Interviews In qualitative research, interview is a popular and valued method of data collection. Kahan and Cannell state that “An interview is a purposeful discussion between two or more people” (Saunders, Lewis, and Thornhill 318). While conducting a qualitative research, the researcher can draw detailed and extensive information from the...
Opening Statement Disasters, in the form of weather calamities, accidents and the like, have been on a rising trend over the past decades. This situation has been associated with technological advancements, economic development and changing environmental conditions. As a result, individuals affected by such situations have faced tremendous challenges in...
Introduction Teaching is a process that does cannot have a negative result. Teaching is either happening or not. An educator is to monitor their results continuously to make sure that the teaching is present; this is why assessment is such a crucial part of teaching for both the educators and...
Introduction Educators can adopt various models to manage the behavior of students in the classroom. These theoretical frameworks are based on different assumptions about the way in which individuals can change their conduct. This paper is aimed at examining two approaches, namely, assertive discipline, developed by Lee Cantor, and democratic...
Abstract Over the past few decades, experts in the discipline of psychiatry have delved into developmental precursors for psychological disorders. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is among the sensitive psychological conditions that have affected between 2% to 4% of the general population in all societies. BPD is a complex illness that...
History of Water Service in the State, Communities Served Richmond, VA., pioneered water treatment plants in the United States with the establishment of a slow sand filtration plant in 1832. Nearly three decades had passed since multi-filter municipal treatments plants opened in Scotland and Paris but the rudimentary process sufficed...
Introduction In essence, the so-called ‘recovery approach’ to treating mental illnesses is concerned with the assumption that, instead of trying to lessen the severity of the symptoms of mental abnormality in patients, psychologists/psychiatrists should strive to empower the former, as thoroughly sovereign individuals. According to the advocates of the recovery...
Introduction Various theories have been advanced by political scientists in their attempts to describe the best forms of governance. A number of philosophers have therefore been fore front in advocating for a number of theories through which the state can function in the governing of people. Chief among these have...
Summary The book Living Under God’s Law: Christian Ethics is a powerful collection of ideas about religion, its power over people, and the lessons people have to learn when they start taking care of their relations with God. John Frame is the author of the book explains the main idea...
Abstract A meta-analysis of the effects Interactive Video Games (IVG) have on the behavioural and cognitive constructs of meta cognitive knowledge, direct cognition, and regulatory skills on k-12 students was conducted based on the grounded theory using a qualitative to address the subject of inquiry within formalized frameworks. Research results...
Introduction Dialogue and reflective dialogue entail reflecting with others using language. On the other hand, leadership is a democratic approach that encompasses ‘leaderful’ practice, which contains humanistic principles. There must be a change agent in all leadership practices. In the same way, the agent is a coach in the realm...
Introduction The Plumbing system and water supply in California is one of the most important commodities and aspects of comfort. Nevertheless, it is used not only for recreation, leisure or comfort, as it is also needed for medical requirements and fire fighting measures. The letter is one of the most...
Framework of the two biographies and their underlying philosophy Patrick’s life is of great interest to us who look at the past, especially students of late antiquity. Among those who lived in the fifth century, he is the only human being able to give us full details of the events...
Introduction Democracy has several definitions posed by different political scientists. According to Hilla University for Humanistic Studies (para1), democracy consists of certain basic elements: it is a political system in which free and fair elections are used to choose governments and replace the existing ones, the people must actively participate...
Introduction General Overview Western Sahara is one of the disputed territories in the globe. It is located in the Maghreb region in the northern part of the African continent. It is bordered by Morocco to the north, Mauritania to the south and east, and Algeria to the northeast (Jensen 12)....
In the Sophocles’ famous play, Oedipus Rex, the protagonist Oedipus cannot be held accountable for committing patricide and incest. From the time Oedipus was born fate had already marked him. No amount of running could save him from his fate. The actions he commits of killing his father and marrying...
Introduction A disability model is a tool or framework to describe impairment and as a result give a starting point for a country’s administration as well as the society to come up with ways of providing for the needs of people with disability (MDRC 2007, p.1). There are various models...
Introduction The definition, comprehension, and categorization of psychiatric and behavioral disorders have elicited efforts from psychiatrists to facilitate the development of the best treatments in a bid to alleviate such complexities in children. Children that portray mental and behavioral disorders have evoked psychiatrists to examine the protean complexity of their...
Observation Despite the recent breakthrough in the perception of homosexual people, which the movement for the rights of the specified denizens of the U.S. population had spawned, the process of providing the LGBT community with their irrefutable rights is still hampered by a range of factors from religious ones to...
Introduction The attempts to systematize the religious principles and theological teachings were made by many theologians during the 19th century, but the most significant contribution in this area was made by James Petigru Boyce. The book Abstract of Systematic Theology written by this famous theologian was published in 1887. It...
Abstract The public sector reforms are ongoing across the world as a response to the urgent need of reducing the governments’ national deficits. Governments across the world face similar challenges, which include strained budgets against increased expectations and slow growth. In almost every country in the world, the public service...
Abstract All organizations measure their performance. In the public sector, managers determine the performance of their contractors and other collaborative stakeholders. Legislatures, Congress, and various city councils report their performance to different executive assemblies or committees in different nations. In the public sector organizations such as education and healthcare institutions,...
Introduction: Environment and development in the Niger Delta “The Niger Delta has an enormously rich natural endowment in the form of land, water, forests, and fauna. These assets, however, have been subjected to extreme degradation due to oil prospecting. For many people, this loss has been a direct route into...
Introduction The privilege of individuals to enjoy social justice is another dilemma that the church community still struggles to achieve. In America, although churches adhere to the principles of Christianity, the issues of racial discrimination sometimes pervade into the church systems and affect the peaceful coexistence among the believers (Walton,...
Introduction The Christian denomination is wide and often takes the route of denominational or congregational form. Congregational churches are protestant. Congregational churches use congregational governance where each congregation autonomously controls its church affairs (Wind, Burck, Camenisch, & McCann, 1991). Congregational churches normally appear as small units of churches. Conflicts are...
Introduction The notion of the contemporary artist’s studio may be perceived in several different ways: as a place, where the artist works, as a group of people who operate with the artist or under his or her guidance to produce the artworks, or as the brand on the art market....
Introduction School culture and climate are viewed as constructs that form important components for the effective management of both students and teachers. The definitions of both the climate and culture of the school comprise many dimensions that elaborate a sense of orderliness, discipline, parents’ involvement, and dedicated teachers who observe...
Introduction Discrimination can be discussed as an important problem typical for US society even though it is prohibited in all social spheres. The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted in 1990 to address the issue of discrimination against persons with disabilities in the area of employment (Americans with Disabilities Act,...
Using a minimum of five peer-reviewed articles from you specialization education leadership, compared and contrast at least three theories applicable to your specialization. Using one of the theories discussed above, select five additional peer-reviewed sources ad explain how theory adds or may add to our understanding of your specialization. Include...
Introduction A tort is a wrongful act that causes loss or harm to an individual. It often results in a legal suit by the party against which the act was committed. Such suits are resolved using tort laws. The primary objective of these legislations is to provide relief to the...
Issue The case, Cohen vs. School District (1992), focuses on the placement of disabled students in mainstream education settings and the tort of negligence. A special education student was placed in a mainstream setting without appropriate supervision despite having some recognized violent tendencies. The student later attacked another normal student...
Introduction School district principals and executive legal officers usually need to address a variety of issues associated with violating laws and legal negotiations that require effective decision-making. To propose the appropriate ethical and legal decision-making, the officers responsible for resolving such issues need to refer to the state and federal...
Introduction Research methods are very important in any form of research work since they form the basis for which a researcher collects, analyzes, as well as displays data after carrying out a given study. As such, research methods are a necessity when conducting research. However, the types of research methods...
Introduction Though being rather basic, the theory of self-regulated learning requires significant efforts from both the learner and the tutor. According to the existing definition, the phenomenon of self-regulated learning presupposes that the learner defines the course of further information acquisition, the pace, at which the latter process occurs, and...
Introduction The choice of a research topic determines the type of methodologies to be employed when conducting a particular study. The researcher has to design the appropriate methodology to fit the case under study. The research methodology entails considering various aspects, which include identifying the research study undertaken, the process...
Introduction Learning is a very paramount process that entails the acquisition of new knowledge. Learning can pose a challenging activity for some people; hence, the use of learning theories to guide the process. Research has made attempts to indicate the efficacy of most of these theories and an individual is...
Introduction The term theory appears to have various meanings based on contending research models. For example, it can mean a formative edict or system of rules, especially in the natural sciences. It may also mean a concept or collection of ideas that are valuable in gaining an in-depth understanding of...
Introduction When conducting research, it is important to have an understanding of the appropriate methods that can help in gathering relevant data to directly respond to the research questions. The case study of Swire Oil and Gas Company is typical research where it will be very important to collect specific...
Introduction Forensic psychology professionals perform as experts in court settings when courts need additional guidance and expert opinion to conclude about the aspects of a certain case. From this point, forensic psychology professionals are requested to use the specific knowledge in the field to conduct psychological investigations and provide the...
As higher education enters the era of data analytics and big data, interests have grown for the application of big data analytics techniques in the system. The goal of higher education institutions is to increase enrollment, access to education, control costs and ensure high quality of education demonstrated through student...
Introduction Substance abuse is a critical issue in the field of counseling as it cuts across all sections of society and affects all people in the affected societies in one way or another. In many states, substance abuse stands out as the most prevalent health problem leading to an array...
Introduction Modernization has initiated radical changes to the contemporary world. Social setups like the family coupled with educational and religious institutions have been affected, as people tend to shift to the Western culture, which is thought to be the most civilized of all the cultures. New lifestyles have been adopted,...
Research Paradigm Research methods are greatly influenced by the paradigms used in the research. “Two scholars who hold different beliefs[paradigms]…may be interested in examining the same phenomenon but their beliefs will lead them to set up their studies very differently because of their differing views of the evidence, analysis and...
Introduction Human trafficking is not only a problem affecting the United Arab Emirates but also a global issue that has raised concern over the lives of many people. Although empirical evidence shows that the government of the UAE has intensified the campaign against human trafficking as a public policy, the...
What is happiness? Happiness is one of the most misconceived states of mind. Most people cannot tell the difference between joy and happiness. They think that they are happy when they are joyful while in the real sense, they are not. Others think that the absence of the everyday problems...
Abstract Accurate estimation of intelligence is an important issue for the society. However, in order to estimate intelligence the most important aspect is numerical markings related to the use of intelligence tests. This study evaluates the different theories on intelligence and evaluates the numerical marking possibilities of each theory. If...
Introduction The United States has struggled with the issue of inclusion and equality for centuries. The past two and a half centuries witnessed the proliferation of organized or spontaneous riots in American communities (Monti Patterns of Violence 43). Although these sporadic incidences waned after the 1960s’ urban unrest, the recent...
Introduction When conducting research, it is very important to ensure that the quality of data meets the expectations of the intended audience. According to Merriam and Merriam (2009), the nature of data collected will define the validity and reliability of the findings that will be made by the researcher. Quality...
Introduction One of Salcedo’s most successful pieces of art was Shibboleth that was created in 2007 at Tate Modern in London. To understand the moral and political aspect of the art, and how it portrays suffering in society, it will be necessary to have a brief analysis of this artist....
Interaction between hormones and behavior and effect on adult sexuality Biological activities in the human body are triggered by hormones. These are chemicals that are secreted from different glands in the body whenever it is necessary to perform required functions. They act as messengers and are generally needed for the...
Introduction Soft, porous crystals are porous solids that pass a highly ordered network and structural transformability (Sugiyama et al, 2012). Soft or flexible porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have found applications in molecular recognition, selective gas adsorption/separation, or chemical sensing (Tan &cheetham, 2011). When compared with solid porous MOFs, the soft,...
The concertos for violin have their origins in the Baroque period. Although the concerto grosso was actively performed in the early Baroque period, the 17th century brought significant changes to the traditional vision of the form of a concerto. In 1698, Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1709) performed the first solo concerto in...
Literary figures and critics have widely accepted the fact that Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer’s Comrade) explores social satire through the character of a small boy. Twine’s famous work The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer’s Comrade) was published in1884 in England and 1885 in the...
Through Brown Eyes is a non-fiction novel written by Prafulla Mohanti. It is a lively account of his ventures in the western world. In the novel, he states how he meets and encounters the wrath of racism, prejudice, and colonialism. As an immigrant, the first words of the first page...
Throughout the 20th century, one of the most notable tendencies in art has been the ever-increased abstractisation of the forms of artistic expression – something that can be illustrated in regards to the comparatively recent emergence of a variety of different artistic styles, such as Avant-gardism and Suprematism. After all,...
Methodology The methodology will focus on many aspects in the process of collecting data, the site selection, sample and population, data encoding, and much more. The goal is to collect reliable data that can be added and compared with existing literature. Human beings always can commit mistakes and errors which...
The socio political climate of the1800s was characterized by an increase in class struggle. Consequently, thinkers, both reformists and revolutionary, came up with theories to explain the ever increasing struggles within the society. They sought to explain the role that capitalism played in the provenance of the class struggles. Consequently,...
Introduction In the current competitive business environment, companies are struggling to find ways of making radical shifts from what is considered conventional, to new approaches that can manage the emerging threats. According to Collins (2005), many companies are always striving to achieve good performance. The managing directors and other relevant...
Introduction Walter Benjamin’s article, The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, was written in the 20th Century. Having been published in 1936, the article documents how economic changes revolutionised the art industry. Although Benjamin’s article is short, the author addresses a variety of issues. The main aim...
Introduction In the article, “Postmodernism and Consumer society”, by Fredric Jameson, the author attempts to review postmodernism as a concept that attracts the attention of most scholars. Unlike some of the scholars who try to link modernism and postmodernism, Jameson contradicts the two concepts. However, he focuses on a variety...
Abstract One of the most difficult responsibilities for guardians is trying to control the conduct of children who are always naughty. Many times, some children may seem unable or reluctant to adhere to instructions, collaborate with adults, or consent to any sort of restraint. Some children may not exhibit any...
The law of the United States is important to be discussed in detail because the principles of the legal system followed in the country can explain how the law can influence individuals and organizations. The origins of the U.S. law and legal system are in the law that was followed...
Introduction to the Study For most parents, raising children is often described as a difficult feat. Families do not live in an isolated environment where they can just create their own set of rules and abide by them. Since they belong to a larger society, they need to adapt to...
Introduction One of the reasons why the Ballad of Mulan (often translated as the Poem of Mullah) is being commonly referred to, as such, that represents a high literary value, is that the themes and motifs, contained in it, are discursively universal. That is, they are capable of appealing to...
Preface Diversity is the characteristic feature of the modern world, and this aspect needs to be addressed in undergraduate literature courses. The other important issue is the shift to the active use of information technologies in order to enhance students’ learning and develop their skills in active and discovery learning....
Introduction In the wake of modern knowledge societies, various studies have revealed that disadvantaged students who receive inadequate education fail to secure competitive jobs as compared to their counterparts who acquire adequate skills from work-based learning. Such students end up in unskilled labor that earns them insufficient remunerations to fund...
Introduction It is my belief that education should equip students with the ability to gain knowledge, process it, and apply it in their day-to-day activities. Education enables the learners to think effectively. Education can enable learners to think on their own, hence they are bound to be successful in life...
The choice of the effective curriculum in mathematics is a challenging task that is based on the proper evaluation of proposed curricula’s features and components. From this point, the curriculum evaluation is an important stage before choosing the program for the implementation in the elementary school. Investigations in Number, Data,...
Introduction Qualitative research is one of the most commonly used research methods in social sciences. Punch (2005, p. 89) defines qualitative research as “Ethnographic, naturalistic, anthropological, field, or participant observer research.” As this definition suggests, qualitative research methods involves investigation of specific issues through field studies, case studies, ethnographic, anthropological,...
In perspective, the perceptions of a professional are distinct from that of the associated scholar. The scholarship is based mainly on learning whereas professionalism targets solving issues apparent in society. In this light, cases described by authors of the articles reviewed earlier are perceived differently depending on the conscience and...
New Horizon A research study conducted by Tsugawa investigated various attributes associated with music in regard to 2 senior groups of musicians (Tsugawa 4). The evaluation and data collection involved criticizing two cases by interviewing the members of New Horizons and Orchestra situated in two distinct towns. The observations and...
Introduction Any research needs to be conducted with respect to certain criteria that are acceptable within the discipline in which the study is executed. Researchers have to consider ethical issues in their study designs. In a research design, ethics implies compliance with acceptable research standards. Moral principles are taken care...
Introduction In the wake of knowledge societies of the twenty-first century, researchers and academic professionals have strived to establish sound instructional methods in schools. Evidence that is obtained from experiments is required for the development of the best theoretical frameworks that can be implemented in today’s scientific community. At the...
Introduction Many intellectuals tend to perceive the end of the world in terms of emerging political differences. Although conflicts among states are evident in the world of economics and development, the argument presented in this essay is against such ideas. From a personal viewpoint, the end of world history can...
‘Fun at work’ entails any social or interpersonal task that is meant to be entertaining in nature. The tasks are meant to provide employees with amusement, joy, and pleasure when carrying out their usual duties at the workplace. The activities do not necessarily have to be related to the job...
Introduction The advent of digital media, satellite television, and the World Wide Web has enabled the Muslim community to form better connections than it did in the past. Currently, there are over one billion Muslims around the world. Therefore, the current digital and technological platforms have enabled the Muslim nation...
Introduction The previous question of the role of leadership in influencing teacher turnover presented a large scholarly body of knowledge on leadership theories or styles that are likely to produce positive results concerning turnover management. However, only the contingency, transactional, and transformational leadership theories were discussed. It concluded that their...
Introduction A research design is an overall technique used to bring together different elements of a study. The process allows the researcher to effectively and clearly address a research problem. On its part, a research plan comprises the blueprint that is used for analysis, collection, and measurement of inputs needed...
Introduction Lately, teaching has become increasingly cumbersome for instructors, especially in cases where students have learning difficulties. The use of traditional chalkboards (or blackboards) to administer diagnostic tests has failed to improve the performance of students. Individuals have varying learning difficulties in aspects such as comprehension and attention. Others possess...
Research structure is significant because it makes it easier for the reader to read and comprehend it. Every peer-reviewed research, qualitative and quantitative, can be divided into three parts, which include the research question, data collection, and data analysis. The paper offers a statistical framework of articles selected from the...
Introduction NAFTA is a synonym standing for the North American Free trade Agreement. It is the world’s largest trading bloc covering Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It was launched in 1993 for the purpose of enhancing North America’s competitive advantage in international trade in terms of reduced trading costs,...
Toolkit for Article Critique Credibility Was the article written by a scholar, who already has a record in academic journals? Was the article published in a scholarly journal or by a respectful academic publishing agency? Was the article published five years ago at most? Is the article intended for scholars,...
Introduction Social responsibility is the ethical or moral theory which an organization or an individual must adhere to for example a government of every country or state has a responsibility to ensure that her people are not invaded by enemies. The responsibility of an individual or an organization may be...
Introduction The evaluation procedures consisted of a critical analysis of the similarities and the differences that existed in the views of leadership, which were extensively influenced by the duration in which they were brought forward. Bass (1990) argued that the past studies on leadership were based on leaders and their...
Introduction Leadership in education is important because it contributes to improving the students’ learning with references to changing the environment and approach to the instruction and administration. Furthermore, leadership is important in managing financial resources that are available for principals and superintendents in school districts because only successful leaders can...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to evaluate what roles should be played by international trade so as to ensure that globalization would play a central role in building the world economy. The recent global financial crisis has prompted the needs for nations to play major roles at both...
Death penalty or capital punishment is the judicial process of executing an individual or a convict as an act or an instance of punishing for the offense either committed or not. Although, it is mostly known that such crimes as capital crimes or capital offenses are the ones that lead...
Cathedral, the short story by Raymond Carver has a small number of characters who are nevertheless very interesting. They are have been developed by the author of the short story in an excellent way to the level that it is possible to have a comprehensive view of the traits of...
Introduction The emergence of technology has revolutionized many aspects of the day-to-day activities at both personal and institutional levels. Computer technologies have found many applications in the communication sector, financial management, and other complex areas that are important in making processes and activities more effective and efficient. Some the areas...
The Webster School District: Financial Interview The planning and implementation of the budget or financial strategies in school districts is a challenging task because the budget of school districts depends on the local, state, and federal spending and resources (Nguyen-Hoang, 2012, p. 78). The budget cuts in even one of...
Abstract Extensive researches and studies have been conducted on the methods, strategies, and techniques of managing conflicts in life. Some writers opt to refer to it as conflict resolution, while others call it Conflict Management. Actually there is a very thin line between these concepts. The two have quite often...
Introduction The impact of sports activities is beyond the field. The current paper proposes an approach that can be used to develop a literature review about the socioeconomic impact of professional activities. The process of selecting a research problem is achieved by developing a conceptual framework as discussed in the...
Abstract The ubiquitous diffusion and rapid adoption of digital media into the Universities’ academic learning environments has contributed a considerable body of knowledge on the unfolding media usage patterns among traditional and nontraditional students. A survey involving 339 students from Saud University was used to investigate media usage patterns, yielding...
Introduction Teacher turnover as the rate at which teachers leave their educational institutions is a problem characteristic for many countries over the world, and this problem is also typical for the United States because researchers indicate the increase in the teacher turnover rates during the recent two decades (Chepkemboi, Kiriago,...
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of mathematics methodology courses on the self-efficacy and beliefs of pre-service teachers (Ediger, 2012; Hart, Smith, Smith & Swars, 2007), as well as to examine the possible factors responsible for shaping the efficacy beliefs regarding teaching practice among pre-service teachers...
Introduction In exemption of the prevailing controversies experienced within the economic and political nature of establishing and developing cities across the globe, the world has dictated the state of construction and development of stadiums through full or large proportion of funds retrieved from the government. Some researchers have criticized this...
Abstract The problem of integrating technology into the classroom based on the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) theoretical framework based on the elements used to build the framework for the students at King Saud University has not been fully investigated. Academic literature shows a gap on how the elements influence...
Methodology Introduction The purpose of this research was to examine how the specific course in mathematics could change the students’ visions of their professional competence. In order to examine how experiences in learning the aspects of the mathematics methodology course and in teaching mathematics could affect teachers’ self-efficacy, both quantitative...
Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate the measures of ‘urban sprawl management’ in Saudi Arabia using Riyadh as the case study. The study addresses the research objectives of assessing the principles of urban planning, investigating the current state of urban planning in Saudi Arabia, assessing the impact...
Abstract This study explores a selected school district bilingual program and the challenges faced-teaching non-English Hispanic students on the secondary level. Growth in the population of Hispanic families in Southeast Texas, classed as English Language Learners (ELL), is severely taxing the public education system. This study explored specific issues regarding...
Biogeographic classifications are imperative for understanding the distribution of fauna and flora in different regions. Biogeographic distribution has become critical in comprehending causative factors associated with evolution based on elements of geologic phenomena or dynamics of biological orientations. Plate tectonics The tectonics has been recognised as a major element that...
Debussy’s Method of Composition Identifying Claude Debussy’s compositional methods as characteristic of Impressionism or Symbolism is a difficult task. For this reason, scholars continue to debate “whether Debussy was more influenced by Symbolism, particularly through poetry, or Impressionism, through painting” (Pasler 208). The only clear point is that the composer...