Essays on Chow

Born in 1958 in Shanghai China, Wong pursued graphic design at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University prior to enrolling in the training programs provided by the local television station. He started his career as the screenwriter, initially in television, then in the movies, and established his debut as a director with the 1988 film As Tears Go By, in the prime of Hong Kong movies (Yeh 6). The movie, which had a gangster theme, joined genre conventions with the infrequent visual skill, representing the gift of the formal experimentation, which was still evident in the succeeding work—earning him ...

Quality Assessment

Scanning technology (3D laser scanner technique) measures the dimension of a precast concrete panel using extraction algorithms to measure boundary points with a compensation model to increase measurement accuracy (Kim et al., 2013). 3D laser scanning converts CAD models into BIM, which identifies scanned objects by ensuring precision for rebar mapping before actual drilling as well as rebar detailing for installing rebar cages (Hajian & Brandow, 2012). Before shipping precast concrete elements, dimensional quality assurance (DQA) is carried out to ensure that there are no dimensional defects using a scanner in an automated process that saves time and labor input ( ...

Literature review

Kaasa, S. (2015). Is Cancer Pain Control Improved by a Simple WHO Pain Analgesic Ladder Approach Combined With Tumor-Directed Treatment?.Journal of Clinical Oncology, JCO647537.

Article summary

This article takes into consideration the role that the WHO analgesic ladder plays in addressing cancer pain in palliative care patients. The authors identify that cancer pain occurs in 90% of cancer patients but only half them are under proper pain management. To this effect, therefore, there is the need for applying opioids under the WHO ladder guidelines as a way of addressing cancer pain in oncology care patients.

This is a narrative qualitative research ...

Gender is a very powerful category and one that many different people have used in order to explain culture and society. The role of women in society had for the longest time been constricted to the private sphere, the home, taking care of the children and being the primary Linchpin that could take care of the family and be the emotional and often moral center of the family. Women in the course of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have gained more rights and have fought for equality with men. When Korean families immigrated to the United States in the ...

Stewart Culin in his article Customs of the Chinese Culture in America, thoroughly analyzes how the life of the people from little Chinese colonies has gradually emerged in the American culture. According to Culin, “The people from each district have their peculiar local customs and traditions” (Culin, 1890). Chinese food, however, from these small little colonies have transformed into something new. Locally the people of the Chinese culture enjoy such dishes as orange chicken and fried rice, however it is now often preferred as well with American culture. Chinese restaurants have become widely common in America. Popular dishes such ...

The 2015 Paris attacks inflicted tremendous losses upon the French hospitality market, resulting in the lowest level of customer turnover for some hotels over the last twenty five years. The Paris and Nice attacks caused economic damage, equivalent to damage caused by the 2008 Great Recession (Alderman, 2016). On a global scale, the global tourism industry demonstrated 3 percent growth prior to the 2015 Paris attacks (LaGrave, 2016). Moreover, the global tourism industry employed 7.2 million people more in 2015 alone, providing income for about 284 million people all over the world. Global tourism generated about one-tenth of the ...

LeanCor’s Supply Chain Case Study

Q1. A consumer product company has a number of standard logistics operational characteristics. The main characteristics considered in the LeanCor case study include high inventory availability, constant flexibility during customer order processing and speedy deliveries from distribution points to the customer. These three characteristics all relate to improved customer service which is the main target for consumer product companies. More inventory availability means that there is no occasion that a consumer will require a product and find it out of stock. Inventory availability in the warehouses and distribution points is a key practice to ensure that customers get the ...

Q1. Explain the regulation of the cell cycle

Every cell is regulated by particular checkpoints to ensure that the daughter cells are exact duplications. This is to help guarantee that cell mutations are not passed on to the next generation of cells. In eukaryotic cells, there are three main checkpoints. These are points at which cell replication can be halted until certain conditions are met (Boundless, 2016). The first checkpoint is near the end of the G1 phase. It is here that DNA gets evaluated and checked for damage. If damage has occurred, it either gets corrected or gets prevented from moving on to the next phase ( ...

Absolut vodka has developed into one of the largest spirit corporations in the world. The Swedish company’s campaign of “constant creativity” have caused it to perform strongly over the years. Absolut was founded in 1879 by Lars Olsson Smith, and by the time he was in his twenties, Smith controlled one-third of the Swedish vodka production by improving the production process and using local products (Pernod Ricard). Distilling this fine liquor in a country where vodka was already a rich tradition, Smith invented the process of continuous distillation, where the liquor is continuously distilled through its production. This ...

The homosexual community in China faces discrimination and is treated with less respect as compared to the heterosexuals. The older people in China are rigid and refuse to change their negative perceptions towards the homosexuals. The older people perceive homosexuals as being sick and think homosexuals need to seek treatment. The homosexuals experience social stigma and pressure from their families, friends, colleagues, and the community as a whole (Preston 219). The homosexuals, thus, experience problems such as the fear to seek health services due to fear of stigmatization (Feng et al.). The marriage law bill, for the homosexuals, which ...

The use of social media has attracted many corporates to adopt it as an ideal marketing platform targeting a given issue (Haberer, 2012). Sales and marketing heavily relies on the social media as an ideal avenue for communicating with the target audience (Corcoran, Osano, Weakland, J& Hollingshead, 2009). With regards to the Greenpeace’s agenda of communicating to the youths about environmental sustainability through this avenue; it is indeed a well-thought idea that if conducted well will generated the intended impacts (Wells, 2013). Youths are considered as the strength of the community, and they have the prowess to disseminate ...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia

Abstract The intensive care unit in most hospitals plays the role of providing care to patients dealing with life-threatening conditions. The technological and other set ups in these hospital units are vital in ensuring that these patients continue to receive the best regarding care while with the intentions of having them emerge with desirable outcomes. There are however challenges relating to the care that these patients receive since, in most cases, they are usually under mechanical ventilation. A patient under this condition faces the risk of developing ventilator-associated pneumonia if the ventilators are not handled with the required care. ...

Dear Ms Robert,

My name is Lilly Chow and, as the Chairperson of the Saint Laurent College Fashion Show organizing Committee, I am absolutely delighted to request your valuable participation as a judge for our next show. As a prominent designer and business-owner, you will be aware of our annual event which is sponsored by a renowned Canadian fashion retail chain and raises money for charities. Last year our Show raised $10,000 for Fashion Helps which is a charity that assists the families of the terminally-ill. We were thrilled to be able to participate in the subsequent television coverage and media ...

Humans are good at multitasking because people in life generally have to do multiple things at the same time. Good organization is of the utmost importance and the brain adapts to this kind of situation. Humans multitask the majority of the time, but it can lead to stress which is why the key lies in the fact that they need to have a well-develop schedule and stick to it. However, unpredicted situation occur almost every day which is why people need to work on their multitasking skills. They are good at multitasking because of the fact that they need ...

Managing Change

Introduction Organizational change has become a significant feature in today’s business environment. According to Burke (2008), the need for change and the demand for organizations to adapt and modify their operations have intensified. In fact, the most prevalent challenge in many organizations has been the need to cope with the rapid change. In a recent study conducted by leadershipIQ.com, a failure to manage the organizational change is one of the top reasons for termination of jobs for many managers (Murphy 2015, para 1). This failure is attributed to the managers’ inability to motivate employees, especially by not articulating ...

Introduction

Since the end of the Great Wars, the US hegemony has remained superior than other countries and it was clear no one would be able to challenge their dominance in the fields of politics and the economy. Many countries often seek the advice of the US in terms of their political and economic reforms and seek aid to ensure their continuous growth. When there are major conflicts, the US is considered by many countries to act immediately due to its role as a world police. Considering its role in the international arena, many believed that the US would remain ...

The Proposal

Vulnerability increases the likelihood of particular persons acquiring illnesses. The susceptibility may arise due to genes, poverty, cultural practices, environmental factors, etc. In this particular case, this essay conceptualizes on the risks factors that make diabetes prevalent amongst minority populations. The burden of the illness is much greater amongst the disadvantaged groups. What increases their chances of suffering from diabetes? What measures can alleviate the groups’ vulnerability to the disease? The illness also presents a challenge to health care providers who are aiming to enhance the medical outcomes of diabetes and prevent the disease. Diabetes management and prevention require ...

1.0 Background According to Wiefels, the term marketing communication refers to all activities or strategies that are applied by a given organization or company to communicate to customers or market their goods and services. The process of market communication may apply various strategies such as advertising, branding and use of websites or even direct sales presentations. Hong Kong Disneyland is the smallest in the world and it was occasionally reported to have made losses. Based on the challenges that it (Hong Kong Disneyland) faces, the following strategies may facilitate the improvement of the number of tourist visits. 2.0 Specific ...

Technology advancement in the medical sector has had an important contribution in the pathology of many diseases. One of the innovations has been, testing human DNA, commonly referred to as Genetic testing. The procedure involves determining the DNA sequence and changes in the DNA sequence of specific genomes in a human body (McCormick and Connors 317). The tests are used to diagnose traits and diseases, assess the severity of a given disease, and determine gene changes that can be inherited from one generation to another, determining medical treatments and gene changes that have a higher risk of causing a ...

Abstract

The mainstream economic theory holds that globalization is beneficial for every country, both developing and developed. However, the mainstream view relies on the comparative advantage theory, which embraces many unrealistic assumptions such as free mobility of labor and sustainable trade. These assumptions lead to adverse effects to countries that adopt globalization without a strategic plan. Importantly the U.S. is experiencing loss of jobs, an imbalance in income distribution and unfair competition due to globalization. These impacts arise when companies shift their production process to cheap labor zones and due to increased demand for skilled labor. This paper has four ...

Global Risk Assessment: New Alcohol Beverage Venture

Fundamentally, risk assessment entails identification and analysis of potential hazards that may occur in an organization and their resultant effects. The occurrence of risks often results in disruption of normal operations and performance of the affected entity. Before the formulation of a risk assessment strategy, due considerations must be given to nature as well as the causing agents. Risk assessment is essential for the success of an organization. Identification of potential hazards helps in determining the necessary and effective measures to be used in controlling them. Besides, protection of employees and the entire business enterprise is a state requirement ...

There has been a significant rise in the number of super tall buildings in the world in the recent past and more especially in the Far East. The tremendous and rapid urbanization has led to this phenomenon and even in some cities; these buildings have been built for residential purposes. Buildings that are more than 984 feet tall or 300 meters are classified as super tall buildings by The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. The designers and developers of these buildings try to put into consideration the safety of these buildings. However, there has been an increased ...

One of the important parts of researches and various studies is theoretical frameworks. Theoretical frameworks are composed of various concepts and terms found in a study. It is the method where important concepts are linked together to demonstrate a particular understanding or connection to the research topic (University of Southern California, 2016). In public policy, some of the popular theoretical frameworks include Advocacy Coalition Framework, Multiple Stream Framework, and Institutional Analysis and Development Framework. The study of Sotirov and Memmler (2012) utilized the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF). It specifically dealt with the numerous uses and advantages of the framework. ...

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was comprehensive legislation prohibiting discrimination in both the private and public sectors. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of “race, color, religion, sex, or national origin” and applies to employers with fifteen or more employees (Civil Rights Act 1964). Race, color, religion, sex, and national origin are protected classes that are specifically covered under the statute. Since the time that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, the social landscape in the United States has changed a great deal. Generally speaking, the nation has become much more tolerant, and this ...

After reviewing several topics, the population I have chosen to study is the local African-American diabetic population. This population is where I feel the greatest positive impact will occur. Currently employed with a nonprofit hospital, it is evident that many individuals lack health insurance and currently suffer from multiple, uncontrolled chronic medical issues. I have confidence in the fact that through teaching, the cycle of having uncontrolled chronic illnesses can be broken.

Aggregate Details

The aggregate chosen for the Capstone project will focus on the local African American diabetic population. The chosen population, largely located within the city of Ft. Pierce, ...

Study rationale

The monetary authority of Hong Kong has stabilized the currency since 1983, and this has been defined as an external stability exchange value of the Hong Kong currency (Lee, 2012). The paper will determine the exchange rate of the HKD in the foreign exchange market especially against the US Dollar. Consequently, the exchange rate of the HKD regarding the foreign currencies, the RBM will follow the same direction as in the exchange rates of the USD. Therefore, when the USD experience some depreciation against the RBM, then the HDK will also depreciate accordingly.

Objectives

Methodology Since this is a quantitative ...

I believe there should be no breed specific legislation banning pit bulls in the United States. There does not exist a pit bull problem in America, but rather a human problem. For many years, pit bulls were iconic to the American landscape and were not perceived as a threat, but instead a loyal family pet. What changed? In the mid 1980’s there was a resurgence of the “sport” of dog fighting. The top dogs of choice for these fights were pit bulls. (Bastian) Pit bulls were probably chosen for a number of reasons. First, pit bulls are powerfully ...

Proposal

This paper discusses the need for the development of new space vehicles for future space tourism. Space travel is not a new phenomenon. It has been going on since over a century, and every incidence of space travel has been unnerving and exciting as far as discoveries and the experience itself are concerned. Space tourism is a relatively innovative and unique concept in itself that is not being given much thought to the general public, however; it is a topic that needs to be explored and propagated by scientists and experts who deal with the phenomenon of space travel. ...

Abstract

This essay outlines the factors affecting food security such as food production and delineates innovative approach of vertical forming. The issue of food security bears relevance because of the unequal distribution of food in the world especially between the rich and the poor. The world produces sufficient food for its populace, and a lot of factors such as income, availability and so forth determine access to these foods. The word ‘food security’ has been coined to identify the impediments to food access and to help deal with them to ensure food availability. Many factors affect food security, and these ...

CAD/ CAM IN DENTISTRY

The abbreviation CAD or CAM in dentistry stands for Computer Aided Design or Computer Aided Manufacturing (European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry, 2016). The utility of CAD/ CAM has been quite extensive in the modern world of dentistry, mainly in the field of dentistry laboratory. In an article by some eminent research workers, the concept of CAM/ CAD was termed as “A novel procedure for virtual dental implant planning” (L et al., 2008). They also called the same as a meeting of the 3D X- rays with CAD/ CAM. In another article, it was said that the development of CAD/ ...

Practical Application: Technology Acceptance Model

Part 1: Theory and Application A theory is one of the instruments to comprehend a given topic and develop concrete explanation on it. The theory is described as a given relationship between two or more observed phenomena. It is defined as the coherent statement or collection of concepts that propound phenomena or facts observed, from which principles and laws can be established. Thus, it can provide verification to a hypothesis by experiments or observations. The application is the practical domain of the theory in various areas. However, they are interlinked with one another. Practical application cannot take place without ...

Nursing Research

Diabetic conditions are dreaded. There are two types of diabetic conditions, type 1 and 2. These conditions have been on the rise in the recent times and are socially term lifestyle diseases. The reality of the conditions has led to evolution in the field of medical research, especially among the racial minority population in the United States. There has been observed trend of increased diabetic conditions among the African-American population, especially at Ft. Pierce, Florida. The trend has been worrying especially due to its observable racial inclination. This has brought the need to objectively research on the relationship thereof. ...

1. African American (AA) women and men have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) that is estimated to be 77% more compared to their non-Hispanic White counterparts (Chow et al., 2012). At 18.7%, the prevalence of T2DM is also higher among adult AA women and men (Chow et al., 2012). Moreover, AA women share a greater burden of risk for T2DM given the higher likelihood that they also have hypertension, obesity, and cardiovascular disease (CDC, 2012). For this reason, T2DM screening and health education are urgent needs of this population. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) (2014) recommends ...

Introduction

Description of the study In this paper the author considers the incentives for attraction of foreign direct investment and their role in the development of the companies having the residency in China.

Purpose of the Assignment

Furthermore, the purpose of this paper is to evaluate the motivations for attraction the foreign direct investment to the MNCs and the consequences of their involvement.

Questions rising in the assignment

Methodology For the completion of the order, the author has applied structural analysis of the reports provided on annual basis by the major MNCs and the data collected by the IMF and stte authorities of China.

Structure of the paper

The paper includes introduction, main ...

Energy is the most important aspect in modern world, as the dependency on energy is inseparable from people’s life. Furthermore, the needs to travel using automobiles create an insatiable need for fossil fuel to power the movements. Unfortunately, fossil fuel is a non-renewable resource that is estimated to be depleted in 2042 (Shafiee and Topal 181). From environmental point of view, fossil fuel combustion from diesel and gasoline vehicles has high contribution to the pollution level in urban areas (Chow and Watson 222). In addition to the pollution level, combustion of fossil fuel releases CO2 a greenhouse gas that contributes ...

Introduction

The recent financial disaster was not a natural disaster since it is something that could been prevented. As a result of these crisis, many people lost their jobs while others lost their houses due to foreclosure. Although the US economy is still recovering, many people are yet to recover from this crisis. Failure to apply business ethics by those in charge government and businesses resulted to this crisis (Burden, 2010, p.385).

Those people in authority had political, ethical and social responsibilities to avert the occurrence of the crisis.

Fed failure One of the main causes of the stormy 2008/2009 financial crisis is failure of the banking regulator to perform its regulating role. The banks ...

Introduction

Are only children really spoiled and lack social skills? It is commonly believed that families with more than two children provide the necessary social environment for their children. Having a sibling or sibling is also perceived to affect a child’s development in a positive way. Based on the findings of recent national surveys in the US, only a mere three percent believes that having one child is ideal for a family (Mancillas, 2006). However, the economic crisis that most countries throughout the world experience in the recent times have contributed to developing new trends. Also, societal factors have also contributed towards having more ...

Measurement in this case refers to use and application of rules for assigning numbers to different objects. Different measurement scales are applied for different classes of objects. For instance, measuring a height of a sample population may be done in inches, whereas the weight of the sample population may be done in kilograms. The scale measurement constitutes three important properties. According to Kaplan and Saccuzzo (27), these are magnitude, absolute zero, and equal intervals. Magnitude refers to the ability to represent more, less or equal attributes of a given entity or object. This is clearly shown in a scale of weight where one ...

Intersectionality of sexuality and poor immigrant women

Intersectionality of sexuality and poor immigrant women Basically, intersectionality refers to the study of intersections between systems or forms of domination, discrimination or oppression. While race, class and power intersection constitute the major structural elements of many Latina and black women experience in shelters of battering, it is worth noting that sexuality intersection exist in other sites. For the poor immigrant women, their condition of being immigrants can put them in a vulnerable status that are coercive, though not reducible to the economic class easily (Lockhart & Danis, 2010). For instance, according to the immigration Act of 1986, someone who ...

The nursing curriculum is designed to offer the nursing students the knowledge and skills required for handling specific situations of their career, especially based on the required expertise to handle the nursing discipline. Nursing textbooks are written by experienced individuals in the field of nursing and the learners are expected to achieve specified results by the end of their trainings. However, there exist several significant differences between the things that are taught in nursing textbooks, published literature, hospitals’ policies and procedures, and actual practice. The orthodox view of teaching at the university level is that, during the lecture courses, ...

And Chan-Wook Park

Given the increasing globalization of the film industry, Hollywood directors have begun to pull increasingly from international sources for their creative output. Looking into the small-but-potent international film markets, often directors from other countries are given the opportunity to cross-over into Hollywood. This is certainly the case with Asian cinema; many Asian film directors who have achieved success in Japan and Hong Kong have been given the chance to make films in America in order to provide a rapidly-consuming film market with the variety and quality it desires. In the 1980s and 1990s, two Asian directors in particular crossed over ...

Linear Air founder, Bill Herp, had many expectations from his customers once the company starts operating jets in an air-taxi business. The company faced competition from other airline companies such as Dayjet and Pogo Jet. In order to win the competition, Herp focused on value creation for both his suppliers and customers.

For suppliers

Herp aimed at getting suppliers who could manufacture Very Light Jets (VLJs) because these aircrafts had better price-to-performance characteristics and high engine technology. Linear Air preferred Eclipse jet suppliers to Piston aircraft and Turboprop aircraft. Unlike Piston aircraft and Turboprop suppliers, Eclipse jet was capable of operating ...

- Introduction Since Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997, there have been a plethora of changes in the country. However, in other ways, the country has remained much the same as it was under British rule. To this day, Hong Kong remains a special administrative region of China, which means that it is afforded special economic and political freedoms that the rest of the country is not afforded. Today, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world, and has a GDP that is the 44th largest in the world. This is no mean feat ...

Ang Lee’s The Wedding Banquet (1993) and Wong Kar-Wai’s Happy Together (1997) are two examples of “New Queer Cinema”, a genre defined in the early 1990’s by academic and film critic B. Ruby Rich. New Queer Cinema defined and described an already existing movement of filmmakers that were examining gay identity and existence from a queer perspective tand rejected heterosexual norms and values (Rich 14). Initially focused on the sociocultural elements of specific films by auteurs like Haynes and Araki, the term was soon broadened to include any films with gay and lesbian content (Berry 214). Initially, these ...

Wheelchair Rugby

Abstract In order to understand this sport, we have to understand how it is played and the rules that the players need to follow in order to be fully qualified to step in the court and play this beautiful sport. This sport has in the recent past grown into one of the best sports for the persons with disabilities. Others include basketball and handball but as West (2014) argue, wheelchair rugby does what basketball and handball, do better and collectively and as some may say, simultaneously. Hodges (2012) explains that wheelchair football game is completed with two ...

Introduction

When the word “fluid” is mentioned in everyday language, many think that it simply refers to liquids. However, in the world of physics, the term fluid has an entirely different meaning. It denotes any liquid or gas that has the ability to adjust or conform to the shape of the container in which is it being held. Fluid mechanics refers to the study of fluids in motion and at rest. Fluid mechanics is usually divided into two subsections. The first subsection is referred to as fluid statics. This is primarily concerned with studying those fluids are stationary or static. ...

The article talks about racism that was shown in YouTube (Cross, 2013). Racism has been a great concern in the United States in the recent years. An increase in racial abuse targeted to individuals on social media was associated with black people affected the most. They are not afraid of the law on their racial stands. The article talks about Francesca Ramsey, who has a YouTube channel where she posts her videos for people to watch. She has stated that only one of her nearly 200 videos is on race. When she hosted a meet up with the fans only 3 of ...

1.0 Introduction Websites are arrangements of interrelated web pages parented by a single web address or better known as a domain name hosted by a server. Initially websites were typically navigated for information only. The Internet evolved to incorporate unlimited functions such as electronic email communications, architectural designs and business transactions. Nowadays most, if not all, websites are designed to be a two-way method of communication between the sender and the receiver. The purpose of this report is to evaluate three (3) different kinds of websites and distinguishing their main functions: information, interactive, and trans-active. Considering how virtually most established and popular ...

Introduction

Confucianism is the term of a cultural development, which began in Ch’ing period. Confucianism is the tradition that shaped the moral beliefs and social relationships of the Chinese people. Kong Qiu, and in Latin name was Confucius was the founder of Confucianism. Confucius was a teacher to people of the nobility back in the days when proper education was just starting in China. Confucius’ teachings were soon translated by strict political theorists into strict rules, and more on Chinese history, Confucianism was associated with a supreme hierarchy of influence and absolute obedience (patheos.com). In this essay, we will discuss how Confucianism ...

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940 in San Francisco in the year of the Dragon and at the hour of the Dragon in the Chinese calendar (between 6 and 8 am) during the American tour of his parents. His parents were: Lee Hoi Chen and his wife, Grace Lee actors-comedian of Chinese opera. Mother Grace Lee had Eurasian roots (was half German), his father was Chinese. He began acting in the movies since childhood: 3 months of age, Bruce Lee appeared in his first film - "Golden Gate Girl" (the role of the little girl-baby), at the ...

Introduction

Modernization and globalization are some of the current trends in international relationships. These principles have ensured that members of the international community interact in different forums and platforms. Tourism is one of the most internationally engaging and interactive platforms, which has seen millions of tourists travel to the international territories for different reasons including enjoyment, adventure, education, and weather change among several other special needs. Despite the increasing modernization and globalization, the diversities of different cultures have been a challenge to the managers and marketers in the tourism industry. It is very important to understand every culture and ensure that, ...

The evident identity of Louisiana as an exceptional yet unique kind of integrated cultures has been captured using many phrases by many scholars. This savory mixture has also been identified alongside its historical dishes, gumbo. Capturing this unique and complex assortment of cultures has eluded many scholars, researchers and anthropologists. Some authors have however come close to identifying this complex assortment describing tradition, folk life and folklores. A major event labeled Louisiana Purchase that occurred in 1803 played a major role in shaping the future of this state. This marked a major experiment to incorporate the very diverse state into ...

Introduction

Health informatics is an important field in nursing, integral in the conduct of nursing activities on patients by nurses by use of information. Information used by nurses in their practice has got to be of the highest quality in terms accuracy and effectiveness. The management of information in the nursing profession has been one of the major hurdles that nurses have to handle over the years as part of their occupation (Haux, R. 2006). Nurses have the duty of generally monitoring patients and determining, through the information they gather, whether the patient is moving towards recovery, or is moving ...

of an Organisation’s Strategic Objectives of an Organisation’s Strategic Objectives The efficacy of an organisation results from the development of its culture, which occurs over a long period of time (Bryant, 2013, p. 147). In particular, organisational culture refers to the standards, behaviorsbehaviours, attitudes, values, and beliefs that shared by individuals or groups within an organisation share. Moreover, an organisation’s structure is defined by its culture defines its structure, which impacts the manner by in which individuals and groups contribute to the organisation’s growth. It is a dynamic phenomenon that surrounds people at all times ...

Introduction

This case study reviews the loss of the NASA Space Shuttle “Challenger” STS Mission 51-L in 1986, when it exploded shortly after launch, resulting in the deaths of all seven astronauts on board. The research looks at the causes of the accident, the structural and mechanical factors involved, other contributory factors, and the findings of the Investigation Board.

The Research Causes of the Accident. The main cause was found to be a failed O-ring seal in the right side Solid Rocket Booster (SRB), resulting from exceptionally low ambient temperatures at launch (“Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster”, updated Feb 2013). ...

- The Nurse Leader's Role as Advocate for The Nursing Profession. Advocacy is a term that stands for supporting a proposal or cause. There are a number of workplace concerns arising in the nursing sphere. In order to resolve them and promote a positive work atmosphere, point-of-care nurses need to advocate for the profession.

Examples of Point-of-Care Advocacy

- Advocacy for the nursing profession can be undertaken by point of care nurses once they enroll in councils, committees and quality-improvement teams. By becoming a member, it is vital to represent the requirements of both patients and colleagues. - Participating in organization-wide activities is a means to engage ...

Adult Hippocampal neurogenesis has often been associated with hippocampus-dependent learning memory. The whole process of neuron development is highly and differently susceptible to various factors and conditions that affect its survival, as well as functionality. Various prior researches have indicated that spatial training occurring 6-10 days after an injection of bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU), which is a DNA synthesis marker, increased the cell’s survival rate in male rats. However, sex differences has been reported in spatial cognition and hippocampal neurogenesis, hence developing difficulties in understanding whether spatial training would affect males and females hippocampal neurogenesis similarly. Therefore, the article by ...

Extended Methamphetamine Self-Administration in Rats Results in a Selective Reduction of Dopamine Transporter Levels in the Prefrontal Cortex and Dorsal Striatum Not Accompanied by Marked Monoaminergic Depletion [Article Summary]

Abstract

The study sought to unravel whether prolonged self administration of methamphetamine interferes with the level of dopamine and serotonin in rats. The rats were place in a lit chamber in which they were allowed to self administer meth. The researchers regulated the duration of the self administration session to achiever long and short access which the main variables in the experiment. The researchers discovered that long and short access to meth result ...

Introduction

The double-blind randomized controlled trial is an experimental procedure where neither the experiments subject nor the person conducting it has any information about the unique aspects of the experiment. A double blind randomized controlled trial aims at measuring and comparing the outcomes that presents themselves from two or more clinical interventions. A single intervention will serve as a standard to compare or as the control in the experiment. The involved participants in the experiment will receive interventions in an organized random manner so that they all have the characteristics which are similar at every start of comparing them. Randomization ...

Psychology: Theoretical Concepts in Practice

Observation 1 Location: A blog article posted on The Wall Street Journal (http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/tag/education/) The article reviewed a study that had been released a few days earlier that had reached a conclusion that popular kids in high school earn more later on in life than their counterparts (Derby, 2012). In his review, Derby (2012) observed that the study, which was published by the National Bureau of Research, suggested that popularity is not an inborn personality trait, but rather a trait that can be acquired through building social skills and benefits the individuals.

Psychological application

This case study best illustrates the concept of nature versus ...