Introduction Medical tourism has grown to be a global phenomenon. As the growth of general tourism rises, Wang (2012) expects the number of people seeking medical services, globally, to reach 2,000,000 in 2012. Indeed, the number of medical tourists today surpasses previously noted numbers of medical tourists. Hall, (2011) says...
Introduction Studies have indicated that the use of computer technology in teaching improves educational opportunities. However, most teachers do not integrate or use technology in their instructional methods. This is a review of literature about factors affecting teachers’ use of information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching. The study concentrates...
Problem Statement According to Chapman (2011), the country’s curriculum reinforces racial inequality by focusing on content knowledge and giving multicultural education minimal prominence. This means that educational institutions are not playing their part in promoting multicultural inclusion, yet the concept is indispensable in a racially-diverse country like the US. Constance-Huggins...
The rapid development of information technology has affected the human society. Development of the internet has had a profound influence on human interaction. Many commercial institutions recognized the benefits of the internet in business operations. They adopted the use of the internet to improve competitiveness and relationship with their customers....
Context Colombia has been going through many internal and international conflicts. In most of these, the role of naval intelligence is a constant. In the latest conflicts, the Colombian government has faced the threat of the guerrilla arms of the Colombian communist party that are opposed to the United States...
Introduction Nanotechnology is the use of ultra-precision machines to control and manipulate atoms and molecules (Ratner 22). Microscopes are used to observe individual molecules which are later manipulated to make materials with enhanced properties. The materials are created at a nanoscale level in order to enhance their properties. Materials made...
Introduction The field of international relations has been evolving since the emergence of new philosophies and theories in the 20th century. The emergence of new philosophies and theories in political circles took a discourse process where realists and utopians differed in the manner in which they perceived international relations. Differences...
Introduction Modern organizations encounter numerous challenges due to increasing global business rivalry, rapid changes in technology, changing consumer needs, and a higher need for quality goods and services than before (Laufer 2012, p. 218). One of the ways that organizations have adapted to remain competitive and relevant has been through...
Critique of Good to Great by Jim Collin Jim Collin’s Good to Great is a well-composed masterpiece that strategically reveals the reasons why some companies leap from ordinary level to greatness. Any reader with no idea of what a leading company is will get a clear picture of it based...
Introduction Competition in the international market has intensified, and companies have been required to establish strategies to achieve competitive advantage. Businesses are experiencing many challenges today than in the past because the world has accepted open market systems. The challenges are experienced by the government institutions and non-governmental institutions. With...
Introduction Psychotherapy is a medical process that involves therapeutic interaction between and a trained professional. The main conditions addressed by this process are usually psychological in nature. The psychological problems addressed through psychotherapy vary widely and thus require an experienced professional to effectively handle each case. Psychotherapy has the goal...
Introduction To most people, the idea that hot water freezes faster than cold water seems illogical. However, this is an absolute fact. This phenomenon had been met with lots of disapproval prior to the year 1969. However, an experiment performed by a Tanzanian high school student, Mpemba, confirmed that indeed...
Purpose of Study According to Bilim (2009), self-efficacy is the extent in which an individual achieves set goals and objectives. On the other hand, Hackett (1985) defined self-efficacy as the attitude and beliefs of an individual that determine the level of achievement he/she will attain with regards to the set...
Corporate communication refers to ways and strategies that are employed by organizations in order to spread information within its operations and the environment. Through corporate communication, organizations are able to transform their identities into image (Karaosmanoglu, 2006). An image is an important aspect of organization in respect to commanding customer...
Introduction Microfinance refers to the kind of banking service offered to the people with no jobs, low income earners or to people with little access to the financial services. In other words, Microfinance is a combination of many financial services aimed at people earning low income. As a result of...
The Saudi Arabian government has always rejected plans to adopt a secular written constitution (Calvert 12). According to the government officials, the country’s legal system has been structured in accordance with the Islamic Shariah laws. In the year 2007, King Abdullah introduced some amendments in the country’s laws. These laws...
Introduction Several theorists had predicted differently about what the world would turn out to be after the end of the Cold War. Some believed that it was the end of history while others feared for the worst. Towards the end of the 20th century, fears of terrorist attacks dominated the...
Introduction The ethnic minority groups in the United Kingdom (UK) comprise mainly of the South Asians, Black-Caribbean, Black Africans, Chinese and other ethnic groups who are immigrants from the New Commonwealth. South Asian people make up the highest percentage of the ethnic minorities with Indians being the largest group (Owen,...
Introduction The theory framework is the relationship which exists between technology, pedagogy and social interactions. This relationship constitutes the generic model which tries to explain how this relationship occurs. It is through learning that one can recognise the importance of technology. The social setting of a human being directly relates...
At a time when globalization is becoming the centre stage in affecting people’s social and developmental purposes, teaching English language to multicultural student especially the disengaged remains a major problem that affects the attitudes of teachers. This paper offers a clear insight of the methodology that was applied by the...
Most modern Christians seem to be at crossroads on whether the concept of grace is still relevant or not. There are some theological assertions that strongly deliberate that “we are no longer under the law but under the grace”. If the latter statement is not interpreted keenly, it may infer...
In religious and theological studies, grace depicts God’s love and mercy for humanity. Based on the current Christian understandings, it seems that the analysis of grace in the Bible begins in the Gospel of Mathew. According to most Christians, the birth of Jesus Christ signals the beginning of an age...
Background information Ideologically, history studies the socio-economic, cultural, and religious activities of the past. This enables individuals to gain full knowledge of the past incidences to shape their future. For instance, people use historical concepts as guiding principles in decision-making. This claim is supported by McNeil, Marchak, and Zinn in...
Introduction Unconscious racism can be described as an implicit bias that arises from an accumulation of unconscious thoughts which unknowingly leads people to discriminate against each other along racial lines (Blanton & Jaccard, 2008). These forms of implicit biases can have the same devastating effects as those of explicit biases....
Introduction Ads in Society Ads occupy a significant space of the contemporary life of the society because research studies show ads to positively correlate with the behavioral characteristics and influence the purchasing patterns of individuals, alter perceptions about product quality, and consumer tastes while creating brand loyalty and product differentiation...
Abstract The learning process takes place through an interactive process targeting an individual. Therefore, learning is a very complex process. A large body of literature indicates that individuals have different learning styles and preferences. Lifelong learning encompasses the acquisition and updating of all kinds of learning from pre-school years to...
Introduction According to Chen & Kyaw-Phyo (2012), a group decision support system can be defined as a form of electronic meeting system that can be used to facilitate meetings and group work. It has been postulated that a group decision system can be classified on the basis of time-place paradigm....
Abstract Learning is an endless process that is marked by changes in behavior, attitude, perception, knowledge, and understanding of various aspects of life. Even though the bulk of learning activities is on students’ backs, parents, teachers, and society play significant roles in facilitating effective learning and better performance. This paper...
Politics in organizations are extensive and instrumental in determining the performance of the workers as well as assigning resources. However, politics in organizations is triggered by certain factors including the working conditions and the prevailing environment. Organizational politics have both positive and negative impacts on organizations (Bodla and Danish, 2009)....
Introduction The Baltimore County Police Department and the Baltimore City Police Department have experienced increased levels of criminal incidents. The level of enforcement of the law is observed to be a crucial factor influencing the level of criminal incidents occurring in any region. Some of the research conducted on levels...
Abstract In the modern era that is characterised by ease of accessing cheap computers that have high processing capabilities, network systems of organisations face incredible threats. Some of these threats include malicious attacks through malwares and unauthenticated access of a firm’s network systems. Operating in such an environment calls for...
Introduction to the Problem The Military has long been recognized for regimental structures of discipline and development. The primary focus of leader and leadership development in the military revolves around military leaders’ ability to provide command and control to units engaged in battle. Known as kinetic operations, military leaders learn...
The State initiated Victorian Desalination Project under its water management strategy referred to as Our Water Our Future in June 2007 to support Melbourne’s water supply. This was a reaction to rapid population growth, a decrease in water reserves, and climate change noted from 2007 Winter-Spring rain and floods of...
Introduction Computer systems of any organization face an immense threat due to malicious attacks. One of the paramount measures to mitigate these threats is to conduct a situational analysis of an organization’s computer networks coupled with information systems. Upon doing this, an organization becomes strategically placed to engineer sound and...
Introduction Theories often play a crucial role in developing academic research. The importance of theories in research is especially profound in the conceptualization and guidance of research findings. Ironically, Henderikus (2010) reports the lack of a common conception of theory among researchers. However, since doctoral research greatly relies on theoretical...
Introduction The historical progression of African Americans, as covered in the course, is meticulous and the beauty of the reading is that the writers weave all the elements together which ultimately becomes a window of the African-American experience in the time of the history of United States. There are events...
Introduction Women in every society have faced several discrimination and challenges. This was rampant in the past where most of the societies gave little chance to the advancement of women in the society. Rights to women include all the resources that the women are entitled to and what there can...
The purpose of highlighting and discussing the historical aspects of the Civil War in-depth is due to the profound significance and implications it holds in the history of the American people that has led to some unprecedented events that shaped the history in America, especially in the South. Essentially, the...
This paper will discuss three current national political issues – health care, Social Security reform, and the war on terrorism. It will look at the origins and development of these issues as they reached the national stage. In addition, this paper will also analyze the current status of these issues....
Introduction In defining a subculture, the broader perspective of culture must be considered as its definition is more or less related to that of culture. However, there is a minimal difference that separates the two terms. While culture is defined as a level that is attributed to the attainment of...
Introduction Schwake (2008) defines rituals as properly organized set of actions that bear symbolic meanings. Different rituals occur within diverse societies. Indicatively, the basic principles behind rituals embed on traditional norms. Several personalities regard communities performing rituals to be archaic. Notably, this is a widely stereotyped perception within the contemporary...
Introduction The modern world is filled with vast information relating to the dangers and consequences of drug abuse in the society. Despite the vast knowledge present and the numerous laws that have been legislated for the sole purpose of curbing down drug manufacture and abuse of drugs, many people than...
The term yield management in hotel industry is based on selling a room and other services to a targeted customer. This has to be done at the right time and at a reasonable (affordable) price. It is also referred to as revenue management and the man behind the term’s invention,...
Introduction Photography is the creation of lasting images through the use of a device that records the light emitted or reflected by an object. Light or other electromagnetic radiations may be recorded chemically or electronically. Chemicals that enable the recording of images include the film. Electronic photography is made possible...
Introduction Most statistical techniques assume that distributions of scores on dependent variables are normal. In this case, a normal distribution represents a symmetrical, bell-shaped curve, which has the greatest frequency of scores in the middle, with smaller frequencies towards the extremes (Gravetter and Wallnau, 2000; Everitt, 1996). Skewness tests for...
Introduction Coaching can be defined as a situation whereby a person outside the organization uses his or her psychological skills by creating an alliance with a client to encourage and maintain personal growth and development (Peltier, 2001). Coaching helps to build skills that will enhance effective leadership in an organization....
Introduction Critical thinking is crucial in all aspects of life. It also has significant applications within the scholarly fields. The outcome of critical thinking is clear. Personalities involved in critical thinking acquire deeper meanings of their experiences.1 There is a notable relevance of critical thinking in education and coaching. In...
Introduction The importance of education in the society cannot be under estimated because getting an education is a starting point in life. The benefits of quality education extend beyond a lifetime of high paid employment prospects for completing it. Quality education has more effects for the more educated individuals, as...
Introduction Accelerated teaching methods are common in higher education. They are employed in teaching accounting and other business subjects. The central mandate of these accelerated programs is on adult learners requiring specialized education and advanced qualification within a limited duration. Prior education, knowledge, and classroom etiquettes constitute the principal provisions...
Introduction The term policy is used to refer to a decree or regulation that touches on several aspects of a region concerning the economic social or geographic nature of the area. The main idea for implementing policies meant to curb adolescent problems is that there are some that have already...
Introduction Following a serious public security and safety crisis in Jamaica, characterized by rising cases of violent crimes, corruption, human rights abuse, and a state of apathy in the formulation and implementation of public security policy, the government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of National Security, initiated a panel to...
Introduction Fashion merchandising is the combination of various processes undergone by a new product in order to be available in large quantities to the consumers after it has been completed by the designer (Buttle, 1998). The majority of people often confuse fashion merchandising with fashion marketing. Despite their integration, they...
Introduction This essay critically examines crime problems in Jamaica and the prognosis for Vision 2030 Jamaica and the proposed reforms to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) concerning a detailed review of the text Understanding Crime in Jamaica: New Challenges for Public Policy by Anthony Harriott. Harriott wrote this text a...
Introduction For the past thirty years, psychometric tests have been crucial in the selection and recruitment processes. Today the tests are common in many organizations during the recruitment process. The police force is no different. These tests would improve the quality of service as compared to the traditional mass training,...
Abstract Self-esteem is a significant factor in determining how people make certain choices that make them fit within particular social groups. In the present paper, the focus is to investigate the causes and how low self-esteem influences Native American girls. The main causes of low self-esteem among them are peer...
Introduction Statement of Problem Educational articulacy and lucidity focus on the effects of mathematical vocabularies on students’ achievements. This is inclusive of poorly performing students as well as those with learning complications and disabilities. It is observable that most students, especially those with English as not their first language, continue...
Background Like any other focused nation, Jamaica has developed a National Development Plan referred to as Vision 2030 Jamaica. The blueprint aims at fostering development to ensure that Jamaica is “the place of choice to live, work, raise families, and do business” (Planning Institute of Jamaica 2010). [1] In the...
Advertising Business Leaders Magazine, Four Ways to Address Customer Complaints Online, 2007 The magazine addresses the needs of customers who feel their rights have been violated and need to be shown directions. The author, Micah Solomon, gives some of the strategies to be used by online customers, as well as...
Type of Disaster Sichuan earthquake was one of the natural disasters that hit China in 2008, causing destruction of property and loss of lives. The disaster is considered one of the deadliest to have occurred in human history given its magnitude, which was measured at 8.0. More than seventy thousand...
Introduction September 11, 2001, is a day that has and will remain tragically memorable to many people across the world, and specifically the Americans. The mention of the date September 11, triggers memories of the terrorist attack on four cities of the world’s strongest nation, the United States. The attack...
The Envisioned Context Introduction This study gives a comprehensive activity enumeration from the previous research done on Desktop Virtualization. It will look at the problem statements as well as the research questions used to give clarity of the research design and methods preferred for the research. The paper will also...
Introduction This chapter explores the methodology used to accomplish the project. The project aimed to determine what new engineering graduates, engineering managers, and professional recruiters think is lacking from the engineering curriculum from a non-technical point of view. It also explains the type of participants chosen, the mode of data...
Specific aims and objectives This research proposal seeks to propose and evaluate the role of the project management specialists in the event management of the pilgrimage to Mecca to help in delivering Hajj both successfully and safely. The objective is to show that, in the case of project managers specialists...
Characteristics of Research Research can assume diverse approaches such as qualitative or quantitative. The methodology applied is dependent on the nature of the task; however, both methods can be merged in mixed approaches to provide detailed inferences. According to Bernard (2011), the two methods exude differences in their analytical methodology,...
Introduction Autonomous unmanned ground vehicles have been known to significantly improve efficiency and safety in applications stretching from transportation to ware fare. In order to achieve these benefits to the fullest, unmanned vehicles should be developed to operate more effectively in unstructured environments and conditions (Zweiri & Seneviratne & Althoefer...
Generally, mental competency may refer to the capacity to comprehend the nature as well as the activity in which a person is involved. Contrarily, incompetency may refer to the loss of this capacity to make and as well act as a person, basing these on your personal decisions. The elementary...
Ethical conflicts have significantly emerged as important concerns in the process of legal dispensation particularly when it comes to the involvement of forensic psychologists. Mental health professionals as well as other psychologists have often been grossly blamed for influencing lawyers’ decisions on serious legal matters. The magnitude of politics is...
Generally, the concept of multiculturalism has always been defined based on the context of the discussion. Despite this, the influence of multiculturalism in the practice of forensic psychology can never be assumed. In the context of the US, multiculturalism remains largely as a socio-political operation or revolution that stipulates the...
Summary This was a study conducted by Malone and colleagues in 2000. The researchers wanted to assess the effectiveness of lithium treatment. Its usefulness in the treatment of aggressive behavior in patients had been previously considered. In this study, the authors wanted to see its usefulness in treating such conditions...
Introduction Bayard Rustin was one of the dissenters among African-Americans who fought roughly for the civil rights of African-Americans in the twentieth century. It is his book called ‘Down The Line: The Collected Writings Of Bayard Rustin’ that makes people understand that there were other leaders lesser-known than Martin Luther...
Why should ICT be introduced in the education system? There are two main reasons why ICT should be introduced into the education system. First, considering the changes ICT has had on the various sectors of the world, economically, socially and politically, over the past twenty years, today’s children need to...
A brief description of a 9/11 disaster and its impacts on populations The September 11 terror attack was the first largest terrorist attack that claimed thousands of lives. According to a survey conducted, the 9/11 that targeted Pentagon has been regarded as the deadliest attack that ever occurred on the...
Introduction In China, the Cultural Revolution in the 20th century was an era of immense political and communal mayhem. Fundamentally, this was a domestic revolution staged by a political faction close to the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party (Mao). This extorted control from the Chinese government by instituting an...
Progress in African American history African Americans are the biggest racial minority group in the United States and their story has been quite tumultuous. The paper will argue that between 1865 to today, African Americans have largely resolved some of their biggest challenges as depicted in the post reconstruction era,...
Abstract Human beings have developed sophisticated ways of exchanging ideas that enable them to communicate easily. The education system has undergone various transformations as a result of modern technologies that have enabled learning to be conducted at the convenience of teachers and students. The introduction of social network sites has...
The War of 1812 between America and Great Britain was one of the toughest battles fought by America after its independence. In December 1814, a peace treaty that finally put an end to the war was signed in Europe. By closely looking at the war, we find that even though...
Introduction Advanced remote-controlled vehicles have been utilized in a variety of military and police operations that would normally expose soldiers and police officers to potentially life-threatening situations. These take the form of bomb diffusing robots, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), as well as ground-based bomb detection devices utilized in urban conflict...
Introduction The following is a research proposal on design, well being, and ageing. Design is a major component of research that affects human life. The concern in this research is on the death because of fuel poverty in the United Kingdom. Part one of this research will explore the objectives...
Introduction Public speaking involves speaking before a group of people. It is a structured process that has a deliberate intention of entertaining, influencing or informing the listeners. It is almost similar to presentation, normally done in business meetings. People involved in public speaking are leaders and highly influential people such...
Introduction It is often the case that an interpretation of the story “the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” focuses on the nature of good and evil and the ability of a person to be just as evil as they are good; yet, such an examination merely scratches...
Introduction This is a very essential tool for the social scientist as they relate to historical events and debates which are valid and reliable. Most of the social theories are objective, descriptive and scientific. Other theories are referred to as conflictive because they tend to challenge the norms which have...
The Inspector General is an investigative personnel in the military or any other civil organization (AR 20-1, 2010). Different government as well as different arms of civil organizations have a designated office of the Inspector General. This is essential as it ensures that the investigative, inspection, assistance, teaching, and training...
Introduction Grief is a painful reaction to a loss usually of a great magnitude. This painful reaction may cause emotional changes that may affect the health of an individual. Various researches have been done on the topic of grief and bereavement. This has led to the formulation of various theories...
Lean Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma defined Lean Six Sigma is a robust, data-driven approach used to improve a process. It also uses a result-oriented strategy. Lean Six Sigma was a methodology that was conceived by companies such as Motorola, Xerox, Caterpillar, and so forth. It always integrates...
Problem Statement There can be no possible doubt that the number of women in the field of corrections has increased considerably, and at present, women are taking places that are typically considered to be the job for men, as Elsner (2006) explains. According to the American Society of Criminologists (2011),...
Introduction This is an analysis section. It highlights how the data will be collected and explain how the respective data will be adequately and effectively analyzed. Furthermore, it specifies research methods used in the analysis of the collected data. Basically, the data collected will be analyzed through qualitative and quantitative...
Introduction Towards the realization of an effective understanding of the present, a clear understanding of the events of the past, which have shaped the present, is of great significance. This is because; most of what is witnessed today across the different sectors, is among the fruits of the seeds of...
Introduction The United States’ constitution has changed since 1789 and the powers of the President and the Vice President (VP) have had a fluctuating trend; alternating between strong Presidents and weak VPs and verse versa. This paper is a study of the VP’s powers and how they have transformed in...
Introduction The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires that all students in the United States show clear progress towards meeting educational performance standards in mathematics, English/Language Arts (ELA), social studies, and the sciences (Abedi & Dietel, 2004). In an effort to measure this progress, high-stakes examinations, such as...
Concerning human beings, diversity refers to the physical and behavioral variation that defines their personality. A myriad of characteristics defines each person’s particular and unique personality. Gender, emotional stability, level of intelligence, and physical appearance are some of the factors that determine the personality of an individual (Judge, 2009). A...
Introduction The academic performance of students is central in an education system because it indicates the outcome of teaching and learning processes in schools and colleges. Yearly, teachers and parents strive to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills so that they can perform well in their exams. Despite...
Introduction This paper will address the meaning of theory in research. It seeks to find out why theories are important in the process of conducting research. The paper also discusses the different meanings of theory in research according to different scholars and the processes used in theory building in the...
Physical Settings Augusta Mall is a major shopping mall that is present in Augusta, Georgia. Physically, Augusta Mall is located at 3450 Wrightsboro Road in Augusta, Georgia, where it serves the population of Georgia. Its strategic location makes it have numerous business entities and customers. The mall is at the...
Introduction In both qualitative and qualitative research, theory plays a central role in contextualizing research because it provides frameworks, concepts, constructs, and models, which elucidate a given phenomenon. Researchers have found that theories are indispensable elements in research since they are the foundation of research (Creswell, 2009; Elliot, 2005). In...
Time-honored traditions are very hard to change, even if they are obviously standing in the way of improving the standards of organizational culture, relationships between the community members and the overall performance delivered by these members. Schools are the exact representation of the paradoxical phenomenon of culture as both the...
Introduction Change is one of the most familiar concepts in the contemporary world for various reasons and it is one of the most difficult achievements to accomplish. Most people find it difficult to adopt new perceptions or embrace new, yet unfamiliar experiences into their lives for various reasons including the...
During the middle of the 19th century, when feminist activities were at their peak, several scholars and psychologists were against the idea of giving women the same rights and privileges as men. They argued whether women were basically similar to men or different from them. The main contention was on...
Narrative Approach A narrative is an approach of qualitative research, which uses storytelling as a way of deriving data. Elliot (2005) asserts that the narrative approach focuses on the experiences of an individual and deriving meaning from the experiences. Since the experiences of individuals are unique, the narrative approach enables...
Introduction In the past two decades, foreign direct investment inflows have increased steadily in both emerging and developed economies because of free-market approaches. According to the World Bank, “foreign direct investment (FDI) is the net inflows of investment to acquire a lasting management interest (10 percent or more of voting...
Introduction Course analyzer is a significant tool in determining whether a student’s learning style will improve academic performance. Therefore, the analyzing tool evaluates the suitability of the course in relation to a student’s abilities. From this perspective, education instructors modify the course structure in order to achieve the program’s goals....
Abstract There is no secret that even in the XXI century, major education issues have not yet been resolved, the problem of education for African Americans in general and African American women, in particular, being one of the major concerns. Despite the opportunities that have opened for African Americans in...
Abstract The core functions of the ministry of the interior are to coordinate and integrate activities that are necessary to enhance the capability of the ministry of interior to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the occurrence of natural disasters, in the context of disaster management. An assessment...