Cruel Optimism: How People Feel About Animals

Introduction As a social species, humans have a complex relationship with other species and nature in general. The human-animal relationship is particularly interesting as people develop close bonds with their pets and attachments to certain species while disregarding the well-being and importance of others. However, positive attachment to animals can...

Representation of North American First Nations

Annotated Bibliography For the Child Taken, for the Parent Left Behind The first source used in this work is “For the child taken, for the parent left behind” by Renate Eigenbrod. It is a text written by a former student of a boarding school and expresses all the feelings, emotions,...

Studying Different Cultures’ Impact on Personality

It is widely known that studying other cultures enriches a person and expands his horizons. This is a truism that people usually repeat but do not apply in their lives. It takes time, energy, and willingness to open up in front of something completely new and different to ingrain some...

“The Smart Swarm” Article by Peter Miller

The author of the article “The Smart Swarm,” Peter Miller, is interested in the question of how individual animals are coordinated. He wonders how animals can spontaneously begin to act as a single organism. Miller coined the term “smart swarm” to explain this phenomenon (para. 2). In essence, it means...

Pros and Cons of Free Speech Regulations on Social Media

Introduction Freedom of mass information is considered the central principle in any democratic state. It is necessary for political pluralism and cultural diversity for individuals and their associations. Despite this, permissiveness can have negative consequences since the unrestricted freedom always drives to the repression. Therefore, the issue of media freedom...

Desertification and Climate Change

In his Ted talk, Allan Savory proposes the new idea of fighting climate change and stopping desertification. The speaker argues that desertification can be prevented by holistic and planned grazing. This transformation can lead to better outcomes in the fight against climate change (Savory, 2013). Despite the claims about the...

Technologies to Reduce Crime and Acts of Terrorism

Terrorism can be met with a nonviolent, credible, and justifiable reaction if counterterrorism actions are anchored in an accountable and productive criminal justice system that upholds the values of constitutional and human freedoms. The conflict between personal confidentiality and enforcement agencies has existed in American society since long before the...

The Internet Censorship Problem from Various Viewpoints

The fast development of internet platforms has led to the gradual but steady migration of various human activities in the online sphere, including the ability to communicate with different people and express one’s opinion. Due to its novelty, the interaction between people is still not properly regulated by governments worldwide....

The Meaning of Global Jihad by Faisal Devji

Global jihad is a new phenomenon in the postmodern, post-Cold War world. Interest in Islam is on the rise, something is captivating the hearts and minds of Muslim people, but it is not Al-Qaeda. The end of coordinated terrorism can be observed while terrorist attacks are still performed by individuals...

Seminar: Skills for Project Management

Valuable individual skills that are usually associated with managers are creativity, the ability to negotiate, risk management, and strategic thinking. Creativity allows such people to boldly make decisions that often look marginal and risky at first glance. Such specialists know how to offer the customer an innovative product. The ability...

Contribution of Art, Theatre, and Disney to the American History

American history and culture have been transmitted through the generations via the arts, theatre, and Disney. For instance, Mickey Mouse, a character from Disney’s Animations, is a hero who possesses a solid work ethic and resilience in the face of danger while helping the average man defeat his enemy. During...

A Comparison of the Poem “Beowulf” With the Screenplay

Introduction The Old English poem “Beowulf” is a monument of late origin. Radical reinterpretations of the story include Robert Zemeckis’ feature film, Beowulf. This film does not claim complete plot similarity to the original narrative but is a new work based on the famous epic poem. The film and the...

Statistical Analysis in Healthcare

Statistics have been employed in healthcare since the late 1800s. To reduce the death rate of British troops in Crimea, Florence Nightingale utilized a statistical technique. In 1854, Nightingale traveled to a British military camp in the suburbs of Constantinople with 38 nurses (McEnroe, 2020). She realized that the health...

Should There Be an Age Limit on Dialysis Treatment?

Introduction Under normal circumstances, it is very unlikely that health professionals will advise patients not to have dialysis, even when unsure about the outcomes. They prefer allowing patients to make personalized decisions, holding on to the smallest possibility of success in prolonging life. However, I believe there should be an...

Evidenced-Based Staffing in Hospitals

This study investigates the importance of evidence-based staffing in hospitals. The analysis shows a strong correlation between the completeness of the staff and the quality of its service. It is important to form a team that is interchangeable and professional. It is concluded that understaffing can bring more costs than...

The Fall of the Roman Empire: Attacks Which Led to Fall

Several years after the estimated date when Rome fell, the empire remains legendary and historically famous for its civilization in the military, political, and social institutions. Scholars and other historians justify the unsustainable challenges that promoted the empire’s fall. However, philosophical deconstructions of the socio-political challenges before and after Rome...

Training & Development in Human Resource Management

Training and development involves educational activities created by an organization to provide data and instructions to employees on how to execute their specific tasks in a better way. The main goal of these activities is to improve employees’ knowledge and skills in particular fields. Since employees form part of an...

Fascinating Whirlpool of Themes in “Goblin Market” by Christina Rossetti

Introduction Even in a children’s book, the reader can identify deeply philosophical topics for oneself, so Christina Rossetti’s poem Goblin Market (1862) under the guise of a fairy tale contains deep ideas. The first theme seems more superficial since the reader can notice it even with a shallow reading. The...

Aspects of the School Environment

Introduction The school’s physical environment is accessible to pupils as the school is equipped with all means to facilitate mobility. Schoolchildren of different ages can find their way around the school in the same way, thanks to the navigation signs with room numbers posted around the school. All students can...

Symbolism in “The Story of an Hour”

One prominent symbol in “The Story of An Hour” by Chopin is the open window by which the protagonist stands as the events unfold. As Mrs. Mallard’ processes’ the news of her husband’s death, “she was drinking in a very elixir of life through that open window” (Chopin). The open...

Representation of Heroes in The Odyssey Epic

Since its conception, the idea of a hero has undergone tremendous changes, with specific values being added to and subtracted from the list of the characteristics that a true hero should supposedly have. In the literary traditions of early epic poems, both Gilgamesh and Odysseus as the most prominent representations...

What Does the Real Life of the Stay-at-Home Dad Look Like?

The essay “The World of the Stay-at-Home Dad” by Andrew Olscher is devoted to the challenges fathers face when they take paternity leave. The sentence reflecting its main idea may be: “There’s nothing like a dose of stay-at-home parenting to make you realize that women are as quick to stereotype...

Traits and Priorities of an Ideal Presidential Candidate

Key Characteristics Voters Seek in a Presidential Candidate The President is the head of state; he is entrusted with the task of governing the country and, thus, the well-being of the entire nation. The President is a unique politician whose decisions determine the lives of millions of people (Greenberg &...

Comparing Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, and In-Home Care in California

Assisted Living Assisted living facilities in California offer an accommodating and secure environment for older people and individuals with disabilities. At these facilities, one can find assistance with daily tasks, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services. Additionally, they provide 24-hour access to staff and medical care if necessary. In...

Sartre’s Student’s Dilemma

The dilemma encountered by one of Sartre’s students is frequently analyzed in works on ethics and philosophy (Statman 17; Detmer, Sartre Explained 169). The problem is that a young man is torn between the desire to revenge for his brother’s death and fulfilling his duty as a son (Statman 17)....

Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019

Bill summary Seeks to amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act (Govtrack, 2019). To extend grants to advanced education in nursing. To support clinical nurse specialist programs. Awarded funds to supplement non-federal funds. Bill Summary: Continuation Only authorized clinical nurse specialist programs to be considered. RNs will receive...

Budgeting in Health Care: Education of Doctors of Nursing Practice

The significant part of every DNP’s mission is to bring positive changes into the healthcare system both on the local and state levels. That is why doctors of nursing practice (DNPs) need to get a complex education on various aspects of public health. Waxman (2018) believes that economic literacy is...

Euro Disney: Strategic Human Resource Practices and Takeaways

Introduction Human resource (HR) management is an essential element of organizations’ strategic planning. Any company’s international HR department should take great care of analyzing the factors that can lead to the success or failure of opening a business in a particular region. Euro Disney, which opened in Paris, France in...

Exit of Foreign Companies From the Market Due to Internal Problems

The value of the currency will decrease slightly in the future, however, it will not have any negative impact on the domestic economy in a long-term perspective. The soft drinks in the country can be more expensive compared to American prices; it does not mean anything as there are a...

Different Factors That Influence on Buying a Computer

When deciding on the computer to purchase for my classwork, I have to consider many different factors: my finances, technical characteristics of the computer, which parameters would benefit me in my work, and many more. There are generally 4 types of computes: desktops, all-in-ones, laptops, and tablets. They each have...

Prisoner on the Hell Planet by Art Spiegelman

Art Spiegelman depicts each nationality in his book as a specific animal: Jews as mice, Germans as cats, Poles as pigs. This form of representation shows the absurdity and horror of Nazi ideologies of dividing people into different species. However, the insert Prisoner on Hell Planet differs in style from...

National Healthcare Systems: the US and Other Countries

Nowadays, the US healthcare system heavily relies on public insurance programs serving people without insurance only in case of emergency. While being highly effective in the treatment of many diseases, it remains expensive and unaffordable for many individuals. For a better understanding of the specific characteristics of the national healthcare...

Freud’s Psychosexual Stages of Development

Sigmund Freud argued that children develop psychologically through five distinct stages. Each phase is characterized by different erotogenic zones and personal conflicts (Desai, 2018). During infancy (birth to 1 year), the child draws much pleasure by placing things in the mouth. Oral stimulation makes the baby trustful and comfortable due...

“Discrimination in the Age of Algorithms” by Kleinberg

In their article titled “Discrimination in the Age of Algorithms,” Joh Kleinberg, Jens Ludwing, Sendhil Mullainathan, and Cass R. Sunstein explore how algorithms can be used to determine whether discrimination occurs during a decision-making process. Often, discrimination occurs within the cognitive sphere, making it difficult to trace and prove. However,...

The Analysis of Sociological Theories

The theory of functionalism proceeds from the assumption that social inequality is an intrinsic property of any typically developing social system. Durkheim has already justified in his work the idea that in each society, specific activities are given the highest preference, which lays the hierarchical structure of society (Schaefer 18)....

Harvey Fineberg: Are We Ready for Neo-Evolution?

As ordinary people live day to day, they do not always think of those secrets and interesting questions that scientists are still trying to find answers to. For example, what is the current evolutionary state, and what exactly will the future bring to humans? When a person looks ahead to...

Turning Points of the Holocaust

Introduction There are several terrifying events in the history of the world that will never be forgotten because of the horrors they have brought to an extended number of people. One such tragedy was the Holocaust – the most famous and systematic genocide that started with hatred and ended being...

How Married Life Is Different From Single Life?

People as social beings cannot live without society and biologically strive to live together. Nevertheless, society is changing, and it is becoming commonplace for many people in Western culture to live alone without the desire to change anything towards a serious relationship. Society has dramatically changed its views on relationships...

The Importance of Diets and Dietary Supplements

Losing weight and increasing energy are among the leading reasons people resort to diets and dietary supplements, such as the DASH, Atkins, Paleo, and Mediterranean diets. One motivating factor for these individuals is how these nutritional supplements are marketed concerning the way they meet customer needs. The success of these...

Types of Parenting Styles Analysis

Parents influence their children using different specific practices, trying to guide, control, and socialize young generations. The parents’ attitudes to their kids create a certain emotional atmosphere, which is known as a “parenting style.” It is generally thought that the way of treatment has a crucial effect on the children’s...

Organizational Performance and Structure in Healthcare

The structure and the leadership of a health organization influence the motivation, work environment and the general feeling of the patients and health care workers. Therefore, the following paper is an analysis of organizational structure and performance in relation to improving the effectiveness of healthcare delivery. Curry et al. (2015)...

Role of Nurses in Preventing the Spread of Diseases and COVID-19

COVID-19 is an emerging infectious disease and a pandemic affecting millions of people worldwide. The article by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2021) discusses several aspects of COVID-19, such as protection from the virus, prevention of the spread, and recommendations for testing and symptomatic treatment. According to...

Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?

The essence of history is that the same people’s figures can be presented from opposite views. Thus, it is sometimes complicated to make an objective assessment of what is happening. However, it is possible when considering the issue in a more global context. The purpose of this essay is to...

Conflict Resolution. A Values-Based Negotiation Model

The basic types of conflict are goal disagreement, which is characterized by incompatible outcomes, and cognitive differences, which refer to situations where contradictory ideas are proposed. In addition, task clashes are encountered in instances where duties collide, while affective conflicts are experienced when emotional differences are prevalent. Conflicts occur at...

Plot and Characters in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman”

In the play, Death of a Salesman Miller says that the latest boom in real estate is one of the testimonies of the success of the American businesses. He particularly highlights the rapid development of residential buildings in Willy’s Brooklyn neighborhood. Those who have succeeded in their careers and businesses...

The Rise of Depression in the Era of the Internet

The Internet, social networks, and online streams have become a staple of modern life. Almost every person with access to the Web is influenced in some way by the infinite amount of information. The Internet connects far-flung corners of the world at a previously unimagined level. Yet, despite the increasing...

Vision of Gender Stratification in an Advertisement

Gender Messages Conveyed Through Advertisement Instances of an advertisement directed toward women are often encountered in daily life. Permanently, the images of women appear in fashion magazines, such as Vogue, and convey gender messages which affect society. Preconceptions raised from advertisements include physical attractiveness, fashionable clothes, the use of cosmetics,...

Novels by Luis Martín-Santos and Miguel Delibes Review

Luis Martín-Santos’ novel Time of Silence and Five Hours with Mario by Miguel Delibes might be perceived as significant masterpieces in the genre of realism. Both works were substantially affected by the historical events in which Spain was involved. This paper aims to investigate the essence and peculiarities of these...

Active Followership and Servant Leadership

The problem of effective human organization for task-realization purposes has long attracted the attention of researchers, managers, and government officials. People have been searching for the best practices that would lead to the most favorable outcome of the group activity. In this regard, the question of effective administration is at...

Reducing Treatment Costs in Healthcare

People nowadays can enjoy numerous benefits that were not available to their ancestors. That includes living in warm houses, constant access to high-quality food and clean water, new technologies, and better healthcare service, to name a few. Additionally, with the continuously growing quality of life, its duration also increases. However,...

The Significant Events Leading to the End of Slavery

Slavery is one of the significant events in world history. Most historians and professionals studying slavery define it as a practice of owning human beings as personal property, therefore, having the right to decide on their fate and well-being. This essay looks at some of the significant events leading to...

Ethics of Using Online Proctoring Systems

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 has rapidly and fundamentally changed the status quo in all areas of human life, including education and technology. The unprecedented and rapid nature of changing educational mediums by switching from face-to-face classes to online education has revealed practical and ethical issues....

Transgender Support Group Meeting and Its Importance

People who identify as transgender are those that subscribe to a gender that is different from the one that was assigned to them at birth. In such a group meeting of marginalized individuals, one of the common shared topics would be acceptable. Everybody wants to be accepted just the way...

The Use of Force in the Graham v. Connor Case

Facts of the case: Petitioner Graham asked for the assistance of his friend with a purchase of orange juice. The petitioner has diabetes and needed the juice to counter an insulin reaction. They drove to a store, but the lines were too crowded, so they left in a hurry (Graham...

Successful Project Management and Risk Assessment

For a successful project completion with limited delays and mistakes, risk management and project management should be followed. Project management does tasks that are encompassed in a project without faults and are done regularly. Sheets are prepared by the project manager that comprises the scope that defines what is taken...

Terms Dance and Sex Work in Indian Culture

Courtesans in India have never been called simply that – for hundreds of years they have been known under various different names, which depended on their occupation and social status. With time, the courtesan culture and the personalities of the women involved in what was supposedly courting have become confused....

How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff: A Novel Analysis

How I Live Now is a novel written by Meg Rosoff that centers on the life of Daisy, a 15-year-old girl. The novel presents a coming-of-age story of Daisy and her relatives. In a way, the novel represents the author’s perception of what will happen if a third world war...

Why Corporations Should Participate in Preventing Crimes of Violence

Introduction Crimes and violence are problems that concern the official forces that help establish and punish the guilty and society in general. Crime prevention should be a matter of concern for every member of a particular community since the issue affects the health and stability of everyone. The most influential...

Native North American Art and the Indigenous Cultures

The indigenous cultures of North America engaged in varied activities whose analysis provides significant insights on the beliefs they held and their perceptions of the environments around them. Art pieces linked to the Southwest region of Pueblo reveals essential information regarding the social, religious and spiritual activities of the communities...

Discussion of “Breathe” by Michael Smith

The sensuous plane is the dimension on which people listen to music without pondering about it. While undertaking an activity, one switches on the radio and loses oneself in the soundtrack. The mere auditory attractiveness of the music induces a thoughtless but pleasant state of consciousness. Copland describes the expressive...

Aspects of the Current Status of Aprns

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 underlined the importance of having a flexible and well-used healthcare workforce. The vast range of state rules governing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) functioned as a roadblock to movement during this period (Buck, 2021). The consensus model for APRN regulation, licensure, accreditation, certification, and education...

Imposter Syndrome: Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk

In her 2012 TEDx speech named “Your body language may shape who you are,” Amy Cuddy discusses how a person’s body language can affect his or her thinking and behavior. In this regard, the author suggests that people may use certain postures in order to evoke desired feelings and set...

A Body Image in a Contemporary Fashion

Introduction The modern fashion industry has long been criticized for establishing unhealthy standards for women’s bodies by producing clothing that fits and looks well only on underweight individuals. The promotion of extreme thinness in media resulted in pathological thoughts and behaviors predominantly among females, causing unthinkable numbers of young girls...

The Issue of Food and Water Security

The global issue selected for the final paper is food and water security. This is a topical problem nowadays, especially in light of climate change and population growth. Statistics show that, currently, about 690 million individuals worldwide are hungry, and three billion people cannot afford to eat healthily (“Food loss,”...

Childhood and Adolescent Obesity and Its Reasons

Various socio-economic, health-related, biological, and behavioral factors may cause childhood obesity. They include unhealthy diet, insufficient physical activity and sleep, genetic predisposition, family lifestyle and eating habits, the use of certain medications, and the presence of certain diseases (for instance, Cushing disease) (Mayo Clinic, 2020). Moreover, a child’s psychological and...

“The Importance of Being Earnest” Acting Analysis

We all understand the well-known expression that life is a stage, and people in it are only actors. It is valid because each of us has pretended at least once, especially in childhood. For example, my friend and I have often played teachers, trying on adult roles. Still, it should...

Analysis of the Theme of Love in Literature

In world practice, there is probably no other topic, common, provocative, diverse, or centuries-old, as love or its absence. Hence, it is essential to consider how different authors have described love. Hills Like White Elephants, by Ernest Hemingway, depicts the story of a man and a female waiting for a...

Preparing a Budget: Travel Expenses

Expense Details HKD Converted to CAD ($) 1 HKD = 0.17 CAD Flight CI031, CI903 and CI910, CI032 US $ 1,523 Your City (Vancouver) – Hong Kong, China Hot meal provided Duty free for sale on flight 1,982.06 Hotel Grand Hyatt Hong Kong 1 Harbour Road Wanchai, Hong Kong RHKE...

International Law and Conflicts in Jurisdiction

The scope of an administrative or judicial body’s authority is referred to as its “jurisdiction.” Courts, political or administrative offices, and, in several contexts, law-enforcement agencies can all be considered examples of formally sanctioned legal bodies. The Russian judges will have only authority regarding disputes in which international litigants have...

Reviewing the Health Spending Over Time

It is no secret that over time there have been especially noticeable transformations in the development of the US healthcare systems. Based on this fact, part of the expenses and income begin to prevail over others, being influenced by both external and internal factors. Thus, this paper is devoted to...

The Short Story “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor

The novel A Good Man is Hard to Find was first published in 1953, and this work perfectly captures Flannery O’Connor’s style and writing technique. Her atmospheric writing does not leave anyone indifferent. Flannery O’Connor in “A good man is hard to find” uses literary elements such as description of...

Operant Conditioning in Learning and Parenting

Learning is a never-ending process to which all beings with at least a hint of intelligence are subjected. It can occur in various ways, for instance, depending on the stimulus from the external environment. In this case, the learning process is called conditioning (Blackman, 2017). It can be divided into...

The Saqqara Bird Among Out of Place Artifacts

Not all artifacts have a clear and concise use or objective. This is why some of them become the subjects of debates and controversies surrounding their purpose. One of those items is the Saqqara Bird, shown in Figure 1, the meaning and function of which are still unclear to this...

Relevance of Counseling Theories to Specific Interventions

The foundations of psychoanalytic therapy theories argue that psychological difficulties result from unconscious psychological urges or motivations that result from previous interpersonal connections and experiences. The clients’ past harmful thought and behavior patterns have matured into “cosmological models” that direct them toward continued unhealthy thought and behavior in the present...

Heteronormativity in Modern World

The notion of heteronormativity is deeply entrenched into modern society, affecting the way in which people challenging the norm are treated and shaping the relationships within communities. Although the strength of heteronormative standards depends on the community and its culture, the majority of the Western civilization is affected strongly by...

Social Media: The Role of Cyber-Ethics

Ethics, also called moral philosophy, the discipline concerned with what is morally good and bad and morally right and wrong. The term is applied to any classification or theory of moral values or principles. In the digital age, cyber-ethics is described as the discipline of using appropriate and ethical behaviors...

Hypothesis Test Study Description

Summary The hypothesis test study selected to help work on the conclusion is the Z-test. Z-test is a widely used hypothesis testing method that evaluates and determines whether or not an association or a finding is statistically significant (Dziak et al., 2020). A z-test examines the mean of a distribution...

A Connection Between Nutritional Choices and Health

Introduction It is easy to imagine that a usual healthy groceries cart would contain a pound of potatoes, some meat, an adequate amount of dairy, and plenty of greens on the side. Whatever your dietary preferences may be, I have a hard time imagining a person who would include a...

Freedom of Speech and Restrictions: Pros and Cons

Nowadays, freedom of speech is generally considered something clear and self-explanatory. If I were to define the concept of freedom of speech, I would call it the ability of a person to express themselves and their thoughts independently of circumstances. This ability does have many benefits from the viewpoint of...

Society in the Medieval Ages: Women, Marriage, and Sexuality

The most surprising fact about the Medieval Ages when it comes to women’s position in society is relative inconsistency. It is common for modern people to imagine Medieval society as savage and strict regarding gender division when women were ‘sold off into marriage’. It is true that the position of...

The Analysis of the Sin of Suicide

Introduction To date, discussions about euthanasia are among the most controversial. For example, questions arise as to whether this practice is salvation or a great sin. Thus, for instance, science still cannot determine whether this intervention is right or wrong, “good” or “bad” (Bogue & Hogan, 2020, p. 1). Nevertheless,...

The Cash Flow Concept and Calculation Methods

Cash flow statements are the responsibility of organizations; reports should be prepared regularly and reflect the current activities. Cash flow is referred to in Section 230 of the Accounting Standards Codification (FASB, 2018). There is an established set of methods for reporting cash flows; however, organizations do not always follow...

Necessary Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Introduction The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the most significant amendments to have been enacted, as it guarantees the equal protection of all citizens. This Amendment was passed in 1868, in the aftermath of the Civil War, and has since become a cornerstone of the...

Telehealth Policy for Healthcare Effectiveness

The use of communications to deliver long-distance medical services is known as telehealth policy. The policy implemented in the UHealth Tower, Miami, Florida, has made it easier for patients to reach their healthcare providers from a distance. Nurses can assist patients and provide recommendations regarding their conditions. Thus, the paper...

The Capitol Riot from a Sociological Perspective

Riots are an essential topic in sociology since they explain the behaviors of people and what contributed to such actions. Usually, riots are the aggression that accumulates in society and then manifests into a physical confrontation. Among such events is the one that happened in 2021, which was a riot...

The Importance of Strict Budgeting

A strict budget is essential for a company to follow, even when experiencing phenomenal profits, for several reasons (Boyd & Pitre, 2020): Sustainability: Following a budget ensures that the company has a plan for allocating resources, and it helps to avoid overspending during a period of high profits. This helps...

Nonverbal Communication: Exploring Relationship Dynamics

Nonverbal cues are as important as verbal communication when having a conversation with another person. One of the embarrassing situations I experienced was with the traditional OK sign. I have a friend who is Brazilian, and his parents are immigrants who do not speak much English. Once, I was picking...

The Aspects of the Stroop Effect

Introduction The Stroop effect is associated with an experiment in which people should not name a word but a color with which it is written. The investigator’s motivation is assessing a research subject’s cognitive flexibility and attention span (Magee, 2021). The author tried to answer how successfully this subject can...

The “How Will Capitalism End?” Article by Streeck

Wolfgang Streeck’s article “How Will Capitalism End?” critically analyzes contemporary capitalism and its prospects for the future. Streeck argues that the system is facing a crisis of legitimacy and sustainability, as evidenced by five key disorders of capitalism that demonstrate a social system in chronic disrepair. Streeck argues that these...

The Application of Selye’s Stress Theory in Pediatric Nursing Research

Introduction This paper aims to trace the use of nursing theories in research work. Following the connections will help identify critical theoretical concepts and how to use them to improve nursing practice. To learn the connection between theory and research, an article identifying the most successful methods for determining stress...

Rhetorical Devices in Writing by Orwell, Didion, and Vonnegut

Introduction The art of persuasive writing, a blend of creativity and technique, often relies on rhetorical devices such as pathos, ethos, and logos. George Orwell’s “Why I Write,” Joan Didion’s “On Keeping a Journal,” and Kurt Vonnegut’s “How to Write With Style” exemplify the mastery of these devices to connect...

Financial Statements and Their Significance

What is Financial Statement Analysis? Many companies and individuals rely on financial statement analysis in their work. It is the procedure of using analytical and financial tools for examination and comparison of financial statements (What is Financial Statement Analysis?). Financial statements are a requirement by law, and interpreting them gives...

Sun Myung Moon: Founder of the Unification Church

Sun Myung Moon is the founder and head of the Unification Church. He was born on February 25, 1920, as the second son in a family of 13 children to Kyung –yoo Moon and Kyung-Hye Kim. Sun Myung undertook the Confucian-style education but later converted to Christianity as a Presbyterian...

The Relevance of Management Science

The focus of the science of management is to provide managers of organizations with a scientific basis for solving problems using the interaction of individual elements of the corporation in its interests as a single whole. This goal is essential for any organization, but it is especially challenging to achieve...

Differentiating Frontotemporal Dementia from Alzheimer’s: Key Diagnostic Insights

The purpose of the research was to explore gait and balance patterns in patients afflicted with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) to prevent falls (Velayutham, Chandra, Bharath, & Shankar, 2017). The implicit research question can be summarized as Whether the patterns of gait and balance in patients with...

Connection Between Schizophrenia and Neurotransmitters

Initially, there may be no direct connection between schizophrenia and neurotransmitters, which perform several vital functions in one’s body. However, as it tends to happen, as long as everything works properly, there might not be obvious links, but once one element of the system breaks, so will others. This paper...

Imports and Exports Concepts Analysis

Main Post Import and export are different economic processes that bind various states and cause their economic interdependence. Import is the purchase and delivery of goods, technologies, services, and other forms of capital from abroad for sale in the domestic market. Export, on the contrary, is the distribution of these...

Interaction Strategies in Adult Education

Distinct Tradition On page 121 in the interaction strategies and learning objectives, discussion groups in adult education are seen as the primary learning components. Past experiences among the learners shape their thinking and knowledge acquisition (Seaman & Fellenz, 1989). In addition to that, the main objective of learning activities in...

Gender Stereotypes in the Modern World

Introduction Gender stereotypes are a widely debated topic in the contemporary world. The About Face project aims to oppose a culture that promotes the belief that women are weak, incapable, and have a particular set of duties and responsibilities that should be obeyed. About Face conducts classes, workshops, and summer...

Mitosis and Meiosis Discussion

The process of cell division is a fundamental process that sustains life. Almost all human cells reproduce through mitosis, which creates genetically identical cells (Daily Med Ed, 2015a). Thus, the continuity in several cell generations is maintained, and the working capacity of human tissues is maintained. However, some cells, for...

The Technology of Self-Driving Cars

Nowadays, autonomous vehicles no longer seem unusual, and their introduction for widespread use is not that far off. Nevertheless, cars operating at higher levels of autonomy require certain infrastructure, and their successful operation depends on a variety of factors, including climate and road traffic. A number of technologies that autonomous...

Bill Blass: Rebranding Case

Bill Blass was once one of the most valuable brands in the fashion industry; however, it failed to adapt to the new trends in customer preferences after its founder’s retirement. The initial Bill Blass peaked in the early 80s, catching the customers’ attention with urban, colorful silhouettes and innovative designs....

Computers and Criminal Justice

Societies all over the globe have long been striving for order. It can be achieved in multiple ways but generally relies on a simplified, automated system and, in some cases, complete control over people’s actions. The legal system has always been instrumental in meeting this goal. Nevertheless, the legal system...

Ethical Theories: Virtue Ethics, Deontology and Consequentialism

Ethical theories give guidance on decision-making, especially when a person has to consider ethics in their actions and reasoning. There are three ethical theories; virtue ethics, deontology, and consequentialism. Virtue ethics is a philosophical approach to ethics that is primarily concerned with the person’s character rather than duties as the...

The Significance of Self-Driving Cars

Over the years, the automobile industry has seen many technological changes, the most notable one being self-driving cars. These vehicles do not need human drivers; instead, they use software and sensors to navigate, control, and move (Nielsen & Haustein, 2018). These cars can have substantial economic savings in the U.S....

Organizational Vision Statement in Walmart and Other Firms

A businesses’ vision statement defines its clear direction of future growth and competitiveness. It communicates companies’ goals as well as aspirations for development. A firm’s vision statement has a significant role since it keeps an organization on track and focused on goals. It guides operations and the way employees need...

Managed Care Organizations: Bonuses, Financial Incentives, and Sanctions

Managed care organizations have in the recent past growingly become accustomed to the use of financial incentives, bonuses, and sanctions. Despite these techniques targeting cost savings and performance improvement, they may often lead to employee dissatisfaction, immoral behavior, low turnover, and jealously in the workplace. Therefore, these employees need to...

Channeling Adolescent Energy into Learning

The period of transitioning from a child to an adult is characterized by a passionate desire for activities. At this point, the inner drives of adolescents are so strong, that they require an adequate release of energy. The traditional solution is to meet this need with education. However, it is...

Porter’s Five Forces and Its Business Application

Michael Porter described the strategic model of the five competitive forces analysis. The analysis is conducted on five factors, or so-called forces: customers, suppliers, existing competitors, new competitors, and substitute products. With the help of these structural units, it is possible to consider how a company, in the long run,...

Cultural Competency Examples in Healthcare

A nurse is a specialist with a medical education in the field of nursing, who is a specialist and a member of the medical staff. A nurse plays an essential role in every medical institution, which performs a large number of functions. These functions include the implementation of therapeutic and...

Capitalism as a Form of Social Competition

The history of humankind counts many forms of economic systems that have existed to guide the development of society. Among the many alternatives, one of the most striking economic ideologies is capitalism. Capitalism, which uses money as a valuable resource for human relations, drives society toward competition and rivalry. This...

Environmental Wellness and Problem of Air Pollution

Having passed the environmental assessment located in Unit 6, I got 12 points. Based on the result, I can conclude that I need to pay more attention to conscious energy saving (electricity, heat) and study waste recycling more deeply. In my opinion, it is essential to research and participate in...

Aspects of Native American Culture

Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America is a pamphlet written by Benjamin Franklin in 1784. With his writing, Franklin explores some aspects of the Native American culture, such as the transition of knowledge between Indians, and their attitude towards the White people. He contraposes the Indians’ culture with the...

The Lottery Analysis: Story by Shirley Jackson

This paper analyses the short story “The Lottery” written by Shirley Jackson (1916-1965). Shirley Jackson is one of the most influential American authors of the twentieth century, mostly known for her short stories and novels excitingly describing different supernatural events. “The Lottery” tells about the annual lottery in a small...

Ethics in Criminal Justice Investigations

The term “ethical” means the principles of behavior corresponding to the moral standards of a particular group. Ethics results from a general agreement between people engaged in the same activity and may differ from group to group. The importance of voluntary consent lies in the essence of the actions taken....

Symbolism in Literature: “The Raven”, “Young Goodman Brown”

A symbol is an object or a word that conditionally expresses the essence of a phenomenon. The symbol contains a particular mystery, a hint that only allows us to guess what is meant, what the writer wanted to say. Edgar Poe was the first to introduce symbolism into poetry, and...

Impact of Technology on an Increase in Body Mass

Mustafaoğlu Rüstem et al. wrote the article “The Negative Effects of Digital Technology Usage on Children’s Development and Health.” The researchers have assessed how technology impacts children in terms of weight and an increase in body mass. Evidence shows that children started using technological devices multiple hours a day. Video...

Engineering Ethics: Exploitation and Worker Safety Issues

Ethical Issues The first ethical issue in the case study is exploitation. The working conditions described in the case meet all the five criteria Harris et al. (2018) described to qualify as exploitation. For example, the employer’s resources (money) are vital for workers; workers do not get fair compensation for...

Global Societal Issue: Food and Water Security

To identify and narrow down possible topics, I researched official documents and studies on the available themes, summarizing the knowledge available so far. Statements from government bodies, academic institutions, and organizations battling global societal issues were also useful for this endeavor, as they allowed examining the subjects in detail. According...

Experience of Symbolic Loss and Actual Loss

Studying the main principles of symbolic loss is especially significant for understanding human grief. Many authors have stated the importance of acknowledging symbolic losses and the consequences that are caused by such occurrences (Harris, 2017). Even though symbolic loss is exceptionally different from the actual one, it is still essential...

The Ethno-Racial Relations During the 19th Century

The positive aspects of being a buffalo soldier include a good job opportunity that did not require any complex knowledge and skills, relatively sufficient wages and pensions to sustain one’s life and potential promotion possibilities. These advantages prove to be significant, considering that many other black people had to be...

Issue of Extinction of Whale Sharks

Introduction The increase in human influence on nature has led to some animals being on the verge of extinction. The infrastructure of civilization requires more space, and some animals and their products are valuable resources for the market. The extinction of some species leads to the disruption of biological diversity...

Realistic Job Preview for Nurse Educator Role

The role of a nurse educator requires a registered nurse to have a broad knowledge of chronic diseases. The nurse must use the knowledge of chronic illnesses to educate the consumer using the various teaching methodologies. The critical requirement in the job skill is not only to understand the fundamentals...

Nature vs. Nurture in Formation of Identity

Introduction The question of what affects the formation of personality genes or upbringing has worried humanity since ancient times. This is due to the fact that it is challenging to separate the effect of genes and environmental factors. The results of the research conducted by specialists contradict the well-established belief...

Impact of Wartime and Postwar Times

Despite common definitions of war and its overall outcomes, today, people are more involved in introducing new political or religious reasons and ideals to support the decision to go to war. Citizens cannot neglect their direct duties and obligations when the government declares wartime. According to Barceló (2021), wartime and...

Drug Addiction: The Brain Disease

Introduction “Drug addiction is a brain disease” is a phrase that implies that substances rewire the brain on a neurological level. Many scientists consider drug addiction similar to diseases that require direct medical intervention. There is supporting evidence for various perspectives, including the perception of addiction as a disease, a...

Your Smartphone is a Civil Rights Issue

While the new technology improves the quality of life, it presents serious security challenges. In a TED Talk video, privacy security expert Christopher Soghoian explains how Apple and Android have contributed to the growing digital security divide. Although users choose smartphone types for personal taste, the powerful and wealthy individuals...

Ramadan Backstory and Description

Ramadan is a sacred month in the Islamic faith, marked by fasting, spiritual reflection, and community gatherings. It is expected to occur during the spring of 2023, starting on March 23rd and ending on April 22nd. As Muslims worldwide ready for this holy month, many look forward to the traditions...

Macronutrients: Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat

Macronutrients present the essential nutrients the human body needs to maintain its structure and healthy functioning. Macronutrients consumed in large quantities provide energy for the body in the form of calories. There are three primary macronutrient types: protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Every macronutrient has its role in maintaining the functioning...

How to Talk to People You Don’t Like

Sometimes, it is difficult to converse with people whom you strongly dislike. They may have previously done something that harmed you personally, or they may have suspicious habits or a bad reputation. However, it might be necessary to talk to them because of circumstances. In this speech, I will explain...

The Reaction to the “Food, Inc.” Documentary

Introduction There are many different conspiracy theories, some of which draw their ideas from the “Food, Inc.” documentary. However, the main point of this video is the problems with the supply and production of food in the United States. The video consists of ten scenes, each raising a critical theme....

End Play Check of Automatic Transmission During Reassembly

Introduction End play, commonly referred to as thrust bearing clearance, is the maximum distance between two thrust bearings within which the shaft of the engine can move. Therefore, end play check is the process of assessing the axial movement in an electric engine during either the manufacturing or reassembly processes...

Discrimination in the American Society

The lesson learned from this module is that when a citizen is denied the opportunity to exercise their civil rights or other constitutional rights based on equality with others due to an absurd comparison imposed in practice, law, or regulation, this is discrimination. Throughout the history of the United States,...

Baratunde Thurston Post: Analysis

In the TED talk, Baratunde Thurston narrates how racism is demonstrated against blacks by calling police officers even in cases when they are innocent. He gave instances when whites called officers: when a young girl was selling water, a black woman was donating food to the needy, and a black...

Lobbyists’ Merits and Demerits

Introduction A lobbyist is an employed person receiving payments or is contracted for economic consideration, including reimbursement for logical living and commuter expenditures, to communicate explicitly with civil servants to influence administrative or legislative actions. The special interest groups addressing critical topics, including fast foods, education, the environment, low nutritional...

Government and Church’s Role in Wealth Redistribution

Introduction Faith has played a crucial role around the world by guiding those in leadership both in church and government to enhance the care of citizens. Sider (2020) asserts that all people were made in the image of God, which is the true definition of the nature of a person....

Desert Solitaire: Polemic by Edward Abbey

Abbey’s essay Polemic: Industrial Tourism and the National Parks featured in his book Desert Solitaire (1968), discusses his work as a ranger for the U.S. Park Services in the 1950s. With this essay, Abbey builds strong advocacy for environmental issues related to the functioning of national parks through an extensive...

Amish Midwives: The Ethical Theory of Utilitarianism

This paper looks upon the case of Amish midwifes through the lens of utilitarian theory of ethics. The main tenets of this theory state that the correctness of any action should be viewed on the basis of its circumstances. Thus, it is essential to determine whether an action brings joy...

The Japan-Based Atomic Bombing

The US invasion of Japan through atomic bombing after World War II (WWII) is hotly debated. Since 1945, historians have argued in favor of and against using atomic bombing to stop WWII. Those opposing the act describe it as being inhumane and unmerited, besides culminating in the modern atomic age...

Heart Disease Risk Profiles and Gender Differences

This study presents and discuses the article by Murray et al. (2019) entitled “Gender-specific associations between coronary heart disease and other chronic diseases: Cross-sectional evaluation of national survey data from adult residents of Germany.” The researchers affirm that there are gender differences in heart disease risk profiles and associated chronic...

Writing an Extended Narrative Essay

Writing an essay is time-consuming because it requires commitment and dedication to achieve great results. The essay forms a certain sense of the structure and format of the work, thereby organizing the writing style as a whole. I have yet to encounter specific types of essays in my practice. The...

Groundhog Day: Philosophical Parallels

Summary Groundhog Day is an iconic film that has a classic rethinking of the time loop theme with deep philosophical overtones. Even though I had watched the movie several times before, I rewatched it a few days ago and found a lot to think about. The film builds parallels with...

Faith Integration: Bible With Apocrypha

Religion is an instrumental component of any society that shapes almost every aspect of human life, including business activities. Its role becomes more magnified and significant in nations classified as developing, such as the Dominican Republic. Faith-based organizations participate in poverty alleviation activities. They advance funds in the form of...

Body Image in Media Representation

Introduction Body image is how people make judgments concerning their bodies. Since they are exposed to many media images, these media images emerge as the basis for some of the comparisons to others. Hence, people are bombarded with billboards, magazines, and videos that inform them what they need to strive...

Improving Health Literacy through Patient Education in a Healthcare Facility

Health literacy is the ability of individuals to access, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions about their health. It is crucial for effective navigation in healthcare, but often an issue for vulnerable populations. This proposal intends to tackle the topic of health literacy by presenting a strategy...

Bullying From Religious Perspective

I want to talk about the rising problem of bullying in the American educational system, how harmful these behaviors may be, and how to stop it in a way that pleases God. I want to bring up the social issue of bullying and persuade that solving the issue will contribute...

Labor Costs Control in Business

My current employer is a large retail chain that operates in multiple countries. The company has a very effective strategy for controlling labor costs. It has a rigorous hiring process; they only hire the most qualified and experienced candidates and are very selective about whom they bring on board (Cortner...

Salmonella in the Caribbean: Epidemiological Research

During the course on principles of epidemiology, I did research work on salmonella in the Caribbean. The most interesting task was to analyze and propose the key principles of a plan to improve the situation for public health. These evidence-based recommendations are important to me personally in order to follow...

Challenges in Workplace Etiquette: Communication and Technology

Introduction Whether an individual is starting a career as an intern or a competent professional, office etiquette plays a vital role in their daily lives. Success Peoples (2021) asserts that etiquette sets rules that establish appropriate manners while highlighting avoidable conduct by workers. This paper looks at professionalism, punctuality, technology...