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Entertainment & Media

Use of Social Media by B2B Firms

Introduction Data accessible to business investors have exploded in recent times and will keep its pattern with enhanced pace (Hair et al. 2013). The expanded data is spilled into information distribution centres from various sources, which are accessible for mining to improve basic leadership. Among various information sources to enhance...

Sociology

Essential Elements of Ethnography

Ethnography is one of the frequently used research methods in different fields, including education, medicine, health care, and management. Its distinctive feature is the possibility to learn the world from the point of view of direct participants and social relationships that they can develop. In this paper, an article written...

Politics & Government

The Financial and Economic Transformation of the Global Governments

Introduction Modern technologies are widely used in various spheres of life not only by businesses but also by governments as a means to enhance financial and economic areas. Artificial intelligence (AI) is recognized in the professional literature as subversive since its introduction requires a change in the business model when...

Linguistics

The Effects of Code-Switching on the Acquisition of Second Language Vocabulary

Introduction and literature review Code-switching can be defined as the simultaneous use of several languages (Macaro, 2005, p 63). This phenomenon is frequently observed in multilingual communities. There is an ongoing debate among scholars and educators about its effects on the acquisition of a second language. Many scholars argue that...

Entertainment & Media

John Ford’s Movies and Irish Literature

The main idea of the paper is going to be a thorough examination of the novels and the movies directed by John Ford based on those novels. The focus of the research is the changes that may be seen in the novel’s plots and in the films directed by Ford,...

Sciences

Vector-Based Delivery of a VEGF Inhibitor in Acute Myeloid Leuekmic Cells

Abstract Many malignancies depend on unique body processes such as angiogenesis for their progression and survival. Management of malignancies entails targeting specific components behind the processes such as the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and/or associated receptors. This study investigates the outcome of viral delivery systems like soluble vascular endothelial...

Sciences

Compatibilism in the Block View of Time

The description of time in Physics is known as block time. According to this definition, time is like any other constraint in Physics, with no underlying movement and with no major distinction between the future and the present. However, such an observation of time is in disagreement with our natural...

Education

New Teacher Perception of Their Traditional or Alternative Initial Training

Introduction Principals are often faced with the task of motivating teachers who feel frustrated about whether they can meet all of their student needs. The insecurities arise because new teachers have no idea about how many of their students would live in situations which would interfere with their ability to...

Education

No Child Left Behind Act and Its Meaning for Education

Introduction The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is an act that was passed by Congress in the United States to cater to public education. The administration of President George W. Bush came up with the idea of the act and gained great support from other individuals and groups. The...

Education

Educational Theories: Adult Learning Theory

Introduction There has been comparatively little writing, research and thinking on the area of adult learning. This is an inquisitive fact bearing in mind that adult education has been of interest in human life for a long period though the adult student has been neglected. Conventionally, people have understood more...

Sociology

Animal Rights and Its Importance

Animal rights refer to a movement that ensures that animals are not used by humans in a way that causes harm to them. People cause a lot of suffering to animals, specifically domestic animals, with the argument that they are their property and thus they are entitled to treat them...

Sociology

The Importance of Communication Skills

Introduction Communication refers to the process by which information is passed from one entity to the other. This process needs a wide range of skills that include listening, making observations, asking questions, processing, carrying out an analysis, and evaluation. Employing all these processes undergoes development and spreads to all aspects...

Literature

Female Portrait in “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte

In the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte; females are portrayed from various perspectives in which different women come out to possess various personalities, different from others. In this book, Charlotte Bronte introduces a very well-behaved young girl who is an orphan; and one who had been severely receiving mistreatments...

Literature

Langston Hughes and Tennessee Williams: Comparison

Introduction James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902- May 22, 1967) was an American poet, columnist, novelist and short story writer and was one of the earliest innovators of an art form known as jazz poetry. He was a prolific writer and devoted his life to writing and lecturing, he...

Literature

Middlemarch by George Eliot

Introduction Nowadays, it became a commonplace practice among critics to refer to the 1872 novel Middlemarch by George Eliot as such that continues to represent much literary value even today. In its turn, this can be explained by the fact that despite having been written in the late 1800s, the...

Psychology

Addressing an Anger Issue with Phenomenological Method

Introduction The concept of reflective practice has increasingly become popular in various professional practices and in the field of education. Its meaning may vary from one discipline to another, but its fundamental principles remain unchanged. According to Moran (2000, p. 56) reflective practice involves giving attention to theories and practical...

Psychology

How Interpersonal Teacher Student Relation Affects Student’s Achievement

Introduction The types and effects of student-teacher interpersonal relationships, especially in higher learning institutions, have received considerable research in the past years. A lot of Research has focused on the level of interaction in the class, the closeness of teachers to students in and out of classes, parental kind of...

Sciences

Role of Theory in the Research

Introduction Research is undertaken through defined research designs and methodologies. Qualitative research is both complex and detailed depending on the field of study. In the field of social sciences, both researchers and participants work in a team to ensure that the objectives of the study project are achieved within scheduled...

Sociology

Human Trafficking: Hidden Horror of Sex Trade

Child slavery and prostitution in Georgia Human trafficking has been a major issue in the US, especially in Atlanta. Human trafficking is a justice issue because young girls and boys who become victims of human trafficking are not at random. However, they are part of our society driven into sexual...

Religion

Post-Haiti Evangelism Reflection

Introduction Evangelism is the way of preaching the word of God or the gospel with the aim of convincing or converting individuals.1 An intention to persuade implies that people need more than to receive the gospel. Evangelism does not only teach or persuade people by explaining, elaborating, and answering questions,...

Art

French Romanticism Features in Camille Saint-Saens’s Music

Abstract Camille Saint-Saens is one of the most prominent composers and pianists of the Romantic era whose contribution to the field of conducting and teaching is remarkable. Among Saint-Saens’s works, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A minor composed in 1863 for Pablo de Sarasate is recognized as an independent and...

History

Hitler: Leadership Analysis

Adolf Hitler has gone down in history as one of the most infamous despots of all time by orchestrating the horrifying events of the mid-20th century, which ranged from bloody internal German politics to the brutal military campaigns of World War II and the racially-driven mass killings of the Holocaust....

Sciences

Anthropology: The Culture of the People of River Front

Introduction The aim of the ethnographer was to understand the culture of the people of the River Front. This is because it is a city which is in America but has a lot of people who are not Americans. It is composed of mainly European people who live permanently in...

Education

Teaching Adaptive Skills

Developing adaptive behavioral skills (ABS) in students with intellectual disabilities is the urgent task of the modern medical community since the number of stakeholders is significant. According to Singer, Agran, and Spooner (2017), evidence-based practice steps described in academic literature make it possible to find and study appropriate intervention strategies...

Politics & Government

The Partnership Between Non-Profit and Public Organizations

Introduction At present, the partnership between non-profit and public sectors brings many benefits to both parties. In the past, the system was different, namely, the government and the private sector worked separately and, in some countries, the government had absolute control over all spheres of its activity. Although it is...

Psychology

Psychometric Assessments: Performance Dependence

Introduction Academia and the workplace are two prime examples of fairly stimulating and competitive environments. For many, enrolling in tertiary education and entering the workforce is both mentally and emotionally challenging as students and employees experience a fair amount of pressure to succeed. Academic and workplace performance are rather broad...

Entertainment & Media

Gender Representation in Children’s Media

Introduction to Feminism The specific research philosophy chosen for the Ph.D. project is feminism. Seidman, Fischer, and Meeks (2016) explain that there are various definitions of feminism but the most common definition, that will be used in this essay, is the advocating of women’s rights based on the principle of...

Sciences

Kruskal-Wallis: Independent and Dependent Variables

Introduction Kruskal-Wallis test is a non-parametric statistical method of analysis that compares the means of more than two groups of independent variables. This paper reports and interprets the significant Kruskal-Wallis findings between 5 incident command systems, 7 CD departments, academic qualification and job position. A total of 42 factors are...

Sciences

Similarities in Umayyad Desert Palaces

Introduction Sparkling on the desert mist, they ascend like the distant illusion to mock, ethereal buildings, challenging someone to look at them again. Is that actually a four square palace, towered and equipped, rising from the desert? Why is a brick building in the midst of the desert? And why...

Education

The Role of Games and Stories in Motivating Students

Abstract Motivating students has never been an easy task. It requires the use of correct techniques and putting forth of effort in order to achieve a given set of goals. It is extremely challenging for an instructor to teach students who are less motivated and disinterested in the learning activity....

Politics & Government

Hayek, Friedrich on Capitalism

Abstract This study points out that Hayek’s view of capitalism does not resemble the same points of views advocated by other proponents of capitalism. His support of capitalism is rather unusual because he limits his objectives and targets a specific audience (petty bourgeoisie), as opposed to the general populace, or...

Education

Bullying and Participation in Classes

Introduction Bullying is a social phenomenon that has been in existent over the past few decades and has elicited numerous and widespread studies into it and its relationship to class participation. Bullying takes place within the setup of a learning institution. Its relations to participation in classes can be closely...

Politics & Government

Free Trade and Developing Countries: A Blessing or a Curse

Introduction This paper determines whether free trade has helped or hurt developing countries. It is worth noting that, for a very long time in history, there has been strong evidence for and against free trade towards empowering less developed countries (Goldstein & Jon 179). The development of free trade models...

Sociology

Domestic Abuse and Forgiveness

Introduction Domestic violence against women includes physical assaults, sexual assaults, emotional abuse, isolation, threats, intimidation, financial control, and many other forms (Williamson, 2010). Domestic violence can lastingly damage a woman’s self-confidence, self-respect, self-esteem, and social and family life. However, it is important to note that men, while often the perpetrators...

Education

“Under the Same Blue Sky?” by Tan

Author’s Main Idea In the elaboration of how education systems need to transition from a localized, nation-state type, to a more global and decentralized education system; the author tries to paint a picture of the homogenous nature of the society and how the education system needs to reflect this diversity...

Sociology

Causes of Poverty as the State of Possessing Less Resources

Poverty can be defined as the state of lacking or not having the ways of getting the basic human wants like food, shelter, education, clothing, good health care and clean water. It can also be defined as the state of possessing less resources and income than other people in the...

Sociology

From Slavery to Freedom: Slavery Narratives

Abstract A slave narrative is defined as a type of memoir that was mainly fashionable during the last half of the 19th century. In this case, the writers of these narratives outlined different themes including ignorance as a tool for slavery; education as a path to freedom, slaveholding as a...

Sociology

Animal Rights: Controversial Issues

Animal rights are one of the most controversial issues being debated upon. It is a classical dilemma in deciding whether animals should have rights. However, as much as this is a controversial issue, people seem to agree on one thing concerning animals, that animals should not be treated mercilessly and...

Sociology

Gender Bias in Professional Sports

Gender bias in sports has been a tradition that has been passed through generations. It dates back to the times when Olympic Games were inaugurated when women were sidelined from taking part in certain sporting events like races that were more than 200 hundred meters as it was feared they...

Literature

“The Post-American World” by Fareed Zakaria

Introduction The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria deals with issues of global dominance. In this book, Zakaria analyses the role that the US has played in both political and world domination. Zakaria reveals that his book is not about the fall of America. He writes that his book is about...

Literature

Life and Literary Career of Tennessee Williams

Introduction Twofold winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award, Tennessee Williams is considered to be a writer of a “new generation”, i.e. postmodern generation, whose books concerned vital problems of the time, such as the difficulty of accepting reality, cruelty and violence, abandonment and impossibility of...

Psychology

What is Human-Centred Design?

Introduction The major connection between the invariable nature of human psychology through time and the need to interact with emerging technologies create challenges for the design of any physical object. An increasing need for making an account for psychology and psychopathology of everyday human actions should impose its narrative on...

Tech & Engineering

TVET Innovation: Roles and Importance

The technical vocational education and training (TVET) conference that was held in Abu Dhabi on February 6, 2018, marked a major milestone in advancing youth empowerment in this country. The job market is changing rapidly due to advanced technologies and demands. The concept of green jobs is emerging as the...

Sociology

High Education Gender Discrimination in Administration

Introduction The choice of the methodology is an important step that has to be taken in any research. This study will be based on a qualitative type of methodology that will be employed to achieve research goals. The purpose of the research study is to explore gender discrimination as an...

Education

Self-Efficacy, and Student Satisfaction in Higher Education by R. L. Huber

Huber is the author of a three-article dissertation about servant leadership, self-efficacy, and student satisfaction in higher education online learning. In this project, the problem statement was properly developed and explained using statistical data. A brief description of academic management innovations and the evaluation of the results that led to...

Sociology

Personal Cultural Identity Development

Introduction Personal identity can be roughly described as “a sense of self” which is constructed “about and for” oneself and used in interactions with other people (Kim, 2012, p. 100). This identity can be connected to racial, ethnic, and cultural identities, which affect groups and are related to the perception...

Art

Manifesto: Art School, Creativity, and Development

Introduction The same way as business schools give knowledge and fundamental skills in business or nursing schools teach principles of patient care, art schools are supposed to teach art. However, the significance of art education for a talented person can be overestimated. Many people who find their expression in different...

Sociology

Freedom of Expression and Religion

The United States Constitution is one of the most important documents that determine the rights of all citizens in the country. It protects human freedoms, provides appropriate government, and place necessary limitations to support control and order. The U.S. Constitution consists of several important amendments in terms of which fundamental...

Tech & Engineering

Project Manager Characteristics

Introduction Business organisations should introduce and pursue new projects if they are to remain competitive in their respective sectors and satisfy the demands of key stakeholders. Such undertakings require proper models and procedures that bring together all participants, followers and leaders. If a company’s project is to succeed, there is...

Education

Learning Experiences at Different Levels

Strategies for Success in Doctoral Programs Every stage of learning poses certain challenges to those trying to accomplish some course or receive a degree. Doctoral programs represent the highest level of education that a nursing specialist may endeavor to achieve. Requirements for such students are quite different from expectations from...

Linguistics

Discourse Particles in Language Analysis

Summary of the Article The article of Rieschild (2011) is dedicated to the analysis of the connections between the notion of discourse particles and the socio-cultural context of language usage. The present article also refers to the difficulties in translating discourse markers in semantically different languages; in case of Rieschild...

Linguistics

Applied Linguistics: Term Definition

Article Summary The article of Schourup (2001) is dedicated to the analysis of the discourse marker ‘now’ in the modern discourse analysis. The author uses the traditional coherence-based model for the assessment of the semantic and discourse features that ‘now’ make acquire in the linguistic instances depending on the context...

Sciences

The Action Research Process and Methodology

Abstract The research paper explains the action research methodology. It clarifies its appropriateness in the teaching profession to assist in solving problems. Using available literature, the research paper reveals the action research in problem solving for specific problems. Action research follows a cycle of planning, action, observation and reflection until...

Education

Project Learning in Mathematics

Program Level Mathematics senior high (Grade 10-12) Program goals for senior high mathematics The learners have to independently apply mathematical concepts to familiar and unfamiliar situation The learners have to make precise and logical use of mathematical language The learners have to perform mathematical operations confidently with both speed and...

Culture

Enhancing Diversity in Libraries

Introduction Libraries collect and preserve information and therefore should be accessible to all, regardless of race or ethnicity. However, there have been racial and ethnic disparities in access to library services and hiring of library employees. Over the years, many libraries have attempted to develop programs that will ensure that...

Sciences

Self Assessment on Qualitative Research

Qualitative data may be in form of photos, patterns of computer materials, video tapes and objects. Analysis of these data may take place in different stages of the research study, including: concept making stage, data collection stage, interpretation stage and writing stage. The basis upon which the data is analyzed...

Environment

Sustainability in the Built Environment

Introduction The 21st century presents, perhaps the most overwhelming challenges to the survival of humanity and continuity of life on planet earth. In addition to problems such as terrorism and economic uncertainties, environmental challenges including pollution and unsustainable resource use have emerged as the most serious global threats to life....

Education

Research in Mathematics Education

Rational Number, Ratio, and Proportion The authors of this paper acknowledged the fact that during the mathematical development of children, the greatest obstacle is experienced in learning the rational numbers (Behr, Thomas, Harel, & Lesh, 1992). They also point out that despite various researches having been done to study the...

Linguistics

Analysis of “Variables in Second Language Attrition”

Introduction David Stringer and Kathleen Bardovi-Harlig are part of the faculty in Indiana University. They have specialized in the Department of Second Language Studies and have written several articles together. According to Stringer, his primary area of focus is concerned with the question of how common elements of meaning shape...

Linguistics

Applied Psycholinguistics Review

Introduction The authors of this article discussed how English as a foreign language (EFL) has been longitudinally examined for three times. The study examined the effect of L1 literacy on EFL spelling and the relationship between EFL literacy and EFL spelling. L1 literacy skills were done on fourth grade students....

Sociology

Children of Addicts Issue Review

Introduction Studies have indicated that both genetic and environmental causes of addiction have severe effects to children living with addicted parents. Many children around the world are alcoholic, most of them aged below 18 years. This figure might even triple in case those affected by parents impaired by other drugs...

Education

Importance of a Teacher in Child Development

The family has been undergoing the biggest transformation compared to all other institutions. Unlike in the past, the family is no longer a haven for children. Today, children spend most of their time in school. Most of these children join school when their brains have not fully formed up to...

Sociology

Communicating With Primates Using Sign Language

Introduction Communication in primates is only possible when there is the presence of a vocal tract to produce sound. The first primates (an australopithecine) never had a fully developed vocal tract compared to the latter homo species. It is out of the incapacity of primates to produce a sound that...

Sociology

Issues Critique on Abortion

Introduction It is a scientific fact that human growth begins at conception, abortion conducted at whichever stage of pregnancy is considered as murder hence immoral. Whether the practice of abortion is moral or immoral has been a global contentious issue for a long time. The morality and other cultural factors...

Sociology

The Lack of African American Participation in Clinical Trial in the US

The importance of considering the low level of African American communities in the clinical trials is explained by a set of reasons which lie in the scientific and social dimensions: firstly, African American population in the USA is rather numerous and has the big potential in terms of providing volunteers...

Literature

“The Question of HU” by Jonathan D. Spence

Introduction The Question of Hu is a tale that focuses on the story of two men; Jesuit Jean-François Foucquet and John Hu. It was written by Jonathan D. Spence. Foucquet is a French man who wishes to translate Chinese religious texts. He intends to convince the Christian community that Chinese...

Literature

Teenage Rebellion and Identity in J.D. Salinger’s ‘The Catcher in the Rye’

Initially written for an adult readership, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger has become increasingly popular with younger readers and now is regarded as a major profound work concerning teenage angst, rebellious behavior, rejection, incomprehension, and confusion with adult world. Holden Caulfield, both protagonist and antagonist, has become...

Tech & Engineering

Legal Regulations in Information Security Management

Introduction Managing the security of data is becoming increasingly important in the modern digital society. According to Chander, Jain, and Shankar (2013), the traditional approach of keeping data was through the use of files in cabinets within the premises of an organization, accessible only to authorized individuals at specific times....

Warfare

The Battle of Bastogne in WWII

Introduction The siege of Bastogne is, perhaps, one of the most famous battles that occurred during the WWII since it had crucial implications for the forces of the Allied Forces. The battle began in Bastogne, Belgium, and defined the outcomes of the war to a considerable extent. Particularly, it implied...

Warfare

Legacies of Fascism and Nazism in Italian and German Politics

Fascism and Nazism are some of the most destructive and objectively evil political movements in the history of humanity. It is difficult to understand how such political movements came into power from a rational point of view. A deeper examination of the history of these countries is required to understand...

Sociology

Through the Eyes of the Homeless’ by SImply Phillip Brown

Introduction First of all, it is essential to restate the immense importance of the homeless vulnerable population’s problems. One can hardly doubt that the amount of these issues is considerably vast, and their nature is not limited by health disparities. From the previous papers on the topic, it is evident...

Culture

How Various Races and Ethnicities View the Library

Introduction “The average American intellectual standard is lower than the average Japanese standard because of the blacks and Hispanics in the U.S” (Acuña, p. 29). This is a remark made by Yasuhiro Nakasone, a Japanese Prime minister, when he was making reference to the intellectual differences between people of different...

Religion

“The Islamist” by Ed Husain

Book Review Ed Husain is an Islamic fundamentalist who has the vigor to tell his story about Islamism. He was born and brought up by his parents in England. They were calm and moderate observers of Islamic faith.1 In his book, The Islamist: Why I Joined Radical Islam in Britain,...

Tourism

Tourists’ Trends in Albaha Region in Saudi Arabia

Introduction Background information Albaha region of Saudi Arabia has been known as a tourist attraction site where people go for pleasure of seeing things, and stay in hotels (Wilkerson, 2003). Many tourists have been known to incline to a particular site depending on the services they get there. Most commonly,...

Politics & Government

Conflict Resolution in the United Nations

Introduction The United Nations has failed in its conflict resolution role. Its fragile occupation of target nations is just part of the problem; this institution is bogged down by structural and strategic inefficiencies as well. Through an analysis of the Bosnia Herzegovina situation in 1992, it will be argued that...

Sociology

White Australia Policy and Its Effect on Aboriginals

Foucault explained that power is everywhere; it can be seen in social institutions and predominant ideologies too. In this paper, through the power knowledge theory, it will be argued that the White Australia Policy was designed to safeguard the well being of the white community and destroy the indigenous community....

Sciences

Qualitative Research Method

Guaranteeing Trustworthiness in Qualitative Research Trustworthiness in qualitative research means consistency, objectivity and lack of ambiguity in testing statistical data or sets of measurements. In other words, it implies how accurate the measuring device is in measuring what it alleges to measure. It relates to the ability of research instruments...

Tourism

E-Commerce Among the Elderly Clientele in Taiwan

Abstract Tourism has been the backbone of many economies for along time. However, this sector has been affected by economic slump around the world. Governments have diversified tourism industry from the tradition leisure and traveling to a more sustainable of educational and medical tourism. Taiwan has specialized in providing treatment...

Education

The Math Curriculum Development

Introduction The role of mathematics in life cannot be gainsaid. Professionally, mathematics is a career building subject through which people become accountants, economists, doctors, lecturers, tutors of mathematics, and even scientists. In real life situations, mathematics is at the core of most of the day-to-day human activities. Indeed, it is...

History

Mckitterick’s Views on History of Charlemagne’s Glory

Introduction: Carl the Great The most glorious king of the Franks, an outstanding politician an a man of great political power, Charlemagne not only contributed to the development of the history of the Franks, but also had an important influence on the rest of the world, hence, promoting the further...

Sciences

Advertisment Research Preparation

Researchers use different methods of data collection. The mode chosen depends on the type of data needed and the suitability of the data collection method. Each particular method in use has associated strengths and weaknesses. The most common interview methods are face-to-face, over-the-phone interviews, video conference interviews, email, or synchronous...

Psychology

The Intimate Partner Abuse

One area of study that has attracted the attention of many researchers is behavior, thoughts and feelings/motions of individuals, and the way the environment in which individuals live affects these aspects. The environment could refer to other individuals or media that are in the individual’s vicinity. A social psychologist merges...

Sciences

Performance Measurement Action Research

Introduction An Action research Project conducted by Centre for Facilities Management (CFM). Research is a scientific inquiry from the knowledge believed to be true, to the knowledge that is proven as true. Explanation During the research period, the CFM was in charge of the estate and facilities inside a central...

Sciences

An Analysis of the Benefits and Detriments of Contracts in Agriculture

Introduction This synthesis attempts to address various contract approaches in agriculture. The analysis and comparison are based on the study of several works in the academic fraternity. However, the focus of this writing is on the three main sources below here: Dubois, Pierre, and Tomislav Vukina. “Growers Risk Aversion and...

Tech & Engineering

Student’s Communication System With a Doctor

Introduction Executive Summary Most of the time a student may want urgent assistance from the doctor concerning a disturbing issue that needs quick attention but it may be difficult to find the lecture in his office. With regards to this problem, we came up with a project that will help...

Politics & Government

Public Sector’s Association With other Non-Profit Organizations

Introduction The financial plans in many legislative institutions are exaggerated by the financial commitment and the possibility of enhancement is restricted. Governmental organizations are confronted by a test of ascertaining a central course among using restricted resource allotment and presenting sky-scraping excellent service. It is a gigantic dispute since governments...

Tourism

Service Quality in Hotels

Introduction Firms in the service industries play a vital role in the development of any economy. The growing competition among the service organizations as well as the increased knowledge of the customers about the quality and cost of service through Internet drive the firms provide an exceptional service to their...

Politics & Government

The Public Diplomacy of Israel

Introduction The world has certainly become a global village requiring the countries and nations residing in it to build up strong relationships that can protect and safeguard their interests; at least for continued existence. Therefore, countries require diplomacy and firm foreign policies to ensure the potential favor of nations at...

Linguistics

Multilingual Code-Switching

Introduction The purpose of this critical writing assignment will be to review Virginia Unamuno’s journal article on the multilingual switch in peer classroom interactions. Unamuno mainly focuses on the aspect of code-switching from conversation analysis and sociolinguistic perspectives during her examination of the various interactions that take place between 10...

Education

Early Childhood Education and Care

Early childhood period is an extremely essential period for a child who needs to be provided with both education and care. The process of multifaceted development of a child’s organism should be combined with the learning achievements. For this reason, parents and educators should be competent in relation to early...

Linguistics

Multilingualism, Sociolinguistics, and Theories of Linguistic Form

Introduction In this article, Rajeendra Singh looks at multilingualism and sociolinguistics keenly in an effort to prescribe a new theory of linguistic form. The author begins with a critique of various arguments for monolingualism and finds it a ‘fallacy’ of sorts. Instead he calls for the development of a theory...

Linguistics

Changes in Language Learning Beliefs as a Result of Study Abroad

Introduction Students travel abroad to further their studies and get further training. This is an opportunity for them to learn the second language and its culture. They acquire the second language through speaking and interacting with native speakers of the second language. The authors of the article Changes in Language...

Linguistics

Importance of Language in Society

Introduction Scholars and analysts in the linguistics field have for the longest time admitted that language is a social construct in society (Creese et al, 2011). However, it is not yet clear what constitutes any given language, given the fact that several variables overlap to this end. Communities use language...

Education

American Educational System Overview

The American educational system which is mainly provided by the public sector gets its control and funds from the federal, state, and local governments. Due to local differences, the American education system seems puzzling to the global students who go through it. Additionally, the arrangement and procedures at American post-secondary...

Education

Government Educational Policy in England

Introduction Education system in England is divided into three main levels. These are the primary level, the secondary level, and higher education. For primary education, the age at enrolment is usually 5 years. By the age of 11 years, a majority of the pupils will have already enrolled for high...

Sociology

Are Human Right Universal

Introduction The demand for better human security and human rights is in higher demand now than ever before and the international community needs to undertake a new paradigm of human security. This is because security has continued to change since the advent of state security in the 17th Century. Today’s...

Sociology

Immigration and the Labor Market Relations

Introduction Background Recently we have observed an influx of immigrant workers into the United States from several countries with a majority being from Latin America and Asia. Today the United States has one of the highest numbers of immigrants taking up an average of 14% of the total American population,...

Literature

“Gray Ghosts of the Confederacy” by Richard S. Brownlee

Introduction Gray Ghosts of the Confederacy: Guerilla Warfare in the West, 1861 – 1865 by Richard Brownlee is a non-fiction work, containing reliable information on the warfare in Missouri and Kansas during the Civil War. This book is one of the most careful analyses of irregular warfare in the nineteenth...

Sciences

Library Financial Management: Qualitative Research

Opening Statement Uncertain economic conditions have forced many organizations to experience budget cuts. The private sector has led this trend by downsizing their operations and adapting to the harsh business environment (DeAlmeida, 1997). Although the public sector experiences the same economic challenges, it has been slow to do the same...