Essays on Determination

Introduction to Exchange Rate Determination

Determination of the exchange rate in economics has been one of the major practices in economics that has attracted diverse views. Various theories have been developed to explain the determination of the exchange rate in various schools of thought. The monetary model has been one of the earliest models used in the of the exchange rate determination. However, it provides a good benchmark of comparing other models of interest determination. In addition, the model plays an imperative role in developing insights of capturing long trends. In the monetary model exchange rate are determined through the forces of demand and Continue reading...

Self-determination theory is a motivational theory that is premised on human feelings. The theory seeks to examine factors that motivate an individual from within. It is concerned with internal motivators. Under self-determination, a person would arrive at a decision or make a choice based on the internal motivators rather than extrinsic consequences. Self-determination theory was propounded by Ryan and Deci. According to the two professors, intrinsic determinants should be divorced from extrinsic determinants. The former would fall under the self-determination theory.
Self-determination theory influences human being in arriving at decisions and conclusions. First, a person would consider the overall Continue reading...

Motivation Case Overview

For the context of this motivation case analysis, I have chosen to analyze myself in terms of my level of motivation and ways in which I can improve it, consequently improving the motivation and academic outcomes of my students. After analyzing my case through the lens of social cognitive theory and self-determination theory (SDT), I have determined that I have a lack of self-efficacy for completing tasks and engaging with students who require help. I also have poor stress management, as the pressures of completing classroom tasks and day-to-day education administrative work diminishes my motivation to teach and engage. Continue reading...

Elements of the Self-Determination Theory

The Self-Determination Theory proposes that autonomous motivation is distinct from controlled motivation (Gagne and Deci, 2005) where autonomy “involves acting with a sense of volition and having the experience of choice” (Gagne and Deci, 2006, p. 333) while controlled motivation involves external regulation. It proposes that uninteresting activities require extrinsic motivation; thus, making the activity externally regulated.

External regulation is the use of external factors to initiate and maintain a behavior. However, the Self-Determination Theory names another type of extrinsic motivation where the regulation of a behavior and the value that is associated with it becomes internalized. Internalization is Continue reading...

A basic kinetic study of a chemical reaction often involves conducting the reaction at varying concentrations of reactants. In this way, you can determine the order of the reaction in each species, and determine a rate law expression. Once you select a reaction to examine, you must decide how to follow the reaction by measuring some parameter that changes regularly as time passes, such as temperature, pH, pressure, conductance, or absorbance of light. In this experiment we will use color change to derive the initial rates of the reaction. Before coming to lab you should read in your text Continue reading...

Introduction

Guardian ad litem is appointed by the court in cases where inn the process of dissolution of marriage there is a question as to who, between the two parents, is entitled to the custody of the child. In my role as a guardian ad litem in the case of Cathy, a 12 year old girl whose parents are terminating their marriage, there are several issues that I need to put into consideration. The information I have so far is that her mother, though a chain drunkard loves her a lot and is always ready for her assistance whenever she Continue reading...

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Overview: It has been shown that there is a positive correlation between a reduction in recidivism and prisoners’ acquisition of education while in prison. Correctional institutions have invested heavily in the provision of education for prisoners in order to reduce recidivism. Career and vocational programs are the most important. Prisons collaborate with a number of businesses in the provision of vocational education to inmates in the form of release programs where inmates get acquired with various job skills through on-the-job training occasions.
Objective: To evaluate the role of Bandura’s social learning theory and self-efficacy and self-determination theory in Continue reading...

According to the United States Census Bureau there are almost seven billion people on our planet. Each and every person is unique, with his own habits, likes, dislikes, with his own character. Even though sometimes people may be similar to each other, they are absolutely different – their characters are absolutely unique. I am not an exception – I am also unique the way I am. Some people consider me boring, other hilarious; some people think I am too smart, other laugh at my ignorance – many men, many minds.
It is really hard to speak about your bad traits of character, Continue reading...

Introduction

Financial markets in the economy have a role of linking the demanders and also the suppliers of funds. They enable firms and individuals to access capital and invest any surpluses. These are the markets that allow the financial sectors of the economy to run smoothly. However, many individuals do not understand these markets despite their crucial role in the economy. They have varied reasons for their failure to comprehend these markets and these reasons limit their understanding of the markets. This serves as the foundation for the thesis of this paper that is – accountants have a role to play Continue reading...

The documentary film spellbound represents an American dream; it is a documentary that has a lot of warmth and it progresses through the story of children with open sincerity. By following the story of each student, one gets the picture of ups and downs that they undergo as well as one will be able to understand what drives them to study for several hours.
The documentary film, Spellbound, produced by Jeff Blitz is an examination of a regional spelling bee competitions. The film introduces only eight out of the approximately two hundred contestants in the national spelling Bee. The Continue reading...

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The documentary film spellbound represents an American dream; it is a documentary that has a lot of warmth and it progresses through the story of children with open sincerity. The documentary film, Spellbound, produced by Jeff Blitz is an examination of a regional spelling bee competitions. The paper will focus on the three students and the ups and downs that they undergo as well as one will be able to understand what drives them to study for several hours.

Introduction

The film introduces only eight out of the approximately two hundred contestants in the national spelling Bee. The film introduces Continue reading...

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This experiment sort to find an accurate and most viable method that would be used in laboratories to the measurement of iron concentration in aqueous samples. The methodologies that were identified for further analysis included; colorimetric assay (molecular spectroscopy), flame atomic absorption spectroscopy, redox titration (volumetric) and cation exchange chromatography (EMA technique). These methods were analyzed of their advantages and later subjected to a validation test. In the process, a wide range of CRMs were used alongside six other samples that contained unknown iron concentration.

The experiment was thus, geared towards providing answers to statements like; the necessity of Continue reading...

Query optimizer architecture

Given a database and a query on it, there a number of processes through which the query is run through with all the processes having different execution plans. In the optimization process the best plan is selected after careful consideration of all the option plans available.
Query optimizer architectural definition gives a better understanding of the tests that are done on the alternatives give (Epstein, 2008). Below is a simple architectural view of the query optimization process.

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The business sector is one of the most challenging economical sectors in the global market. To be concise, the manufacturing sector is one of the most challenging business sectors the market. There are a lot of factors that are considered while making business decisions. These factors include, financial decisions such as cutting down on costs and improving sales.
The Foxconn Company is a company that deals with the Apple Company. The company manufactures i-pods and i-pads for the Apple Company and it works collaboratively with other leading technology firms. The company has been surrounded by multiple controversies concerning employee Continue reading...

Sebag, R. (2010). Teaching Exception children. Behavior management through self advocacy: A strategy for secondary students with learning disabilities, 42(6), p22-29.

Introduction

The article by Sebag is about using self-advocacy to manage students' behavior, especially students who are disruptive in class. The strategy that is used by the author to explain behavior management is the SABM model that is based on self-advocacy. The Self-advocacy Behavior Management model is student centered, directed and driven. The aim of the model to come up with ways to help students to improve their education and ways in both class performances, and learn how Continue reading...

The literal meaning of euthanasia is good health. Euthanasia is commonly defined as a quick and painless death of a person. It is a deliberation of an intervening act or practice with the intention to end a life, to relieve suffering in a simple manner. One of the classified categories of euthanasia is the active euthanasia. The perception of active euthanasia is the termination of the life of a person done by physicians by means of a lethal dose of medication; it is to kill the patient in response to his request. However, there are lot of issues in Continue reading...

Decision-making is a vital process to any patient. Typically, there are competent and incompetent patients who make and take ready-made medical decisions respectively. However, is it necessary to make decisions for the incompetent, and if so, why? What are the rights given to competent patients in making medical decisions and why is it important for patients to make decisions for themselves? The complexity of the problem of decision making for incompetent patients is best evident, for example in patients who are under age and their parents need to make an informed decision concerning their health.. Certainly, it is pertinent Continue reading...

Introduction

Motivation is the drive that an individual has towards a certain goal. Motivation contributes by influencing the effort and interest that an athlete puts to a task. Hager (124) in his study describes motivation as a personal matter because what motivates an individual at a certain time may not motivate another individual at the same time. To improve and maintain an athlete’s performance motivation is essential. Athletes who lack motivation are likely to skip regular session of training and hence may not get to fully train with the required intensity. Miller (87) in his study states that lack Continue reading...

Introduction

When the Commonwealth of Australia was declared, it was heralded that this move would usher in a new era of prosperity, especially for the inhabitants of the expansive country. While this was welcomed by some nationals, especially those of British origin, the Aborigines were not excited all the same. This is because the declaration of the Commonwealth of Australia ushered in an era of racial oppression and dispossession, from an Aborigine perspective. Unlike other colonial territories under British rule, for instance Canada and New Zealand where land treaties were signed before their land was taken for colonial occupation, the Continue reading...

Introduction

How does the presence of ionic material affect a CMC?
Amphiphilic surfactants have both polar and non-polar parts in their molecules. Whenever their concentration surpasses the crtitcal micelle concentration (CMC), surfactants molecules organize themselves in a special structures and form micelles. Micelles in aqueous environment are organized in the way that charged hydrophilic ‘head’ groups of surfactant molecules closer to the surface of a micelle and exposed to water. Whereas, hydrophobic ‘tails’ are directed inside a micelle to avoid contact with water molecules. There is electrostatic repulsion between charged head groups of the surfactant molecules. Therefore, the molecules tend Continue reading...

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The key to Richard Branson's leadership style was his ability to overcome difficulties. He was Dyslexic as the other prominent business leaders “Henry Ford , F.W. Woolworth, William Hewlett of Hewlett-Packard, John Chambers of Cisco, Charles Schwab , O.D. McKee of McKee Foods, Paul J. Orfalea of Kinko’s and Ted Turner” (Richard Branson, 2009). R. Branson adapted to his inability to read fluently by relying on the skills of people around him, on his management team. Finally he found the simpler approaches to management through his delegating leadership style without delving into the details. He turned into the ‘managing Continue reading...

Introduction

One of the more prevalent business concepts today is the idea of “employee engagement”. The conventional wisdom points out that an “engaged” employee is an employee who is happy about his work and because of this enthusiastic view, will be working at a state that serves the business organization’s interests. There is a difference between employee satisfaction or employee motivation and employee engagement. Employee satisfaction is defined as an employee being satisfied with his daily tasks. This employee has needs and these needs are addressed by the organization he works for. Employee satisfaction means fulfilment but does not Continue reading...

The Metabolism of (PABA) Para-Amino benzoic Acid

Introduction
PABA or Para amino benzoic acid is a non proteinous amino acid that occurs naturally. The molecular formula of para- amino benzoic acid is C7H7 NO2; the structure of PABA consists of benzene rings substituted with a carboxyl and an amino group. PABA is a white crystalline molecule that is only sparingly soluble in water. PABA is a very essential nutrient for bacteria PABA functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of folic acid in bacteria
The deficiency of PABA does not cause any deficiency diseases in man. Some bacteria in the intestinal tract can synthesise PABA from Continue reading...

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The paper dwells on general equilibrium theory by putting into perspective various critical issues. The origin of the concept of general equilibrium theory is illuminated dating back to neoclassical period. Moreover, various models such as Walras model of pricing and modern equilibrium model is also put into consideration. Finally, the importance and application of general equilibrium has also been discussed at length. General equilibrium theory refers to a concept modeled around theoretical economics. The modern general equilibrium takes into consideration three important interpretations which should be taken into consideration. The idea of general equilibrium theory cannot be complete when Continue reading...

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The objective of this experiment is examination of diffraction and interference of visible light when it is passed across narrow double and single slits. In order to do so, the diffraction patterns of light will be investigated through collection of pertinent data relating to the distance between pattern’s centres and maxima. Of particular interest in this experiment is the varying intensity of light and respective positions on the display screen as ascertained trough measurement and calculation of width and separation distances for respective patterns. The experiment concludes by highlighting the wave attributes of visible light as manifested in Continue reading...

Dax Cowart’s Case

Dax Cowart should have been allowed to stop treatment. He was 25 years old during the accident and had full knowledge of his own capacity to tolerate the pain of treatments. He was also well aware of the quality of life that he would want for himself. The following sections describe his accident and treatments, relate the stand of Dax Cowart about his treatments, and discuss the rationale for euthanasia in the case of Dax Cowart.

The accident and treatments

The accident that changed Dax Cowart took place in 1973, in Henderson Texas. On their way home, Dax and his father stopped to Continue reading...

The absorbance measured using standard samples were as shown in Table 1 below.

The absorbance measured in determining trypsin rate of activity in the absence of inhibitor was recorded in Table 2 below.

The absorbance measured in the determination of trypsin in the presence of inhibitor was recorded in Table 3 below.

The results of absorbance of the different standard samples were used to plot a graph of absorbance against p-nitroaniline concentration as shown in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1: A standard curve on the relationship between absorbance and p-nitroaniline concentration
Figure 2: Relationship between absorbance and p-nitroaniline concentration
Figure 3: Relationship between rate of reaction and p-nitroaniline concentration in the presence of an inhibitor

Reciprocal of the data used to plot Figure 2 and 3 was calculated and used to plot Figure 4 and 5 respectively.

Figure 4: Lineweaver-Burk plot in the absence of inhibitor

Determination of Vmax and Km was conducted as follows:

y = -302.55x + 514.35
1V = -302.55(1S) + 514.35
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Introduction

Many practitioners see Article 81 of Mental Hygiene Law as a huge step forward in the statutory regulation of the guardianship of incapacitated persons. The Article provides for more flexible and less restrictive approach in the determination of the legal status of those incapacitated persons who are in need of guardians` protection. The principle of individual approach underlies the article. The principle implies that in every particular case the powers of a guardian must be tailored to the needs of the incapacitated person. The guardian will assist the ward only in those matters where the assistance is needed (activities Continue reading...

The collection and processing of forensic evidence in the course of death investigation is an endeavor that requires different professionals from various disciplines. During death investigations, the specialist such as the forensic experts works in collaboration with the law enforcement, coroner officers, and medical practitioners. The forensic experts have the training to perform analysis of the forensic evidence that other personnel do not have. Forensic archeology is one of the disciplines that provide specialized expertise during a crime scene. A crime scene that has human remains can complicate the process of forensic evidence. The complexity in the issue leads Continue reading...

Introduction

Cyber terrorism is usually politically motivated and entails the use of computer and other information technology hence causing widespread fear in the society or disruption. The paper describes the forensic plan, how the team will approach the incidents review and finally the collection requirement so as to ensure the team is operating legally.

Forensic plan for cyber terrorism

Incident and investigation reviews
Determination of the Intent and scope of Investigation
This investigation will begin with initial contact. The investigators will be first contacted in relation to a possible investigation. If the clients are well organized they should have their own team of incident response Continue reading...

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A dilemma is the position in which the selections of one of two opposite solutions are equally embarrassing.
The ethical dilemma is a situation of moral choice, when in the realization of a moral value is destroyed another, no less important. If we consider the question of the ethical dilemmas in professional activities, it is now believed that this problem can be removed by creating a professional code of ethics. In general, this kind of ethics often provides a useful impact on the resolution of ethical issues that arise in the course of Continue reading...

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It is generally agreed by economists and finance specialists that the 21st century is Africa’s century. Growth in the continent now averages 6% over the last five years. It is believed that for Africa’s development to be sustainable, the largest economies in the four main regional blocs (that is Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa) have to be stable economically. The stability of a currency is one attribute of a stable economy. A lot, therefore, can be said about the stability of a country by examining the stability of its currency. Factors contributing to the strength of Continue reading...

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The rural ambulatory health care clinic in Northern Wisconsin has undergone transformation with respect to all its departments as well improvement in provision of healthcare services to the public. This clinic has undergone changes in the staff and personnel department in that the employees are trained such that they can perform duties in all departments of the clinic and work can be balanced since all the workers are well equipped. The clinic management have also transformed in that the board of directors now consists of professionals with previous experience in managing the health care units for provision of Continue reading...

Being a disabled person, I have had to overcome many struggles. Through the help of my mother and father, who loved me very much throughout my life, I have learned determination. I have learned to set goals and follow through with each goal, no matter how difficult they may seem to be. In 2008, I earned an Associate degree in Arts from HCC through my hard work and determination, and I am currently working to achieve my goal of two more degrees at HCC in Science and Biotechnology. These two degrees will help me fulfil my goals for a Continue reading...

Nike Company’s ‘Find Your Greatness’ Campaign Report

For an effective advertising campaign, it is essential to integrate a larger number of media. The integration is of significance since it creates enormous attractions and higher level of awareness to the organization’s customers and potential customers. One of such companies that have integrated its advertisement campaigns is the Nike Corporation. The company has effectively integrated the advertisements that equally work best across the television, online media, and outdoor. These make its customers promptly gain awareness about the products of the company. This paper conducts an analysis of one of the Nike Corporation’s advertisement campaigns and its Continue reading...

Introduction

In any market condition, information plays a critical role in structuring the demand and supply forces. All other things being constant, perfect and complete information to both buyers and sellers ensures that price determination takes place at a point that provides maximum benefit to the society as a whole. In such cases, the buyers or the sellers cannot influence the price. This scenario ensures equitable distribution of benefits to everyone in the society. However, perfect information is a characteristic of an ideal perfect market alone. It is not experienced in real life scenarios. Information asymmetry is a common phenomenon Continue reading...

Introduction

A hero is a person who pursues his dreams and goals to the letter end. Such a person realizes the purpose which he is living for and is willing and ready to achieve them no matter what. Various personal characters in Beowulf reveal the nature of a true hero. This attributes include courage, persistence, passion and determination. These are some of the characters displayed in the epic poem of Beowulf. As we shall observe in the literature, Beowulf is one man who understands pain and will not allow such consequences to befall those dear and near to them. His Continue reading...

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Studies in mechanics have evolved to be the most fundamental tool in the innovation of new materials and advanced technology. Specifically, studies in Continuum Mechanics, has been very influential in producing materials that exhibit various desirable characteristics at the expense of size and weight. Nanotubes are a perfect example of how this study has impacted the evolution in material technology. It has been used as the basis for the explanation of these complex materials as well as provisions for their behavioral effects during machining. The wide use of nanotubes in fragile fields like technical textile supplements, truly depict the Continue reading...

In this assignment, food analysis involves involve several procedures that have been used to identify the various methods with which the fats, salts, ash and moisture in food are subjected to different conditions to produce results. Several methods have been used with a combination of different solutions that have been able to produce different results. Therefore, this report would include several methods that were applied on fats, salts, ash as well as moisture in food. For instance, soxhlet method would be used in the determination of fat content in foods, Mohr method was used to determine the amount of Continue reading...

My journey into attaining my Bachelor of Arts in political science has been a tedious process. I had to overcome several obstacles to finally achieve this level of education. However when I take a look at my journey and compare it with the Frederick Douglass story several similarities can be drawn. We cannot deny that Frederick Douglass lived at a time when life was harsh for Blacks as they were not allowed to learn how to read and write. This might not be the case now but I draw my determination from him and how he tried everything he Continue reading...