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ABSTRACT
Young people in the United States are battling depression in record numbers, reaching an all-time high of 3 million patients in 2015. Researchers are continuing to search for alternative or additional methods than therapy and medications to improve depressive symptoms in teenagers and young adults. Some studies have demonstrated that as possible option in easing depression is physical exercise. In addition to assisting mental health issues, exercise promotes social interaction, physical health, and appearance. However, research has focused primarily on adults and therefore additional studies are needed with focus on the impact of exercise on depression in young ...

1.1 Overview of the Topic

Middle school is a level of study that involves the transition of students from being children to teenagers, and such children are faced by both internal and external changes. Internally, they are facing the onset of hormonal changes occasioned by the onset of adolescence while externally they grapple with esteem issues and the need for freedom. Children in middle school present a complex disciplinary conundrum that requires tact and skill to manage effectively. This is in part due to idea of figuring out criteria for social interactions and in part due to minimal or lack of understanding on matters relating to ...

Introduction

In its initial stages, the hotel industry provides renting space for people who were travelling from one place to another. The industry has grown exponentially into a flourishing service sector with revenues of billions of dollars (Prasanna, 2013). The hotel industry has improved its products. While it offered accommodation and food in the earlier years of the hotel industry, the hotel industry in the contemporary environment offers theme parks, conference facilities, lodging, cruise line, restaurants, and transportation among others (Prasanna, 2013). The classification of the hotels using the star system is also partly based on the products, services, and ...

- Introduction
This report is elucidating the level of the employees’ satisfaction in the bank of Cyprus and the importance of employees’ job satisfaction. In order to explain the context, the background of the study is given. It can help in understanding the various aspects of the job satisfaction and its merits for the organization. The chapter is then leading towards the formation of the research objectives and research questions. These questions are leading towards the context of the study. At the end of the chapter the limitation of the study is given along with the significant of ...

Abstract

[Doctoral Study Title]
[your official name]

BS, [university], 200X
Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment
[last month of quarter you plan to graduate] 200X

Background

Megaprojects have become a significant issue in the economic and infrastructural development of projects nationwide. An estimated 8% of the global GDP is made up of megaproject related funds and they have become the primary vehicle for the creation and delivery of a variety of social infrastructural projects including “water and energy, information technology, industrial processing plants, mining, supply chains, enterprise systems, strategic corporate initiatives and change programs, mergers and acquisitions, government administrative systems, banking, ...

Introduction

Cloud computing is a considerably new development which has taken root in the business world (King, 2008). Mell & Grance (2011) define cloud computing as a model that enables the convenient, ubiquitous, and network access to configurable computing resources that are pooled together. These resources include computer services, network servers, networks, and storage space for data. These resources can be provided to prospective customers and also forfeited without the need for significant management effort. The interaction between the provider of cloud computing services and the customer is also not required for this model (Mell & Grance 2011).
Cloud computing consists of ...

Introduction

In practice, Early Childhood Education is considered as one of the best environments for preschool age children based on a multitude of learning opportunities that it provides (Clark & Moss, 2005). This kind of early childhood education helps the children to foster in their language development, physical development and social ability in every dimension (Fasold, 1990). It is important that childhood teachers examine the trends in the today's society that influence the way the children play. Children's play behaviours will always be different depending on various contextual facts. For example, changes in the way technology get driven including children playing ...

Introduction

The concept of corporate governance refers to various decision-making processes and control measures undertaken by the board of governors of a specific firm and their working procedures. Corporate governance forms a set of interrelated rules that control the behaviors of corporations, management, and shareholders. Every country has its rules and regulations that set different standards of governance and systems of control determined by firms operating in the country. Corporate governance systems established in each country recognize the reality of organizational law, control and ownership, and relevant regulations in the market (Tricker 2012). Issues related with corporate governance have dominated most headlines ...

The advancement in communication technology coupled with improvement in smartphone App application software enhances user flexibility in communication platform supported by the UTAUT (Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology) concepts. The growing tendency of data security concerns among the mobile users is of the essence for smooth trade and efficient payment services to be in place. Regardless of age differences among mobile device users, improvement of data security is of high impact for improved performance of the technology. The existence of the Generation X platform anchored on the G-network accelerates the rate of acceptance of internet services ...

Improving cost-effectiveness of product designs by cross-functional collaboration

Abstract
Procurement management is a widely recognized strategic management tool used to keep the cost of production of a company under control. Design-to-cost process is a process that is capable of improving cost effectiveness of the process of product development. The DTC process essentially involves cross-functional collaboration within the organization. The objective of this dissertation is to provide a cross-functional collaboration driven DTC framework for the case company which is an information technology firm.
The proposed dissertation is single qualitative case study in which adductive approach will be adapted to the analysis of the results. The theoretical perspective of ...

The preliminary title of the proposed research project is “A contrastive study of transitivity and intransitivity in formal and colloquial Arabic and English”. The final title of the research project is not carved in stone and will likely be subject to change, if some nuanced corrections are suggested.

Background

In the languages that are widely spoken in the world today, all verbs can be categorized as transitive, intransitive or ambitransitive. Historically, linguists have understood transitivity as a “transfer of energy from one entity to another” (Hoche, 2009, p. 148). It appears from this definition that transitive verbs presume the transfer ...

The Determinants of Bank Performance in Kuwait

Abstract
The aim of this paper is to determine the measures of banking sector profitability of Kuwait and then see the impact of internal and external determinants on the performance of the banking sector of Kuwait. Several variables are used to measure the performance of banking sector in this study, the impact microeconomic and macroeconomic determinants will be analyzed with relation to Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE). However, answering the research questions will help in the selection of independent variables. It has been planned qualitative, and quantitative both research analysis techniques will be deployed for ...

Investing in Saudi Arabia Market: Oil and Gas Services

Dissertation Proposal
Rationale of the Study
The rationale of the study is stipulated by the necessity to extend the analysis of the investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia market, the greatest oil, and gas supplier on the Arab Peninsula. The role of Saudi Arabia in the global economy is determined by the significant amounts of raw hydrocarbon deposits – the explored volumes of oil and gas equal to 40,3% and 22,7% of the world deposit accordingly. The experts estimate the financial assets of public and private Saudi Arabian structures in around $4 trillion. Economic and political processes taking place ...

The Association between Physical Activity and Level of Depression among Youths in the United States

Prospectus: The Association between Physical Activity and Level of Depression among Youths in the United States
Introduction
According to a recent presentation by The Center for Disease and Control and Prevention, frequent physical activity among youths and adolescents is an important factor in enhancing strength, stamina and is helpful in building healthy bones and muscles (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). It was also discovered that physical activities are a critical factor in reducing stress and depression among the youths. Failing to engage in regular physical activity has been established to cause obesity and overweight as well as ...

DISSERTATION PROPOSAL

Brief Description
The progress of the information society of the twenty first century is largely determined by the activity of computer design organizations. They develop a system to effectively collect, store, organize and process a variety of information, as well as creating software systems that provide coordinated work of a large number of industrial production, financial, economic, socio-political and other processes, which provide tremendous cost savings efforts of many thousands of professionals.
Motivation of professionals, who automate the work of other people, is extremely important for the success of any modern organization, especially for computer design firms and companies ( ...

1. Introduction
1.1 Background Information
The exponential growth of data sources, as well as the need to obtain valuable information from huge volumes, paved the advent of the business analytics. Keim et al. (2008) defined business analytics (BA) as an application of multiple analytic methods that address the big data diversity (structured and unstructured) to generate estimative results and to yield actionable descriptive and predictive results. It uses the technique of data visualization as well as predictive modelling tools to produce analysis and algorithms that enable businesses to make an informed decision (Van, Arnold and Campbell, 2012). In general, ...

Dissertation Proposal: Classroom Management: Effective Teachers and Instructional Practices in Public Schools

Introduction
In general, the purpose of the study is to identify the relationship between classroom management and effective teaching techniques to improve student learning development. In particular, the research will address the benefits of technology and teaching to improve academic learning. Specifically, the frame of study will explore the phases of learning by focusing on past and present learning experiences of middle-school level students in an academic year through the development phases of understanding the key concepts and skill development in Math and Reading. For the most part, the direction of the proposed study will include effective teaching ...

Safety Strategies on Construction Sites to avoid Human injuries and Fatalities

Project Definition Document
for Dissertation in partial fulfilment of Bachelor of XXXX Honours Degree in Civil Engineering
in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment

Nottingham Trent University

2014-2015
Registration Number:
Project Title: Safety Strategies on Construction Sites to avoid Human injuries and Fatalities due to Moving Vehicles and Equipment
Rationale: The purpose of the research is to investigate the old and new strategies for protecting workers from vehicles on construction sites in the UK, in order to evaluate the best strategy for safety. Civil engineering projects such as building bridges, tunnels and transportation networks ...

General Problem Statement

Homelessness is a worldwide phenomenon observed in all nations regardless of economic development status. Many often believe homelessness is only a result of financial distress but there are many instances wherein homelessness is a result of other circumstances; advocates of the financial viewpoint – Miller, Herzberg, and Ray (2012) – claimed the urgency of addressing economic problems of society to effectively deal and combat homelessness. In contrast, Wright (2009) emphasized political and social origins of the problem rather than economic ones In the hopes of helping the problem, Hodas and Myers highlighted social and educational issues in schools that impact children ...

1 Overview
In order to assess the importance of modest concept in Islamic fashion especially for Muslim women out-wear this study investigates the effects of western fashion on the Islamic fashion.
1.1 Objectives
- Evaluate the likelihood for long term adoption of emerging fashions.
1.2 Research questions
- How can we define Islamic fashion concept?
- How does a man’s concept of Islamic Fashion differ from a female?
- What is the importance of modest concept in Islamic Fashion?
- Is the Islamic world exposed to a wide variety of fashion or a narrow?
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Introduction

Background of the Study
Bipolar disorder is considered as the most prevalent mental concern and accounts for the periods of racing thoughts, elevated mood, extreme depression and insomnia. The context of elevated mood incorporates hypomania, in which individuals feel extremely energetic, engage in inadequate decision making mechanism due to hindered decision making ability and encounter with the phase of insomnia. Similarly, the context of depression inclines the individuals to develop a negative prospect of life and increases the risk of self-harm, substance abuse and at-risk suicidal behavior (Goodman et al., 2011).
The individuals with bipolar disorder are ...

It is plausible to denote that sustainability is a cross-functional issue and can be defined as the balance of the social, environmental and economic for the short-term and long-term performance. Human resources (HR) is viewed by many outfits as primary factor in the ability of maintenance and sustenance of competitive advantage. Many empirical and theoretical frameworks focus on environmental sustainable goals, the functions and relationship of HR roles in sustainability has not been broadly studied.

Objectives of the study

It can be highlighted that the study intends to achieve the objectives as inscribed below:
Research Questions
The study will attempt to answer the ...

I understand that University’s Academic Honesty Policy (3.01.01) holds learners accountable for the integrity of work they submit, which includes, but is not limited to, discussion postings, assignments, comprehensive exams, and the dissertation. Learners are expected to understand the Policy and know that it is their responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources in written work as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. Serious sanctions can result from violations of any type of the Academic Honesty Policy including dismissal from the university.
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I understand that Capella University’s Academic Honesty Policy (3.01.01) holds learners accountable for the integrity of work they submit, which includes, but is not limited to, discussion postings, assignments, comprehensive exams, and the dissertation. Learners are expected to understand the Policy and know that it is their responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources in written work as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. Serious sanctions can result from violations of any type of the Academic Honesty Policy including dismissal from the university.
I attest that this ...

360 Degree System

Chapter 1

Introduction:
Performance appraisal is the critical tool in the human resources management for the achievement of the organizational goals and the objectives. This performance appraisal helps to improve the employee’s strength and weakness. Based on the performance appraisal, the performance of the employees can be measured and evaluated. 360 degree review is the appraisal approach and it is defined as collecting feedback from multiple sources of the input of employees, colleagues, seniors to evaluate the performance appraisal. The research mainly focuses on the validation and reliability of the appraisal system which makes convenient for the ...

Prediction of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Population with Normalized-Difference Vegetative Index (NDVI) and Coefficient of Variation (CV)

Prediction of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Population with Normalized-Difference Vegetative Index (NDVI) and Coefficient of Variation (CV)

Introduction

With the escalation in cost production and environmental concerns, researchers have in the recent past focused in investigating resourceful means of increasing yields while reducing fertilizer use. Arnall & Godsey assert that the seeding rate and hybrids that promise the highest crop populations is continuously sort by corn cost cultivators worldwide (2013). Nielsen et al. notes that the crop populations are tied to the end yields. Corn populations have greatly increased in Indiana over the past thirty years to make about 340 plants ...

Causes of Delay in Procurement Acts in Qatar’s Construction Industries and Its Effects on State Development: Research Proposal

Background of the Problem
Construction industry is one of the fastest growing professional areas in Qatar. This professional field is also of high importance for the economy of the country. At the same time, construction industry is infamous for its constant delays and overrunning costs. A great amount of research has been dedicated to the issue of delay in completing construction projects. It has to be noted that the causes for the delays vary from country to country, which requires to conduct a study in the context of one state in order to determine specific factors affecting the time-management ...

Sustainability Strategies of Small Business Owners

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Prospectus: Entrepreneurial Attributes and Competencies of Small Business Owners

Foundation of the Study
There are 28 million small businesses owners are the engine of America’s economy (Business & Industry, 2015). Small businesses are responsible for creating enough jobs for over one-half of the employees in the USA (SBA, 2015). Healthy and thriving small businesses across the country are necessary to stabilize the economy and the mission of the SBA is to support those business owners with loans, practical knowledge, and improving the circumstances for promising small business owners (SBA, 2015).

The purpose of this study is to explore strategies that small business owners use to sustain the business.

Background of the Problem
The amount of new small business startups is approximately 10 to 12% each ...

Dissertation Proposal: Public Health-Epidemiology

Introduction
- Problem Statement
- Purpose of Study
- Significance

Dissertation Prospectus

- Background
- Framework
- Research questions/hypothesis
- Nature of Study
- Content Analysis

Conclusion

- Possible sources

Abstract

Genital herpes is said to be on the rise. It is a significant public health issue, especially, among teens because being a sexually transmission of the disease. This dissertation seeks to explore the incidence of genital herpes among high school teenagers with in determining the extent to which it is prevalence among this population.

Dissertation Proposal: Public Health-Epidemiology

An Exploration into Incidences of Genital Herpes among
Introduction
Problem Statement
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A Critical Analysis of the Role of Product Design and Service Design in Achieving Design Management Goals within the UK Supermarket Retail Chains – A Case Study of Tesco, UK.

Introduction

In the world of business, firms compete to gain a stronger market share. This is done by utilising a firm’s core competencies and strengths and converting it to competitive advantage in order to provide a stronger appeal to consumers. Thus, most firms maintain an emergent corporate strategy whereby they observe trends on the markets and make changes to their business units in order to remain relevant to consumers and ...

Introduction

In order to understand the meaning of project management, it is important to understand the meaning of the project. A project is something an event that does not take place as a routine. It has a specified beginning and end (Goodpasture, 2010 p. 36). The main aim of conducting the particular event or activity is to meet certain specified goals (Berkun, 2005 p. 10). The goals can improve sales, employee performance or the brand of a particular product.
The project should be coordinated (Kloppenborg, 2011 p. 80). It is where management is involved, and skills and knowledge are implied into the ...

Abstract

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabian (KSA) has been experiencing dramatic shift and transformation from the simple migrant lifestyle that was pretty synonymous to the KSA society to the current day contemporary lifestyle. The labor market KSA has been heavily reliant on foreign workforce. The expatriate workforce in KSA constitutes two-thirds of the total Saudi Arabian employee base. According to report that was presented by the Saudi Arabia Monetary Agency (SAMA) in the 2008, the expatriate population in the Saudi Arabian private sector constitute to more than 88 % of the total workforce of KSA. The increasing degree of unemployment among ...

The previous work done focused on the construction industry, particularly on its scopes, costs, schedules, and uncertainties. In this paper, the author tries to continue what was started in that discussion only that this time, the focus would be on the application of project management principles in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). For the first part of this project, the author focuses on providing and discussing two qualitative studies about the chosen topic—i.e. the application of successful strategies in UAE’s construction project management industry.

Greening Project Management Practices for Sustainable Construction

The effects of climate change can be devastating. The world has witnessed the ...

The impact of motivation and job satisfaction in Portuguese hotels

Main Aim & Objectives:
The main aim of the research is to assess the impact of Employee motivation and Job satisfaction in Portugal hotels. This will help any hotel to improve its processes.

Research questions:

RQ1: What is the impact of employee motivation in Portuguese Hotels?
RQ2: What is the impact of employee job satisfaction in Portuguese Hotels?
In today’s economy, great store is placed on the abstract values such as knowledge and competence possessed by the workers. A great value in the hotel industry for which customers are willing to pay now, is being created through the human capital or ...

Description of the Organization

The organization is a private academic healthcare institution with facilities for research. It has 100 inpatient beds and different specialty departments, including the accident and emergency department (ED), as well as outpatient services. With an average annual of 20,000 inpatients and 450,000 outpatients, the organization is one of the largest healthcare providers in the Northern Emirates with different branches in the other emirates.
The President of the organization, the administrative director, and the hospital director makes up the Upper Management. It has different departments with a head, operational core, and supporting staff. The organization structure is characteristic of a ...

Dissertation Proposal

How Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs) Are Slowly Taking Over The Airline Industry And What Full Service Network Carrier (FSNCs) Are Doing To Fight Back.

Introduction

International airline industry has become an integral part of the global economy. In fact, nearly every part of the world has been reached with airline services. Remarkable and appreciable developments have taken effect in the airline industry since 1950s when jet airplanes were introduced. In the early stages of airline developments, mush control and regulations were imposed on their operations. Excess control of the airline operations made competition and profitability limited. Nevertheless, the deregulation of the ...

A proposal in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Introduction
Wheat (Triticum sp.), an extensively adapted crop, is one of the primitive and primary staple food crops in the world. Wheat is cultivated from temperate; dry to irrigated or rain-fed areas, to warm, humid or cold conditions. Such a high adaptability is attributed to its intricate genome (Acevedo et al., 2002). Wheat cultivation covers more land area compared to other commercial crops and endures to be an essential food grain for humans (Curtis, 2002). Estimations reveal that by 2050, the population of the world will reach 9.1 billion (34 percent greater than today); correspondingly, the food requirement and ...

Proposed research Topic: The lived experience/perception of public school educational leaders nn special education inclusive program: curriculum and instruction

Background
Significance of the study
The study would significantly contribute to assess the experience of public school teachers regarding the development of curriculum and instruction in inclusive programs. Through, the discussion of their experience relative obstacles faced by the teachers can be determined. The information gained through this study can be an effective source to determine the experience of teacher regarding inclusive programs that can be accredited by the education experts, administration and government to improve inclusive education program for students with special needs.

Qualitative problem statement

With the passage of time, the diversity in the classroom has significantly increased in the ...

Introduction

The market of medical services is a segment of the services market. Services market supports economic growth and development through the creation of a competitive economy, new jobs, enhancing universal access to essential services and stimulating trade. Services sectors form the backbone of an integrated and efficient economy at the national, regional and global levels.
Health care is a component of the structure of social life of the community, the primary aim of which is health saving and promotion. However, the fact that the current Russian health care system does not provide sufficient public health care guarantees, its accessibility ...

Introduction

The advance care planning is a route paper where the elder people establish an action plan at the moment when they do not have the capacity to take a decision by themselves or their life is in danger, and they are physically unable to decide. The advanced care planning in not only a medical and nursing issue, but a legal issue where the elder gives the instructions of his life at the moment when they cannot make decisions.
The testament is the last part of the advance care planning, but previous to that, there are medical procedures and instructions ...