Overcoming Obstacles: Lessons from Thomas Edison and Tim Tebow

Introduction Obstacles are often challenges that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. Problems create a sense of hopelessness and a desire to give up in the face of difficulties. However, they can also be perceived more positively as they facilitate growth, self-improvement, and resilience. While being more manageable, a...

Business Ethics: Key Issues & Corporate Impact

Business ethics and organizational culture In a bid to ensure that all stakeholders in an organization remain focused on common goals and objectives, organizations pay incredible emphasis on subscription to common ways of thinking, interactions, values, and norms. These aspects define an organizational culture, which requires people to align with...

Social Inequality in China, Colombia, and Australia: Comparative Perspectives

No one would deny neither the importance nor the breadth of scope of Chinese societal transformations initiated by the country’s industrial reform. However, relationships between Chinse private enterprises and the state are far from being balanced. One can argue that these relationships are equally far from promoting environmental sustainability. Neither...

Terrorism and Kidnapping: Strategies for Hostage Rescue Operations

Terrorism is a big problem in the world nowadays. Multiple countries all around the planet are affected by terrorism every day. This global threat makes people concerned and creates serious issues in the world of politics. The political leaders of all countries are engaged in a constant fight against terrorism....

Challenges of the House Building Industry in the United Kingdom

There is no need to stress that after the WWII, the United Kingdom, as well as the rest of the Tripe Entente members, faced complete devastation, with most of the state being destroyed. As a result, the necessity to rebuild the British society emerged, and the creation of new residential...

Uber-U: Transforming Learning with Live Global Instruction

Introduction The 21st-century learning setting has been marked by the heightened use of Internet-enabled platforms such as Skype, Twitter, or even Google Hangouts among others that connect people around the globe. Although these learning environments embrace the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) framework whereby tutors deliver contents to learners who...

Exploring the Role of Trust in Economic Development and Growth

Population In order to explain the relationship between trust and economic equality, the understanding of four factors is unnecessary, which include the social ties or social systems, assumptions on social relations, disagreements over social resources, and the opportunity cost of time. Studies confirm that inequality is a determinant of trust...

Donald Trump: Toughening Immigration Regulations and Chasing Illegal Immigrants

Donald Trump was elected the President of the United States on November 8, 2016 (Trump presidency, 2016). His widely publicized and somewhat scandalous election campaign featured many statements, promises, and declared intentions that were heavily criticized by many in the United States and around the world. Trump has repeatedly changed...

Trimco & Navistar’s Supply Management Case Study

Situation Analysis The lacking performance of Navistar’s supplier, Trimco, resulted in the delivery of low-quality components or kits that were missing specific parts. However, the company remained an essential partner, and “Navistar: Supply Management” describes it as key (5). The reason lay in the lacking quality control procedures conducted by...

Challenges in Healthcare for Transgender Individuals

Recently, the society has been more accepting of different ethnicities, world views, religions, and genders. According to Roussy’s (2016) report for CBC News, it is estimated that there are currently twenty-five million transgender people around the world; however, many of them are denied their main human rights such as equal...

Analyzing Transgender Bias in News Coverage: Impacts and Solutions

Introduction Bias is present in a significant amount of modern news coverage as society has become increasingly polarized on a variety of socio-political issues. In the context of increasing LGBTQ activism and recognition, transgenderism faces the greatest controversy and public backlash. Transgender individuals refer to people who either identify or...

Distinguishing Slavery: Incidental vs. Systematic Impact

Periodization of Slavery In order to provide an adequate periodization of slavery, it is critical to distinguish between incidental and systematic slavery. As noted by Lovejoy (2011), there were cultures where a minor part of the population owned a few slaves as a demonstration of their wealth. However, the type...

Power Management in Nursing at SLMC: Key Approaches

Management of Power at SLMC Addressing the needs of patients from different backgrounds and with different health issues, at the same time managing the work of nurses, scheduling essential activities and handling the available data appropriately are crucial components of a nurse executive (NE) in the environment of the Saint...

Training Pilots for Unexpected Events: Landman et al.’s Study Analysis

Overview The analyzed article delves into the peculiarities of pilots training in emergent situations that demand unusual actions. The central reason for pursuing this research is the lack of training for a surprise in the aircrew (Landman et al. 793). The authors state that the existing regulations provide specialists with...

The Fascist Regime: Origins, Ideology, and Impact

Since ancient times the humanity has been searching for the most perfect form of the social organization. These forms are changing with the development of the society. All the components of the political system, such as the political parties, the social agencies, the workers associations are significantly affected by the...

Second Opinion with T.R. Reid: Views on Ayurvedic Medicine

The video reveals a story of a Western skeptic who learns about Ayurvedic medicine through trying it. Tom Reid, a veteran reporter, had some orthopedic issues as he had a severe injury in his right arm (Reid, 2010). A surgeon (Reid consulted) noted that he needed surgery. The surgery would...

Addressing Tobacco Smoking Issues in Miami-Dade County

Introduction The issue of tobacco use has been an important health concern for decades. At present, it is a disturbing problem related to both youth and adults. Together with governmental interventions, communities pay attention to this issue because a tobacco- and smoke-free surrounding is crucial for the health and well-being...

Three-Strikes Law: Reducing Violent Crimes Effectively

Introduction: The Three-Strikes Law and the Controversy around It Despite numerous attempts to address the issue of violent crimes, the current statistics indicate that the subject matter remains a significant problem that needs to be addressed accordingly. According to recent statistics, 1,163,146 attempted violent crimes were committed in 2013 (Federal...

Comparative Analysis of Thomas vs. Archer Contracts: Key Findings

Contracts are a critical part of the modern legal environment, as they guarantee that certain actors will engage in cooperation and remain satisfied with their results. In such a way, they can be determined as agreements between two or more parties that create a certain type of obligations enforceable by...

The Dimensions of Cultural Diversity

Introduction Culture is the complex of concepts including customs, laws, morals, beliefs, etc. assimilated by a person as a member of society. The overall picture of social diversity is formed according to these factors. One of the manifestations of the dimensions of cultural diversity is behavior in the workplace since...

WWI Causes: Pan-Slavism, Nationalism, and U.S. Role

Introduction World War I became one of the most meaningful events that shaped the history of humanity and preconditioned the development of global intercourse in a particular way. WWI was inevitable as it was driven by the existing peculiarities of international relations and multiple countries struggle for dominance and promotion...

Addressing Insolvency in the Highway Trust Fund

The Highway Trust Fund (HTF) is the main source of funding for American transportation programs. Despite a gradual increase in funding, HTF has shown signs of insolvency. The current paper provides an overview of the existing issues and identifies several solutions that may address the problem. History Prior to the...

Theory of Constraints in Manufacturing: Boost Efficiency & Profit

Introduction The Theory of Constraints is a well-known managerial theory for manufacturing and production system enterprises. Constraints are factors that limit the operational capacity of a manufacturing facility and it is the job of managers to remove these barriers in order to increase outcome and profit. The theory is essential...

Clausewitz’s Theories: Center of Gravity & Trinity in Warfare

There have been multiple attempts to understand the nature of armed conflicts and study the topic of war and warfare from the philosophical viewpoint. To express his understanding of war as a socio-cultural phenomenon, Carl von Clausewitz, a prominent specialist in military theory and practice, formulated the concepts of the...

Plastic Surgery’s Impact on Personality: Erikson’s Theory & Examples

Abstract Many scholars believe that personality is something permanent. However, some researchers have been focusing on different surgeries that make it easier for people to change their appearances. The argument presented in this paper is that individuals who elect to have plastic surgery develop different personalities. The surgical procedure is...

Analysis of Repeated-Measures ANOVA in Raffaelli et al. (2013)

Introduction The current paper examines the results of a repeated-measures ANOVA provided in an article by Raffaelli et al. (2013). The brief information about the article is provided; the assumptions for the test are articulated, and it is assessed whether they were checked in the article; the research questions and...

Colonial Resistance to British Taxation in the 1760s

Introduction The 1760s were difficult years for the British Empire. The British won the Seven Years War 1755-1763, but the prolonged conflict cost the country almost 50 million pounds, bringing its national debt closer to 130 million. The debt put a strain on the economy, which could not be replenished...

NASA’s Focus on Schedule Over Design Quality

Facts of the Challenger Case Engineering design and its impact on future missions and on the society Focusing more on the schedule than the achievement of the right design, where NASA put more emphasis on the timeframe of the project as compared to the quality standards of the project. There...

Socrates and Athenian Democracy: Wisdom and Modern Parallels

The Socratic identification of knowledge It is clear that knowledge and wisdom are essential ingredients of life worth living because ignorance and the lack of understanding make life similar to animals. The first of the ancient philosophers who turned to the knowledge of man, understanding his essence, studying the inner...

Overcoming Adversity: Resilience in Young Women

They’re battle scars Using the theoretical works of Hauser et al (2006, p.5), Rutter (1999), Masten et al (2009), Luther et al (2000), McDermott and Graham (2005), Drapeau et al (2007) and Thomson et al (2002), the authors present their own survey research findings to explore how a sample of...

Critical Analysis of “The Smartest Kids in the World” by Amanda Ripley

This paper is a critical analysis of the book “The Smartest Kids in the World and How They Got This Way” by Amanda Ripley. The book follows the author’s investigation as she attempts to determine the reason why children in different countries appear to display significant variance in their learning...

The “Stop the Hate” Slogan: Characteristics and Efficiency

Introduction A slogan selected for this paper is focused on human rights equality. This topic is chosen because it addresses the main issue faced by the discriminated population, gay individuals in particular. “Stop the Hate” is a phrase used by the HRC to make the members of the LGBT community...

Kansas-Nebraska Act: Slavery Debate & Railroad Expansion

Introduction By the early 1850s, the debates over the slavery issue had already come to a head and could no longer be neglected. The argument grew more and more heated. The situation was aggravated by the intention of the Congress to build a railroad across the territory of the country,...

Addressing the Registered Nurse Shortage in the U.S. Healthcare System

Introduction The realization of population health, collective well-being, and impartial access to quality medical care are reliant on a contented and adequate workforce that has the ability to solve epidemiological problems and satisfy varying demands. Registered nurses (RNs) have an integral role to play in the provision of medical care....

Why Music CDs Cost More Than You Think: Industry Insights

Introduction The modern audience must be familiar with the long-standing debate on the process of music CDs. Despite all the information published on the matter, some questions remain more persistent than they probably should be. The most enduring one is “If blank CDs cost so much less than album releases,...

Understanding the Relationship Between Assertiveness and Anger Through Data Analysis

Introduction Nurse shortage has been documented as one of the factors that lead to increased medication errors and the inability to provide quality care to patients due to its capacity to generate burnout and stress among nursing professionals (Wittenberg-Lyles, Goldsmith, & Reno, 2014). As such, there is a need to...

Non-Compete Agreements: Legal Issues and Case Studies

Topic Overview and Current State The issue that is going to be investigated in the paper at hand is related to the problem of non-compete agreements or covenants not to compete. In contract law, the term refers to a specific clause under which an employee signs a document restricting his/her...

Unintended Consequences of Welfare Programs on Dependency and Motivation

Introduction While welfare programs may have been created for the good of the society, the effects have been both positive and negative, the latter being more. Long-term reliance on welfare programs can encourage a sense of entitlement and discourage self-sufficiency, even while they are crucial safety nets during hard economic...

Key Accounting Concepts for Accurate Financial Statements

Introduction Accounting concepts are those accounting rules that should be followed in general accounting and in preparing financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards IAS/IFRS (Qi, 2023). These are extremely important, which is why all accountants and auditors should be aware of these concepts and strictly follow them...

Reducing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals: Gill’s Study Insights

Background of Study The clinical problem that led to this study involves the high prevalence of pressure ulcers among hospitalized patients. Initially, there were no definitive known ways to reduce pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients, and thus this study sought to fill in this knowledge gap. According to the author,...

Paul’s View on Faith, Grace, Spirit, and Flesh

Paul’s Writing: Faith and Grace; Spirit vs. Flesh The question of how one may be purified and allowed into the realm of heaven haunts many Christians. The answer, however, becomes quite clear once one considers some of the passages from St. Paul’s writing. According to the latter, the act of...

Citino’s “The Path to Blitzkrieg” Book’s Strengths and Weaknesses

Introduction In history, there are a number of books that have been written depicting the wars of the past centuries. The books have mainly been centered towards numerous interests on military forces and the way that they organized their war plans chiefly regarding their ammunitions and leadership. Military excellence is...

Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Theory in Modern Nursing Practice

The most important and priority function of the health care system is prevention. For this reason, nursing is one of the essential components of the health care system of any country. Health care personnel can suggest ways of prevention to reduce the incidence of disease. Nurses are no longer secondary...

Culturally Competent Nursing Care: Strategies and Approaches

Introduction In contemporary society, the delivery of the health care process that is culturally competent has become essential. Cultural competence entails the attitudes and behaviors held by nurses that enable them to communicate effectively with patients from different cultural backgrounds. It involves the delivery of health care that befits the...

North Carolina Zoo: Animal Care and Management Practices

Introduction The North Carolina zoological park was started in 1976 and stands at 1,458 acres of land in Asheboro in the United States of America. It consists of three major areas, Africa, North America and the Australia area which was closed in 2006. It is open throughout the year except...

The Need for a New Constitution: Arguments and Proposals

In the aftermath of the American Revolution, the leaders of the newly independent states decided to create a legal framework that prevented the emergence of an extremely powerful central government. However, these apprehensions established a loose federation of states that was ineffective when it came to the need for decisive...

Talent Development Initiatives at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Talent management is discussed by researchers and managers as a process of identifying, developing, and retaining employees who have the unique potential and whose development can contribute to the improvement of the company’s performance (Cappelli, 2008). The National Institutes of Health is the agency of the Department of Health and...

Key Findings and Implications from Recent Market Research Studies

Introduction The real option, as per the case study, is a well-established firm. This assertion is supported by the fact that it is currently at the peak of expansion a factor brought about by increased demand. However, expansion, as observed in other markets and business organizations, presents several dilemmas. A...

Christianity and Rastafarianism: Key Religious Elements

Introduction Human beings across the world tend to develop certain beliefs and practices. Some of these faiths are passed from generation A to B. This development has led to the establishment of different religious groups such as Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Taoism (Elton-Chalcraft, 2015). Evidence reveals that most of these...

Workplace Bullying: Causes, Consequences, and Anti-Bullying Strategies

Abstract This report aims to explore the issue of bullying in the workplace. The types of bullying, its causes and consequences for both the organization and individual employees are considered. A review of research on bullying is conducted, and data and statistics on workplace bullying cases and witness testimonies are...

Impact of Underfunding on Dementia Care in the UK

Introduction The demand for health and social care for older people (85 years and above) who suffer from dementia continues to rise in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, the government of the United Kingdom has not put in place adequate measures to cater for the high demand. Currently, the social care...

Patient Care Improvement Strategies at King Fahd Military Medical Complex

Introduction This report discusses process improvement at the King Fahd Military Medical Complex’s accident and emergency department. In the last two years, there has been a rise in the number of cases of prolonged stay and reduced patient workflow within this department. Through observation of previously conducted studies by the...

Implementation of IOM Recommendations in Nursing: Progress and Challenges

Introduction Cotemporary healthcare of the Unites States and the world faces many problems that need solutions. The implementation of such solutions is even more important because it can improve health. In the United States, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) leads discussions, introduces experts, and conducts research to provide efficient solutions...

Exploring Ayurvedic Medicine: Benefits and Practices Explained

Introduction The video introduced by Palfreman Film Group about the insides of ayurvedic medicine discusses the peculiarities of one of the existing alternative types of medicine that can be offered to people. Though ayurveda comes from India, it is practiced in many countries today. This video helps to comprehend that...

Infant and Child Mortality in India: Current Challenges and Solutions

Executive Summary Infant and child mortality is a global issue that affects many developing countries in the world. In India, these rates have been exceeding the average number of death per 1000 citizens for many years. Although recently the country officials announced that they were able to reduce the number...

The Indian Creek Foundation Campaign: An Action Plan

The action plan is an instrumental part of any project because this method provides a person with a certain idea of what he or she is obliged to do to accomplish a particular goal. The final version of an action plan makes the implementation process more effective and clear. Therefore,...

Impact of US Embassy Move on Israel-Palestine Conflict

Introduction The history of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people reaches back before the time when international political organizations recognized it as a significant problem. However, major events in the conflict started occurring in the middle of the twentieth century, and the tension between the two peoples has...

Thoreau vs. Woolf: Insects as Metaphors for Life and War

Philosophical ideas about the meaning of life, the role of death, and causes of war are discussed by many writers and thinkers in their works because of the importance of the mentioned issues. However, writers often use different effective approaches in order to attract the readers’ attention to the discussion...

Analyzing 19th-Century Slavery Compromises and Their Impact

Introduction Slavery was one of the most controversial aspects that were widely discussed in the 19th century. These discussions, eventually, contributed to the start of the Civil War and the development of the United States of America (Kennedy & Cohen, 2015). In the middle of the 19th century, states tried...

The Hispanic Community in Miami: Cultural and Social Dynamics

Overview Description of the Community The Hispanic community of Miami is the most dominant in the city due to large-scale migrations that occurred during the 1920s. The population is spread out through multiple areas and nowadays occupies rural, urban, and suburban areas. Physical Environmental Considerations: The Community as a Place...

Private Prisons in the US: Grizzly Conditions and Needed Reforms

Introduction The criminal justice system in the United States has been widely criticised for various reasons, including racial inequality and low effectiveness rates in preventing recidivism. However, one of the most pressing issues being discussed at the moment is the conditions in prisons. Privately owned prisons are common in America,...

The United States’ Military and Diplomatic Role in World War I

Introduction The First World War belongs to the number of the most famous armed conflicts in the history of human society. The number of military service people mobilized for the participation in the war exceeded seventy million whereas the overall human losses for countries whose armed forces were involved in...

How WWII Ended the Great Depression: US Economic Revival

In its comparatively long history, humanity had passed through numerous crises that altered the world and resulted in the appearance of new entities, values, phenomena, etc. There were different causes for the appearance of hard times. Starting from the ice age and ending with the 2008 financial crisis, human beings...

Future Trends and Innovations in California’s Energy Sector

Introduction Human beings require energy for survival. This energy is obtained from different sources. However, some sources of energy pollute the natural environment. This situation explains why renewable energy has become common today (Trefil & Hazen, 2012). The American government should use modern technologies to produce alternative sources of energy...

Understanding Florida’s Physician Assistants Legislation and Its Healthcare Impact

The ultimate objective of every healthcare system is to deliver high-quality medical care to all patients. State and local health departments identify and implement adequate policies and legislation to improve the quality services available to different citizens. The paper below begins with summarizing the Florida’s Physician Assistants legislation of 2016....

Science Fiction as Allegory and Prediction in Gibson’s Idoru

Introduction People have always used literature, especially science fiction (SF), as a way to express their concerns, allow readers to get distracted from real-life issues, and make their predictions regarding the future. In his SF novel, Gibson (1996) describes exciting events in the near future. Therefore, the reader recognizes many...

Ethical Issues in Global Corporate Planning: KFC’s Kristallnacht Controversy

Introduction The ethical problems of global companies can lead to negative consequences that affect the organization’s activities in the future. An example of such a case is a mistake in KFC’s activities, a global chain of fast-food restaurants. The issue in 2022 showed how important it is to consider cultural...

2008 Financial Crisis: Causes, Endurance, and Solutions

Introduction The financial crisis of 2008 had influenced the well-being and prosperity of many countries in a negative way. Together with the rest of the world, the United States of America experienced the great recession that was considered to be the worst after the Second World War. There have been...

Space Discoveries in “The Farthest” Documentary by Reynolds

Introduction The Farthest is a 2017 documentary that describes the story of the Voyager probes, the human-made objects most distant from the Earth. Since their launch in 1977, the machines have managed to survive to this day while sending valuable information back to Earth all the while. The generators installed...

TechFite Policies: Work Rules & Conduct Standards

Generalities The policies of TechFite are a set of rules of work and standards of conduct that every employee of the company must follow. The purpose of the policies is to create a system of relationships and corporate values for the effective operation and long-term success of the company (Davies,...

Core Elements and Benefits of Master’s Level Education in Nursing

Abstract The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing suggested by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing is the collection of core principles, tenets, and domains, which educational facilities need to comply with when furnishing educational services for future nurses. The framework promotes such practices that will allow nurses to...

Cookie Jar Reserves Strategy by Enron: A Case Study

​«Cooker jar’ reservesÂť concept The ‘cooker jar reserves’ was a strategic technique that was used by Enron’s management to save what they had earned from a ‘rainy day’ using the means of storing extra earnings in reserves. The term ‘reserves from the cookie jar may also refer to a firm’s...

Enhancing Nursing Leadership: Key Policy Changes & Strategies

Current Nursing Issues Related to Globalization of Healthcare Nowadays, the healthcare sector must face a lot of issues worldwide. One of the most significant reasons explaining such a tendency is the process of globalization, which equally affects the medical sphere. According to Jones and Sherwood (2014), “As nurses move within...

Decreasing Mortality Rates Among the Elderly

The elderly population includes individuals aged sixty and older. With the decline in fertility, this population segment increases, which leads to the boosting ratio of dependency, an issue called the demographic burden by the World Health Organization (2018). Because of this burden, it becomes essential for healthcare providers to implement...

Efficacy of Medication in Treating Depression: Current Perspectives

Abstract This paper attempts to provide a substantial material for the participation in an argument concerning the clinical effectiveness of antidepressant medications. The paper presents a summary of the perspective reflected in the article by Sharon Begley that explores whether or not the drugs prescribed for depression produce any significant...

How Social Media Has Revolutionized Modern Marketing Strategies

Introduction Marketing is a very important pillar in business that enables activities to be carried out for the satisfaction of a given demand. The process of marketing involves lots of activities that are geared towards the selling of products and services. The process of marketing means making the products or...

Pros & Cons of Intuitive vs. Business Intelligence Decisions

In your opinion, what are the pros and cons of managerial decision making based on intuition, as in the current Alfa operation? Pros In Alfas’ current operations, several advantages of managerial decision making based on intuition can be identified. First, intuitive managerial decision making is the best in changes that...

The Evolution from Articles of Confederation to U.S. Constitution

After the independence of the thirteen American colonies was declared in 1776, the need to lay the foundation for the future existence of the states together arose. In 1781, the Articles of Confederation were ratified; these served as the first Constitution of the USA. However, they were unable to allow...

The Congressional Black Caucus’s Impact, Achievements, and Future

Introduction The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) was formed with only 13 members in 1971. Currently, it has a membership of 42 members. It is critical to note that from the outset, that group membership was racially exclusive, but their goals and objectives were all-inclusive. The group’s stated mission was to...

Authoritarian Personality: Traits and Impact on Society

An authoritarian personality is one whose attitude is characterized by total submission to one’s own authority and administration of that belief through the oppression of their subordinates. An authoritarian person is strict or oppressive towards their subordinates. Canetti’s crowd and power theory explain how whether schemed or self-deluded, ruling elites...

Transitions of Care in Nursing: A Clinical Perspective

Clinical Nursing Practice Problem A fragmented health care system requires an increase in continuity of care across health care levels. Care transition is considered as the extension of health care of the patient when one is transferred across different health care levels. As such, older people are seen as major...

The Role of Sociology: Gender Socialization and Ageism

Introduction Being social creatures, people of all ages are expected to effectively collaborate with others and manage to strike the right balance between their personal needs and social requirements. Taking into consideration that many individuals face personal problems related to their interactions with the world, they need access to effective...

Consolidation Accounting in Companies: Decision & Procedure

Decision to Consolidate The decision to consolidate financial statements when a company acquires a small company is based on the general rules listed below. The acquiring company will own the majority of the voting interest. The ownership of the voting interest exceeds 50%. In either case, the company has to...

Marx and Engels’ Communist Manifesto: Theory & Impact

The Communist Manifesto was written by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels in late 1847 and published in February 1848. It contains a summary of the Communist values and aims, as well as a history of Communism and the explanation of historical development as described in the Communist theory. The piece...

Justification of Life Through Self-Growth and Philosophical Perspectives

Introduction Justification of one’s own existence has been a matter up for discussion for millennia, with the most famous philosophers, such as Plato, delving deeper into the essentials. Such a case can be the topic of human existence, an inquiry that requires introspection and a continuous process of costs, meaning,...

Freedomnomics: Challenging Freakonomics with Free Market Ideas

Underlying Theme The book Freedomnomics by John Lott Jr. is an exploratory work of the economic principles that underlie the functioning of modern society. Much like Donahue and Levitt in their book Freakonomics, Lott Jr. makes his point by making an unexpected claim and providing astonishing yet scientifically accurate evidence...

The Black Death and the World It Made: Historical Impact and Legacy

The Black Death is known as one of the most horrible and destructive pandemics that hit the medieval world. It surfaced in Europe in the fourteenth century at around 1347 to 1350. It originated from Asia, where there are many rodents, especially rats, which carried the plague bacillus. When the...

Becker’s Hospital Program: Purpose, Benefits, Costs & Evaluation

The purpose Leadership is a crucial part of the functioning of any organization, collective, team, etc. It contributes to better cooperation and mutual understanding. For this reason, the creation of efficient leaders and their becoming major actors who contribute to the improved functioning of an organization could be considered one...

The Great Compromise: Shaping the US Constitution

The constitution is one of the symbols of national unity. However, the development process was not that peaceful. It involved a lot of bargaining and compromise. First, the Articles of Confederation became the source of the American law. It resulted in the development of the new constitution. The paper will...

The Arabian Nights: Literacy, Art, and Human Values

Introduction The Arabian Nights take its readers on an exciting, even though slightly morbid, journey of an endless tale that serves as the main salvation for a woman who faces the threat of constant impending doom. The cunning and resourcefulness of the main character, who also doubles as the narrator,...

The Arabian Nights: Emotional Folklore and Moral Lessons

The Prologue The Arabian Nights is, perhaps, the best-known element of the Arabian folklore. However, reading the stories and especially the introduction to the book remains a thrilling adventure because of the emotional nature of the stories and the unique way of teaching moral lessons that each story offers. Still,...

The American Dream: Civil Rights, Opportunities, and Societal Impact

Introduction The United States is a country that was built by people who searched for freedom from the traditional rules imposed by the Church and by feudal masters. It is not surprising that the nation created as a result has freedom as its primary value. The living conditions in the...

AACN Essentials: Master’s Education in Nursing

Abstract The completion of master’s degrees is a key component in the professional development of nurses (Drennan, 2012). Graduates of master’s degree programs are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for the transition into clinical and educational settings. Nine essentials that outline skills and knowledge possessed by graduates of...

The ACA’s Transformative Effect on U.S. Healthcare

The United States of America is at the top of the rating of the developed countries with the highest gross domestic product rates. Nevertheless, the country experiences some domestic problems, the most urgent of which relates to healthcare coverage. The number of uninsured people is immense in the US. Thus...

Nursing Specializations: Beyond Direct Patient Care

The nursing field does not include only the direct patient care. There are several specializations that require additional skills apart from the medical knowledge. The nursing specialists include practitioners, educators, administrators, and informaticists. Each of these groups carries out a different task. Nursing practitioners are engaged in the direct patient...

Terrorism Analysis: Moral Justifications and Consequentialism

Introduction Unfortunately, in the modern world, the acts of terrorism are not rare. When a person hears about one building or airplane crash, the first thought is that it is a terroristic attack. In this paper, the analysis of one of the supposed acts of terrorism will be developed, using...

DTI, CTTE, and ITTE: Territorial Expansion Approaches

The present paper is devoted to contrasting the doctrine of territorial incorporation (DTI) with colonialist (CTTE) and imperialist (ITTE) traditions of territorial expansionism. Venator-Santiago describes CTTE, ITTE, and DTI as three approaches to territorial expansionism that differed in multiple ways, including the purpose and way of acquisition and the resulting...

Understanding Teratogens and Their Impact on Pregnancy

The teratogen is an umbrella term for substances that can have adverse effects on the physiological development of an embryo. The effects are usually caused by the toxic effects of the agents in question, and can result in abnormalities and birth defects, including malformation, growth and development retardation, functional disorders,...

Telenursing: Benefits, Limitations, and Privacy Issues

As of 2015, 36 countries around the world utilize telenursing for a wide variety of outpatient procedures (Johnson, Wilhelmsson, BĂśrjeson & Lindberg, 2015). Whether it’s a telephone call, a video conference or through data sent via medical equipment from a patient, a doctor or nurse is no longer limited by...

Evaluation of Telehealth Technology and Suggestions for Improving

Nowadays, due to the increase in average life expectancy, medics are under pressure to deliver a greater volume of health care services for patients. This often creates a lack of temporal and other resources among health care professionals. Therefore, such technologies as telehealth can prove useful to facilitate information transfer...

Advancements in Medical Technology for Enhanced Student Learning

Introduction Medical students around the world suffer from a lack of practical knowledge and operational experience. Statistics show that the majority of operations training is performed on plastic simulators and dummies, rather than on corpses. This trend is easily explained by the fact that not many people would substitute their...

Transforming Finance: Policy Formulation and Implementation Department

Abstract Technical communication, in a broad sense, can be described as a form of communication that encompasses qualitative and, to a greater extent, quantitative forms of research. It has an aspect of research and generates more information about technical processes that are related to an intended audience. Taking in-depth scrutiny...

Challenges in Transitional Care for Older Patients

Problem Introduction Caring for older patients who have complicated medical conditions along with potential risk factors is a challenge the majority of nurses face on a regular basis. The introduction of the Transitional Care Model (TCM) allowed nurses to better operate the interventions targeted at addressing the health outcomes of...

Benefits of Team-Based Care for Dementia Management

Introduction Team-based approaches to health care are central to quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives in the medical field. A well-coordinated group of specialists can quickly and comprehensively respond to surfacing issues and provide a high degree of comfort to the patient through the combination of various specialties and viewpoints....

Evidence-Based Nursing Models: Team & Primary Nursing Insights

Introduction Researchers in the field of healthcare has managed to design evidence-based models and strategies to meet the changing medical needs of different patients. Nurse practitioners (NPs) should be aware of such findings whenever working in their respective units. The discussion presented below identifies several models of nursing that can...

Effective Nursing Care Models: Team vs. Primary Nursing

Introduction The ultimate goal of nursing practice is to ensure that high-quality medical services are available to the greatest number of patients. Practitioners can use various care delivery models in their respective units or settings. Such approaches can be combined with evidence-based concepts to improve the health outcomes of different...

Effective Methods for Teaching English Speaking to Non-Native Speakers

The English language is the most studied languages around the world. Most of the non-native speakers living outside Europe or America have a very good command of written English, but their spoken English is sometimes pathetic. On the other hand, non-native speakers living in Europe and America can speak English...

Differentiated Instruction for ELLs and Literacy Success

Differentiation and How It Supports ELLs Every student must be provided with an opportunity to fulfill their potential and have an opportunity to learn. For this purpose, it is essential to realize that every learner is unique (Ontario Ministry of Education). Students from different backgrounds, learning styles, multiple intelligences, and...

Designing Behavioral Interventions for Classroom Participation: Strategies for Anderson

Given what you know about increasing and decreasing behaviors, design an intervention for your target student in accordance with the steps outlined below. What is the function of your student’s behavior (as determined in task #2)? The function of Anderson’s behavior is to avoid participating in class. What is the...

Pluralism: Ramadan’s Philosophy on Unity and Diversity

Introduction Pluralism is a theory applied in different ways in philosophy to show that there is more than one substance in the universe. It is the opposite of dualism that holds the idea that there are only two substances within the universe. Monism, on the other hand, supports the idea...

Locke’s Tabula Rasa: Knowledge, Experience, and Genetics

Locke’s memory metaphor tabula rasa reflects the idea that a person acquires knowledge in the process of gaining experience from the surrounding world. Therefore, when a human is born, his/her mind is empty. All individuals are equal in terms of position, status, and potential to expand their knowledge. Nowadays, the...

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnosis and Care Plan

Asiel Case Study Introduction The patient, Mary, has presented the list of complaints that allowed me to suspect Lyme disease, discoid lupus erythematosus, and systemic lupus erythematosus in her. The last diagnosis was confirmed by physical examination. I have developed a nursing care plan to address Mary’s problems and a...

Syphilis: Prevalence, Symptoms, and Treatment Insights

Introduction Despite numerous attempts to protect society against sexually transmitted diseases by educating, counseling, and offering specially developed devices like condoms, millions of people admit that they have already faced or are currently having some problems. This type of disease is usually passed from one person to another during intimate...

Designing Effective Surveys for Needs Assessment in Nursing

Introduction Assessing the needs of the target audience is the first step toward designing an appropriate intervention strategy and managing a problem in the context of a specific environment (Rossi, Wright, & Anderson, 2014). Therefore, the design of the tool that will help collect the data regarding the primary requirements...

Navigating Multicultural Factors in Supervisory Processes for Effective Management

Concrete Experience and Reflective Observation In my experience, the work of a supervisor in a multicultural context should be linked to support for cultural issues and openness to their discussion. Supervisors must provide opportunities for employees to work in multicultural contexts and increase the perceptions of supervisees” multicultural competence. This...

“SuperFreakonomics”: Key Insights from Levitt and Dubner’s Work

SuperFreakonomics is a book by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner which serves as a follow-up to their previous work, Freakonomics. Their second work is built mostly around the premise of providing real-life examples of economic principles in a convincing and accessible manner. However, unlike the first work, which took advantage...

Evaluating the Sun Coast Remediation Project’s Objectives and Results

Literature Review A literature review was performed based on quantitative research articles found through the Columbia Southern University Library. Peer-reviewed quantitative papers and reviews published between 2015 and 2020 were included to ensure the high quality of information gathered. A total of six studies on five problem areas were included...

The Iraq War (2003–2011): Causes, Opposition, and Impact

Introduction The Iraq War, sometimes known as the Second Gulf War, was a global battle that took place between the years 2003 and 2011. This fight had weighty consequences for the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and its influence on world politics and the field of international relations. There...

Policies to Reduce Suicide Rates in Arizona: An Evaluation

Rationale and Purpose Suicide is a major public health problem; in 2016, suicide became the cause of 1310 deaths in Arizona (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System [AHCCS], 2018, p. 1). However, the legislation related to the reduction of suicide rates in Arizona is limited. Suicide prevention policies at schools...

Perplexing School Memories: A Personal Reflection

Introduction When growing up, children go through various experiences some of which are life-changing, others are ordinary and others can best be described as perplexing. It must be remembered that when a child is growing up, pretty much of their time is spent in school. Therefore, a lot of experiences...

Reducing Maternal Stress: Evidence-Based Pregnancy Programs

Mental distress during pregnancy is very common, and it might lead to a wide range of negative consequences for women and their children. It gives rise to a major healthcare problem that has not been solved yet. Developing evidence-based approaches that combine different methods to reduce maternal stress might have...

US Healthcare Act: Strengths & Weaknesses Analysis

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a statute that was enforced in 2010 by President Barack Obama. It can be considered one of the most significant reforms in the country’s approach to health care since the establishment of Medicaid and Medicare. The ACA was designed to increase the number of...

Balanced Scorecard and Triple Bottom Line for Business Success

Executive Summary To make sure that the performance levels should be high in the target environment, one should consider using the Balanced Scorecard approach. As a result, the needs of customers, employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders will be met. Furthermore, the reconsideration of the company’s approach toward the use of...

Analyzing Stories from the Syrian Revolution: Insights and Implications

The Fear of Breathing: Stories from the Syrian Revolution is a powerful, appealing and, at the same time, controversial play that provides insights into the real life of Syrian people who have suffered from the war. The play has been written by a theatre director, Zoe Lafferty, and two award-winning...

Financial Analysis of Starbucks Corporation: 2015 Review

Accounts receivable The net value of accounts receivable rose from $631 million in 2014 to $719 million in 2015 (Starbucks Corporation, 2016). The increase is equivalent to 13.95% (see Appendices for detailed information). The proportion of accounts receivable to total assets declined from 5.87% in 2014 to 5.78% in 2015....

Boosting Employee Engagement: St. Anthony’s Internal Marketing Approach

One of the critical approaches to implementing a new marketing strategy is presenting it to the stakeholders – employees and patients. It is also crucial to address any concerns or different perspectives that they may have regarding the new offerings because it may help improve it and ensure the participation...

Application of Healthcare Standards and Their Impact on Patient Care

Health care informatics standards are established in order to collect, maintain, and transfer data between computer systems. Not only do the standards provide interoperability that supports effective communication and facilitates decision making, but they also improve the overall quality and continuity of patient care. Interoperability makes possible seamless care delivery...

Adapting Institutional Policies to Organizational Values

Rationale An institutional policy is derived from the state one so that the crucial principle should remain intact, whereas the regulation could be adjusted to align with the values and mission of the organization in which it is implemented (Samadi & Jamshidi, 2016). Chart (Expert Policy (American Nurses Association, 2016a)...

Substance Abuse in Nurses: Ethical & Institutional Approaches

Working in the nursing field may be tremendously demanding and emotionally draining and on some occasions, push nurses to use of substances. Among other risk factors of alcohol and drug intake in nurses are family history and coexisting mental illnesses. When uncontrolled, recreational use may escalate to substance abuse which...

Spirituality, Pluralism, and Universal Consciousness

Personal worldview inventory Spirituality is a broad term that carries different meanings to different people. First, it means the act of connecting to a supernatural being to find meaning in life. Second, it refers to the establishment of deep connections with concepts such as nature, art, and music. Third, the...

Advancements in SCI Treatment: Field-Fote’s Impact & PTAs

Introduction According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, more than ten thousand cases of spinal cord injuries occur each year.1 The figure is higher if the reported cases include those who succumb to spinal cord injuries or SCIs at the scene of the accident.1 Vehicular accidents account for...

Classroom Inequalities & Special Needs Challenges: Video Insights

The issue in this case In the video “Kids…why can’t They Be Like We Were—Perfect In Every Way” the most important issue is the inequalities faced by some people in the society. From the video, it is evident that some groups of people in society suffer from discrimination either based...

How the Scientific Method Reduces Bias in Problem Solving

People use the scientific method to address the problems affecting them. The scientific method is effective because it reduces bias and prejudice. Individuals can use the scientific method to solve their every-day problems (Trefil, 2012). This discussion highlights two scenarios that describe the use of the scientific method. The Mysterious...

Introduction to Sociology: Theories, Perspectives, and Technology

Sociology as a social science French philosopher, Augustine Comte in 1839 introduced the idea of sociology. This term is resultant of the Latin word, “society” which refers to society, and the Greek term, “Logos” which is taken to imply the study of science. Therefore sociology is the science of society....

Integrating Social Responsibility into Strategic Business Planning

What are the roles of ethics and social responsibility in developing a strategic plan for an energy-related organization? Businesses operate in environments that have external factors that are affected by the operations of the business; businesses in the energy industry are affected by environmental conservation campaigns; they need to uphold...

Hispanics in America: Culture, Traditions, and Challenges

Introduction The term ‘Hispanics in America’ implies the Americans belonging to the Hispanic society, who chiefly follow the Hispanic cultural customs and tradition. Hispanics comprise nearly fifteen percent of the total U.S. population which can be calculated to approximately 45 million people making them rank second amongst ethnic groups, only...

Social Class and Position in “Company Men”: A Cinematic Analysis

Introduction Social class position is a role played by an individual within society. This role is not always permanent as societal changes can result in variations of a person’s social class position. The changes result in either positive or detrimental effects on the individual. The movie “The Company Men” is...

Smarter Working: Boosting Productivity with ICT & Flexibility

The development of information and communication technology (ICT), as well as the globalization processes associated with breaking borders in doing business, has led to finding new ways of organizing people’s work and cooperation. In this context, the concept of smarter working has been developed as managers’ and individuals’ response to...

Skin Cancer Risk in Latin American Population

Introduction Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in the United States. Moreover, the statistics show that the majority of patients have melanomas of the skin while non-epithelial skin cancers make up only 7% of those tracked by central cancer registries (Centers for Disease Control and...

Social and Legal Equality in 18th-Century France: Sieyès’ Vision

Introduction The question of social and legal equality has always belonged to the most important debates. In 18th-century France, this question was raised rather acutely since the divergence between freedoms entitled to people belonging to different social layers was striking. A prominent clergyman and writer, Sieyès, wrote a pamphlet in...

Siemens and Global Compact Principles: Corporate Responsibility and Compliance

Executive Summary The business report is for Siemens Company based on two principles of Global Compact; corruption and bribery as well as employment discrimination. It is recognized that these two principles are very important in placing the organization at a better place in their quest to cut itself an edge...

Addressing LGBTQ Mental Health: Including Substance Use and Suicidal Behavior

Research, care, and resource availability for sexual minorities The presentation of therapy needs that sexual minorities have has helped to prioritize specific issues relevant to treatment sessions with these populations. The care I will provide for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals will address such issues as...

Adolescent Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Risk Factors & Prevention

Topic overview Transmitted by sex: vaginal, anal, oral. May not cause any symptoms. Symptoms: discharge (penal, vaginal), ulcers, pain. Complications: inability to impregnate, get pregnant. Prevention: abstinence, safe sex, vaccination. Sexually transmitted diseases can be spread by vaginal, anal, and oral intercourses and may not cause symptoms but be passed...

Single-Sex vs. Co-Ed Schools: Benefits and Drawbacks

Single-sex primary and secondary education is a controversial topic that is widely discussed in research. Whereas some scholars believe that sexually segregated classrooms are beneficial for students of both sexes, others argue that they promote gender discrimination and stereotyping. Still, schools offering sexually segregated education are popular around the world....

Seven-Eleven Japan’s B2C E-Commerce Strategy: Benefits & Plan

This recommends the focus on benefits that can be obtained due to Seven-Eleven Japan Co. Ltd. partnership with the prominent Japanese companies for the creation of the biggest business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce Website. In this way, it is critical to develop a strategy to make the targeted market buy on-line regardless...

Self-Appraisal in Managerial Skill Development and Future Planning

Analysis of My Strengths and Weaknesses While evaluating the strengths and weaknesses, specific reference has been made to subjective analysis of the level of skills. Nevertheless, answering the proposed questions implied a certain note of objectivity and, therefore, it was easy to define certain advantages and disadvantages in my knowledge...

Data Security Best Practices: From Malware to Access Control

Introduction The security of data and information in an organization is paramount. This is because all the activities and decisions made depend on the integrity of data systems. A breach of the security system of data and information would be disastrous to the organization. It is important to put the...

Effective Treatments for Seasonal Allergies: Options

Introduction Seasonal allergies are a common problem affecting children, adults, and the elderly. They cause a variety of symptoms, including nasal discharge, teary eyes, skin rash, fatigue, and cough. Thus, for patients who are prone to developing allergic reactions, it is essential to draw a suitable prevention and control plan...

Strategic Planning: Key to Sears’ Success and Avoiding Financial Crisis

Strategic planning is a very important concept in the world of business (Afsar, 2011). Sear’s organization should have embraced this concept from the onset, before venturing into the real business. Large companies such as Sears always maintain a competitive advantage by simply setting missions, visions, goals, and objectives prior to...

The Boys of Baraka: African American Youth Development

Introduction The Boys of Baraka is a documentary about African American families living in violent and drug-infested neighborhoods. The documentary filmmakers follow the lives of four young African American males who are offered the opportunity to change their lives. At a meeting, recruiter Baraka tells potential pupils that they have...