Essays on Dependent

Dependent personality disorder is a pattern of behavior that occurs in early adulthood of both men and women and later with the establishment of important relationships. It best refers to an inflexible and maladaptive impairment trait of a person. The person displays an excessive and pervasive needy, passive and clinging behavior that completely deviates from the normality expectations of a person’s nature. It is a state where a person shows a lot of dependency on others, wanting to be taken care of all the time and is always out to impress them. Simply, this person cannot do alone. ...

Personal thinking styles

My primary thinking style is affiliative (99 percent) while my backup thinking style is dependent. May primary thinking style can be characterized as constructive. The term “constructive” relates to the styles, associated with self-enhancement and the capability of choosing the mode of behavior that can contribute to the improvement of one’s level of satisfaction. Apart from these characteristics, it is worth mentioning an ability to design healthy relationships with people and accomplish tasks in a proficient manner. As opposed to my primary thinking style, my backup style is passive or defending style. Passive (defensive) styles are concerned with ...

Article Review: The Causes of Cerebral Desaturation in

Article Review: The Causes of Cerebral Desaturation in The study by Brinkman, Amadeo, Funk, and Grocott (2013) investigated cerebral desaturation, which frequently occurs in one-lung ventilation procedures for thoracic surgery and is possibly caused by lower cardiac output. The aim of the study was to explore the correlation between decreases in cerebral oxygen saturation that occurs in patients undergoing one-lung ventilation and decreased cardiac output. Although cerebral oxygen saturation was lowered in all of the participants, the researchers did not have statistically significant data that could be used to establish a correlation between cerebral desaturation and cardiac output, so ...

Abstract

Aging parents usually fall into the responsibility of their children, who become their caregivers. While in the process of carrying for their elderly parents, the adult children may deal with various changes, ranging from the feebleness of their parents to their changing behaviors, modes, forgetting estate and so on. Moreover, they might even be experiencing the fact that their parents are permanently unsatisfied and continuously requesting for more attention and more choruses to be done for them. While dealing with this, the children also have to handle and to organize their own lives and many of them are still ...

This chapter introduces the need occasioning by a theoretical framework after a literature review. An issue I found interesting is on how the theoretic framework serves as the basis of the hypothesis developed by the research. To commence, a theoretical framework is explained as the belief an individual holds on the relationship between phenomena. The explanation forwarded by the individual on how these phenomena are related is the theory. The relationship and the theory have to be in agreement with previous research carried out in the problem ...

Citation: Busso, C., & Narayanan, S. (2007). Interrelation between speech and facial gestures in emotional utterances: a single subject study. Audio, Speech, and Language , X(XX), 1–16. Retrieved from http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=4317558 Single subject research has always posed some significant challenges to researcher s and scientists working in the field of experimental psychology. The fact remains that unlike popular opinion, single subject research can have statistical validity and can provide the necessary tools to provide usable data during many experiments(Kratochwill, 1978). Horner et al., (2005) provided some useful insights on how to assess the quality of a single subject research ...

Determination of hypothesis

Apparently, the most important hypothesis among the three generated assumptions is the one concerned with security. The exact hypothesis is: The U.S. immigration reform policy circa 2001 to present has not improved the security situation. Apparently, the most prominent concern of the U.S government, when designing such legislation as that relating to immigration, is security. The illegal immigrants are generally associated with such evils as drug trafficking, human trafficking as well as terrorism (West & Brookings Institution, 2010). As such, the effectiveness of the U.S. immigration reform policy circa 2001 to present can only be evaluated by the much the ...

Generalizability

Husserl distinguishes procedure of generalization and specialization of procedures of formalization and deformalization. Generalization is the transition from the spirit to higher on the tree of generic entities and formalization - a "meaningful generalization in a purely formal logic." For example, the transition from "red" to "sensory quality" is a generalization, and the transition from "red" to "adjective" or "chalk" to "beings" or "existing" is a formalization. Similarly, deformalization is filling the empty logical form something meaningful and specialization - descent of the tree of generic. Examples of both we find in mathematics. Example of formalization: the transition from ...

Introduction

The issue of immigration has become very controversial in the last two decades. This controversy has come in light of drastic changes and reforms to the nation’s immigration policies from the year 2001 when the 9/11 terrorist attacks happened. The controversy on the issue of immigration reforms has emanated from the fact that there are those in the society who are in favor of the enacted policy reforms while there are those who vehemently oppose the enacted reforms. However, this paper has committed itself not to analyzing this debate or controversy associated with the immigration reform circa 2001, ...

Abstract

Econometrics analysis is crucial in developing models that are useful in estimating economic variables. However, development of suitable models is crucial in ensuring that their forecasts are accurate. That involves applying suitable model estimation techniques as well as testing for the estimated parameters’ significance. This study applies multiple regressions to analyze the determinants’ of CPI in United Arab Emirates considering the economy’s data for 30 years with an objective of establishing those factors that have a significant effect on CPI. In that respect, the study analyzes five variables including GDP per capita growth (annual %), Money and Quasi money ( ...

Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) is an analysis technique that is applied to two variables in order to determine the strength of relationship between the two variables. This determines how the variables change together. This data analysis technique employs a general linear model. This means that is combines the analysis of variance as well as regression analysis to one data set. One of the variables to be tested has to be an independent variable while the other variable needs to be a dependent variable. The analysis determines the variance of the means of the dependent variable ...

The usefulness of a study or research is usually dependent on the accuracy and level of confidence of the findings. This will be subject to the procedures and steps as well as the variables used when carrying out the research. The level of accuracy and confidence of a research is determined by its validity; which is the level with which correct inferences are made from the research study results. A researcher always considers the confidence that all observations are from the given variables and the research was not manipulated. Such a kind of confidence shows the internal validity. ...

Problem

What is the problem the study was conducted to research? Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health issue. There is an increase in type 2 diabetes in African-Americans. Lack of knowledge in lifestyle and treatment interventions has led to the increase of T2DM in African-Americans. Type 2 Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, renal diseases and lower limb amputations. African-Americans having T2DM also suffer from high blood pressure and low glycemic levels in blood.

Why is the problem an important one for nursing to research?

Diabetes has become a serious health issue among the public. Registered nurses should have latest knowledge about different interventions for diabetes. The ...

Economic Motivation

The economic motivation of doing research in particular area of energy sector and its implications on economy of the state lies in its ability to develop fruitful and deep insights regarding different aspects of energy products. The underlying purpose of the report is to understand the impact of oil exploration and development of energy sector on unemployment rate. As it is obvious that unemployment is reduced when developments take place in the country and the opportunities are created (Huerta, 1998). There are many benefits of having a stable economy because that is a very important factor for the development ...

Introduction

As the globe is getting smaller every day, the trade between countries is increasing every day. There was a time when each country tried to become self-sufficient to sustain on its own. Those days are gone now. Now, a country needs to be efficient in one so that it can export it to others and in return buy things from others in which they are efficient. In this way both benefit. International trade is one of the biggest financial and economic areas for any kind of research. Economists always try to find out the factors that drive international business. ...

Abstract

Annual wages of the employees are studied for their relation with several dependent variables to identify the most factors most impacting the variation in the annual wages. This paper attempts to analyze and establish the relationship of annual wages with the number of years of experience. Annual wages are considered to be a function of number of years of experience and there’s assumed to be a positive correlation. This paper tests the relationship using linear regression analysis method between the two variables. Annual wages is considered as the dependent variable and number of years of employment is taken ...

QUESTION 1

A dependent variable can be defined as the factor that changes resulting from changes in the independent variable (Geweke, 2010, p. 310). For example, in a controlled experiment, this can be described as what tends to be tested for result (Hendry, 2009, p. 60). In this assignment, I decided to analyze the number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Britain, among companies in the United Kingdom between 1969 and 2011. I find the variable of interest since it exhibits considerable variability and would, therefore, be challenging to model. The variable (Mergers & Acquisitions) exhibits high year to year variability, and ...

INTRODUCTION

for India for a 31 year period starting from 1980-1981 up to 2010-2011 on six independent variables: Gross Domestic Capital Formation, Net Domestic Savings, Exports, Employment,

Gross Enrolment Ratio and Imports.

MOTIVE Macroeconomic theory suggests that aggregate demand depends on economy’s investment, savings, exports and imports. We have gone off the beaten track and included two unconventional variables- the employment in the public and organized private sector and the gross enrolment ratio. Our objective behind this has been to show how the spread of education sector and increased employment opportunities affect the annual growth rate of

GDP and to find out if it has had a significant impact on the economic growth of India in the

past few years.

The reason that we have taken the data of our variables from the 1980s rather

than the 1991, post ...

Dropping Out or Pushed Out: The Impact of High School Dropout Rate Relative to High Stakes Testing Policy in Wayne County, State of Michigan

Dissertation Prospectus Dropping Out or Pushed Out: The Impact of High School Dropout Rate Relative to High Stakes Testing Policy in Wayne County, State of Michigan <Insert Chair Name>

Dissertation Prospectus

Introduction The high school dropout rates in the USA are high such that only 70% of students in public high schools graduate Green, & Foster, 2003). High dropout problem is what school administrators, parents and policy makers have had to deal with for the past several ...

Introduction

In this study, we are interested in the performance of boys and girls in mathematics subjects in high school. In this study, the data was obtained from the international mathematical Olympiad website. In this study the dependent variable is performance of boys and girls in mathematics the independent variable are gender, proficiency, and ethnicity. According to Jeffery M. Wooldridge,(2000) the performance in mathematics is influenced by gender, proficiency of the students in the subject and the ethnicity. According to murphy M. (2000) gender is the greatest factor that influences the performance of mathematics. The research will be Causal ...

ACCOUNTING

Memorandum RE: Zavala, Julio and Clara This memo includes a brief summary of the Julio Zavala information pertaining to tax law, a brief discussion of the tax issues that arise and examples of court cases that are likely to have an influence on the tax status of Zavala, his wife and son. Julio Zavala is married (Clara) and they have one adult son (Robin). Due to medical issues Robin lives at home with his parents. Zavala was able to retire from his day job (9am to 5pm) because he has enough money to do so. He has enough in ...

Causal Design

The research on offenders and empathy will employ the research design of causal design. This is because the research is an explanatory research with a focus on the why question. For instance, it is quite often to link lack of empathy with crime or in that case with offenders. Thus, say to examine the trends of crimes in relation to empathy among the offenders as well among the non-offenders. It is then quite usual to develop an explanation why crime rate increase among inhuman or empathy-less individuals, why crime is less among empathetic individuals. Additionally, why are some crimes ...

Introduction.

Module 2 has been a bridge in learning research methodologies and components of research. The lessons have enabled understanding of research methodologies, design, experiments and testing. The module has created an understanding in differentiating research methods. It has created awareness in categorizing and differentiating different populations and sampling techniques applicable in every population. Overall, module 2 has increased my knowledge in understanding research and its components that enhance development of theories that apply to behavioral trends in different societies. In regard to the subject, I learnt the different research instruments applicable in different scenarios in coming up with conclusions. ...

RQ 1:

Model Summaryb

Model R

R Square

Adjusted R Square Std. Error of the Estimate

1 .618a .382 .351 6.39851

a. Predictors: (Constant), quiz5, quiz4, quiz2, quiz3, quiz1 b. Dependent Variable: final

ANOVAb

Model Sum of Squares df

Mean Square

F Sig.

1

Regression

2509.039 5 501.808 12.257 .000a

Residual

4053.151 99 40.941

Total

6562.190 104

a. Predictors: (Constant), quiz5, quiz4, quiz2, quiz3, quiz1 b. Dependent Variable: final

Coefficientsa

Model Unstandardized Coefficients Standardized Coefficients t Sig.

B

Std. Error

Beta

1 (Constant) 38.700 3.360

11.518 .000

quiz1

.286 .566 .089 .505 .615

quiz2

.942 .661 .193 1.425 .157

quiz3

.922 .572 .268 1.611 .110

quiz4

.033 .518 .010 .065 .949

quiz5

.699 .500 .155 1.399 .165 ...

SCENARIO ONE

EXPERIMENT TO INVESTIGATE THE SUDDEN FLOW OF WATER IN THE TAPS AT HOME

This study is going to investigate the sudden floor of water in my house. Water running from the tap is usually enabled by many factors such as shortage in the reservoir tanks, absence of power to pump it up and down the reservoirs among other factors.

In my house, there is a massive water reservoir located at the top of the building. Water is pumped from the public water lines to the dam at the reservoir tank by use of electricity. Once the water is pumped, ...

1.) Break-even analysis is an important tool, which helps to define the level of sales needed for the company to break even. The basic formula for calculating the break-even point is (fixed costs)/(selling price – variable cost per unit), however in some instances this formula is further adjusted for noncash items, in order to evaluate the break even position from the cash flow prospective only. The independent variables in this calculation are selling price as well as fixed and variable costs, while the dependent variable is the level of sales, needed to break even. This relatively easy formula ...

Abstract

Recently, attention has been diverted to clean, alternative and renewable technologies due to the depletion of petroleum resources and increase of the green house gases from the combustion of fuel resources. Fuel cell is the fore-runner of these technologies and has received immense impetus due to its relatively clean source of energy. Fuel-cells are devices that produce electrical energy from chemical transformation reactions. Electrodes are placed within an electrolyte medium that facilitates oxidation of fuel. In these electrochemical reactions, ions are generated that generate electricity. This electrical energy can be effectively harnessed to carry out a myriad of functions. ...

English

Electronic control systems and computers are the most important parts of modern life. And the most terrible misfortune for humanity nowadays would be to lose all computers simultaneously. There are no big cities on earth today that exist without automatic control systems at all. For example, water and energy supply is implemented using computer technology. It is not difficult to get almost any kind of information the modern world. Earlier, people used to visit libraries and read newspapers and magazines. Now we simply need to type a few words and a huge amount of interesting information becomes available in ...

In evolution, medicine, as well as ecology, it is recognized that nature together with symbiotic interactions’ outcome are frequently context-dependent. However, the importance of context-dependence in symbiosis associated with diseases of wildlife. The availability of information that context-dependent symbiosis is important and common has resulted in evolutionary theory development, enhanced the apprehension of activity of bicontrol in agriculture and intensified the apprehension of ecologies of several species and contributed to human medicine. The authors of this paper reviewed the proof for context-dependency in symbioses, in various taxa, as well as disciplines. Symbioses are used as a variable, and chytridiomycosis, ...

(Article review)

Part one

The article revolves around hypothesis that tattoos are common among men while body piercing is common among women. Also, among young people, body piercing comes before tattooing.

The dependent variables of the research were people with tattoo and people with pierced bodies.

The independent variables were gender, place of birth, level of education, parent’s education level, number of ornaments, results in school, and age at first piercing or tattooing. Based on the gender of the individual involved in the research as a sample a question was asked to define the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable in the definition of the hypothesis of the paper. Each of the ...

Ken Boyer

EC499 Effect of Gross Domestic Product on Road Safety in South Korea Abstract Road carnage has increasingly become a major source of death all over the globe. Many countries lose a significant number of pedestrians, passengers, drivers, cyclists and motorcyclists on the roads, highways and superhighways. This trend is particularly alarming in South Korea where loss of lives due to road accidents has become very worrying. The country is indiscriminately losing many people to this menace. The most unfortunate thing about this scenario is the fact that some of the country’s productive population is also consumed in the ...

Business

Considerable Variables Determining the variables to be used in testing the hypothesis constitutes segmentation of the dependent and independent variables. For this study, the independent variables are factors that can be observed, which provides the anticipated outcome of the study. In terms of identifying the effects if traumatic brain injury to behavioral change encompasses the need to look into an important set of variables. Factors such as injury proportion to the general population, age and sex are variables to the study that only be observed and quantified, but can be manipulated in order to test the probability of the ...

- Is there a sufficient correlation between the dependent variables to justify the use of MANOVA? - Was the assumption of Equality of Covariance Matrices violated? Explain. The assumption of Equality of Covariance Matrices was not violated. Based on the table titled Box's Test of Equality of Covariance Matrices indicated that (p = .463) thus there was no violation of the assumption. - Is there a statistically significant multivariate interaction effect? Identify the dependent variable(s) of this interaction effect. Yes, there a statistically significant multivariate interaction effect and the dependent variable that has been identified of this interaction effect ...

Final Program Evaluation Design

Abstract Six Sigma as a management tool and a strategy applied by organizations with an aim of improving the efficiency of an organization. This program was established by the Motorola Company in 1985 and has today been adopted by several other industries following its success. Its main purpose is to improve the quality of an organization operation process outputs by identifying and removing any errors as well as minimizing variability in the operations. This paper focuses on studying the effects of sigma six training program on organization’s costs and quality of its outputs. It starts by giving a ...

Statistical Management

Question 1 Quantitative analysis is a tool that is used to understand, explain and predict behavior of different phenomena using measurement, research, statistical and mathematical modeling. Quantitative analysis provides a scientific approach to managerial decision making because it involves manipulating and processing raw data into meaningful information using a structured procedure. Quantitative analysis involves seven steps; problem definition, developing the model, acquisition of input data, developing a solution, testing the developed solution, analyzing results from the solution and lastly implementing the results. Problem definition is the most difficult yet most important step in quantitative analysis. The problem needs to ...

Executive summary

Multiple linear regression analysis is a statistical tool of analysis that is commonly used to forecast a variable, which is dependent on several independent variables based on historical data. Multiple linear regression analysis is normally used to evaluate the nature of the correlation between the dependent variable denoted as y and the independent variables (X1, X2Xn). The developed model is then used to predict levels of the dependent variable y. Multiple linear regressions is important in business, economics, medicine, psychology among many other fields. The correlation between Y predicted and Y actual is called the multiple correlation coefficients which ...

Findings

Based on the 2010 HSE data, we have done statistical analysis of all the variables as potential attributing factor to asthma. Variables such as salary, Smoking habits, Ethnicity, Drinking habits and Sex were analyzed. It was found that salary is negatively correlated with asthma or in simple words as the income of a household increases, chances of asthma reduce. Drinking was also found as a contributing factor to asthma. Heavy drinkers are less prone to asthma than non-drinkers. Also, it was established that there is not enough evidence that smoking causes asthma. It was also found that asthma is ...

There is a time when advertisers need more than descriptive research to understand consumers current behaviors and attitudes. They sometimes require an understanding of cause and effect, which is obtained through experimental research in which an advertiser alters something in the consumer’s environment, or product in order to see what would happen. The goal of an experiment is usually to determine the effect of changes in one area on one or more other areas. An experiment is used to vary the amount of advertising placed in particular markets to determine how advertising weight affects target audience, advertising awareness ...

Abstract:

A regression analysis is performed to understand the whole lot of data available to it in a better way. Regression analysis is employed in statistics to provide an in-depth knowledge of the data collected and also to make important decisions based on the results obtained in the analysis. This regression analysis focuses on the relationship between the functions and variables selected while selling a property depending upon the market situations. In addition to identifying the variables employed while selling a property, it also discusses the total number of variables that can be taken into consideration when selling a property. ...

Research Methods

Hypothesis Gays, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) workers who disclose their sexual orientation get positive and negative reactions and responses from co-workers, which may or may not affect their attitude towards work.

Participants

The participants in this research are the gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) workers who are residing in the US and are working in different sectors. The age of these participants will be between 20 to 28 years old and are working with different job occupations. Most of the sectors that the researcher will focus on are those who have strict rules in their worksplaces, primarily in the fields ...

Argumentative Essay: Dependence on Computers

Computers are by far, the one of the most important inventions made by man. A device with a language of its own and the capacity to calculate faster than a human brain ever can, computers have taken the world at a stride. Beginning as huge machines filling up entire work stations, computers can now fit into a person’s pocket (Mumford). The reduced amount of space has not limited the power of a computer. It can be used to analyze data and synthesize information, or even create complete digital worlds filled with its own digital beings with their own ...

Introduction

Thesis statement: Portuguese government decriminalized the use and possession of illicit street drugs. Research Question: How to address the ‘drug problem” is an area of contentious debate? Proposed Hypothesis: Decriminalizing the use and possession of illicit street drugs would decrease the number of drug-related deaths and HIV infections. There would be a decrease in the number of new drug users and a decrease in the stigma leveled at all drug users.

Methodology

There are two basic methods of conducting research, qualitative and quantitative. Quantitative research would depend on statistical interpretations. The method would include the collection of data and using ...

Literature Review

There is a conceptual framework as well, which has been taken into consideration for the same analysis. Conceptual Framework Financial performance: The financial performance refers to the performance altitude of the company during the specific frame of time. The financial performance of the company is measured in terms of profit or loss during a certain period. The assessment of financial performance enables the investors as well as decision making authorities to evaluate a company’s policies and activities to achieve monetary objectives. There are numerous studies in which there is a sign of a strong relationship between CSR and ...

ESTABLISH THE NEED FOR MARKETING RESEARCH

Most of the companies and industries have embarked on advertisement campaign so that they can create a large customer base as well as generate maximum profits. Advertisements are carried out because of the decreased demands of consumers and they aims at influencing the consumer to purchase their products and services. There are many reasons to conduct Marketing research on the effect of advertisement on sales. This is because most of business firms are using advertisement as a tool create awareness to customers about their products. It is obvious that sales will be affected by the way advertisements are carried ...

In medical terminology, the term “addiction” is used to refer to the state in which the body becomes physiologically dependent on a substance and the mind becomes psychologically dependent on a substance, such drug substances. Removal of these drug substances usually causes withdrawal symptoms in people who are dependent on them. Addiction on drug substances can be both physiological and psychological, and despite the distinction between these two forms of addiction, they tend to overlap. Physiological dependence on a drug substance refers to the state in which someone becomes so dependent on the substance that characteristic withdrawal symptoms begin ...

1. Word Order The Swahili language uses the SVO word order. This implies that in a sentence the subject comes first followed by the verb and lastly the object. (1) NI- li- enda shule

‘I went to the hospital’

It is important to note that in the SVO word order object marking is done for animate objects and is optional when it comes to inanimate objects (2) a. Wa- li- (mw)- angalia mtoto

SMP- PAST- OM- looked: AF - DEC baby: NOM

‘I looked at the baby’ b. Ni- li- (ki) – rarua kitabu

SMS- PAST- OM – tore: AF - DEC book: NOM

‘I tore the book’ c. Ni- li- rarua kitabu

SM1S- PAST- tore book

‘I tore the book’ (2) a and b show object ...

Abstract

In this document, unique data was utilized to determine the correlation between financial reporting quality and the dividend policy of a firm. Financial reports pertain to any and all disclosures made by firms to report current performance and direction. The quality of financial reports is critical because it drives capital market decision makers significantly. To test this hypothesis, data from fourteen Kuwaiti real-estate corporations were collected and analyzed. The dividends dispensed by these companies were analyzed against their ...

Electoral College

The Electoral College is a constitutional electoral institution judged with the responsibility of electing the President and Vice-president. The Electoral College was established in the United State’s Constitution in 1798, when the country was facing political challenges of this time. The Electoral College was established principally because of the possibility of elections in the country degenerating into violence and chaos. The electoral institution was meant to thwart the politically charged environment of the late 18th century. The Electoral College also served to balance between the interests of the government and citizens during an electoral process (Honaker, ...

Introduction

Outsourcing is gaining popularity in both the public and the private sector. During the mid-1990s, outsourcing was considered a viable solution to attaining cost control and improving production efficiency (Mani, Barua, & Whinston, 2010). Because of this perception, many companies started incorporating outsourcing in their business strategies and plans. As a result of the success that have been recorded in using outsourcing, many corporations are turning to outsourcing to support a range of functions ranging from logistics to customer relations. Companies cite different reasons for turning to outsourcing. The reasons are generally related to their rationale of turning to outsourcing. ...

Question 1

The dream up product is 500 grams brown bread. The survey question was for this discussion was; how much are you willing to pay for a 500 grams loaf of brown bread? Using four prices ranges of between one and four dollars, a sample composing of ten friends and family members were asked how the survey question. In the excel sheet, the results of how many of the respondents were willing to pay a particular price for each of the four ranges was recorded. A scatter diagram of demand against prices was plotted to determine the relationship between price ...

A Review of a Journal article

What are the key objectives of the study? The key objective of the study is to guide the reader about all the aspects of the research processes, which mainly includes objective formulation, choosing appropriate research methods, securing participants of the research and data collection, analysis and interpretation.

What is the research problem?

The research problems refer from simple to complex, depending on the nature and number of variables (both dependent and independent) and the nature and relationship between the variables (Bryman, 2012, pp. 3). Once you understand the nature of the problem, it will make you able to develop the result of a specific ...

Connective tissue growth factor induces collagen I expression in human lung fibroblasts through the Rac1/MLK3/JNK/AP-1 pathway

Many lung inflammatory diseases present pulmonary fibrosis as one of the symptoms, which is characterized by shortness of breath, chronic coughing and discomfort in the chest. It causes modifications of the lung tissues due to overgrowth, hardening and scarring. This occurs mainly due to deposition of collagen, an extracellular matrix (ECM) protein, whose turnover is regulated by fibroblast. Fibroblast is an important cell regulator that is enlisted by a site of injury. This process is driven by release of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), platelet-derived growth factor, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and IL-8/CXCL8. Previously, fibroblast was thought to express no or very ...

CONTROLLING EXTRANEOUS VARIABLES

CONTROLLING EXTRANEOUS VARIABLES

Dependent variable is the variable that is measured by the experimenter.

Extraneous Variable is a variable that is not an independent variable in a study but has an effect on the dependent variable. There are two types namely: - Situation variable: This involves the environmental aspect of the study such as noise, presence of others and physical characteristics of the environment like rain and temperature. - Participant variables: This refers to variations between participants’ characteristics such as mood, expectations, intelligence among others. Extraneous variables must be controlled to ensure that the changes observed in dependent variables are due to the changes in independent variable.

Controlling for Extraneous Variables

The techniques for ...

Research tools, tests, scales, and population are indispensable to research studies in social sciences. The choice of an instrument, test, and scale to be used in measuring various characteristics of a given population influences the validity and reliability of the research tools employed. The characteristic of a population being measured in a particular study determines the choice of tools most appropriate for the study. Different tests used in social science studies are related in various ways. Therefore, they are classified based on their relationships. For instance, chi-square, phi, logistic regression, and Cramer’s V are applicable where the independent ...

Women under the Shadow of Social Safety Nets in Korea

- Introduction For centuries, women around the globe have struggled continuously to gain similar rights and freedoms enjoyed by men. Women were often treated lowly by men as they believe these women should stay at home and take care of the children. In some regions, these women are prohibited to go beyond grade school and married off once they are literate enough to read and write basic numbers and words. Others are forced to hide their faces and a few even taste the pain brought by constant abuse. Movements have been done around the globe to improve the situation ...

Introduction

This review covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, management and complications associated with diabetes mellitus commonly known as diabetes, a disorder that affects more than 385 million people worldwide (idf.org). The long term prognosis and impact on the quality of life are also discussed. Diabetes is defined by the American diabetes association as a group of disorders that are characterized by hyperglycemia stemming from deficiency in the activity of insulin or reduced insulin secretion, or both. There are three main types of diabetes namely type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Diabetes mellitus has no cure. It ...

Elements of a Quantitative Research Article

This paper will appraise a quantitative article by Lin and Ma (2009). The article is entitled “Willingness of nurses to report medication administration errors in Southern Taiwan: A cross-sectional survey”. The appraisal will identify the following aspects of the article population, research study design, independent and dependent variables, and sampling techniques. In addition, it will discuss issues related to the internal and external validity of the study. The population in research is defined as all individuals or objects with the same defining attributes (Polit & Beck, 2008, p. 67). The population for the study consisted of all nurses in Southern ...

Introduction

Energy and soft drinks industry targets segments including recreational, lifestyle users, athletes and body builders with sale of energy and performance enhancement drinks. Body builders use the products for the purpose of caloric intake as they are engaged in building up of muscles; a task that requires many calories and nutrients. Athletes include the sports people who also use the products for performance enhancement. On the other hand, lifestyle users are those people who do not use the products for professional exercise or sports purposes, but for recreational purposes. They use the products as beverages or for energy boosts ...

Abstract

The first article majorly focuses on the factors that lead to the lengthening of the duration of the civil war between the government and the rebel protagonists. Many factors are taken into account. This paper is based on the religious and spiritual factors that influence the decision making of a legislator. It majorly emphasizes on the facts that the religious belief of the legislator, the religious credence of the citizens and the spiritual views of the board of the legislator mainly influence the decision making regarding the state. It also focuses on the transition towards democracy, its sustainability and ...

Executive summary

In this study, we are interested in using the statistical knowledge that we have acquired to make an analysis of the bank data. From the bank data, a sample of 50 observations as obtained randomly and at first the descriptive analysis was conducted. The descriptive analysis was conducted to examine he characteristics of the sample obtained from the bank data, a confidence interval of each of the mean in the variables age, balance and the transaction were obtained and conclusion drawn from them. The regression analysis was also conducted to determine the relationship between the dependent variable and the ...