States’ Territorial Morphology and Division

Territorial morphology The notion of state territorial morphology reflects how the territory of a state is located. There are such types of territorial morphology: compact states, protruded states, elongated states, fragmented states, perforated states (355). Cambodia is a compact state: its shape is almost round; Thailand is a protruded state:...

Industrial Corn in “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Pollan

The research focuses on part one of Omnivore’s Dilemma, Industrial Corn. The book is written by Michael Pollan. The review focuses on Chapters 1 (The Plant: Corn’s Conquest to Chapter 3 (The Elevator) of part 1(Industrial Corn) of The Omnivore’s Dilemma. The Industrial Corn comprises Chapters 1 (The Plant: Corn’s...

Globalization Impact on Sustainable Agriculture

Introduction Researchers are in agreement that the ongoing agents of globalization, including trade liberalization, international migration, rural-urban migration, technological innovations, and global currency deregulation, have far-reaching implications on sustainable development (van der Velde et al. 2007; Zimmerer 2007). However, there are conflicting views on whether globalization has actually led to...

Water and Its Properties

Abstract Water is the most abundant liquid on the planet that makes up more than 75% of the Earth. In addition, it is the major constituents in the bodies of many organisms. It is important for life because it is a solvent, temperature buffer, metabolite, and a living environment that...

Water: Essential Natural Resource for Survival

Introduction Water is among the most valuable natural resource found on the earth. The human body can survive for a number of days without food, but its systems will fail without water. The ecosystem requires water in order to supply human beings with food, energy and other resources essential for...

Enzymes in DNA Replication: Biochemical Roles and Mechanisms

Introduction A double-stranded DNA molecule copies itself to create two identical DNA molecules through the intricate process of DNA replication. All organisms follow this essential process, which guarantees the preservation of genetic information. A method or technique may instantly replicate billions of items—roughly 100 billion—if certain criteria are met. Protein...

Tomato Plant: Anatomy, Ecology, Reproduction, and Uses in Human Life

Common and Scientific Name of the Plant Common Name: Tomato Scientific Name: Solanum Lycopersicum Anatomy of the Plant The tomato plant grows typically spreading or climbing, reaching heights between one and three meters. The tomato plant is an annual that is usually cultivated as a herbaceous perennial. It consists of...

Salinity’s Effects on Seed Germination

Introduction Nearly 42 million acres of irrigated agriculture in the United States are at risk from salt buildup, which either already exists or could do so. It will be necessary to irrigate much of the undeveloped land in the world, which is located in arid and semiarid areas. Right now,...

Chemistry: Collision Theory of Reactivity

Introduction It is essential to evaluate what occurs during a reaction on the molecular level to understand the kinetics of chemical reactions and the factors affecting them. Based on the collision theory of reactivity, reactions happen when reactant molecules collide effectively (Felder et al., 2020). However, for this collision to...

Camouflage: The Role in the Wild

Summary This article discusses some of the essential ideas about camouflage in the wild, an important component of the evolutionary process. There are three main functions disguise plays in nature: worsening detention, imposing difficulties for identification, and redirection of attack. Detection means that camouflage makes it hard for predators to...

J. J. Thomson and His Innovation in Chemistry

At the end of the 19th century, disputes continued about the parts of which atoms consisted. Scientific minds have tried to determine whether atoms are the smallest material particle or if there are even smaller elements. An English physicist, J. J. Thomson, was an academic who made one of the...

Effect of Sucrose Concentration on the Rate of Enzymatic Reaction

Introduction Many of the biochemical reactions are carried out strictly in the presence of enzymes, special biological catalysts that help to accelerate and initiate chemical reactions. The essence of enzymatic reactions is based on a unique combination of substrate and enzyme, the relationship between which is individual for each pair...

Dorudon as Example of Fossil Whales

General Information During the Eocene, there lived Dorudon, which are the fossil ancestors of modern whales. Dorudon were similar to whales in appearance, but their anatomical structure showed a sharper, more unsoftened skeleton shape. Their primary diet consisted of small fish and mollusks, and Dorudon lived only in warm marine...

Tyrannosaurus Rex as Famous Theropod Dinosaur

General Information Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the best-known forms of fossil reptile theropods that existed at the end of the Cretaceous period. First of all, it should be emphasized that Tyrannosaurus rex is a collective name for an entire genus of four-legged reptiles, so this summary will discuss the...

Merychippus as Example of Horses

General Information Much later than Mesohippus lived the horse species Merychippus, which inhabited the territory of modern North America about 17 million years ago. Despite the teeth modification, the diet of Merychippus is still herbaceous. Remarkably, Merychippus was the species of ancient horses that gave rise to parallel subspecies: apparently...

What Happens if the Bats Extinct: The Role of Bats in the Ecosystem

Introduction There are a lot of myths and stereotypes about the minor role of bats on our planet. It is commonly argued by many people that bats are pests, the existence of which does not make any sense. However, such kind of assumptions are inherently wrong and downplay the importance...

Acids and Bases Chemical Reaction

Acid-base reactions are important in both industrial chemistry and biochemistry. Every day people encounter acid-base reaction products at pharmacies, homes, shops, and even at work. A popular example of these products is sodium chloride which is found in common salt. This paper explains in detail the chemical reaction involved when...

Sharks: History, Evolution and Habitat

Sharks are marine animals of the class Cartilaginous fish. Species of this class are known to have a cartilaginous skeleton, gills without an operculum, no swimming bladder, and placoid scales. The class includes many different species, including the White shark, Tiger shark, and smaller catsharks, constituting over 400 species around...

Dolphin as Example of Modern Whales

General Information The dolphin is a typical representative of the mammals of the cetacean class, which, despite living underwater, do not have gills for underwater breathing. In fact, the aquatic lifestyle has influenced the body shape of these mammals: dolphins have a dorsal fin and a streamlined long body shape....

The Movement of Molecules Through Cells: Role of Diffusion

A cell is the smallest unit of an organism. Molecules within a cell move through the cell membrane by the use of diffusion. Diffusion refers to the process molecules move from a high concentration gradient to a place of the low concentration gradient across a semipermeable membrane(Burini & Chouhad, 2019)....

Urban Sprawl in Portland: Advantages, Disadvantages, Net Effect

Introduction Urban sprawl refers to the loss of a land’s rural characteristics due to the geographic expansion of cities and towns or spatial footprint. Urban sprawling is caused by the need to accommodate an increasing urban population and fulfill residents’ desire for increased living space and residential amenities. The European...

Addressing Social and Digital Anthropology and the Role of Humans as Social and Digital Beings

Online communication has become an inevitable component of social relationships and everyday interactions between members of society. It is a tool for helping prevent social relationships from diminishing over time. Thus, the interactions within the context of kinship have also been occurring online, with sociologists exploring the ways in which...

Chemical Reactions of the Period 3 Elements

The Aim of the Experiment This paper presents an experiment that was conducted to determine the activity of reaction of period three elements with Oxygen, Chlorine the reactions of the third row Chlorides and Oxides. The main aim of this experiment was to determine the optimum pH level. Introduction List...

The Red Blood Cells and Types of Blood

The red blood cells (RBCs) are oxygen and carbon dioxide carrying cells found in the blood serum of vertebrate organisms (Starr, 143). They transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues, and carbon dioxide from the tissues to organs that get rid of them, such as lungs. The RBCs are...

Organism Investigation: Paramecium Aurelia

A paramecium is a singled celled living organism that belongs to the kingdom Protista. The organisms size is about 0.02 inches in length. They have an oval shape and are rounded on the front and tapered at the end. The organism has a pellicle which gives shape to the organism...

Nervous System: Body Sensory System

Introduction Our body is a complex made up of systems that aid in its functions; these systems are coordinated by an overall system known as the nervous system. Using sense, the nervous system sends reaction messages to organs for necessary action. The human body has built-in senses that are used...

Human Body Bones Anatomical Reference

Skull – consists of cranial and facial bones Cranial bones – these contribute to the cranium, which encloses & protects the brain; note they are separated by jagged boundaries called sutures; there are 8 cranial bones (note there is a right & left parietal and a right & left temporal;...

Franz Boas: Fieldwork for Business Anthropology

Introduction The understanding of life in different societies is the primary task set by anthropologists, and its importance is defined by the necessity to address issues related to human existence as a whole. Such a complicated matter requires the use of specific approaches, and fieldwork is the most beneficial method...

The Correction Systems: US and Mexico

Introduction The United States (U.S.) and Mexico are two large countries in North America, which shares several similarities and differences in various aspects. Geographically, both countries border each other; that is, U. S borders Mexico on the North. In the basis of security and criminology, corrections systems in U. S...

Reptiles and How They Fit in Their Phylum

Reptiles are popular animals that can be easily identified by people due to their typical characteristics. For instance, snakes have always made human beings joining opposite sides of the discussion on whether they like them or not. To begin with, reptiles are a group of slithering animals that have a...

A Peacock Spider’s Mating Rituals and Reproduction

Spider Mating Ritual Research As shown in picture 1, male peacock spiders have a bright and colorful appearance, designed to attract females (Antonsen, 2019). However, their fascinating looks are only the tip of the iceberg, as these creatures have a whole slew of moves and signals aimed at gaining the...

Algae: Classification, Evolution, and Lifecycle

Introduction The world is not just people, flora and fauna that are on the surface. There are great many of other different organisms that exist in the world, but most people do not see them. The marine world is strange and unique; the organisms that inhabit it may be ranged...

Chemical Experiment on Enzyme Amylase

The Aim of the Experiment This paper presents an experiment that was conducted to determine the activity of amylase on starch at various pH levels. The main aim of this experiment was to determine the optimum pH level for action of enzyme amylase on starch. Introduction An enzyme is a...

Stem Cell Debate: Advantages and Disadvantages of Stem Cell Technology

Introduction One of the most prolonged debates in the field of biology is that on stem cells. They refer to undifferentiated cells that have the ability to separate into other types. Commonly found in a multi-cellular organism, those in mammals have two major groups. The first one is embryonic stem...

Cahokia People, Their Culture and History

The Cahokia Native American tribe and region are one of the most prosperous and extensive pre-Columbian civilizations on the continent. Recent archaeological discoveries have uncovered significant revelations regarding the sheer size of Cahokia and its numerous cultural and anthropological features. For its time, Cahokia was a complex and cosmopolitan city,...

Effects of Minerals on Plant Growth

Abstract Plants regularly require a variety of minerals and nutrients that are available in the soil for healthy growth and development. Any form of deficiency in one of the required elements often comes with a deterioration of the plant’s general condition. In this lab experiment, tomatoes were nurtured in diverse...

African-American Rituals from Emic and Etic Aspects

Introduction Assessment of a given culture can be carried out from various perspectives. Some of the recognized perspectives, which are used by anthropologists and other professionals, include the emic and the etic approaches. To gain an emic perspective of a culture, the individual is required to view the world through...

Hopi Perception of Cultural Landscapes and Time: Insights into Cultural Identity

The Hopi culture is unprecedented in their understanding of the archaeological sites and their cultural implications. The unique blend of geographic landmarks with their symbolic significance and ancestral ties coupled with the unusual non-linear perception of time is the reason their culture has enjoyed special attention from the scholars. The...

Food Safety Issues in Modern Agriculture

Food safety constitutes proper preparation, storage, and preservation of all foods. According to the United Nations Asian and Pacific Center for Agricultural Engineering and Machinery (APCAEM), an upsurge in international trade on agricultural products has made food safety a major concern. Furthermore, food safety is becoming a serious policy matter...

Wild Animals of the United States of America

Introduction Wildlife is always deemed to be of great significance economically, ecologically, environmentally as well as culturally. It includes a wide range of species from amphibians, insects, birds to mammals. Thus, there is no doubt that there are some organisms that are native while others were introduced or re-introduced to...

The Role of Multicellular Organisms in the Evolution of Life on Earth

Introduction The evolution of life on Earth is a fascinating topic that has intrigued scientists and researchers for centuries. One of the most crucial milestones in the evolution of life was the emergence of multicellular organisms. The first multicellular organisms appeared approximately 900 million years ago, marking the beginning of...

Seed Growth Trends in Wisconsin Fast Plant

Abstract Wisconsin fast plant is one of the most unpretentious plants that can be utilized to carry out detailed experiments regarding seed growth trends. The current research project investigated the problem, with the primary research hypothesis being that the number of seeds is directly related to the speed and quality...

Description of the Pacific Ocean

An ocean can be one of the most fascinating creations ever. It can be terrifying to see such a vast water collection. But it can also be exciting to imagine such a habitat for millions of species. The rolling waves, the breeze, and the sand under one’s feet on ocean...

Endangered Species: The Asiatic Cheetah

Introduction Golden deserts sway in the Iranian steppe under the hot heat. The craggy boulders strewn throughout this terrain glisten in the distance when temperatures here exceed 70°C (158°F), which is a temperature record. Nevertheless, wildlife thrives, notwithstanding this arid environment. Surprisingly, the Asiatic cheetah is this ecosystem’s top predator....

The History, Properties, and Use of Soman (GD) Nerve Agent

Introduction In the 20th century, a growing arms race led to the development of chemical weapons. A range of nerve agents was created by scientists in laboratories to be used in war conflicts. Soman (GD) is one of the most lethal and widely used nerve agents that allow destroying military...

Sir Charles Leonard Woolley’s Contribution to Archaeology

Introduction Archaeology is an integral part of understanding world history through viewing material remains such as artifacts, ecofacts, features, and human and animal remain. The subject of research is crucial because it can shed light on how humanity first evolved and the way their predecessors managed to live for more...

New York and Los Angeles Comparison

Introduction The United States is one of the most urbanized countries in the world. It houses some of the largest and most attractive cities in the world. The cities attract visitors and residents from all over the world because of the opportunities they offer. Los Angeles and New York are...

The Importance of Heredity and Genetics

Heredity, also referred to as biological inheritance or inheritance, represents the process of passing on specific characteristics to the offspring from their parents because of the similar genetic composition. In terms of the biological approach to heredity, it pertains to the relationship between a particular trait with the organism’s genetic...

Dr. Mah Hussain-Gambles: The Transitional Moments in Her Life

Abstract Having a strong sense of self-identity is critical to coping and adapting through transitional periods in a person’s life. Any life change, such as relocating to a new house, starting a new school, and even coping with the loss of a relative, may influence how a person copes with...

Baddeley’s Working Memory Model

According to the multi-component model of working memory, a working memory model is vital for resourceful intellect. According to the dual pathway model, triggering instead of disengaging moods increases working memory capacity, allowing for greater cognitive suppleness. Short-range memory is also called the working memory. As an alternative to all...

Homologous and Analogous Structures in Biology

Homologous structures are found in organisms with a shared origin, while analogous structures have the same function but in organisms that do not share a common ancestor. Homologous structures refer to the morphological traits found in living things that existed from a similar ancestor. Closely associated organisms normally share homologous...

Human Biology and Culture Connection

Unlike the ancient one, modern man is developing much faster, and this year, from the point of view of evolution, is equal to the previous century. The population of the Earth today is much more diverse than before. People differ by race and nationality and by physical and intellectual level,...

The Anthropological Perspective

The anthropological perspective is an incredibly complex and vast approach to our human civilization due to its holistic nature. The variety of research methods and subfields within anthropology are unique, as they often rely on scientific and humanistic disciplines to inquire about human nature. As such, the anthropological perspective reflects...

Differences Between Mitosis and Meiosis

Organisms grow and reproduce as a result of cell division. Eukaryotic cells are cells that have a nucleus enclosed within the nuclear envelope. The production of new cells in eukaryotic cells happens because of mitosis and meiosis (MacGregor, Adams, & Gilbert, 2019). The two processes involved the division of a...

Impacts of the Democratization of Making Maps

Democratization of Maps began in the late 1970s, although some geographers opposed the idea of democratization of maps with a view that it would lead to the demise of cartography. However, the program gained popularity in 2002 when many people joined the race. The color brewer tool was the leading...

Hadrocodium as Example of Mammalian Beginnings

General Information One of the first mammals of the Mesozoic era was Hadrocodium, whose external structure may remind modern rodents of the rat, squirrel, or weasel type. Fossils of this animal were found in Early China; it is thought that Hadrocodium lived about 195-200 million years ago. Literally, the Latin...

Skeletal & Muscular and Digestive Systems

Introduction In this paper, the structures, systems, and organs of the skeletal and muscular systems and the digestive system will be discussed. This paper will review the main components of these systems and discuss how they aid the functioning of the human body. Additionally, for each system, two common diseases...

Cognitive Revolution in Homo Sapiens

Cognitive Revolution refers to the period (70,000 years ago) when Homo sapiens developed cognitive abilities that surpassed other animals during that era. The cognitive mutation enabled them to acquire better linguistic skills, making it possible to ingest, store and share information about the surrounding environment (Harari, 2015). The change in...

DNA Physical Properties and Viscosity: A Lab Study

Introduction Physicochemical studies of key biological molecules are an essential part of laboratory practice to better understand their structure and identify possible patterns. The idea behind this work was to determine the viscosity of DNA molecules. It is well known that DNA is a long biopolymer consisting of four different...

Structure and Agency in Anthropological Study

Introduction It can be said that anthropologists are one of the most ambitious and bravest scientists since their ultimate goals are to analyze every aspect of humanity and understand its complex, contradictory, and sometimes mystical nature. They have developed various methodologies, approaches, and concepts to achieve this during the existence...

Modern-Day Chimpanzee and Ancestor Comparison

Binomial Nomenclature of Modern-day Chimpanzee In this paper, the organism of focus will be the Modern-day Chimpanzee. It is also referred to as chimp, robust chimpanzee, or common chimpanzee. Chimpanzees are of the species great apes native to the savannah and forests in Africa. There are four main subspecies: the...

Darwin and the Theory of Evolution

Have you ever asked yourself about how life appeared on Earth? This question has always been at the center of attention. For many years, there have been debates about whether life was created by God, as described in the Bible, or if it has a more scientific explanation, according to...

Nature vs. Nurture: Child Obesity

Introduction Child obesity is a major health issue, which is becoming more prominent and severe. It is important to note that one of the most commonly accepted ideas is based on the environment and its related factors. However, the overall impact of one’s genes should not be overlooked because it...

Protein Stability: Biochemistry

Introduction The stability of proteins determines the correlation between structure and function. Protein stability also plays a role in various properties such as aggregation, solubility, and protein-protein interactions. The stability of proteins is a necessary attribute in cells, as seen in various mechanisms such as unfolded-protein response machines, whose role...

Giraffe Neck as Result of Sexual Selection

Introduction The giraffe’s long neck is a phenomenon that has perplexed researchers for a long time. It is also classified as the tallest mammal. The unique feature that distinguishes this animal from other animals is the long neck. People are not only perplexed by the way the giraffe is able...

Physics in Human Body Overview

Introduction The research on human body in view of the physical processes is as old as notions regarding the contemporary medicine. Naturally, the human body is a complex and an astonishing illustration of how physics applies itself in the daily living. In fact, the human skeletal muscles and joints are...

Biology and Social Influence

There has been a hot debate on factors that influence a person’s personality. According to Salles (2017), some experts believe that genetics plays an indispensable role in facilitating inherent-acquired behaviors, while others claim the environment contributes significantly to shaping an individual’s personality. The debate raises the question of the rationality...

Sodium Borohydride Reduction of 2, 6-Dimethylcyclohexanone

Introduction The aim of this experiment was to prepare a stereoisomeric mixture of secondary alcohols from the reaction of cis and trans 2, 6-dimethylcyclohexanone with sodium borohydride. 2, 6-dimethylcyclohexanone is a mixture of cis and trans isomers each containing a ketone functional group. The cis:trans ratio of 2,6-dimethylcyclohexanone used in...

The Meaning and Purpose of Combinatorial Chemistry

Introduction Combinatorial chemistry is a new technique found by scientists mainly for the process of discovering drugs. It is a technology for carrying out simultaneous synthesis as well as testing of hundreds and thousands of compounds of related structure in a single container. Traditional chemistry is usually marked by the...

Different Jaw Reflexes and their Clinical Significance

Jaw reflexes are of different kinds, including the jaw jerk reflex, the myotactic reflex, the jaw closing and opening reflex. This paper will aim to describe each in turn, with the clinical relevance of the normal and abnormal reflexes along with published scientific research in dental journals that has focused...

Cytochrome and Lysozyme: Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry

Introduction Background of ESI-MS Research studies by Tang et al (2001:1658-1663), Bruins (1998:345-357) and Kebarle and Tang (1993:972A-985A) reported that ElectronSpray ionization (ESI) is a method that is employed in mass spectrometry to produce charged particles. Bruins (1998:348) reported that ESI is employed to molecules of high molecular mass because...

Genetic Diseases: Hemophilia

Introduction Animal bodies contain chromosomes that carry DNA segments called genes. Genes are important, in that, in human beings, genes determine characterization. For example, genes determine the hair color, loftiness, and heaviness of human beings. Moreover, genes are paramount in establishing behavior patterns and personalities in human beings. Nevertheless, genes...

The Egtved Girl: Social Standing and Wealth in the Bronze Age

Introduction Throughout history, there have been many significant discoveries of human remains. These findings have an incalculable cultural and historical importance for the countries where they were discovered and the world in general. The remains of the people who died thousands of years ago allow contemporary scientists to uncover the...

Importance of Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins are essential micronutrients needed by the body in small quantities. They are also essential for normal cell functions, growth and development. Vitamins are grouped into fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. The body stores the fat-soluble vitamins in its fatty tissues and these facts are absorbed easily from dietary fat. On...

Vital Organs and Medical Practices

The course of human anatomy begins with the definition of the body’s organs and systems that have various functions. All these systems are essential, but some organs are called vital, while others are not vital. This paper aims to name and discuss the purposes of the key vital organs, describe...

The CFTR Gene: Review

The CFTR gene has multiple alterations, which means that the delta-F08 mutation is not the only known one. By the research, and resting on the information provided in the table, there are many other mutations of the CFTR gene that might cause the appearance and development of the disease (Freeman...

The Psychology of Seeing – Color Blindness

Introduction The term blindness is used somewhat misleading in the designation of certain visual conditions in which visual acuity is not significantly reduces. Color Blindness, for example, does not involve a reduction of “visual sharpness and should more accurately be called a color-perception deficiency. Color blindness occurs almost exclusively in...

Darwinism and Creationism Comparision

Introduction One of the most famous books for all humanity is the Bible, which has been living and passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. The vast majority of people have read the sacred texts at least once or live by the views reflected in this book....

Microbiology: History and Development

Microbiology studies the structure, vital functions, patterns, and developmental conditions of organisms. The name of science microbiology, one of the biological sciences, came from three Greek words: mikros – small, bios – life, and logos – study (Singh & Satyanarayana, 2017). In other words, microbiology is the science of tiny...

Charles Darwin’s Evolutionary Theory

Introduction Evolution can be defined, in general terms, as any process of change over time (Evolution-Def. 2010, par.1). Evolution is a theory that was first developed by Charles Darwin, who is considered the father of evolution. Development of explanations as regards to the existence of man started to emerge long...

Classical and Evolutionist Theories

Introduction Business management employs various strategies to achieve results. The five steps strategy by Porter focus on outside factors like the strength/weaknesses of competitions. The resource based approach by Penrose employ the firm’s resource and capabilities to gain a competitive edge. Theories, on their part, explain why various approaches to...

Evans-Pritchard and Clifford Geertz: Social Studies

The methods and principles of anthropological research have always been a subject of heated debate among many scholars. Overall, it is quite possible for us to say that even now there is virtually no consensus as to this particular question. Our task in this essay is to compare various ethnological...

Overview of Xanax (Alprazolam) And It’s Alternatives

Introduction A human organism is a complicated natural phenomenon, which is subjected to various influences of the environment, natural and human-made effects of certain activities. The whole set of these influences causes various diseases, mental or physical, and leads to several psychological disorders. Depression, anxiety disorder, feelings of sadness, and...

Adolescent Brain Development and Legal Culpability

Neuroscience has made great strides which now provide new ideas about the development of the brain. New discoveries confirm scientifically that the teen years are a period for transition (Adolescence, Brain Development and Legal Culpability, Juvenile Justice Center) Impressive changes are believed to occur in the brain in the second...

Bonobos’ Sexual Receptivity and Social Behaviour

Introduction The Pan group of non human primates resembles the human beings the most. They are the chimpanzees of the Pan Troglodytes and the bonobo ape of the Pan Paniscus. Their sociosexual behaviors resemble hominoids. Their lives in the wild gave them special characteristics which were modified when they moved...

George Gmelch: Lessons From the Field

The current review deals with Gmelch’s article Lessons from the field initially published in Annual Editions: Anthropology. To understand the purpose and significance of this article one should pay attention to Gmelch scholarly background and the main directions of his studies. There is no denying the importance of the fact...

Istanbul’s Economy and Demographics

Economy of Istanbul Istanbul is an economically developed city that combines the industry, tourism, and transportation sectors. Its GDP in 2017 amounted to one-third of Turkey’s GDP, or 970 billion Turkish liras (Kistak, 2018). The beneficial geographical location of Istanbul, as well as the history of its economic development and...

Glycolysis Process and Its Stages

Abstract Glycolysis is a specific process that is known as the first stage of the anaerobic respiration process in plants, during which 6-carbon glucose splits into two molecules of pyruvate, which is 3-carbon, under the impact of enzymes to generate the required energy. This process can be described in two...

Civilizations from Anthropological Perspective

Introduction While the human race takes great pride in the progressive nature of each subsequent civilization, there exist aspects from past civilizations that are hailed as marvels in the civilization process (Harris 2001). While some of this aspects gain their prominence primarily due to their impact on cultural and social...

Cyclone and Anticyclone Formation

A mercury barometer consists of a glass tube with a small reservoir at the bottom. A small amount of mercury fills the reservoir. As soon as the barometric pressure changes, the mercury in the tube goes either higher (with an increase of the pressure) or lower (as the pressure falls)....

How to Groom Your Pet?

Introduction Dogs need to have good hygienic care. The dog owner can learn how to groom his or her dog (Miller, n.d.). There are professional groomers whose sole responsibility in life is to groom dogs at a fee. Some of the tools that one needs for grooming are the curry...

Biology: Comparison and Contrast of Cats and Dogs

This paper is aimed at discussing the similarities and differences between cats and dogs. These animals are often regarded as bitter antagonists that cannot co-exist. Nevertheless, they can actually bear resemblance to one another. For instance, one should mention their interactions with people and their eating habits. Nevertheless, it is...

Fire in Terms of Chemistry and Thermodynamics

A fire has formed an important ingredient of societal cultures and religions, from historic times to our present world, and has played a key role in the advancement towards civilization. The fire has taken different trends all through the history of our world. For thousands of years, people have used...

The Potential Benefits of Genetic Engineering

Nowadays, people strive to improve the quality of life, focus on higher accomplishments, and try to find new ways to overcome such social problems as diseases and hunger. In this context, genetic engineering seems to be the potential to improve the quality of life because of creating new and improved...

Sodium Hydroxide Dilution and pH Analysis Using McVc = MdVd Formula

Objective To learn about the principles of dilution, understand different concentration units, and practice converting. We aim to determine the molar concentration of dilute sodium hydroxide solution by measuring pH. Abstract In the present work, three successive dilutions were carried out, each of which pH was measured. The results showed...

Siberian Ice Maiden: Insights into Pazyryk Culture and Preservation

Introduction Archaeological excavations play a vital role in modern realities by helping people understand their history and acquire new facts about the past. One prominent illustration of excavations’ necessity is the Siberian Ice Maiden, also known as the Ukok Princess, found in the Altai regions of Russia. Although the body...

Adaptation Strategies for Task Performance Without Thumb Function

Introduction This study examines the effects of thumb absence on task performance, paying particular attention to the tactics people use to make up for this loss. Understanding these methods is essential for those who have lost their thumbs or have reduced thumb function (Nichols et al., 2022). Although previous research...

Archaeological Insights into the Pre-Columbian and Colonial Eras of Guadeloupe

Introduction The Guadeloupe archipelago is known to have been populated by the indigenous peoples of the Americas as early as about 3000 BC. Guadeloupe is an insular region of France and, consequently, part of the European Union (van den Bel 2022). Guadeloupe is part of the Leeward Islands of the...

The Black Rhinoceros: Characteristics, Habitat, and Conservation Efforts

Introduction Unfortunately, humans often aim to improve their living conditions by hunting animals for various purposes, which frequently leads to some species’ partial or complete extinction. One such example is the black rhinoceros, as quite a few representatives of this species are left. The black rhino was selected for this...

Aspects of the Genetic Diseases

Introduction Genetic diseases refer to conditions that happen when a process of mutation has an impact on the genes of human beings. In addition, a genetic disorder may also occur when a person has the wrong amount of genetic material. A harmful change to genetic makeup, also referred to as...

Biology: The Concepts of Chemistry

Biology is a discipline that investigates how things in the world interact with one another and their surroundings. The sciences, in general, and biology, in particular, utilize a number of important factors in their scientific inquiry. Scientific laws, which describe how one or more aspects of nature behave under specific...

Living Things and Their Main Characteristics

Introduction Ever since biochemical evolutionary processes caused the origin of life on Earth several billion years ago, the drivers of natural selection, heredity, and variability have resulted in a wide range of biodiversity. This diversity is the foundation for questions about what determines the properties of living matter in the...

The Painted Lady Butterfly: History and Life Cycle

Introduction Painted Ladies, scientifically known as Vanessa cardui, are among the butterfly species with the greatest geographic distribution. These insects can be observed on most continents, excluding the Arctica continent. The Painted Lady has a broad range to encompass all of North America, from Alaska to Panama, and has been...

Red Cabbage pH Indicator Experimentation

Introduction In the course of the experiment, red cabbage extract was dissolved in water to test the pH level of household chemicals. According to Abedi-Firoozjah (2022), “red cabbage extract (RCE) is a common and rich source of anthocyanins, which are closely related to the pH of their environment” (p. 3)....

Hydrological Cycle, Clouds Types and Weather Types

Introduction This essay details various topics, including the water cycle, a series of physical stages involving processes. Moreover, these procedures pertain to where water is changed from liquid to gas. However, the essay enlightens the ten cloud systems and, ultimately, sheds light on the weather, which is a fundamental aspect...

The Exercise Impact on Body Homeostasis

Exercise is an essential element which contributes to the health of every person and positively affects the entire body. At the same time, from the perspective of biology, exercise becomes a significant challenge for the homeostasis of humans. The article “Integrative Biology of Exercise” by Hawley et al. provides an...

Dual Store Model of Memory

Responding to the dual store model of memory, the model of human memory has three main components; sensory registers, working memory, also known as short term memory, and long-term memory (LTM). The model shows that information enters the sensory registers even when the person is not mentally active and stays...

Anthropology. Kinship Diagram: Story of Family

To complete this kinship diagram project, I prefer to use a nonunilineal descent system, also known as bilateral descent. In anthropology, understanding kindship is a crucial aspect, with the help of which individuals are able to identify and describe their family relationships. There are three functions of any kinship system:...

Environmental Biology: Green Energy

It is important to note that modern human civilization is high energy-dependent, which means that energy is a key determining factor of human prosperity. However, energy can come from a wide range of different sources, some of which are not as environmentally friendly as others. Although the majority of energy...

Sakurajima – Volcano in Southern Kyushu in Japan

Sakurajima is a volcano that is in southern Kyushu in Japan. It is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet and also one of the volcanoes that have constant activity. The place where it is located has been very active during the past few centuries and is called...

Analysis of Human Senses and Its Importance

Background Humans function through sensory nerves and organs that coordinate with the brain to bring emotions and perform physical activities. The primary senses include taste, vision, hearing, touch, and smell. Smell describes how individuals perceive scents; the concept describes eyesight, hearing is the ability to perceive sound, touch involves contact,...

Aromatic and Carbonyl Compounds and Interactions

A detailed study of the regularities of chemical molecule interactions at both the molecular and electronic levels allows summarizing the available knowledge and identify key trends qualitatively. Among others, it is of research value not only to generalize but also to identify the potential of reaction pathways and bias effects...

Molecular Biology and Its Central Dogma

The Central Dogma The central dogma is a principle describing the transfer of molecular information in the Nucleus of the DNA. It gives detailed instructions on the processes involved in the conversion of DNA information into a final functional product, the protein. The central dogma was proposed by Francis Crick...

The Egg White Denaturation as a Concept of Biology

Denaturation is the process of breaking down the secondary and tertiary structures of a protein by external factors such as temperature. As a result of denaturation, the complex spatial structure of the polymer is broken down to the primary chain of amino acids. Denaturation can be reversible when after returning...

Importance of Lifespan Development

Lifespan development is the complete process of the human being’s development from conception until the time of death. It is also referred to as a holistic approach to better understand all the physiological, emotional, cognitive, and fundamental social changes that normal human beings undergo. Therefore, this discussion will extensively look...

Frontal Lobe’s Role in Executive Functioning Development

Introduction The nervous system (and the human brain as its core element) is still one of the most under-researched systems. The development and functioning of the brain have been studied for centuries using diverse approaches. Behavioral, cognitive, and developmental approaches have enabled researchers to explain and describe diverse mechanisms and...

Chapter 7 of “Moral Choices” Book by Rae

As the name of the seventh chapter of Moral Choices suggests, Rae talks about biotechnology, genetics, and human cloning. He generally discusses the various ways professionals perform genetic testing, and, as the result, the ways they determine whether a person or a child has a predisposition to a specific genetic...

Metal and Non-metal Redox Reactions Experiment

Abstract This experiment aimed to investigate Redox reaction and hence determine which elements were reactive. For this experiment, the practical was performed separately, metal versus metal redox reactions and non-metal versus non-metal reactions. The metals in question were zinc, lead and copper which were reacted separately against each other’s nitrate...

Chemical Reactions and the pH Scale

Introduction First of all, it should be stated that the classification of chemical reactions according to the pH scale defines the acidity of the included and resulting components. Originally, the pH scale was invented for measuring the acidity of the solutions, and the scale incorporates the acidity criteria elaborated by...

Magnolia Tree: Life Cycle and Evolution

Introduction Magnolia is among the largest genus flowering plants in Texas and eastern of North America. Magnolia is derived from a French botanist Pierre Magnol after discovering the plant in the Royal Botanic Garden of Montpellier in France. The taxonomic classification of the Magnolia tree is as follows: The domain...

Enterobius Vermicularis: A Worm That Knows No Class, Race, or Culture

Introduction Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is the most common among all helminths in the world with a prevalence rate of 20-40 million in the United States. Treatment of pinworm infection is fairly easy and medication can be provided at all public health facilities. This paper seeks to provide an analysis of...

Animal Behavior of a Snake

Snakes are a widespread species that can be found in almost every part of the planet. While many people find them dangerous and even have phobias associated with snakes, they are interesting animals worthy of researchers’ attention. Due to the snakes’ inaccurate portrayal in media and culture, the general population...

Oman Representation in Oman Culture

Introduction The main aim of this paper is to address the rare subject that entails the inclusion of the Oman culture in English literature. Oman is one of the most conducive places to visit in the United Arab Emirates. The region has a rich history, culture and background. In addition,...

The Human Tongue and Language

Introduction The human tongue is a vital organ and serves several vital functions in the human body. The organ performs various functions in the human body such as tasting, digesting, and so on. The tongue is characterized by several muscles that facilitate its movements and functions. The organ has several...

The Structure of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

Introduction The study of the structure of DNA is important not only to biologist, but to every inquisitive mind and every person that is interested in knowing how this life we live is recreated. Many researchers have come up with findings which have contributed greatly to the body of knowledge,...

Bioethical Analysis: Case of Terri Schiavo

The present paper aims at providing bioethical analysis world-famous case of Terri Schiavo, a patient who was artificially kept alive for more than 15 years in a vegetative state. Ms. Shiavo experienced cardiac arrest, which led to brain injury, on February 15, 1990 (Fine, 2005). As a result, the patient’s...

China Is a Prisoner of Its Geography

China’s political decisions have always been largely informed by the limitations of its geography. During the formative period of the Han empire, the fertile heartland of China lent itself to agrarian purposes, which made it defenseless against external forces. Back in a day, the main danger was violent nomadic tribes...

The Relationship Between Air Temperature and Relative Humidity

The graph describes the connection between relative humidity and temperature as well as the variations in these two parameters at different times of the day. The overall relationships exhibited are that the relative humidity increases as temperature reduces and vice versa. The peak relative humidity is measured at 6 am,...

Pink Dye Concentration Evaluation in the Spectrophotometric Absorbance Based Beverage

Introduction Background information An accurate assessment of the concentration of dyes in food and beverages forms an integral aspect of consumer safety. Mutagenic effects stemming from high levels of concentration lead to cancer development. The determination of the concentration of dyes through spectrophotometric analysis provides an accurate method. Objective The...

Simulating the Natural Selection and Genetic Drift

Introduction Theoretically, the evolution of behaviors amongst organisms’ populations gets necessitated by diverse forces such as genetic drift and natural selection, which alter the rate of occurrence of the alleles in populaces. The change in population over time occurs in reaction to preference to or against a population subclass difference....

DNA and RNA Transcription

The process of DNA transcription takes place in several stages, during which RNA is first recorded, information from which organizes amino acids into proteins. As a result, the same sequences are transmitted in the cells, preserving certain traits. DNA must be copied and transferred to daughter cells with a vast...

Concept of Urbilateria in Deuterostomes Development

Bilateral is a hypothetical organism, Urbilateria, and was the last common ancestor of Deuterostomia (echinoderms and the various chordate phyla) and Protostomia also referred to us higher animals. Classically, these two groups, the Deuterostomia, and Protostomia differed in a number of respects. Some of these characteristics have been challenged recently,...

A-Level Chemistry AQA CAP: Acids

Brief Theoretical Background Acid Base Interaction Chemical reactions between the molecules of acids and bases formed the foundation for the acid-base titration method, thanks to which a number of working problems related to the selection of the indicator, determination of the type of interaction, calculation of the equivalence point are...

“Why Evolution is True” by Jerry Coyne

Introduction Even in the age of information and scientific developments, the theory of evolution continues to separate people. This theory supports religious separation by disproving the concept of intelligent design, according to which the complexity of living organisms on the planet makes life unexplainable and suggests the presence of an...

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Characteristics

The classification of organisms based on their structure implies their belonging to either prokaryotic or eukaryotic types. The cells forming these organisms vary in both anatomy and function. The principal anatomical difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes is in the presence of a membrane that bounds organelles and the nucleus in...

Japan’s Culture, Geography, Government, Economy

Introduction Japan lies on the eastern side of the Asian continent and is enclosed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. To the east, its neighbors are China, Russia and North Korea whereas Taiwan borders it to the south. The country has a total of 6 852 islands, which together...

“Seeds of Innovation” and Darwin

The aim of this thesis is to apply Darwin’s theory of evolution to the seedbeds of innovation that shape the growth of companies during various phases of their business. In order to clarify this objective, the author will look into evolutionary innovation models as applicable to present-day businesses, and compare...

Cell Biology: Cell Sizes, Types, and Theories

Abstract All life on earth is made of a fundamental structure called a Cell. They can be of two types of organisms: Unicellular and Multicellular. Unicellular are made of a single cell (Uni – one, in latin) cell and Multicellular organisms are made of many cells (Multi – many). Cell...

Sugar Processing: Term Definition

Introduction Sugarcane is a fleshy, tall perennial grass crop that grows fast infertile tropical soils (Sheridan, 2000). Physical and climatic factors such as temperature, soil, rainfall, and other factors largely affect its growth (Sheridan, 2000). The crop’s origin can be traced to South Asia and Southeast Asia, where it was...

“The Bone Woman” by Clea Koff

The Bone Woman, written by Clea Koff, is considered to be forensic anthropology disclosing human rights abuses investigation. The book is written in an evocative style allowing the readers to dive into the depth of the author’s feelings and professional ideas. The analysis of The Bone Woman gives an opportunity...

Medical Anthropology: Culture and Medicine

Introduction Anthropologists have demonstrated that all human cultures embrace a system of beliefs relating to the maintenance of health and illness causation, and concomitant therapeutic and preventive practices relating to these beliefs. In fact, most cultures have numerous and diverse therapeutic options. In this medical plurality, which option or options...

Chapter 4 of “Your Inner Fish” by Neil Shubin

Neil Shubin is one of the most famous biologists and paleontologists of the modern world. His works, “Your Inner Fish,” especially attract readers’ attention and positive feedbacks of critics not only by their strong theoretical basis, a wide variety of evidence and support, and well-developed structure but also by the...

Anthropology: Cultural Ecology Among Maasai People

Introduction Ecology refers to the study of habitat or surroundings, and the way of life of all the living things in an environment. A people’s ‘Culture’ is their way of life, attitude, creed, ethics, and morals which is passed from one generation to the other. Cultural Ecology, therefore, refers to...

Changes in Entropy Under Adiabatic, Isothermal, and Isobaric Conditions

Abstract The second law of thermodynamics relates entropy with time and proposes that the universe generally favors increasing entropy. The purpose of this experiment was to use various thermodynamic equations for entropy to determine the total entropy of a system when copper metal was immersed in liquid nitrogen in a...

Thermogravimetric Analysis of Inorganic Compound and Rubber

Summary Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is a method of thermal evaluation of substances where deviations in physical and chemical properties of materials are quantified with changes in time or temperature. The purpose of this experiment was to use TGA to determine compositional information about an inorganic salt and formulate a series...

Ideal Gas Expansion Law: Experiment

The purpose of the experiment was to understand the differences between different types of ideal gas expansions, paying attention to the amount of work done. Results The temperature-time plot for the isothermal process when moving the piston quickly is indicated in Figure 1. Figure 2 shows the pressure versus time...

Evolution and Natural Selection: Impact on Human Diseases

Introduction: Natural Selection Natural selection has helped humans identify the most crucial areas that impact genetic adjustment to the environment (Vasseur and Quintana-Murci 596). With the assistance of evolution, it is possible to forecast the engagement of different genes in human illnesses. Much progress has been made in genetic investigations...

Locating Landfills for Waste Management in Northern Ghana

Abstract Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is an emerging tool for effective waste management as well as an efficient method for sitting landfills and other dumpsites. Due to the global shortage of land for solid waste disposal especially near the major towns and cities, landfilling areas must be well selected to...

Ethnography: Employee Behavior at Cafeteria

Introduction Ethnography is a systemic analysis of people and their cultures (Richardson, 2013; Fine, 2013; Kottak, 2005). For our ethnography assignment, we decided to study life at the cafeteria cited three blocks from our resident building. To ensure anonymity, this paper refers to the cafeteria as “The Point” and assigns...

“The American Geographies” by Barry Lopez

“Romanticized landscape” by Barry Lopez In his essay, The American Geographies, Lopez deliberates on the essence of nature presented through people’s perception. In particular, the author believes that a romantic vision of the American landscape prevents people from understanding the essence of the real scenery and embraces the overwhelming meaning...