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The late 1770s can be described as a difficult but eventful time for America. After the revolution, 80000 Loyalists had left the country; this paved the road for more democratic changes. Conservative opinions leaned toward a stronger government presence while radical ones thought that financial issues of people should be...
Introduction Disgrace is a Booker prize-winning novel written by a prominent South African writer John Maxwell Coetzee in 1999 (McCrum par. 1). The book tells a story of a middle-aged professor of English, David Lurie, who is faced with life-changing events and decisions precipitated by his relationship with a much...
Introduction The establishment of the social welfare system in the United States of America was one of the most critical undertakings in the history of the country. The institution of social welfare dates back to a few centuries ago when Queen Elizabeth introduced it in fifteenth-century England. In essence, the...
What are the similarities between descriptive and inferential statistics? What are the differences? When should you use descriptive and inferential statistics? Descriptive and inferential statistics have various similarities that can be explored. Most notably, they can be used in the analysis of data without any problem which leads to the...
Situational analysis Redbull is an energy drink which is produced by Red Bull GmbH which is a private limited company located in Australia. The firm was established in 1984 within the soft drink industry. The energy drink has managed to attain a significant market share of 46. 8% compared to...
Racial disparities are evident in the United States as portrayed through the ever-increasing wealth gap between blacks and whites. Inequality is mostly experienced in the areas of income, education, and asset ownership especially ownership of homes. In the US, adult whites are more likely to own a house and access...
Data Collection The proposed research project is focused on the following PICOT statement: (P) – new mothers after a vaginal delivery; (I) – lactation support phone calls after discharge; (C) – patients receiving no intervention; (O) – the increased chances of breastfeeding success; (T) – six weeks after delivery. Since...
Bereavement Bereavement is the objective situation that people face after experiencing a loss of an important individual through death. For instance, it may involve a number of mental reactions such as a feeling of guilt, excessive anger, and despair. Physical reactions may include insomnia, loss of appetite, and illnesses. Complicated...
Nursing Leadership: Isaacs case In the assigned case scenario, Isaac’s disruptive behavior hurt the overall atmosphere in the healthcare unit, as nurses experienced discomfort and pressure while working with Isaac. I was an assistant nurse manager who will be obliged to resolve this conflict since it has a damaging effect...
Introduction It is necessary to mention that the role of personal assessments has been increasing over the years, and some of the proposed techniques are incredibly efficient. Nurse Manager Skills Inventory is one of such tools, and one of its benefits is that it focuses on several important aspects at...
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trade bloc that was formed in the year 1994 to enhance free trade between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As a trilateral arrangement, NAFTA replaced the trade agreement that was signed between Canada and the U.S. The previous agreements between the...
Introduction Slavery has not always been an evil deal. In the earlier society especially in the eighteenth century, it was freely acceptable all over the world. However, this came to change toward the end of the eighteenth century into early nineteenth century. British philosophers who began to argue that slavery...
American Music in the 1960s was often associated with the combat zone and military. Songs were mirroring the current mood of the nation, reflecting common pain and disapproval. Although this music was initially written to simply express emotions, later it became a social tool for applying pressure to the US...
Executive Summary This paper is an interim report, outlining all major aspects of strategic management process of Magna International, Canadian automotive supplier, which will be addressed in the final report. Special attention will be paid to the history of Magna International, specificities of its strategic management, and recommendations for improving...
The cover of the book “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer immediately acquaints the reader with the protagonist of the novel. It says: “In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher...
Role Description and Education Level Informatics is significant in any clinical setting because it provides an opportunity to code data so that it can be processed in different ways. As a result, healthcare professionals obtain a possibility to receive meaningful and understandable information. If a person is willing to be...
Introduction Most feminist literature seems to argue against the traditional conception of woman as she has been envisioned in the white, middle-class suburban ideal. However, feminist issues extend well beyond this narrowly defined world into the lives of women of color, too, although there are slight amendments as to what...
George Elliott Clarke is a multitalented author, offering a unique perspective as a Black Canadian in his works. Poetry is just one of Clarke’s facets, but it allows him to express his identity in a concise and vivid way. However, even a small sample of the works reveals a great...
Introduction The Korean War has been labeled as one of the most significant occurrences after the end of the Second World War. In fact, some political analysts referred to it as a direct replacement of the Second World War. It had an indelible impact on the Cold War that followed...
Introduction The Harlem Renaissance is a term that is widely used to describe the period of a cultural and social reawakening for African Americans in the United States, who concentrated their artistic effort in New York. The period between the 1920s and the 1930s became a critically significant era in...
Introduction The First World War was one of the most bloody and large-scale conflicts in human history. It began July 28, 1914, and ended November 11, 1918. This conflict involved 38 countries. The causes of the First World War were versatile; it can be argued that the serious economic contradictions...
Explanation of the Topic of the Article The article ‘Free TV: File-Sharing and the Value of Television’ focuses on the popular culture of sharing television files among peers in online platforms. Over the recent past, people have been sharing music and movies through media platforms and the experience has become...
The modern world is a rapidly developing place in all spheres of humanity, and productions of fast food and access to take-out combined with little exercise have raised very many health concerns. It causes a change in human behavior, perception of self-image, and health risks that pose a serious threat....
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem, and its prevalence has gradually increased over the years. This disease has a high prevalence among the blacks. The burden of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease is directly and progressively related to hypertension; 30% of the end-stage renal disease...
Running head: Myasthenia Gravis Myasthenia Gravis is a neurodegenerative disorder that weakens the skeletal muscles. The disorder causes emotional stress on the family members because it is difficult to detect in early stages (Mehta, 2014). The diagnostic process of Myasthenia Gravis is a continuous process which is very expensive for...
An engineer is ethically right to leave one company to another even if the new company is a competitor to the previous one. The current working conditions may be unfavorable, forcing the engineer to leave the job. Some customers may feel comfortable to follow the engineer to the new company...
Introduction Although Neil Blomkamp’s movies were relatively successful with regard to their box offices, the critics’ attention was also drawn to the depiction of Africans and Bantu Immigrants. The director himself pointed out that he did not aim to depict the population of South Africa in derogatory terms, but it...
Nurse Manager Skill Inventory is a tool used to evaluate the skills and expertise of a nurse manager in three primary areas: managing the business, leading the people, and creating the leader in yourself. Each skill is marked out of four points where one is novice level of experience, whereas...
Background Across America, childhood obesity has become a national crisis. It is estimated that among the children aged between 2 and 19, one in every three children faces the problem of overweight or obesity. According to CDC (2016), the children aged between 6 and 11 years had an obesity prevalence...
Introduction Predatory practices are admittedly and notoriously unethical as they are harmful to the borrowers and potentially for a country’s economy. While the wrongness of the predictors’ actions cannot be denied, it is not uncommon for victims to be blamed as well. In order to define the guilty party, it...
When the patient is diagnosed with tonic-clonic seizure, the most important step take is to determine the best form of treatment (Gil-Nagel, 2012). The main objectives or goals of the treatment is to prevent further seizures, avoid progress of the condition and adverse effects and ensure that the patient leads...
The current state of the profession The counseling profession offers a wide range of services. It ranges from counseling students on various issues regarding their academic work to families in a crisis situation. However, the acceptance and prominence of counseling as a profession varies according to regions. For instance in...
Abstract The purpose of this report is to emphasize the importance of determining the development needs of an individual, to explain the process of identifying individual needs and the methods that may be applied in formalising training for the individual. Development needs This may be viewed as any learning activity...
Introduction Slavery was viewed as both an infringement of human rights in addition to the existence of forced labor. Numerous differences existed in the manner in which slaves were treated across the globe. These differences were based on gender and age differences, location and other demographic features, such as skin...
Introduction Organizational psychology is as old as time. It is primarily concerned with how best organizations can work under specific conditions. It is obvious to assume that the success of an organization leads to the psychological satisfaction of employees and even volunteers. It emphasizes group-type settings especially in offices and...
In the ancient times the world was a much different place compared to today. Men and women had certain roles and status in society that reflected the beliefs and culture of that time. Big part of the social system was based on beliefs and women had a particular place in...
Many of the health care compliance policies about health care are developed by the United States Food and drug administration agency together with various professional boards.they are meant to protect and promote the health and well-being of all people through the implementation of various initiatives meant to promote public health....
In the health care settings of the United States, medication errors are one of the most frequent errors that occur. The Institute of Medicine reports that more than 1.5 million people are harmed every year. According to this report, on average, one patient will suffer one administration error each day....
Obama’s speech delivered in Philadelphia at the early stages of his presidential campaigns delves into the problem of racism and its effects in America. The venue’s choice was significant as Philadelphia was the place where the country made the Declaration of Independence in 1787. Senator Obama uses anecdotes from his...
Introduction The issue of happiness appears to be the central determinant of a person’s life. The critical factor in establishing whether one had a good or bad life is whether this person was happy or not. Therefore, finding what one can do to achieve happiness and sustain it throughout his...
Introduction The average human life is determined by different stages of psychological and physical development, which have distinctive features and problems. In particular, childhood is typically distinguished by exceptional mental and bodily progress, while middle and late adulthood is characterized by psychological stagnation or, in contrast, severe internal conflicts leading...
The eradication of extreme poverty by the year 2015 was one of the millennium development goals that the United Nations member states committed to, during the signing of the United Nations Millennium Declaration. While many countries have made significant progress toward the attainment of the goal, many are still struggling...
Introduction Words, especially sincere and true ones, are people’s most powerful and influential weapons. They can go deep into humans’ hearts and souls and touch the innermost and most essential parts. Some crucial concepts, including dreams, freedom, equality, fairness, and family, are sometimes so difficult to discuss that persons decide...
Biography Burns’ family was relatively poor, and he had to work at the farm as a child. His father, William Burnes, taught him writing, reading, and arithmetic at home (Crawford 50). Later, he received lessons in French, Latin, and mathematics from John Murdoch, a student hired by his father (Carswell...
Introduction In the twenty-first century, a sufficient number of new technologies and systems have received large-scale development. With the evolution of psychology, a variety of different methods and ways of influencing human consciousness has been discovered. Transferring this experience to the media, people have received the full impact of the...
Introduction The implementation of the strategic plan is a matter of great importance as it is the facts which decide the success or failure of a strategic plan. In order to ensure that the strategic plan is effectively implemented, the concerned people must have clear understanding of the plan and...
Introduction Music forms an integral part of any culture’s tradition and practices. In the 1960s, a new tradition in the music industry emerged in Liverpool and London that would transform Britain’s culture forever. The influence these two distinct regions provided the emergence of several bands and songs that became sensational...
The creation and membership in professional organizations is a common practice in various fields as they contribute to the development of the skills of participants and the system of their work in general. However, nursing associations are especially important and necessary because people’s life depends on constant communication and obtaining...
Introduction The 1920s, also known as the “Roaring Twenties,” are regarded as years of profound changes in US society, particularly concerning the sexual behaviors among youth. However, the rise of new sexual mores is just the tip of the iceberg and reflects a more profound change in the grounding principles...
Healthy People 2020 Topic Area and Health Issue: Aging and Falls. Description The problem of falls in aging people has been a common point of concern in public health, yet, due to the nature of the problem, the progress that has been made dos not appear to be sufficient enough....
A flight from Minnesota to Sydney lasts about 19,5 hours. When individuals travel by plane, especially during long periods, they remain relatively immobile, which is not the best state for those with CVS diseases. Stasis results in the accumulation of platelets and clotting factors. Moreover, immobility causes a decrease in...
The formal analysis of a literary work allows the reader to better understand the author’s message. The connection between form and content produces a desirable effect and generates meaning. In the poem, “Letter Beginning with Two Lines by Czeslaw Milosz,” Mathew Olzmann raises the issue of killing children and expresses...
Police officers have the responsibility of defending the lives of citizens by maintaining law and order. However, in attempts to avoid being arrested, some criminals are normally willing to escape without much concern to the dangers that they pose to their lives as well as those of other innocent citizens...
A Doll’s House is a British film that was directed by Patrick Garland in 1973. Actors Claire Bloom and Anthony Hopkins starred in this film. It is originally based on the play of the same name by Henrik Ibsen, which was written in 1879. The story is devoted to the...
Over the last decades, the conventional retail model underwent significant changes as technological advancement, globalization, and major socioeconomic shifts occurred. Currently, traditional shopping centers yield power to the Internet, and from activity in which word of mouth was authoritative, it transformed into one where influencers impact buying decisions. Doug Stephens’s...
Introduction The book to be reviewed is Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Patterson et al. (2011). It is about the best approach to use when participating in crucial conversations. A model has been developed concerning how best to prepare for high-stake situations, control emotions, and...
Professionals in many different fields, ranging from social scientists to schoolteachers, pay much attention to leadership. Without any doubt, it plays a significant role in the 21st century. According to Achor et al. (2018), only 5% of people rate their current jobs as highly meaningful. At the same time, 95%...
Introduction Eternal life, and the value of such an experience – this question has always worried philosophers of antiquity and modernity. Besides, since it is linked with the problem of life’s meaning, the question of immortality is one of the fundamental dilemmas of philosophy. In his article Williams (2010) presents...
Introduction Many companies have relied on the performance evaluations to measure and improve the effectiveness of its processes, systems and employees. The success of any business, company or institution is pegged on its performance and just as the process of project or business management is characterized by monitoring and evaluating...
Practicum Activities Reflection My job practicum experience was held at the New York Methodist Hospital. The clinical practicum is a crucial step for a nursing student that fosters professional development and comprehensive competence, nurtures “patient-oriented professional ethics and work philosophy” (Li, Liu, Lin, & Meng, 2016, p. 2). The practicum...
Literature Review Background The impact of COVID19 on the world’s health remains one of the essential limitations for numerous industries and organizations across the globe. All the industries suffered from the quick breakdown that forced them into a seriously altered ecosystem that no longer allowed them interpersonal contact and isolated...
To handle the problem of Mr. Diaz, a nurse should be, first of all, aware of the rights which he, as a patient has. The most significant legal right of a patient is the right to informed consent (Heath, 1995). It is vital not to exaggerate medical responsibility before patients....
Introduction Nowadays, the importance of change is emphasised by many business researchers. This tendency is explained by the rapid development of the world. Companies need to adapt to these changes to maintain high positions in the market and stay ahead of their competitors. However, in order to achieve this goal,...
Introduction Gay and bisexual men persistently suffer the highest burden of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. (CDC, 2008). Ever since the epidemic began, substance abuse has been proved to be one of the strongest predictors of sexual risk behaviors and seroconversion among this population. Latest research has centered on additional aspects...
The first task of the new Director of Food and Beverage is to choose a concept for a new outlet: either a fast service restaurant or a French fine dining restaurant. Both ideas have certain advantages and disadvantages for the Marina Bay Sands resort. A fast-food cafe may be a...
The world described by Orwell in his novel Nineteen Eighty-four seems cruel and unfair. With its totalitarian regime, full devotion to the Party, and Big Brother constantly watching everyone, the existence of such a society seems impossible in the modern world. Nowadays, although many countries are tolerant and respectful of...
Introduction Software as a service (SaaS) company is springing up because of its relevance in the modern business environment. Many businesses are currently relying on online platforms to promote their brands and sell their products. Unlike the traditional brick-and-mortar model of operation, SaaS companies are required to demonstrate their capacity...
Overview The journey for Windows began on November 10, 1983, with the release of Microsoft windows Beta 1.0, which was followed by Windows 2.0 and then Windows 3.0 in May 1990. The first version Windows 1.0 was an extension of MS-DOS which used the “C prompt.” To communicate with the...
Information on the Negotiating Parties Negotiations will be conducted at the highest level. Basran Representative – incumbent President John Seripan, who is for the third term in office, may be showing signs of authoritarianism, as the legitimacy of the last election is called into question. The representative of Carpathia is...
From the beginning of his political actions, Donald Trump made a considerable impression on the audience. People were interested in him, although many were also wary. This politician tried to stand by his opinion, even though it was often unusual and revolutionary. This allowed him to win over audiences and...
Abstract The relationship between childhood attachment and adult anxiety is an essential aspect to analyze due to the many negative implications for physical and psychological health. The formation of specific behavioral habits at an early age is a factor affecting further cognitive development, and certain aspects of parenting increase the...
Bedsores or pressure ulcers are areas of necrosis of skin, muscle, and, in some cases, bone tissue that occur with prolonged compression and impaired blood flow. As a rule, they form during prolonged contact with a solid surface, sometimes combined with friction or shear. Patients with overweight or severe exhaustion...
Hinduism that originated in India is one of the oldest religious cultures in human history. Every religion to be a part of Hinduism should support the caste system, respect the Vedas (Sanskrit scriptural texts), and honor particular spirits and deities (Corduan, 2012). The main Hindu deities, the caste system, and...
Scholarly Article Summary An article by Muijselaar et al. (2017) focuses its attention on the correlation between reading strategies and reading comprehension. The paper describes a quantitative cohort study that aims at creating a linear regression model with reading comprehension as a dependent variable and reading strategies as the independent...
Overall Comments Assisting Preservice Teachers Towards Becoming Culturally Responsive is a must-read article by Starker and Fitchett whose aim is to assist pre-service teachers towards becoming culturally responsive so that they can teach in societies that are diverse in terms of culture such as urban centers. The researchers chose the...
On the 22nd of January, 1973, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that held that a woman has the right to privacy and could choose to abort the fetus in the early months of pregnancy without any restrictions and with restrictions in the later months of her pregnancy...
Despite significant advancements in the areas of human rights and equality, modern societies are still affected by social injustice. In the United States, people of color continue to face discrimination within various systems of the government, as well as from white people. The recent protests in the United States were...
Abstract It is the joy of every teacher to help his or her students learn and acquire skills on how to read and comprehend whatever a student sets out to read. A teacher’s knowledge of the stages of reading and writing development is not only important but also a prerequisite...
Winter blues are never as tiring and soul-wrenching as they are at the end of February. The sun rarely shows its face, and all of us feel as if we are trapped in an endless pool of grey. It’s ironic that when it’s hot and humid, all we think about...
Biceps Biceps brachii is a two-headed muscle located anterior to the humerus. The long head of the muscle originates from the supraglenoid cavity of the scapula while the short head originates from the cubital fossa. The two heads insert distally on the radial tuberosity. They also insert into the fascia...
ompiler optimization is important in computing, as it enhances the performance and operation of executable computer programs. The process of optimization may involve either the minimization or maximization of certain attributes or aspects of the execution process. The essence of compiler optimization is to hasten the execution process by minimizing...
Agren, S., Eriksson, A., Fredrikson, M., Hollman-Frisman, G., & Orwelius, L. (2018). The health promoting conversations intervention for families with a critically ill relative: A pilot study. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 1-9. The outlined in the article pilot study concerns conversations intervention for family members and was conducted in...
Introduction Presumably, the incident involving Mark happened last year during the preparation for the annual community arts festival organized by The Community Festival. Mark has been a dedicated volunteer to the community organization, and he was extensively involved in facilitating this festival. The Board of Directors organizing the festival made...
Abstract This incident management program includes a set of guidelines that should be followed by the employees who face workplace violence. They should take several precautions that can help them avoid danger. Additionally, this program includes procedures for stopping violence at the early stages. Furthermore, this plan lays stress on...
Introduction Trade liberalization presents major opportunities, especially to developing nations. New policies put in place to allow global trade have helped create and sustain global economic growth. Living standards have gone up substantially as a result of job creation and exposure to different cultures. Products from different nations have bigger...
Introduction Since last year, the world has been going through an economic recession and this has led to a financial crisis around the globe. This has also led to many companies collapsing and hence it has had a direct impact on the workers. This is because many workers have had...
Introduction Coaching psychology has brought with it a new thinking in psychological practice. Many people, including the practitioners and clients, fail to recognize that coaching psychology principles are embedded on medical practice. In medicine, practitioners view themselves as experts against patients’ lives. In contrast, person-centered approach views clients as their...
Introduction The Montgomery bus boycott was one of the earliest and most high-profile episodes in the history of black civil rights struggles. In the early 1950s, the civil rights movement was still relatively weak to oppose White America’s political and economic institutions. However, the segregation laws that continued to operate...
Books on leadership are sources of essential information and knowledge about the best techniques which individuals can employ to be more effective in their work or life. Usually, such books focus on practices that allow a person to exert greater influence over others, and rarely do they teach their readers...
Participants This research sample will include 20 randomly selected psychology students who have experienced unhealthy attachment in their childhood, and the mean age will approximately be 19.5 years. There will be 11 (55%) female and 9 (45%) male participants. 60% of the sample will be represented by white Americans, while...
Introduction The aircraft industry is one of the most highly-developed brunches in the contemporary world, so a considerable number of people use it every day. With the progress of the aircraft infrastructure, launching new routes, and applying the low-cost pricing policy, the number of airport users increases with impressive rates....
Patient’s rights are a growing concern for both patients and health care organizations. The rights of patients for the confidentiality of information about the fact of turning for the medical help and other information, which is given to the medical care organization, is secured by the law of the country....
Introduction Personal health record (PHR) is a useful electronic service that is used by patients to store and access their medical information. PHR presents a unique opportunity for patients to store all their medical information electronically and manage it if required. PHR is entirely managed by patients and contains information...
Fort Matanzas is a national monument located at St. Augustine, Florida. Initially, the Spanish built the fort to protect this historic city (Fort Matanzas National Monument – St. Augustine, Florida). Since 1740, the fort has been a guard for this historic city. Although it was built for protection from the...
Introduction The establishment of the United Nations (UN) was accompanied by a clear message of keeping peaceful relationships between countries; however, as evidenced by many historical events, the organization has failed to offer solutions for preventing conflicts among countries. Sadly, in some cases, the UN has played a major role...
In the world of nowadays, time is one of the most important aspects of our life. Contemporary people like to stick to their plans and schedules where every minute of their day is occupied. We feel comfortable when we know what time it is. This knowledge gives us an opportunity...
Company values Google’s value system is multifaceted. Among the elements in the company’s value system are leadership, integrity, passion, quality, diversity and objectivity. These elements are not explicitly stated in the company’s website but are highlighted in a section titled ‘ten things we know to be true’. Leadership-Google founders Larry...
Assignment 1: Case Study Analysis Carrying out a change on an organizational level is not an easy task, as it presupposes not only restructuring the corporate processes but also reestablishing the models of organizational behavior and relationships between the company members. In the specified case study, it was the lack...
Although the focus on marketing strategies and the development of effective public relations techniques is discussed as important for companies, modern consumers are inclined to pay more attention to the social activities of the organization (Nickels, McHugh, & McHugh, 2013). Therefore, companies usually try to address the highest expectations of...
Introduction The education system of Great Britain is famous for its unique traditions. Having such well known education establishments as Oxford, Cambridge, and having rather high educational standards, especially in the sphere of higher education, taking the 2 place in Europe, education system of the United Kingdom however, has its...
Rationale Florida was one of the last states that adopted Medicaid. The state did it as late as in 1970, in comparison with many other states that did it in 1966 (Norris, 2017). The latest reform of the program was initiated in 2013. The rationale for the program is to...
Problem Statement A problem of affordable housing is a burden of the American population. Although attempts are made to solve it on the federal level, they are still not efficient is some states. For example, Charlotte region of North Carolina faces a shortfall in affordable housing which is supposed to...
Era and Setting The Shawshank Redemption is a movie revolving around the life of a banker by the name Andy Dufresne. The plot of this film begins in 1947. This is a clear indication that the film describes the issues and events experienced in America’s postwar era (Marvin & Darabont,...
Strategic Planning Process Strategic planning process focuses on purpose of existence of the firm and its objective according to company’s vision and evaluates both the internal and external environment of the organization and make strategies and amendments as necessary. It provides competitive edge and predicts profitable openings about future. Strategic...
There is a clamor for greater efficiency in the field of health care. This desire for greater productivity and cost-efficiency is due in large part to rising medical costs. One of the popular strategies utilized by health care institutions to achieve this particular goal is the application of IT-based solutions...
Introduction Leadership is complex and has various definitions, qualities, concepts, and theories. As such, different leaders apply different leadership approaches and styles. A comprehensive yet precise definition of leadership portrays leadership as a multidimensional process of identifying goals, motivating others to act, and giving pertinent support to realize mutually agreed...
Introduction In recent years, multiculturalism has become a recognized aspect of the counseling profession. Nevertheless, despite the increase in recognition, academic publications are yet to address the demand for reliable data on the matter. The following paper provides a report of a journal article that highlights the said issue and...
Information technology plays a strategic role in corporate decisions. IT governance aims to align the IT processes with a firm’s business strategies, leverage on technology infrastructure, and control IT-related risks and costs (Jairak & Praneetpolgrang, 2013). Different models exist for IT management, e.g., COBIT, which supports business-IT alignment. A generic...
Introduction The term social change is used to refer to a shift in the human aspect of biological development which encompasses; social behavior, community relations, nature, social structure, and social institutions to mention a few. A social change starts with a slight change of thought, then behavior, this will then...
Introduction The information presented in this brochure targets every citizen. The reader is informed about his or right rights as a patient. Every citizen should receive timely and adequate health support. Patients who are aware of their rights can make accurate decisions and influence the quality of care availed to...
Community and Public Health Issue Sierra Leone is a West African country that has a population of more than 7 million people (Lahai, 2017). Emerging from a civil war that lasted more than a decade, the country has a poor health infrastructure characterized by poor access to health care facilities...
The federal policy that has a significant impact on the role of the advanced practice registered nurse is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The policy strengthens the privacy of the patients’ personal information by providing them with several sets of rights such as the right to obtain...
Differences in competencies It is obvious that the provision of the high-quality medical care and services is one of the main tasks of the modern healthcare sector. However, the increased complexity of the environment and new challenges result in the great level of demands to professionals working in the given...
The task of retaining one’s faith and staying true to one’s religious convictions becomes particularly hard during times of social unrest, and nearly impossible when sociopolitical issues result in war. In his short story “Defender of the Faith,” Philip Roth explores the difficulty of reconciling one’s responsibilities as a soldier...
Introduction Determination of full costs and selling prices is one of the most important methods of costing in any enterprise that is aimed at improving on profitability as well as making decisions. Most of the organisations face challenges in trying to figure which method to use to both full cost...
Introduction A budget refers to a financial plan of government expenditure that conforms to its revenue collection within a given period. Revenue denotes the money that the government raises from different sources. Expenditure refers to the manner in which the state uses the collected amount. The federal government is a...
The world, where humans will coexist with machines, is coming closer every day. The fast development of artificial intelligence that was almost a miracle a hundred years ago now is considered to be a usual thing. Attempts of science to understand how the human brain works and improve the fragile...
With today’s unprecedented growth of consumerism as a common lifestyle, advertisement has moved far beyond its initial definitions. According to scholars, the very idea of advertising appeared centuries ago with the rapid development of goods exchange where the proposal for the product must have been convincing enough to sell it...
Abstract An industrial operations analysis plays a critical role in assessing the efficient operations of its different units. The following report presents detailed information addressing the prevailing circumstances of the fire suppressing and the Hydrostatic and hydraulics system of Acme Manufacturing Co. As an industrial assessor, the organization of BSCI...
The business world today is well regulated and structured in its functions, duties and responsibilities to to various laws and governmental regulations. Still the debate on whether there should be more regulations or not is very active since the beginning of the last year’s financial crisis and credit crunch. Different...
Introduction Study purpose The study’s purpose is to assess the results of blood pressure measurement by different devices and the relation of these findings to arterial stiffness. The study purpose stated in the article is to analyze the differences between oscillometric blood pressure devices and a sphygmomanometer about the healthiness...
Introduction As corporate organizations advance and come to be viewed as vibrant, coping systems, the concept of how they undergo change and the methods by which they manage change processes have continued to be refined (Ashraf, 2010; Newman, 2012). Managing a change process in a corporate organization can be a...
Introduction In recent decades, medicine has advanced and provided patients with more opportunities for a healthy life. However, some diseases remain a mystery with inconclusive research and no specific, universal treatment. Alzheimer’s disease (AD), as a condition that mostly affects an older generation, is one of these few cases. With...
Introduction This paper aims at answering the following PICOT question: In patients 40-60 years old diagnosed with obesity (P), does diet and physical plans modifications (I) compared with diet management (C) reduce patient weight and improve healthy lifestyles (O) in 6 months (T)? When assessing these causal relationships, it is...
Effective market strategy greatly determines the successful performance of a business. However, its sufficiency to meet the requirements of a business is highly doubtable. With a biased focus on the pharmaceutical industry, it is, therefore, cardinal to ascertain the authenticity of the above statement. A marketing strategy in the pharmaceutical...
The current 2020 year has brought a lot of disasters, catastrophes, and distress situations to humanity. This essay will touch upon the coverage of such situations in media and its consequences. Namely, an overview of the recent floods and landslides in Vietnam will be provided in this paper. Furthermore, a...
In my opinion, Ian Curtis’ words “No language, just sound, that’s all we need to know” do not correspond as much to the fact that the general public in the U.S. lacks the scientific knowledge, as they actually reveal the essence of author’s subconscious anxieties, related post-industrial living. At the...
In April 2012, a Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gave a speech entitled “We should all be feminists” at the TedxEuston event in London. TEDx talks are regular events across the world that invite speakers of various backgrounds, from philosophy to medicine, to share their experience and expertise. By 2012,...
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators stand for remote pilots of autonomous observation aircraft, such as drones, for example, that collect intelligence information. Space Systems operators functions include support of the space-related missions via air traffic controller. The current paper provides a comparison of situational awareness experienced by these two operators,...
Introduction The Indian sports retail sector is growing very fast due the presence of potential customers and changing lifestyles. The existing regulation compels foreign companies to source around 30 percent of their products locally. Decathlon has the potential to succeed in this market if it starts new stores and pursues...
In Scandinavian mythology, Thor is the god of thunder, rain, storms, and fertility. Thor always stood out among others, and on his eighth birthday, Odin gave Mjolnir, a hammer enchanted with extraordinary magic. However, he could get it when he proved that he was a worthy warrior. The way of...
“Ethics is the science that deals with conduct, in so far as this is considered as right and wrong, good or bad” (Dewey, 2998, p.1). Ethics is important in all spheres of human life as morality is the decisive factor that makes us human beings, that differs us from animals....
Several researchers consider the current global pandemic as a significant challenge facing the world economy and health. Hamouche examines the relationship between COVID-19 and the employees’ mental health. The author uses a qualitative approach to derive information from previous studies available in Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Semantic Sage....
New York City (NYC) was a primary gateway for Europeans, Russians, and Asians, especially in the early 20th century. Nowadays, people of European ancestry constitute around one-third of the population, as well as Hispanic communities, whereas African Americans account for one-fourth. However, by the early 1900s, the black community made...
The fascination with death, darkness, and moral corruption seems intrinsic to the human experience. Macabre areas of life attract substantial attention, especially in works of fiction – Joyce Carol Oates’s “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” belong to this category. The explanations for the phenomenon could be found...
John Watson is considered to be the founder of behaviorism, a psychological theory that focuses on visible behavior while diminishing the notion of consciousness (Malone, 2014). He firmly believed that every human has the same set of reflective responses, which can be influenced by the use of a process called...
Introduction The representatives of the general public refer to the healthcare facilities in order to receive some help. They entrust their lives and lives of people they care about to healthcare professionals but are not always treated decently because of attempts to circumvent the law. Such cases are considered by...
Abstract Over the course of their life, the senior citizens of Singapore have contributed immensely to the development of the state in terms of its social, political and economic life. As a sign of appreciation for their efforts, the Singaporean government has created the Pioneer Generation Package, which provides the...
Louis XIV always wanted people from different countries, including his native one, to realize the power and glory of France. He believed that the place of his reign also has a great role, as it is seen by many people. So when he got tired of Louvre, the “Sun King”...
In order to predict the company’s financial performance and profitability during the next several years, it is important to focus on financial forecasting and develop pro-forma statements (Hillier, Clacher, Ross, Westerfield, & Jordan, 2014; Piper, 2010). The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how pro-forma financial statements are used...
Introduction Men We Reaped is Jesmyn Ward’s account of the economic realities of poverty-stricken rural Mississippi during her childhood. Ward reveals that young black men in DeLisle, bereft of equal economic and educational opportunities, lost their lives to substance abuse, violence, and suicide. Ward’s memoir paints a picture of an...
Spatial planning is one of the issues that are of great concern to policy-makers in Belgium. Currently, this country is strongly affected by such trends as increasing population, the growing necessity to protect cultural heritage, and transformation of former industrial zones (Gropas 2014). Therefore, it is vital for local communities...
While receiving the opportunity to have a rest and use the vacation time, the Americans can be challenged with the necessity to choose between travel destinations which are similar and different in many features and aspects. Thus, it is important to compare and contrast the opportunities and details of vacationing...
Abstract The Women’s Movement of the 19th century influenced women’s history significantly while changing the social patterns and the distribution of the rights according to the principles of equality. The figures for Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton play the most important role in the process. The Women’s Movement...
Introduction The article, “Sidesteps Broad Gay Marriage Ruling,” by Peralta Eyder, explores the controversial 2013 ruling against the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) by the US Supreme Court. In the tradition of most countries, marriage is considered a legal, religious, or traditional union between a man and a woman. This...
Abstract The purpose of the paper is the investigation of the issues of stereotyping and inequality in the medical settings in Miami, Florida. The local community consists of a large number of ethnicities, nationalities, and cultures. And unfortunately, some of the minority groups fail to receive the high-quality medical service...
Abstract The history of the United States depends on the idea of immigration. Ellis Island is the place where the thousands of immigrants started the new life during the period of the 1880s-1930s. As a result, immigration on Ellis Island contributed to the economic and social progress of the country....
Abstract The Great War of 1914-1917 influenced the world in the twentieth century significantly while providing the patterns for the modern development of international relations. Thus, the Great War demonstrated the role of the alliance system, the use of poison gas, and the effect of the genocide on the nations’...
There is a great demand for different digital devices of nowadays. People want to have them as a tool, toy or just an accessory. Any need should be fulfilled, that is why there are many companies which create their own digital devices and software for them. Nowadays the world is...
Introduction Historically, marriage represented a union of a man and a woman who decided to devote their love to each other, to stay together, and take care of one another. Nowadays, however, this perspective on marriage was subjected to alterations due to the gays and lesbians who are demanding the...
