Essays on Dissemination

Public schools offer ideal settings for the dissemination of interventions designed to promote physical activity and life-long healthy eating. As such, schools are the only settings where the majority of children can access the opportunity of consuming healthful meals regularly, being physically active through extracurricular activities, and receiving education on healthy living. Nonetheless, many interventions have been ineffective because they often fail to incorporate environmental factors and system-wide policies that influence the ability of schools, families, and children to alter behavior (Coleman et al., 2012). Although recent investigations have made attempts to address the shortcoming, they have yielded mixed ...

The media interview is a delivery method that can be used to disseminate important health information to the public (Craig, 2010). There are various forms of interviews such as the face to face, telephone, messenger and the e-mail interviews. Writing and presenting a media statement on nursing may raise the interests of the public in what the opinions or discussions of the media are. During such occasions, questions are asked and answers are anticipated. Nonetheless, one must not answer all the interview questions but rather re-direct them to the nursing information that should be passed to the public.

The strengths of the media interviews

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Question One

Propertarian approach and the democratic approach are the two comprehensive and opposing approaches to copyright. The propertarian approach sees copyright as a physical property and regardless of it being an intellectual asset, it is reflected as being elite and rivalrous. The propertarian approach is part of the blackstonain and applies the same ideologies where there are exceptionality and permanence on property privileges. This method amniotes that author has such rights like the right to dispose of, revise or retrieve any duplicate of his work as it is regarded as an assault on his property. An example of the propertarian ...

Information and Communication Teachnology

ABSTRACT As telemedicine is used throughout the rural parts of Africa, there are many professionals and patients who find the entire process very beneficial because there is an allowance for a decrease in transmission of highly contagious diseases such as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). If there are clinics that are found in locations surrounding rural Africa, there are strong concerns that patients will be able to transmit their diseases to other people who are otherwise healthy. With the use of telemedicine, the patients and the health care providers can see each other through a confined space and there is ...

during Times of Uncertainty during Times of Uncertainty

Introduction:

Times of uncertainty lead the public to seek both leadership and answers. They need answers, and ways to organize around issues of social significance which have created doubt, and indecision. In essence, they need help understanding the issue at hand and being offered an acceptable frame of reference when they, themselves, do not have the experience to come up with constructive solutions. Often this leadership comes out of the academic community. As such, the purpose of the current essay is to determine in what ways academics can contribute on issues of ...

Policy Manual Introduction

A policy manual is a general guideline that details the policies and best practices that an organization in a particular industry should follow. This is the case with health care in general and protecting patient data in particular. Starting from a manual system, an electronic or automated system has been found to enhance best practices in the field of health care (Hamilton, Jacob, Koch & Quammen, 2004).

Importance to Organization

It prepares a roadmap for daily administration. A policy manual is also a yardstick for performance. It can be used to train fresh recruits about the conduct desired. It can also be resorted ...

Introduction

Riverside County has registered an increase in tobacco use over the previous one decade with the department of public health expressing its grave concerns on its effects to the community. The infamous electronic cigarette is the bond of contention due to its increased use even by the underaged who find it convenient as its symptoms are not easily noted. The adults, however, remain the most affected with most efforts getting futile so far. The smoking issue was marked as critical at the time when the National Institute on Drug Abuse raised the alarm on the increased public smoking habits ...

Introduction

The use of social media enables the American and the global society to communicate through social networking. Additionally, individuals have been able to actively participate in different activities relating to their lives such as leadership. Various internet platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have significantly contributed to the capacity of individuals to make effective communications with the social world (Ore 12). However, the use of social media has caused various problems to the American and the global society as a whole. This paper will focus on the discussion of some of the common and potential problems that are currently ...

CHAPTER FOUR

Introduction This study will mainly focus on the ways that can be proposed so as to make the medical care provision of Russia be improved. The results that will be achieved from this research work will immensely contribute to the improved and much efficient health care provision in Russia.

Findings

Notably, the research methodology employed a mixture of both qualitative and quantitative analysis. We shall therefore look at the various prospects of Russian healthcare business in the global international healthcare market. Some of the most visible prospects and fragments that are the backbone of the healthcare sector include demographic issues, ...

Impact of Media of Crime

Impact of Media of Crime

Introduction

It is worth mentioning that the media is a vital resource that allows for the dissemination of information on safety and crime to the public. In this case, it is important that the news coverage provides accurate and unbiased facts about a crime that would be beneficial to crime control. However, research reveals that the media has contributed to poor diagnosis of crime related issues and more so, inappropriate and ineffective formulation of prevention strategies. The essay presents findings on the impact of the media of crime. Furthermore, it offers a discussion on the ...

Introduction

Digital archiving and preservation ensures that digital content remains in a format that is usable and accessible both in the present period and in the future. In the context of an organization, digital preservation is a process that involves planning, resourcing, and actual archiving using relevant technologies and applications. In the case of an institutional repository as this university, it is necessary to have policies and regulations that would guide the digital archiving and preservation program. Such policies would serve as a guide for the program while setting out its objectives. It is therefore necessary to have an evaluation ...

According to the world-famous quote, “The one who owns information owns the world”. That is why it is important to stay aware of all current state of affairs and the emergent technologies. In order to do so, a certain well-structured and complex approach to information and its analysis is definitely needed, and the one may be provided by the technique of the Intelligence Cycle. Therefore the aim of this essay will be to introduce and analyze the concept of the Intelligence Cycle, as well as consider the methods of information gathering about potential terrorists, which is one of the ...

I. Components of the Family Medical Leave Act The Family and Medical Leave Act that was signed in 1993 aims give employees some time-off from their work. This is to give them more time to spend with their families, care for a sick family member or even to recuperate from their own health concerns without having to give up their employment. The key components of the FMLA are that employed men and women are given up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave from work. The following could be the reasons to file for a medical leave under the FMLA, ...

Quality Service and its Impact in the Hospitality Industry

In any service-oriented industry, delivery of good, quality customer service is the key to longevity. The question now is if the business can sustain giving consistent, high-quality customer service. Quality service, simply defined, is how a business brings forth their products or services on the highest possible scale in their effort to meet the customer’s demands and exceed their expectations (Kapiki, 2012). Delivery of good customer service sometimes differentiates one hotel, for example, from another and creates a lasting impression that ensures repeat business for that particular hotel. Due to the industry’s competitive nature, the impact of ...

Introduction

The world has obviously been undergoing a rapid transition from industrial to the digital age for the past years, even decades. Before, during the industrial age, the major capitals of the world are money and human resource. However, in this transition to the digital age, information has become the main capital of the world. During the industrial age, industries and businesses with the most number of employees and labor force are the ones who become great. In this digital age, industries and companies who hold the largest knowledge banks are the ones who are considered great. The vast improvement ...

It is crucial to disseminate information on how an evidence-based change project will be rolled out to the responsible stakeholders to assist in achieving the intended objectives. The dissemination plan will employ three methodologies which are conducting seminars/conferences, printing out articles containing information on the program and uploading the information on the hospital’s website (Portney & Watkins, 2015). These three strategies are the best in regards to passing the information concerning the evidence-based change project to the wider audience. The use of seminars and conferences as a dissemination tool is essential since it is through these forums where any ...

Depression among Young Individuals: Qualitative Data Analysis

Research Aim The current research aims at exploring the outcomes of depression among individuals. While this condition is well-known for a broad range of specialists and the public, it is very often misunderstood, misinterpreted, and individuals suffering from depression may be neglected due to the dissemination of this problem. At the same time, it is a well-known fact that the outcomes of depression can be severe. Numerous studies reported that depression may lead to minor issues, like low mood and irritability; yet, the untreated condition can cause sleep deprivation, heart attacks, social anxiety, and even suicide (Chase et al., ...

Abstract

Evidence-based practice is a major improvement component of the modern-day healthcare system. Evidence-based practice relies on patient preferences, research findings and expertise to come up with best solutions suited to deliver the care process in the most effective manner. This project seeks to implement physical exercise among patients undergoing cancer treatment as well as those who have successfully undergone cancer therapy to prevent or reduce cancer-related fatigue. A sizeable amount of evidence suggests that physical exercise helps in preventing this form of fatigue and hence enabling this class of patients enjoy a high quality of life. The successful implementation ...

Capstone Project of a Community Surveillance System in Kentucky: Evaluation of the Community Surveillance System and the HealthSIS system (Emergint technology Inc.) used in the Northern Kentucky Health Department and St. Elizabeth Hospital

Abstract . 4

Surveillance Systems Overview 5 Disease Surveillance: Responsibilities and Procedures . 6 Project Goals .. 8 Emergint, Inc. (HealthSIS) .. 9 Monthly Log .. 11 Emergent: Health Department and St. Elizabeth Interface .. 12

Performance Issues at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital 13

Questions Regarding Performance Issues at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital . 14

Performance Issues at the Kentucky Department of Health 15

Possible Solutions for Performance Issues .. 16

Using DCTS Computer Software 18

Conclusion and Recommendations .. 19

Works Cited 21

Appendix A .. 22 Abstract The surveillance systems for hospitals are crucial ...

Justification

A dissemination plan is usually essential for take-up. Take-up in this case means the degree to which the target audience of the project, accept and assimilate what is granted to them. The take-up involved in a dissemination plan is thus crucial to the success of the project and to the subsequent sustainability of the productivities in the long term.  Dissemination in form of a dissemination plan thus informs the community (in this case the ACB community) about what has been developed and the benefits of using it. The Dissemination Plan will classify and consolidate the events to be performed ...

Introduction

Along with the rise of the internet and social media, a new breed of journalism was also established. The access of the average person to public communication channels through the internet gave different groups and sectors the opportunity to participate in shaping the news and public opinion as well. This shift from the traditional journalism and information dissemination to a more participatory approach received both positive and negative sentiments, which revolved around social awareness and the responsible use of media.

History of Access to Public Communication Channels

Access to public communication channels before was limited to a few groups of people who have the money, power, ...

Crime analysis is made up of five stages: data collection, collation, analysis, dissemination, and the receipt of feedback. Trying to determine which stage is most important is a very subjective process since every step is critical in crime analysis. Failure to complete any of the five stages can lead to incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading conclusions. However, from the most objective of perspectives, it can be concluded that data collection represents the most important stage in crime analysis. The main rationale behind this reasoning is that the rest of the steps are solely dependent on the accuracy of data collection. ...

Abstract

Over the years, the number of nurses in the hospitals and other medical institutions is one which tends not to meet the desired levels of nurse to patient levels. Various researches have been carried out to show the various causes of this occurrence and some have even been able to show how the issue can be effectively tackled which leads to the increase in the number of medical personnel in the hospitals. These methods intended to increase in the number of personnel in the hospitals are one which is a problem of each and every individual within the society. ...

Disseminating project results

The final result of the completed project must be properly disseminated to all the key stakeholders for their use. The very important motive behind the dissemination of the results of the accomplished project to all the key stakeholders is to provide the genuine and purposeful information about the project development and the project achievement as well as to receive the feedbacks from them so that the project can be accomplished in the better way in future. In addition to this, the dissemination of information and results also ensures that the practices adopted and the outcomes from the project will ...

Characteristics of a Healthy Community

According to Foley (2013), a healthy community is composed of different components, wherein the people living in the community have the opportunity to become better for the sake of themselves and their loved ones. Also, a healthy community creates a constant and active community between the leaders and all the members. Specifically, a healthy community has 20 different components (Foley, 2013). A healthy community provides no disparity among members; has a stable economic status, as well as opportunities to make a living; has proper allocation for the educational sector; has sufficient health care providers and health centers; has a ...

Research Paper Draft: The Hospitality Law and Privacy

Introduction Privacy, including information privacy, has become one of the great concerns of our modern information society. Each day, without much difficulty, one can find a news story or report concerning some question of privacy. The main focus of these questions, however, have centered around the age-old debate between what is the best balance between security and privacy. That is to say, very little public, media or government attention has focused on other equally important areas of privacy including privacy in the private sector, such as in the hospitality industry. Nowadays, the hospitality industry increasingly has access mountains of ...

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 ...

Abstract

Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) incidents are a real threat to human life and property in the modern world. CBRNE incidents involve a significantly higher risk as compared to hazardous material (Hazmat) events primarily due to the involvement of terrorist elements. The rapidly increasing risk of terrorism along with a significant increase in nuclear threats considerably elevates the importance of CBRNE preparedness. CBRNE defense involves the readiness, prevention, response, and avoidance of events that may adversely affect human life, health, property, and infrastructure. The United States has training programs and professionals in all divisions of the armed ...

Introduction

The academic sector is increasingly being scrutinised because to its statues and significance in a world that is progressively becoming competitive and dependent on performance. Academic achievement can only be conceptualized in the context of its contribution to the realization of varied objectives in diverse economic sectors around the world. This paper examines the scope and extent of academic endeavours and the efforts that are currently being implemented to support academic achievement in institutions of learning. The reader should be able to reflect on issues and challenges that influence education and related activities in different environments. The information contained ...

Colorectal cancer can be treated to remission when it is detected early. This underscores the importance of screening for colorectal cancer (Miller et al., 2011). There is an increased incentive for screening for colorectal cancer considering that colorectal cancer ranks fourth among the top causes death for non-cutaneous cancers and an even higher second rank when all cancers are considered. Even with these incentives for compliance with screening protocols, Miller et al., (2011) finds that the compliance rates are still low and attributes it to several factors. These findings that are corroborated by Hernandez, Chowdhury, Fleming & Griffith, (2011) who ...

In order for proper implementation of the project, study participants, volunteers, and public representatives would have to be identified and recruited. The purpose of recruiting representatives/volunteers are to educate and promote the concept and importance of treatment and prevention of IAD among elderly women in acute care settings. The education and training of these volunteers should be kept as priority before the commencement of the project and the recruitment of study participants. The volunteers would also act as a mediator between the study team and the scientific committee involved in the conduct of the study. Each volunteer and representative ...

Introduction

The paper focuses on the project management problems that faced Rony’s project. The project was commissioned by The Custom Ronworking Company. The president of the company, Emelia Carpenters, contracted W.Easly Associates to conduct a post-project appraisal of Rony’s project. The project involved expansion of the company’s production facilities. The expansion included expanding the manufacturing and production residence. The plans were occasioned by a mini boom experienced in the commercial construction field in NSW, Rony’s hometown. A decision was reached to go ahead with the expansion and Spencer Moneyworth, the vice president; Finance and Administrator were ...

Program Goal # 1

Upon completion of the Public Safety Administration Program, students will have demonstrated the acquisition of the ability to apply appropriate strategies to manage, supervise, and lead public safety administration departments and staff.

Evidence

Issues about public safety are of great concern to the communities. Communities and individuals are exposed to various environmental hazards. If nothing is done to uphold safety standards, communities and individuals suffer. People who are concerned with ensuring that the public thrives in safe conditions are therefore expected to be knowledgeable about various issues surrounding public safety. Being a potential officer involved in safety issues in the ...

The different regions across the globe exhibit a great level of distinction in factors of production for which there is a huge difference in the costs of production within these regions, hence, the difference in economic growth and development across these regions. The understanding of the economic, spatial change is linked to the overall processes of transformation of capitalist markets and institutions, and productions systems due to the recognition of the contribution of various locations of economic activity. The regional economic performance has been pegged on a number of factors across the economy. First, is the use of knowledge ...

Introduction

Pennsylvania is a vulnerable population on the basis of substance abuse. Seven percent of Pennsylvania residents use illicit drugs and the rate of death as a result of drugs has been reported to be greater than the national average. Among other drugs, heroin is the most commonly drug that is abused by residents of Pennsylvania. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) discovers the data on illicit drugs, alcohol as well as tobacco use, and it reported that 6.5% of residents in Pennsylvania use illicit drugs, with 8.02% as a national average and 3.11% using illicit drugs ...

Consequences of Utilizing Many Forms of Technology on the Patient-Doctor Relationship

Technology is no doubt the in-thing and advancements in this field are mind-boggling. It has encompassed and now spans across virtually all fields. The health care field has been on the frontline of benefitting from advancements in technology. The application of advanced technology in the field of health care has yielded results which have been nothing short of miraculous (Greenes, 2007). As the advancement in technology has resulted in changes in the methods of treatments, it has also changed the relationship between the patients and the physicians. These changes have been as varied in their effects as in their ...

Even in the 21st century, the problems of race, class, gender, and ethnicity did not disappear from the terrains of the U.S. The country holds tragic experiences in the history regarding the unequal dissemination of power that led to the catastrophic outcomes, including the slavery, economic downturns, and a failure to establish equal and sound social relationship in the community. While the liberalist principles prevail in the current political and social frameworks, there are a lot of inequalities existing in the American society, where the representatives of non-Caucasian ethnicity tend to be poorer, women still earn less than men ...

Final Project- Emergency Planning

The city for which this emergency operation plan is designed the city of San Diego. While there is a probability of the occurrence of natural disasters, there are specific hazards against which the city needs to be wary because of the Mediterranean climate in the city (The Unified Disaster Council, 2014). A hazard assessment performed in the city shows that the probable natural hazards include tropical storms, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, landslides, and droughts (Lindell, Prater, and Perry, 2006). Other hazards with which almost all cities have to content include accidents involving poisonous material, accidents on transportation systems, accidents ...

Nursing Informatics is a special field of science which deals with the integration of nursing science, computer science, and information science to help in the identification, management, communication, and dissemination of data, information, and knowledge in the field of nursing. Additionally, nursing informatics aid in the critical thinking and decision making of nurses, consumers, patients, interprofessional healthcare team, and even other stakeholders (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, 2015). The current changes that are happening in the delivery, organization, and financing of health care gave new opportunities for nurses in the field of advanced nursing practice. Advanced practice nurses ...

One of the sciences involved in the field of nursing is nursing informatics. It is a relatively new branch of science which focuses on the integration of nursing information and knowledge with information and communication technology management to help in the promotion of the people’s health globally. It has been claimed that the field of nursing informatics greatly helps the healthcare practitioners achieve a healthcare which is patient-centered. Nursing informatics can be used in multitude of ways such as (1) development of various representations and standards that can provide appropriate support for different researches and evidence-based practices; (2) ...

Executive Summary

The proposed environmental communication plan addresses current and future environmental initiatives in Whistler, BC. It is suggested that a range of communication tools can effectively inform Whistler destination stakeholders about current and upcoming efforts to promote growth and innovation for the environment. The visitors are local and non-local, and the tools address the needs of all as well as convey a positive image of Whistler to prospective visitors. The communication plan comprises the following tools and their implementation and dissemination: website for green visitors, video on past and future vision for sustainability, Facebook profile and group for participation by ...

Capstone project

Stoke is among the most widespread health problems that affects a considerable number of individuals. Epidemiological data indicates that stroke is among the key health problems that is associated with severe disabilities and increased mortality as well as morbidity. According to CDC about 795,000 individuals suffer from stroke very year in the United States and most of these incidences are ischemic stroke (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). Additionally, stroke is associated with various health as well as economic consequences such as increased health expenditure and long-term disabilities. However, providing the relevant and suitable interventions and care ...

Introduction

Myanmar is a third world country beset with a major social and health issue in the form of HIV/AIDS. The epidemic in Myanmar is largely concentrated in key cities such as the Kachin State in the North, Shan and Kayin State in the East, and Mon State and Tanintharyi Region in the South. Recognized as a huge health problem by the Ministry of Health, about 270,000 adult people in Myanmar are infected with HIV. While some studies claim that the number of infected people is declining, there are also concurrent reports that say HIV prevalence has spread in ...

Introduction

The disaster events that have occurred in the recent past have illustrated the challenges that face metropolitan areas and states in preparing and later responding to natural disasters (Deyle & Wiedenman, 2014). Considering the suddenness of the different natural disasters, terrorist incidents, as well as their unexpected nature, it is not surprising that there is evidence of the lack of coordination and confusion in the management of transportation system in the aftermath. Although the immediate response to disasters and security incidents is the responsibility of public security agencies, the metropolitan planning organizations play very important role in promoting and coordinating ...

Current Business Climate in Singapore

Being ranked with Philippine’s Performance in Doing Business 2014, Singapore is one of the top ten most improved business environment in the world. The online filing and payment systems make it easier for investors’ transaction and investments process easy and from anywhere (Lian,78). The system is supplemented by new laws that guarantee the right of borrowers to access their data in the country’s largest creditors bureau. This ease the verification of information and its usage by the banks. Having a good system that deals with construction permits which makes it easier for investors to acquire one ...

Population health concern and Advocacy Overview

The discussion over the dissemination of the HPV vaccine presents is of the most controversial issues in the country. The issue also attracts debates on sexuality in children and compulsory vaccination for school going children. The politicized argument exists at a time when there are many people infected with the HPV virus. Such statistics play an important role in influencing this advocacy campaign. My policy proposal advocates for the dissemination of HPV vaccines to middle-school children. This campaign proposes an administration process that follows a two-time schedule. In the first round, the children will receive the first dose as ...

Introduction

There can be no denial of the fact that in the age of technological boom and globalization, the domain of media and the Internet have come to majorly influence the domain of communication. Indeed, a sea of change has come about in the mode of communication as it is mostly dependent on technology in the present era of ICTs. (Rothkegel & Ruda 2012) But, apart from the predominance of technology mediated communication among people of the world and dissemination of information all over, the world of media and the Internet has come to revolutionize the domain of inter-cultural communication in ...

Healthy behaviors play a key role in daily life. Yet, certain unhygienic practices tend to interfere with the health and induce a risk to the overall life. These practices could be high-fat diet, alcohol, and smoking. There is a need to know much about these. In such context, the present description deals with a topic “ What will kill you first, a smoking, a high-fat diet or alcohol?”.

Health -related risk factors:

A risk factor is any quality, trademark or presentation of a person that improves the probability of building up an ailment or damage. A few illustrations of the more vital danger elements ...

Today one of the major problems of education implies a collision of information culture of students who called digital native and information culture of teachers who began to use the possibilities of these technologies in adulthood (digital immigrant). This led to a rapid rise of the amount of information that is really an information explosion. It also leads to large-scale changes in the methods and the nature of communication between people and development of the information society as one of the leading contemporary social processes. Such changes of socio-economic conditions can not affect the socio-psychological and psycho-pedagogical portrait of ...

Introduction

In the age of technological boom where several devices have come to the forefront providing modes of entertainment and leisure for the masses, listening to the radio like the good old times is something that has been adopted by the young generation. This paper intends to delve deep into the various factors that come in play when it comes to listening to music or news on the radio in the present times. This study is based on the responses of five students regarding the matter who recorded their listening. A close scrutiny of the listening habits and liking for ...

Undeniably, environmental issues have attracted global interest. All economic activities take place in the environment. Therefore, it is imperative to address any matter affecting the environment with urgency. Production activities in industries result in high economic benefits since they supply goods and services that are fundamental to human life. However, most of the environmental problems experienced throughout the world emanate from these activities. The decisions made by governments as well as companies’ managements affect the value of the environment positively or negatively. Therefore, the decision-making process in public or private institutions must consider the environmental impacts. Media plays a ...

One of, if not the most, important products of the media industry is the dissemination of content. However, every time a piece of content is disseminated or published, the author of that content is subject to potential liabilities. One of the most common liabilities is defamation. Defamation, is largely defined by state law. However, most definitions of defamation are generally the same. Accordingly, defamation, in essence, refers to the dissemination or publication of false information to another that injures or harms the reputation of a person, groups or organization (Solove, et al., 159). More specifically, defamation requires the occurrence ...

Cities in Saudi Arabia are at a stage where they are driven by the forces of globalization, information technology, and rapid urbanization. However, the rapid pace of urbanization has led to new problems in urban Saudi Arabia. The cities and the informational technology play a significant role in overcoming those issues. SAGIA or Saudi General Investment Authority has promoted several plans to promote different forms of knowledge and economically pwerful cities (Why Saudi Arabia 2012).1.1 IT-induced transformation of Dammam Metro Area (DMA)1.1.1 DMA is the center of oil export and commercial goods, plus a transit point for ...

Introduction

It has become difficult to distinguish once traditional media from the new media, as the former have integrated all the capabilities of the latter. In such a scenario, it would help to compare a traditional medium of communication with a relatively modern/new medium with respect to the circumstances around their origin, and how did they facilitate interpersonal and mass communication. This essay will discuss and analyze two cases: coffee houses as really old media, and podcasts as new media. While the coffee houses gained importance in Europe the mid-1600, and have been around since then, their importance as facilitators ...

Abstract

The Census Bureau of the United States is one of the key Federal Agencies that enhance activities of the government. The Census Bureau is mandated to perform different roles, mainly focusing on the collection of information used by development stakeholders including the government to formulate appropriate policies. The data collected by the Census Bureau also provides an overview of the overall development status of the United States. For instance, it depicts overall economic performance of the entire country or particular social challenges experienced by communities across the country. The roles of census bureau agencies have been appreciated by several ...

Introduction

Nowadays, the struggle against the use, dissemination, and production of drugs is quite severe. Despite the fact that so-called War on Drugs has been launched in 1971, it seems like there was no serious developments in this direction. Since the development of this campaign, loads of taxpayers’ funds were invested to this fight, a lot of people were detained, and tons of substances confiscated. The War led to the militarization of the police and involvement of the military into the raids on multiple occasions. One of the main issues here is the focus of the authorities on a specific ...

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft is an American multinational company that is based in Washington DC. The company is a world leader in the technology industry and is well known for its software which includes the Microsoft Windows OS line that is run on most computers sold worldwide. The company also makes other software such as the Microsoft Office Suite that has the most applications in offices and computers all over the globe. The company also delves in making personal hand-held devices and X-box gaming consoles. Microsoft is the largest software developer regarding revenue and market share in the tech world. Microsoft has ...

It is a widely held belief that the people who abuse drugs or are addicted to them are mostly social rejects or criminals. But, recent studies have revealed that more than ninety percentages of people who were charged with substance abuse are employed. It is a sad truth that 73% of all current drug users were employed in 1997 . Most of the victims of substance abuse often attribute their behavior to the stress related to their workplace. Even though the truth behind their claim is still awaiting clarification, it has been confirmed that drugs abuse has affected the performance ...

Today many firms have resorted to the use of multichannel marketing in order to reach their target markets better. The integrated use of the hybrid distribution strategy can improve the adaptability of the company to the changing needs of buyers (Webb and Hogan 338). Typically, companies who make use of this new emergent trend are able to combine Internet resources, such as websites, webstores, mail orders, etc., into their marketing campaign. This form of multichannel distribution allows firms with different product lines to target their potential customers more effectively. However, in order to ensure that the whole system works ...

The presentation of my DNP project with stakeholders is important since their contribution is necessary for the accomplishment of the project. By definition, stakeholders are described as individuals or group of individuals who are interested in engaging in problem-solving activities and researches especially in the field of health care. It has been acknowledged that the involvement of stakeholders greatly contribute to the improvement of the results of the research. Moreover, the findings are also ensured to be relevant to the concerns of the stakeholders and are applicable in the real world (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2014; Mori, ...