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Politics & Government

The Position of Major Political Parties on Gun Control

Introduction Gun politics and gun control have been some of the most controversial issues in the United States of America politics. There are numerous types of guns used today including rifles, pistols, handguns, revolvers, and shotguns. The bone of contention mainly stems from the debate on individual liberty to own...

Psychology

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Introduction According to (Schachter, 2001), ADHD mostly affects children with an average age of below seven years which results in impairment of those children’s functionalism. It is a developmental disorder that is neurobehavioral whose characteristics include patterns of inattention and impulsiveness which may be accompanied by hyperactivity. Young boys are...

Sociology

Analysis of “The World is Flat” by Thomas Friedman

In the book, The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman writes about his journey to India during which he realizes that globalization has changed the core principles and concepts of economy. The book is devoted to the theme of globalization. Friedman suggests that the world has become flat because globalization has...

Sociology

Hispanic American Diversity

The Latino American community or the Hispanic Americans refer to a huge and diverse population, which shares a common heritage and language but are significantly different from each other. They mainly include the Mexican Americans or Chicanos, the Puerto Ricans, the Cuban Americans, and the Central and South American consisting...

Politics & Government

Indiana Department of Health Effectiveness Strategy

Problem Statement The major problem brought out in the Indiana State Department of Health is that of increased bureaucracy within the organization. It is this bureaucracy that had resulted in poor decision-making processes within the organization and that had resulted in poor measures being taken to deal with the various...

Tourism

Taiwan: Tourism Industry for Elderly

Abstract To the mainland elderly Chinese citizens, Taiwan is an island full of sentimental and historical lessons worth visiting every so often. This explains why 30 percent of tourists who visited Taiwan in 2009 were aged 60 years or more. Combined with the more than 10 percent of the elderly...

Education

A Teachers’ Self-identity and Professionalism

Introduction The present assignment is dedicated to the issues of teachers’ self-identity, the shift of their roles in the educational process with the progress coming to all spheres of human lives and interactions. The focus on educational professionalism will be taken from a professional point of view because of the...

Linguistics

Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers

Introduction Language does not exist in a vacuum. Language is used in human society, for purposes of communication, and hence has meaning. Our discussion in the previous two chapters has been based on form and concerned with the analysis and description of linguistic structure, and we have paid relatively little...

Tech & Engineering

Value Management: What It Is, Differences Between VM and VE

Introduction Every organization that exists in the world today has one single purpose that overshadows all the others: to be successful in what it does. Success is a measure defined by the organization’s attitude as well as the processes that govern the organization’s overall operations. Each process is a set...

Law

Informed Consent as a Basic Right of Clients

Introduction Informed consent is a fundamental right of clients receiving professional help. Each client has the right to informed consent. It is the basic right because clients need assistance in becoming educated and willing participants in the therapy of their choice or treatment offered by a professional. The primary objective...

Law

Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act History

Introduction “The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act” was passed in 1974. It is also well known as “the Buckley Amendment”. Buckley is the name of its proponent. It is a federal law of the United States. Privacy of student education records is protected by this law. Educational records mean...

Sciences

Political Science Research on Ethical Problems Analysis

Introduction A good and successful political science research should hold a good human factor attribute, which include; accountability, integrity, responsibility, loyalty, motivation, wisdom, honesty, commitment, vision, skills, dedication, creativity, knowledge, trustworthy and ethnic sensitivity. Those individuals who advocate for professional ethics assert that research ethics must be adhered to in...

Psychology

Operant Conditioning Theory

Operant conditioning is the term used to denote the use of stimulus to help modify a certain behavior or response. The major theoretical concepts of operant conditioning are: Positive reinforcement is a concept that is used to denote the occurrence of a behavior in response to a favorable or pleasurable...

Sociology

Homelessness in America: Issue Review

Introduction Homelessness in America is a persistent problem. Every single day bears the effects the condition has on society and the country. The homeless live in public. This means that they have to do what others do in private in the full view of the public. Definition of homelessness This...

Literature

“Rip Van Winkle” by Washington Irving

Rip Van Winkle was a dearly loved person in his village. He loved being with children. He played, brought toys, and narrated tales for them which they enjoyed overwhelmingly. Thus his popularity was unrivaled in the village when it came to children. Although he was at all times ridiculed by...

Family, Life & Experiences

A Personal Reflection of Sudbury Valley School

Introduction Sudbury Valley School was established in 1968 at a time when freedom was gaining its course in the United States and people were being dissatisfied with the governments’ status quo. The following essay reflects on the concept of Sudbury school. Greenberg was among the founders of Sudbury valley school...

Psychology

Psychological Theory Applied to Sexual Offenders

Introduction Adolescent sex offenders (ASOs) have been defined as young people from the age of twelve to eighteen who commit any illegal sexual act as defined by the sex crime statutes of the jurisdiction in which the offense occurred, with a person of any age either through use of force,...

Law

Crime Data Reports Usage

Introduction The use of crime data has been on the increase in the recent past. For instance, many organizations such as Forbes have, on many occasions, used crime data reports to compile a list of ‘America’s Safest Cities’, with the hope of encouraging people as well as law enforcers to...

Law

Incarceration and Rehabilitation Impact in Crime Reduction

Introduction Historically, each civilization has managed to define and design methods to punish those who go against society’s codes of conduct. In the 16th and 17th centuries,’ Europe applied brutal or rather cruel methods of punishments in death and mutilation. In the mid and late 20th century, however, rehabilitation was...

History

Kirkuk City: History and Development

Introduction This thesis will examine the prospects for democracy in modern Iraq through analyzing political developments in the city of Kirkuk. Using Kirkuk as a case study is useful because it exemplifies in microcosm, the numerous challenges the development and sustenance of democracy in Iraq. Iraq has faced challenges like...

Literature

Themes and Symbolism of “Native Son” by Richard Wright

Introduction According to the list of All Time 100 Novels offered by Time critics Lev Grossman and Richard Lacayo, Native Son by Richard Wright should acquire a rightful position among the best novel written in English from 1923 to the present. The novel written by Wright in 1940 has aroused...

Family, Life & Experiences

Same-Sex Marriage as a Phenomenon

In the United States, married couples receive many legal benefits that couples who live together but are unmarried do not. More and more, gay couples are insisting that they receive the same legal rights that the traditional, heterosexual married couples receive. Gay rights advocates believe that it is inequitable and...

Family, Life & Experiences

Postpartum Depression Effect on Children Development

Introduction Depression is one of the diseases that are associated with diseases that cause disability in women. Women who are pregnant and those who are in their childbearing stage are at a high risk of suffering from depression. Depression especially during the perinatal stage may have dangerous effects or consequences...

Environment

Is Global Warming a Myth?

The problem of Global warming is considered one of the most troubling issues of contemporary era. It has been noticed that the average air temperature in different parts of the world is being on constant rise, ever since the humanity’s existence began to depend more and more on exploitation of...

Politics & Government

Government’s Intervention in International Business in South Africa

Introduction South Africa located at the southern tip of Africa, has adopted an ambitious strategy aimed at increasing its economic growth through establishment and development of trade and investment programs together with international business partners. Of a great significance is the agreement with the European Union to establish external trade...

History

Tang Dynasty in Chinese History

Introduction Tang Dynasty has an inevitable role in making China more prosperous and this reign is known as the golden age of China. There was growth in different fields especially in military sector, political sector, economic sector and culture. This paper tries to penetrate into the history of China in...

Literature

American Literature After Civil War

Introduction The period after the Civil War era is marked by the emergence of new streams in the American literature. The literary world witnessed considerable changes in cultural, social, and political terms in the end of the nineteenth century thus imposing a controversial vision on the status of post-war American...

Education

Ways of Improving Student Achievement

Introduction The achievement of students in any learning environment is determined by several factors. It may depend on the students themselves and their level of motivation, the type of curriculum, and the teacher’s influence e.t.c. The learning environment should be made conducive for the learners or students. The teacher has...

Education

Awakening Early Learners’ Mathematical Competencies

Introduction The early childhood stage is an exciting time for young learners. At this age, they are avidly curious about the world around them prompting them to ask a million and one questions to their parents, teachers, and other significant adults in their lives. Apart from learning about letters, the...

Education

Learning English and the Activity in the Class Relationship

Abstract This paper explores the relationship between taking notes and interactive learning processes in the classroom. It will examine Fiore’s (1985) research about classroom activities. This paper will also draw inferences from eight other sources. These assumptions will be based on my thesis, which states that interactive learning is more...

Law

Drug Courts, Recidivism, Quality of Life, and Employment

Introduction According to Nolan, Drug Courts are today’s resolve to criminal justice constraints when sourcing solutions to drug-related crimes (Nolan 2003, p. 1). Drug courts serve as a platform where drug offenders are treated rather than prosecuted. Nolan explains that the increasing number of drug offenders is stressing the justice...

Politics & Government

Diversity and Inclusion Strategy of Serviceontario

Overview of the Service Ontario The ServiceOntario, a public service ministry in Ontario, has an estimated 2, 400 employees. The leadership of ServiceOntario is under 150 managers who manage front line support staff and oversee management of the ministry. The diversity and inclusion strategy of ServiceOntario is run by two...

Psychology

Psychology of Affect: Emotion and Learning of Mathematics-Affect Ppsychology

Abstract Emotions form the composition of both our internal as well as our external environments. Emotions therefore play a role in every experience that we undergo; including the experience of learning. Studying the genesis of and role of emotions is the first foundation in understanding how emotions affect and direct...

Education

Research Article Critique: Articles on Educational Topics

Discovery as a method of learning The article of Marvin L.Bittinger “A Review of Discovery” discusses theoretical and practical aspects of discovery learning as well as discovery in mathematics. Undoubtedly, Bittinger has carried out deep research of literature and scientific sources to make such a review of discovery learning process....

Literature

Women’s Role in Elizabethan and Jacobean Plays

Introduction The reign of James 1, was characterized by a growing ideological conflict regarding the personality and social role of women. For years, scholars were engaged in tense debates concerning the true nature of women. And the question that has constantly been asked was that, are women naturally good or...

Environment

Molybdenum in Ground Waters in Carbonate Aquifers

Abstract The immense health problems caused by the extremes of Mo concentration in drinking water are raising a major issue of concern. This is because of the variation in Mo concentration in water. Research has shown that low and high concentrations of Mo have immense effects on the health of...

Psychology

Social Psychology. Leadership Styles

Introduction In every organization there is need for leadership. The role of leadership is to provide strategic directions for both the employees and other significant stake holders of a given organization (Harrison et al, 2009). It is important to note that leadership has been considered to be one of the...

Religion

Empowerment and Disempowerment of Women in Hinduism

Articles that define the role of women in the Hindu religion are found in Hindu deities. The role of women in Hinduism is usually disputed across discussion groups with some defining it as intolerant while others deeming it to be fair1. There has been a reference to the perfect woman...

Tourism

Internal Customer Dissatisfaction in Hospitality Organization

Introduction The success of any hospitality organization lies behind the cooperation of the various departments found within the organization. Before any service reaches the final consumer within the organization, it has to go through numerous departments with each department adding value to the services. In other words, hospitality organizations consist...

Education

Literacy Development and Online Language Learning

Introduction The greatest strength of humans is their ability to learn, though not every person uses this ability. Long ago, learning was the privilege of particular levels of the population only, as well as only several decades ago women did not have a right to get an education. With time,...

Education

Effective Pedagogy for Undergraduate Teaching in Health and Aging Courses

Introduction According to (Chavez, 2006), higher learning education needs to emphasize very good learning outcomes especially for undergraduate students of aging as well as health courses. A high level of understanding is required for this group of students which calls for the application of effective principles of epidemiology as well...

Psychology

Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Community

Abstract This paper is about community development, and how different types of researches may be carried out for the development of communities. The focus is on the qualitative and quantitative methods of conducting research studies, and how qualitative methods prove to be beneficial for improvement of communities. Research and its...

Culture

Modern Society: American Family Values

Introduction United States Ethnic Culture and family values are centered on individuals, messianic in nature, saving the world as aphorism, people are outspoken, expressive and efficient communicators, more individual influence and disseminated decision making prevails in negotiation style. US dealing with family counterparts are straight, more understated, gratitude and grudge...

Tech & Engineering

How Do Video Games Affect Children?

Introduction Like any other thing video games have positive and negative effects. Many children nowadays stay indoors where they spend most of the time on the screen. Many games have been developed from the need for speed and road rash racing games to the grand theft vice city mission games....

Tech & Engineering

Information Technology and Its Impact in Education

Introduction The world today is experiencing what could be referred to as the information revolution. Although other technologies have contributed to this condition, computer technology is the main contributor. Computer use has penetrated almost all parts of life; both economic and social. As with any other new technology, information technology...

Education

Special Needs Students and Response to Intervention

Introduction A special needs student is a student who cannot perform well using the usual instructions provided in class. Most of these students can perform better if other instructions can be used in guiding them. These students have existed for a long period of time in the United States of...

History

How Southern Society Shaped Black Popular Culture After the Civil War

Discussion The Southern society shaped the Black population after the Civil War in a number of ways. To understand how this happened, it is important to place it within the broader cultural perspective of the American South. 1The South was purely agrarian with a large rural population. The American South,...

Literature

“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee

In her novel, Harper Lee addresses a very question concerning status of “black” people in the society through the example of small town and its society. Harper Lee addresses a very important problem of racial inequality in the society and its impact on the life of an ordinary person. The...

Art

Visual Music: The Concept of ‘Visual Music’ and Historical Excurse

Introduction In the public consciousness, the beginning of 20th century is being strongly associated with the emergence of a variety of avant-garde artistic styles, the practitioners of which would often go as far as defying the very soundness of many art-related conventions. It is namely during the course of 20th...

Sociology

Rape and Violence Against Women: Cultural Indoctrination

For ages, the ghoul of rape and violence against women has been left unrestrained, the society and cultural tendencies have fueled the escalation of the drift by ignoring its paroxysm and creating a lax environment for it to subsist. Cultural norms, belief systems and attitudes towards the victims of the...

Linguistics

Sociolinguistics. Online Activities and Thinking

Introduction In order to improve the skills in learning, majority of people have opted to use online learning. This is a journey to discover oneself and it assist to test the capacity of an individual to learn. It requires the individual to have inner motivation because one can become discouraged...

Psychology

John Watson’s Behaviorism Application in Management

Psychology is no longer a reserve for scholars but has been accepted and applied in various fields. Psychology is especially very important in management. Management psychologists hold that managerial roles could be simplified by proper use of psychology. One of challenging things in management is managing behavior of employees. It...

History

Westernization of the Ottoman Empire

Introduction The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest royal domains established by the Turks in South-Eastern Europe. The Ottoman Empire lasted for nearly five centuries within which time it gained immense power and popularity. Under the administration of the sultan, the empire managed to conquer many territories. However, the...

Education

Hispanic Women in Education

Introduction As part of the application, I have decided to create a pamphlet that would inform the educators how Hispanic women can be helped to achieve great levels of education and at the same time maintain their culture. They should get involved in education and at the same time learn...

Art

“Hannah Free” – Critical Movie Review

Hannah Free is a film based on writer Claudia Allen’s play of the same name. The plot is centered around two lesbian female protagonists, Hannah and Rachel, who spend a lifetime loving each other, right until their old age, despite their differing circumstances and unavoidable societal taboos. Their collective journey...

Psychology

Family as a System and Systems Theory

Introduction to Systems Theory It is the interdisciplinary reading of the conceptual organization of happenings, regardless of their essence, type, or spatial or sequential scale of subsistence. It scrutinizes both the standards frequent in all composite entities, and the models (typically mathematical) used to illustrate them. In particular, one can...

Family, Life & Experiences

Same-Sex Marriage Ban as Violation of Rights

Introduction Obtaining acceptance and special recognition for marriages and unions is only one of a series of intensely contested factors that have arisen since the American gay and lesbian rights movement increased to fame in the heated political atmosphere of the 1970s. Today, the political implications of same-sex marriage do...

Religion

Hinduism and Christianity Religions & Reflections

This paper compares Hinduism and Christianity. Hinduism also known as sanatana Dharma (Ellwood & McGraw, 59) is a distinct religion. This religion teaches belief in one God called Brahman who exists under different names and forms. Brahman can thus be pictured in various forms depending on ones devotion. The Hindus...

Environment

Climate Change Effect on Coral Reef Communities

Introduction Healthy corals reefs are filled with life, sounds and activity as thousands of fish and invertebrates species that inhabit them, but, currently few coral reefs are this abundant in species as they were a few decades ago. Surveys from 1960s and 19970s show that coral cover on undisturbed reefs...

Politics & Government

E-Government Policies and Decentralization in New Zealand

Defragmenting e-Government in New Zealand “Decentralization had brought benefits such as innovation, flexibility, and speed of response to New Zealand public services. Now that a more unified and collaborative approach was sought, could compulsion be introduced without undermining these valued advantages?” (Norman, 2007) The above mentioned words comprise the kernel...

Sociology

World Population Growth and Control

Introduction The world population has grown at a very drastic rate for the last two thousand years. It is estimated that the current population is approximately six and a half billion people. It is projected that by the year 2050, the world population will be approximately nine and a half...

Literature

“The Tragic History of Doctor Faustus” by CH. Marlowe

The Tragic History of Doctor Faustus is a play by Ch. Marlowe written in 1604. In this play, Marlowe portrays Doctor Faustus as a man who, of his own conscious willfulness, brings tragedy and torment crashing down upon his head, the pitiful and fearful victim of his own ambitions and...

Literature

Kate Chopin: A Writer Ahead of Her Time

Introduction Kate Chopin was a female writer who stands out from the writers of her time for having addressed issues of women sexuality and conduct. Chopin lived in a period of time where women were expected to behave in a prescribed “proper” manner and their duties where generally limited to...

Tech & Engineering

Aerodynamics: Airfoil Design and Optimization System

Problem statement The design of high-lift machines is one of the most demanding concerns in aerodynamic study. The requirements for the structure of these machines depend entirely on the main disciplines in aeronautical study. These include aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, structures, systems and kinematics. The chief objective of the systems/structures is the...

Tech & Engineering

Collaborative Technology in Education

Automated simulation techniques, social networks and digital games suffer from various public relations predicaments, but today they demonstrate various powerful capabilities and advantages. The viability of these tools is a good indication that schools ought to adapt the new technological trends. However, there are various impacts of collaborating social networking...

Tourism

International Tourism Hotel for Elderly Service: Internal Marketing Practicing

Abstract The elderly tourist in this research is identified as men and women aged above 65 years who tour different tourism destinations for leisure. This intend seeks to find out if hotels realize the importance of hiring the right staff, training them appropriately, and motivating them to provide hospitality services...

Education

Affirmative Action & MBA Career Success

Introduction The nature and essence of affirmative action programs in the United States of America seems as elongated as the debates, anxieties, and backstabbing that these particular programs have elicited over the years. These programs originated as strategies purposely designed to advance equality for the black population in the country,...

Education

Block Play: Method of Teaching

Introduction Block play: was invented by Friedrich Froebel more than two hundred years ago. is designed for children’s educational development is perfect for children’s educational development due to their characteristic playfulness and curiosity. Early age brain development and block play Children exhibit mathematical awareness long before they go to school:...

Sociology

Women in Politics: Is Multiculturalism Bad for Women?

Introduction The ideas of feminism turn out to be one of the most burning themes to discuss for a long period. The concept of feminism is widely spread in different circles of our everyday life: many political, cultural, and even economic aspects need to be taken into consideration. Canada is...

Tech & Engineering

Business Intelligence and Information Architecture

Abstract Business environment in this 21st century relies on an extraordinary level of managerial intelligence and information management. A solid Information architecture (IA) could be a cornerstone in enabling information based business intelligence with extensive integration of various information contents in enterprise architecture (EA). But this IA based EA is...

Education

Educational Organizations as Machines

Introduction During the last centuries, many scientists and professional researchers devote much time to the analysis of the essence, work, and functions of bureaucratic systems. The development of bureaucratic systems promotes certain improvement of work that needs to be performed by college/universities administrators to present proper effective institutions. The peculiar...

Sociology

Health of Intimate Partner Violence Analysis

The causes for prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence in African American freshmen students are their perceptions as well as community and family background. Introduction Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) arises from aggression towards an intimate partner. As According to Dutton, Donald G. (2006, p.11), personality is a fixed entity, and can...

Entertainment & Media

Television Marketing and Children’s Consumption Behaviours

Introduction On a daily basis, children, as well as adults throughout the United States and other countries, are barraged with advertisements. Advertisements are normally done via billboards, magazines, newspapers, television, and cash machine screens among others. However, television remains the most extensively utilized channel of advertisement chiefly due to the...

Law

Trial Progresses from Jury Selection to Sentencing

Arrest Stage The process of a criminal trial starts when an individual is arrested, or charges are filed for a warrant. Within 2 to 48 hours of the initial arrest, the defendant must have his informal arraignment. During this time, the defendant is informed of the charges against him. If...

Law

Organized Crime: John Gotti, an American Mobster

Introduction John Gotti was an American mobster and also leader of the ‘Gambino Crime Family’. He came to be known widely because of his frank personality and showy style that made him a placard child for the mobsters, a representation that still exists now. He was born in New York...

Environment

Environmental Damage Because of Oil Spills

Introduction Crude oil is a fossil fuel that is most commonly used by all countries of the world. The total global consumption of crude oil and oil derivatives is 10 million metric tons per day, out of which the share of the U.S is 2.6 million metric tons per day...

Tech & Engineering

Emergency Management and Emergency Planning

The four phases of emergency planning Mitigation This phase happens before and after emergencies occur. It involves all the activities and efforts to reduce the likelihood of occurrence of emergencies or disasters or efforts to minimize the impacts of such disasters. It includes activities such as buying flood of fire...

Sociology

The Animal Rights Movement

Introduction The Animal Rights Movement has shown few signs of weakening over the years after three decades of activism and management. This has been influenced by public awareness of animal rights policies, increased legal action, and budget building. The movement covers many organizations which advocate for animal rights which take...

History

Petroleum & International Relationships in 1945-2001

Introduction Petroleum is otherwise referred to as crude oil. It is a naturally occurring flammable and toxic liquid substance with high economic value1. Petroleum processing starts from exploration2 to hauling3. In terms of output, the largest oil products are the gasoline or petrol and fuel oil. It is also important...

Education

The Reggio Emilia Pedagogy Model in a Kindergarten

Introduction The school is an avan-guard kindergarten located in Iceland in a residential area in the city of Kopavogur. The kindergarten has adopted the Reggio Emilia model that is hailed as a successful approach to early child hood education. The communities around the kindergarten are multicultural and so are the...

Psychology

Neuro-Linguistic Programming as a Process

Introduction NLP was an ideology propagated in the United States in the 1970s, and has largely been popularized as one means through which individuals can develop their self as well as their communication. The term was proposed by Bandler and Grinder (1975a) as a “purported systematic, cybernetic links between a...

Literature

Frankenstein: The Story of a Monstrous Creation

The story of Frankenstein beholds elements such as secrecy, fears, ambitions, rejection, and thoughts of mere existence. The mixture of emotions and expressions which are quite close to human reality is a masterwork of Mary Shelley. The work had been written in the era of romanticism that made the acceptance...

Sciences

Monitoring Microbial Diversity Using rRNA Genes

Introduction The existence of living organisms in the community is related to their in-depth distribution. This often marked by the high population of a number of species of the genus becomes a problematic aspect with regard to the thorough understanding of the organism’s varied or diverse habitats. In the case...

Literature

Landscape in King Solomon’s Mines by Rider Haggard

Introduction Many fictions presented by British writers have used landscape as a theme that has a major role in the historical perspective of the people, especially Africans. In this dimension, it is critical to note that landscape represents more than a description of objective nature. It’s a way of viewing...

Education

Effective Leadership Style for Inner City School Principals in Atlanta

Introduction The complexity of school and learning environments require good and efficient leadership, not only to achieve set targets established for them, but to ensure that they are run according to stipulated legal guidelines. School leadership has been ranked second from classroom teaching in influencing pupil for learning (Day, Pam,...

Education

Private Education Advantages over Public Schools

Introduction The study report entitled Are Private High Schools Better Academically Than Public High Schools? States that Think Tank is often regarded as an organization or group of persons that paved the way for innovative findings in various sectors such as political strategy, social policy, science and technology, education, and...

Education

Career Choices of Hispanic Female Teachers

Introduction This research paper aimed at investigating factors leading to low career advancement among Hispanic female teachers. The research though largely descriptive, was both qualitative and quantitative in approach. Ten Hispanic female teachers from Center Hill County in Florida were chosen for interview. The interview sought to obtain their experience...

Psychology

Psychology. Adolescent Goals and Gender

Introduction Brief Literature Review Beyond intellectual, physical and psychological development, significant social adaptation marks the progress of pre-adolescent children. At baseline, as toddlers, they are principally adept at one-on-one attachments but already commence the lifelong process of behaving according to the norms set by significant others. From then on, psychosocial...

Tech & Engineering

Information and Security in Organizations

Before the advent of the internet, networking occurs in a closed system that exists within a particular organization (Computer Security, 2009). Under this system, a network administrator creates the username and password for the users (Computer Security, 2009). The internet, which is an open system, allows access to information even...

Tech & Engineering

Voice over Internet Protocol Technology

Abstract This research study is a form of an argumentative research paper that seeks to explore whether or not Du and Etisalat, the two telecommunications organizations that have been licensed to provide VoIP services, should block their users from utilizing this technology. Background information of VoIP shall be examined, regarding...

Tech & Engineering

Computer Software Classification

Computer software refers to programs that direct the activities of computer systems. These programs are written by programmers who use specific programming languages to generate instructions that the computer understands through the use of language translators. Thus, computer software consists of the detailed preprogrammed instructions that control and coordinate the...

Politics & Government

United States-North Korea International Political Relationships

Executive Summary North Korea is a sovereign country that should be respected by any other nation in the world. However, America is also a major part of the daily running of the world’s policies. Nuclear proliferation is part of an issue that is bound by treaties and therefore, is a...

Psychology

Language as it Relates to Cognition

Introduction Language is a system of communication that a group of people uses. They use sounds, symbols, and words to express meaning, thought and idea. Each language is unique and has grammar. Language is also oral, systematic, symbolic as well as arbitrary- the fact that the sounds of words typically...

Sociology

Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Its Causes

Drug and alcohol abuse is one of the main problems that affected modern society. This problem becomes a real burden for many families living in low-class environments. Drug and alcohol abuse is not an individual problem but a social one caused by poverty and the inability to find a well-paid...

Religion

The Crusaders and the Catholic Church

Nowadays, it became a common trend among politically correct historians to evaluate the legacy of Crusades through methodological lenses of psychology. That is while referring to the religion of Christianity as being beneficial to humankind in general, these historians explain Christian atrocities by the fact that those who considered themselves...

Education

Why Students Join Dubai International Universities

Introduction In the effort of developing the talent pool and making Dubai a knowledge-driven economy, the city has taken several positive initiatives. Among them is the setting up of Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV), in 2003. Because Dubai’s populations mostly consist of foreigners and about 90% of the workforce in the...

Sociology

Ethics of Innovation in Several Human Fields

The humankind society has highly regarded integrity as a precious virtue that needs to be venerated by all people. This veneration does not just end with the human population; it is also extended to other species of the universe. In contemporary society, many people have equated lack of integrity to...

Sociology

Gender Relationship of Drug Misuse Among Adolescents in Hong Kong

Discussion The study sought to examine the relationship of drug misuse and families in Hong Kong. Since the people who get involved in drug, use or overuse lived with families at some point. The results indicated that adolescents’ tendency to abuse drugs would continue both in the presence of their...

Education

Effect of Feedback Tool on Students’ Academic Performance in Science

Introduction Science is the driver in modern global economic atmosphere. This is an era of information and high technological advancement which calls for more dedication on science education. In 2009, Hong Kong adopted “Hong Kong Accord on Global Science Education”. In this accord it recommitted itself to promoting science education...

Politics & Government

The Political Future of Kirkuk

Election in Iraq since 2003 The Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) was incepted in 2003 by the Bush administration after President Saddam Hussein was ousted from power. The authority was to act as a temporary government to oversee the running of Iraqi state. However, the provisional Iraqi government later took over...