Overview of Psychiatric Personality Disorders in Adult Populations

Dementia Social Activities Dementia is a health condition that manifests in acquired cognitive impairment, which tends to “cause limitations of memory, self-care, and family, social, and occupational functioning” (Perese, 2012, p. 512). As a result, patients with dementia often experience social isolation. At the same time, there is a distinct...

Addressing and Analyzing Issues of Misjudgment Across Various Contexts

For the majority of men who are not older than 50, prostatitis is the most prevalent urological verdict. At least one warning sign of prostatitis can be found at more than 30% of men, and more than 15% have symptoms hinting at chronic prostatitis. Prostatitis is an imperative contemplation in...

Book Tour Inspiration: Lessons from Authors and Publishers

Introduction I am sincerely grateful for the inspiration I have acquired from the authors who have profound experience in the book tour. Also, I am grateful for what I have gained from publishers and authors who have opted to share their experiences through diverse mediums and this has considerably helped...

Promoting Creative Thinking Skills at Oman Oil Refineries

Executive Summary The present report is devoted to the analysis of individual creativity concept, its links to organisational innovativeness, and factors that inhibit/foster them. It is suggested that personal characteristics and corporate environment factors define the level of realising employees’ creativity potentials at the workplace. With a focus on the...

Achieving Project Goals and Objectives in Business

The definition of project management and the importance to the business world In organizations, capital investments and major developments are implemented through a project; the success of a project depends on how well it has been planned for, implemented, monitored, and controlled. Project management is the process through which projects...

Project Funding: Financial Sources, Risks & Management

A project’s success is primarily determined by whether project owners are able to finance it without any disruptions. In this context, funding sources are critical because different financing methods have varying implications. This paper provides an overview of the current practices in project financial management and conventional methods of funding...

Core Concepts and Philosophy of Nursing: Key Insights

Introduction Over the last decades, the nursing profession has seen the emergence of many new challenges. The widespread innovation of healthcare systems forced nurses to acquire new skills and knowledge. However, the foundations of nursing remain immutable; that is why nurses still need to realize the essence of their job....

PHI Safety in Healthcare: Challenges & Solutions

Introduction Guaranteeing the safety of private health information (PHI) is one of the most significant challenges faced by health care facilities. The issue has become even more critical after the implementation of electronic health records. In order to decrease the risks of compromising PHI, it is essential to develop and...

Prevalence of Skin Tears in Long-Term Care: LeBlanc’s Study Analysis

LeBlanc, Christensen, Cook, Culhane, and Gutierrez (2013) authored the article the “Prevalence of skin tears in a long-term care facility”. The research was quantitatively conducted to investigate the prevalence rate of skin tears among patients in a long-term care facility setting. The study seeks to answer the question of the...

Pressure Ulcer Management in Long-Term Care: Literature Review

Introduction The present paper is devoted to a literature review on the following PICOT question; the references used in the paper are summarized in Literature Review Summary Table. The majority of the articles are systematic reviews, which makes them a good source of synthesized information (Katapodi & Northouse, 2011). PICOT:...

Self-Perceptions of Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers: Insights and Implications

Results of the study, and the Impact of Different Courses on Self-Efficacy The qualitative analysis supported the quantitative data, demonstrating, that pre-service teachers felt their ability to teach mathematics improved after the mathematics methods courses. Interviews conducted with six pre-service teachers gave the following data on teachers’ self-perception: three teachers...

Overcoming Mediocrity in Christian Leadership: Reggie McNeal’s Guide

Abstract In the minds of many people, Christianity is associated with the word “mediocrity,” which is often confused with humbleness. Such notions as, for example, do not stand out, do not seek the spotlight, do not aspire to greatness, be like everyone else are mistakenly associated with humility. While the...

The Night Of: Naz’s Tragic Story and Foucault’s Theory

The HBO movie series, The Night Of, presents the tragic story of the protagonist, Naz, whose life is condemned for destruction by an accidental meeting with a female passenger, Andrea. Naz had stolen his father’s cab for the night but had not planned on doing any business on transporting passengers....

The Killing of Balder in Norse Mythology

Introduction In spite of the fact that myths are perceived as fictional stories about different events occurring thousands of years ago, they still influence people’s spiritual life. The reason is that myths represent ancient people’s views regarding the cosmos, the relationships between nature and a human being, and the sacred...

Understanding Histoplasmosis: Fungal Infection, Transmission, and Treatment

Artistic Statement This research is dedicated to a dimorphic fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum. It is found in endemic areas worldwide, notably in river valleys (Akram & Koirala, 2023). The Ohio and Mississippi River basins and the southern states are the common areas in the United States (Akram & Koirala, 2023)....

Environmental Health and Its Impacts

Abstract Such an area of study as environmental health is becoming increasingly more important these days as discoveries about the influence of the environment on human health are made. This paper explores the concept of environmental health and the issues related to its use. On the whole, a detailed explanation...

Afghanistan’s Political Struggles: A Historical Overview

Introduction Afghanistan is one of the countries in the world that have experienced a lot of instability due to numerous political struggles. The political struggles in the mountainous landlocked country in central Asia have been characterized by coups, unstable power transfers, and numerous struggles geared towards gaining the controlling power...

Political Science on Parties: Democracy, Polarization, and Power

Introduction Political science believes that political parties “created American democracy out of a small experiment in republicanism by drawing the masses into political life” (Doherty 421). The founders of the American state attempted to come up with associations in which groups and parties were weak. Political scientists allege that political...

British Petroleum Company’s SWOT and BP PESTLE Analysis

If you want to analyze political and economic factors influencing BP, PESTLE analysis is what you need. For reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of BP, SWOT analysis is perfect. You will find both of these analyses here. Introduction British Petroleum (BP), headquartered in St. James’s, City of Westminster, London, is...

Tire Recycling, Compaction and Clamping System

Waste or used tire is a mixture of rubber fillers bound with giant blenders. A typical tire combines 30 ingredients during its production phase (Ahmet 23). The features of tire production include ply, belt, shoulder, spie, & grove, beads, sidewall, read and rib. The production process combines different rubbers extracts...

Addressing Homelessness and Urban Health Challenges in Swanscombe Community

Introduction The paper at hand represents an urban health profile aimed at providing a rational and concise assessment of an urban health issue in the context of a particular community. In this paper, one will focus on the question of homelessness as one of the most critical problems in the...

Google Inc. and Competition in the Chinese Market

Assessment of the current strategy and the capacity to sustain competitive advantage Google.com faced serious challenges during its venture into the China market. There was competition from other internet search providers who were already operating in China. For instance, there was Baidu, and yahoo. However, Google came up with strategies...

Pliny’s Natural History: How the Author Outlines His Knowledge

Introduction The study of ancient history is a vicarious experience that can be gained through the exploration of books, texts, and documents. Historical practitioners are keenly aware of the fact that ancient sources are not always characterized by the complementary relationship between reliability and authenticity (MacNeil, 2000). Therefore, the ability...

Plastics and Planet Earth: Weighing Environmental Pros and Cons

Introduction Statistics show that approximately 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are discarded annually, which account for the more than 50% of plastic products produced (Andrady 54). A study conducted in 2016 by researchers at the University of California found out that 1.7 grams of microfibers are released every time a...

South Carolina Plantations: History, Tours, and Landmark Sites

Plantations were big farms and the owners of the plantations commonly used slaves as the labor force to cultivate crops. Nowadays, the majority of plantations do not function, however, remain an attractive landmark for tourists who want to experience the history of plantations and feel the spirit of the age....

Moral Theories: From Abelard to Nussbaum’s Social Justice

Abelard and Heloise’s Notion of Moral Intent The central idea in their arguments was the same. Heloise argued that a wrong deed should not be considered as being against social morality if there were no intent to commit it (Moore & Bruder, 2011). Similarly, Abelard believed that one could only...

Persuasive Communication and Leadership Theories

Concrete Experience and Reflective Observation My experience in management and leadership at Bridgestone helped create several persuasive arguments in communication regarding ethical standards and organizational norms. It was not enough to demonstrate good skills in leading people. My goal was to achieve excellent results by demonstrating strong communication skills, developing...

Maslow’s Hierarchy in Public Agencies: Motivators & Management

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in application to the public agency Maslow’s hierarchy of needs Abraham Maslow developed the Hierarchy of needs model back in the 1940s, but still, it has remained relevant to date. This model is widely used in studying human motivation. The model is also highly relevant in...

Women’s Role in Human Resource Management: Suitability and Leadership

Introduction Research writing in management is important. It is essential to master the methods and skills of doing research. In the essay, there are two parts, with the first part being an analysis of research in one of the major management sectors. In this first part, I analyze one of...

The Yellow Wallpaper and The Story of an Hour Comparison

Are The Story of an Hour and The Yellow Wallpaper similar stories? Their similarities include themes such as feminism and freedom, but there are also plenty of differences. Find out more in this essay!  Women’s role in society has always been a widely-discussed topic. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins...

Machiavelli’s The Prince: Essay Example

According to Machiavelli, what should a prince be an expert at? Keep reading to find out! In this The Prince essay example, you’ll find the summary, information about Machiavelli’s early life, and answers to frequent questions about The Prince by Machiavelli. In the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, Italy...

The Role of George Washington in the French and Indian War

The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was a result of the dramatic opposition between the French and British forces which struggled for controlling more territories in North America. Thus, the French and Indian War should be discussed in the context of the worldwide conflict between the French and British forces...

Isaac Newton’s Mechanistic Universe

Introduction Isaac Newton was an ancient scientist and a great mathematician who is credited for the invention of several scientific theories. Newton is credited for coming up with theories that explain the nature of the universe ranging from the theory on the force of gravity to the theory of inertia....

The Shroud of Turin

Introduction In the 14th century, Geoffrethe y Charny, a French soldier, claimed that he possessed the Shroud of Jesus. Since then, there has been controversy among scholars and believers concerning this Shroud, which is currently preserved in Turin, Italy. The first critic to dispute Charny’s assertion was the Bishop of...

Food Additives

Food additives such as salt, sugar and vinegar have been traditionally used for the preservation of foods. A majority of food additives that are used to preserve foods are believed to be safe but the possibility of carcinogenic and toxic qualities of food additives cannot be ruled out or ignored....

Art Gallery Centre Business Plan

Executive Summary Art Gallery Centre, a gallery that is planned to be opened on the 1st of January, 2010. In a business plan presented on the main aspects of the venture, the conclusion was that there is a high level of profitability that the business will be successful. As requested,...

Arguments For and Against the U.S. Invasion of Afghanistan: A Comprehensive Debate

Introduction The launching of Operation Enduring Freedom by the United States military on October 7th, 2001, marked the beginning of the US-led war on terror in Afghanistan. The response came as a response to the devastating terror attack on September 11th, 2001, which the terrorist group al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for....

How Religious Beliefs Influence Behavior: Psychological and Social Perspectives

Introduction The impact of people’s religious beliefs on their behavior can be listed among the factors that often cause ethical dilemmas in healthcare. The target of the given paper is to present and analyze the ethical dilemma related to the discussed factor. The paper describes the case of a teenager...

Göran Ekvall’s Creative Climate Model

Executive Summary The present report focuses on the analysis of internal environment factors in Oman Oil Refineries and Petrochemicals Industries Company (ORPIC) that play the primary role in determining the organizational capabilities for creativity and innovation: workplace climate and leadership. The analysis of the first factor employs Göran Ekvall’s Creative...

Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking, and Convicted Rights

Introduction This paper discusses organized crime and drug trafficking, as well as the legal rights of the convicted. It concerns the relationships between the offenses and explains why they are often correlated, as well as studies their definitions. It also concerns the right of access to the courts as one...

Nursing Theory: Core of Patient Care and Recovery

Introduction Nursing is one of the most important spheres of human activity which contributes to the improved outcomes of any recovery process and guarantees that a patient will be provided with the most appropriate care. The unique importance of the given sphere resulted in the appearance of a specific theoretic...

Policy Responses to the Opioid Crisis: A Comparative Study

Introduction The upcoming 2018 elections that will take place in the United States on November 6, are likely to lead to an impressive change in a range of domains, including not only economy and politics but also the healthcare setting (Lurie). In light of the changes that the identified fields...

Telephone vs. Online Care for Elderly: A Study of Efficiency

Introduction The current study focused on researching the effectiveness of telephone-based and online care versus nursing home visits in the population of post-acute care patients aged sixty-five and older. The problem is significant due to the lack of available personnel to perform nursing home duties as well as the fact...

Enhancing Creativity at Orpic: Strategies for Innovation

Executive Summary In today’s competitive market, each company endeavors to gain advantages over its contenders. Managing human resources and work environment is paramount to enhancing efficiency and performance. To embark on the issue of fostering creativity and innovation in the workplace, one should consider the key determinants of a supportive...

Analyzing the Performance of Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls Using Statistical Methods

Introduction: Problem Statement The problem addressed in this project involves analyzing a large set of historical data for two basketball teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls. The goal is to conduct statistical analyses and derive insights to improve their respective performances using the Python programming language to...

Addressing Obesity and Health Risks in Clark County, Washington

I feel the professional obligation to bring some concerns to your attention concerning the prevalent problem of obesity in Clark County of Vancouver, Washington. The county has had a history of obesity. The problem, which has been persistent over a period of time, has been occasioned by the lack of...

Patient Safety and Nursing Work Environment: Key Insights

Introduction The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality has explored different issues in the health care practice, such as health care quality, disparities in health care services, quality improvement processes, and patient safety (among other factors) (AACN, 2016). This paper borrows from its analyses and explores a familiar topic...

Nurse Values vs. Hospital Strategy: Judie’s Case

Introduction The case of Judie reveals a pressing issue that many nurses may experience in their workplace. The situation when one’s personal and professional values do not align with the strategy of the organization can result in various conflicts and have an adverse effect on the quality of care and...

Nursing Shortage: Impact on Patient Care and Hospital Staffing

Medical institutions should implement powerful strategies and procedures that can ensure every targeted patient receives exemplary care. In order to support the sustainability of such procedures, hospitals should have competent nurses, physicians, and caregivers. Adequate staffing is therefore critical in such health institutions. Unfortunately, many healthcare organizations are grappling with...

Core Competencies for Effective Nursing Practice: Knowledge and Skills

Introduction The Professional Capstone and Practicum course has equipped me with adequate competencies that will support my future practice as a healthcare worker. The course has outlined most of the attributes associated with nursing practice. The skills and knowledge gained from the course can be applied in different healthcare settings...

Using Orem’s Theory for Multicultural Patient Education in Nursing

Background: Theory Description Catering to the needs of patients from multicultural backgrounds is a challenging task. To improve the process of managing diverse patients’ health issues, a nurse will have to consider using the principles of multicultural communication. However, to apply the framework successfully, a nurse must encourage a reciprocal...

Building EBP Culture: Administrative and Educational Roles

Data Collection Methods and Needs Assessment The purpose of the needs assessment is to identify the level of awareness of a particular issue or area of interest in a target audience. The data collected in the needs assessment process is used to justify the design of educational programs and to...

Health Care Metaparadigms and Nursing Concepts

The Four Metaparadigms There are four key components of health care that are also called metaparadigms. The first one revolves around the receiver care and is also known as the person component. This particular paradigm also involves family members and other individuals that are closely related to the receiver of...

Gestalt Approach and Optical Illusions

Gestalt laws explore the way people tend to perceive a whole object rather than a sum of its parts. One of these rules is the law of closure. This particular principle of the Gestalt approach states that if a figure has a gap in its form, people still perceive it...

Annual Health Care Expenditure Analysis

Introduction This report proposes to investigate the best ideas that should be considered when taking insurance cover. Also, in this report, the data used for the analysis is from Post Assignment-Insurance Regression. The analysis tool used for data analysis is the R-programming package. The report will be based majorly on...

SOAP Note

Subjective Data Chief Complaint (CC) The patient expresses concerns about his right eye. He reports having an itching and burning sensation in his right eye. Moreover, he says that the eye produces more liquid than usual, and the patient often wakes up with a crusty eyelid. History of Present Illness...

Traditions and Culture in Dubai

Introduction Situated in the heart of a windy-sandy desert, with scorching heat, is a fascinating town with blended mix of extreme cultures from the liberalized West to the conservative East: welcome to Dubai. Characterized by old-age architectural designs and modern day skyscrapers, Dubai skyline is captivating to watch especially during...

Exploring Effective Nursing and Patient Delivery Models

Presentation Background Today, there are numerous appeals related to the functioning of the health care sector and its future. The fact is that, very often, health workers are not able to deliver the needed care and meet patients diverse needs. For this reason, the U.S. health passes through a radical...

Restructuring US Healthcare: Economic Shifts & Cost Control

Introduction The US healthcare system has experienced huge economic changes in the last few decades. However, there has not been a conclusive and consistent solution to the elementary problem of cost control. The per capita expenses on health increases at about 6% per year, with cost on health care, increasingly...

How Environment Affects Health: Water, Air, Housing, and Urban Planning

Abstract The profound impact of the environment on both individual and public health is a long-standing issue in healthcare. Its effects range from the development of health conditions to the general decline of health-related quality of life. Four categories of environmental effects can be identified: quality of water, quality of...

Nursing Care Providers: Addressing Health and Abuse Issues

Description, Background, and Stakeholders The role of a nursing care provider encompasses many types of support for patients that ensure that not only the patient receives proper treatment, but also his or her health-related issues are fully addressed by health care providers (Husso et al., 2012). This support includes screening...

Accountability in the Non-Profit Sector: Issues and Best Practices

Non-profit sector comprises those organizations that distribute their income to meet various needs globally, instead of distributing it as a profit. Thus, such organizations are not meant to make profits. They are supposed to use the resources under their control to offer services and assist in mitigating crisis (Powell &...

Practical Application of the Inclusion Approach in First-Year Literacy Education

Introduction The topic of this work is the practical application of the inclusion approach to learning. This is a form of organization of educational activities in which the teacher works with a group of first-year students, which is compiled considering the presence of their shared qualities. Based on the analysis...

Media’s Role in Shaping the Civil Rights Movement

Introduction The social and cultural attributes experienced in the United States after the end of the Civil War created a society characterized by inequality and racial segregation. Many African Americans and other minority groups were against the existing levels of racism and injustice. These challenges led to the infamous Civil...

Neurobiological Models: Prenatal Risks & Cannabis Effects

Feldman’s Article Review The article, “A neurobiological model for the effects of early brainstem functioning on the development of behavior and emotion regulation in infants: Implications for prenatal risk”, by Geva and Feldman (2008) proposes a theoretical model that employs the three observational levels to study prenatal risk. The study...

The Work Environment at the National Pharmacy L.L.C

Executive Summary This report was focused on utilising innovation and creativity theoretical models to improve the work environment at the National Pharmacy L.L.C. The motivational and creativity problems identified include inconsistency in task allocation, an informal approach to balancing competing needs and a lack of a structured creativity and motivation...

Developing Effective Care Plans Through Family Health Monitoring

Introduction The monitoring of family health is performed concerning the family assessment and development of the nursing care plan. The procedure of identifying nursing diagnoses or problems related to the family that should be addressed in the care plan is based on the nursing process that includes such stages as...

Mobile Messaging in Preventive Health Care

Introduction Vodopivec-Jamsek, de Jongh, Gurol-Urganci, Atun, and Car (2012) conducted a study to assess the use of mobile phone messaging as an intervention method aimed at delivering preventive health care and to estimate the outcomes of such interventions for the recipients’ health status and health behaviors. The research problem encompasses...

Jewish Community of Miami: Demographics & Growth

Selecting the Aggregate Location, Demographics The selected aggregate is the Jewish community of Miami, Florida. This population has been growing rapidly for the past decade (Varn, 2014). Varn (2014) states that the Jewish population has increased by approximately 10% during the past three decades. The western part of the city...

Miami Gardens: A Suburban City in Miami-Dade County

Overview Description of the Community History The targeted community in Miami Gardens. The community is located in “the northern-central part of Miami-Dade County” (Allender, Rector, & Warner, 2014, p. 21). Miami Gardens emerged in the 1960s when many middle-class West Indian and African Americans settled in the area. The region...

Business Expansion Strategies: Analyzing Mexico as a Viable Market Opportunity

Country’s Macro Environment The Description of the Country Mexico is a country with a total population of 129,163,276 (as of the end of 2017) that is located in the Southern area of North America, having borders with Belize, the United States, and Guatemala (“Mexico: Introduction,” 2018). The country’s income level...

Mexican War of Independence: A Struggle Against Feudal Spain

The Mexican War of Independence was the struggle of the oppressed people against feudal Spain, which had been plundering its colony for three centuries. The war of liberation was not only the fight of the Mexicans for independence, but also a great war of the Indians of Mexico for their...

The Role of Physical Activities in Addressing Mental Health Issues

Introduction Today, nurses observe that not many adult patients like to spend their time outdoors and be involved in physical activities. Thus, according to Hallal et al. (2012), about 43% of American people reported being physically inactive. Then research proves that there is a linear correlation of age and inactivity...

Empowering Team Members: Exploring Leadership Opportunities

Exploring Leadership Opportunities Being a leader is a challenging yet attainable goal. Although it used to be believed that being a leader requires a set of intrinsic abilities that are inherent and, therefore, cannot be trained, recent studies prove that the ability to lead, in fact, can be taught and...

Globalization in Media: Marvel Studios’ International Strategy

Introduction Due to the development of communication technologies, the processes related to globalization have been happening at a high pace recently, affecting almost all areas of human life. According to Pieterse (2020), globalization is defined as “the trend of growing worldwide interconnectedness”. Media companies utilize this trend to gain extensive...

Meat and Milk Factories: Exposing Animal Cruelty in Farming

Chapter four of Peter Singer and Jim Mason’s book, The Ethics of What We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter, is aptly titled “Meat and Milk Factories”. The chapter provides the reader with a detailed gaze into the insider activities of America’s commercial beef, dairy, and pork producers. Singer and...

Media Trends and Cultural Influence: Capitalism, Hegemony & War

Cultural media The influence of cultural media studies on media trends has gained considerable interest among media scientists over the past decade. This new paradigm has been used to interpret the effect and relationship between mass media and the social structure. This aspect of media can be interrogated from various...

Mass Culture’s Role in Democracy and Modernization

Introduction It is worth noting that mass culture is a topic viewed differently by various scholars. Key areas of study include the role of mass culture in the processes of modernization and democratization. While some points of view regard culture as an integral and causal factor of emergence and sustenance...

Marvel’s Black Panther and Its Influence on Ethnic Consumer Behavior

Abstract This review looks at the movie Black Panther, released in 2018 as a part of the Marvel cinematic universe (MCU). The film gathered significant attention and achieved box office success as well as some significant milestones in the film industry. Notably, it won three Oscars and became the second...

Martin Luther King Jr.: Visionary Ideas That Shaped the Modern World

Introduction Human history presents numerous ideas, concepts, philosophies, and thoughts that have the potential to influence nations and governments across the world. The idea of learning from the past is an evidence-based practice that has moved America forward. The legal, moral, economic, political, and social achievements experienced in the United...

Psychological Issues in Long-Term Space Travel: Challenges and Solutions

The exploration of space is one of the strategic goals humanity is likely to focus on in the nearest future. Astronauts have traveled to the Moon and have spent months during quite lasting spaceflights. It has been acknowledged that long-term space travel is associated with various adverse psychological effects (Anderson,...

Impact of Global Warming on Delaware’s Unique Ecosystems

Abstract That human activity alters natural environments is difficult to deny. Global climate change is believed to be the main result of human activity. Like many other parts of the world, Delaware is extremely susceptible to the risks of environmental degradation. This paper provides an overview of the local and...

LGBT Community in News: Uncovering Bias and Prejudice

Introduction The primary goal of this research is to identify how the LGBT community is portrayed by traditional news and to see if any signs of discrimination or unfair treatment are shown. It needs to be said that it is a significant issue that should not be overlooked and has...

Learning Styles and Leadership in a Bachelor’s Self-Reflection

Introduction A certain group of people demonstrates similar but uniquely distinct learning styles. This report characterizes the learning styles of the writer who is a Bachelors Degree student under the subject of Business communication. The report explores learning style for purposes used of evaluating the effectiveness of its lack in...

Learning Communities as Interdisciplinary Teams: Yungbluth’s Study

Introduction This paper presents a review and critique of the article that utilized a quasi-experimental research design. The selected study investigated the benefits of learning communities and presents three hypothesis, which stated that students might have higher average grades and retention rates, as well as completed more credits while involved...

Contributions of Mostafa Papis and Tae Young Kim to Language Learning

Summary The authors of both articles conducted a descriptive research study by adopting a longitudinal data collection method among the participants for 10-12 months. However, the instruments of data collection differed. The review of the Iranian study (Papi & Abdollahzadeh, 2012) shows that the authors collected data using the observation...

Assessing Australia for Keystone’s Auto HQ: SWOT Analysis

Introduction This paper assesses the suitability of Australia as a host country of the headquarters of an American transnational firm, Keystone, operating in the automobile industry. High labor costs and perceived political uncertainty in the US informed the decision to relocate overseas. In this assessment, the SWOT framework is used...

Exploring Karl Marx’s Philosophical Ideas and Their Impact

Introduction As part of the Marxism theory, the writing by Karl Marx on capital expressed his sentiments on alienation and pain among the lower class workers imprisonment by the private individuals, who have the resources to manipulate and twist social, development, and welfare aspects of the masses in the society,...

Kant vs. Fuller on Rule of Law: Morality and Governance

Introduction The rule of law is a subject of practical philosophy that has always been of high interest to philosophers willing to arrive at principles of pragmatic governance by either separating empirical applications of sets of rules governing human action from the pursuit of ends valuable in the moral sense...

The Joe’s Red Hots Firm’s Growth Potential and Loan Evaluation

Looking at Joe’s Redhots’ turnover, we can deduce that the firm is strong and has potential for further growth. The risk in extending loan to the firm is minimal considering the tools the firm has been using. The repayment method will need to be decided and the rate of return...

Jim Crow Laws: Impact on African Americans’ Fight for Equality

Introduction The enforcement of Jim Crow laws played a significant role in the lives of African Americans in the United States, severely damaging the outcomes of their fight for racial equality. For almost a century, the segregation of people by their race was upheld by the government, and early attempts...

Jane Bitzi Johnson’s Gubernatorial Campaign: Strategies and Election Outcomes

Introduction Jane “Bitzi” Johnson Miller is an aspiring governor and a conservative Republican from West Texas. Jane “Bitzi” Johnson Miller was born in San Antonio but she was raised in a ranch in Brewster County, West Texas. Her father and grandfather were Ranchers, although her grandfather was active in state...

Analyzing Themes and Character Development in Jane Austen’s “Persuasion”

It is often argued that politics in our democratic societies consists of various parties offering their ideas on the market and individual people deciding which ones of those ides they like best. However, in practice, persuasion plays an immense role in shaping people’s belief systems in a way that corresponds...

Idealized Media Images and Consumer Dissatisfaction

Introduction Nowadays, the media often presents idealized images of life in America, which may make the viewers feel inadequate and underachieving. As one of the marketing institutions, advertising is compelling in this regard. In an attempt to sell a product or a service, it shows the consumers how their lives...

Nursing Care Models: Functional, Team, Total Patient, and Primary

Introduction There are a lot of different models of care delivery in nursing, which is explained by the fact that healthcare units have their specific needs and must adapt their practices to be able to satisfy all of them. Therefore, deciding which model to select largely depends on its ability...

Overcoming Bias in Intercultural Encounters: Asking for Directions

Context The experience involved interaction with an African American person. The purpose of the interaction was to enquire direction to a certain place. The person that I was interacting with was a complete stranger and there was hesitation on my part to ask the direction from him. He seemed unkempt...

The Evolution of Freedom and Equality in American History (1492-1860)

Introduction The terms “freedom” and “equality” have been repeatedly tested and reinterpreted throughout American history. The meanings changed with time, from the first colonial settlements to the precipice of the Civil War. Freedom went through a period of profound change between 1492 and 1860. Beginning in the early colonies and...

Persuasive Communication Techniques: Analyzing Information for Maximum Impact

Concrete Experience and Reflective Observation Leaders in business organizations are occupied with several tasks and duties. One of the experiences I obtain as a leader in data analysis is based on persuasive messages. A persuasive message is one of the central sources of information that may call to action, convince,...

Hurricane Katrina’s Path: From Bahamas to Gulf Coast

Introduction Hurricane Katrina was a storm that struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in 2005 and that caused massive damages that affected the social and economic lifestyles of the affected areas extensively. Government statistics indicate that the Hurricane caused more than 1,836 deaths, displacement of hundreds of thousands...

The Evolution of Warfare: From Ancient Battles to Modern Conflicts

Introduction The concept of warfare has been familiar to human beings throughout their existence. During the ancient times already, people used to gather in groups to fight for their territory and resources. Primitive societies that used wooden sticks, Romans with highly developed warfare, and modern nations that create powerful weapons...

Gaza Conflict 2008-2009: Human Rights Violations and Impact

Gaza Region In 2008-2009, the Israeli military intervened in Gaza in order to stop Hamas from establishing its rule in Gaza. The war took 22 days. It was termed as Operation Cast Lead. In 2005, Israel had erected barriers around the Gaza region, which did not allow people to move...

HPV Vaccination Disparities in Low-Income Women

Introduction The article by Joseph et al. (2014) investigates racial and ethnic disparities in human papillomavirus knowledge, attitudes, and vaccination rates among low-income African-American, Haitian, Latina, and Caucasian young adult women. The research problem of this study is “to examine how the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related to HPV disease...

Addressing Underachievement in Ethnic Minority Education

The Issues of Diversity Modern society is getting increasingly diverse by the day. A recent census report indicated that two in eight students trace his or her origin to the ethnic background of a minority. Their proportion is expected to increase with the gradual onset of globalization and their achievements...

Comprehensive Strategies for Addressing Domestic Violence

Background Domestic violence can happen with anyone because it is based on the quality of relationships among people. It can occur within same-sex relationships and heterosexual couples, between stepfathers and stepdaughters, between mothers and sons; it does not discriminate. Domestic violence any attempt of one person within a marriage, family,...

Addressing Falls and Injuries in the Elderly within Hospital Settings

Introduction The purpose of the study is to address the causes that lead to hospital falls and fall-related injuries in elderly patients with mental illnesses. In this part of the paper, the demographic data about the sample size, the results of the study, and the discussion of the interviews will...

Blade Runner’s Opening Scene: Technical Analysis and Interpretation

Introduction The opening scene of Ridley Scott’s film Blade Runner (1982) presents rich thematic visual storytelling. Through a thorough blend of cinematography, production design, and music, the film introduces viewers to a dystopian setting, invoking curiosity about the storyline. The atmospheric cinematography, intricate production design, and evocative music in Blade...

Strategies for Reducing Medication Errors: A Study

Introduction The primary goal of the research was to answer two questions: What are the most effective strategies for the reduction of medication errors during the medication reconciliation process? Which health care professionals contribute the most to the homogeneity of medication history records? Demographics of the Sample Population The sample...

The Department of Homeland Security: Safeguarding Against Terrorism

Introduction Despite a significant increase in peace efforts since the last world war, physical aggression and intimidation still exist in modern human society. Terrorism still presents one of the most important threats to public safety in many countries around the world including the United States. Few people have not heard...

Enhancing Patient Satisfaction: Holistic Medicine and Effective Communication

Patient Satisfaction Factors High level of patient satisfaction indicates at an excellent quality of healthcare delivery. Therefore, every formal and informal medical setting needs to strive to achieve it. It is possible to say that the attempts to increase patient satisfaction should begin with the identification of internal organizational factors...

Contemporary Slavery: Forced Labor, Child Exploitation, and Human Trafficking

Introduction and Thesis The concept of slavery in the contemporary society has undergone a gradual transformation. Though previously thought to have been abolished in the early nineteenth century, slavery has found its routes and continues in the modern society affecting the majority population worldwide. Modern forms of slavery include forced...

Tiananmen Incident Analysis: Government Actions and Public Perception

Every country has its historical memory, which encompasses the memories of all the generations living there. However, it would be wrong to state that the commonly accepted presentation of historical events is the most impartial rendering of the events. On the contrary, history is continuously being rewritten by world governments...

Best Practices in Hip Replacement Surgery and Outcomes

Hip replacement is an effective way to manage arthritis, treat fractures of this joint, or combat other conditions. Despite the fact that this is a severe medical surgery, it is prevalent in orthopedics. This report aims to examine performance indicators and outcomes measurement for hip replacement procedures, recommend best practices...

Soliciting Competent Contractors for HindelburgeCement Plant

Introduction The process of soliciting a competent contractor must scrutinize available bidders to ensure the selection of the one who meets certain requirements. However, it is important to note that there is a particular order of merit in this consideration. For instance, normal criteria will take into account the technical...

COVID-19’s Impact on Hospital Capacity: State-Level Insights

Introduction By state time series (RAW), this study will give data on COVID-19 and its claimed influence on patients and hospital capacity. The data in question are published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and are from the archived source Healthdata.gov. COVID-19 is a potentially fatal respiratory...

A Marketing Plan for the Future Help Desk Service Company

Purpose of the Marketing Plan The main reason why I am creating this marketing plan is to outline the strategies and tactics of my company. A plan helps to direct a business owner through each step of setting up and developing an enterprise. The plan makes it possible to organize...

Infant Feeding: An Evidence-Based Practice Proposal

Introduction Nowadays, many different manufacturers and businesses specialize in producing formula feeding for infants. There are also many controversies as to these products’ ability to provide healthy and nutritious meals to little children that might not have access to breast milk regularly (due to health issues of their mothers or...

Access to Health Services: Promoting Health, Preventing Disease, and Ensuring Equity

Introduction to Selected Topic One of the Healthy People 2020 leading health indicators (LHIs) is access to health services. The nature of medical services available to a given individual will dictate his or her quality of life. Although the government spends a lot of money to support the health needs...

Health Promotion Strategies in Diverse Miami Populations

Overview Description of the Community Downtown Miami is positioned around the Central Business District (CBD) of Miami. This is the major financial area in the city of Miami. The majority of buildings are sky-scrapers competing with one another in height (Viglucci, 2017). History The history of Downtown Miami is not...

Implementing Hand Hygiene Education to Improve Patient Safety in Nursing Practice

Handwashing in medical facilities is one of the most effective procedures that help to reduce infection rates. However, this preventive measure has limited usage among health workers. For example, a study that investigated hand hygiene (HH) compliance in a children’s hospital demonstrated that the overall preintervention rate among medical staff...

Epoch of Typographic Genius vs. Art Nouveau

Comparison of approaches of An Epoch of Typographic Genius and Art Noveau Graphic design has been developing throughout centuries. There were several significant and even revolutionary changes in alphabetic letters (Meggs and Purvis 108). For instance, researchers point out that the 17th and 18th centuries were the epoch of Typographic...

Philosophy of the “Good Life” Concept in Agamben & Armitage

The main idea that is being promoted throughout the book Homo Sacer by Giorgio Agamben is that, ever since the dawn of history, people never ceased being unconsciously aware of the fact that there is a qualitative difference between the notion of a ‘bare (primeval) life’, on the one hand,...

Global Warming Health Effects: Complexities and Implications

Introduction Global warming is the abnormal rise in the average temperature on the surface of the earth. This has been caused by human advancement towards industrialization and modernization. The outcome of global warming has been exhibited by the melting of ice and snows in areas such as the Antarctic, which...

Hofstede, Hall/Hall, and Gesteland Cultural Models

The models of the culture of global automobile companies. The model of culture the most appropriate for the selected international competitor Some of the three most known models of culture are Hofstede, Hall/Hall, and Gesteland. Hofstede’s model arose from interviews with employees of IBM in over 50 countries. The other...

Impact of Generational Differences on Career Development and Workplace Dynamics

Introduction The concept of generation as a viable source of social stratification was introduced by Mannheim in 1952. It was one of the key areas of study that had to be researched to gain further knowledge in the field of sociology (Mannheim, 1952). In such a way, Mannheim tried to...

Futura’s Balanced Scorecard Approach for Aluminum Extrusion Success

Introduction Futura is a company that deals with extrusion of aluminum and manufacture of different products for its market. It is a company whose main aim, just like any other business, is to increase its profits, improve its performance and also ensures customer satisfaction every day (Vonderembse & White, 1996)....

Ethical and Legal Issues at Friendly Digits Company: A Detailed Examination

Ethical Analysis Friendly Digits is currently facing two ethical dilemmas, which are fraud and dishonesty. In this case, the frameworks of consequence, rights, character, and pragmatism are the key pillars that are used to analyze the above dilemmas. Based on the Badaracco ethical analysis, there are two options in handling...

Freelance Writing: Challenges & Effective Strategies

Just because you’re working in fuzzy slippers, does not mean that you are stress-free. Freelance writing has unique pressures just as other jobs do. Let’s look at a few, and some strategies for dealing with them. Feeling ambivalent about the job: Some of these stresses are inherent in the job’s...

Freelancers’ Communication Scenarios with Problematic Customers

Problematic Customer Profiles #1: The “Next Time” Customer Freelance writers who operate their writing businesses encounter many different types of customers through their everyday business dealings and soon become adept at customer service in addition to writing. Eighty percent of the time, freelancers and their customers enjoy a smooth business...

Freedom of Expression: Analysis of Jake Baker’s Case and Legal Implications

Introduction The case of Jake Baker (1997) transformed into a full-scale debate on topics ranging from freedom of expression to pornography and obscenity. To better analyze the ethical aspects of Baker’s case, it is important to first consider three key factors. The first factor is the nature of the stories...

Florida’s Flooding Crisis: Natural Dunes vs. Man-Made Barriers

Introduction Florida has been known as a tourist destination and the epicentre of the U.S. agricultural growth for quite a while (Hodges, Rahmani, & Stevens, 2013). However, the recent changes in the environment, particularly, the rise in the sea levels and the subsequent threat of its most attractive and useful...

Finding and Evaluating Credible Sources: Annotated Bibliography Guide

Allcott, Hunt et al. “Trends in the Diffusion of Misinformation on Social Media.” Research & Politics, vol. 6, no. 2, 2019, pp. 1–8. doi:10.1177/2053168019848554. The article is based on a study conducted by three researchers who investigated the topic of the trends in the spread of misinformation on social media....

Analyzing Injustices Highlighted in King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail

In this paper, the case study of a 45-year-old female is presented. Important aspects of her physical examination include 225 lbs (Wt) and 5’55’’ (Ht). The patient has a long history of smoking and poor diet for about 22 years. Her past medical history includes Type II diabetes mellitus associated...

Feeding in CHARGE Syndrome: Review of Hudson et al.’s Study

Research Problem The study by Hudson, Macdonald and Blake (2016) seeks to address the issues of packing and problematic feeding behaviors in individuals (particularly children) with CHARGE syndrome. While holding food without swallowing is an adverse event researched and described for autism and Down syndrome, it has not been addressed...

Managing Feeding Challenges in Children with CHARGE Syndrome: Insights

Research Problem The research problem that the study attempts to investigate is the frequent and long-term feeding difficulties that children with CHARGE experience (Dobbelsteyn, Peacocke, Blake, Crist, Rashid, 2007). This problem is easily identified in the first sentence of the abstract. It is clearly stated and described in more detail...

Father Absenteeism Impact on Adult Women’s Attachment Styles

Research Topic The research topic of the proposed study is the exploration of the influence of father absenteeism on attachment development in adult women with the focus on the mother-child and female – intimate partner dyads. This study aims at identifying the difference (if any) between the way females (who...

Genetic Drift and Gene Flow: Key Drivers of Evolution

Globalization can be described as a two-edged sword. How does it foster growth and destruction simultaneously? Globalization is a process which becomes more and more widespread nowadays. With the development of different means of transport and different communications tools, it becomes easier and easier for globalization to become more important....

Transformation of Caribbean Labor Systems Pre-Sugar Revolution

Introduction The Caribbean is considered as one of the first regions to lose the aspect of indigeneity due to the massive immigration of people from Europe, North America, Africa, and the Far East since the early 1600s. The erosion of the indigenous Caribbean culture emerged from the intrusion of the...

The Impact of Ethnic Ambiguity on Racism in America

I still remember the first time I went to an American diner. My older cousin Briana, my younger cousin Gabriel, and I did not see each other often back then. Briana and I lived in Costa Rica, while Gabriel was a local. We were famished and were not too meticulous...

Enhancing Organizational Ethics Through Leadership

Hassan (2015) argues that leadership is a powerful function that can be used to align an organization around the best ethics and values. The manager or leader at the helm of a group or organization should guide the targeted followers to act ethically. The leader sets the right ethical tone...

Medication Errors: Impact, Training, and Solutions in Healthcare

Literature Review Paper Medication error remains one of the leading concerns affecting patients in different healthcare facilities (Anderson & Townsend, 2015). This problem can threaten the life of a client in a medical environment. A study by Hayes, Jackson, Davidson, and Power (2015) indicated that medication errors can make it...

Energy Insights: Understanding Global Energy Challenges and Solutions

Tombstone The book titled “Energy: What Everyone Needs to Know” was written by Jose Goldemberg – a famous Brazilian physicist, research scientist, and scientific leader of the renewable energy community. He is one of the world’s leading experts on energy and environmental issues. The book was published in 2012 by...

Comparing Organismic and Interactive Views on Emotions

Emotions play a central role in human cognitive processes. Although the psychological and cognitive aspects of human reality are closely interrelated with the emotional one and emotions largely affect the outcome of behavior, a person may find it difficult to explain what an emotion is. Throughout time, the complex nature...

Electronic Health Records: Transforming Healthcare Efficiency

Nowadays, technologies develop extremely fast, providing a wide range of opportunities for different spheres, including healthcare. Among one of the most commonly discussed innovations are electronic health records (EHRs). They are believed to be extremely advantageous for medical workers because they allow sharing significant patient information with no complications. Professionals...

Detailed Implementation of Fall Prevention Project

In order to successfully address the issue of injuries associated with the falls among the elderly, a systematic approach needs to be maintained throughout the project. The following paper describes the process of project implementation. The areas covered in the paper are the detailed description of project phases, the allocated...

Elder Abuse: Definition, Risks, and Counseling Solutions

Abstract The problem of elder abuse is one of the major concerns of a coherent society. Regarding the tendency towards the increase in the number of mistreatment cases, the provision of the appropriate help to all victims acquires the top priority for counseling. For this reason, the given paper is...

Structured Nursing Visits: Boosting Elderly Patient Satisfaction

Introduction Improving the quality of life in elderly patients through a holistic approach towards quality of care has always been one of the primary goals of the US healthcare system. The USA sees an increase in the elderly population, standing at 46 million people aged 65 or older. By 2060,...

Comfrey Root for Pain Relief and Inflammation: Use vs. Evidence

Introduction Background Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.) is a perennial plant with long rough leaves and white, creamy yellow, or light purple flowers. Several chemical compounds are responsible for the pharmacological effects of comfrey extracts.  Allantoin, a compound that increases cell proliferation; rosmarinic acid, an anti-inflammatory constituent; polysaccharides (local soothing effect);...

Global Audience Preferences and New Product Success

Introduction There is no doubt that the preferences of the global audience have a significant effect on the success of companies trying to propel their activity in the market to the next level with the help of new goods and services that meet with the ready market sale. Making a...

Social Work Services for Vulnerable Populations in the UK: Children, Adults, and Minorities

Overview Social work is a way to address the needs of a specific vulnerable population. Working with various people, social workers provide help, assistance, and support in challenging life situations. In the UK, a significant amount of social work is focused on improving the well-being of children and older adults....