Pollution, Genetic Modification, and More: 8 Ways We Alter Nature

Eight major ways in which we have altered natural systems to meet our needs. Pollution is one of the major impacts that is caused by humanity’s needs for industrial development. The use of vehicles, i.e., burning of fossil fuels led to the increases in Earth’s temperature. Genetic modification, used to...

Different Types of Evaluation Options for Project Goals

Different Types of Evaluation Options What are the different types of evaluation options for achieving project goals for both team-based and financial analysis? According to Brown and Hyer (2010), the first evaluation type is process evaluation which is used to select the best project that delivers the best value at...

Challenges in Pain Management for Nurse Practitioners

Introduction The problem of this study is the challenges for nurse practitioners associated with pain management in primary care settings. The topic of pain management and the difficulties associated with it are underexplored. Pain is the primary reason for individuals to seek care providers’ help. Nahin, Boineau, Khalsa, Stussman, and...

Leadership Skills: A Strategy for Effective Management

Execution skills are regarded as important to a manager. Effective management can develop desired outcomes as planned. Heads of organization opt to enroll into institutions so as to broaden their skills. Based on my skills analysis, I required a skills improvement strategy. My colleagues pointed out my leadership potential coupled...

Price Elasticity: Understanding Demand Sensitivity

Introduction Price elasticity is a parameter used in determining the sensitivity of demand towards prices. Price sensitivity in customers can be induced by a myriad of economic factors, ranging from a lack of resources in the target customers to the presence of competition providing similar products. It is one of...

Manager vs. Leader: Roles, Skills, and Impact on Staff

The words “manager” and “leader” are often used interchangeably, but they mean different things in a corporate environment. If a person is a manager, they occupy a particular position in an organization that places specific responsibilities on them as well as a duty to oversee subordinates (Algahtani, 2014). Leaders, in...

Positive vs. Negative Organizational Stress: Impact & Management

The negative outcomes of organizational stress have been well documented in the literature, particularly in light of today’s business environment which necessitates organizations to raise the bar on employee productivity, effectiveness, and adaptation to change (Dale & Fox, 2008). I my view, however, the positive outcomes of organizational stress are...

Critique of Obesity Management: Dietz et al. Systematic Review

Introduction Obesity is a serious problem in many countries around the globe. People with high BMI index are more vulnerable to such non-commutable diseases as heart disease and diabetes. As the number of patients with severe obesity rises daily, health management organizations need new methods and techniques for treatment and...

Comparing Management and Leadership Functions, Strategies and Values

Introduction Management is the use of both material and human resources to achieve any set goals for an individual or an organization. It includes performing tasks such as planning, organizing, controlling, and ensuring that all the resources are put to fair use to fully reach the desired goals in the...

China’s Economic Growth: New Management Approaches & Innovations

In the recent years, China has demonstrated significant economic growth. This achievement is especially impressive considering the country’s current managerial landscape, characterized by a prevalence of state-owned enterprises, strict control by the government, and a number of cultural and social factors that preclude the emergence of management systems compatible with...

Health Screening Initiatives for Mammary Cancer: An Overview

Introduction It should be stressed that breast cancer is one of the dangerous conditions, which might lead to lethal consequences. This type of cancer is a malignant tumor of the glandular tissue of the breast (Oeffinger et al., 2015). Throughout the world, women suffer from this form of cancer most...

Improving Nurse Retention to Enhance Patient Care

Background Information The Healthcare industry is characterized by some of the highest turnover rates in the public sector. On average, turnover rates in US hospitals vary between 10% and 25% (Henry, 2014). This creates an issue of understaffing, especially in long-term care and frontline nursing positions. As a result, the...

Exploring Human Gaze: Love vs. Lust in Eye-Tracking Study

The article “Love Is in the Gaze An Eye-Tracking Study of Love and Sexual Desire” by Bolmont, Cacioppo, and Cacioppo has explored how the human gaze differs depending on whether it is related to the perception of love or lust. The study hypothesized that an individual’s gaze may vary based...

Loudness War in Sound Engineering: Impact on Music Quality

Introduction One of the most controversial trends in sound engineering is the so-called “loudness war.” This name describes the practice of parallel compression that makes the record louder, but at the expense of the dynamic range. This practice results in the loss of sound detail and does not utilize the...

Mergers and Government Regulation: Need or Interference?

Introduction Typically, there are a number of reasons to undertake a merger. Many times, companies look to increase growth, increase efficiency, and extract very real profit during a period of irrational exuberance. In any case, the government indicates that it will approve a merger, but only on the condition that...

Ethics of Data Usage in Reverse Logistics Operations

Introduction Reverse logistics managers and strategic planners possess informational needs that should be satisfied to ensure the success of processes (Karim, 2011). Currently, several information systems (IS) exist that help inform their decisions, including the Executive Information System (EIS) used by executives to access timely, meaningful, and relevant strategic information...

The Local EHRs: Revolutionizing Medical Record Management

Introduction Electronic health records (EHRs) have a great potential for the improvement of healthcare quality and efficiency. Given the significance and frequency of EHRs use (AbuKhousa, Mohamed, & Al-Jaroodi, 2012), the choice of EHRs appears to be an important decision; in particular, it is necessary to consider the alternatives of...

Lloyd’s Unique Insurance Strategy: Ensuring Solvency and Stability

Among the key fields, which the British market has been known for in the global market, the insurance sector deserves to be mentioned first. Landing on the third position in the list of the world’s largest insurance sectors, the British one makes 26% of the total net worth of the...

Ethical Issues in Malaysia: Migrant Workers’ Living Conditions

Issue One of the current practices in Malaysia that are somewhat ethically dubious is the living conditions that migrant workers are subjected to. On average, Malaysian companies that bring in contracted workers place them in low-cost housing projects with up to 12 or 20 people within a single three-bedroom apartment...

Literary Darwinism vs. Marxist Literary Criticism

Literary Darwinism is the specific approach in the literary criticism according to which literature as the discourse is discussed as originated from and affected by definite evolutionary processes. Literature reflects the aspects of human nature, human development, the progress of human psychology, behavior, and culture. As a result, there is...

Stanley Milgram’s Controversial Authority Experiments

Stanley Milgram was a renowned, if controversial, psychologist, most famous for his experiments on the impact of authority on the decisions of ordinary people. With his experiments being the product of his time, influenced by the historical events of the Holocaust, his questions and methods remain relevant today regarding not...

Support for Equal Pay Bill SB 0098: Addressing Wage Gaps

Introduction This letter is addressed to Senator Alan Hays in order to demonstrate the support for the died Bill, which has not received committee hearing – Equal Pay (SB 0098). Just like the identical bill (H 0025), it was ignored by the Senate, thus making it impossible to eradicate employment...

Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 in Legislative History

Introduction The Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) of 1978 was an essential step towards creating an effective government system in the US. President Carter together with unions created a system in which employees could serve the country and perform their duties. The law had direct and indirect implications on the...

Navigating Legal Risks and Opportunities in Employment Law

Contract Law Pat has an opportunity to apply to the court and win the case in this situation. According to the Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance/Corrective Action Plan which has been created and signed up before the employment, Pat has to be informed about the problems he has and pointed to...

Marijuana Legalization: Health, Economic, and Social Benefits

Introduction Marijuana is a psychoactive substance that is classified as an illegal drug in the United States. It is commonly used for medical and recreational purposes which are leading to its widespread acceptance. Numerous US jurisdictions have considered legal options to decriminalize the drug. The legalization of marijuana is necessary...

Lean Approach in Healthcare Information Technology: Principles and Implementation

Introduction The lean approaches to management, including the Lean Six Sigma (LSS), is aimed at improving efficiency, which tends to have positive outcomes on healthcare. For example, in a comprehensive review of the literature on various lean approaches in healthcare, D’Andreamatteo, Ianni, Lega, and Sargiacomo (2015) demonstrate that lean methods...

Leadership Theory: Comparing Ohio State & Michigan Studies

Introduction In the early Ohio State leadership study, we learn that effective leaders embodied a considerate character in their relations with their peers and subordinates; Always showed personal concern for their interpersonal relationships. The effective leader was also showing concern for the accomplishments of tasks and therefore came up with...

Leadership Mentoring’s Impact on Nurse Motivation

Abstract This paper discovers submission criteria for the International Journal of Nursing Studies and proposes the article The Effect of Leadership Mentoring on Motivation of Nurses: A Mixed Study Approach. It reviews its content according to the publication guidelines and finds that leadership mentoring has an immense impact on motivation....

Leadership in Healthcare: Skills for Graduate Nurses

Introduction Organizing effective leadership is of outstanding importance for any organization. However, in healthcare institutions leaders play a more vital role than anywhere else because people’s lives and well-being depend on these leaders’ decisions. At all levels of the healthcare process, there are leaders who arrange and maintain the highest...

Personal Evaluation of Leadership Behavior and Skills Inventory

The possession of leadership skills is not just an ability to use specific techniques that can theoretically help an employee. It is quite a big complex of activities, which is necessary to adhere. Everyone has this or that knowledge, but leadership philosophy requires a particular approach. As for my leadership...

Effectiveness of Management: Leadership Roles and Synergy

Introduction It should be noted that the effectiveness of management depends not only on the individual qualities of a person but also on the way these characteristics meet the roles that a leader has to perform in the company. Moreover, it is the task of leadership to achieve such synergy...

Bundled Bridge Programs: Efficiency in Public Infrastructure

Description In most states, public entities are permitted to collaborate in service delivery and joint purchasing. Bridge bundling is the practice of delivering small-scale pavement and bridge projects under one multi-project contract (Xiong et al. 37). The aim is to reduce mobilization cost, derive economies of scale benefits, support contractor...

Public-Private Partnerships in Florida: Impact on Hospitality Events

Introduction The partnership between public and private sectors is vital for maintaining sustainable budgets of government organizations. According to Bulnina, Askhatova, Kabasheva, and Rudaleva (2015), the relationship between the two sectors can help to create conditions for increasing competitiveness through more effective use of state property. However, there is a...

Law & Civil Rights: Montgomery Bus Boycott’s Legal Impact

“The Role of Law in the Civil Rights Movement: The Montgomery Bus Boycott” by Robert Glennon Since social justice is a prevalent subject in modern-day American politics, understanding the history and the underlying processes behind the success or failure of various political movements of the past decades is paramount to...

Investing in Laura Ashley: MUI’s Strategy for the North American Market

SWOT Analysis Investing in Laura Ashley was a viable opportunity for MUI because the company was associated with several strengths in the business. First, it was apparent that the company had a leadership function that was equipped with the necessary talents to identify the pressures in the market that were...

Laughter Therapy: Benefits, Mechanics, and Health Impacts

Abstract The paper focuses on the analysis of laughter as a therapeutic method. At first, the mechanics and physiology of laughter are explained, and the most common types of laughter are identified. Further, facial expressions with laughter are described, along with the likelihood of females to fake laughter in comparison...

Brain Areas & Language Skills: Localization, Aphasia, and Development

Brain and Language Production Parts of brain There are four parts of the brain, which are the Broca’s area, the Wernicke’s area, the areas known as “the motor cortex and the accurate fasciculus” (Yule, 2010, p. 139). Localization view The ability of the human brain to correlate different aspects of...

Information Systems Transform Retail: Starbucks & Kohl’s Lead

The current wave of information systems (IS) has transformed how retailers serve their customers. Giant companies such as Starbucks Incorporation are using powerful loyalty programs to offer convenient retail processes to their clients (Turban, Volonino, & Wood, 2015). Kohl’s Corporation has also implemented a similar IS program to empower its...

Budgeting Knowledge in Government: Techniques and Challenges

Public budgeting leader in the public sector An effective public budgeting leader focuses on achieving particular goals and meeting certain groups’ needs. To be an effective leader and manager in the public sector, it is essential to be able to set clear goals, as well as develop plans to achieve...

Prioritizing Health Issues: Skin Rash, Knee Pain, Hypertension, Diabetes, Obesity

The prioritization of issues (from the least urgent to the most urgent) is as follows: skin rash, knee pain, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. All of the identified problems are related to the patient’s weight. According to Dunphy, Winland-Brown, Porter, and Thomas (2015), joint pain, rashes, and hypertension, as well as...

Case Study of Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club: Management and Performance Insights

First, the authors provide background information about the ice-hockey industry in Canada, its overwhelming popularity, and national character. The given sphere provides about $11 billion annually (Schnarr, Krizmanich, & Lee, 2016) and attracts the attention of different agents who want to obtain significant revenues. Therefore, the case revolves around the...

Kinesthetic Learning Preferences: Comparative Analysis with Other Styles

Introduction Understanding one’s preferred learning style is essential for every student because this knowledge gives individuals the idea of the model they should follow during their courses. Not only this technique lets a person evaluate his or her results regarding the best methodology of studying, but it also makes one...

The Success of Keurig Brewing Machines: A Product Market Analysis

Description A coffee-making machine has become an inseparable element of any company’s interior. Furthermore, the device has become a common element of a typical household (Quindlen, 2018). However, few people know its name, not to mention the history of its origin and development. A closer look at Keurig Brewing Machine...

Telemedicine System (TMS) at Kendall Regional Medical Center

This paper provides a visual presentation of information about the three systems that are used at Kendall Regional Medical Center. The use of these systems was unknown to me. That is why I had to speak with an expert to collect all the necessary information. Telemedicine System (TMS) Description Wu...

Dissemination Plan for PICC Complications at Kendall Medical

This document set outs preliminary ideas for the activities of the interdisciplinary team at Kendall Regional Medical Center to support the dissemination of the research and practice for an administrative change project of complication prevention and PICC reinsertions. Because PICC presents a range of complications associated with placement (Kornbau, Lee,...

Resolving Conflict in Healthcare: Kendall Medical Center’s Approach

Change management involves the possibility of conflict situations; however, it can be both dangerous and beneficial to the organization. In many settings, a conflict might help to identify the diversity of points of view, give additional information about the proposed changes, and identify a greater number of alternatives (Johansen, 2012)....

Kaiser Permanente’s Antimicrobial Practices Initiative

Description of Needed Change The system-wide practice change initiative proposed by Kaiser Permanente is a large-scale fight against germ antibiotic resistance. This is in accordance with the healthcare organization’s goals by 2025, which include responsible use of antibiotics and purchase of products and materials that are environmentally friendly (“Kaiser Permanente”,...

Character Analysis in “The Awakening” and “Summer” by Chopin and Wharton

Themes In the literature, juxtaposition is used widely in engraving a given character in detail where the author may create suspense (Blau 48). This essay will juxtapose the stories titled as “The Awakening” (TA) and “Summer”. Technically, the novelist Edith Wharton commences in a somewhat different model when compared to...

Jules Ferry’s Imperialism: Economic and Non-Economic Arguments

Jules Ferry was the French Minister, who contributed to the rise and importance of imperialism as an expansion strategy (Power, 2013; Fordham University, 2016). In this case, the primary goal of the paper is to understand his rationale for the urgency of the colonial expansion while considering criticism of Ferry’s...

The Role of Judicial and Executive Branches in Society

Humans are social beings that prefer to live in a community that introduces the patterns that are used in everyday cooperation between its members. Besides, to avoid anarchy and outline limits that should regulate the communitys functioning and well-being, people are not able to act in the way they want....

Judicial Activism in Supreme Court of Canada: Choudhry & Hunter’s Study

The article “Measuring Judicial Activism on the Supreme Court of Canada” is written in relation to claims made by a Supreme Court judge. In a ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada, one of the sitting judges accused the court of “undue incursions” caused by judicial activism. The article therefore...

Ascher and Formstecher: Judaism vs. Christianity Views

Ascher’s and Formstecher’s Views on Judaism and Christianity The characteristic of Judaism and Christianity as revelational religions is attributed to the German writer and translator Saul Ascher. Ascher viewed Judaism and Christianity as religions of revelation. In his opinion, Judaism is a religion that is made up of the belief...

Donatos Pizza: Job Roles & Responsibilities for Managers and Drivers

General Information Donatos Pizza is a family company that Jim Grote founded in 1963. It specializes in the preparation and supply of pizza. The company makes close to $ 170 million in one year. Jane Grote is the chairperson of the company. She has a staff of five thousand employees....

Ethical Dilemma: Job Promotion vs. Integrity in Evaluation

Ethical issues Judy is faced with a dilemma on whether to leave the job she has been doing for years or go for promotion. The dilemma is for the fact that the current job she is doing which is evaluation is not her area of academic training. However, she has...

Jane Addams’ Theories and Women’s March: Social Change

Introduction The development of social ideas, like any other aspect of human life, requires not only people’s effort but also time. Even more, time is needed to adopt new theories and implement change into the areas of life they target. Social movements as the platforms for such changes have emerged...

Evaluating and Upgrading Standard Cost Systems for Modern Manufacturing

Since the 1980s, standard cost systems (SCSs) were the subject of severe criticism. Most scholars believed that they were inefficient for providing information, which might interest advanced manufacturers. Nevertheless, most American firms still prefer these cost accounting tools. Regardless of critics, the primary advantage of SCS is the fact that...

Islam in the US: History, Culture, and Post-9/11 Challenges

Islamic Culture Islam is the third largest religion in the United States and has more than 3 million followers. This accounts for approximately 1% of the American population (GhaneaBassiri, 2010). Since the 9/11 attacks, the controversy regarding the compatibility between American and Islamic cultures and values has dominated political and...

Iron Deficiency Anemia: Diagnosis and Causes

Based on the description of Ms. A’s condition, the patient has the most common type of anemia – iron deficiency anemia, “particularly microcytic anemia, which is characterized by the small number of red blood cells” (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016, para. 2). It is important to mention that microcytic anemia can...

Buffett’s 2013 Letter: Insights on Investments and Dividends

Introduction Warren Buffett’s annual letter to shareholders presents one of the most read and analyzed documents by investors within business calendar. The letter basically updates shareholders on Berkshire’s progress and at the same time gives investment wisdom to various investors (Buffett, 2013). Main Body Warren Buffett gives detailed explanations on...

Case Study: Interview with Family Nurse Practitioner Ms. Garza

A family nurse practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice nurse who is primarily focused on providing care for patients during their lifespan (Hoyt & Proehl, 2015). This includes working with patients and their families in a close manner. Usually, FNPs are responsible for treating chronic diseases, but sometimes they also...

Cultural Insights: Anthony’s Sawmill Job & Values Comparison

Introduction Communication between individuals who are very different from each other may yield positive results of these people’s understanding of cultures and occupations. Thus, it may be helpful for one to inquire about others’ professional values to understand why some people’s worldviews vary. The interviewee for this assignment is Anthony,...

Preventing Falls in Older Adults: A PICOT-Format Nursing Study

People have different explanations of why they fall, including their age, poor vision, bone conditions, or inattentiveness. When a patient is older than 65 years, the list of reasons is considerably enlarged, and much attention should be paid to fall prevention strategies. In this paper, the goal is to create...

Interventions to Reduce Pressure Ulcers: Effective Strategies and Practices

Clinical Question The clinical question of the proposed project is as follows: In patients that are identified as high risk for developing a pressure ulcer, does the implementation of a pressure ulcer protocol initiated in an emergency department, as compared to patients who receive usual care, reduce the incidence of...

Substance Abuse in Adults: Interprofessional Health Promotion

Substance abuse is a common problem and affects adults across the lifespan. It refers to excessive and uncontrolled consumption of various psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, and can develop into a substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction that may severely impact one’s mental and physical health and the...

Electronic Health Record Systems: I-PEDs vs. eClinicalWorks

Introduction The use of ICT has proved to be beneficial in the healthcare context as it diminished medical errors, ensures rapid exchange of information, enables healthcare professionals to make decisions more efficiently. Bowman (2013) stresses that Electronic Health Record systems (EHR) are crucial for the improvement of safety and quality,...

Empowering Nurses to Resolve Understaffing at Palmetto Hospital

The Context of the Issue Nurses are considered to be one of the main aspects of healthcare. Therefore, they make up the majority of the workforce active in the medical field (Maenhout & Vanhoucke, 2013). Taking that into account, one can realize the significance of the role played by nurses...

Interprofessional Collaboration in Surgery: A Three-Tier Program

Introduction Interprofessional collaboration can have a direct influence on the improvement of patient care because teamwork facilitates the sharing of experiences and perspectives on the most appropriate treatment. Each healthcare provider involved in a collaborative relationship has unique skills, knowledge, and professional identity for enhancing care, yet there are still...

Ethics in Relationships: Balancing Interpersonal and Professional Boundaries

Introduction An ethical decision generally means choosing between the right and wrong, and eventually, having weighed everything, the CEO is expected to do what is deemed right and in the company’s interests. However, the decision that is taken by the CEO should be in line with major stakeholders meaning they...

Montenegro Independence Inspires Kosovo’s Bid

Summary of the Article Montenegro’s proclamation of independence inspired statelets like Kosovo to demand the same (Weir par. 1). Kosovo’s independence had not been recognized by the international community. Hence, it resorted to the conflict to demand recognition, just like Montenegro. The greatest fear then, however, was that, should the...

American Movies and Foreign Policy: Analysis of International Relationships

Introduction The period after World War II to the present is characterized by several significant changes in the field of public relationships and foreign policies. The United States has to develop and maintain good relationships with the representatives of various nations and demonstrate their respect, power, and authority. Students can...

Key Issues in International Law: China’s Foreign Policy, NGO Influence, and Business Ethics

Issues of International Law In recent years, international law practices have seemed to have increasing influence in the modern world. With countries working together more closely than ever, it is important to ensure that every participant has equal rights and opportunities. Although foreign interference can play a positive role in...

Impact of Central Intelligence Agency Rendition on International Law

Rendition means transferring individuals perceived to be criminals from one state to the other. In the current international system, rendition is the major cause of controversy because powerless states feel that the most powerful interfere with their sovereignty. Powerful states claim that suspects who carry out terror attacks should be...

Mitigating Foreign Currency Transaction Exposure

Abstract An international organization is obviously obliged to carry out transactions using foreign currency. Whenever settlements are made in foreign currency, transaction exposures cannot be eluded. When products denominated in foreign currency are sold or bought on credit terms, transaction exposures can easily arise. As a measure to minimize transaction...

Impact of IMF and World Bank Policies on Developing Economies

Abstract Most of the international monetary policies are formulated by the Bretton Woods institutions namely the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF). While the core objectives of these polices are to create a level playing ground and sustainable economic growth across the globe, the anticipated economic returns have not...

International Cultural Festival in Toronto: Annual Celebration of Diversity

Festival Focus The International Cultural Festival in Toronto will be a yearly event that brings together people from different cultures to showcase their uniqueness in the city. The festival will provide a platform for the members of the various international cultures to interact and understand one another. Festival Rational The...

U.S.-China Trade War: Developments & Global Business Impact

Introduction International business is the field that studies the trade of goods, capital, and other significant items across borders on a global level. The news article selected for this review is the one presented by Ben Chapman. The author addresses the most recent news on the so-called trade war between...

Key Issues in International Business and Free Trade Agreements

Introduction The North American Free Trade Agreement, which has been in existence for seventeen years, was signed in 1994. This agreement created a free trade area between Canada, the USA, and Mexico. Since its inception, there have been critics and supporters of this agreement. This paper seeks to examine both...

Intermountain Healthcare’s Mental Health Integration Model Explained

Intermountain Healthcare’s Mental Health Integration model is one of the best frameworks that can be used by human service professionals to ensure care is delivered across the lifespan. The main objective of the model is to bring on board many professionals who can support the patient and eventually produce positive...

Intergovernmental Relations: Local and Federal Government Tensions

Introduction The relationship between local and federal government remains at a certain level of tension, due to existing problems that linger unaddressed. Intergovernmental relations (IGR) consist of a network, which allows the different parts of the government to interact both, vertically and horizontally with each other. With issues such as...

Modern Weather and Energy Service Companies: Digital Transformation

The modern world significantly benefits from the use of digital resources and innovative technologies in different spheres of human activity. They provide specialists with new opportunities to enhance their efficiency and attain the increased accuracy of calculations, forecasts, and analyses. For this reason, it becomes apparent that multiple organizations will...

Poor Social Development in Children with Autism: Peer Network Interventions

Poor social development ranks as a common problem for children who suffer from conditions such as autism. This paper considers one study on the use of peer networks to improve social interactions among students with special needs. The studied literature (Debra et al., 1997) presents suggestions on how early childhood...

Intelligent Hospital Pavilion for Intensive Care: Technological Innovations

Introduction The development of new technology is constantly transforming modern healthcare, helping to propel the quality of service in different aspects of care to the next level. Apart from that, technology integration is expected to protect and improve patient safety by ensuring the timely reporting of problems. Given the advantages...

Overcoming Denial and Deception in Military Intelligence

Introduction The process of collecting intelligence information is sensitive since it requires excellence. It does not create room for unnecessary mistakes. Therefore, it is vital to define an intelligence question precisely (Dunleigh 1994, 81). This helps to ensure that the collector of intelligence information does not engage in asking foolish...

Pharmacology of Insulin in Diabetes Mellitus Management

Introduction Diabetes Mellitus is defined as “a chronic disease caused by a relative or complete decrease in production and secretion of insulin by pancreatic beta-cells, or by the diminished effectiveness of secreted insulin in consequence of the gradual loss of insulin sensitivity of target cells” (“Types of diabetes,” n.d., para....

IRB Review Types: Exempt, Expedited, and Full Board Explained

What is IRB? The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is the committee charged with the responsibility of approving federal-funded studies involving human subjects. The institution was created as a solution for the rising cases involving the violation of participants’ rights by various research teams in the course of conducting biomedical studies...

The Role of Infrastructure in Canadian Nation Building

Transportation Infrastructure In 1915, the Canadian government maintained a system of public-private collaboration on critical transportation infrastructure. Railroads in Canada were constructed by private corporations and some lines were funded by the government. Canada had four large express companies operating at the time, which were created under the Acts of...

Enhancing Office Efficiency with Modern Technology

Introduction Modern Technology from the Information Technology fields has really evolved the work-place configuration and operational cycle. Technology is the enhancement made in applying new design, layout and function. Beside the work-based computer operations, technology also determines the configuration of the office equipments. It involves using equipments that are more...

Comprehensive IT Trainer Job Description: Skills & Testing

Abstract The organization requires an IT trainer. The position demands flexibility since the occupant is expected to performance IT training duties. The organization uses personality and psychological testing to predict job performance, job related behaviors, and reactions as guides to hiring and staffing. This job requires cognitive testing through the...

The Negative Effects of Fast Food: Essay Example

Negative Effects of Fast Food: Essay Introduction Consumption of fast food is believed to have negative impact on physical and psychological health. Fast food is rich in glycemic load and energy densities. When consumed in excessive portions it contributes to the escalation of obesity, digestive problems, and depression. Obesity and...

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: What Does the Title Mean?

“Pride” and “Prejudice” are both depicted as qualities that each character needs in proper balance. “Pride” and “Prejudice,” are potentially dangerous qualities that Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet must overcome or avoid if they are to build a successful life together. Although Mr Darcy is often referred to in the...

Healthcare IT Specialist Role: Skills & Development Processes

Information technology (IT) has become an essential aspect of any healthcare organization, which results in the necessity to have IT specialists in these establishments. According to Wager, Frances, and Glaser (2017) the roles of them differ, as they can be engaged in activities “from customizing a software application to setting...

IBM in IT Industry: Evolution, Impact, and Innovations

Introduction The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is one of the oldest companies operating in the industry of computer and information technologies (IT). In spite of the fact that IBM still maintains top positions in the market, it is almost impossible to claim that this company is a leader in...

Enhancing Information Systems with Computerized Provider Order Entry Technologies

Introduction Computerized provider order entry (CPOE) is a concept that is gaining popularity in modern healthcare settings across the world. According to Brown et al. (2017), CPOE refers to an electronic method of entering medical orders of a patient instead of using the traditional paper method. The purpose of the...

U.S. Information Sharing and Border Security Post-9/11

Information Sharing Information sharing environment among agencies was established by the United States Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act in 2004. The information-sharing information-sharing environment provides the agencies with information on security in the nation to ensure national security. Information sharing weaknesses was the main factor that contributed to the...

Impact of School Restrictions on Teenagers’ Transition to Adulthood

Article Overview The article that will be analyzed in the paper at hand is devoted to the problem of the infantilization of teenagers as a result of the artificial prolongation of school studies. The author claims that over the past century, the number of restrictions for school students has become...

Indigenous Cultures: Heritage, Ownership & Narrative Control

Introduction Indigenous people, also known as First people or Aboriginal people, are the first owners or caretakers of a certain area, region, or even a continent. They inhabited the place before it was “discovered,” occupied, or colonized by other nations. One may readily imagine that intrusion does not allow for...

Leadership Theory and Process at Indian Creek Foundation: Best Practices

Leadership Theory and Process Social work often brings the responsibility of leadership in order to resolve issues and find competent solutions. In the Capstone Project, a non-profit organization was examined. The Indian Creek Foundation supports people with mental disabilities. The main issue is that the organization is operating on a...

Professional Code of Ethics for Indian Creek Foundation’s New Strategy

The professional code of ethics necessary for the work on a new strategy through implementing change to the Indian Creek Foundation should focus on a range of issues. The well-designed code of ethics should meet the criteria of credibility, being based on experience, including skills and knowledge, which a researcher...

Analysis of Supply Increase and Decreased Demand Effects on Prices

Analysis of the Recent Economic Event The oil industry plays an extremely important role today because its development allows the population to maintain their lives in the way they used to. People have an opportunity to transport various products and travel, which is vital from both personal and professional perspectives....

Examining Income Inequality and Discrimination Issues in the U.S.

Discrimination has been a major challenge affecting the US in many ways. Some members of American society get more income than others based on gender, education, or race, among many others. It is hard to ensure equality when segregation is high because the more privileged will gain a higher social...

Exploring Inattentive Blindness in Human Perception

As it is known, the human mind is capable of much, but at the same time, its capabilities are not entirely understood. For example, the peculiarity of our perception of the surrounding world and the concentration on particular objects look rather ambiguous and intriguing for studying. Our memory has many...

Domestication of Horses and Its Impact on Native American Civilizations

The domestication of horses has been an important breakthrough in the history of humankind. Horses offered civilizations that had them significant advantages in agriculture, transportation, and warfare (Price, 2017). Some argue that the presence of horses was the locomotive for evolution from primitive hunter-gatherer nations to more advanced societies. It...

Tang Dynasty Chang’an City: Capital of Civilization and Culture

Chang’an City is the capital of the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty is regarded by historians as a high point in Chinese civilization that equals or even surpassing the earlier Han Dynasty. It is also considered the golden age of cosmopolitan culture. It was developed during the Sui Dynasty circa...

The Theme of This Chapter: The Author’s Law Problems and Yale Debates

Prologue In this part, the author talks about his law problems in the USA and a debating competition at Yale University (10-12). It is exciting to read about Wilson’s understanding of the importance of asking questions (13). I agree with the author that questions help people perceive the world in...

Barriers to Pain Management in Long-Term Care: Egan and Cornally’s Study

Introduction Managing pain is one of the acutest problems in health care since it significantly affects patient outcomes. Additionally, the complexity of pain management approaches may impact nurses’ job satisfaction. Thus, scholars frequently focus their research on this aspect of nursing care, paying attention both to patients’ and nurses’ perspectives....

Overcoming Barriers to Pain Management in Long-Term Care Settings

Introduction Effective pain management is critical to increase patients’ health quality and keep their satisfaction levels high. Unfortunately, it may be difficult not only to manage pain but even to identify its severity in some cases. Nurses working in long-term care, especially with elderly patients, frequently admit the presence of...

Identifying Barriers to Effective Pain Management in Nursing Practice: A Critique

Introduction The problem of pain management is a common topic in the modern healthcare setting. In their study, Egan and Cornally (2013) explore the obstacles to efficient management of pain in patients. The study is set in the context of long-term care and focuses on nursing interventions as the key...

History of Totalitarianism in North Korea: Government Control & Ideology

Introduction The history of totalitarianism in North Korea began in 1948 soon after the end of World War II. Once Japan was out of the picture, the Soviet and United States governments aided in the division of Korea and took control of the North and the South respectively. Since at...

Understanding the Health-Illness Continuum: A Holistic Approach to Patient Care

Introduction The health-illness continuum is an essential framework that can be utilized to explain the dynamic connection between well-being and sickness. According to Gurusamy et al. (2022), the fundamental variable that contributes to the development of the health-illness continuum is the ability of the given healthcare stakeholder to understand the...

The Catholic Inquisitions: A Defense of Historical Perspectives

Introduction One of the notable elements about the history of the Roman Catholic Church is the inquisitions. It refers to a former tribunal of the church that was created to discover and suppress heresy, which was a belief that rejected the orthodox tenets of the religion (Kamen 13). The ecclesiastical...

Hypothyroidism: Signs, Screening, and Treatment Options

Signs and Symptoms Hypothyroidism is a condition of an underactive thyroid, in which the thyroid gland cannot produce the necessary amount of hormones to regulate the functioning of the endocrine system. It is important to mention that if treated in an untimely manner, the underactive thyroid can cause such issues...

Exploring the Territory of the United States: A Comprehensive Guide

Hurricane Katrina is one of the worst disasters that ever happened on the territory of the United States, and the magnitude of the damage that it has caused is nearly impossible to measure. It is necessary to note that this catastrophe has led to numerous economic and social problems. The...

Post-Hurricane Hanna: Recovery Challenges and Strategies

In the aftermath of Hurricane Hanna, the region struggles to recover. In particular, the utility companies are proceeding to restore power in the conditions of catastrophic flooding while state governments and the Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] (n.d.) provide emergency supplies to the survivors. FEMA (n.d.) also reports that the...

Client Genogram Analysis: Cultural Influence & Professional Challenges

Narrative Assessment of a Genogram The paper is dedicated to a narrative assessment of a non-family member genogram. Such genograms are developed for a better understanding of the clients’ problems as they allow to trace the person’s beliefs as based on his/her family beliefs (Spindel, 2015). The narrative assessment will...

Department of Human Services: Addressing Social and Psychological Issues

Introduction Human beings are the most complex things on earth as agreed by most of the philosophers and socialists. Not only the human body, rather human nature is difficult to predict and understand in various situations. Since human psychology is difficult to understand at times, this generates social issues and...

Exploring Key Issues in Human Development Psychology

Transgender Disorders and Homosexuality Homosexuality and transgender identity are regarded as a deviation from the norm in many societies. Homosexuals and people having transgender disorders have been victimized and pursued for centuries. Different theories concerning homosexuality and transgender disorders exist (Ettner & Guillamon, 2016). For example, some believe that people’s...

Understanding Fragile X Syndrome: Symptoms and Diagnosis

This paper highlights different health conditions exhibited by students in the The United States of America and various parts of the world. It is an integrated focus on disabilities and disorders in the development and well being of the human body. The paper gives basic examples of sentences that use...

Terrorist Tactics: Insights from Nance’s Handbook

Abstract The analysis of the material from the book “Terrorist Recognition Handbook: A Practitioner’s Manual for Predicting and Identifying Terrorist Activities” by Nance (2008) allows drawing conclusions regarding the measures used by terrorists to prepare attacks. A critical evaluation of the author’s ideas makes it possible to reveal the problem...

Hospital Price Transparency: Insights from Houk & Cleverley Study

Article Summary The article “How hospitals approach price transparency: the issue of price transparency has become more prevalent in health care recently, but hospitals may have different views of the concept depending on their relative charge levels” by Houk and Cleverley (2014) has addressed the problem of price transparency in...

Ancestry Choice Freedom: Comparing Experiences Across Racial Groups

Introduction Although people cannot choose their ancestors, ethnicity as a social concept is believed to be optional. According to Waters (1996), belonging to a particular ethnos is a choice “based on a belief in a common ancestry” (p. 1). The majority of White Americans have forebears of different European origins,...

Impact of Digital Communication on Society Today

Abstract With the appearance of digital devices and the Internet, face-to-face communication gradually moved to the virtual space. The question is – has it remain the way it used to be or has it transformed changing the people who practice it and whole societies? Over the last few years, virtual...

Disaster Preparedness: Lessons from Hurricane Katrina

A crisis is an event that results in a hazardous and detrimental situation that affects a group, community, country, or a region. It is considered to bring undesirable changes in the economic, political, social, security, and environmental aspects. Crises occur unplanned, and if people are not well prepared to cope...

Hot Pepper: Clifton Chenier and the Rise of Zydeco Music

Summary of the Video The movie Hot Pepper tells the story of Clifton Chenier who was a representative of such a musical genre as Zydeco. The viewers can learn about the sources of his inspiration, especially the culture of urban and rural Louisiana. Furthermore, the authors of this film explore...

Patient-Oriented Communication in Dementia Care

The First Point of View Suggested Type of Communication Technique The problem is that some healthcare providers do not use effective approaches to communicate with patients who have dementia. In their article, Weitzel et al. (2011) propose to improve the communication with these patients with the help of such techniques...

Donaho et al. (2015) Study on Reducing Heart Failure Readmissions

Introduction This paper discusses the study by Donaho et al. (2015), which is entitled “Protocol‐Driven Allied Health Post‐Discharge Transition Clinic to Reduce Hospital Readmissions in Heart Failure.” An assessment of the methodology employed by the authors of the said study is proposed. The provided questions about the research article are...

EBP Strategies for Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers

EBP Prevention of Pressure Ulcers Essential Ideas Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU) development is listed among the crucial concerns of contemporary health care; Seven stages of HAPU (stages I-IV, unstageable, deep tissue injury, and Kennedy terminal ulcer) are typically identified; As a rule, the assessment of the entire skin area is...

Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections with a Positive Change Model

Introducing Positive Change The development of nosocomial or hospital-acquired infections (HAI) poses a massive threat to the well-being of patients due to multiple complications and extended recovery time. The issue of HAI is especially problematic among patients in the medical-surgical setting, where the exposure to numerous infections becomes even more...

Hindu Nationalism and British Decolonization: Historical Insights

Go Deeper The Hindu nationalist movement has a reasonably long history, as it originated in the middle of the twentieth century. Jones and James define this movement as “a contemporary movement with religious, cultural, and political aspects, oriented towards the creation of a Hindu state in India and a monolithic...

Comparing PICOT Questions in Hand Hygiene Research Studies

In medicine, research, experiments, and surveys are regularly conducted and serve as excellent tools for the development of new treatment methods, understanding patients’ needs, concerns, and so on. It also helps healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of new medications and medical procedures. One of the ways to conduct successful...

Homosexuality and Transgender Disorders

Transgender disorders and homosexuality The development of a human being can be listed among the most interesting questions that have been discussed during the course. In general, this question under consideration is even more essential because it involves ethical concerns and refers to the right of people to be understood...

Home-Style Cookies: Efficiency & Quality Improvements

Introduction The case of the Home-Style Cookies baking company that operates in the United States involves a few problems related to potential improvements that can strengthen the company and increase the effectiveness of its work. There are numerous companies that HSC can use as a reference model. Among them, there...

Penelope’s Resilience in Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’

Introduction In Homer’s epic story of Odysseus, the character that stands out most to me is the character, Penelope. Although she has been left behind to run her husband’s kingdom and raise his son with little or no help, she still manages to find a way of keeping her family...

Homeopathy vs. Traditional Medicine: Efficacy and Principles

As a matter of fact, nowadays, more and more people do not trust medicine, and thus, seek for alternatives and non-traditional therapies. Homeopathy is not a new phenomenon. This term was commonly used recently. However, it is worth highlighting that homeopathy was officially recognized by a traditional medicine not long...

Florida’s Oil Spill Impact: Health Crisis Uncovered

Not so long ago, Florida faced a great health issue connected with environmental pollution. The BP Deepwater Horizon was a drilling rig that exploded seven years ago. Even though the very event did not take place recently, its effects become totally understood only nowadays. Being located hundreds of miles from...

Homeland Security Measures for Protecting Agriculture and Public Health

Is the US Public Health/Medical System Prepared to Deal with an Agri-Terrorist Incident? Lack of attention to the security and protection of the agricultural sector in the U.S. economy can create a serious threat to the health and safety of the population. More importantly, it provides a favorable platform for...

Ho Chi Minh’s Role in Vietnamese Independence: Historical Analysis and Impact

What ‘service’ did Vietnam render during that conflict? Although the role of Vietnam in World War II is quite often overshadowed by the superpowers participating in it, it would still be wrong to overlook how much the country contributed to the resolution of the conflict. Ho Chi Minh claimed in...

HIV/STI Risk Factors Among African-American Students in Predominantly White Universities

Description of Public Health Research Study The published public health report selected for this paper is a study by Shegog, Lindley, Thompson-Robinson, Simmons, and Richter (2010) aimed at identifying HIV and STI risk factors among African-American students attending predominantly white higher institutions of education. The study emerges from statistics that...

A Historical Overview of the War of 1812: Key Events and Impacts

The War of 1812 is a military conflict between the United States and Britain, its former colonial master. It resulted from a number of tensions starting with the practice of impressment and a restricted trade with both France and Britain. Other reasons that forced the US to start a war...

The Klan’s Impact on Civil Rights and Racial Violence

Who were the Victims of Klan Violence? The Klan, commonly known as the Ku Klux Klan, was a distinct movement in the United States that advocated for white extremism that stood to support white nationalism, supremacy, anti-immigration, anti-Catholicism, Nordicism, and anti-Semitism. Their main victims were nonwhite people living in the...

Detention in South Africa: History, Violations, and Case Studies

Detention Detention in South Africa was a common feature during the apartheid era. The government of the day used detention as a way of gathering information. The Truth Commission in South Africa in its reports ascertains that renowned Special Branch was mandated to get intelligence on behalf of the government...

Hurricanes’ Impact on Caribbean Plantations: 18th Century

The topic of the Article The Caribbean and South Atlantic regions tend to experience storms and hurricanes as seasonal threats that cause the destruction of private property, particularly plantations; as a result, in the 18th century, the British owners of agricultural businesses in these areas suffered devastating losses due to...

The Age of European Exploration and Conquest

Introduction The 15th and 16th centuries marked the end of the Middle Ages in Europe, with significant cultural and political shifts. Countries began to look beyond the region, seeking other lands and their wealth. As such, expeditions began going in various directions, and some of the more powerful nations began...

Historical Analysis of U.S. Governmental Powers: Congress & President

Introduction The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America that has the supreme legal force. The Constitution went into effect on September 17th, 1787 (Schroedel, 2016). It was subsequently ratified by all thirteen US states that existed at the moment. This law is regarded...

Analysis of Hispanic Society and Bryant Park’s Online Presence

Introduction: The Hispanic Society and the Bryant Park Though analog databases have not yet worn out their welcome, information technologies’ influence has already become quite tangible. A range of data starting from the one in academic resources to the information about the schedule of the public park’s opening hours has...

Hispanic Communities Practice Spanish Culture and Traditions

Hispanic communities are communities, which practice Spanish culture. In the United States, the term Hispanic is a concept that refers to all individuals, who practice Spanish culture and speak Spanish. Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Mexicans comprise the Hispanic communities found in the American continent. As such, it is evident that...

US Election: Clinton vs. Trump – A Controversial Battle

The elections of the new president in the United States have never been more interesting and controversial as the current opposition of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The peculiarity of the current presidential campaign is the presence of the person whose business achievements are indisputable. Donald Trump is an extraordinary...

Strategies for Achieving High Employee Retention Rates in Organizations

Introduction It is critical for a modern business, to remain viable and competitively advantageous in today’s market place. As such, organizations must look beyond reducing expenditures and controlling operating costs in order to experience an increase in profits. Human capital must be regarded as an organizations number one asset, thus...