Non-Traditional Historical Research Methods

Introduction Conducting research activities requires preparing and reviewing a sufficient evidence base, which particularly concerns the field of history. Various methods and analytical tools may be utilized, as well as supporting materials, including scholarly books and peer-reviewed documents. These types of sources provide a credible background to obtain a comprehensive...

Healthcare Agencies and Regulations: Compliance and Standards Overview

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC is one of the leading agencies in the prevention and control of disease in the United States. It was established in the middle twentieth century with the initial goal of controlling the global influence of several infectious diseases such as malaria and...

Street-Smart vs. Intellectual: Gerald Graff’s Perspective

It does not present a particular challenge to outline the main idea, promoted in Gerald Graff’s article. According to Graff, it is methodologically inappropriate to refer to what he defines as ‘street-smart’ activities (sports, games, fights, dating) and intellectual activities as conceptually incompatible, because just as it is the case...

“I Am” by Gospel: Religious Writing Review

Gospel is one of the most famous religious writings that shows the life of Jesus Christ and his death. According to Carson, John, who was the writer of the masterpiece, believed that people should follow Bible studies and consider the importance of their beliefs. The clear flow of text makes...

The Second Great Awakening and Its Influence on Baptist and Methodist Churches

Introduction The Second Great Awakening refers to a Protestant religious revival primarily in the US in the early 19th Century (from around 1795-1835). The period marked remarkable growth notably manifested in the Baptist and Methodist Churches. Data from various sources indicate that Baptists and Methodists initially consisted of a paltry...

Cold War: History and Impact on Population

Introduction The Cold War is a special term used to describe the military, economic, and political confrontation between the two blocs led by the USSR and the US in the second half of the 20th century. In the literal sense, this cannot be called a war since there were no...

Respiratory Complications Reduction: Storytelling

Introduction Storytelling is a powerful communication tool that can be applied to ensure an effective change promotion. According to Gill (2011), storytelling has persuasive, motivating, and inspiring effects on employees as it allows them to understand the reason for change through an experience-based narrative that tends to be more compelling...

Betty Neuman and Her Systems Model

Introduction Betty Neuman is one of the prominent American nursing theorists. Neuman’s System Model (NSM) was first presented in 1972 (Alligood, 2014). It was created by Betty Neuman for education purposes, “to provide unity, or a focal point, for student learning” (as cited in Smith & Parker, 2015, p. 182)....

Qur’an, Sunnah, and Hadith in Islam

Introduction Qur’an, Sunnah, and the Hadith are the three sacred texts that Muslims value and use for assessing the ethical behavior to be embraced in their societies. The Quran is the supreme of the three sacred texts. It is taken to be literal word of God and is believed to...

Importance of High Teachers’ Educational Level

Teacher’s Educational Level The quest for quality teachers is a substantial aspect that drives the urge to invest much in the education career (Brickman, 2010). On a local perspective, Cristina (2012), the Hon. Minister of Education and Employment at that time, stated that teachers continue to be the most important...

Climate Change and Fall of the Western Roman Empire

Summary of the Article This article was done by Werner Max, Robin Haunschild and Lutz Bornman in 2018. The title is Climate and the Decline and Fall of the Western Roman Empire: A Bibliometric View on an Interdisciplinary Approach to Answer a Most Classic Historical Question. The work’s thesis is...

World War I: Battle of Hill 70

Introduction Four months after Vimy Ridge, the Battle of Hill 70 was the first major Canadian battle of the summer and Lieutenant-General Arthur Currie’s first war in his whole career. Lens, a coal-mining city, has been under German occupation since 1914. Since assuming control of the Corps, it was Currie’s...

Expansion of Democracy in the United States before 1877

The nineteenth century was a defining one for the democracy of the United States since it involved a variety of events, which ultimately shaped the country’s laws, attitudes, rights of the citizens. Today, every person living in the United States still experiences the influence of the nineteenth century on their...

Racial and Class Discrimination in the History of the American South

Introduction The American South became famous in world historiography due to extreme forms of slavery and discrimination from the white planter class. The peculiar way of life and plantation culture of the American South developed during the British colonization of North America and evolved after the country gained independence. The...

Alzheimer’s Disease: Signs, Stages, and Management

Introduction The process of ageing is associated with numerous changes such as generational variations, status, self-image, attitudes, and mindfulness of mortality that weaken bodies. Eventually, these changes lead to deterioration of an individual’s health. In serious cases, deterioration of health results in mental retardation. This essay explores the Dementia of...

Barrister’s Ethical Issue of Defending a Guilty

Case Summary Charlie, a barrister is called to court to represent Lucy who has been charged with murder. Lucy shot her friend Sally after discovering that she was having an affair with her boyfriend, Franklin. The crime was heinous and Lucy is known for being involved in organized crime. Charlie...

African American Racial Discrimination: Historical and Modern Perspectives

From the 16th century, African American people were facing racial discrimination. As they had a different color of skin, they were treated unfavorably and even violently. With the course of time, the situation changed but still a lot of aspects are to be improved. Even though slavery was abolished more...

Adopting the Constitution: Founding Fathers’ Political Role

The process of adopting the Constitution was one of the most significant events in the history of the American nation. The Constitution was adopted by the Founding Fathers who are discussed as the most influential figures in the history of the United States. In her book A Brilliant Solution: Inventing...

Price Images and Consumer Behavior: Hamilton & Chernev

Description of the basic purpose/focus of the article and the research question addressed The basic research question in the article by Hamilton and Chernev (2013) is exploring how price images are formed and how they influence consumer behavior. The focus of the article is on addressing the anomaly found in...

Flybe Airline: Transformational Change and Business Strategies

Introduction In the modern society, the environment of business operation is characterised by stiff competition. As a result, transforming business performance has become an integral part of gaining the competitive edge for many organisations (Hughes 2010). According to Carnall (2007), organisations devise innovative strategies in order to differentiate their business...

Suicide Ideation in COPD Patients: Fleehart et al. Study

What was the article about and what purpose did it have? The article written by Fleehart and her colleagues is focused on the suicide ideation. This work was published in a peer-reviewed medical journal and is said to be original research, which proves that the information mentioned in it is...

Enhancing Nursing Competencies and Professional Standards for Quality Care

Introduction It is important for nurses to develop their competencies and refer to the standards of nursing in order to provide high-quality care. The focus on core competencies and realization of nursing standards in daily practice is necessary to guarantee that nurses promote health and deliver the appropriate care to...

Corel vs. Department: Procurement Fairness & Discrimination Issues

Complainant’s Position In 1998, a number of discussions took place between the Corel Corporation (Corel) and the Department of Public Works and Government Services (the Department) on the basis of the procurement of an enterprise license for an office automation suite (Corel corporation, 2004). In 1989, Corel made significant contributions...

Irish Revolution and Civil War of 1918-1923

Introduction The Irish Revolution and Civil War that started gathering impetus on the eve of the World War I and came to the peak by its end was unique in nature. Many forces fueled it and determined its direction and form. In Bitter Freedom: Ireland in a Revolutionary World, Maurice...

Accurate Financial Information: Charter Company Scandal

The Charter Company, which is a cable TV service provider, has challenges in maintaining its cash flow and the CEO decided to misrepresent its customer base, incorrectly capitalize costs, and manipulate the billing rates. After making these efforts, the CEO realized that the company was going to miss its projected...

The Importance and Process of External Audits

Introduction There is no use denying the fact that money has always been the main remedy which guaranteed existence of society and relations between different manufacturers. Being taken as the criterion according to which the value of a certain product can be determined, it helped people to from their system...

Impact of Nursing Care Models on Patient Safety and Care Quality

Introduction Nursing care models differ across facilities and depending on the circumstances of the patients. Nursing care models are divided into two categories, task-oriented and patient-oriented. The two most important task-oriented task models include team nursing and practical nursing. On the other hand, the patient-oriented models are primary and total...

General Motors Process Improvement: Lean Principles

GM process analysis with Womack and Jones lean thinking principles Lean philosophy is the approach to process improvement that sees the elimination of all types of waste as its primary objective. It can be whether the excess lead time, using the excess amount of inventory or number of workers for...

Religion as a Root of Terrorism

Introduction Research is consistent that many causes of terrorism seem to be reinforced by historical and political phenomena, economic and social grievances, as well as ideological and religious factors (Spindlove & Simonsen, 2013; Tan, 2008). The religion factor, in particular, has been cited as a central driving force to recent...

Strategic Management and Behavioral Economics

Eight Hidden Flaws in Strategy The article by Roxburgh uncovers a set of essential flaws in strategic management from the perspective of behavioral economics. First, the author pinpoints the overconfidence. In the case of the need to start a new business, it might be useful, however, a person’s brain sometimes...

Dunnes Stores: Business Overview

Introduction Dunnes is a retail store that was established in Ireland in 1944, and with stores in several other locations like the United Kingdom and Spain. During the early years of establishment, the store was identified as the leading retailer matching quality and costs. However, the entry of Aldi and...

Theories of Ethics: Consequentialism and Ethical Relativism

Ethical relativism and consequentialism are controversial lines of thought. However, the two schools of thought highlight the basis upon which decisions can be made when face with ethical dilemmas that require moral solutions. According to the ethical relativism theory, an action is measured based on its intention as the basic...

Mahayana Buddhism Meditation Practices: Samatha vs Vipassana

Buddhism is a form of religion that has three major schools of thoughts including Theravada, Mahayana, and Vihrayana. Mahayana originated from India in the 5th CE under the leadership of the Gupta dynasty. The government valued the teachings of Mahayana traditions to an extent of establishing a public university referred...

Class Conflict and Lenin’s Social Movement Theory Analysis

This paper analyzes the class conflict social movement theory and Lenin’s social movement theory. Class conflict refers “to the antagonism that occurs within the society as a result of competing for socioeconomic interests and desires between people of different classes” (Tarrow 23). Class conflict can be manifested in various forms....

Hispanic Vulnerabilities in the US: A VPCM Review

Introduction Vulnerable populations encompass racial and ethnic minorities, economically disadvantaged, homeless, the elderly, those with HIV, as well as those with other chronic health conditions such as severe mental illnesses (“Vulnerable populations,” 2006). In addition, individuals in remote areas who encounter barriers while accessing healthcare services are part of vulnerable...

Existentialism in 1940-50s: Alienation & Society’s Influence

Introduction When existentialism appeared in the 1940-50s as a philosophic and literary movement, it primarily concerned the idea of alienation of the artist from the world and the deteriorating influence the society exerts on human nature (Modern art movements, n.d.). Existentialists reacted against the systematic approach of rationalist philosophy that...

Evaluating Colonization: Development vs. Exploitation

Colonialism This is the situation where a country extends its national sovereignty over land beyond its borders. This is by establishment of settler colonies or administrative representatives in which the native populations are ruled directly or relocated. The country that colonizes usually controls the resources, work force, and markets of...

Cultures of the Middle East and Western Policies

Introduction The tension between different groups is a common phenomenon or even a characteristic feature of human society. Many theories regarding the nature of these conflicts exist, but one of the most recent approaches to the problem was quite widely accepted in the academic and political arenas. According to this...

Quality Collaboration Initiatives at Kendall Regional Medical Center

Health care is a highly dynamic field that constantly evolves and reviews its core concepts. Naturally, with improvements in means of care delivery and the changing social and scientific standards, the understanding of the goals and objectives of health care were also reshaped. Among these changes are the definitions of...

Ethical Concerns in Snapple Juice Marketing and Competition

Ethics in marketing Ethical concerns arising in the process of marketing Snapple Juices include deceptive advertising. In this case, the focus is the promotion of, consumer culture re which leads to consumers buying more of the product owing to impaired thinking. This kind of advertising is of benefit to the...

Problems with the Right Ear: Ethical Issues in Bilateral Surgery

Introduction A physician decided that a patient should have surgery on one ear. The patient agreed and provided informed consent to the surgery. However, during the procedure, when the patient was examined under general anesthesia by a surgeon, it turned out that he required the same surgery on another ear....

Equality in the US Declaration of Independence

Introduction The declaration of independence and the notion of equality are topics that have been explored at length, especially due to disagreements regarding the meaning of equality. The term “all men are created equal” coined by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 arguably meant something different from how equality as it is...

Role of Women in Modern vs. Traditional Chinese Society

The role of women in Modern Chinese Society contrasts greatly from traditional Chinese society. There are more equality and fairness, and most Chinese people back in China and abroad regard their women with respect. “Chinese women are now entitled to occupational and educational opportunities” (e How inc). It is important...

U.S. v. Microsoft Corporation: An Ethical Analysis

Microsoft Corporation was sued by the Department of Justice and 21 state governments in 1998 with separate but analogous lawsuits. The main contentions of the plaintiffs against Microsoft were that it misused its monopoly status in the operating systems market to forbid competition both in the internet platform and browser...

Nurses’ Role in Environmental Health and Pollution Control

Abstract In this paper, the topic of environmental health and its connection to different environmental changes is discussed using the report offered by Healthy People 2020 in 2017. In addition to such environmental factors as air pollution, water contamination, indoor environment, climate change, surveillance, and infrastructure, the role of nurses...

Kark Shop: Muscat’s Premier Flavored Tea Destination

Business and Industry Profile Kark Shop is a new tea shop in Muscat, Oman that is aimed at the provision of quality flavored tea to customers around Muscat and other parts of Oman. It is a Limited Liability Company managed by XYZ. XYZ is suitable as a manager of Kark...

Real Gross Domestic Product Analysis

Introduction The Gross Domestic Product of a nation is the total value of the goods manufactured and services provided in the nation. As shown in Figure 1, the Real Gross Domestic Product differs from the Nominal Gross Domestic Product, in that the former quantifies the total value in relation to...

Intercultural Competence in Healthcare: Tenet’s Training Gaps

Abstract The paper provides a discussion of intercultural competence in the healthcare industry context to determine the gaps in the approaches followed by Tenet Healthcare Corporation while training the employees. The goal of the global training and development program is also presented in the paper to identify the targets. Also,...

Employees’ Role in Organizational Success and McGregor’s Theory X

Introduction Employees form a very important component of an organization, and their output directly reflects the overall performance of an organization. A team of employees who are dedicated to their work will always help a firm achieve its vision within a reasonable duration. However, sometimes employees may fail to act...

Important Content on the Page: Designing ITCore.com Website

Introduction This is a website design report for ITCore.com, a software, hardware, and network product and services company with a steadily growing client base now in several states across the US. ITCore.com specializes in providing hardware, software, and networking products and services at the most competitive costs presently on the...

Transitional Nursing Strategies for Cancer Patients

Introduction Transitional nursing strategies are implemented in different medical areas to ensure that patients’ transition from one unit to another or from a hospital to their home is safe, effective, and does not adversely influence their wellbeing and health. However, patients with cancer can have different needs and demands compared...

Arizona Inmate Medical Transport: Strategic Management Insights

The case of Arizona inmate medical transport system suggests that planning and effective strategic management is the core of any organizational processes. The evaluator of the case will develop various instruments designed for the change program under study. It is important to recognize that the medical care problem is one...

Obesity Prevention in Childhood

Due to the criticality of physical and mental health consequences of childhood obesity, the central objective of the proposed research is to find a relevant and accurate answer to the following clinical question: for childhood obesity (P), what are the effects of after-school education practices programs (I) compared to currently...

General Motors Process Improvement: Six Sigma Approach

Analysis of the process using the DMAIC Six Sigma Methodologies The Six Sigma approach was designed by Motorola in 1986. The primary objective of the concept was to develop a tool for tallying the process defects and, as the result, improving business operations. The foundations of the approach are the...

Ebola Disease: Fatal Infection in Humans and Primates

Introduction Origin and the discovery of the disease The Ebola disease is a fatal infection that affects human beings and other primates. It is believed that the Ebola virus got its name from where it was first discovered. The virus causing the fever was first reported along the Ebola River...

Understanding Drug and Non-Drug Addictions

Introduction Drug addiction is a complex condition that includes a variety of aspects that create dependency in a person. Often such dependency may have highly negative consequences for both the person and their family. Non-drug addiction does not include dependency on a chemical from an outside source, but consequences of...

Economic Impact and Comorbidities of Diabetes Mellitus: Global Perspectives

Introduction Diabetes mellitus exists in two main forms, type I and type II. If the patient does not receive timely and effective treatment, the disease may lead to numerous complications (Alva, Gray, Mihaylova, Leal, & Holman, 2015). In the US alone, the economic cost of diabetes is around 240 billion...

Internship Practice: Gaining Professional Experience and Skills

Introduction The main purpose of the internship practice was the obtaining of professional experience and learning from communication with competent specialists. Throughout the course of the internship, the students develop professional skills by dealing with multiple challenges and fulfilling daily tasks. The internship facilitates the learning process because it allows...

Dell’s Business Model: Evolution, Challenges, and Strategies

There is no use denying the fact that technologies and different digital devices play very important role nowadays. People accustom to the comfort and wide range of possibilities which the usage of devices of this sort provides. With this in mind, it is possible to say that there is a...

Database Management System and Knowledge Base Management System

Introduction “Database Management System (DBMS) is an analog-based on the idea of Knowledge Base Management System (KBMS) and the Knowledge Warehouse (KW)” (Date, 1981). In determining the differences among data, information, and knowledge, it is important to note that they all are common in the fact that they emerge from...

The Social Stratification of the African American Society

Summarizing the Argument There is no need to stress the fact that, despite numerous democratic endeavors, the gap between the representatives of the Black culture and the White residents of the USA is still huge. The reason for this gap to grow, however, is extremely hard to locate, since it...

Cyber Bullying: Roles of Victim & Abuser in Online Environment

Prewriting What is your narrow topic? Be detailed in your answer. You can use any of the versions you’ve developed for prior assignments. Cyber Bullying: Rehearsing the Roles of a Victim and an Abuser in the Online Environment Who is your primary audience or reader? Why? Be detailed in your...

CCSU Smoking Policy Review: Need for a Complete Ban

The parking zones of Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) cannot be discussed as zones of fresh air appropriate for recreation. During several weeks, it is possible to observe the situation when the only available places for resting can be found at Kaiser Parking Lot or Willard-DiLoreto Parking Lot, places for...

Impact of Cultural and Cognitive Differences on Student Learning

Impact of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Cultural Differences on Student Learning To a large extent individuals’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as inherent cognitive abilities, define their personalities, behaviors, and decision making. These factors also affect the process of learning across the lifespan. Therefore, every teacher must consider all possible...

Evaluating the SAFETY Program for Adolescent Suicide Prevention

Introduction The problem of adolescent suicide is researched from various angles. The complexity of this issue is addressed by many scholars who often focus on a specific aspect such as suicide prevention methods or therapy approaches in their works. For example, a study by Asarnow, Berk, Hughes, and Anderson (2015)...

Criminal Justice: Government Institution for Law and Order

Criminal Justice is a government institution. It consists of many establishments and trainings merged into one big entity. All these institutions work together. In fact, Criminal Justice was founded to help with the provision of law. The sole duty of this system is to uphold law and order, solve crimes...

The Role of Soft Skills in Military Operations

Abstract The field manual identifies two types of skills: hard and soft skills (Army Support to Security Cooperation, 2013, p. 103). Although hard skills such as military training are the foundation of any successful operation, depending on the nature of the mission soft skills such as sociocultural competence may determine...

Patient-Centered Versus Team Nursing Care Model

Introduction Care delivery can be designed in different ways. Usually, a healthcare facility selects a care delivery model and builds its work in accordance with the principles of this model. The choice of the model determines the processes of care delivery. There is a variety of care delivery models. There...

Earth System Science: Natural Hazards in Alexandria

Abstract The city of Alexandria is located in northern Egypt. The city has been one of the major ports in the Mediterranean and many tourists travel to the beautiful city. Geographically the city is located on the coast of Egypt and a major portion of the city is composed of...

Trends to Piercing the Corporate Veil Among Courts

Abstract The aim of forming a corporation is to protect owners from the liabilities and debts of their ventures. This ensures the growth of the business. However, we must establish whether courts will reach a point where they will take a separate business enterprise as a means of achieving an...

Management Information Systems

EMC EMC was first created in 1979 before starting as an information systems infrastructure, dealing in both software and hardware in 1981. With several partnerships, acquisitions, and a series of new research and development projects in various countries including Singapore, and tapping on cheap Chinese labor, the company grew further...

AIDS, Influenza A, Rabies: Miami-Dade County Report

Introduction The communicable illnesses chosen for the analysis are AIDS, influenza A, and rabies. The county chosen is Miami-Dade, FL (the ZIP-code is 33143). According to Miami-Dade County’s monthly report, 36 and 136 patients were registered with AIDS and HIV respectively in July 2017 (Florida Department of Health, 2017a). The...

Effective Organizational Models for Global Business Success

Introduction For any company to be part of a global business, a business strategy that incorporates an organizational model is essential in placing the business at a competitive edge. Doing business across national territory requires a business entity to have a model that will ensure its international operations do not...

Emmett Till Antilynching Act

Introduction The issues of respecting civil rights and freedoms have always been essential problems for the United States. They represent an integral part of the policy of such a multinational state. One of the largest population groups in the country is African American citizens, and this group has been discriminated...

The Concept of Corporate Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility true acts as an umbrella that incorporates the internal activities of a business, and its linkage with the external environment. To the external environment, social corporate responsibility fulfills the expectations of the society with regard to an organization in matters relating to ethics, legal concepts, and economically....

Multihoming and Network Infrastructure Administration

Multihoming is the process of configuring multiple network interfaces or IP addresses on a single computer. In means having as many internet roots assigned to an IP network as possible. This strategy is increasingly becoming popular in many companies as a technique to increase reliability of network applications. Although maximum...

Commercial Law: Sprod v Public Relations Oriented Security

Introduction According to contemporary law vicarious liability is regarded as the liability of one person for the torts committed by another person. The wrong-doer is of course, liable to the injured person but another person may be jointly liable with him to compensate the injured party. The law states that...

Clear Communication Channels: Foundation of Organizational Success

Every organization operates within set goals and objectives that guarantee its success in a competitive environment. Effective communication is responsible for ensuring an organization’s objectives and goals are met. Consequently, a functional organization seeks to ensure that the channels of communication among its staff are clear and well defined. Organizational...

Griggs v. Duke Power Company: Civil Rights Act Violation Case

In Griggs v. Duke Power Company case, African American applicants proved that the company violates the Civil Rights Act while hiring in prestigious positions. In particular, the statistical data showed that the human resource management of the company required from candidates the obligatory presence of the Higher Education Diploma and...

Ledbetter v. Goodyear as the Most Problematic Case

Statutory Interpretation Method First of all, the Ledbetter Court provided no remedy for the Ledbetter party because they problematically applied the statutory interpretation methods. Legislative intent, as a part of it, is a mechanism used by various participants of the justice system to examine and correctly evaluate the purpose of...

Reducing the Prevalence of Obesity in Children

Abstract Obesity is increasing worldwide, and children have not been left out. An increase in the incidence rate of between 20% and 30% is realized every decade (Rosenbaum et al., 2011). Childhood obesity is a serious population health issue because of the adverse and fatal consequences that range from health,...

Addressing Childhood Obesity: Awareness and Prevention Program

Introduction 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 (Ogden, Connor, Rivera, Dommarco, 2010). Overweight and obesity are leading risk factors for hypertension and diabetes....

Reducing Cigarette Smoking American Youth

Abstract The number of smokers among youths in America is alarming. Instead of going down, this number just leveled up. Many researchers and health service providers are worried about this trend. It was, therefore, necessary to carry out a research to establish the causes of this situation and possible solutions....

The US Acid Rain Program: Chestnut & Mills’ Study Analysis

Introduction and Context Authors Lauraine Chestnut and David Mills documented the benefits and cost assessment of the US acid rain reduction platform. Special attention was given to the parameters specified under the US Acid Rain Program, specifically Title IV of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. To accomplish that goal,...

Human Trafficking: A Very Torturous Experience

Abstract Human trafficking refers to the illegal smuggling of people into a country for forced labor and other forms of exploitation. This also involves falsely recruiting, transferring, harboring, and exploiting people in a foreign land without their consent or for activities they did not sign up to undertake. Victims of...

Capella-McDonnall & Crudden (2009) on Job Market Transition

Introduction The article by Capella-McDonnall and Crudden (2009) sought to examine various issues, which affect the youths with visual impairments, especially when they are transitioning from college or high school to employment. What elements influence the triumphant absorption of transition-age visually disabled adolescents in the job market? The article sought...

Did Christianity or Islam Liberate Women?

Introduction Just as it is true that religion is everywhere, it is equally true that religious popularity has varied over time and from place to place at any one time. Its popularity has been shaped by its response to three cultural sets of beliefs and values that have appeared during...

Buddha’s Life and Teachings: Siddhartha Gautama’s Journey

Introduction Buddha whose real name was Siddhartha Gautama is believed to have been born at around 563 BCE and lived till 483. According to a report by Ascension Gateway, he is believed to have been born on Nepal to a king named Suddhodana, his mother died after giving birth to...

Information Technologies in Patient Education

Introduction Nowadays, information technology in the healthcare system provides the foundation for the future. The significance of modernization can be seen in retrospective by comparing healthcare provision now and thirty years ago. Most of these years were devoted to the development of computer technologies that improved patient care, whereas, for...

Singhania and Partners’ Human Resource Strategy

Evaluation of the Singhania and Partners Strategy Singhania and Partners have a strong sense of context in their business strategy. The company is on the forefront of planning for change and adapting to it. Cases in point include opening a New York office to take care of the influx of...

Business Ethics: Whistleblowing and Employee Loyalty

Introduction Moral side of relationships between an employers and employees provides a pivot for further firmness of the company. This statement invigorates a newbie at the workplace to follow the features of trust and loyalty to an employer. However, there comes an objective as for the validity of such kind...

American Social History Since 1865

Introduction American history after the Civil War of 1861-1865, which came to be known as the ‘Gilded Age,’ was characterized with rapid population growth, huge economic boom and the creation of a modern industrial economy. Mark Twain and Charles Dudely Warner coined the term ‘Gilded Age’ in their novel “The...

Comparative History of the Red Sea Trans-Saharan and Indian Ocean Slave Trades

Introduction Like most historians would put it, slave trade in Africa is linked to much of the external forces in western and European nations. The trends in development of slave trade provide the best foresight for understanding the political and socio-economic history of Africa. From an African view point, this...

Attack on Pearl Harbor: Japanese Reasons

A Review of the Literature Reviewing the Japanese and United States political affairs history up to the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the turning point came about after Japan won the war over Russia in 1905. From that period henceforth, American and Japanese interests began to collide. The...

Motivation at Workplace: Achieving Organizational Goals

Introduction Leadership is a very important skill which is not possessed by all; hardly very few people are blessed with this skill. Being a leader is not easy; it poses many challenges and the person who overcomes these challenges make a successful leader. A leader instills confidence and provides motivation...

“Liar’s Poker” by Lewis

Introduction The book Liar’s Poker describes the personal experience of the author and his cooperation with Solomon Brothers. The book consists of 11 chapters devoted to different problems and periods in life of Lewis. The book describes bond sales and trade operations on Wall Street, relations between partners and their...

Brigham and Women’s Hospital: Systems Theory & Nursing Feedback

Introduction The present paper will consider the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Nursing [BWHDN] (2016) and its individual nursing units from the perspective of the open systems theory as explained by Meyer and O’Brien-Pallas (2010). This approach can be employed for organizational analysis to describe a hospital unit as...

Breaking of Public Service Rules: Causes and Consequences

Introduction Public policies dictate various ethical codes of conduct that public servants should follow in a bid to maintain delivery of services in ethically acceptable means. Common misunderstanding of ethical principles that govern the workplace usually causes ethical issues. This situation makes public employees vulnerable to breaking of public service...

Stress in ED Nurses: Bragard, Dupuis, & Fleet (2015) Review

The Article Review Bragard, Dupuis, & Fleet (2015) conducted a qualitative review in which they analyzed the influence that stress has on nurses working in emergency departments (EDs) and methods to cope with it. Working in EDs is particularly stressful, as patients who are there need urgent medical assistance or...

Politician Louis Riel: A Hero or Traitor?

Introduction Louis Riel, the undisputed Metis leader and the founder of Manitoba led his people to resist the Canadian government resulting into an irrevocable tension between the Federal government and the Metis. When he finally managed to establish a provisional government in the year 1869, and vowed to improve the...

Resource Value Effects Territorial Defense by Broad-Tailed and Rufous Hummingbirds

Introduction An animal of a particular species may defend a territory from animals of other species or its own species. Mostly the territories are held by either individuals, a group or mated pair. Food is the overall key determinant for a species to hold the territory. The key factor for...

Singapore Armed Forces in Counter-Terrorism Efforts

Introduction The floodgates of heaven remained open amidst the ominous gray sky as Lo Hwei Yen’s coffin was carried out of church. Her heartrending death in Mumbai at the bloodied hands of terrorists after having been taken hostage had led to a national outpouring of grief over Singapore’s first victim...

Workers East: Taylorism and Revolution

Introduction In the first half of the 20th century, a number of countries in Eastern Europe were struggling to improve their workflow and cover for the losses experienced in the Great War. One of the driving forces of such improvement processes was Taylorism – the system of scientific management developed...

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Analysis

Introduction Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep is a novel that covers Phillip Dick’s analysis of the human state and his pursuit to retire six androids. The story trails John Isidore based on a post-apocalyptic future. The movie Blade Runner assumes the same story line as the novel. The difference...

English as the Official Language of the US

Introduction Despite English being the official language of more than fifty nations globally, it is yet to become the official language of the United States of America. If English is made the official language, it means that all government operations must be carried out using the language and that no...

Bill Clinton: 42nd President’s Legacy and Achievements

Bill Clinton was the 42nd president of the United States of America. He was born William Jefferson Blythe III in the year 1946. He joined politics in the early 1970s where he first vied for the post of Congress in Arkansas which is his place of birth. He was defeated...

Workers West: From Fascism to the New Left

The period from the Great Depression to the emergence of the New Left is quite significant for the history of labor force movements. Workers had to face and fight against the ideology of fascism, the oppressing policy of capitalists, and gender discrimination. Thus, this time might be crucial to discover...

Private Sector and Public Housing in Beijing vs. New York

Beijing: Role of Private Sector and Privatization The history of privatization in Beijing is somewhat recent, as the city entered the sphere of the market economy at the end of the twentieth century (Yang et al. 522). The market-oriented housing reform significantly affected the place of public housing in the...

Bauhaus Influence on 20th-Century Design

Introduction Bauhaus was a German school that operated between 1919 and 1933 and which introduced a different form of architecture. It was run by talented artists and architects, and although for the first few years it did not have a department of architecture, it made considerable contributions to this field....

Banner Healthcare: Expanding Health Services Nationwide

Strategic planning to enable Banner Healthcare to serve citizens in the next decade Banner Healthcare is a health care facility in the United States of America. It is located in Phoenix, Arizona and operates over 25 hospitals across the country. It also operates several specialized facilities in the U.S. Banner...

Banner Healthcare: Largest Non-Profit Health Organization in the USA

The Organization Overview Banner Healthcare is one of the largest non-profit health organizations in the USA, headquartered in Phoenix. The organization operates twenty-eight acute care hospitals, three academic medical institutions, several outpatient surgeries, and long-term care centers, the Banner Medical Group and Banner Health Network, and a great number of...

Religious Faith During the Era of Francois Voltaire

Introduction Voltaire was born in the final years of the seventeenth century and died a decade before the beginning of the French Revolution. Christened François Marie Arouet, he subsequently assumed his name to Voltaire. In fact, Voltaire was a central and quintessential figure of the eighteenth century, so much so...

Banner Health: A Leading Company in the American Health Care System

Introduction Banner Health is one of the most famous and productive companies in the American health care system. This non-profitable organization was established in the year 1999 in Phoenix, Arizona, but it diffused all over the United States territory to give its services to as many people as possible. Banner...

Banner Health Organization’s Challenge & Strategy to Meet Public Needs

Introduction Banner Health is a nonprofit network of hospitals across the United States of America which was established in 1999. It is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and boasts of over 39,000 employees who work in twenty-eight acute care hospitals and healthcare centers in seven states. Also, it has a growing...

Avera Health: Expanding Telehealth and Rural Care Since 1897

Avera Health is a non-profit health organization that spans across a number of US states such as South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa. This healthcare system was founded in 1897 by two religious orders – the Presentation Sisters of Aberdeen and the Benedictine Sisters of Yankton (Avera Health,...

High Incarceration Costs in Australia: Challenges and Solutions

Executive Summary Australia is one of the highest spending countries when it comes to the incarceration of prisoners, coming second after the United States. Among some of the causes for the high prison retention rates are that more women have turned into criminal offenders. Also, the high standard of living...

ATIC’s Performance: Strategic Planning & Management Styles

Introduction Background of the Problem The effectiveness of the company’s strategic planning directly depends on the certain management style followed in the organisation. During a long period of time, the Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC) located in the UAE has been following the effective management strategies to contribute to the...

Attribution Theory and Behaviour of Other People

Introduction People’s tendency to explain their own or others’ behaviour constitutes the basis of the attribution theory. The father of the theory, Heider, famously said that each and every person is a psychologist of their own or at least tries to be. After the concept first emerged in the 1950s,...

Family Health Assessment: Insights for an African American Family

Introduction This paper reports the results of a family health assessment done on an African American family of five living in a nucleus setup. The family is headed by a 49-year-old woman since the man, who is in his early fifties, is currently unemployed. Although their three children are over...

Model Business Corporation Act: the Australian Law

The given case should be analyzed in terms of the Australian corporate law and basic regulations suggested by it. The fact is that the given sphere could be considered rather complex and there are several important factors that should be taken into account when cogitating about the actions which could...

Arconas: Leading Canadian Export Corporation in Airport Furniture

Company Introduction: General Profile In this paper, the analysis of the Canadian export corporation, which is called Arconas, is sustained. The official Internet page, which contains the detailed overview of the company operations, is the following link www.arconas.com. The business direction, which is embraced by Arconas, concerns the production of...

Jackson Memorial Hospital Compensation Strategy

Introduction Compensation strategy that a firm uses has a major influence on the output of its employees. According to Spitzer (2013), effective compensation strategy does not necessarily mean giving your employees very high salaries above the market average. It entails identifying individual employee’s effort and rewarding it in the most...

Khrushchev in the US: “K Blows Top” by P. Carlson

Introduction Nikita Khrushchev, then the head of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, visited the United States on September 15, 1959, at a time when the relations between the United States and the Soviet Union were at their worst. The accidental invitation offered the Soviet leader a unique opportunity to...

Anorexia Nervosa: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Anorexia Nervosa: Overview and Symptoms Becoming infamously well-known in the 20th century, when beauty standards reinforced the images of painfully slim people, anorexia nervosa (AN) still remains one of major health concerns. Although the phenomenon of anorexia nervosa is typically viewed as the effect of the environmental influences, particularly, the...

In Praise of Folly & St. Peter’s Basilica: A Cultural Study

Introduction There is a lot that seems unknown about the similarities and differences of European culture in terms of literature, music, and visual arts. The European culture has broad elements that allowed different artists to delve into development of different kinds of cultural arts, music, or literature. The aim of...

Evolving Perspectives on Japanese Internment

Introduction Japanese internment is a dark chapter of American history. The literature about it changed its tone overtime from analytical to a study of civil rights. The findings show that events such as the World Trade Center attacks and improvements in psychology. With time the publications became more critical of...

Civil Rights Movements: Occupy Wall Street and Decolonize Wall Street

The blistering growth of various civil rights movements and other forms of protest peculiar to the last several decades could evidence the significant changes in the mentality of people and the way society accepts some issues. Yet, the reconsideration of values and priorities resulted in the growth of individuals self-consciousness....

Ancient Egypt: Its Culture and History

History of Egypt Egypt is one of the countries that had a long and remarkable history. This country had an immense influence on the development of western civilization. Ironically, the country and its culture were also shaped by western civilization, as well as other cultural traditions. The Egyptians are a...

Epidemiology Assessment of Miami-Dade County: HIV/AIDS, Influenza, and Syphilis

Introduction The chosen community for the epidemiology assessment is Miami-Dade County, particularly the city of Miami with the zip code 33131. The selected diseases for the analysis are HIV/AIDS, influenza, and syphilis. These diseases pose a threat to people’s health in the community for various reasons. However, nowadays, many methods...

Economic Hardships in Mott Haven Division in the South Bronx

Overview The inequality and harsh economic conditions experienced by millions of Americans living in economically depressed society have been described by many authors in their writings. Jonathan Kozol is among the widely celebrated writers known for exposing cruelty in American society in his books. His first book named Death at...

Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Stages, and Management

Introduction Alzheimer’s disease is the most frequent form of dementia that is characterized by extensive deterioration of memory, speech, behavior, and thinking faculties (Altman, 2000). The disease has no cure and its symptoms develop gradually over time. In its severe form, it interferes with an individual’s proper execution of daily...

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Exploits U.S. Security Weaknesses

Weaknesses in Homeland Security Exploited by al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Al-Qaeda is one of the most dangerous radical terrorist organizations designated as such by many countries, including the US. Al-Qaeda has many groups, one of which poses a particular danger to the US. This group is called al-Qaeda in...

Alcoholics’ Physical Yearning: Overcoming Barriers in Human Services

Introduction Alcoholics suffer from a distinct physical yearning to take alcohol past their capability to manage it, irrespective of every law of common sense. Despite having a vast desire for alcohol, alcoholics often give in to that yearning at the worst probable instances. Alcoholism is generally detrimental to the alcoholics’...

Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) v. Harkat

Abstract Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) v. Harkat was a landmark case in Canada especially in regards to the era of terrorism. This case brief outlines the details of this landmark Supreme Court Ruling. Included in the brief are the details of the case, in summary, its background, accompanying facts, the...

Science in Shelley’s “Frankenstein” and Condorcet’s Works

The celebration of human reason in science began in the 18th century. The period was also known as the Enlightenment, and the works and achievements of its brightest representatives such as Luigi Galvani, Voltaire, Erasmus Darwin, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Immanuel Kant changed the lives of millions of people. It was...

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 2010: Debates and Impacts

The adoption of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010 has given rise to various debates among different policy-makers, medical workers, patients, as well as journalists.1It is important to discuss the positive and negative consequences of this healthcare reform. Much attention should be paid to the financial implications...

Abortion: Ethical and Legal Debates Explored

Abortion is considered the intended action to expel a fetus from the womb of a woman. The expulsion of a fetus leads to death, but scientists and societies argue that the intentional expulsion of a fetus is murder. Morally, abortion is illegal and not permitted by law in several states...

Nurse Staffing and Retention: Key Findings and Implications

Article Review Empirical and non-experimental studies play critical roles in the nursing practice and healthcare provision in general. As such, almost every element of evidence-based nursing practice is based on research. Most studies are published and are available in peer-reviewed journals as articles. This paper reviews an article by Hairr,...

Title VII Protected Class: Nurse’s Harassment Case

Description One of the female nurses who joined the Emergency Centre in a local hospital fourteen months ago was selected to attend a training seminar on Emergency Care, in a neighboring state for one week. The nurse traveled together with her male supervisor who had the authority to make appointments,...

Slavery on the National Level: Constitutional Compromises

Despite the enormous significance of the Constitution, its creation was associated with major controversy, which revolved primarily around the degree of centralization of the country’s governance. However, the final product can be considered a reasonable compromise between individual liberties and institutional responsibilities. The following paper provides a detailed analysis of...

Nurse Practitioner: Job Description and Education Requirements

Job description Care/service provided by the healthcare professional A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) is a health care professional who has received the requisite education and training to diagnose and treat various kinds of health problems. A CRNP lays stress on the prevention of diseases and promotes wellness among the...

Federal Aviation Administration, Its History and Role

Introduction The Federal Aviation Administration is an important organization in the aviation industry. It has always played a critical role in aviation regulation and control of the air safety. This essay provides a brief history of aviation as it appeared earlier than the Federal Aviation Administration. Knowledge of the aviation...

Protests Theatre Role in Apartheid South Africa

Introduction It has often been argued that theatre is political in nature because it is a part of all human activities, which are political in nature (Schumann, 2008). Apart from entertaining the society, theatres perform significant roles in any society. For instance, they contribute to the processes of educating, informing,...

Healthy Living Social Responsibility in Coca-Cola

Introduction Ethics in decision making has been actively tied to the success and failure of businesses. In a world where social causes are becoming more relevant, the private sector has been forced to adopt corporate social responsibilities as a way of giving back to their communities, and their customers. Kumar...

Diamond as a Commodity

Origin Diamond is an important mineral resource. Diamond is one of the hardest minerals and enjoys the application in a variety of fields. The nature and value of a diamond make it a luxurious mineral. It is used in the making of jewelry and rings. Moreover, diamond is used in...

Space Exploration: UAE and INDIA Space Cooperation

The space sector is one of the most critical and prospective branches of any economic development. Nowadays, world governments perform significant contributions to the development of innovative programs in the relevant sphere. One would hardly argue with the fact that the successful performance within the space industry might assist considerably...

Semiotics Theory and Signs in Designs

Introduction Semiotic is a theory that explains the application and results of signs and symbols in both artificial and natural language structures. It tries to explain the origin of meaning rather than what the word or phrase means. The theory of semiotics assumes that the thing human beings suppose to...

The Roman Empire and Julius Caesar’s Death

Introduction It is important to note that Caesar’s death was a pivotal moment in the history of the Roman Empire, marking the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the imperial era. The research question guiding this inquiry is: What was the significance of Julius Caesar’s death in...

How the Jesus Movement Became The Church

The Jesus movement arose from Judaism in Israel; it had many followers worldwide. The Jesus movement created a legacy of God’s people; believers perceive Jesus as their Lord and wish to unite with him. It also involves common beliefs of followers and suggests that God’s people will possess virtue through God’s...