Causes of World War I Overview

Although the immediate cause of World War I was the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Bosnian man of Serbian nationality Gavrilo Princip, there were, in fact, many incidents that led to the Great War. Imperialism, militarism, and nationalism, Pan-Slavism, along with other factors having their roots...

Hispanics as Vulnerable Population

The vast majority of civilized countries provide citizens with a high quality basic medical care. However, there are some patients included in a specific group of people called vulnerable population. These are individuals with a great risk of health problems caused by one of the numerous reasons such as social...

The Testing of Animals for Cosmetic Products

Cosmetic studies on animals refer to a specific type of product examination meant to ascertain the hypoallergenic nature and safety of animal products intended for use by human beings. Due to the pain and harm the animals are subjected to, there is a concerted effort by the animal activists and...

Nurses About the Treatment of Pressure Ulcers

This quantitative research report will critique research done by Smith and Waugh (2009) on the assessment of registered nurses’ knowledge on treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers. The critique will major on the study’s problem statement, the purpose of the study as in whether the study is significant to nursing,...

The Presidency of Harry Truman

Harry Truman assumed office as the 33rd president of America after the death of Franklin Roosevelt. His swearing-in as the president was in line with the country’s Constitution, which allows the vice president to be sworn in as the president following the latter’s demise. As it is recorded in historical...

Classical Philosophical Puzzle by George Berkeley

Introduction “If a tree falls in the forest and there is no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?” is a classical philosophical puzzle. It is sometimes attributed to George Berkeley; however, the philosopher did not discuss the question directly (Campbell, 2014). The puzzle concerns the nature...

The Role of a Family Nurse Practitioner

Healthcare practitioners have been experiencing immense pressure in the course of their work. In order to alleviate such pressures that are linked to increased patient perspicacity as well as medical endeavors, there has been operationalization of advanced nursing practice (APN) in various hospitals. The purpose and intend of the advanced...

J. C. Penney and Ron Johnson: A Case of Failed Leadership

Leadership plays a crucial role in business management, and the wrong decisions of a person in charge can significantly harm the whole company’s wellbeing. The case of Ron Johnson’s executing role in J.C.Penney shows how an outside-taken leader who administrates without considering corporate culture and values can destroy a reliable,...

Concept of Digital Piracy Overview

The rapid increase in the popularity of technology and the Internet over the past few decades has translated into a surge in the number of people consuming online content. Whether it is from a computer, tablet, smart TV, or mobile phone, the consumption of digital material is on the rise....

Factors and the Risk of Asthma Morbidity

Introduction Asthma is a highly prevalent disease among the U.S. population, especially in the case of school-age children. According to Magzamen and Tager, it is the main reason for non-injury hospitalization and missing school (583). Asthma is considered to be a spectrum disease due to the multiplicity of its manifestations....

Technological Determinism

Technological determinism indicates that the society is shaped by the type and the level of technology available (Surhone, Timpledon, and Marseken, 2010). Today, the society has altered to accommodate the current technology, and numerous changes have occurred in social structure too. As a result, social norms and values in the...

Instagram vs. Facebook as Social Media Platforms

A few decades ago, the world population relied on the telephone for connection and communication. Nowadays, technological advancements have reduced the world to a globalized village with a third of the entire human population actively interacting online through Facebook and Instagram (Bumsoo and Yonghwan 158). The two online platforms are...

Gender Quotas in Saudi Arabia: Unpacking the Political Conditions

Talking about gender quota and its sociology, it is interesting to take a look at the example of Saudi Arabia. It is the seemingly most unexpected place to introduce a policy aimed at the representation of women in politics and increase their role in internal and external affairs in general....

Flannery O’Connor’s “Everything That Rises Must Converge”

The history of racial relationships has always been complex in the U.S., which has been represented and reflected upon in multiple works of literature. Flannery O’Connor’s “Everything That Rises Must Converge” represents another stellar attempt at examining and exposing racial biases for their absurdity and offensiveness. Offering a slice-of-life narration,...

Intelligence Agencies’ Role in Society

The first step toward the correct utilization of intelligence consists of understanding it to the full extent. In the current complex landscape, terrorism poses one of the primary threats to the well-being of communities across the globe. Evidently, intelligence agencies conduct rigorous analysis of both domestic and external threats attempting...

China: Becoming an Economic Superpower

The new PBS documentary “China: Power and Prosperity” looks at the country’s ascent to becoming an economic superpower. The film digs into the country’s proposed Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to build infrastructure and strengthen trade relationships across Eurasia. It explores China’s impact on Africa, where it is investing...

Statue of Liberty and Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Statue of Liberty and, to a lesser degree, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial count among the most famous American monuments. From a purely visual standpoint, the majestic, towering statue of bronze and the modest and reserved memorial with names carved into slabs of black stones may look like a study...

“Lessons in Disaster” by Gordon Goldstein

Introduction It is hard to disagree that the history of America is filled with controversial events. Every time a president and their team have to decide regarding the country’s domestic or foreign policy, it is possible that they will draw wrongful conclusions or make a mistake. There is a vast...

Risky Behaviors Often Faced by Emerging Adults

Introduction Stage, when individuals shift from childhood dependency to adult independence, is known as emerging adulthood (Wood et al., 2018). The stage begins with finishing mandatory schooling and presents an individual with new freedoms and opportunities, notably postsecondary education, employment, and romantic relationships. Emerging adulthood is manifested in “the onset...

Death Penalty in Case of Mental Illnesses

Introduction The death penalty is the harshest punishment that can be delivered in most judicial systems, including the American justice system. Considering the irrevocable nature of the punishment, it only makes sense that legislators and legal professionals alike pay close attention to when and how such verdicts can be issued....

Organizational Management and Structure

Quadrant D Design Characteristics Efficient and effective organizations should develop effective sharing goals at each corporate level. Management successfully communicates with employees about its goals and connects their vision with the organization’s objectives (Burton et al., 2020). Great teamwork is necessary for healthy companies as it enables people to achieve...

Walmart Company Mission Statement and Ad Analysis

Introduction Walmart is a supermarket chain in the United States and one of the world’s largest retailers. The company operates under several banners, including Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Asda. Walmart sells a variety of products, from groceries to home items. At Walmart, the philosophy is simple: to save people’s money...

The Victory Motorcycles Firm’s Growth Opportunities

Introduction Even though Victory Motorcycles has effectively introduced its motorcycle models to the market, the company is yet to achieve its desired goals. The company needs to identify whether its marketing and distribution of the motorcycles were happening correctly. Victory decided to distribute its motorcycles through Polaris dealers with the...

Immoral Capital Punishment in the United States

Introduction The US employs various ways of punishing criminals, and the death penalty is arguably one of the harshest methods. As of last year, capital punishment was legalized in 27 states across the nation, but the majority of regions argue whether such sentencing is fair, reasonable, or humane (National Conference...

Policy Analysis in Healthcare Industry

Introduction Health determines the person’s quality of life, but at the same time, the possibilities of maintaining it and receiving treatment in case of risks are not equal among the population. An important goal of global sustainable development is ensuring health care equity. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine...

Employee Trainings Improving Productivity

Team Training Team training is a type of training conducted to increase a business’s performance and productivity. It is mainly used for employees who work as a group at an organization. According to Ji-Young and Huang (2021), a professional who helps the team members to improve their communication and working...

The Authorization for the Use of Military Force

Introduction Terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 marked a watershed moment in American and global history. President George W. Bush responded to the devastating attacks with a series of actions and initiatives aimed at combating terrorism and enhancing national security. Implementing these strategies had far-reaching consequences for the country’s response...

“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou

Introduction Contemporary American literature is largely dominated by white male authors. These authors are limited in their empathy and imagination by their own experiences and inherent privilege that comes with being on the top of the social hierarchy. Therefore, they were unable to authentically portray the lives, thoughts, and experiences...

Analyzing Racial Expectations in University Settings in ZZ Packer’s “Drinking Coffee Elsewhere”

Introduction Universities are often seen as bastions of meritocracy and social mobility, where students from diverse backgrounds come together to pursue academic excellence and achieve upward social mobility. ZZ Packer’s short story “Drinking Coffee Elsewhere” provides a powerful critique of race expectations in university settings. The report examines the experiences...

Historical Freedom in America: An Exploration of Its Evolution and Significance

America is renowned as a country that espouses freedom in every respect. An important point to note, however, is that this freedom was not easy to come by. It resulted from a continuum of bloody struggles that characterized the nation between the 1950s and 1970s. This essay explores three liberation...

History of Humankind: From Paleo-Indians to Modern America

History is as old as man is. It tells the story of humankind since the beginning of this planet. The subject can be compared to an old man who is thousands of years old, and who has witnessed the happenings in this world. Therefore, the old man, with a memory...

Debate on Medicare: Obama vs. Romney Plans in 2012 Election

Abstract Medicare was a major issue during the 2012 American presidential campaigns. Mitt Romney and President Barrack Obama agreed that some crucial changes needed to be done on the program. Notable elements of the president’s Medicare plan included the proposals to increase premiums for seniors, the need to cut the...

Healthcare Regulatory Agencies in the US

Introduction In the USA, there are plenty of healthcare regulatory agencies to go around – they monitor and regulate every sphere of public and private healthcare, on various levels ranging from state to federal. These organizations work with nurses, hospital personnel, and legislative bodies, in order to make sure that...

Children With Asthma: Risks Created by Smoking Parents

Introduction The available literature indicates that secondhand smoking (SHSE) from parents hurts children with asthma and other respiratory diseases causing various complications. The current practice of nursing has not been effective in enabling the parents to address the issue of SHSE. It is paramount to develop an effective approach that...

Critique of Obesity Management Study: Exercises vs. Medication

Available nursing scholarship demonstrates that a research critique is often undertaken to not only provide feedback for improvement, but also to contribute to the body of nursing knowledge (Bosewell & Cannon, 2012). In this regard, it is important to undertake an in-depth review of how each step of the research...

Windshield Survey: Miami, Florida

Miami, Florida, is one of the most populated cities in the state and one of the major tourist destinations in the USA. The city is constantly growing and evolving, although there are still numerous issues yet to be solved. On the one hand, the city has various parks and recreation...

Psychoeducational Group Therapy for Children

Group psychotherapy as one of the most useful tools in psychological counseling obtains a variety of theoretical bases, approaches, and groups types. The choice of a kind of group patients are referred to depends on a variety of factors ranging from the mental health issue characteristics, age group, and the...

Ancient Philosophy: The Power of Ideas on Reality

Heraclitus Heraclitus’s view concerning the nature of reality is that it keeps on changing. He argues that reality does not exist while permanence is an illusion. The most remarkable thought concerning Heraclitus’s view is that a person cannot step into the river twice because it constantly changes. Argumentatively, the water...

Cultural Competence Assessment Using the Purnell Model

Overview The interviewee’s name is CS and she is of Hispanic origin. CS’s paternal family emigrated from Mexico to find a better life in the United States two generations ago and first settled in Texas. CS was born in California, United States. Her father had come to America at the...

Psychology: Prejudice as Disease Protection

Abstract This is a psychology paper which discusses the relationship between prejudice and protection from diseases. This is an investigative paper that seeks to justify the argument made by Huang, Sedlovskaya, Ackerman and Bargh in the year 2011 that ‘prejudice evolved to protect us from disease and be reduced with...

The History of Revolutionary War

The Revolutionary War led to a vacuum of power in the former British colonies. The people and prominent revolutionary leaders were tasked with creating a new government and country that would become known as the United States of America. However, there were many prevalent opinions on the governance process, which...

Homelessness in Rochester, NY Analysis

Homelessness is a prevalent issue in some areas in the United States, particularly in the state of New York. For various reasons, such as poverty, people lose their places of residence and are forced to live on the streets. The government provides shelters where these people can pass nights safely,...

Phenomenological Qualitative Research: First-Generation Student Academic Persistence and Retention

Research Design The design that was used in this study was a phenomenological approach to find the underlying meaning of the experience of being a first-generation student. The design focused on establishing the factors that influenced first-generation students’ academic persistence and retention. This approach assisted the researcher to understand the...

Child Psychology: Attachment Theory

The Attachment Theory was first formulated by the British psychiatrist John Bowlby when he was studying the behavior of young children who were separated from their parents. Bowlby often collaborated with an American-Canadian developmental psychologist Mary Ainsworth who helped him in developing the theory. Attachment Theory is a concept that...

Genital Herpes Case Study Analysis

Jill, a 29-year-old female patient went to her doctor complaining of painful blisters on her labia. Jill was in a monogamous relationship of 8 years with her husband. However, she admitted that they had recently been separated for a few months, but they were currently back together. Jill was unsure...

Compstat: Predictive Policing

Introduction In most aspects of technical communication, the concept of predictive policing has become an unavoidable issue of concern. Predictive policing refers to police tactics that use the information and advanced psychoanalysis to formulate predefined preventions (Willis, Mastrofski & Weisburd, 2003). Advantages of IT applications and random street patrols by...

The Biopsychosocial Model in the Context of Dentistry

There is no community that has not been affected by oral diseases. It is the responsibility of dental health specialists to evaluate the oral health status of the communities they serve, and based on the feedback, design and develop effective strategies and models to ensure that the oral health needs...

Property Casualty Insurance

Introduction The development of stable operations in production has a coherent relation to the formulation of policies that protect against losses. Essentially, there are various paramount strategies to prevent the loss of money owned by a company. However, this discussion assesses the property-casualty insurance where such vices as accidents to...

“Neuromancer” and “Snow Crash” Comparison

Introduction It is hard to disagree that most people like specific genres of books and usually read only them. One of the reasons for that is that texts share certain elements, which make them rather similar but still different. Precisely repetitive narrative elements, including plot, theme, characters, and setting, allow...

The Role of Electronic Payment in Accounting and Auditing

Introduction Digitalization and other technological advances have made people’s lives easier and more comfortable. The business world also benefits from the use of technology as diverse operations can be carried out in a shorter period of time and more effectively. Electronic payment is one of the instruments people are utilizing...

Healthy Eating Behavior: Psychological Factors and Motivation

Introduction The problem of motivation and motives of behavior and activity aimed at a positive result is one of the central problems in psychology. Moreover, these issues are also important in the processes that are directly related to the individual’s health. The problem of overweight and obesity has its own...

Methods of Data Collection: Qualitative Research Methods

Data is an invaluable resource used to explain and validate trends in businesses and social institutions. Data can only be valuable if it is accurate, relevant, and timely. This makes the process of collecting data very critical in research. The data collection method highly depends on the subject or nature...

Climate Change Reflection in Law System

Introduction Climate change is one of the most urgent issues in today’s world, therefore, governments, citizens, international organizations aim to preserve the current state of the problem with a slender hope of improvement in the future. The US government is not an exception as most presidents made an impact on...

The COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy: Rhetorical Analysis

Since the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019 and early 2020, major pharmaceutical companies worldwide have been in the race to develop a viable vaccine to help curtail the spread of the virus. As expected, the companies’ focus on the rapid development of the vaccine has been met...

Witless Bay Seabird Ecological Reserve Management

Introduction Witless Bay Seabird Ecological Reserve is a seabird habitat located in the coastal waters of Newfoundland and Labrador. The reserve contains four seabird colonies located on Green Island, Gull Island, Pee Pee Island, and Great Island. The four islands make the reserve for thousands of seabird species, such as...

Understanding of Technology Implicit in ‘Being and Time’

Heidegger’s technological concerns are not limited to his writings but are clearly devoted to them. Therefore, complete acceptance of his technological ideas needs some consideration on how they are incorporated into his project of philosophy and phenomenological approach. According to Heidegger, phenomenology is a mechanism that attempts to allow entities...

Television Impact on Children’s Development

The mental and physical development of children is dependent on their exposure to television. Before starting school, the majority of children immerse themselves in the world of television. According to Kaiser Family Foundation, the first two years of growth are critical for brain development. Exploring and communicating with people can...

Oppression of Women in Education, Workplace, and Politics

Introduction Women are the essence of society; nonetheless, prejudice and oppression have constricted their potentials. Factors such as culture, religion, marital status, and patriarchy contribute significantly to the oppression of women (Hentschel et al., 2019). In the socioeconomic environment, there appears to be a great transformation between men and women...

Data Visualization of Most Profitable Movie Genres

Summary As learned in week two that the most widely recognized type of film appearing in the Top 50 after 1980 is PG-13 rated science fiction/fantasy. Only one G-rated vivified movie was released in the dataset after 1980. According to Variety, the film industry’s top revenue-generating motion pictures have shifted...

Legalization of Same-Sex Marriages in the US

Introduction Same-sex marriages refer to a marital union between homosexual individuals. This topic is of significant contention in society due to diverse opinions concerning the same. In the US, the legalization of same-sex marriages was passed by the US Supreme Court in 2015. However, despite having the issue as law...

Aspects of Automation in the Workplace

Introduction Millions of workers across the globe lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although some of them have already gone back to their jobs, there are fears that many might not return due to automation. According to Autor (12), a third of the global jobs could be threatened...

Cognitive Development Theories by Vygotsky and Piaget

Similarities of Piaget and Vygotsky’s Theories Both cognitive development theories of Piaget and Vygotsky believe that learning is a continuous process, starting from birth until the death of a person. Hence, learning based on both models should be from people’s daily experiences and events in life, work, and classroom throughout...

The Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court Case Analysis

Loving v. Virginia was a case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States that legalized interracial marriage nationwide. The plaintiffs, in this case, were a white man and an African American woman named Richard and Mildred Loving. According to the laws of Virginia, the couple’s marriage should not...

The Strategic Procedure in Healthcare

Introduction It is important to note that effective organizational training strategies are critical in resolving emerging problems in a dynamic and sensitive healthcare environment. The given assessment will mainly focus on the competence of the facility’s billing and coding staff from the perspective of a director of health information at...

The Themes and Relevance of Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game” Short Story

Introduction Connell’s classic short story, The Most Dangerous Game, is a gripping account of the perils people play. The story follows Rainsford, a hunter who abandons his planned hunting trip and ends up shipwrecked on an island home to General Zaroff – an insane man who hunts humans for sport....

Understanding Why SBA Loans Attract Prepayment Penalties

The U.S. economy has been the world’s largest economy for the last 142 years. It holds this position courtesy of the innovativeness and creativity of the American people coupled with strong government-initiated support systems, which foster advancement in all realms of the economy. A good example of the initiatives taken...

Assisted Living Facilities: Insights from the American Geriatrics Society’s Perspective

Introduction A report published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reviews the conditions and quality of care available for elderly people living in assisted living facilities (ALF) versus those receiving care at home. According to the authors, the number of older adults in the United States is constantly...

What Is Inventory Management?

Background and Introduction Management problems involve decision making problems. Decisions are important tasks that all companies have to make. The premise that companies have to acquire, allocate, and control factors of production brings out the necessity for inventory management. Companies involve themselves in inventory management in order to hold inventories...

Entrepreneurship: Innovation, Failure, Culture

Business size innovative potential The innovative potential of an entrepreneurial business depends on its size.Chesbrough (2006, P. 2) states that ‘there exists a direct relationship between the amount and type of innovation a company achieves to the way it approaches, fosters, selects, and funds innovation efforts’.Innovation potential is essential, but...

American Revolutionary War and Its Challenges

In 1783 the American Revolutionary War that pitted Americans against Britain in their quest for freedom finally came to an end with the signing of the Treaty of Paris that officially recognized the United States as an independent and sovereign country. This was a culmination of 8 years of war...

The Têt New Year in Vietnam

Introduction When learning about the culture of Vietnam, it is of great importance to pay attention to the so-called Têt Nguyen Dan, also referred to as Têt or the Lunar New Year. The full name of the celebration refers to the very first day of a new part of the...

Total Care Model in Nursing Practice

The use of different models of care can significantly change the way nurses interact with patients. Such aspects as the quality of care, the lack of attention to detail, and nurses’ fatigue and burnout may depend on the chosen model. As models of care employ different staff allocation and workload...

Texas Roadhouse Inc.’s Porter’s Five Forces

The Porter’s Five Forces model can be used to evaluate the present competition in which Texas Roadhouse, Inc. operates to enable it to build a sustainable competitive advantage. The threat of New Entrants High capital requirements in the restaurant industry, thus, make it challenging for new entrants to establish businesses....

Kierkegaard’s Philosophy in “Fear and Trembling”

Thesis: Kierkegaard claims about absolute choice, which on being a realization of freedom, means a choice of not this or that, but self in the eternal meaning. In Fear and Trembling Kierkegaard wrote: “If faith cannot make it a holy act to be willing to murder his son, then let...

Sony: Marketing and Business Analysis

What have been the key success factors for Sony? Sony Corporation is one of the worlds’ most recognized and respected companies. Since its humble inception as a radio repair shop in 1957, it has now grown into a huge multinational with interests in electronic items, multimedia, music, films and televisions...

Marjane Satrapi’s “Persepolis” Autobiographical Novel

Introduction Marjane Satrapis autobiographical novel “Persepolis” explores such complicated issues as culture shock and the loss of cultural identity. The book is a unique combination of autobiographical prose and comics. The author successfully shows the world through the eyes of a young girl, the task, which is very difficult to...

Are MNCs Responsible for Poverty and Violence in Developing Nations?

While multinational corporations (MNCs) play a big role in the development of economies in developing countries, evidence supports that they are responsible for much of the poverty and violence in some developing countries they operate in. Multinational Corporation is a term that is used to refer to the companies that...

Mexican Drug Cartels: A Transnational Threat

Mexican drug cartels constitute a new breed of organized crime in North America and in the drug trade. Brought about by connections with the Columbian drug trade, Mexican drug cartels have grown into a network of efficient and compartmentalized gatekeepers that control the drug trade from Mexico to the United...

Research Characteristics of Data Collection & Analysis

Introduction Data collection in qualitative research helps to answer the “why, how, and what” of the phenomenon under investigation. This is unlike in quantitative research in which the data collection is used to address the “how many” or “how much” of the phenomenon under investigation. This means that in qualitative...

Quantitative Methods in Scientific Inquiries

Descriptive Research The first type of quantitative methods is descriptive research which aims at describing the current condition of a variable identified by the researcher. Usually, these studies are conducted to gather and systematize information about a certain phenomenon (Boeren, 2018). Prior to the beginning of the research, scientists do...

The Case of Natalee Holloway Analysis

The cases of disappeared celebrities always astonish and horrify the world community with the help of mass media traditionally prettifying and dramatizing the reality. However, the stories of the ordinary people becoming famous after their disappearance contain even more mysteries. The relatives find themselves in a center of paparazzis attention...

The Banner Health Care System Strategic Plan

Introduction Strategic planning involves looking into an organization’s future and identifying issues and trends to align it with its competitors in the healthcare industry. The establishment of a proper strategic plan enables a firm to remain competitive while also ensuring consumer satisfaction. The company chosen for study is Banner Healthcare,...

Edmund Dene Morel: The Main Protagonist of the Story

The creation of the Congo Reform movement is closely related to the name of Edmund Dene Morel. Through journalistic activism, he uncovered the truth about the ruling of the Congo Free State, the regime of Leopold II (Ramsey 1). In his book, “King Leopold’s Ghost”, Adam Hochschild describes Leopold’s reign...

“Recidivism Among Female Prisoners”: Data Coding & Measurement

Coding technique The measures for this study are divided into two categories. The first category describes the attributes of the former female prisoners who are reasserted within the first three years after being released from state prison. The second category studies the factors that influence recidivism among female prisoners. In...

Health Care Contracts and Their Types

Introduction Contracts play a rather important role in the system of health care, especially in its private sector (Boyle et al., 2001, p. 12). Such contracts as managed care, suppliers (equipment), personnel, and unions present the core of the health care system as they provide the patient with everything necessary...

Postcolonial Theory: Being “Civilized” and Exploitation

The postcolonial theory focuses on the analysis of the relationships between representatives of “developed civilization” and local colonists. Historically, they were typically unequal and were accompanied by the imposition of norms and values of the dominant nation on “uncivilized” savages. The notion of the superiority of “civilized” people resulted in...

An Argument for God as an Initial Cause for Everything

Introduction Philosophical discussion of arguments for God’s existence appeared to become reduced significantly in the environment in which logical positivism prevails. However, the resurgence of the interest toward the ontological and cosmological arguments since the 1960s prompted new ideas and perceptions. The ontological side of the discussion has been mainly...

“Song of the Humming Bird” by Graciela Limon Review

This essay will review the book of Graciela Limon ‘Song of the Hummingbird’, which describes the story of the Aztecs’ fall told from the perspective of a Huitzitzilin, a Hummingbird. The main point of the book is in uncovering the similarities and differences of Christian and pagan culture. Moreover, it...

China Buddhism vs. Japan Buddhism and Shintoism

Buddhism is a religion that uses Buddha’s perspective, such as the traditions and beliefs attributed to the religious faith. It is believed that Buddha lived and taught in some parts of India during the fourth century BCE (Miura, 2018). Buddhism has been getting popular in many countries, for example, Japan...

The Migration Issue and Its Solution

Despite the many positive effects, globalism is the cause of many ills. The leading global issue is migration, a permanent change of residence by an individual for various social, economic, and legal reasons (De Haas et al., 2020). Some people seek economic opportunities, while others try to escape terrorism, human...

“Rear Window” Movie Analysis

Introduction People were always interested in interpreting written stories for the big screen. Books of all genres: comedies, detective stories, romance novels, and thrillers often appear before the public as movies. The film Rear Window, produced by Alfred Hitchcock in 1954, is not an exception. The original short story It...

Gospel Communication Elements of Culture

Sharing information with someone from a different cultural background is not easy as you need to know their values and belief systems that shape and define the nature of the conversation. Jay, an Indian student, has shown much interest in knowing more about the story of God. I learned several...

Security and Online Privacy

Introduction Privacy is a term that is inseparable from living in society, it is something that each person has the right to. During life, each individual learns what it means to have privacy, to be able to freely keep to themselves, and have a sense of personal space. In a...

“A Fall from Grace”: Christian Ethics in the Motivations of the Characters

A Fall from Grace is a film that features several different worldviews that are shared by the characters of the picture. The plot built around the case of a serious crime serves as a pretext for the director to reveal the attitude of his characters to the fundamental concepts of...

Medicaid Program and Non-Profit Medical Organizations

Introduction In the last century, the United States decided to exempt non-profit medical organizations from paying taxes. One of the main requirements of the tax service is the exemption of hospitals from taxes through the provision of charitable assistance to the population in the treatment. First of all, it considers...

International System and Environment

International System Portrayal The international system is the collection of independent states and other entities that interact with one another. The authors present his ideologies on the international systems and also give the reason why there are differences in the different centuries. Globalization, technology, and growth in population are some...

Dupont Case Study: Organizational Management

Introduction The case study illustrating DuPont’s approach to organizational management is based on the use of experiments instead of traditional change management through the stages of change. Hence, this example demonstrates that companies can use varied methods for facilitating the changes that are vital for the company’s future, and other...

Recruitment Tactics and Interview Questions

Recruitment Tactics The first tactic can be described as a method of recruitment in which a candidate is suggested by a company worker. One of the advantages of this method is that there is no need to place ads in the media and on the Internet and wait for a...

Iron Deficiency Anemia Treatment Strategy

Introduction Anaemia, which is a condition that describes a low concentration of red blood cells, is a significant issue acknowledged by scholars and healthcare professionals globally. According to World Health Organization (WHO, n.d.), anemia mostly affects women of reproductive age and children less than five years old, with a global...

Latin American Protest Music of the 1960-70s

Music has a long history of being instrumentalized as a way to initiate change and unite people under the umbrella of a shared struggle or idea. Latin American protest music of the 1960-70s can be a shining example of this way of employing music culture in a fight for social...

Ethical Issues in Participatory Action Research

Introduction Every school has a particular standard set of disciplinary problems, with the differences depending on the age level of the students, the focus and the quality of their education. Among these forms of problems are a fundamental lack of respect, aggression, and refusal of obedience. It should not be...

Role Strain and Burnout in Nursing

Introduction Today, there are millions of nurses across the globe who help patients and their families to get their treatments, maintain well-being, and understand the nature of their health problems. Despite their professionalism and resistance to change, nurses cannot always predict role strain, work-related stress, and burnout. In the United...

Comparing Education in USA and in Saudi Arabia

Education has become basic in all societies and nations across the globe. Today, every country devotes large resources to provide education to its citizens. It is generally agreed that education has great benefits to society as well as individuals, both economically and socially. However, the education systems in countries tend...

“Heritage: For Harold Jackman” by Countee Cullen

Paraphrase the poem The poem entitled “Heritage” was written by Countee Cullen. The poet contemplates his origins and his present state. Cullen concludes that though he is civilized, he will still remember about his roots, and he will never forget the beauty and greatness of Africa, his motherland. Interestingly, it...

Implementing Telephone-Based and Online Care: Effective Strategies

Introduction In the paper, the implementation phase of a randomized controlled trial will be described. The randomized controlled trial aims to research whether telephone-based and online care are more effective compared to standard nursing home visits in patients who are 36 years old or older and who undergo post-acute care....

Higher Education Opportunities for Single Mothers: Empowerment and Success Stories

Problem Statement The traditional picture of an ideal family for many people of the 20th century had to include a mother (a household keeper), a father (a breadwinner), and several children. Yet, this family structure is on the verge of becoming outdated since modern families tend to develop their own...

“Ragged Dick” a Book by Horatio Alger

Introduction In his book, Horatio Alger reflects on a range of issues associated with the street life of a 14-year-old bootblack Ragged Dick (7). The book includes three stories, describing the way the poor young boy, striving for financial success, succeeds thanks to his courage, good fortune, and virtue and...

General Motors Process Improvement: Six Sigma Approach

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

Slavery on the National Level: Constitutional Compromises

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

What Is Mental Illness?

Introduction This medical condition may disrupt a person’s mood, a person’s feelings, and thinking capacity. It is usually manifested in situations in which the patient’s mood may suddenly become aggressive resulting in violence. Just as a stomachache is a problem of the stomach, mental illness is a disorder of the...

Developing a Care Plan for the Elderly Family in Miami

The continued increase of injuries and deaths resulting from falls is alarming. The elderly need care, not just because they are old, but because they are part of the larger society. In Miami, Florida, there is the concern for how to develop a good plan that will help to salvage...

JP Morgan Chase & Co.’s Unethical Behavior

Introduction JP Morgan Chase & Company is the largest bank in the United States that offers banking and other financial services. It has a market capitalization of approximately $2.145 trillion. It was founded in 2000 after the merger of two financial institutions namely J.P. Morgan & Co. and Chase Manhattan...

Police Officer Murder, Trial and Punishment

Introduction In the USA, killing a police officer on duty is considered one of nine capital offenses, which are punished either by a death penalty or by life imprisonment without the possibility of release (Bienen, 2010). Mr. James is charged with committing a capital offense in a state where the...

Partnership- and Corporation-Related Concepts

Partnership Formation A partnership is formed between two or more individuals who enter a contract to invest in a business and share its responsibilities. There are different forms of partnership, and it is not always necessary that all partners provide finance for the company. Moreover, it is not essential that...

Working Stage of Group Therapy in Counseling

The working stage of group therapy is only possible upon the successful completion of the first three phases. When all the conflicts are resolved, and a comfortable environment for group discussions is created, it is possible to start the proper work on problem solving. If during the earlier stages the...

Medical Marijuana: Treatments and Legislative Change

Introduction Medical marijuana can be listed among controversial drugs that are viewed through the prism of negative stereotypes. Even though this treatment option can be regarded promising for certain conditions, some states still refuse to legalize it due to a variety of reasons. Considering the problem’s importance, the paper focuses...

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnostic

Do Kendra’s presenting problems result from patterns of interaction with others? Indeed, Kendra seems to be having personal problems especially when it comes to interacting with other people. It is evident from the case study that she feels quite uncomfortable mixing with peers and other acquaintances. For instance, she is...

Workforce Development and Its Stakeholders

The role of government in supporting strategies of skills development in the workforce Workforce development has been defined in various ways by different scholars. According to Jacobs (2002), “this word has come to be used in the description of a fairly wide range of policies, activities and programs. This includes...

Religious Traditions in Various Dimensions

Aesthetic dimension in religious traditions Aesthetic dimension is the notion, which comprises a lot of smaller notions and considerations. Generally, the aesthetic dimension is everything. Defining this notion, it should be mentioned that combining two words, this notion takes something from the definition of each. Thus, aesthetics is related to...

Indian Boarding Schools and Their Effects

Introduction During the 20th century, boarding schools for Native Americans on the territory of the United States were a common phenomenon. They became a significant part of American Indian history and determined the modern Indian identity. In this essay, the history of Indian boarding schools, in general, and the history...

Switching Majors and the Probability of Degree Completion

Introduction In today’s increasingly competitive and high-paced educational and working environment it can be very difficult for students to make a good decision as for the choice of their primary major. For this reason, there exists a phenomenon of changing academic majors, which can have both a positive and negative...

Adult Depression Treatment in the United States

Introduction The research problem investigated in this study is the treatment of adult depression in the United States. This problem is prompted by the fact that although the United States has been observing an increase in the use of antidepressants recently, there are still many adults with depression who do...

Quit Smoking: Therapies and Medications

Introduction Smoking is probably one of the most common bad habits to have with a prevalence of 14 per 100 adults in the United States. While smoking may present some personal benefits for the smoker, be it stress relief or social bonding, its health hazards outweigh them by a large...

Frankford and Campbell’s View of Free Will

Introduction Free will is the ability of one to choose a course of action with his/her own control. It is the ability of people to control their action with out any external influence from another party. Those who believe in free will take various positions about this very broad subject....

Performance Management and KPIs in a Management Measurement System

Introduction Performance management plays critical roles in solving problems experienced by organizations. This emanates from firms with meager acquaintance and visibility regarding business-level metrics applied in reporting (Fluss, 2005). In addition, such businesses face problems arising from legal compliance thus requiring agile standards within speedily transforming markets. The process enhances...

Women in Combat: History Examples

Introduction Women are always considered as gentle and fragile creatures who call for protection and proper treat. On the other hand, it appears that some of them are able to handle fighting in combat. This essay will provide answers to several key questions. Should women be ever included in such...

Example of Successful Trading Company: Walmart, INC.

Trade is the basis of any kind of business. One of the examples of successful trading companies is Walmart, Inc., an American company that manages the world’s largest wholesale and retail chain. The main target regions are the USA and Mexico; also, the company is presented in Canada, South America,...

Organizational Behavior Business: HR Dilemma

HR dilemma The two business cases are concerned with an HR management problem, which is to hire or fire an employee with a specific issue. In the case study of the employee with AIDS, Greg should hire and promote Joe. He possesses AIDS disease; thus, the person responsible for hiring...

Health-Illness Continuum Relevance on the Patient Care

Introduction The health-illness continuum is a graphic illustration of well-being, first proposed by John W. Travis and Regina S. Ryan (LeMone, 2017). It goes beyond the physical aspect of health and concentrates on well-being or wellness as more than just an absence of illness. This paper aims to discuss the...

Artist Role in Twilight: Los Angeles and The Day of The Locust

Real-life with its dramatic events was always an object for real art which aimed to reflect the comprehensive tragedy happening now and then in a world around. Were those events of a large scale, such as war, epidemic, famine or were they of a local dimension, such as political and...

Botulinum Toxin in Neurology: The Working Mechanism

Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Even though doctors use Botulinum Toxin (Botox) as a wrinkle remover, neurologists also use it to loosen muscles and cure migraines. Botulinum toxin (Botox) is one of the most potent neurotoxins existing medically. In most medical scenarios, most individuals link this toxin to the most fatal neural...

Capitalism in Brook’s Vermeer’s Hat and Rediker’s Slave Ship

Timothy Brook takes a sharp-eyed, albeit critical, review into the social, political, and economic context lying within Vermeer’s seemingly undramatic façade. The author writes about capitalism during the 17th century, as presented within Johannes Vermeer’s mundane life paintings in Delft, Netherlands. Contrastingly, Marcus Rediker talks about the development of the...

Beyond the Binary Sexual Identity

Multidimensional Sexualities of Modern Youth Human sexuality is a complex of emotional, social, erotic behaviors, and feelings that people express toward other individuals. According to Westbrook, such categories as “sex, gender, and sexuality are… socially constructed systems, changing over time and varying across cultures” (33). Given the intricacy of the...

English Law: Principles, Impacts, Areas

Main Principles that Underpin the English Contract Law The English law of contract is a product of common law. It started as a tradition by the English people and was later codified into laws. The law of contract has basic traits that distinguish it from any other law in other...

U.S. v. Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev

Introduction The U.S. v. Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev case is widely known since the explosions of the homemade bombs planted by Dzhokhar and Tamerlane Tsarnaev at the Boston Marathon killed and injured many people. Advocates of Dzhokhar, who was sentenced to death, subsequently filed an appeal upheld on July 31, 2020...

Obesity in Hispanic American Citizens

Ethnic Minority Group Description Hispanic, or Latino, Americans are defined as the descendants of Spanish people, which includes Mexicans. In the U.S., Hispanic/Latino Americans constitute approximately 18.5% of the population, according to the results of the latest census (The United States Census Bureau, 2019). The specified population is characterized by...

Abortions: Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life

The issue of abortions has always been a controversial one leading to multiple clashes between irreconcilable ideologies. Despite the recent trend of decline in the use of the procedures, the discussion remains valid (Jones & Jerman, 2017). There are certain critical social and economic situations in which a mothers decision...

Public Corruption in the Field of Criminal Justice

Corrupt judicial and policing systems hinder the success of anti-corruption efforts in various states. Morally compromised justice sectors have crippled institutional frameworks for curbing deception. The extreme effects of corruption undermine the rule of law and avert sustainable development. Essentially, the act compromises the principles of integrity, independence, equality, and...

Why Bullies Should Be Expelled from School?

Introduction School is one of the most important social institutions that have an educational and educative function. Safety is a critical element of a school that requires constant monitoring and development. Bullying encroaches on school safety, so now the question of what to do with bullies is quite relevant. The...

Cyber Security: The Nature and Scope of Cybercrime

Introduction While cybercrime has become synonymous with web operations that lead to the latest complicated illegal activities. These are criminal activities that are carried out through the use of computers using the internet (Lakshmanan, 2019). Furthermore, nowadays, information is a goldmine and, a source of wealth that is utilized in...

SABRE System: Research Brief Report

Introduction For several decades technological development and adoption have been occurring at a dramatically accelerated pace. Companies are seeking ways to enhance their competitiveness through digitalizing their process. However, not all inventions end up meeting the expectations of their creators; some are rendered obsolete even before being launched, while others...

The Civil Rights Movement History

Introduction The American Civil War, in which more citizens died than in any other war involving the United States, freed slaves. However, being formally free, African-Americans also continued to be victims of prejudice and discrimination. In the late nineteenth century, the Jim Crow segregation laws came into force, prohibiting voting,...

Board Governance Principles for Nonprofits

Introduction The staff of the nonprofit foundation has a significant impact on shaping the specific programs under its goals and values. However, the influence of the staff should not be overestimated, as the foundation’s board has the right to approve or not approve the staff’s recommendations (Hofland, 2007). In addition,...

Socrates: Life and Death Discussion

Introduction The Phaedo is among Plato’s most renowned and extensively read dialogues. However, the discussion raised several contentious problems about the conceptions of life and death, as well as what happens after death. Socrates, for example, argues in the dialogue that the soul should not be consumed by the demands...

What Factors Influence Self-Identity?

Introduction For people, existing without self-identity is impossible, which has defined the significance of exploring self-identity. Though the subject matter is completely intangible, it constitutes a vital part of one’s self. In fact, even defining an identity is quite hard due to the number of components that it contains and...

Historical Origin of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Introduction The world’s three major religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, grew from the same historical rootstock. Each monotheistic faith worships one god and embraces various sacred writings. Judaism was founded in the 6th century BCE by Abraham, Christianity originated in the 1st century AD after the death of Christ, and...

Elements of Art in David Composing Psalms

David composing the Psalms is an illumination from the renowned Paris Psalter CA, 950-970, in which the artist employed the illuminated manuscript medium (McClanan, FIG.14-9). A plane is a horizontally oriented flat surface that functions in two and three dimensions. When studying the surface of a relief sculpture, it is...

Initech vs. The Coffee Bean: The Role of Negative Strengthening

Managers that are unconcerned about employee motivation and satisfaction are jeopardizing their company’s success. It is critical that business leaders implement measures to ensure minimal staff turnover by placing a priority on both clients and employees. According to Warrick (2017), doing so ensures the business’s continuity and provides it with...