Demography Literature Reviews Samples For Students

Oral health presents a significant public health problem that affects every group in the human population. Typically, children with poor oral health tend to show an undesirable oral health outcome throughout their childhood and adulthood because people are constantly susceptible to the development of dental caries during their lifetimes (Kawashita, Kitamura, & Saito, 2011). Past investigations have reported that oral health is linked to numerous health issues. Dental caries in childhood, for instance, increases the risk of comorbid maladies like cardiovascular disease and diabetes (Kawashita et al., 2011). The World Health Organization (2015) recognizes the significant impact of oral health ...

Part – 1 (Assignment Worksheet Quantitative)

The title of the quantitative research study systematically attempts to explore the variables determining the performance of nursing students in NCLEX-PN licensure examination. The study variables including the test scores of nurses, their theory grades, nursing education, selective admission practices, cumulative GPA (grade point average), SAT/ACT/NLN scores and grades obtained in pre-nursing courses prove to be the preliminary factors in determining the success of nurses in NCLEX - PN examination. The evidence based research literature contends the significance of previous academic performance and examination preparation of nurses on their prospective performance in various professional evaluations (McKenzie, 2008, p. 30). ...

Education Segregation in the United States

Education is a critical component of a country’s future, and the quality of a country’s citizens determines the level of prosperity its community will enjoy. In multicultural societies emerging in the modern world, there exist variables among citizens that limit their access to education. An advanced country should have in place an education system that offers all children the chance to a quality education. Nonetheless, many advanced countries education systems displays weaknesses that inhibit the ability of some students to acquire a meaningful education. Kozol examines this situation in his article, ‘From Still Separate, Still Unequal: America’ ...

Introduction

Since ancient times, minority groups in many parts of the world have faced some form of stereotyping. In the United States, minority groups such as Native Americans (American Indians), Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Hispanics, African Americans among other people of mixed races have faced severe stereotyping. American theater and media have exemplified the stereotyping (Thomson, 14). The film Smoke Signals was written, directed, produced and acted entirely by Native Americans. In the film, Victor Joseph (Adam Beach) is a young man living with another young man Thomas (Evan Adams) whom Victor’s father-Arnold rescued from a fire when he was an ...

Abstract

Tuberculosis, better known as TB, is an infectious disease that affects the global community. Its incidence rate has been significant in the New Zealand region where the disease is considered to be pandemic and has accrued a significant burden on the healthcare system for its demands on timely diagnosis and treatment. Although a decline of its incidence in New Zealand was noted, such decline halted sometime in the 1980’s and the rate of incidence becomes consistent thereafter and it remains to be an apparent health problem in the region which is highly associated with migration issues and other factors that ...

Women’s health is an important area to consider. Particularly, the critical stage in their life is the stage when they achieve the motherhood. Numerous care specialists investigated this specific stage so as to gain insights of clinical importance. In such context, the present description deals with a topic, Mammography-Literature review on Breast compression.
Briefly, a breast compression refers to ‘breast flattening’ such that the adequate quantity of tissue could be visualized through imaging and tested, during a mammographic examination (Breast Compression,2015)
Rationale: Breast compression, at the time of mammography, is one of the various fundamental technical approaches ...

Introduction

This literature seeks to explore the correlation between class issues and schooling based on an Australian model of study. Most of the authors in this review agree that there is a correlation between class issues and the way schools are perceived and operated. The rise of neoliberalism has led way to an induction of creating a greater divide between the haves and have nots. Australian schools have shifted from the dynamics of the 1970s and 1980’s where the idea of a more balanced school system was part of educational reform. However, as of 2009 this has shifted and ...

Abstract

The article,” The Relationship between Symptoms and Stress in Adolescents with Schizophrenia” is authored by Heeyoung Lee and Karen Schepp.The two authors are Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners affiliated to the University of Pittsburgh and the Washington University respectively. This article is a quantitative research that aimed at examining the correlation between symptoms and stress in 40 adolescents suffering from schizophrenia. As such this paper aims at critiquing this article and subsequently addressing the gaps that exist in research and subsequently in the knowledge pertaining to schizophrenia in adolescents. In the pursuit to thoroughly critique this article, the paper will separately ...

The first step in prioritizing healthcare resources is to estimate the burden of disease. High-income countries have reliable systems to assess the causes of death in the population; however, mid- and low-income countries do not have such systems in place, and mortality rates from a specific disease have to be extrapolated from incomplete data. Several studies have approached the problem of estimating the burden of disease by using a variety of methods to determine which diseases are responsible for the most deaths, which countries are carrying the highest burden of disease and death, and which populations are at the highest risk ...

Multicultural and Diversity Aspects of Empowerment Counseling

The realization that the demographics of the United States of America will be made up of a considerably large number of ethnic groups who have been considered minorities before has raised the importance of multicultural and diversity training among counselors dealing with mental health (National Association Of Social Workers, 2001). According to Nassar-McMillian & Niles (2010) empowerment counseling focuses on enhancing clients self esteem, decision making skills, and developing his or her social, life, and health skills. This literature review will provide insight into multicultural and diversity aspects of empowerment counseling. The focus of the literature will be why it is ...

The demographic profile

As it has been indicated by Kumar et al (2014) in the scope of their study, the lion share of the statistical data on demographic profile of epilepsy from both developed and developing countries may be referred as a retrospective one. It means that there is an insignificant number of the studies, which pertain to the selected age group – children in the current realities of the 21st century (Garzon et al 237-245).
As it was indicated by Garzon et al (2003), the core limiting factor in this case is the access to the professional health care services in the ...

Literature Review

In education communication is essential. The school, the teachers, and the parents must communicate with one another to educate their students. When there is a lack of communication the students suffer. The modes of communication are evolving every day, because of the advances made in technology. School systems needs to transition into using some of these modern forms of communications to better reach the diverse population of parents present within a school. Connecting with parents using multiple methods could increase parent involvement as well as student achievement. Different styles of communication could be used for different reasons. It must ...

Abstract

Nurses have been responsible for providing primary health care in the modern health care system as well as all through history. Advance practice registered nurses can be certified in different roles. One of the important roles is that of a Geronotological Nursing Practitioner (GNP). Geriatric nurses have become a significant part of modern medicine as they are the primary care givers to elderly patients and it is recognized as a very critical advance practice nursing specialty. GNP’s are entrusted to manage a very critical part of patient care, and they have to be vigilant at all times to ...

INTRODUCTION

One of the technological platforms regularly visited by college students each and every day is social media. There are many youths who participate in all social media, like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, as if it is an important factor of their lives, something that is essential and necessary. Social media places youths in place where there every posted action and opinion is free to agreeable responses, positive accolades and “likes,” but they are also facing negative comments, hurtful insults and, in some case, even threats. E.A. Vogel, as well as other authors, in the 2014 article for Psychology of ...

Literature Review

Introduction
Employee turnover can be defined as the rotation of individuals around the labor market, between jobs, organizations, and careers. Besides, it is the amount of movement of workers in and out of a company, normally occur in terms of the employee turnover rate (Ronra & Chaisawat, 2010). Employees may involuntarily leave the company as a result of discharge or layoff, or voluntarily because of retirement or resignation. In most cases, voluntary turnover takes place when a worker feels dissatisfaction with his current job and has attractive alternatives in other companies.
Employee turnover and retention have always been key issues ...

Introduction

There are many issues that surround the LGBT population in the modern society, and one of them is the increasing rate of suicide among members of the population especially among LGBT youth. Despite the fact that society nowadays is shown to be tolerant of the LGBT population, there are still factors that are related to social stigma against LGBT members such as homophobia and the like. In addition, psychological factors such as depression can also play in the role in increasing the risk of suicide among LGBT youth.
Since suicide among youth in general is a serious issue in ...

(Tutor’s Name)
(Assignment)

Gender imbalance is a potential global justice issue that requires immediate international intervention. Kwame Anthony Appiah’s opinion on cosmopolitanism and practice of shared values is worth discussing while investigating the underlying factors of Gender imbalance. However, his perceptions of values with regard to female genital mutilation and similar practices are in sharp contrast with the findings of Hvistendahl on sex-selective abortion and birth control.
Appiah argues that people today are responsible to people within and outside of their own culture. According to the author, ‘Cosmopolitanism’ requires people to be positive about the way other ...

Literature Review

Chairman:
Committee member:
Committee member:
Masters of Arts in Psychology
2016
Introduction
With childhood obesity on the rise, there is increasing concern about the prevention and treatment of obesity. Current national data on childhood and adolescent obesity show 16.9 percent of 2-to-19-year-old children and adolescents are obese (Ogden, Carroll, Kit, & Flegal, 2014). An effective intervention to manage obesity is essential. The current weight management practices involve dietary modification, behavioral change therapies involving exercise, pharmacological therapy and surgical intervention. The purpose of this literature review is to explore the current research on Motivational Interviewing (MI) as an effective method for ...

<Tutor>
<Department>

Literature Review

Introduction
Dentistry as a branch of medical science has successfully and uniquely combined the principles of human science and the art of healing. The dental profession in particular has changed during the past years due to the review of scientific evidences that emerged in the health fields and medicine that rely on systematic approach. The findings from several literatures suggest clinical practices and other relevant concepts pointing out the recommended frequency of visits to dental practitioners for various types of patients. This includes patients suffering from oral cancer, periodontal diseases, and caries risk. In ...

Importance of Hotel Attributes Contributing to International Travelers’ Satisfaction in Singapore Luxury Hotel Industry- Literature Review

Importance of Hotel Attributes Contributing to International Travelers’ Satisfaction in Singapore Luxury Hotel Industry- Literature Review

Introduction

International travelers visit different countries on business, leisure or personal purposes. These travelers are diverse in their demographic characteristics, spending patterns and preference for accommodation while travelling abroad. As travelers “what people really desire are not products, but satisfying experiences” (Abbott, 1955 cited in Palmer, 2010). Luxury hotels have embraced the idea of creating unique, valuable and unforgettable experiences so that they get repeat and loyal customers on a continuous basis. Morrison & Crane (2007) rightly emphasize that contemporary consumers no longer simply buy products ...

Introduction

A quantitative research design is the process of explaining a situation under observation through collecting numerical data, which is statistically analyzed. Every research must explain a phenomenon (Wetcher-Hendricks, 2011). For example, the two studies selected in this case explain different phenomena. The study by Tesli, Egeland, Sonderby, Haukvik, Bettella, and many others investigates the influence of genetic risk variants such as enlarged ventricles and volumetric reductions on structural brain abnormalities in Bipolar Disorder (BD). The second study by Meesters, Schouws, Stek, Haan, Smit, Eikelenboom, Beekman and Comijs investigated the distinction between the cognitive impairment in late-life schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. ...

ID Number

Introduction

The use of statistics in behavioral sciences examines the relationships between variables. This paper discusses the application of statistical measures such as t-test, ANOVA, and chi-square on three different studies to determine the correlation between variables. The objectives of this paper include the following:

Article 1: The Effects of Participation in Athletics on Academic Performance among High School Sophomores and Juniors

An ongoing discussion concerning the impacts of participation in athletics on academic accomplishment has been around since the 60s. Recently, this issue has ballooned due to the imposed limits on budget for education. A lot of decision makers also found it comforting to cut programs intended for athletic development due to their notion ...

The fast growing increase of female in U.S. prisons

Introduction

According to the latest statistics from the Bureau of justice Statistics, US Department of Justice, American, the rate at which a number of women are getting detained and thrown behind bars is despicable. As opposed to their male counterparts, women face an uphill task when they are confined both in prison and jail cells. The major causes for their conviction include mental challenges, pregnancy, sexual abuse, property theft, prostitution, aggravated robbery, family violence, forgery, wanton endangerment, burglary and assault.
The most controversial of them all are the convicts who have ...

The impact of poverty on the young population is greater than would appear from an outside perspective. Approximately one in six children in Australia lives below the poverty line, a figure that has increased since 2003. Those in poverty are defined as making less than half of the median income. In all 575,000 children were in poverty according to 2009-2010 data.
There are some effects of poverty on childhood development that are not immediately tangible. According to Lipina and Colombo, the impact of various types of deprivation early in life can have lasting cognitive and neurological impacts on ...

Nursing

Epidemiologic Design on Studying Tuberculosis
Various systematic molecular and DNA-based epidemiology of tuberculosis used to fingerprint the incident cases attributed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission. Given the information from the previous literature review, it is apparent that epidemiologic study of the disease provides a clear description of analytical approach on study results.

Identified Research Question

Does tuberculosis cases that share DNA fingerprint are epidemiologically relate while reactivated cases due to remote infection have unique fingerprint?
Selected Epidemiologic Study Design
There are several study designs that provides information. However, selecting the best epidemiologic design for this study must consider the practicality, the ...

Introduction

The teacher is crucial in ensuring a proper learning environment for the student. It is the duty of the teacher to ensure equality for all students in the learning process without regard of their social status, class, religion, race or gender. In that perspective it is paramount that the teacher understands the methodologies that are suitable in a multi-cultural and multi racial setting (Banks, J. A., & Banks, C. A. 2004).

Literature review

Over the years, racial inequality in education has been a pertinent solution (Teranishi, R. T. 2010). It has remained so and it still seems to haunt the education sector and the nation ...

Introduction

Effectiveness of E-marketing
The aim of this work based learning is to unfold the effectiveness of the e-marketing for the non-profit making organization in the United Kingdom. To begin with, it is important to note that Non-profit making organizations are organizations which provide goods and services to the consumers without the aim of making profit. The research paper shall review some of the existing literatures concerning e-marketing and its effectiveness to the non-profit organizations in U.K. Some of the areas of to be discussed include: effective website design and layout, its influence on consumer behaviour, how it improves ...

Statement of originality

This research paper have been written by (insert your name). I am therefore requesting you kindly and humbly not to copy any part, distribute, transmit or store any part or all parts without the permission of the author as this shall lead to serious consequences.

Acknowledgement

I would like to take this opportunity to appreciate------- for ensuring that this work becomes successful. I would also like to acknowledge our almighty for giving me health and protecting me during the entire process as I write this research paper. Not to forget my teachers who instilled relevant knowledge and skills in me ...

I used two 20th Century sources about the demographic and economic conditions of Ireland at the time Swift write “A Modest Proposal”, and in my opinion these would have strengthened the paper overall by placing it in a more detailed historical context. Neither of the articles would have changed my basic conclusions that Ireland was suffering from extreme poverty, hunger and poverty because of England’s colonial policies. They would have offered further proof of my main thesis that even though Swift’s essay was intended only to be satire, he had a very serious political purpose. In my opinion, during ...

Literature review for insurance

Introduction

Insurance is a broad industry in the market that enables people in managing risks associated to various uncertain events. The insurance industry helps in providing cushion against financial losses that result from various uncertain future events such as fire, floods, theft, disability or health related expenses. The insurance industry thus covers different sectors of the economy including the health care sector. Matters dealing with the health of individuals are uncertain and hence insurance helps people to be able to cover medical expenses in the event of an illness. Most of the health insurance industries have different plans to ensure ...