Risks and Risk Management Strategies in Supply Chain Operations: An Analytical View

Potential Disruptors of a Supply Chain When defining the factors that are most likely to cause a disruption in the supply chain management (SCM) process, one must mention that these factors can be split into two large categories, i.e., the external and the internal ones. The internal factors are typically...

Key Insights into Probability Distributions: Fundamental Concepts and Applications

Carrying out a quantitative analysis is a crucial step toward identifying essential relationships between the variables under analysis. It should be noted, though, that the process in question can be carried out in a variety of ways, probability distribution being one of the tools that can be used for data...

Effective Strategies for Navigating Nursing Transitions and Professional Growth

Differences and Similarities of Adaptation The Modeling and Role-Modeling Theory is founded on the key characteristics of patients as social human beings and builds upon their interactions and functions. Thus, it employs several fundamental premises regarding the similarities and differences between individual patients and offers solutions for nurses based on...

Strategic and Ethical Implications of the US Atomic Bombings During WWII

Controversy over the Atomic Bombing The decision of the President of the United States to drop atom bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the World War II has been clouded by controversy, with several people supporting it and others criticizing it. Many people, including Congressional Republicans,...

Themes of Power, Love, and Justice in Shakespeare’s King Lear

Introduction William Shakespeare’s King Lear is a tragic play that audiences have loved for centuries. The plot follows Lear, an aging king of Britain, as he attempts to divide his kingdom among his three daughters. Lear quickly learns that his love for his daughters is not reciprocated, and he is...

The Role of Business and Entrepreneurship in Church Growth: A Christian Perspective

Introduction From a Christian point of view, work, including activities related to entrepreneurship and business, is part of God’s plan. God’s teachings included the call to “subdue the earth,” which means the need to improve the world, bring order to it, and use its potential to enhance people’s quality of...

Utilizing Self-Care Deficit Theory to Enhance Quality Nursing Care and Patient Outcomes

Rationale for Theory Selection and Basic Premises Introduction to the Selected Theory Quality nursing care is crucial in the provision of excellent healthcare services. Several theories have been developed to help nurses provide their patients with quality care.In this instance, the Self-care Deficit Theory (SCDT) will be the main focus...

Theoretical Perspectives on Currency and Banking: Economic Debates Explored

Introduction This section will briefly introduce two scientific approaches to monetary policies. In particular, it will be important to mention the debate between Banking and Currency Schools. One should also identify the leading representatives of the two schools such as Robert Torrens and Thomas Tooke (Daugherty 140). It is important...

Addressing Obesity Epidemic in the US: Educational Initiatives and Policy Solutions

Learning Goals and Objectives Obesity is a persistent problem in many developed countries. According to Fox (2016), over 40% of American females are obese. The percentage of children and teenagers who have some degree of obesity is also concerning: the study found over 17% of children and teenagers to be...

Comprehensive Analysis of the Bill of Rights and Its Modern-Day Effects

Introduction The National Archives contain numerous founding documents of America. One of them is the Bill of Rights, a list of amendments to the Constitution (“The Bill of Rights: How did it happen,” 2017). As can be seen in Figure 1, the Bill of Rights contains ten amendments ratified by...

Effective Communication Strategies for Successful CycleFest Management

There are a number of critical analyses of the communication plan for Cyclefest that are necessary to be conducted before the official launch of the event in the U.K. Cyclefest is an open area event that aims at taking advantage of the growing positive reputation of cycling and outdoor activities....

Long-Term Effects of Cuban Colonial Governance on Modern Society

In 1762 when Cuba was re-conquered by Spain, this society began to experience a series of economic, administrative, and political changes. This paper is aimed at examining the effects produced by the reforms that were carried out by the Spanish government in order to improve the defensive capabilities of Cuba....

Kristallnacht: Detailed Examination of the Nazi Massacre of Jews

Kristallnacht was the murder and persecution of Jews, who lived in Germany. The name Kristallnacht owes its origin to the German word ‘crystal night’, which represents broken crystals of glass evident from the burning down and demolishing of Jewish property. Remarkably, the persecution and massacre took place in 1938 after...

Buddhist Reductionism and Self-Concept: An Analytical Approach

Introduction This paper aims to investigate the idea of self in its relation to the Buddhist perception of suffering. Also, the notion of objectual and intentional properties will be briefly discussed. The Talk of Persons as Useful Fiction Buddhism, being a significantly variegated and complex religious and philosophical movement, comprises...

Muslim Culture Representation in “Islam in America”: A Cinematic Perspective

Introduction Islam remains one of the oldest religions in the world. This ancient faith educates its followers about Allah and his teachings. Allah, according to Muslims, is the only God. This is not the same God worshipped by Jews and Christians. This is the case because a Christian God exists...

Aligning Clinical Practices with Legal Changes in Healthcare

The growth of informatics in the nursing field has been integral in facilitating the efficient management of information and communication processes in the delivery of healthcare services (Van Weert & Munro, 2013). This paper compares the different informatics policies developed by varying organizations before identifying the aligned laws and the...

Development of Personal Nursing Philosophy: Research Insights

The nursing profession forms the backbone of the healthcare workforce. It aims to deliver quality nursing care to the patient, family, and the community as a whole. As a profession, it relies on philosophy to aid in critical thinking and reflection on personal values to influence professional practice. The sole...

Goals and Variables in Dietary Education Programs: An In-Depth Analysis

Extraneous Variables Extraneous variables can affect the relationships between the independent (education) and dependent variables of the study (the BMI and body fat percentage) (Schmidt & Brown, 2014). To increase the internal validity of the study, it is necessary to effectively control the following variables: intelligence, pre-education, and socio-economic status....

Evaluating Juveniles for Psychopathy: Methodological Approaches

Although the assessment of psychopathy and conduct disorders has been performed in the adjudicative process for centuries, it has not been long since it was introduced in the investigation of the juvenile case. The main aim of employing this measure with non-adults is to provide a more profound motives’ understanding,...

Health Disparities Among African Americans: Key Findings

Introduction In Miami, people have different perceptions of health and illness. Latinos, African-Americans, and Asian-Americans constitute some of the ethnic minorities who are highly vulnerable to inequalities when it comes to healthcare accessibility. This paper focuses on the perception of health and illness among African-Americans in Miami. Statistics on Healthcare...

Cloud-Based Collaboration: Comparing Wrike and Asana Solutions

Enterprise collaboration is increasingly recognized as a key component of the quality management. Organizations that are willing to invest in innovative cloud-based collaborative solutions can achieve breakthrough levels of performance, which cannot be arrived at with the help of traditional efficiency measures (Jamsa, 2012). This paper aims to discuss key...

Change Management Models in Nursing Administration: An Overview

Transcultural Nursing Theory Developer: Madeleine Leininger. Description of the theoretical perspectives The theory emphasizes the importance of examining such factors as culture-related values, beliefs, and other relevant characteristics of individuals for providing effective healthcare. The author of this theory believes that a deep understanding of the patient’s cultural roots is...

Healthcare Systems in China and Switzerland: A Comparative Study

Healthcare System of China The health status within the framework of the healthcare system of China can be summarized as follows: Life expectancy at birth m/f – 75/78; Probability of dying under 5 (per 1000 live birth) – non-available; Probability of dying between 15 and 60, m/f (per 1000 population)...

Leadership Styles: A Comparative Study of Roosevelt and Hitler

Introduction Many of the countries involved in the World War I, despite winning or losing it, had to face hard political, economical and social consequences. The objective of this paper is to compare the economic strategies in the US under the leadership of Franklin D. Roosevelt and in Germany under...

Physical and Psychological Impacts of Abortion: An Analytical Review

In regards to the article by Payne (1991), there are no images, tables, or figures used. It is merely a collection of letters to the editor, and therefore, the content is not scholarly at all. Although some information presented in the articles is worth reading, the credibility of the content...

Comparative Study of Social Issues in the US and China

Laws The main difference between the legal systems of America and China is that, whereas American laws reflect the Judeo-Christian cultural legacy, those of China are concerned with the values of Confucianism. This is the reason why, for example, unlike what it happened to be the case with judges in...

Diagnostic Approaches for Lupus, Lyme Disease, and Mononucleosis

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) The patient could be suffering from SLE as she reported muscle aches without stiffness and a skin rash with an increased photosensitivity. These symptoms are associated with Lupus, the chronic inflammatory condition that is most commonly found in women of childbearing age (Bartels, 2016). The reasonableness...

Jewish Views in Steinheims vs. Luzzattos: A Comparative Analysis

The perception of Judaism changed over time. It evolved with the alterations in mainstream philosophies. Nevertheless, some thinkers stood out due to being anti-philosophical and having anti-rational opinions on Judaism. One of the outstanding philosophers was Solomon Ludwig Steinheim. Unlike other philosophers of his time, he did not believe in...

Business Strategies of Ritz-Carlton and Room Mate Restaurant Chains

Evaluation The Ritz Carlton is a competitive hotel based on the fundamental keys it takes to make sure every customer is contented. The hotel is also a risk taker for example, during the opening of the Ritz Carlton Boston it decided to design the chairs in the Winston Churchill’s room...

Advances in Psoriasis Diagnosis: Evaluation Techniques and Tools

Psoriasis Psoriasis is a disease characterized by red itchy patches on such places of one’s body as elbows, knees, back, face, head, feet, and palms (MedlinePlus, 2017b). Patches of thick red skin can appear in other areas of the body as well. According to Lowes, Suárez-Fariñas, and Krueger (2014), psoriasis...

Exploring Neural Symbolic and Connectionist Learning Models

Neural Network Models In my opinion, neural network models have the potential to become an artificial intelligence that would think like a human. Certainly, it will not be observed in the near future, as there are some obstacles that need to be overcome in order to make such a computer....

Lucretius’ Influence: Philosophical and Religious Perspectives

Lucretius was one of the philosophers that declared war on religion because of its effects on members of society. He was of the view that religion does not play positive role to the life of an individual, but instead it only confuses individuals to believe in what does not exist...

Transformations in Leadership: American and German Changes in 1933

Cause of the Problem that their Countries Faced Perspective of Hitler Hitler pointed out two specific reasons behind the current plight that Germany experienced. The first was the adverse system of reparations that Germany had to pay at the end of the first World War. This is evidenced by the...

Goldratt’s Theory vs. Tesla’s Approach to Overcoming Production Bottlenecks

Introduction Bottlenecks are specific issues or problems that occur in the operating process and slow down the entire work of plants and organizations. Although bottlenecks often hurt operational processes, they can be used to improve the efficiency of organizations if identified correctly. The paper aims to present how bottlenecks are...

Feminist Themes Explored in “Two Sisters” and “The Chirashi Covenant” Stories

Thesis Statement This paper proposes to explore female characters and their contribution to modern feminism based on works by E. Pauline Johnson and Naomi Hirahara. The characters described by these authors highlight the aspiration to be respected, obtain equal opportunities with men, and express their opinions. Outlined in symbols, actions,...

Operational Analysis of eBags: Supply Chain Optimization and Competitive Strategy

Comparing the Supply Chain Strategies: Drop-Ship and Private Label Models The application of the direct-from-manufacturer model allowed for a more efficient analysis of the customer feedback: “the drop-ship model was not a large departure for the major luggage providers, and it gave them more immediate feedback from the customers than...

Apple vs. Microsoft Stores: Comparing Retail Strategies and Customer Experiences

A variety of factors can influence consumer behavior, and it is important to study these factors in order to develop a strategy for the most effective retailer behavior. A modern vision of consumer behavior depends on analyzing consumers’ purchasing trends, their use of goods, as well as their emotional responses...

Decentralized Hospital Structures: Enhancing Decision-Making and Patient Care

Organizational structure is the framework that determines how an institution or company is governed. The framework outlines the channel used in decision making. Each organization has a structure that provides guidelines on how various processes are undertaken. The two types of organizational structures are decentralized and centralized systems. The decentralized...

Bedside Reporting vs. Handoff: Impact on Patient Safety and Nurse Communication

The PICOT question In acute care patients (P), does the implementation of bedside report or handoff during shift change (I) for 4-6 months (T) improve the quality of care and patient safety (O) as compared to the handoffs performed away from the bedside (C)? P- (Patient, population, or problem): acute...

Comparing Parenting Styles: Assessing Positive and Negative Effects on Child Behavior

Parenting is a form of bringing up a child. Different parents use different styles to raise their children. These parenting styles have positive and negative impacts on the young infants and the adolescents. The following are two different parenting styles; Authoritarian parenting and Permissive parenting. Authoritarian parenting This is whereby...

Addressing Treatment Issues and Solutions for Clinical Depression

Explain a single research design that you would use I would choose the A–B-A Withdrawal Design. The first letter “A” represents a non-treatment phase, and it precedes the treatment phase, which is denoted by letter “B” (Royse, Thyer, & Padgett, 2015). The last letter “A” represents a non-treatment phase that...

Framework for Conflict Intervention by the African Union: Strategies and Effectiveness

The article “After 50 Years of the OAU-AU: Time to Strengthen the Conflict Intervention Framework” explains why new strategies are needed to ensure the African Union (AU) is valuable towards addressing humanitarian crises. This is the case because Africa is the only continent that is grappling with specific challenges such...

Analyzing Total Rewards Programs at Charlie’s Spot Out Company

Introduction A presented case enlightens a situation with a changed reward strategy at Charlie’s Spot-Out Company. William, a parts washer, was working relatively slow, especially in low periods when there was a relatively small amount of work. Therefore, Charlie implemented a new reward incentive paying per item washed instead of...

The Relevance of the First Amendment in Modern Society: Legal and Social Perspectives

The First Amendment to the US Constitution is an important initiative that regulates not only the life of American society but also the functioning of state bodies (Stone et al. 21). According to this document, residents of the country have the right to confess any religion that they want, and...

Strategies for Preventing Obesity in Young Children Across the US

Childhood obesity is one of the most critical health issues in the United States. As for now, nearly every third child is either obese or overweight (Kothandan, 2014). That is why it is imperative to pay special attention to the prevention of childhood obesity as well as obesity-related health issues....

Rationale for Implementing Gun Control Laws in the United States: An Examination

Introduction Gun control laws are a subject of heated debate among legislators and policy-makers in many countries. The main question is whether this policy can bring tangible improvements to the society. It has been argued that the right to bear arms should of the civic right to which a person...

Enhancing Palliative Care for Non-Residents in Europe: A Program Proposal

Problem Background My perception of the state of palliative care services has been significantly impacted by my contact with a man named Andy on the streets of Spain who had fled his home in England after learning he had cancer. Even though we worked hard to get Andy into hospice,...

Strategies for Effective Education of Elderly Patients in Healthcare Settings

Clinical Question The clinical question in the current project proposal is “Is the patient education intervention for elderly patients with chronic diseases able to increase the patients’ health knowledge and improve their health statuses?” The Proposed Intervention The intervention will consist of three phases: pre-experimental, experimental, and post-experimental. The participants...

Initial Assessments of Wounded Patients: Methods and Evaluation Criteria

Initial Evaluation First of all, it is necessary to assess the wounds of the patient, examining them in detail. The additional information, including previous injuries, hospitalizations, and family history are required to identify potential allergy and predispositions. The blood test is necessary to eliminate blood poisoning and reveal any other...

Trends and Causes of Youth Unemployment in Canada: A Societal Review

The problem under investigation is the fact that “the unemployment rate among people in the 18-25 age group is higher than any other age group in Canadian society.” This issue proves that there is a necessity to consider some ways to make the discussed population work and improve their socioeconomic...

Analyzing Winston Churchill’s Iron Curtain Speech: Historical and Political Impact

The famous Fulton Speech made by Winston Churchill in 1946 was a resonant and well-prepared action. Although it was officially entitled “The Sinews of Peace,” it is mostly known as “The Iron Curtain Speech.” Its role cannot be underestimated, as it triggered waves of criticism and questions about the threat,...

The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Health Education and Patient Advocacy

Introduction Despite the fact that nurse practitioners are obliged to inform their patients, provide medical services, and make various records, they also have to be competent in the sphere of health promotion and education. Nurses are expected to explain basic standards of a healthy lifestyle to people who might not...

Immigration Politics in the US: Debates, Policies, and Societal Impact

Since the first immigration of European settlers into North America some 600 years ago, the area has been receiving thousands of new entrants every decade. The feature has created an important topic that has received massive attention over time. Also, it has caused a major problem that is currently affecting...

Lowe’s Strategies in Global Freight Transport: Efficiency and Innovation

“The International Freight Transport” by Lowe, is a book that analyses the freight transport system at the international level (Lowe, 2005). The book has eighteen chapters and the focus of this essay will only be in chapters 2 to 6. The essay will entail the evaluation of the 5 chapters....

Experimental Psychology: Contrasting Scientific Methods and Ideological Perspectives

Science seeks to understand situations and phenomena by utilizing testable and experimental mechanisms to come up with an inference. It is, however, important to understand that there are times when science becomes a hard option to utilize in explaining something. Ideologies, on the other hand, are ideas that are used...

Value-Based Reimbursement Models in Healthcare Financing: Benefits and Challenges

Introduction The value-based reimbursement policy that is currently gaining momentum on the national level has rightfully garnered a lot of attention. According to the overwhelming majority of both healthcare providers and customers, the traditional volume-based approach, also known as a fee-for-service model, does not provide the necessary level of commitment....

Website Performance Analysis: IMDb, Wikipedia, and Amazon Tests

Mobile Cloud Computing (MCC) is a combination of wireless networks, mobile computing, and cloud computing created to bring rich resources to network operators, mobile users, and cloud computing providers. Recently, there has been an enormous increase in the use of tablets, smart phones, and other mobile devices. As a result,...

Management Practices at Peterson Industries Company: Analysis and Recommendations

Running a large company presents a lot of challenges to the administration and management team. Some firms can cope with the pressure, but others fail to do so. The example of management at Peterson Industries leaves some lessons to learn. In terms of planning, the company gives a seemingly positive...

Key Issues Surrounding Illegal Immigration in the United States: A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction The United States of America are mainly inhabited by immigrants. Several millions of people came here during the past centuries to build a better future. However, as the laws for aliens become stricter each decade, the American society does not seem very excited about the newcomers. Illegal immigration is...

Change Management Strategies at CSX and Company X: Comparative Review

Introduction Whenever carrying out the changes that affect the very foundation of a company and trigger further alterations in its basic processes, one must make sure that the newly designed framework allows for perfect coordination of all processes involved. Therefore, it is imperative to create not only an elaborate quality...

Employment Discrimination Law: Case Study of Wet Seal

The case under analysis reveals a violation of employment discrimination law against black employees taking managerial positions at the Wet Seal store. The lawsuits filed against the company, on the one hand, differ from other numerous cases uncovering discriminatory behaviors. One the other hand, the single cases of brining complaints...

Analysis of Sentencing Policies for Drug Offenses: Trends and Reforms

Purpose The goal of this paper is to discuss the sentencing policies on drug offences. In this case, one should speak about the crimes related to the use, possession, and transportation of prohibited substances. In turn, it is important to explain how the courts should approach such cases. Much attention...

The Winter Snow Disaster in Philadelphia: Impact and Response

Introduction Nowadays, apart from the continuous development of technology, various disasters may still take place and harm society and the environment. In this instance, to understand the negative consequences associated with different manmade and natural incidents, Winter Snow Disaster will be used for analysis in the context of Philadelphian community....

Analysis of Economic Integration Agreements: Effects and Future Implications

Basis for the EIA Support and Their Specific Benefits Having become a rather frequent occurrence in the environment of the global economy of the 21st century, economic international agreements (EIA) have reasons for being values so high by their members (Cooper, 2014). The countries that participate in EIA receive a...

Increasing Minimum Wage in Nova Scotia: Economic and Social Implications

Issue There is pressure from certain organizations (such as workers’ labor unions) to increase the minimum wages to $15 per hour. Why Is This an Issue? Increasing the minimum hourly wages is an issue because there are numerous workers whose wages are lower than the proposed minimum level. This means...

Historical Overview of Uncle Sam’s Relationship with Santo Domingo

Introduction The term ‘American imperialism’ has been an important topic of debate in international politics and political science since 1900. While most scholars agree that the US created ‘imperialism’ towards the end of the Second World War, a some literature argue that the modern US and its involvement in international...

Overview of Foreign Direct Investment Trends in the US for 2012

Introduction Foreign direct investment is usually defined as ownership or control of 10% or more of the voting securities of a United States business by a foreign person or company, as well as equivalent investments into a US-owned company. The presented article analyzes the changes in foreign direct investment in...

Case Studies on the Bystander Effect: Instances and Discussions

What Are They Thinking? To understand how the bystander effect, pluralistic ignorance, and diffusion of responsibility can be applied to different real-life situations, it is important to focus on analyzing people’s reactions to emergencies. The first instance to discuss is the situation when a man in a good suit is...

Resolving Conflicts in Nursing Work: Strategies and Effective Practices

Introduction Analyzing the main challenges which a nurse might face it is impossible not to mention conflicts. The fact is that conflict is an inevitable part of nurse-patient relationships. Since the success of nursing practices and the provision of high-quality healthcare is deeply related to the quality of the relationship...

How Does a Bill Become a Law? Essay

Let’s explain the basics. What’s a bill? It’s somebody’s proposal for a future law that is brought to the responsible party (aka a legislative body) for a review. Before being accepted, such a proposal goes through an extensive list of processes and reviews, and only after that, it may become...

Promoting Legislative Changes: Strategies and Political Implications

Introduction Current policies on vaccination in Florida need to be improved so that it is ensured that people are not widely deprived of this specific aspect of access to proper health care. The legislation suggests that individuals may refuse to be vaccinated based on their personal beliefs (e.g., religious), and...

Cultural Objects of Sexual Fantasy in Sociology: Theoretical and Social Perspectives

The article, written by M. Newton-Francis and G. Young, scholars, specializing in sociology, examines the phenomenon of a Hooters Girl – the image of a sexualized woman used as a brand image by the Hooters restaurant franchise and established as a role model for the waitresses. The argument in the...

Challenges of Homelessness in California: Regional Issues and Solutions

According to statistics, the app. 115,000 people living in California are homeless, 73,000 of whom are unsheltered, and have to sleep in the streets. The problem is pressing indeed since California is still one of the few states with increasing homelessness (which has risen by 3% in 2016). Despite the...

Business Outcomes of Premier One Company: Performance Review and Strategic Insights

Enhanced competitiveness in the business environment requires entities to adopt a customer-focus in their operations. Increased competition, for instance, presents a challenge for entities to acquire new customers. This challenge enhances the role that processes that aim to retain existing customers play in driving and sustaining an entity’s performance (Baird...

Contributions of Pauli Murray to the Civil Rights Movement: Key Insights and Impact

Pauli Murray’s name is not commonly mentioned alongside many historical figures that have been immortalized in their fight for equality and civil rights for minorities and women alike. However, Murray had a profound impact by introducing ideas and legal concepts which were used to establish the basics of equal treatment...

Overview of OPEC: Structure, Functions, and Global Oil Market Influence

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was founded in 1960 as a cartel of the world’s biggest oil suppliers to help them to control the oil price and their own share and profit (Mankiw, 2014, p. 356). Nowadays the organization consists of 12 countries: “Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq,...

Strategic Planning for Nursing Care Costs: Analysis and Cost Management

Cost of Nursing Care There are various ways to assess the cost of nursing care. For example, Nursing Costs Per Patient Day are based on monthly or quarterly data, which implies that the individual cases are not examined, and the cost of nursing care is calculated based on “average” patients,...

Exploring the Relationship Between Economic Rationality and Ethical Behavior

According to Le (2002), Milton Friedman reduced ethical characters to economic rationality through the development of the idea that the social responsibility of any corporate institution is to make profits (p. 157). Such a statement is a development of the idea that businesses promote the common good through the pursuit...

Analyzing Jules Ferry’s Defense of French Colonialism: Historical Arguments and Impact

Introduction Colonialism as a form of state-building emerged in the 18th-19th century and was a byproduct of intense industrialization and exploration, which opened new avenues for expanding the borders of existing countries by conquering and subjugating territories located in foreign countries, such as the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia. All...

Linking Unhealthy Lifestyles with HIV/AIDS and Respiratory Syndromes

HIV/AIDS Only several decades ago, HIV was regarded as a disease that could only strike minority or marginalized groups of the population (which concerned mostly homosexuals and drug addicts). This partially accounts for the fact that there was not enough research done on the topic. Very little attention was paid...

Role and Functions of the National Labor Relations Board: Overview and Analysis

Organizational structure is a major factor that determines the management styles and performance of various organizations. According to Myers (2017), organizational structure determines the division of work, assignment of duties, and the level of authority of employees and management levels. Vertical and horizontal organizational structures are two major forms of...

Recent Technological Advancements in Healthcare: Innovations and Impacts

Introduction Social media platforms have affected different aspects of health care service provision, data management, and patient-nurse relationships (Aathi, 2014). Consequently, many researchers have written extensive articles about its impact on the sector to provide more insight about how health practitioners could adopt it in their practice (Gunson & Chawngthu,...

Political Controversies Surrounding Mexican Immigration: Historical and Current Perspectives

The increased availability of access to media has resulted in selective exposure to specific content that influences ideological perceptions. A variety of choices in the media landscape leads to viewers selecting cable news channels that fit their ideological predispositions. Furthermore, selective exposure begins to influence political beliefs and attitudes towards...

Depiction of Minorities in 1920s Legal System Films: Analysis and Critique

No matter what evidence one might use, the injustice of the legislation of 1920 towards the ethnic minorities in the United States will be obvious. Both the filmmakers of Sacco and Vanzetti and Scottsboro, as well as the authors of the book American Anticommunism, depicting the notorious suppressions of the...

Comparing Pender’s Health Model and Parse’s Theory: Applications in Nursing Practice

This discussion explains the influence of Pender’s model of health and Parse’s theoretical framework on the advanced practice nurse. It also explains how Pender’s model guides the implementation of AACN Essential VIII by nurses in their daily practice. How Pender’s Model and View of Health Influenced the Practice of the...

Organizational Culture: Enhancing Employee Interaction and Workplace Dynamics

It should be noted that organizational culture is a concept that encompasses both formal and informal rules existing in the company that is accepted by all participants in the work process. Also, this domain includes value systems, norms of behavior that characterize the interaction of employees with the management and...

Integrating Maslow’s Theory with Cosmopolitan Corporations’ Strategies

Multinational companies have been operating for decades, and many people believe that these are organizations that fully enjoy the benefits of globalization. It is assumed that these businesses enhance their competitiveness through their diversity. However, Ghemawat emphasizes that the majority of multinationals are deeply rooted in their home countries (94)....

Community Stereotypes: Their Impact on Health and Illness Perceptions

Introduction Unfortunately, just like many spheres of life in contemporary society, medical decision-making and the overall attitudes in healthcare settings are often impacted by stereotypes concerning multiple groups of the population and communities. In healthcare, stereotypes affecting patients create observable threats and risks to the health of the latter; in...

GAO Report on Cargo Crimes: Identifying Threats and Preventative Measures

The worldwide supply chain comprises of a wide range of infrastructures that are used for transport. This includes ports, railways, and airlines that all make up the supply chain. All these infrastructures are interconnected such that they all work together for faster transport of goods. Supply chain means the transport...

Exploring Diverse Poetic Elements: Techniques and Their Literary Impact

In his poem “Musee des Beaux Arts,” Wystan Auden uses ekphrasis, “a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art” (“Glossary Terms”). Auden provides visual descriptions of a Breughel’s painting, “In Breughel’s Icarus, for instance: how everything turns away / Quite leisurely from the disaster; the...

Health Policy Perspectives: Insights from a Chief Operating Officer

Exploration of a Journal Article with a Health Policy The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the whole world, with one of the strongest and most effective healthcare systems ever developed. Almost each health policy is the possibility to change something and improve the health conditions of...

Project Management Lessons from the Film “Horrible Bosses”

A project is a short term undertaking from start to finish making use of resources aimed at meeting certain goals and achieving valuable change. Project management involves planning, classifying, leading, and collecting resources aimed at achieving a precise goal. The main characteristic of project management is the presents of constraints...

Globalization Challenges: Economic Disadvantages and Social Impacts

The cross-national integration into the world community, which is also known as the globalization process, has been the focus of people’s attention since the middle of the 20th century. The rapid technological progress that has been witnessed over the past few decades seems to have heralded the era of globalization....

Strategies for Enhancing Health Outcomes for African Americans in the United States

Healthcare practitioners offer timely and quality medical services to more people from diverse backgrounds (Price & Khubchandani, 2016). I have been providing medical support and care to different members of our community. The neighborhood is composed by different populations with diverse cultural practices. Majority of the people in the community...

Comparative Analysis of Human Adult and Embryonic Stem Cells for Medical Applications

Moreover, the continuous debate about funding of the research created another obstacle for the progress of the stem cell therapy (Learn.Genetics, n.d.). In order to successfully continue the study of the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD) using stem cell transplantation, scientists would have to address a number of ethical and...

Effective Strategies for Addressing Individual Needs in Special Education

Risk Factors Alice is a four-year-old girl. She has appeared in a risky position, and the symptoms of intellectual disability may be developed for a number of reasons. Alice is raised in a family with two parents. From the very beginning, she was in a risky group. Alice’s mother is...

Self-Interest and Public Interest Conflicts

Introduction Although available literature views public interest as a central consideration in public sector management (Wolpert & Gimpel, 1998), there still exist conflicts between self-interest and public interest, some of which threaten to make public interest disappear irrespective of the fact that that self-interest has a minimal influence on public...

Challenges of Establishing Democracy in Post-Saddam Iraq

Abstract The essay first explains the dynamics of the ethnic composition of Iraq and how the cultural characteristics of Mideast societies make it difficult for them to adopt Western concepts such as democracy. The essay then explains the importance of understanding the age-old differences between the Shias and the Sunnis...

Addressing Adolescent Substance Abuse: Impact, Challenges, and Prevention Strategies

Introduction Substance abuse is a significant healthcare problem in the United States, and adolescent addiction is a paramount concern. More than 30% of teenagers are active drug users, and a similar number of individuals are addicted to alcohol (Lin, 2022). The vital detail is that adolescents belong to the vulnerable...

Evidence-Based Practices and Their Implementation in Healthcare Settings

Nowadays, there are many problems in nursing and medical science but those affecting the effectiveness of treatment modes and preventing practical implementation of the theory are the most important. Many researchers in the field of medical science are worried about the gap that exists between theoretical insights on serious health...

Approaches to Suicide Prevention in Geriatric Patients: Clinical Perspectives

The clinical problem that will be considered in the proposed research consists of the challenge of suicide prevention in older patients, especially those suffering from terminal illnesses. In general, suicidal thoughts in older people can be viewed as a significant health concern; for example, in the US, over 6,000 older...

Addressing Mental Health Issues and Concerns in Older Adult Populations

Introduction of the Older Adult The patient interviewed is a 70-year old African-American man, Robert. At the time of examination, Robert felt and looked well. He was eager to communicate and discuss possible problems and concerns he thought to have. One of the evident challenges Robert had was the pain...

Developing an Action Plan for Addressing Change in Immigrant Communities

Problem Overview Due to a considerable influx of immigrants, the community has to meet a number of challenges in order to satisfy health care needs of the group and ensure their access to all necessary services. For this purpose, an action plan has to be developed. It will allow setting...

Importance of Evaluation in Disaster Management Plans for Effective Response

Response to Kimberly’s Post Using the case of the Indonesian earthquake of 2004, the student has presented meaningful recommendations that can be used after a disaster. The idea of using adequate planning after a disaster can minimize wastes and promote recovery efforts (Reiss-Brennan et al., 2016). The decision of different...

Detailed Assessment and Analysis of John’s Cold Case Investigation

Would you treat this patient for his cold? Why or why not? Common colds are one of the primary reasons for physician visitation. Due to the acute viral nature of the infection, it can be severely disruptive to daily activity and symptoms may extend for as long as three weeks....

Comparative Study of Authoritarian, Laissez-Faire, and Democratic Leadership Styles

There is no use denying the fact that the world dictates its own conditions for people. Coherent society appreciates strong willed people, who are able to respond to changing environment and become successful. Moreover, it should also be said that the skills of team work are also needed for a...

Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment: Application in Nursing Practice

Student One Imogene King’s theory of goal attainment is a theoretical framework allowing nursing students to set specific health care goals with a patient and meet them through the close nurse-patient relationship (Wayne, 2014). A recent expansion of the scope of practice for nurse practitioners (NPs), nurse educators, and nurse...

Analyzing Policy Risks and the Impact of Offshoring in International Business

What is meant by “policy risk” and why can’t firms engaged in international business “hedge” against it? The term “policy risk” refers to the danger to an investor’s reduction of financial returns from an investment owing to failure to implement laws and regulations or a decision by the government to...

DNP Research Proposal for Vega Medical Center: Objectives and Methodologies

Setting The proposed project is going to take place at the VEGA medical center, which is located in Miami, IL. It is a primary care center that focuses on Family Medicine and Internal Medicine provided in a variety of settings from offices to hospitals. The vision of the organization is...

Investigating Heart Failure Studies and Their Implications for Human Rights Protection

Introduction Discussing ethical issues associated with the research can help to identify any gaps that need to be addressed to improve the results and conduct of the study. Dismissing ethical concerns during the planning stage can reduce the quality of the study and pose a threat to patient rights and...

Addressing Homeland Security Concerns Through Responsible Governance Practices

Every government has a system that enables its departments and individuals pass and receive information. The command structure varies with each department or unit. The importance of understanding the bureaucratic system allows one to know how to handle basic requirements. Project on Government Oversight (POGO) came into being in order...

Key Aspects of Supply and Demand and Their Effects on Market Changes

Marschall’s Economics Alfred Marshall was one of the most influential economists of the mid-nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth. His Principles of Economics brought ideas of supply and demand, production costs, and marginal utility into a coherent economic framework that is still relevant today. What is important to...

Madeleine Leininger’s Contributions to Transcultural Nursing Theory and Practice

Summary “Provision of culturally competent health care: An interim status review and report” is an article written by Carol Lynn Esposito for the Journal of the New York State Nurses Association in 2013. This article aims at reviewing the current nursing literature that relates to the recent progress of the...

Overview of Programs and Initiatives by the American Holistic Nurses Association

The American Holistic Nurses Association membership costs $125 for the standard membership and $55 for a full-time student. Annual meetings take place in Rancho Mirage, CA, every summer. The cost of the annual meeting is included in the membership cost (housing expenses are not included). The American Holistic Nurses Association...

Strategies and Advances in the Fight Against Infectious Diseases Affecting Humans

Describe the AHE factors that are associated with a selected diarrheal infection, a respiratory infection, a vector-borne infection, and an STI Diarrheal infections are caused by communicable pathogens, known as E. coli bacteria, transmitted through fecal contaminated food and water. The bacteria can live in a harsh environment for a...

Examination of Consciousness and Personality Theories in the Context of Labeling

Consciousness about Other Mental Processes People’s brain creates models of various experiences. This process is known as consciousness. Psychologists have different views regarding its origin, as it is rather subjective. As a result, it is considered that it can take a lot of forms and coexist with other mental processes...

Exploring Organizational Values and Priorities in Healthcare Settings

Organizational Values A set of beliefs every organization has Typically written down Strong inherent corporate culture Serve to guide administrative and employee’s actions Respect, integrity, excellence, trust, and caring May have significant differences Organizational values summarize the goals of a company and the means of obtaining them. Healthcare organizational values...

Educational Programs by the National Kidney Foundation: Focus on Kidney Health

Organization Information The organization I have chosen is the National Kidney Foundation (the NKF). Nurses pay $110 for one-year and $205 for two years of membership; students’ membership costs $25 per year (National Kidney Foundation, 2016). Several meetings are planned, including meetings in Orlando, FL (at Walt Disney World Swan...

Strategies for Addressing Domestic Violence Against Women: Insights from Kaur and Gang

Source Summary Prewriting Theme: Family Topic: Domestic Violence Title: Addressing domestic violence against women: An unfinished agenda. Kaur and Gang have a feeling that the topic of domestic violence, though it is a common subject, is yet to be addressed comprehensively. Intended Audience: The target audience in this article is...

Importance and Impact of Diversity Training Programs for Student Leaders

It is worth noting that with a highly globalized world all sectors including institutions of learning are highly characterized with diversity. People from different cultural backgrounds have found themselves studying together. It is important for institutions of learning to put in place a mechanism that will address the discontent as...

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Health Plans Using the MAP-IT Model

Tracking of the progress during the intervention implementation is the fifth step in the MAP-IT model. Various assessment activities can help identify barriers to success and make necessary corrections promptly. In the given paper, the significance of the preliminary environmental assessment, as well as post-assessment activities, will be discussed. Environmental...

Hyperthermia in Nursing: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Management

Hyperthermia In the case under consideration, the most prominent symptom that the patient has is painfully itching lesions that may bring about hyperthermia. According to Urden, Stacy, and Lough (2017), this illness may be caused by different reasons. In the discussed situation, it is a possible consequence of the skin...

Analyzing Economic Growth Trends and Market Dynamics in Global Economics

What is GDP? Gross domestic product (GDP) is a measure of the value of all services and goods produced in a certain period of time. If GDP is negative, the contraction of the economy occurs, while if it is positive, the growth of the economy is observed (“Gross Domestic Product,”...

Role of Segmentation in Enhancing Customer Relationship Management Strategies

Customer segmentation is an important part of the business activity in general and a highly effective customer relationship management practice. The information obtained through segmentation allows personalizing goods and services offered by the company and thus ensure its relevance to the customers. Its advantages are best described through its three...

Evolution of Cognitive Development Across the Life Span: A Developmental Model Analysis

Examples of Famous People There is a significant amount of examples of people who succeeded in their late 30s only. Stan Lee, for example, is known today as the creator of numerous comic books such as X-Men, Spider-Man, and many others. Marvel Studio produces very successful movies every year that...

Strategies for Promoting Health and Wellness in an Aging Population

Biological Theory of Aging The first case concerns a 65-year-old woman who has had a heart attack five days previously and also has a history of diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. She is confused, scared of the changes in her body, and does not understand why...

Adaptation Strategies in Modeling and Role Modeling Theory for Effective Nursing Practices

The Concept of Adaptation The modeling and role-modeling (MRM) and the transitions theories have contributed a lot to the development of the nursing profession. These patient-centered models focus on the best approaches that can be used to manage health concerns. One of the outstanding concepts in the modeling and role-modeling...

Strategies and Challenges in Dismantling Institutional Racism Across Sectors

Institutional racism denotes a kind of racial discrimination demonstrated in the performance of political and social establishments (Phillips 2005:360). What are the effects and possible solutions for institutional racism? Institutional racism differs from individual racism, which signifies racial discrimination against one or more people (Gillborn 2006:98). Institutional racism has the...

Warren Buffett’s Investment Principles and Their Influence on Modern Investing

Introduction Warren Edward Buffett is an American businessperson. He is also a successful investor who ranks among the rich and prosperous investors. Warren Buffett’s aptitude for money and business started at unusually tender age. At the age of 13 years, Buffett started a business as a paperboy selling horseracing tip...

Applying Critical Thinking to Prevent and Address Dispensing Errors in Pharmacy

Dispensing errors are common and most of them, often, go undetected when dispensing drugs in the hospitals and the pharmacies. The errors may occur at any stage during the dispensing process which begins with the receipt of a prescription and ends with the release of the drug (Leung et al....

Importance of Professional Relationships in Effective Healthcare Delivery

Health care providers should be in a position to develop healing and helping relationships in their clinical settings. The nursing process becomes a powerful model for ensuring that the needs of different individuals or colleagues are met. This essay describes how I will establish a helping relationship with my patients...

Influence of Dating Stereotypes on Relationship Development and Dynamics

Introduction Social interaction in the contemporary world has changed over the years. Therefore, the way people date has also changed significantly. It is notable that women are presently more empowered than they were almost one century ago. There have extensive gender equality programs, which are aimed at raising the profile...

The Role of Electronic Health Records and Digital Regulations in Modern Healthcare

Nowadays, almost every hospital in the US possesses a certified electronic health records (EHR) system; in particular, in 2014, 97% of them reported to do so (Gold & McLaughlin, 2016, p. 664). Does it imply that the EHR adoption is universal or near universal? Unfortunately, not: the possession of an...

Examining Cultural Misunderstandings Depicted in Films About Islam in America

Introduction As a matter of fact, the Islamic religion is one of the most popular religions in the world. However, it should be highlighted that a number of people fear Muslims and think that their religion is directed on war, destructions, and promotes murders and violence. Is it really so?...

The Impact of Mafias on Canadian Cities: A Focus on Ndrangheta and Montreal Crime Families

Introduction Canada, as one of the biggest countries, involves many multicultural communities. They have their traditions, cultures, features, and behaviors. With the growing level of these communities, the criminal rate started to rise, which resulted in the creation of unlawful groups called mafias. Their activity is spread nationwide, especially in...

Impact of Genetics, Age, and Allergies on Streptococcal Pharyngitis in Adolescents

Introduction Genetics, age, gender, and other characteristics can impact one’s response to common infections and diseases. In the presented case study, a 16-year-old boy comes into the office with a sore throat. The combination of symptoms and the results of a rapid strep test reveal an infection developed due to...

Dee’s Struggle with Family Heritage in “Everyday Use”

Introduction Alice Walker presents several bright characters in the short story “Everyday Use,” but the mother and Dee, her eldest daughter, are at the center of the plot. After returning home, a young woman shows interest in her African heritage – through her actions, she wants to show that she...

The Treaty of Versailles: Consequences of World War I and Its Lasting Impact

Introduction World War I was one of the most destructive warfares in history. It did not start because of an accident or a diplomatic mistake since it resulted from cooperation between the governments of imperial Germany and Austria-Hungary, who sought to start a war hoping Britain would stay away. When...

The Importance of Employee Training and Development for Organizational Growth

Effective Training Needs Analysis Training needs analysis refers to the identification process of employees’ development and training needs to enable them to carry out their tasks more efficiently to realize personal and organizational goals. Based on the scenario, the components of an effective training needs analysis include information regarding the...

Illegal Immigration in the USA: Challenges, Causes, and Impacts

Whereas many people believe that illegal immigrants do not have any right for basic social services, there is a group of activists affirming the need to make sure that every individual irrespective of the citizenship status should get access to social basic services. Consequently, these two sides have led to...

Challenges in Graduate Students’ Mental Health: Stress, Stigma, and Self-Care

Introduction The article draws attention to graduate students’ mental health challenges, especially those enrolled in psychology degrees. Students’ mental health may be negatively affected by the high demands of their coursework and the intense rivalry within their chosen sector; this is particularly true for individuals who are already dealing with...

Great Ziggurat of Ur: Sumerian Architecture and Historical Insights

Introduction The art and architecture of Early Middle Eastern and Northeast African civilizations deserve particular attention. At the time of their rise, people explored the limits of their possibilities, creating items and structures that have survived to the present day. At the same time, they provide an in-depth insight into...

Cloudlet Architecture in Healthcare Computing

Main Post Since the first smartphone and first tablet appeared, people’s lives have become much more manageable. Mobile devices allow not to depend on such properties of PCs like its large size or wire connection. Similarly, scientists have developed an approach called Mobile Cloud Computing (MCC) that allows using the...

Barn Burning: Loyalty vs. Justice in Faulkner’s Short Story

This paper is aimed at discussing the topic of the short story Barn Burning written by William Faulkner. In particular, this literary work describes the conflict between a boy’s devotion to his family and his keen sense of justice. This issue can also be described as the necessity to choose...

Cultural Change and Nostalgia: Analyzing Shelly Fralic’s Argument

In the article “The Old Grey Mare, She Misses What Used to be”, Shelly Fralic argues that cultural change is the main source of the challenges experienced within populations. She laments that there is a lot of confusion in the current society attributable to the human factors that are self-imposed...