German Democratic Republic in “The Lives of Others” Film

The Lives of Others is an outstanding German drama that describes the control of East Berlin citizens by the secret police of the German Democratic Republic. Along with highly essential moral issues raised in the film, viewers may observe the culture-specific elements and living conditions of the GDR’s residents in...

Prepaid Insurance or Payment Adjustments

Prepaid insurance is a kind of prepayment that stands for the instalments made for the expenses which have not been procured yet. Hence, the management of such an expense type should include reconsideration in terms of the accounting information on the overall budget. It is generally required to analyze which...

Forensic Psychology: Graham v. Florida and Sullivan v. Florida

The main question in the two cases Graham v. Florida and Sullivan v. Florida was juvenile sentencing. These two cases admitted to be reviewed entailed juvenile criminals, one of 13 and the other 17 years of age (APA, 2012). The offenders claimed their life prison sentences minus the opportunity for...

Three Biggest Turning Points in Texas History

In order to understand the present, one needs to look at the past. Despite the rich and long history of Texas, the 19th century was the turmoil of major events forming most of Texas’ legacy. These three major events are the formation of the state of Coahuila y Tejas (1824),...

Psychologists’ Involvement in Civil Court Area

Psychologists have varied interests within the civil court. Their involvement as skilled personnel usually targets the examination of emotional elements associated with individual injury litigation. Their key role is to examine particular emotional consequences that may emanate from traumatic hazards. In conducting their duties, an array of psychological applications and...

Benefits of Video Games

Children and young adults love video games as they are fun and help to relax. At the same time, many adults claim that children spend too much time playing, which makes them violent and do not bring any benefit. However, facts indicate that video games are useful for the cognitive...

Geriatric Measurement Scale Review

Introduction Present-day healthcare institutions pay particular attention to the quality of their services and their patients’ satisfaction. However, to track the progress, it is critical to develop a scale allowing to measure different aspects of geriatric care (Miller, n.d.). This task is the sole responsibility of a geriatric social worker...

Indirect Mode of Expressing Agression

There are several approaches to defining indirect aggression by psychologists and sociologists. Most often, it is described as a type of aggressive behavior that causes harm to another person in an indirect way, contrasting to the direct aggression where the victim is encountered face to face. Another opinion about it...

Globalization and Related Environmental Issues

Globalization supports the flow of raw materials, wastes, and pollutants from one region to another. A cycle characterized by international consumption and supply has emerged that triggers environmental degradation. People are destroying forests to provide wood, farmlands, and areas for building infrastructure. Climate change refers to a regional or global...

The Prevalence of Mental Illness in the United States

The prevalence of mental illness in the United States is high, and the number of people experiencing mental health conditions affects how society continues to function. According to the National Institute of Mental Health ([NIMH], 2019), there were more than 46 million adults with a mental illness in the US...

Stem Cell Therapy in the Treatment of Heart Disease

Stem cell therapy is a viable strategy in treating heart disease, but it is still undergoing research; therefore, healthcare professionals should be cautious in pursuing it as a treatment option. There are positive prospects about the curative approach, but there is no conclusive evidence on its effect on heart disease...

Twelve Years a Slave, Isn’t It Romantic, Chef: Movies Comparison

Twelve Years a Slave (2013) In my opinion, all three movies that I am going to discuss in this paper are more or less helpful for those people who want to learn about the U.S. culture. The first film is Twelve Years a Slave, a powerful saga that does not...

The Cost of Saving: The Problem of Poverty

The problem of poverty remains one of the issues contributing to the drop in the quality of life, life expectancy, and overall well-being of a major part of the American population. In their article “Pollution, Poverty and People of Color: Living with Industry,” Jane Kay and Cheryl Katz outline some...

Character Analysis of “Othello” by Shakespeare

At first glance, Othello seems simply a tragedy of jealousy, just as Macbeth is a tragedy of ambition. It is easy to imagine that Shakespeare decided to explore several exciting and dangerous passions and warn the audience against them. However, the ideas ingrained in the play seem to be broader...

Use of Adult Stem Cells in Medicine

The presentations equipped me with new knowledge about adult stem cells. First, I learned that these cells can replicate indefinitely. They are defined by the ability to break down unlimited times. Second, they can transform their identities or convert to cells of entirely different tissues. For example, adult bone marrow...

Protectionism in East Asian Countries

Protectionist measures are policies enacted to safeguard domestic industries from competition with foreign firms. They are executed by introducing subsidies, trade tariffs, import quotas, and other trade barriers on imports from foreign business competitors. Remarkably, nearly all typical economists concur that free trade is essential for the thriving of the...

Social Constructions in the “13th” Documentary

13th is a documentary by Avu DuVernay, which explored the perpetuation of hidden slavery in the US in its historical continuation, evolving into different forms of “socially-acceptable” practices that were used to keep black Americans as second-grade citizens (DuVernay 2016). I approached the film with a degree of bias towards...

Continental European Model vs. Anglo-American Political Economy

Countries use different corporate governance approaches based on the policies and laws, which inform their economies and business dynamics. In this regard, the Continental European model embraces a broad range of stakeholders. It adopts Latin and German characteristics, focusing on fulfilling commercial activities in a socially responsible manner (Maszczyk, 2020)....

Are Rich Countries Morally Obligated to Assist Poor Countries?

The problem of unequal distribution of benefits is relevant not only for one single country but also for comparing the levels of economic development of different states. While some powers are becoming more affluent and more influential in the world arena, the governments of countries with weaker economies are forced...

Main Character in Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice”

The perception of who plays the protagonist’s role in Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice may differ from one reader to the other. In essence, a protagonist is a character who draws attention or acts as the center of focus. The hero can also be known as the main character or the...

Modern Data Management and Organization Strategies

In recent years, there has been tremendous growth in data volume across all organizations. Data has become the backbone of competitiveness, productivity, development, and innovation in many companies. Fleckenstein and Fellows (2018) note that a large amount of information places people in a particular context in which data management becomes...

Functional Strategies for Google Inc.

Every year the Fortune Magazine selects 100 best companies based on given competencies such as number of employees and company growth. Based on Fortune Magazine, top 5 companies to work for include Google, SAS, Edward Jones, Wegmans Food Markets, and Nugget Market (Goldman, 2020). I have chosen Google which has...

Animals Should Be Used for Research

Introduction Since humans and animals have similar biology, animals are often used to provide experimental studies and understand how diseases impact them or how drugs can help, but ethics and legal issues cause public controversy. Definition Animal testing, also known as animal research, uses experiments to understand the factors that...

The Main Character in The Story of an Hour

Women have for ages been victims of abusive domestic situations. In “The Story of an Hour” Louise Mallard, the main female character, fails to prove the validity of the information sent to her by Josephine confirming her husband’s death. According to the telegraph message from her husband’s sister, Brently Mallard...

A Counseling Theory for Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is usually spread among children and adolescents. The disorder is associated with lack of concentration and impulsive, hyperactive behavior, disturbing the child’s learning process. Proper educational counseling can help students with ADHD to cope with the problem. There are three major counseling theories. The first...

“Boy Meets Boy” David Levithan: Using Labels

People tend to use labels to define themselves in society because of the need to conform typical for everyone without exceptions. Such attempts usually have severe consequences when applied to others, especially family members. For example, in the book “Boy Meets Boy,” written by David Levithan, one of the main...

“The Misfortunes of the Dead” by Pitcher

The article by George Pitcher presents a philosophical discussion about dead people. While the author of the analyzed text considers that harming and even benefitting the dead is possible, I must disagree. Pitcher (1984) states that “one’s death means the permanent end […] of one’s conscious life” (p. 183). This...

Why Performance Management Appraisals Fail

Performance management appraisal may fail due to judgment by top management and the supervisors. The top management and supervisors sometimes experience errors in judgment, such as the halo effect. The manager may observe a subordinate conducting the first task well and rate the employee high in all other duties, yet...

Aspects of Leadership and Its Practical Implications

I think HBR articles are highly useful and educative pieces of valuable information, which are written engagingly and insightfully. The selected article is primarily focused on the topic of leadership and how its practical implications differ significantly in comparison with how it is taught. It is important to note that...

Functionalism vs Conflict Theory in Sociology

Among the many sociological theories that study the structures of society, functionalism and conflict theory stand out as progressive ideas. This short essay will compare these theories in sequence, both in the light of their similarities and differences. First of all, it should be understood that functionalism refers to a...

Transformational Leadership and Its Role in Nursing

Leadership is the ability to absorb knowledge and apply it in current work in such a way as to motivate others not to turn the work process into a routine, but to seek and find those methods and means of execution that lead to the best result of the whole...

“The Story of an Hour” and “The Yellow Wallpaper”

The stories “The Story of an Hour” and “The Yellow Wallpaper” illustrate the struggles which women face at homes with domestic violence. The stories outline the conflict between females and males, for example, Mr. Mallard felt that his wife was ungrateful and non-trustworthy. I believe that Mrs. Mallard did not...

Harriet Tubman, an African-American Female Leader

Being a female leader is not easy, but being an African-American female leader in the 19th century was almost impossible. Despite this, the world knows such women, one of whom is Harriet Tubman. She was born in slavery, but from childhood dreamed of being free and subsequently was able to...

Never Events in Health Care: Summary

The article by Watson (2010) is dedicated to never events, which are also called serious reportable events. These are the cases that should never occur during medical operations. The article also describes the actions of the National Quality Forum (NQF) aimed at preventing the never events. NQF has confirmed a...

Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is a topic that has received increased attention in recent years. The impact of equal employment opportunity programs on the nation’s workforce is undeniable. In the workplace, the diversity advantages have been studied and extensively documented. However, practice shows that there are still problems with diversity in the workplace...

Nostra Aetate Overview and Importance

There are various religious movements in the world, and it is pertinent to note that their number is only increasing over time. In conjunction with very young movements (such as Pastafarianism), there are fundamental and ancient religious teachings commonly referred to as world religions. World religions include Christianity, Islam, Buddhism,...

White and Black People in USA During COVID-19 Pandemic

The United States of America is considered to be a multinational country with substantial racial diversity. One part of the American society, concerning racial segmentation, is composed of White people. Although the community of citizens of the United States of America is possible to be analyzed by race, it can...

Nike’s Cause Marketing. Justice Communication

A cause-related marketing campaign is a campaign in which a company aligns itself with a good cause in order to improve its reputation, boost sales, and make a positive difference in the world. One of the most well-known and impressive campaigns of such type is Nike’s Colin Kaepernick 2018 marketing...

“The Fall of the House of Usher” and “To Build a Fire” Comparison

The Fall of the House of Usher is a story in Edgar Allan Poe’s famous Gothic style, with the setting as eerie as one would expect. Poe builds on several horror staples, such as the haunted house of the Usher family, the bleak landscape around, and the mystery disease. Apart...

Naturalism in “To Build a Fire” Story by Jack London

In the short story To Build a Fire by Jack London, a man undergoes a lonely journey under the severe environment of the Yukon, attempting to avoid dangerous complications related to freezing temperatures. However, the traveler commits several crucial errors, which ultimately result in his demise. The first mistake made...

Age of AIDS: Analysis of Problem

Some of the lessons acquired from the video include that people who were infected with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) experienced stigmatization among the people who lived among them. People avoided their association which made them feel unwanted in society. The disease mostly spread through homosexuality and communities who shared...

Anglo-Americans’ Health Beliefs and Practices

Introduction The term “Anglo-American” is primarily used to refer to people living in the U.S. and having at least partial English descent or origin. As per the recent American Community Survey, over 23 million U.S. citizens report having English ancestry, making them a populous subgroup (United States Census Bureau, 2019)....

The Sense of Belonging to a Student Community

A sense of belonging to something bigger often inspires and motivates people. This is generally not surprising because, as Cherry (2020) wrote, individuals tend to worry if they do not feel a sense of belonging to social groups. Such groups can be family, classmates, colleagues, or even an entire nation....

“Make Your Influence Positive” Media Clip Analysis

The media clip reviewed in this paper is titled “Make Your Influence Positive.” It was created as part of the Child-Friendly campaign conducted by the Australian NGO in 2008 (Kiniri). The clip was also featured by various media outlets around the world, including New Zealand, the UK, Canada, and the...

Misconceptions of Feminism Case

Mistaken perception of feminist ideas is a serious issue for our society. The anti-feminist community has grown to a degree where some believe that by fighting for women’s rights, feminists oppress men and try to banish them from society. I have seen a number of opinions on social media and...

Human Nature: War and Conflict

It is important to note that Kenneth Waltz is a neo-realist who identifies three major “images” which contribute to the conflict around the world. He concludes that although human nature has a role in the preponderance of war and political conflict, it is ultimately due to the “anarchic” state of...

Feminism and Identity Crisis in Politics

Susan Heckman in “Identity Crises: Identity, Identity Politics, and Beyond” borrows from Alcoff’s article to establish the foundation of her writing. In so doing, Heckman identifies politics as a subsidiary issue, with the real issue-defining a new feminism paradigm. With the foundation established, Heckman provides an overview of political identity...

The Relation Between the Teen Suicide and Bullying

Suicide has been identified as one of the primary sources of death in the adolescent population. The CDC (2019) reports it as the second leading cause among children aged between 10 and 14 years old. While the causes of suicide vary on a case-by-case basis, evidence from Wang (2016) and...

The Main Themes in “Everyday Use” by Walker

The themes of family relations, sister rivalry, traditions, heritage, and the struggle for civil rights intertwine in Alice Walker’s short story. The narrator is an African-American woman and the mother of two daughters. While this woman shows incredible strength in caring for her family, racial oppression has imprinted her not...

Video Games as a Sport: A Topic for Debates

Sport is described as an activity that involves physical movement of the body and engaging it for the purposes of pleasure and physical fitness. Videogames are a sedentary activity that requires only tactile movements, with minimal physical exertion (Kane & Spradley, 2017). Based on that criterion, they cannot be classified...

Drones: Technologies and Morality

Drones are crewless aircraft that operate with various degrees of autonomy. In contrast to a combat aircraft pilot, the drone operator does not put his life on the line. They may do reconnaissance, hit land and sea targets, intercept air targets, and cargo delivery, among other things (Frantzman, 2021). Drone...

Frida Kahlo (de Rivera) in History of Art

Frida Kahlo (de Rivera) is one of the most striking figures in the art of the twentieth century from Mexico, famous, by and large, for her well-known self-portraits and surreal paintings. For the most part, in the works, the master “talks about herself,” her experiences, feelings, and physical and mental...

What Is Art? From Antiquity to Today Study by Popova

Art plays a vital role in modern life, touching upon emotional, psychological, social, and financial aspects. It is also a good opportunity to share interests and develop creativity in humans and address the issues that bother communities in their unique way. Today, it is easy to find a number of...

How Technology Has Changed the Home Improvement Industry

Modern technologies change the world, influencing and improving the life of each human: one of such vectors of improvement are home building and maintenance. It is an important area, as homes are crucial for people’s lives, and making them more durable, clean, safe, and warm increases the life quality drastically....

“The Beginning of the Book” Poem by Jabès

In “The Beginning of the Book,” Jabès uses a metaphor of the book that spans through much of his work. Existence as a question of being and writing is at the core of Jabès’ work in the post-Holocaust period. Being and writing for Jabès are universal ‘unknowns.’ Therefore, a vehicle...

Rowling’s “Harry Potter” Book and Movie Differences

Introduction People passionate about reading books try not to disregard films based on the stories described in their favorite writings. However, many film adaptations have inconsistencies with the books, and some scenes may not coincide with the events written on paper, and readers rarely understand why. One of the main...

Chicanismo and Black and Red Power in America

The Chicanismo and Black and Red Power movements raised questions about the rights and freedoms protection of Mexican and African Americans. Both of them are significant in terms of highlighting the problem of deep-rooted racism. The ideological basis and time period were also the same for both movements. The impact...

The “Dinosaur Wars” Documentary

Dinosaur Wars is a documentary that was aired on January 17, 2011, by American Experience. It narrates the story of two US paleontologists, Othniel Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope, who waged over fossils of dinosaurs in the American West. According to the film, western North America was a significant...

Leadership Behavior Recommended by Admiral McRaven

Positive leadership conduct drives teams to be more productive and helps them achieve their objectives. It also aids in the retention of top talent within departments where team members cherish collaborative opportunities. Admiral McRaven’s speech during the Austin 2014 Commencement Address for the University of Texas points out several behaviors...

Noah Charney on the Fame of Mona Lisa

A TED Talk by Noah Charney, delivered in January 2022, discusses a question of art history – namely, why the Mona Lisa became and remains arguably the most famous painting in the world. As the author points out, the theme may be fairly controversial between art historians, as the obvious...

“Is the World Getting Better or Worse?” by Bruce Mau: The Arisen Questions

The article Is the World Getting Better or Worse? by Bruce Mau provides a thorough analysis of the current situations in different spheres, from healthcare to the economy. The insights shared by Mau cover many interesting topics and therefore raise numerous questions which require further exploration and assessment. One of...

Symbolism in “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins

Introduction The Yellow Wallpaper is a short story by the American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman that revolves around a young woman succumbing to a mental disorder after giving birth. The work is littered with numerous symbolic elements, but the most prevailing one is the yellow wallpaper in the protagonist’s sickroom....

The Gauteng Department of Health: Financial Strategy

The Gauteng Department of Health is a public health department for the Gauteng province located in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a province-level department, the department is responsible for the costs related to the delivery of health services, while personnel costs are assigned to the national government. This paper will present...

Accusations of Breach of Code of Ethics: Memo

This memo addresses recent events involving a former employee and accusations of breach of code of ethics resulting in her termination. Heather Smith worked at Lord Berkeley corp for six months before her termination over the aforesaid breach of code. The facts of this case were that the employee took...

Principles of Morality and Happiness

Numerous thinkers contemplated ever-lasting principles of morality and happiness. David Hume suggested his perspective on this phenomenon, stating that if a person is incapable of differentiating between good and evil, then there is some extra-human ability for distinction (“Hume notes for ethics,” n. d.). When claiming that morality is a...

The “Goodbye to All That” Story by Joan Didion

Joan Didion’s “Goodbye to All That” is a remarkable story about the author’s life in New York City, written in 1967. This essay is about a life of a woman in her early twenties who dreamed about living in a big city. However, after she moved there and experienced this...

Offline Retailers Expanding Online to Compete With Manufacturers

The author(s): Karray, Salma and Sigué, Simon Pierre. The title of the source: Offline retailers expanding online to compete with manufacturers: Strategies and channel power. The title of the publication where the article appeared: Industrial Marketing Management. The year of publication: 2018. The article focuses on analyzing the ongoing trend...

Review of “Guns and Cars Are Different” by MacLeod

The writing “Guns and Cars Are Different” was originally composed by Jacob MacLeod who is a student at Wright State University. In fact, the text provides a reaction to a New York Times writing by the author Nicholas Kristof, which is “Our Blind Spot about Guns” (Bullock et al. 40)....

Batalla’s “Mexico Profundo” Book Content Analysis

This article talks about the contents of the book Mexico Profundo. The central part of the content is how, during the time of civilization, Mexico made every effort not to change its culture and not become like European or American countries. Under the onslaught of the national system, the indigenous...

The McKinney-Vento Act and Its Importance

In 1987, the McKinney-Vento Act was first adopted in the United States. In May 2009, President Barack Obama signed its updated version — Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act (Gerken, M., & Boshart, 2020). Under the act, the government has allocated considerable sums of money to help...

The Biblical Verses Timothy 6:3-10 and 6:17-19

Introduction The biblical verses convey the overall religious tone of the work while dealing significantly with financial issues. Money is often defined in religious texts as an inherent evil. However, many of the verses do not refer to the problems of money itself but the negative aspects of behavior associated...

Hippocampal‐Dependent Learning and Memory Impairment

The paper investigates Cd2+ neurotoxicity over time by simulating Cd2+ contaminated water. Li et al. (2022) suggest that chronic Cd exposure resulted in neuron death in the hippocampus rather than a modification in neurogenesis. Furthermore, apoptosis of hippocampal neurons increased with time, as demonstrated by a rise in the number...

Analysis of “The Epic of Gilgamesh”

Sumer is considered to be the earliest known civilization in the region of southern Mesopotamia and also one of the greatest civilizations to exist. I always have been fond of literature, and Sumerians are known for their tremendous contribution to the development of ancient poetry. The Epic of Gilgamesh, the...

Child Psychology: Playing with Cash Register Toy

At approximately the age of 3, children begin to demonstrate their individuality and independence, especially vividly for the first time. They are constantly drawing, assembling, and constructing something, which allows parents to identify their favorite activities. Thus, it is possible to use their preferred toys to develop their abilities. Consequently,...

The Islamic Religion, Beliefs, and Practices

Islam represents a universal monotheistic religion widespread in the Muslim world. Consisting of the Sunni and Shia movements, Islam traces back to the seventh century of our era when Prophet Mohammad’s first revelation took place (Salvatore et al., 2018). Islamic historians single out the High Caliphate era, the Early and...

Smoking and Gender Factors of Lung Cancer

Fidler‐Benaoudia, M. M., Torre, L. A., Bray, F., Ferlay, J., & Jemal, A. (2020). Lung cancer incidence in young women vs. young men: A systematic analysis in 40 countries. International Journal of Cancer, 147(3), 811-819.  Men have had more considerable lung cancer incidence rates than women because men began smoking...

The Short Story “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner

A heart seeking love and burdened by traditions can open a doorway into madness. The given review and critique will be focused on a short story, “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner, written in 1930. The plot revolves around a town in the state of Mississippi with central characters...

Telehealth and Population Health Speciality

In the past, most patients, especially those from rural areas, have encountered many challenges that prevent them from accessing hospital facilities. The need to ensure equity-care provision amongst patients with various constraints is crucial to the health professional. Integration of telehealth technology in healthcare service allows ensuring all patients, despite...

Is a Leader a Leader Only When Paid?

The case study describes S. M., a young and ambitious mid-level administrator in one of the US medical homes. The woman was elected for volunteering a two-year term in the president’s office. She intended to improve herself and her leadership traits and help the medical home, patients, and the state’s...

The Article “Black Men and Public Space” by Brent Staples

The challenges that African Americans confront in society are the issues expressed in Brent Staples’ article “Black Men and Public Space.” Brent Staples offers a first-person perspective of his life as a black person in contemporary culture in this original article. His perspective on racism and inequality captures the life...

Mexican People’s Infringement of the Rights

Currently, the main problem for the Asian Latinos group and Afro-Mexicans is the lack of self-identification. Unlike other Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America with Afro-Latin American populations, the history of Africans in Mexico has been less well-known for some reasons. They include the small percentage of people living in Mexico,...

Functionalist, Conflict, and Interactionist Theories

Social relationships are complex processes that require several scientific approaches, which are discussed in this paper. Each of the theories focuses on some specific aspects of a person’s social life. A detailed study of theories of social behavior is useful for understanding how various institutions, such as the mass media,...

Iranian Revolution: History of Modern Iran

The year 1979 was very harsh and life-changing for the history of Iran. This event caused the fall of the country’s monarchy. It was affected by social and economic pressures, with the root cause being predominantly nationalistic. The revolution would later be known as the aftermath of civil unrest. The...

The Board of Directors’ Role in Dispute Resolution

Presently, it is essential to be able to solve various conflicts and disputes during the working process. That is why companies have many conflict-resolving resolutions, but the participation of the Board of Directors usually plays a key role. The Board of Directors specifies roles, procedures, and policies, uses internal and...

Legal and Factual Impossibility Defense

Introduction Legal impossibility defense and factual impossibility defense are applied to defendants who are accused of unsuccessful attempts to break the law. Legal impossibility defense should be used when a person’s actions do not constitute an illegal act. Discussion According to some sources, it involves occasions when a defendant is...

“The Debate Over Immigration…” Article by Bump

The author of “The debate over immigration often relies on murky assumptions about the law,” Philip Bump, published in the Washington Post, argues that the debate surrounding immigration is often misguided due to a lack of clarity regarding the laws that govern it. The public discourse on immigration frequently relies...

Reflection on the “I, Too” Poem by Langston Hughes

Introduction Langston Hughes’ poem “I, Too” is a stirring portrayal of the African American experience in the United States, highlighting the struggle for equal treatment and dignity in the face of pervasive racism and discrimination. The poem speaks to the resilience and strength of those who have been marginalized, and...

Birthing Centers and Associated Characteristics

Introduction Giving birth is a highly complex procedure that might present risks to pregnant women’s health. For this reason, many people choose hospitals to relieve the process and ensure that there are no complications during the operation. However, some people find clinic environments exceedingly restrictive and prefer alternatives. Birthing or...

The District of Columbia v. Heller in 2008: Analysis

The American government has faced many cases by the Supreme Court in recent years. One of the most outspoken cases dealing with civil liberties was the District of Columbia v. Heller in 2008. This case represents the events connected with the civil rights of American citizens living in the District...

Arbitration and Litigation: Comparative Analysis

Arbitration is an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) method that involves a third-party hearing and deciding a conflict between two parties. In contrast, litigation is a legal process of resolving disputes in a court where a judge determines the case. Arbitration is often used when parties wish to resolve their dispute...

Plot and Themes of “The Cask of Amontillado” by Poe

Every reader of the horror genre knows the name Edgar Allan Poe and his countless works. In 1846, the author wrote one of his most short stories, “The Cask of Amontillado.” In it, the main character, Montresor, recalls how he buried another man alive for, as he believes, insulting him....

“Araby” by James Joyce Is Not a Love Story

Compared to his other words, James Joyce’s “Araby” seems almost simplistic, with a touching yet fairly straightforward story of a boy falling in love with a girl living across the street being the main plot. However, while the love story is placed at the forefront and emphasized strongly, the true...

The Iliad by Homer: Interpretation in Art

In the Iliad Homer tells the story of how the murderer was able to repent and remember when he still had a soul. Achilles is presented in the book as an evil that ruined many sons. King Priam sent his son Hector to be the city’s guardian but Achilles killed...

The Use of Humor in “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Wilde

Oscar Wilde has employed humor in writing The Importance of Being Earnest play. The play comically ridicules cultural norms regarding truthfulness, love, and marriage in the Victorian Era. One of the humor elements that Wilde uses throughout the text is puns. The play’s title consists of the word “earnest,” which...

Hedging Strategies for Exchange Rate Risk Exposure

Introduction Exchange rate risk refers to the potential financial loss that a firm may experience due to fluctuations in exchange rates. Firms with international operations or cross-border transactions are exposed to exchange rate risk, which can negatively impact their profits. In order to mitigate this risk, firms use various hedging...

Perinatal Mental Health Bill by Lauren Book

The bill that I would like to discuss in this post touches upon the problem of patient education related to mental health and the consequences of issues that often remain unnoticed (postpartum depression). The title of the bill is SB 138: Perinatal Mental Health and it was created by Lauren...

Healthcare Change and Its Driving Forces in Examples

The significance of change cannot be possibly underrated when it comes to addressing healthcare issues. The change should be viewed as a crucial step toward consistent quality improvement. Therefore, healthcare organizations must strive toward changing so that they could meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population, as the examples...

Data Coding in Statistical Software

Data coding is of paramount importance if a proper analysis of this data is to be carried out. In particular, data coding plays a critical role when it is needed to use statistical software in order to process the data. Because of this, it is crucial to properly code the...

Nursing Conflicts, Their Types and Implications

Conflicts are an indispensable part of any working environment. In the nursing profession, researchers outline several types of conflicts: intrapersonal – occurring within one individual, intragroup within one group, and intergroup between two or more groups (Higazee, 2015). Aside from that, conflicts can be competitive when groups or individuals compete...

The Super Bowl as a Reason to Skip the Work

The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL) held annually between mid-January and mid-February. In 2020, the game will take place on February 3rd, and so far the event has gained a good deal of traction. 2020 Super Bowl LIV is featuring a great number...

The Benefits of Data Importing

Microsoft Excel’s ability to import data from a variety of sources and process it within a single medium without wasting time on matters such as processing is a significant advantage. It enables the researchers to minimize the time spent unproductively and devote their attention to the analysis of the available...

Factory Life and Work Conditions in Industrial Revolution

The analyzed document is The Sadler Report (1832) in the form of interviews with factory workers. The attention of the modern man is instantly attracted by the fact that children worked there. The use of child labor in the English industry was one way to reduce production costs. In the...

History and Theories of Literacy Instruction

There were several eras of reading research led by different assumptions and theories. First was the era of conditioned learning, which lasted from 1950 to 1965. During this period, the research was inspired by behavioristic theory, which stated that learning is a conditioned behavior that could be programmed. The second...

Metropolis as a Legend of the World Cinema

Legend of the world cinema Metropolis is a legend of the world cinema, which fully conveys the spirit of its time. Researchers state that one can even note some Expressionist elements in this movie. It is based on a mixture of biblical motifs and reflections on the class struggle, diluted...

The Impact of the Internet on Human Heath

The Internet has gained great importance in modern society, providing lightning-fast information exchange. In a matter of seconds, one can find the necessary book on the Internet, contact a friend who is on the other side of the world, and find the answer to almost any question of interest. Internet...

Technology Influence on the Art of Dance

At the beginning of the XX century, great artists like Kazimir Malevich reinvented visual art, as it was believed there were no other directions it could evolve to in a conventional manner. It is doubtful that contemporary art has given up the idea of the importance of the form and...

Glycolytic System Training for Ronda Rousey

There are three bodily energy systems, namely glycolytic, immediate energy, and oxidative. All of them work together; however, if any of the systems needs improvements, it is necessary to choose a proper training program. The glycolytic system is responsible for dissolving glucose, removing lactate, and providing ATP during the intense...

12-Step Mutual Support Groups and Alcoholics Anonymous

Introduction There are several significant strengths and weaknesses of the method applied by 12-Step mutual support groups. One of the advantages is the compatibility of the Alcoholics Anonymous approach with conventional, evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational enhancement therapy (Lilienfeld & Arkowitz, 2011). It is also worth noting...

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the Hospital

In the current course, the most exciting topic for me is personal protective equipment (PPE) in the hospital. The area fascinates me in particular because PPE is of the highest importance for every healthcare facility, and it unites all hospitals regardless of their profiles. In the present paper, I provide...

Intellectual Labor and Institutional Violence

In the United States, the Black population has always lived under the dominance and control of an oppressive system, which subjects them to constant hostility, discrimination, and microaggressions. Many artists have illustrated the widespread incidences of police brutality and the institutionalized divide between race, gender, and class depictions that arouse...

The Value of PowerPoint Presentations for Healthcare Management

With the advancement of technologies, the opportunities to collect and share information improve, allowing users to achieve higher goals efficiently and productively. In the fast-evolving spheres like healthcare, informational technologies play a crucial role in the achievement of health-promotional, educational, strategic, and developmental goals. In particular, healthcare managers using PowerPoint...

The ANA Code of Ethics Overview

The ANA Code of Ethics is intended to guide nurses’ behavior in situations related to their work. In particular, it teaches the practice of independent creative making of decisions, a humanistic view of the patient, and protecting their rights. At the same time, using the ANA Code of Ethics in...

Comparison: The Goods and Services and the Organizational Structure

According to Borkowski (2010) organization constantly faces numerous “external and internal forces” which require implementing various changes in the organization (375). To be able to react effectively to the constant changes the structure of the organization should match the services it produces. Thus, Borkowski (2008) points out that two theories...

Inventory Control Models as Scheduling Approachings

An inventory system is of significance for every business irrespective of its size or specialization. It is so because this phenomenon deals with purchasing and receiving goods, analyzing orders, distributing them to customers, and others. Thus, companies should invest their resources and effort to manage such systems adequately. There are...

Joseph Kahl and Dennis Gilbert’s Model of Social Class

Most sociologists agree with Weber’s social class ideas defining it as a group of people with similar power, wealth, and prestige. Joseph Kahl and Dennis Gilbert’s model of social class stratifies the U.S. population into six different groups. The underclass is the lowest one that consists of low-income households characterized...

Case on Preserving Genetic Mutations in IVF

In this case, a couple of a man and women want to be referred to an infertility specialist to have a procedure of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Both of them have short statures, and their home is accommodated to their height. The issue is that the couple wants to preserve...

Coaching Impact on Organization’s Performance

Organizations often take advantage of effective coaching benefits. Coaching is used for different purposes of strengthening the organization’s operating, and medical structures are no exception. The purpose of this paper is to determine how coaching contributes to improved outcomes of the organization and the patient outcomes in particular. Additionally, it...

Health Inequality in the United States

The improvement of patient outcomes and nursing practice entails providing efficient healthcare services for quality care. In the United States, Hispanics, commonly known as Latinos, are the second largest population after the non-Hispanic population. They are also the largest group that does not access healthcare facilities in the region due...

“Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles

Introduction Eleanor Rigby is a song written by Paul McCartney and released on The Beatles 1966 album “Revolver” and as a single with “Yellow Submarine.” The song was usually performed by The Beatles band and later by McCartney with guest musicians (The Beatles 2016). The style of the song is...

A Defining Event From My Childhood: Personal Experiences

It is a commonly known fact that every person’s childhood experiences can remarkably affect their adult life. Both significant events, such as winning a contest, and smaller ones, like a particular talk to a family member, can leave a mark on an individual. This paper aims to present a defining...

“A Retrieved Reformation” by O. Henry

An American author O. Henry wrote a short story “A Retrieved Reformation” in 1903 and published it in The Cosmopolitan Magazine. The plot tells Jimmy’s story, a theft, and a man who saved a girl’s life-risking to lose the personal relationships he established after prison. O. Henry’s narrative’s main character...

A Typical American Dinner Plate: Origins of Food

Americans are renowned for diverse cuisine tastes as every state boasts of a specific palate specialty. Nonetheless, a typical dinner often comprises dishes made from potatoes, meat—particularly beef and chicken, — and vegetable soups. Accordingly, a plate with tater tots (fried potatoes), chicken wings, spinach soup, and a piece of...

American Dental Hygienists’ Association

The source published by authors affiliated with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) summarizes essential barriers to dental care optimization in the U.S. Basically, the document aims to apply systems thinking to propose viable paths toward positive change. From my perspective, the change-driver chart created by Rhea and Bettles (2011)...

The Statistical and Clinical Significance of Studies

Evidence-based research implies retrieving and analyzing objective data that is not based on researchers’ opinions or subjective vision but on numerical and impact-based findings. For that matter, the statistical and clinical significance of studies is essential to demonstrate the validity of results and their relevance to the clinical setting or...

Impacts of Climate Change on Electricity Demand in China

It is hard to disagree that there is typically a strong correlation between some changes, for example, in prices, and a quantity demanded. Fan et al. (2019) discuss how changes in climate may have significant effects on electricity demand in China. According to the authors, since the electricity sector is...

“Cryptocurrencies – Advantages and Disadvantages”

A cryptocurrency is a virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. In the modern world, some of the most known cryptocurrencies are Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple (Bunjaki et al., 2017, p. 33). The main advantages of cryptocurrencies are transparency, anonymity, confidentiality, and privacy (p. 33). The authors claim that the...

Strategic Planning Opportunities in the Area of Hospice Services

The United States of America is experiencing high growth in the elderly population. With the increase in the aging group and the high incidence of chronic diseases, health facilities need to invest in technology to reach as many patients as possible (Fausto et al., 2020). Therefore, healthcare facilities must create...

Sport and Television: Football Support

To retain its target audience and remain a popular activity, the sport needs the support of television as one of the main media tools. Television provides ample chances for the sports industry to attract investors and new participants. However, the rise in influence and grasp comes at a price, which...

The Concept of Autobiography Thread

The path of a teacher is continuous improvement, spiritual and creative development. In addition, teachers constantly have to cultivate such qualities as diligence, purposefulness, courage, perseverance. In the teaching profession, the most important thing is a constant search. After all, without professional progress, it is challenging to attract children. It...

Decameron’s Lesson for the 21 Century

My favorite Decameron stories are the ones presented in the First day. They appeal to me because they deconstruct the church’s authority. At the time of Decameron’s writing, the Church was probably the most important aspect of life for Europeans, rivalling kings in authority. The Pope, monks, priests were regarded...

Integrated Framework for Information Security by Wang

In the introduction of the article “Integrated framework for information security investment and cyber insurance,” the author, Shaun S. Wang, assumes that every reader knows or must know the United States’ share of the world’s GDP, proceeding to present calculations based on the percentage. Seeing that the author argues with...

Impact of Grassroots Policy Initiatives on Nurse Leaders in Improving Health

Nurses function as both leaders and managers in their organizations. Nurse leaders’ role is to improve healthcare quality and to increase patient satisfaction. These can be achieved through transactional and transformational leadership methods. Nursing leadership is associated with better-quality patient outcomes, enhanced staff retention, promotion of a better workplace, and...

Summary of Key to Successful Aging

This essay reviews Claire Steve’s presentation on TED Talks which discusses healthy living. Claire is a Geriatrician consultant and senior lecturer at Kings College London. In this video, Claire talks about healthy aging and factors that determine an individual’s lifespan and rate of aging. According to Claire, the most significant...

Source Credibility of Health-Related Messages

Source credibility is one of the central aspects to focus on when dealing with health-related messages. The credibility of sources includes such domains as the author’s (and the source’s) credentials and expertise concerning the topic discussed (Real et al., 2018). For instance, monographs, peer-reviewed journals, official websites of health-related organizations...

Language Wars: Descriptive and Prescriptive Grammar

Language is a subtle and multifaceted thing, which many specialists are studying. Grammar can be studied in many different ways. One can distinguish two types of grammar: descriptive and prescriptive. While descriptive grammar describes how the language is used, prescriptive grammar defines how the language should be used by native...

Exploring Intercultural Communication by Grothe

Two concepts from the reading that appeared to be the most interesting are the interrelation between ascribed and avowed identities and ability as a cultural identity. Ascribed identities relate to personal, social, or cultural identities recognized in the society a person lives in (Grothe, 2020). In other words, it can...

“Language of Deafness” by Duncan & O’Neill

Deafness is a common disability where the affected person cannot hear. In some cases, a deaf person might lack the ability to hear but still be able speak. However, some experience difficulty in both speaking and hearing and they are commonly referred to as deaf-mute people. In many cases, deaf...

The Church and the Understandings of God

The evolution of the concept of God and God’s nature is an important theological issue. In part II of his book on Christianity’s history, Gonzalez (2010) explains that more modern understandings of God as a caring entity and humanity’s father have been preceded by earlier concepts perceiving the Sun, which...

Current Procedural Terminology Coding

From a position of a medical worker, it is crucial to accurately document Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for clarity and transparency of the provided healthcare services. A proper selection of a CPT code is vital for the patient’s insurance provider and signals the sum necessary to cover the costs...

Plato’s Political Philosophy and Aristotle’s Political Science

Introduction Plato and Aristotle’s approaches to government and politics are often perceived as examples of two different categories of political analysis. Plato is commonly considered a political philosopher, while Aristotle, on the other hand, is regarded as a political scientist. This essay will examine the reasons behind different perceptions of...

The High Unemployment Rate as a Most Serious Threat to Americans

Although the United States has one of the highest economic indicators globally, thousands of Americans are unemployed across the country. Despite the official national records, an actual level of unemployment is persistently high and can be a severe threat if government officials will not adopt necessary measures. Acknowledging the severity...

Aspects of Offshore Outsourcing

Offshore outsourcing can be a great opportunity for a company to hire additional staff while saving money and distributing the workload among more professionals. However, this practice also has many drawbacks, and it can pose potential risks to the project’s success and safety. When deciding whether to employ offshore outsourcing,...

Impact of Privileges on Social Life of Person

Reading the article made me better grasp how one’s social class can affect a person’s living conditions, treatment, and prospects. Being heterosexual brings many factors that benefit a person from a social stance: their sexuality is accepted, normalized, and prioritized while having any other sexuality can result in ostracization (Tatum,...

The Short Stories “The Storm” and “Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin

Chopin’s Story of an Hour and The Storm highlights critical issues on love matters. Conversely, the husband is regarded as important for a woman to be happy and successful in any love union. Chopin displays how women were despised when it came to love matters in that they fully relied...

The Career of Alcibiades and Its Influence on the Athenian Politics

To discuss the career of Alcibiades and its influence on the Athenian politics, it should first be mentioned that the institutionalization of the diplomatic relations in Greece began only in the Hellenistic era. In this regard, Sparta of the classical era was more advanced. In the rest of the policies,...

The Forcible Removal of Japanese Americans

The forced eviction of Japanese Americans is not much different from other acts of separation and discrimination carried out over the years globally. In the labor camps where the Japanese Americans were held, all adults were required to work 40 hours a week. Similarly, Jews in the Third Reich in...

Expressionist Music and Its Features

Expressionist music is one of the biggest and most significant musical trends of the early 20th century. This direction was radically different from the previously considered traditional and classical music. Such a separation and denial of established principles was the main distinguishing feature of musical expressionism. Through a departure from...

Violent Video Games and Their Effects on Behavior

Concerns regarding the impact of media violence on aggression are common in television, cinema, music, video, and computer games. To answer the question of whether media violence can cause aggressiveness, one must first grasp the theoretical foundations of such statements. Theoretically, video games may have the ability to either encourage...