It is crucial to comprehend one of the main objectives of nursing, which is assisting patients in their effort to achieve wellness. Recognizing the impact of the patient’s surroundings on this endeavor and, therefore, the influence of possible existing...

The Impact and Value of Technological Advances in Various Sectors

To make progress in understanding scientific relations and technology, information and knowledge must be developed to constitute technological advancement. Different technologies have been developed, and three of them will be discussed in this essay with regard to how they benefit business, consumers, and the society at large; they are the...

Value-Based Reimbursement Policies in Healthcare: Implications and Benefits

Introduction Modern healthcare administration might be requiring some serious reforms due to its occasional inefficiency and ineffectiveness. One of the critical issues to reconsider appears to be a reimbursement approach. Being relatively innovative for the healthcare, value-based reimbursement policy imposed by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare is aimed to...

Survey Validity and Reliability in HIV Non-Adherence Study

In order to guarantee that the collected data can be effectively analyzed with the help of quantitative statistical and qualitative tests to provide answers to research questions in nursing, it is necessary to apply appropriate instruments for data collection. The veracity, validity, and reliability of the survey used in the...

Human Actions and Character: Philosophical Insights

Any human being is characterized by his/her actions. Their character determines the motifs of a person and proves his/her intentions. However, the given approach gives rise to a number of critical issues related to the subjectivity of the evaluation of any action. Numerous philosophers have sought to outline the main...

Kant, Ross, and the Soldier’s Duty

The perspectives of deontology, deriving from the root meaning duty, and associated with Immanuel Kant and William David Ross, suggest the ethical complexities facing a US soldier. Both thinkers focus on not depending on what one wants to do, but on what one has to do. Although the connection to...

MMPI-2 Test: Addressing Racial Bias in Psychological Assessment

Introduction Test bias remains one of the prevailing concerns for experts in the psychological assessments. In “Racial bias in personality assessment: Using the MMPI-2 to predict psychiatric diagnoses of African American and Caucasian chemical dependency inpatients”, Monnot, Quirk, Hoerger, and Brewer (2009) discuss in-depth the significance of racial bias in...

How Secure Trade Routes are Misused for Drug Smuggling Operations

Introduction Over the past, the issue of terrorism and drug trafficking has posed a big problem in international trade. The drug traffickers have taken advantage of the international trade to sneak drugs across international borders. This has threatened the effectiveness of the international trade to a great extent. Discussion Recently,...

US Homeland Security Strategies: David’s vs. Lefcowits’ Ideas

In her article Homeland Security: Building a National Strategy, Ruth David (2002, p 1) argues that for a very long time the government of the United States overlooked or even ignores the increasing risks of terrorist attacks on the American population. This attitude made the country more vulnerable to external...

Formation and Ratification of the US Constitution (1787): Historical Overview

Introduction The Articles of Confederation, drafted during the independence movement in 1776-1777, became the first official regulation that increased the power of the states through the creation of a decentralized government structure (Mittal & Weingast, 2013). However, they proved to be rather weak in governing the decision-making process made by...

The Evolution of American Government: From Articles to Constitution

Introduction America in the 1780s was in a state of political volatility, with the country’s system of government undergoing reevaluation and amendment. The need for creating a structure that would answer to the requirements of a newly formed nation, one that had only recently won its independence, influenced the establishment...

Reducing Employee Absenteeism at USA Motors Company

Why the absenteeism plan will succeed Jack Parks, a benefits and services manager in the auto electronics division of USA Motors, proposed a plan on reducing the number of absenteeism in the company. This plan has a greater chance of succeeding because of the following reasons. The initial plan was...

Effective CAUTI Prevention at KRMC: A 3-Step Quality Plan

Quality healthcare delivery in hospitals can be achieved by developing a patient safety culture grounded in evidence-based practice (Magers, 2013). Effective CAUTI prevention is a quality improvement project. Reducing CAUTI rates at KRMC will involve a 3-step action plan focused on instilling best clinical practice and cultural change. Education/Communication Plan...

CAUTI Reduction Project: Boosting Patient Safety at KRMC

Introduction CAUTI accounts for 41% of all hospital-acquired infections in the US with implications for hospital spending and LOS (Esteban et al., 2013). A process improvement plan grounded in evidence-based practices is proposed to minimize CAUTI cases at KRMC and boost its below-average score in CAUTI prevention. Purpose of the...

Why Wal-Mart & Sears Can’t Create a Counterculture Image

Introduction Urban Outfitters is a company that targets diverse cultural groups around the globe and aims at offering them distinctive casual clothing, housewares as well as accessories. Psychological relation with the customers has facilitated the success of this company. As compared to other retailers, Urban Outfitters’ marketing strategy does not...

Healthcare Spending in the U.S.: Trends and Impacts

Rising Costs of Health Care Currently, health care spending in the U.S. displays an alarming trend of a steady increase. According to the recent estimates, by 2021 the total cost of care can reach $5 trillion, which would comprise one-fifth of the country’s gross domestic product (Nickitas, 2013). It has...

Future of Autonomous Maritime Systems: UMVs and Fleet Architecture

Introduction Unmanned maritime systems (UMSs) have evolved over the years as navies from different countries endeavor to create new ways of completing tasks that would be dangerous to humans. For instance, the U.S. Navy is focused on enhancing the autonomous capabilities of unmanned maritime vehicles to minimize human involvement and...

Universal Human Rights and Their Influence on Political Ideologies

The main elements of critique leveled by Communitarian and Marxist perspectives against the Universalist conceptualization of human rights Universalism which refers to the concept of a universal theory of human rights states that “each and every human being holds basic rights”, by virtue of being humans which is an inherent...

US Economic Growth in 2014: Cohen’s Article Review

Several reports provide an indication that the US economy has been improving significantly since January 2014, providing hope to the millions of people and companies that have been affected by slowed growth rates since the end of the recession. In this article published in the New York Times, Cohen reports...

US Constitution Ratification in 1787: Literature Review

Friedrich A. Hayek, The US Constitution, and institutional design (2016) The history of the composition and ratification of the Constitution gives abundant material for a deep understanding of institutional and social establishments created on its basis. The author argues that a lawmaker cannot design a constitution because the final result...

Nurse Staffing Levels and Their Impact on Patient Outcomes

Introduction The field of healthcare involves many issues since it deals not only with the health of the public but also with the cooperation and well-being of healthcare professionals. If there are problems in the hospital’s teams, such as conflicts, excessive workload, or staffing issues, clients will be directly impacted...

Starbucks’ SEO Strategy and Digital Analytics for Online Visibility

Introduction The primary keywords used in the search about the company were “Starbucks,” “Starbucks coffee,” and “Starbucks website.” The company’s official website was the first result in searches conducted with the selected keywords. Several other sites appeared in the search results, including Wikipedia, the official Starbucks Reserve website that offers...

1960s Global Transformations: Unification Amidst Fragmentation

Peoples of Europe and the world experienced multiple changes and reformations in the 1960s. It is difficult to determine precisely whether that time was characterized by fragmentation or unification since both processes took place, and each country faced this time differently. Nevertheless, the purpose of this paper is to discuss...

Situational Leadership Theory: Styles & New Employee Integration

The Situational Leadership Theory (SLT) was proposed by Hersey and Blanchard in their work Life Cycle Theory of Leadership (Hersey and Blanchard, 1969). According to this theory, there is no optimal leadership style. A leader should choose a type of behavior due to the follower’s competence and attitude toward work...

Understaffing Indicators: Improving Patient Care Quality

Understaffing Indicators It has been concluded that the problem of nurse understaffing negatively influences the work setting, the quality of care provided to patients, as well as patients’ health outcomes. However, among the identified implications, poor health outcomes of patients that received care in a facility that experiences understaffing is...

Ultrasound Technology & IV Access Quality: A Qualitative Study

The research question is how the implementation of ultrasound technology may affect the quality of intravenous (IV) access in patients at the given hospital. The objective of the potential research is to explore the association between multiple IV attempts and vascular ultrasound technology. To conduct the study, it is appropriate...

Type 2 Diabetes: Early Diagnosis and Effective Treatment

Type 2 diabetes is a current-day epidemic. Affecting more than 370 million adults worldwide (26 million people in the United States), it is one of the most critical health issues (Pratley, 2013). However, the growing number of those suffering from the disease, as well as people with a pre-diabetic condition,...

Twitter’s Impact: Elections, Revolutions, and Celebrities

Introduction High finance pundits may argue about Twitter’s stock price, but there is no doubt in the blogosphere that the service is valuable. If you are using it merely to share your lunch choice with friends or whom you encountered while shopping, you may already be fully equipped to use...

Social Network That Allows Users: Twitter in Education

Social network has allowed an individual to have access to the world and interactions can be made easier through chatting and messaging. There are many social networks in the world today but in this particular context we are majoring on “twitter” and how it has helped to create interactive lessons...

Transforming Lives: Effective Addiction Programs in the US

Introduction Addiction is a serious issue for a person of any class, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. When a person becomes either chemically addicted to a substance or psychologically addicted to an activity, their life often experiences a multitude of negative changes. This is why programs designed to transform this behavior...

War Poetry: Turner vs. Owen on Empathy & Critique

War has existed with humankind for as long as humankind has existed, and it has defined many societal functions. Most people look at war from the perspective of the war winner and the loser of the war. However, war bears with it more themes than the winners and losers. The...

Clinical Insights into Tuberculosis: A Case Study Approach

People at Risk When it comes to contracting tuberculosis from Jose, Jill’s patient, it is essential to take into consideration that the employees working at the farm where he is employed are at a higher risk because they did not have knowledge about their co-worker’s illness and thus did not...

The Infectiousness of a TB Patient: Key Factors and Control Measures

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a rod-shaped bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), a highly contagious infection that is disseminated following contact with an infected person. Many cases of infection are reported in health facilities where clinicians contract the disorder from patients. The purpose of this paper is to explain the elements that...

Economic Impacts of Trust and Inequality: Analyzing Influences and Outcomes

This involves studying the interplay between trust and inequality in a dynamic game. In this case, efficiency is increased by trust, which allows a higher experimental growth of an economy. The study is set to find out how the relationship between inequality and trust affects economic growth. In this study,...

Accreditation and Ethical Issues at Trinity Hospitals: A Comprehensive Review

Interaction with Health Information Experts Trinity Hospital must consider cooperation with health information experts (HIEs) since the latter will allow improving the quality of the organization’s services extensively. The quality management issue will be addressed by improving several aspects of the agency’s operation. Consequently, the premises for a massive change...

Understanding Trial Exhibits and Motions in Limine in Legal Proceedings

Three Types of Trial Exhibits In legal understanding, exhibits represent the tangible items that the sides in the trial have to present in order to support their claims and testimonies of the witnesses (McClure and Eimermann 356). There are three types of trial exhibits; they are physical evidence, documentary evidence,...

Performance and Data Analytics in HR Management

HR management is a complex and dynamic field that constantly undergoes changes and functions in a state of an ongoing flow. Since it deals with human resources and the global labor force, HR management responds to a variety of social trends that are highly changeable. In this paper, the reflections...

Treadway Tire Company: Addressing Foremen’s Job Dissatisfaction

This brief report deals with the most urgent issues that arise at the Treadway Tire Company and the methods to address them. The organization may face considerable difficulties since foremen’s job dissatisfaction can result in poor performance. The primary issues include ineffective knowledge management and low foremen’s morale. The concept...

Ethics in Organ Transplantation: Utilitarian and Legal Perspectives

Organ transplantation (OT) is a means for saving lives and restoring the health of patients, and the rules of OT implementation should be based on respect for legislation and individual human rights. The decisions in favor of OT should be made inconsistency with humanitarian principles enshrined by the international community...

How Transparency Enhances Organizational Performance

Abstract This paper dwells upon transparency in organizations and its benefits. A model aimed at improving an organization’s transparency is provided. The advantages of the use of balanced scorecards and strategic diversity are considered in this paper. The approach is applied to the implementation strategy of particular strategic goals. Transparency...

Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities: Effective Strategies

The purpose of the article is to show the significance of the self-determination transition planning procedure for intellectually and physically challenged students. The authors have reviewed previous relevant studies that support their perspective and have learned that self-determination was a very important forecaster during the whole planning process. A further...

Transition Strength of Students with Severe Disabilities: Educator & Parent Insights

Introduction This paper assesses the transition-related strength of students with severe disabilities from the perspective of the educators, parents and the youth. It is based on various ratings for those students with severe disability by their teachers, parents and fellow students (Carter, Sun & Owens, 2009, p.74) The writers have...

Healthcare Needs and Approaches for Transgender Patients Examined

It is worth noting that the concept of transgenderism implies a state of internal imbalance between the real and desired gender of an individual. This phenomenon has been studied in detail by researchers from different fields of science; however, it has been proved that the rejection of one’s natural sex...

The Evolution and Achievements of the Western Healthcare System

Introduction The Western healthcare system is a solid interweaving of historical and socio-political factors. Its development has gone through many stages, each of which has added certain essential aspects that have helped to construct a vital structure that helps people today. Slow development in ancient times gradually gave way to...

Transforming the Texas Plant: Potential Solutions to Operational Challenges

The “Transforming the Texas plant” case presents several important problems that may be of everyday occurrence at the workplace. That includes abuse of power, organizational behavior issues, the establishment of leadership and a healthy corporate environment. With the example of this particular case, it is easier to come up with...

Embracing Technology in Military Supply Chain Management: A Path to Efficiency

The importance of transforming military logistic systems to a viable supply chain management process is critical. For this reason, this blog will focus on materials from two articles. The first article, Transforming Military Support Processes from “Logistics to Supply Chain Management”, by Scott Haraburda highlights the importance of changing the...

Train Control and Safety: Insights from Public Policy Meetings

Introduction Public policy meetings are an essential part of the legislative process in the United States. The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee oversees matters related to technology, science, consumer affairs, transportation, communications, and more (“Senate Committee,” 2018). The Committee consists of 27 members and includes seven subcommittees in specific...

US-China Rivalry: Comparing Traditional & New Media Coverage

Introduction Journalism is a critical field that plays a positive role in determining events and topics that policymakers and citizens should discuss and guide social or political issues. This paper presents a case study of news coverage of the same issue by a traditional and a new media organization. The...

Religion’s Influence on U.S. Voting Behavior

Are Americans Growing More or Less Tolerant of Political Diversity? It could be argued that the recent political changes in the U.S. have affected mostly the degree to which political diversity is represented at different levels of power in the U.S., the tolerance rates, which mainly depend on people’s opinions...

Competitive Landscape: Todd Babiak’s Strategies and Industry Position

Trevor Cole has been referred to by several critics and also fans of his works as the best young novelist in Canada. He comes from a humble background and has even worked on a factory floor to the newspaper boardroom. Despite this, he has managed to earn a living through...

Boosting Productivity: Time Management Strategies for the Workplace

Time management is the technology of organizing time and increasing the effectiveness of its use. To some extent, it is not only a set of techniques but also a lifestyle and the philosophy of the value of time in a fast flow of information and an ever-changing world. The implementation...

Chrononutrition’s Role in Managing Night Eating and Health Implications

The formation of a well-conceived and balanced nutrition routine is essential to one’s knowledgeable approach to life and health awareness. Developed eating habits are different and unique, as they are adapted to the individual’s work schedule and timing. In today’s world, our lifestyle and diet have dramatically changed due to...

Thomas Jefferson’s Views on Slavery: Historical Context and Ethical Considerations

While many associate Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, and the person that had written the Declaration of Independence with the idea of freedom, his attitudes towards the concepts of slavery were dual. As mentioned in the CBC News video, Jefferson’s virtues were enormous while his vices...

WWF’s Use of Visual Rhetoric to Combat Ocean Pollution

Rhetoric and the art of persuasion are generally associated with spoken language and oratory. However, a visual image can also make a convincing point, and this is particularly applicable to social and environmental advertising. Its efficiency largely depends on the performance of all possible persuasive means, which Aristotle previously divided...

Nurses’ Roles in Activism: The Cases of Howe and Schiavo

Introduction Throughout history, many nurses had to become activists to either advance the field of nursing and care or solve complex situations that require a very careful approach. This paper will provide my thoughts on this, and it will put me in the shoes of a nurse activist to provide...

Vocabulary Growth Linked to Picture Book Reading

In the article “The Words Children Hear Picture Books and the Statistics for Language Learning”, the authors have observed the speech development benefits associated with reading picture books to children. The study hypothesis was that there is a link between the degree of a child’s vocabulary development and the quality...

EEOC Website Review: Resources for Small Businesses & Discrimination Laws

Introduction The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a state organization which enforces federal anti-discrimination laws (Twomey & Jennings, 2010, p. 836). Even though there is a difference in application of these laws to firms of different sizes, the Commission’s website does not include much specific details for small...

Why the Common Core Curriculum Does Not Provide Recess Time

Summary of the main points discussed in the article The author of this article looks at the debate surrounding the US common core curriculum about the common core curriculum standards. The author narrates the concerns raised about the pace at which the new common core curriculum is being implemented. The...

U.S. Debt and Deficit: Analysis by Brown and Levey

Main points of the article In the article, Brown and Levey delve into the current furor surrounding the U.S. accounts deficit and the level of debt the U.S. finds itself in. Brown and Levey state that the problems are less dire than what analysts claim them to be. They focus...

Conflict Resolution in Nursing: Self-Assessment & Reflection

Introduction In a modern healthcare environment, conflicts present an inevitable part of work since attitudes vary, and misconceptions occur. This course allowed preparing to conflict identification and resolution based on effective communication strategies and understanding critical issues pertinent to a specific misunderstanding case. Ethical conflicts may appear between nurses and...

Impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Nazi Rise in Germany

Introduction Back in the 1920s, Germany had to struggle with multiple political and economic issues. The Treaty of Versailles signed on June 28, 1919, placed the country at the brink of ruin due to immense taxes being imposed on the state. The Weimar Government proved to be incapable of stabilizing...

The Treaty of Versailles: Historical Significance and Impact on Germany

How various provisions would hurt the economy Germany suffered great economic losses during the First World War, and the Treaty of Versailles compounded the problem. First, Germany was required to pay reparations of up to ÂŁ6,600 billion, which the country could not afford at the time (Graebner & Bennett, 2011)....

Impact of Improved Transition Procedures on Hospital Readmissions for COPD and Heart Failure

The current research proposal is aimed at investigating the impact of improving the transition procedures following a discharge of a patient from a hospital on the rates of hospital readmissions. Therefore, purpose of the proposed EBP project is to investigate the impact of an intervention for gathering additional information from...

Possible Threat Vectors in the Port of Miami

The level of maritime shipping has increased considerably during the past decades. One of the major factors for this growth was the use of shipping containers that enables companies to decrease their costs (Haas, 2013). Haas (2013) notes that the amount of maritime exchange reached almost 9 billion tons in...

Gharial Crocodiles: Conservation Challenges and Solutions in Protected Areas

Gharials, also known as fish-eating crocodiles, are “a type of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts” (“Gharial,” 2017, para. 2). They belong to the Gavialidae family. The average lifespan of the crocodiles in the wild ranges from 40 to 60 years. They may reach up to 15.5 ft...

Roman Catholic Sunday Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church

I attended a Roman Catholic Sunday Mass Celebration at the St. Patrick Catholic Church. Parishioners visit the church that is located at Miami Beach, within Miami-Date County, Florida. It was an unforgettable experience – stepping into the church area and getting ready to enter the main building. The profound experience...

Analyzing Defective Goods Production Rates: T-Test Insights

Introduction Analyzing the rates of defective goods production in a company is an essential step towards improving the company’s quality standards. The firm in question has been delivering rather unsatisfactory results; however, the manager claimed that the staff does not produce more than seven defective items per week. The application...

Analyzing Sikorsky Aircraft’s Quality Through iSixSigma Framework

Theories Based on the iSixSigma framework, the phenomenon of changes in the quality of products released by Sikorsky Aircraft can be explained by considering the array of factors affecting the quality assessment (QA) process through the prism of the following equation: , where “Y” is the phenomenon analyzed and “x(s)”...

Human Cloning and Its Types: Insights from Jaenisch

Summary: Types of reasons. Types of cloning In the article “Human Cloning – The Science and Ethics of Nuclear Transplantation,” Jaenisch (2004) has raised many vital questions of scientific and ethical aspects concerning human cloning. According to Taheri (2016), “Human cloning brings a new challenge into a global and general...

Effective Leadership Traits for Success in Contemporary Business

It should be noted that the contemporary business setting requires the presence of particular skills and character traits for an individual to be an effective leader. The leadership is a constituent element of company management that not only performs formalized guiding but also furnishes a variety of different functions depending...

APRNs in Healthcare: Benefits, Challenges, and the ACA

Introduction The role of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is continuously evolving, gaining recognition and enabling superior standards of care. In particular, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has led to an increase in practice authority for APNs and higher wages for medical professionals overall. Nevertheless, there is significant opposition...

Enhancing Nurse Job Satisfaction and Engagement Through Effective Leadership

Research Problem/Purpose The article “The Role of Job Satisfaction, Work Engagement, Self-Efficacy and Agentic Capacities on Nurses’ Turnover Intention and Patient Satisfaction” by De Simone, Planta, and Cicotto (2018) examines the impact of various elements such as work fulfillment, employees’ commitment, and self-efficacy on healthcare officials’ turnover plans and patients’...

The Role of Forensic Nurses in Florida: Duties and Impact

Introduction A forensic nurse is a specialist who is aware of the leading principles of healthcare and has a profound knowledge of the legal system and the classification of crimes. Professionals in the field of forensic nursing are expected to help crime investigators to collect evidence in case of unlawful...

Che Guevara Posters: Art or Commodity?

Introduction In her poignant article “Posters: Advertisement, Art, Political Artifact, Commodity”, Susan Sontag takes issue with a forceful push for consumption that transforms a seemingly benign pictorial medium—poster—into the driver of capitalism. The author deliberates on the nature of the art-commodity dichotomy while focusing her analytical lenses on mass-produced images...

Jihadism: Origins, Evolution, and Persistence

Introduction The literal meaning of the word jihad is a struggle or effort to live in good faith and be true to Islamic values. As seen from the definition, originally, the term jihad does not have any negative connotations. Yet, jihadism is a military movement that uses terror, violence, and...

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists: Debating the 1787 Constitution

Introduction The Constitution of 1787-1788 is known for having created one of the greatest controversies in the history of the United States. The proponents of the Constitution, who believed in the necessity of strengthening the republic, were referred to as Federalists, whereas those who were against the ratification and opted...

Sikorsky Aircraft QA: Ensuring Customer Satisfaction & Safety

Introduction Working at the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation as the Quality Assurance Representative, one has to make sure that the customers’ needs are addressed exactly and that every demand is met. The requirements are based not only on the necessity to maintain customer satisfaction rates high but also to facilitate the...

US Nursing Shortage: Reforms & Solutions for 2020

Population/Patient Problem The healthcare system of the United States experiences a shortage of qualified nurses. The situation will only worsen with time. By 2020, the country’s health care industry will lack about 1 million of the qualified nursing personnel (Krans, 2015). Intervention The situation requires immediate intervention as the shortage...

Project Closure Procedure: Benefits for Future Projects

Project closure procedure How can have a project closure procedure improve future projects and benefit the organizations involved? According to Brown and Hyer (2010), the project closure procedure is important for handing deliverables to the customer. It enables the consumer to provide inputs and to point out weak areas that...

Analyzing Company Profitability and Accountability Metrics

Identify the problem The problem presented to the organizations affects the entire company but is mostly rooted in the accounting and managerial department. The problem is rooted in the practice of accounting and especially with regards to forensic accounting. This has had the effect of reducing the profitability and accountability...

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Dissemination Planning Tool

Nursing scholars who carry out studies on particular subjects wish to achieve a goal that is meant to enhance their service delivery. However, such a goal may not be attained if researchers fail to disseminate their study findings. This study regards research dissemination as a crucial step towards alleviating most...

Addressing Healthcare Understaffing: Retention & Burnout Study

Introduction The problem of understaffing in healthcare organizations can be addressed from multiple points of view. However, all clinics should analyze possible retention strategies to detect how they can reduce nurses’ turnout rates and increase job satisfaction (Hughes, Bobay, Jolly, & Suby, 2015). The current state of research shows that...

Rising Costs in US Healthcare: Solutions and Benefits

Introduction Rising costs are a growing problem in the US healthcare systems. Looking for solutions to this issue is a crucial element for the government and health practitioners. Reducing health expenditures will have beneficial outcomes for the government, healthcare establishments, and patients. Many current studies discuss the issue of rising...

Legalizing Cannabis: Pros and Cons

Legalizing Cannabis in the UK Legalizing cannabis is quite controversial. Legalizing cannabis agents have highly defended the move. Proponents of the move argue that legalizing the drug will decrease the social evils witnessed. Opponents feel that legalizing the drug will rot the society. Advantages of legalizing cannabis It will save...