Proposed Research Paper This paper seeks to address the importance of the social environment on the development of an individual’s personality. Every person has distinct hereditary or environmentally gained traits. This paper will address some factors that make these variations. The answer to this issue can be tracked from environmental...
Over the decades, different scholars have defined personality in diverse ways. However, there is no central definition to describe personality based on what contributes to the development of an individual’s personality. A generalized definition suggests that an individual’s personality entails the patterns of thought and responses that make one act...
Impact of Information Technology on Learning, Teaching and Human Resource Management in Educational Sector The scholars in this study were interested in determining the impact of information technology on learning in an organizational setting. The researchers noted that change is becoming a force that firms can no longer ignore I...
Abstract The government of Dubai has been heavily focusing on the public sector and investing in the infrastructural development of mega-projects to support and increase the economic growth of the nation and have reliable alternatives to the gas and oil sector. These mega-projects may include the construction of major buildings,...
Background The modern beauty industry of the Western world exploits the particular image of a woman to promote its service. Slim and fit bodies of the models are presented in the magazines, on the TV screens, commercials, and anywhere the targeted audience is or can be present. Modern women are...
Introduction Advertisements are a part of our everyday lives. They are placed at every legally imaginable place possible by companies, governments and other interested organizations to get our attention. Can you imagine the Super Bowl without its world-famous commercial breaks, or our highways without their towering billboards? The truth is...
Introduction Each year, events occur throughout the United States of America and the world as a whole. In addition to this, an event can be described as a congregation of people who come together to attend or perform a specific activity (Carter, 2007). Governments now support and promote events as...
Partial separation of powers – is the model of governance in which three branches of power overlap in some ways. That means that legislative, executive and judicial branches share some powers and responsibilities. In England, for example, judicial power is involved in the affairs of the government which means the...
Online courses are often called the future of education, which provides students with less stressful alternatives to traditional classes in schools, colleges, and universities. People are highly convinced that online education and courses deliver numerous opportunities. There are three main reasons for the growing interest in online learning through the...
First Solution The proposed solutions will be based on some theories that help to make sense of this issue. According to Ainscow (1999), active participation of principals is the main factor ensuring the effective inclusion of students with special needs in educational activities. Their responsibilities include promotion of inclusive school...
Abstract The paper provides the reflection on the personal interest and motivation in obtaining the doctoral degree in psychology. The reflection on the associated professional goals is also included in the paper. The reflective discussion aims at answering the questions on the reasons to pursue the doctoral degree, the ideas,...
The EU and the UK The European Union was seen as a platform for close collaboration of European countries that would ensure their stability and ability to address threats associated with globalization. Ironically, one of the central goals of the EU was the struggle against nationalist conflicts that led to...
Introduction Crime refers to any act punishable by law. On the other hand violence refers to either animal or human behaviour that poses a threat to cause injury to an intended person. Violent acts may include armed robbery, homicide, forcible rape, aggravated assault as well as gang violence. For an...
Introduction Corporate Compliance plan refers to an arrangement which is specifically designed to spot and prevent law related violations as well as occurrence of unethical actions by the employees of an agency. The violations may also emanate from the volunteers, service providers or from the directors in the agency. A...
Introduction In present-day realities, textualism and contextualism are viewed as two opposing principles of legal procedure. Textualism is understood as full compliance with the word of a legal document placed before a court of law.1 Contextualism, on the other hand, is the approach that places the highest value on the...
Introduction The importance of the internet and the aspect of globalization and digitalization of various sectors of economy cannot be overemphasized. The internet has revolutionized communication by the establishment and expansion in various areas of information technology. Furthermore, the internet has led to the optimization of human capacity to utilize...
Introduction With the emergence and rapid spread of digital technologies, criminals around the world have adapted to become more efficient at violating the law with the use of modern gadgets. Law enforcement agencies have to keep up and stay on top of criminal practices to be able to ensure the...
Introduction Leonardo da Vinci is one of the best-known artists of all time. Perhaps the most famous Renaissance figure, possessed of a broad variety of interests, he left a lasting impact on both science and art. This essay aims to highlight his most celebrated works, describe his aesthetic and explain...
Introduction This paper presents data results as obtained after statistical evaluation of the effect of friendship on intimate relationships. It provides a detailed presentation and discussion of the results in light of the statistical outcomes obtained. It also presents the findings of hypothesis testing in light of the statistical relationship...
At the time it was first made public, Eduord Manet’s painting Olympia was greeted with a widespread public scandal. The art world of France in 1865 could not appreciate the aesthetic leap that Manet had taken in his early start on Modernism for a simple reason that they were shocked...
Objective of the Experiment The experiment is aimed at giving a better understanding of osmosis process and the different experiment conditions under which osmosis occurs. Introduction Osmosis is a process whereby water or any fluid moves from the area of less concentration of dissolved particles to a region of high...
Historical studies have indicated that until 18th century there were no efforts or endeavours to develop media that specifically targeted young children. During this period most of the material in the media was specifically targeted at the adult audience and therefore young children were forced to look for alternative entertainment...
Introduction This paper explores the social impacts of an interactive advertisement on society. The interactive advertisement refers to the process of creating a product or service awareness for the consumers through online applications on internet sites. Interactive ads are made of multi-media web banners that can allow one to navigate...
Introduction Direct marketing is a method of sales where the marketers approach the targeted customers directly with their goods and services. It is a form of direct communication between the producers and the customers. Direct marketing can be through telephone calls, emails, or the use of catalogs. Information concerning certain...
In the video, Robert Cialdini talks about the experience he had while writing his book – Influence. During his research, Cialdini concluded that there are only six universal principles that help influence other people. More precisely, these principles are a generalization of all activities that the so-called influence professions specialists...
As the process of globalization continues to impact the modern world, the problem of choosing the appropriate institution for higher education continues to occupy student’s minds. Studying abroad may become an exciting experience beneficial for one’s future career while studying in the home country has its advantages as well. The...
As the Australian public has decided in favor of same-sex marriage in a nationwide survey, the deep divide in society as to the question persists. The subject, thus, is seen both as one of the “public issues of social structure,” and presenting key troubles for certain individuals, as their well-being...
Introduction Some years back, judges in the federal courts of California declared Proposition 8 to be a null and void proposal. For decades now, there has been a raging debate on the matter due to different stances exhibited by different factions. Nevertheless, what is proposition 8 in reality? Primarily, proposition...
Introduction The international legal system is the mechanism that regulates the nature and the form of international relations among the stakeholders in the international arena. Due to increased number of participants in the international relations, the rules governing these relations are varied and come from different sources. Therefore, there is...
A tort refers to a civil wrong while negligence is a state of having a “don’t care” attitude. Negligent tort refers to an act that is committed as a result of failure by an individual to act in a reasonable manner to another person to whom such an individual is...
Introduction Criminal law and civil law are fields of law that have been of interest to many because they affect individuals in their daily lives. They both consist of a set of rules that control the conduct of individuals at any given place. Each type of law has got the...
Introduction Astronomers have always strived to penetrate the sky and look at the invisible. It is very difficult to observe extrasolar planets directly. The radial velocity method and the transit methods are used to find them. The purpose of this research paper is to explore the current achievements in the...
Introduction The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations is a vital act in the system of international relations. It governs the conduct and status of diplomatic entities throughout the world. It builds the legal foundation for diplomatic interactions between independent states. For any diplomat, this document possesses extreme importance, since it...
Introduction Caregivers of children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) usually experience elevated levels of stress and poor physical health. Parents of such children, in most instances, experience such mental health issues as general distress, psychopathology, and stress (Cachia et al., 2016). Young patients with ASD exhibit restricted, repetitive behaviors,...
Introduction In the era of globalization and decreasing barriers between cultures, workplace diversity facilitates better collaboration and the necessity to encourage commitment to embrace change and differences. Both tangible and intangible benefits can be achieved, ranging from conflict resolution to increased exposure. Researching the problem of the lack of diversity...
Introduction In the current competitive and knowledge-driven business environment, organizations are keen on finding ways to edge out their rivals in the market (Tidd 2017). The sustainability of any organization is currently defined by its ability to be unique in its product offering, understand the changing needs of the target...
Introduction Background of the Study The Saudi Arabian marine construction industry is growing rapidly as the country tries to diversify sources of revenue. The government has been working closely with the private players to ensure that the overreliance on the oil and gas sector of the economy is reduced. Although...
Introduction This is a brief paper on fire safety in buildings and structures, with some aspects on fire engineering, and prevention. Fire safety in buildings and structures initially involves careful engineering that requires scientific study for engineering application. There are laws, or codes, that should be followed on designs and...
Date or Acquaintance Rape Despite the increasing awareness of the issue of sexual assault, the justice system and society still show some reluctance in recognizing acquaintance rape as unacceptable or even criminal behavior. This primarily arises from the complex issues of sexual consent. This paper uses American’s national crime measure...
Homeland security is a defensive security measure towards protecting the United States in opposition to the action of terrorist (Carafano & Sauter, 2005, p.xiv). The word homeland security came into existence in 2003 as a result of the extensive structural alteration of various United States governing authority and administrative unit...
Modern technologies set new challenges and opportunities for customers. The choice of a computer becomes more difficult than ever as each of them presents a wide range of options and characteristics. In this regard, it is necessary to compare and contrast Macintosh (Mac) and Personal Computer (PC), focusing on their...
Introduction The roots of the state system of Saudi Arabia lie in the religious reform movement of the mid-18th century, which was called Wahhabism and was the key code of rules for the first Saudi kingdom. The formation of Saudi Arabia as an independent and sovereign kingdom was a complex...
Introduction From the perspective of social construction theory, gender is a social construct that some people confuse for biological realities. According to the theory, there is no one-to-one correspondence between the biological sex and the actual gender defined by society. The idea of gender being socially constructed means that gender...
Introduction As a component of human capital, education is an important indicator of a country’s global competitiveness. Education represents influential factor that determines the direction and prospects of the economic, political, and cultural development of society. It acts as an important tool for empowering people, the basis for the formation...
Abstract Adult Learning In Web-Based ESL Acquisition Programs find the approach a significant success. Typically, that is because the web-based applications such as Odysseyware, the wiki application, and a range of other applications provide an environment and features that support different modes to teach the adults students in ESL acquisition...
Introduction The U.S Labor force follows varied laws, both from state and the federal government. The latter only applies to those working in the federal government, while the former applies to the rest. Those who do not apply the federal laws include domestic workers, employees of the local government, and...
Introduction The history of criminal justice system began in prehistoric times with simple and jugged law enforcement agencies as well as the judicial systems. As time went by, new forms of judiciary, laws and punishment evolved. Many reforms had taken place especially on the rights of the offenders, criminals and...
Contract plays a vital role in aspects of agreement between parties for exchange of goods and services. Contracts in actual practice allow the parties of the agreement to become satisfied for their conduct of sales or exchange. The relationship between two parties for the terms and conditions of sales and...
Introduction The absence of an independent variable in research should be viewed as a cause of concern. The point is, any quasi-experimental study has to involve the manipulation of one or more independent variables that already exist (such as race, gender, age). These variables may be either categorical or continuous....
Introduction The question concerning the origin of the Earth and humans has been a subject of ongoing discussion for many centuries. With the development of science, long-established religious ideas about God’s creation of the world encountered an opposing view justifying that the Earth, as well as all living forms on...
The story A Good Man Is Hard to Find written by Flannery O’Connor has many subtexts that underline the author’s religiosity and the desire to promote peace. Nevertheless, the plot itself is frightening, and the actions that unfold, on the contrary, describe the cruelty and injustice of the world. When...
Learning communities are widely recognized by academic institutions as a powerful medium of learning. Literatures support the principle that interaction of members in the learning community plays an important factor in influencing the quality of enhanced learning outcomes. Each stakeholder in a learning community is encouraged to become proactively engaged...
Evolution Respected schools of thought, have overlapping ideologies of what Evolution is all about. Almost all of them, seem to see Evolution as an alteration in traits of a given generation or population. When a given population is divided into sub-units, usually very small in nature, these units or groups...
Maryland is one of the states in the larger United States of America. It is situated in the mid-Atlantic region and is bordered to the south and west with West Virginia and District of Columbia; to the north with Pennsylvania and the west is Delaware (FindArticles.com). Based on the findings...
Introduction Educational research is always conducted in order to investigate the patterns of behaviour among pupils, students and teachers in schools. This research is done by examining work products such as standardize tests results and documents. Similarly to other socials sciences, qualitative and quantitative research methods are used in educational...
Lean Game Introduction The lean manufacturing process is generally defined as the business performance strategy that regulates the manufacturing stage by reducing the manufacturing wastes and improving the manufacturing process. The key problems and risks that are considered in this game are over-production, waiting time, transportation, processing, inventory, motion and...
Introduction Aid is a term that is used to refer to help or assistance. In international relations, aid (also known as international aid or foreign aid) involves provision of help willingly by one country (donor) to another (recipient), given with the aim of benefiting the country in need (recipient). It...
Introduction Dr. Martin Luther King’s legendary “I have a dream” speech was spontaneous, from the heart since he had not made any prior preparations concerning on how he would address the crowd, he spoke with passion and raw emotion, using clearly constructed imagery, symbolism and spiritual connotation making his speech...
Dear Mr. Governor, I thank you for taking your time to read this letter, which is about an issue that is increasingly becoming pressing in the United States, the issue of violating the rights of homeless people. The situation of homeless people in the United States is getting more and...
Introduction Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is an American Federal regulation that oversees the way states and public agencies administer special education, and early childhood intervention, among other related services provided for children with special needs. This Act was first enacted in the year 1975 by Congress to make sure...
Introduction In Fullan’s fourth edition, educational change in consideration with emerging knowledge of the change process has been reexamined. Fullan cites that for change to occur, particular factors must be taken into consideration. The relevance of relationship, motivation and meaning in sustained and effective educational change is noted in this...
Introduction Students who possess at-risk behaviors face higher chances of dropping out of school before graduation. This is due to high standards that have been set in learning institutions that seem to disregard this cluster of minority and disadvantaged students. At-risk students are not successful in their academics and have...
History TRIO programs refer to various federal government initiatives that are created to improve the post-high school educational attainment, and, fulfillment of the economically and physically disadvantaged students. These are usually students who are not in a position to follow the rather traditional approach of joining institutions of higher learning...
Introduction Tim O’Brien, the narrator in “The Things They Carried” is very engaging in his definitions and explanations of the various ‘things’ that the soldiers carried. These things ranged from physical burdens comprising of ammunition and other social amenities and necessities such as food and medication to emotional baggage such...
Introduction As put forward by Lily Cho, Chinese cafés are to be found in each town of Canadian cities. Whereas it would be ridiculous to get a township without a Chinese café, they are missing in important debates concerning foreign Chinese civilizations. In Eating Chinese, Lily Cho scrutinizes Chinese cafés...
Introduction The crucial role that water plays in people’s lives cannot be underestimated. Water is one of the most essential resources that man cannot do without. All forms of life on earth entirely depend on water man derives his water from various sources. These sources include streams, rivers, springs, lakes,...
Introduction Project planning is a function that outlines how to execute a project within a given timeframe, usually with defined stages, and with allocated resources. Project planning divides activity into four key areas these are “setting objectives, identifying deliverables, planning the schedule and making supporting plans. Supporting plans may include...
Introduction The concept of education and effective learning in Secondary schools in Saudi Arabia has faced several revolutions. High Schools in this area have depended on traditional modes of learning and teaching which has resulted in very little impact on the student’s learning. These traditional strategies are centered towards classroom...
Introduction There are many religious and theological books whose authors try to introduce their points of view and prove the correctness of their chosen position with the help of personal examples of the evaluation of literature. Such approaches can be used by students to learn the world and the fields...
Abstract This paper explores the topic of project management. It seeks to identify the key principles of project management. It also describes the life cycle of project management. This paper was prepared from information obtained from internet sources, including downloadable pdf files and other freely accessible websites. The author ran...
Introduction A project is a set of tasks undertaken to achieve specific objectives within a precise time frame. Tasks falling under this definition existed many years ago, and they include the construction of pyramids and the great wall in Egypt and China respectively. They had timelines, goals and were temporary...
Abstract This dissertation examines the effectiveness of implementing PBIS in changing the behavior problems of students in urban schools. The behavior of learners is seen as an integral aspect that plays a significant role in the promotion of academic performance. The ever-changing technological landscape has continually influenced the nature of...
Introduction Nowadays, researchers are inclined to discuss media violence as one of the main causes of young people’s aggressive behavior observed in modern society. Thus, the violent media content related to social media, television, movies, online videos, and games is viewed as the cause of the increased aggression in young...
Introduction The theory of ‘in place’ and ‘out of place’ tends to stratify the society on the basis of the correct placement of each social stratum. These strata could rely on economic affluence, ideologies, gender, race or religion. This phenomenon is an interesting focal point, when examining the instances when...
Introduction Many factors can influence human behavior. There are environmental factors that can be observed in-home or education settings and innate tendencies that have a natural base. Some debates take place concerning the importance of inherited and acquired characteristics in regard to human behavior. The supporters of the biological approach...
Abstract This review includes the analysis of the scope of literature available on parental involvement in the USA as well as worldwide. Studies on the matter lie in several domains including definition, theoretical framework, and barriers. Researchers identify several aspects of participation and tend to concentrate on such areas as...
Abstract This paper aims at discussing the ADDIE model as a framework in the context of project management instructional design and proving this model as inadequate. The evaluation of project management and instructional design helps to comprehend what can be expected from ADDIE. The comparison of different instructional design models...
Introduction Elementary school education is one of the basic aspects that lay the foundation of a person’s intellectual development. Therefore, the right approach towards children’s education in school is vital. The right teaching policies and regulations are the ones that support the students’ high performance in all kinds of subjects...
Introduction Nowadays, it became a commonplace practice among many political scientists in the West to refer to the notion of ‘soft power’ (as defined by Joseph Nye), as such that illustrates the validity of the idea that the very essence of the dynamics in the arena of international politics undergoes...
The NSW teaching standards are of significant importance in teaching practice. With meetings and teaching practice as the context for my observations, I noticed that teachers in their activities often fail to conform to the teaching standards, and that leads to decreasing the quality of their work. While reading and...
Evangelism is one of the most prominent religions of the western world. The evangelists recognize the Bible’s total authority and are devoted to Christ. Traditionally, religious communication and missionary activities play a significant role in evangelism. However, the majority of modern citizens cannot see themselves practicing it to its full...
Abstract The present research paper aims to investigate the students’ perceptions of the personalized learning environments (PLEs) in higher educational settings. The creation of PLEs and their impacts on the learning effects have received limited attention from scholarly researchers. This observation can be attributed to the fact that the technology-enhanced...
China before the 1980s China is often referred to as the superpower to come and one of the most dynamic emerging economies. This growth is achieved during the past three decades. New economic and diplomatic policies account for the transformation of the country into one of the leading powers in...
Introduction Fasting refers to the practice of abstaining from food, drink, and certain activities such as sexual intercourse for a certain period of time to pursue certain spiritual objectives. It is a common practice among many religions and spiritual movements that have been practiced for many centuries. It has variants...
Purpose The purpose of this briefing note is to present information on the nature and characteristics of guerilla warfare. The briefing note will specifically focus on: Definition of Guerilla Warfare Definition of Guerilla Warfare History of guerilla warfare Formation of Guerilla Units Organization of Guerilla Warfare Can Victory be attained...
Purpose This briefing contains an overview of the information that is contained in the IRA’s terrorist manual, code-named ‘The Green Book’. The manual was discovered recently when officers raided a suspected IRA hideout. The document appears to contain vital information about the recruitment and operations of the terrorist group. In...
Abstract The purpose of this investigation is to address the concept of balancing between the way people work and their private life is an issue of great concern in this corporate world. Many governments and business organizations have a better understanding of the concept of work-life balance and its now...
Scholars have conducted extensive research on the issue of e-governance especially its relevance in modern society. Bwalya (2009, p. 89) notes that the world is changing very fast due to technological advancement, and this has made it necessary to find better management approaches other than the traditional ways of governance....
Introduction Over the years, a greater focus on ethical concerns by social workers in refugee environments has been on the increase. In addition, contemporary studies contend that ethics are invaluable in managing risks. In other words, attempts have been made to minimize the expenses arising from settings as well as...
Introduction In this paper, I will present my ethical audit analysis, ethical risks involved and an effective action plan to deal with all related ethical dilemmas. I am an upcoming faculty member in the school of social work, Kuwait University. I intend to research in the future, but I have...
Research Methodology Every research applies a specific research approach to arrive at a given conclusion based on the availability of time and resources. According to Powell (2010, p. 26), it is important to choose the most appropriate research method that would provide highly reliable data because many people always depend...
Abstract As soon as digital artifacts have become a part and parcel of everyday life, the need for digital media archives with the capacity of preserving the given metadata has risen impressively. The process of converting the digital metadata to archives, however, is fraught with several difficulties, the key one...
Introduction Background of Study The USA Patriot Act 2001 was a legislative piece passed by the United States (US) Congress and signed by former president George Bush in 2001 (weeks after the 9/11 attacks). The Patriot Act aimed to improve the quality of government investigations concerning terrorism and money laundering...
Introduction Since the discovery of oil in Nigeria (in the late 1950s), the country has experienced many episodes of oil spills. Between 1976 and 1996, there were more than 4,800 oil spills in the Niger Delta (Badejo & Nwilo 2012). These oil spills accounted for the loss of more than...
Introduction Rock music as it is known today is a widely popular musical art form that has evolved considerably resulting in the development of different types of rock music. Ranging from Pop Punk from artists such as Avril Lavigne to Rap Rock from Eminem, Synth-rock from Skrillex, Hard Rock from...
Parenting is a very important influence on the development of children, both in the physical and cognitive aspects. According to Campbell, parenting influences the child’s social development (1997). There are several challenges, which are even multiple in the parenting of gifted children. Some scales and scoring systems have been developed...
Over the last three decades, the distinction between “giftedness” and “talent” has created an interesting topic of debate in education theories. In general, a definite distinction between the two terms has not been achieved in both language usage and scientific literature. According to Starko and Schack (1989), the American sources...
It is important to maintain a constant vigil on the available resources and developments being carried out globally in the educational field. Unfortunately, educational reforms are generally restricted to the theoretical aspects. No concrete efforts are made in implementing such proposed reforms. This irresponsible behavior of the implementing authorities leads...
Levels of Measurement In data collection, levels of measurement are essential because they determine the quantitative analysis of data to obtain descriptive statistics. Given that the study aims to use a descriptive research design, the collection of data should allow quantitative analysis data. Miller and Yang (2007) advise researchers to...
Introduction A modern educational system requires that student knowledge should transcend the basic understanding of educational skills and include the understanding of the changing nature of the world. These requirements need students to develop critical thinking skills and draw inferences from what they have learned through the same understanding. The...
Introduction Overview of the United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates is a relatively young federation comprised of seven Gulf States. Each state bears its own unique history and cultural identity. Based on the 2008 statistics, the country has a population of 4,621,399 and the officially spoken language is Arabic...
Introduction Hunt (100) says knowledge is justified and true. This definition has led to the introduction of measurement tools for assessing the correctness and factuality of knowledge. The simple interpretation shows that the factuality of information establishes if a person understands, or does not understand, something. From this nature, knowledge...