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Linguistics

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Spread of English as a Global Language

Introduction There can be few doubts that, as of today, the process of English language being recognized by more and more people, as the only universal medium of international communication, has attained an unstoppable momentum. The reason for this is quite apparent – this process appears to be the one...

Sciences

Local Talent vs. Expatriate Talent in the United Arab Emirates Private Sector

Correlation Analysis Social Factors The correlation table (Table 1) indicates that social factors have a strong positive correlation with the provision of job opportunities for Emiratis (r = 0.77) and a very weak positive correlation with employment due to quota requirements (r = 0.13). Moreover, the tables indicate that social...

Sociology

Ethnic Minority Group Investigation: Mexican Americans

Introduction For the present investigation, the Mexican American group was chosen. Nowadays, their population amounts to 11% of the total population of the US (United States Census Bureau, 2016). Consequently, being familiar with their culture appears important, especially for an educator and healthcare professional like myself. Furthermore, despite being of...

History

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan: A Legacy of Noble Values

Introduction Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan A Legacy of Noble Values Sheikh Zayed is considered a noble leader as denoted by the values that the founding father of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) demonstrated during his reign. Notably, the legacy of Sheikh Zayed is decorated by noble values that...

Sciences

“Stressors Among Hispanic Adults From Immigrant Families in the US” by Rojas

Introduction The present paper critiques an article by Rojas, Grzywacz, Zapata Roblyer, Crain, and Cervantes (2016), which was published in a peer-reviewed journal “Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology” in July 2016. The article considers an issue related to multiculturalism: it reviews the stressors experienced by immigrant Hispanic populations in...

Environment

The Evolution of the Theoretical Framework on Climate Change Adaptation

Introduction The current paper pertains to the topic of adaptation to the changes in climate; more specifically, it addresses the problem of the evolution of the conceptual framework which was utilized in order to describe the issues related to climatic transformation. Therefore, the main concepts which served as a core...

Tech & Engineering

Digital Heritage and Its Technologies

Introduction Preservation of cultural heritage is among the primary concerns of contemporary societies. Its significance has both economic and cultural roots. Culture and heritage are meaningful for both personal and collective developments of an individual. Culture and heritage are necessary for satisfying aesthetic, spiritual, and cultural needs. Moreover, they convey...

Warfare

The Impact of the War in Yemen on the Country’s Economy

Introduction The incessant problem with wars consists in the fact that they always occur despite the fact that they are costly. The civil war in Yemen is a perfect representation of how the above statement can be validated (Ferris 35). The country is rather close to a humanitarian disaster due...

Education

Summer Transitional Program of the University of Maryland

The University of Maryland is the organization under analysis in terms of the effectiveness of its programs and strategies can be defined. This university is a good example of how a higher education system should look like and be developed regarding available resources. There are many academic departments and programs...

Education

Academic Return on Investment

Case Assignment Today, the evaluation of school productivity is defined as one of the crucial points for consideration. It is not enough to control all school districts in the country. It is necessary to understand how this type of productivity may differ across the country and what fiscal practices and...

Literature

Fiction Aspects in ‘Things Fall Apart’ by Chinua Achebe

Set in a traditional African village, ‘Things Fall Apart’ is a literary fiction that draws its mettle from tradition and traditional African socio-economics. Fiction can be described as an imagined subject that is discussed in context. Chinua Achebe gathered moral evidence of real events that affected the society during that...

Literature

Short Stories A&P by John Updike

Plot summary The story is a first person narration kind of a story. The main character, Sammy, is a young boy of nineteen years. He had just completed his high school education and was therefore waiting to join the university. Meanwhile, Sammy secured a job at a grocery store in...

Literature

Aesthetics in Alice Walker’s ‘Everyday Use’

Alice Walker had a number of aesthetic goals in her short story, Everyday Use. The most pronounced aesthetic goal in the short story is the cultural heritage of any given community in general and for the African American family that is used in the short story in particular (Eagleton 67-68)....

Sociology

Reproductive Health Issues: Women Fertility Rights

Concerns over global overpopulation have been around for some decades now. Researchers have singled out overpopulation as the cause of decreasing good living standards. According to Lien of Oz, living standards decrease and it translates to creation of more poor people and a poor and redundant society (Lien of Oz,...

Sociology

Drug Abuse Policy from a Sociological Perspective

The effectiveness of policies that are geared towards addressing the problems of deviant behaviors in society has been put into question because they failed in translating to positive outcomes. The reasons behind these failures are not hard to discern given the fact that some of these policies only proceed to...

Sociology

Should We Care About Income Inequality?

Introduction Income inequality is defined as the imbalanced distribution of the total economic income among families or persons. Furthermore, they pointed out that some of the factors which cause income inequality are: the differences in ability or skills, the level of education and training for individuals, discrimination in the community,...

Sociology

Drug Use Differences Among Student Athletes

Introduction Many physicians, parents and coaches worry about the effect of performance enhancing drugs (PED) in schools and colleges (Amy, n.d.). The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) reports that in every thirty student-athletes, one will use performance-enhancing drugs like steroids (“Coalition addresses abuse of performance-enhancing drugs,” 2004). Research should...

Education

Inclusive Education: Best Practices for the Legally Blind

Abstract The goal of creating this report was to develop an inclusive education plan for a legally blind student based on an inclusive education framework. The inclusive education framework designed is based on national goals and standards for inclusive education, inclusion of community and parental involvement, allocation of infrastructure, curricula...

Education

An Evaluation of Participatory Leadership Model Within the Educational Context

Introduction The benefit of leadership is evident in the performance or success in education, and areas that leaders give priority or choose to spend most of their time on and focus their attention. There are various challenges that face school leadership. These have raised an urgent need to understand the...

Politics & Government

The Implementation of the US International Policy in Afghanistan

Introduction The upcoming research will deal with the complex problems related to the implementation of the US international policy in Afghanistan. The social welfare policy of the US Department of Defense aims to ensure law-enforcement system in underdeveloped countries through Embedded Police Mentors’ (EPMs) training and assistance. The topic of...

Education

The Development of Adult Learning Programs

Executive Summary This paper highlights different aspects of adult learning which affect the development of adult learning programs. Special emphasis is given to theories and philosophies underlying adult learning as a conceptual framework for the development of adult learning programs. Most of the facts highlighted in this study reiterate previously...

Environment

Solutions to the Environmental Crisis in Vietnam

Introduction As the population of individuals from different parts of the globe increases radically, it is more apparent that there is need to devise systems of protecting the environment. Failure to protect the environment might lead to a severe environmental crisis that will result in the disappearance of the globe...

Tech & Engineering

Computer Technology Impact on Students Learning in Middle School

Introduction Computer technology is increasingly becoming a major tool in the learning process. According to Keengwe, Onchwari, and Wachira (2008), recent studies have shown that the use of computer technology is becoming common not only in the developed countries but also in the developing nations. Educationists, governments, and other stakeholders...

Education

Students’ Perceptions of Academic Advisors, Leadership and Innovation Program

Introduction to Research Topic The United States of America is one of the countries that pays much attention to the sphere of education and tries to make a number of improvements in a short period of time. However, the presence of such issues as racial inequalities, low incomes, or unstable...

Psychology

Commitment Escalation Overview

A group or an individual is placed in a situation, where they have devoted their money, time, labor, or other resources, to the advancement of a potentially profitable endeavor, which then failed to provide a return on the investment. They can either terminate their involvement with the cause and allocate...

Family, Life & Experiences

Free Relations and Systems Theory

Introduction The establishment of self-identity is highly dependent on the interactions approach in the “high modernity” society. For this reason, the individual plays a central role in influencing the way social systems function. As such, an individual’s behaviors and actions have a substantial effect on society as a whole, and...

Psychology

The Role of Social Environment in Personality Development

Introduction Over the years, psychologists and scholars have been seeking to understand the very nature of human beings, along with concerted efforts to unearth how an individual develops a certain personality. In other words, scholars have been trying to address the development of different personalities. The overall study of personality...

Philosophy

What Are the Limitations of Democratic Political Systems?

Introduction Although democracy in general and liberal democracy, in particular, is subjected in the public view as a type of state organization that allows maximum inclusiveness of all people in the political system, there are still some limitations and dilemmas, which can relate both to the specific historical circumstance and...

Family, Life & Experiences

The Foundations and the Journey of Becoming a Doctoral-Level Psychologist

Abstract This course reflection dwells on the foundations and the journey of becoming a doctoral-level psychologist. The reflection touches on my past experiences within the field of psychological education including the interests and motivations that have brought me to this point. The reflection also touches on what I am trying...

Philosophy

Law and Morality: Where the Lines Overlap

The question of law and morality are the same thing and where does law meet morality has been plaguing the legal philosophers for quite some time. Trying to resolve the issue of the compatibility of law and morality, one might find oneself adrift among the plethora of arguments – and,...

Literature

The Winner’s Curse Paradox

Introduction Contradictions and questionable paradoxes tend to occur in the decision-making of the organizations. In the context of the presented case, it is vital to portray the fact that logical and rational decisions have a tendency to have an adverse effect on the processes while having a destructive nature within...

Politics & Government

Russia’s Intervention in Ukraine

The developments surrounding Russia’s policies when it comes to Ukraine have continued to surprise observers within Europe and the rest of the world. Most of the Russian intervention tactics caught the attention of critics, most of whom who felt that t President Vladimir Putin was reacting from what he considered...

Sciences

Genetic Diseases Overview and Analysis

Abstract In this study, the aim was to determine if sickle cell anemia is uniquely common among the Blacks of sub-Sahara descent. Several studies have suggested that indeed this disease is not only common among the African Americans but also people living in sub-Sahara Africa. The review of the existing...

Psychology

Various Employee Empowerment Techniques and Approaches Effectiveness

Topic Statement The subject of the proposed study is the employee empowerment (EE) and its techniques; the specific topic of the study can be formulated as the reasons for the effectiveness of EE techniques as viewed through the lens of humanistic psychology (HP). This kind of topic was chosen for...

Psychology

Organizational Behaviour: Personal and Individual Differences

Introduction Employees are not merely performers of job responsibilities; they are also personalities. The subject of personal and individual differences has been extensively explored in organizational studies within recent years, and it has been confirmed that organizational managers should pay attention to such differences in order to achieve a higher...

Education

English as a Foreign Language Writing & Self-Assessment

Historically, the approaches to the teaching of EFL writing developed concurrently with those of native English writing. From the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, there have been several approaches to the teaching of composition. At different stages, some of these approaches gained popularity over others and...

Design

Urban Decline and Urban Shrinkage

The purpose of this paper is to explore the phenomenon known as urban decline, its meaning, causes, and features. In addition, the paper provides a distinction between urban decline and urban shrinkage. A variety of aspects and dimensions of urban decline are explored and defined for a purpose to establish...

Politics & Government

“Citizen Perceptions of Local Government Responsiveness in Sub-Saharan Africa” by Bratton: Article Evaluation

The relationship between citizens and the government is imperative in enhancing service delivery and accountability. In democratic politics, citizens elect leaders to represent their interests in the various levels of government; as such there have been many studies that have attempted to unearth the answers about the responsiveness of the...

Politics & Government

Bratton’s “Citizen Perceptions of Local Government Responsiveness in Sub-Saharan Africa” Article Evaluation

The issues of responsiveness and accountability are the cornerstone of any form of governance. In several sub-Saharan countries, the issues have not received optimum systems of redress. Leaders in local governments have failed to demonstrate accountability and responsiveness in their engagements, a phenomenon that has triggered a negative attitude from...

Art

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major: A Western Form of the Russian Music

While speaking about the musical heritage of the nineteenth century, composers, musicians, researchers, and critics usually refer to the figure of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky as one of the most acknowledged representatives of the Russian music tradition. This prominent person is an author of many remarkable compositions, operas, and symphonies. However,...

Art

Historic Violin Pedagogical Treatises and Teaching

Introduction For violinists, the development of their technique is an important process as it can influence their performance significantly. Constant practice can lead to remarkable results, but violinists need a strong educational foundation to develop their technique in the most appropriate manner and succeed as a performer (Hann 2; Stowell...

Politics & Government

The Dodd-Frank Act: Federal Policy Analysis

The Act President Obama assented to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (simply referred to as the Dodd-Frank Act) to make it a federal law on July 21, 2010 (White House, n.d). The Dodd-Frank Act was realized after more than a year of work to change the...

Politics & Government

Capitalism and Socialism: What Is Better?

Introduction Winston Churchill once said, “If you are a liberal [sympathetic to socialism] by the age of 20, you have no heart, but if you are not a conservative [sympathetic to capitalism] by the age of 40, you have no brains” (Lehmann, 2008). Throughout history, there have been two central...

Politics & Government

Abolishing the Death Penalty

Introduction Death penalty is considered to be one of the most barbaric practices in the word and countries which still practice it are indeed at a big loss of their legal dignity. The fact that someone is sentenced to death amounts to killing and is outright wrong no matter the...

Politics & Government

The U.S. Embryonic Stem Cell Policy

Introduction There have been advancements in the medical field to cure and repair human tissues and organs. Such advancements have resulted in extensive research that has seen scientists develop different methods that can be a remedy for certain diseases and conditions that in past have proved difficult to treat. Accordingly,...

Education

Pros and Cons of Single Sex Classes in the Middle School

Introduction The debate of same-sex classes has been in the education sector for decades and the reasons for this are not particularly hard to discern. The most important reason is the fact it remains a controversial issue that touches on the sensitive social topic of gender. Available literature and research...

Literature

“Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley: The True Monster in Frankenstein

Victor Frankenstein is the true monster in the novel titled Frankenstein by Mary Shelley because his effort to assume supernatural status results in a creature that inspires horror and disgust in society. This postulation may be opposed by many readers who believe that the creature victor made is the real...

Sociology

Gender Mainstreaming: Taking Action, Getting Results

Gender approach, gender analysis and consideration of gender-sensitive indicators are required for developing gender-sensitive programs and achieving the goals of gender equity and equality. The approach ignoring the social and economic differences between men and women is considered to be gender blind. A comprehensive analysis of the country’s economics is...

Tech & Engineering

Using Digital Gaming in Classrooms

Findings The literature review conducted above has outlined some benefits that digital games have on the learners and the learning process. Both the learner and the teacher stand to benefit if this strategy is implemented appropriately. In this section, the researcher will analyze the findings that were made from the...

Religion

Christian Ethics Final Moral Question Project

Statement of Question When speaking about housing, the majority of the general population imagines a building where people live. They do not consider the fact that it is more than just a set of bricks and mortar[1]. Actually, it is a basic human need, of which many individuals are deprived...

Psychology

Assumptions about Human Behavior

Introduction Gestalt psychology is a theoretical framework developed by a German psychologist called Max Wertheimer. The main principle of the theory is that human mind views things as a whole instead of their small parts. It posits that humans do not focus on simple components when giving their views about...

Philosophy

High-Performance Ethics by Cantrell and Lucas

Abstract This paper is a critique of a book on the principles that characterize the journey towards high performance ethics. It provides a set of ten ethical principles that, if embraced, built character and create a high-performance culture in the organization. Three ethical perspectives that relate to the ideas in...

Sciences

Locating the Tools for Data Retrieval and Analysis

Introduction Designing the strategy that will allow for efficient talent management and an adequate use of the recruits’ skills and abilities is an essential requirement for an HR manager in any organization willing to gain recognition in the designated area. However, it is comparatively hard to locate the strategy that...

Sociology

Helping People to Overcome Alcohol and Drug Addiction

Scenario 1: Report The client under discussion is a 37-year-old White man who is a homeless person, and he does not have any job. The main activity of this person is begging. The client regularly consumes a fifth of liquor a day, and he also smokes opiate hashish with a...

Entertainment & Media

Chinese and British TV Advertisements: Differences in Humour Elements

Introduction Advertising is a type of marketing communications millions of people are involved in intentionally or unintentionally. It is a very useful tool for the development of new brand campaigns and the improvement of the already existing projects (Kelley, Sheehan, & Jugenheimer, 2015). Managers and advertisers have to increase such...

Tourism

The Potential for Community-Based Ecotourism Development

Theoretical Foundation The initial area of stakeholder theory application was in the business domain. The theory offered the potential for improvement in quality management and operational performance. However, over time it was successfully adopted in other disciplines. The core concept of the theory is stakeholders – individuals or groups that...

Design

Zaha Hadid Deconstructivism in Interior Design

Introduction This case study looks at the cultural influences that have informed the interior designs of Zaha Hadid from a Deconstructivism perspective. Deconstructivism Deconstructivism emerged in the 1980s as a new form of modern architecture to replace postmodern architecture. Deconstructivism adopted the ‘form follows fantasy’ concept, and in 1988, it...

Sciences

Tisdell’s and Merriam & Mohamad’s Qualitative Studies

Introduction Researchers usually study the aspects of adult education and cultural impacts with the focus on the qualitative methodology. However, even though researchers often select the standard structure of qualitative papers to present their studies’ results, there is a variety of approaches to applying tools that are characteristic of this...

Design

Urban Decline: Literature Review and Methodology

Literature Review Dimensions of Urban Decline When it comes to the discussion of the dimensions of urban decline, it is important to point out that they are multiple and the major debate concerning them involves the issues of the inclusion of certain dimensions and the exclusion of the others to...

Sociology

Communication During Disaster Response

Abstract Organizations are equally susceptible to unpredictable situations that lead to a business crisis. Although such harm may be impossible to eliminate, there is a need for governments, companies, and individuals to be prepared. Where an emergency or disaster occurs, a need arises for a prompt response from emergency responders....

Sociology

Volunteers’ Role During Disasters

Abstract This study focuses on the place of volunteers in enhancing the role of emergency responders during disasters. The research reveals that volunteers play an important role in providing necessary support services that help in making emergency response efforts easier and successful. However, according to the existing literature, if not...

Entertainment & Media

Social Media’s Role in Disaster Response

Definition of social media According to Dewing (2010), social media refers to a set of technologies mediated by computers to allow users (people, governments, NGOs, companies, and other organizations) to enhance their interaction and hence operations. Social media helps in creating, sharing, and viewing interests, careers, information, and ideas among...

Education

Can the Orton-Gillingham Language Approach Help with Dyslexia?

Introduction Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities of a neurobiological nature. It implies difficulties with spelling and decoding that arise from poor word recognition in the process of reading. The cause of this disorder is a deficit in the phonological constituent of language. As a secondary consequence...

Education

Flipped Classrooms for Foreign Language Teaching

Introduction ‘Flipped class’ (FC) is the innovative teaching technique, concerned with allowing students to acquire knowledge at home (by requiring them to watch the web-based/distributed via email instructional lectures) and to engage actively with it within the setting of a conventional classroom. The technique’s theoretical underpinning has to do with...

Design

Interior Gardens for Office Buildings

Introduction This study examines the benefits of designing gardens for interior office buildings to reduce office stress factors that adversely impact employee productivity. The goal is to increase performance in highly stressed business environments. Organizations should recognize that negative stress factors in office environments that cause poor employee performance are...

Art

Tchaikovsky’s Symphonic Poems and Overtures

The middle part of the nineteenth century was extremely significant for the development of Russian traditions in the sphere of instrumental music because, previously, it was influenced by European musical culture. From this point, it is important to examine and discuss the figure of Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky, the famous Russian...

Sciences

Social Research: Qualitative Methodology

Introduction Qualitative research method is a method used to research different ways of handling a research problem. Though the method has faced criticism from those who vouch for the objectivity in quantitative methods, qualitative research has revolutionized the research world by providing a better way of handling issues in social...

Psychology

Effect of Merchandise Quality and Service Quality on TPB

Literature Review The theory of planned behavior is a model which was developed by Icek Aljzen, being a projection from another renowned theory in psychology, the theory of reasoned action. This theory explains the relationship that exists between attitudes and individuals’ behavior. It is one of the theories of persuasion...

Education

Differentiated Instructions and Principal Walk-Through in Education

Differentiated instruction is both an administrative and teacher skill meant to provide holistic education to students. Differentiated instruction is primarily designed in such a way that it considers dynamic student capabilities and skills in grasping important educational concepts. Differentiated instruction is therefore aimed at meeting the needs of all students...

Psychology

Mental Health and Causes of Mental Illness

Abstract A person’s mental health has been an intriguing part of studies among associations, medical doctors, and professions that serve mentally diseased clients. Experts are yet to find the exact cause of mental illness, but, a blend of environmental, physical, and psychological conditions have been linked to it as shown...

Education

The Flaws of the US Education System and How They Can Be Fixed

Introduction The year 1975 brought what can be termed as ‘education shock’ in the American society when it was discovered that scores on the nation’s most widely used college entrance examination system (Scholastic Test-SAT) were on decline for more than a decade. This discovery resulted into many studies being established...

Education

Distance or Traditional Education

Introduction Distance education is simply an education where the lecturer is not physically in the lecture room but learning takes place through the use of the internet or video conferencing. The type of learning in distance programs is different from traditional programs of learning which are widely used in the...

Literature

“The Fish” by Elizabeth Bishop

Introduction The poem is about an inward struggle of the speaker between enjoying a triumph and empathizing with the prey. The speaker has just caught a fish that apparently has managed to break free from the hooks of many fishermen. However, the speaker is unable to enjoy his triumph as...

Literature

“The Taming of the Shrew” by Shakespeare: Katherine and Petruchio

Introduction Katherine and Petruchio are the major characters in Shakespeare’s play The Taming of the Shrew. Katherine is a woman in Padua and she is the shrew in the play. She is a woman that is sharp-tongued and has no respect for the men and insults them. Katherine is also...

Sociology

Race and Your Community

Introduction Racialism refers to race discrimination. This means that a certain race is considered to be more superior to others (Floyd-Wilson, M. 2003, p.8). The discriminated race is segregated from facilities and opportunities such as education, medical services, and employment. On the other hand ethnicity identity is the sense of...

Education

Banks and Multicultural Education

James Banks’ Contribution Since the 1960s, the content of educational curricula has been expanded with the integration of cultural and ethnic content. The importance of this integration is explained by the suggestion that multicultural education can have a great impact on society when students in classrooms receive the appropriate level...

Environment

Man Vs Nature: Dujiangyan Irrigation System Case Study

Statement of the case Few people even in the contemporary modern world enjoying the benefits of technology and scientific innovations have been able to surpass achievements by Shu’s Governor Li Bing. People of Shu State had suffered for many years from flooding along the Minjiang River. Minjiang is one of...

Politics & Government

In What Ways Did Arab Nationalism Change Over Time?

Introduction Arab nationalism has been one of the most famous and influential movements in the history of the Arab people. The initial goal of this effort was to unify Arabs and create a pure nation with one common Arabic language and Islam as the only approved religion. In the 19th...

Sciences

German Travelers in Oman, the History of Oman’s Exploration

Introduction Throughout the course of history, Oman has been traditionally looked upon as a strategically important part of the Arabian Peninsula. In its turn, this can be partially explained by the particulars of the country’s geographical location – while occupying the peninsula’s Southeast, Oman never ceased taking advantage of laying...

Politics & Government

President or the Congress Is More Powerful When Deciding on the Use of Force?

Introduction After the Vietnam War, Congress recognized that the president has no jurisdiction to declare or wage any war outside the War Power Resolutions provisions, enacted by congress. However, the president is constitutionally required to defend the country from any intrusive power. He is the commander in chief of the...

Sciences

Effects of CRCT on Student Performance

Introduction Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is a test that is administered at all public schools at the end of the year in the state of Georgia before a student proceeds to the next grade. These tests are conducted for mathematics, English/language arts (ELA), sciences, and social studies. CRCTs were enacted...

Sciences

Markov Analysis and Competing Values Framework

Introduction Comparable to decision analysis, Markov analysis is a probabilistic technique, but it does not offer a recommended decision. Rather, Markov analysis offers probabilistic materials concerning a condition that needs a resolution, which can assist a decision-maker to make an informed choice. That is, this analysis technique does not perform...

Psychology

Validity and Reliability: Boholst Life Position Scale

Methods of Establishing Reliability in Psychology Table 1. Methods of Establishing Reliability in Psychology with Brief Descriptions. Method of Establishing Reliability Description Alternate forms reliability This approach to reliability involves checking the consistency of the results of the alternate versions of one instrument. High consistency allows making conclusions about the...

Psychology

Assessing Self-Assessment Concept Using Rauthmann Taxonomy

Item Construction Item construction is a complex process that requires the consideration of multiple concerns. Nowadays, researchers can employ various tools that may assist in item construction, and one of them is Rauthmann’s (2011) taxonomy. Using Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale (Eklund, Bäckström, & Hansson, 2018), as well as the literature on...

Psychology

Psychological Construct and Test

Psychological constructs are abstract variables that can include personality traits, attitudes, and emotional states. Constructs cannot be directly observed as they involve internal processes and tendencies of thought or feelings. These are commonly identifiable phenomena in human nature such as fear, motivation, or extraversion. In psychology, measurements referred to as...

Law

The ‘But For’ Test’s Adequacy in Negligence Cases

Introduction Negligence law is arguably the most important tort; however, it is a source of significant angst in the modern tort system. Causation in negligence law is laden with fundamental concepts of significant complexity that help to make a connection between a defendant’s wrongdoing and harm to a claimant.1 It...

Environment

Comparison of Conceptual and UAE Improved Framework

Introduction The Incident Command System (ICS) is a coordinated approach applied in the direction, management, and synchronization of emergency reactions. Therefore, this system provides a common chain of command that responders from various agencies use to be effective during emergency responses (Jensen & Thompson 2016). A previous review showed that...

Design

Interior Design Trend Forecasting and Agencies

Executive Summary The purpose of this critical reflective report was to research and evaluate existing interior design trend forecasting and agencies, as well as practical applications of the observed trends. From works of some of the leading trend forecasting agencies, it was established that colour, materials, technology/digital, environmental factors, privacy,...

Tourism

UK Hotel Industry’s Business Environment

Introduction The political and economic environment of the United Kingdom presents all industries with both opportunities and challenges in the post-Brexit future. As the hotel industry is predominantly focused on catering to the inflow of tourists around the world, the detachment of the United Kingdom from the European Union can...

Tech & Engineering

Diesel Engine and Its Evolution Since Invention

Introduction The diesel engine is an internal combustion motor. It is different from a traditional internal combustion engine because it operates under differing principles, as it depends upon gradual combustion of fuel, instead of its explosion (working under Otto’s cycle), once it enters cylinders (Corda 575). The diesel engine is...

Tech & Engineering

Diesel Engine, Its Evolution and History

Introduction Thesis Statement The pressure on diesel engine manufacturers caused by the legislative body had a substantial impact on the development of the technology and can be currently considered one of the key contributors to the major success of diesel-based engines and numerous innovations and improvements that positively influenced the...

Environment

Saudi Residents’ Perceptions of Protected Areas

Introduction Today, protected areas provide unique opportunities for people to preserve the biological, cultural, and historical value of certain areas. With the recent popularization of ecotourism all over the world, protected areas became increasingly popular with international visitors and eco-tourists. Protected areas are usually bright and eye-catching, and have a...

Tourism

“Activity-Based Segmentation of the Outbound Leisure Tourism in the UAE” by Mumuni & Mansour

Introduction The research article “Activity-based segmentation of the outbound leisure tourism market of Saudi Arabia” is dedicated to the investigation of the activities that are popular among tourists from Saudi Arabia. The authors provide a detailed analysis of the recent literature and conduct the activity-based segmentation of the touristic market....

Politics & Government

Project Objectives and Outcomes in the Public Sector

Public Sector Projects Public or government projects are implemented to facilitate the achievement of specified societal goals. Effective project governance is required to ensure that the project conforms to the societal values, needs, and interests in the planning and implementation stages. According to Samset et al. (2016), public projects result...

Education

Why Special Education Matters

Introduction Special education, also known as special needs education, involves dealing with learners who have varying learning difficulties, making it impossible for them to gain knowledge using standard materials and instructions. Dyslexia, emotional or behavioral disorders, communication challenges, physical disabilities, and developmental problems are some of the issues that make...

Education

Philosophy of Education: Theoretical Framework

Introduction Good knowledge of teaching techniques is not enough for real success in the broad field of education. To become a professional who inspires students to learn, it is also critical to develop a set of teaching beliefs and values to be implemented into practice. This paper is aimed at...

Education

Online Education Versus Class Education

Online education is simply an education where the lecturers or the teachers are not physically present in class and digital learning is embraced, whereas it is different from learning in traditional classroom settings that are mostly widely used in many learning institutions. “The world has tremendously changed since the introduction...